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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
French black lacquered console table in solid oak wood by designer C. Lecomte
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
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
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
Contemporary French Oak Console, One Drawer Disguised as Three and One Shelf
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
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
Ariston Low Table Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
By Daniel Basso, Estudio Florida
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
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
$3,092 / 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
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
Robot Too White Steel Side Table / Media 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 and leads. Playful and elegant in...
Steel
Modern Console Table in French Oak with 1 Drawer by Designer C. Lecomte
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
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
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
Robot Too Charcoal Black Steel Side Table / Media 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 and leads. Playful and elegant in...
Steel
$2,640 / 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
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
$2,941 / 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
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
$3,696 / 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
$2,338 / 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
$3,092 / 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
$3,545 / 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
$4,500 / item
H 32 in W 48 in D 12 in
Torched Oak Console Table with Floating Acrylic Base Modern Solid Wood Console
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Torched oak console table with floating acrylic base, handcrafted from solid North American oak. The Tillikum Console pairs our signature Torched Oak finish with museum-grade clear a...
Acrylic, Oak, Wood
$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
$15,400
H 13 in W 24 in D 54 in
Charred Oak Japanese Inspired Coffee Table with hand chiseled solid Oak joinery
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Torched coffee table solid oak Designed and constructed from solid Oak this low-boy Japanese inspired coffee table features hand chiseled solid Oak Japanese joinery...
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table with Walnut Top
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This table as acquired from the original owner who had purchased new in 1971. It features a powder coated aluminum base with a walnut top. Manufacturer label.
Aluminum, Iron
19th Century French Cherry Three Drawer Console Table
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century French console table, crafted in cherry with three drawers across the front, each fitted with a large brass handle. The table is raised on slightly curved legs with a sc...
Brass
19th Century French Oak Console Table with Art Nouveau Drawer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome 19th century French oak server-console table with a single drawer and shelf below for storage. Adaptable to a multitude of uses and rooms throughout the home, the top and ...
Steel
IDA CONSOLE - Black lacquered wood
Located in dubai, AE
The Ida console is entirely crafted in glossy black wood. Its minimalist and contemporary design evokes an architectural sculpture, where the softness of the curves contrasts beautif...
Lacquer
$2,850
H 16 in W 33.5 in D 16 in
Midcentury Organic Modern Plaster Faux Rock Table Base Attributed to Sirmos
By Frances Elkins, Sirmos, Serge Roche, John Dickinson, Dorothy Draper
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury organic modern plaster faux rock table base attributed to Sirmos. Fantastic midcentury organic Modern plaster faux rock quarry table base. This beautiful substantial plaster faux rock formation table base is ready for your choice of a custom glass top depending on your size requirements. Our stunning plaster table base...
Plaster
$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
Late 18th Century Spanish Oak Three Drawer Console Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th century Spanish console table, crafted in dark oak. The table features three decorative carved drawers and is raised on turned legs joined by a stretcher base. A carved ski...
Oak
Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Cocktail Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Modernist interpretation of a faux bamboo table with cross form gilt iron base. Rectangular in form, supports an elegant and simple dimensional glass top. Glass is not available with...
Iron
Faded Oak Narrow Solid Wood Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The console table brings refined rustic character to tight spaces, offering a warm, understated presence ideal for entryways and hallways. Crafted from solid wood and finished in a b...
Wood
Vintage Palm Coffee Table Made in Italy
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
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
Sold
H 31.7 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
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
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.