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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 10 Custom Modern Dining Chairs by Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Carrocel Interiors has designed a luxurious set of 10 modern dining chairs, perfect for your home. These chairs are made in Canada with a contempora...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Modern Mirror Top Display Pedestal
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elegant modern display pedestal features a brass tone mirrored finish with a beveled glass mirror top. This unique accent piece stands 30+ inches tall and is perfect for a sculpture ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Price is for one chair. Pair available.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Modern Wool Silk 9x14 Ivory Black Jaguar Design Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a New Modern Inspired Wool & Silk 9x14 Ivory & Black Jaguar Handmade Area rug with lustrous shiny fibers and a thick durable pile...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Sculptural Marble Side Table with Organic Base By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sophisticated round side table is a striking fusion of natural elegance and raw artistic form. The tabletop is a pristine disc of Ibiza marble, a material revered for its bright...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

2009 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair with Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 2...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Solid Rosewood and Birdseye Maple Sideboard / Buffet
Located in Germantown, MD
A clean Contemporary Solid Rosewood and solid Birdseye Maple Buffet / storage cabinet with clean lines. Measures 52" in width, 20" in depth and 33" in height.  
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Rosewood

Modern Sculptural Fabric Collectible Chandelier from Studio Mirei, Supernova
Located in New York, NY
Mirei’s newest and most ambitious design to date debuted at Wanted Design / ICFF 2023 - In Stock Measures 39’’ H x 79’’ W Providing soft light in an organic and unique design, the...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Soleil Floor Lamp - Talisman Series
Located in New York, NY
Soleil Floor Lamp is part of our Talisman Series—a collection born from the desire to reawaken ancient symbols of goodness and weave them into the spaces we inhabit. Each piece in th...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

1999 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1...
Category

1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

TV Cabinet, Modern Tiger Maple and Zebrawood, Lift TV Mechanism
Located in Huntington, NY
Modern tiger maple and zebrawood veneer cabinet. Lift TV mechanism with remote With nexus 21 lift TV mechanism to raise and lower flat screen TVs. Measure...
Category

2010s North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Teak Chaise Longue with Black Fabric and Vintage-Inspired Design, Wave Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Wave teak wood indoor chaise longue designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis, upholstered in black fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Fabric

Pair of Arch Top Gilt Mirrors
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of modern arch top gilt mirrors, with a gilt metal frame and an antiqued mirror plate. Dimensions: 22" W x 1" D x 42" H.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Cesa 1882, Italy, Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modernist three-sectioned cocktail shaker was crafted by the renowned silversmith Cesa 1882 in Italy in the 1960s. The beautiful modernist design showcases a geometric pattern a...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

cc-tapis Visioni A Faded color Rug by Patricia Urquiola in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
VISIONI A - faded color version size 190 x 300 cm - 6,2’ x 9,9’ materials cotton weave, himalayan wool pile quality A (125.000 knots/sqm approx.) Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Visi...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Swivel Desk Storage Organizer by Rino Pirovano for Art 900
Located in East Quogue, NY
This vintage red swivel desk organizer, designed by Rino Pirovano for Rexite in the mid-1970s, is a celebrated example of Italian design. Made of ABS plastic, it features four rotati...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Geometric Modern Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
This sofa boasts a generously proportioned arm, its square profile offers a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Atop this sturdy base rests a plush, loose cushion arm rest. Relaxed, deep ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Edipo Table Lamps by Barbaglia Colombo for PAF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Edipo' table lamps by Barbaglia & Colombo for PAF. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1980s. Plastic, methacrylate, and fabric make up this composition. We recommend ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Acrylic

Modern Hampton Console Table
Located in Freamunde, PT
Elevate your space with this sleek and stylish console table. Featuring a rich dark wood finish and a distinctive V-shaped base accented with a metal insert, this piece perfectly ble...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Polished Steel Transition Side Table Bimetal Brass Stainless Steel Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A side table as part of the Transition collection, featuring a unique, artistic mirror polished tabletop, crafted from brass and stainless steel on a tubular base. Measures: H 18”. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal

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

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for her later work with shells. This Stix piece is a natural seashell...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

1 Steelcase Modular Seating Group Lounge
Located in Pasadena, TX
Turnstone for Steelcase Jenny Collection Designed with posture and a better sitting experience in mind, Jenny Modular seating provides ultimate comfort...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Custom Maple Dining Table by Bruce Fry, 1998. Eight feet Three inches.
Located in Kansas City, MO
A beautifully handcrafted solid Maple dining table by Bruce Fry commissioned and designed to aesthetically match the Hans Wegner China chairs which we also have listed. Very good c...
Category

1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Maple

1979 Ibanez Base Electric Guitar MC-900DS
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This 1979 Ibanez MC-900DS neck through laminated light and dark wood. It was purchased by me on February 13, 1980 for $445, I played it maybe 5 times and put it in a closet and it sa...
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Harewood

Hand-Crafted Walnut Bar Cabinet by Ginger Jagger, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bar Cabinet is a contemplation on the polarities in Nature. The wood marquetry is the framing device for two large doors, with an interior designed and made to hold glasses and ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

JMF Occasional Chair Ecart International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean-Michel Frank design. Limited reissue. Solid wood with wrapped rattan. Original vintage condition. Solid and sturdy. Presents well for any decor as an accent or desk chair..
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Gray Natural Raw Wool
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-woven raw wool. 8' x 10' New Origin: India Field Colors: Gray Accent Colors: Ivory, Light-Brown, Brown, Charcoal
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

12 x 15 Modern Handcrafted Nepalese Wool Rug In Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover a contemporary hand-knotted Nepalese wool rug featuring a rich brown background adorned with an elegant, subtle stripe pattern. This rug measures 11'10" X 15'5".  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

T Sconce Offset, by Research.Lighting, Black with glass globes, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x T Sconce Offset designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, 2x 4...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

2012 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair In Dark Rust Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Ralph Lauren Designer Lamp with Reactive Ceramic Glaze Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your interior with this stunning Ralph Lauren Home “Mirelle” table lamp, a sophisticated blend of refined craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring a reactive ceramic glaz...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rug Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Skin Rug in Gold, Black and Gray Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 9x12 tiger rug design is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection. On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this rug is inspired ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright Side chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Lawrence Memorial Library in Springfield, Illinois. Executed in oak with a vertical spindle back and square frame, it features a later upholstered cushion in a textured yellow fabric. The design shares architectural similarities with Wright’s concurrent Dana-Thomas House commission, also created for Susan Lawrence Dana. Provenance: Lawrence Memorial Library, Springfield, IL Christie’s, New York, Important Frank Lloyd Wright and American Arts & Crafts Furnishings including Ceramics, 12 December 1987, Lot 105 Thomas S. Monaghan, Domino’s Private Collection Christie’s, Important Works by Frank Lloyd Wright and His Contemporaries from Domino’s Center for Architecture and Design, 12 June 1993, Lot 81 Important Private Collection Exhibited: Frank Lloyd Wright: Preserving an Architectural Heritage, Decorative Designs from the Domino’s Pizza...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides Also available with black le...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp by Casella
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s adjustable polish chrome floor lamp design by Casella. Can be rotated 360* and can be lower down to 39.25”or extend up to 54.25” high. It has a full range dimmer built in ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Chair II - Pop Art Graffiti Tagged Chair by Adam Baranello
Located in East Quogue, NY
Chair (II) - unique, collectable artist-designed chair, tagged and signed by the artist. Size: 31 H x 16 D x 16 W Multidisciplinary artist Adam Baranello embraces the grit and text...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

G.07 Counter Stool / Natural Walnut with Steel by Lusano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Grant Counter Stool elevates the everyday with sculptural clarity. Walnut framing, softened by upholstered arm pads, is paired with a steel footrest, a quiet union of craft and u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Walnut Orange MiMi Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi table creates a slender, graceful profile punctuated with painted surfaces that ca...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

After Fernando Botero 14.5" Full Figured Bronze Sculpture
By Fernando Botero
Located in Pasadena, TX
This bronze was made after the death of the artist Fernando Botero. It stands 14.5" in height. It depicts a full figured woman standing on a head.
Category

Late 20th Century Colombian Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

e15 Customizable Bigfoot Table by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
Celebrating its twentieth year, the solid wood table Bigfoot is a modern design classic and an identifiable icon for e15. For its signature corner detail and legs, the centre of the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

CraftAssocaites Dining Chairs, Baughman Mid Century Dining Chais, Walnut, Fur
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssocaites Dining Chairs, Baughman Mid Century Dining Chais, Walnut, Fur The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back Walnut Arm Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Knoll Aluminum Black Leather Life Chair
Located in East Freetown, MA
Knoll Life fully adjustable office chair. Aluminum and black leather chair with casters and Knoll stamp.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Claude Boeltz 24kt Gold Plated Exploded Bronze V-Shape Sconces w/ Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated pair of modernist sconces were realized by the celebrated French artist Claude Boeltz. They feature graphic organic forms- recalling both oceanic and ...
Category

20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Silver Plate Desk Easel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully crafted desktop easel with an architectural simplicity that’s both elegant and modern. Its clean lines and streamlined form make it a seamless addition to any workspace...
Category

20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Liaigre “Courier” Solid Oak Dining Table for Holly Hunt, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architecturally refined “Courier” dining table designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, executed in solid oak wood and crafted in the United States. This model exemplifies Li...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Bronze Wall Plaque By James Earle Fraser Of Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Toledo, OH
James Earle Fraser (1876- 1953 ) bronze wall plaque of Theodore Roosevelt. Signed and dated "Fraser 1920" in the mold upper left.
Category

20th Century North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Murano Glass Teal Geometric TOTEM Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass teal geometric TOTEM lamps in a beautiful and striking blue-green hue. We love the hand blown glass elements and bold impact of this pair....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Coffee Table with a Lacquered Top Wooden Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table blends modern design with natural elegance, ideal for hallways or living spaces. Warm wood base contrast beautifully with a luxurious lacquered top, while metal acc...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Aldo Tura Tiered Lacquered Goatskin Cocktail Table with Concealed Bar, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Throughout his career, Italian designer Aldo Tura was known for his distinct approach to furniture and home decor. A pillar in the post-war Italian design movement, Tura’s work empha...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Art Deco Style Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Gianni
Located in New York, NY
The Gianni Dining Chair borrows cues from the early-20th century Art Deco masters and features a light frame with a scrolled back. Shown in ebonized Argentine Rosewood and leather. ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Illusion Curved Sofa: Hand-Crafted Velvet Wood, Modern Design
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

Contemporary Silver Grey Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary silver grey silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 21'7" × 20'10" (657 × 635 cm). A fine hand-knotted silk rug with raised pile border. A spectacular rug in a silky shade o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Rug Kilims Scandinavian Style Scatter Rug in Light Blue with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x6 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vintage rugs and textile...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Signed Limited Edition Op Art Serigraph "Tridim-Gordes" by Victor Vasarely
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed limited edition Op Art serigraph entitled "Tridim-Gordes" by Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely, circa 1972. The piece is hand signed in pencil by the artist (lower right) and i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of Modern Leather Top Accent Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather top accent table with leather-wrapped round top supported by a six-legged gilt metal base with a stretcher. Dimensions: 16" W x 16" D x 21" H.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

2003 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 2...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Willy Rizzo for Cidue Chrome and Glass Coffee / Side Table, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A Willy Rizzo for Cidue square side/end/or coffee table; with a sleek and seamless design. The chic black glass surface is inset to the chrome square apron and supported on a black ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Baccarat Crystal Lidded Candy Dish or Mustard Bowl, Signed French Crystal
Located in Miami, FL
Baccarat Crystal Lidded Candy Dish or Mustard Bowl, Signed French Crystal A fine Baccarat crystal lidded candy dish or mustard bowl, showcasing the ...
Category

20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Natural, Black 3D Bone Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand made dimensional bone box with hand set black centers. Rectangular pieces form a dimensional facade, lined in wood. A great addition to any coffee table to store remote controls...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Bone, Wood

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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.