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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Unique Ceramic Monkey Teapot Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a truly unique masterpiece: the Monkey Teapot by Love Art Ceramic. Handcrafted with precision and passion, this teapot stands as a testament to the artistry of its creato...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pinky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
American modern dining table in glass and metal by Warren Platner for Knoll 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern dining table in glass and metal by Warren Platner for Knoll 1966
Round dining table with glass top. The structure follows curved lines, opens under the top to support...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Maharaja Sofa by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
The Maharaja sofa is Crafted by the skilled hands of artisans, layers of plush upholstery are meticulously sculpted into a regal silhouette, embellished with embossed floral fleece, ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Modern Metal Serpent Lounger Daybed by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
A nod to tropical living, the Modern Metal Serpent Lounger Daybed by Kunaal Kyhaan is inspired by its slithery serpentine neighbours.
Crafted within a metal scaffolding that elegant...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Rainbow Cast Fiberglass Popcorn Chair by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
Sculptural Rainbow Cast Fiberglass Popcorn Chair Contemporary, hand sculpted fiberglass chair by Kunaal Kyhaan. The sensual form, is cast in a sculpted Rainbow finish, organically cr...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Love Art Ceramic Big Five Stand, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Big Five sculpture, crafted by artisans at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, is a beautiful representation of Africa's iconic wildlife: the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Curved Split back Afgan Sofa in Watermelon Red by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
The Afgan Sofa by Kunaal Kyhaan is a meticulously crafted marvel that dances gracefully between the realms of intimacy and spatial adaptability, a harmonious response to the ever-cha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Love Art Ceramic Zebra Urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Zebra Urn by Love Art Ceramic is a stunning embodiment of African craftsmanship and culture. Hand-sculpted by Sabelo Ntshalintshali and hand-painted by Zinhle Nene in South Afric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramic Rhino Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Experience the essence of African wilderness with the Rhino Urn by Love Art Ceramic. Hand-sculpted by Sabelo Ntshalintshali and painted by Winnie Nene in South Africa, this unique pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Patine Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Garcon Chair in Black Nubuck Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Garcon Chair is more than steel and leather, rather a perfect minimalist blend of those two materials. Supple leathers contrast beautifully against t...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock From 1980 With Full Dial
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos V with full dial
Switzerland
Gold-plated brass
Year of manufacture 1980
Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm
Description:
Atmos V calibre 526 in a gol...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
"Beach-Combed Mochaware" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life.
Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest.
Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Set of 10 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 10 Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs by Pietro Costantini. These chairs are reupholstered in JF Fabrics “Woolish” fabric. It is a soft velvet with a faux wool look, finishe...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer
Organic Modern Bordeira Side Table, Pink Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Greenapple Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern side ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
Pair of armchairs mod. Hyaline with rectangular base. The seat and backrest are composed of various cy...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Love Art Ceramic Elephant Urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Elephant urn, crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, stands at 20 inches high, 11 inches long, and 11 inches wide. Painted by Jabu Nene and sculpted by Sabelo & Son...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Abstract Textured Painting in light Blue, Green Tones by Ezra Zäh
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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Ezra Zäh's light blue and green abstract painting...
Category
2010s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Ceramic Giraffe Bowl by Ardmore made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Giraffe Bowl from Ardmore Ceramics, a masterpiece crafted in South Africa. Standing 7 inches tall, 15 inches long, and 16 inches wide, this ceramic ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Marenco sofa and 2 armchairs set, Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mario Marenco's "Marenco" for Arflex is an iconic armchair designed in 1970. It is famous for its distinctive and innovative design that stands out for its soft and enveloping shapes...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Love Art Ceramic Monkey Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Monkey urn pair, meticulously crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, epitomizes the fusion of artistry and cultural symbolism. Hand-sculpted by the skilled hands of Zimhle,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Elephant teapot, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of African culture with Wiseman Ceramics' Elephant Teapot, a masterpiece handcrafted in South Africa. Sculpted by the talented George-Thabo and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Painting on wood Pixel Pancho La Gattara
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Artwork designed by Pixel Phancho, produced by the artist in 2018, Title La Gattara.
Acrylic on wooden canvas, handmade.
Measurements 49 cm x 60 cm x 7 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
"Caress of Water" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life.
Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest.
Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Lee Broom - Altar Wall Light
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, NY
Altar is an exploration into the angular forms of Midcentury churches and altars, which often looked to warmer natural materials for fonts and pews....
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Located in Vallejo, CA
A pair of large blown glass swans by Murano. Elegant forms with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass of layered blue colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Jaeger LeCoultre, Desk Clock, Atmos Prestige, Limited Edition, 1980s
Located in Greven, DE
Atmos Clock - "Prestige" by Jaeger LeCoultre with original box
Switzerland
Gold-plated brass
1980s
Dimensions: H x W x D: 27 x 17 x 16 cm
Description:
The Atmos Prestige from Jaeg...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs by Pietro Costantini. These chairs are reupholstered in JF Fabrics “Woolish” fabric. It is a soft velvet with a faux wool look, finished...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer
Daniel Van Der Putten Oil Painting Irish Castle Snow Scene Mallow Cork Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb traditional oil painting by living Artist Daniel Van der Putten, depicting an Irish rural snow scene near Mallow in County Cork, a view of a ruin building known as Castle Monp...
Category
Late 20th Century Irish Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
Modular sofa mod. Paione entirely in camel brown leather. The 3 modules are: a rectangular pou...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Gold Plated Cup Serpentine - Lapis Lazuli Stone by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Handcrafted brass cup with natural stones, lapis lazuli and serpentine.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Serpentine, Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Brass
Contemporary Cutlery Silver Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our Artefacto cutlery set. A fork, spoon, and knife – meticulously crafted from plated brass. Inspired by geometric forms and ornamental symbolism...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre, Bicolor Atmos Clock, Silver and Gold, Manufactured 1978
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos clock in silver-gold bicolour version
Switzerland
Nickel-plated and gold-plated brass
Year of manufacture 1978
Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm
De...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Steve Burgess - Irish Painting Fitzwilliam Square Dublin Ireland Foxes
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A really magical piece of work which depicts the newest and most talked about residents of Fitzwilliam Square in The Georgian Core of Dublin 2 in Ireland. City Foxes are now common but The Fox Family on Fitzwilliam are very fortunate with their secure locked park and generous neighbours
Condition: Perfect showroom condition with no imperfections. Signed Steve Burgess...
Category
Late 20th Century Irish Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Colorful Ceramic Leopards Tureen, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the stunning Leopard Tureen by Wiseman Ceramics, a true masterpiece of African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa.
Designed by Wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian modern round chairs by Cesare Maria Casati and Emanuele Ponzio, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round chairs by Cesare Maria Casati and Emanuele Ponzio, 1970s
Pair of round base chairs. The structure is in transparent plexiglass, t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Colorful Ceramic Giraffe Urns, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Giraffe Urns by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a breathtaking testament to African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa.
Craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini “Cubosfera” Table Lamp Metal Crome Glass 1968 Italy
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
The Cubosfera table lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria is clearly one of the Italian design classics. Great design made of solid crystal glass. There is a hollow ball in...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Fernando and Humberto Campana Brothers Vermelha Arm Chair by Edra in Gold
By Campana Brothers, Edra
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Unique and iconic arm chair designed by the renowned Brazilian designers, Fernando and Humberto Campana, and made in Italy by Edra. This chair is made of metallic gold...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cord
Fortune light
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Illuminate your space with the ethereal glow of the Fortune Glass Blown Pendant Light, a stunning testament to the artistry and skill of Palestinian artisans. Each pendant is meticul...
Category
2010s Palestinian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Leather Tray, Large A Rectangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Zinc
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
6 Original Thonet 209 Dining chairs with rare blue upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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The Thonet 209 is a timeless classic. The brother Thonet designed this...
Category
1990s German Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Vendome, Clock Pendule, manufactured in 1994
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Vendome
Switzerland
Brass, marble, glass
Year of construction 1994
Dimensions: H x W x D: 24 x 21 x 17 cm
Description:
Atmos Vendome calibre 540 with marb...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Classico Scomposto - CLS 02 Contemporary side table in travertine
By TIPSTUDIO
Located in Florence, IT
Classico Scomposto deconstructs the conceptual and concrete idea of stability of the travertine. The project investigates a different and unusual perception, far from the collective ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Rare 1990 Thonet Round Oval Extendable Dining Table
By Thonet
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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This very rare extendable Thonet table is a classic 1990 Design. The T...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Parrot Tureen, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite Ceramic Parrot Tureen, a masterpiece crafted by the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. This unique creation not only serves...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pink Marble Side Table 'BOND"
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
BOND Side Table in Pink marble - Bond Side Table evokes simplicity with its modern, clean design. Crafted from honed marble, this piece is a stylish addition to any space with its s...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Athens, Attiki
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973.
A Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. Michel Ducaroy’s Togo has been the u...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Classico Scomposto - CLS 01 Contemporary side table in travertine
By TIPSTUDIO
Located in Florence, IT
Classico Scomposto deconstructs the conceptual and concrete idea of stability of the travertine. The project investigates a different and unusual perception, far from the collective ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
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