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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
GEMMA II Ivory Sand + Dry Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
French Vintage Fossil Marble Dining-Center Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous vintage French dining table of circa 1970, carved from a unique block of Moroccan marble populated by the fossilized remains of a variety of marine life. Dagger-shaped bel...
Stone
Brushed Gold Leaf Shape Side Table, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Leaf' side table is a practical and versatile piece that can be positioned beside a sofa, next to an armrest, or—thanks to its shape and flat base—inserted directly alongside t...
Stainless Steel
Italian Contemporary Dining Chair in White Leather 24-Karat Gold-Plated Accents
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Petali' dining chair, created by Atelier Barberini & Gunnell, was conceived with the idea of creating an enveloping backrest, as though petals suspended in the air formed a ...
Aluminum, Chrome, Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
Customizable Spider 200 parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customizable Spider 200 parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on...
Brass
Sergio Bustamante Surrealist Bronze Moon Sculpture Signed Mexico 1996
Located in Troy, MI
Surrealist bronze sculpture by Sergio Bustamante Mexico 1996 Gymnastic moon edition of 100 Solid bronze moon form with with surrealist face details and outstretched arms and legs S...
Bronze
49" x 116" Columbia Trestle Table in Oregon Walnut by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Purpose and design align in our Columbia trestle table. A solid trestle base is the grounding feature in this beautifully crafted modern take on a traditional form. Sleek with a stro...
Walnut
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 2002 Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver magnifying glass. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With engraved leaf designs to the handle. Marked to the side of the handle. Together with its a ...
Sterling Silver
Authentic Holly Hunt "Studio H" Leather Scoop Dining Arm Chairs Set 10
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of 10 authentic "Siren" dining arm chairs by Holly Hunt. Retaining Studio H metal label on underside of each chair. White leather scoop seats framed with a solid hardwood base ...
Leather, Mahogany
Soft Brutalist Fluted Cabinet in Canaletto Walnut with Bronze Legs
Located in New York, NY
A striking manifestation of Soft Brutalist minimalism, this bar cabinet balances a commanding, monolithic presence with refined material execution. The entire front facade is defined...
Metal
Tenfold Tall Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
Aluminum
Tenfold Low Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
Aluminum
Antique Spode Copeland's England Art Nouveau Tea Set – "Blue Lily" Fleur de Lily
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and highly collectible Art Nouveau porcelain tea service by Spode Copeland's England, featuring the elegant "Blue Lily" / "Fleur de Lys" pattern. Dating from the early 20...
Porcelain
Huge Clarence House Silk Stripe Drapery Panel - 1 of 10
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Clarence House Silk Stripe Drapery Panel - 1 of 10 panels available.
Silk
Pair of Globe Table Lamps, Research.Lighting, Small, 5in Glass, Black, Marble
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Table Lamps in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Steel, Marble, & Glass Finish: Black Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4.5 Watt LED Bulb (i...
Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel
Handcrafted English Oak sawtooth Side Table
Located in London, GB
A striking and versatile handcrafted side table in solid English oak. Featuring a distinctive sawtooth design, cut from thick sections of English oak, this unique piece combines scul...
Oak
1970s Michael Taylor For Baker Asian Modern Mahogany & Brass Cabinet Chest Bar
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Asian Modern cabinet. It is part of his Far East Collection. It cab work as gentleman’s cabinet or dry bar with it’s ample interior...
Brass
Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s A large and compelling hand-carved and hand-painted sculptural sun figure attributed to the celebrated Mexican...
Wood, Paint
$7,425Sale Price|25% Off
Contemporary Moroccan Wool Rug in Moss Green with Dimensional Carved Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate a sophisticated interior with this hand-knotted Moroccan-inspired wool rug, featuring an elegant olive green palette and a sculpted high-low pile that creates striking depth ...
Wool
HUPA Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Mirror & Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
The HUPA Makeup Vanity Table brings together sculptural form, soft upholstery, and functional elegance in a compact statement piece designed for co...
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
Hand-Crafted Small Vase by AIREDELSUR & Shiva Safai Green Onyx & Silver Alpaca
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
AIREDELSUR by SHIVA Some collaborations begin quietly. Shiva Safai, born in Iran and raised in Europe, later shaped by her years in Los Angeles, developed a refined eye across cult...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and...
Brass
Glory Lily Multicolour Side Table Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Multicolour Side Table Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent po...
Brass
Namsai Side Table Small in Cane with Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Namsai Side Table Small in Cane with Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it isn’...
Brass
French Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Table Lamp with New Shade and Cord
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage mid-century table lamp in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, all hand-carved from beech as a square double-helix pattern of complex geometric patterns. The design has Brut...
Beech, Linen
Signed Willy Rizzo 'TRG' Rotating Cocktail Table in Lacquer & Brass, 1980s Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic and highly functional 'TRG' revolving cocktail table designed by Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1980. This signed example has been professionally refinished in a rich warm ivor...
Brass
ATLAS Dining Chair in Dark American Oak Wood With Black Faux Leather
Located in St Petersburg, US
The ATLAS Dining Chair balances sculptural woodworking with a soft, architectural silhouette. Crafted from solid dark brown American Oak, its flowing arm structure and curved backres...
Wood, Faux Leather
Customizable Spider 180 Ceiling Light by Diego Mardegan, Brass & Brown Parchment
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled "Spider 180". "Spider 180" light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on an iron disk ...
Brass
$1,450 / item
SHAKER Counter Stool by AMBROZIA // COWHIDE
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, QC
The SHAKER Counter Stool Cowhide is part of AMBROZIA's signature seating family, thoughtfully designed for residential, hospitality and commercia...
Steel, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Gucci Italy Silver Plate Fruit Figurine Place Card Holders, Six Pieces in Box
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
These exceptional silver plate place‑card holders are an exquisite example of Gucci's modern design sensibility. Expertly crafted in Italy circa 1960, the set comprises six individua...
Metal, Silver Plate
Tiruppur Side Table Medium in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tiruppur Side Table Medium in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal Unfurling ceaselessly, India discovers its eternal muse in the realm of textiles. From the liquid...
Brass
GEMMA II Cobalt and Green set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
CITRINO Stone Green Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Round Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
Burl-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work w/Customizable Fabric
By Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perceptions Bench explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours w...
Upholstery, Maple
Maison Mercier Modernist Tortoise and Clear Acrylic Lucite Box, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite modernist acrylic Lucite lidded box, expertly crafted in France circa 1970, is a striking embodiment of refined design and artistic sophistication. In keeping with the...
Lucite
Vintage BBQ Neon and Marquee Bulb Arrow Sign Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sign set pairs a large marquee-style arrow with a vertical neon panel. The arrow is formed from shaped metal sheeting lined with small incandescent bulbs that blink and emit a w...
Metal, Enamel
Bespoke Spider 150 Ceiling Light Brass & Cream Silk shades by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six cream coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal fram...
Brass
Holland Upholstered Leather Dining chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
The Holland Stool Upholstered leather seat top and back / premium foam cushion / solid wood leg braces / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish Frame - Black, Bronz...
Steel
$2,100 / item
Bertu Nightstand, Iris Modern Nightstand, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Walnut Nightstand - The Iris is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid walnut and finished with a beautiful matte commercial gra...
Walnut
$875Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Italian Venitian Murano Caged Glass Swag Lantern Pendant Light 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Venetian Murano caged glass pendant light, circa 1960s. Hand blown by the Seguso glassmakers in Murano / Venice Italy. Dimensio...
Metal
Roche Bobois 'Profile' Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa by Tapinassi & Manzoni, Signed
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and highly sculptural "Profile" modular sectional sofa by Roche Bobois, designed by acclaimed Italian designers Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni. Comprised of a larg...
Metal
$3,486 / set
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A pair of wall sconces, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern, organic wall sconces features a han...
Brass
$1,050Sale Price|59% Off
Globe Linear Pendant Light / Chandelier, from Research.Lighting, Prototype
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Linear Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It is a prototype. There are a few minor blemishes but it's in great condition overa...
Brass, Steel
Golden Banyan Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Golden Banyan Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Golden Banyan collection draws from the organic density of the banyan tree—sculptural and striking. Elements unravel into...
Brass
$3,150 / item
Bertu Bench, Iris Modern Bench, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Contact us for designer/trade pricing. This Walnut Iris Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a co...
Walnut
Pair of Marian Jamieson "Paris" Polished Nickel Table Lamps, American Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of “Paris” table lamps designed and manufactured in the United States by Marian Jamieson. These sculptural modern lamps are executed in polished nickel with dramatic reflective ...
Nickel
Glory Lily Multicolour Console Table in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Multicolour Console Table in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it i...
Brass
Hanging Pendant Caged Light Sculpture Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel - Medium
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - MEDIUM J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection...
Steel
Daisy Burgundy Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion with blue fringe
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems, and precious stones, this luxurious velvet cushion will spark and spread beauty, positive energies, and comfort throughout your living space...
Cotton, Velvet
French Vintage Framed Still Life of Apples in a Red Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A mid-20th century French oil painting on canvas of three green apples in a fiery red bowl, the composition is a contemporary interpretation of a still-life arrangement. The four obj...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Luxury Crystal Floor Lamp by Oggetti D'Arte, Modern Italian Design
Located in Calenzano, FI
Elevate your interiors with a true icon of style with this floor lamp. This lamp is far more than a simple lighting fixture; it is a piece of contemporary art that blends masterful c...
Crystal
Tiruppur Side Table Tall in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tiruppur Side Table Tall in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal Unfurling ceaselessly, India discovers its eternal muse in the realm of textiles. From the liquid s...
Brass
A Classic Pair of Original T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant, classic slipper chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. walnut frames with new Larsen's "Tilia" linen (70%) and cotton (30%) ivory co...
Fabric, Walnut
Leather Travel Picture Frame or Keepsake Wallet for Photos, Papers, by T Anthony
By T. Anthony
Located in New York, NY
A red Bordeaux leather travel picture frame and keepsake wallet from American luxury house T. Anthony, made in Germany, circa mid to late‑20th century (1960s–1970s). Crafted in smoot...
Brass
Modern Butterscotch Mosaic 2-Drawer Desk with Chocolate Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a very attractive and functional piece to be used as a writing desk or vanity in a modern home. Rich, warm, and modern, this desk can add sleek comfort to your space. Handcr...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
Roche Bobois 'Iron Tree' Stainless Steel Wire Cocktail & Side Tables, Set of 3
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A complete three-piece "Iron Tree" freeform table set by Roche Bobois, designed by Wood & Cane Design and executed in hand-woven stainless steel wire. Unlike examples that appear in...
Steel
Portuguese Outdoor Tile Mural "Coneflowers" Hand Painted & Signed by Artist
Located in Baldock, England
Beautiful tile mural with the "CONEFLOWERS" motif finely painted. Quantity: 35 tiles Tile mural size: 41.3"W X 29.5"H (105cm X 75cm) Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (15cm X 15cm) Origin: ...
Ceramic, Paint
1950s Petite Flush Mount Chandelier by Barovier&Toso, Crystal Flowers
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier Charming petite Italian flush mount chandelier featuring a delicate arrangement of hand-blown crystal flowers in mult...
Metal
Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Enhance your private workspace with this rare Italian designer Gucci modernist desktop accessory, a stunning blend of luxury and virtuosity. Created in Italy circa 1970, this exquisi...
Metal, Brass
Lucca Capsule Loop Bench in Walnut with Tailored Bouclé Cushion
Located in New York, NY
The Lucca Loop Bench is defined by a continuous walnut frame that forms an elongated capsule-shaped loop around a tailored upholstered seat. Its softened perimeter, rounded ends, and...
Upholstery, Wood