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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: New York City
Style: Modern
Custom Round Mirrored Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom round starfire mirrored dining table with mirrored side Baguettes and pedestal stand base.
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Globe Flush Mount by Research.Lighting, Brushed Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Flush Mount in brushed nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Brushed Nickel Electronics: 1x G9...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ballroom Molecule Gold/Green Chandelier Gold Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they mer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Modernist Handblown Spike Drop Iridescent Pink Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautifully scaled set of four Modernist Iridescent Pink Hand-Blown Murano Glass Fluted Sconces W/ Spike Drop & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Low Sass Stool from Souda, White, Dining Chair, Seating, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Low Sass Stool from Souda in White. It also works as a Side Table. The totem-like shapes of each piece in the Sass Series are inspired by Ettore Sottsass. De...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ash

Amuneal s Brass Wine Room
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s brass wine room is constructed using the clean mechanical details from our Frankford Panel System. The metalwork is all fabricated f...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wide Pacific Dresser by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid blackened ash with turned copper legs and drawer pulls and solid walnut with turned brass legs and pulls. Fabric lined drawers by request at an additional fee. Wat...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pair of Shapes Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Shapes Sconce in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. They can be used facing up or down. The cone portion has a directional light and the glass globe prov...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Danny Alessandro Polished Nickel Fire Tools
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of Mid Century Modern heavy polished chromed steel fireplace tools by Danny Alessandro.
Category

20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Modern Nesting Coffee Table Pair Walnut Cylinder Base and Mosaic by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Nesting Coffee Table Walnut Wood Cylinder Base and Mosaic by Ercole Home features two Walnut pedestal legs, and a top with inset...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Modern Cherry Stained Round Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Cherry Stained Round Dining Table, on pedestal base. 29.5" H x 48" Diameter.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Modernist Spotted Stalking Leopard in Frosted Crystal Signed by Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist frosted crystal leopard was realized in France by the legendary maker Lalique, circa 1980. It depicts a hunting panther, crawling low to the ground on all four...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

White Ceramic Pair Kawa Vases by Luft Tanaka, Leather Cast Porcelain Kawa Series
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set includes one medium vase and one small vase. Use individually as an understated accent or in a pair or cluster for a little more flair. The vases are watertight. Small Vase: 3.5" diameter. x 6.5" height Medium vase: 3.5" diameter. x 8.5" height Lead time 3-4 weeks. Kawa Series...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Cuore N.5 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro. Peltro and Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades sp...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cactus Spirit Screen Printed Wallpaper in Sphinx Metallic Gold on White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home a taste of the Southwest with this graphic, oversized cactus repeat! This pattern combines saguaros, aloe, agave, peyote, prickly pear, San Pedros and more, the perfec...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

White Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase 23, leather cast porcelain, tactile, sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Organic and sculptural leather-cast porcelain vase by Luft Tanaka Studio Dimensions 4" dia x 10" height Watertight. Signed and dated. Kawa Series by Luft Tanaka Studio The unusua...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Custom Made-to-Order Patinated Steel Sconce by Robert Stilin
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, lacquered brass, and steel. Powder coating available on request.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Giacometti s Soul" Sculpture 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional cast sculpture "Giacometti's Soul" in bronze with hand-painted enamels on a patinated bronze base by Kelvin LaVerne, American late 1980's (Engraved signature on ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Round Stool Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR STOOL J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an excitin...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Reverse-Dome Trophy Sconces in Murano Milk Glass and Brass
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and graphic pair of "trophy" sconces were created in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Glass Sculptural Drinks/End Table
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Glass Sculptural Drinks/End Table originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This piece features a top surface and base form...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Throw, Crystal Fox Fur Throw, Large Full New Skins, Backed with wool/cashmere
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful crystal fox throw. Size is 61 inches by 73 inches. Made with full crystal fox skins. All skins come from Sweden which produces the best fox skins in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Furniture

Materials

Fur

Gotham Round Mirror 48", Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the elegant Gotham collection, the round mirror is composed of patinated bronze and oxidized ambrosia maple. The juxtaposition of shapes, both sharp and curved, lends balance...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Liquido Bronze Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
"Liquido" Contemporary Dining table with an Industrial / Biomorphic sculptural base constructed of hand-forged bronze with a two-tone finish contrasting matte black and polished bron...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol, a visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Globe 3 Chandelier, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe 3 Chandelier designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Glass Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black Electronics: 3x G9 Sockets, 3...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rug Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug, Ivory White with Subtle Pattern in Light Blue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 10x14 contemporary abstract rug is the latest addition to Rug Kilim’s Modern collection. On the Design: A study in transparency and text...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro- Black Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-premium finishes have a 10% upcharge: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Queen sized Bed in Argentine Rosewood and Leather by Costantini, Belgrano
Located in New York, NY
The Belgrano bed from Costantini is handmade using solid wood (shown in Argentine rosewood) and an upholstered headboard, shown in leather, but available ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Pair of White Organic Porcelain Mini Pendant Light, Kawa Light 06
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Kawa Series Light 06 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow. Please inquire about any customization requests includ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Cuore N.3 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro. Peltro and Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore collection was conceived with the goal of creating fixtures that are unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. This is highlighted by the organically styled shades sp...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Rare Wood Lamp / Art Object Table Lamp by the Campana Brothers
Located in New York, NY
'Wood Lamp' is an art object / table lamp by the celebrated Brazilian design duo, Fernando and Humberto Campana which exemplifies their philosophy of "transforming the everyday into ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

cc-tapis Swarm Rug by Marlene Houissoud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a silk and Himalayan wool, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. Created with a special techni...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Hive Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Hive Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

FLOS Ktribe S1 Halogen Pendant Light in Aluminized Silver by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A member of the Ktribe family of products, this inspiring table light provides diffused light through a transparent diffuser that gracefully moves the eye upward. The base, rod and d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Brown Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 Swedish rug from our “High” texture named for its high-and-low approach to Swedish patterns features geometric patterns inspired by Swedish Deco sensi...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Modernist Faceted Hand-Blown Mineral Green Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
These precise and beautifully made Pair of Modernist Faceted Hand-Blown Mineral Green Murano Glass Table Lamps originates from Italy during the 21st century. Featuring a body in a lo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Brass Gazelle Antelope Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall
Located in New York, NY
A brass animal Gazelle antelope bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Dimensions: 21.5" Height.
Category

1970s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Caramel Leopard Accent Accessory Animal Print Handmade Wool Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary and timeless twist on the classic leopard print, this is the perfect accent rug for your space! Shown here in one of many customizable colorways, the leopard animal pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

DeAngelis Custom Floral Chair Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
DeAngelis Custom Floral Chair & Ottoman. Upholstery by DeAngelis NYC. Loose cushion seats. Chair measures: 28H x 27W x 26D. Ottoman measures: 18"H x ...
Category

1970s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Modernist Brass Handblown Iridescent Murano Glass Sconces w/ Orbital Drop
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist sconces were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sample Sale Coffee Table Unique Organic Black Modern Contemporary Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 5 - Coffee J.M. Szymanski This coffee table is composed of stark, perpendicular planes that have been notched and precisely slotted together. Its hand-carved rough edges c...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

High-Back Dining Chair in Argentine Rosewood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Luca
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Shown in Argentine Rosewood, the Luca Chair’s gently curved, high back exudes elegance and propriety. Now available in sheepskin as shown. Usually in stock and ready for quick-ship, and available in several standard leathers as well as COM/COL. About Costantini Design Costantini is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 by artist and designer William C Stuart. The name Costantini comes from his maternal grandfather, a first generation Italian-American. Born in New York City and raised upstate, William majored in studio art at Colgate University with a year abroad in Paris, graduating with honors. In 2001, he traveled to Buenos Aires and fell in love with the culture and craftsmanship instantly. He designed his first collection soon after and opened an art and design gallery in Los Angeles. A decade later, he came home to New York and now has a studio in the famed West Chelsea Arts Building where his works blur the lines between art and functional design. The team of artisans continue to produce the majority of the furniture in Argentina. Aside from private collections, some notable public projects include the Hotel Bel Air...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Modernist Biscuit Tufted Relaxed Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
This thoughtfully designed Modernist Biscuit Tufted 'Relaxed' Sofa in Holly Hunt Upholstery is by Florence Knoll, originating from the United States, Circa 2000. Featuring a chrome f...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

cc-tapis Giudecca Rug by Zanellato/Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave a Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Frederick Cooper Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Frederick Cooper Brass Floor Lamp, with frosted glass square shade. 66" H x 14.5" W x 14.5" D. Provenance: From a 57th Street Estate.
Category

20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Frederick Cooper Brass Floor Lamp
Frederick Cooper Brass Floor Lamp
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FLOS Toio Floor Lamp in Red by Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its designers named it for the English word for “toy,” for good reason: This inventive lamp inspires the imagination, blending an industrial style with a timeless and whimsical desig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Pastel Blossom Glass Flower Mosaic Oval Mirror by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom oval mirror by Ercole Home has 4.5" border. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades in different pastel color glass decorate the surface in Blossom patterns. Custom size...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Glass

White Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase Small, Leather Cast Porcelain Bud Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tactile and organic porcelain vase with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Due to the production process, each item is one-of-a-kind. Use individually as a...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Ruffled Detailing 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces exemplifies exceptional Italian craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Created in Italy in the 21st century, these sc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold, Brass

Modern Geometric Two Way Shift Box Epoxy Resin Side Table Stool Pink by Facture
Located in New York, NY
Two way shift box by Facture Studio Resin, wood Measures: 20 × 12 × 12 in 50.8 × 30.5 × 30.5 cm Multi-layer side table in single or multi-color options. Utilizing a medley of gradu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

1980 s Murano Glass Sculpture by Vetro Artistico
Located in New York, NY
1980's Decorative Murano glass sculpture. Signed Vetro Artistico.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-premium finishes have a 10% upcharge: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Custom for High Style Deco Modernist Antiqued Mirror With Glass Rods Nickel
Located in New York, NY
This lovely yet powerful Custom Modernist Mirror originates from the United States during the 21st Century by High Style Deco. Featuring corners capped in rectangular nickel elements...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Schumacher Eclipse Velvet 16" Pillow in Spruce
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Eclipse Velvet with a knife edge finish. Its cut pile and loop construction makes Eclipse Velvet in spruce a fabulous multitextured fabric with a mod multidimens...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Kilim in Blue Grey Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 custom Kilim rug is from the flatweave line in the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design is a modern take on Rollakan a...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Tangerine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the Dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Customizable Curved Banquette / Booth Seating in COM/COL by Costantini, Neto
Located in New York, NY
The Neto Booth features the back leg of the eponymous chair repeated along the shape and size of the template or dimensions you provide. Shown here with a t...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Doris Rucker "Magische Figur" Bronze Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Doris Rucker (German, 1909-1986) "Magische Figur" [Magic Figure] Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1961, monogrammed and dated to reverse, mounted on grey stone base. 12" H x 3.5" W x 2.75...
Category

1960s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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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