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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' chaise lounge, c.1972 Leather, chrome-plated steel, lacquered steel. Manufactured by Strassle International, USA / Switzerland. With additional Carmel Sheepsk...
Chrome
Yasuhiro Shito "Alien" Coffee Table for Cattelan Italia, 1990s
By Cattelan Italia, Yasuhiro Shito
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Alien coffee or cocktail table rendered in steel and aluminum designed by Italy based Japanese designer Yauhiro Shito for Cattelan Italia, 1990s. The table features a sweepin...
Aluminum, Steel
Jim Budish Monumental "Chauncey" Bronze Modern Rabbit Sculpture Signed 64 Inches
By Jim Budish 1
Located in Troy, MI
Jim Budish "Chauncey" USA circa 2002 A monumental bronze sculpture by American artist Jim Budish Stylized rabbit form with dramatically elongated ears standing 64 inches tall, rend...
Bronze
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Thumbprint Bowl with Box
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Thumbprint Bowl with Box Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. sterling silver “Thumbprint” bowl or vide-poche, made in Spain. One of Peretti’s mos...
Sterling Silver
Tigers Eye Brown and Blue Stripes Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
Tsuki Oak Bench Upholstered in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Tsuki Bench combines soft, sculptural lines with the timeless warmth of solid oak or walnut, creating a refined piece that balances comfort with understated elegance. Fully uphol...
Fabric, Oak
Tigers Eye Blue and Burgundy Stripes Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Contemporary Oak Bedside Tables
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Minimalist Solid Oak Bedside Tables Kasumi reflects quiet craftsmanship through clean lines, balanced proportions, and the natural beauty of oak. This ...
Oak
$5,182 / item
Hibi Sculptural Oak Bench with Sheepskin Upholstery
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Hibi Bench combines sculptural simplicity with the inviting softness of sheepskin upholstery, creating a refined piece that balances comfort with timeless craftsmanship. Its clea...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Kasumi Nightstands – Oak Bedside Tables with Sculptural Marquetry
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Kasumi reflects quiet craftsmanship — layers of oak shaped by time, gesture, and care. This pair of Kasumi Nightstands is handcrafted in oak veneer and defined by a sculptural prese...
Oak
Asa Bench – Sculptural Walnut Bench Upholstered in Dedar Milano Fabric
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Asa Bench combines sculptural simplicity with everyday comfort, balancing the warmth of solid walnut with the softness of premium upholstery. Its clean architectural lines and re...
Walnut
$18,887 / set
Original MAH JONG SOFA by ROCHE BOBOIS, 1971
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Modular sofa group, designed by Hans Hopfer. Roche Bobois, France, 1971. Beautiful large modular sofa with a mixture of components, hand-sewn rolled edge, quilted seat and back cu...
Wool, Velvet
Tyler Hays for BDDW Caubeen Sofa in Boucle' and Walnut
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Built entirely from scratch and upholstered by hand in the BDDW Pennsylvania workshop. The legs are carved from walnut, and the sofa is covered in boucle' fabric.
Bouclé, Walnut
XC-TurnTable Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Integrated Turntable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The XC-TurnTable by Arielle Assouline-Lichten for Slash Objects reimagines the coffee table as a functional listening station. Crafted from a monolithic block of mirror-polished stai...
Stainless Steel
Original Armchair 'Fauteuil á Dossier Basculant' LC1 by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanner
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Original LC1 Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret and C. Perriand. Italy, Cassina, (1928). The iconic armchair uses a chrome-plated frame with back- and seat-cover uphol...
Cowhide
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Espresso Wool Rug with Minimalist Geometric Abstract
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan Style wool rug, featuring a sophisticated deep espresso brown field accented by minimalist, architectural li...
Wool
$1,600 / set
Pair 1970s Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage pair of 1970s hand blown glass Murano sconces.
Steel
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Area Rug in Soft Beige and Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary take on classic Turkish design. Hand-knotted from a luxurious blend of fine wool and luminous silk, this Modern Oushak style area ...
Wool
Sam Francis Signed Limited Edition Large Fine Art Lithograph Print Green Buddha
By Sam Francis
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, absolutely gorgeous, riveting large lithograph print in colors by renowned California/American artist/painter/printmaker Sam Francis (1923-1994) who was famous for his A...
Paper
Contemporary Hand-Woven Modernist Abstract Wool Rug in Muted Pastel Color Block
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary wool rug, designed as a piece of functional textile art. Featuring a sophisticated, post-modern geometric patchwork layout, this p...
Wool
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Oil Can Vermouth Dropper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage silver vermouth dropper. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. In the form of an old-timey oil can. Lacking a cap. Marked to the base for Tiffany & Co. / St...
Sterling Silver
Mdina Glass Paperweight, Abstract Design, Handcrafted, Malta, 1970s
By Mdina
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Art Glass Paperweight made by Mdina glass, Malta during the 1970's This paperweight has an unusual abstract pattern, all hand crafted. It has the original Mdina...
Art Glass
Emilia Castillo Silver Plate Armadillo Butter Dish with Malachite, Taxco Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional and highly sculptural vintage covered butter dish by renowned Mexican designer and silversmith Emilia Castillo, conceived in the whimsical form of an armadillo and han...
Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
X Deck DJ Console by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The X Deck is a sculptural DJ console from Slash Objects' X Series of mixed-metal furniture, designed by Arielle Assouline-Lichten. Each piece is handmade to order by luxury furnitur...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Style Curved Dining Chair by Munna Design Studio in Dusty Rose Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This chair is defined by a refined, continuous form that balances softness with structural clarity. The silhouette is composed around a curved, open backrest that gently wraps forwar...
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Pierre Frey Frida Carmín Fabric
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Organic Curves The Sora Bench embodies softness and balance, with curved lines that invite comfort and ease. Fully upholstered, its gentle form c...
Upholstery
Handmade Contemporary Sculptural Armchair by Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Shaped by a modernist sculptural language, this armchair commands attention through its sweeping, continuous curves and enveloping proportions. Effortlessly balancing precise lines w...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Bertu Stool, Cicely Modern Counter Stool with Sheepskin, Caramel White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. It is finished with a beautiful caramel colored commercial grade fi...
Oak
Sculptural Coffee Table by Kengo Kuma in Natural Oak Plywood
By Kengo Kuma
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from a continuous loop of premium oak plywood, this sculptural coffee table embodies the philosophy of the internationally recognized architect and scholar Kengo Kuma who pri...
Wood
Italian Contemporary Dining Chair in White Leather 24-Karat Gold-Plated Accents
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Petali' dining chair, created by Atelier Barberini & Gunnell, was conceived with the idea of creating an enveloping backrest, as though petals suspended in the air formed a ...
Aluminum, Chrome, Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x5 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vint...
Cotton
Set of 4 Signed Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Brass Dining Chairs, Metric Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional set of 4 dining chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones from his iconic "Metric" Collection, all hand-signed by the artist. These chairs exemplify Jones' masterful blend ...
Brass
Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian dark‑green leather jewelry box with gold embossing, tan suede interior, and three removeable trays, plus base storage, circa late-20th century, Italy. Crafted in deep hunt...
Brass
$25,852 / item
Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina The Vidalenta sofa interprets the outdoors as a peaceful retreat to enjoy. A system for the living area with an enveloping aesthetic, in...
Metal
Set of Two Bedside Tables Crafted from Limed Oak with Selenite Inlay
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from beautiful limed oak, this striking set of two bedside tables features a unique geometric design elevated by solid cylindrical bases. Each nightstand offers two spacious ...
Stone
Italian Vintage Tole-Painted Sunflower Wall Sconce, 1960s Wrought Iron
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian vintage sunflower motif tole-painted wall sconce sprouting stylized flowers lit by three candelabra-base bulbs for ambient lighting. The linear wrought iron fixture has a mod...
Metal
LC2 Style Modernist Chrome Armchairs Pair, Circa Late 20th Century
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and beautifully made pair of LC2‑style modernist armchairs featuring polished tubular chrome frames and beige canvas cushions, late 20th century. The design follows the...
Metal, Chrome
Customizable Spider 200 parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customizable Spider 200 parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on...
Brass
Pair of Dome Pendant Lights by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Dome Pendant Lights in Black designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: steel & glass Finish: powder coated steel in black Electronics: 1x...
Steel
Sculptural Curved Segmented Sofa in High Resistant Rich Tobacco Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Defining the contemporary living space with its fluid, organic silhouette, this fully upholstered two-piece modular sectional sofa is a masterclass in sculptural comfort. The design ...
Foam, Wood, Fabric
$725 / item
Brass Stripe Inlay Blue Bone Box
Located in New York, NY
Handmade keepsake box comprised of dyed blue bone segments inlaid with brass stripe details. A great addition to any coffee table or desk.
Brass
$26,560 / item
Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina The Vidalenta sofa interprets the outdoors as a peaceful retreat to enjoy. A system for the living area with an enveloping aesthetic, in...
Metal
Sergio Bustamante Surrealist Bronze Moon Sculpture Signed Mexico 1996
Located in Troy, MI
Surrealist bronze sculpture by Sergio Bustamante Mexico 1996 Gymnastic moon edition of 100 Solid bronze moon form with with surrealist face details and outstretched arms and legs S...
Bronze
Sergio Bustamante "The Traveling Fish" ("El Pez Viajero") Sculpture, Signed
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A whimsical hand-painted resin sculpture by celebrated Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante (1934–2014), depicting his signature fantastical hybrid figure: a chartreuse-and-emerald fish-...
Resin, Paint
49" x 116" Columbia Trestle Table in Oregon Walnut by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Purpose and design align in our Columbia trestle table. A solid trestle base is the grounding feature in this beautifully crafted modern take on a traditional form. Sleek with a stro...
Walnut
Vintage Asprey Sterling Silver Figural Pekingese Dog Model or Paperweight
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed English silver dog figurine. By Asprey. In sterling silver. In the form of a Pekingese dog. Marked to the base and hallmarked to the dog's flank. Simply wonderful ...
Sterling Silver
Emilia Castillo, Silver-Plated "Monkey" Punch Bowl, Mexican Modernism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of late 20th-century Mexican silversmithing, this monumental sculptural punch bowl was designed by Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Mexico, during the 1980s. Resting on a...
Silver Plate, Copper
XS Deck - Home Music Console in Polished Stainless Steel and Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The XS Deck by Slash Objects is a sculptural Home Music Console from the studio's X Series of mixed-metal pieces, designed for a refined, single-turntable setup that sits elegantly a...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Globe Table Lamps, Research.Lighting, Small, 5in Glass, Black, Marble
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Table Lamps in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Marble, & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4.5 Watt LED Bul...
Marble, Metal, Steel, Brass
Mario Bellini Cab 413 Brown Leather Dining Chairs for Cassina - Set of Six
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Cab 413 brown leather dining or side chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Italy, 1990s. “This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much c...
Leather
Contemporary side table, Namsai Small in cane and brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary side table, Namsai Small in cane and brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Side Table in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. The Glory Lily flower dances in par...
Brass
Lotus Chair, Solid Wood Chair with Arms, Walnut and Hexagonal Cane, by Simonini
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Lotus Chair - CL2 is a solid wood dining chair with arms, designed by Daniel Simonini, in a walnut finish with a hexagonal cane back in the same tone and a textile seat. The Lotus C...
Leather, Cane, Hardwood
ATLAS Dining Chair in Dark American Oak Wood With Black Faux Leather
Located in St Petersburg, US
The ATLAS Dining Chair balances sculptural woodworking with a soft, architectural silhouette. Crafted from solid dark brown American Oak, its flowing arm structure and curved backres...
Wood, Faux Leather
Contemporary brass side table, Glory Lily Multicolour Large Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary side table, Glory Lily Multicolour Large in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Side table in brass with semi precious inserts & overlay top. Handmade in India. The Glory ...
Brass
HUPA Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Mirror & Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
The HUPA Makeup Vanity Table brings together sculptural form, soft upholstery, and functional elegance in a compact statement piece designed for co...
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
Sculptural Three-Legged T-Back Dining Chair in Satin Walnut and Woolly Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural three-legged dining chair is defined by the contrast between its tactile upholstered body and continuous solid walnut rear spine. Rising from the floor, the tapered t...
Foam, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Stainless Steel 'OneTwoOne' Shelving System, Germany 2020
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Shelving System made from stainless Steel. Germany 2022. A modular shelving system that can be arranged over four levels (Low Board to Bookshelf). The shelves and uprights are conne...
Aluminum
Hand-Crafted Small Vase by AIREDELSUR & Shiva Safai Green Onyx & Silver Alpaca
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
AIREDELSUR by SHIVA Some collaborations begin quietly. Shiva Safai, born in Iran and raised in Europe, later shaped by her years in Los Angeles, developed a refined eye across cult...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Italian Vintage Tôle Floral Wall Sconces, Hand-Painted Metal, 1960s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian vintage pair of floral-themed tôle wall sconces sprouting wild vines of sharp leaves and pale yellow flowers lit by three candelabra bulbs for ambient lighting in any room. ...
Metal
Contemporary side table, Tiruppur Medium in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary side table, Tiruppur Medium in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Side Table in brass with rough kadapa marble overlay top. Handmade in India. Unfurling ceaselessly, India di...
Brass