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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
French Mid-Century Modern Steel and Marble Vanity or Nightstand, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Chic, yet sober vanity with pure lines combining tubular steel with a beautiful marble top. This can also be used as a nightstand or console.
Marble
Galileo Lux modern toilet in Eucalyptus with leather inserts
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Toilet with a light and linear design, characterized by the combination of natural wood and leather tones. Presented in Eucalyptus rope F129, equipped with an opening mirror, two sid...
Leather, Wood
Shape modern toilet in Canaletto Walnut with leather top
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Toilet from the Shape line, characterized by its curved lines and enhanced by the leather top, presented in Canaletto Walnut F105. Equipped with an opening mirror, two side drawers a...
Leather, Wood
Barovier & Toso, Threaded Yellow/Gold Murano Glass Wall/Table, Vanity Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice, wall/ vanity/ table mirror, Murano glass twisted /rope pattern with yellow bright cord inside. This mirror was designed with dual purpose, to be hang and also on a table, ...
Glass
21st Century Leather Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Welcome inside Pinetti smoking accessories collection with Vento ashtray. A stainless steel round revolving ashtray with the properly right spaces ...
Metal
Round Maple Vanity Table with Painted Red Glass Top and Hidden Drawers
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A painted red glass top crowns this round made-to-order table, creating a bold chromatic contrast against the warm maple grain of the drum pedestal below. Four drawers are integrated...
Glass, Maple
Modern Églomisé Glass Fume Silver Dust Vanity Desk by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The mystic fume silver vanity by Ercole Home has a 5-drawer, with Earl gray wood finish on oak. Hand painted églomisé glass panels are inset on the surface. There are five aluminum pulls and the hand-hammered metal base...
Metal
Raphaël Décorateur Beka Modeled Lacquer & Bronze Desk & Vanity, France, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vanity by Raphael. A concealed mirror, and an abundance of drawers make this piece a convenient item. Original gilt bronze hardware and lacque...
Bronze
$17,879 / item
Derry Vanity Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
The vanity table features a lacquered structure with a smooth, glossy finish, giving it an elegant and sophisticated look. The top is covered in leather, providing a soft, tactile su...
Leather, Wood
Oak Fly Vanity, Designed by Giuliano & Gabriele Cappellettii, Made in Italy
By Giuliano & Gabriele Cappellettii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Multi functional double door storage unit made from plywood. Base in "iron dust" charc...
Oak
Celeste Vanity Console, Verdigris Copper, Steel Frame and Mirror, Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Lara Bohinc draws on her experience in metalwork with the Celeste Console. This piece has an elegant and playful form made from square brass covered steel rod frame, that contrast...
Metal
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Mistral Toilette in Pama
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Toilette characterized by the soft curvilinear shapes. Structure in Pama and top in dark Sycomoro frisé. Drawers opening with push and pull mechanism and slow closing.
Wood
$7,387 / item
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Cartesio Toilette
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Toilette with Sycomoro frisé dark structure and details in Sycamore light frisé. Drawers opening with push and pull mechanism and slow closing.
Wood
$9,147 / item
Delorean Carpanese Home Italia Vanity Desk
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
This beautiful vanity desk is distinguished by the ash wood structure and the marble top that create a refined and linear design. The drawer has a soft locking system and the round f...
Marble
Strings Gold and Black Metal Vanity Table with Mirror by Nika Zupanc
By Scarlet Splendour, Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Strings gold and black metal vanity table with mirror by Nika Zupanc, is a vanity table with a surprising form - its circular metal drawers with a large mirror look stunning with the...
Metal
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Galileo Toilette
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Elegant toilette with structure in dark Sycomoro frisé and Pama woods. Drawers opening with push and pull mechanism and slow closing.
Wood
$6,492 / set
Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
Welcome Vanity and Ottoman by Sofia Alvarado Unique Piece Materials: Metal base, guayacan wood, mirror glass Dimensions: 158cm (H) x 160cm (W) x 35cm (D) / 50 x 40cm ottoman Green, i...
Metal
$7,318Sale Price|20% Off
Modernist Yellow Vanity by Hendrik Wouda, Pine & Marble, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist yellow vanity, Hendrik Wouda, H. Pander & Zonen, Netherlands, 1924. Painted pine, marble, silk. The Interbellum, the period between the t...
Belgian Black Marble
$9,637 / item
C315 Cocoon Vanity Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
Functional yet chic, this striking vanity table is the perfect bedroom accessory for the modern woman. Made entirely of wood, the tapered legs, base and top have a modern grey finis...
Leather, Wood
$11,095 / item
Althea V Carpanese Home Italia Vanity Desk
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Two drawers vanity desk with metal base and mirrors. The beautiful mix between metal inserts and the lacquered structure is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment. It i...
Metal
LITHEA/Teodora dressing table by Elena Salmistraro Natural stone white
Located in Patti, IT
Teodora Toletta Dimensions: 118 x 51 x 155 H cm Materials: • Solid wood structure opaque black lacquered, solid wood turned and opaque white lacquered and iron sheet varnished with an opaque black powder • Top in Bianco Fenice stone honed finish. • Mirror stainless steel mirrors with Bianco Fenice stone decoration with grafts in precious stones (Lapislazzuli, pink quartz) and copper sheet...
Stone, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Stainless Steel
$4,154 / item
Rimac Stones N°3 by RF Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Rimac stones N°3 by RF Studio Dimensions: W 70 D 47 x H 17 cm. Materials: river stones. Rimac Stones explores our hydrographic landscape and its interaction with the materiality of ...
Stone
7377 Carpanese Home Italia Toilette with Metal Details
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
One drawer toilette. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood and golden galvanic metal details is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment . The lacquered wave deco...
Wood
Hand-Carved Walnut Console with Intricate Mother-of-pearl Geometric Design
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-Carved Walnut Console with Intricate Mother-of-pearl Geometric Design. If you are looking to add glamour to your entrance, our bespoke Beautiful Geometry console is a must-add p...
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak, Walnut
Large Handcrafted Solid English Oak Vanity Table by SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A large handcrafted English oak vanity table. Designed and handmade in England using skilled traditional furniture making techniques. Completely bench made from the finest quarter-sa...
Oak
21st Century Leather Cigar Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
For poker nights. A Compact design with a single cigar rest, this piece serves both as an ashtray and support for the cigar. It is made out of polished stee...
Metal
Minimalist Walnut Dressing Table/Desk with Matte Finish
Located in New York, NY
This desk embodies refined simplicity, crafted from premium walnut with a warm, matte finish. Its clean, geometric lines and sleek silhouette make it a versatile addition to modern i...
Upholstery, Wood
Modernist, Italian Brass Vintage Console and Mirror, Gold Leafed
Located in Austin, TX
Console table and matching mirror from modernist Italy. Both pieces showcase a scallop design on their corners. The table boasts two cabriole legs and features wall attachments. The ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
21st Century Leather Eyeglasses Box Cover with Mirror Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Combining tradition and modern design to provide an unmistakable flair of luxury and elegance. Our glasses box has a wood base and enough space to store up to eight pairs of glass...
Leather, Wood
$5,420Sale Price / item|20% Off
Midcentury Modern Style Boudoir In Walnut & Lacquer with 1 Drawer & 1 Box
Located in New York, NY
This boudoir desk is a compact and functional piece, designed with simplicity and practicality in mind. Its structure consists of a single drawer, an open storage compartment, and a ...
Wood, Lacquer
Stone Dressing Table, Modern Wooden Vanity Table, Handmade by Stylish Club
By Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Stone Dressing Table reflects the beauty of forms shaped with patience and intention. Inspired by the smooth contours of river stones, its rounded silhouette brings softness and ...
Wood
Modern Turquoise Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pavia Blossom desk/vanity by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer, with a sky gray wood finish on oak. Hand cut glass mosaics in Bluegreen and Turquoise decorate the drawer fronts in blos...
Metal
21st Century Astrea Square Box with Walnut Wood & Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Astrea boxes: Square or rectangular? A walnut wood structure and sleek contemporary lines to turn vintage references into modern elegance. A family of four...
Metal
$9,751 / item
ST713 - Vanity Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A vanity table fully covered in saddle leather, featuring a sleek metal base. The table has an elegant, contemporary design with smooth saddle leather upholstery that gives it a luxu...
Metal
$10,687 / item
D613 Dragonfly Vanity Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
Vanity table with mirror. 2 nabuk leather drawers 1 top secret door and metal base.
Metal
Custom Modern White Console Table
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern white console table by Carrocel. Satin white lacquer finish with sleek modern styling. Perfect for entrance and hallways. Price i...
Wood
Console 'Tekno', Iron Structure and Travertine Marble Top
Located in Milano, Lombardia
"TEKNO console" The console has a bordeaux-colored iron structure with simple and elegant lines. Its rectangular shape and its depth of 24cm, make it i...
Marble, Iron
21st Century Kelly Decorative Hexagonal Box in Leather Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The refinement of resin meets the softness of italian leather. An elegant lid with a mother of pearl look beautifully complete the hexagonal bases fully covered inside and outside...
Leather, Wood, Resin
$4,154 / item
Rimac Stones N°1 by RF Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Rimac stones N°1 by RF Studio Dimensions: W 70 D 47 x H 17 cm Materials: River Stones Rimac Stones explores our hydrographic landscape and its interaction with the materiality of o...
Stone
$20,774 / item
Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace dressing table - Royal Stranger Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm Materials: Lacquered wood, brass Available in different colors: Pink and Royal red, mint and Royal green, light...
Brass
$20,774 / item
Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace dressing table - Royal Stranger Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm Materials: Laquered wood, brass Available in different colors: Pink & Royal red, mint and Royal green, light bl...
Brass
$13,196 / item
Edo Vanity, Console with Top in Marble and Metal Legs
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
A light console of minimal design, available in two different sizes (here it's proposed in the version 120 centimeters lenght). The top is composed of a lower part in lacquered and c...
Marble, Metal
Violette Vanity / Console Table by KLN Studio in Cherry
By KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Violette Vanity is part of a collection of bedroom furniture pieces including matching nightstands, bedframe and a headboard. The vanity's simple but elegant design features inse...
Brass
$20,774 / item
Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace dressing table - Royal Stranger Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm Materials: Lacquered wood, brass Available in different colors: Pink and Royal red, mint and Royal green, light...
Brass
$20,774 / item
Pearl Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Grace dressing table, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm Materials: Lacquered wood, brass Available in different colors: Pink and Royal red, mint and Royal green, ...
Brass
$7,634 / item
Boberella Table and Mirror by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Boberella table and mirror by Llot Llov Dimensions: W 50 x L 100 x H 147 cm Materials: powder coated steel, glacier surface mirror The make-up table BOBERELLA is part of the fir...
Steel, Other
$6,102 / item
Hydrolytic N°2 by RF Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hydrolytic N°2 by RF Studio Dimensions: W 120 D 60 x H 17 cm Materials: Andes marble. The cultures that inhabited our territory developed the cult of water, creating a society and urban spaces articulated with this fundamental element, a hydro-social territory. Thanks to natural water sources such as snow-capped mountains, lagoons, springs, rivers and rain, it was possible to carry out agricultural practices, which was one of the fundamental activities of the society of ancient Peru...
Marble