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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Design ID 3002 Nepal Teppich
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Nepal ist bekannt für seine hochwertigen handgeknüpften Produkte. Dieser Teppich ist aus hochwertiger Tibet Hochland Wolle und Bambus-Seide gefertigt. Die Verwendung hochwertiger MA...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Clear Glass "Isom Tall" Coffee Table, Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Clear glass "Isom Tall" coffee table - Sebastian Scherer
Dimensions: 50 H x 43 W x 50 D cm
Materials: Solid coloured glass
Different colors and sizes are ...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Handmade and unique ceramic vase – in turquoise
Located in Münster, DE
The La Faccia-vase is a unique piece, made by us –CortoMagDelft – a small ceramic-manufactory in the northern Germany.
Since the vase is made entirely of ceramic, it is stable, idea...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Cini Boeri Hand Blown Murano Glass Light Pink Table Lamp
Located in London, England
An elegant table lamp made from layered and blown Murano glass and a circular cast iron metal base. Signed.
A single piece of glass forms the shade, connecting to the fluted glass s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass, Reeded Glass, Blown Glass
Master-Loom Designer Teppich ID 1171
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Dieser Teppich ist handgetuftet in Premiumqualität. Die besten Materialen, wie hochwertige Neuseelandwolle und Tencel werden verarbeitet. Eine integrierte rutschfeste Unterlage sorgt...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Pair of Wall Lights in the Style of Stilnovo, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Wall Lights in the Style of Stilnovo, Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick" - Bronze and Travertine Marble
Located in Milano, IT
The Stick wall sconce it's a beautifully designed lighting fixture that combines both form and function. The use of thin bronze profiles and LED technology create a minimalist aesthe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Waves Bronze Vessel by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Alex Muradian's ceramics capture the essence of his experiences in both the English countryside and the coastal beaches where he currently resides. Each piece is handbuilt, showcasin...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay
Ottoman ouf DROVA 4 in White color by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ottoman pouf DROVA 4 choose your fabric
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman pouf Drova 4, a versatile and stylish addition to your living space. Handcrafted with precision in Ukraine, this cube pouf embodies the perfect fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Pakkuman Natural 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Grey Earthenwear, Leaf Sculpture // 166
Located in København V, 84
Handbuilt Stonewear Sculpture in grey earthenwear clay. The edgaes are colored with black porcelain paint.
It is sculpted by hand, slowly adding coils and clay to create the fina...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Orb Accent Pillow in Ivory Cream Alpaca by Holly Hunt
Located in Westport, CT
The ORB Pillow is meticulously crafted to provide both aesthetic appeal and exceptional comfort.
Designed as a calming take on geometric trends, the ORB Pillow effortlessly combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Alpaca
Silver Iridescent Bamboo Style 8 x 10 Picture Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome frame for your 8x10 photos. The frame is made of an iridescent, almost abalone style material and lends itself to a silver gray material. A very attractive piece with a ...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Porcelain Green Harper Figurine, János Török for Zsolnay, Hungary 1960s
By János Török
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
There are never too many beautiful things around us. This is my first thought when I look at the Harpist in green eosin glaze shimmering with different shades.
It was with this gl...
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Riccardo Scarpa : "Le Couple", Plâtre Originale/ Original Plaster, 1975
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Riccardo Scarpa (1905-1999) : "Le couple" / "The couple"
Grande sculpture cubisante à la silhouette épurée représentant un couple enlacé, les mains jointes / Tall cubist sculpture...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
1950s Monumental Brazilian Rosewood Credenza by Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a truly “monumental” Danish credenza, designed by Henry Rosengren Hansen and produced by his company, Brande Møbelindustri. It was handcrafted in Denmark in the 1950s, execut...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
1985 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair Museum Quality
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and marvelous EC175-8 chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller. This is one of the more unique and later Eames designs, buil...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bespoke Modernist Tubular Steel Table in Chromed Metal and Glossy Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernist tubular writing table made of chrome plated tubular steel and lacquered wood.
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Contemporary Modernist Azerbaijani Kilim
Located in London, GB
Azerbaijan boats a long tradition of weaving fine, durable flatweaves, employing the bold, graphic designs common to carpets from the Caucasus, with a tribal charm that has made them...
Category
Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Coppa da vino, argento massiccio, MOON, media, fatto a mano, Italia
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over coppa da vino in argento massiccio
Le coppe da vino in argento massiccio fanno parte della nostra collezione più recente. Il valore di queste coppe in argento massiccio è dato...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Modernist Cantilever Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist cantilever chair H-128 designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody, Brno.
This item is restored on request and available in different amounts.
Delivery...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Armchair PLAY Best of year 2022 winner by Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair.
Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair embodies the perfect blend of comfort and style. Its sleek design and attention to detail make it a true statement piece for any space. With its ergonomic features, it offers superior comfort, allowing you to relax and unwind in style.
Armchair PLAY...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Brazilian Contemporary Acrylic and Brass Sconce
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Lichia sconce has a modern design. It's structure is made of polished, brushed or aged brass. It also has one light difusor in a round shape, made of acrylic, which can be the colors milky, nude, smoked or black, where there's a translucent round glass that covers the lamp. The lamp used is a G9 bi-pin led.
The light emitted by the sconce is diffused, soft and calming.
The sconce is named Lichia (lychee in english) after en exotic chinese fruit...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Han Vase Tall by Collection Particuliere
Located in Dubai, DU
Vase in marble or travertine.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gianni, bar cabinet, modern wooden cabinet
By RINOCCA
Located in Skopje, MK
GIANNI Bar Cabinet
Elegant and highly decorative bar cabinet with the 60’s retro modern spirit. With a lot of luxurious details and enough space to rack your favorite wines and liqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Zinc
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Leather Tray, Large A Rectangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Military
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Leather Tray, Large B Square Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Caramel
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Copytopia Stool, Pierre Castignola, Dark Blue
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Amsterdam based designer Pierre Castignola (France - 1995) graduated Cum Laude from the Design Academy in 2018. He aims to have a conceptual backgro...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
'Karkat' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 300 x 400 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language.
Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Murano Sputnik Pink Color Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
A large number of stylized glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier. An elegant and sophisticated Sputnik classic allows for a very beautiful lighting for your home.
The chandel...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ming Keng Lu Water Caltrop Chair
By Ming Keng Lu
Located in Toronto, CA
By Ming Keng Lu
Ming Keng Lu's uncle would always brings snacks to his studio in the afternoons, and one day he brought freshly steamed water caltrops. It is a small, white nut that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Astra Pendant by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Astra pendant by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 90 cm
Stem length : 100 cm
Materials: Handblown glass
230/240 Volts 50-60 Hz 3 Watt
All our lamps can be wired ac...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Modern Martin Brattrud Kinsale Red Barrel Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant and stylish pair of Kinsale barrel chair by Martin Brattrud.
Featuring a very comfortable seat cushion and ergonomically embracing rounded back.
Beautifully shaped and hand...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Bidone pendant, Azucena, Italy, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, one of the world’s oldest practicing architects until he died in 2016 aged 103, was according to Pin Up magazine – “the architect’s architect”. Visible in eve...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
White / Lilac Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Travertine Pedestal Bowl Extra Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial 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 may var...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
MOAI Pendant L
Located in Renton, WA
When illuminated the MOAI Pendant L provides an atmospheric, ambient glow as light moves through the sphere and bounces off the clear glass shade creati...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Librero A-1, Mexican Contemporary Bookcase by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
LIBRERO A-1
Librero A-1, Mexican Contemporary Bookcase by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA
The DEDO bookcases are simple and versatile pieces in which light columns give structure to the...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Cast Bronze & Aluminum Cone Side Table by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
The Cone Table is inspired by the interconnections between the elements and life forms. The conical shape of the base, the asymmetrical form of the top, and the rounded edges provide...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
'Tula' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language.
Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Unique Wrought Iron and Wicker Gossip Bench in the Style of Arthur Umanoff 1950s
Located in Mexico, DF
Very unique wrought iron and wicker Gossip Bench from the 50s. in the very simple yet sophisticated style of Arthur Umanoff (doesn´t have authentication)....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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
Travertine 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 crafted and finished by hand, our travertin...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Travertine Narrow Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Vase Art. "6000", Design Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi Production, Italy 1991
Located in Napoli, IT
Bibliography: "Ettore Sottsass, Tutta la ceramica" Umberto Allemandi & C. edizioni.
Signed and numbered vase.
Limited edition of 99 pieces.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Six Arm Eighteen Sphere Lobby Chandelier by Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Six Arm Lobby Chandelier
Timeless Art Deco
Solid Brass, Satin Finished, Lacquered
Eighteen Tala Sphere III Dim to Warm Bulbs.
2000K - 2800K 95CRI
10,800 Dim to Warm Lumens
Large ø164cm Chandelier
Custom Options and Finishes available on request
Handbuilt in Hackney Wick by Lights of London.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chanfro Striped Fruit Juicer
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Chanfro Juicer was made to start the day with a very fresh juice squeezed with your own hands, in contact with the fruit, feeling its texture and smell as its juice runs through ...
Category
2010s South American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Nason Mazzega Decorative Two-Body Orange Murano Glass Vase
By Mazzega, Ermanno Nason
Located in Milano, IT
This is a rare and extremely fascinating two-body vase in Murano glass. Designed by Ermanno Nason for I.V.R. Mazzega in the 1980s, it is a perfect expression...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Chrome Molecule Lamps
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of chrome "molecule" lamps, each with three bulbs. These delightful lamps have a 3-way switch on the base. Press once for the center bulb, twice for the upper and lower bulbs an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tall Vase Form, inspired by Kirkcaldy Patterns III by Frances Priest
Located in London, GB
Based in Edinburgh, ceramic artist Frances Priest explores the cultural histories of ornament through the creation of intricately made ceramic objects and is represented in collections of international significance.
This Vase Form is from Frances' Kirkcaldy Patterns series. These pieces follow on from a commission the artist created for the Edinburgh Haematology Centre in 2021. While studying the industrial heritage of the Firth of Forth...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Baby Wall Swing Sconce by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Baby wall swing sconce by Volker Haug
Dimensions: Diameter 10.5 x Height 9.5 cm
Material: Brass.
Finish: Polished, aged, brushed, bronzed, blacken...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
"Conversation - Lavender + Cream" / 10' x 14' / Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using form and texture, Conversation illustrates the human interaction in a surrealistic fashion that simultaneously, feels playful and sophisticated. This is a hand-knotted wool rug...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Floor Lamp Iris Solid Wood
By RINOCCA
Located in Skopje, MK
Wooden tripod with perfectly synchronized shape measurements. We use a simple assembling technique and very light weight materials. All of these segments gathered is what makes our w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut, Cotton, Wood
Noah's Ark Candleholder in Chrome Plated Clay by Angelica Lorenzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The shapes of this candlestick, take inspiration from the story of Noah's Ark, re-enacted in a not too distant future, where rising sea levels have submerged everything. The protagon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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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