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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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.
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Style: Modern
Woven flatweave rug in 1970s style vibrant colors begie blue green
Located in Firenze, IT
The design with a distinctly modern layout and the absolutely different colors from the traditional ones are the main features of this Afghan-made kilim. The flat-weave technique enh...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pyramid Oak Stave Cabinet With Drawers by Clay Brown
By Clay Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Over 6 feet in height, the Stave Cabinet’s dramatic silhouette lives in space as a steeple or obelisk with a commanding but peaceful presence. Its subtle variations of dark tones, ti...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Recycled Eggshell and Burl Wood Cabinet by Rest Energy
By Rest Energy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A thin monolith half moon atop a plinth of redwood burl veneer, the Special Damages cabinet has a curved back covered in — of all things — crushed eggshells. Rest Energy founder Cale...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Eggshell, Hardwood
"Infinity Ramp" Large Blue, Yellow and Pink Geometric Abstract Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Pasadena, CA
Symbolism and allegory are essential elements in artistic expression. In this artwork, echoes of the ambiance from the legendary film 2001: A Space Odyssey" resonate. A path emerges ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two Easy Armchairs from Punjab University
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret easy armchairs in solid teak from Punjab University, Chandigarh.
Stenciled markings to reverse of ...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Kate Noakes, 'Sea Shell' Tea Caddy veneered with metal inlaid with gesso
By Kate Noakes
Located in Newmarket, GB
A Victorian wooden tea caddy that has been reconditioned and reimagined by British designer and maker Kate Noakes. Kate uses a process she has developed of cutting her original desig...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
"Galba" Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Galba Wall Light is hand formed from two parts, which are positioned in way that provide soft ambient back light. Each piece is beautifully sculpted by our artists in our worksho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Visionnaire Isottta Chain Link Luxury Table Lamp Italian
By Visionaire
Located in North Miami, FL
This great Italian Visionnaire Isotta table lamp is aluminum with chain link metal aluminum original chic shade. It has great ambient lighting at night through the chain link shade. ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Large 'Méandre' Verdigris and Glass End Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Méandre' verdigris and glass end tables by Design Frères.
Chic and understated.
Priced as a pair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Tall 'Pyramide' Brass Console Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall 'Pyramide' brass console lamps by Design Frères.
Designed to create a captivating ambiance, these Pyramide™ console or floor lamps casts a soft, indirect glow onto the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Modern Wall Mirror, Oxidized Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Wall Mirror, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The modern wall mirror in brushed brass captivates the attention with each encounter. Meticulou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
“Flame” contemporary small wall sconce White Silvered art Glass, brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FLAME A leaf, a drop, a shield . Love first’s step
Nature’s beauty has always inspired Sabrina Landini creations - such as these exquisite earrings wall lamps that evoke leaves, fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Vase #1 Colored
Located in Porcia, IT
Italian ceramist Paola Paronetto's Cactus series of decorative objects draws inspiration from the beauty and harmony in nature. Handcrafted of paper c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Handcrafted Ash Yakisugi Platter
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash platter finished with Japanese scorched yakisugi technique. These are handmade to the very best quali...
Category
2010s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Pair Midcentury Modern Style Dining Chairs Ft. Clean Lines & Organic Form
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This chair is designed for true aesthetes. The backrest pays homage to the silhouette of classic feminine dresses from the mid-20th century. The seat and legs are carefully proportio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Italian modern Dining or desk table Nomos by Norman Foster for Tecno, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dining or desk table mod. Nomos by Norman Foster for Tecno, 1970s
Iconic dining table mod. Nomos with rectangular top in thick glass. The structure is in chromed steel...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Established & Sons Opaline Blue Audrey Pendant Light by Venini & Michael Eden
Located in London, GB
Michael Eden’s interpretation of ""Continuous Profile - Head of Mussolini, 1933"" using the profile of classic beauty, Audrey Hepburn is used for the Audr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Bar Cabinet Carmen by Comité De Proyectos
Located in Geneve, CH
Bar cabinet Carmen by Comité De Proyectos
Dimensions: large: W 45 x D 90 x H 110 cm
Materials: Huanacaxaxtle Wood, Sisal Fib...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
21th Century Mid-Century Modern Bed in Grey & White Wave Shape Wood Headboard
Located in Porto, PT
The Malaga Bed is an exquisite wood Headboard that celebrates natural materials and craftsmanship through the art of marquetry. With its seamless blend of wood types, this masterpiec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Large Ceramic Vase Hand-Painted Light Blue Butterflies, 24kt Gold Luster, Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Our 'Petalouda Gold' majolica vase showcases the timeless allure of the blue butterfly capturing the essence of its elegance. Revered across cultures as a symbol of wishes fulfilled,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Flexible Wooden Room Divider, Screen, Finland
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern room divider - paravent of laquered birch
Scandinavian two-layered room divider
Sebastian
Sebastian Lönnqvist Screen - Vintage Martela - Roll up room divider
Wave screen - ...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso. A Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblem...
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Modern Biloba Dining Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Biloba Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Biloba marble dining table started with the challenge of reinterpreting fundamental structures and shapes of monumental Portuguese architecture. The chosen monument was the Alcobaça Monastery, aiming to reflect all its influences in a statement piece. In addition to the architectural inspiration from the 18th century, organic design also played a crucial role in creating the Biloba marble dining table. Honoring its name, three types of marble are combined in a pattern of intermingling arches that magically create the graceful design of two Ginkgo Biloba leaves.
Biloba 12-Seat Dining Table Material Codes
FI136 dark green lacquer; satin finish
ME006 brushed brass; high-gloss finish
ST005 green Guatemala marble; polished
ST010 Calacatta Cremo marble; polished
ST033 Verde Antigua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Statuary Marble, Brass
Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy.
10 available.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Patio or Garden Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Patio or garden dining room table in wrought iron with glass top
Indoor & Outdoor
Estructure measurements:
Depth 27.5 in
Width 47.24 in
Height 29.52 in.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Garden Plaster Chandelier by Apsara Interiors
By Apsara
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Garden plaster chandelier by Tracey Garet for Apsara Interiors.
Plaster 2 layer garden chandelier
This garden chandelier has two layers and has a white...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tubular Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair and ottoman in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s.
Modern tubular armchair and matching ottoman. These items are made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholste...
Category
1950s European Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
READY TO SHIP Octavia nightstands by Crump and Kwash / White oak and Leather
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Octavia Nightstand by Crump & Kwash
This listing is for a set.
Features a solid white oak case / hand oiled finish / patinated burnished brass pulls / premium, full extension, so...
Category
2010s North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Olio Ceramic Vase by Arianna De Luca
Located in Geneve, CH
Olio vase by Arianna De Luca
Dimensions: height 23 x diameter 16 cm
Materials: Ceramic
Olio vase is part of the Folcloristica series. A collection inspired by the mood and lifesty...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ready to ship Alton Hutch by Crump and Kwash / Modern solid wood bookcase
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Hutch / Bookcase by Crump and Kwash
Featuring a solid walnut case / adjustable walnut shelves / oiled finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft c...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Contemporary Zun Drumstool in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zun drumstool
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Reeve Crystal Bookends by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Inspired by shards of ice, the Reeve Bookend is our newest bookend style. A study in decorative function, these stylish statement grabbing bookends will elegantly support your favourite coffee table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Jorge Pensi "Gorka" Chair
By Jorge Pensi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fully Leather-upholstered high-back version of the GORKA chair by Jorge Pensi for AKABA.
Clad in Leather with polished aluminum arms, this chair is supremely comfortable and eve...
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Zazen Collection Concrete Vase Dark Grey Color, Mod. II
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Zazen line combines organic shapes with the texture of concrete, giving life to a family of four highly recognizable vases.
Each vase is produced f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century Modern Center Coffee Table Abstract Figures Walnut Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
PALM CENTER TABLE
Palma Center Table is a hand-crafted center table that merges clean and minimalist lines with an artistic pattern.
With a mid-century modern flair, the center table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Walnut
Steelcase i2i Ergonomic Dual Swivel Graphite Lounge Chair with Writing Tablet
By Steelcase
Located in Miami, FL
Steelcase i2i Ergonomic Dual Swivel Graphite Lounge Chair with Writing Tablet
The Modern i2i lounge chair is very comfortable and well designed, Featu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Faux Bois Coffee Table
Located in Danville, CA
Faux Bois Coffee Table attributed to Michael Taylorfrom during the golden age of San Francisco design. Glass top can be overlayed on top or inset to order.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Radius Cutaway Reclaimed Walnut Desk
Located in brooklyn, NY
Radiused outer edges and scalloped inner edge create a contrasting profile that adorns this minimal desk. Made from hand oiled solid walnut, this desk blends simple lines with unique...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Roche Bobois by Gabriele Assmann & Alfred Kleene Leather Digital Curved Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
Designed by Gabriele Assmann & Alfred Kleene for Roche Bobois, the Digital sofa perfectly balances comfort with elegant modern design.
These comfortable sofas have a very unique sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Gianni, bar cabinet, modern wooden cabinet
By RINOCCA
Located in Skopje, MK
GIANNI Bar Cabinet
Elegant and highly decorative bar cabinet with the 60’s retro modern spirit. With a lot of luxurious details and enough space to rack your favorite wines and liqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flush Mount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion, creating a fabulous light effect.
Available also with ice color glasses.
Frame; gold-plated or nickel.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Macaron Stool Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
"Macaron" stool designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022.
Currently there are two available of the same color.
Exhibited in "BOMBONERA" a collective design exhi...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Linear Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Shield", Brushed Bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Shields wall sconce is a carefully crafted piece that combines elements of history, culture, and natural materials. The brushed bronze and alabaster materials create a tactile and vi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
1978 Wayne Thiebaud "Downgrade" Boehm Gallery, Palomar College Exhibition Poster
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Dive into a piece of art history with our stunning poster featuring the iconic work of California artist Wayne Thiebaud! Introducing "Downgrade" or "18th street downgrade," this p...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Borrowed Forms Credenza
Located in Vancouver, BC
Crafted from cast bronze, steel, and cherry wood, the Borrowed Forms Credenza is the result of dozens of trips to forage for suitable stone formations in the Pacific Northwest. Hot j...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Vanilla Lune Candle by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Vanilla Lune from Greg Natale’s divine Solar Collection summons the shimmering purity of moonlight on water. The classic, creamy scent of vanilla warms and soothes, creating a mood o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 White Statuary Marble Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Statuary marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers.
The precious white Statuary marble has always been the one preferred by sculptors a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Oslo Rectangular Floor Mirror in Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oslo floor mirror is an exceedingly handsome, large scaled mirror with unique architectural details. Available in walnut or oak, it features an e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
21st Century Concrete Cement Tray Centrepiece Handmade Pink Flamingo Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Modern Enlace Coffee Table, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Enlace Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Enlace coffee table is inspired by the union of the four elements, each distinct ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bonnie Cluster 3 (6 Large), Brass Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is sh...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Glazed Terracotta Wall Mirror, Italy, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Charming vintage Italian wall mirror. Hand-sculpted.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Italy Contemporary Design Coffee Color Linen Upholstered Armchair
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant armchairs totally hand made in Italy and designed by the Italian interior design studio DD Dimore. It has been upholstered in pure linen in coffee color. The shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
Chinese Citron Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by its rounded body, high shoulders and domed lid, the time-honoured look of the Chinese baluster jar is streamlined as a monochrome. This artisan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
FIN Shade Table Lamp, Gold Glaze Finish, hanbuilt ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tubular Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s.
Modern armchair made in Europe in the 1950s. This chair is made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholstery. Beautif...
Category
1950s European Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Sama Coat Rack Wire Base, Contemporary Sculptural Minimalist Oak & White Metal
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sama coat rack is part of the Sama collection, which provides functionality through simple, yet striking and sculptural forms that add a unique and elegant touch to its environment.
Inspired by the poetry of whirling costumes worn...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Dimensions: ø7.5 x H 31-35 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she shapes by hand to create sim...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. 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.
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