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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 3 Outdoor Terracotta Vases from the series "Gardenias" by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jaime Hayon designed the Gardenia Vases in terracotta as a complement to his outdoor furniture collection.
The three vases are unique in form, illustrating Hyaon's unmistakable hal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Angel Botello Sculpture "Denise", circa 1981, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
Angel Botello sculpture "Denise".
Made with bronze.
Very decorative.
Signed and numbered 6/6.
Certificate.
Circa 1970, Spain
Angle Botello was born in 1913 in the small town of...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Roche Bobois Glass and Chrome Coffee Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from France made by iconic brand Roche Bobois. This piece has a glass circular top that sits supported by four thick glass covered legs that taper down to a chrome circu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chair for Cassina in Hazelnut Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mario Bellini for Cassina model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, designed in 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini uses...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
10'6" Solid Belgian Oak and Blue Stone Dining Table with 6 Legs Indoor/Outdoor
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
IN STOCK, READY TO SHIP.
This stunning outdoor/indoor table is made with a Belgian Bluestone top fixed over a solid French oak frame.. This strong table is handmade of long-lasting o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Signed, Numbered and Dated Limited Edition Colored Lithograph by Corneille
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This example is untitled, but depicts a cat and bird with head of a woman, and is numbered 54/99 and signed and dated 1999 and is in perfect condition.
The artist is Guillaume Bever...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Contemporary "Gaulino" dining table by Oscar Tusquets, black stained ash wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gaulino Dining table
300cm length
240cm length option available
Finish options and Materials:
Tabletop in MDF veneered in ash with two finishes: natural varnished or satined bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flush Mount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion, creating a fabulous light effect.
Available also with ice color glasses.
Frame; gold-plated or nickel.
Six...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Moroccan Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Julie Richoz, 10x14ft
Located in Paris, FR
TRAME is a homeware brand that explores new domestic landscapes across the Mediterranean. Each collection of homeware and accessories is inspired by a historical episode, reflects a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Minho Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Minho Mirror
Designed by Project 213A in 2024
The Minho mirror is framed in solid wood with an abstract organic shape.
Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
Bespoke dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Set of Ten Gondola Style Lacquered Dining Chairs with Bouclé
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of ten black lacquered dining chairs having gondola style round back frames. The chairs feature a stunning bouclé fabric upholstery. The set consists of eight side chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sophia Medium White Ceramic and 24-Karat Gold Details Handcrafted Centerpiece
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
Elegant and functional, Sophia M centerpiece is crafted by hand and celebrates the heart of Italian cities: the piazza. Exquisitely made of ceramic, Sophia M features a square portic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Pair of Verner Panton Style Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing minimalist design leather sling lounge chairs made in the mid-century Danish modern style and manner of Verner Panton (Danish Designer 1926-1998). Verner's chair design was t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Four No.811 Chairs, Josef Hoffmann, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of four beech Model 811 chairs designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann in the mid to late 1920s. The chair was featured on the front cover of Thonet-Mundus' catal...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Beech
Standing lamp - Spain 1970
Located in Girona, ES
Standing lamp with body made of ceramic balls in shades of blue-green and ochre, held in place by chrome-plated metal parts, such as the base. Renewed lampshade in green fabric.
Sp...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gianni, bar cabinet, modern wooden cabinet
By RINOCCA
Located in Skopje, MK
GIANNI Bar Cabinet
Elegant and highly decorative bar cabinet with the 60’s retro modern spirit. With a lot of luxurious details and enough space to rack your favorite wines and liqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Wassily Style Leather Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, comfortable Wassily style lounge chair from France featuring bands of stitched leather attached to a seamless tubular chrome frame, inspired by Marcel Breuer’s original desig...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Yellow and Red Empoli Cased Italian Glass Pitcher
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌟 Stunning Italian Style Empoli Cased Hand-Blown Art Glass Yellow Vase/Pitcher with Red Handle! 🌟
Looking to add a touch of vibrant elegance to your home decor? Look no further! F...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Minho Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Minho Mirror
Designed by Project 213A in 2024
The Minho mirror is framed in solid wood with an abstract organic shape.
Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
Bespoke dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Michael Harris Gozo Malta Art Glass Vase Iridescent Finish Studio Masterpiece
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Stunning Maltese studio art glass vase with an unusual decoration.
Category
1990s Maltese Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Luster
Art Deco Armilar Console Table Onyx Stainless Steel Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armilar Console Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Armilar console table has a modern design that pays homage to the Portuguese armillary s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Stainless Steel
Woodard Maddox Black Wrought Iron Adjustable Pool Patio Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Woodard maddox black wrought iron adjustable pool patio chaise lounge chair. Item features a quality wrought iron frame, cross lattice seat, adjustable backrest, sleek sculptural for...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
São João Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
São João Mirror
Designed by Project 213A in 2024
The São João Mirror is framed in solid wood and finished with a gouged texture.
Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
A British abstract expressionist painting, oil on canvas - late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A raw and vibrant composition investigating colour and light resonant of the work of Ivon Hitchens and Howard Hodgkin. With thickly applied colour washes and shapes with a dimensiona...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Table lamp mod. 12827s by Gregotti, Meneghetti and Stoppino, Italy, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Modernist table lamp, mod. 12827s, Italy, circa 1960 by Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino,
cat. 316. Frosted glass, enameled metal , patinated brass. Contains...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hand Painted Lampshades, Bamboo Lampshades
Located in Madrid, ES
Welcome to our lampshade Company
In BuenaVentura we produce hand-painted wallpaper. We combine sophisticated processes of handcrafted creation in order to capture the fleeting effects of nature,elegantly and luminously.
Our paintings are our own designs, and we paint them by hand, using basic watercolour techniques on beautiful cotton paper.
It is an arduous artistic procedure, producing unique, timeless pieces of art.
Hand painted lampshade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Paper
"Beach-Combed Mochaware" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Elegant Decorative Sculpture by Francesco Faravelli in Enamel Resin, 2008
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Crafted in 2009, this stunning piece, captivates with its intricate details and captivating aesthetics.
Fashioned from enamel resin, this sculpture exudes sophistication and allure,...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Resin
Decorative Murano Glass Shell by Guido Ferro , Italy 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Murano Glass Shell by Guido Ferro. Textured outer
shell with colorful smooth surface to the inner shell.
Label Undeneath: Guido Ferro Collection Murano
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Sculptural Bronze Chair by James Vilona
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze chair by American artist James Vilona (b. 1955), exemplifies modern minimalist artistry through its use of patinated bronze and simple yet striking X-form desi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Modern Art Chris Di Vincente
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Esoteric art.
One-of-a-kind.
Hand torn / sculpted canvas, black + white gesso with thin wood frame.
Mr. Di Vincente lives and works in Los Angeles.
He studied at the San Francisco Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Console Deep Blue Model by Studio Superego for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Console Deep Blue model in blue plexiglass designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions.
Biography
Superego editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity of researc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass
TOIO Floor Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo CASTIGLIONI, vintage
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Floor lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1962. Italy, FLOS.
Varnished steel base in black lacquer, adjustable nickel-plated metal stem. Classic lightbulb.
Lit...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Design For Leisure Modern Steel Bar or Counter Swivel Stools 1980s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Set of Three Design For Leisure Modern Steel Bar or Counter Swivel Stools 1980s
Bar stools in polished and brushed nickel over steel frames with newer red upholstery on cushion seat....
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century Modern Suite Twelve Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes London 1968
Located in London, GB
An Impressive suite of 12 sterling silver champagne flutes designed with vase shaped bowls and styled with beautiful hammered patinas. The silver gilt raised pedestal feet have eleg...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Bakalowits & Söhne 1960s Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Sparkling like white large diamond 1960 crystal chandelier with nickel on bronze frame.
Sixteen lights, 60 watts max each.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
"Rampage" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2021
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rather Large Carved Marble Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This rather large hand-carved white marble tray is a statement piece of exceptional beauty and craftsmanship. Its square form with tall tapered sides provides both elegance and practicality, while the wonderful beige and gray grain movement in the stone adds a touch of natural sophistication.
Perfect for any setting, this versatile tray is ideal for placing on the coffee table of your modern city apartment or on a rustic table in your country house. Use it to display a beautiful array of fruit on your kitchen island or serve a festive charcuterie assortment at your next gathering.
Whether used for entertaining or as a decorative accent, this hand-carved marble tray...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Stick", Brass and Pink Onyx L.E.
Located in Milano, IT
The stick wall sconce is a contemporary lighting fixture that features a Minimalist design with thin brass profiles and advanced LED technology. It emits a warm and diffused light th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Abstract Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Decorative abstract Italian art glass sculpture.
Clear glass, red glass and emerald green glass base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Grand Stick", Satin Brass and Pink Onyx L.E.
Located in Milano, IT
The stick wall sconce is a contemporary lighting fixture that features a Minimalist design with thin brass profiles and advanced LED technology. It emits a warm and diffused light th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Console DNA Model by Studio Superego for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Console DNA model with small colored Plexiglas rectangles.
A series of unique pieces designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions.
Biography
Superego editions was born in 2006,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass
20th Century Eero Saarinen Knoll Table mod Tulip in Calacatta Marble, 70s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Turin, Turin
Eero Saarinen, born in Finland in 1910, moved to the US in 1923, where he grew and graduated from Yale in 1934. He met Charles Eames, with whom he collaborated and won the 1st prize ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Roche Bobois by Gabriele Assmann & Alfred Kleene Leather Digital Curved Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
Designed by Gabriele Assmann & Alfred Kleene for Roche Bobois, the Digital sofa perfectly balances comfort with elegant modern design.
These comfortable sofas have a very unique sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Primitive Console Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Primitive console table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions.
All made by hand as a sculpture in Glebanite, a special blend of recycled and recyclable fiberglass. An artistic work o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Abstract Floral Still Life Painting, "Love" by Garmed
By Garmed
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Abstract Floral Still Life Painting, "Love" by Garmed
Offered for sale is an original acrylic on canvas titled “Love” by Venezuelan born Miami resident artist Garmed, Alfr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Rare Nicos Zographos Black Leather -Brushed Aiiminum Parsons Club Chairs 4 AVAIL
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning black leather Nicos Zogrophos club chairs. Priced per chair. 4 chaiors available.
Nicos Zographos made his name during his time at the renown architecture firm Skidmore, Ow...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Roger nightstand, lacquered case frame, wooden drawer, metal base
Located in Bisceglie, IT
Our Roger wooden nightstands add calm to your decor. And where is it more important than in the bedroom? A minimal yet elegant design makes them one of a kind. Various lacquers, wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Billy nightstand, lacquered case frame, wood cssect, metal base
Located in Bisceglie, IT
Our Billy nightstands fully transfer the tranquility of an environment of complete relaxation with the timeless elegance of lines, encapsulating simplicity refinement and elegance at...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Floor Lamp "Audrey" Bordeaux Red Bronze by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nostalgia for a handmade product.
Met...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Floor Lamp "Audrey" Ecru Bronze by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nostalgia for a handmade product.
Met...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Floor Lamp "Audrey" Grey Bronze by Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn hat, this lamp embodies a certain nostalgia. Nostalgia for an icon of elegance, nostalgia for an enchanting style, nostalgia for a handmade product.
Met...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Murine Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Decorative murine Murano art glass vase.
Cased glass in brown with wrap around
multi colored band . Signed underneath.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Keith storage unit, lacquered/ milled case frame, leather top, metal base
Located in Bisceglie, IT
Minimal and contemporary lines, our Keith storage cabinet encapsulates the concepts of form and function. A valuable decorative element that softens the rigorousness of the surroundi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chrome Bar 3-Seat Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, USA 1970s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Chrome Bar 3-Seat Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, USA 1970s
Gorgeous, long, low mid century sofa with flat bar chromed-steel framed arm and legs, recently re upholstered in ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Amazonian Checkered Foot Stool in Madeiras Wood, 1980's
Located in London, GB
This rare and unique stool/small bench was designed in Manauas-AM, the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, by Luiz Galvao.
Category
1980s South American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Break the Mold: Brenta+Brenta ceramic lamp by Jenna Basso Pietrobon
Located in New York, NY
The Brenta+Brenta lamp is a handmade ceramic lamp and part of a project entitled Break the Mold by artist Jenna Basso Pietrobon. Made in her family’s hometown of Nove di Bassano (an ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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