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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Place of Origin: European
"Il Pezzo 12 Wall Sconce" - three crystals - blue majorelle and gold finish
Located in Firenze, IT
A pure graphic sign, bringing light and beauty into spaces, transforming them into an intimate experience, this is Il Pezzo 12 Wall Sconce. We fell in love with the circular form of ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

Dining Table Rings Sculpture Rectangular Glass Crystal Mirror Steel Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Chained up Steel' is an important dining table with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top in crystal glass. Every single bangle is welded and highly polished by hand. The mirror-like finishing of the steel creates different perceptions of this particular material and allows interesting reflections of light. Dining table dimension: L 320 x W 120 x H 76 cm. Limited Edition of 10. Each table is hand signed and numbered by the artists (engraved), 100% handmade in Italy and comes with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. The inspiration for this table came from observing the gigantic iron chains which are used for tying up the enormous container ships...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin Red Pastel Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, Clear Dark Ruby And Matt Pastel Blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear Dark R...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Modernist Handblown Murano Jet Black Faceted Hourglass End Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Modernist end table showcases the exceptional artistry of handblown Murano glass craftsmanship. Featuring an elegant hourglass silhouette, the table is rendered in jet ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

ClassiCon Bell Side Table in Brass Topaz Yellow by Sebastian Herkner IN STOCK
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE WHILE STOCK LAST. A modern classic as miniature: the bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Customizable ClassiCon Black Bow Table No. 6 by Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Bow Coffee Table No. 6 Guilherme Torres, 2022 Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-cove...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Large Ceramic Side Table in Dripped Pink Designed by project 213A in 2023 The artisanal ceramic side tables have been created in-house an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handcrafted Walnut Oak End / Bedside Drawer Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of black walnut handcrafted end tables or nightstands. Constructed from finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed drawer carcass in English Quartersawn O...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Leaves Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
This superb chandelier is a magnificent object of functional decor that will add a unique accent to a modern dining room or Classic living room. Its imposing size and exquisite craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Leaves Chandelier
Leaves Chandelier
$14,425 / item
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink  marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Dining Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy with Wooden Legs in Azur Ivoire Faux Fur by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fur, Fabric, Wool, Faux Fur, Ash

Pink Marble Arch Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Crafted from a single block of premium pink marble, the architectural ARCH side table marries minimalist design with natural stone’s organic beauty. Its smooth, sculptural form is de...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Katai 2-Door Cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
Pairing function with style, this superb cabinet offers room to stage and store entertaining essentials. The design boasts clean lines in a harmonious combination of textures. Floati...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Katai 2-Door Cabinet
Katai 2-Door Cabinet
$23,565 / item
Modern Wall Mirror by Andrea Lucatello, Upholstered Fabric, Italy
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Consider this mirror for a finishing touch in your bedroom or entryway. The frame of this wall mirror comes in mirrored frame or upholstered in fabric, leather or faux leather. Dime...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Fabric

Pair of Large Handcrafted Night Stands, End Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of large walnut hand-crafted nightstands or end tables. Constructed from finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed drawer carcass in English quartersawn O...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase XL Resin Orange Pink
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear orange, matt pastel pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Vintage Thonet Style Bentwood Chair With Cane Seating
Located in San Carlos, CA
Bring Old-World Class to Your Home with this Thonet-Style Bentwood Chair! This beautiful and classic bentwood chair is reminiscent of the iconic designs by Michael Thonet. The chai...
Category

1960s Romanian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Corinne Bench - soft Bouclé Seat paired with sculptural Poplar Root Base design
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Corinne Bench brings together sculptural softness and refined craftsmanship in a piece designed to elevate any interior. Its elongated silhouette, fully upholstered in a richly t...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Poplar

Handcrafted English Ash Side Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted English ash rippled side table in the modernist design. This is a fine quality bespoke piece - handmade by our master-craftsman in solid Engli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase XL Resin Clear Gold
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear and gold. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Picture showing L size. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Colours: Cle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Moss Modular Sofa C002 ottoman - Sancho col. 030 (or any Fabric cat. A)
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Coating

ClassiCon Venus Chair by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
As far as Konstantin Grcic was concerned, the thought of designing the 1001st tame chair version with four legs was just too boring. Instead he created from the intelligent combinati...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Modular Rounded Bulky Sofa With Upholstered Footer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This new addition to the collection of modular sofas includes six unique modules. It stands out for several reasons. Firstly, it is entirely upholstered, including the footer, ensuri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Tentacle Hand Blown Glass Vase Octopus Playful Sea Animal Marine
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Tentacle Hand Blown Glass Vase" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Tentacle Vase, a captivating work of art meticulously crafted by the visionary glass artist Simone ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Modern Sleek Dining Chair In Textured Black Iron Frame And Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a modern and elegant piece designed for both comfort and style. It features a robust stainless steel frame in that ensures durability and longevity. The chair is characterize...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gold Cross Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion was designed to create a mélange of natural colours which will bring a shine to your interns. This particular design, with its superior material skillfully crafted by ou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Iridescent Abalone Shell on 18th Century Italian Gilded Base with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Iridescent abalone shell mounted on an 18th century Italian gilded and hand-carved base with baroque pearls. Abalone shells or "Haliotis Iris" are shells with an interior of iridesc...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Modern Furniture

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Giltwood

ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Brass and Emerald Green by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Felix carver Chair in Yellow Mohair with Solid Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Felix Fluted Chair is our new take on our Felix Carver Chair, with its stunning fluted back adding a touch of elegance. Shown here upholstered in Alt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Mohair

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase XL Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear pink, clear fuchsia, clear lilac, matt pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Raffia Fran as Pendant Light by Llot Llov
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The fringes of the Fran lamp — made from sustainable rayon raffia, also known as Japanese grass — are sewn by hand into voluminous objects reminiscent of matryoshka, Asian lanterns, ...
Category

2010s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Green Folding Chair Model Mia by Giorgio Cattelan with Rushes Italy 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This stylish Green Folding Chair Model Mia by Giorgio Cattelan with Rushes is from the 90s of the last century and is a rarity in this design. The...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Armchair Sapele Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to enc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Small Vuvu Wood Table Lamp by Leo Alvarez
Located in Milan, IT
The Vuvu wood table lamp is a celebration of natural wood, with veins, cracks and holes ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike. The stem and base of the lamp are crafted in br...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mille Papaveri Rossi, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Designed by my daughter Arianna, this is absolute novelty in glass decoration. She combined the black filigree with a tip of deep red color, ending the glass mosaic with aquamarine....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Minimalist Sleek Daybed In Metal Frame w/ Tobacco Leather Accents-Mondo Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance is born from a delicate balance of proportion, emotion, and the unexpected. This sculptural daybed captures that spirit—its silhouette is both graceful and grounded, with re...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Large Italian Modern Dressing or Wall Mirror (H 58 1/4 x W 38 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Italian Modern full-length wall or dressing mirror - a canted serpentine mirrored edge with chrome accents at the corners surrounding a rectangular mirrored center - fea...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Metal

"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Suite Sideboard by Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Rigorous forms and various color hues interact with each other to create a design with an original and refined style. The rectangular plywood structure, raised on a plinth baseboard,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Italian Murano Candy Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of nine (9) Italian Murano candy sculptures, in a rainbow of colors, in the Modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Each beautiful candy is hand-crafted....
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Soho Chandelier, Contemporary, Sculptural in Brass with Silk Coral Lampshades
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-tier chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all cast and treated with multiple layers of patina in her L...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Composition, Brass, Metal

Concerto, Jean Picart Le Doux - French moderne Tapestry, Atelier Picaud - N 1510
By Jean Picart Le Doux, Atelier Picaud
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Picart Le Doux Era: 20th century Style: Modern art Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 129 cm Height: 156 cm Depth: 0.5 cm In keeping with tradition, thi...
Category

20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Pop Art Sideboard With Motif Lacquered In Pink
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The sideboard is available in different dimensions. It has four push-pull doors with an inside shelf and the fronts with patterns. Wooden base lacquered in same finish. Lacquer coat...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Handcrafted Double Drawer Floating Night Stands
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted pair of European oak double drawer wall mounted floating night stands with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with two drawers and a shelf b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Modern Fabric Pendant Light Phantasma set from Studio Mirei
Located in New York, NY
Providing perfect light in a unique form, this pendant lamp will complement a modern interior, providing a subtle glow and captivating ambiance. The name Phantasma comes from its ethereal shape reminiscent of souls departing from the earth and rising to the heavens, created entirely by hand using a special woven natural fiber from the banana tree that reveals its unique texture when illuminated by the light source inside. This award-winning design debuted at Salone Satellite in Milan in 2019 and is currently in stock and available in either natural color or silver. Custom sizing is available. Costantini is thrilled to announce US representation of Italian-based STUDIO MIREI...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Extra White Glass Side Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The side table Amami is made entirely of extra white glass. The top is circular and 45cm in diameter, while the base is obtained by gluing slightly bevelled 8mm thick slabs. A side ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Topazio Dry Green Ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Checkered 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, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

XX Century Italian Sterling Silver table box
Located in VALENZA, IT
A smooth, handcrafted sterling silver table box. The slightly curved structure of the box features a hinged lid that fits snugly against the base. The box is suitable for a prestigio...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Monsieur Bar Cabinet by Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Standing tall on an open brass frame, this vintage-style bar cabinet has a sophisticated and refined look. The structure is made entirely of wood with a myrtle burl veneer and a brus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Beige Couture Geometric Stripe Pouf
Located in Milan, IT
A cylindrical pouf with a beige top and a multicolored base. The top is synthetically padded and it is upholstered with premium velvet 100% trevira while, the bottom, is in painted b...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The award winning Fleure Sofa is an eye-catching design which commands an audience. Exuding a contemporary vibe but with traditional style cues, as demonstrated by the exquisite flut...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Unfinished sofa pushes the boundaries of co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Pastoe “Horizontals” A-Line Wall Cabinet by Shigeru Uchida
Located in Dronten, NL
Designed by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, this compact wall-mounted cabinet from the Horizontals A-Line series is a rare and elegant storage piece originally conceived for CDs. Uchida’s...
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Console Table by Albino Miranda in Volcanic Resin Marble
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning masterpiece that grabs attention in any room. Inspired by the raw and rugged beauty of volcanic textures, this console has a unique and rough finish, bringing an organic c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Intervallo Special Edition Foosball Coffee Table by Adriano Design for Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Intervallo is a luxury coffee table that blends elegance with playfulness. Featuring a solid Canaletto walnut structure and 15mm thick tempered glass perimeter, this unique piece rep...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

‘Opposée’ Table Lamp - Blue Matte
Located in London, GB
Matte Blue base with a Matte Finish and Shade. Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb not included. To pair th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wool, Alpaca, Silk

New Modern Large Vase in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas Stock
Located in Milan, IT
A vase that’s an homage to design and to marble itself: the Marquinia veins look skyward, toward the crater defined by round shapes and sinuous profiles, toward the reinterpretation ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Large Handcrafted English Oak Nightstand
Located in London, GB
A variation, in much larger proportions, of our handcrafted nightstands or end tables. The main upper box is detailed with exposed hand-cut dovetail jointing and contains one spaciou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

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Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.