Modern Furniture
MODERN STYLE
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
Period: 1970s
Lampadario a sospensione stile Venini Nason Mazzega
Located in Lugo, IT
Lampadario a sospensione in vetro
Piccolissimo difetto.
Buone condizioni.
Grazie
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Meuble bas de rangement bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité. Les pieds bougent.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gaston Planet, untitled, 1976, Vinyl on canvas
Located in PARIS, FR
Born in 1938 in Auzolle-Grande, Gaston Planet died in Nantes in 1981.
After fine arts in Nantes and the Jullian Academy in Paris, Gaston Planet devoted himself to painting. From 1961...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Abraham Palatnik ashtray. Silon Brasil, 1970s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ashtray designed by Abraham Palatnik, produced by “Silon Brasil” in 1970s. Made out of polyester resin and chrome iron. Good condition with the usual wear and tear of time.
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Glazed Ceramic Bowls by Alessio Tasca, 1970s, Set of 7
Located in Vicenza, VI
Set consisting of seven bowls made of polychrome glazed ceramic dating back to the seventies by the Italian artist Alessio TASCA:
- six small bowls characterized by warm colors in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1970 "S" Shaped Sculpture Rectangular Coffee Table Cristal Top and Marble Base
Located in Milano, IT
1970 "S" shaped sculpture rectangular coffee table cristal top and marble base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Mastercraft Brass Dining Armchairs with Grandma Fabric, Set of Four, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super cute set of four (4) dining armchairs by Mastercraft feature a brass base with light patina and a very unique and interesting fabric that features light pink and baby blue...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Modernist Sixteen Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Italian Modernist sixteen light chandelier.
Chromed metal finish with sixteen candelabra base sockets.
Features original chain with a length over five feet long.
THIS FIXT...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Chrome and Walnut Side Tables by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Pair of polish chrome and walnut side tables by Ward Bennett.
In original vintage condition, the tops show minor wear consistent with age.
Measurements: 20” wide 18” Deep. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Table lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp crafted from individual cubes of clear glass joined together, created by Albano Poli in the 1960s. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, this lamp carries the dist...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
“Calder” table lamp, Enric Franch for Metalarte, Barcelona 1974.
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Calder” table lamp by Enric Franch for Metalarte, 1974.
Metallic mobile lamp with halogen light for desk with dimmer switch control and transformer on the base. Finish: black satin...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970’s Modern Orange & Black Tube Cantilever Sling Lounge Chairs Jerry Johnson S
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Modern orange & black painted tube cantilever sling lounge chairs in the style of Jerry Johnson, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintag...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Colonnaded marble coffee table, Mario Bellini, Cassina, 1969
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The "Colonnade Coffee Table" is a famous design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, a renowned Italian designer and architect. He is known for his innovative and iconic work in the field o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Francesco Bocola dining table for a couple - 1970
Located in Padova, IT
Francesco Bocola dining table for two people, designed in 1970 and produced in a single prototype. Francesco Bocola catalog with this table publication included. Literature: Francesc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Angelo Mangiarotti dining table for La Sorgente del Mobile, Italy, 1972
Located in Padova, IT
Angelo Mangiarotti cast iron and Indian rosewood dining table for "La Sorgente del Mobile" Italy 1972. Cm 200.00 x 72.00 x 80.00.
Wear consistent with age adn use, overall great cond...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear & Amber Murano Glass "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Elagantly hand crafted clear and amber color Murano glass and chrome "Espirit" Chandelier. This iconic, Sputnik style fixture, off glass flowers by renowned designer Toni Zuccheri d...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Ceramic White Snail Garden table stand stool 1970's
Located in Toronto, CA
A distinctive garden table/stand made of white glazed ceramic, featuring a unique and exceptional snail design.
This item is an ideal addition for those seeking a statement piece. I...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
John Stuart Vintage White Lacquered Campaign Wood Desk with X-Chrome Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This newly restored vintage John Stuart campaign 2 drawer desk and or writing desk is white lacquered over wood with chrome handles and 2 X-frame ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Fitz and Floyd Medaillon d’Or Set of 15 Coffee Cups and Mugs, 1979
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fitz and Floyd were the premiere makes of china in the 70s and 80s. Their taste level and choice of patterns and colors made them legends! This Medallion d'Or in persimmon color is s...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian modern metal and chromed steel desk lamp Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal and chromed steel desk lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1970s
Desk lamp with table fixing by means of a clamp, with stem in chromed steel rod and cylind...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Palwa Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Pendant Lamp
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Palwa gilded brass and crystal glass encrusted pendant lamp, model S107.
The lamp is handmade and in excellent condition and float every room in a beautiful warm light. It is fitted ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
2 Nightstands in oak by Guillerme et Chambron., edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Nightstands in oak by Guillerme et Chambron., edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Giancarlo Piretti Pluvium Umbrella Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pluvium umbrella stand by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, circa 1970. Hinged plastic rings on the stand open individually to accommodate...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Vaso in vetro di Murano
Located in Lugo, IT
Vaso in vetro bianco con filamenti neri e ad oro.
Ci sono dei piccoli punti dei filamenti non perfetti, nelle foto si nota.
Grazie
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa Missoni design by Hans Hopfer
Located in OSS, NB
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa Missoni design by Hans Hopfer
Roche Bobois Mah jong sofa consiting of 8 pieces of whom partially in Missoni fabric designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer. A mo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
1972 Olympic Poster by David Hockney
Located in London, GB
This classic David Hockney image was produced for the 1972 Olympics held in Munich from 26 August to 10 September. The XX Olympiad had 195 sporting events and over 7000 athletes atte...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Andrew Hague Studio Pottery Vase with Trailing Foliage
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large quality stoneware studio pottery vase hand decorated with trailing foliage designs by renowned potter Andrew Hague (British, born 1948) and probably dating from the 1970’s. Andrew Hague worked for a number of years as an apprentice to Marianne de Trey...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Stanislav Libensky Czech Art Glass Vase for Skrdlovice Glassworks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Czech art glass vase with a spiral twist design by Stanislav Libensky (1921-2002) for Beranek Skrdlovice Glassworks and dating from ar...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Modern Solid Brass Curio-Cabinet Made in America High Quality and Nice Details
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Curio Cabinet that was made right here in America by the Glober Manufacturing Company of Carpentersville, Illinois. The Curio-Cabinet was constructed from solid brass and glas...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Floor lamp designed by Philips studio office 1970-1971 for Philips Paris
By Philips
Located in Milano, IT
Small table lamp designed by Philips study center and produced by Philips in 1971.
The lamp is made of lacquered metal with a red base and white cap. As pictured has several discolo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian modern black leather pouf Maralunga Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather pouf Maralunga Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Pouf mod. Maralunga with rectangular base entirely in black leather. The seat is made up of a padded c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Italian rattan and chromed metal armchair by Lyda Levi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian rattan and chromed metal armchair by Lyda Levi, 1970s
Armchair with rectangular base. The supporting structure is made of chromed metal rod with a square section, and makes u...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian modern brown leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Iconic Italian modern brown leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Wassily or B3 model armchair, with chromed tubular steel structure. The seat, armrests and bac...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Stunning Large Vintage Midcentury Wicker Laundry Basket Hamper, 1970s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning large 1970s vintage wicker and plastic laundry basket hamper with lid and wicker handles. Overall very good vintage condition with light ware consis...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Plastic
Italian modern double bed Aiace in white wood by Benatti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern double bed Aiace in white wood by Benatti, 1970s
Double bed mod. Aiace rectangular In shape. The structure is entirely made of white lacquered wood with a matte finish...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Joan Brossa Surrealist Blue Lithograph Visual Poem, circa 1978
By Joan Brossa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Visual poem made by Joan Brossa, circa 1989.
Graphic print. Lithograph on Guarro Paper. Limited edition (50). Signed and Numbered.
Measure: Width 38 cm (15 in)
Height 50 cm (20 in...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
D120 armchair by Valeria Borsani and and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
The D120 armchair, designed by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno in the 1970s, stands as a testament to the era's innovative approach to furniture design. This remarkable...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
Modular sofa mod. Paione entirely in camel brown leather. The 3 modules are: a rectangular pou...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Italian modern white bedside tables Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white bedside tables Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Pair of bedside tables mod. Aiace with a rounded and sinuous shape, entirely in white lacquered wood with a matte finish. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1974 David Lance Goines "America" For Hastings Clothing Store, San Francisco
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Vintage Offset Lithograph by David Lance Goines - "America"
Capture the essence of artistic brilliance with this captivating offset lithograph by renowned artist David Lance Goin...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Christian Dior Tray Board Platter Lucite and Dried Flowers, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This special serving tray is a Christian Dior design from the 1970s Home Collection. This board or platter has a rectangular shape with raised edges. This barware or serveware access...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Grès Pyrité Glazed Stoneware Lamp by La Borne Pottery, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grès Pyrité Stoneware Glazed Lamp by La Borne Pottery in France.
Rewired with high-end twist cord and 3-way switch (on, half intensity, off). A 40w filament bulb is included in you...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware, Parchment Paper
Vintage Original Wheel Thrown Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl by Little Oakie Studios.
Located in Seattle, WA
This speckled Bowl has an adorable cartoon alligator wrapped around the sides. Makers mark on the bottom. Little Oakie Studios is a Seattle based company specializing in Kawaii inspi...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Asian Modern Lacquered Console
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Asian modern black lacquered console with a painted floral pattern.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Gea Aulenti "Neverrino" Ceiling Lamp for Vistosi, Murano, Italy 1970s
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Argelato, BO
Illuminate your space with the enchanting elegance of the original green Murano pendant lamp, the "Neverrino," designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi in Italy during the 1970s.
This i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
1970's Fully Restored Small Danish Rosewood Side Table by Kvalitet Form Funktion
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Fully restored small Danish rosewood side table by Kvalitet Form Funktion.
Small Danish side table that easily fit in where needed an...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Square Wall Lamp by Angelo Brotto (1914-2002) for Esperia, Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Illuminated wall object designed by Angelo Brotto (1914-2002) in the 1970s for Esperia. This unique lamp comprises a square metal plate and additional Murano glass blocks arranged in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Beautiful Gold Brass Wall Lights in the Style of Florian Schulz, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Beautiful gold and brass wall light in the style of Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979.
Five glass spheres pointed upwards, each supported by a curve...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gunleik Haugen, Swedish artist, oil on board. Abstract composition. 1973.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunleik Haugen, Swedish artist, oil on board.
Abstract composition.
1973.
Signed and dated.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: 61.0 cm x 35.0 cm.
Total dimensions: 63.0 cm x 37.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair of Pine Stools with Shearling Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These charming vintage stools crafted from robust pine wood have been given a new lease of life with a recent reupholstering in plush shearling. Their rustic charm and cozy appeal ma...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine, Upholstery
Leif Tingkær, Danish painter. Oil on panel. Abstract composition. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Leif Tingkær, Danish painter. Oil on panel.
Abstract composition in yellow and orange tones.
Approximately from the 1970s.
Signed LT.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: 88.5 cm x 3...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair of Space Age Brass and Blown Glass Lighs by Doria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
We offer an amazing and unique pair of large Space Age light fixtures. The set was made by in Germany, Doria in the 1970s.
These heavy quality light sculptures not only function as ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
F. Prin, French artist. Oil on canvas. Reclining nude woman.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
F. Prin, French artist. Oil on canvas. Reclining nude woman.
Inspired by Matisse. Colorful palette.
Signed and dated 1976.
In excellent condition.
Canvas: 64.5 cm x 54.0 cm.
Total d...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas
PLAKATY Original Polish Poster by Mieczysław Wasilewski, Circa 1970
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
PLAKATY Original Polish Poster by Mieczysław Wasilewski, Circa 1970
Mieczysław Wasilewski, born in Warsaw in 1942, was a student of Henryk Tomaszewski. A teacher at the Academy of F...
Category
1970s Polish Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Frau Italian leather sofa by Tito Agnoli, Poppy model
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine entering a living room adorned with the epitome of sophistication and style. At the center of this refined environment is the exclusive Poppy seating set, a masterpiece designed by Tito Agnoli and made by Poltrona Frau. With its classic design and vintage charm, the Poppy sofa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
1970s Brass and Steel Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in IT
Coffee table with semi-transparent smoked glass top and brass and steel frame from the 1970s.
Measurements 70 x 130 x H 37 cm
Price INCLUDES the costs for any packaging and crates...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Coffee table from the Artona series, Maxalto, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Coffee table designed by the famous Italian architect and designer couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Maxalto company.
It is one of the most iconic and sought-after series in the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Metafora Coffee Table in Carrara White Marble by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
Located in Outremont, QC
Metafora coffee table in Carrara white marble by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1979
The four forms of the Euclidean geometry, the Cube, the Cylinder, the Sphere and the...
Category
1970s European Vintage Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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