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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Creator: Nanimarquina
Small Shade Hand-Loomed Outdoor Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Shade' Hand-Loomed outdoor rug for Nanimarquina. The 'Shade' collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt elegantly into one another and speak for th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Polyester

Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina Earth Rug in Jute 170 x 240cm in Cream
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina 'Earth' Rug in Jute. New, current production. Created with jute, this hand-knotted rug with tight loops evokes the textures of the Earth, appealing ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Jute

Nanimarquina Earth Rug in Hand Spun Jute in Terracotta 170x240cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute. New, current production. This handmade jute rug evokes the textures of Earth. Hand-knotted with tight loops, Earth is a very cool, rustic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Jute

Extra Large Tres Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large 'Tres' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and cotton, 'Tres' is a traditional Indian ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Felt, Cotton

Shade Hand-Loomed Outdoor Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Shade' Hand-Loomed Outdoor rug for Nanimarquina. The 'Shade' collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt elegantly into one another and speak for themselv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Polyester

2022 Santi Moix for Nanimarquina Flora Backyard, Needs Cleaning / Stained
By Santi Moix, Nanimarquina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Flora Backyard Rug hand tufted with wool in in a multi-colored floral design. The rug was designed by Santi Moix and produced by Nanimarquina in India. It dates to circa 20...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn Capas 1 Kilim Rug 300x400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Tres Vegetal Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tres Vegetal' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and jute, 'Tres Vegetal' is a traditional Ind...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Jute, Felt

Extra Large Tres Texture Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large 'Tres Texture' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool and felt, 'Tres Texture' is a traditional Indian flat-weave Dhurri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Felt

Large Tres Vegetal Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Tres Vegetal' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and jute, 'Tres Vegetal' is a tradition...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Felt, Jute

Extra Large Tres Stripes Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large 'Tres Stripes' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and cotton, 'Tres' is a tradition...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Felt, Cotton

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Macramé Fringing in Red 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Macramé Fringing in Blue 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

2022 Neri Hu for Nanimarquina Jie Celadon Green Rug 6 7" x 9 10"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Jie Rug hand tufted with wool in a celadon shade of green. The rug was designed by Neri and Hu and produced by Nanimarquina in India. It dates to circa 2022 and ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

2022 Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina for Nanimarquina Nomad Rug 5 7" x 7 10"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Nomad Rug hand loomed with hand spun Afghan wool in a shade of black. The rug was designed by Nani Marquina and Ariadna Miquel and produced by Nanimarquina in India. It dat...
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Macramé Fringing in Blue 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Macramé Fringing in Brown 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Macramé Fringing in Beige 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Macramé Fringing in Red 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Macramé Fringing in Brown 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Macramé Fringing in Beige 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Dashed Stitching in Red 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Two Color Dashed Stitching 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Two Color Dashed Stitching 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Two Color Dashed Stitching 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Two Color Dashed Stitching 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Dashed Stitching in Beige 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Fringing in Brown 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Fringing in Navy Blue 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Fringing in Stone Beige 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Fringing in Stone Red 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy 200x300 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Dashed Stitching in Red 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Two Color Dashed Stitching 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Two Color Dashed Stitching 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Two Color Dashed Stitching 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Two Color Dashed Stitching 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Dashed Stitching in Beige 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Fringing in Brown 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Fringing in Navy Blue 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Fringing in Stone Beige 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy with Fringing in Stone Red 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Mía Rug in Navy 170x240 cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Seemingly simple, Mía is a fully configurable collection that invites us to focus on the details. Flat-woven by hand in India, Mía is a Dhurrie that is constructed by joining three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

2022 Begum Cana Ozgur for Nanimarquina Shade Yellow Rug 6 7" x 9 10"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Shade Rug hand loomed with pure New Zealand wool in shades of yellow and grey. The rug was designed by Begum Cana Ozgur and produced by Nanimarquin...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

2022 Raw Color for Nanimarquina Blend 2 Multi Color Rug 5 7" x 7 10"
By Raw Color, Nanimarquina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Blend 2 Rug hand spun with Afghan wool in a multi-color block design. The rug was designed by Raw Color and produced by Nanimarquina in Pakistan. It dates to circa 2022 and...
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

2021 Elena Somalo for Nanimarquina Practik 3 Rug 5 7" x 7 10" in Beige Color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Practik 3 Rug hand loomed with recycled polyester in a tan color. The rug was designed by Elena Somalo and produced by Nanimarquina in India. It dates to circa 2021 and is ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

2022 Neri Hu for Nanimarquina Jie Celadon Green Rug 9 10" x 13 1"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Jie Rug hand tufted with wool in a celadon shade of green. The rug was designed by Neri and Hu and produced by Nanimarquina in India. It dates to circa 2022 and ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nanimarquina Earth Rug in Hand Spun Jute in Terracotta 200x300cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute. New, current production. This handmade jute rug evokes the textures of Earth. Hand-knotted with tight loops, Earth is a very cool, rustic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Jute

Mathias Hahn Capas 2 Kilim Rug 250x350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina Earth Rug in Jute 200 x 300cm in Ochre
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina 'Earth' Rug in Jute. New, current production. Created with jute, this hand-knotted rug with tight loops evokes the textures of the Earth, appealing ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Jute

Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina Earth Rug in Jute 170 x 240cm in Ochre
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina 'Earth' Rug in Jute. New, current production. Created with jute, this hand-knotted rug with tight loops evokes the textures of the Earth, appealing ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Jute

Begüm Cana Özgür Haze 1 Runner Rug 80x240cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Begüm Cana Özgür 'Haze 1' Runner Rug 80x240cm for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Haze emerges from the reflection on the meaning of contrast and harmony that arises in the c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina Earth Rug in Jute 200 x 300cm in Cream
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina 'Earth' Rug in Jute. New, current production. Created with jute, this hand-knotted rug with tight loops evokes the textures of the Earth, appealing ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Jute

Nani Marquina Re-Rug 2 in size 300x400cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina Re-Rug with 50% recycled wool in size 300x400cm for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Re-Rug arose from the decision to use the surplus wool accumulated by our su...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large Tres Texture Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Tres Texture' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool and felt, 'Tres Texture' is a traditional Indian flat-weave Dhurrie rug....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Felt

Begüm Cana Özgür Haze 5 Runner Rug 80x240cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Begüm Cana Özgür 'Haze 5' Runner Rug 80x240cm for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Haze emerges from the reflection on the meaning of contrast and harmony that arises in the c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Tres Stripes Hand-Loomed Runner Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tres Stripes' hand-loomed runner rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and cotton, 'Tres' is a traditional In...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Felt, Cotton

Small Tres Vegetal Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Tres Vegetal' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and jute, 'Tres Vegetal' is a traditi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Felt, Jute

Nani Marquina Re-Rug 3 in size 300x400cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina Re-Rug with 50% recycled wool in size 300x400cm for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Re-Rug arose from the decision to use the surplus wool accumulated by our su...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Begüm Cana Özgür Haze 3 Runner Rug 80x240cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Begüm Cana Özgür 'Haze 3' Runner Rug 80x240cm for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Haze emerges from the reflection on the meaning of contrast and harmony that arises in the c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

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