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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Italian Modern Black Velvet Accent Chairs
Located in North York, ON
This pair of Italian modern black velvet accent chairs is the perfect addition to any home. With their rounded curved backs and seats, these ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'8"x 10'5"
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
Arc Lounge Chair in Blue Recycled Fabric
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incorporate this upholstered green lounge chair in your living room, or as a bold addition to a dining table or desk. Simple, striking, and deceptively comfortable despite its slende...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Gerrit Rietveld De Stijl Red Blue Chair
Located in New York, NY
Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch, 1888-1964) De Stijl Red Blue Chair, originally designed in 1918 with red, blue, yellow, and black colors applied in 1923, this e...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Antinous 'Bitnia 130, Alexandria, Egypt 150 AD the Favorite of Publius Elio
Located in Madrid, ES
Antinous (Bitnia130 - Alexandria, Egypt 150 AD), the favorite of Publius Elio Adriano early 20th century.
reproduction in terracotta follows the original of the National Archaeologi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Miguel Berrocal Puzzle Sculpture La Mini Cariatide
Located in Washington, DC
Intricate puzzle sculpture by Spanish artist Miguel Berrocal. Sculpture consists of 25 pieces, plus a wearable ring with a brass heart design. Comes complete with original box and book.
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Leather Baskets
By Luhome
Located in Boston, MA
Leather organizer baskets. Natural color.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
5.6x9 Ft Modern Black Area Rug made of wool and cotton, Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Italian Photo Frame Handmade Wood, Double Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Double Heart is a unique arge Italian hand crafted wood double photo frame by sculptor Massimo Pasini.
Wood is a very warm material and it is very m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Design Wood Brass and Fabric Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of fabric wood and brass in 1980s.
Scandinavian style.
Good original condition.
1x40W, E25-E27 bulb
US wiring compatible
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Martell Woodworks Claro Walnut Slab Coffee Table with Wenge Butterflies
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is an example of a Claro walnut slab coffee table I make, inlaid with wenge butterflies, and featuring a sculpted walnut base. The slab has bea...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Wenge
Wassily Style Leather Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, comfortable Wassily style lounge chair from France featuring bands of stitched leather attached to a seamless tubular chrome frame, inspired by Marcel Breuer’s original desig...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Signed, Numbered and Dated Limited Edition Colored Lithograph by Corneille
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This example is untitled, but depicts a cat and bird with head of a woman, and is numbered 54/99 and signed and dated 1999 and is in perfect condition.
The artist is Guillaume Bever...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Concrete Machu Pichu Bench
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Machu picchu bench
Inspired by Carlo Scarpa's architectural works, We have designed this original practical art piece as a bench to last forever,
Conc...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Set of 3 Outdoor Terracotta Vases from the series "Gardenias" by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jaime Hayon designed the Gardenia Vases in terracotta as a complement to his outdoor furniture collection.
The three vases are unique in form, illustrating Hyaon's unmistakable hal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sophia Medium White Ceramic and 24-Karat Gold Details Handcrafted Centerpiece
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
Elegant and functional, Sophia M centerpiece is crafted by hand and celebrates the heart of Italian cities: the piazza. Exquisitely made of ceramic, Sophia M features a square portic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Intrex Habitat Modern Black Enameled Wood Round Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Intrex habitat modern black enameled wood round low table or pedestal with a maker's label on the underside. Measures: 15.25" height x 31" diameter. Min...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Abstract figure sculpture in white, one of a kind
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
A one of a kind sculpture of an abstract figure in white, handcrafted in full bodied gypsum reinforced with fibreglass matting and jute. The creative process takes multiple stages...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute, Plaster
Moroccan Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Julie Richoz, 10x14ft
Located in Paris, FR
TRAME is a homeware brand that explores new domestic landscapes across the Mediterranean. Each collection of homeware and accessories is inspired by a historical episode, reflects a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Unusual Modern Handcrafted Geode Drinks Table
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual Modern Handcrafted Geode Drinks Table. Large quartzite top with a golden gilt steel base. Beautiful Dark Blue crystal with a multi blue center.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Stainless Steel
Jayson Home Serge Chair with Natural Goat Hide and Teak Frame
Located in Morristown, NJ
21stC. goat Hide and teak wood side chair by Jayson Home of Chicago. The chair is handcrafted in the United States. This is a smart chair that would work well in an entryway, dressin...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Teak
1970's Italian Fratelli Guzzini Style White Bar Cart
Located in San Carlos, CA
Elevate Your Space: Fratelli Guzzini Italian White Plastic Bar Cart
Are you searching for that perfect blend of functionality and style to enhance your living space? Look no further...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary V Lamp Hardwood, Solid Glass and Brass
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Louis Jobst' V lamp is composed from, a cone, a sphere and a triangle. Their proportions are carefully judged to create a harmonious formation, with each shape ...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pink Glazed Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass 20th Century Spanish
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon.
Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Elise 60 Floor Lamp in Black Marble by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
The timeless Elise lamp pays tribute to the advent of the machine age. Its refined machined marble base, combined with its towering frosted acrylic diffuser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Bertu Nightstands, Suelo Quick Ship Nightstand, Black
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Suelo Night Stand ready to ship! 20% off and in perfect/excellent condition. These are all one-off pieces. Fir...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Bertu Night Stands, Suelo Quick Ship Night Stand, Natural
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Suelo Night Stand ready to ship! 20% off and in perfect/excellent condition. These are all one-off pieces. Fir...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Scarabeo Watercolor Painting
By Buenaventura
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and sophisticated wall decoration has been entirely hand-painted on 100% natural cotton paper, using the sumi-e technique inspired by ancient Korean paintings. Particul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Paper, Acrylic
Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Cowboy in Multicolored Acryl Paint on Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
In this work I merge expressive emotions with a figurative representation influenced by naivety and pop art. Using acrylic, pencil and charcoal, I have captured a vibrancy and raw ex...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Plywood, Paint
English Modern Sterling Silver Picture Frame, 1928
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver picture frame. Made by Cohen & Charles in Birmingham in 1928. Flat rectilinear surround with lobed top. On front engine-turning between plain borders; sides ...
Category
1920s British Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
'Winter Day In Marievik' A Unique Ceramic Sculpture, Pekka Paikkari, 2023
Located in Helsinki, FI
”Winter Day In Marievik” is an impressive ceramic wall sculpture made by Pekka Paikkari in 2023. This extraordinary piece of art features a unique hand crafted ceramic design layed o...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and purple velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 13”
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Cini Boeri, Bengodi, Velvet Sofa, Arflex, 1974
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
Cini Boeri (1924-2020)
Bengodi
A rectangular three-seater sofa covered with velvet upholstery, the seat and back each with two cushions on six feet.
Original edition by Arflex.
Ita...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Shao Fan Armchairs
By Shao Fan
Located in Denton, TX
Combined two single arm chairs executed in 1996 by Shao Fan. Made of catalpa and elmwood. He has designed furniture which represents art rather than being purely functional. Each ch...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Elm, Paint, Upholstery
Vlaminck Framed 'Siene a Chatou' Color Lithography, circa 1972
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Original 'Siene a Chatou' color lithograph by Maurice de Vlamnick.
Lithograph printed from an original painting made by the author in France, circa 1906.
Published by Fernand Mourl...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Modern Glass & Brass Double Pedestal Dining Table Attributed to Pace Collection
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Modern all glass double pedestal dining table with ¾ inch rectangle glass top & brushed brass V shaped channels attributed to The Pace Collection. This piece has ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Preben Broste rare rosewood/ brass Nutcrackers , Modern , Denmark .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare Preben Broste nutcrackers in hard wood and brass hardware .
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Unusual Modern Handcrafted Geode Drinks Table
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual Modern Handcrafted Geode Drinks Table. Large quartzite top with gilt steel base. Silver crystal with an extremely vibrant amber and blue center.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Stainless Steel
Unusual Modern Handcrafted Geode Drinks Table
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual Modern Handcrafted Geode Drinks Table.Very Large quartzite top with Silver gilt steel base. Silver crystal with a purple blue center.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Stainless Steel
Limited Edition Perfumes by Allen Jones for Beaux Arts Limited Edition Perfumes
By Allen Jones
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have a small number of these fantastic pieces by the famous English pop artist Allen Jones. They consist of a full bottle of perfume, with a stunning Aluminium sculpture of a sexy...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Abstract Painted Artwork with Boats , Yann, 1988, Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Abstract painted artwork with boats by the Antwerp artist Yann.
This very expressive and colorful - polychrome work on wood dates from 1988 and was signed by him.
You can see boats ...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tillikum Narrow White Oak & Floating Acrylic Console by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
A tailored version of our original Tillikum Console, the Tillikum Narrow Console is a scaled down version to suit a smaller space. This stunning piece features a floating tabletop su...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Fir
"Boboli" Dining Table designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Cassina
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Introducing the Boboli Table, envisioned by the renowned designer Rodolfo Dordoni. Embodying architecturally-inspired geometries, the Boboli table's structure boasts orderly lines, s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Rather Large Carved Marble Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This rather large hand-carved white marble tray is a statement piece of exceptional beauty and craftsmanship. Its square form with tall tapered sides provides both elegance and pract...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Modern Vintage Table Lamp Ceramic Brass Floral Fauna Butterfly Flowers 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage table lamp from ceramic and brass with multicolored printed floral and fauna butterfly and flowers decor 1980s.
This amazing and charming table lamp from ceramic and b...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Armchairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white fabric armchairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 16”
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Piatto di Arrigo Finzi
By Arrigo Finzi
Located in Lugo, IT
Piatto in oro di Arrigo Finzi.
Etichetta adesiva del gioielliere.
Buone condizioni.
Grazie
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Hand Painted Lampshades, Bamboo Lampshades
Located in Madrid, ES
Welcome to our lampshade Company
In BuenaVentura we produce hand-painted wallpaper. We combine sophisticated processes of handcrafted creation in order to capture the fleeting effects of nature,elegantly and luminously.
Our paintings are our own designs, and we paint them by hand, using basic watercolour techniques on beautiful cotton paper.
It is an arduous artistic procedure, producing unique, timeless pieces of art.
Hand painted lampshade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Paper
Large Custom Floating Steel and Glass Shelf c. 2014
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Original custom large steel and glass shelf designed to float against the wall. Modern and minimal design. Outer rectangular steel frame supporting four large shelves. The pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
book, G.Frattini, Italian design 1988
Located in Felino, IT
Gianfranco Frattini, Italian Design. book. edizioni Biblioteca dell'immagine 1988. edited by Pier Carlo Santini-reserved edition for Acerbis International ( 160 copies) , with accomp...
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Tall Silver Table Lamps Silver and Sky Blue Modern Table Lamps Vase Lamp
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage a pair tall modern mercury silver colored vase lamps table lamps
Old silver with blue lampshades ( new condition )
Style: Modern , timeless, design, French Country, French pr...
Category
1990s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk, Glass, Acrylic
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
Contemporary Bust of a Man made out of carved and painted Pine, 2023
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted in 2023, the Contemporary Bust of a Man breathes life into the age-old tradition of sculptural expression. Hewn from pine, its form emerges from the raw essence of nature, ca...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Pine, Paint
"Caress of Water" 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
Stone
Sculptural, Contemporary, European PARIS Table Lamps, Turquoise by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These sculptural contemporary Margit Wittig table lamps are mounted on rectangular slate bases and feature multiple turquoise/ teal coloured handcrafted components, spheres and semi-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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