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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Handcrafted English Oak sawtooth Table
Located in London, GB
A striking and versatile handcrafted side table in solid English oak. Featuring a distinctive sawtooth design, cut from thick sections of English oak, this unique piece combines scul...
Oak
Modern Butterscotch Mosaic 2-Drawer Desk with Chocolate Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a very attractive and functional piece to be used as a writing desk or vanity in a modern home. Rich, warm, and modern, this desk can add sleek comfort to your space. Handcr...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
Namsai Side Table Small in Cane with Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Namsai Side Table Small in Cane with Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it isn’...
Brass
$2,100 / item
Bertu Nightstand, Iris Modern Nightstand, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Walnut Nightstand - The Iris is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid walnut and finished with a beautiful matte commercial gra...
Walnut
Tiruppur Side Table Medium in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tiruppur Side Table Medium in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal Unfurling ceaselessly, India discovers its eternal muse in the realm of textiles. From the liquid...
Brass
Glory Lily Multicolour Side Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Multicolour Side Table Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent po...
Brass
Glory Lily Multicolour Console Table in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Multicolour Console Table in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it i...
Brass
Contemporary Side Table 'Charles M', by LINTELOO, Bronze
By Sebastian Herkner, Linteloo
Located in Paris, IDF
Charles Side Table Designed by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - M : H. 46 x 32,5 x 42 cm - Finish : Cast aluminum in Bronze --- Cast from a hand-model...
Metal, Aluminum
Handcrafted Black Cast Stone Oval Coffee Table Strawberry by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
A quietly sculptural table defined by soft geometry and balanced proportions. Handcrafted in Greece from Alentes’ proprietary cast stone, its solid mass and gently contoured form len...
Cast Stone
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
ALO Orange Lacquer Low Coffee Table with Dark Oak Base (44.1 × 35.4 × 7.9H in)
Located in St Petersburg, US
ALO low coffee table brings a bold yet refined presence with its burnt orange lacquer finish. The smooth, rounded form contrasts with the dark oak base, creating a warm and grounded ...
Wood, Oak, Lacquer
3 Ball Calacatta Viola Marble Coffee Table, Round Marble Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
CALACATTA VIOLA MARBLE COFFEE TABLE Luxury Stone Center Table Production Time: 3–4 weeks Shipping: Free worldwide via DHL Estimated Transit...
Stone, Marble
Kannur Side Table Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Kannur Side Table Small in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to the di...
Brass
Contemporary Side Table 'Charles S', by LINTELOO, Bronze
By Linteloo, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
Charles Side Table Designed by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - S : H. 43,5 x 26,5 x 34 cm - Finish : Cast aluminum in Bronze --- Cast from a hand-mod...
Metal, Aluminum
Artona series dining table by Afra & Tobia SCARPA for Maxalto, Italy 1975
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Dining table designed by the design-duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Italy, Maxalto, 1975. Large round table with black inlay, solid walnut edges with black wooden inlays. These edges bec...
Wood
One of a kind monumental 72 inch 8 seater Round Walnut Dining Table
By Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
71.75" diameter x 29.125" tall. Monumental Dining Table is Radial Sunburst walnut. Created by Aaron Saxton using select flamed walnut from a unique log obtained where the patterns ar...
Walnut
Contemporary Coffee Tables 'Charles', by LINTELOO, Set of 2 Bronze
By Sebastian Herkner, Linteloo
Located in Paris, IDF
Charles Coffee Tables Designed by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - Finish : Cast aluminum in Bronze - Size L: H.28 x 120 x 90 cm - Size M: H34 x 80 x 70...
Metal, Aluminum
Mono-leg Wall Console by Amilcar Oliveira in Solid Brazilian Hardwood
Located in São Paulo, SP
**Translation:** The **Mono-leg Wall Console** is a piece that embodies the balance between structure, lightness, and formal boldness. With a minimal...
Hardwood
Whorl Console In Red Powered Coated Aluminum by Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant and powerful sculptural statement. This is aa award-winning console that is an unforgettable and dynamic presence in any room. The now iconic lyrical form of the award wi...
Aluminum
Chic Large 'Diagramme' Limestone Coffee Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large 'Diagramme' limestone coffee table by Design Frères. Gorgeous honed cream limestone top fitted into a slender but sturdy iron frame. Inspired by the timeless aesthetic of...
Limestone, Steel
$660Sale Price|44% Off
Flynn Coffee Table - Glass
Located in Manson, WA
Modern and cool the Flynn Coffee Table by Nuevo is classic of the early 20th century modernism style. The Flynn Coffee Table projects an air of lightness with the asymmetrical frame ...
Stainless Steel
Round Outdoor Dining Table with Bronze Finish and Grey Ceramic Top
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round dining table made of aluminium and stainless steel with a bronze finish and a grey ceramic top. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use. The ceramic top reproduces a marble-li...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Sculptural Monolithic Table with Textured Architectural Pedestals, Sidani Design
Located in New York, NY
The Monolithic Dining Table by Sidani Design is conceived as a sculptural composition of mass and refinement. A precise horizontal plane rests ...
Composition
Casa Ceramic Side Table - handmade - artisanal - Sculptural - custom glaze
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Ceramic Side Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a textured petal finish made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished ...
Ceramic, Clay
Glory Lily Side Table Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Side Table Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A strik...
Brass
$14,264 / item
Set Bold Blend Coffee Table Large + Medium + Small
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Travertine
Emergence Collection Oval Walnut Dining Table by Aaron Saxton
By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
Dining Table 47x84x30" tall. Introducing the Emergence Collection of dining, coffee tables & other pieces. Taking the techniques utilized in production of radial designs for my e...
Walnut
Unique 54-inch Oval Walnut Coffee Table by Aaron Saxton
By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
New images and video added 23 Jan 2026. Coffee Table 36x54x16" tall. May be reduced to 15.25" if required, This model is the prototype and was produced for a series we are releasing ...
Walnut
Fusion Glass Nested Coffee Tables with Bronze Base
Located in New York, NY
A study in contrast and reflection, this pair of nested coffee tables combines fluid glass artistry with architectural structure. Each table is crowned with hand-fused textured glass...
Metal
Contemporary Coffee Table 'Charles', by LINTELOO, 120, Bronze
By Sebastian Herkner, Linteloo
Located in Paris, IDF
Charles Coffee Table Designed by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - Size : 120 cm - Finish : Cast aluminum in Bronze --- Cast from a hand-modelled clay ...
Metal, Aluminum
Tutti Frutti Tray in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tutti Frutti Tray in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Forget the Maharajas’ necklace; these brass beauties are a cocktail of reinvention. Semi-precious stones, once adorning royalty, now...
Brass
Mid-Century Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table, Arabescato Marble for Knoll
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jumbo coffee table designed by Italian architect Gae Aulenti in 1965 for Gavina, later acquired by Knoll in 1972. Sculptural piece constructed entirely from Arabescato marble with fo...
Marble
Large Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Customizable Writing Table
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large Study desk is made with a bright green powder-coated steel frame and a deep green linoleum top made from all-natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flour, and limestone. ...
Steel
Emerald Garden Candle Holder Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Emerald Garden Candle Holder Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal A metamorphosis from inspiration to sculptural form, the ‘Emerald Garden’ twists and rises in rhythmic movement, mu...
Brass
Bertu Coffee Table, Waterfall Modern Blackened Oak Coffee Table, Red Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Blackened Oak Waterfall Coffee Table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from red oak veneer and finished with a...
Oak
Ceramic Side Table medium - Burnt toffee - handmade - artisanal - Sculptural
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MEDIUM CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2025. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. Eac...
Ceramic
Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail Patina Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A cast bronze rain drum handcrafted by master artisans on the island of Java, showcasing intricate surface detailing and a beautiful finishing. The top features concentric circular m...
Bronze
$104,387 / item
Zemlia Pratsya Ceramic Writing Desk by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Zemlia Pratsya Ceramic Writing Desk by Makhno Dimensions: D 360 x W 260 x H 78 cm. Materials: Ceramic, wood. It is a place of inspiration. The PRATSYA table has a truly unique chara...
Ceramic, Wood
Handcrafted Solid White Oak Jameson Desk with Walnut Inlay by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom wood desk is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. This modern design is characterized by its solid white oak body, minimalist walnut inlay detai...
Hardwood, Oak
$6,030 / item
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024. Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. E...
Ceramic
Special Radial Walnut Coffee Table Base
By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
Coffee Table base for use with or without glass. 18" diameter x 15 3/4" tall. Produced from genuine walnut, use as a stool, ottoman, coffee table or coffee table base (add glass up t...
Walnut
$245Sale Price|30% Off
Eugeni Quitllet and Philippe Starck Tip Top Side Table for Kartell
By Philippe Starck, Eugeni Quitllet, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Bright white plastic top Tip Top side table with transparent base by Eugeni Quitllet and Philippe Starck for Kartell, 2010s.
Plastic
Long Slim Burgundy Giraffe Console Table - Customisable Colour & Size
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful long slim Giraffe Console Table made with a powder coated steel frame and a linoleum table top. This piece is finished with a beetroot colour frame and a colour matched b...
Steel
$1,896 / item
Travertine ‘LAYERED CONE’ Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Various CONE tables have been in our collection for some time now. Known for their smooth circular top and minimalist cone-shaped base, they’ve been internationally elevating interio...
Stone, Marble
$2,104 / item
Rosso Levanto Marble Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Rosso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Stone, Marble
Emerald Garden Candle Holder Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Emerald Garden Candle Holder Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal A metamorphosis from inspiration to sculptural form, the ‘Emerald Garden’ twists and rises in rhythmic movement, m...
Brass
Maria Yee "Metro" Chestnut Writing Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Maria Yee "Metro" Chestnut Writing Table, with glass top and slide drawer with multiple compartments. 30.25" H x 54" W x 26" D. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Townhouse.
Glass, Chestnut
Green wood and brass textured finish dining table handmade in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
The Nature table has a wooden frame and is characterized by rounded corners and slightly curved lines is presented with a textured scagliola finish on both the top and the outside of...
Brass
$2,104 / item
Pink Marble Side Table ‘Flow’
Located in Eindhoven, NB
FLOW is a modern pink marble side table with a clean shape and a wave detail at the bottom. The simple cube form is combined with a flowing base, giving the table a light and playful...
Marble, Stone
1970s Modern Burl Walnut and Brass Parson’s Style Console Table / Slim Desk
By Tomlinson
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s modern brass console table with a dark burl walnut top. It was manufactured by Tomlinson and is marked. It is in very good condition.
Brass
Table " Marilyn, the most beautiful woman" by Mimmo Rotella - Marco Ferreri, Italy
By Marco Ferreri, Mimmo Rotella
Located in Firenze, FI
This table/desk entitled " Marilyn, the most beautiful woman" is part of the " Decollage Collection" series with silkscreen printing from work by Mimmo Rotella Limited edition of 99 ...
Plexiglass
Bold Blend Coffee Table Large - Wood (Medium Finish) and Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Travertine
Instock Cocktail Side End Table Modern Round Handmade Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 8 - STOOL OR SIDE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 A perfectly simple stool or side table. Solid 3/4” steel components are combined to make a dynamic form. Finished in black w...
Steel, Iron
Cocktail End Table Modern Circular Round Minimalist Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - SMALL J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items. You may even say it...
Steel, Iron
Hand-Crafted Pink Marble Cone Coffee Table by Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE coffee table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece...
Stone, Marble
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
21st Century Tadao Alto Concrete Console, Green Fir Cement Color Special Edition
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Concrete
Mid-Century Alvar Aalto Inspired Table by Farstrup Møbler, Bentwood Legs
By Alvar Aalto, Farstrup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table designed in the manner of Alvar Aalto's iconic bentwood aesthetic, manufactured by Danish maker Farstrup Møbler. The rectangular top features beveled edges and showcases a warm...
Wood, Bentwood
$2,550 / item
Large Ceramic Side Table
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
Platea Green Horizon Coffee Table, Hand-Polished Gradient Lacquer-Sidani Design
Located in New York, NY
Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
Wood, Lacquer
Emerald Garden Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Emerald Garden Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal A metamorphosis from inspiration to sculptural form, the ‘Emerald Garden’ twists and rises in rhythmic movement, mu...
Brass
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