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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Lindo Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
LINDO MIRROR, designed in 2025.
The Lindo mirror is framed in solid wood with butterfly joints. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal and finished with a gouged texture.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$731 / item
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase with Organic Viridian Green Sculptural Striations
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-blown Murano glass vase features organic sculptural striations in a vibrant viridian green, showcasing the artistry and tradition of Venetian glassmaking. The vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Black Leather Sofa by COR, Germany
By COR
Located in Miami, FL
Black Leather Sofa by COR, made in Germany. Great quality.
Category
1990s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Bell System by Western Electric Barbie Pink Desk Rotary Telephone USA
Located in Miami, FL
Western Electric had been producing telephones for the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (ATT) and the Bell System since 1927.
During the 50's, new line of type 500 sets were int...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Textured and Smoked Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of table lamps made of hand-blown glass elements from Murano; Italy outside of Venice. Each lamp features unique glass components in a smoked tone on a brass structure. We love ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$6,900 / set
Bit Map 01, Luft Tanaka, Multicolor Graphic Woven Cotton Throw Blanket, 37"x52"
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bit map series 01 by Luft Tanaka Studio
A multicolored and visually striking throw blanket / wall tapestry woven out of 100 % cotton yarn.
Measures: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Retro Roll Arm Sofa with Upholstered Plinth Base in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Style Leather Dining Chair In Green Ash Finish
By Yonoh Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An exercise in sculptural restraint, this armchair features a solid wood frame with softly contoured edges and a curved backrest that cradles the sitter. The architectural silhouette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,720 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Tibet Lamb Beige Lumbar Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Nazaré Daybed
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ DAYBED, designed in 2024.
The Nazaré Daybed is crafted from solid walnut and has a removable cushion. The legs have a hand-carved detailed wave texture giving the piece it's ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$6,368 / item
Set of Eight Upholstered Velvet and Bronze Dining Chairs, Lazzarini & Pickering
Located in Glasgow, GB
A refined expression of contemporary Italian design, this set of eight dining chairs—was designed by Lazzarini & Pickering for Marta Sala Editions, Milan, in 2016.
Each piece feat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Felix Agostini Modernist Gilt Bronze Candelabra, Candle-holder Candlestick
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your interior with the bold sophistication of this exceptional modern bronze candlestick, a striking tribute to the sculptural elegance reminiscent of Felix Agostini's work. Cr...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Restoration Hardware Belgian Linen Slipcover Bench Seat Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent Belgian linen slipcover sofa settee with a long bench seat by Restoration Hardware. The sofa is constructed from a hardwood frame and fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$7,720 / item
French Modern Brass & Glass Bar Cart with Mirrored Bottom Shelf, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Brass & Glass Bar Cart with Mirrored Bottom Shelf, circa 1970s
A sophisticated and versatile French Modern three-tier bar cart in brass with a refined architectural si...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Honey Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Alcove Armchair and Ottoman in Honey Alpaca Velvet with Coordinated Fringe Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and Murano glass sconces.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,537 / set
Christian Liaigre Misaine Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Liaigre black oak dining table, circa 2012. Originally from NYC Liaigre showroom for around $25,000.
Recently refinished and looking beautiful.
We have the Liaigre Veli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Handcrafted Ripple Turned Side Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted English ash rippled side table in a modernist design. This is a fine quality bespoke piece - handmade by our master-craftsman in solid English...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Solid Wood Oval Dining Table with Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining table showcases the natural beauty and warmth of solid wood in a contemporary design. The oval tabletop, distinguished by its straight-cut short ends, provides a spaciou...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$10,200 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Kvadrat Vanir
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$9,200 / item
Contemporary Vertere Midi Stool in Oiled Walnut with Chestnut Leather Seat Pad
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid American Black Walnut, the Vertere Midi Stool projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Fluorite brick Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Modern All Glass Sculptural Dining Table w/Asymmetric Undulating Pedestal Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Modern all glass sculptural dining table with asymmetrical undulating pedestal two-piece base. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Casa Wall Light No3
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA WALL LIGHT No3, designed in 2023.
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$943 / item
Arflex Marenco Outdoor Armchair by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Marenco Outdoor Armchair by Arflex reinterprets the iconic 1970s design for open-air environments, combining comfort, modularity, and structural innovation. Its construction feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$12,327 / item
IRIS round cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Fringed Decorative 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, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Upholstered, Wood-Framed Perception Lounge Chair by Known Work
By Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perception Chair explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Burl
Upholstered, Wood-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work
By Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perceptions Bench explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Burl
India Modern Area Rugs - Wool and Silk Brown Ivory Taupe - 94259
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover a new dimension of artistic expression and refined subtlety in this captivating contemporary rug, where innovative design meets luxurious comfort. Measuring a versatile 6 fe...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,364 Sale Price
20% Off
Toucan Table Lamps by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage table lamp in toucan form, designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label. The lamp works.
Due to time, some parts of the lamp are in another color tone.
Category
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Catarina Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CATARINA MIRROR, designed in 2024.
Large wall leaning mirror with a decorative frame made from hand-carved ornamental wood blocks. Each piece, crafted from a variety of wood types s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
$6,839 / item
Small Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free-shape chandelier made by the French ceramic artist Olivia Cognet. Staying true to her organic shaped works, Olivia offers us here a beautiful and refined hanging piece all in so...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$8,629 / item
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa designed by Antonio Citterio
Located in Bern, CH
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa (Pelle 2 823) designed by Antonio Citterio. With two matching cushions. New price inc. cushions: CHF 11'140.- This is a shop display model w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Beautiful 6 Light Murano Glass Flush Mount Pyramid Chandelier, Venini 1970s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful square ceiling light with faceted clear crystal rods made of Murano glass. Modulated in the shape of a pyramid. The ceiling lights were designed and manufactured by Venini in Italy in the 1970s. The Murano rods...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Italian Murano Candy Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of nine (9) Italian Murano candy sculptures, in a rainbow of colors, in the Modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Each beautiful candy is hand-crafted....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$675 / set
Daisy II Rose Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Modern T50 Outdoors Lounge Chair, Dedar Jacquard, Walnut, Handmade By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Outdoors Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The T50 outdoors lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1234567 Aluminum Bookshelf by Clay Brown
By Clay Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing at 8 feet tall, the 1234567 bookshelf is a striking example of minimalist design. Constructed from 1/8-inch water-jet cut waxed aluminum, it features 75 hand welds that seam...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$6,000 / item
Art Deco Style Modular Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sectional sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
$29,000 / item
Handcrafted Floating Night Stands
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted pair of European oak floating night stand with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with one drawer and a shelf below.
Handmade in England. Cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$1,689 / set
Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in grey cotton velvet with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Carver Chair is the latest edition to our signature collection – 12 years in the making. Sister of the original Stuart Scott piece, the Isabella Dining Chair, the Carver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
$2,714 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Eto Dining Chair in cotton velvet with Solid Oak or Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Eto Dining Chair is a simple, elegant and beautifully detailed dining or occasional chair with a show frame made entirely from solid walnut or oak.
Shown here upholstered in so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut, Velvet
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Ruffled Detailing & 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces exemplifies exceptional Italian craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Created in Italy in the 21st century, these sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Chair in Straw Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Tux Chair is our contemporary interpretation of the Classic Chesterfield. The deep buttoning and tailored detailing make this piece a personal favourite. Shown here upholstered i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$4,333 Sale Price
20% Off
47" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Riva 1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grains and na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Fabio Di Bartolomei "Tango" Coffee Table for Fiam Italia
Located in Miami, FL
Rare curved glass Tango coffee table on four wooden peg legs designed in 1996 by Fabio Di Bartolomei for Fiam Italia. Signed.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
136" Wide - L-Shape Modular Sofa
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious fabrics.
All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring suspension. The seat and back cushions f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Foam, Wood, Fabric
$12,600 / item
Andy Warhol Flowers (Leo Castelli Gallery Mailer, 1964)
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper, published in conjunction with an exhibition—Warhol’s breakout “Flowers” show—held at New York's Leo Castelli Gallery from November 21-Decem...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Selenita Cappuccino Fringed Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Ametista II Sand & Rose Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Opala Cloudy Blue Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Republique Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bespoke chandelier, inspired by the organic forms and textured finishes reminiscent of Giacometti's plaster work, features an evocative design frame. With 16 opaline glass diffu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Plaster
Rationalist Bedside Cabinets, Plated Metal, Walnut Veneer, Glass, Italy c. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Rationalist bedside cabinets with two drawers, Italy c. 1930.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Fluorite Sand and Rose Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style.
Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Royal Copenhagen Large Porcelain Siamese Cat Figure Model 3281
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality vintage Danish porcelain model of seated Siamese cat by renowned and sought after makers Royal Copenhagen and dating from around 1980. The large, seated cat is beautif...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber style Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Rosso Levanto Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeles...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
$339 / item
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