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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Douro Cabinet
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
DOURO CABINET, designed in 2023. Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The cabinet features double doors with handles and legs decorated with a hand carved texture. Bespoke di...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Douro Cabinet
Douro Cabinet
$9,769 / item
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs with Sculptural Silhouette
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This classic dining chair seamlessly blends comfort and sophisticated design. It features a generously upholstered seat and backrest, providing a plush and inviting seating experienc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Foam

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

Dedo Mirror
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
DEDO MIRROR No1, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic mirror is crafted by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. The frame is decorated with sculptural finger or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror

Dedo Mirror
Dedo Mirror
$1,429 / item
Handcrafted English Oak Utility Night Stand
Located in London, GB
Our new twin dovetail utility night stand table. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture making techniques. A minimalist multi-function utility piece of furn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

ISLAND Dining Table - 52ӯ - Travertine Stone, Round, Stain Resistant, Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
'Island' Round Dining Table in Beige Travertine Stone Island dining table showcases the refined simplicity and subtle elegance characteristic of Italian minimalist style. Constructed...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Travertine

"Bold" Rosso Levanto Marble Bold Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Rosso Levanto Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veining of rosso levanto marble. This ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Amiga Floor Light
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AMIGA FLOOR LIGHT, designed in 2025. Floor light made from hammered metal topped with a delicate fabric lampshade. This piece is hand-crafted in Northern Portugal. Bespoke dimension...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Amiga Floor Light
Amiga Floor Light
$3,335 / item
Ceramic Tissue Box
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Horna
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by architecture and imagined civilizations, these handmade sculptures evoke strength, stability, and timelessness. Each earthy, one of a kind piece becomes a symbol—a fortre...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Horna
Horna
$3,080
De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Naturale cuoio leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Feet up and just unwind – our DS-80 relocates sleep to the daytime hours, the time when we are supposed to be active and getting things done. Its subtle appearance reminds us to take...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Nazaré Coffee Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ COFFE TABLE, designed in 2024. The Nazaré coffee table is crafted from solid walnut with hand-carved legs featuring a detailed wave texture giving the piece it's name. Bespo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Modern Sculptural Wood Side Table with Organic Base By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This captivating round side table is a study in both material contrast and artistic form. Its tabletop is a beautifully finished disc of cerused oak wood, where the natural grain is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Collectible Limed Oak Cabinet with Marble Top Brass Frame By Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sophisticated and artistic cabinet is a beautiful composition of contrasting materials and textures. It features a sleek top made from Estremoz marble, known for its elegant whi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian BBR 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus Car Model, From Edition of 30, New in Box
Located in Miami, FL
Italian BBR 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus Car Model, From Edition of 30, New in Box The 375 Plus was a dominant race car, equipped with a 4.9-liter V12 engine and famous for its victories...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Paint, Epoxy Resin

Serrallés Mirror
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SERRALLÉS MIRROR, designed in 2025. This Mirror has a decorative shape made from hammered brass. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal. Bespoke dimensions and finishes a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Serrallés Mirror
Serrallés Mirror
$3,335 / item
Large Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large beetroot color study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk has two steel dra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Daniel Van der Putten Torc Waterfall Killarney National Park Co. Kerry Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Painting by Daniel Van der Putten ‘Torc Waterfall Killarney National Park’. This Painting of the Torc Cascade scene in Kerry near Killarney at the world-famous national park is very ...
Category

Late 20th Century Irish Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Large Striking Red Lacquer Oval Dining Table by François Champsaur, France 1990s
By Francois Champsaur
Located in Bochum, NRW
A commanding presence in any space, this rare 8-foot oval dining table*by esteemed French designer François Champsaur is a triumph of expressive form and elevated simplicity. Crafted...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Topazio Blue and Ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence. A talisman for the ho...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Customizable Curvilinear Credenza in High-Gloss Red Lacquer Metal Base
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

Metal

Cassina - Vico Magistretti Maralunga 2 Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Bern, CH
Vico Magistretti Maralunga two seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina. Dark brown leather. With two adjustable backrests for variable sitt...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Porto Belo Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PORTO BELO TABLE, designed in 2025. This bistro dining table has a hand-sculpted ceramic base which is made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop with a solid wood table top. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Ceramic

Porto Belo Table
Porto Belo Table
$6,195 / item
Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet
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, Foam

Ceramic Tissue Box
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Elegant Coffee Table Crafted from Oak Wood with Lacquered Balls By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant coffee table offers a harmonious blend of refined design and tactile charm. Both its generous rectangular tabletop and sturdy base are meticulously crafted from cerused ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Console with Two 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

Fluorite Stone Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Tibet Lamb Brown Square 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

Sculptural Console Table, Walnut Wood and Polished Mirror Steel Limited Edition
Located in Ancona, Marche
Balanced between stability and movement, light yet sharp, dynamic and suspended—these adjectives best describe the sensation one feels when admiring the 'Lama Wood' console. It appea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Barbican Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
Handmade in the English Lake District from European oak and native British ash, the Barbican bedside tables bring together bold geometry and traditional craftsmanship. Inspired by br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash, Oak

Emanuele Pantanella Italy Geometric Wood Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emanuele Pantanella (1939-2014), an Italian designer, created this sumptuous picture frame circa 1980. The rare piece boasts a solid, tropical-wood carved construction with a high-gl...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Tibet Lamb Beige Square 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

Opala Cloudy Blue Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Harness Dining Chair — Faux Mongolian Edition by Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Harness Chair combines sculptural playfulness with refined craftsmanship. Fully wrapped in a soft, sand-tone faux Mongolian Casamance Sami fabric, its rounded monolithic form br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Foam, Wood, Leather, Faux Fur

Nautil Two Seater Sofa by Cedric Ragot for Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by acclaimed French industrial designer Cédric Ragot for Roche Bobois in 2013, this sculptural three-seater sofa blends contemporary form with luxurious materials. Known for...
Category

2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Hanger - Contemporary Coat Hanger in Natural Oak – Handmade by Unism
Located in Warszawa, PL
With its sculptural, branching form, the Smooth Coat Hanger offers a refined blend of function and simplicity. Crafted from solid wood, it stands freely with visual lightness and sta...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet
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, Foam, Wood, Trimming

Alcove Fringe Sofa with Ottoman–Linear Form Fringed Base By 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

Bold Sofa Linear Large - Karakorum 001
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With its sleek, modern design, this version of the Bold Sofa brings a new level of comfort, providing ample space for pure relaxation. The clean lines and straightforward form, compl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé

Soda Iced Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Small Burgundy Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This small study desk is made with a beetroot powder-coated steel frame and a burgundy coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ecological p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modern Murano Artistic Glass Pearly Pink and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Each single leaf is handcrafted with high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other. Exciting color, pearly pink. They are illuminated by ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Platea Coffee Table In Matte Walnut By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Original Disney Snow White Seven Dwarf Rubber Squeaker Toy Figures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Set of Snow White and the seven Dwarf squeak rubber toy made by Ledraplastic Italy in the 1960s. These toys have a peculiar asymmetric position of the ears making it particul...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Ripple Bench – Pill Shaped 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

Large Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
LARGE 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 custo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Metaform “M1” Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Hank Kwint, Netherlands, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Dutch minimalism, this “M1” coffee table was designed by Hank Kwint and produced by Metaform in the Netherlands during the 1980s. Known for their elegant use of ...
Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

DAISY Rose pink- Set of 2 Cotton Velvet Handmade Round Pillows
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

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Thumbprint Dish or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver shallow bowl or dish. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the 'Thumbprint' series. Fully marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany d...
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sectional Sofa Upholstered in Velvet with an Upholstered Plinth Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This generously proportioned modular sofa offers exceptional versatility and comfort through its thoughtfully designed components, all seamlessly upholstered in a cohesive material. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Contemporary Dining Chair in Red Velvet With Custom Lacquer Finish-Jose Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern dining chair is a study in sleek, minimalist design. Its lacquered wooden frame offers a smooth, clean finish, while the gently curved backrest provides ergonomic support...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Kitchen Tile Backsplash - Hand Painted Portuguese Tiles Azulejos "Hanging Foods"
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "FLOWERS AND LEMONS" motif finely painted. Tile mural size: 29.5"H X 41.3"W (75cm X 105cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Portugal P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Giulio Lazzotti, Mageia Pietrasanta
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Pietrasanta Italy, 1990 Stunning bird of minimalist design High quality of Manufacture Perfect condiction ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

GEMMA II Red, Brick Camel Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative 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

Art Deco Style Sectional Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Toned Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era, the Josephine Sofa showcases a graceful fan-shaped motif with flowing curves and a luxurious, opulent finish. Its sculptural si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Trimming, Foam, Upholstery, Velvet

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

Conservatory Outdoor Dining Table in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Conservatory Collection offers a window to a bygone era, when conservatories and orangeries were sanctuaries of peace and quiet, seamlessly blending the indoors with the natural ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gucci Barware Silver Plate and Crystal HighBall Tumbler Glasses, 5 pc circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional Gucci Crystal Highball Glasses with Silver and Gold GG Emblems, Italy, circa 1970 — Rare Luxury Barware Set of Five Celebrate the art of entertaining with this rare and o...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Ceramic Coffee Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024. Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. E...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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