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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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

Flush Mount Construction of Brass Rings with Led
Located in Roeselare, BE
This pendant is a construction of 4 brass rings with flexible led tubes in the rings. The rings are connected to each other and hang over and next to each other. Measures: There is...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

New Pair of Chairs in Wrought Iron with Silinog Fabric by Etro in Back and Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in wrought iron for indoor or outdoor You must indicate if you want the product with the special treatment for outdoor. Price per item Paint: Color Epoxi paint of the...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Contemporary Vertere Midi Stool in Oiled Walnut with Chestnut Leather Seat Pad
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid American Black Walnut, the Vertere Midi Stool projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Riva 1920 Contemporary Dining Table, Black Oak Top Carbon Fiber Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This extraordinary table achieves a striking balance between the natural warmth of wood and the precision of modern engineering. The substantial tabletop is crafted entirely from oak...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Carbon Fiber

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 Isabella Carver Chair in grey cotton velvet with Solid 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Outdoor Solid Oak Dining Table With Belgian Bluestone Slab Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp cloth. If you need to remove any st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture

Materials

Limestone

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

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

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

Fluorite 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

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

Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa designed by Antonio Citterio
Located in Bern, CH
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa (Pelle 2 823) designed by Antonio Citterio. With two matching cushions. New purchase price inc. cushions: CHF 11'140.- (This is a shop disp...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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

Set of 2 ivory white Bolsters Velvet Deluxe Handmade Cushions
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 this set of 2 handcrafted cushions, designed to bring beauty...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Exceptional Franco Buzzi Attributed Oval Dining Table in Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare oval dining table was produced by a master cabinetmaker in Italy during the 1940s. The design is attributed to Franco Buzzi, with several closely related examples documente...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Rubelita Camel and Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
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

Pair of Pink Amethyst Amazing Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Lights or Chandeliers
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. the price is item...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

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

Contemporary Coffee Table, Crafted from Wood with Plaster By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary coffee table stands as a sophisticated focal point, meticulously designed to anchor a modern living space. Its most distinctive features are its legs and tabletop, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Casa Table Light - round
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA TABLE LIGHT (round), designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Graphite
Located in New York, NY
This pair of modernist table lamps exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship and timeless sophistication of Murano glass. Each lamp features a body rendered in a rich, smoked graphite ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Lumina ClassiC Black Daphine Led Floor Lamp by Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hand-Blown Aquamarine Murano Fluted Glass Table Lamps w/ 24 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Pair of Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Glass Table Lamps in Aquamarine Hue W/ 24 Karat Gold Fleck Banded Detailing is a perfect synthesis of Venetian craftsmanship and moder...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Bench with Solid Wood Base and Upholstered Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench elevates any interior with its sculptural presence. Defined by a rounded, oversized silhouette and meticulous stitching, this piece strikes a perfect balance between bold ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Counter and Bar Stool with Upholstered Seat - Balance
Located in Kyiv, UA
The Balance Counter Stool combines elegant minimalism with exceptional comfort. Designed for contemporary interiors, this stool features clean, sculptural lines and a perfectly balan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Dining Chair Upholstered In Wooly Boucle-Frame in Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An elegant dining chair with sculptural poise. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, walnut-toned finish, its curved backrest and cut-out arm detail offer a refined play of form and str...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1930s French Original Still-Life Oil Painting On Stretched Canvas by B.Salmon
Located in COLMAR, FR
A beautifully composed vintage French oil painting on stretched canvas, dated 1935 and signed by the artist B. Salmon in the lower left corner. This refined still life depicts a bowl...
Category

1930s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Burnt Orange 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

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Ettore Sottsass Inspired Perforated Metal Stacking Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully designed, Ettore Sottsass Inspired Froscher Sitform metal stacking chairs with blue perforated metal seats. Sturdy, futuristically designed, and of excellent construction...
Category

1990s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Style Coffee Table In Luxurious Glossy Walnut Root By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sophisticated coffee table is a masterful blend of rich materiality and architectural form. The tabletop, a perfect square with gracefully rounded corners, is crafted from exqui...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jacques Pine Green Console Table in Bird s Eye Maple by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Designed with the aim to find the perfect balance between clean lines and warm texture. Consisting of 5 rounded, 50 mm thick slats with bird’s eye maple veneer, the console table is ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple, Birdseye Maple

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio, Handmade Velvet Upholstery
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Evoking the bold and historic strength of Scotland's kilts, this Sofa makes a powerful statement. Its design captures the essence of the kilt's dynamic folds, resulting in a comforta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Modern Ligne Roset Prado Adjustable Daybed Sofa by Christian Werner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Prado sofa by Christian Werner for Ligne Roset. This is a beautiful contemporary sofa with a unique adjustable seat design. The Prado consists of a large ...
Category

20th Century Albanian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Pair of Benjamin Stools by Lisa Norinder for IKEA, 1990 s
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of IKEA Benjamin plywood stools designed by Lisa Noringer, 1990's. Made of plywood. Stackable and can be used either as a stool or side table. Modern iconic designs from Ikea. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Furniture

Materials

Plywood

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

Hugs Sculptural Small Sofa In Deep Chocolate Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted in luxurious velvet, this charming two-seater upholstered sofa features a distinctive design characterized by two plush, contoured backrest cushions, offering an inviting and...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Shearling Sheepskin Brown 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

Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in ClassiC Black by Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Table standing lamp of metal with an articulated pivoting arm, the head can rotate 360°. The light source is a 8W-LED controlled by a switch which can be set in ways: on/half light/o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Monumental Forged Iron Glass Serpent Coffee Table Manner of Diego Giacometti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Forged Iron and Glass Serpent Coffee Table in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, France, Late 20th Century Consisting of two pieces: the bronzed forged iron base and monumen...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Minho Mirror
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Minho Mirror Designed by Project 213A in 2024 The Minho mirror is framed in solid wood with an abstract organic shape. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Nor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Minho Mirror
Minho Mirror
$1,008 / item
ClassiCon White Limited Edition Brick Screen by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
A LIMITED EDITION of a real work of art ca. 115* 24 187 * Gesamtbreite flach 139 cm * Total width flat 139 cm BRICK SCREEN Designer, Version Designer, Ausführung Product Produkt Fold...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Wool Cashmere Throw Blanket with Fox Hem by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A wool and cashmere throw blanket hemmed with natural Gold Cross Fox fur. Thanks to its front Prince of Wales design and its back, black and white, Pied de Poule design, livens up th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

71" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grains and na...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair 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 f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Curved Velvet Sofa with Wooden Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience this curved sofa that offers both serene comfort and timeless elegance, Its low height and soft, cloud-like curves create an inviting and versatile seating experience. Thi...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Henri Matisse – “Madame de Pompadour” (Lithograph, 1959) Printed By Mourlot
Located in San Carlos, CA
Henri Matisse – “Madame de Pompadour” Invitation Poster (Lithograph, 1959) Printed by Mourlot for “Art in Posters” by Sauret after the original 1951 design. This striking color lith...
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in BlackBerry/ Ruby Red Color
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made armchair features a smooth matte leather like shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet structur...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather

Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition in Patience Gough recycled velvet by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience &a...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Home Cinema Electric Reclining Sofa Customizable By Jacobo Ventura
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Relax 4 seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This modular sofa with its impeccable proportions offers a wide variety of compositions ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

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