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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$49,213Sale Price|20% Off
'Pichet Espagnol' from the Madoura Pottery 'AR 245' by Pablo Picasso '1954'
Located in London, GB
'Pichet Espagnol' ceramic piece from the Madoura Pottery (A.R. 245) by Pablo Picasso (1954). A fired, unglazed ceramic pitcher in the form of a stylise...
Ceramic
$2,095 / item
Small Ceramic Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SMALL CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary custo...
Ceramic, Clay
$1,630
Casa Table Light - round
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA TABLE LIGHT (round), designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natur...
Ceramic, Clay
Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, White and Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...
Resin
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Mottled & Smoked Interlocking Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning display of Italian glassmaking ingenuity, this 21st-century modernist chandelier showcases hand-blown Murano glass crafted into interlocking elements with a mottled and sm...
Murano Glass
FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Table Light in Oxblood Lustre — a captivating statement in rich, opulent red. The luxurious glaze, a deep crimson reminiscent of polished garnet, embodies refined craftsmanship a...
Ceramic
Coolidge solid wood and leather stool by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Coolidge Stool by Crump & Kwash Upholstered leather seat top and back / premium foam cushions / solid wood base and footrest / patinated brass center tube / 360 degree rotating seat...
Steel, Brass
1970s Milo Baughman Style Satellite Sofa, Patchwork Brown Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized circular lounge sofa inspired by Milo Baughman's Satellite design, upholstered in a two-tone patchwork of tan and golden-beige leather patches arranged in a bold checkerboa...
Leather
Pair of Hive Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Hive Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass Finish: Polished Nickel Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
Brass, Steel
Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Clear And White
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear and matt white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm. Colours: clear and matt wh...
Resin
Under The Banyan Gold Side Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Gold Side Table Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan t...
Brass
Glory Lily Vase in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Vase in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, ...
Brass
$13,400 / set
Frusquin Side Table by Liaigre
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Frusquin Side Table Side table in standard Lacquer finishes. DIMENSIONS: 11 DM x 17 H in FINISHES: Lacquer (Purple) Premium Finish Category: Side Tables & Nightstands Designer: C...
Cedar, Lacquer
Tibet Lamb Beige Square Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Tibet Lamb fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out or blend...
Other
Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in New York, NY
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...
Upholstery, Wood
California Size Bed Featuring Velvet Upholstery and a Vertical Fluting Headboard
Located in New York, NY
This bed bed is a delightful piece that exudes luxury and elegance, elevating the ambiance of any master bedroom. Its striking headboard, adorned with vertical fluting and extending ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
ClassiCon White Limited Edition Brick Screen by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
A LIMITED EDITION of a real work of art ca. 115* 24 187 * Gesamtbreite flach 139 cm * Total width flat 139 cm BRICK SCREEN Designer, Version Designer, Ausführung Product Produkt Fold...
Stainless Steel
Bold Blend Coffee Table Large - Wood (Dark Finish) and Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Travertine
$2,561 / item
Ceramic Side Table Medium
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
Ceramic, Clay
$650Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vetri wall lighting pair Art Glass Murano , italian 1980
Superb Vetri wall lighting Lamp Murano glass . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This Pieces of Arts glass bicolore show the e...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Jar for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Jar for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century.
Porcelain
$336Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern V. Nason Murano Green Glass Vase, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Exuding the vibrant energy of 1970s Italian design, this striking Murano glass vase was handcrafted by the esteemed furnace of V. Nason in Murano, Italy. The vase features a captiva...
Murano Glass
Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 3 J.M. Szymanski d. 2024 19’’ L 19’’ W 21.5’’ H (overall chair height at 27’’ H / back height at 4’’H) Horsehair textile and palladium leaf are combined to create an...
Steel, Iron
Daisy Brown 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
Blush Brown Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Throw Pillow
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
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Other
Aparador Ondeen · Edición Limitada Dorado
Located in Barcelona, ES
El Aparador Ondeen, en su edición limitada en acabado dorado, es una pieza de diseño que combina precisión técnica y sensibilidad artesanal. Su composición genera una sensación de mo...
Stainless Steel
Mirrored Geometric Pair of Faceted Coffee Tables In Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
Collectible pair of faceted coffee tables handcrafted from mirrored glass, forming a pair of sculptural objects that blur the boundary between furniture and contemporary art. When ...
Resin, Mirror, Wood
Christian Dior Chrome and Brass Modernist Multi-View Picture Frame, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional modernist Christian Dior Paris picture frame boasts an iconic Avant-Garde, rounded geometric design with a mosaic structure in gilt brass and chromed metal, offering...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$2,794 / item
Saint Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Saint Bench in oak, designed in 2024. This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood . The cushion is available in customer's ...
Oak
Organic Kawa Pendant Light 04 by Luft Tanaka, White Porcelain, Modern, Ceramic
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 04 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow, perfect for a dining room or kitche...
Porcelain
Bertu Coffee Table, Oakley Walnut Coffee Table, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Oakley Coffee Table in Walnut is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from walnut veneer and finished with a beautif...
Walnut
Ceramic Side Table - Navy - handmade - artisanal - Sculptural - custom glaze
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
MEDIUM CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2025. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. Eac...
Ceramic
Tutti Frutti Vessel in Brass with Semi Precious Inserts, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tutti Frutti Vessel in Brass with Semi Precious Inserts, Viya by Vikram Goyal Forget the Maharajas’ necklace; these brass beauties are a cocktail of reinvention. Semi-precious stone...
Brass
Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rub...
Brass
Glory Lily Handle B in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Handle B in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it isn’t your typical...
Brass
Bertu Stool, Cicely Wood Back Counter Stool, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Wood Back Cicely Counter Stool are beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ar...
Oak
Bertu Outdoor Chair, Maverick Big Outdoor Lounge Chair, Natural Mahogany
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Outdoor Lounge Chair - The Maverick is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is modern and chunky with big, comfortable back and seat cushions. The wood fram...
Mahogany
Pair of Faceted Gray Blue Murano Glass Table Lamps, Medium
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted faceted Murano glass table lamps in the medium size, featuring a briolette-like shape and posh gray blue color that can truly adopt traditional to modern interiors with ...
Murano Glass
$3,376 / item
Fox Fur Throw Blanket by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
A classic, elegant Frost Fox fur throw blanket.. Whether used as a single bedspread or as a bed base, its majestic appearance enhances the room as a whol...
Other
Large Striking Red Lacquer Oval Dining Table by François Champsaur, France 1990s
By Francois Champsaur
Located in Bochum, NRW
A commanding presence in any space, this rare 8-foot oval dining table*by esteemed French designer François Champsaur is a triumph of expressive form and elevated simplicity. Crafted...
Wood
AFRICA — Tree of Life Table, Hand-Inlaid with Pyrite Crystals by Sidani Design
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted coffee table from the Africa Collection expresses Sidani Design’s sculptural language through a bold, monolithic silhouette enriched with mineral tactility. The piec...
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Observer Nightstand Warm Brown Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Birch
Bold Bed King Size - Quiche 28 (or any fabric Cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Step into the realm of unparalleled luxury with the Bold Double Bed, where comfort meets opulence to craft a haven dedicated to serenity and relaxation. A seamless fusion of superior...
Wood, Fabric
Majuli Cane Trolley in Cane with brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Cane Trolley in Cane with brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam'...
Brass
Danish Three Piece Sectional "Dane" by Sofa Company
By COR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful contemporary seat-scape modules 'Dane' by Sofa Company, Denmark, designed and produced in 2020 with 'Danny Dusty Blue' upholstery. The set consists of two corner modules an...
Upholstery
Aquarius Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Aquarius Trinket Tray in Brass with Semi Precious, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bring the universe home, and see what’s written in the stars. These renderings of enamel and brass depict the...
Brass
Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary armchair is meticulously engineered to serve as an anchor of both style and sanctuary within your living space. It seamlessly delivers superior, enveloping comfort ...
Velvet, Wood
Armchair, Designer Furniture, Lounge Chair for Commercial Space - Sumo
By Nikita Bukoros
Located in Kyiv, UA
Our modern sculptural accent chair—a bold fusion of contemporary design and cozy comfort. Its flowing, organic silhouette turns functional seating into art you can sit on, making it ...
Fabric, Plywood
$995Sale Price / set|20% Off
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends, Pair, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. These beautiful Murano art gl...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. ...
Brass
Contemporary Voluminous 2-seater Sofa with Rounded Contours By Carlos Soriano
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary minimalist modular 2-seater sofa with rounded contours. The sofa is upholstered in a deep navy blue velvet. It consists of three connected modules, giving it a symmetric...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Glaciar Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Medium Bar Tray
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Small 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina
By Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Folded' Upholstered Kilim Bench by Estudi Manel Molina and Nanimarquina New for 2026, Nani Marquina collaborated with Manel Molina to create a benc...
Wool, Foam, Birch, Plywood
Aubusson Tapestry by Jean Lurcat - hand woven and signed - titled " AQUARIUS"
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jean LURÇAT (1892-1966) ‘Le Verseau or Aquarius’ from the series 'Les signes du Zodiaque' Hand woven wool Tapestry in Aubusson at Ateliers Picaud, 1960’s dimensions: 28 x38 inches ...
Wool
Small Duckling Tray in White Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Duck and Duckling trays bring a fun and exciting twist to any space, styled in built-ins or filled with eggs, this trays is are versatile as they are playful. Available in two s...
Marble
Vintage Sarreid Nickel Silver Over Brass Box With Paper Clip Design, 1970's
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in North Miami, FL
This small vintage 1970's box with a paperclip design on top was made by Sarreid Ltd. Makes a great desk accessory. It was nickeled silver over the brass in 2015.
Brass, Nickel
Tadao 120 Concrete Contemporary Low Console, Ardesia Cement Made in Italy
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Concrete, Cement
Observer Nightstand Natural Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Birch
$18,630 / item
Perícia credenza
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERICIA CREDENZA, designed in 2025. Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The credenza has intricate joining details based on traditional Portuguese craftmenship.. Bespoke di...
Oak