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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Mushroom Ottoman in Sequoia Wool Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. "Sequoia" fabric is in the olive green color family with textured tan dots throughout. Perfect for usi...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Polyester

Fluted Sideboard Ft. A Sleek Rounded Rectangular Shape Sotiris Lazou design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary sideboard strikes a perfect balance between art and utility. The main cabinet features a sleek lacquered finish and four spacious doors, providing ample, discreet s...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Ebanista “Vienna” Angled Sofa Upholstered in Linen Fabric, Made in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and architecturally sculpted “Vienna” angled sofa designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by the renowned luxury furniture house Ebanista. This American-made ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Gavina, Italy. These Mid-Century Modern classics showcase the master architect's commi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Casey Lurie Studio Modern "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut Brass with Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

What It Is (Tony Shafrazi Gallery)
Located in New York, NY
Catalog accompanying a group exhibition of contemporary New York City artists held at the Tony Shifrazi Gallery in Soho from September 13-October 12, 1986. Part of Shifrazi’s influen...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Oscar Niemeyer Rosewood ON Lounge Chairs for Hotel SESC Rio de Janeiro, c 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and historically important pair of 'ON' lounge chairs designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the Hotel SESC in Rio de Janeiro. This set comprises the pair of sculptural...
Category

1980s Brazilian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Chrome Sphere
Located in New York, NY
A chrome plated brass sphere decorative object, in the Modern style/Postmodern period, circa late-20th century. Piece is weighted with flat bottom for stability. Very good condition,...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

St James Brazil Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server Duo, 2 pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl duo—also suitable as chiller dishes—designed by renowned silversmith St James Brazil. The duo pieces were meticulously crafte...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Round clear thick cut vintage crystal starburst glass ashtray
Located in East Quogue, NY
Clear, thick, unmarked, round, crystal-cut glass ashtray in perfect condition. It has a star/sunburst cut motif in the center with leaf-cut design detail around the edges. A pret...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Custom-Made Tripod Dining Chair in Customer’s Own Fabric by Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural dining chair redefines minimalism through sensual tactility and structural harmony. Its monolithic form, crafted with continuous flowing geometry, creates a sense of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Dining Table In Eucalyptus Matte Top Beige Lacquered Base-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining table features a refined and contemporary design, blending luxurious materials with minimalist architecture. Its two sculptural legs are finished in a high-gloss lacquer,...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Platea Coffee Table In Matte Walnut By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea isn’t just a table — it’s a micro-landscape of connection and play. Conceived as an abstract composition of fluid wooden platforms, each tier rises and overlaps like a natural...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Murano Glass Light Tobacco Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the island of Murano outside of Venice, Italy. Each sconce features undulating glass blades in a light tobacco color. Each of the layered handmade glass componen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lilly Coffee Table, Organic Cast Brass Legs Cascading Glossy Lacquered Tops
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An expressive centerpiece that redefines organic form through color and reflection. The Lily Cluster Coffee Table features four petal-like tops that interlock at varied heights, crea...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table in Handcrafted Terracotta Matte Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A warm and sculptural designer piece handcrafted with reinforced resin and finished in a Terracotta Matte texture that evokes the natural beauty of unglazed clay. The surface reveals...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Resin

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Mottled Smoked Interlocking Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning display of Italian glassmaking ingenuity, this 21st-century modernist chandelier showcases hand-blown Murano glass crafted into interlocking elements with a mottled and sm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Krobo 200 Bench by Fjord Fiesta in Wood
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Krobo 200 / Bench by Torbjon Afdal Bench in laminated lacquered oak, walnut or fully coloured black oak. Base in solid wood. Available in two heights and three lengths. Made in Nor...
Category

2010s Norwegian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak

Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary armchair is meticulously engineered to serve as an anchor of both style and sanctuary within your living space. It seamlessly delivers superior, enveloping comfort ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 4 Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces in Opalene Glass w/ 24Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of four modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, created in Italy in the 21st century, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless allure associated with Venetian glassmaking. The sconces feature opalene glass, renowned for its delicate translucence and milky, ethereal quality, which allows light to diffuse through the material gently, creating an elegant and ambient glow. The opalene glass is adorned with 24-karat gold flecks, a hallmark of Murano artistry that imbues the pieces with a subtle yet luxurious shimmer. The intricate bullicante detailing—a technique that uses trapped...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold, Brass

Illusion Nuage Bench— White Bouclé , Glossy Walnut by Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

In Stock-Brutalist Minimal Sideboard In Dark Stained Oak By Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A long, modern sideboard in a dark stained Oak, almost black color with a very dark brown espresso shade. The piece of furniture has a rectilinear, minimalist design. The top surface...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Voluminous 2-seater Sofa with Rounded Contours By Carlos Soriano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary minimalist modular 2-seater sofa with rounded contours. The sofa is upholstered in a deep navy blue velvet. It consists of three connected modules, giving it a symmetric...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Alvar Aalto Inspired Work or Dining Tables by Farstrup Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alvar Aalto desk or dining table designed with rectangular tables with bentwood legs. In original condition with four individual legs and beveled table top. Wear is consistent with a...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Bertu Coffee Table, Oakley Walnut Coffee Table, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Oakley Coffee Table in Walnut is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from walnut veneer and finished with a beautif...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Swivel Dining Chair w/ Architectural Silhouette—Sotiris Lazou Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This iconic fully upholstered chair is a masterful exercise in minimalist design, combining sleek volume with unparalleled comfort. Every detail has been precisely chosen to ensure t...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Dandy California King Size Bed Offered In Moss Green Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" California King Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Voluminous 3-seater Sofa with Rounded Contours By Carlos Soriano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary minimalist modular three-seater sofa with rounded contours. The sofa is upholstered in a deep, plush navy blue velvet. It consists of three connected modules, giving it ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Handmade Tile Top Lith Coffee Table by Lynnea Jean, In-stock
Located in Aitkin, MN
The Lith Collection by Lynnea Jean Inspired by a love for vintage tile tables and the desire for hands-on creation, the Lith Side Table was born. T...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Sculptural Chair in Bouclé Upholstery with Architectural Silhouette By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural dining chair redefines minimalism through sensual tactility and structural harmony. Its monolithic form, crafted with continuous flowing geometry, creates a sense of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bouclé, Foam

Pair, Kawa Series Table Lamp 03, Organic White Porcelain, Green Marble Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 2 Kawa Table Lamp 03 by Luft Tanaka A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain diffuser, organic and asymmetrical in form, which casts a warm and comforting ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Stone, Brass, Steel

Freestanding Blackened Brass Coat Rack, Marble Base, Coat Tree, Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coat Tree by Luft Tanaka Studio Freestanding coat tree made of solid brass components in a blackened finish, with a black or white marble base. The piece is made-to-order and fully...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Ink Black Off White Ombre Textured Modern Throw In Merino Hand Stitched Hem
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Ink Throw is a timeless piece that harmoniously drifts its beauty between white spaces and contrasting details. Our love for accentuating detailing in hem is taken one step further i...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Yarn

Red Marble Round Dining Table W/ Pedestal in Deep Burgundy Lacquer- Mondo Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stylish round dining table combines sculptural presence with refined material luxury. Its circular top is crafted from richly veined red marble, revealing natural movement in sha...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Cocktail End Table Modern Circular Round Minimalist Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - SMALL J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items. You may even say it...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Abstract Welded and Painted Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern welded Sculpture made up of painted squares. The colors glow, you are actually surprised to find that they are painted and not enamel or paint! Nice size and scale!
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

English Roll Arm Camelback Schumacher Darsy Tree of Life Down Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
English Roll Arm Camelback Schumacher Darsy Tree of Life Down Sofa Settee
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Down

22–24-Person Outdoor Brutalist Table in Solid Oak Belgian Bluestone-Heerenhuis
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp cloth. If you need to remove any st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Set of 4 Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Murano Glass Three-Tier Triedre Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming and elegant Set of Four Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Three-Tier Triedre Sconces In Smoked Bronze W/ Brass Fittings originate from Italy, 21st Century. They feature...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Preview Furniture After Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of upholstered lounge chairs in original beige fabric by Preview Furniture, 1970s / 1980s. Fabric is original and shows some signs of wear and minor discoloration. Use as is o...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Sculptural Monolithic Dining Table w Organic Shapes In Custom Lacquer Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant and authentic dining table is distinguished by its unique design, where the legs resemble smoothed monoliths. It is available in two stunning versions: lacquered or wood...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Bauhaus Arts and Crafts Modernist Large Aluminum Box, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This remarkable early 20th-century modernist aluminum box is a true testament to masterful craftsmanship and innovative design. The rare piece was crafted in Germany circa 1920. Its...
Category

Early 20th Century German Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Alvar Aalto Style Work or Dining Table by Farstrup Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish, 2000's Alvar Aalto style desk or dining table designed with square tables with bentwood legs. Made by Farstrup Møbler. In original condition with four individual legs and be...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Contemporary Pair Of Barrel Armchairs in Eggplant Velvet-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sophisticated pair of lounge chairs blending the sensual curves of modern design with the refined geometry of Art Deco. Each chair is upholstered in plush amethyst velvet, highligh...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Minimal/Classic Velvet Dining Chairs In Black Oak Frame-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The minimalistic design of the chairs brings a sense of sophistication while maintaining comfort. Constructed in black oak frame and upholstered in high quality cream leather. 100% E...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Modern Chelsea Umbria Glass Dry Bar Cabinet by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Chelsea Umbria Glass Dry Bar Cabinet by Ercole Home features six doors framed in hand-hammered Dark Bronze metal, each with a sheet of Umbria glass. The case is finished i...
Category

2010s Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Lumina Daphine Led Floor Lamp in Soft Black by Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Jay Strongwater Tiger Lily Bees Enamel Swarovski Crystal Picture Photo Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
Jay Strongwater enameled brass picture frame and miniature floral print. Rectangular frame trimmed with swirling vines and enameled tiger lily blossom and bee studded with blue and g...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Flora Chandelier: Aqua, Jade, Mint, Peach, Coral Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora chandelier is a vertical composition of two Botanica chandelier styles. Each chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass lea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

0414 Dining Chair by Gallotti Radice made in Italy
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
0414 Dining Chair Designed by Studio G&R Set of 4. Armchair / dining chair with black stained open pore solid curved ash structure. Seat and backrest with internal structure in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Bertu Stool, Cicely Wood Back Counter Stool, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Wood Back Cicely Counter Stool are beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ar...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Modernist Architectural Wood Ornament Sculpture Abstract Tuning Fork, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning tropical wood abstract sculpture is architecturally impressive, with its stylized tuning fork design. The piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1950. The elong...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ploum Sofa by Ligne Roset, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ploum Sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset. Ultra Comfy epitome of comfort! Form and Function United! Companion Loveseat available in a separate listing.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Mari Blue Gray Calming Hues Hand Woven Hand Knotted Textured Plush Merino Throw
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A calming reflection of the lakeside skies with pleasing color choices and textural details all created meticulously by expert artisans is what Mari Throw is all about. Modern harmon...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Yarn

Paul Evans Patchwork Credenza Metal Wood Slate Custom Made Vintage c. 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An original vintage 1960s patchwork credenza by Paul Evans. An example of Paul Evans’ iconic patchwork series, this monumental credenza showcases the sculptural craftsmanship and met...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Bertu Benches, Suelo Modern Walnut Bench, Upholstered, Artisan
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Walnut Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This walnut silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortable cushion. The S...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Collectible Style Armchair in Mongolian Faux Fur By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An explosion of organic, enveloping forms, conceived as both furniture and sculpture. Its silhouette is defined by soft, generous curves and a commanding backrest that cocoons the bo...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Fur, Wood

Illusion 90 Degree Corner Sofa with Curved Silhouette In Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

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