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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of miss dorn chair by Philippe Starck
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paire de chaises dites miss dorn par Philippe Starck.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
1971 Max Ernst "Orangerie Des Tuileries" Exposition Lithograph
By Max Ernst
Located in San Carlos, CA
Gorgeous color lithograph after Max Ernst. Printed in 1971 to announce a Max Ernst exhibition at L'orangerie des Tuilieres in Paris, France.
This Max Ernst Lithograph...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
$279 Sale Price
20% Off
12 Art Deco Lalique Cherub and Rope Motif Plates
By Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 Art Deco Lalique cherub and rope motif plates, a rare find, twelve vintage Lalique plates in excellent condition.
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Large
Bilboquet
White Stoneware Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Large 'Bilboquet' White Stoneware Lamps by Design Frères.
Made in France by our skilled artisans.
Wired with UL listed parts, 3-way switch (on, half on, off), twist cord, and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware, Parchment Paper
Méandre
Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre™ bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM.
Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Jean Lux (20th Century) French Aubusson Tapestry, Atelier Pinton - N° 1490
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Lux (20th Century)
Era: 20th Century
Style: Design 50s-60s
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Width: 215 cm
Height: 170 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
Located a stone's thro...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
French Vintage Framed Portrait of a Lady Swimming
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage (late 20th century) framed oil portrait of a lady enjoying some time at the beach, “Lydie” as indicated on the reverse, painted by her husband to remember their holida...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Jewelry box attributed to Maison Bague / Maria Pergay bamboo
Located in Lugo, IT
Jewelry box attributed to Maison Bague / Maria Pergay.
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Black Wooden Contemporary "Tomb" Bench in Plywood
Horn by Rick Owens, 2007
By Rick Owens
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare contemporary wooden black stained "Tomb" bench in plywood and horn by Rick Owens produced in his studio in Paris, France 2007. In good original condition. Signed and number...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Horn, Plywood
Jean-Michel Frank Inspired Exquisitely Crafted Parquetry Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Jean-Michel Frank Inspired Exquisitely Crafted Parquetry cabinet - 20th century.
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960
s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron
Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material
1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mithe Espelt
Ouvea
mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unique mirror Mithe Espelt model Ouvea
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Small
Fly 1
Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Fly 1' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality solid European alabaster blocks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
$1,566 Sale Price / item
10% Off
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
Pair of Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps by André Bloch
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by French contemporary artist André Bloch. Each lamp features a sculptural base composed of a spherical form rising from a tapered pedestal, finished in a...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Collector
s Bookshelf with glass and wooden doors in French oak, France
Located in Landivy, FR
SIENNA Collection
This bookcase is part of the contemporary collection SIENNA designed by Christophe Lecomte in Vendée. SIENNA is characterized by taut lines slightly softened by curved handles or drawers.
The oak, a noble species from the French forests is, with SIENNA, highlighted with finishes using a trendy, slightly bleached natural color in contrast with matte black or a chestnut color in harmony with a more "charm" interior.
For a practical and maximum access to the storage niche, the opening of the upper glass flap door is from down to up and the opening of the lower glass flap door is from up to down with a cable opening system.
1 adjustable wooden shelf is avaialble and adjustable between the 2 wooden swing...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Pair of Narrow
Laque
Oxblood Lacquer and Brass Night Stands by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of narrow 'Laque' oxblood lacquer and brass night stands by Design Frères.
Soft close drawer slides.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Georges Braque "Violin Melodie" Cubism H. Deschamps Lithographic Reproduction
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine framed reproduction of an important early Georges Braque (1882-1963) by Henri Deschamps. Lithograph image size: 21 5/16" x 14 3/4". Signed in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chic
Méandre
Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères.
Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contras...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,900 / item
Lalique France Vase, Doe Décor in Crystal, 20th Century, Art Modern.
By Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lalique France vase, doe décor in crystal, 20th century, Art Modern.
Lalique France crystal doe vase, 20th century.
H: 17cm, D: 12cm
Category
20th Century 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
Table basse
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Herbarium" coffee table in glazed ceramic and wood, signed Roger Capron
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$8,187
Ceramic mirror "Engrenages" by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960
s
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960's
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Original CES Graffiti Legend Painted Canvas Paris Train 6x10’
Located in Bensalem, PA
Original life size work by well renowned artist CES this was an actual piece he did on a Paris commuter train that he redid on a 10 foot canvas please check out the video and picture...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Trapèze
Blackened Steel and Goatskin Console by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Trapèze' blackened steel and goatskin console by Design Frères.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Chic Large
Diagramme
Limestone Coffee Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large 'Diagramme' limestone coffee table by Design Frères. Gorgeous honed cream limestone top fitted into a slender but sturdy iron frame.
Inspired by the timeless aesthetic of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Limestone, Steel
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
St Hilaire Paris Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Serving Dish, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silversmith Saint Hilaire, Paris, designed this exquisite modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl—also suitable as a chiller dish. The rare piece was meticulously craf...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
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
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
Paul Grivois Mirror, Modernist French Piece circa 1960
Located in BELFORT, FR
Very rare mirror from the french manufacturer Paul Grivois.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare
Karate
Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chair by Michel Cadestin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chair by Michel Cadestin.
This iconic chair was designed circa 1970 by Michel Cadestin for French furniture manufacturer Airborne. Referred ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Polished Bronze Dining Table by Fred Brouard, circa 1979
By Fred Brouard
Located in Miami, FL
Signed and numbered by the artist.
Fred Brouard was renowned in his time for bringing unique curves, striking finishes, and bold designs to the fore of late 20th century furnishin...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Book ends, in Onyx, White Color, Horse Shape Pattern, France, Circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of book ends, in onyx, the motif pattern are horse heads. They are white in color, and were made in France in the 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Long
Méandre
Verdigris and Glass Console by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Méandre' verdigris and glass console by Design Frères.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hotel de Tour
Palm Wood Pedestal Table in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Hotel de Tour' Palm Wood Pedestal Table in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Palmwood
$4,835 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Set by Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sofa Set, a design icon by Hans Hopfer, epitomises modular versatility and luxurious comfort. This particular set has pieces upholstered in either plush fab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Estate Authorized Picasso from Marina Picasso Collection 248/500
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Estate Authorized Pablo Picasso Lithograph, 248/500. Estate seal and Arches paper seals to corners. Originally sold through Richard Norton Gallery...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Tessellated Faux Horn Covered Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful tessellated faux horn decorative box made in France. Gorgeous detail work inside and out. Add some French style to you design project.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Pair of Chic "Gourde" Terracotta and Rattan Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic "Gourde" terracotta and rattan shade lamps by Design Frères. Wired with UL listed parts (single medium socket, 3-way switch on brown twist cost). Comes with 40 watts fil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
French Vintage Framed Landscape Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming vintage French landscape painting–elongated to a wide panorama–to appreciate the unspoiled beauty of the Ain countryside (Ain is a department in Eastern France) where a mo...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Chic
Méandre
Verdigris and Glass Nightstand by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Méandre' verdigris and glass nightstand by Design Frères.
Sturdy verdigris patinated steel base fitted with a thick, easy to clean,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Versace - Huge Store Display Perfume Bottle Dummy / Factice
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Versace Huge Store Display Perfume Bottle Advertising.
Versace Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
This fragrance, created by renowned perfumist Alberto Morillas, is a captivating blend of fr...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Pierre Cardin White Laquer Waterfall Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Cardin White Laquer Waterfall Console Table
France, circa 1970s
Experience the epitome of 1970s chic with this Pierre Cardin White Lacquer Waterfall Console Table. Crafted i...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
$3,392 Sale Price
54% Off
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 Large
Entretoise
Silver Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Entretoise' silver travertine side tables by Design Frères.
Great as sofa end tables or as a 2 part coffee table.
Chi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Pair of Silver-Plated Champagne Buckets with a Chic Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver-plated champagne buckets with a chic design.
Keep your bubbles upright and at the perfect temperature with this champagne bucket.
This silver-plated ice bucket featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of
Laque
Oxblood Lacquer and Brass Nightstands by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of high gloss 'Laque' oxblood lacquer and brass nightstands by Design Frères.
Shelf height is 6" in.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Cocktail Table, C 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by noted designer Guy LeFevre who worked extensively with Maison Jansen in the 1970s, this table is one of his signature works. The top is wood with and features deep drawer...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Set of 2 - Christian Liaigre "Pacha" Side Tables Ebonized Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a beautiful pair of Christian Liaigre "Pacha" black stained oak Geometric Side Tables.
Purchased from Liaigre NYC showroom in 2012.
The original retail ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Collectible Baccarat Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweights Set of 5
By Baccarat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Collectible Vintage Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paperweights - Set of 5.
This exquisite Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paperweights Set is a stunning addition to any c...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
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
French Midcentury Granite Bust on Wood Base, Signed
Located in Houston, TX
French Midcentury hand-sculpted granite bust on wood base, circa 1965. Signed by the artist G. Gregoire.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Granite
Belgian Brown Marble Bolection Fireplace Frame - 19th Century - Modern Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th century bolection style fireplace frame, crafted from Royal Belgian Brown Marble, is a refined architectural element distinguished by its timeless proportions, el...
Category
19th Century French Antique Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs. Upholstered backrest and seat in a textured cream bouclette fabric (LG.FB-89).
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Renoir Chair by Philippe Model
Located in Paddington, NSW
A beautiful pair of handwoven “Renoir” chairs by Philippe Model Maison, showcasing the designer’s signature blend of artisanal craftsmanship and poetic whimsy. Each chair is meticulo...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,900 / item
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
French Modern Oval Marble Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A striking contemporary French marble dining table that might also double as an unexpected desk or center table for a grand entryway. The oval slab of marble is cut wide and deep, ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960
s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron
Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material
1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
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Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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