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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vistosi Novecento SP G Suspension Light by Romani Saccani Architetti Associati
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Fatty Dining Table
Located in Milan, IT
Thick top and monolithic legs, these are the main characteristics of Fatty table. A new way to interpret minimalism, not intended as the scarceness of the structure, but rather as th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fatty Dining Table
Fatty Dining Table
$24,259 / item
Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Swarovski Crystal Palace Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare "glitterbox" vertical chandelier designed by Georg Baldele for Swarovski's Crystal Palace collection in celadon green. The chandelier in composed of a polished nickel frame and hundreds of rectangular cut Swarovski light...
Category

Early 2000s English Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Hand Tailored Fringes Armchair Offered in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade armchair draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Dennis and Leen Greek Key Occasional Table
Located in Houston, TX
Dennis and Leen Greek Key Occasional Table from the Formations Line, featuring wrought iron and antiqued mirror top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Embraer 170 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 170 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 170 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Architectural English Oak Table
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted architectural English oak Ziggurat table. For use as end tables/nightstands -or with customised dimensions to sofa/coffee/console table. Off...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Soda Blown Murano Glass Square Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Bold Sofa Curved - L
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, Fabric, Upholstery

Bold Sofa Curved - L
Bold Sofa Curved - L
$13,135 / item
Upholstered 72-inch Cherry Wood Bench by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elemental wood-frame bench with a notably soft cushion is shown upholstered in one-of-a-kind vintage linen, but it is available made to order in COM / COL. It can also be custom...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Modern Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei, Supernova
Located in New York, NY
Supernova Modern Collectible Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei Supernova is the newest work from the acclaimed ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair of Giorgetti Italian Armchairs "Progetti", 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs were designed and produced by the famous Italian company Giorgetti, they are in lacquered solid beech and armrests in polished Pau Ferro, the seat and back pad...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Beech

Deep Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x deep pendant in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 1x E26 Socket, G25 Bulb (included) Suspension: 5" D Black Canopy, 8ft Black Cable, Trimmable On Site...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

ZINNIA Wall Sconce in Enamel, Brass & Walnut, Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting Collection, 2024. Inspired by the beauty of nature, Zinnia's bowl-like shape mirrors that of a delicate ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Hannah Wilke Retrospective Book with Drawing and Signature
By Hannah Wilke
Located in New York, NY
Hard bound first edition monograph on pioneering feminist artist/performance artist Hannah Wilke. Titled "Hannah Wilke: A Retrospective," it was published in 1989 in conjunction with...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Flat Vase Project by 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Flat vase in Shiny Black. Designed by Project 213A in 2021. Handmade Stoneware. Creation demands destruction, taking the old and the typical to conceive th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Bertu Credenza, Suelo Modern Oak Credenza
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Credenza, Suelo® Modern Oak Credenza This Suelo® Modern Credenza is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each credenza is handmade with solid oak and finished ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Soda Blown Murano Glass Set of four Square Coffee Table by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Wooden Sideboard Featuring A Marble Top & Metal Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sideboard showcases a striking interplay of materials, merging modern design with natural elegance. Warm wood legs provide a grounding element, contrasting beautifully with the ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Black and White Art Glass Vase in the Venini Style
Located in New York, NY
A striking black and white 'handkerchief' art glass vase or vessel in the style of 20th century Italian designer, Venini. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 6" depth x 5.5" height. - Other white art glass vases shown available separately. - Black cocktail table shown search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314224058842 - Italian glass...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

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

Etcetera Sconce by Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
The Etcetera Sconce balances the sculptural with the streamlined. With an organic feel, the Etcetera Series uses design geometry to create pieces t...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 'Benjamin' Stools by Lisa Norinder for IKEA, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of IKEA Benjamin plywood stools designed by Lisa Noringer, 1990's. Made of plywood. Stackable and can be used either as a stool or side table. Modern iconic designs from Ikea. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Furniture

Materials

Plywood

black glass side tables 2 drawers designer justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
The nightstand with its black glass surface conveys a feeling of freshness and elegance. Sui suoi lati verticali, sono presenti raffinati dettagli in ottone, che si estendono lungo t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

6x9.2 Ft Handmade Mid-Century Turkish Wool Area Rug Over-Dyed in Emerald Green
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

American King Bed Offered in Stain Resistant Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design suitable for contemporary residential or hotel projects. Fabrics: Storm blue velvet Structure: Matt Smoked Eucalyptus. Other materials and ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Opera Dining Chair, Black Oak / Cream Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The minimalistic design of the chair brings a sense of sophistication while maintaining comfort. Constructed of black oak frame and upholstered in high quality cream leather. Availab...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

Modern Taranaki Bed Stool, Bench, DEDAR Wool, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Taranaki Bed Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The perfect complement for your bedroom. Taranaki bed stool offers simplicity and comfor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

James de Wulf Concrete Ping Pong Table
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf custom contemporary concrete Ping-Pong Table. Regulation sized with acid stained center line and carbon fiber reinforcement. Add seating to ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

AMAZONITE Striped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

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

Contemporary Velvet Stool on Solid Wood Base and Metal Footrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience a perfect fusion of design and comfort with this Barstool. This timeless piece, boasts a sophisticated upholstered seat and backrest that cradle you in exceptional comfort...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Case - Linear 2 Tier
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Case - Linear 2 Tier
Case - Linear 2 Tier
$11,340 / item
Rock 4 Red Chair by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite armchair of sculptural allure, this piece is a tribute to Minimalist, essential lines. Its bold structure supported by four sturdy legs is defined by a large seat adorned with upholstery...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

contemporary Side Table in white Carrara marble, Atlas side table
Located in 中西區, HK
The Bold tables & stools are the recognition of materiality renewed, meant to be touched and used. BOLD is seamingly an easy oriental symbols, though it’s fate is no stranger to tha...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Serge Roche Attributed Cast Painted Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Serge Roche Attributed Cast Lacquered Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier  Of the period, France, circa 1950s, attributed to Serge Roche (1898-1988) Sold indivi...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Arcate bedside table, in oak wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il comodino Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include settimanali e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

1970s Lucite Glass Dining Table
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Lucite and glass dining table featuring a base composed of interlocking lucite panels.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Lucite

130" Outdoor Dining Table Ft. Organic Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Outdoor oval dining table hand sculpted of reinforced resin and lacquered in matte finish. This inspiring masterpiece with its artistic sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Pair of Minio Swivel Armchair - Modern Upholstered Design, Curved Arms by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Production Time: 6-7 weeks. The Minio sofa, which gives you freedom of movement while sitting with its rotating mechanism, reveals its difference in design with the striking curved ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Blue Abstract Lucite Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
A translucent Tiffany blue and clear acrylic abstract sculpture on a black base.
Category

20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, "Invisible Personage"
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Indulge in a rare opportunity to own a piece of art history with this Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, featuring the artist's iconic "Invisible Personage" design. One of only ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer

Rare Vintage Large Fragrance Factice The Dreamer by Versace 1990s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and striking incredibly large fragrance factice by Versace. This sculptural piece is commanding and striking. A balance of lines and codes of the Versace fashion empire. T...
Category

1990s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Rattan/Cane Dining Chair Set of 6
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in walnut finished frame. Backrest in natural woven cane and seat upholstered in black faux leather. Dimensions: 23.2" W x 22.8" D x 29.1" H ...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Faux Leather

Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Travertine side table on three pieces of cylinder. Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine side table from Kiwano. ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Jade Green & Indigo Blue Inkblot Abstract Pattern Fringed Throw Blanket, 54 x 72
Located in New York, NY
Jade green and indigo blue jacquard woven throw with fringed edges. Woven with recycled cotton on a jacquard loom, made in the US. Each throw measures 54 x 72 inches. This jacquard ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

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

Counter Stool in Walnut Finish with Natural Cane Seat, Maru Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Maru counter stool designed by Uultis studio with walnut finish and hand-woven natural color cane seat. The Maru counter stool, with its walnut fi...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut, Wood

Set of 6 Arches Dining Chair, Walnut & Tan, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the like...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Athens Lounge Chair by Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Athens Lounge Chair by acclaimed designer Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture is an award-recognized piece, honored as a finalist in Interior Design Magazine’s “Best of Year” Awa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Modernist Sconces in Exploded 24K Gilt Bronze & Crystal by Claude Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Pair of Modernist Sconces in Exploded 24K Gilt Bronze & Crystal by Claude Boeltz originates from France during the 21st Century. Featuring a cluster of quartz crystals ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Fin Trivet from Souda, Black, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop....
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Fin Trivet from Souda, Black, in Stock
Fin Trivet from Souda, Black, in Stock
$21 Sale Price / item
65% Off
Bertu Stools, Boca Dos Wood Stool, Solid
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stools, Boca Dos Wood Stool, Solid Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

Pair of Large Wall Sconces by Paul Ferrante "4000 Series", 2017
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large wall sconces designed and manufactured in Los Angeles California by Paul Ferrante and part of the 4000 Series. The sconces were manufactured in 2017. Each piece has t...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Dark Grey Glossy Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Concrete 3-Piece Locking Round Table, 120"
Located in Paia, HI
The update to our classic locking round table of epic proportions. This custom, brutally giant table is made for superhero assemblage, supervillain congregation, and the most lavish ...
Category

2010s North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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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