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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Daisy Burgundy Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion with blue fringe
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...
Cotton, Velvet
Sculptural Low Chair in Tobacco Brown Velvet — HELLO by NOOM
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Foam
Pair of Naomi XL Nightstands – Contemporary Oak Bedside Tables
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Naomi Nightstands combine soft, sculptural lines with the natural beauty of wood, creating a refined and contemporary presence for the bedroom. Designed and handcrafted in Portu...
Oak
Contemporary Architectural Cabinet in Bronze Lacquer, Marble and Brass
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary architectural cabinet is defined by its elegant vertical proportions and sophisticated interplay of lacquer, marble, wood, glass, and metal detailing. The two-door ...
Marble, Metal
Portuguese Azulejos Tile Mural - Hand Painted Indoor/Outdoor Tiles "Albarrada"
Located in Baldock, England
Beautiful tile mural with the "ALBARRADA" motif finely painted. Tile mural size: 29.5"H X 35.4"W (75cm X 90cm) Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (15cm X 15cm) Quantity: 30 tiles Origin: P...
Paint, Ceramic
HUPA Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Mirror & Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
The HUPA Makeup Vanity Table brings together sculptural form, soft upholstery, and functional elegance in a compact statement piece designed for co...
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
Italian Vintage Tole-Painted Sunflower Wall Sconce, 1960s Wrought Iron
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian vintage sunflower motif tole-painted wall sconce sprouting stylized flowers lit by three candelabra-base bulbs for ambient lighting. The linear wrought iron fixture has a mod...
Metal
Contemporary side table, Namsai Small in cane and brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary side table, Namsai Small in cane and brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Side Table in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. The Glory Lily flower dances in par...
Brass
XC-TurnTable Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Integrated Turntable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The XC-TurnTable by Arielle Assouline-Lichten for Slash Objects reimagines the coffee table as a functional listening station. Crafted from a monolithic block of mirror-polished stai...
Stainless Steel
Rope Side Table by Audoux & Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This rope side table and magazine rack was designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This French couple of modernist designers has been very productive during the 1940s and the 1950...
Rope, Glass
Customizable Spider 200 parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customizable Spider 200 parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on...
Brass
Polished Stainless Steel & Brass Coffee Table X-CT-01 by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The X-CT-01 Coffee Table explores balance through contrast, pairing a long, mirror-polished stainless steel volume with a grounding brushed brass base. Designed by Arielle Assouline-...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Globe Table Lamps, Research.Lighting, Small, 5in Glass, Black, Marble
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Table Lamps in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Marble, & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4.5 Watt LED Bul...
Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel
Christofle French Modernist Silver-Plate Hanukkah Menorah, Original Box
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christofle French Modernist Silver-Plate Hanukkah Menorah, Original Box French modernist silver-plated Hanukkah menorah by Christofle, presented in its original fitted Christofle bo...
Silver Plate
ATLAS Dining Chair in Dark American Oak Wood With Black Faux Leather
Located in St Petersburg, US
The ATLAS Dining Chair balances sculptural woodworking with a soft, architectural silhouette. Crafted from solid dark brown American Oak, its flowing arm structure and curved backres...
Wood, Faux Leather
Jim Budish Monumental "Chauncey" Bronze Modern Rabbit Sculpture Signed 64 Inches
By Jim Budish 1
Located in Troy, MI
Jim Budish "Chauncey" USA circa 2002 A monumental bronze sculpture by American artist Jim Budish Stylized rabbit form with dramatically elongated ears standing 64 inches tall, rend...
Bronze
X Deck DJ Console by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The X Deck is a sculptural DJ console from Slash Objects' X Series of mixed-metal furniture, designed by Arielle Assouline-Lichten. Each piece is handmade to order by luxury furnitur...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Thumbprint Bowl with Box
By Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Thumbprint Bowl with Box Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. sterling silver “Thumbprint” bowl or vide-poche, made in Spain. One of Peretti’s mos...
Sterling Silver
Arcana Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Sculptural Bar Cabinet by House of Jaipur
By Sasmita Rout
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Arcana Collection - Beauty Revealed Within, this sculptural bar cabinet explores the contrast between a luminous, understated exterior and an unexpected interior revealed...
Brass
Cabinet of Curiosities Display Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, elegantly presented within a wood and glass display case reminiscent of a Classic scu...
Plaster, Wood
CITRINO Cappuccino and Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Round Cushion
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...
Cotton, Velvet
La Murrina Vistosi Pink Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Vintage Italy 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An elegant vintage Italian flush mount ceiling light, Glass shade made by La Murrina. The gold-plated metal fixture by Vistosi, circa 1980s or earlier. The fixture features a substan...
Metal
Pair of Tall Grey Kreten Nightstands / Bedside Tables, from Souda, Made to Order
By Souda, Isaac Friedman-Heiman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for two tall grey tables. Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten side tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are create...
Concrete, Cement
Set of 10 - Peter Hvidt Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a rare set of 10 Danish teak and cord dining chairs. This design is Model 316 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Manufactured by Søborg Møbelfabrik...
Teak
Brass Vase, Jantar Mantar Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Vase, Jantar Mantar Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Vase in brass. Handmade in India. In the celestial chronicles of India, astral observatories emerged as open-air sanctuaries, ...
Brass
Original Maurizio Peregalli 1988 Chair, Noto Zeus Milano Modern Art Piece
By Maurizio Peregalli, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Maurizio Peregalli, Noto Zeus, Milano, 1988. Square steel tube, powder-coated, seating- and backrest surface formed Polyurethan.
Iron
Holland Upholstered Leather Dining chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
The Holland Stool Upholstered leather seat top and back / premium foam cushion / solid wood leg braces / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish Frame - Black, Bronz...
Steel
1960s Petite Flush Mount Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, pink, clear gold Flowers
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier Charming petite Italian flush mount chandelier featuring a delicate arrangement of hand-blown crystal flowers in pink...
Metal
Contemporary 2-Door Cabinet in Hand-Plastered Wood with Aged Bronze Base
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary two-door cabinet combines architectural form with a richly tactile interplay of hand-applied plaster and aged bronze. The cabinet is crafted from wood and finished ...
Metal
Bertu Bookshelf, Parker Modern Bookshelf Storage, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Walnut Bookshelf - The Parker is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each bookshelf unit is handmade In solid walnut and finished with a beautiful c...
Walnut
Casa Ceramic Side Table - Moss - handmade - glazed - textured - sculptural
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA STOOL, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic stool with a textured petal finish. Crafted in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. Each pi...
Clay
Contemporary brass side table, Glory Lily Multicolour Large Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary side table, Glory Lily Multicolour Large in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Side table in brass with semi precious inserts & overlay top. Handmade in India. The Glory ...
Brass
Cigarette Case shape of a diary fired enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular pocket cigarette case in the shape of a diary in 925/1000 sterling silver, lid with translucent fired enamel on guilloché, with black lined edge, with lost, i.e. semi-inv...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Modern Brass Candelabra, Golden Banyan, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Modern Brass Candelabra, Golden Banyan, Viya by Vikram Goyal Candelabra in brass. Handmade in India. The Golden Banyan collection draws from the organic density of the banyan tree—...
Brass
Vintage Italian Ribbed Glass Flush Mount with Brass-Tone Rim and Glass Finial
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and mouthblown, three-light Murano ceiling lamp. A beautifully textured Italian ceiling light with a presence that goes well beyond its modest size. The clear Murano gla...
Metal, Brass
Sculptural Coffee Table by Kengo Kuma in Natural Oak Plywood
By Kengo Kuma
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from a continuous loop of premium oak plywood, this sculptural coffee table embodies the philosophy of the internationally recognized architect and scholar Kengo Kuma who pri...
Wood
Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture by J.M. Szymanski, NYC
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - MEDIUM J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection...
Steel
Cone 2 Vanity Sconce, Large, by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Cone 2 Large Sconce designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, ...
Metal
Italian Artemide Chrome Milo Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chrome Milo floor lamp by Italian designer Rodolfo Dordoni for Artemide in 1992. Wire for U.S. it takes one 150w Max light bulb. Pull down on/off switch. In original collection sh...
Chrome
Bureau X - Polished Stainless Steel and Brass Desk by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bureau X Desk by Slash Objects, designed by Arielle Assouline-Lichten, is a luminous monolith of pure reflection and geometry. A generous polished stainless steel top spans 92 in...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Arcana Mother-of-Pearl Sunburst & Brushed Brass Bedside Table by House of Jaipur
By Hitesh
Located in New York, NY
A refined expression of natural mother-of-pearl and brushed brass, the Arcana Bedside Table brings luminous artisanal craftsmanship into a functional architectural form. Designed wit...
Brass
Italian Modern Gio Ponti Style Wall Mirror in Brass Frame (H 47 1/2 x W 23 3/4)
By Gio Ponti
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian Modern wall mirror featuring a clean, Mid-Century design with an elegant, curved frame in brass, in the style of the famed designer, Gio Ponti. (Italian, 1891-1979) A...
Metal, Brass
iO Side Table in Leathered Emerald Marble, Large by Adolfo Abejon for FORMAR
Located in 中西區, HK
Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s minimal gesture gives the table a new appearance when viewing ti from d...
Marble
Picasso, prints 2 pcs "Céramiques De Picasso" printed by Albert Skira, 1948
By Pablo Picasso, Albert Skira
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two framed shiny polychrome prints of Picasso Vallauris ceramic plates depicting faces. The color print is attached to a thick, high quality paper with decorative lines. Framed in ...
Paper
English Painted Vintage Table with Découpage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wooden English console or end table has been recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted découpage butterflies, fruit, and ribbons. The density of these illustra...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Set of Two Bedside Tables Crafted from Limed Oak with Selenite Inlay
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from beautiful limed oak, this striking set of two bedside tables features a unique geometric design elevated by solid cylindrical bases. Each nightstand offers two spacious ...
Stone
$3,425 / set
Pair of Burgundy Nightstands - Customizable
Located in Leicester, GB
The Nightstand was designed as the perfect bedside table, the clean lines, proportions, and distinctive form, featuring a slim drawer beneath a natural linoleum top, creates a practi...
Steel
Rare Ettore Sottsass Artist Proof Limited Edition Piccoli Libri Cabinet, 1992
By Design Gallery Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piccoli Libri cabinet designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1992 edited by Design Gallery Milano. P.A from a Limited edition of 9 + 3 P.A. Plastic laminate-covered, maple-veneered woo...
Plastic, Wood
Rubelita Cappuccino and Burgundy Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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...
Cotton, Velvet
Contemporary Hand-Woven Modernist Abstract Wool Rug in Muted Pastel Color Block
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary wool rug, designed as a piece of functional textile art. Featuring a sophisticated, post-modern geometric patchwork layout, this p...
Wool
$5,231 / item
Estantería Ondeen · Edición Limitada Cobre
Located in Barcelona, ES
La Estantería Ondeen, en su edición limitada en acabado cobre, lleva el diseño estructural a una nueva dimensión. Su estructura de acero de alta calidad y sus ligeros estantes de a...
Stainless Steel
AMAZONITE Green and Sand Set of 2 Striped Velvet Deluxe Pillows
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...
Cotton, Velvet
Daisy II Terracota Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion Blue Fringe
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...
Cotton, Velvet
$840 / item
FLO Pendant PL3
Located in Renton, WA
Defined by length and clarity, the FLO Pendant PL3 brings refined structure to suspended lighting. Its sculptural profile shapes light with intention, creating focus without visual w...
Steel
$388Sale Price|20% Off
5'x5' Camel Brown Undyed Wool Vertical Stripes Design Hand Loomed Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Camel Brown, Undyed Natural Wool, Vertical Stripes Design with Salt and Pepper Effect, Hand Loomed, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
Wool
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour...
Brass
Polished Stainless Steel & Brass Coffee Table X-CT-02 by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The X-CT-02 Coffee Table expands on Slash Objects' signature exploration of geometric contrast, pairing two rectangular volumes finished in polished stainless steel and brushed brass...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Gucci Italy Silver Plate Fruit Figurine Place Card Holders, Six Pieces in Box
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
These exceptional silver plate place‑card holders are an exquisite example of Gucci's modern design sensibility. Expertly crafted in Italy circa 1960, the set comprises six individua...
Metal, Silver Plate
ALO Burnt Orange Lacquer Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Upholstered Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
ALO Sculptural makeup vanity combines bold color with refined craftsmanship. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the design features a soft, rounded tabletop supported by a soli...
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
ALO Modern Two-Drawer Orange Lacquer Nightstand with Dark Oak Base, Sculptural
Located in St Petersburg, US
Sculptural nightstand combines bold color with refined material contrast. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the piece features two spacious drawers with seamlessly integrated ...
Wood, Lacquer