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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Late 20th Century Pair of Italian Brass w/ Green & White Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
This pair of modern brass table lamps with an inclusion of hand made ceramic fit almost any kind of environment and they are perfect to be placed either on any leaving room or any bedroom.
A round celedon green ceramic plate...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. A five-person coffee service, 1970s/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. A five-person coffee service consisting of five coffee cups with saucers, five plates, a sugar bowl and a creamer.
1970s/1980s.
Marked.
In perfect condi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Made Yellow and white small Memphis Style Vase
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, please contact us directly.
We are offering a small vase made in the Memphis Style. Its graphic fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
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
Pair of André Sornay Armchairs in Sapele Mahogany and Bouclé, France, 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by André Sornay and produced by his workshop in Lyon in the early 1950s. High, angled backrest in sapele mahogany with upholstered cushions. ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
La Murrina chandelier 90s
By La Murrina
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp, Murano glass diffuser. Good Condition
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Sergio Bustamante Fish Boy Series Fantasy Figural Large Hand Painted Sculpture
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Sergio Bustamante “Fish Boy” Series Fantasy Figural large-scale hand painted ceramic signed sculpture. Beautiful, repaired c...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Contemporary Blucie Design Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Blucie design handmade silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 12'0" × 15'5" (365 × 469 cm).
Just one look is enough to fall in love with this exquisite modern rug. It was ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture
Materials
Silk
Originl Eric Lapszynski Mixed Media Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Eric Lapszynski's mixed media Cubist style painting evokes a dynamic interplay of geometric shapes and vibrant colors. With fragmented forms and intersecting lines, Lapszynski explor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
By-interiors Sweepy Chair
By By-interiors
Located in Toronto, CA
By Byinteriors
Designed by: Kensaku Oshiro
Sweepy lives up to its name with a backrest made from a single curve of solid ash and set in a squared-off frame. Available with or witho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Ash
Roller One Co. Writing Desk Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Roller One Co. Writing Desk Table
This minimalist desk/table with three drawers by Roller One Co. Ltd. would be a functional and sleek addition to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
The Plank Lounge - Wooden Lounge Chair With Upholstered Seat Cushion
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Plank Lounge is an indoor /outdoor chair rooted in the use of general lumber sizes. The angled seat and back planks are supported by an exposed frame. Upholstered cushions rest d...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Fir, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Alabaster Monolithic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of classical shaped table lamps made entirely of alabaster.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
CTO Nimbus Pendant Dark Bronze
Located in Boston, MA
Finish: Handmade Glass and Dark Bronze
Category
2010s Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Willy Daro Sandstone and Brass Table Lamp
By Willy Daro
Located in Hudson, NY
This 1970s Sandstone and brass table lamp is a rare find. Created by Belgium designer Willy Daro, it features a sandstone bloom on a small footed brass base. Topped with a crisp white drum...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Sandstone, Brass
Vintage Coastal Rattan Wrapped Side Table or Service Bar
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Rattan Wrapped Side Table or Service Bar
Offered for sale is a vintage coastal modern side table that is wrapped in split r...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Custom Modernist Four-Piece Fire Tool Set in Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
This refined and elegant Modernist four piece fire tool set was custom realized by artisans in New York State, exclusively for us. It features a shovel, brush, log holder and poker s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Geometric Task Pendant Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Geometric Task Pendant Lamp by Square in Circle
Dimensions: W 42.5 x H 70 x D 38 cm
Materials: Brushed brass finish, white frosted glass
A play on ...
Category
2010s British Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cini Boeri, Bengodi, A Velvet Sofa, Arflex, 1974
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
Cini Boeri (1924-2020)
Bengodi
A rectangular three-seater sofa covered with velvet upholstery, the seat with one large cushion, the back with two cushions, on six feet.
Original ed...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Modern Valquiria Bedside Table Sahara Noir Brass Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Valquíria Bedside Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Valquíria bedside table offers a timeless design for your living area. Valquíria is a wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
Late 20th Century Pair of Brass w/ Gold Balls & Green Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
This pair of modern brass table lamps with a green Rostrato Murano glass as a basement fit almost any kind of environment and they are perfect to be placed on any environment.
Differ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Macassar Wood Hand-Carved Horse Head Tall Box
By Bois & Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This extra tall decorative lidded box has an incredible hand-carved horse head on the top. The piece features an all-height square shape, made in Macassar wood, handmade and hand-car...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Macassar
The Puddle Table Collection - Large Aluminum Coffee Table with Cylinder legs
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enamored by the versatility and performance of sheet aluminum on our custom architectural projects, we worked to introduce a new family of aluminum only tables.
Nesting their imper...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Margem Bench made with Soft Fabric and Natural Oak Mate
By Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
To place at the foot of the bed or grace a sophisticated entry hall, the Margem Bench is a charming piece that emanates the modesty of Scandinavian design. Its presence is subtle but...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
CIAM ’59 in Otterlo: Dokumente der Modernen Architektur
Located in Tivoli, NY
CIAM ’59 in Otterlo documents the projects, talks and discussions held at the 1959 International Congress of Modern Architecture. The book is edited by Oscar Newman and Jürgen Joedic...
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Italian modern Yellow plastic chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Yellow plastic chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Set of 4 chairs mod. 4875 in yellow plastic. The backrest and seat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Carlo De Carli sofa and armchairs in chromed metal Model 915 produced by Cinova
Located in Vigevano, PV
Carlo DE CARLI
Living room composed of a sofa and armchairs in chromed metal
Padding covered in brown fabric.
Model 915 produced by Cinova 1969.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
21st Century Abstract Sculpture DROPERA by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture DROPERA by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Piet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Vases by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
Vases by Sema Topaloglu
Vases with different colors, is handcrafted. Therefore each production is unique and might not be exactly the same as visual.
Sema Topaloglu Studio is kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Gucci Italy Chrome and Gold Plate Picture Frame with Bamboo Design
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gucci designed this elegant picture photo frame in the 1980s. Rectangular shape with dimensional shape in chromed metal with gold plate bamboo-carved design accents ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige-Brown and Orange Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 5x6 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Vintage Armchairs by Verner Panton for Frits Hansen, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of vintage armchairs by Verner Panton for Frits Hansen, 20th century.
Pair of fabric and steel armchairs by Verner Panton for Frits Hansen, pair from 1975, reupholstered in 200...
Category
20th Century French Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modern Leather Daybed Gruppo Industriale Busnelli SPA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern design.
Quality made.
Limited production.
Steel base with hard rubber rim and rubber feet.
Charcoal grey leather with down filled cushions.
Both ends can be raised up t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Black and Red Medallions and Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 5x8 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Modernist “Ro” swivel armchair with ottoman puff
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Inspired by the cozy elegance of Sergio Rodrigues' armchairs, Alessandra Delgado created the Rô armchair, a modern reinterpretation that captures the master's timeless essence, combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
The Puddle Table Collection - Dining Height Aluminum Table with Cylinder legs
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enamored by the versatility and performance of sheet aluminum on our custom architectural projects, we worked to introduce a new family of aluminum only tables.
Nesting their imper...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
XL Convertible Sofa Bed In Customer's Own Material "COM"
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a new sofa bed that effortlessly combines elegant simplicity with practical functionality. Its standout feature is the single-motion opening system, an innovative mechani...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
5.2x7 Ft Handmade Area Rug, Modern Turkish Carpet for Living Room, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-knotted contemporary Turkish rug.
This modern rug has even medium wool pile on wool foundation.
It is made of premium hand-spun sheep and natural dyes, ie. plant based non c...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vases by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
Vases by Sema Topaloglu
This vase belongs to a collection of several pieces with different colors Each production is unique and handcrafted. Therefore, it might not be exactly the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Enzo Torcoletti Abstract Travertine Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the elegance of minimalist modern art with this striking abstract sculpture titled "Stela" by the acclaimed artist Enzo Torcoletti. Hand-carved in 1989, this piece is crafte...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gold and Blue Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 7x8 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Armilar Console Table, Green Jade Marble Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Armilar Console Table, Portoro Gold Marble and Ebony, Handmade In Portugal by Greenapple
The Armilar console table has a modern design that pays homage to the Portuguese armi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Modern Floor Lamp Iron Shiny Blackened, Led
Located in Roeselare, BE
floor lamp of black lacquered iron, shiny. with E27 led lamp or bulb of 60 watt.
the lampshade above can be moved from back to front.
Interesting reading lamp. Fits in any interior.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 20th Century Outdoor Sunroom Armchairs and Ottomans - Set of 6
Located in Elkton, MD
This exceptional indoor/outdoor ensemble includes two armchairs and two ottomans/stools. Crafted with high-quality weather-resistant artificial wicker material, it offers both comfor...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
The Marshmallow Lounge -Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Aluminum Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is something magical about dropping into an array of soft, supple marshmallow like pillows, that hug your body in all the right places and allow you to rest comfortably while s...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Abstract Sculpture INSTABILITY 80 cm height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture INSTABILITY by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Lucie Rie, Tall Stoneware Vase, circa 1978, impressed seal mark
By Lucie Rie
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Lucie Rie (1902-1995)
Tall vase, circa 1978
Stoneware, with white and mottled brown glazes, craquelure effect
29.5cm high, 12.5cm wide, 9cm deep
Impressed with artist's seal
Category
1970s British Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pigreco chair, Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, 1957
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Pigreco Chair, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in 1957, is a masterpiece of Italian design. This chair, with its distinctive and innovative style, is a perfect example of the...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vases by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
Vases by Sema Topaloglu
Vases with different colors, is handcrafted. Therefore each production is unique and might not be exactly the same as visual.
Sema Topaloglu Studio is kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Brass Wall Light Glas e14 Led Lamp
Located in Roeselare, BE
This wall light is made of brass profiles, chemically blackened. With wire glass and 3 e27 sockets with led lamp.
For inside as well as outside.
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
21st Century White Ceiling Fixture, Arne Quinze by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Spacy Ceiling fixture of polycarbonate painted mat white
with leds, integrated driver.
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Furniture
Materials
Polyester
1970s Modernist Faceted Yellow and Green Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic yellow and green sommerso murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured in the Seventies by Seguso, it's in perfect conditions probably never used..
The Ashtray by Seguso ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Armilar Console Table, Portoro Gold Marble, Ebony, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Armilar Console Table, Portoro Gold Marble and Ebony, Handmade In Portugal by Greenapple
The Armilar console table has a modern design that pays homage to the Portuguese armi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
A Pair of Outdoor Wicker Sunroom Armchairs With Ottomans
Located in Elkton, MD
This exceptional indoor/outdoor ensemble includes two armchairs and two ottomans/stools. Crafted with high-quality weather-resistant artificial wicker material, it offers both comfor...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
Contemporary Art Deco Style Beige, Black, Gray Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Art Deco style beige, black, gray rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 12'0" × 15'7" (365 × 474 cm).
This mesmerizing contemporary rug is a dream come true of any interior de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
21st Century Abstract Sculpture BODY 80 cm height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture BODY by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pietra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Ginga XL Footstool in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga XL Footstool in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Ginga is the swaying movement of Brazilian martial art, Capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movement from o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
The Puddle Table Collection - Medium Aluminum Coffee Table with Cylinder legs
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enamored by the versatility and performance of sheet aluminum on our custom architectural projects, we worked to introduce a new family of aluminum only tables.
Nesting their imperf...
Category
2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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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