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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Blush Curry Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Throw 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
Jameson Nightstand by Lynnea Jean, Solid Oak, Handcrafted
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom nightstand with drawer is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. Characterized by its striking waterfall design, unique walnut inlay detail, and c...
Hardwood, Walnut, Oak
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconces by Luft Tanaka, Mirror Polished
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Mirror Polished FInish by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirr...
Aluminum, Steel
artistic handmade Ceramic Side Table pink with blue (medium)
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
LARGE CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary custo...
Ceramic, Clay
$3,838Sale Price|20% Off
Portuguese Azulejos Tile Mural "Sea" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, England
Beautiful tile mural with the "SEA" motif finely painted. Quantity: 80 tiles Tile mural size: 47.2"H X 59"W (120cm X 150cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Portugal ...
Ceramic, Paint
Contemporary Abstract Organic Hand-Tufted Rug with Textured Layers in Neutral
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This contemporary hand-tufted rug embodies an expressive, art-driven approach to textile design, featuring an organic freeform silhouette and a richly layered abstract composition. T...
Wool, Acrylic
$14,900 / item
Modern Milano Mystic Chest of Six Drawers by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Size: 84” W x 20” D x 33” H Wood: Oak Wood Finish: Morning Grey Glass: Midnight Moon Mystic
Oak
Walnut Copper Brown MiMi Dining Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
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
Tenfold Low Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
Aluminum
Chinese Style Sage Velvet Upholstered Bench on Ebonized Wood Base
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Style Sage Velvet Upholstered Bench, on ebonized wood base. 17" H x 48" W x 16" D. Provenance: From a Park Avenue Estate.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Ceiling Hanging Suspended Octagonal Mirror with Nickel Plated Frame
Located in London, London
Alguacil & Perkoff modern ceiling suspended octagonal mirror with a minimalist nickel plated frame. Designed and made in London, UK. Fully customisable. Mirror dimensions (custo...
Nickel
Avant-Garde Minimalist Sofa Ft. Cape-like Fabric Draped Over the Armrests
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural sofa draws inspiration from the bold pleated structure of traditional Scottish kilts, translating the garment’s rhythmic folds into a striking upholstered form. The d...
Upholstery, Velvet
$18,975 / item
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy
Located in Nyack, NY
The Plush Modular Modern Sofa Collection boasts extremely luxurious proportions: a low back, massive seat cushions, an ultra-thin deck, and some of the most indulgently comfortable c...
Fabric
Obsidiana Black & White Velvet Deluxe Stripes 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, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Cotton, Velvet
Bertu Credenza, Suelo Modern Oak Credenza, Oak, Light Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Oak Suelo® Credenza is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each credenza is handmade with solid oak and finished with a beautiful commercial grade lig...
Oak
$1,725 / item
Decorative Brass Bowl, Saffron, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Decorative Brass Bowl, Saffron, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bowl in brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all....
Brass
$1,100 / item
Hercules Floor Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
Featuring brilliant mechanical structures while maintaining the essential spirit of design, the Hercules provides a stunning balance between form and function. Users can turn on and dim the LED light via a swirling switch, adjust the rotating shade and create a perfectly placed arc with the simple move of a lever. The HERCULES Floor Lamp...
Steel
$4,387Sale Price|20% Off
Portuguese Azulejos Tile Mural "Flower Vase" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, England
Beautiful tile mural with the "Flower Vase" motif finely painted. Quantity: 80 tiles Tile mural size: 59"H X 47.2"W (150cm X 120cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin...
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Contemporary Oak Bedside Tables
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Minimalist Solid Oak Bedside Tables Kasumi reflects quiet craftsmanship through clean lines, balanced proportions, and the natural beauty of oak. This ...
Oak
Decorative Brass Trinket Tray, Gemini with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Decorative Brass Trinket Tray, Gemini with Semi Precious Inserts, Viya by Vikram Goyal Trinket tray in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. Bring the universe home,...
Brass
Hibi Bench – Sculptural Bench in Solid Oak with Pierre Frey Mohair
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Sabi Bench celebrates the quiet beauty of simplicity and natural imperfection, expressed through a refined balance of solid wood structure and a softly upholstered seat. Warm, co...
Fabric, Oak, Mohair
Tenfold 5T Chandelier Brushed Bronze 18inch, Brutalist Hanging Pendant Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking perforated metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural styles and ar...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
XS Deck - Home Music Console in Polished Stainless Steel and Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The XS Deck by Slash Objects is a sculptural Home Music Console from the studio's X Series of mixed-metal pieces, designed for a refined, single-turntable setup that sits elegantly a...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Ralph Lauren Wedgwood Pocket Watch Clock Charger Porcelain Serving Plate 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ralph Lauren Wedgwood pocket watch / wall hanging clock plate. Includes hanger. Made in England circa 1989. Dimensions: 12.25" x 0.75" x 12.25" (W x D x H)
Porcelain
Brass side table, Under the Banyan (small), Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass side table, Under the Banyan (small), Viya by Vikram Goyal. Side table in brass with semi precious overlay top. Handmade in India. Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each ...
Brass
Fabric & Teak Sample Acosta Mendoza 1
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Acosta Mendoza 1 Fabric & Teak Samples
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...
Metal
Brass Vanity Tray, Saffron Ecru, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Vanity Tray, Saffron Ecru, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered wood vanity tray with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker's such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, s...
Brass
Topazio Blue and Ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow
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
Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce by Luft Tanaka in Mirror Polished, Brutalist Lamp
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Mirror Polished finish by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirror polis...
Aluminum, Steel
$725 / item
Brass Stripe Inlay Blue Bone Box
Located in New York, NY
Handmade keepsake box comprised of dyed blue bone segments inlaid with brass stripe details. A great addition to any coffee table or desk.
Brass
CADEN LARGE Ceramic Dome Table Lamp, Highly Textured Black Glaze, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Obsidian Reef A deeply textured black lava glaze, reminiscent of coral and natural stone, with captivating shades that come alive when illuminated In Kalin Asenov's studio locat...
Ceramic
1960s Alfred Dunhill English Silver-Plated Service Ashtray and Cigar Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Alfred Dunhill English Silver-Plated Service Ashtray and Cigar Tray Constructed in two pieces, the lift silver-palmed top and the conforming carved hardwood base A handsome ...
Silver Plate
Shino Glazed Moon Jar by Jason Fox, Hand-Crafted Ceramic Vase, Los Angeles
Located in Burbank, CA
Shino Glazed Moon Jar by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life, Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox draws upon his classical education in Architecture and Art H...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
$18,975 / item
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Premium Belgian Linen
Located in Nyack, NY
The Plush Modular Modern Sofa Collection boasts extremely luxurious proportions: a low back, massive seat cushions, an ultra-thin deck, and some of the most indulgently comfortable c...
Fabric
Modern Minimal Privacy Screen / Pink Room Divider in Aluminium
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The Gray Screen is a freestanding room divider named after the iconic modernist architect-designer Eileen Gray, a lover of screens. The large powder-coated aluminium curves introduce...
Aluminum
Gucci-Style Verdigris Steel and Brass Martini or Cigar Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly **special and rare Martini or Cigar table in the style of Gucci**, distinguished by its exceptional materials, inventive construction, and beautifully sculptural presence. T...
Brass, Steel
$6,869Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Dedar Verde Velvet Brass Legs.
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Award winning Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery. This signature piece...
Brass
White & Clear Swirl Art Glass Murano Large Handkerchief Bowl, Modern, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief bowl with some small air bubbles in the glass. A beautiful piece of art for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Verona, It...
Murano Glass
$2,508 / item
Wall Sconce with a Long Taper
Located in Chicago, IL
I wanted to create the appearance of stretching, as if pushing through a sheet metal.
Brass
Murano Art Glass Picture Frame with Multicolor Murrine, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Murano art glass picture frame was hand-crafted in Italy circa 1990. Murano mosaic Murrine plaques adorn the frame's picture view, which features an L-shaped Plexiglass f...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Lucite, Plexiglass
Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rub...
Brass
Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Leather col. Sequoia 027 (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Coating
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
Daisy Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion with blue fringe
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
$231Sale Price / item|20% Off
Siro Brown & Off White Ombre Textured Modern Throw In Merino & Hand Stitched Hem
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Handwoven Brown Siro Soft Merino Throw Blanket is quietly refined and deeply tactile. Siro Throw explores contrast through simplicity. Handwoven in Nepal from locally hand-spun merin...
Yarn
Brass Handle, Glory Lily A, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Handle, Glory Lily A, Viya by Vikram Goyal Handle in brass. Handmade in India. The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A stri...
Brass
Pair Maitland-Smith Candlestick Form Buffet Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Maitland-Smith Candlestick-Form Table Lamps with original shades harp and finials.. Measures 9" in with, 8" in depth and 38.5" in height to the top of the finial.
Composition
$1,096Sale Price / item|15% Off
Lumina ClassiC Black Daphine Led Floor Lamp by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Metal
Gucci Cocoa Brown Stitched Leather Picture Frame, circa 1990
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gucci created this exceptional leather picture frame for its Interior Collection. The rare piece was crafted in Italy, circa 1990. The photo frame boasts the timeles...
Leather
Opala Petrol Blue Set of 2 Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Pillows
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 ...
Cotton, Velvet
artisanal textured ceramic Casa Bed Light cream brown beige
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA BEDSIDE LIGHT, 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, sha...
Ceramic
Customizable Spider 180 Ceiling Light by Diego Mardegan, Brass & Brown Parchment
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled "Spider 180". "Spider 180" light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on an iron disk ...
Brass
Lucite Flower Flush Mount Ceiling Light Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A large beautiful flush mount or sconces, made in Germany in the 1980s by Neuhaus Leuchten. The fixture requires three European E27 Edison bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. A nice add...
Metal
Topazio Deep Bordeaux 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
Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Brass
GEMMA II Dry Green & Cobalt Blue Velvet Deluxe Striped Handmade 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, hand-made by skil...
Cotton, Velvet
$4,118Sale Price|20% Off
Eto Bench by Stuart Scott, Cotton Velvet Upholstery, Scroll arms, Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Eto Bench is a new addition to our collection to compliment our elegant Eto range. This piece is idyllic as an end-of-bed bench or hallway statement piece. Simple and beautifully...
Velvet
Gucci Barware Silver Plate and Crystal HighBall Tumbler Glasses Set, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and luxurious Gucci barware ensemble, this exceptional set of five crystal highball tumblers epitomizes the elegance and glamour of Italian design from the 1970s. Each glass f...
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate