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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Shapes Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Shapes Sconce in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. They can be used facing up or down. The cone portion has a directional light and the glass globe prov...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bertu Stools, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Bar Stools, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Cicely Bar Stools in White Oak and Sheepskin - 3025 are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is modern and architectural with a comfortable, sheepski...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in Mocha cotton velvet with Black Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Carver Chair is the latest edition to our signature collection – 12 years in the making. Sister of the original Stuart Scott piece, the Isabella Dining Chair, the Carver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Handcrafted Double Drawer Floating Night Stands
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted pair of European oak double drawer wall mounted floating night stands with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with two drawers and a shelf b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$4,755 / set
George Smith White Linen Upholstered Roll Arm Club Chair - 1 of 2
By George Smith
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George Smith White Linen Upholstered Roll Arm Club Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Down
$2,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Stripped Throw Pillows , Tan / Blue 14”x20"
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Classic blue stripe pattern against a soft cream backdrop.
Perfect for layering on a sofa, armchair, or bed , a subtle yet striking addition to traditional, transitional, or modern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Large Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large beetroot color study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk has two steel dra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Alcove Linear Armchair w Curved Back in Rose Blossom Velvet & Fringe Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Custom Made Platform Bed w Integrated Storage and Two Bedside Tables
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This double bed with a closed base is a commanding centerpiece for any bedroom, its firm lines revealing an architectural language. The continuous base and well-proportioned volumes ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet, Lacquer
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and White 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
A 1980s Modern Gilt Brass and Lacquer Luxury Box by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1980s Modern Gilt Brass and Lacquer Small Luxury Box by Gucci
A refined piece of Italian luxury, this 1980s small box by Gucci showcases the brand's iconic blend of elegance and bold...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Style Dining Armchair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining armchair boasts a stunning design, featuring a flat backrest and arms crafted from natural cane. The seat is upholstered in luxurious velvet, beautifully complemented by ...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,640 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Customizable Curvilinear Credenza in High-Gloss Red Lacquer & Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Smooth, curved, and distinctly contemporary, this capsule-shaped sideboard features a softly rounded silhouette that brings a sense of quiet sophistication to any interior. The body ...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
94.5" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Brodie Neill
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grains and na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
4 Eames Aluminum Group Side Chairs Vicenza Leather Cream Herman Miller 2015
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 original Eames Aluminum Group Side Chairs in Vicenza Leather Cream.
360-degree swivel. Made by Herman Miler 2015
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Biomorphic Outdoor Dining Table in Aged Terracotta Bronze — 10 to 12 Seats
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This extraordinary dining table transcends mere furniture, standing as a captivating sculptural work designed to be the focal point of any discerning exterior or interior. It is a ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Queen Size Platform Bed with Tufted Dual‑Panel Headboard In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed boasts a headboard that radiates glamour, thanks to its high-low channel tufted design and luxurious velvet upholstery. Crafted with a solid wood frame and upholstered in fa...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Turquoise Brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade Round 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 with...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Bertu Benches, Suelo Modern Walnut Bench, Upholstered, Artisan
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Walnut Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This walnut silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortable cushion. The S...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Console Table with Marble Top & Limed Oak Structure
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This impressive and modern console table is a beautiful combination of natural stone and wood. It features a sleek, rectangular top made from Marron Vitta stone, which has a polished...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pierre Chapo T23 Three Legged Side Table in Elm, Chapo Création, France, 2025
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking low side table is the model T23 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960. The table is made of solid elm wood with a beautiful grain. The iconic design is composed of a triangu...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Platea Coffee Table-Composition Of Interconnected Six Cubes In Matte Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea Coffee Table
Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Bend Sofa With Exposed Wooden Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa stands out with its distinctive combination of geometric shapes. Upholstered in smooth velvet fabric and designed with plush, padded seats, it offers unparalleled comfort. ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$11,750 / item
Exceptional Franco Buzzi Attributed Oval Dining Table in Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Franco Buzzi
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare oval dining table was produced by a master cabinetmaker in Italy during the 1940s. The design is attributed to Franco Buzzi, with several closely related examples documente...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Handcrafted English Oak Utility Night Stand
Located in London, GB
Our new twin dovetail utility night stand table. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture making techniques. A minimalist multi-function utility piece of furn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,020 / item
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise longue designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame is made of walnut, with a beautiful curved shape, and upholstered in white loop pile. The chaise longue has bee...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Table lamps in Murano glass by Vintage Murano Gallery in 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
These exquisite table lamps, a pair of which are available for purchase, are a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of Murano glass artisans. Created in the 1980s by the renowned...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Emilia Castillo Decorative Blue Porcelain and Pure Silver Parrot Platter, 1994
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Emilia Castillo porcelain and pure silver platter, dated 1994 and hand signed Emilia Castillo, M.R., Mexico, #13. Measuring 17 inches wide, this museum-quality piece show...
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Nautil Two Seater Sofa by Cedric Ragot for Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by acclaimed French industrial designer Cédric Ragot for Roche Bobois in 2013, this sculptural three-seater sofa blends contemporary form with luxurious materials. Known for...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Three Tier Chandelier by Research.Lighting, Small Glass, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Three Tier Chandelier in black.
The arms on this light rotate, so you can configure the light at install. The light can also be used as a linear fixture depe...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
ISLAND Dining Table - 52ӯ - Travertine Stone, Round, Stain Resistant, Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
'Island' Round Dining Table in Beige Travertine Stone
Island dining table showcases the refined simplicity and subtle elegance characteristic of Italian minimalist style. Constructed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Sea Creature Goblet
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
This hand-blown colorless glass tazza by Italian artist Simone Crestani features a refined baluster stem crowned with a sculpted octopus applied to the vessel. The piece merges class...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Modernist Purple Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant and striking modernist vase is a testament to the innovative artistry of the Cenedese glassworks on Murano. Dating from the 1960s, this piece features a sophisticated pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
New Modern Coffee Table in Black Marquinia marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia marble
Size: 182.5 x 72.5 x 40.5 cm. - 71.86 x 28.5 x 15.9 in.
Commercial name: Nissa Coffee Table in Black Marquinia, Nissa Collection by the Span...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with clear and pink polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glass, mounted on white enameled metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Made in It...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
$9,900
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Clear And White
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear and matt white.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm.
Colours: clear and matt wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Dandy California King Size Bed Offered In Moss Green Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" California King Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six dining armchairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker/McGuire. Their regency influenced rattan frames are woven with a fine double mesh caning and feature arched vents in t...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Upholstery
Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Alcove Linear Armchair w Curved Back in Monotone Blue Velvet & Fringe Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Organic Sculptural Side Table in Matte Plaster Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This unique side table is a striking example of sculptural artistry, designed to be a captivating focal point in any setting. It's composed of two distinct amorphous pieces, each wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Ripple Armchair – Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lee Industries Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Two modern swivel chairs by Lee Industries. These classic clean lined upholstered lounge chairs feature a blue and grey tone damask linen cotton blend fabric with removable down-fil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,100 / item
Polifemo - Sculptural Sconce Dimmable in Aged Brass Onyx Mongoy Wood LED light
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
We designed Polifemo to be a small sculptural piece intended to softly illuminate and emphasize corners of a home or any space that needs gentle ambient lighting.
The piece's name r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Ergolift Armchair Designed To Support Elderly Users With Elegance & Discretion
Located in NEW YORK, NY
ErgoLift Armchair
Crafted with comfort and stability at its core, the ErgoLift Armchair is thoughtfully designed to support elderly users with elegance and discretion. Featuring an e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Trimming, Wood, Velvet
28.3c Suspended Light by Bocci with Clear Blown Glass and Copper Wire Suspension
By Bocci
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
28.3c/ Pendant
by Bocci
All 28 pendants work with the copper suspension option, a flexible system that can be shaped into different compositions during installation. Pendants can a...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Modernist Italian Marble Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
Side table from Italy in the modernist style. This table features a solid marble base with curved design and a solid marble top. It is made of Calacatta Viola marble with a strong ve...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Custom Made Sculptural Artistic Side Table In Antique Brass Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Surround your space with the modern elegance of this coffee table featuring a bronze finish that adds a touch of luxurious refinement. The unique design of this side table transcends...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Tetris Bed, California King-Size w Geometric Headboard In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed, featuring a headboard exuding confidence with its striking
geometric design, combines a bold personality with modern aesthetics. Despite its contemporary appeal,
characteri...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999
Signed, Dated, and Numbered
Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H
Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris
...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sectional Sofa Upholstered in Velvet with an Upholstered Plinth Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This generously proportioned modular sofa offers exceptional versatility and comfort through its thoughtfully designed components, all seamlessly upholstered in a cohesive material. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Pair of Contemporary Handcrafted Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Pair of Modern Murano Artistic Glass Pearly Pink and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Each single leaf is handcrafted with high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other. Exciting color, pearly pink.
They are illuminated by ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Red Single Form Square Aluminium Coffee Table - Customisable
Located in Leicester, GB
The single form coffee table. An elemental with focus on form and function. Made in powder coated aluminium and available in customisable colours, the Single Form coffee table is a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver Bowl with Semiprecious Stone Inlay, Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and collectible sterling silver bowl by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, featuring a hammered surface and inlaid semiprecious stones in a circular formation along...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Daisy stone green set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
These stone green decorative pillows are ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with top quality cotton velvet.
Each piece is uniq...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Queen Size Bed with Velvet-Upholstered Frame and a Headboard
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed features a generously sized, upholstered headboard and a matching upholstered bed frame, creating a cohesive and comfortable aesthetic. The design emphasizes clean lines and...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Ikea 'Stämning' Wall Light designed by Cecilia Johansson
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
1990's IKEA 'Stämning' wall lamp designed by Cecilia Johansson. Concave frosted glass main body with enameled white metal backing plate. Creates a warm diffused light. Cylindrical ch...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
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