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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Sintra Bench - Walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Sintra bench"
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from oak wood.
This bench is part of the "Sintra" collection whic...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$3,528 / item
Rainbow Glass Pill Sculpture Installation by Edie Nadelhaft
Located in East Quogue, NY
Limited edition rainbow-colored glass pill wall installation by Edie Nadelhaft. Set of 8 glass pill sculptures. Edition of 9.
Installation size: 38 x x 38 x 4 inches (approx.)
Pil...
Category
2010s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Model Agaricon D36 Table Lamp by Ross Lovegrove for Luceplan, 2001
Located in Hamburg, DE
Design classic from the Italian manufacturer Luceplan according to a draft by Ross Lovebrove from 2001. Here in the rare color green.
The name Agaricon (Greek for mushroom) is refle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Votive Holder in Clear Quartz Large by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,260 / item
Forge Bar in Copper
Located in Kolkata, IN
Inspired by Brutalist architecture the Forge Bar is covered with rich copper patina, with layered textures, that opens up to reveal a full bar. Transform your home with this elegant ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
$109,368 / item
Rug & Kilim’s Block Print Rug in Blue and Cream Floral Pattern, Navy Blue Border
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 10x14 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to the Block Print line of Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection—a sophisticated and elegant n...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Vase Genke CS1 by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vases with Organic Viridian Green Sculptural Striations
Located in New York, NY
This striking pair of hand-blown Murano glass vases features organic sculptural striations in a vibrant viridian green, showcasing the artistry and tradition of Venetian glassmaking....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Royal Copenhagen Large Porcelain Siamese Cat Figure Model 3281
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality vintage Danish porcelain model of seated Siamese cat by renowned and sought after makers Royal Copenhagen and dating from around 1980. The large, seated cat is beautif...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp 'Dora' In White, 22ct Moon Gold, Marble Base
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular white marble base and features multiple white handcrafted spheres with organic surface textures. A central cube is g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate, Gold Leaf
Nazaré Daybed
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ DAYBED, designed in 2024.
The Nazaré Daybed is crafted from solid walnut and has a removable cushion. The legs have a hand-carved detailed wave texture giving the piece it's ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$6,315 / item
Ametista II Sand & Rose Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Timeless Luxury: Azure Murano Glass & Brass Chest of Drawers from Italy Availabl
Located in Guazzora, IT
This Italian chest of drawers embodies timeless luxury, fusing mid-century modern style with sophisticated craftsmanship.
Made of solid wood, it features exquisite azure Murano gla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,115 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
FLOS Miss K Table Lamp in Fumée by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by innovative design master Philippe Starck, the Miss K table lamp brings a delightful duality to its work. When unlit, its transparent PC (p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Appuntito Ceramic Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
APPUNTITO LIGHT, designed in 2023.
This light has a hand-crafted ceramic base which is covered with individually shaped ceramic spikes. This artisanal piece is made in Project 213A'...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$2,469 / item
Upholstered, Wood-Framed Perception Lounge Chair by Known Work
By Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perception Chair explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Burl
A Large White Shaped Onyx Bowl Or Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Offered for sale is a large and exquisite hand-carved onyx bowl, polished to a refined luster and natural elegance. This sculptural piece features bands of translucent and semi-opag...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Casa Wall Light No3
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA WALL LIGHT No3, designed in 2023.
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$940 / item
Conservatory Outdoor Dining Table in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Conservatory Collection offers a window to a bygone era, when conservatories and orangeries were sanctuaries of peace and quiet, seamlessly blending the indoors with the natural ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tavolo Pranzo Decoro Scagliola Foglia Oro Basi Scolpite Fatto a Mano da Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
Tavolo pranzo decoro scagliola foglia oro basi scolpite fatto a mano da Cupioli.
Il Tavolo Rettangolare è composto da un piano artisticamente decorato con la tecnica della scagliola...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Scagliola, Wood
French Midcentury Set of 11 Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very unusual set of eleven (11) mid-20th century French dining chairs that give a little spin on the classic ladderback style by applying some creative proportions and carving tech...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Fruitwood
Modern Burgundy Armchair “Hidden Entourage” by Supaform
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
This armchair embodies two opposing forces, holding a tension between them as if locking together two distinct identities. Its design encodes a subtle transition — a movement from a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$7,720 / item
New Modern Side Table in Travertine, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Side Table in Travertine
Size: ⌀ 39 x 50 cm - 15.4 x 19.7 in.
Commercial name: Nissa Side Table in Travertine, Nissa Collection by the Spani...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Contemporary Vertere Midi Stool in Oiled Walnut with Chestnut Leather Seat Pad
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid American Black Walnut, the Vertere Midi Stool projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Boucle
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the realm of luxury and design with this iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa! Crafted with the finesse of a sculptor, this masterpiece is not just a piece of furniture; it's a...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair
$19,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Selenita Rose Fringed 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
Concerto, Jean Picart Le Doux - French moderne Tapestry, Atelier Picaud - N 1510
By Jean Picart Le Doux, Atelier Picaud
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Picart Le Doux
Era: 20th century
Style: Modern art
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Width: 129 cm
Height: 156 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
In keeping with tradition, thi...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
9x12 Ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Style Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,511 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Natural Sheepskin
Located in Bronx, NY
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair in Natural Sheepskin
by Arnold Madsen
d. 1950
Condition: Excellent
Reupholstered. Repaired: Legs, armrests and frame have all been fully restored...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Wide Weave Rug Earl Grey
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,995
Lalique Signed Crystal Anemone Perfume Bottle, France 2005
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, this high-end crystal anemone perfume bottle, made and signed by Lalique. The piece, originally designed by Marc Lalique, takes the form of two anemones on top...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Palm Beach Modern Table Lamp, Blush
By Currey & Co.
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Elegant Currey & Co. table lamp.
Featuring a blush pink ceramic base adorned with sculptural ribbed detailing for a sophisticated, tactile appeal. Topped with a classic tapered linen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
Votive Holder in Selenite Classic by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Molded Textural Glass 3-Tier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist hand-blown Murano opalescent glass chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, represents the pinnacle of contemporary elegance and artistry. The chandelier is c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Isla Del Sol Puerto Rico Stoneware Small Size Round Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Isla Del Sol Puerto Rico Stoneware Small Size Planter. It depicts a heavy round white painted stoneware’s planter decorated with th...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Framed Photograph of Olympic Swimmer John Sauerland by Bruce Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking black and white photogravure by Bruce Weber, printed in 1988, captures a quiet, sculptural moment from his celebrated series on athletes from the 1983 Summer Olympics. ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
Contemporary Reposer Arm Chair in House of Hackney Jacquard and walnut legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Reposer chair has been thoughtfully created with a relatively low, soft back and a generous seat depth encouraging you to repose.
Construction: solid beech frame with a coil ful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,906 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1970s Modern Burlwood Gentleman’s Armoire / Cabinet By John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a modern burlwood gentleman’s armoire by John Widdicomb. It dates to the 1970s and was manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is marked , and the interior opens to open s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in grey cotton velvet with Solid 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
Walnut, Velvet
$2,742 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Retro Roll Arm Sofa with Upholstered Plinth Base in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Deep' 3-Seater by Friends&Founders, White and Brown
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary and minimalist sofa named 'FEMME' signed by Danish design studio Friends&Founders
Model shown on main image:
- 3 seater: 255cm
- depth: 85 cm
- fabric: Chalet by Astri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber style Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Handcrafted Floating Night Stands
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted pair of European oak floating night stand with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with one drawer and a shelf below.
Handmade in England. Cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$1,569 / set
Andy Warhol Flowers (Leo Castelli Gallery Mailer, 1964)
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper, published in conjunction with an exhibition—Warhol’s breakout “Flowers” show—held at New York's Leo Castelli Gallery from November 21-Decem...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Selenita Cappuccino Fringed 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
71" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
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
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa designed by Antonio Citterio
Located in Bern, CH
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa (Pelle 2 823) designed by Antonio Citterio. With two matching cushions. New price inc. cushions: CHF 11'140.- This is a shop display model w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Capiz Shell Lotus Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spherical pendant with a shade made from layered capiz shell petals arranged in a lotus-like form. The translucent shells soften the light and create a warm, ambient glow. Suspende...
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Shell
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Kvadrat Vanir
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$9,200 / item
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Table Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver table bell.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
Marked to the clapper.
Simply a wonderful Tiffany design!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1234567 Aluminum Bookshelf by Clay Brown
By Clay Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing at 8 feet tall, the 1234567 bookshelf is a striking example of minimalist design. Constructed from 1/8-inch water-jet cut waxed aluminum, it features 75 hand welds that seam...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$6,000 / item
Low Oxblood Patterned Osis Pila Coffee Table by Llot Llov
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This two-tier coffee table adds both a surprising amount of storage and a bright-yet-neutral pop of color to any living room. It showcases Llot Llov's signature Osis finish, which us...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Porcelain Plates Modern Design '60s '70s
Located in New York, NY
A colorful set of three (3) Japanese porcelain plates with '60s, '70s Modern design, hand-painted, circa mid to late-20th century, 1960s, 1970s, Japan. Japan is known for its fine po...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$475 / set
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000832 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conver...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
9x12 Ft Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Style Rug. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,511 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023.
Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$2,573 / item
Original Massimo Iosa Ghini 1987 Italian Design Chair "Velox", 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare furniture-sculpture, Design: Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso, Milano, 1987. Literature: N. Bellati, Neues italienisches design, 1990.
Material used is leather in silver, wooden ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Eto Dining Chair in cotton velvet with Solid Oak or Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Eto Dining Chair is a simple, elegant and beautifully detailed dining or occasional chair with a show frame made entirely from solid walnut or oak.
Shown here upholstered in so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut, Velvet
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