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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Sabine Marcelis Pink Resin Candy Cube Contemporary Square Side Table, Rotterdam
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sabine Marcelis
Candy Cubes series
Manufactured by Studio Sabine Marcelis
Rotterdam, 2017
High polished single cast resin
Measurements
50 cm x 50 cm x ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Large Wavey Murano Ceiling/ Wall Light
Located in Westport, CT
One textured clear blown Murano wavy sconce with silver hardware, comprised of six lights up to 60 watts each, can be displayed horizontally or vertically
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Willow Basket Capponara Shoulder Belt, Portego, Handmade in Italy
By Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Capponara shoulder belts is a basket made from willows harvested in Vicenza area, Italy.
Mario Brocchi is the maker who grows weaving this natural material, as extremely flexible wh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Willow
Black Horizontal Frame Minimal Contemporary Mirror with Movable Oak Shelf, USA
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimal contemporary mirror is perfectly suited for an entryway, bedroom, or bathroom, the abstract modern frame mirror reduces the object to its most minimal form. The movable oakwood tray shelf can be positioned anywhere along the bottom frame. The minimal mirror...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Gerard Hofmann, French ceramicist. Perforated vase with ox blood glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965), French ceramicist, own workshop.
Perforated vase with ox blood glaze. Handmade.
Circa 1960.
In excellent condition.
Signed...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
5000 ANTIQUE ITALIAN TERRACOTTA BRICKS 10X20X5 CM REFRACTORY end 19th/20th Cent.
Located in Madrid, ES
5000 ANTIQUE ITALIAN TERRACOTTA BRICKS 10X20X5 CM REFRACTORY end 19th/20th Century
WE SELL EACH BRICKS AT € 5,00
Handmade, bricks measuring 20x10x5 cm, more or less the same size used by the Romans to make Opus Spigatum, original ancient bricks...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Modern Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Radio Giradischi, Grunding, Mod Mandello, Anni 70
Located in Felino, IT
Radio giradischi grunding, mod Mandello, anni 70. mobile in buono stato, anta frontale mancante in parte di bordatura superiore (vedi foto). il giradischi e' da riparare, la radio fu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Jade Green & Indigo Blue
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Jade green linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner is hand dyed and...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen
Unique Patek Philippe 3844 with Amazing Worldmap Dial / 4. of july !
Located in Munich, DE
A wonderful dress watch by Patek Philippe. Equipped with the geneve seal awarded hand wind caliber no.215. The dial changed to a unique look you will never find again. Really amazing...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Sama Coat Rack Wire Base, Contemporary Sculptural Minimalist Oak & White Metal
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sama coat rack is part of the Sama collection, which provides functionality through simple, yet striking and sculptural forms that add a unique and elegant touch to its environment.
Inspired by the poetry of whirling costumes worn...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
3.8x6 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Anatolian Accent Rug in Orange for Modern Homes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in orange color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be us...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wool
“Pretty” Table Lamp matt finishing, violet Silk, Silvered Glass circle
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Pretty lamp is entirely hand-made in Tuscany, Italy, and it is inspired by a young girl, a very pretty woman. Pretty is a lamp that has characteristics of softness and strength, it i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Console Sofa Table Travertine & Brass Plate with Glass Top Style Artedi
By Artedi
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning modern travertine base sofa or console table with asymmetrical rectangular tubes and new ½ inch beveled rectangular glass top in the style of Artedi. Beautiful condition, ke...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Brass
5.6x9 Ft Modern Black Area Rug made of wool and cotton, Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Italian Modern Wardrobe
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Modern Wardrobe from Maggioni. Features two spaces with sliding track doors. 4 adjustable shelves that can be modified to your desired ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate
Vondom Faz Daybed with Hinged Canopy/360º Swivels Design by Ramon Esteve
By Ramón Esteve, Vondom
Located in Boston, MA
A collection fashioned as the new norm with an inherit universal and logical appeal. A functional daybed that strikes a perfect balance between design, technology, and ergonomics based on basic cube...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
Ruthanne Tudball Soda Glazed Studio Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An very stylish and impressive studio pottery jug decorated in soda glazes by renowned British potter Ruthanne Amelia Tubdball and dating from the latter 20th century. The heavily ha...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modigliani style Tete sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Modernist style sculpture of a head made of composite materials resting on a black base (style of Modigiani "Tete") (signed and made by Austin Productions 1985)
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Modernist Custom-Made Fire Screen in Brushed Brass with Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features an austere square body in brushed brass, with rectangular feet in the same material and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sophia Medium White Ceramic and 24-Karat Gold Details Handcrafted Centerpiece
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
Elegant and functional, Sophia M centerpiece is crafted by hand and celebrates the heart of Italian cities: the piazza. Exquisitely made of ceramic, Sophia M features a square portic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Tavolino lato divano scagliola verde base legno laccato, fatto a mano Italia
Located in Rimini, IT
"Astral" è un tavolino moderno e colorato da posizionare vicino ai tuoi divani o poltrone.
Ha una molteplice funzionalità ed è un tocco di colore allegro da inserire nella stanza.
Il...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Scagliola, Harewood
Republique Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique chandelier has a plaster of Paris finish on it organic design frame. The light has 16 opaline glass diffusers. Light uses 16 candelabra base ...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Plaster
Modern Parchment Tables Karl Springer LTD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Springer designs.
Wood construction with lacquered leather / goat skin.
Mesa cylinder drum tables and oval racetrack coffee table in ivo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Archibald Genuine leather Armchair in Pelle SC 66 India Light Brown
Located in New York, NY
The Archibald by Jean-Marie Massaud is the perfect combination of substance and form, the armchairs and poufs boasting a comfortable and enveloping design ideal for meditation and re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Jade Coffee Tables by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Jade coffee tables by Draga & Aurel.
Dimensions: W 50, D 50, H 38, top Ø 50 cm.
Materials: Resin and bronze.
Also available: W 50, D 50, H 28, top Ø 50 cm
Formed fro...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Turned Wood Plate and Bowls Three Pieces Set 'Coral' Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Coral is a set of irregular plate and bowls, masterfully turned with thin thicknesses. The three pieces are made of walnut wood, colored by finishes starting from metal oxides, that ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Mexico Skull Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mexico skull mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
"Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who call...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Patio or Garden Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Patio or garden dining room table in wrought iron with glass top
Indoor & Outdoor
Estructure measurements:
Depth 27.5 in
Width 47.24 in
Height 29.52 in.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Butterfly Contemporary Wall sculpture , art Silvered Glass rose color
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
WALL BUTTERFLY Colored glass wings are dancing in the sky
Since 20 years, we have perpetuated our unique manufacturing method.
Inspired by unlimited glass reflections, Sabrina Landi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Silk Cushions Pleated Pattern Embossed Color Platinum Square Size
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated pattern color platinum, front panel silk taffeta hand woven, back panel plain hand woven, heavy silk in matching ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
Daisy contemporary Table Lamp 44 champagne Silk, silvered necklace Glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
DAISY
A contemporary-Renaissance lady, adorned by a bright four-leaf necklace
The House of Sabrina Landini is a step into a world of elegance and design, home décor items meticulo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Black and White Spanish Carpet -FINAL CLEARANCE SALE
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Montesinos modern particular black carpet with white signatures.
nr. 1296 -
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Coffee Table Solco in Pleated Oak Steel Mirror by Constance Guisset in stock
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Solco is a coffee table that hides its game well. The purity of the object hides a sculptural surprise.
Compounded of two tops, this solid oak table reveals its hidden side thanks to the mirror pivoting along a central leg.
The gouged...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Gotham Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The harmonious mix of materials enhances the beauty of this gotham console. The console features rich oxidized Ambrosia maple wood, a blackened steel fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Ceramic Cheetah Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Cheetah jewelry box, crafted by Minenhle Nene and Motsamay at Love Art Ceramics, celebrates the majestic beauty of African wildlife. Hand-painted with intricate details,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chatham, Transitional Flat-Weave Handwoven Area Rug, Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Color: Ivory. Made In: India. 80% Wool, 20% Cotton. Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms and in households with children and pets...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Black and Orange Flower Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Murano glass chandelier composed by dozens black orange and white hand blown flowers and by Galleria Veneziani.
Available also a pair.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Modern LC3 Black leather chrome frame lounge chair by Le Corbusier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Single pre owned modern lounge or club chair by Le Corbusier. Wide Model LC3 in soft black Leather. Triple chrome plated steel frames. Show little to no signs of use. Made in italy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
PILLAR BED - Modern Bed in Black Boucle
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Pillar Bed is a stunning piece of furniture that boasts a unique and captivating design. It is characterized by layered, asymmetrical design elements th...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Custom White Biomorphic White Canvas Duck Upholstered Bench and or Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful custom backless channeled floating organic kidney shaped bench and or settee is re-upholstered with white duck canvas. There are 7 t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Set of Schuitema Shaker series side tables, 1980s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Sold as a set or per item - price is per item.
A set of two modernist Dutch occasional tables, ca. 1980, in solid cherry wood. Quite an unusual design with the division in shelves ...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Custom Toscana Long Hair Shearling Pillow in Red Color
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom ravishing Toscana long hair shearling pillow in red color with matching red colored leather backing. Soft and smooth in touch. It is made of genuine shearing with a zipper enc...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fur, Down, Feathers
Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flush Mount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion, creating a fabulous light effect.
Available also with ice color glasses.
Frame; gold-plated or nickel.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Henredon Ralph Lauren Saddle Leather Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Ralph Lauren sofa in thick, buttery, luxurious saddle leather. Lovely light patina. Sink in comfort with the softest down filled cushions. L...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Outdoor & Indoor Glide White Concrete Monkey Side Table by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side table made of solid architectural concrete in white. Apt for indoor and outdoor use. Regulatory glides included.
Few pieces have achieved bestseller success and simultaneous pu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Turquerie Ottoman View Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman view tray in a Turquerie style
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lessa, 21st Century European Side Table Designed by Studio Rig Travertino Wood
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Lessa - 21st century European center table Designed by Studio Rig Travertino Wood
Collector brand was born and Portugal and aims to be part of daily life...
Category
2010s European Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock Floral Chintz Indigo Two-Sided Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features our Pyne Hollyhock print, one of Schumacher's most iconic and sought-after designs. Shown here in Indigo and finished with self welt edges, this chintz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Aged Brass Plus One Large Lamp by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Aged brass plus one large lamp by Paul Matter.
Dimensions: L: 240 mm, H: 254 mm, D: 155 mm
1 Type E27 Base, 3W - 5W LED.
Warm White, Voltage 220-240V.
CE Certified
Dimmable upon...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pierre Frey Large Bolster Cushion
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful handcrafted bolster cushion in classic fabric by The House of Pierre Frey.
The bolster cushion is made with piping and fitted with zipper.
The size is perfect for a k...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Eye Handembroidered blue Pillow
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Unique and special eye pillow
handembroidered is a spectacular example og high craftsmanship
handmade.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton Steel and Granite "Eclipse" Low Table
Located in Downingtown, PA
Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton,
"Eclipse" Low Tables,
Circa 1970-80
The polished mirrored steel has a removable polished black granite top. There is a steel band at the base ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Granite, Steel
Contemporary Ceramic Facetated Side Table Column Stool Unglazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade earthenware facetated side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Vintage Danish Wall Mirror in Beech by Indan, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A bend wood wall mirror in beech. Designed and manufactured by Indan in Denmark during the 1980s. This is design number: 009 and it features a practical built in hook to the bottom.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
ModernistB rass Sputnik Chandelier w/ Hand Blown Translucent Murano Glass Discs
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and graphic sputnik was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. It features a weal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pretty Table Lamp Mat Finishing Violet Silk, silvered glass circle
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Pretty lamp is entirely hand-made in Tuscany, Italy, and it is inspired by a young girl, a very pretty woman. Pretty is a lamp that has characteristics of softness and strength, it i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Bold is our new pink side table. Made from pink marble.
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern side table from Kiwano. Expertl...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
By Lusitanus Home, Fendi
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
Plaza Versailles Materials
Frame: Wood padded with Polyurethane and Fiberfill
Seat: In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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