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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Murano Glass Diamond Form Polyhedral Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Murano Glass Diamond Form Polyhedral Sconces with Chrome Fittings originates from Italy during the later half of the 20th...
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20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Clair End C Table by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
An end table that is always there when you need her, pulled up to a sofa for a cocktail or cup of tea, much like a best friend. The Clair End table was designed in a sleek silhouette of clear acrylic, adding a touch of brilliance, shown in a black walnut tabletop inset into the acrylic base. This contemporary side table is light for ease of movement to pull up to your favourite seat. Meticulously handcrafted side table with sustainable materials. Contemporary wood side table contrasting with the polished acrylic legs. Measures: 16” L x 11.75” W x 25" H. Height under the tabletop to clear chair...
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2010s Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Fir, Walnut, Oak

Carabottino cabinet, in basswood by Cara/Davide for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Carabottino is a contemporary and crafted cabinet, a wooden grating that is presented in a two-dimensional form traditionally made of wooden strips, it is considered to be an accesso...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Marina Armchair by Ciarmoli Queda Studio
Located in Milan, IT
The Marina armchair is crafted from stainless steel for a traditional look, inspired by Classic Florentine designs. Specially crafted for outdoor use...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Flight" Contemporary Dining Table 280 Double Silvered Glass Top, Rose Legs
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FLIGHT the new gem home! coffee, dining, console Nearly 25 years ago the first beauxobjets were created in Sabrina Landini's workshop, just a stone's throw away from the Milano Na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Handcrafted Sofa with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly stylish presence...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1980s Johanson "Vinga" Swivel Chair from Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and fully original chromed tulip shaped base swivel chair designed by Börje Johanson for Johanson Design Markaryd in Sweden. Model "Vinga". Upholstered with black wool. Ove...
Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

FLOS Parentesi Pendant Light in Red by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
UL Listed and Dimmable Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol—a visual reference to the nick...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Emilia Castillo Porcelain & Pure Silver Dinnerware for Eight, All Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dinnerware service for eight in porcelain and pure silver. The set was designed and manufactured in Taxco Mexico by Emili Castillo in the 1980s. The set consist of 8 dinner...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Conchula Armchair Swivel, Tiger Mountain Jacquard Velvet Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula swivel lounge chair is a room-defining furniture p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Walnut Campaign Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Walnut Campaign Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 42.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled ligh...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

SLAMP Aria Extra Large Pendant Light in Black Shade by 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

Illusion Pouf 'Orphisme' Upholstery by Alexandre Ligios, Organic Curves Chair
Located in New York, NY
Illusion Pouf by Alexandre Ligios Casamance 'Orphisme' Upholstery. 47.2" W x 35.4" D x 17.7" H “Illusion” takes on the silhouette of a coffee bean, with organic curves. Beneath i...
Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

"Half Moon" cabinet in amber rock crystal by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Half-Moon" cabinet with 2 doors, in patinated brass and amber rock crystals. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2025
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass, Steel

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light - Max
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in brass with natural finish without varnish. The finish on this sculptural pendant light darkens over time. The ma...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mario Bellini Shanghai Gold Vase for Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Gold Shanghai vase designed by Mario Bellini for Kartell. A multi-faceted vase widening from the base to the top in a swirling motion. Shanghai is like ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

FLOS Ariette 1 Small Dimmable Wall Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It looks like a stunning wall sculpture: organic, airy, and breathtaking, the Ariette wall lamp is a work of art by Tobia Scarpa. Providing diffused light, it features a synthetic fa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Fabric

Modernist Brushed & Polished Nickel Four Piece Fire Tool Set by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional custom four-piece fire tool set consists of a stoker, shovel, brush and log holder with polished nickel handles and brushed nickel rods, neatly suspended from a poli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Arkhe No 1 Coffee Table in Solid Oak Black Sculptural Round by Fulden Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, TR
Designer Fulden Topaloğlu explains the inspiration behind the design: “Arkhe Collection is a tribute to the beautiful amphitheaters dispersed throughout the Mediterranean geography....
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Michael Anastassiades Modern Tall Floor lamp, Chrome Base & Glass for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC Lights F2 Floor Lamp in Chrome by Michael Anastassiades Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Todd Merrill Custom Sectional Sofa with Schumacher Snow Leopard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke 9 piece modular sectional sofa having a double-tufted back designed by Todd Merrill for a Samantha Todhunter design installation. Dramatic scale and presence inspired by the iconic designs of Harvey Probber. The one-off grand custom sofa features a stunning Schumacher safari epingle snow leopard fabric. The frames are mounted to brass finished bases with a floating design. The set consists of five large modular sofa pieces and four large square matching ottomans measuring 36 inches. The sectional sofa measures over 15 feet wide and 15 feet deep in total. Sturdy and strong with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. The sofa is in very good, well-preserved condition. Custom climbing leopard rug...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sideboard in Lacquered Wood and Brass Detailing.
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A colorful buffet in pink matte body and a pink matte pattern over a glossy royal red surface, elevated by a brass presence. Handmade by highly skilled...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

White Lilac Marble Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Crafted from a natural marble, this vase will be sure to win your heart. It can be used to hold your wine bottle, blooms, kitchen utensils and so much more. Place it in amongst your ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Little Book of Chanel by LagerfeldThe Story of the Iconic Fashion Designer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Little Book of Chanel by Lagerfeld: The Story of the Iconic Fashion Designer, Hardcover Book by Emma Baxter-Wright. Small fashion book: 7 x 5 inches. Elegant and stunningly illustrat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Modernist Handblown Smoked Murano Glass Starburst Chandelier in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist Sputnik chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Olive Green Leather and Walnut Counter Height Stool
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Khwarizmi stool is crafted from solid walnut to construct the frame with brass joinery details. This stool also features a handstitched leather seat cushion with a padded leath...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair Bespoke Cosulich Creation Gold Brass Black & White Nightstands/Side Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking pair of Italian modern two-drawer nightstands/side tables with an Art Deco flair — unique, handmade pieces by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques. The ivory white frame features...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Picasso Marble Side Table 'BOND"
Located in Eindhoven, NB
BOND Side Table in Picasso Marble - Bond Side Table evokes simplicity with its modern, clean design. Crafted from honed marble, this piece is a stylish...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Floating Frames Shade M
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Kiki van Eijk designed floating frames as a collection of handmade objects in anodized aluminium wire. Each piece is meticulously handmade in her worksh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Modernist Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware, Bespoke
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

Side Table in Calacatta Viola Marble, Io Small by Adolfo Abejon
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...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Minimalist Console Table in Teak Wood with 63-Inch Top - Clan Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A minimalist teak wood 63-inch console table by Uultis. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Introducing the Clan console table by Uultis, a minimalist masterpiece that ef...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Zeus Chair by Ron Arad for Zeus United Kingdom / Italy, 1992
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Rare Ron Arad Hotel Zeus Chair, 1990s A striking fusion of industrial design and sculptural artistry, this rare Hotel Zeus Chair by Ron Arad is a true collector’s piece. Manufacture...
Category

1990s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool This Modern White Oak Bar Stool - The Cicely is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Fin Coasters from Souda, in Stock, Set of Four, Silver, Modern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price includes 4 Coasters. Slim, architectural, and refined, the Fin Coasters are a decidedly modern approach to a traditional tabletop accessory. Designe...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Contemporary Italian Wine Storage Cabinet in Solid Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
multifunctional storage unit with double glass doors, with plinth and solid wood drawers assembled with dovetails joints and solid wood push-pull opening system. Unit and inner structure fittings are designed to meet container and functional needs, being a wine storage unit, you can insert compartments for bottles and glasses. There is also the possibility to insert a wine fridge...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Silhouette Dining Chair, Wood & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair. The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

New Modern Centrepiece in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol, a visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

All'EDEN Yellow/Clear Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Elegant Artisan Craft
Located in Glendale, CA
Introducing the All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl in a vibrant yellow and clear design. This exquisite bowl is meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, showcasing a stunnin...
Category

2010s Central American Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

cc-tapis Orizzonti Selva Rug by Eligo Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wool, Cotton

Design Within Reach Shin Azumi Lapalma LEM Stools, Adjustable Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Design Within Reach Shin Azumi Lapalma LEM Stools, Adjustable Set of 3 Offered for sale is a set of three Counter height Piston LEM Stools by Lapalma, Italy. The LEM stool is design...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Drip Stump Table
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy our stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, sometimes for up to a month. We are meticulous with bringing each and every log to a specific moisture level. This process helps with major cracking, long-term moisture issues, and bugs. ECO FRIENDLY In an effort to replenish the trees we use, we plant 50+ trees a year. In addition, we practice salvage logging. Where do we source these? Some of the trees fall naturally. Some have damage from severe wind, lightning, flood, disease, or other natural disturbance so they need to be cut and removed before they fall. Others are fresh cut because people want them off their land. Salvage logging may reduce erosion, reduce intensity of future wildfires, and slow buildup of pest insects. FAMILY OWNED These are made from our family to yours. Quality is of utmost importance, and we hand cut, de-bark, sand, and finish every piece with care. COMMERCIAL GRADE These stumps are meant to be loved and USED. Each is finished with a durable commercial-grade finish. This finish is tough enough for spills, kids, and holds up in hotel and hospitality settings. This DRIP stump table...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Turquoise II Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Bolster 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

Curtis Jere Artisan House Large Brass Fan Wall Sculpture, 1989
Located in Miami, FL
Large brass wall sculpture in the form of a fan or shell by C. Jere Artisan House. Signed and dates 1989.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

LUZ White Oak Pedestal Modern Dining Table by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pedestal dining table in solid white oak. Dimensions: 50”W x 29.5”H Customizations in size and finishes available. Made to order in Los Angeles.
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

LUCIE Travertine Flushmount or Wall Sconce Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
LUCIE FLUSHMOUNT Introducing the Lucie Flushmount in Travertine and glass; a daring tribute to timeless design inspired by the graceful proportions of Dior's iconic pearl earrings. Lucie's circular stone backplate serves as an exquisite canvas for the soft, inviting glow it radiates, seamlessly encapsulating the spirit of both Parisian elegance and New York modernity. Part of the Emily Del Bello...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Early 2000s Recycled Material Chishen Chiu "Flexible Love" Accordion Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 2000's "Flexible Love" accordion chair designed by Chishen Chiu, made with recycled cardboard paper and recycled wood fiber. The honeycomb structure allows this chair to extend and retract with ease. The title comes from the concept of a flexible loveseat...
Category

Early 2000s Taiwanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

1990s Ralph Lauren Ice Bucket Equestrian Braid India
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1990s Ralph Lauren Equestrian Braid Ice Bucket India 9.5 h x 8.75 w x 6.75 diameter Equestrian Braid Detail Made in India Preowned v...
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

&New Color Sample, 15 Colors
Located in Leicester, GB
COLOR SAMPLES We have fifteen standard colours for the steel furniture and parts. Order your powder-coated steel colour samples here, once you have purch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

21st Century Raw Bronze Contemporary Sculpture, 'Emotion' by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This raw bronze sculpture has a natural golden brass finish. The female and male Giacometti-influenced portraits are individual objects and can be positione...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Stacked Books Trompe-l'œil Coffee Table, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive trompe-l'œil leather book coffee table by Maitland Smith, circa 1990, that would make a fantastic conversation starter for any spa...
Category

1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vistosi Rina Flush Mount in White Murrina Glass And Satin Nickel Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Rina is inspired by the dandelion, of which it recalls the pappus, thanks to the light texture of the surface, made with the traditional technique of murrine. It is available in diff...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

"La Ligne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" x 30"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of for...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Costantini Diego Modern White Made Murano Glass Chandelier with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade White and black Murano Glass Chandelier with 63 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Chandelier with 8 lights attack E26 / 27. Ability to change the ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Bubble Salt and Pepper Shaker Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Milan, IT
Bubble, designed by Gordon Guillaumier, is a salt and pepper Shaker set made in transparent blown glass. In the same family there is the oil and vinegar dispenser...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Abstract Earth Tone Rug with Organic Shape by RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug features an abstract, modern design with an organic, freeform shape. The color palette includes earthy tones like beige, terracotta, deep green, gray, and cream, creating a ...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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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