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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Hand Blown Tulip Spirit Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Tulip Spirit Set — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Seven swaying stems transform the table into a flowery meadow, turning the end of a meal into a joyful picnic among friends. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Mahogany Desk by Bernt Petersen for Dansk Mobelkunst
Located in San Francisco, CA
This generously proportioned mahogany desk by Bernt Petersen for Dansk Møbelkunst features four drawers with brass campaign-style hardware, clean lines, and elegant proportions. Key ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Perícia dining table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERICIA DINIG TABLE, designed in 2025. This dining table has an asymmetric triangular table top with rounded edges. Available in custom dimensions. To view our other wood options pl...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Perícia dining table
Perícia dining table
$14,264 / item
Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Foam

French Daum Bacchus Large Green Amethyst Vase-Centerpiece pâté de verre
By Daum
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Daum Bacchus large vase-centerpiece with amethyst glass top and green pâte de verre bottom, decorated with woman and man faces, grapes and leaves. Circa 2000. Signed "Daum Fra...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Vanity Mirror Tray Venini Attrib.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian Murano art glass and mirror vanity tray, attributed to Venini, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. Italian Modern/Midcentury Modern design period. Beautiful a...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tall Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MEDIUM CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary cust...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

In Stock-Brutalist Minimal Sideboard In Dark Stained Oak By Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A long, modern sideboard in a dark stained Oak, almost black color with a very dark brown espresso shade. The piece of furniture has a rectilinear, minimalist design. The top surface...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

A sculptural console table With Shagreen Top in the manner of Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural console table in the manner of Karl Springer, featuring a rectangular shagreen-clad top supported by a bold, architectural silvered base with shimmering lacquered finish...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Armchair with Walnut Base (COM), Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Ripple Armchair The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythms of water and air — vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars, and sculpted silence. Its carved wooden base anchors the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Adoni Sofa in Dark Blue Wool with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Adoni Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent piece of furniture, with biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. Shown he...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Baccarat Clear Crystal Vase, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A heavy crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the vase make the shape of a t...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Black Forest Sculptural Armchair with Textured Frame By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest lounge chair is defined by its bold, textured legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Composition

Brown Velvet Bench with Black Legs, Contemporary Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown velvet bench, a seating piece designed for dry indoor spaces. This bench features a softly padded seat with a smooth touch, supported by black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Coffee Table - Handmade Sandcasted Metal in Rippled Brass by Unism
Located in Warszawa, PL
The Fluid Coffee Table features a 40 cm round tabletop supported by three slender legs, crafted using the sand-casting method. It comes in two heights—47 cm and 50 cm—designed for an...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tab Floor Lamp by Flos in White
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Tab / Floor Lamp by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby A brand new edition of the Tab family. This new edition of Tab floor lamp has an adjustable head with a 90-degree rotation capabili...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Handcrafted English Oak Chest of Drawers, Nightstand
Located in London, GB
Our handcrafted three drawer chest of drawers/nightstand in beautiful English quarter-sawn oak. The main box is detailed with exposed hand-cut dovetail jointing and contains 3 spacio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

GEMMA II Horizon Blue Camel Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Foam

Contemporary Minimalist Sideboard With Rounded Edges In High Gloss Red Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Smooth, curved, and distinctly contemporary, this capsule-shaped sideboard features a softly rounded silhouette that brings a sense of quiet sophistication to any interior. The body ...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Flash 6 Wall Lamp by Davide Groppi in Matt Black Cable
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Flash 6 / Wall Light System by Davide Groppi The 9 mm wide stainless steel strip runs 6 meters in length. The ideal solution for direct illumination of spaces with very high ceilin...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Gold and Clear Color Flowers, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier, Gold Leaf and Clear Glass, 1970s A beautiful Italian hand-blown glass flush mount chandelier, featuring a stunning arrangem...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Viola Sputnik Lamp 16 dark Purple Color Shades Brass Structure by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
The "Viola Sputnik Lamp 16" is a striking, bespoke lighting masterpiece. Crafted from solid brass, its structure features sixteen arms, each ending with a semi-globe shade in deep vi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Elegant Velvet Bench with Two Solid Wood Legs By Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and understated bench is a perfect blend of comfort and natural elegance. The generously upholstered seat provides a comfortable and inviting surface, which can be custo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Turquoise Dark Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Round 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 with...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

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

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Set of six Fabergé Wine Glasses ODESSA Series, CERTIFICATE whit box
Located in Milano, IT
Set of 6 Fabergé Wine Glasses – ODESSA Series, 2000s Colored crystal glass, signed, with certificate and original presentation box Elegant set of...
Category

1990s Slovenian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Frusquin Side Table by Liaigre
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Frusquin Side Table Side table in standard Lacquer finishes. DIMENSIONS: 11 DM x 17 H in FINISHES: Lacquer (Purple) Premium Finish Category: Side Tables Nightstands Designer: C...
Category

2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

8 Elegant Dining Room Chairs In Rose Velvet Wenge Frame-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair combines beauty with functionality with its fumed wood legs. Horizontal stitching structured back. Upholstered in brick velvet. Suitable for contract use. 100% Euro...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in Mocha cotton velvet with Black Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Carver Chair is the latest edition to our signature collection – 12 years in the making. Sister of the original Stuart Scott piece, the Isabella Dining Chair, the Carver...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Geometric Cube Blocks Sofa in Rich Emerald Green Velvet By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This 3-Seater Sofa combines a solid and contemporary design with inviting upholstery, creating a piece that offers superior comfort and a strong presence in any living room. Ideal fo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Foam

Contemporary Isabella Scalloped Slipper Chair Juniper Green Velvet Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella slipper chair is one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge. This design is superb upholstered in a v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chair-Back Armrests Seat In White Boucle
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing the Jean Pierre Dining Chair, a masterful blend of mid-century modern design and contemporary sophistication. Inspired by the iconic works of Pierre Jeanneret, this chair pays homage to the timeless elegance of the 1950s while embracing modern comfort and style. Design Inspiration: The Jean Pierre Dining Chair takes its cues from the renowned designs of Pierre Jeanerette...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Murano Glass Sottsass Style Lamps; In Stock
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of table lamps made of hand-blown glass elements from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. Each lamp features unique glass components in gray and black tones on a brass structure. W...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Console Table with Marble Top Limed Oak Structure By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This impressive and modern console table is a beautiful combination of natural stone and wood. It features a sleek, rectangular top made from Marron Vitta stone, which has a polished...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Christian Dior Modernist Tortoiseshell Lucite Magazine Holder, Rack, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your private space with this rare and exceptional magazine rack, meticulously crafted for the exclusive Christian Dior Interior Collection, circa 1970. The impressive, sculptur...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kyoto Coffee Table
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Kyoto low table combines the timeless elegance of walnut wood with the refined texture of the travertine inlay, creating a sophisticated balance between natural materials. Its mi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Kyoto Coffee Table
Kyoto Coffee Table
$7,370 / item
Observer Nightstand Warm Brown Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch

Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet Brass Legs.
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Award winning Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery. This signature piece...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Two contemporary armchairs upholstered in a rich burnt orange velvet orange faux leather. The armchairs have a distinctive, modern design with thick, curved backs that wrap aro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather, Foam

DAISY Dry Green - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Round Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Inspired by the simple beauty and power of a flower, DAISY is more than just a cushion... it'...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Bolha Armchair
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA LOUNGE CHAIR, designed in 2025. This lounge chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and a soft upholstery. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Bolha Armchair
Bolha Armchair
$7,370 / item
Lacquered Dining Set with Rattan Accents Brass Details–Round Table w/ 4 Chairs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This exquisite dining set, comprising a table and four chairs, offers a perfect blend of modern elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Each dining chair captivates with its rich, tacti...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Observer Nightstand Natural Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch

Italian Contemporary Silver Blue Mirror, Brass Wood Sideboard w Sculpture Handle
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard with 10 drawers, designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in silver blue mirr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Oak Cabinet - Sideboard
Located in London, GB
This impressive panelled cabinet/sideboard boldly displays the beautiful oak and craftsmanship with flair. Rather than apologising for proprietary hardware, James makes a virtue of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Taupe Velvet Oak Armchair Modern Dining, Desk or Accent Chair By Jose Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is an elegant contemporary armchair that is a perfect blend of style and comfort. The gracefully curved back and arms are upholstered in a luxurious, soft taupe velvet fabric, p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Pierre Chapo T23 Three Legged Side Table in Elm, Chapo Création, France, 2025
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking low side table is the model T23 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960. The table is made of solid elm wood with a beautiful grain. The iconic design is composed of a triangu...
Category

2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Tibet Lamb Beige Lumbar Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Contemporary Monolithic Sculptural Coffee Table Lacquered By Hand By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern coffee table is a unique and playful take on a classic form. The tabletop is a sleek, round lacquered surface, available in a variety of finishes that give it a smooth, r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Round Dining Table Featuring Faceted Geometric Pedestal Base By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern dining table is a study in bold, sculptural design. It features a sleek, round top and a striking geometrical base, both finished in a flawless high-gloss lacquer. The b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Exceptionally Large and Rare Custom Made Murano Stairway Chandelier, Italy 2006.
Located in Rome, IT
Modular construction made of cylindrical cullet elements. The set includes different sizes, which can be connected with a strong, load-bearing steel cable through the centre of the M...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern Console with Three Sculpted Legs, Plaster/Carved Wood By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This captivating console is a testament to organic design, where form and texture converge to create a truly unique piece. Its entire structure is enveloped in a meticulously applied...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Polifemo Twins, Pair of Sculptural Dimmable Sconces in Aged Brass, Onyx, Wood
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Polifemo is a Small Sculptural Wall Light Designed to Bring a Warm, Atmospheric Glow to Corners and Intimate Spaces. Its name Recalls the Cyclops—One Luminous “Eye” Set Deep Within ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Murano Glass Green Leaf Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the island of Murano; Italy; outside of Venice. Each sconce is crafted with hand-blown glass in a striking two tone “Chartreuse " green color and shaped like a p...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Midcentury Modern Maple Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large dressing armoire produced in France in the 1950s to 1960s, granted an "Ameublement N.F." label found inside the far right door. This sleek midcentury modern cabinet would wor...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Shearling Sheepskin Yellow Mustard Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Customizable Fringes Loveseat By Munna In Mulberry Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Luxury Green Giraffe Console Table with Granite Top - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This Giraffe console table is made with a bright green powder coated steel frame and a striking granite stone top. Each table is handmade and each piece of granite is carefully sele...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture

Materials

Granite, Steel

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