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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Organic Kawa Pendant Light 04 by Luft Tanaka, White Porcelain, Modern, Ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 04 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow, perfect for a dining room or kitche...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Theoretical Color 42 Carini Carpets x Michelle Weinberg Wool and Silk Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This captivating collection showcases the creative partnership between Joseph Carini and artist, Michelle Weinberg, blending vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and exceptional textile artistry. Their shared enthusiasm for dynamic compositions and the rich history of handmade textiles laid the groundwork for this collaboration. Each piece is a handwoven carpet, meticulously crafted in Nepal through bespoke production, ensuring unmatched quality and artistry. This collection celebrates the duo’s passion for color and striking graphics, with only 10 pieces available for each design. Each carpet is customizable in size, material, and color to suit individual tastes. “The carpets inspired by my Theoretical Color drawings are a sublime translation of these works which began as a mundane cataloging of the colored pencils I use. The bands of color gradients begin and end on surprising notes, and as handmade rugs they have a wow! impact. Precise color relationships always give me joy. The neutral tones setting up little explosions of fully saturated color are truly alive rendered in silk.” --Michelle Weinberg Shown here in a wool and silk twill, this 10x14 area rug...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk, Natural Fiber

Pair of Handmade Ceramic Mini Devoe Small Table Lamps - tan and green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind set of ceramic lamps, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of two different clay bodies, tan speckle top with coppery green gla...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Glass Vase by Martin Postch
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch. Green glass with applied prunts. Etched signature on the bottom.
Category

2010s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Doric Stool – Modern Upholstered Stool in Bleached Walnut with Blue Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A compact, sculptural seat that takes cues from classical architecture. The Doric Stool features bold, columnar legs and a generously upholstered top, offering comfort and presence i...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Rug, with Botanical Imagery
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 modern rug, originating from India, has been inspired by abstract expressionist paintings, with a hint of impressionist attitudes in the condensation ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Bloom Chandelier: Antique Brass/Lavender Red Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bloom Chandelier renders an abstract Banana blossom in hand blown glass. An elongated teardrop is topped by three glass leaves in varied colors and capped by a crown of stacked ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

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

Artisan Pair of Murano Sommerso Emerald Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of hand-blown Murano sommerso emerald and clear glass table lamps with brass fittings. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different colors.  Plea...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Art Glass Vase in Cobalt Ultramarine signed Will Dexter
Located in New York, NY
This captivating Modernist art glass vase, crafted by renowned American glass artist Will Dexter, is a testament to the innovative artistry of 20th-century...
Category

1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Pulsar Brass Candle Holder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"The teetering Pulsar Candle Holders bow graciously toward each other posed in all their elegance. The brass piece is evocative of celestial motifs, heavily inspired by rotating neut...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Next Wave Festival Poster Signed by Roy Lichtenstein
Located in New York, NY
Original poster after an image by Roy Lichtenstein for the inaugural (or first official) Next Wave Festival held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, 4 October-4 December 1983, publishe...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Bespoke Pair of Coquillage Plaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Pair of Coquillage Plaster Sconces. Set of 2. Please note that these are customizable - All our plaster lighting is UL wired. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. One pair is currently ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Collectible Sculptural Pendant Light by Studio Mirei with Costantini, Nebula 40
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Modernist Four Tier Black and White Hand-Blown Murano Disk Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautifully composed Modernist Four Tier Black and White Hand-Blown Murano Disk Chandelier originates from Italy during the 21s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Modern Venetian Fresco Glass Fuchsia Gold Chest - Four Drawers by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Venetian Fresco Fuschia and Gold Chest of Four Drawers features a white lacquered wood finish with drawer fronts in hand-painted Venetian Fresco glass in fuchsia and gold. The ch...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Display Cabinet by Piet Hein Eek
Located in New York, NY
This cabinet's minimal construction privileges an elegant form. Instead of hinges or doors, the glass sheets are fastened by brass latches into grooves in the oak frame, which, along...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maruzia Candle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Martinican Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Maruzia Candle
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Upholstered, Wood-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perceptions Bench explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Burl

Venetian Etched Octagonal Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Venetian Etched Octagonal Mirror, surmounted by ornate foliate crest, etched floral details. 50" H x 28.5" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Modern Chelsea Gray Leather Bar Cabinet with Forged Steel Metal Base by Ercole
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chelsea bar cabinet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with Morning Gray wood finish on oak. Hand-Stretched leather in Pearl gray decorate the door fronts. Hand-hammered metal framed doors...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rug Kilim’s Modern Rug with Taupe Open Field and Silver-Gray Border
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x10 rug is a grand new entry to Rug Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection. Connoisseurs will note this piece is from our new Light on Loom line, which includes quicker cu...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Italian Art Modern Brown Velvet Loveseat
By Giorgio Ramponi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940s wing back loveseat with brown velvet upholstery and ribbon twist cord resting on short beechwood legs (style of GIORGIO RAMPONI) (ref: fig. 72, Roberto Aloi "ESEMPI Arr...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Round Orange and Red Rings Silk and Wool Accessory Rug Bullseye by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Bullseyes: The Icons, Carini Carpets' first limited-edition collection of round rugs. Renowned for innovative designs, Carini has long crafted variations of round accesso...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, 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

Tenfold Chandelier 5T 18inch Waxed Aluminum Pendant Light, customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics, architectural styles, a...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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

Modernist Custom-Made Fire Screen in Brushed Brass with Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features an austere square body in brushed brass, with rectangular feet in the same material and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

cc-tapis Swarm Runner by Marlene Houissoud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conceived by Marlene Huissoud as an Undyed Collection, Swarm expresses the designer’s desire to defy the role of Design in society and challenge the properties of natural resources. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Hand Cabinet in Stainless Steel by Alexis and Ginger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hand cabinet is like a hand you see in a dream, exaggerated but familiar. Inspired by Surrealism, The Hand cabinet it is meant to hold your most cherished items. ​​Custom sizes, ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Giacometti Style Gilt Iron Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century hand forged Iron lamps with gilt. Rewired for use in the USA by a professional electrician using black twist cord. Adjustable stem allows stem to become taller i...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Collector s Bleached Oak Wall Hanging Knife Edge Console Table By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s wall hanging bleached oak console table uses our traditional Collector’s Shelving hardware to support this two-drawer unit with raised knife-edge surround. The scale of the...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Satin Khora Porcelain Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Satin Khora sconce blends a stylized geometry with the timeless warmth of matte porcelain. Geometric ridges that taper into an elegant cone shape. The soft, upward glow of light...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Clay

Vintage Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6'6" x 9'10".
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Modern Samarkand-Inspired Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Samarkand-Inspired Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12'5" × 15'4" (378 × 467 cm). This modern rug is a masterful reinterpretation of traditional Samarkand aesthetics, harm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car
Located in New York, NY
Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car. Highly detailed large glass depiction of a classic car with frosted tires and engine. Designed by Xavier F...
Category

20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Smoked Jade Pulegoso Art Deco Style Uplight Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This distinctive pair of Murano glass Art deco style uplight table lamps showcases the unparalleled artistry of Venetian glassmaking. Designed in a hive form and crafted using the Pu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Chic Pair of Murano Glass "Rostrate" Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano clear glass and brass "Rostrate" sconces in the style of Barovier.  Currently out of stock but available for custom order. Please inquire about estimated production l...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Custom Parchment and Mahogany Console with Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Custom parchment and mahogany console with three drawers. Can be made to order to your specifications. Lead time of 8-12 weeks.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Parchment Paper

Modernist 20th Century Soviet Russian Nude Male Sculpture in Blackened Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This handsome sculpture was realized in Russia in the 20th century. Created in blackened bronze, it features a male nude figure in the process of forging a sword. He is portrayed mid swing as he strikes the sword with a Hammer. His body torqued all of his muscles appear flexed. The male figure- with his chiseled physique- appears as the paradigm of male beauty- a true adonis. This sculpture offers a timeless motif- employed from Greek antiquity...
Category

20th Century Belarusian Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Textile Poster, Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry by Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece, inspired byFrank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie School architects, and Joseph Albers studies on colors. The entire process of cre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Grey Short Kreten Side Table from Souda, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, organic and sculptural, the Kreten side tables are concrete furniture like you haven’t seen before. Original pieces are created in Souda's Brooklyn studio by casting conc...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug in Pink with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 Swedish rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. Handwoven in a wool flatweave with undyed natural yarns as well, its design is inspired by Swedi...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elemen...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pommer Pendant By Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pommer pendant features a trumpet-like shade available in contrasting metal and wood finishes. The graceful dome shape smoothly transitions between materials. Ornamentation is fo...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Dark Green and White Ceramic Vide Poche, Kawa Series, Porcelain, Catchall Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series - Dark Green Vide Poche Organic white ceramic catchall tray with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and dark green glazed interior. 8.5" dia. x 3.5" h One-of-a-k...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm) Color: Black, Brown, Beige, Orange Exclusively available at Doris Leslie Blau, where tradition meets design excel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug Kilim’s Distressed Tiger Rug in Green with Beige and Black Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 tiger pictorial rug has been particularly inspired by a mid-century Indian depiction of the tiger-skin rug style. On the Design: Keen eyes will ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

Pair of Modernist Starburst Brass and Hand Blown Murano Frosted Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and dramatic pair of modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vega Linear Six in Cast Glass by Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vega chandelier is a modular lighting system fabricated from geometric metal components that support cast glass diffusers. Arranged in a linear form w...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Irving Penn: Photographs in Platinum Metals--Images 1947-1975 (Doubly Inscribed)
Located in New York, NY
Catalog published in conjunction with an exhibition of Irving Penn’s experimental platinum-emulsion photographs held at New York City’s Marlborough Gallery from September 8-October 1...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Paolo Nava Antonio Citterio Diesis Chaise Lounge
Located in Astoria, NY
Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia "Diesis" Chaise Lounge, designed 1979, silk blend upholstery with leather trim and steel frame, marked "B&B / Italia" to armres...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Hendrick Dining Chair, Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek and modern Hendrick dining chair features clean lines and a luxurious leather upholstered seat and back, adding comfort and sophistication to any room. An oxidized ambrosia...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Groove Series Ruby Orb Pendant Customizable Handmade Modern Glass Light
Located in New York, NY
Primary shapes in primary colors: this new series of Groove Series pendants is inspired by the Bauhaus movement and features even cleaner lines with these simpler forms.  Like all of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Subirachs "Untitled" Bronze Sculpture, 1982
Located in Astoria, NY
Subirachs (Josep Maria Subirachs, Spanish, 1927-2014), "Untitled", Bronze Sculpture, numbered and stamped in cast “56/250 RKP Int. Corp c. 1982”. Provenance: From the collection of t...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

"La campagne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 42" X 56"
Located in New York, NY
Find yourself in the organic rhythm of nature with our newest artwork, a modern ode to the timeless beauty of the earth's topography. Inspired by the undulating patterns of natural landscapes, this piece mirrors the interplay of movement, texture, and tone, creating both the serene and the dynamic elements of our environment. Subtle hues of navy, sienna, and olive combine with a delicately layered composition to create a visual space that feels both grounded and inspired. Printed on fine art German etching paper, this piece is created to bring a sense of artistic interplay to any space, with an invitation to reflect on the beauty of the world around us. Part of the Les Terrains...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, 3in Glass, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Hive Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Sock...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

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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