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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk or Wardrobe Case, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Model number m12010 with a wait time of two years.
We are pleased to offer one of two special order large and impressive Louis Vuitton steamer trunks...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
An oak Guillerme et Chambron dining table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A classic oak table with two leaves of :45cm each so table open 275cm
By Guillerme et Chambron edition Votre IMaison
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 - Christian Liaigre "Velin" Leather Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of four Christian Liaigre blue/grey leather dining chairs.
We also have the matching banquette and Liaigre dining table. Not included in this listing.
Very good co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
$10,000 / set
Spectacular Christian Liaigre “Augustin” Sofa in Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa in navy blue cotton blend fabric and luxurious back pillows. The mismatching pillows are intentional and part of the desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Sept Calligrammes d’Apollinaire 1967 Ossip Zadkine
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Ossip Zadkine (1890-1967)
Guillaume Apollinaire, Sept Calligrammes, Christophe Czwiklitzer, Paris 1967
the complete portfolio comprising ten etchings and an additional suite, with t...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Sofa by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa from mid-century France by renowned furniture brand Roche Bobois. This piece is made of camel colored leather with saddle stitching and a very comfortable cushion seat. Brass em...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Victor Vasarely Op Art Acrylic Cube Graphic Sculpture Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This four sided every changing graphic optical Op Art lucite vintage cube sculpture by Victor Vasarely is vintage from the 1970s. They were produced in ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
Solar Pendant by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Solar pendant by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: L 100 x l 25 x H 60 cm
Stem length : 30 cm
Materials: Handblown glass, brass fixture
230/240 Volts 50-60 Hz 9 Watt
All our...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,843 / item
Set of Two Wall Lamp with Brass Finish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This wall lamp features a vintage brass finish that brings a warm and subtle opulence to any interior. The vintage brass wall lamp is designed to cast a soft and inviting glow, creat...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,154 / set
"Disney by Starform" Bench/Table by Pierre Colleu
Starform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and beautiful Macaron "Disney by Starform" dog bench/side table, c.1980. Labeled. Laminated wood and resin.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Visage (A.R.490) Picasso Madoura Ceramic Face Plate
Located in New York, US
Picasso's face ceramics, such as Visage AR 490, are fascinating for several reasons. They blend tradition with modernism: Picasso merged ancient ceramic techniques with his signature...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
console in red straw and burnt wood marquetry, by les2ebenistes
Located in REMOMEIX, FR
Console in rye straw marquetry with circular and sunburst motifs, top in pine burned using the shousugiban technique, which brings out the beautiful grain of the wood, varnished fini...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood
French Art Deco Style Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a very unique vintage French chandelier from the mid-20th century, taking elements from Art Deco combined with modern flair. The painted metal column appears as a matte light...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Baccarat Crystal Hypnos Pendulette Table Clock, France
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 20th Century "Hypnos" table clock by France's renowned Baccarat company has quartz movement, a glass case, a white dial, and black Arabic numerals. The clock has a few ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Vintage Square Small Lucite Side Tables 1970s France
By David Lange
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice Lucite side tables, comes with new Glass tops 1970s.
Square shape.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Lucite
$718 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Elegant and Comfortable Sofa yellow fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Hight back and sides sofa. Completely re-upholstered in a soft yellow Thick linen. Interesting and great look from each side (back and sides.) Very comfortable and elegant. Easy to m...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge Chair Pair, Beige, France, 2016
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Latin Lounge chair pair, beige, light green, France, circa 2016. Gorgeous pair. Holly Hunt beige chenille woven textile on body with dupioni silk bac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
Louis Poulsen Studio VL Wall Light in Brass.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen Studio VL wall light in brass
VL Studio wall lamp in brass by Louis Poulsen
The VL Studio family is derived from a lamp model designed by architect Vilhelm Lauritzen fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,256 / item
Christian Dior Tray Board Platter Lucite, Wheat and Dried Flowers, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning serving tray was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1970. The board or platter has a rounded shape and rais...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
F. Leger 1956 Exhibition Poster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
F. Leger 1956 Exhibition Poster. Brite Beautiful colors! Poster shows bottom edge wear as seen in photo! Was hung with tacks sometime during its life. Would look great framed!
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Mid Century French Modern Lacquered Sunburst Sideboard
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Oak
Set of Six Crystal "Massena" Champagne Flutes by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six crystal "Massena" champagne flutes by Baccarat of France, circa 2000s. The Massena glass showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep bevel cuts are etched directl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Caeli Classic Handcrafted Brass Rattan Pendant Light Fixture, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The Caeli-S contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture features an expertly handcrafted brass structure and a hand-woven rattan shade. This piece creates a warm a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Air France Paris
Original Vintage Travel Poster by Bernard Villemot, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
Air France commissioned French artist Bernard Villemot to design this dazzling poster to promote tourism to Paris in 1967. Primarily printed in blue and green, the painterly design f...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Beautiful Baccarat Clear Crystal Candle holders, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of candle holder crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the crystal produce a magic visual effect.
Baccarat is a French lu...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vintage 1979 Roche Bobois Pantoufle Beige Fabric
Brown Leather Slipper Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1979 Roche Bobois "Pantoufle" slipper sofa. This stunning sofa from Roche Bobois features a simple, yet beautiful design similar to their i...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Blackened Iron and Smoked Glass
Entretoise
Coffee Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blackened iron and smoked glass 'Entretoise' coffee table by Design Frères.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of 3 Round Coffee Tables by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This set of 3 round coffee tables is made of various inlaid materials.
These modular tables can be setted up following your wishes.
The ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$13,763 / set
Bee-Shaped Table Lamp by Vincent Darré, Limited Edition 2021
Located in London, England
Cette lampe, créée par le designer Vincent Darré pour une série capsule dédiée à Monoprix, lancée en 2021, est une édition limitée. Ce luminaire surprenant capte presque tous les reg...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rhinoceros Statue, Bronze Sculpture in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This rhinoceros statue is a bronze sculpture in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti. The sculpture captures the monumental presence of the rhino with thick folds of skin, a sturdy stance,...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Artist Jacques Potage Brutalist Wall Art Sculpture Panel, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
French artist Jacques Potage (1931-) designed this striking Brutalist wall art sculpture. The art piece was crafted circa 1970. Mounted on a wood plank covered with textured pewter, ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Pewter
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, France 1960
s
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Les Argonautes
1960's
Signed on the back
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$9,335 / item
Custom French Limestone Round Dining/Center Table with Barrel-form Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom sizes and Belgian Blue Stone option available; this French limestone table is comprised of a thick round top with bullnose edge and barrel-form support. New with only minimal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Mah Jong Vintage Modular Lounge Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Roche Bobois in France.
Designed by Hans Hopfer.
This is the 1st Version of Mah Jong from the 70ties.
It is very rare.
The f...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric
Bronze Sculpture – The Anthropomorphic Cabinet – Salvador Dalí
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Anthropomorphic Cabinet is a bronze sculpture depicting a stylized human body with integrated drawers, symbolizing layers of the unconscious and repressed memories. The piece ref...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Vintage Framed Oil Painting Portrait
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage framed oil portrait of a lady (“Lydie”) surrounded by cherry trees in an orchard; painted by her adoring husband to remember the occasion. The Impressionist technique ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Claude BLEYNIE, Couple of Peacocks - French polychrome signed tapestry, 1444
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business
specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of
tapes...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Baccarat Crystal Lidded Candy Dish or Mustard Bowl, Signed French Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
Baccarat Crystal Lidded Candy Dish or Mustard Bowl, Signed French Crystal
A fine Baccarat crystal lidded candy dish or mustard bowl, showcasing the ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Charlotte Perriand CP1 Iconic Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962. They where produced by Steph Simon Gallery until the sev...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Classic Car Race, Bagatelle, Talbot Lago, 1993
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Artist: Razzia
Title: Concours automobiles classiques avec Louis Vuitton – Bagatelle 11-12 septembre 1993
Date: 1993
Size (w x h): 39.2 x 55.7 in / 99.5 x 141.5 cm
Materials and Tec...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Ploum Loveseat by Ligne Roset, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ploum Sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset. Ultra Comfy epitome of comfort! Form and Function United! Just 7 or 8 years old! Looking for its new home! One small hol...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
French Vintage Framed Mountain Landscape
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage framed landscape painting on board of a mountain range with a river flowing through the steep valley and a bridge crossing to a small village. The contemporary palette...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Hermes Pillow H Losange, Blush Backing
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite limited edition Hermes Fabric H Losange pillow, a truly exceptional piece that encapsulates the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Metic...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
$700 / item
Pair of Table Lamps, White Drop Effect, Vintage Brass Finish.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Discover the charm of this table lamp, a ceramic marvel with a captivating white drop effect finish.
Its custom-made linen blend lampshade enhances its artistic essence, while vintag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Cartier 925 Sterling Silver Table Picture Frame Very Sober and Elegant
By Cartier
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
CARTIER 925 Sterling silver table picture frame very sober and elegant.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Table Basse "Soleil"
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
This coffee table combines the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern style with the exceptional mastery of ceramics. Its meticulously assembled glazed ceramic tile top features a s...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$18,550
Abel, Limited and Numbered Portrait Print with Matte Frame
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Limited and numbered portrait print with matte frame
"Certifi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$781 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Plaster mannequin by Christian Dior.
Located in Lugo, IT
Plaster mannequin by Christian Dior.
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Gesso
Pierre Giraudon Resin Cube Sculpture Paperweight with Car Parts Inclusions
Located in Atlanta, GA
The design of this cube sculpture or resin paperweight is attributed to the French artist Pierre Giraudon. The resin cube features old industrial elements of an automobile engine. Ca...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Yves Klein Monopink
Blue IKB Tables
By Yves Klein
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
This iconic table is from an edition begun in 1963 under the supervision of Yves Klein’s widow, Rotraut Klein-Moquay, based on a model he designed in 1961. The artist died in 1962 and other than the two models owned by his estate there are no vintage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
$49,000 / set
Hermès Paris Ormolu and Carnelian Enamel Pill / Trinket Box, 1960s-1980s
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Paris Ormolu and Carnelian Enamel Pill/Trinket Box, Made in France, circa 1960s–1980s
A chic and finely crafted round Hermès Paris box in ormolu with a striking carnelian-red...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Large
Méandre
Travertine Console by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The large version of our 'Méandre' console by DESIGN FRÈRES. Honed travertine top over a powder coated steel frame. Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Steel
$6,600 / item
Roche Bobois Purple Wave Bar Cabinet
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Roche Bobois Purple Wave Bar Cabinet, a stunning addition to any luxury home. This elegant piece features a unique wave design across the cabinet doors, adding a touc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,774 Sale Price
50% Off
Ceramic coffee table "mambo" by Roger Capron, France, 1970
s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Mambo table by Roger Capron, ceramic and wood, France, 1970's
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
"Drop" sconces in alabaster by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of sconces in patinated brass and enlightened alabaster.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
France, 2024.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$16,037 / set
Kangaroo Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kangaroo chair , Hommage A Pierre Jeanneret, by Cassina
-A design armchair known for its minimalist lines and unpretentious materials, poised between modern European ideals and the ...
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Cane
$4,650 / item
Modern tapestry from the 20th century, after Joan Miró - No. 1560
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: After Joan Miró
Period: 20th century
Style: Modern art
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Length: 56 cm
Width: 40 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
In keeping with tradition, this m...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Seated Cage, Contempoary Artist
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Seated Cage. Contemporary artist. made by order and available in other textures, colors and finishes.
Category
2010s French Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$7,779 / item
Space Age Lounge Chair by Raphaël Raffel, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s Space Age lounge chair by French designer Raphaël Raffel. This Modernist chair features a molded smoked acrylic shell that graceful...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Acrylic
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