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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Availability: In Stock Within 6 weeks
Pair of Vistosi Modern Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Vistosi wall lamps in blown Murano glass with gold dust. Each lamp holder has an E26 fitting for the United States or E27 for Europe. Several pairs available, ask for availab...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

6.3x9.4 Ft Contemporary Medallion Design Area Rug in Blue, Handknotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Mint Fuchsia
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special vase - Matt Mint and Clear Light Fuchsia. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Matt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Stainless Steel Full Length Mirror by Philippe Starck for SLS Hotel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large full length mirror made in Italy and designed by Philippe Starck for the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills. The mirror frame is thick stainless steel, the back of the mirror has a pho...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Endless Straight - 3 Units Light Fixture by Jason Miller for Roll Hill
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Two available. Price per piece. Jason Miller's Endless collection takes its inspiration from 1970s Super-graphics. After the reductionist intentions of modernism faded, some...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Stainless steel lamp table designed by Greg Sheres. Cantilevered glass.
Located in Hilton Head Island, SC
Modern Stainless steel lamp table designed by Greg Sheres. Cantilevered glass. Clean and simple stainless and glass sculptural table. Great alone or as a pair for larger spaces. Th...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

An exceptional Burchell zebra rug crafted from two unused hides.
Located in Wien, AT
An exceptional contemporary Burchell zebra rug crafted from two unused hides. Natural traces from life in the wild give each piece its unique soul. A powerful statement for curated i...
Category

2010s South African Modern Furniture

Materials

Animal Skin

Ura Counter Stool with Teak Wood Finish Base and Light Gray Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Modern style counter stool by Uultis with teak wood finish base and light gray upholstered seat. Introducing the Ura counter stool by Uultis, a sophi...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Large “Galba II” Wall Sconce in White Plaster with Linear Relief Finish
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Large “Galba II” Wall Sconce is a contemporary lighting sculpture and part of Benediko’s Galba Collection — a series of hand-sculpted lighting objects available in different col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Black Friday-All EDEN Yellow/Clear Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl is a vibrant and unique yellow and clear crystal display bowl with new yet classy design. This exquisite bowl is meticulously crafted by sk...
Category

2010s Central American Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Harris Rubin McGavin Walnut Steel Tall Demilune Console Sideboard Entry Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Harris Rubin McGavin console / hall / entry / side table or sideboard. Made of walnut featuring modern demilune / bowfront form with tall tapered steel b...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeles...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase L Resin Clear White
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear, white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: cl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Concerto, Jean Picart Le Doux - French moderne Tapestry, Atelier Picaud - N 1510
By Jean Picart Le Doux, Atelier Picaud
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

Dining Table Rings Sculpture Rectangular Glass Crystal Mirror Steel Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Chained up Steel' is an important dining table with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top in crystal glass. Every single bangle is welded and highly polished by hand. The mirror-like finishing of the steel creates different perceptions of this particular material and allows interesting reflections of light. Dining table dimension: L 320 x W 120 x H 76 cm. Limited Edition of 10. Each table is hand signed and numbered by the artists (engraved), 100% handmade in Italy and comes with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. The inspiration for this table came from observing the gigantic iron chains which are used for tying up the enormous container ships...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dovetail Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet in Solid Ash with 3 Drawers
Located in Nyack, NY
Our Dovetail Vinyl Storage Cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Topazio Dry Green Ivory Velvet Deluxe Handmade Checkered 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 skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Crystal Silver Salad Bowl with Fine Overlay Design by Sonja Quandt, Kühnsilber
Located in Andernach, DE
Sonja Quandt bowl for Kühnsilber, Germany. Contemporary serving bowl made by hand of crystal glass, finished with a fine-silver rim (1000/1000). The silver rim is applied to the cry...
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Fortuny Textile Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Fortuny pillows feature a luxurious and elegant design typical of the brand’s signature aesthetic. The fabric displays a bold, flowing vine and leaf motif in a rich gold tone, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Pair of Fortuny Textile Pillows
Pair of Fortuny Textile Pillows
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
6.5x9.8 Ft Gray Overdyed Vintage Rug for Modern Interiors. Handknotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our overdyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage Turkish rugs, carefully restored and reimagined in our workshop to suit a wide range of interior design styles — from modern and minima...
Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair of Cone 2 Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Cone 2 Sconces in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel Finish: Black Electronics (per lamp): 2x G8 Sockets, 2x 4.5 Watt LED Bulbs ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Pink Marble Arch Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Add a touch of elegance to any room with this stunning Marble Side Table. The arch shaped sides of this side table works with a variety of interior aesthetics from traditional to con...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Joko Counter Stools Designed by Bartoli Design for Kristalia, Made in Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Joko Counter Stool Designed by Bartoli Design for Kristalia, Made in Italy. In total two stools available. Price is per stool.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase M Resin Light Fuchsia Green
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, clear light fuchsia, matt dust green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: Clear...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

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

Pink Crackle Mushroom Table Lamp in Ceramic Organic Shape by Streicher Goods
Located in New York, NY
Pink Crackle Mushroom Table Lamp by Streicher Goods Ceramic, Brass 12" W X 16" H X Dia (base) 6.5" A heavily textured stoneware ceramic table lamp with a pop of color. Each lamp i...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Foot Stool in Oak
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is inspired by a classic milking stool, and has a fun twist with three individually shaped legs. The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from ch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Foot Stool in Oak
Foot Stool in Oak
$1,316 / item
6.3x9.6 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Area Rug Overdyed in Gray Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted Turkish area rug re-dyed in gray color. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, su...
Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vista Bowl Small in Brass Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Vista Bowl Small in Brass Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to the diverse h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kitchen Stool with Backrest Brass Steel Natural Tobacco Leather Modern
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Flat Vase Project by 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Flat vase in Shiny Black. Designed by Project 213A in 2021. Handmade Stoneware. Creation demands destruction, taking the old and the typical to conceive th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Vintage Refurbished Kaare Klint Safari Chairs from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage pair of refurbished Kaare Klint safari chairs from the 1960s by Rud Rasmussen furniture markers in Copenhagen. KK47000 was designed in 1933 as a modern collapsible chair...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Edward Ferrell Ltd. Floral Chintz Armchairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Edward Ferrell Ltd. Floral Chintz Upholstered Arm Chairs, each with label beneath cushion. 36" H x 35.5" W x 39" D; seat: 19" H. Provenance: From a 955 Fifth Avenue Apartment.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

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

Raffia Fran as Pendant Light by Llot Llov
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The fringes of the Fran lamp — made from sustainable rayon raffia, also known as Japanese grass — are sewn by hand into voluminous objects reminiscent of matryoshka, Asian lanterns, ...
Category

2010s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

The Bi Writing Desk. Handcrafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia wood.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Bi writing desk brings modernity and lightness combined with a classic touch. It's crafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia woods and features a movable storage compartment that c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Large Square Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive large-scale square coffee table was designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, a collaboration known for its impeccable craftsmanship and understated luxury. Measu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Black Steel Robot Bedside Tables - Pair of Nightstands
Located in Leicester, GB
A pair of black Robot bedside tables. The Robot side table features an open shelf on zig zag legs. A fun and functional design made of solid steel, powder coated in a matte black. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the ...
Category

2010s North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars. All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase L Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 3...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

5.2x9.3 Ft Vintage Floral Design Handmade Rug dyed in Green 4 Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Murano Glass Sculpture After Picasso by Renato Anatra, Signed c1980
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Glass Sculpture After Picasso by Renato Anatra, Signed c1980 Offered for sale is a rare circa 1980 abstract blown Murano glass sculpture after Picasso signed Renato Anatra. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Onyx Catchall
Located in New York, NY
A substantial green and brown onyx marble catchall, circa mid-20th century. Use to hold pens, jewelry, etc., on a desk, vanity, nightstand, walk-in-closet, etc. Dimensions: 2.63" Hei...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Onyx Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Onyx Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious onyx stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless beauty and sophisticatio...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Onyx Narrow Bowl
Onyx Narrow Bowl
$436 / item
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Navy Blue Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in navy blue & white marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Modern leather sling iron frame counter height Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern counter height Trace stools in brown leather with black iron frame by Mark Daniel Design. Great leather sling minimalist design with black lacquer steel frames good pre owned ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron, Steel

Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Pink Marble Pedestal Side Table made from marble with unique veining Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to descr...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Rock Handmade Ceramic Matcha Chawan Bowl - Black White Splatterware
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Elevate your tea ritual with this one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic matcha bowl. Thoughtfully crafted with a practical spout for easy pouring, this chawan bowl is perfect for both match...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Peggy Guggenheim Art of This Century Book
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of the seminal avant-garde exhibition held at Peggy Guggenheim's Art of This Century Gallery in 1942 and published in an edition of 2500. Edited by Peggy Guggenheim with cont...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Sofa Side Table Round Gold and Bronze Leaf Finish Handmade in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Side tables " Operà " offered in two heights to create a play of overlapping tops and matching finishes. Vibrant artistic decoration is juxtaposed with manual application of gold lea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Resin

In-Stock Rectiligne Mirrored Side Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In-stock 'Rectiligne' mirrored side table by Design Frères. It is available now and ready to ship. Also sold as a pair (see that separate listing).
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase XL Resin Orange Pink
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear orange, matt pastel pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Translucent Hand-Dyed Acrylic Tone Nightstand by Sohyun Yun, Customizable Colors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tone table's palette was inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially those used in the traditional formal dress called "Hanbok." Here, those traditional colors are ma...
Category

2010s Korean Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Pink Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veini...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak End Table with Tile Top
Located in Soquel, CA
Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak End Table with Tile Top Solid wood table with four tiles inlaid in the top. All of the tiles have the same pattern, eight circl...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

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Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug 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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