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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: Late 20th Century
Karl Lagerfeld Satin Finish Umber Photo-Lithograph of Max Delorme, Nude, 1997
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous photo print by the iconic photographer and fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld of Max Delorme. Image captured and satin finish umber photo-lithograph printed in 1997. Measures: ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Hollywood Regency Sea Color Textured Glass Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Hollywood Regency sea color textured clear table lamps. Interesting texture to the sea color glass. Great addition to your modern interiors and table tops. Just add...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Modern Dining Table with Sculpted Metal Base Table and Smoked Glass Top
Located in North York, ON
Indulge in the captivating charm of a bygone era with this exquisite vintage modern dining table, a masterpiece crafted in France during the opulent 1970s. Its striking silhouette bo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Modern cognac leather club armchairs
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
A pair modern Italian design cognac leather armchairs with loose cushions. High quality craftsmanship.
Condition
Good, age related wear and patina
Dimensions
width: 102 cm
depth: 9...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Italian modern cement and black metal wavy triangular coffee table, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cement and black metal wavy triangular coffee table, 1980s
Triangular coffee table. The top is made of concrete, has two straight sides and the third shaped with wavy ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Cement, Metal
Italian design pair of lounge chairs by Aldo Ciabatti for Stilgamma, 1970’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Pair of lounge armchairs designed by Aldo Ciabatti and produced by Stilgamma in 1970’s. Comfortable sitting, upholstered in the original ribbed soft fabric, loose cushions.
Conditio...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Bing & Grøndahl Guinea Pig Figurine in Glazed Porcelain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Naturalistically glazed Guinea Pig in porcelain by Bing & Grondahl in Denmark. Based upon a antique dessin this particular example was made circa 1970-80. Decoration number 2489. The...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set -2 Pc (B)
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pc Set (B. Item featured is original vintage Gucci luggage, one larger and one smaller suitcase, gold gi...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
Pair of armchairs mod. Hyaline with rectangular base. The seat and backrest are composed of various cy...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Casamania Sean Yoo étagères Opus Incertum
Located in PARIS, FR
Sean Yoo est un designer américain d'origine coréenne dont le talent et la créativité ont marqué l'univers du design contemporain. Diplômé de l'École de design de l'Université de Har...
Category
1990s Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Tony Rosenthal Standing Black and White Plus Yellow Floor Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Standing Black and White Plus Yellow Floor Sculpture 1987
Painted aluminum on both sides, signed Tony Rosenthal on the base
Dimensions:
60" high
37" wide
8" deep
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Trio of Donghia Carved Murano Glass 'Bamboo' Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Trio of Donghia Carved Murano Glass 'Bamboo' Vases
Italy, Circa 1990s
A Trio of exquisite Donghia Carved Murano Glass 'Bamboo' Vases, from Italy in the 1990s. This stunning ensembl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of coffee tables by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs, France, 1960-70's
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wood coffee tables designed by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs ski station in the French Alpes, 1960's-70's
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock From 1980 With Full Dial
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos V with full dial
Switzerland
Gold-plated brass
Year of manufacture 1980
Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm
Description:
Atmos V calibre 526 in a gol...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monumental Blue Murano Glass Flowers Flush Mount, 1980s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The chandelier is made of blue Murano glass flowers, over a round metal gridded frame. The Fixture requires two European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulbs, each bulb up to 60 watts. It is ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Table Lamp "Palio" by Perry King for Arteluce '80s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
"Palio" table lamp by Perry King and Santiago Miranda designed for Arteluce, Italy 1980s.
The lamp has two opal glass diffusers, a floating copper metal lampshade and a solid metal b...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Two Scorza Model Murano Glass Appliques by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Two wall lights in blown glass, hand-shaped with irregular reliefs, milky white and transparent. Zest model. Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, produced in the 70s.
Biography
Italian ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Roche Bobois Glass and Chrome Coffee Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from France made by iconic brand Roche Bobois. This piece has a glass circular top that sits supported by four thick glass covered legs that taper down to a chrome circu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1991 the Doors the Complete Illustrated Lyrics Book
Located in Seguin, TX
The Doors: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics by Danny Sugerman. Published by Hyperion, New York, 1991. Hardcover binding, illustrated dust jacket, good condition.
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
1975 Amphigorey Fifteen Books by Edward Gorey
Located in Seguin, TX
Amphigorey: Fifteen Books by Edward Gorey Published by Berkley Windhover, New York, 1975. Edward St. John Gorey was an American writer, Tony Award-winning costume designer, and art...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Monumental Blue Murano Glass Flowers Flush Mount, 1980s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The chandelier is made of blue Murano glass flowers, over a round metal gridded frame. The Fixture requires four European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 60 watts. I...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ceramic Fish Serving Platter, Danish Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ceramic Fish Serving Platter, Danish Modern Style
Offered for sale is a glazed ceramic fish serving platter. The open hole eye of the fish will allow you to hang the platter...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mario Lopez Torres Pig Sculpture, Signed c. 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mario Lopez Torres Pig Sculpture, Signed c. 1970s
A exquisite vintage Mario Lopez Torres Pig Sculpture, signed and dated circa 1970s, this captivating piece exudes charm and characte...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Lucite Framed Silkscreen of Hanging Kimonos Contemporary Art
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An eye catching contemporary silkscreen rendering of pastel colored hanging kimonos on paper, framed suspended between clear lucite with sleek brass trim.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Lucite, Paper
BIG Original poster by Tomas Salamon - Playbo's world / Baťa , 1992
Located in Praha, CZ
- artist: Tomas Salamon
- newly framed, limited edition
- (silk-)screen printing, serigraphy
jr
Category
1990s Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paper
BIG Original Charlie chaplin poster by Claudio Oliveira - Baťa , 1992
Located in Praha, CZ
- artist: Claudio Oliveira
- newly framed, limited edition
- (silk-)screen printing, serigraphy
jr
Category
1990s Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paper
Large Vintage 1970s Robert Gable Male Nude Study Oil Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage 1970s Robert Gable Male Nude Study Oil Painting
Offered for sale is a large vintage 1970s Robert Gable male nude oil painting on canvas. The artist worked in New York ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Giltwood, Wood
Grande Vaso in vetro di Murano iridescente di Sergio Asti Eosina, anni '70
By Sergio Asti
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Bellissimo Vaso di Murano di Vetro eosina che da un effetto iridescente
rappresentando i colori dell'iride e riflessi mobili e cangianti.
In perfette condizioni!!
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of B&B Sofas Newly Upholstered Acid Green and Green Iridescent Velvet 1970
By B&B Italia
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of B&B Sofas Newly Upholstered in Iridescent Acid Green and Green Velvet, mirrored checkerboard effect.
Can be sold individually.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Italian modern Brown leather and wood chair by B&B, 1980s
By B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather and wood chair by B&B, 1980s
Chair with square seat and backrest padded and covered in dark brown leather. The square section structure is made of wood.
...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Sergio Bustamante Lacquered 'Sun' Wall Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Sergio Bustamante Lacquered 'Sun' Wall Sculpture
Unmarked, Attributed to Sergio Bustamante
Mexico, Late 20th Century
Illuminate your interior with the captivating essence of t...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Black Leather Rocking Chair Model 'Donna' by Elio di Franco for Zanotta 1988
By Zanotta
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Black leather rocking chair model 'Donna' by Elio di Franco for Zanotta - 1988.
The condition of the chair is very good. Leather looks beautiful and good frame has great shine and fo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hoop Armchair in Black Leather 1972 by Pietro Palange & Werther Toffoloni
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Hoop Armchair designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffolon. Italy, Germa, 1972.
Lacquered wooden frame with original leather upholstery.
Very Good Condition.
Feel free to reques...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pablo Picasso "Running of the Bulls" 1994 Ege Axminster Wool Rug
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 1994 wool rug with image after Pablo Picasso's work Running of the Bulls. Produced by Ege Axminster and made in Denmark, this colorful rug features a Cubist depiction of the Pamplo...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
1980s Modernist Silver Plated French Wine Cooler by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This French Wine Cooler by Christofle is a sleek and elegant piece of barware, reflecting the minimalist and contemporary design trends of the era. It has been crafted from high-qual...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Yellow and Red Empoli Cased Italian Glass Pitcher
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌟 Stunning Italian Style Empoli Cased Hand-Blown Art Glass Yellow Vase/Pitcher with Red Handle! 🌟
Looking to add a touch of vibrant elegance to your home decor? Look no further! F...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Michael Harris Gozo Malta Art Glass Vase Iridescent Finish Studio Masterpiece
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Stunning Maltese studio art glass vase with an unusual decoration.
Category
1990s Maltese Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Luster
Black Leather Two Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Outremont, QC
Authentic 2-seater Togo sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset m. France 1973
Good vintage condition. Minor signs of use on leather.
Original Ligne Roset l...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
1980s Baccarat French Bunny Rabbit Paperweight Crystal Sculpture
By Baccarat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Precious 1980s France Baccarat bunny rabbit paperweight sculpture
French crystal glass
approximately 3.25 H 2 W 3 D.
Signed Baccarat
Preowned original ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Set of 4 Vintage Architectural steel wire chairs, Italy
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Spectacular design architectural steel wire chairs produced in the 1990s, Italy.
Condition
Good
Dimensions
height: 98 cm
width: 48 cm
seat height: 46 cm
depth: 55 cm
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modernist Black Lucite Picture Frame, Italy 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Italian 1980s modernist Lucite picture photo frame features a thick licorice black Lucite base with beveling topped with carved pole holders. Two sheets of acrylic hol...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic
Farber Brothers Krome Kraft, A Guide for Collectors Book by Julie Sferrazza 1988
By Farber Bros.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Farber Brothers, Krome Kraft, a guide for collectors. English book, by Julie Sferrazza, 1988.
The book contains information on each piece, including the glass manufacturer, color, an...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Curvy Studio Pottery Ikebana Triple Vase
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage studio pottery triple vase. Unique curvy shape with a beautiful purple, blue, and gray glaze. Perfect for making a sculptural ikebana floral arrangement.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Beautiful Gold Brass Wall Lights in the Style of Florian Schulz, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Beautiful gold and brass wall light in the style of Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979.
Five glass spheres pointed upwards, each supported by a curve...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Standing lamp - Spain 1970
Located in Girona, ES
Standing lamp with body made of ceramic balls in shades of blue-green and ochre, held in place by chrome-plated metal parts, such as the base. Renewed lampshade in green fabric.
Sp...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Limited Edition Abstract Painting Signed and Numbered by Zelda Crane
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful rectangular giclee on paper of an abstract composition.
Signed Zelda Crane. Custom mat and contemporary frame.
#583/2000
(Chris D)
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Gucci Large Black Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Green Red Webbing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Large Black Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Green Red Webbing. Item featured is original vintage Gucci luggage, gold gilt "Made...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Rare Italian design high back chair by Bonaldo from 1980’s
By Bonaldo
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Very rare high back chair produced by Bonaldo in 1980’s. It features light blue coated tubular steel frame with removable fabric cover dressed on the backrest. It also has a removabl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Decorative Murano Glass Shell by Guido Ferro , Italy 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Murano Glass Shell by Guido Ferro. Textured outer
shell with colorful smooth surface to the inner shell.
Label Undeneath: Guido Ferro Collection Murano
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Tony Rosenthal Maquette for Large T-Square Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Maquette for Large T-Square Sculpture, 1978 Welded Steel painted.
Last Photograph Tony Rosenthal ’’T-Square’’ (1978) at Grove Isle, Miami, Florida © Estate of Tony Ros...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mario Botta Set of Six La Tonda Chairs in Black Lacquered Metal by Alias 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six 614 or La Tonda chairs in black lacquered tubular metal frame with seats in black lacquered perforated sheet metal, designed by Mario Botta and produced by Alias in 1980s....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Set - 2 Pcs
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Set - 2 Pcs. Item features original vintage Gucci luggage, one larger and one sm...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Abstract Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Decorative abstract Italian art glass sculpture.
Clear glass, red glass and emerald green glass base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Woodcut Print ‘Nude in a Canoe’ by Simon Packard
Located in Newark, GB
Strikingly large woodcut of a nude person standing in a canoe boat, circa 1985. First of 25 made. (1/25)
The monochromatic palette highlights all of the detail put into the initially...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Engraved Logo Picture Frame in Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful silver plate picture photo frame made by Christian Dior Home Collection Paris. The geometric shape has a "Dior" logo engraved on the bottom area. The back and easel are i...
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of Three Design For Leisure Modern Steel Bar or Counter Swivel Stools 1980s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Set of Three Design For Leisure Modern Steel Bar or Counter Swivel Stools 1980s
Bar stools in polished and brushed nickel over steel frames with newer red upholstery on cushion seat....
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1980s Style Koch & Lowy White Modern Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Style Koch & Lowy White Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamp
43.25 h x 5.25 diameter x 9.25 d
Unmarked
Tested and working.
Unrestored vintage condition, wear on white finish.
Refer to a...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Custom French Mini Subway Tiles, Cerafrance Normandie, Biscuit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage custom French mini subway tiles, Cerafrance Normandie, 32 x 100 biscuit. Custom made for a project that never came to fruition. Rare mini subway tiles by Cerafrance Ceramique...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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