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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$54,155 / item
Settebello Modular Gray Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural lounge piece by Lorenza Bozzoli, defined by its generous proportions and sinuous, enveloping silhouette. The plush velvet upholstery in Cayenne red is enlivened by deep ...
Textile
Vintage Burl Wood Trinket Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A relatively small rectangular burl wood trinket box, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century. Crafted in a rich burl with a smooth, polished finish. The box works well on...
Wood, Burl
Dia Contemporary LED Floorlamp, Solid Brass, Handmade/finished, Art, Sculpture
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural floorlamp inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source,...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Modern Chartreuse Velvet Swivel Down Slipper Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Modern Chartreuse Velvet Swivel Down Slipper Chairs.
Velvet, Feathers
Large Kitchen Tile Backsplash - Hand Painted Portuguese Tiles Azulejos "Lemons"
Located in Baldock, England
Beautiful tile mural with the "FLORAL & LEMON VASE" motif finely painted. Tile mural size: 29.5"H X 53.1"W (75cm X 135cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Portug...
Ceramic, Paint
$1,800 / item
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
Set of 3 Contemporary Decor Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase Collection
By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 3 Contemporary decor glazed ceramic explorer vase collection. Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Nº1: D 23 cm x W 23 cm x H 40 cm Nº2: D 25 cm x W 25 cm x H 35 cm Nº3:...
Ceramic
$6,013 / set
Pair of Observer Nightstand Natural Birch
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
Long Slim Burgundy Giraffe Console Table by &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Ex Display piece - discontinued size - excellent condition - no significant marks - available now. RRP £2,693 This piece is can be finished in any of our colour combos as its current...
Steel
Geometric side table - Graphite - clay - handmade - glazed - stool - sculpted
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. ...
Ceramic
Bolha Tray Table - White- side - ceramic - handmade - sculpted - nightstand
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA TRAY, designed in 2025. This tray table is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and an hand-crafted ceramic tray. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northe...
Ceramic, Chestnut
Oval Amarante Mirror - oak - handmade - gouged - textured - artisanal - carved
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
OVAL AMARANTE MIRROR, designed in 2024. The Amarante Mirror is unevenly oval-shaped and framed in solid wood. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal and finished with a go...
Mirror, Oak
Ceramic Side Table - Pale Moss - Handmade - glazed - nightstand - sculptural
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
Italian Sculptural Coffee Table 24kt Gold Plated Aluminium, Crystal Glass Top
Located in Ancona, Marche
The Vertigo Gold sculptural coffee table is composed of 24 aluminum elements, each meticulously mirror-polished and individually plated in 24kt gold. A true jewel, the piece captivat...
Crystal, Aluminum, Gold Plate
LUNOR Nightstand in Cherry Oak with Marble Top Options - 2 Drawer Bedside Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
The LUNOR 2-Drawer Nightstand combines soft sculptural geometry with refined contemporary detailing. Defined by its rounded cylindrical silhouette and clean architectural proportions...
Travertine, Carrara Marble, Rosso Antico Marble
Still Garden Handwoven Throw in Hand Spun Merino in Dusty Pink Green Hues
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Still Garden Handwoven Throw in Hand spun Merino in Dusty Pink Green Hues is a deeply tactile while adding a balanced pop of calming blue refined and deeply tactile. Still Garden T...
Yarn
Italian Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in New York, NY
An Italian black leather jewelry box with gold tooling, in the Modern style, mid‑20th century, Italy. Crafted in smooth black leather with fine gold trim, the box features a clean re...
Leather, Velvet
Contemporary Hand-Knot Modern Oushak Wool Area Rug in Seafoam & Pastel Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Hand-knotted with hand-spun wool, this modern Oushak area rug features an open, floating floral and botanical motif set against a soft seafoam green field. Accented with gentle palme...
Wool
1970s Italian Murano Glass Duck Sculpture with Gold Leaf and Controlled Bubbles
Located in Hannover, DE
A charming and finely crafted Italian Murano art glass duck sculpture, dating from approximately the 1970s. The stylized bird was entirely shaped by hand and displays an especially ...
Alabaster, Gold Leaf
$1,819Sale Price|30% Off
10x13 Ft Vintage Hand-knotted Turkish Large Area Rug Overdyed in Light Blue
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handmade Turkish rug, beautifully overdyed in a soft light blue color. The rug features a blend of muted blue, gray, and subtle taupe tones, creating a naturally faded and ...
Wool, Cotton
Playground Murano Glass Table Lamp, Tobacco + Yellow + Ambra, 17 in
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Playground glass table lamp by Oggetti stacks soft, inflated shapes into a playful silhouette. Each form is hand-blown and refined by hand, with tiny bubbles, uneven lines and co...
Blown Glass
Finn Juhl's Extravagant Leather and Walnut Wood Whisky Arm Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Whisky chair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1948 and is characterized by his artistic sense of shape, function, and detail. The chair is produced in American walnut and is uphols...
Leather, Textile, Wood
Modern Designer Blue Glass Chest of Drawers Commode Nightstand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Designer Blue Glass Chest of Drawers Commode Nightstand.
Glass
$1,100 / item
Lacar Silver Alpaca & Blue Onyx Stone Pitcher
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Inspired by the serenity of Lake Lácar, in Argentine Patagonia, this collection translates the fluidity of its waters into soft, continuous forms. The enveloping curves of the pieces...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Contemporary Sculptural Dining Table w Elliptical Top in Oxidized Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural contemporary dining table is defined by its dramatically elongated elliptical top and singular curved pedestal base. The restrained geometry creates a strong architec...
Resin, Fiberglass, Coating
Vintage Burl Wood Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular burl wood box, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Europe. Crafted in a rich burl with a smooth, polished finish. The box works well on a vanity, dresse...
Wood, Burl
Pink Onyx Decorative Bowl Hand-Carved Solid Polished Italian Sculptural Object
Located in Ancona, Marche
This decorative bowl is hand-carved from a solid block of premium Pink Onyx. The polished finish enhances the natural translucency of the onyx, revealing its delicate veining and ton...
Onyx
Rita Konig “Chapman” Coffee Table for The Lacquer Company
By The Lacquer Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rita Konig “Chapman” Coffee Table for The Lacquer Company. Deep Marine Blue lacquer table top on inset polished nickel legs. No longer available from The Lacquer Company.
Nickel
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
55 Pc Taitu Palladio Emilio Bergamin Architectural Brick China Dinner Service
By Taitu
Located in Dayton, OH
#50607 Vintage Taitù Palladio porcelain dinnerware set designed by Italian designer Emilio Bergamin, featuring a distinct red and gray architectural brick and classical scroll motif...
Porcelain
Rolex Green Submariner-Style Dealer Display Quartz Wall Clock, Marked Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rolex Green Submariner-Style Dealer Display Wall Clock, Marked Rolex A striking wall clock in the form of a Submariner watch dial, combining a deep green numbered bezel, black face ...
Plastic
Vintage English Chest of Drawers, Ebonized Wood, Découpage Fish, 1900s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage English chest of drawers recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted decoupage fish. The density of these illustrations glows with a gilded luster agains...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Modern Nancy Corzine Lucern Designer Cocktail Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Nancy Corzine Lucern Designer Cocktail Table.
Walnut
Picasso, print "Céramiques De Picasso" printed by Albert Skira, 1948
By Pablo Picasso, Albert Skira
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exquisite framed shiny polychrome print of Picasso Vallauris ceramic plates depicting a colorful face. The color print is attached to a thick, high quality paper with decorative l...
Paper
Modern Accent Table Fcantilever Clear Tempered Glass Top
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, modern accent table featuring a clear tempered glass top, a champagne-plated steel wedge post, and a contrasting black base. the piece is designed with a cant...
Steel
Modernist Round 3-Tier Hand-Blown Murano Glass Chandelier w/ Oval Reeded Shades
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural Modernist Round 3-Tier Hand-Blown Murano Glass Chandelier w/ Oval Reeded Shades originated in Italy, 21st Century. The fixture arranges three concentric tiers into a ...
Murano Glass
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine MCM 80"
By Mastercraft
Located in Dayton, OH
This striking mid-century modern curio display cabinet features a sleek, rectangular column design clad in a brilliant, polished brass finish. Designed for maximum visibility, the un...
Brass
Large PETER BRAMHALL Glass Orb Sculpture with Internal Glass Threads Dated 1992
Located in New York, NY
Large Blown glass Orb sculpture by PETER BRAMHALL signed and dated 1992 Wonderful color combination of Amber, Magenta, Rust and Green tones used to create this beautiful decorative ...
Blown Glass
Platea Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
Platea Coffee Table Inspired by the layered topography of plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table is conceived as an architectural landscape composed of interc...
Wood, Lacquer
Flora Floor Lamp by J.M. Szymanski, Hand-Blown Glass & Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a link between nature and the built envir...
Steel
Elie Bleu Paris “Flor de Tabacos” Harewood Marquetry Cigar Humidor, with Key
By Elie Bleu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French luxury cigar humidor by Elie Bleu Paris from the “Flor de Tabacos” collection, dating to circa 1990. The exterior is veneered in olive-green stained sycamore, traditionally kn...
Brass
Baccarat Crystal Wine Cooler Champagne Ice Bucket French Maxim Hollywood Regency
By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Baccarat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A rare and impressive Baccarat Maxim crystal champagne bucket / wine cooler featuring faceted French crystal and signed gilt brass handles. Designed Baccarat, this exceptional luxury...
Crystal, Brass
Giacometti Style Verdigris Horse Motif Marble Top Console Table, circa 1980
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French Giacometti-style console table with a green marble top and a slender metal base finished in verdigris tones. Its distinctive design places a sculptural horse’s head beneath ...
Marble, Bronze
Tiled Mirror (x large) - Ceramic - Handmade - Artisanal - Wall - Glazed
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
XL TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portug...
Ceramic, Walnut
Wireframe Three Seat Sofa by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Sam Hecht + Kim Colin
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Herman Miller Wireframe Three-Seat Sofa by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin Designed by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin for Herman Miller, the Wireframe Sofa pairs generous upholstered cushions w...
Steel
Vintage English Painted Side Table with Fish Découpage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wooden English oblong end table has been recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted découpage fish. These illustrations glow with a gilded luster against the sa...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Vintage English Painted Low Table with Butterfly Découpage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wooden English hexagonal coffee or end table has been recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted découpage butterflies. The density of these illustrations glows...
Wood, Paint, Paper
English Painted Nesting Tables with Découpage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Three wooden nesting tables have been recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted découpage fish. These illustrations glow with a gilded luster against the satin b...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Tyler Hays for BDDW Caubeen Sofa in Boucle' and Walnut
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Built entirely from scratch and upholstered by hand in the BDDW Pennsylvania workshop. The legs are carved from walnut, and the sofa is covered in boucle' fabric.
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Circular White Paper Mache Rose-Shaped Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Circular White Paper Mache Rose-Shaped Sconces, hand made by artist.
Paper
Italian Modern Drinks Cart or Bar Trolley of Chrome and Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian Modern drinks cart or bar trolley featuring an elegant three-tier rectangular frame of chrome and brass. Top and bottom tiers with clear glass inset shelves, while the...
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Brass
Tigers Eye Brown and Blue Stripes Velvet Deluxe Handmade 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
$940Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sherrill Furniture Traditional Safari Jungle Animal Print Club Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage Sherrill furniture armchair features a plush, overstuffed club design characterized by a gently arched backrest and thick, roll...
Fabric, Hardwood
Sculptural Organic Modern Console in Oak and High-Gloss Bronze Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural console defined by the intersection of a softly contoured oak top and three substantial cylindrical supports finished in high-gloss bronze lacquer. The contrasting finis...
Wood, Lacquer
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' chaise lounge, c.1972 Leather, chrome-plated steel, lacquered steel. Manufactured by Strassle International, USA / Switzerland. With additional Carmel Sheepsk...
Chrome
iO Side Table in Leathered Emerald Marble, Large by Adolfo Abejon for FORMAR
Located in 中西區, HK
Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s minimal gesture gives the table a new appearance when viewing ti from d...
Marble
66 pcs Silverplate Flatware Classic Rim pat. 10 Table Settings plus Serving pcs.
By Oneida
Located in Miami, FL
Silver plated flatware in the Classic Rim pattern with 10 table settings + serving pieces + extras from 1990s. There are 4 pc. setting of silverware for 10 people (no soup spoons), each comprising of one of each - 8.75 in. knife, 7.5 in. fork, 6.75 in. fork and one 5.75" teaspoons each set ( total 40 pcs). Flatware pieces: 15 Knives, 10 Forks, 23 sm. Forks, 11 Teaspoons and 1 Butter? Knife. Serving pieces are: 4 serving 8 " Spoons, 1 Butter 6 3/4" knife and 1 gravy/dressing 6" Laddle and 1 sugar/lemon 4.75" long tong. The set comprises of two makers or possibly two brands from the same Oneida conglomerate : WM Rodgers Hotel Plate...
Silver Plate
Modern Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei, Supernova
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Supernova Modern Collectible Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei Supernova is an ethereally crafted pendant lamp, sculpted from sustainable banaca fabric,...
Natural Fiber
Modernist Curved Sideboard in Glossy Caramel Lacquer with Blackened Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist sideboard is defined by its elongated proportions, softly rounded ends and refined combination of lacquer, figured wood and metal. The curved cabinet body and six-doo...
Metal
Omega Speedmaster Professional Dealer-Style Wall Clock, Black Dial, 34 cm
By Omega
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Omega Speedmaster Professional Dealer-Style Wall Clock, Black Dial, 34 cm A striking dealer-style decorative wall clock modelled on the Omega Speedmaster Professional, with a black ...
Plastic
Lacar Medium Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Champagne Bucket
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
In the vast beauty of Argentine Patagonia, Lake Lácar inspires calm and elegance. Its gentle shoreline takes shape in the curves of this tray: cool, luminous onyx reflecting the stil...
Stone, Onyx, Metal