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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Availability: In Stock Within 6 weeks
Eric Dobson and Michael Harris for Mdina Blue Streaked Studio Glass Vase
By Mdina
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Maltese Mdina studio glass streak pattern vase by Eric Dobson and Michael Harris dating from around 1970.
Mdina glass was founded in 1968 by Michael Harris on the Island...
Category
1970s Maltese Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Flush Mount Construction of Brass Rings with Led
Located in Roeselare, BE
This pendant is a construction of 4 brass rings with flexible led tubes in the rings. The rings are connected to each other and hang over and next to each other.
Measures: There is...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$7,919 / item
Exceptional Franco Buzzi Attributed Oval Dining Table in Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Franco Buzzi
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare oval dining table was produced by a master cabinetmaker in Italy during the 1940s. The design is attributed to Franco Buzzi, with several closely related examples documente...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer
s Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Console Table, Walnut Wood and Polished Mirror Steel Limited Edition
Located in Ancona, Marche
Balanced between stability and movement, light yet sharp, dynamic and suspended—these adjectives best describe the sensation one feels when admiring the 'Lama Wood' console. It appea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Simply Taupe Merino Modern Artisanal Throw Handwoven in Earthy Warm Ombre Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Simply Taupe handloom merino throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with certified Eco-friendly Swiss Dyes.
Each piece is individually dip dy...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Yarn
$191 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer
s Club Chair, Signed
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rubelita Camel and Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
1234567 Aluminum Bookshelf by Clay Brown
By Clay Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing at 8 feet tall, the 1234567 bookshelf is a striking example of minimalist design. Constructed from 1/8-inch water-jet cut waxed aluminum, it features 75 hand welds that seam...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$6,000 / item
The Verdant Odyssey: A Vintage Persian Gabbeh Masterpiece of Pastoral Fantasy
Located in Dallas, TX
61512 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03'04 x 04'10. This hand-knotted vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a triumph of artistic freedom—an expressive, modern-feeling pastoral landscape create...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,584 Sale Price
20% Off
Barbara Barry for Baker Modern Fluted Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Barbara Barry for Baker fluted sideboard credenza. This lovely modern cabinet features a wonderful fluted exterior design. The fluted design combine...
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Brass and Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Allied Maker, USA
By Allied Maker
Located in Glasgow, GB
“Arc Well” pendant lamps by Allied Maker, an American studio known for its precision craftsmanship and minimalist material palettes. Handcrafted in New York, these contemporary pend...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Scalloped Back Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Scalloped Back Sofa
This sofa measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 33.5 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 24 inches
We take o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Hand-Blown Aquamarine Murano Fluted Glass Table Lamps w/ 24 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Pair of Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Glass Table Lamps in Aquamarine Hue W/ 24 Karat Gold Fleck Banded Detailing is a perfect synthesis of Venetian craftsmanship and moder...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Iron pot -Contemporary Japanese Crafts
By POPCORN
Located in 加須市, 11
Made of iron, this pot looks as if it has simplified the concept of a vessel and converted it into pixels.
The pipes used in industrial products are carefully processed one by one wi...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Nazar Side Table Tall in Brass
Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Evil Eye Side Table Tall in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
The collection reimagines a protective totem for your home; negative energy knows it is not welcome ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Honed Pink Rouge Fleur de Pecher Marble Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
Honed pink rouge Fleur de Pecher marble center table with octagonal base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Leather Tray, Large A Rectangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
IRIS round pink Velvet Deluxe Fringed Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort.
This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, handmade by skilled portuguese artisans with...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Beautiful Solid Cherry Desk by Harden, NY, Moser Style
Located in Miami, FL
Solid cherry desk with hidden compartments, hand cut dovetail construction and a leather writing top made by Harden Furniture.
Writing surface height is 29"
Knee clearance height is ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Murano Glass Sottsass Style Lamps; In Stock
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of table lamps made of hand-blown glass elements from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. Each lamp features unique glass components in gray and black tones on a brass structure. W...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$6,900 / set
Contemporary Modern Ligne Roset Prado Adjustable Daybed Sofa by Christian Werner
By Ligne Roset
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Prado sofa by Christian Werner for Ligne Roset. This is a beautiful contemporary sofa with a unique adjustable seat design. The Prado consists of a large ...
Category
20th Century Albanian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Shearling Sheepskin Brown Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Monumental Forged Iron
Glass Serpent Coffee Table Manner of Diego Giacometti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Forged Iron and Glass Serpent Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, France, Late 20th Century
Consisting of two pieces: the bronzed forged iron base and monumen...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
$640 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Cassina - Vico Magistretti Maralunga 2 Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Bern, CH
Vico Magistretti Maralunga two seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina. Dark brown leather. With two adjustable backrests for variable sitt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
$5,592 Sale Price / item
20% Off
8.3x12.5 Ft Dark Green Color Handmade Large Area Rug, Modern Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Wool
Cashmere Throw Blanket with Fox Hem by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A wool and cashmere throw blanket hemmed with natural Gold Cross Fox fur.
Thanks to its front Prince of Wales design and its back, black and white, Pied de Poule design, livens up th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Important French moderne Signed Carpet by Sonia Delaunay 20th century – No. 1579
Located in Paris, FR
No. 1579 – Signed 20th-Century Carpet, Sonia Delaunay – 145 x 220 cm
Period: 20th century
Condition: Excellent
Material: Wool
Dimensions: 220 x 145 cm
This magnificent carpet, havi...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Black Friday- 24-piece Silverware Set in Crystal Glass Egg Case L’ambrosia
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the c...
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
$524 Sale Price / item
31% Off
2 Ralph Lauren Modern Glass Hurricane Bronze Library Buffet Table Lamps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Ralph Lauren Lighting Modern Table Lamps. The minimalist design features a glass cylinder accented with Bronze finished metal rims and pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,645 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Inácio Stool in brazilian solid wood.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Inácio stool plays with geometric shapes, aiming to create a sensation of movement and fluidity. It is made entirely from leftover solid wood from other projects, which would nor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$1,000 / item
4 Italian Modern Parsons Dark Oak Suede Side Accent Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage modern Italian Parsons dining chairs featuring dark oak frame with suede upholstery. Made in Italy. Attributed to Arhaus.
Dimensions:
20" x 21" d x 39.5" h; seat 19"
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Suede, Oak
$822 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Twist
Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist
Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,552 / set
1930s French Original Still-Life Oil Painting On Stretched Canvas by B.Salmon
Located in COLMAR, FR
A beautifully composed vintage French oil painting on stretched canvas, dated 1935 and signed by the artist B. Salmon in the lower left corner. This refined still life depicts a bowl...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Under The Banyan Gold Side Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Gold Side Table Small in Brass
Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
JOJO LED Pendant
Located in Renton, WA
With and adjustable height shade inspired by the movement of a Yo-Yo, the JOJO LED Pendant is a traditional shape with modern sensibilities. Lit with an LE...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$500 / item
Antique Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Hand Mirror
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver hand mirror.
In sterling silver.
By Tiffany & Co.
Marked to the rim for Tiffany & Co. / Sterling.
Simply a wonderful Tiffany design!
Date:
20th Century
O...
Category
20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
8x10 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,399 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Sculpture Vase Vessel Solid Rare Pure White Onyx Hand Carved in Italy Wavy Shape
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of pure white onyx. The vase is hand sculpted, starting from a large block of white onyx which has been carefully selected...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble
Counter and Bar Stool with Upholstered Seat - Balance
Located in Kyiv, UA
The Balance Counter Stool combines elegant minimalism with exceptional comfort. Designed for contemporary interiors, this stool features clean, sculptural lines and a perfectly balan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Solid Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table
Massive square coffee table made from the most beautiful Rosso Levanto Italian marble. Strong color in burgundy, white and da...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Pichet Espagnol
from the Madoura Pottery
AR 245
by Pablo Picasso
1954
Located in London, GB
'Pichet Espagnol' ceramic piece from the Madoura Pottery (A.R. 245) by Pablo Picasso (1954). A fired, unglazed ceramic pitcher in the form of a stylise...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$49,165 Sale Price
20% Off
Handcrafted Floating Night Stands
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted pair of European oak floating night stand with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with one drawer and a shelf below.
Handmade in England. Cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$2,376 / set
Silver Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Silver Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Henri Matisse – “Madame de Pompadour” (Lithograph, 1959) Printed By Mourlot
Located in San Carlos, CA
Henri Matisse – “Madame de Pompadour” Invitation Poster (Lithograph, 1959)
Printed by Mourlot for “Art in Posters” by Sauret after the original 1951 design.
This striking color lith...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$256 Sale Price
39% Off
Contemporary Green Velvet Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary armchairs with curved wooden backs and frames and green velvet upholstery
Small chips on the arm of one of the chairs.
Category
20th Century American Modern Furniture
$3,550 / set
Pair of Modern Brass and Murano Glass Grit Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass and brass wire wall lights of modern inspiration, with an elegant aesthetic. Perfect for creating the perfect warm light in any environment. Each wall light is e...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Under The Banyan Side Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Side Table Large in Brass
Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pure Cashmere Brown Classic Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
Pure Cashmere fabric Cushion with a tight knitted effect.
Cashmere textile is one of the most valuable and thin fiber in the world. Extremely soft and lightweight, it is breathable ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Blackbuck Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Blackbuck Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
The Blackbuck is an animal revered across cultures, and in India symbolic of purity and the divine. Our collection of cast brass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,100 / item
9x12 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber design Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,889 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Set of 4 Hive Flush Mounts by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass, MTO
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Hive Flush Mounts in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Electronics: 1x G...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Oil Painting - 1960s Nude Female Figure
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌟 For Sale: Stunning Vintage Oil Painting - 1960s Nude Female Figure 🌟
Add a touch of timeless artistry to your space with this fantastic, large oil painting on canvas. This strik...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Fox Fur Throw, Silk Lined
By Fendi
Located in Glasgow, GB
Handcrafted fox fur throw, produced in 2012 by the Irish furriers J.M. Barnardo & Son. The throw/blanket is composed of eight crystal fox fur pelts, sele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Irish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fur, Silk
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Pink Dot - Large Dots
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
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
Modern Wenge Oak Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres, In Stock
By Greg Sheres
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Wenge Oak Dining Table Designed by Greg Sheres. The “Angles” table top features a geometric design. Fully extended with leaves, this dining table opens up to 114-inches, giv...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Andaman Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Andaman Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Hidden deep within the Andaman Islands, lies an ancient sanctuary of caves where time stands still. Shaped by nature’s hand, these ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian 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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