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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tony Rosenthal Wall Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Wall Sculpture, Untitled 2000c. Painted Aluminum bolted together.
Signed lower right side Tony Rosenthal
Wall mounting bracket on the backside floats 3" off the wall
...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Bertu Dining Tables, Modern Quick Ship Dining Table, Split Panel
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Split Panel Dining Table ready to ship! 20% off and in perfect/excellent condition. These are all one-off piec...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
James Kirk Merrick (1905-1985), Watercolor on Paper
Located in Morristown, NJ
James Kirk Merrick (American, 1905-1985), Stormy Seascape, watercolor on paper, signed "James Kirk Merrick" at lower right, loose and unframed.
About:
Merrick studied at Philadelphi...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Bertu Lounge Chairs, Groove Quick Ship Lounge Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Groove Lounge Chair, ready to ship! 20% off and in perfect/excellent condition. These are all one-off pieces. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Glass and Brass Esperia Table Lamps
By Esperia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made by Esperia, each made of a triangular foot in blown clear glass, with a streak of dark grey in the center. Some air bubbles are visible in the glass, which i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gold Finish Special Edition 'Tucroma' Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible special edition Tucroma armchair ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Side Table in Calacatta Viola Marble, Atlas table by Adolfo Abejon for Formar
Located in 中西區, HK
This futuristic sculptural work takes its name
after the young titan of the Greek mythology
Fated to sustain the pillars that separated the Earth
from Heaven.
Design: Adolfo Abejon
...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female looking Left"
Located in Chicago, IL
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female looking Left"
Chicago School of Painters
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female Looking Left"
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Aldo Londi rare early pottery / ceramic sculpture of bird , for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing modern sculpture of a bird with metal stand by the well known artist / designer Aldo Londi.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Glamorous pair of waterfall benches designed by Steve Chase.
Newly reupholster with off white with gold foil threads fabric.
They can be used as benches or ottomans.
Measure...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible Tucroma armchair in beautiful (br...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bertu Bar Stools, Chile Quick Ship Bar Stool, Black
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
We currently have two available for purchase ( pricing is $2,560 for the pair).
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Chile Bar Stool ready to shi...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Hand Primitive Painted Pottery Wall Pocket Vase Woman w/Basket of Fruit
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is such an adorable Modern art depiction of a full figured motherly woman holding a beautiful basket of colorful fruit, she is dressed in an apron and looks ready to cook up a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Tan Leather & Brushed Nickel Lounge Chairs by Fabien Baron -Bernhardt 4 Avail
Located in Hudson, NY
Simply stunning 'B3' Lounge Chair designed by Fabien Baron for Bernhardt. Bernhardt has upped it game with this stunning design. These chairs were custom made with a butter soft tann...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Cathedral Table by André Verroken for Hof van Cleve, Belgium, 2006
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cathedral Table, a masterpiece crafted by the visionary André Verroken, originally gracing the prestigious three-star restaurant, Hof van Cleve. As part of Goossens' personal collect...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Side Table in Nero Marquina marble, Bold low side table by Ming Design Studio
Located in 中西區, HK
The Bold tables & stools are the recognition of materiality renewed, meant to be touched and used.
BOLD is seamingly an easy oriental symbols, though it’s fate is no stranger to tha...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Side Table in Orobico marble, Bold side table by Ming Design Studio
Located in 中西區, HK
The Bold tables & stools are the recognition of materiality renewed, meant to be touched and used.
BOLD is seamingly an easy oriental symbols, though it’s fate is no stranger to tha...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Side Table in Carrara marble, Bold low side table by Ming Design Studio
Located in 中西區, HK
The Bold tables & stools are the recognition of materiality renewed, meant to be touched and used.
BOLD is seamingly an easy oriental symbols, though it’s fate is no stranger to tha...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval
The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Arm Chair for Craft Associates...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
CraftAssociates Nightstands, Milo Baughman Modern Walnut Nightstand
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Nightstands, Milo Baughman Modern Walnut Nightstand
The Milo Baughman Walnut Night Stand for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. These are a licensed re...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
CraftAssociates Dressers, Cambre Quick Ship Walnut Dresser, 3 Drawer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
We currently have two available for purchase ( pricing is $14,400 for the pair).
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Cambre Walnut Dresser, read...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Modern Rosewood Dining Table
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Modern Rosewood Dining Table
The Milo Baughman Round Dining Table for Craft Associates® Furni...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Craft Associates Dining Table, Milo Baughman Modern Dining Table, Striped Top
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates Dining Table, Milo Baughman Modern Dining Table, Striped Top
The Milo Baughman Striped Top Dining Table for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This is...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Landscape and garden sculpture , bronze
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
A large garden and landscape sculpture. Standing tall at 2 meters this substantial sculpture titled 'Climbmate' is crafted with meticulous detail. At the heart of the artwork sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
CraftAssociates Nightstands, Eiger Quick Ship Walnut Nightstand
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
We currently have two available for purchase ( pricing is $6,400 for the pair).
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Eiger Nightstand ready to sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Raoul Raba, yellow sculpture, light wall panel, circa 1970, France.
By Raoul Raba
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Raoul Raba,
yellow sculpture,
light wall panel,
gold lacquered metal,
circa 1970, France.
Height 144 cm, diameter 124 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Solid Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "ELLE", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, ELLE , is a clear recall t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
'Wall Street Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in a gorgeous burgundy leath...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Long Brass Chandelier With Beige, Blue and Grey Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier, ideal over a dining table, made of brass structure with twelve sources of light. The structure is covered with two layers of Murano glass panels in various colours.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Special Edition 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible special edition Tucroma armchair ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Piero Lissoni Rosso Antico Metallico Dining Table by Porro SPA, Italy, 2011
By Piero Lissoni, Porro
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Metallico Dining Table rendered in 12mm Aluminum with a high thickness catalyzed antique red paint and hand waxed finish, signed. designed by Piero Lissoni for Porro SPA, Italy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible pair (2) of Tucroma armchairs in ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Large Amethyst - Lattimo Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandeliers 2021
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of sputnik style chandeliers made of hand crafted amethyst color clear and lattimo Murano glass discs. The lattimo glass which transalate to "milk glass" in Italian...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Hair-On-Hide 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible Tucroma armchair (brand new) in b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of twelve (12) Tucroma armchairs in beau...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
White / Lilac Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Emerald Green 'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in a gorgeous emerald green ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Miguel Berrocal Puzzle Sculpture La Mini Cariatide
Located in Washington, DC
Intricate puzzle sculpture by Spanish artist Miguel Berrocal. Sculpture consists of 25 pieces, plus a wearable ring with a brass heart design. Comes complete with original box and book.
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in New York, NY
The hand crafted clear Murano glass & chrome petite "Esprit" chandelier. This iconic sputik style pendant fixture embodies the same orgaic qualities and elegance as it's larger count...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Orange Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this brand new pair in beautiful orange leather w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Six Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of six (6) Tucroma armchairs in beautifu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of eight (8) Tucroma armchairs in beauti...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Anthony Redmile Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This is a very special mirror. It is adorned with ostrich eggs and malachite the palm fronds are silver plate. It shows patina over the entire silver finish. The bone that surrounds ...
Category
1970s British Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Grey Velvet Two Seat Sofa, 2013
By Maxalto
Located in London, GB
Designed by Antionio Citterio for Maxalto B&B Italia, this two seater sofa seamlessly combines modern and traditional design.
Featuring a square frame sitting on a brushed black oak...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
20th Century Eero Saarinen Knoll Table mod Tulip in Calacatta Marble, 70s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
European Contemporary Red Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Enlace Coffee Table, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Enlace Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Enlace coffee table is inspired by the union of the four elements, each distinct ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Olio Ceramic Vase by Arianna De Luca
Located in Geneve, CH
Olio vase by Arianna De Luca
Dimensions: height 23 x diameter 16 cm
Materials: Ceramic
Olio vase is part of the Folcloristica series. A collection inspired by the mood and lifesty...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Massive Hackberry Cream Epoxy Resin Modern Dining Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
HACKBERRY CREAM EPOXY RESIN DINING TABLE
This epoxy table emerges as a unique work of art, inspired by nature's beauty.
The epoxy table stands out not only for its design but also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Oversized Rug With Striae of Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A modern textural rug from our Texture of Color line in this collection—hand-knotted in silk, this 14x19 oversized rug features neutral tones in a near-palace-size made to sit comfor...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
Flute Wide Shade Table Lamp, Light Lava, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide
light lava
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
6.3x10 Ft Handmade Gray Area Rug with Medallion Design. Modern Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
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
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Ceiling Light Handcrafted in Italy by 247lab
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "micro KYLE pl", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, KYLE, comes fr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bold Coffee Table Large - Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold coffee table beautifully embodies the essence of Italian craftsmanship through sophisticated aesthetics and attention to detail that results in a sublime sensory experience....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Pair of iron and parchment console tables having tapered legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of iron and parchment console tables having tapered legs in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank. These tables are made in our workshops and can be made in custom sizes.
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
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