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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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: French
French Midcentury Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French midcentury (circa 1970) set of six dining chairs using cantilevered seats on chrome frames, in the manner of designers Willy Rizzo and Giovanni Offredi. The original upholster...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
St James Brazil Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server Duo, 2 pieces
By St. James
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl duo—also suitable as chiller dishes—designed by renowned silversmith St James Brazil. The duo pieces were meticulously crafte...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
1900s, Art Nouveau Pair of Mahogany Nightstands with Crest Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century Art Nouveau pair of nightstands with marquetry inlays in walnut, bronze handles, restored and polished to wax.
Height from the floor to the crest: 38.77in
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Marais Console Size 2 by Liaigre
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Marais Console Size 2
110.25W x 19.75"D x 31.5"H in.
Base: Bari on Oak, Open Grain
Top: Purple High Gloss
Premium Finish
Category: Console Tables
Sofa Tables
Designer: Christia...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
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 legs with a pure design. The brow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
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
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
Beautiful Baccarat Clear Crystal Vase, France
By Baccarat
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
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
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
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
Black Floor Lamp with Granite Base
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This black floor lamp features a piano black finish paired with a solid black granite base, creating a sleek lighting piece that blends contemporary design with natural materials. Fo...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Granite
Important French moderne Signed Carpet by Sonia Delaunay 20th century – No. 1579
Located in Paris, FR
No. 1579 – Signed 20th-Century Carpet, Sonia Delaunay – 145 x 220 cm
Period: 20th century
Condition: Excellent
Material: Wool
Dimensions: 220 x 145 cm
This magnificent carpet, havi...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
1 of the 2 Beautiful Baccarat Clear Crystal Candelabras for 3 Candles, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this candleholder crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the crystal produce a magic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pichet Espagnol
from the Madoura Pottery
AR 245
by Pablo Picasso
1954
Located in London, GB
'Pichet Espagnol' ceramic piece from the Madoura Pottery (A.R. 245) by Pablo Picasso (1954). A fired, unglazed ceramic pitcher in the form of a stylise...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$49,450 Sale Price
20% Off
Daum Art Glass Green Bowl with Frogs, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass bowl with frogs by Daum, France.
The bowl - made out of art glass - is held by frogs on a lily. On the bowl itself and on top of the lid are als...
Category
1970s French 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
$256 Sale Price
39% Off
Jacques Adnet Chess Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning and rare original chess board and set of thirty-two game pieces were designed by French designer Jacques Adnet (1901-1984) in the 1950s. The bi-color leather board disp...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
$9,500 / set
S31 Or Sfax stools by Pierre Chapo
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
$5,741 / item
Original Roche Bobois Leather Sofa
By Roche Bobois
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
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Plexiglass and Aluminum Chess Game Set, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Michel Dumas Chess Set with Original Board, France, circa 1970
Designed by renowned French designer Michel Dumas and retailed by Roche Bobois, this striking chess set is a ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Austin production nude Lady “rebirth” statue Jean Pierre Renard sculpture
By Jean-Pierre Renard
Located in Den Haag, NL
This stunning sculpture by Austin Productions ''Rebirth'' crafted with exceptional attention to detail, is perfect for any art lover's collection. The sculptor, French artist J.P. R...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
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
Beautiful Baccarat Clear Crystal Candelabra for 3 Candles, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this candleholder crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the crystal produce a magic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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
Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your dining experience with a touch of contemporary elegance through the Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle France, 21st Century. This exquisite set ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Brass Mirror with Cast Botanical Frame
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This vintage brass mirror is a decorative wall piece designed to bring warmth, texture, and refined elegance to any interior. The brass wall mirror features a cast brass frame shaped...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Concerto, Jean Picart Le Doux - French moderne Tapestry, Atelier Picaud - N 1510
By Atelier Picaud, Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Picart Le Doux
Era: 20th century
Style: Modern art
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Width: 129 cm
Height: 156 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
In keeping with tradition, thi...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server by Gelb, Paris in Box
By Gelb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl, dish, or chiller designed by French silversmith Gelb in the 1980s. Sophisticated design with a streamlined geometric shape, ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of Sculptural Modern Plaster Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A striking pair of contemporary plaster table lamps distinguished by their bold, sculptural silhouettes. Each lamp features a commanding spherical body punctuated by four rounded pro...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
$4,813 / set
Whimsical French Fish Serving Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a striking and whimsical fish-shaped serving piece, crafted in France, as indicated by the hallmark stamped into the metal. The platter itself is a combination of richly tone...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
$225 Sale Price
70% Off
Pair of custom SMARA Ceramic Table Lamps by Marie Fekroun for Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This sculptural pair of SMARA table lamps by French ceramic artist Marie Fekroun showcases her distinctive exploration of texture, light, and refined hand-craftsmanship. Each lamp is...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tea Caddy - Elie Bleu Paris
By Elie Bleu
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful vintage tea caddy, made by the French brand Elie Bleu Paris.
The box is made of beautifully veneered / greened wood with black piping. Th...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
French Contemporary Baccarat Crystal Figure of a Rearing Horse
By Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
French contemporary clear hand-blown crystal figure of a horse in rearing motion. (BACCARAT)
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Leaves and Rain, Jean Lurçat - French Aubusson Tapestry Circa 1961 - N° 1495
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Lurçat
Era: 20th century
Style: Design 50s-60s
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Width: 94 cm
Height: 130 cm
Depth: 0.5
This tapestry has already been cleaned...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
“Dinosaure” by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Berlin, BE
"Dinosaure" by Le Corbusier.
Signed in pencil and numbered 2/100.
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887 – 1965), known as Le Corbusier, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Modern Burgundy Armchair “Hidden Entourage” by Supaform
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
This armchair embodies two opposing forces, holding a tension between them as if locking together two distinct identities. Its design encodes a subtle transition — a movement from a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1979 Roche Bobois Pantoufle Beige Fabric Slipper Sofa Lounge Chairs
By Roche Bobois
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage 1979 Roche Bobois "Pantoufle" slipper sofas. This stunning set of sofas from Roche Bobois feature a simple, yet beautiful design si...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Christian Liaigre Attributed for Pastora Design Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Christian Liaigre attributed Floor Lamp for Pastora Design. Base and Shaft in a heavy chrome finish. Lamp adjusts in height from 48" to 77". Lampshade is a heavy paper. Lamp is v...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Daum Motherhood Blue Crystal Sculpture, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass sculpture by Daum, France.
The sculpture - made out of art glass - is a mother holding her baby. This blue crystal sculpture is called 'Motherho...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Sculptural "Spoon" Ceramic Table Lamps by Adeline Delesalle
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This striking pair of ceramic table lamps by French artist Adeline Delesalle showcases her signature sculptural approach to form and surface. Each lamp is built from layered, hand-fo...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
The Roosters by Jean Lurçat – Aubusson Tapestry, Pinton Frères Workshop - N 1575
Located in Paris, FR
Very Important Modern Handwoven French Tapestry
The Roosters by Jean Lurçat – Aubusson, Pinton Frères Workshop
Period: 20th century
Condition: Excellent
Material: Wool
Width: 300 c...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
"King of Hearts" Playing Cards Trompe L
Oeil Painting by Elena and Michel Gran
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Wonderful painting on canvas of playing cards in the Trompe L'oeil style by Elena and Michel Gran. Signed in the lower right hand corner. Presents very well overall and is ready to...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint
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
$13,400 / set
Large Round Slate Table
Located in Houston, TX
Large round slate table raised upon two-part slate base.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate
$9,800
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Classic Monogram Canvas 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Timeless suitcase by Louis Vuitton from the 60s with rounded edges and a double zipper. It is easy to carry with its comfortable rounded handles and bears a removable ID holder. It i...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pedro Ramirez Vasquez for Daum Crystal Athena Cubist Torso Female Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a spectacular Daum Nancy France crystal Athena art glass paperweight or sculpture designed by the Mexican architect and statesman Pedro Ramirez Vazquez (1919 - 2013). The stu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Bronze Sculpture – The Surrealist Angel – Salvador Dalí
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Surrealist Angel is a bronze sculpture inspired by Salvador Dalí, depicting an angel with elongated forms and stylized wings, representing the balance between the earthly and the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Bible Illustrated by Endre Balint 1966
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Vintage (circa 1966) La Sainte Bible illustrated by Hungarian artist, Endre Balint with text in French. This special collaboration combined the research and translation from École Bi...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
Ligne Roset Modern Yellow Leather Sofa or Loveseat
By Ligne Roset
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern sofa or loveseat
By Ligne Roset
France, Circa 1970s
Measures: 69"W x 35.5"D x 32"H. Seat height: 16". Arm height: 20".
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Signed Daum Crystal Christmas Trees – France
By Daum
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair of sculptural crystal Christmas trees by Daum, signed Daum Nancy France on the side. These elegant pieces capture the magic of...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Ligne Roset All Leather Ottoman Swiveling Armchair
By Ligne Roset
Located in Southampton, NJ
20th Century Postmodern all Leather saddle stitch Ottoman Swiveling Armchair designed by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for Ligne Roset. Fabulous comfort ready for use.
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Beautiful Baccarat Diamond Balustre Clear Crystal Vase , France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal heavy masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the vase produce a magic visua...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Pink Emerald Green Cartier Panther Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Vintage Pink Emerald Green Cartier Panther Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow Cushion
Description:
This gem is a one-of-a-kind custom made luxury cushion (pillow) from an exquisite and rare vintage vintage pure silk Cartier fashion scarf...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Silk
Mario Bertorelle Disco table lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Iconic Mario Bertorelle Disco lamp for JMRDM Massanzago. Adjustable molded plastic disc. 15-25 watt E-14 (European bulb) or higher if LED/CFL.
Tested origi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$275 / item
Baccarat "Harmonie" Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler, circa 1980
By Baccarat
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous top-notch champagne bucket or wine cooler by Baccarat, beautiful thick heavy crystal with a simple linear cut decoration.
Each of the handles is made from gilded bronze...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Slender
Diagramme
Travertine Pedestal or Tall Side Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant wrought iron and travertine 'Diagramme' small pedestal / tall side table by Design Frères. Clean lines and fine materials make for a luxurious pedestal for a sculpture, small...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Iron
Circa 1960 Jean Lurçat Rooster And Sun French Aubusson Tapestry 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Lurçat
Period: 20th century
Style: 50's and 60's design
Condition: Perfect condition - Hand woven
Material: Wool
Width: 365cm
Height: 185cm
In keeping with tradition, t...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large
Entretoise
Blackened Iron and Glass Coffee Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Entretoise™ blackened iron and thick tempered glass coffee table by DESIGN FRÈRES.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
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