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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Bold Blend Coffee Table Large - Wood (Dark Finish) and Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Travertine
Eileen Gray 'Lota' Sofa in High Gloss Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eileen Gray for ClassiCon, 'Lota' sofa, high gloss lacquered wood, fabric, design 1924 The French designer and architect Eileen Gray (1878-1976) initially designed this "Lota" sofa ...
Fabric, Wood
Modern Chartreuse Green Lacquer Bookcase Cabinet Etagere
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Chartreuse Green Lacquer Bookcase Cabinet Etagere
Lacquer
$995 / set
Italian Onyx Marble Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of Italian onyx marble bookends, in the Modern style of the '70s Modern/Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Bookends are rectangular with neu...
Onyx, Marble
$5,148 / item
Elephant Coffee Table Medium
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Crafted from a single block of marble, the Elephant Table Collection features a unique design. Each table is a one-of-a-kind piece, showcasing the natural beauty of the material. Ava...
Travertine
Monumental Pair of Maison Jansen Gilt Metal Palm Tree Floor Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Pair of Maison Jansen Gilt Metal Palm Tree Floor Lamps, France, 20th C. A remarkable Paris warehouse find, this highly decorative and architecturally scaled pair of monu...
Metal
Mid-Century Post Modern Sculptural Faux Plaster Rock Cocktail Table after Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An unusual and contemporary molded faux beige stone coffee table in the manner Sirmos. It features an off-white plaster resin design that look...
Resin, Plaster
CORNALINA Curry Yellow Fringed Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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...
Cotton, Velvet
Emilia Castillo Silver Plated & Malachite Tea Service Set, Mexican Modernism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional and whimsical tea or coffee service set by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, and embodying the finest traditions of Mexican si...
Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
Scorpio Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Scorpio Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the ...
Brass
Flora Chandelier: Aqua, Jade, Mint, Peach, Coral Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora chandelier is a vertical composition of two Botanica chandelier styles. Each chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass lea...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Tom Dixon 'Pose' Putty Off-White High-Gloss Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Pose' Putty Off-White High-Gloss Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant Executed in high-gloss putty powder-coated metal with a kinetic magnetic element. With an integrated dim...
Metal
Evil Eye Coasters - Set of 2 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone
Located in Noida, DL
Evil Eye Coasters - Set of 2 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The collection reimagines a protective totem for your home; negative energy knows it is not welc...
Brass
Horse Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Granite Base
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Horse Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Granite Base The horse sculpture is a premium decorative item crafted from high-quality aluminium and finished in a sophisticated antique...
Granite, Bronze
Hammered Iron Coffee Table by Giovanni Banci for Hermès, 1980s
By Giovanni Banci, Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Hammered Bronzed Iron Coffee Table, Giovanni Banci for Hermès Italy, Late 20th century Two pieces: the wrought Iron base and Glass top The base measures 40 inches square and 1...
Iron
Pair, Kawa Series Table Lamp 03, Organic White Porcelain, Green Marble Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 2 Kawa Table Lamp 03 by Luft Tanaka A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain diffuser, organic and asymmetrical in form, which casts a warm and comforting ...
Stone, Marble, Brass, Steel
Contemporary Organic Shape Rug in Soft Peach, Sand & Muted Teal Tones
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This contemporary rug features a striking organic silhouette paired with an abstract composition of soft, earthy tones. Designed to evoke natural landscapes and fluid forms, the piec...
Wool, Acrylic
$1,957 / item
Travertine ‘LAYERED CONE’ Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Various CONE tables have been in our collection for some time now. Known for their smooth circular top and minimalist cone-shaped base, they’ve been internationally elevating interio...
Stone, Marble
Lith Side Table with Leather Top, by Lynnea Jean. In-stock
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
The Lith Table with Leather Top by Lynnea Jean features a sculptural silhouette crafted from solid white oak. Its natural leather surface adds warmth and texture, offering a refined ...
Leather, Oak
$6,345 / item
Lahar Side Table
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The first collection by Mohdern and Studio Furthermore in collaboration with Ranieri marks a new horizon in future luxury. Hand-carved from the lava stone of active volcanoes-a natur...
Stone, Lava
Tom Dixon 'Pose' 10-inch High Gloss Off-White Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Pose' 10-inch High Gloss Off-White Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant Executed in high-gloss off-white putty metal with a kinetic magnetic element. With an integrated dimma...
Metal
Marea Seven-Pendant Chandelier: Satin Brass/White Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Marea lighting collection is an exploration of organic forms inspired by marine life and underwater seascapes. Marea translates to ‘the sea’ in Romanian and the collection is inf...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Nymphaea Chandelier: Warm 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...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
CORNALINA Blue Fringed Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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...
Cotton, Velvet
$2,172 / item
Pink Marble Side Table ‘Flow’
Located in Eindhoven, NB
FLOW is a modern pink marble side table with a clean shape and a wave detail at the bottom. The simple cube form is combined with a flowing base, giving the table a light and playful...
Marble, Stone
$252Sale Price|20% Off
Tab Floor Lamp by Barber & Osgerby - Modern Aluminum Design, Italy
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Tab / Floor Lamp by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby A brand new edition of the Tab family. This new edition of Tab floor lamp has an adjustable head with a 90-degree rotation capabili...
Aluminum
Modern Lucite Desk Organizer by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional modern lucite desk organizer by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 5.75"W x 2"D x 3.75"H. Great little organizer! #5079
Lucite
Late 20th Century Chessboard - Vintage - Inlaid Marble - Brass Chess Pieces
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This elegant vintage chessboard dates from approximately 1990 and is a refined example of late 20th-century decorative design. The board is crafted from beautifully inlaid marble, fo...
Marble, Brass
Siro Brown & Off White Ombre Textured Modern Throw In Merino & Hand Stitched Hem
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Siro Throw is a timeless contemporary piece that harmoniously drifts its beauty between white spaces and contrasting details. Our love for accentuating detailing in hem is taken one ...
Yarn
Republique Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TA sculptural statement in light and form, the République Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier evokes the poetic tension between organic asymmetry and architectural grace. Composed...
Opaline Glass, Plaster
Bertu Stools, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Dining Stool, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Cicely Dining Stool in Sheepskin is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ar...
Sheepskin, Oak
$1,101 / item
Arouca Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
Ceramic, Linen
Forged Patinated Gold Mirror Tall in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Forged Patinated Gold Mirror Tall in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal From grit and flame, raw metal is reborn, each piece shaped by the ancient art of forging—a process that requires bo...
Brass
Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Counter Stools for Cappellini - Set of Three
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Three Hi Pad counter stools with foot rests designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini. The Hi Pad stool features a seat in beech plywood padded with multi-density polyurethan...
Steel
Granite Marble Bronzed Side Drinks Table
Located in New York, NY
A granite marble and bronzed metal side drinks table. Granite is predominantly white with neutral and gray hues. Granite is .50" thick. Base is a dark copper-brown bronzed metal. A g...
Granite, Metal
JASPER, GEMMA & AMETISTA Set of 3 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushions Brick and Pink
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...
Cotton, Velvet
Cocktail End Table Modern Circular Round Minimalist Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - SMALL J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items. You may even say it...
Steel, Iron
Low Deep Green, Single Form Square Aluminium Coffee Table, Customisable
Located in Leicester, GB
The Single Form coffee table is an elemental design with a focus on form and function. Made in powder-coated aluminium and available in customisable colours, the Single Form coffee t...
Aluminum
Long Slim Burgundy Giraffe Console Table - Customisable Colour & Size
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful long slim Giraffe Console Table made with a powder coated steel frame and a linoleum table top. This piece is finished with a beetroot colour frame and a colour matched b...
Steel
Handmade Persian Gabbeh Runner - 100% Natural Wool Plush Pile - Tribal Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern Gabbeh rug combines the raw, soulful heritage of Persian tribal weaving with a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Hand-knotted from high-quality, hand-spun wool, it features th...
Wool
Sculptural Low Totem Bench in Patinated Bronze, Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Low Totem Bench is conceived as a grounded sculptural object rather than a conventional seating form. Reduced to its essential mass, the bench presents a continuous monolithic vo...
Composition
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Tubular chrome frame, black base, adjustable reclining positions, and ergonomic form. Stamped with the C...
Chrome, Steel
$199Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ink Black & Off White Ombre Textured Modern Throw In Merino & Hand Stitched Hem
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Ink Throw is a timeless piece that harmoniously drifts its beauty between white spaces and contrasting details. Our love for accentuating detailing in hem is taken one step further i...
Yarn
Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase L Resin Grey Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear grey, matt turquoise Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear grey an...
Resin
Ametista II Stone Green and Ivory white Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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 ...
Cotton, Velvet
Multicolor Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina from the 1970s is a vibrant testament to Italian craftsmanship and mid-century modern design. Its striking composition...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Kawa Vase 22, Large White Organic Porcelain Vase by Luft Tanaka, Kawa Series
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large organic ceramic vase. One-of-a-kind. Dimensions 9" dia x 12" height Watertight. Signed and dated on the bottom. Kawa Series by Luft Tanaka Studio The unusual and painstaking...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
French Midcentury Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French midcentury (circa 1970) set of six dining chairs using cantilevered seats on chrome frames, in the manner of designers Willy Rizzo and Giovanni Offredi. The original upholster...
Metal, Chrome
Terzani “Solune” Suspension Lamp Pendant by Jean-François Crochet, Italy, 1990s
Located in Lisse, NL
A refined and atmospheric suspended lamp designed by Jean-François Crochet for Terzani, Florence, Italy. This elegant piece, model Ref. 0F61S, exemplifies Terzani’s mastery in combin...
Iron
Topazio Blue and Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence. A talisman for the ho...
Cotton, Velvet
$6,000 / set
Ziryab Cherry And Walnut Full Range Loud Speaker
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Ziryab speakers are hand crafted using a combination of cherry and walnut wood. The construction features meticulously cut visible box joints. The full range speaker is sourced...
Cherry, Walnut
$6,225 / item
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024. Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. E...
Ceramic
Daisy taupe fringe set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
These ivory white decorative pillows are ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans with top quality cotton velvet. Each piece is uniq...
Cotton, Velvet
$7,692Sale Price / set|15% Off
Custom Made Indoor/Outdoor Minimalist Coffee Table Set of 2 In Travertine FInish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sophisticated pair of contemporary minimalist coffee tables distinguished by their generous cylindrical profiles and seamless monolithic presence. Rendered in a warm travertine-sty...
Resin
Alton modern solid wood and leather nightstands by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand oiled finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid maple, dovetaile...
Brass, Steel
$395 / item
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Denim Blue Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
Mid-Century Alvar Aalto Inspired Table by Farstrup Møbler, Bentwood Legs
By Farstrup, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table designed in the manner of Alvar Aalto's iconic bentwood aesthetic, manufactured by Danish maker Farstrup Møbler. The rectangular top features beveled edges and showcases a warm...
Wood, Bentwood
A Pair of Hans J Wegner Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
W2 Dining Chair of Stained Oak with one Red Leather Inset Seat and one Black Leather Inset Seat.
Leather, Oak
Handcrafted Dovetail English Oak Nightstands by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A matching pair of large fully handcrafted solid English oak nightstands or end tables - with a a sizeable drawer and bold exposed construction ...
Oak
Instock Cocktail Side End Table Modern Round Handmade Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 8 - STOOL OR SIDE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 A perfectly simple stool or side table. Solid 3/4” steel components are combined to make a dynamic form. Finished in black w...
Steel, Iron