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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Foot Stool in Oak
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is inspired by a classic milking stool, and has a fun twist with three individually shaped legs. The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from ch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Foot Stool in Oak
Foot Stool in Oak
$1,321 / item
Nesting Calacatta Viola Coffee Tables with Marble Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An organic shaped nesting table made of Polished Calacatta Viola Marble and matching solid marble legs made from a block of Calacatta Viola Marble. The larger table is 15"H and the ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble

Pink Marble Side Table "Balance"
Located in Eindhoven, NB
With a hint of feminine flair, this Pink Marble Side Table brings a subtle pop of color and charm to any room. Crafted from gorgeous natural marble in a blushing pink hue, the arch-s...
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2010s Dutch Modern Tables

Materials

Travertine

Soda Blown Murano Glass Set of four Square Coffee Table by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with White Quartz Stone Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with White Quartz Stone Top  Later 20th Century A striking Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with a white quartz stone top, from the ...
Category

20th Century Modern Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table no. 3 - large J.M. Szymanski D. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items--some might say ...
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2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Side Table in Grey Orobico Marble, Io Large by Adolfo Abejon
Located in 中西區, HK
Io Side table in Italian, Orobico marble. Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Shaped Oval Ceramic Dining Table with Sculptural Lacquered Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials: Top : Ceramic Base: Lacquer Key features includes: The base is crafted from four curved plyw...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Ceramic

Georgia White Oak Console by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Georgia White Oak console is our beautifully crafted console table, the perfect addition to any contemporary home. Crafted with the finest quality white oak wood, this console ta...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair Handcrafted English Oak Nightstands
Located in London, GB
An adapted version of our architectural oak pillar nightstands / end tables. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional cabinetry techniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Mono Side Table Combining Travertine and Metal Modern Look, Dark Grey
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Mono side table has a thin rectangular top which lays elegantly on a thick stone pedestal, creating the appearance that it’s floating on air. The t...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Tables

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Cocktail Table Modern HandShaped Round Blackened and Waxed Steel with Sea Pearls
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 16 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 This unique table sculpture is dressed for a special occasion. She is hand carved from iron and is combined with precious ocean pearls. She wil...
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Tadao 120 Concrete Contemporary Low Console, Ardesia Cement Made in Italy
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Architectural Handcrafted English Table
Located in London, GB
Architectural maunsell table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted from prime English ash. Hand-turned legs jointed t...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tables

Materials

Ash

Tadao Alto Concrete Contemporary Console, 100% Handcrafted in Italy
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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Concrete

Handcrafted Walnut Side Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully turned and completely handcrafted walnut side table in a modernist design. This is a bespoke piece of the finest quality, handmade by our master craftsman in the UK usin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut

21st Century Jane Serving Tray Handmade with Italian Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Simple yet stylish. The rectangular wooden structure with round corners is covered with soft hand-stitched calfskin leather. Available in 4 different sizes, Jane tray has a non-sl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Itzel Green and Blue Colored Kiln Cast Glass Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Itzel is a name of Mayan origin that means "rainbow". A rainbow was the inspiration for three two-piece sets of cast glass coffee tables in gr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Sculptural Dining Table Shaped Oval Top, Walnut Marqueterie/Bronze Metal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Etoile Vanity Table by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A complementing piece to the Etoile chest of drawers, this vanity table is a superb addition to a bedroom, where it will make a sophisticated statement. Completely handcrafted of map...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

ClassiCon Adjustable Table E 1027 in Chrome and Crystal by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
This is perhaps the Classic among the classics. Its ingeniously proportioned, distinctive form has made this height-adjustable table one of the most popular design icons of the 20th century. It is named after the summer house...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Brass and Amethyst Violet by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The Bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Georgia Long Black Walnut Console with Shelf by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Georgia console is our stunning black walnut console table, the perfect addition to any contemporary home. Crafted with the finest quali...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Oona Bedside or Side Table in Oak with Antique Brass Fittings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At Herringbone Designed we believe in the power of collaboration. To that end, we have developed a number of fruitful partnerships with talented artists and manufacturers both locally and abroad. The fruits of these labors are detailed below and are created under the moniker of HDCollabs. Our collaboration with artists / furniture makers, Andrew & MJ Davies of Tréology - Christchurch, New Zealand, has been a real labor of love. This enormously, talented duo brings artistry, quality & craftsmanship to everything they touch and the results are always inspiring. With the design of our double drawer OONA side...
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21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Intreccio Round Dining Table
Located in Milan, IT
Officina Ciani brings together the rustic quality of stainless steel with the modern elegance of Carrara marble to create a table that feels at home no matter where it's placed. A ve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Great Paolo Piva B&B Italian Table Coffee Alanda Design Minimalist 1980 Black
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great Paolo Piva B&B Italian table coffee Alanda Design Minimalist 1980 Black.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

New Modern Fruit Bowl in Red Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Inside Out Fruit Bowl in red Levanto marble, designed by the internationally renowned designer Karen Chekerdjian - it is available also in other colours. I...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Bent Glass Side or End Table in the Style of Fiam
By FIAM
Located in New York, NY
A Postmodern bent glass side or end table in the style of Italian design house Fiam, circa late-20th century. A substantial all glass, bent glass, side or end table, with lower shelf...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Tall Side Table - Coated Aluminium - Black
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Monumental Asian Modern James Mont Style Faux Malachite Lacquered Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental modern console table with a faux malachite finish. It is done in the manner of James Mont, who had a flare with mixing Asian and modern sensibilities. It is in v...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Geometric Triangle Round Top Metal Dining Table Blackened Finish customizable
Located in Seattle, WA
The Trillion table is a show stopping statement Table! It pedestal open triangle base is Simple yet Dramatic that plays with negative space. Hand Fabricated and Finished by hand with...
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Dining Conference Table "Overpass" in White Oak by Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Overpass is a contemporary table inspired by the simple forms and robust construction of freeway interchanges. Foregrounding the natural beauty of solid wood, a blackened steel chass...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Cocktail Table Modern Hand-Shaped Round Handmade Blackened and Waxed 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 dynam...
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Side Table in Calacatta Viola Marble, Io Small by Adolfo Abejon
Located in 中西區, HK
Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s minimal gesture gives the table a new appearance when viewing ti from d...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Side Table, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely beautiful, 1970s Italian brass and amber glass side table. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement. a nice add...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Infinity Dining Table by Cesare Arosio
Located in Milan, IT
This beautiful round dining table comes in a matte polished marble top with burnished brass inserts in the middle. The table top rests on a solid structure in wood finished in bronze...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Indoor/Outdoor Volcanic Rock Petra Dining Table, Made in Mexico
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Peca's indoor/outdoor PETRA dining table, a rich, porous top sits atop three cylindrical monoliths, born from the whims of Mexico's volcanic terr...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Tables

Materials

Stone

Custom Made Sculptural Artistic Side Table In Bronze Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Surround your space with the modern elegance of this coffee table featuring a bronze finish that adds a touch of luxurious refinement. The unique design of this side table transcends...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Onyx Blue Dining Table Sculpture Mirror Steel White Marble Inlay Customizable
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Bangles Onyx' is an important sculptural dining table with mirror-polished stainless steel structure and top created by a composition of beautiful blue onyx slabs enriched by an Absolute White marble inlay that creates a frame in the central part of the top. The table top can be customized with any onyx or type of marble. Every single bangle is welded and highly polished by hand. The mirror-like finishing of the steel creates different perceptions of this particular material and allows interesting reflections of light. Our sculptural 'Bangles' dining table was chosen by Ridley Scott for his film 'House of Gucci' starring Lady Gaga, Al Pacino, Adam Driver, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Stainless Steel

Handcrafted English Ash Side Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted English ash rippled side table in the modernist design. This is a fine quality bespoke piece - handmade by our master-craftsman in solid Engli...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tables

Materials

Ash

Walnut Veneer Dining Table with Solid Wood Legs and 110-Inch Top, Suma Series
Located in Miami, FL
A Suma dining room table by Uultis Studio with walnut veneered top measuring 110 inches and organic solid wood legs. *Please check availability...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Cherry Square Coffee Table
Located in Milan, IT
The distinct industrial inspiration imbuing this square coffee table make it a stunning addition to set a specific tone in contemporary decors. Cra...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Bronze

Io Side Table in Calacatta Viola Marble by Adolfo Abejon for Formar
Located in 中西區, HK
Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s minimal gesture gives the table a new appearance when viewing ti from d...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Mono Side Table Combining Travertine and Metal Modern Look, Off White
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Mono side table has a thin rectangular top which lays elegantly on a thick stone pedestal, creating the appearance that it’s floating on air. The t...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Tables

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Black Rounded Square Quad Coffee Table in Fiberglass by Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Quad is a low, sculptural coffee table with four hemispherical legs that acts as a quiet yet powerful visual anchor in the room. Cast in fiberglass, it has a unique satin finish ...
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Itzel Blue and Purple Colored Kiln Cast Glass Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Itzel is a name of Mayan origin that means "rainbow". A rainbow was the inspiration for three two-piece sets of cast glass coffee tables in gr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Teak Wood Console Table with Cane and 63-Inch Glass Top - Plot Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Plot teak wood console table designed by Uultis Studio with 63-inch wide cane and glass top. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Plot console...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak, Glass

EPIC Metal Desk by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
EPIC metal desks semi-circle embodies power and confidence. The finishes consist of a Handcrafted textured aged brass front center leg and three drawer fronts and a black bronze steel top and outer legs. Customization available upon request. Featured in Elle Decor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Coffee table with mirror by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, 1970s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant square mirror coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, featuring a grey mirrored top framed by chromed steel edges. Its reflective su...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Chrome

Exceptional Formations Baldacchino Shell Stone Cocktail Table For Holly Hunt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Baldacchino Shell Stone Cocktail Large produced by Formations for Holly Hunt. With a darkly patinated Iron trestle base with Barley Twist design. The top with a fully beveled top in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tables

Materials

Other, Iron

Rectangular Dining Table With Rounded Edges In Oak Or Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This wood dining table has a gentle touch and a sculptural look, showcasing an organic and defined design. The conical wooden base, along with the solid wood top, makes it ideal for ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Saara Set 3 Nesting Coffee Tables, Buffon French Limestone
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/3 Saara Nesting Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Saara marble coffee table set is a tribute to Africa’s scenic beauty ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Limestone, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique White Round Table High Gloss Laminated Brass Marquetry XL
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Retro Design Round Dining Table Palm Springs Style High Gloss Laminated & Brass Details Extra Large Size Discover our incredible collection of retro-style design tables inspired b...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table No. 5 by Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-covered surface of the body also quotes futuristic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

ClassiCon Pli Table in Blue with Glass Top by Victoria Wilmotte
Located in New York, NY
With the Pli table series French designer Victoria Wilmotte brings objects of unusual crystalline elegance and astonishing geometry to living environments, d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Teak Coffee Table with White Carrara Glass and Dark Cane, Tre Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Tre coffee table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with teak wood finish, white Carrara marbled glass and mixed dark cane. Designed by Sérgio Batista ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Tables

Materials

Cane, Glass, Teak

Tillikum Narrow White Oak & Floating Acrylic Console by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
A tailored version of our original Tillikum Console, the Tillikum Narrow Console is a scaled down version to suit a smaller space. This stunning piece features a floating tabletop su...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Fir

Square Alveo Coffee Table in Walnut Burlwood and Brass by Willy Rizzo for Sabot
Located in San Francisco, CA
A signature example of Rizzo’s modernist glamour, this low-profile brass and burlwood Alveo coffee table stands at just 14 inches high. The square center cutout, lined in brass, serv...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

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Find a broad range of unique Modern tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include Greenapple, Kartell, Moooi, and Gervasoni. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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