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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ripple Sofa - Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
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, Foam, Wood

Tall Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MEDIUM CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary cust...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Set of 12 Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Organic Modern Two Seater Sofa in Terracotta Velvety Jacquard w Abstract Motifs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern sofa has a soft and inviting aesthetic, comprised of multiple rounded, oversized cushions that form the seat, back, and armrests. Upholstered in rich textured fabrics, th...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Vent Vase Irish Green & Emperador By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Crafted from layered marbles, the Vent Vase is inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Villa Ottolenghi, balancing material tension with architectural rhythm. Its columnar form and textured surfa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Siro Brown & Off White Ombre Textured Modern Throw In Merino & Hand Stitched Hem
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Siro Throw is a timeless contemporary piece that harmoniously drifts its beauty between white spaces and contrasting details. Our love for accentuating detailing in hem is taken one ...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Yarn

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, Foam

English Roll Arm Camelback Schumacher Darsy Tree of Life Down Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
English Roll Arm Camelback Schumacher Darsy Tree of Life Down Sofa Settee
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Down

Minimal/Classic Velvet Dining Chairs In Black Oak Frame-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The minimalistic design of the chairs brings a sense of sophistication while maintaining comfort. Constructed in black oak frame and upholstered in high quality cream leather. 100% E...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stella Bowl Irish Green By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With its soft, rounded corners and a shallow profile, the Stella Bowl draws from celestial landscapes in both contour and materiality. A sculptural interpretation of the classic vale...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Cartier Sterling Silver Martini Cocktail Figural Watering Can Vermouth Dropper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver vermouth dropper. By Cartier. In sterling silver. In the form of a watering can. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful martini or cocktail accessory for the smart...
Category

20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

In-Stock, Kawa Vases Pair, White Porcelain, Organic, Small Vases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

10'1"x14' Rose Pink Modern Plain Decor Box Design Loomed Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Pink, Modern Plain Decor Box Design, Soft to Touch, Loomed Knotted, Luxurious Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Gold and Clear Color Flowers, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier, Gold Leaf and Clear Glass, 1970s A beautiful Italian hand-blown glass flush mount chandelier, featuring a stunning arrangem...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Turquoise Dark Green 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

William Spratling 1940s Mexican Butaque Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
This piece reeks of adventure. Visualize a seated Hemmingway cupping his Daiquiri and recalling his war correspondent days during the Spanish Civil War. Crafted of solid sabino wood, original and patinated by life like Hemmingway, this is a "Butaque" chair by the American-born designer William Spratling. And it was produced in his workshops in Taxco, Mexico, primarily in the 1940s and 1950s. While Spratling is widely known as the "Father of Mexican Silver" for reviving the town's silver industry, he also designed furniture. These chairs were handmade from local Mexican sabino wood...
Category

1940s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

PENSEE L Pendant
Located in Renton, WA
Pensée, a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With its classic profile and compact design, the Pensee Pendant emits a calming glow through hand-crafted opal glass...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

PENSEE L Pendant
PENSEE L Pendant
$600 / item
Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

AMAZONITE Cloudy Blue & Brown 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

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Pink Dot - Large Dots
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Acrylic, Polyester

Low Deep Green, Single Form Square Aluminium Coffee Table, Customisable
Located in Leicester, GB
The Single Form coffee table is an elemental design with a focus on form and function. Made in powder-coated aluminium and available in customisable colours, the Single Form coffee t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1 of the 7 Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 7 beautiful pendant lights, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini. The lampshades are made of opaline glass with an inner white glaze. Real Murano glass, made in...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

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

Contemporary Burnt-Orange Velvet and Lacquer Bench By Mondo Design Group
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural bench unites bold color with tactile contrast, balancing function and form in a contemporary collectible design. One side is crafted from a solid, glossy lacquer bloc...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Lumina Daphine Led Floor Lamp in Soft Black by Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

CORNALINA Blue Fringed 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

AMAZONITE Brown & Blue 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

Large Two-Door Bookcase by Gustav Stickley
Located in San Francisco, CA
American Arts and Crafts bookcase by Gustav Stickley featuring clean lines and functional design. The two glass doors open to reveal four interior shelves. Retains original red “Als...
Category

1910s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

21st Century Contemporary Gigantic Hand Sculpture, Goldleaf Plated, AT 2021
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, contemporary modern golden hand sculpture crafted by the renowned Austrian wood artist M. Treml. An absolutely extraordinary, gigantic floor standing hand sculpture (...
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Daum Bacchus Green Amethyst Vase-Centerpiece Pâté De Verre
By Daum
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Daum Bacchus large vase-centerpiece with amethyst glass top and green pâte de verre bottom, decorated with woman and man faces, grapes and leaves. Circa 2000. Signed "Daum Fra...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Bolha Armchair
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA LOUNGE CHAIR, designed in 2025. This lounge chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and a soft upholstery. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Bolha Armchair
Bolha Armchair
$7,419 / item
Coffee Table - Handmade Sandcasted Metal in Rippled Brass by Unism
Located in Warszawa, PL
The Fluid Coffee Table features a 40 cm round tabletop supported by three slender legs, crafted using the sand-casting method. It comes in two heights—47 cm and 50 cm—designed for an...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
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

GEMMA II Horizon Blue & Camel Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative 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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Tanguay Floor Length Mirror, Ceramic, Brass, Steel, Metal Frame, Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tanguay Floor Length Wall Mirror By Calyer Ceramics & Luft Tanaka Studio 2025 Glazed ceramic, glass mirror, steel, & brass. 24" W x 54" H x 3" D 61cm W x 137cm H x 8cm D This piec...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

0414 Dining Chair by Gallotti & Radice made in Italy
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
0414 Dining Chair Designed by Studio G&R Set of 4. Armchair / dining chair with black stained open pore solid curved ash structure. Seat and backrest with internal structure in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Flora Chandelier: Aqua, Jade, Mint, Peach, Coral Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora chandelier is a vertical composition of two Botanica chandelier styles. Each chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass lea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Ink Black & Off White Ombre Textured Modern Throw In Merino & Hand Stitched Hem
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Ink Throw is a timeless piece that harmoniously drifts its beauty between white spaces and contrasting details. Our love for accentuating detailing in hem is taken one step further i...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Yarn

Contemporary Art Deco Revival Cabinet In Rectangular Form By Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stylish, modern bar cabinet with a rectangular, vertical form featuring two front-opening doors. The surface of the doors is finished in lacquered burgundy gloss, producing a mirro...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Dining Chair in Red Velvet With Custom Lacquer Finish-Jose Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern dining chair is a study in sleek, minimalist design. Its lacquered wooden frame offers a smooth, clean finish, while the gently curved backrest provides ergonomic support...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Contemporary Armchair in Transparent Cast PMMA with HR Foam & Vegan Leather
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Design & Aesthetic : The MW04 armchair embodies a refined contemporary aesthetic through the purity of its lines and the transparency of its structure. Designed by multi-award-winni...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Daisy II brick fringe and pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative 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...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Alton modern solid wood and leather nightstands by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand oiled finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid maple, dovetaile...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 4 Modernist Handblown Smoked Rose & Brass Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and elegant set of four Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces in Smoked Rose & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. They featur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Instock Cocktail Side Table Modern Contemporary Round Handmade Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 8 - Stool or side table J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 A perfectly simple stool or side table. Solid 3/4” steel components are combined to make a dynamic form. Finished in black w...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

AFRICA — Tree of Life Table, Hand-Inlaid with Pyrite Crystals by Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This handcrafted coffee table from the Africa Collection expresses Sidani Design’s sculptural language through a bold, monolithic silhouette enriched with mineral tactility. The piec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Mid-Century Style Dining Chair In Walnut & Bouclé Upholstery by Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary dining chair is a refined expression of minimalist design. The walnut wood frame showcases a smooth, natural finish, while the gently curved backrest ensures both s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Futuristic Cherry Sideboard or Cabinet by Muhly with Cast Iron Knobs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by cabinets with graphic and metal details from the 1930s — as well as the candy buttons we all remember from our childhood — the Bon Console is meant to stand out in a room...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

GEMMA II Horizon curry yellow & white Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative 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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Champagne Glass or Stem
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver champagne glass. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a 5 fl oz. bowl Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20...
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Adoni Sofa in Dark Blue Wool with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Adoni Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent piece of furniture, with biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. Shown he...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Italian BBR 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus Car Model, From Edition of 30, New in Box
Located in Miami, FL
Italian BBR 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus Car Model, From Edition of 30, New in Box The 375 Plus was a dominant race car, equipped with a 4.9-liter V12 engine and famous for its victories...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Paint, Epoxy Resin

Scandia Nett Swivel Lounge Chair by Fjord Fiesta with Swivel Base
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Scandia Nett Swivel / Easy Chair by Hans Brattrud Swivel chair in laminated lacquered oak or walnut, fully coloured veneer or with light edges. Satin chrome or black swivel base. M...
Category

2010s Norwegian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Foam

Instock Cocktail Side End Table Modern Round Handmade Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 8 - stool or side table J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 A perfectly simple stool or side table. Solid 3/4” steel components are combined to make a dynamic form. Finished in black w...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Contemporary Minimalist Sideboard With Rounded Edges In High Gloss Red Lacquer
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

Stainless Steel

Christian Dior Modernist Tortoiseshell Lucite Magazine Holder, Rack, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your private space with this rare and exceptional magazine rack, meticulously crafted for the exclusive Christian Dior Interior Collection, circa 1970. The impressive, sculptur...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Nymphaea Chandelier: Warm Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Ceramic Side Table Small
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vintage Leather Briefcase by LA PA — Handcrafted in Italy, Late 20th Century
Located in San Carlos, CA
A superb example of Italian leather craftsmanship, this LA PA briefcase embodies understated sophistication and enduring quality. Rendered in full-grain chestnut leather, the piece h...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

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