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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Contemporary Polished Green Onyx Pedestal Table with Unique Veining
Located in Prague, CZ
Crafted from natural green onyx, each pedestal carries the quiet beauty of a material shaped over millions of years beneath the earth’s surface. Every piece reveals a unique composit...
Onyx
Chrome and Copper Top Console Table Attribute to Milo Baughman, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist and refined, this console table pairs a polished chrome structure with a copper-accented top. Its clean lines highlight 1970s Italian modern design.
Copper, Chrome
Contemporary Dining Table 'Iwa' by LINTELOO, 320-96, Dark Ebony Oak
By Linteloo, Claire Vos, Roderick VOS
Located in Paris, IDF
Iwa Dining Table Designed by Studio Roderick Vos for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - Dining Table - 320 x 96 cm - Dark Ebony Oak Customers can choose from a variety of tab...
Wood, Oak
Vintage Bloomingdale’s Nightstand or End Side Table in Bamboo Rattan, Attributed
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Bring a touch of coastal sophistication to your interior with this elegant vintage Bloomingdale’s nightstand, masterfully crafted in a bamboo and rattan style. With its organic textu...
Rattan
21st Century Two-Drawer Mirrored Glass and Brass Writing Desk or Console
Located in Miami, FL
This is one of five exclusive pieces. Two-drawer mirrored glass and brass writing desk Beautiful and elegant design Perfect finished. Overall dimensions: 127 cm W x 51 cm D x 8...
Brass
$8,390 / item
Isotopo S Table
Located in Milan, IT
A marble round top is combined with a sculptural base made of three rounded conical supports that give the product a strong three-dimensionality. Combined with Anodo stools, it is id...
Other
Contemporary side table, Ossa in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary side table, Ossa in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Side table in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. Poetic patterns conspire to weave an enchanting tape...
Brass
ROMA Console, Architectural Minimalist Table, Made in Italy
Located in Paris, IDF
The Roma Travertino Console is a contemporary tribute to the enduring beauty of classical Roman architecture. Part of the designer's architectural exploration of Italy's cultural her...
Travertine
Custom Oona Bedside in Oak and Walnut with Antique Brass Fittings
Located in Pasadena, 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...
Brass
Modern Contemporary Coffee Table in Teak Wood with Bronze Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Arc rectangular coffee table by Uultis in teak wood with 47" W bronze glass top. Introducing the Arc coffee table by Uultis, a refined fusion of teak wood and sophisticated high-styl...
Mirror, Teak, Glass
Handmade White Plaster Coffee Table with Deco Eagle Details
Located in Bronx, NY
White Plaster Coffee Table With Deco Details d. 2025 White plaster coffee table with deco style details of eagles at each corner. The art...
Plaster
Curvilinear Dining Table with extension Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic Curvilinear dining table by Paul Evans for Directional circa 1970s. Model PE-509 with Olive Burl wood patchwork contrasting the shades of brass. Heavy and substantial, th...
Brass
A geometric design four drawers writing desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted walnut and cherrywood writing desk with many interesting designs. Asymmetric reeded top with a heavy glass insert . Four drawers in cherrywood with built in wal...
Glass, Walnut, Cherry
$1,289 / item
Foot Stool in Oak
By Project 213A
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...
Oak
Contemporary Coffee Table "Manhattan", by LINTELOO, Smoked Brown Oak
By Claire Vos, Roderick VOS, Linteloo
Located in Paris, IDF
Manhattan Coffee Table Designed by Studio Roderick Vos for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - Smoked Brown Oak --- The Manhattan Coffee Table by Dutch designer Roderick Vos c...
Wood, Oak
Italian Modern Octagonal Carrara White Marble and Chrome Table, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Italian '70s modern or postmodern [Post-Modern] chrome and Carrara white marble side, end or coffee/cocktail table from Italy, circa 1970s. Carrara marble octagonal top...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Chrome
Modern Bronze Cocktail table with glass top designed by Greg Sheres. In stock.
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
The "Manhattan" cocktail table is a beautiful combination of walnut, Bronze, and glass. The round form of the walnut shelf is set off by the square glass top. As beautiful as it is...
Bronze
Gandia Blasco Iris Round Coffee Table - Warm Comporta Sunrise
Located in Miami, FL
Outdoor Iris Coffee Table by Gandia Blasco, Warm Comporta Sunrise The Iris Coffee Table by Alejandra Gandía-Blasco is a compelling example of outdoor furniture as functional art. Th...
Aluminum
$5,625 / item
Venezia Sestiere Coffee Table
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
A contemporary and sculptural objet d'art that embodies conviviality, this coffee table will make a lively statement in any residential or commercial area. Entirely crafted of wood, ...
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Ceramic Top Wicker Tiered Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Italian Ceramic Top Wicker Tiered Side Table. Measures 20.25" in width, 20.25" in depth and stands 19" in height.
Ceramic, Wicker
Italian coffee tables Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian coffee tables Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Set of three coffee tables model Demetrio 45 in red ABS plastic. The top is square with rounded corners. On ...
Plastic
Paper White Study Desk with Linoleum Table Top & Two Drawers - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large paper white study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful colour matched paper white, natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minim...
Steel
Modern Console Sofa Table Travertine & Brass Plate with Glass Top Style Artedi
By Artedi
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning modern travertine base sofa or console table with asymmetrical rectangular tubes and new ½ inch beveled rectangular glass top in the style of Artedi. Beautiful condition, ke...
Travertine, Metal, Brass
$7,120 / set
Two Pedestal Coffee Tables in Black Marble Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Set of two coffee tables with pedestal base in Monterrey black marble and tops in the same material. Dimensions: Small: 50 D x 110 W x ...
Marble
Sculptural Travertine Console Table - Natural Stone Marble Dresser
Located in İnegöl, TR
Material: Premium Beige Travertine Marble Dimensions: 50" W x 15" D x 29.5" H Leg Design: Solid Travertine Marble (Matching finish) Customization: Fully customizable (Size, stone ...
Marble, Travertine
Japan modern record player or stereo coffe table by Rotel Project, 1994
Located in MIlano, IT
Japan modern record player or stereo coffe table by Rotel Project, 1994 Coffee table with three semicircular glass tops. The tops are separated by three cylindrical steel frames. Cylindrical steel legs. It can be used as record player or stereo table...
Steel
Acerbis Le Cupole Medium Marble Table by Francesco Meda , David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Acerbis, Francesco Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect synthesis of material and form. Le Cupole table, designed by Francesco Meda and David Lopez Quincoces, is a tribute to geometric purity and sculptural elegance. The curved ...
Marble
Modern Black Coffee Table with Gold Leaf Accents
Located in North York, ON
Modern Black Coffee Table with Gold Leaf Accents. Solid wood construction, made in the USA. Simplistic, modern, and elegant. Custom finished in ...
Gold Leaf
Colombo Mobili Burlwood Secretaire Abattant
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Colombo Moboli burlwood secretaire a abattant Desk measures: 42 wide x 21 deep x 75.5 inches high This piece is in excellent vintage condition with only a small dent and a couple o...
Wood, Burl
Offset Sculptural Coffee Table With Raised Cube In Black Basalt By Sidani Design
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural coffee table is conceived as a study in mass, balance, and deliberate asymmetry. A low, cylindrical base anchors the composition, while a raised cubic volume is offse...
Composition
Modernist Sculptural Spherical Handblown Translucent Murano End/ Side Table
Located in New York, NY
This refined and dynamic side/end table was realized in Murano, Italy the island off the coast of Venice, renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a r...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Round Drum Side Tray Table Corinna Warm for Swedese Ash, White Frame
By Swedese, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The drum side tables for Scandinavian company Swedese feature beautifully hand turned bowls made from either natural, black or white stained solid ash that are presented within a bla...
Metal, Steel
Large Modernist Custom-Made Ultra-Thin Tubular-Steel Table by GMD Berlin
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Large modernist ultra-thin tubular-steel table with graphical shape, designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin. Production time: c. 10 weeks.
Steel, Chrome
L.A. SUNSET Midnight Blue Table, by Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia IN STOCK
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low round tables with tubular metal structure painted midnight blue or copper colour in a special metallic opaque finish. The top, in laminated glass, is a palette of colors on a mirrored background, blending and mixing with one another like gas or fluids, disguising the solid state of the material. The mirrored background lends a particular energy and brightness to these color tones. Patricia Urquiola was born in Oviedo (Spain) in 1961. Lives and works in Milan. She attended the School of Architecture of Madrid Polytechnic and Milan Polytechnic, where she graduated in 1989 with Achille Castiglioni. From 1990-1992 she was assistant lecturer to both Achille Castiglioni and Eugenio Bettinelli in Milan and Paris. From 1990-1996 she was responsible for the new product development office of DePadova, working with Vico Magistretti. In 1996 she became head of Lissoni Associati’s design group. In 2001 she opens her own studio working on product design, architecture, installations. Amongst her last projects of architecture: Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Barcelona and W Retreat&Spa a Vieques (Porto Rico); a villa in Udine; scenography of the opera “L’incoronazione di Poppea” by Monteverdi; showroom and installations for Hermès, Gianvito Rossi, Flos, Moroso, H&M and the general concept of Pitti Immagine Firenze. She designs for the most important Italian and international firms as Agape, Alessi, Andreu World, Artelano, Axor, B&B Italia, Bart Design, Bisazza, BMW, Bosa, Budri, Chevalier Edition, Il Coccio...
Glass
$1,558 / item
Carrara Marble Circular Side Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Kyushu coffee table is made entirely of Carrara marble. The top is circular and 45cm in diameter, the legs are made from two marble boards in which one part is inlaid on the top ...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Round Marble Side Table in Custom Wood and Metal Finishes
By Yonoh Studio
Located in New York, NY
This modern side table has a sculptured geometrical silhouette combining contrasting elements such as marble for the top, metal and ash wood for the base. Dimensions: Width:55 cm -...
Marble, Metal
Contemporary side table, Cancer in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary side table, Cancer in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Side table in brass with semi-precious stones. Handmade in India. Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in ...
Brass
$1,430 / item
Pedestal Table by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pedestal table by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Black powder-coated steel. Also available in different colors. Dimensions: 28 x 28 x H 102cm. ...
Steel
Coffee Table Glacial Model by Studio Superego, Italy
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Coffee table model Glacial, 4 hammered effect brass legs, rectangular plexiglass table top designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Biography Superego editions was born in...
Brass
$2,281 / item
Unique Small Rainbow Center Table by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique small rainbow center table by Hatsu Dimensions: D 96 x W 96 x H 50 cm Materials: Plated stainless steel Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates modern lig...
Stainless Steel
Apex Side Table, Handmade Metal, Modern Look in Ultramarine Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
’Apex’’, a tribute to the power of form and void. It narrates the journey of ascent, from base to zenith. It begins with two horizontal lines and a gap between them, a starting point...
Metal
Quality Vintage French Brass and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage French coffee table is made from a single slab of cipollino marble with stunning dark grey veining against a light backdrop. The stone is nicely polished with only ligh...
Marble, Brass
Bertu Dining Table, Modern Oval Dining Table, Dining Table, Maple, Cava
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Dining Table, Modern Oval Dining Table, Dining Table, Maple, Cava This Cava Modern Oval Dining Table is made in the heart of Ohio with...
Wood, Maple
Timeless Dining, Socle Solid Wood Dining Tables by Joel Escalona No37
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Timeless Dining, Socle Solid Wood Dining Tables by Joel Escalona No37 —— Introducing the "Socle Dining Table Series" by NONO, a distinguished expansion of our beloved side table co...
Hardwood
Luxury Green Giraffe Console Table with Granite Top - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This Giraffe console table is made with a bright green powder coated steel frame and a striking granite stone top. Each table is handmade and each piece of granite is carefully sele...
Granite, Steel
Low Table High Gloss Top, Brass Tape Framed, Black Conical Legs Brass End Large
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Julieta Collection. Low Table High Gloss Top, Brass Tape Framed and Black Conical Legs with Brass End, Large Size Introducing the stunning console table with black powder-coat...
Brass
Modern Christian Cornelius for Coalesse Akira Rectangle Mobile Conference Table
Coffee Table Iron Base and Cement Top Hand Decorated in Italy by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
Decorated coffee table with iron and cement base handmade in Italy by Cupioli. The " Astralites " coffee tables originate from an artistic project of contemplating the universe, and ...
Cement, Iron
Italian modern square coffee table in wood and glass, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Square coffee table in wood and glass, 1980s Coffee table with square top with rounded corners, which is divided into 4 glass squares by wooden slats. The cross-shape ...
Glass, Wood
$5,012 / item
Glas Italia KOOH-I-NOOR Low table by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low table with ovaloide shape, realized in 15 mm thick transparent extralight glass. The top and the feet have facetings obtained by means of special chamferings of the glass. DIMEN...
Glass
Bertu Wood Side Tables, Square Side Table, Maple and Commercial Grade Finish
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Price is per stump, not per pair. Bertu wood side tables, square side table, maple and commercial grade finish. Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT...
Maple
Tillikum Black Walnut Wood and Matte Black Legs Console by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Tillikum Black Console in black walnut features a Black Walnut solid wood top set on a matte black frame and legs. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern entrance console...
Ash, Fir, Walnut, Oak
$1,921 / item
Calacatta Marble Side Table 'BOND"
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOND Side Table in Calacatta marble evokes timeless simplicity with its sleek, modern design. Crafted from premium black natural stone, this sophisticated design piece is defined...
Marble
$7,242 / item
Nesso Coffee Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nesso Medium Coffee Table with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic is a gorgeous coffee table in pearly resin and geometric brass inlay. It comes in three colors, beige, gray and mint. Custo...
Resin
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Sofa Corner Side Table Nightstand - Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Sofa Corner Side Table Nightstand - Pair Each side table measures: 30 wide x 22 deep x 27.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighti...
Wood
Black Oak Finish and Hand-Woven Cane Coffee Table with Metal Base, Kora Line
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Kora Coffee Table, a masterful fusion of modern design and sustainable craftsmanship. Designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, this striking signed piece features a sle...
Metal
Mario Papperzini for Janus et Cie Green Iron and Glass Console Table
By Janus et Cie, Mario Papperzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage iron and glass console table attributed to Mario Papperzini for Janus et Cie, distinguished by its architectural proportions, graceful geometric ornamentation and dee...
Wrought Iron
Italian modern console in steel and glass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern console in steel and glass, 1970s Console with a rectangular glass top and a structure made up of six chromed metal tubes divided on two sides, which create four legs...
Steel
Chinese Square Side Table with Mirror Top
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant, square side table has a streamlined form that draws from traditional Chinese furniture designs. Lightweight and open, the cube-form table has slender corner legs anchor...
Mirror, Wood
Maitland Smith French Empire Mahogany and Brass Paw Demilune Entry Console
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maitland Smith French Empire Mahogany and Brass Paw Demilune Entry Console This console table measures: 48 wide x 19 deep x 34 inches high We ...
Brass
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