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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Italian Modern Bronzed Forged Iron & Marble Square Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Modern Bronzed Forged Iron & Marble Square Table Italy, Later 20th Century A subtly striking Italian Modern Bronzed Forged Iron & Marble Square Table, dating from the lat...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tables

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Marble, Iron

Generation 80 Oak & Walnut Coffee Table, circa 1980
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Generation 80 Oak & Walnut coffee table, circa 1980. This table has been professionally restored.
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20th Century American Modern Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Occasional Side Table by Philippe Starck
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Small, round, occasional side table in stainless steel by Philippe Starck for the Royalton Hotel France, 1988 Base, top and feet all same material. Perforated X-table base. Measu...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Tables

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Stainless Steel

Yves Klein 'Monopink' Rose Pigment Cocktail Table, 1961 / 1963 France, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Monopink' is a work of functional fine art by Yves Klein, this piece is from an edition begun in 1963 under the supervision of Rotraut Klein-Moquay in France, based on a 1961 model ...
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20th Century French Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Early Jumbo Table in Golden Calacatta by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pièce de résistance is considered the holy grail of 'Jumbo' cocktail tables due to the rare golden Calacatta marble which features dramatic veins in golds and greys. The 'Jumbo' table is already extremely sought after and original early production examples are extremely rare. The white, grey and gold Calacatta marble is the most sought after due to the deep gold veining - and this particular example is an original early production example with a copy of the original receipt provided to us by the original buyer / owner, ideal for a collector or an interior designer who has a client who wants only the best of the best. One thing we really love about this example is the dark almost black veins that look like lightning emanating from one corner like a work of art. Produced by Knoll International, the 'Jumbo' cocktail table was designed by Gae Aulenti in 1965, originally for Gavina Italy. This example was produced in the late 1980s and sold in 1990, per the original receipt. You can also see in the photos that there is age appropriate coloration to the marble which takes many decades to develop and you don't see in new and newer year productions. Most of the ones you see online, including on 1sDibs, the dealers will list as "1960s" production however you can tell that they were made in more recent years making them not desirable for collectors. Dealers do this because it allows them to list for a higher price however they often have no documentation to support their 1960s production claim. Therefore savvy collectors look for age in the marble and/or documentation to decipher when the table was made and if it is a collectors example which is worth much much more than new and newer examples. Perfect fit for a Postmodern or Mid-Century Modern home, this Jumbo table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International in white gold and gray Calacatta marble would also work great in a Contemporary or Transitional home or office. Also consider a splash of juxtaposition in a Traditional, Classical, French, Spanish, Mediterranean, Mixed-Style, Asian, or Minimalistic styled room. Great for a designer residential or commercial project, due to its strength and sturdiness, would be apt for a hotel, lobby lounge, restaurant, retail boutique...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern Italian Mahogany Coffee Table with Glass Top, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A superb modern Italian organic mahogany and glass two-tier coffee table. The inset glass top rests in a mahogany frame supported by biomorphic legs, ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Markus Haase, Bronze, Walnut, and Limestone Foyer Table, Usa
Located in New York, NY
A master at combining materials, Markus Haase’s one-of-a-kind handcrafted foyer table features an asymmetric sculpted American black walnut top resting on a bronze tripod, supported by a carved limestone base. The organically shaped bronze tripod is sculpted in foam and then cast in mirror polished bronze. Contrasting the brilliance of the tripod’s mirror...
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2010s German Modern Tables

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Limestone, Bronze

MAITLAND SMITH Wave Themed Faux Mosaic Round Metal Base Table w/ Brass Accents
Located in Charlotte, NC
A 40" round table by Maitland Smith. Metal base with four legs. Wave designs on top and apron. Faux mosaic top surface. Can be used as is as a center table, or add your style of glas...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

HOLLY HUNT HH2010117 Afriba Table in Paldao 185 by Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Afriba Table in Paldao 185 by Christian Astuguevieille Additional Information: Dimensions: 57 Dia x 29.9 H inch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tables

Materials

Cord

HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Keel 74" Dining Table in Pearl Metal & Belgium Fog Stone Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Out of a hull piercing the water, the stoic steel of the Keel Dining Table suggests stability in its dynamism. Its contoured legs support a slender marble ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

HOLLY HUNT H Cocktail Table in Nickel Frame with Stone Top
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT H cocktail table in nickel frame with stone top. An elegant transitional piece featuring an expertly polished base and a Frosty ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tables

Materials

Stone, Nickel

Low Table in Ceramic with Concrete Top by Hun-Chung Lee
By Hun-Chung Lee
Located in New York, NY
Low table in ceramic with concrete top. Designed and made by Hun-Chung Lee, Korea.  
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2010s Korean Modern Tables

Materials

Concrete

Wendell Castle Molar Swivel Coffee Table in White Plastic
Located in New York, NY
Made to order white molar swivel coffee table in white gel-coated, fiberglass-reinforced plastic. Designed by Wendell Castle, Rochester, New York, 1969. Please inquire for exact mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Coral Console in Pine with Faux Malachite Painted Top by Ashley Hicks, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Coral console, carved from pine and gilded with wood top painted in faux malachite style and gloss lacquered. Designed and made by Ashley Hicks, England, 2018.
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2010s English Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

fferrone Contemporary Minimal Pink Amara Marble Side Table Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
Like punctuation marks for your living space, this contemporary minimal marble side table, available in pink or Carrara marble will finish off a space. An exercise in subtlety, with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern tables for sale on 1stDibs.

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, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood 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 Gervasoni, Paola Navone, Moooi, and ClassiCon. 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. Prices for tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $139 and tops out at $370,125 while the average work can sell for $4,865.

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