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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$463 / item
Sunchos Basket II by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunchos basket II by Pauline Deltour. Materials: 100% recycled Polypropylene. Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 32 cm. Available in colors: salmon/ lilac/ turquoise, black/ white, orang...
Plastic
Brazilian Leather Baskets
By Luhome
Located in Boston, MA
Leather organizer baskets. Natural color.
Leather
$1,228 / item
Dichas Basket I by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichas basket I by Cristina Celestino. Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic, steel Dimensions: D 55 x W 38 x H 55 cm Available in colors: copper/black red, copper/h...
Steel
$669Sale Price|28% Off
Apollineo Arena Centerpiece in Leccese Stone and Hand-Painted Maiolica
By TIPSTUDIO
Located in Florence, IT
The Apollineo collection mergs classical and contemporary elements to define a unique aesthetic inspired by Mediterranean architecture and vibes. Sun-blessed pure volumes, shapes mar...
Stone, Limestone
Giovannozzi Home, Tray "GROOVE" Marble and Metal Brass Finish - Italy
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
- Tray composed in marble and metal, created by Michele Arcarese Architect together with Giovannozzi. - Slab in marble type "CARRARA". - Metal plate...
Quartz, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Giovannozzi Home, Tray "BALANCE" White Marble and Metal Brass Finish
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
- Tray composed in marble and metal, created by Michele Arcarese Architect together with Giovannozzi. - Slab in marble type "CARRARA" or "NERO MARQUI...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Tall Regenerated Leather Waste Paper Bin HOQUA - h 70, 5 cm
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
HOQUA è il gettacarte alto in cuoio rigenerato disegnato e realizzato da LIMAC Design. Complemento d’arredo indispensabile per qualsiasi ambiente, come hotel o ufficio, HOQUA unisce...
Leather
Elegant Leather Paper Bin BATTISTA by Limac Design, Diameter 20 cm
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The elegant paper bin in leather BATTISTA is the new leather waste paper bin of the LIMAC Design Casa line with a classic and minimal style. It is an elegant piece of furniture that...
Leather
"Green Striped Wastebasket", Handcrafted, Painted Tole Piece by Briger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Commissioned by Briger Design and made by Mexican artisans in San Miguel de Allende, this painted tole wastebasket is boldly designed and painted. The flaring sides of the piece are...
Metal
Moroso Jardin Suspendu Outdoor Basket Set by Concetta Giannangeli
By Concetta Giannangeli, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Indoor/outdoor baskets made using woven threads normally used for fishing nets, the designs are all different and original, like their names. Handwoven,...
Steel
Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Small Paper Basket in Gold by Richard Hutten
By Ghidini 1961, Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Paper basket in openwork steel. When you look at the top view of the Tip Top series, all the triangles have the same size. In 3D these triangles have been stretched, which creates a...
Stainless Steel
Handmade White Ceramic Fruit Basket, Modern Design, Italy, 1970s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Handmade fruit basket in ceramic with a white glaze made in Italy. Perfect for the romantic looking country kitchen.
Ceramic
Brass Magazine Holder or Trashcan Wastebasket after Willy Rizzo
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A brass plated 'tote bag' magazine holder (or wastebasket), in the Modern style, after designer Willy Rizzo, circa late-20th century, 1970s or later. This iconic 'tote bag' piece is ...
Brass
Designer pets bed in regenerated leather NUVOLA 70
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
NUVOLA is the designer bed for dogs, a splendid item from the LIMAC Design Home Collection with an innovative and modern line. This is an elegant and practical pet bed made of leathe...
Leather, Cotton
Maitland Smith Leather Wrapped and Twisted Handle George Washington Pail
Located in Germantown, MD
A Maitland Smith Leather Wrapped and Bartley Twisted Handle " George Washington " Pail Measures 10" in width, 10" in depth and 12" in height and 20" in height to the top of the handle
Faux Leather
PONGO Round Dog and Cat Bed by Limac Design, Natural Fiber, Italy
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The bed for dogs and cats in vegetable fiber PONGO is made by LIMAC Design®. This PONGO cellulose fiber round cat and dog bed is a unique product on the market: the thickness of the ...
Cotton, Natural Fiber
Modern Leather Storage Basket HABET HABITA by Limac Design - 60x38x56 cm
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The HABET HABITA design storage basket in leather is the new proposal by LIMAC Design® Class among the multipurpose bins for the home. Made of leather, equipped with rubber wheels ideal for wooden floors, ergonomic handle for easy use. The HABET HABITA design leather storage basket...
Leather
Storage basket with handles VINTAGE - Regenerated Leather
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The storage basket with handles VINTAGE, designed by LIMAC DESIGN®, is a versatile accessory for multiple uses in the home, office, or hotel. The basket is made of regenerated leathe...
Leather
GABRY 03 - Wardrobe Box - Modern - Regenerated Leather
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The wardrobe box GABRY 1 is the new line of LIMAC Design® trunks. It is made of double-layered regenerated leather, with a leather lid. On the sides it is equipped with two practic...
Leather
Ying Service Tray in Pearl and Black Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our rectangle tray has clean lines, polished finish and is embellished with semi spheres that make it one-of-a-kind. This modern tray is just the thing for serving breakfast in bed, ...
Resin
Modern Decorative Basket HAPNE by Limac Design, 48 cm Diameter - Recycled Rubber
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The organizer in recycled rubber HAPNE is the innovative proposal for the living room by LIMAC Design, produced with recycled materials. It is a practical and capacious organizer fo...
Rubber
$1,321 / item
Small Caribe Chic Basket 3 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Caribe Chic basket 3 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled pla...
Steel
Yang Service Tray in Pearl and Black Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our rectangle tray has clean lines, polished finish and is embellished with semi spheres that make it one-of-a-kind. This modern tray is just the thing for serving breakfast in bed, ...
Resin
$2,352 / item
New Modern Vase in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Black Marquinia, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles. Size: 20 x 12 x 32 cm, 7.9 x 4.7 x 12.6 in, smooth finishing. Comm...
Marble
Brutalist Brass Sculptural Centerpiece by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist Brass Sculptural Centerpiece by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 15 cm Materials: Brass. Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede defines himself as a cabinetmak...
Brass
Christian Dior Style Lucite And Vienna Straw Basket
Located in Prato, Tuscany
An elegant and refined basket featuring a structure composed of lacquered brass slats that frame a clear lucite panel, within which an authentic Vienna straw weave is enclosed. Light...
Brass
$877 / item
21st Arena Short Lantern
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The new weave of 2025 by Pinetti. Part of Arena collection, these two cylindrical lanterns are made with our resistant and washable regenerated leather, the same material used for...
Leather, Plastic
Storage basket in woven leather TRECCIO HABITA - Regenerated leather and castors
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The storage basket in woven leather TRECCIO HABITA is made from hand-woven leather from the LIMAC Design®. It is exclusively 100% Made in Italy and handcrafted. This original storage holder is made by our artisans from double layers of regenerated leather, both inside and out. The TRECCIO HABITA woven leather storage basket...
Leather
Round Shearling and Leather Storage Bin by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Storage can be luxurious! The Round Bin X is meticulously crafted to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. The exterior has two-tones of shearling. The top panel is plush and ...
Leather, Sheepskin, Felt
New Modern Large Bowl in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Large bowl in Black Marquinia, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso and Red Levanto marbles. Size: 22 x 12.7 cm, 8.6 x 5 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Gae L, Mast...
Marble
Round Black Shearling and Leather Storage Bin by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Storage can be luxurious! The Round Bin X is meticulously crafted to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. The exterior is single or two-tones of plush or curly shearling with...
Leather, Sheepskin, Felt
$2,163 / item
Large Caribe Chic Basket 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Caribe Chic basket 2 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled pla...
Steel
THANASIS hand woven regenerated leather planter for indoor use - small
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The THANASIS woven regenerated leather planter is a piece of stylish home decor, suitable for pot sizes up to a diameter of 41 cm, ideal for single plants or compositions. The woven...
Leather
THANASIS hand woven regenerated leather planter for indoor use - large
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The THANASIS woven regenerated leather planter is a piece of stylish home decor, suitable for pot sizes up to a diameter of 41 cm, ideal for single plants or compositions. The woven...
Leather
$567 / item
21st Almeria Wireless Small Table Lantern
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Inspired by our iconic Almeria baskets collection, Pinetti introduces a brand new family of lanterns. Wireless and USB rechargeable these lamps are made with hand-woven plastic modu...
Leather, Plastic
21st Century Canaria Magazine Holder Handmade in Italy with Regenerated Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Canaria, our brand new storage solution. A unique texture made with regenerated leather resistant to light and water and perfectly suitable for indoor as well for outdoor use. Mas...
Leather
21st Century Almeria Oval Towel and Shoes Handwoven Basket Made in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Extremely elegant and versatile, part of the Almeria series. Made with eco-friendly, washable and resistant regenerated leather this oval basket is perfect as a wood holder, in a living room or as shoes or towel basket...
Leather
21st Century Hook Washcloth Basket in Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Smaller and smaller. Hook baskets introduced a new dimension in their collection. This cute size is ideal to keep small towels, sunglasses and sunscreen. The attractive contrast bet...
Leather, Fabric
TOMMY Dog and Cat Bed by Limac Design, Cotton & Natural Fiber
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The fine bed for dogs and cat TOMMY is a splendid item from the LIMAC Design Home Collection. This is an elegant and practical pet basket made of cellulose, an item we are proud of....
Cotton, Natural Fiber
Designer pets bed in regenerated leather NUVOLA 86
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
NUVOLA is the designer bed for dogs, a splendid item from the LIMAC Design Home Collection with an innovative and modern line. This is an elegant and practical pet bed made of leathe...
Leather, Cotton
Sole Indoor Pet Bed SOLE by Limac Design, Modern Regenerated Leather
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
SOLE is the elegant indoor pet bed, is a splendid item from the LIMAC Design Home Collection with an innovative and modern line. This is an elegant and practical pet basket made of r...
Leather, Cotton
"Brad, Gordon, Tony & Chuck" Leather Baskets by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Brad, Gordon, Tony & Chuck" are leather baskets with handles, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combin...
Leather
Elegant indoor pet bed SOLE - Diameter 63 cm - Soft cushion
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
SOLE is the elegant indoor pet bed, is a splendid item from the LIMAC Design Home Collection with an innovative and modern line. This is an elegant and practical pet basket made of r...
Leather, Cotton
Intreccio Round Woven Basket Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baskets made using a weaving technique. Strips and bands of leather follow each other and bind together to shape the object. Available in the round (large and small), rectangular a...
Leather
21st Century Hook Magazine Holder Leather Basket with Fabric Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Pinetti elegant basket made with upcycled leather with inside fabric in linen and cotton is part of Hook collection. The frame is composed of a grid-like structure of leather belts ...
Cotton, Fabric, Leather
$1,275 / item
21st Century Euclide Stool in Wood & Calf Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new collection joined the Pinetti family. Euclide with its geometric look is an elegant stool crafted with wood structure and entirely covered in recycled leather. This lovely sto...
Leather, Wood
Large Vintage Scavo Black and White Art Glass Bowl by Cendese Vetri for Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous large vintage scavo black and white art glass bowl by Cendese Vetri for Murano, circa 1970s. It is wonderful very heavy piece in very good vintage condition with no chips or...
Art Glass
Murano, Italy. Large basket in art glass. Clear and violet glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Large basket in art glass. Clear and green glass. Mouth-blown. 1960s/70s. In excellent condition with some minor chips. See photos. Dimensions: L 58.0 cm x D 27.0 cm x...
Art Glass
21st Century Demetra Washcloth Holder Regenerated Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Lovely Pinetti round wash clothes holder, part of Almeria collection. Four different water resistant sizes fixed at the end with chrome pins. The woven...
Leather
$5,988Sale Price|20% Off
21° Century Italian Sterling Silver Basket with Handle
By Pampaloni
Located in VALENZA, IT
Gorgeous completely handmade sterling silver basket. Made from a unique sterling silver sheet, except the base, the basket has been hand molded and turned to give it an elegant and ...
Sterling Silver
"Carol" Leather Bag Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Carol" is a leather bag, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. It looks like the archetype of a paper bag made in leather. Genuine Italian leather vegetabl...
Leather
Leather Waste Paper Bin TAUKA by Limac Design - Modern - 33 h
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
AUKA is the leather waste paper basket from the exclusive LIMAC Design Class Collection. This basket with an unmistakable shape, designed by our style center, is handmade by our c...
Leather
Woven Regenerated Leather Waste Paper Bin OTTAVIO - Oval
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
OTTAVIO is the woven regenerated leather waste bin designed and handcrafted by LIMAC Design. An essential furnishing accessory for any office, OTTAVIO combines the functionality and...
Leather
Elegant Regenerated Leather Waste Basket TEODORO by Limac Design
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
TEODORO is an elegant basket in leather by LIMAC Design. As indispensable piece of furniture for any study or office, TEODORO combines the functionality and the usefulness of a comm...
Leather
Modern Wastepaper Basket SERVUS - Regenerated Leather, Italy
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
SERVUS is the wastepaper basket in regenerated leather designed and created by LIMAC Design. An indispensable piece of furniture for any study or office, SERVUS combines the function...
Leather
Leather Paper Basket AMBROGIO by Limac Design, Modern Italian Style
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The paper basket in leather AMBROGIO is a LIMAC Design Casa novelty with a minimal and sophisticated style. It is a refined piece of furniture that cannot be missing next to your stu...
Leather
Karl Springer Waste Basket in Tessellated Travertine, 1980s
By Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Meticulously crafted waste basket in tessellated travertine with gilded accents and solid brass feet by Maitland Smith for Karl Springer, American 1980's (bottom lined in fabric). Ta...
Travertine, Brass
Fine Waste Paper Bin CANISTRO - 24 x 31 x 34h cm - Regenerated Leather
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The fine paper bin CANISTRO is the design waste paper bin made of regenerated leather by LIMAC Design. This original basket combines the functionality and practicality of a common wa...
Leather
Handmade Modern Waste Paper Basket by Limac Design, POLIGONO
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
The design paper basket POLIGONO is made by LIMAC Design®. This basket with an unmistakable shape and handmade by our artisans in regenerated leather. With its minimal and sophisti...
Leather
Waste Paper Basket HELMA with lid - Regenerated Leather
By Limac Design
Located in Conegliano, IT
HELMA is the new waste paper basket designed for hotels by LIMAC Design. This regenerated leather basket is an indispensable piece of furniture for any hotel, restaurant or accommoda...
Leather