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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Fatty Dining Table
By Emmemobili
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
$24,259 / 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
$1,995 / item
Stunning Christian Liaigre “Editeur” Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Incredible lacquered massacre ebony shelf with metal frame by Christian Liaigre.
This is a tall piece.
Purchased from Liaigre showroom in NYC in 2012. Great overall condition. Re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Bertu Tables, Cutout Wood Side Table, Modern
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Tables, Cutout Wood Side Table, Modern
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Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
$450 / item
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
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
$4,081 / item
Bertu Stools, Boca Dos Wood Stool, Solid
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stools, Boca Dos Wood Stool, Solid
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Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
$750 / item
Exceptional Formations Baldacchino Shell Stone Cocktail Table For Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Baldacchino Shell Stone Cocktail Large produced by Formations for Holly Hunt. With a darkly patinated Iron trestle base with Barley Twist design. The top with a fully beveled top in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Other, Iron
ROYAL DUX - Vintage Porcelain French Bull Dog Figurine - C.R. - Early 1990's
By Royal Dux
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DUX - Vintage porcelain French Bull Dog figurine - small size - featuring a brown and white coat with articulated eyes and snout - gloss finish - signed on the base, original f...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$287 Sale Price
30% Off
Contemporary Biomorphic Sculptural Dining Table In Gold Leaf
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This table is a bold and elegant centerpiece. It has a bronzed glass top that stands out and adds a bit of glamour to your dining area. The base, shaped like a sculpture and coated in shiny gold leaf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Venezia Rialto Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
Effortlessly enriching any modern interior - from a conference room, office, home study - this sculptural piece will create a timeless and elegant focal point. Entirely crafted of wo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
$7,964 / item
Modern Aero Walnut LP Storage Cabinet
Located in Nyack, NY
The Aero 76.5" LP storage cabinet holds up to 360 of your favorite records. Our Aero cabinets feature an exclusive LP swivel bin that uses our proprietary Dual pivot hinge to protect records when closed and display them when open. Each piece is handcrafted out of domestically-sourced hardwoods in the tradition of fine-furniture. Whether you are an audio...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$6,815 / item
Portuguese Tile Mural "Swans" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "SWANS" motif finely painted.
Tile mural size: 41.3"H X 47.2"W (105cm X 120cm)
Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portugal
Production met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$5,149 Sale Price
10% Off
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Mid-Century Modern curved back dining chairs upholstered in black faux leather.
Crafted of solid heavy full grain hardwood with walnut finish.
Perfect for either casual or formal di...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
$9,515 / set
Rem Pillow
By Leah Singh
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
$165 / item
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
White Ceramic Kawa Vase #13, Organic Porcelain Flower Vase, Leather-cast
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall porcelain flower vase with an organic and fabric-like surface. Clear glazed applied on interior surface. As a result of the production pro...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Mid-Century Italian Giorgio Armani Eye Glasses Factice Shop Display Piece
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a rare and unique item! The Armani Eyeglasses Factic for display in a shop comes with its original cardboard packaging and is made of metal a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bertu Bench, Suelo Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bench, Suelo® Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave
This upholstered Suelo® Modern Wood Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Black Pedestal Column in the Modern Style, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A modern black laminate veneered pedestal column stand, circa late 20th century, 1970s. A great piece for sculpture, art, plant, display, etc. Parcel shipping available. Dimensions: 11" Square x 36" Height.
Italian footed bowl...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Dining Table Solid Wood Base Crystal Glass Top, Rings Structure Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Chained Up Reloaded' dining table is an important dining table with structure in rare one-piece slab Iroko (origin: Africa) and table top in crystal glass.
Dining table dimens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Miniforms ALBIO Round Table in lacquered by Skrivo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The harmony of the Albio table conceals an imperial charm: this first version is crafted in Travertine marble, a material favoured by the Romans to build their most celebrated monume...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,279 / item
Pair of Contemporary Handcrafted Side Tables
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted pair of contemporary white English ash side tables in a modernist design.
This is a bespoke piece of fine quality, handmade by our craftsman ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
$2,222 / set
Silver Travertine Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial silver travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Due to the nature of the material, each piece ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
$330 / item
Modernist Two-Tier Transparent Triedre Murano Camer Glass Rectangular Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic modernist triedre chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Style English Chair In Rich Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair draws inspiration from 18th-century English design. It strikes a balance between comfort and style with its soft padded high-back and detailed upholstery. The tailored ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Foam
$6,490 / item
Usm Haller sideboard
By Usm Haller
Located in Athens, Attiki
USM Haller sideboard by Fritz Haller & Paul Schärer.
USM takes its initials in 1885 from its founder, Ulrich Schärer, and Münsingen, the Swiss village where he was born.
Once the ne...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,541
Calacatta Violet Marble Round Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Hashi coffee table is made entirely of Italian calacatta violet marble.
Introducing our exquisite Italian-crafted Elegant Calacatta Viole...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Maharam Pattern Porcelain Cup by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Porcelain Cup by Scholten & Baijings
003 Zinc
Porcelain with Grid textile graphic. Matte exterior with gloss interior. Made in japan by 1616 / arita Japan. Dishwasher safe.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Stunning Pair of Starburst Pattern Murano Glass Sconces, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible pair of modern Murano glass wall sconces with lacquered metal plate and brass screws. This wonderful pieces were designed in Italy during the 1970s.
Each sconce is outstan...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
5.6x9.8 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug Over-Dyed in Green for Modern Interiors
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
$757 Sale Price
30% Off
Miniforms RIFICOLONA Floor Lamp by E-ggs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Rificolona Floor Lamp by Miniforms exemplifies the fusion of innovative design and sustainability through its playful and creative nature.
The Rificolona Floor Lamp is an embodi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$2,079 / item
8x10 ft Contemporary Hand Knotted Rug, 100% Soft, Velvety Wool, Custom Options A
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A modern hand knotted Moroccan style "Tulu" (soft, cozy) rug made of finest hand-spun and hand-dyed lambswool.
The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,739 Sale Price / item
42% Off
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
Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Skokie, IL
Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany, 2007.
Dimensions: 33” h x 26 3/4” w x 37 1/2” d
Materials: enameled steel, natural leather, upholstery...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
$2,610 / item
Mahogany Side or Dining Chair by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lucie is a solid wood chair designed to be used at a dining table or as a side chair in any room. The backrest will clear a 30" tall table, providing a visual nesting effect. The...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,450 / item
Customizable Outdoor Wood Dining Table
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This outdoor table is made from solid fraké. Each fixing within the table base is designed to give maximum stability, as well as contributing to it’s unusual aesthetic.
Made from sol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$19,250 / item
CONCOM Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
Cast a shadow on yourself. CONCOM Wall Sconce creates a fascinating visual illusion in space, taking something 2D and morphing it into some 3D. Allow CONCOM Wall Sconce to be your backdrop, gently lighting up your surroundings in which people come together and interact with one another.
Material:
Steel
Color:
Matt black / matt pure...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$300 / item
Silver Travertine Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Our silver travertine vase is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles.
Crafted from a natural travertine stone, this vase will be sure to wi...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
$278 / item
Carlton Wood Miniature Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown an authentic and perfect reproduction of the Carlton bookcase, originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. The vivid colors and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plastic
Cocktail Table Pair Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
"Table No. 3 - Nesting Set"
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2017
These special cocktail tables were designed to live with each other. The different heights create a dynamic statement. Hammered an...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
The Hotel Sideboard. Produced in solid Imbuia Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
"The Hotel Console was meticulously designed for a renowned international hotel chain, blending classic aesthetics with modern and bold lines. Each piece is expertly crafted by hand,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sudbury Wall Sconces by Vaughan Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early Vaughan design, this wall light is defined by the scroll-like shape of the arm and chiseled oval backplate.
Decorative and understated, this design is traditional in style....
Category
Early 2000s Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,800 / set
ADesignStudio Cove W1 Wall Light
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Cove W1 Wall Light
Designed With ADAM GOODRUM
A collection of wall lights that emphasize sculptural materiality and form. The metal versions, crafted from solid blocks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
$800 / item
Extra Deep Sectional Sofa In Custom Velvet Color
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics.
Shown with taupe cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Foam
$20,735 / item
Contemporary Epoxy Resin Console / Console Table in Blue by Facture Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
This blue console is made from resin and has an ombre effect as the colors shift from dark to light across the surface. Rendering observers unable to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Coffee Center Table White Statuary Marble Mirror Steel Rings Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Cloud' is a spectacular coffee table with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top in statuary marble (origin: Tuscany). The mirror-like finishing of the stainless s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble, Stainless Steel
Custom Made Iron and Vintage Turkish Rug Ottoman
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made iron and upholstered bench ottoman, the base is a custom finished iron base, with antique turkish rug upholstered top. The very durable top is a heavy wool hemp and cotto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
$2,632 Sale Price
20% Off
Zebra and Brass Sideboard
Located in Milan, IT
A refined and bold flair marks this eye-catching sideboard crafted of prized zebra wood. Its imposing frame is distinguished for blunted corners and smooth surfaces extremely pleasan...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$47,173 / item
Arc Small Sconce in Brass with White Lucite Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arc sconce is made of a solid unfinished brass and backplate with a white Lucite shade and brass screws.
Small in inventory now: W 4.5in (13.5cm) x D 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Suspension "Jonathan" design de Nino Zussino pour Candle de Fontana Arte Italie
By Candle, Fontana Arte
Located in London, England
La suspension "Jonathan" est une œuvre emblématique conçue par Nino Zussino pour la célèbre marque Candle Fontana Arte. Fabriquée en métal et en verre noir côtelé, sa silhouette cont...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
CraftAssociates Dinning Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chairs, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dinning Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chairs, Upholstered
These Modern Upholstered Oak Dining Chairs are part of the "Ba...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Modern Moroccan Style Ivory Handmade Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Modern Moroccan Style wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order.
Material: 80 Wool and 20 Cotton.
Techniques: Hand-Loomed.
Style: Moroccan.
Lead time: Approx....
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,300 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Dovetail 1 x 2 Vinyl Storage Cabinet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our Dovetail Vinyl Storage Cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of record cover art across the front of the cabinet. The design incorporates many of the same details found in our Dovetail Record Crates...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,995 / item
Vintage Lane Perception Plant Stand Pedestal With Low Shelf
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage tall plant stand with low shelf from the Perception series by Lane Furniture of Altavista, Virginia USA.
Signed on underside
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Red
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, red.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other sizes available.
Colours: Red.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Black and Quartz Grey by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The Bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
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