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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
21st Century Marcantonio Coffee Table Wood Inlay Black Lacquered Scapin
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Stump coffee table Stump coffee table imita le forme organiche dei ceppi di legno e delle loro radici. Il piano, intarsiato con motivo Fiorentino, è realizzato con diverse tipologi...
Wood
Contemporary Mica Side Table in Ancient Matai Wood and Aged Steel
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Mica Side Table is a modern piece made from an ancient matai tree (a native timber of New Zealand) that has fallen naturally into rivers and preserved for hundreds of years under...
Steel
Beautiful Acrylic Couch Table with Gold Painting Glass Made in Italy
Located in Berlin, DE
Made in Italy. Slight surface scratches, otherwise good condition Please take the condition from the detailed pictures.
Acrylic
Modern Black Lacquer Gueridon Side Table "Sway" by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
Located in Turin, IT
The "Sway" Black is a modern black-lacquer gueridon by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi — a striking study in contrast and refinement. Its polished, mirror-like surfaces catch light a...
Brass
$7,800 / item
Round Wood and Glass Coffee Table with Shelf
By Johnny Poux
Located in kingston, NY
Revolution table A machine pared down to its most simple parts, this coffee table with its five circular elements gracefully rotates. It features lathe-turned wooden wheels with l...
Bronze
Osvaldo Borsani T47 Coffee Table 1955
Located in Rome, IT
a rare coffe table T47 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for TECNO 1955; Zebrawood and black laquared feet; detachable feet Biblio:G.Bosoni "T...
Zebra Wood, Walnut
Crescent Console in Contemporary Blackened Steel with Black Marble Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primary circles are broken into sinuous steel arcs to form the base of the crescent console. They are then transcribed to the surface, leaving a sweep...
Marble, Steel
$6,102 / item
Minus Coffee Table by Buket Hoşcan Bazman
Located in Geneve, CH
Minus coffee table by Buket Hos¸can Bazman 2019 Dimensions: W 120, D 42, H 45 cm Material: Sandblasted oakwood, hammered brass Buket Hoscan Bazman was born in Izmir, Turkey, in 1989. Graduated at the Isik University and after few years of working in the industry, she founded own design brand under the name “marbleous” in 2015, which produces marble detailed furniture...
Brass
$1,694 / item
Angui Black Coffee Table
Located in Geneve, CH
Angui black coffee table by AYTM Dimensions: 75 x 75 x 45 cm Materials: Glass, copper, MDF The Angui with its pipe style frame and light glass top...
Copper
Black Marble Slate Dining Table with Grey Mirror Top Signed by Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble slate dining table signed by Fre´de´ric Saulou Designer: Fre´de´ric Saulou. Title: Fragmenté. Materials: Black Slate, grey smocked mirror Dim...
Slate
$3,698 / item
Osis Pila Midi Table by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Osis Pila Midi table by Llot Llov Dimensions: Ø 74.3 cm x H: 49.3 cm Materials: multiplex and birch Colour: pea This new family of tables with round tops in OSIS with a veneer ...
Birch
$2,310 / item
Angui Golden Coffee Table
Located in Geneve, CH
Angui golden coffee table by AYTM Dimensions: 75 x 75 x 45 cm Materials: Glass, copper, MDF The Angui with its pipe style frame and light glas...
Copper
21st Century by Arch.K.Hacke "HACKE o" Table with Marble Bases and Crystal Top
Located in massa, IT
Table with marble bases and crystal top designed by K.Hacke Size: cm. 200 x 100 x 73 H. Materials: White Carrara /Calacatta + Crystal – Black Marquinia + Crystal - White Pensylvania ...
Marble
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Custom Modern Black Lacquered Console Table by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern black lacquered console table by Carrocel. Handcrafted here in Toronto, Canada and ready to ship. Art Deco inspired design, finished in hand polished black lacquer acce...
Brass
$1,050 / item
Little Table "Livre"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Little table "Livre" The littre bedside table or rack for the books, also can be used as side table Available in all standard colors Contact us before ordering to confirm product av...
Metal
21st Century by Arch.Natalini ANTIQUARIA Table with Marble Bases and Crystal Top
Located in massa, IT
Table with marble bases and crystal top designed by Adolfo Natalini Size: cm. 220 x 90 x 73 H. Materials: White Carrara /Calacatta + Crystal – Red Carpazi + Crystal – National Traver...
Marble
$1,257Sale Price|60% Off
WYNN Side Table, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
WYNN side table: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery The perfect combination of materials and textures makes the Wynn side table an attractively designed piece that complements any decor. Thanks to its slatted structure it can be combined with various environments. Place the side table between two armchairs, in the hallway with an elegant potted plant, or in the bedroom as a convenient bedside table — the possibilities are endless. Available finished in glossy lacquer CM9 colour (NCS S5005-Y20R), combined with antique brass...
Brass
21st Century by Sergio Asti Marble Table in Pink Portugal and Black Marquina
By Sergio Asti
Located in massa, IT
Marble table "Alice's" designed by Sergio Asti in pink Portugal and Black Marquina Size: 180 x 130 x H73 Materials: Pink Portugal and black Marquina Designer: Sergio Asti.
Marble
Interesting Acrylic Couch Table with Gold Painting Glass glazed
Located in Berlin, DE
Made in Italy. Slight surface scratches, otherwise good condition Please take the condition from the detailed pictures. Measures: Length:120 cm Depht:86 cm.
Acrylic
Modern Coffee Table Chrome polished silver Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern club table chrome frame. Unique design with glass top 10mm thick.
Chrome
Two Modern Italian White Carrara Marble Consoles/Sofa Table by Massimo Mangiardi
Located in New York, NY
A unique Italian Mid-Century Modern style white Carrara marble console / sofa table by Massimo Mangiardi. White Carrara marble rectangular top rests on three inter-stacked open fr...
Marble
21st Century by Arch. Adolfo Natalini "Regina Rettangolare" Marble Coffee Table
Located in massa, IT
Name: Regina Rettangolare Low Marble table designed by Adolfo Natalini Size: Cm 140 x 70 x 36H Materials: Fior di Pesco - Bianco Carrara - Calacatta - Crystal top Designed by: Adolfo...
Marble
21st Century by G. Raboni & M. Montefusco Polychrome Marble Table "2Squared"
Located in massa, IT
Polychrome marble table "2Squared" Size: 180 x 90 x H 73 Materials: Bianco Carrara + Bardiglio Designer: G. Raboni & M. Montefusco To preserve the Apuan quarries we have created this table using tiles...
Marble
21st Century by Arch. Adolfo Natalini "RE" Low Round Marble Coffee Table
Located in massa, IT
Name: Re Low Marble table designed by Adolfo Natalini Size: Diameter cm 120 x 36 height Materials: Rosso Verone - Fior di Pesco - Nero Marquina - Crystal top Designed by: Adolfo Nata...
Marble
21st Century by E.Sabatini "CODICE A BARRE" Black & White Marble Coffee Table
Located in massa, IT
Name: CODICE A BARRE Marble table designed by E.Sabatini size: Cm 120 x 60 x 36 H. Materials: White Carrara - Belgian Black Designed by: E. Sabatini.
Marble
21st Century by Arch. R. Littel "INTARSIA FOLD 2" Square Marble Coffee Table
By Ross Littell
Located in massa, IT
Name: INTARSIA FOLD 2 Marble Coffee Table designed by R. Littel Size: Cm 100 x 100 x 37 H Materials: Bianco P. - Ardesia.
Marble
21st Century by Arch. F. Natalini "TERQUE" Marble Table with Crystal Top
Located in massa, IT
"TERQUE" marble table with crystal top Size: Diameter cm. 120 x 73 height. Materials: Black Marquina + White Carrara + Satined and bevelled crystal Designed by: Fabrizio Natalini.
Marble
21st Century by Arch. K. Hacke "O" Low Table with Marble Bases and Crystal Top
Located in massa, IT
Low table with marble bases and crystal top "Hacke O" designed by K. Hacke Size: cm. 140 x 70 x 36 H. Materials: White Carrara /Calacatta + crystal - black Marquinia + crystal - whit...
Marble
Jaya, Orsi, Mrs. Elise Som, Cruzita Little Table, Walnut/Ebony, Chrome Legs
Located in Cabiate, IT
Little table, opening top in maple stained walnut/ebony or figured sycamore stained dark grey in matt finish. Polished chrome legs. Led strip and s...
Walnut
Solid Wood Coffee Table with Concrete Base and Bronze Stem, Modern
By Johnny Poux
Located in kingston, NY
Pivot coffee table Features power-carved, hand finished solid wood top, sits on cast concrete base with bronze pin that allows table to swivel on i...
Concrete, Bronze
$6,930 / item
Black Crocodile Low Table by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Located in Geneve, CH
Black crocodile low table by Atelier Thomas Serruys Dimensions: L 180cm, W 63cm, H 33cm Materials: Solid Oregon A soft edged symmetrical shaped coffee table in solid Oregon with...
Wood
$10,267 / item
Clear Lexan Table by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Clear Lexan table by Phaedo. Dimensions: W 30" x L 60" x H 16" inches. Materials: Clear Lexan with a blue oil-painted edge. Inspired by line drawings,...
Plastic
$11,551 / item
Grey Lexan Table by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Lexan table by Phaedo Dimensions: W 30" x L 60" x H 16" inches Materials: Grey Lexan with a black oil-painted edge Inspired by line drawings, the...
Plastic
$11,551 / item
Bronze Lexan Table by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Lexan table by Phaedo Dimensions: W 30" x L 60" x H 16" inches Materials: Bronze Lexan with a Black Oil-Painted edge Inspired by line drawings,...
Plastic
$4,468 / item
Osis Pila Low Table by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Osis Pila low table by Llot Llov Dimensions: Ø 96 cm x H: 33.4 cm Materials: multiplex and birch Colour: bordeux This new family of tables with round tops in OSIS with a veneer...
Birch
$2,858 / item
Osis Pila High Table by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Osis Pila high table by Llot Llov Dimensions: Ø 51 cm x H: 64.3 cm Materials: multiplex and birch Colour: panther This new family of tables with round tops in OSIS with a venee...
Birch
$1,528 / item
Osis Inga Side Table by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Osis Inga side table by Llot Llov Dimensions: H 65 x W 66 x D 37 cm Materials: birch Finishing: lacquered / powder-coated steel The surface finish OSIS is an innovation develop...
Birch
Gold Round Coffee Cocktail Table Hand Forged Iron Transparent Glass Top, 1940
Located in Milano, IT
Gold round coffee table hand-forged iron, transparent glass top, 1940.
Iron
21 Century by Giusti & Di Rosa "Pariana" Marble Table - h 38
Located in massa, IT
Name: Pariana. Marble table designed by Pier Alessandro Giusti - Egidio Di Rosa. Marble low table. Size: Cm 140 x 70 x H 38. Materials: Bianco carrara, nero marquina Designer: P.A Gi...
Marble
21st Century by Arch. R. Littel "INTARSIA FOLD" Square Marble Coffee Table
By Ross Littell
Located in massa, IT
Name: INTARSIA FOLD Marble coffee table designed by R. Littel Size: Cm 100 x 100 x 37.5H Materials: Pietra serena + Nero del Belgio + Bianco Carrara + Rosso Francia.
Marble
21st Century by G. Raboni & M. Montefusco "2SQUARED" Low Polychrome Marble Table
Located in massa, IT
Polychrome marble low table Size cm: 55 x 110 x H 36 Materials: Bianco Carrara + Bardiglio Designer: G. Raboni & M. Montefusco To preserve the Apuan quarries we have created this table using tiles...
Marble
21st Century by F. Ficchi "EOLO" Marble Table in White Carrara or Black Marquina
Located in massa, IT
Name: EOLO Low Marble table designed by F.Ficchi Size: Cm 110 x 80 x 36 H. (Oval shape) Materials: White Carrara - black marquina - crystal top.
Marble
21st Century by Arch. A. Natalini "ANSEATICO" Rectangular or Round Coffee Table
Located in massa, IT
Name: ANSEATICO Marble table designed by Adolfo Natalini Rectangular shape size: Cm 140 x 70 x 36 H - 50 kg Round shape size: Diam. Cm 100 x 36 H - 60 kg Materials: White Carrara - N...
Marble
21st Century by Sergio Asti Marble Table in Yellow Travertine and Black Marquina
By Sergio Asti
Located in massa, IT
Marble table "Trepertre" designed by Sergio Asti in pink yellow travertine and black Marquina Size: 180 x 130 x H74 Materials: Yellow travertine and...
Marble
21st Century by Arch. A. Natalini "Curvangolo" White Carrara Low Marble Table
Located in massa, IT
Name: CURVANGOLO Marble table designed by Adolfo Natalini Size: cm 120 x 65 x 36 H. Materials: White Carrara - Imperioal Bardiglio - Trani Designed by: Adolfo Natalini.
Marble
21stCentury by Arch. A.Natalini ASTRA Marble Table with Central Polychrome Inlay
Located in massa, IT
"ASTRA" marble table with central polychrome inlay designed by Adolfo Natalini Size: cm. 180 x 130 x 73 H. Oval shape Materials: Black Marquina - White Carrara - Polychrome marble in...
Marble