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Modern Furniture

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Marcello Furlan Murano Art Glass Picture Frame, Italy circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and striking work of Murano artistry, this stunning picture frame was designed by Marcello Furlan for L.I.P. and handcrafted in Italy in 1989. Sculpted from richly hued amethy...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Edition Claudia Wieser 'Red and Blue' Side Table e15 Selected and von Bartha
By e15
Located in Tilburg, NL
Edition Claudia Wieser 'Red and Blue' Side Table for e15 Selected. New, limited edition. e15 and gallery von Bartha proudly present EDITION CLAUDIA WIESER – a striking collection of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

CORNALINA Deep Ochre Fringed Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Handcrafted Double Drawer Floating Night Stand
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted European oak double drawer wall mounted floating night stand with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with two drawers and a shelf below. Gen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Nymphaea Chandelier: Warm Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Pink Panther Mounted Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful, Japanese licensed Pink Panther Collection lidded box distributed by Royal Orleans and dated 1981. The ceramic box is of large oval form with a fitted slightly domed cov...
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Franco Buzzi Attributed Oval Dining Table in Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare oval dining table was produced by a master cabinetmaker in Italy during the 1940s. The design is attributed to Franco Buzzi, with several closely related examples documente...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Flora Chandelier: Aqua, Jade, Mint, Peach, Coral Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora chandelier is a vertical composition of two Botanica chandelier styles. Each chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass lea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

United Artists Vintage Roby Mouro Pink Panther Swag Money Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage United Artists composite Pink Panther Swag money box signed Roby Mouro and dating from around 1982. The money box is produced under license by the United Artists...
Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Composition

Handcrafted Double Drawer Floating Night Stands
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted pair of European oak double drawer wall mounted floating night stands with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with two drawers and a shelf b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

United Artists Vintage Japanese Pink Panther Ceramic Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Japanese vintage ceramic Pink Panther vase produced under United Artists license and dating from around 1981. The ceramic vase stands raised ...
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

AMAZONITE Cloudy Blue & Brown Striped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

AMAZONITE Brown & Blue Striped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Queen Size Bed with Velvet-Upholstered Frame and a Headboard
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed features a generously sized, upholstered headboard and a matching upholstered bed frame, creating a cohesive and comfortable aesthetic. The design emphasizes clean lines and...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Elegant Coffee Table Crafted from Oak Wood with Lacquered Ball Accents By JLC
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant coffee table offers a harmonious blend of refined design and tactile charm. Both its generous rectangular tabletop and sturdy base are meticulously crafted from cerused ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

George Smith White Linen Upholstered Roll Arm Club Chair - 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George Smith White Linen Upholstered Roll Arm Club Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Down

Moroccan Design Rug. All Natural Wool. Beni Ourain Tulu Carpet with Atlas Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring warmth, texture, and handmade charm into your home with this Moroccan-style Tulu rug, a contemporary interpretation of the iconic Beni Ourain tradition. Entirely hand-knotted u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Shapes Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Shapes Sconce in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. They can be used facing up or down. The cone portion has a directional light and the glass globe prov...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Alton modern solid wood and leather nightstands by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand oiled finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid maple, dovetaile...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gerard van den Berg "Moby Dick" Leather Sofa for Label Vandenberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully comfortable and inviting "Moby Dick" soft form grey leather 3-seater sofa, designed by the highly respected Dutch designer, Gerard Van den Berg for Label Vandenberg. Th...
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Beaker Shape Mug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful, licensed Pink Panther Collection handled pottery beaker shaped mug distributed by Royal Orleans and dated 1981. The ceramic mug is of cylindrical form with a pinched ce...
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

CORNALINA Deep Bordeaux Fringed Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Alcove Linear Armchair w Curved Back in Monotone Blue Velvet & Fringe Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Signal Sconce from Souda, Black and Brass, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Sconce or Flush Mount. Composed of a spun metal shade that reflects light filtered through a perforated metal diffuser, the subtle warmth of the signal sconce is perfectly bal...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise longue designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame is made of walnut, with a beautiful curved shape, and upholstered in white loop pile. The chaise longue has bee...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Bend Sofa With Exposed Wooden Back
By Paulo Antunes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa stands out with its distinctive combination of geometric shapes. Upholstered in smooth velvet fabric and designed with plush, padded seats, it offers unparalleled comfort. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rubelita II Brown & Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

California King Size Bed with Velvet-Upholstered Frame and a Headboard
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed features a generously sized, upholstered headboard and a matching upholstered bed frame, creating a cohesive and comfortable aesthetic. The design emphasizes clean lines and...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Luxury Solid Wood Pitta Bar Cart with Timeless Brazilian Design
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Pitta Bar Cart is a piece that combines functionality with timeless design. Crafted from solid wood with a natural finish, it highlights the unique grain and tones of the materia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

94.5" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grains and na...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cedar

AMAZONITE Stone Green & Rubi Striped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

California King Size Platform Bed with Tufted Dual‑Panel Headboard In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed boasts a headboard that radiates glamour, thanks to its high-low channel tufted design and luxurious velvet upholstery. Crafted with a solid wood frame and upholstered in fa...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Customizable Curvilinear Credenza in High-Gloss Red Lacquer & Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Smooth, curved, and distinctly contemporary, this capsule-shaped sideboard features a softly rounded silhouette that brings a sense of quiet sophistication to any interior. The body ...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Abstract Textural White & Apricot Hue
Located in New York, NY
This striking Murano glass vase is a modernist marvel, hand-blown in textured layers of white and apricot shades with abstract fluidity. Designed in Italy, this vase merges contempor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Alcove Linear Armchair w Curved Back in Jade Green Velvet & Fringe Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Grey Short Kreten Side Table from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten side tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Restoration Hardware Cloud sofa in Luce width black leather
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Extremely supple black leather, thick, durable, will wear like a baseball mitt. This couch has been vital and at the top of decorators lists for a decade, because of how comfortable ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Dumbo Dream, Contemporary California King Size Bed In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing the "Dumbo Dream": A California king size bed with masterpiece design and great comfort inspired by the grace and strength of elephants. Crafted with meticulous attention...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet Brass Legs.
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Award winning Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery. This signature piece...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Isabella Scalloped Slipper Chair Juniper Green Velvet Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella slipper chair is one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge. This design is superb upholstered in a v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Modernist 10-Tier Handblown Topaz Murano Glass Disc Chandelier w/ Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent modernist chandelier showcases the unparalleled artistry of Murano glassmaking paired with contemporary design. Featuring ten tiers of hand-blown Murano glass discs ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

GEMMA II Horizon Blue & Camel Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative 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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Modern Brass Wall Light by Hermann Czech Palais Schwarzenberg Vienna Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Design 1985 for the Royal Schwarzenberg Palace in Vienna Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ergolift Armchair Designed To Support Elderly Users With Elegance & Discretion
Located in NEW YORK, NY
ErgoLift Armchair Crafted with comfort and stability at its core, the ErgoLift Armchair is thoughtfully designed to support elderly users with elegance and discretion. Featuring an e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Free Form Coffee Table Ft. 3 Layered Tops In Estremoz Marble & Brass By JLC
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This exceptional coffee table is defined by its clean yet distinctive combination of elements. Its refined elegance comes from the thoughtful architecture of its brass base and a uni...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid Century Modern Style Dining Armchair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining armchair boasts a stunning design, featuring a flat backrest and arms crafted from natural cane. The seat is upholstered in luxurious velvet, beautifully complemented by ...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Platea Coffee Table-Composition Of Interconnected Six Cubes In Matte Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Zanotta Maggiolina Lounge Chair in Gray Leather & Steel Frame by Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
One Maggiolina lounge chair with ottoman designed Marco Zanuso in 1947, black steel frame, cowhide sling, goose down, gray leather upholstery. Made in Italy by Zanotta ottoman: 25.6"...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Customizable Two-Tone Sideboard: High Gloss Greige Lacquer & Rich Eucalyptus
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sideboard makes a solid statement with its compelling presence and geometric design, ideal for interiors that prioritize structured and intentional aesthetics. Featuring rigorou...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Alcove Linear Armchair w Curved Back in Rose Blossom Velvet & Fringe Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

AMAZONITE Brick & Blue Striped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Obsidiana Brick, Rose and Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stunning Modernist Solid / Sterling Silver Pill Box - 1988
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderfully crafted solid silver box, the lid decorated by a large flower surrounded by a series of smaller flowers, pretty as a picture and beautifully hand crafted. The lid fits...
Category

1980s British Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dandy California King Size Bed Offered In Moss Green Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" California King Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in Mocha cotton velvet with Black Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Carver Chair is the latest edition to our signature collection – 12 years in the making. Sister of the original Stuart Scott piece, the Isabella Dining Chair, the Carver...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Modern Stripped Throw Pillows , Tan / Blue 14”x20"
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Classic blue stripe pattern against a soft cream backdrop. Perfect for layering on a sofa, armchair, or bed , a subtle yet striking addition to traditional, transitional, or modern ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A 1980s Modern Gilt Brass and Lacquer Luxury Box by Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1980s Modern Gilt Brass and Lacquer Small Luxury Box by Gucci A refined piece of Italian luxury, this 1980s small box by Gucci showcases the brand's iconic blend of elegance and bold...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Ivory Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier Designed by RBW Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

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