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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
White Lacquered Paul McCobb Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, CA
This elegant white lacquer Paul McCobb dresser features 8 drawers with simple chromed knobs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 13” W x 7” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4” H x 4” W x .75”D
...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Italian Modern Wardrobe
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Modern Wardrobe from Maggioni. Features two spaces with sliding track doors. 4 adjustable shelves that can be modified to your desired ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate
RW Viager Maple Burlwood Bowl Vessel
Located in Countryside, IL
RW Viager Maple Burlwood Bowl Vessel
This vessel measures: 13 wide x 13 deep x 10 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible....
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Burl, Maple
Monochrome Painting, Klein Blue, Contemporary Work, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monochrome painting, Klein blue, contemporary work, XXIst century.
Monochrome painting, Klein blue, contemporary work, 21st century.
H: 151cm, W: 112cm, D: 8cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Modernist Oil Rubbed Bronze Chandelier with Organic Hand Blown Murano Shades
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production- by High Style Deco. It fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Travertine Side Table, late 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Side table made of travertine with a square table top with trapezoidal side sections over four black metal rods and an equally square base.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Cream Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine wool, a 5x7 flatweave from our Scandinavian Nu collection connoting Swedish sensibilities with a neat geometric pattern sitting comfortably in gorgeous symmetry flo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Yellow Glass Water Balloon Sculptures Trio by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble real water balloons. The sculptures are made in small batches,...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mantle, 21st Century Contemporary Rounded Sculptural Large Dining Table
Located in Sofia, BG
Mantle - 21st century contemporary rounded sculptural large dining table
Inherited the meandering shape of the mantle ray, the Mantle table base is like a swimming ray in the ocean depth. Its organic form contrasts with its structure that resembles to a natural rock, as it is hand-molded and finished with natural stone powder, fiberglass, and resin. On the contrast to the rough surface of its base, the tabletop mystically glows...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Ash
1970s bowl
Located in PARIS, FR
Travail des années 1970
Cendrier en fonte d’aluminium
Fines rayures, taches, oxydations.
Haut. : 4 Diam. : 17,8 cm
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid 20th Century Blue & Off White Abstract Monoprint
Located in Seguin, TX
Abstract monoprint on paper. Signed illegibly, titled Pirouette #16 in pencil along lower margin. Unframed, image size 10"L x 12"H.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Serene Sands Beige & Beige 150x240 cm Handloom Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
What whispers of modern elegance and timeless sophistication does this hand-loom rug by evoke? Crafted with precision and passion, each thread intertwines to create a masterpiece of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
Design sofa Mw01 "Brown & Wood", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
High-end designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, elegantl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Custom Branch Form Hand-blown Murano Glass w/ 24k Gold & Brass Fitted Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly elegant Custom Branch Form Hand-blown Murano Glass Chandelier in Transparent & 24Karat Gold Flecks & Brushed Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
Bronze Sculpture of the Big Cat after Fernando Botero, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture of the big cat after Fernando Botero, 20th century.
Bronze sculpture after Fernando Botero representing the big cat, 20th century.
H: 15cm, W: 8cm, D: 8cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brazier by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Brazier by Rick Owens,
2007
Dimensions: L 42 x W 42 x H 25 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 18.5 kg
Available in black and Nitrate finish.
Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and f...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Guillerme et Chambron "Portefeuille" oak table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A guillerme et charbon oak table can be open and also closed 75 x 118 x104 cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Abstract and Figurative Marble Hand-Carved Sculpture on a Granite Base
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract and Figurative Marble Hand-Carved Sculpture on a Granite Base
Offered for sale is an abstract and figurative hand-carved marble sculpture raised on a granite base. The scu...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Granite, Marble
RW Viager Elm Burlwood Bowl Vessel
Located in Countryside, IL
RW Viager Elm Burlwood Bowl Vessel
This vessel measures: 10 wide x 16.5 deep x 10 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible....
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Elm, Burl
Tranquil Essence Natural & Natural 150x240 cm Flatweave Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
What whispers of elegance and serenity does this exquisite flatweave rug carry within its threads? Inspired by minimalism and adorned with unembellished patterns, its subtle gradient...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute
Contemporary High and Low Gray Diamond Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary High and Low Gray Rug
Size: 5'6" × 6'9" (167 × 205 cm)
A contemporary, geometric, high-low hand-knotted in wool and silk rug. A masterful high-low weaving technique divi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Chromogenic Photograph by Ralph Gibson Signed and Dated
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage chromogenic (C-type) photographic print by American photographer Ralph Gibson (1939-)
Untitled, the photograph depicts a wooden easel against a background of a pink wall. P...
Category
1990s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Blue Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 8x12 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cla...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
"Genova" Matte Black
By Miri Mara
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Created by using a traditional technique of clay slab to fashion all the vase models in limited edition, slip cast and hand finished with layers of glaze and multiple firings. Sculptural and functional design, interior is glazed as well.
Available in matte black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Floating lightning Console, Wood
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Floating lightning Console, Wood
Scratches and wear from previous use are present. Video on request
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Pink Glass w/ Reeded Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly minimal Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces in Smoked Pink Garnet Hue W/ Reeded Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Featuring a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Seating group with rope covering, Italy 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Seating group consisting of two armchairs, a stool and a side table. The group is made of bentwood and covered with hemp ropes. Unrestored original condition.
Dimensions:
Armchairs:...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Handwoven Wool Oriental Turkish Oushak Rug 5'6" x 6'7"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft color pale...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Black and White Photograph by Ralph Gibson Signed and Dated
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage gelatin silver photographic print by American photographer Ralph Gibson (1939-)
Untitled, the photograph depicts an antique stone female statue from the back showing the to...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Crystal bowl from the "Open Mind"-series by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Unusual crystal bowl by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien who most commonly worked with normal glass. Part of Kosta Boda´s Artist Collection where their designers presented unique glass works dr...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Karl Springer Cobra Telephone Table with Brass Castors 1988 'Signed and Dated'
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" covered in beige cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1988 (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1988").
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze Dali Side Table by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Side table in stock.Available for pick up from Elan Atelier NYC showroom.
Cast bronze side table with verdigris bronze finish. Fluid shape inspired by the work of Salvadore Dali. It...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bongo Bar Cabinet, Automated Doors, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bongó Bar Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bongó bar cabinet was desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Brass
Tranquility in Threads Dark Brown & Dark Brown 420x170 cm Handloom Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Ever wondered how simplicity and sophistication intertwine seamlessly? unveils the answer with their hand-loomed masterpiece in modern design. Crafted to leave an everlasting impress...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
Art Deco Bedside Cabinets in Black Glossy Lacquered Wood and Chromed Steel, 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist bedside cabinets pair in black glossy lacquered wood and chromium plated tubular steel, circa 1930
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Low Footstool Ottoman with Solid Hardwood Base and Flared Upholstered Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
*This piece is referenced in another listing as the accompanying ottoman to a tub lounge chair and is also sold stand-alone. Customize with your own fabrics. Shown in turquoise velve...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wenge
Sosa Two Seater Brown Teddy Sofa
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
With its monolithic structure and its perfect integration with the floor it is on, the Sosa sofa offers an image that is different from the usual form and appearance that includes yo...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Foam, Hardwood, Bouclé, Upholstery
Ceramic Genet Cat Cookie Jar Hand Made In South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ndlovu specializes in handcrafted and painted ceramic pieces that often feature intricate designs and vibrant colors inspired by African culture and nature. His work is celeb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Blue Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x13 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cla...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage coat rack and umbrella stand - Italy, '70
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Vintage Coat rack and umbrella stand in leather and steel with integrated light
Leather and steel
Italy, ’70
172 x 42 x 41 cm
The coat rack features 5 hooks and space for storing um...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Low Altai Side Table, Antique Gold Bronze & Black Marble, Elan Atelier IN STOCK
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Low Altai Side Table in stock in California. Available in two sizes, tall and low, priced individually.
Sculptural quality lost-wax cast bronze top affixed to shapely marble base. T...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Diana Of Versailles Pop Art Italian Reproduction In Capodimonte Porcelain
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Parti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Modern glass table lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of glass modern lamps
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Italian modern orange plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern orange plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s
Set of six shelves with asymmetric profile in bright orange plastic. There are two types of sizes: one smal...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Umberto Asnago for Mobilidea Italian Leather/Oak Tall Chairs, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Umberto Asnago for Mobilidea Italian Leather/Oak Tall Chairs, Pair
Offered for sale is a wonderful pair of Italian leather and stained mocha or espresso wood oak tall dining chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
"China Cabinet" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Lamp Shades
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp sconce in gold patina and white lamp shades, wooden baze in chestnut. Four lampshade in white fabric and golden braid.
Information about the covid 19.
At this poi...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Homage to Miro Table by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Miro table by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Different available dimensions :
Side table n°1 • L 85 * D 49 x H 53cm
Side table n°2 • L 87 x D 55 x H 40cm
Side table n°3 • L...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Decorative Pillows Red Cream Velvet Handmade by Lusitanus
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Decorative Pillows, Lusitanus Home Collection by Greenapple.
Handmade decorative pillow set with exquisite details.
2x G702921 Square cushion in dark red velvet with cream ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Modular Sofa Model 9000 by Tito Agnoli for Artflex, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Budapest, HU
The Model 9000 was designed by Tito Agnoli for Artflex during the 1970s. A true masterpiece in modular sofa design. With its sleek and contemporary aesthetic, this set allows for end...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Zak + Fox Saru Wallpaper in Blue, No. ZFSRUWC-04, USA.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The monkey is a paradoxical character in Japanese culture and Shinto mythology; he is cunning and clever in some tales yet lustful and roguish in others — a foil to the more generous...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Giraffe Bookstore, Paul Tilche, 1960
By Paolo Tilche
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Paolo Tilche's Giraffe Bookcase, designed in the 1960s, is a masterpiece of Italian modernist design. Made of teak wood, this bookcase is renowned for its sturdiness and quality mate...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Don't You Dare - Multi-Panel Folding Door Painting, Objet D'art
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, repurposes objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. Here, multiple paintings depicting doors are hinged together with...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
Kevin Irvin Pyramid Cabinet, Custom, 2001
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Kevin Irvin spent the early part of his career as a wood sculptor, incorporating various utilitarian and architectonic forms into his work. He made the transition to furniture in the...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brunschwig and Fils Bombay, Dove, Handprinted Wallpaper Double Roll, USA.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Braunschwig and Fils Bombay, Dove, Handprinted Wallpaper Double Roll, USA. Gorgeous off-white, light beige, light grey colorway. Geometric pattern inspired by traditional Indian ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Barcelona Style Armchairs with Ottoman, Modern Italian Manufacture.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Barcelona style armchairs with ottoman, modern Italian manufacture, 20th century.
Barcelona style armchairs with ottoman, Italian made, XXth century, leather and chromed ste...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Untitled XXXXVIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXVIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
13 H in x 15 W in. x 7 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
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.
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