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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tall Brazier Table by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall brazier table by Rick Owens
2007
Dimensions: L 42 x W 42 x H 59 cm.
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 25 kg
Available in black finish or nitrate (dar...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico Parisi.
Part of a unique living room designed to commission, L-shaped.
Mahogany, maple wood, brass, white cotton. original key
Measures: H 84 cm, 330 x 150 cm.
Brass plinth base H. 15 cm.
unique room
very large and curved sofa, removable; an hanging shelf, asymmetrical door
fine and elegant details in "grissinato" wood.
Please note this item is sold as single piece but belongs to a complete dining room...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Graceful Italian Murano Glass Leave Flush Mount or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
This ceiling lights realized in pure Murano glass large leaves with amazing 24-carat gold-plated structure and canopy.
This beautiful ceiling light gives an elegant Ambience a speci...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Postmodern Metal Vintage Aluminum Patio Chairs Toledo Jorge Pensi Spain 1980s
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage set of five aluminum stacking dining chairs patio chairs designed by Jorge Pensi, 1986-1988, and produced by Amat-3. Provide with the stamp "Toledo Design Jorge Pe...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mirror Signed by "Ettore Sottsass Produced by Glas Italia" Italy 2007
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Dioniso 1 mirror of early production designed by Ettore Sottsass in 2007 for Glas Italia 2007, comprises white, orange, red, and yellow colored glass in geometric shapes that surroun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Honey Glass Sputnik with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and sophisticated Sputnik was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Executive Terni Desk Ico Parisi for MIM, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Terni desk in aluminium and Indian rosewood,
Ico Parisi for MIM
great Italian design
very nice color and powerful patina
marked MIM.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Trio Mod Pop Art Plastic Parsons Style Square Side Tables Style Kartell or Syroc
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing trio of mod pop art plastic parsons style square side tables in the style of Kartell or Syroco. With one table design in the style of Josef Albers. They are in wonderful vint...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Modern Daybed Sofa by Burburry Prorsum
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This daybed was designed 2010 for a showroom of the British fashion Label Burberry Prorsum.
The design has references to the Barcelona daybed from Mies van der Rohe.
The olive fabric...
Category
2010s English Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Modern Seven Vintage Cognac Leather Teak Dining Chairs Cassina, 1990s, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 7 vintage dining chairs, which were made out of a wooden base and cognac brown leather armchair shell.
Stamped Cassina - N 10
The set of dining chairs by Josep Lluska f...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Reggiani Italy Tiered Six Arm "Horn" Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Italian Modern Reggiani chrome plated six arm "Trumpet" Hanging Lamp. Featuring six alternating, tiered height horns, six standard ceramic sockets shown with globe bulbs. Eac...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Barovier Et Toso Italian Murano Gold Dusted Glass Feather Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) Murano gold dusted and textured glass chandelier with 12 large feather form arm emanating from a large internal light bowl base suspended by a 2-tier swir...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Ceramic Vulcano Corteccia Texture Lilac Low Vase
Located in Porcia, IT
Dynamic and chic, this versatile vase will diffuse a sophisticated aura into a modern living room or entryway decor. The elegant form of the conical Sil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Lucite and Emerald Green Leather Set of 4 Dining/Game Chairs on Casters
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs and Palm Beach were the lucite furniture centers on the 70s and 80s. Sometimes the entire estate was furnished entirely with lucite furniture and accessories! that was t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Puzzle Extendable Round Dining Table
Located in Paços de Ferreira, PT
Size: D:120cm W:120cm H:77cm extentable with 50cm
Materials: legs in lacquered metal, any color, top in ceramic
Puzzle extendable round dining table, which is 100% produced in Portugal, Europe, is available in different sizes and shapes: Oval, ellipse, rectangular or square. This design was developed by our experienced designers with techniques and ideas of our most ancient artisans. The base of this contemporary dining table is made with metal in matt finish and the laying top in ceramic and the sub top in lacquered matt finish. Puzzle dining table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Shelve Cabinet by Dutch Modernist H. Wouda, 1924
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist yellow, black and red shelve unit, Hendrik Wouda, H. Pander & Zonen, Netherlands 1924
Painted pine
The Interbellum, the period between the two World Wars, was a time when...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Jacopo Foggini Contemporary Modern Methacrylate Italian Pendant Lamp
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Gorgeous pendant lamp designed by the Italian designer Jacopo Foggini. Lamp model "Brilli C". Handcrafted in cast methacrylate in different red color shades, Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass
Schumacher Amour Stripe Charcoal White Linen Two-Sided 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Amour is an especially lovely stripe created by Schumacher's Design Studio. Printed on fine linen, its delicate lines and subtle colorations have a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
Kirk Sofa Armchair, Living, Orange, Black, Moder Design, Lounge, Hotel, Metal
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Kirk is a set of armchairs and sofas conceived as a game of building blocks, in which the container and the contents play an interlocking game based on minimal asymmetries, unexpecte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Swivel Armchairs, Black Leather and Metal, Netherlands circa 1970s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of 6 Swivel dining room armchairs from Netherlands, circa 1970s.
Black leather over metal frame. Fully rotating.
Cushioned with curved backrest.
Very good condition.
Dimensio...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
French Modern Red Enameled Iron Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French modern red enameled iron mirror
Adorn your living space with opulence; introduce a touch of French charm to your home with this modern red enameled iron mirror. Set in a robu...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Glustin Luminaires Creation Brass Chandelier with Alabaster Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New design by Glustin Luminaires, very elegant chandelier made of brass with tall alabaster sconce on each of the eight arms of light.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Italy 21st Century Coffee Table in Grey Oakwood, Rectangular
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy 21st Century rectangular oakwood coffee table in modern style.
The beauty of this coffee table in oakwood is the modern style and color.
We can appreciate the elegance of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterminative article precedes a non-identified noun. The objects play on the ambiguity of the matter than can deceive the eye: a sturdy element like wood, hand-curved and levigated, looks like a light tapestry. The curves and the soft drapery of the wood are inspired by a long and attentive study on the usage of drapery in art’s history, going back from the ancient Greece to Bernini’s sculptures...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Modern Sculptural Gear Clock by Clockwork Inc.
By Clockwork Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish freestanding clock features a rich wood finish with unique gear face clock. Brass details and sculptural feel make this piece by Clockw...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Venetian Murano Gold Dusted Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian Murano hand blown gold dusted 6 fluted arm chandeliers with flower bobeche & cup and three scroll arm supports rising from a 7th central light.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Circular Mirror with Brushed Steel Frame
Located in New York, NY
Modern round mirror with brushed steel frame. 47.5" diameter.
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Clouds Drawer Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Clouds drawer designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: W 120 x D 40 x H 147cm
Structure in MDF with color-painted ash veneer
Fronts and back in matte or glossy paint finis...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Solo Rugs Louis Contemporary Animal Handmade Area Rug Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fresh, spirited, and above all, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a more contemporary space. Regardless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Italian Table Clock 20th Century in Capodimonte Porcelain by Tiche
Located in Madrid, ES
Table clock "ARCADIA CLOCK"
Italian, 20th century
in Capodimonte porcelain by Tiche and gilded metal,
decoration with floral motifs topped by a mythological scene. German machine marked "Franz...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Emerald Green Glass Pendant Light Brass Pole Fitter Rewired
Located in New York, NY
Circa 20th Century German made bell shaped glass shade with a striking emerald color. This pendant light comes complete with a U.S.A. made brass pole fitter and canopy. The price inc...
Category
20th Century German Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maharam Covered Stool by Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
Covered Stool by Scholten & Baijings
Small Dot Pattern by Charles and Ray Eames, 1947
105 Charcoal
Tinted beechwood base with Small Dot pattern textile....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
Vico Magistretti, Chandelier Model Saturno, Venini, Out Production, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
A chandelier model Saturno designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Venini, Murano, 1990. Out production.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Murano Leave Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. 18 lights spread a magical light.
Available 3 of this Item.
Measures: Diamet...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Handmade Shereen 3 Light Modern Smoke and Black Nickel Glass Chandelier
Located in Montreal, CA
The Shereen 3 light chandelier was designed with the expressive elegance of gemstone jewelry in mind. Bold, rounded contours with frosted, multifaceted surfaces create a remarkably e...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Majj Studio 24-Legged Bookcase
By MAJJ STUDIO
Located in Seyrantepe, 34
24-Legged Bookcase can be located at various places in interiors according to usage. The size of the bookcase can be extended by adding modules. Each module is 150 cm length. The bookcase, which composed of two modules, has 24 wooden round legs. It is made of walnut veneered, silk matte varnish on mdf and raw walnut wooden lathe legs.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Triple Trapeze Pendant by Jette Scheib
By Jette Scheib
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple trapeze pendant by Jette Scheib
Dimensions: 37.5 x 152 x 28 cm (Ø) (cord length: 300 cm)
A chrome version is also avail...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
The Helix Chandelier
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Helix chandelier is inspired by the Helix Nebula. The Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred to as the "Eye of God." In ancient art, design,...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Original Barcelona Olympic 1992 Poster Designed by Addison for the XXV Games
Located in London, GB
The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad and commonly known as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
1970s Willy Rizzo Wood and Brass Chest of Drawers
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
Chest of drawers attributed to Willy Rizzo.
ten drawers, wood and brass details.
Size of the piece: w 120 cm, h 75 cm , d 47 cm
A video and better pictures will be available soon.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original Barcelona Summer Olympic Poster 1992 Designed by Addison
Located in London, GB
The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad and commonly known as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport even...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Modular Contemporary Design Coffee Tables by Anouchka Potdevin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modular contemporary design coffee tables by Anouchka Potdevin. In stainless steel and marble. Custom ordered in other colors.
Measu...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Nor Circle 70 Marble by Sebastian Scherer
Located in Geneve, CH
Nor circle 70 marble by Sebastian Scherer
Dimensions: D 70 x H 35 cm
Materials: marble
Also available: marble (matt): carrara bianco (white) / wild forest (green) / marron emperad...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mazegga Attributed Murano Swirl Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Italian chandelier attributed to the Iconic Mazzega factory on the island of Murano. Twelve bell like glass elements hang by chains from a gilt brass structure along with obl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Core Pendant Light by Johannes Hemann
Located in Geneve, CH
Core pendant light by Johannes Hemann
Material: Steel, brass
Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 48 cm
Just like the universe is made from smallest parts, the atoms, Core has been built from s...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Embossed-Leather Framed Mirror
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large wall mirror with heavy beveled-glass plate in a faux alligator embossed leather frame.
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Faux Stone Console Table and Mirror by Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
O spectacular faux stone console table and wall mirror design by Michael Taylor. The table and mirror are constructed of fiberglass made to look lik...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Fiberglass
Modern Brown Leather Vintage Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1979
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 8 cognac brown vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy.
A special feature from the model of chair Korium is hi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Italy Ghidini 1961 Set 6 Burnished Brass Armchairs Contemporary Design
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This three-legged armchair with a very comfortable backrest, is an invitation to relax, to enjoy the minutes slowly.
Fully hand made in Italy.
The price are referring to the burnishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Scott Wilson for Coalesse SW_1 Swivel Conference Chairs, Set of 4
By Coalesse
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Modern beauty and elegant design of the SW_1 Conference swivel chair fits seamlessly into any environment and among Mid-Century classic design.
The breathable mesh back provides increased comfort for long work sessions.
Please note the price listed is for a set of 4 chairs.
Specification:
Seat and upper back upholstered in gray color fabric
Lower back: 3D Knit Mesh provide back support and breathability, Coal color
5-star base Aluminum matte polished
Dual-wheel Aluminum matte polished casters
Frame Steel Tube
Pneumatic adjustable seat height
360 swivel base mechanism
Style: Contemporary/Modern
Designed by: Scott Wilson...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Unique Custom Wooble Mirror by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique custom wooble mirror by Kim Thome
Dimensions: Custom
Materials: Glass, architectural reflective film
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in L...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Side Table Basalt Model by Fredrikson Stallard for Driade, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Much of Fredrikson Stallard’s work is about fragmentation and deconstruction. There are many similarities between studying the beauty of the resulting forms, when deconstructing an o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cement, Steel
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
Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Black Italian Leather
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide
Glustin Luminaires Creation Rectangular Chandelier with Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass chandeliers made of multiple rectangles assembled and white glass globes.
New design by Glustin Luminaires.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Carlo Scarpa lattimo "a fasce" glass Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Murano 1938
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Carlo Scarpa ceiling lamp 1938
Ceiling lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini Murano
Clear and Lattimo “ a fasce” gla...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Saporiti Italia Padded Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Saporiti Italia padded leather and stainless steel sofa
Offered for sale is an elegant Saporiti Italian two-seater stainless steel and padded ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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