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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Guy Chaddock Kettering Pedestal Dining Table With Birdcage Base
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large round Dining/ Conference table with handsome wood graining and contemporary style. The circular four part top pieced with inner and outer banding. Division line down the cent...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Polished Steel Transition Side Table Bimetal Brass Stainless Steel Top
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A side table as part of the Transition collection, featuring a unique, artistic mirror polished tabletop, crafted from brass and stainless steel on a tubular base. Measures: H 18”.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box, Circa 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box
Designed by artesian Fabienne Jouvin-Paris
Made in China, 1980s
This stunning Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonné 'Ouzbek' Box, crafted in t...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Robot Side Table / Dark Green Nightstand
Located in Leicester, GB
Our all-time best-seller the Robot side table features an open shelf on zig zag legs. A fun and functional design made of solid steel, powder-coated i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Wall Mounted Hypótila Shelving with Silver Aluminium Finish Ex.2
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall Mounted Hypótila Shelving with Silver Aluminium Finish EX.2
Materials:
Aluminium
Dimensions:
D 26 cm x W 250 cm x H 200 cm
The Hypostila shelving was designed in 19...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1989 Ego Art Glass Sculpture Light Blue Murano Glass by Artist Ursula Huber
Located in London, GB
" Ego " An Art light blue glass sculpture in the shape of a Head seen in profile One of a kind by artist Ursula Huber executed in Berengo's furnace in Mur...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Konsthantverk Mid-Century Modern Svep Large Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniq...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Counter Stool in Black Faux Leather and Black Wood Finish, Sotto Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Sotto counter stool by Uultis strikes a confident balance between sculptural presence and everyday comfort. Designed for use at countertop height, it features a clean-lined black...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
SLAMP Aria Extra Large Pendant Light in Black Shade by Zaha Hadid
By Slamp, Zaha Hadid
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Zaha Hadid’s luminous architecture is visionary, fluid and dynamic, infusing the revolutionary and iconic semantics of the celebrated architect into domestic and public interiors; th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2002.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
The iconic Chieftain chair is one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces, re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Palm Side Table, Calacatta Viola and Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Palm side table is an exquisite delicate design that combines a meaningful message with luxurious materials.
Palm is the symbol of relaxed sophistication.
It’s the warm breeze i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of 4 Lambert Hitchcock Ebonized and Gilt Ornate Maple Dining Chairs
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Set of 4 Lambert Hitchcock Ebonized and Gilt Ornate Maple Dining Chairs.
Measures 16" in width, 18" in depth and stand 33.5" tall.
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Paint
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
Modern Lucite and Crystal Two-Tier Chandelier, ca. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A '70s Lucite/acrylic and crystal combination, six-light, two-tier, chandelier on a brass plated metal frame. Chandelier is in the style of designer Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1960-...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood.
Available on request in different amounts. De...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modular Rounded Bulky Sofa With Upholstered Footer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This new addition to the collection of modular sofas includes six unique modules. It stands out for several reasons. Firstly, it is entirely upholstered, including the footer, ensuri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Lilac White Marble Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Lilac Pedestal Side Table made from white marble with lilac purple veins.
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern side table fr...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Ondulé Swing
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid showcase of craftsmanship, this swing is fashioned of refined fabrics and materials. Its welcoming and soft silhouette combines velvet with suede, fabric, and unique leath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
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
Pair of Bombay Company Stained Fruitwood Wall Cabinets
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Bombay Company Stained Fruitwood mirrored and glass Wall Cabinets.
Measures 20.5"W x 5.75"D x 25"H
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Black Marble Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern side table from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our marble side tables are...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mod 14, Blown Mixed Sized Glass Pendant Dining Room Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 14 glass pendants on 36" x 18" rectangular canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. Also available ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Coppa" Barstools Designed by C.R.&S. RIVA 1920, Italy 2022
By Riva 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Coppa" barstools designed and manufactured in Italy by C.R.&S. RIVA 1920 and manufactured in 2022.
The pieces are made in solid cedar wood, they have an ebony finish and ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
American Queen Bed Fully Upholstered in Velvet with Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Queen size bed handmade to order in a selection of velvet colors.
We offer multiple customization options.
COM and COL are also available
COM instructions, required COM 15 yards
Fab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Angle Indoor/Outdoor LED Cast plated Silver Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in matte silver, bronze or black finish, and is wet rated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Nautilus Chandelier in Natural Brass and Blown Opal Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
NAUTILUS chandelier by blueprint lighting is an elegant piece of functional sculpture that emits a stunning candlelit glow. Featuring gracefully sp...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Bronze
Jean Michel Folon Screenprint "L' Expression", 1973
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful 1973 screenprint after Jean Michel Folon's "L' Expression" or " the expression". Embossed stamp in paper reads "edition Strasbourg, Claude Bollack, l' expression". This was...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Tiffany & Co. Clear Faceted Crystal Dresser Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous faceted crystal dresser box
By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base)
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 6.5"W x 4"D x 2.5"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Custom Chaise One Arm Sofa Crypton Stain Resistant Fabric
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom one arm sofa with down wrapped cushions
In stock ready for immediate shipping
showroom samples, reflects discounted price, we offer custom in any...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Console w/ Singular Mount Peg Modern Levered Waterfall Floating Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
CONSOLE NO. 4
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2020
A sleek table, bent from a seamless piece of 3/8” thick steel. The table appears to float on a single peg. The table is attached to a wall from...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
FLOS Chapo Table Lamp by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
You’ve seen it in old Hollywood movies: the debonair hero enters a room and tosses his hat onto a stand. It’s seductive, swanky, and masculine. With the Chapo, designer Philippe Star...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Leather Eyeglasses Box Cover with Mirror Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Combining tradition and modern design to provide an unmistakable flair of luxury and elegance.
Our glasses box has a wood base and enough space to store up to eight pairs of glass...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bertu Dining Chairs, Chili Modern Dining Chair, Wood, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Dining Chairs, Chili Modern Dining Chair, Wood, Upholstered
This Chile Modern Wood Dining Chair is beautifully constructed from solid ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Miniforms NAMI Round Table by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From a sketch on paper to a product and its name: Nami’s name echoes the sinuous inspiration of its base, crafted in bent wood. In the hands of the craftsman, the material seems almo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
FLOS Snoopy Table Lamp in Black by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The playful personas of the Castiglioni brothers are evident in their Snoopy design, named for the beloved cartoon character and featuring a distinctive, light-hearted shape. The ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Crystal Shell 3, 7" Blown Glass Pendant Bedside Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 3 glass pendants on 8" round canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass Pendant Meas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Burgundy
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Lego Bench looks exactly like its name, with several blocky feet that give it an anthropomorphic feel. It’s not only sculptural but practical as you can store your magazines and ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Set of 3 'Méandre' Counter Stools by Design Frères, in COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre™ counter stool by DESIGN FRÈRES®, in COM.
Dark bronze frame. Upholstered firm but comfortable.
Requires 1.5 yards COM fabric total for the set of 3, to be sent to our ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs Martha Stewart Bernhardt
By Bernhardt, Martha Stewart
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martha Stewart for Bernhardt faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale lounge chairs, wood frames with fabric cushions. Fabric has some spots, we recommend recovering the cushions. We ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ligne Roset Fireside “Neo” Lounge Rocking Chair and Footrest
By Ligne Roset
Located in Miami, FL
Ligne Roset “Neo” fireside rocking chair and footrest with original canary yellow fabric by Alban-Sebastian Giles . Use with existing fabric or have r...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam
George Nakashima, Coffee Table, American Black Walnut, New Hope, USA, 1982
Located in High Point, NC
An American black walnut coffee table designed by George Nakashima and produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States, 1...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Bowling Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
More than a game.
Masterfully handcrafted with precious canaletto walnut wood Pinetti portable Bowling set is enriched with leather details and satin brass finish. A sophisticated...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Anemone Contemporary Soft Chair in Alpaca Fur and Wood Veneer by Brandi Howe
By Brandi Howe
Located in New York, NY
Anemone Shag Chair by Brandi Howe, Represented by Tuleste Factory
W 66" x H 42.5" x D 32"
Alpaca Fur, Wood
Inspired by the stichodactyla gigantea anemone...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fur, Alpaca, Wood
Custom Made Turkish Rug Ottoman with Iron Base
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made Cocktail ottoman
Size: 48" x 48" x 18"
Iron base finished in antique bronze finish.
This item was constructed using a vintage turkish rug, this hemp and wool rug is a ...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
UNISM - Set of Two Low Side Table in Polished Brass
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
A set of two side tables that will perfectly complement the interior of your living room.
The Fluid Low Side Table, crafted using the sand-casting method and standing 47 cm tall, is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio w...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Plywood
21st Century Tea Box Organizer in Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
For true infusions' lovers.
Elevate your tea-drinking ritual with a wooden box covered outside with genuine calf leather. Its inner walnut wood structure is divided inside by compar...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
ARC Wall Lamp or Sconce in Green Enamel & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The ARC wall lamp or by Blueprint Lighting is a dramatically overscaled study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus, ARC is truly a go-anywhere design ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Bronze
Set of Bowls in Imperial Grey and Brown Emperador Marble Italian design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, set of two elegant bowls in different sizes, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Imperial Grey marble and Brown Emperador Marble.
Bowl dimensions: Big L 65 X W 13 X H 11. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Modern Brazilian Rosewood Umbrella Stand, Cane Stand, Circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modernist Brass Handled Brazilian Rosewood Umbrella Stand. Cane Stand. Featuring cut-out Rosewood slats, patinated Brass banding, nailhead stud accents, detailed with Brass handles. ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
19'-7" Indoor/Outdoor Brutalist Wood Dining Table
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of solid African Ayous wood and finished with oil, the table is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. Top is approx. 5.5cm thick.
Made to Measure table – Multiple c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mae Solid Walnut Credenza, Console, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetailed drawer boxes
Dimensions:...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bellhop Dark Brown Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk & Table Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Dark Brown by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
This sleek tabletop lamp was originally created by renowned designers Edward Ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Modern Azealia Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your interiors with the sumptuous elegance of the Modern Azealia Velvet Decorative Pillow by MOGUL, a perfect blend of bold sophistication and luxurious craftsmanship. The st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Mae Credenza, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Credenza by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Castiglioni Arco Modern Arch Stainless Steel & Marble Floor Lamp, FLOS, in stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Arco Floor Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
This lamp is ready for its close-up: Featured in Hollywood classics including diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Set of 8 Dining Chair Available in COM
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This minimalist dining chair exemplifies modern sophistication and comfort. It features a fully upholstered design, providing a seamless, elegant look that harmoniously blends with c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Trio No 3 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
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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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