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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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
Low stoneware wood firing ceramic low coffee table by Brigitte Chassang
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Low stoneware wood firing ceramic coffee table by Brigitte Chassang Original brutalist ceramic table Original perfect condition Realised in 2024 Unique handma...
Ceramic
Modern Console Table in French Oak with 1 Drawer by Designer C. Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
This modern console was designed by Christophe Lecomte. It is made of solid French oak. The sourcing of the solid wood comes from sustainably managed French forests. This console is ...
Brass, Iron
Chiodino Ziricote Wood Round Side Table Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
Chiodino is a round side table with a drawer, made of precious ziricote wood; designed by Aldo Cibic. A small table with unexpected proportions in fine dark wood with strong veins, ...
Ziricote
Contemporary French Oak Console, One Drawer Disguised as Three and One Shelf
Located in Landivy, FR
This Modern Console was designed by Christophe Lecomte. It is made of Solid French Oak. The sourcing of the solid wood comes from sustainably managed French forests. This console ...
Brass, Iron
$2,429 / item
Nor Circle 80 Clear Glass, Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Nor Circle 80 Clear Glass, Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: ø 80 x 40 cm Materials: Clear Glass The NEO/Craft label was founded by the Berlin-based designer Sebastian Scherer aft...
Glass
French black lacquered console table in solid oak wood by designer C. Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
This modern console was designed by Christophe Lecomte. It is made of solid French oak. The sourcing of the solid wood comes from sustainably managed French forests. This console ...
Brass, Iron
$3,212 / item
Nor Circle 120 Clear Glass, Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Nor Circle 120 clear glass, Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 40 cm Materials: Clear glass The NEO/CRAFT label was founded by the Berlin-based designer Sebastian Scherer aft...
Glass
$1,991 / item
Robot Too White Steel Side Table / Console Table
Located in Leicester, GB
The sculptural low steel sideboard Robot Too is great as a media/AV stand. The slim pigeonhole shelf on top has a half-open back to allow for wiring a...
Steel
Palette Coffee Table by MSJ Furniture Studio
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our Palette coffee table was not designed to be used as a palette but feel free to use as you wish. The Solid maple legs are hand turned in our studio in Vancouver. The table tops whitewashed finish allows you to see the polished wood grain through the white stain. This item can be ordered in maple, beech, ash, oak, and walnut. Pictured above in a whitened maple top with clear coat big leaf maple...
Maple
Palette Coffee Table by MSJ Furniture Studio
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our Palette coffee table was not designed to be used as a palette but feel free to use as you wish. The Solid maple legs are hand turned in our studio in Vancouver. The table tops whitewashed finish allows you to see the polished wood grain through the stain. This item can be ordered in maple, beech, ash, oak, and walnut. Pictured above in a whitened maple top with clear coat big leaf maple...
Maple
$7,150 / item
Moreno Bedside Chest
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Shown in satin white lacquer with burnished brass hardware and Calcatta marble, the Moreno bedside chest features three solid wood drawers with under-mo...
Marble, Brass
$2,742 / item
Nor Oblong 105 Clear Glass, Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Nor Oblong 105 clear glass, Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: 105 x 70 x 35 cm Materials: Clear glass The NEO/CRAFT label was founded by the Berlin-based designer Sebastian Schere...
Glass
Coffee Table With Canvas, Copper and Weathered Lead Top in Stainless Steel Base
By Kalarara
Located in Roma, RM
"ABSTRACTION #2” is a one-of-a-kind rectangular low coffee table as well as a functional piece of art.The inset tabletop is created on canvas embroidered with copper thread, then pai...
Copper, Iron, Lead
Gestalt Low Table, Signed by Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon
By Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon
Located in Geneve, CH
Gestalt coffee table - Signed by Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon Materials: Pigmented concrete, black/moss marbled Dimensions: H 22 cm Ø 100 cm Limited edition of 25 Signed a...
Concrete
$3,682 / item
Nor Circle 105 Satin Glass, Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Nor Circle 105 satin glass, Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: ø 105 x 35 cm Materials: satin glass The NEO/CRAFT label was founded by the Berlin-based designer Sebastian Scherer a...
Glass
$3,212 / item
Nor Circle 120 Clear Glass, Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Nor Circle 120 Clear Glass, Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: ø 120 x 40 cm Materials: Clear Glass The NEO/CRAFT label was founded by the Berlin-based designer Sebastian Scherer a...
Glass
Cast Bronze Low Table by Valenti, Barcelona, Circa 1970
By Valenti
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast bronze low table by Valenti, Barcelona, circa 1970. Top glass dimensions: 2 cm height, 106 cm width, 106 cm depth. Cast bronze base dimensions: 41 cm height, 100 cm width, 5...
Bronze
Matching Pair of David Linley 1993 Stamped Burr Walnut Console Tables 2
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of David Linley burr walnut ebony and American black walnut console tables ...
Walnut
$3,055 / item
Nor Clear Glass, Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Nor Circle 105 clear glass, Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: ø 105 x 35 cm Materials: clear glass The NEO/CRAFT label was founded by the Berlin-based designer Sebastian Scherer a...
Glass
$3,839 / item
Nor Circle 120 Satin Glass, Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Nor Circle 120 satin glass, Sebastian Scherer Dimensions: ø 120 x 40 cm Materials: satin glass The NEO/CRAFT label was founded by the Berlin-based designer Sebastian Scherer a...
Glass
Ariston Low Table Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
By Estudio Florida, Daniel Basso
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
"Ariston" low table designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022. Currently there are four low tables available. Exhibited in "BOMBONERA" a collective design exhibit...
Wood
French Designer, Console Table, Wood, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood console table designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Minimal wear. Fully restored in recent history. Pre restoration image available. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0...
Wood
19th Century French Console With Drawer And Lower Shelf
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant antique console, crafted in France 19th century. The console stands on four cabriole legs with a lower shelf for display. The serpentine front apron with one lockable drawer....
Oak, Paint
$800
H 12 in W 26 in D 22.88 in
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen France & Sons Teak Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Wayne, NJ
France & Sons teak Danish Scandinavian Modern coffee table. Designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen and Torben Lind. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact...
Teak
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.75 in W 66 in D 40.25 in
Mid Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Cocktail Table w/Fossils 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** A Mid Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Coffee Table with Fossils and Fossil Imprint...
Cast Stone, Concrete
18th Century Baroque Oak Library Console Table with One Drawer
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome baroque style oak library table with one drawer has heavily turned and carved legs with scalloped skirt. The top is all natural (lighter) oak with nicks, gouges, cracks...
Oak
Rustic oak console table with drawer, Belgium ca. 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Oak console table with one drawer and turned legs. Made in Belgium in the 19th century. This charming table has a sturdy construction with four legs and a stretcher. The drawer has a...
Oak
$4,254
H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in
Kruz Console Table Red by Hermhaus – Modern Designer Console Table
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kruz Console Table by Hermhaus is a bold and sculptural piece of modern designer furniture, renowned for its striking brutalist aesthetic. Crafted with pure cubic forms and a com...
Wood
$4,000
H 15.36 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Painted Iron and Glass Low Table by Curtis Jere, United States, circa 1960
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted iron and glass low table by Curtis Jere. United States, circa 1960. Glass dimensions: 80 x 80 cm.
Iron
Hollywood Regency Italian Gold Gilt & Glass Circular or Round Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage sheaf of wheat coffee table from Italy circa 1960's. It features gold gilded metal base with thick clear glass round top.
Steel
$5,600
H 15.5 in W 42 in D 42 in
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Brass, Chrome and Glass Square Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning Cityscape design coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional. It features a chrome & brass patchwork design base with a heavy glass top. In very good vintage condition.
Chrome, Brass
Baker Furniture Milling Road French Style One Drawer Console
By Milling Road
Located in Milford, NH
A solid high quality French style console with single lined long drawer, probably in cherry, with breadboard end top, turned legs, and a stretcher base shelf. A Milling Road Baker Fu...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Redwood Trunk Cocktail Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large Sculptural section of Redwood from California. Flat top measures 20 x 16, while the base is 24 x 24 with a height of 16. Piece of glass either round or square can ...
Hardwood
Vintage Palm Coffee Table Made in Italy
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage palm coffee table Made in Italy with glass top.
Sheet Metal
Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table 36/100
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertino Rosso refined contemporary marble low round table 36/100 Dimensions: 100 x H 36 cm Materials: travertino rosso marble Available in kyknos,...
Marble
Shave Bench, Hand-Sculpted and Signed by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Shave bench Hand-sculpted and signed by Cedric Breisacher Dimension: L 180 x l 80 x H 35 Solid oak Can be made to order in other dimensions and finishe...
Oak
Sold
H 13.78 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Shave Coffee Table, Hand-Sculpted and Signed by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Shave bench Hand-sculpted and signed by Cedric Breisacher Dimension: L 180 x l 80 x H 35 Solid oak Can be made to order in other dimensions and finishes. Designer-sculptor, Ce...
Oak
Gestalt Low Table, Signed by Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon
By Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon
Located in Geneve, CH
Gestalt coffee table - Signed by Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon Materials: Pigmented concrete, Black/Moss Marbled Dimensions: H 22 cm Ø 100 cm Limited edition of 25 Signed a...
Concrete
Contemporary Form Coffee Table, End Grain French Oak Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary form coffee table. End grain French oak top. Sold by Brendan Bass Showroom. Custom orders available. Can customize size, stain, metal, and more.
Wood
1970s Modern Hollywood Regency Lucite Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Wayne, NJ
Lucite glass top coffee table. The glass measures approx. 66" long and 38" wide. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip co...
Lucite
Robot Too Orange Steel Record Player Stand / Sideboard
Located in Leicester, GB
The sculptural low steel sideboard Robot Too is great as a media/AV stand. The slim pigeonhole shelf on top has a half-open back to allow for wiring a...
Steel
Paul Evans Cityscape Burl and Brass Coffee Cocktail Table Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
Paul Evans burl and brass coffee sofa table marked Paul Evans piece, the base alone measures 30.50" x 32". It has a nice .75" glass thickness.