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Modern Furniture

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Rem Pillow
Located in Westfield, NJ
This geometric throw pillow has been ethically hand woven by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region. The purchase of this...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Rem Pillow
Rem Pillow
$165 / item
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Clio Console Plain Black
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and crafted by expert Italian artisans, the console features a tabletop supported by a metal cross-leg base with gold leaf detail. It is very versatile: perfect as bar...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vistosi Peggy SP Suspension Light by Hangar Design Group
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The white, blown handmade glass together with the glossy black metal, with a lead-effect treatment, interpret the polarity between black and white with the lightness of a rational and elegant design. With an impressive installation the lighting system lights up the Museum Café...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Ribbon Chair by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon stool is a playful addition to Laun's outdoor furniture catalog. The layered aluminum tubes stack togeth...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Wooden bench by G. NICOLET for Galerie Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant bench in sculpted wood and gilt spheres with gold leaf. Seating cushion upholstered with fabric by Nobilis. Création signed by the artist G. NICOLET for the Galerie Glustin. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and Black Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier Designed by RBW Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern side table from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our marble side tables are...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Perla Wall Sconce in Dark Bronze, Brass and Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Drawing inspiration from nature's exquisite treasures, Perla evokes the image of a pearl emerging from within a shell, with a delicately curved metal shade enveloping a blown glass b...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain ma...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Brass Ring Pendant Led
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass in ring form with flexible led strips, power supply either on distance, or in the ring itself or in the canopy. Overall height can be chosen.
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2010s Belgian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Versatile Design Large Wall Mirror with Wooden Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This mirror come in various dimensions, each featuring a solid wood frame designed to provide a striking contrast. Inspired by the distinctive style of the 1960s, they exude retro ch...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

CraftAssociates, Vancouver Modern Mohair Sofa, Copper, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates, Vancouver Modern Mohair Sofa, Copper, Walnut This modern sofa is expertly crafted and upholstered. The sofa boasts hand cut high-...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

'TopTop' Lucite Round Café Table by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and sculptural café or bistro table designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet for Kartell, this piece is part of the iconic 'TopTop' series. Featuring a white round to...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Contemporary Corner Sofa Tailored in British Wool Blue Coil Sprung Handmade
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
We want you to meet your perfect partner, the luxurious Enchanté Modular Sofa, with its solid beech frame and finely-tailored, pure wool fabric upholstery. The Enchanté brings back...
Category

20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

B&B Italia "Terminal 1" Chiase by Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Absolutely outstanding contemporary design by Jean-Marie Massaud. High gloss lacquered shell combined with high quality grey leather and supported by a steel frame. Can be used as a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Tavolo Pranzo Rosso e Foglia Oro Basi Scolpite Fatto a Mano da Cupioli Italia
Located in Rimini, IT
Tavolo pranzo decoro scagliola foglia oro basi scolpite fatto a mano da Cupioli. Il Tavolo Rettangolare è composto da un piano artisticamente decorato con la tecnica della scagliola...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Scagliola, Wood

New modern Centerpiece in Red Levanto Marble creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Sparkle Lilac Pouf with Gold Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
A striking, original design with a retro flair that evokes the magic atmosphere of the roaring 20s, this pouf will add a haute-couture touch to any interior. Showcasing a simple roun...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile

Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut Finish with Taupe Fabric, Cappio Line
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Cappio dining chairs, designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish and taupe fabric. Introducing the Cappio dining chairs—a refined fusion of form and function...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Hardwood

ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Jean, named after Eileen Gray‘s intimate friend of many years, the architect Jean Badovici, stood in various modeis in their summer villa E 1027. "Every room has at its disposal one ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Stainless Steel Flecto Firepit with Ball Feet by Muhly Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the jewelry design of the 1930s, Muhly's Flecto Fire Pit will add elegance and playfulness to your patio or garden. The polished stainless steel...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ledge Floating Console (96") by Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid ash reference crumbling stone through a unique technique. The wood components are scored across the grain, then carved by breaking the woods grain, to create patterns of variable depths, according to Johns’ sketch of the rock formations outside. The facade of this piece wraps around to the sides, and the center opens up as two doors, to reveal a functional cabinet. The opaque black glass top nods to the mirror effects of water and contrasts with the minerality of the rest. Due to the hand carved facade, no two pieces are quite the same. Measure: 96". *Available in blackened or stone grey ash finishes. Also available in other sizes: - Ledge 40 // 40" x 22" x 11" - Ledge 60 // 60” x 25...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Ash

Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

King Size Customizable Teak Bed with White Fabric Upholstery, Elbow Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Elbow King size teak wood bed designed by Studio + A! for Uultis with white fabric. Experience the perfect combination of modern elegance and timeless craftsmanship with the Elbow...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer XL Vase Soft Resin Orange Pink
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear orange, matt pastel pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Pink Marble Side Table 'BOND"
Located in Eindhoven, NB
BOND Side Table in Pink marble - Bond Side Table evokes simplicity with its modern, clean design. Crafted from honed marble, this piece is a stylish addition to any space with its sophisticated, clean lines and sleek construction. Use Bond as a display table with candles...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Bertu Counter Stools, Boca Uno Walnut Counter Stool
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, Boca Uno Walnut Counter Stool Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy B...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Minimalist Oval Dining Table with Aged Oak Top & Beige Grey Lacquered Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted with an air of opulence and innovation, the dining table stands as a testament to exquisite design tailored for discerning dining spaces. Its oval-shaped top, supported by a ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Madda Sofa by Michael Felix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Madda is a contemporary interpretation of the classic club chair, extended into sofa form. Its metal base fully wraps around the sofa, as if to squeeze it into a plump and comfor...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Painting - Portrait of a Chihuahua Dog - By Robert Detrixhe
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful painting, a portrait of a Chihuahua dog. The painting was made by the Belgian artist Robert Detrixhe. The painter was born in 1935 and was particularly active at the end ...
Category

1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paint

Teak Wood Dining Chair with Ivory Upholstery, Open-Back Design, Mat Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Mat teak wood dining chair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with ivory fabric seat cushion. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Mat dining chair seamlessly bl...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of Karim Rashid APR Stools or Barstools for Pure Design, Canada, 2001
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of APR barstools, rendered in a sculptural architectural welded steel powder coated frame with a hand molded bent plywood seat. Designed by Karim Rashid for Pure Design, Canda, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mae Modern Solid Wood and Leather Side Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae side table by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / woven veg tanned leather shelf / solid wood top / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / dovetailed drawer box / solid brass pull Wood options - Walnut, white oak, blackened oak, maple Leather options - natural, black, brown, dark brown Pull options - Brushed brass, black, bronzed - Also comes in a 24in version - Customizations available - This piece is new and made to order.
Category

2010s North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Opala ivory white Set of 2 Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable styles of scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Coffee Table With Different Cascading Tops
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table gently floats on the surface with different cascading tops that create a charming chromatic effect. The brass and crystal acrylic feet maintain the floating illusio...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Geometric Triangle Round Top Metal Table Blackened Finish customizable
Located in Seattle, WA
The Geo Table is a show-stopping statement piece, designed to captivate from every angle. Its bold, pedestal-style base features a striking open triangle silhouette—simple yet dramat...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 3, Brass, Handmade, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural chandelier inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Cast Solid Brass Contemporary Mirror
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Framing the beholder in a crown of vine branches, this mirror is the ultimate artisanal piece. The three arches that form the frame are handmade from vine branches, molded in brass c...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Cast Solid Brass Contemporary Mirror
Cast Solid Brass Contemporary Mirror
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"Leopoldo" coffee table by A.Citterio & G.O. Löw for Kartell - Italy - 1990s
Located in Milano, IT
The Leopoldo coffee table, designed in the 1990s by Antonio Citterio and Glen Löw for Kartell, is a perfect combination of minimalism and technical innovation. Characterized by an es...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
Category

2010s South American Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Vintage Turkish Geometric Wool Rug Cocktail Ottoman or Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful Custom Made Cube ottoman made from a vintage Turkish hemp and wool rug, in brown, yellow, faded rose, pink, grays, taupes with charcoal colorings. Original seams, sewn with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Modern Mexican Ebony Round Dining Table
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
A simple yet classic piece, crafted from Katalox wood – Mexican Ebony. The wood’s natural dark purple tone gives the table a lot of character, while its curved shapes add refinement....
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Translucent Pastel Hand-Dyed Acrylic Tone Table by Sohyun Yun, Pink Tone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tone Table is inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially "Hanbok," which is traditional Korean dress for formal occasions. Here, those traditional colors are made in...
Category

2010s Korean Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Modernist American Walnut Console Table
Located in London, GB
Modernist American black walnut console table designed and produced in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcraft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set of 2 Silver Leaf Wall Sconces-Modern Glam Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior decor with this stunning set of two silver wall sconces, each crafted with a sleek, leaf-inspired backplate. The sculpted metallic finish adds a contemporary to...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

Pink Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a mini pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. It is truly an eye...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Tray Tables with Brass Tops and Green Bases
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of tray tables featuring patinated brass tops set on green lacquered bases. The tables differ slightly in size, highlighting their handmade qu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Infinity Dining Table by Cesare Arosio
Located in Milan, IT
This beautiful round dining table comes in a matte polished marble top with burnished brass inserts in the middle. The table top rests on a solid structure in wood finished in bronze...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Spectacular Christian Liaigre “Augustin” Sofa in Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa in navy blue cotton blend fabric and luxurious back pillows. The mismatching pillows are intentional and part of the desig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Vistosi Puppet Pendant Light in Smoky Transparent Glass And Glossy Chrome Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with a blown and irregular striped glass diffuser. The three sizes of the spheres and the different cable heights are designed to create elegant compositions. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Meander Leather and Brass Flexible Single Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Add color and flexibility to any room with the Meander One Arm Reading Light, an adjustable wall-mounted light fixture, with flexible leather wrapped arm. Shown here in orange leather, Brushed Brass cone shade, optional switch on square backing plate. Also availble with round backing plate. 15" arm fully extended (12" leather arm plus 3" cone shade), or custom length. Choose from 30 leather colors; please contact us for color chart and samples 4 brass finishes (Brushed Brass, Polished, Aged or Antiqued...
Category

2010s North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Instock Pair End Side Tables Modern Geometric Handmade Carved Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 2 - SET J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 This geometric, solid, steel structure is supported by a cast-sphere base. The refined simplicity of this design speaks volumes, and adds de...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina 'Dodo' Reclining Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Dodo chair was designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina in 2000, and features a perfect combination of Japanese design sensibilities and Italian construct...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Wall or Console Mirror Decorative Organic Shape Collectible Design Made Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Series of mirrors called 'Livelli' made up of five different mirrors. The idea for these mirror origins from the observation of architectonical landscape models used for representing three dimensions on paper. We borrowed these levels and gave life to a three dimensional mirror...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Bubble Bowl in Marbled Smoke and Black Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in smoke & black marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Swivel Armchair In Cotton Velvet with Seaming Details on the Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The front of this swivel armchair is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, inf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Anemone Contemporary Soft Chair in Alpaca Fur and Wood Veneer by Brandi Howe
By Brandi Howe
Located in New York, NY
Anemone Shag Chair by Brandi Howe, Represented by Tuleste Factory W 66" x H 42.5" x D 32" Alpaca Fur, Wood Inspired by the stichodactyla gigantea anemone...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fur, Alpaca, Wood

Glaciale Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light or flush mount shown in frosted Murano glass with polished brass details / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 2 lights / E12 or E14 type / max...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

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Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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