Skip to main content

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.

611
90,011
20,776
5,219
to
9,611
52,960
52,559
116,006
48,218
67,710
192,386
116,006
41,748
32,056
15,036
11,490
10,365
10,278
9,425
8,673
7,232
7,132
6,258
5,846
5,554
5,142
4,629
3,530
59
116
20,600
95,231
528
5,098
11,520
15
31
87
289
404
894
1,900
3,779
2,986
1,769
45,323
31,698
30,155
17,752
13,285
67,441
32,594
22,663
18,833
18,338
2,318
1,042
982
881
862
Style: Modern
Art Deco Armilar Console Table Onyx Stainless Steel Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armilar Console Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Armilar console table has a modern design that pays homage to the Portuguese armillary s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Stainless Steel

ALLA Wall Sconce Calacatta Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
ALLA WALL SCONCE Featuring a Calacatta Marble backplate and delicate chain inspired by Christian Dior’s luxurious pearl earrings, the Alla Wall Sconce delivers a harmonious blend of simplicity and sophistication, brilliantly complementing any wall it adorns. (Please specify Natural Brass or Dark Bronze hardware when ordering.) -Part of the Emily Del Bello...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Travertine, Brass, Bronze

Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Wall Cylinder Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "KYLE pt", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Its name, KYLE, comes from the wo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modern Serving Tray Swarovski Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Alentejo, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Alentejo was designed to uplift layback moments. A roun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Marble

A pair of "Spirit" Sofas by John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair “spirit” sofas by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label. Condition: Very goo...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Nautilus Chandelier in Natural Brass and Blown Opal Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
NAUTILUS chandelier by blueprint lighting is an elegant piece of functional sculpture that emits a stunning candlelit glow. Featuring gracefully sp...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Set/2 Lions, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Lions Guardian, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home. Handcrafted Guardian Lion sculptures in Calacatt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

21st Century Contemporary Coffee Center Round Table Abstract Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Center Table is a stylish assembly of different types of wood. With a sincere texture, the marquetry coffee table is the pièce de résistance of a nature-inspired interior. S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set/6 Vases, Ceramic Vases, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Annandale & Steele Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes six waterproof cerami...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Bedside Table Nightstand Walnut Bird Eye Wood Veneer Gloss Drawers
Located in Porto, PT
Matrioska Bedside table is a modern piece for contemporary interior design projects. The exceptional geometric design of this modern nightstand allows it to become an essential piece...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Contemporary Art-Inspired Round Bedside Table Nightstand Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Bedside Table is the perfect choice for a luxury bedroom design. A modern nightstand table made in marquetry and can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood colors...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Modern Design For Leisure Ostrich Brass Bar Stools Set of 3 Barstool
Located in Wayne, NJ
Design For Leisure brass bar stools set of 3. Has Faux Ostrich upholstery.
Category

1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

FLOTILLA Chandelier in Brass and Terracotta Enamel by Blueprint Lighting 2021
Located in New York, NY
The Flotilla ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Flotilla" fabric designed by Lucienne Day, 1952. This fixtures w...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

ARC Wall Lamp or Sconce in Green Enamel & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The ARC wall lamp or by Blueprint Lighting is a dramatically overscaled study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus, ARC is truly a go-anywhere design ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel, Enamel

Art Deco Fontaine Console Table, Beech Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fontaine Console, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Fontaine console table is named after Jean de La Fontaine, a French poet and fabulist, reflec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Oval Rug with Geometric Pattern in Green Hues and Beige in Wool
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #030 also known as Zaid is a round rug by HOMMÉS Studio x TAPIS Studio. Its oval shape is ideal to add movement and liveness to a rectangular room. Zaid fragmented shape will make all eyes lay on the floor, so be sure that every detail has its own allure. This rug is the missing link...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Pink Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Flush Mount Light 2 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Ash Wood
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 2 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ash wood by bending the wood. Three cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling l...
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash, Bentwood

Side End Table Jewel Square Crystal Glass Collectible Design Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The side table 'Cascata' is made up of 219 crystal glass elements assembled by hand one by one. This table shines like a jewel. 'Instant of a perpetual flow, motionless water in a c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Capsula Front Illuminated Ceiling Suspended Pendant Mirror with a Brass Frame
Located in London, GB
Superb ceiling suspended capsule shaped mirror with an elegant brushed brass frame and front illumination on one side. Mirror dimensions: 300mm (11.81") Wide x 600mm (23.62") High x 41mm (1.61") Deep Mirror is illustrated with a drop of 300mm (11.81") but is fully customisable. Please contact our team for information. Ceiling suspended mirrors...
Category

2010s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modern White Velvet Upholstered Bench with Black Wenge Legs Gold Stainless Steel
Located in Porto, PT
Moa bench is an accent bench. It is upholstered in suede and structure in matte wengue ash wood with details in polished brass. Its design expresses a solemn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Modern Brutalist Console Table Black & White Marble, Travertine Stone & Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Quantic Console Table is an enigmatic design piece. A futuristic console table that defies the laws of physics and impresses with its aesthetic balance. A marble console table that suits perfectly a luxury entry hall project. Materials: Top in Polished Panda Marble...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Brass

Alentejo Side Table, Acrylic & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo side table is a glimpse over the South of Portugal where thousands of cork oaks trees raise their canopies to the sky. Resembling the typ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 5 Iconic Christofle Malmaison Silver Plated Round Presentation Plates
Located in Mérida, YU
Set a refined and elegant table with a silver plated charger/presentation plate in the Malmaison pattern. It goes under dinner plates for added pop. One of Christofle's most historic...
Category

1990s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Modern Ferreirinha Marble Dining Table, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ferreirinha Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Ferreirinha marble d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

African Ceramic Design Vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Hand-Painted Design Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts, directly from South Africa. Handcrafted by Senzo Duma and painted by Zinhle Nene, this 8-inch vase features intri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Aire Coffee Table, Nero Marquina Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Aire Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Onyx, Marble, Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass

Suelo Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and slee...
Category

2010s North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Stunning Italian Alabaster Sphere Offset Table Lamp, in polished brass
Located in Milano, IT
The Offset table lamp is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The backlighting of the veined alabaster creates a magical and ethereal effect, reminiscent of a fu...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Amazing Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. the price is item...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Senufo Ottoman, Unique Signed Stool, Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo ottoman, unique signed stool, Arno Declercq Iroko wood and sheepskin by Carine Boxy Measures: L 45 cm x W 45 cm x H 40 cm L 17.7” x W 17.7” x H 15.7” Material: Iroko wood ...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pablo Picasso Aquatint and Drypoint, Dans l'Atelier 1965
Located in New York, NY
Aquatint and drypoint etching by Pablo Picasso titled “Dans l’Atelier III,” executed in 1965. Number 34 from an edition of 50. Signed l/r Picasso, numbered lower left. In a custom gi...
Category

1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Table Lamp Vacune Model by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Table lamp in milky and transparent blown glass. Artemide production. Designed by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva in 1968. Biography Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva (born in Milan, 1939) is an Italian...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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

'Akaari' Ceiling Light by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Akaari' Ceiling Light by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s. The Akaari pendant features three tiered glossy black diffusers. The bottom...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Murano Glass Modernist Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of petite Murano glass lamps made of all hand-blown glass elements from the island of Murano outside Venice, Italy. This pair features glass made with several different techniqu...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Turquoise Opaline Glass Nightstands, Brass Handles and Inlays, 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Turquoise Opaline Glass Nightstands with two drawers, brass handles, inlays and legs.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 ceiling lamps Italian manufacture 1970s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The set of two Italian-made ceiling lights from the 1970s represents excellence in Italian design and craftsmanship of that era. . Their clean, geometric shape blends harmoniously in...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Amazing Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. Available also a ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Elegant Minimalist Black Leather Sofa by Natuzzi Design Center
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stunning sofa was manufactured in Italy by Natuzzi, a small workshop founded in 1959 in Puglia, which grown to become a worldwide manufactory. This in-line model was designed by...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

DECÒ TERRACOTTA VASE 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
DECÒ TERRACOTTA VASE 20th Century Handmade HEIGHT 50 cm WIDTH 26 cm good conditions
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Proportions of Stone Table by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone table by Lee Sisan 2019 Dimensions: W 140 x D 60 x H 55 cm Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone Each piece is mad...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Steel

Black Tripod Coffee Table by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Black tripod coffee table by kar Materials: FRP. Dimensions: 150 x 85 x 30 cm. This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Inspired by three-leg utensils which were the first creation...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Eric Schmitt (*1955), Osselet Chairs, 1996
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural " Osselet " side chairs by Eric Schmitt. Patinated bronze frames and cognac leather seats.
Category

1990s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Stain Glass Butterfy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stain glass butterfly by a New York City artist named Gilly. I knew Gilly back in the 1970s and opened a store very briefly in the village calle...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

1980s Modernist Polychrome Murano Glass Cascade Chandelier by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing polychrome cascade murano glass chandelier designed and manufactured in the Eighties in Venice by Mazzega. The polychrome murano glass resemble stalactites in their shape, they are in very good condition as the chromed metal structure because the chandelier came from an important lighting shop in...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Brass Champagne Bucket Stand by Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary made-to-measure handcrafted polished brass champagne or wine bucket stand with skillfully sculpted and handmade hammered details. Design...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modern 4 Arm Ruffled Glass Shades Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modern style brass plated steel four arm ruffled glass shades chandelier showcases modern elegance. The brass plated steel frame creates a sleek and stylish look, while the ruff...
Category

20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

6 Piece Sectional Made in Italy by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti, Italy 2006
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite 6 Piece Sectional, skillfully crafted in Italy, designed by the renowned designer Rodolfo Dordoni exclusively for Minotti. Elevate your living space with th...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Ben & Aja Blanc – Half Moon Mirror With Hand-spun, Hand-painted Silk Fibre
By Ben & Aja Blanc
Located in Vancouver, CA
Ben & Aja Blanc create bespoke mirrors, lighting and furniture, meticulously handcrafted in their studio using only the highest quality material and techniques. Their creations blend a personal artistic vision with practical functionality, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of natural elements and historical art references. Inspired by the materials they work with, their creation process celebrates hand crafted skill – from mirror silvering to blown glass and hand built ceramics – alongside modern shapes, forms and functions. Ben & Aja Blanc have garnered recognition from various design publications around the world. Their clientele comprises design collectors, interior designers and architects, spanning both commercial and residential projects worldwide. The Half Moon Mirror...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk, Glass

1970s floral fabric armchairs with wooden feet
Located in Premariacco, IT
Large 1970s Italian modern antique armchairs with upholstered cushion and wooden feet. Sound structure and sturdy chair. The fabric needs to be replaced as pictured.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Sapele Wood

Lalique "Seville" Crystal & Chrome Wall Console
Located in New York, NY
Lalique "Seville" crystal and chrome wall mounted console with serpentine shaped brackets, signed "Lalique, France". 10.5" H x 50.5" W x 12" D. Provenance: From a Rye, N.Y. collection.
Category

20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

1981 Patrick Nagel "Yochum-Kay LA, SF" Mirage Editions Silkscreen
Located in San Carlos, CA
Here we have another fantastic Patrick Nagel for sale. This silkscreen on heavy stock was produced in 1981 by Mirage Editions for Yochum-Kay in Los Angeles and San Francisco. This pr...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Athens, Attiki
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. A Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. Michel Ducaroy’s Togo has been the u...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Set Tavolini scagliola grigia, basi plexiglass fatto a mano in italia da Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
"Clouds come floating into our life, no longer to carry rain or storm, but to add color to our sunsets.” Cloud coffee tables born just by looking at one of the wonders of our world....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass, Scagliola

Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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.

More Modern Inspiration

Recently Viewed

View All