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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Victorian-Style Round Sofa in Cotton Satin
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This round sofa is a revisited icon from the Victorian Era. Bright, light and feminine, this opulent signature piece is the perfect setting for a flirting ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Lacquer

Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. With...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Reflector Wall Sconce 300, LED Light Fixture, Black Anodized / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The powerful LED reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The textured, matte white aluminum reflector can be matched with our wide range o...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Maharam Pillow, Washi by Hella Jongerius
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Washi by Hella Jongerius 003 Luminary Designed by Hella Jongerius, based on Jongerius's own collages made from hand-cut film, Washi transposes layers of transluc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Nylon, Polyester

84" Oslo Dining Table by Studio Moe in Oregon Walnut
Located in Portland, OR
Timeless and elegant, our signature dining table was designed with connection in mind. The clean natural lines of the Oslo dining table are a perfect...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Ward Bennett Steam-Bent Oak and Cane Armchair for Brickel Associates, c. 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully crafted caned armchair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. This iconic piece features a steam-bent oak frame with a sculptural silhouette and tightly woven...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Cane

Two-Petal Gold Wall Light Fixture by Mammini Candido
Located in Milan, IT
Hailing from the Petal collection, this gorgeous pair of lights composing this contemporary piece are true to their name, as they are shaped like two large petals. This composition w...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Walnut Coffee Table, Large
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Walnut Coffee Table, Large This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made wit...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of Two Walnut and White Marbled Glass Occasional Tables - Regia Line
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Régia walnut veneer occasional tables designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, featuring sleek graphite metallic bases and white Carrara marbled glass tops. * Please check av...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Hand Mirror by R & Y AUGOUSTI, Black Resin and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Contemporary Hand Mirror by R&Y AUGOUSTI, Black Resin and Mother-of-Pearl inlays. By Iconic designers Aria and Yiouri Augousti. Emblematic of their rich use of rare and exotic mate...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Resin

Big Lamp Chandelier 12 Lights Bespoke Brass Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Big lamp chandelier, an elegant 12 lighting fixture, brass structure and arms with black and white enamelled articulating metal shades, made with high artisan...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Ceiling Suspended Capsula Pill shaped Bevelled Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame
Located in London, GB
Contemporary ceiling suspended Capsula™ pill shaped mirror with a bevel and a handcrafted brushed brass full frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. This mirror is fully custo...
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

21st Century, Modern, Maçka Corner Chair, Powder Coated Structure & Upholstery
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Huge Oil painting on canvas - Louis Cane, France 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning oil painting on a canvas by the French artist Louis Cane, dated 1983. The painting is 130 x 104 cm and is namned "Picknick in the green". It is in excellent condition and ...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paint

Reflector LED Pendant Light, Bronze Patina, White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector pendant is a sophisticated soft lighting option suited for dining tables, workspaces, hallways and other indoor environments that require a diffused and warm lighting e...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Johnnie Blackened Brass Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Wall Sconce by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A kaleidoscope of finely handcrafted cast brass butterflies make the magic of light even more seductive combining material and ethereal in a sculptural wall sconce. Lost wax cast by ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rubelita II Brown & Cobalt Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Pair of Echo Six Sconces in Brass, from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, elegant and playful, the Echo Series is a line of surface-mount fixtures that can be used on a wall or ceiling. White or brass cones mount to mirrored glass to perfectly refl...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Amber Resin Fractal in the style of Francois Godebski, ca 1970s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Amber Resin Fractal in the style of Francois Godebski, ca 1970s Very cool resin sphere in an amber color, unsigned, but certainly has all the hallmarks of Francois Godebski sculptur...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Sirenetta (Single)
Located in New York, NY
Sirenetta Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, represented by Costantini Design Sirenetta; inspired by a sea siren. When the sun hits the horizon, imagine i...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Natural Fiber

Handmade Modern Blackened Steel Fireplace Tool Set with Shovel and Poker
Located in Seattle, WA
This modern and sleek fireplace tool set includes one shovel and one poker. It is hand fabricated and hand blackened to perfection. Pair it up with our hand fabricated Fireplace Scre...
Category

2010s North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Modern Sleek Dining Chair In Textured Black Iron Frame And Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a modern and elegant piece designed for both comfort and style. It features a robust stainless steel frame in that ensures durability and longevity. The chair is characterize...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maharam Pillow, Velvet Stripe by Paul Smith
Located in New York, NY
Maharam pillow Velvet stripe by Paul Smith 006 Charcoal Velvet stripe introduces a luxurious, low-pile cotton velvet construction to Paul Smith’s ongoi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Outdoor Woven Rope Armchair in Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving: Round 4mm. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, easy clean. Fi...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Rosso Levanto Eclipse Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly craf...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Crooked Asymmetrical Lounge Chair in Massive Oak with Oil Wax Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The absence of 90° angles and symmetries – this is the concept of The Crooked collection. Handmade in Berlin, Germany, each piece is unique and different to the rest. The massive oak...
Category

2010s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces in Smoked Rose & Brass
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces in Smoked Rose & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. They feature sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 L" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
Category

2010s North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Oversize Stacking Round Leather Floor Cushion Set of 3 by Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
This thoughtfully designed and versatile set of oversized floor cushions were designed for both kids and adults as an inviting addition to any space. Use them as standalone seating o...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Satin Brass Sarah Ceiling Pendant 18"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Composed of a hand-sewn leather drum fitted between a satin brass top and bottom ring, the Sarah can be customized with the drop height that is right for your space and the pipe can ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Minimalist Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Solid wood frame featuring sleek and angular silhouette. The chair is very stable and suitable for contract and hospitality. Plastic gliders protects hard floors from scratching. Pic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Handcrafted Architectural Oak Nightstands
Located in London, GB
Architectural oak Pillar nightstands or end tables. Early European modernism inspired - with a hint of Japanese minimalism - always focusing on the b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars. All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Charlie White Chair
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A modern sculpture that functions as a chair, this splendid objet d'art is a collector's piece that will make a bold statement in any indoor or outdoor contemporary...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Charlie White Chair
$3,007 / item
Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Nightstands
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted architectural American black walnut nightstands. Designed at Sum furniture and handcrafted using traditional furniture making techniques with the finest American Black Wa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Modern Style Irregular Shape Carpet 'Dancing Dimension' by RAG
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Modern style Irregular shape carpet 'Dancing Dimension' by RAG Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta Hand-tufted with mixed Carving Em...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Special Vase Soft Resin Red Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti Special Vase - Clear aqua and coral red Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes availa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Ledge Floating Console (40") in Black Ash 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 as...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Bertu Tables, Beam Modern Wood Coffee Table, Wood Beam, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Tables, Beam Modern Wood Coffee Table, Wood Beam, Maple Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, sometimes for up to a month. We are meticulous with bringing each and every log to a specific moisture level. This process helps with major cracking, long-term moisture issues, and bugs. ECO FRIENDLY In an effort to replenish the trees we use, we plant 50+ trees a year. In addition, we practice salvage logging. Where do we source these? Some of the trees fall naturally. Some have damage from severe wind, lightning, flood, disease, or other natural disturbance so they need to be cut and removed before they fall. Others are fresh cut because people want them off their land. Salvage logging may reduce erosion, reduce intensity of future wildfires, and slow buildup of pest insects. FAMILY OWNED These are made from our family to yours. Quality is of utmost importance, and we hand cut, de-bark, sand, and finish every piece with care.See how we do it here. COMMERCIAL GRADE These stumps are meant to be loved and USED. Each is finished with a durable commercial-grade finish. This finish is tough enough for spills, kids, and holds up in hotel and hospitality settings. This Modern Wood Beam Coffee Table...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

Orbis Bronze Tinted Round Frameless Contemporary Mirror, Floating Effect, Medium
Located in London, GB
Charming and minimalist round frameless bronze tinted mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to th...
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror

ClassiCon Adjustable Table E 1027 in Chrome and Crystal by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
This is perhaps the Classic among the classics. Its ingeniously proportioned, distinctive form has made this height-adjustable table one of the most popular design icons of the 20th century. It is named after the summer house...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Hive Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Hive Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Contemporary Armchair Offered in Velvet & Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
this armchair is an elevated homage to the golden age of gentleman drivers. The piece’s flawless structure is deceivingly simple, yet undeniably striking. The detailed upholstery and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

White Ceramic Flower Vase, Kawa Vase #6, Handmade Organic Sculptural Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 06 Tactile and organic white vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind....
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Antique White Round Table High Gloss Laminated Brass Marquetry XL
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Retro Design Round Dining Table Palm Springs Style High Gloss Laminated & Brass Details Extra Large Size Discover our incredible collection of retro-style design tables inspired b...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Curtis Jere Brass, Metal Reeds Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Metal and brass stylized reeds/flax wall sculpture by Curtis Jere. Signed.
Category

20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Green Murano Glass Console with Brass Handles and Legs justfurnituress designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
Introducing the Green Murano Glass Modern Console, a masterpiece of contemporary design that combines the timeless elegance of Murano glass with the sophistication of brass. This u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bold Sofa Curved Open arms Anouk 100 - S
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With its contemporary design, this version of the Bold Sofa Curved introduces new dimensions of comfort, offering expanded space for ultimate relaxati...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé

Contemporary Round Outdoor Daybed with Cushions
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted Italian daybed featuring curved lines and rounded profiles. This daybed is versatile piece of furniture, where you can relax at any time of the day, sitting or lying down...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted English Oak Night Stand
Located in London, GB
A Larger and adapted version of our architectural postmodern oak pillar nightstands or end tables. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Hood Chandelier in White Oak by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hood Family is inspired by wooden sailboats and the work of Aino Aalto. Thin sheets of polyethylene are die cut and bent, joining narrow spines of white oak to create the hooded shade. The complex joinery of the Pendant and Chandelier results in lightweight frames that hold the glowing, sail-like shades aloft. Brass hardware completes the three part material palette. The Hood Chandelier...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

American King Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design suitable for contemporary residential or hotel projects. Fabric structure: easy clean woven fabric Fabric headboard: stain resistant...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Custom Made Turkish Rug Ottoman with Iron Base
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made Cocktail ottoman Size: 48" x 48" x 18" Iron base finished in antique bronze finish. This item was constructed using a vintage turkish rug, this hemp and wool rug is a ...
Category

20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Io Side Table in Calacatta Viola Marble by Adolfo Abejon for Formar
Located in 中西區, HK
Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s minimal gesture gives the table a new appearance when viewing ti from d...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Casa Planter No1
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Planter No 1 in Moss Blue Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal planter created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own workshop. Hand-sculpted ceramic with textured fin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Casa Planter No1
Casa Planter No1
$956 / item
Postmodern Bent Glass Side or End Table in the Style of Fiam
By FIAM
Located in New York, NY
A Postmodern bent glass side or end table in the style of Italian design house Fiam, circa late-20th century. A substantial all glass, bent glass, side or end table, with lower shelf...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

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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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