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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Suelo Modern Bench
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfort...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
James de Wulf Concrete Split Locking Dining Table - Premium Black
Located in Paia, HI
The James de Wulf classic Split Locking Dining Table features a split radius in the tabletop. The table consists of two pieces: table top and base, which...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug Kilim in Ivory Black Orange Pink Green Mikado
By Kilombo Home
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Classic Car Race, Bagatelle, Talbot Lago, 1993
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Artist: Razzia
Title: Concours automobiles classiques avec Louis Vuitton – Bagatelle 11-12 septembre 1993
Date: 1993
Size (w x h): 39.2 x 55.7 in / 99.5 x 141.5 cm
Materials and Tec...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
Maitland Smith Inlaid Mahogany Hepplewhite Demilune Console Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith Inlaid Mahogany Hepplewhite Demilune Console Table
This console table measures: 36 wide x 18 deep x 31.75 inches high
We take our...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular Blue Velvet Sofa 38 Elements
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet upholstery. The custom ordered sofa is from a Samantha Todhunter Design installation in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Walnut, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Black Arched Mono Side or Dining Chair in Ebonized Ash by Objects & Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the patterns drawn by aircraft at summer air displays, and conceived primarily as a functional art piece, one single flowing line twists and turns to form the fluid outline of the Mono chair...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Socle Console Tables, Sleek Design by Joel Escalona No24
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle Console Tables, Sleek Design by Joel Escalona No24
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Introducing the "Socle Dining Table Series" by NONO, a distinguished expansion of our beloved side table collection, env...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Black Discus Sconce Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple modern sconce to accent your bedroom, bathroom, or work space. This contemporary light also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or office space.
Designe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Green with Painterly Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
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
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.05” H x 11.45” W x 6.35” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.15” H, 3.2” W, ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Side Table in Grey Orobico Marble, Io Large by Adolfo Abejon
Located in 中西區, HK
Io Side table in Italian, Orobico marble.
Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month
Io’s...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Jaime Hayon Contemporary Plywood Upholstery Lounger Armchair for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lounger armchair designed by Jaime Hayon.
Manufactured by BD Barcelona Design.
Armchair structure base in cast aluminium and painted. Seat and backrest are in plywood with exteriors...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
Gem, Contemporary Dining Table 280 Silvered Glass Top, Pair of Velvety Legs
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
GEM contemporary dining - cocktail table
Combining contemporary modern style with details inspired by our glass tradition, Sabrina Landini GEM tables reinterpret our legendary links...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
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
Formation Double Wall Sconce LED Aluminum Light Fixture, Brushed Gold
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Formation double sconce is an elegant wall mounted LED lighting fixture ideally suited for, hallways, powder rooms and other commercial spaces that require accent lighting...
Category
2010s Oceanic Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Ondulé Swing
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid showcase of craftsmanship, this swing is fashioned of refined fabrics and materials. Its welcoming and soft silhouette combines velvet with suede, fabric, and unique leath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
Laurameroni "BD 21" Modern Minimalist Armchair in leather and wood
Located in Monza, IT
Armchair with wooden structure in wood painted wenge, back and seat cushions covered in Cat. B Montana leather.
FINISH:
Cat. B Montana leather and woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amethyst with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This evocative and alluring Murano glass box is a magnificent fusion of masterful craftsmanship and natural beauty. Handcrafted on the famed Venetian island of Murano, this box showc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
High Coffee Table Brandt CS2 Made of Painted Steel by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Upholstered Bench, Blush Velvet/ Bronze Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary bench is a statement design piece. The design is inspired by the pieces clear horizontal lines and stability that the stripes and open structure provides. This bench is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tekna Flatspot 6 Trimless GU10 LED Directional Light with Black Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Trimless recessed directional light (both for installation in plasterboard as in hard ceiling). Visible deep-set
tube, flush with the ceiling, complete with spot light, axial adjusta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
'Nomos' model table by Norman Foster for Tecno 1990s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Nomos model table with chrome metal base and glass top. Winner of the 'Compasso d'Oro' award in 1987, this is a table that is striking for its unique structure and zoomorphic ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Extendable Dining Table
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern extendable dining table - "The Toko" is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. The table can be made with or ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Robot Side Table / Nightstand Available in 15 Colors
Located in Leicester, GB
Our all-time best-seller the Robot side table features an open shelf on zig zag legs. A fun and functional design made of solid steel, powder-coated i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antoine Et Manuel Contemporary 'Tout Va Bien' White Cabinet for Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet designed by Antonie et Manuel manufactured by BD in Barcelona.
Modules and shelves made of lacquered MDF in greyish white RAL 9002 or graphite grey RAL 7024. Doors, flat top...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Contemporary Sculpted Green Block & Pearl Candlestick Set by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl and block shaped designs.
Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted components which are used to create moulds in different sizes. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in different sizes depending on the number of blocks.
The candlesticks are cast in bio-resin with 30% recycled components and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure color consistency. Some of the candlesticks are subtly finished with hand painted gold patina to reflect the shimmer of the candle. Each one is made with a solid brass drip catcher and can be cast in a variety of colors.
Working from her studio in London, as well as candlesticks, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Coffee table modern green scagliola art handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
The traditional technique of Scagliola art is now used and adapted to the needs of contemporary taste and this is a perfect example.
The color becomes the great protagonist and the craftsmanship exalts and distinguishes the furniture solutions made in Italy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Scagliola, Wood
"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
FLOS Toio Floor Lamp in Black by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its designers named it for the English word for “toy,” for good reason: This inventive lamp inspires the imagination, blending an industrial style with a timeless and whimsical desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
FLOS Rosy Angelis Floor Lamp in Grey by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosy Angelis floor lamp providing diffused light. A light weight polyester fabric diffuser is embroidered with Starck signature. Aluminum tripod legs in g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
SLAMP - Clizia Suspension - Mama Non Mama White - Red Wire
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia Mama Non Mama is a suspension inspired by pure natural beauty, with almost weightless petals that bring balanced allure and a fresh feel to interiors. A hand-folded bouquet of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Ebony Dining Table
By Zanaboni
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
KINA 3 Flushmount in Bronze and Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with a nod to nature's beauty, the KINA 3 Flushmount boasts an asymmetrical design that draws inspiration from an intricate sea urchin. Not for the faint of heart; the Kina 3...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Ceiling Light Handcrafted in Italy by 247lab
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "micro KYLE pl", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, KYLE, comes fr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Peninsula Metal and Glass Side Table, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collect.
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Peninsula side table in metal and glass, was originally designed in 1982 by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano.
Peter Shire is a Los Angeles artist. Shire was born in the Echo Park...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Modern Wood Stool, The Dublin
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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This Modern Wood Stool...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Sparkle Green Pouf with Gold Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
A statement piece in a modern living room, bedroom, or foyer, this pouf's sartorial appeal and shimmering glamour are inspired by the roaring '20s and the Charleston fashion style. T...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
Contemporary Channel-Tufted Sofa Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Designed with a thorough but playful attention to geometry and form, this sofa has a glamorous 60’s & 70’s sci-fi retro look. Its quilted upholstery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Irregular Shape Abstract Blue Handtufted Rug 'Frozen Land' by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Just in: 'Frozen Lands,' a tufted rug that recalls memories of northeast Greenland beneath ironclad snow. Its colors: a muted blue borrowed from the gaping silence of frozen water, a...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Yarn
Modern Dining Chair Archipen in Baloo Boucle by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The concept behind our latest creation, the "Archipen" chair, celebrates movement and dynamism through its distinctive design. With its minimalist aesthetic, characterised by clean l...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
New Park or Garden Bench in Iron Structure with Wood Slabs, Indoor and Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New park or garden bench in iron structure with wood slabs. Indoor and outdoor.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Silhouette Bar Stool, Mix & Brass, 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 bar stool.
The joint dimension of people and objects strongly influenced th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
21st Century Leather & Satin Brass Umbrella Stand Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
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
Carrara Marble Circular Side Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Kyushu coffee table is made entirely of Carrara marble. The top is circular and 45cm in diameter, the legs are made from two marble boards in which one part is inlaid on the top ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Azulejos Portuguese Decorative Tiles "Deer" Hand Painted and Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "DEER" motif finely painted.
Quantity: 24 tiles
Tile mural size: 23.6"H X 35.4"W (60cm X 90cm)
Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair with Armrests by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin. Previously in the collection of Thonet France, it now completes the Artifort collection. The design of the Moulin date...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Bench by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery bench by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped solid wood frame / hand woven vegetable tanned leather seat / hand rubbed oil finish
72” w x 16...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Konsthantverk Svep Large Iron Oxide Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniq...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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