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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: Late 20th Century
Angelo Mangiarotti dining table for La Sorgente del Mobile, Italy, 1972
Located in Padova, IT
Angelo Mangiarotti cast iron and Indian rosewood dining table for "La Sorgente del Mobile" Italy 1972. Cm 200.00 x 72.00 x 80.00.
Wear consistent with age adn use, overall great cond...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Meuble bas de rangement bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité. Les pieds bougent.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Buffet bas en placage bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble bas de rangement en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Buffet en bois massif années 1980
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Meuble de rangement bibliothèque en bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Bibliothèque en bois contre contre plaqué et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate
1990s Pair of Large Aluminium Manhattan Table Lamps, Danish
Located in London, GB
The neutral tones of brushed aluminium make the "Manhattan" lamps versatile additions to a variety of interior styles. Whether adorning a mid-century modern living room, accenting a ...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
English Modern Large Wingback Armchair with its Matching Stool
Located in London, GB
A very large contemporary wingback armchair, a generously proportioned model with a modern look but incorporating classic comforts with its matching stool. The chair and the stools a...
Category
1990s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Master "Ferrari Formula" Testarossa Phone, 80s Miami Vice Era Telephone
Located in Milano, IT
It may not be white, but Miami Vice vibes are guaranteed with this funny and rare "Ferrari Testarossa" telephone! Reproducing what appears to be an early Monodado version of the icon...
Category
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Gaston Planet, untitled, 1976, Vinyl on canvas
Located in PARIS, FR
Born in 1938 in Auzolle-Grande, Gaston Planet died in Nantes in 1981.
After fine arts in Nantes and the Jullian Academy in Paris, Gaston Planet devoted himself to painting. From 1961...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Gaston Planet, untitled, 1975, Vinyl on canvas
Located in PARIS, FR
Born in 1938 in Auzolle-Grande, Gaston Planet died in Nantes in 1981.
After fine arts in Nantes and the Jullian Academy in Paris, Gaston Planet devoted himself to painting. From 1961...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Table lamp Lign
Located in Porto, PT
A table lamp, metal, 80s
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage desk mirror in ribbed glass frame, decorative table accessory
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage desk/toilette mirror, mounted in a ribbed clear glass frame with stander. The mirror itself has a diameter of ~14cm, while including the frame...
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
1975 Warren Platner for CI Designs Oak & Dark Tan Fabric Dining Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1975 production oak and dark tan fabric armchair designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Warren Platner. This piece was part of a series that Platner designed for CI Designs...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Wall lamp Estiluz A-1084, 1980's
By Estiluz
Located in FERROL, ES
Wall light manufactured by the company Estiluz.
Model A-1084.
White lacquered metal. Very good condition.
Width 23 cm. 6cm. heightSconce Estiluz A-1084, 1980's
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cini Boeri Hand Blown Murano Glass Light Pink Table Lamp
Located in London, England
An elegant table lamp made from layered and blown Murano glass and a circular cast iron metal base. Signed.
A single piece of glass forms the shade, connecting to the fluted glass s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass, Reeded Glass, Blown Glass
1985 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair Museum Quality
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and marvelous EC175-8 chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller. This is one of the more unique and later Eames designs, buil...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modernist Azerbaijani Kilim
Located in London, GB
Azerbaijan boats a long tradition of weaving fine, durable flatweaves, employing the bold, graphic designs common to carpets from the Caucasus, with a tribal charm that has made them...
Category
Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vase Art. "6000", Design Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi Production, Italy 1991
Located in Napoli, IT
Bibliography: "Ettore Sottsass, Tutta la ceramica" Umberto Allemandi & C. edizioni.
Signed and numbered vase.
Limited edition of 99 pieces.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chrome Molecule Lamps
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of chrome "molecule" lamps, each with three bulbs. These delightful lamps have a 3-way switch on the base. Press once for the center bulb, twice for the upper and lower bulbs an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Abraham Palatnik ashtray. Silon Brasil, 1970s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ashtray designed by Abraham Palatnik, produced by “Silon Brasil” in 1970s. Made out of polyester resin and chrome iron. Good condition with the usual wear and tear of time.
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Silk Furnishing Panel with Acrylic Glass
By Fornasetti
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Fornasetti silk printed panel between 2 sheets of plexiglass, like new, still with plastic protection.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk, Resin
Glazed Ceramic Bowls by Alessio Tasca, 1970s, Set of 7
Located in Vicenza, VI
Set consisting of seven bowls made of polychrome glazed ceramic dating back to the seventies by the Italian artist Alessio TASCA:
- six small bowls characterized by warm colors in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Table Lamp Giotto by Luci e Dimensioni
Located in Roma, IT
Bella lampada da tavolo degli anni 80 cerata da Luci e Dimensioni modello Giotto
La lampada è snodabile con due bracci ruota di 180°
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory Boucle. Corkscrew shape with sloped back and scrolled arm. The Nautilus chairs swivel making them a good choice for open floor plans - you may align your sight with any person or object in the room simply with a gentle swivel. Matching contoured Ottoman is on casters and seamlessly rolls into place like a puzzle piece inviting you to relax and put your feet up with a good book or a glass of your favorite vino. Fabric is highly durable; it's texture provides for ventilation to keep warm in winter and cool in summer. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
Nautilus Swivel Chairs: 36” W x 33” D x 29” H (Seat Height 17”)
Ottoman: 33” W x 21” D x 17” H
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop:
Post Modern Karl Springer Style ottoman...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Albert Paley 1994 "Medallion" Paperweight in Blackened Steel with Bronzed Patina
By Albert Paley
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Albert Paley large handcrafted steel medallion paperweight. Small edition for Arts Patrons. Formed and fabricated blackened steel with chemical patina...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden. 1979
By Sven Hansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden. 1979.
Painted wood relief on board.
Dimensions:
H: 42 cm/ 16 1/2"
W: 51 cm/ 20''
Provenance: the estate of the artist.
Working in a purely geome...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1990s Fontana Arte Style Floor Lamp in Black Metal and Light Blue Glass
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage 1990s floor lamp in the style of Fontana Arte, with a metal structure painted in matte black and a rhomboidal lampshade concealing an alogen ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Interesting Acrylic Couch Table with Gold Painting Glass glazed
Located in Berlin, DE
Made in Italy.
Slight surface scratches, otherwise good condition
Please take the condition from the detailed pictures.
Measures:
Length:120 cm
Depht:86 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Romul Nutiu, Fereastra II, 1992, Oil on Canvas
Located in Vicenza, VI
Painting belonging to what is the current of Romanian abstract expressionism. A "window" is represented where the pictorial film is characterized by a geometric subdivision of the sp...
Category
1990s Romanian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Pierre Vandel Table Mirror, Aluminium, French Piece circa 1970
Located in BELFORT, FR
Very rare and sought table mirror from the french designer Pierre Vandel. He designed it in the early 70's, at the very beginning of its work. It is made of bended and brushed alumin...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1970 Ceramic Lamps in Black Lacquer and Gold Decoration
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1970 ceramic lamps in black lacquer and gold decoration, lampshade in black gold interior fabric.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Niek van der Plas, Venise, Oil on Canvas
Located in Lantau, HK
Niek van der Plas paints impressionist scenes beaches, dunes, bulb fields, city scenes. Figures are often central in the work of this painter, who was born in 1954 and who is notable...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Vintage Modern Abstract Wavy Arched Twin Size Bed Headboards
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of modern, abstract twin size headboards. Arched top, curved, wavy center. These have there original finish and will need to be lacquered, painted or refinished. Please ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wes Hunting Signed “Colorfield” Art Glass Amphora
Located in Indianapolis, IN
An art glass amphora vessel by the American glass artist Wes Hunting (born 1958). From his Colorfield series, this vessel stands 35" tall is made from purp...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Ceramic White Snail Garden table stand stool 1970's
Located in Toronto, CA
A distinctive garden table/stand made of white glazed ceramic, featuring a unique and exceptional snail design.
This item is an ideal addition for those seeking a statement piece. I...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mastercraft Brass Dining Armchairs with Grandma Fabric, Set of Four, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super cute set of four (4) dining armchairs by Mastercraft feature a brass base with light patina and a very unique and interesting fabric that features light pink and baby blue...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1990s Modern Design Silver Plated French Jewelry Box by Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish three-level round silver-plated box, designed by KT Studio for Christofle in 1998 with input from Thomas Keller and Adam Tihany, is a remarkable piece of modernist craftsma...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Felt Chair by Marc Newson for Cappellini, Italy designed in 1993
Located in New York, NY
Red lacquered ‘Felt’ chair designed by Marc Newson (Sydney, *1963) in 1993 for the Italian manufacturer Cappellini. The chair features a reinforced fiberglass shell and an aluminum s...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1980s Murano glass wall lamps with white/light gray spiral workmanship
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful set of two Italian 80s cased hand-blown Murano glass one-light wall lamps.
The white glass lampshades have a beautiful spiral workmanship in light gray, which develops cro...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Italian 1980s round red travertine stone vase
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1980s round red travertine stone vase
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Earth Day 1990 New York City - Vintage Pop Art Poster by Seymour Chwast
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Earth Day 1990 New York City" vintage color commemorative poster designed by well-known graphic design Seymour Chwast. Great vintage condition. Offered unframed. Ships rolled. Paper...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Modernist Frosted Smoked Amethyst Floral Detail Glass Vase by William Glasner
Located in New York, NY
This lovely and sophisticated Modernist Frosted Glass Vase with Floral Relief Detailing in Smoked Amethyst by William Glasner originates from the United States, Circa 1990. Features ...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Custom White Biomorphic White Canvas Duck Upholstered Bench and or Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful custom backless channeled floating organic kidney shaped bench and or settee is re-upholstered with white duck canvas. There are 7 t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1970s Modern Brass Plated End or Side Table Square Glass Top Style Karl Springer
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage modern brass plated end or side table with square beveled glass top in the style of Karl Springer. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Earth Day 1991 New York City - Vintage Pop Art Poster by Seymour Chwast
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Earth Day 1991 New York City" color commemorative poster designed by well-known graphic design Seymour Chwast. Great vintage condition. Offered unframed. Ships rolled. Paper Size 33...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Modern Design For Leisure Ostrich Brass Bar Stools Set of 3 Barstool
Located in Wayne, NJ
Design For Leisure brass bar stools set of 3. Has Faux Ostrich upholstery.
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Large Tessellated Marble Coffee Table By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large rectangle shaped low coffee table in tessellated marble. The supports tapering and cylindrical. The edge with a "Bulls Nose" finish and decorative "Dental" worked edge. Image...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Angelo Brotto, Wall Light, Italy 1972
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Brotto Modernist Art Glass wall light.
Vertical purple Art glass on a clear glass base illuminated from the back,
signed and dated on the lower left corner.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Yaacov Agam Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Weesp, NL
Art Yaacov Agam
Signed and numbered 25/27 from the Meissner Galerie in Hamburg
Measurements: H 33 x W 23 x D 4 cm.
Agam's first solo exhibition was at the ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Oval Goatskin Parchment Side Table by J. Robert Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous goatskin parchment oval side table by J. Robert Scott.
In original vintage condition.
Measurements: 20” Deep, 30” Wide, 18.5” High.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Rare Gunmetal and Black Lacquer Etagere or Bookcase by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare 1970’s ‘Cole Porter Etagere’ or bookcase by Karl Springer.
Constructed of metal with a polish gunmetal finish and black lacquered shelfs.
It’s designed with adjustable bracket...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Venini 1970'
By Venini, Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of glass chandelier or ceiling light with four layers of curving “triedri” glass prisms on a brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy.
A dynamic form, chan...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Jean Beranger de Nattes limited edition floor lamps
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Limited edition on 20 of a floor lamps by Jean-Béranger de Nattes french decorator who only produced small series or unique pieces for his clients.
This particular floor lamp is made...
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Sterling Silver Bread Tray
By Erik Sjodahl
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Danish sterling silver bread basket designed and meticulously crafted by Erik Sjødahl, renowned as one of Denmark’s finest silversmiths and designers. This oval breadbasket feature...
Category
1990s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modern Console Table Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern design.
Quality made.
His pieces are usually custom and or Limited production.
Solid cast iron with bronze finish and re-placed tan leather top.
The leather has a rich ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Modernist Polished and Patinated Brass Credenza
Located in Montreal, QC
Custom modernist polished and patinated brass veneered three door credenza
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modernist Frosted Smoked Amethyst Floral Glass Perfume Bottle by William Glasner
Located in New York, NY
This lovely and sophisticated Modernist Frosted Glass Perfume Bottle with Floral Relief Detailing in Smoked Amethyst by William Glasner originates from the United States, Circa 1990....
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
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