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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Tadao Alto Concrete Console, Green Fir Cement Color Special Edition
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Christian Dior Interior Barware Lucite Ice Bucket with Dried Lunaria, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the prestigious Christian Dior Interior Collection, this extraordinary ice bucket, crafted in France circa 1970, is a rare fusion of elegance and artistry. Its gracefully rounde...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Transparent Turntable in Black by Transparent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Transparent Turntable is a reinvention of a classic vinyl record player, designed for a modern home and an ever evolving technology. The Transparent Turntable is meticulously cra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Porto Belo Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PORTO BELO TABLE, designed in 2025. This bistro dining table has a hand-sculpted ceramic base which is made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop with a solid wood table top. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Ceramic

Porto Belo Table
Porto Belo Table
$6,222 / item
Tall Bubble Vase in Beige Textured Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Ceramic Tissue Box
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pink and Gold Infused Ribbed Murano Glass Sommerso Bud Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Stunning pink Murano ribbed gold-specked glass Sommerso bud vase. 24K gold leaf is infused into cristallo glass under high temperatures inside special glass-making furnaces, result...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pedro Ramirez Vasquez for Daum Crystal Athena Cubist Torso Female Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a spectacular Daum Nancy France crystal Athena art glass paperweight or sculpture designed by the Mexican architect and statesman Pedro Ramirez Vazquez (1919 - 2013). The stu...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Evoking the bold and historic strength of Scotland's kilts, this Sofa makes a powerful statement. Its design captures the essence of the kilt's dynamic folds, resulting in a comforta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Mageia Pietrasanta, Giulio Lazzotti
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Pietrasanta Italy, 1990 Stunning bird of minimalist design High quality of Manufacture Perfect condiction ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Japanese Old Bamboo Room Divider 1950s-1970s / Partition Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old room divider made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Showa period (1950s-1970s) and has an iron frame with delicate bamboo work. The combination of linear patte...
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Cassina - Vico Magistretti Maralunga 2 Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Bern, CH
Vico Magistretti Maralunga two seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina. Dark brown leather. With two adjustable backrests for variable sitt...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Three Tier Chandelier by Research.Lighting, Small Glass, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Three Tier Chandelier in black. The arms on this light rotate, so you can configure the light at install. The light can also be used as a linear fixture depe...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Stunning Black/Brown Hand Carved Portoro Marble Vase circa 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully polished Portoro marble vase circa 1970s ovid form with a short flaring neck and striking variegated marble in black/brown, mocha, cre...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Monumental Serge Roche Style Rock Crystal Stalagmite, Rockwork Silver Leaf Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite on Carved Silver Leaf Base, in the Style of Serge Roche France, Circa 1960 Two Pieces: The Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite and the Carved Sil...
Category

20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf

Double Arch Armchair, Chenille, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Chenille

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Contemporary Bench with Solid Wood Base and Upholstered Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench elevates any interior with its sculptural presence. Defined by a rounded, oversized silhouette and meticulous stitching, this piece strikes a perfect balance between bold ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose 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

Elegant Pair of Console Tables with Granite / Marble Table Top / Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
An elegant pair of stone top console tables. The Giraffe console table is a modern statement piece. The powder-coated steel console table looks stunning behind the sofa or in the ha...
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Granite, Steel

Pair of Olivier Gagnere Bridge Chairs for Cafe Marly at the Louvre Museum Paris
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of "Marly" bridge chair or armchairs designed in 1994 by Oliver Gagnère for "Le Cafe Marly" at the Louvre Museum Paris for Artelano Paris France. A reference of typical French d...
Category

1990s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sintra Bench - Walnut
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Sintra bench" Designed by Project 213A in 2023 The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from oak wood. This bench is part of the "Sintra" collection whic...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Vintage Framed Landscape Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming vintage French landscape painting–elongated to a wide panorama–to appreciate the unspoiled beauty of the Ain countryside (Ain is a department in Eastern France) where a mo...
Category

20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

The Mono-leg Wall Console in hardwood
Located in São Paulo, SP
**Translation:** The **Mono-leg Wall Console** is a piece that embodies the balance between structure, lightness, and formal boldness. With a minimal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
Category

2010s South American Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Modern to Postmodern Lane Furniture Wardrobe or Entertainment Center White
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Modern to Postmodern wardrobe, entertainment center, or storage cabinet by Lane Furniture, composed of white lacquer & brass trim....
Category

1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Composition, Brass

Pair of Kelly Wearstler Visual Comfort Pendants in Bronze, Sculptural Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking pair of sculptural pendant lights designed by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort, featuring a bold and contemporary silhouette in dark bronze. These dramatic pendants are cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Chocolate Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in rich chocolate velvet that adds depth and warmth to any setting. The tailored silhouette...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

'Affogato' Wall or Ceiling Lights by Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Affogato' Wall or Ceiling Lights by Azucena (IT, 1990s) Sandblasted glass globes paired with polished brass housing. Each sconce holds a single E27 socket-type, adapted for the US...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Menina Dining Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MENINA DINING TABLE, designed in 2024. This dining table is crafted from solid black varnished chestnut with 6 ornamental legs. Each leg is formed of different hand-craved stacked p...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Menina Dining Table
Menina Dining Table
$14,359 / item
Pair of Ikea 'Lod' Wall Lights, 1980's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of IKEA 'Lod' Wall Lamps. Adjustable cylindrical metal lampshade with folded metal wall mounted backing plate in a lovely duck egg blue colour. Model V413. Bakelite E14 socket. ...
Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Black Forest Sculptural Sideboard with Hand-Carved Legs in American Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest Sideboard is defined by its bold, hand-carved legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Contemporary Sculptural Dining Table with Oval Top In Cherry Red Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Opala Brown Scalloped 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

Architectural Handcrafted English Oak Ziggurat Nightstand
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted architectural English oak Ziggurat nightstands. Offset and stepped oak legs. Lower shelf. Top surface of quarter-sawn oak, pippy oak and inlaid brass strip accent. A des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 S...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Nymphaea Chandelier: Cool Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

IRIS round pink 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

Aleh Wave Blown Glass Chandelier for Dining Room or Kitchen by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A natural addition to any space, Aleh Wave is an ode to nature’s own sublime engineering composed by designer Sophia Han. Meaning leaf in Hebrew, Aleh Wave was inspired by the aest...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

8x10 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Globe Sconce by Research.Lighting, Brushed Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Sconce in brushed nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Sock...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

9x12 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber design Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Lull No112 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Spaces
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No112 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Spaces ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Shaped Oval Table In Solid Wood or Lacquered Base and Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials: Key features includes: Base: The base is crafted from four curved plywood elements to create ...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Exotic Wood Twin Pedestal Modern Minimal Dining Table, Andre Verdi by Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Andre Verdi Exotic Wood Twin Pedestal Modern Minimal Dining Table from Costantini Design Measurements are 108" L x 40" D x 30" H as shown. Custom sizes available. The Andre Ta...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Dining Table With Beveled Top in 12mm Tempered Art Glass/Oak Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

Plump Round Coffee Table in Green Translucent Polyurethane Resin by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Plump Round Coffee Table by Ian Cochran, A continuation of the Plump series of sculptural furniture. The shapes play upon the effect that resin has as light is refracted through the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

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 Four Drawer Leather Console on Hand Hammered Legs by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Four Drawer Leather Console by Ercole Home is a refined blend of texture and craftsmanship. Built in oak with a Sand finish, the console features leather drawer fronts wit...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary Curved Velvet Sofa with Wooden Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience this curved sofa that offers both serene comfort and timeless elegance, Its low height and soft, cloud-like curves create an inviting and versatile seating experience. Thi...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Platea Green Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Bit Map 01, Luft Tanaka, Multicolor Graphic Woven Cotton Throw Blanket, 37"x52"
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

Bolha Armchair
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA LOUNGE CHAIR, designed in 2025. This lounge chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and a soft upholstery. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Bolha Armchair
Bolha Armchair
$7,418 / item
Echo III Slender Side Table in Penny Red Translucent Solid Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Echo III Side Table in Penny Red by Ian Alistair Cochran Solid Resin W 12.5" x L 12.5" x H 17.5" W 31.75 x H 31.75 x L 50.8 cm Like its predecessor, the Dew Drops, the Echo Seri...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Steven Correia Amber Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Steven Correia art glass table lamp features an elegant, unusual shape and a striking deep amber glass base and shade. The design show...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This exceptionally versatile dining Chair adapts seamlessly to any setting, from homes to offices. Its bold architectural design features a wooden frame with striking angular-cut leg...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Chunky Miter Side Table in Beetroot Stained Walnut by Mock Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Miter is an elemental side table that evokes mass and stability. It's available in yellow resin, raw aluminum, or beetroot stained walnut, with all three versions constructed by ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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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