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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 2 Luna Half-Moon Round Frameless Modern Mirrors Floating Effect, Medium
Located in London, GB
Set of two charming and minimalist Luna™ half-moon frameless mirrors with a floating effect. Fitted with a quality hanging system that allows for a flexible installation in 4 differe...
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2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Customizable Black Oak 110-Inch Dining Table with Sculptural Base - Pin Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Pin Gothic inspired dining room table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with 110-Inch black oak veneer top and 12 legs. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Pi...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

"Violet" Fluo Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. The speci...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Console Featuring Wooden Legs, Marble Top, and Metal Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This Console blends modern design with natural elegance, ideal for hallways or living spaces. Warm wood legs contrast beautifully with a luxurious marble top, while metal accents add...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

SLAMP Ceremony Large Pendant Light in White by Bruno Rainaldi
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Ceremony is an opulent lamp, an ode to femininity that conjures up the image of the brush of a skirt, a pearl choker, drapery on decoltè. The five light sources are spread over techn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Tenfold Pendant 3TA 12 inch, Waxed Aluminum, Silver, Brutalist Ceiling Lamp, 70s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold Pendant 3TA in Waxed Aluminum by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetic...
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2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Venini Gio Ponti 12-Arm Chandelier in Multicolor by Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
99.80 Gio Ponti glass chandelier, designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Venini, is one of the most innovative chandeliers ever to emerge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

"Le Havre" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" X 40"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "Le Havre", a limited edition, signed and numbered print that captures the renowned landscape of Le Havre bathed in the fiery hues of sunset. This geometric abstract, ali...
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2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of 'Méandre' Verdigris and Black Limestone End Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' verdigris and black limestone square end tables by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also sold individually: see the separate listing.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Potter
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...
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2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug Kilim in Ivory Black Orange Pink Green Mikado
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. As its handwoven in natural fibre yarns...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Jute

Glas Italia ROBOTIN Low table by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of low tables, consoles and storage furniture, completely created from a special double-sided mirrored glass, with a decorative pattern made from round transparent marks, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage leather "Piumino" sofa by De Pas D'Urbino & Lomazzi for Dall' Oca 70
Located in Catania, IT
Sofa 3 seat and vintage armchair with a modern Italian design in dark brown leather model Piumino designed by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, in the 1970s. Sofa with an internal foam...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Foam, Rubber, Wood

PEDESTAL TRAVERTINE, 8" x 19.7H" Custom stone block pedestal, Block Plinth Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Manarola ’ This listing is for Natural Stone Travertine Block Pedestal in 8” x 19.7” H (20 cm x 50 cm H) There are 3 sizes. Pick 1 or choose set of 3 to make a set. It is a museum ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Customizable Artifort Big Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A design that is so clearly Artifort as the mushroom is something that’s dear to our hearts. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colours and revolutionary manufacturing technique for the time. The idea for the mushroom came to Pierre Paulin while he was watching women, shaped and sheathed in their swimming suits. He wanted the same thing for a seat. The inspiration can be found in the beautiful curves as well as in the seamless one-piece elastic fabric. The mushroom is the first piece of furniture that is manufactured with an seamless one-piece elastic cover method. Its original shape will mark the furniture of the 60s by inspiring many other creations with sculptural forms. Today, the seat is part of the permanent collection of MoMa (The Museum of Modern Art in New York). The round shapes and comfortable padding are a perfect match with bright colours for an original and trendy effect. This iconic armchair was once launched as the F562, and has been re-launched as big mushroom...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile

Tree And Cloud Indigo Wool and Silk Chinese Inspired Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Tree and Cloud is a mainstay Carini Carpets signature design by Joseph Carini. This is the indigo rendition, featuring a deep and rich indigo blue ground with corral and pink branche...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Ottoman Pouf Drova by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – Modular Design Meets Modern Functionality The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a contemporary seating solution that effortlessly blends inn...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mola Side Table with Distinctive Look, White
Located in Istanbul, 34
The chamber in the body is designed as a newspaper/magazine holder, giving the product a different function. It is handcrafted using natural methods by local artisans. This piece of ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Ryohei Tanaka Etching Japan c1995
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredibly detailed Ryohei Tanaka etching of a temple in Japan c1995. Beautifully framed and matted in a custom rounded edge teak frame. Ryohei Tanaka (1933-2019) was world renowned...
Category

1990s Japanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass, Teak, Paper

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, clear blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colours: Clear ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

120" Columbia Trestle Table in Oregon Walnut by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Purpose and design align in our Columbia trestle table. A solid trestle base is the grounding feature in this beautifully crafted modern take on...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Indoor/Outdoor 5-Piece Dining Set In Matte White Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing our 5-piece indoor/outdoor dining table and chairs crafted from fiber-reinforced resin, providing unparalleled durability ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s Hollow form brass welded construction with great detail and character Unmarked 19 inch width 9 inch depth 10 inch height
Category

1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ebony Dining Table
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a series of stunning pieces of furniture made of ebony, this round dining table is a magnificent addition to a classic home. The combination of noble materials and impeccable...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Burgundy Round Table in High Gloss Laminate & Brass Marquetry M
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Retro Design Round Dining Table Palm Springs Style High Gloss Laminated & Brass Details Medium Size Discover our incredible collection of retro-style design tables inspired by the i...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moroso MARK Side table by Marc Thorpe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cantilevered table is designed as a highly flexible and universal pull up surface to accompany low lounge seating. The table’s minimal design is an exercise in pure function dic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Modern Flock Pouf Fluffy Edition in Premium Azur ivory Faux Fur by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash

Shelter Table by Ango – Hand-woven table light in recycled coloured plastic.
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shelter table light created by Ango, takes as its starting point the elemental and universal form of a loosely woven nest-like home, which is then incarnated by light diffused throug...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Furniture

Materials

Other, Stainless Steel

CARTIER 1970 Paris Guilloché Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d'Argent
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful butane pocket lighter, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970's. The lighter is a classi...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

New Modern Flower Vase in Red Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

21st Century Leather & Satin Brass Umbrella Stand Handcrafed in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Stands out for its simplicity. An umbrella stand with cylindrical silhouette ideal to give a stylish addition to any hallway. Covered with a soft grained or woven leather our umbr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Dining Chair with Slimmed Down Armrests
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair is a tribute to the golden age of filmmaking, featuring the Classic Hollywood Regency look. Its deep seat, open back and slimmed down upholstered armrests brings back the retro glam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Brass Dice
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. The brass dice...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

"Brouillard 1" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "Brouillard 1" - Our newest limited-release art print series abstract fine art print that mesmerizes with its ethereal beauty. Layers of misty...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Palm Side Table, Estremoz 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 sophi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Green and Pink Geometric Couture Deco Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
Perfectly paired pink and green are a delightful palette for the Art Deco-inspired fringe on this pouf from the Geometric Couture Collection. Made in Italy, the pouf is crafted on a ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile

Arizona Mirror, Estremoz Marble and Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Furniture design at the iLuxury Awards 2021 In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona mirror...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

21st Century Aile Folding Table in Real Calf Leather Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Functionality meets style for an easy-to-use foldable design. Our practical Aile coffee tables can be opened and closed with a simple gesture using its...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Donà
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Murano Glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Alberto Donà in Italy in the 80's. This fish is hand blown and crafted in very nice colors. Originally signed with "Albe...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

cc-tapis Feathers Round Shaped Handknotted Tibetan Rug by Maarten De Ceulaer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 252.000 individual knots per squaremeter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-for education. Maarten has always had an affinity for birds and years ago he came across the illustrations by John James Audubon and John Gould which have been inspiration ever since. Inspiration which he has tweaked, morphed and abstracted into a collection of ultra-detailed rugs. Maarten De Ceulaer was born in Belgium in 1983. He first studied Interior Design at the Sint-Lukas Hogeschool in Brussels. Attracted by conceptual and narrative design, he continued his studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven. A strong passion for travelling inspired his graduation project ‘A Pile of Suitcases’, which was immediately picked up by Nina Yashar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Modern Walnut 3-Drawer Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern walnut 3-drawer dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid walnut and finished with a beautiful matte commercial g...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

RALPH LAUREN Mahogany Pedestal Table with 4 Medallion Back Chairs, Set of 5
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Crafted from mahogany, this sculpted pedestal table includes four dining chairs for a complete and luxurious addition to the dining room. A circular glass table top and accompanying ...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Glass, Wood

Anthony Redmile Silverplated Figural Frog Mounted Ostrich Egg Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anthony Redmile Silverplated Figural Frog Mounted Ostrich Egg Candlestick Stamped 'Redmile London' London, Circa 1970s Fashioned as a standing a 17.5...
Category

20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Black Wood Coffee Table with Black Metal Base and 24-Inch Top, Pantê Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Pantê coffee table designed by Uultis Studio with black metallic base and 24-Inch black matte wood finish top. *Please check availability prior to purchase* Introducing the Pantê coffee table, designed with a sleek black metallic base and black wood finish top. Drawing inspiration from the intricate patterns of the jaguar’s coat...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality European alabaster sphere...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Gold Leaf

Friedensreich Hundertwasser “It hurts to wait with love in somewhere else”
Located in Vienna, AT
Friedensreich Hundertwasser, color screen print with metal embossing “It hurts to wait with love in somewhere else”. published by Ars Viva, Zurich 1971-72, stamp signed and numbered ...
Category

1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Green with Painterly Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, silk, a 9x12 abstract rug from Rug & Kilim’s Modern collection. On the Design: This rug enjoys a pattern like watercolor p...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

FLOS Foglio Light in White by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Resembling a shirt cuff, the contemporary Foglio wall lamp from design master Tobia Scarpa is a mixture of timeless and contemporary design. The lamp’s body is formed by power-painte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Set of 2.
Located in NEW YORK, NY
With its curved lines and unique shapes, this armchair shows a classic and timeless design that makes it ideal as an imposing complement to the decor of your living room. Dimensions...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

FLOS Lampadina LED Table Lamp in Black by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name means, literally, “bulb,” and it’s easy to see why with one look at this playful Achille Castiglioni design. This unique table lamp provides direct and diffused light throug...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

New Moss-Olive Green Contemporary Biophilic Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31154 Moss-Olive Green Modern Rug, 08'00 x 09'10. Biophilic Design meets earth-tone elegance in this handcrafted modern olive green area rug. The lavish texture and earthy green colo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

Bertu Benches, Suelo Modern Bench, Lumbar Pillows, Upholstered, White, Black
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Benches, Suelo Modern Bench, Lumbar Pillows, Upholstered, White, Black This Suelo Modern Daybed is beautifully constructed from solid wood i...
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2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Branded Series in Ruby, Set of Two Handmade Contemporary Glass Vessels
Located in New York, NY
The Branded series is a set of modern design objects which each feature a hand impressed brand that highlights these wholly handmade vessels. For color, each piece features a transpa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Philippe Starck Dr. No Cream Dining Chair for Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Cream Dr. No chair with aluminum legs by Philippe Starck and produced by Kartell, Italy.
Category

1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre'™ dark bronze side chair by Design Frères®. Chic and understated.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ligne Roset Fireside “Neo” Lounge Rocking Chair and Footrest
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

Contemporary Modern, Galata Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Istanbul is a wooden box collection inspired by some of towns most iconic buildings: Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia and Bebek Mosque. Each item takes its name from these structures. The ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

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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