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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: New York
Style: Modern
Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Seafoam Blue with Green and White Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a gift-sized 3x4 Kilim from an innovative new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic p...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Rug with Blue and Cream Florals, Navy Blue Border
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 10x14 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern rug collection—a sophisticated and elegant new approach to subtlety of pa...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Naked Curved Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-5 and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Art Deco Style Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Art Deco style Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 2" x 4' 0".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Tiger Skin Rug in Red with Orange and Beige-Brown Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x6 modern tiger skin rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim Tiger rugs line of their Modern Classics Collection. On the Design: This pictorial repr...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Custom Block Print Rug Design with Blue and Green Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 8x10 custom rug design is a bold addition to the Block Print line of Rug Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection—a sophisticated and elegant new ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Acrylic Partners Desk with Embossed Crocodile Leather Top, Floor Model Sale
Located in New York, NY
Black embossed crocodile leather desk with acrylic base. Made to order. Customization is available in different sizes and COM (Customer Own Material) for the top. 1 floor sample ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Acrylic

Le Tray, Walnut/ Oiled Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Le tray" tray is at the origin of our Heritage collection. Crafted by hand,  it is directly inspired from our Caribbean ancestors.  Thought and built for a perfect adaptation to y...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Le Tray, Walnut/ Oiled Bronze
Le Tray, Walnut/ Oiled Bronze
$3,062 Sale Price / item
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Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Barovier et Toso Italian Murano Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1930's) Murano "RETICELLO" clear glass and brass chandelier with 5 inverted scroll arms ending with a scalloped bowl shade with white fishnet design. (att: BAROVIER E TOSO)
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modern Armchair with Caned Back in Ebonized Wood by Costantini, Recoleta
Located in New York, NY
Recoleta Modern armchair with caned back in ebonized wood by Costantini Measurements are 20" W x 21" D x 32" H x 18" SH COM is 1 yard / COL is 17 square feet The Recoleta armchair is named for one of the oldest and illustrious neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, it features a light, angular frame with a caning detail on the back, and can also be made as a bench or booth. Shown in an Ebonized finish but available in any finish and your choice of fabric or leather. 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...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ares series Convex Sculptural Mirror
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Surrealistic sculptural convex mirror by Roman Erlikh Studio. Convex mirror is acid treated and back-glazed using black and gold colors, and the mirror is accentuated by a nickel pla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Modern Milano Gray Buffet in White Terrazzo Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The platform buffet by Ercole Home has a 2-door front, with a Misty gray finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaics in Icy white and brown mix glass mosaic deco...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

Wonderful Visual Comfort Alander Modern Polished Nickel Floor Lamp White Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Visual Comfort "Alander" Modern Polished Nickel Floor Lamp With White Square Shade
Category

20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Rug Kilim’s Modern French Art Deco Style Rug in Orange with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 modern rug by Rug Kilim is a new addition to their French Art Deco rug line. Its design enjoys an orange field with a 1920s-style architectural...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Khotan Rug in Beige With Geometric Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 12×15 modern rug is a bold addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection—a sophisticated and elegant new approach to a historic style. On ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bride Pendant Large Brown-Ceiling Lamp Created from Paper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design by Ieva Kaleja for “Mammalampa” . The bride’s “dress” is created from paper presenting this traditional lamp material in an unusual solution. As li...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Light Blue with Navy Post Modern Hand Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design
Located in New York, NY
Please keep in mind that this is a hand-knotted rug that is made to order and shipped from overseas. Delivery time is approximately 28 weeks. The UnTitled collection was designed by Jaime Derringer: artist, blogger, and founder of Design Milk. Jaime’s intuitive and fluid brushstrokes are reminiscent of Japanese Shodo calligraphy...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue, Brown Gray Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 9x12 Swedish style rug from our award-winning Scandinavian collection. Handknotted in wool. On the Design: This rug enjoys geometric patterns in blue, brown gray. Ke...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Manuel Ocampo, Fear of a Kitsch Existence, Art Monograph, 1989–2017
Located in New York, NY
Fear of a Kitsch Existence is a comprehensive art monograph by Manuel Ocampo, surveying his work from 1989 to 2017. The publication documents nearly three decades of Ocampo’s practic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Paper

Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp, 20th century, designed by Alvar Aalto, with chrome-plated pierced rings. 28" H x 13" Diameter. Provenance: From the New York City Collection...
Category

20th Century Finnish Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Dust Sofa, Large with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kinesis (M.12) Chandelier in Satin Brass and Smoke Glass By Matthew Fairbank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kinesis chandelier is a modular lighting system featuring blown glass diffusers which are interconnected by solid brass components. The resulting fi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moon Phase Waning Capricorn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modular design has endless layout possibilities to bring the magic of the moon’s phases into your space. Cement tiles Type: Encaustic cement tile Produ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cement

Contemporary American Shaped Silver Metal City Skyline Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American cityscape / skyline sculpture made from shaped and etched silver metal alloy with mesh exteriors, featuring two central skyscrapers flanked on either side with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Monumental Steel Marble Block Black Square Coffee Table, France, 1980 s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage monumental steel marble black square coffee table, France. Chic black marble/granite and steel glass coffee table, chic in any moder...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

Modern Customizable Basque-Inspired Trestle Dining Table in Cerused Oak, Manolo
Located in New York, NY
The Manolo Table features a Basque-inspired trestle base and is shown here in Cerused Oak. We offer more than 30 different species of woods and various finishes in each, as well as ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Faceted Blush Murano Glass Block Brass Framed Mirror
Located in New York, NY
The modern yet elegant design of this faceted Murano glass block mirror makes it an ideal statement piece for the living room, master bedroom or entry. It's gem-cut, geometric patter...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Accordion Bell Sconce
Located in Glen Cove, NY
This brass and wood vintage style wall sconce provides ample task light and can be extended to an overall reach of 18". The bell shade houses a 40 w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

FLOS Kelvin Edge Clamp Lamp in Titanium by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family, the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and sleek design of the collection in a smaller package—without sacrificing output. Featur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Printed Linen Pillow Cloudy Dusk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen

Printed Linen Pillow Ribbon Clay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of printed Belgian linen, great for adding comfort and casual, laid-back style to a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Belgia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen

Rug Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this 3x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new line of contemporary tribal rugs. Its design represents some...
Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

21st Century East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
This 21st-century East Turkestan Khotan rug, measuring 9' 1" x 11' 11", showcases a refined blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. The design features an open ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

FLOS Kelvin Edge LED Table Lamp in White by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family, the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and sleek design of the collection in a smaller package without sacrificing output. Featur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Gray Lacquer Milano Buffet with Gold Dust Mirror by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano Buffet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with light gray lacquer wood finish on oak. Doors have panels of Gold Dust Eglomise panels. There is one adjustable interior shel...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Oak, Lacquer

Rug Kilim s Hand-Knotted Abstract Rug in Dreamy Pink and Blue Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x9 modern rug from the abstract styles in Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern Collection. Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this quiet piece creates a thought bubble in pale pink and blue bl...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Modern Kilim in Green stripes with Forest Chartreuse accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cla...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Naked Curved Sofa Single with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Geometric Two Way Shift Box Epoxy Resin Side Table / Stool in Yellow by Facture
Located in New York, NY
This playful multi-layered side table with a stacked cube design is available in different gradients of five primary colors. Created with a medley of gradual saturation shifts in op...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Modern Cocktail Table in Wood Stainless Steel, by Costantini, Trillo, in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Trillo Modern side table by Costantini design - in stock Measures: 22.5" Diameter x 26" Height as shown Custom sizes and shapes available. The Trillo Table features a stainless steel frame that can partially slide under a sofa or chair. Available in any metal or wood. Other materials available are Argentine Rosewood, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Beech, Elm, Okume, Teak, African Teak, Bird’s Eye Maple, Black Maple, Bubinga, Cerused Oak, Cerused Gray Oak, Gray Oak, Ebony, Macassar Ebony, Striped Macassar Ebony, Walnut Burl, Sycamore, Walnut and Zebrawood. Available in matte, semi-gloss, high gloss finish or lacquered. About Costantini Design Costantini has been a trusted source for custom furniture, objects and lighting for a global client base since 2002. Its founder and owner, William Stuart...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rug Kilim’s Gradient Rug in Yellow and Black Ombre Grid and High-Low Texture
Located in Long Island City, NY
This wool 2x3 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection—both a new custom-capable texture and a smart new approach to gradient rugs. On the Design: Admir...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Modern Round Mirror - 36" D by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Round Mirror by Ercole Home features a mosaic frame of Midnight Moon Mystic Glass. Custom sizes and finishes are available. Made in Br...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror

Naked Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige, Green and Blue Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 3x5 contemporary rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vint...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

FERRER Stacks Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
An original FERRER design with oak and bronze details. Functions nicely as a side table, nightstand, chest of drawers or flat file cabinet. We welcome inquires for custom commissio...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian style Kilim in Sky Blue with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 flat weave is a new addition to the Scandinavian Kilim collection by Rug Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design reflects a contemporary take on mid-ce...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Yarn, Wool

Modern Hand-Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Hand-Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'0" × 12'1" (274 × 368 cm) A striking interpretation of traditional textile patterns, this modern hand-knotted silk rug (N128...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk

Cream Mohair 21" Square Pillow
Located in New York City, NY
Pale cream 21" mohair pillow. Fill: 80% down/20% feather. 2 available; sold individually.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Mohair

Rug Kilim’s Extra-Long Runner Rug in Cream with Black Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this extra-long 4x21 runner rug is an exciting addition to the Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim. This particular line features rugs with a play of both pile an...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Shiro Kuramata Wire Mesh Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Japanese Post-War Design (1960s) steel wire mesh "Sing Sing" arm chair with roll form back & front to seat supported on a chrome tubular frame. (Shiro Kuramata).  
Category

20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Shagreen Octagonal Table Lamps C1980
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Shagreen octagonal table lamps with chrome components. Octagonal in shape and completely covered in Shagreen. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Price...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Rug Kilim’s Persian Bakshaish Style Rug in Red with Geometric Medallion
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 9x12 rug from our Modern Classics Collection represents one of our most luxurious new takes on a classic–particularly a floral design like those see...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Textural Modern Kilim in Orange with Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 7x10 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez Ki...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Modern Chelsea Water Glass Vitrine by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Chelsea Water Glass 4 Door Vitrine by Ercole is made up of a unique combination of hand-cut Water Glass and hand hammered metal. All four doors are framed in pewter metal,...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Flos In Vitro 3000K 0-10V LED Wall Scone in Forest Green by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant outdoor lighting collection designed by Philippe Starck, In Vitro (translates to inside glass) modernizes the classic lantern into a contemporary structure. The collection...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Rug Kilim’s Modern Classics rug in Gray with Geometric Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 rug is a new release from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Its design features geometric floral patterns with bold industrial t...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Grey by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zoe Tavolo table lamp, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas and manufactured by Venini, features a lantern shape. Indoor use only. Dimensions:...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Flos IC Lights C/W2 Double Ceiling/Wall Sconce in Black by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The latest addition to the IC Lights Collection: New IC Lights Ceiling/Wall Double comes with a double light source providing diffused light.The modern ceiling and wall sconce fixtur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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.