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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Alcove Armchair and Ottoman Set In Honey Velvet 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

1980s Modernist White and Pink Lucite and Silver Italian Rectangular Vanity Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This italian Vanity Box encapsulates the exuberance and style of its era, offering a compelling synthesis of form, function, and aesthetic appeal. It serves as both a practical stora...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

S31 Or Sfax stools by Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Deux tabourets de Pierre Chapo S31 ou Sfax en orme français massif.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Elm

Set of 6 Dining Chairs Gropius CS2 in Venus Velvet with Wooden Legs 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

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Acrylic, Ash, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Wood

Dining Table With Beveled Top in 12mm Tempered Art Glass/Oak Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

GEMMA II Dry Green Cobalt Blue Velvet Deluxe Striped Handmade 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 skil...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Appuntito Ceramic Light
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Table Light by Project 213A. Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop. Light launched in 2023 during Salone de Mobile at the Alcova Fair in Milano as part ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Custom Made Round Dining Table Sculptural Base In Walnut Wood/Rosewood Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stylish and versatile piece that combines innovative design with high-quality materials: Key features includes: Base: The base in wood, lacquer or metal lacquer. visually appealing a...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When i...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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, Oak

Minho Mirror
Minho Mirror
$962 / item
Small Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SMALL 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

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

3 Piece Place Setting Coffee Cup, Saucer, Plate Hutschenreuther Blue Onion
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful setting of three china porcelain Hutschenreuther blue onion pieces, made in Germany, in the 1960s. All items are in very good co...
Category

1960s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

3-seater sofa from the “Mobili nella Valle” series by Mario Ceroli for Poltronov
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mario Ceroli 3-seater sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1972. Mario Ceroli (Castel Frentano, 1938) is one of the most important Italian artists, sculptors, and designers of the post-war pe...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Amarante Mirror
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Amarante Mirror Designed in 2024 by Project 213A The Amarante Mirror is trapez shaped and framed in solid wood. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Amarante Mirror
Amarante Mirror
$2,139 / item
1980s Cognac Leather Piumotto 3 Seat Sofa by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cognac leather 3 seater sofa designed by Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli, 1980s. The cushions are filled with low-density foam, ensuring an ultra-soft and lo...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Handcrafted Floating Night Stands
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted pair of European oak floating night stand with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with one drawer and a shelf below. Handmade in England. Cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Original Roche Bobois Leather Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Original Roche Bobois Sofa, most likely Buffalo Leather, black wood legs, down filled cushions, cushions attached with zippers. Great quality. Please see all pictures, no damages, no...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Douro Credenza
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Douro Credenza" Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The cabinet features double doors with handles and legs decorated with a hand carved tex...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Douro Credenza
Douro Credenza
$14,241 / item
Ceramic Side Table Small
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Set of Eight Upholstered Velvet and Bronze Dining Chairs, Lazzarini Pickering
Located in Glasgow, GB
A refined expression of contemporary Italian design, this set of eight dining chairs—was designed by Lazzarini & Pickering for Marta Sala Editions, Milan, in 2016. Each piece feat...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pink Murano Glass Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Justfurnituress Design
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Handcrafted Scottish Elm Bench
Located in London, GB
Solid Scottish Elm contemporary refectory bench. Handcrafted with wedged mortice and tenon joints on the legs and wiggly feet. Based on traditional con...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Furniture

Materials

Elm

ISLAND Dining Table - 60ӯ - 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

Pair of Egoa Armchairs by Josep Mora for Stua, Spain, 2008
By STUA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and modern pair of Egoa armchairs, designed by Josep Mora for STUA, made in Spain in 2008. These contemporary chairs feature a sculptural seat and backrest in white lacquered...
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Rectangular Mirror Round Edges Embossed Brass Frame XXL
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
“Swing” Trapezio extra large. The contemporary rectangular mirror with rounded edges and embossed brass frame is an exceptional choice for those seeking a touch of elegance and ref...
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Burl Walnut Thuya Wood Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This rare North African Thuya Wood Jewellery Casket was manufactured by the famed manning of Ireland company and is truly a jewel of handcrafted genius. This box is constructed of th...
Category

Early 2000s Irish Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Douro Bedside Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Douro Bedside Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The bedside table features two drawers with handles and legs decorated with a hand ca...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Douro Bedside Table
Douro Bedside Table
$4,992 / item
Art Deco Style Bench Featuring Two-Tone Design In Velvet Lacquered Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
It's an upholstered bench featuring a striking two-tone design. The top cushion is a rich, dark teal velvet, offering a plush and inviting surface. Below the top cushion, the body of...
Category

2010s European Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Konsthantverk Svep Small Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s technique...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Platform Bed w Integrated Storage and Two Bedside Tables
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This double bed with a closed base is a commanding centerpiece for any bedroom, its firm lines revealing an architectural language. The continuous base and well-proportioned volumes ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Lacquer, Velvet

Fabio Di Bartolomei "Tango" Coffee Table for Fiam Italia
Located in Miami, FL
Rare curved glass Tango coffee table on four wooden peg legs designed in 1996 by Fabio Di Bartolomei for Fiam Italia. Signed.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

AUREA SIDE TABLE - Natural Stone Red Travertine Round, Modern, New Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Aurea’ Side Table by HAAND, crafted from premium red natural travertine stone. This exquisite piece measures 13.8 inches in diameter and 18.5 inches in height, with a substantial w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble, Travertine

Itzel Transparent and Etched Kiln Cast Glass Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Itzel is a name of Mayan origin that means "rainbow". A rainbow was the inspiration for three two-piece sets of cast glass coffee tables in gr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Set of English Between-the-Wars Sterling Silver Sandwich Flags, 1928
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Modern sterling silver sandwich flags. Made by Adolph Scott in Birmingham in 1928. Each: Swallow-tail burgee frame mounted to pole. Inse...
Category

1920s British Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Modular Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sectional sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This exceptionally versatile dining Chair adapts seamlessly to any setting, from homes to offices. Its bold architectural design features a wooden frame with striking angular-cut leg...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

ClassiCon Set of Two Bell Tables in Emerald Green by Sebastian Herkner IN STOCK
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

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

Mahogany Three-Seater Sofa by Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany frame sofa with eight legs and exposed wood panels on either side. Designed and made circa 1938 by Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Fully restored to reveal the mahoga...
Category

1930s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 8 Modern sculptural brown velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Italian Contemporary Green Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Dresser
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful dresser designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in emerald colored Murano glass. It i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x15.8"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Emerald curry yellow patchwork 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

A-BOOK Solid Oak Bookshelf, Designed by Fabio Di Bartolomei for Riva1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing a unique vertical A-shaped structure that supports its solid wood shelves, this bookcase offers a blend of style and practicality. It can be used to create visual separati...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

ISLAND Dining Table - 67ӯ - 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

Vintage Villeroy Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Villeroy & Boch paperweight features a delightful sitting panda bear design. The clear glass material is cut-to-clear and gives the paperweight a charming cuddly appearance. This modern original is a perfect addition to any collection of decorative pottery and glassware, and would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves bears...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

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

Real Chinchilla Throw Blanket by Muchi Decor, Limited Edition, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
A unique piece of the utmost quality from our Collection. Touching this throw will give you a unique sensation of softness and warmth, being chinchilla hair one of the thinnest and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fur, Natural Fiber, Silk

Modern Acccent Dining Chair Gropius CS1 in Pink Wool Fabric 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

Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Felt, Cotton, Velvet, Acrylic, Ash

Papel Wall Light
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PAPEL WALL LIGHT, designed in 2025. Artisanal ceramic light with a fluid shape, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, shapes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Papel Wall Light
Papel Wall Light
$1,426 / set
Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
ORGANIC 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. Ea...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Honey 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

79"H Contemporary Wall Mirror With Bronze Frame, Customizable
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This wall mirror, framed in a sleek bronze finish, is the perfect statement piece. Its striking design makes it an ideal focal point for any room, reflecting light and creating a sen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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 Armchair in Transparent Cast PMMA with HR Foam Vegan Leather
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Design & Aesthetic : The MW04 armchair embodies a refined contemporary aesthetic through the purity of its lines and the transparency of its structure. Designed by multi-award-winni...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Cobalt Murano Glass Brass Torchiere
Located in New York, NY
This grand Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Torchiere originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Rendered in breathtaking opalescent Smoked Cobalt glass sections with brass cyli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Christian Dior Interior Barware Lucite Ice Bucket with Dried Lunaria, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the prestigious Christian Dior Interior Collection, this extraordinary ice bucket, crafted in France circa 1970, is a rare fusion of elegance and artistry. Its gracefully rounde...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass, Acrylic

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