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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Quadra Solid Wood Sideboard, Walnut, Briar in Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
An elegant, stunning sideboard finely crafted in Italy with passion by expert hands. It's composed of three doors in premium solid walnut with fine root veneer, each piece is unique,...
Copper, Steel
$2,057 / item
49 Fjord Frame Sideboard with 3 Drawers by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 Fjord frame sideboard with 3 drawers by Lassen Dimensions: D 49 x W 42 x H 77 cm Materials: finér, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer Also available in different colors and dime...
Metal
49 Dark Grey Frame Sideboard with 3-Drawers by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 dark grey frame sideboard with 3-drawers by Lassen Dimensions: d 49 x w 42 x h 77 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Also available in different colors and ...
Metal
$1,092 / item
70 Black Ash Frame Box with 2 Shelves by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
70 black ash frame box with 2 shelves by Lassen. Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 70 cm. Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Oak. Also available in different ...
Metal
$953 / item
35 Black Ash Frame Box with Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 black ash frame box with door by Lassen. Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 35 cm Materials: Finér, melamin, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer. Also available in different colours and...
Metal
$313 / set
Set of 2 Frame 35 Rail by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 frame 35 Rail by Lassen. Dimensions: W 10 x D 28 x H 12 cm. Materials: Metal. Also available in different dimensions. Weight: 1 Kg By Lassen is a Danish design brand...
Metal
$421 / item
Small Bordeaux Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Bordeaux Steel Contemporary shelf Dimensions: L 39 x W 23 x H 23 cm Materials: Steel with Powder Coating. Available in colors: Black, Bordeaux, Forest, and Rose. Also avai...
Steel
$1,394 / item
49 Black Ash Frame Box with Door / Shelf by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 Black ash frame box with door / shelf by Lassen. Dimensions: D 49 x W 42 x H 49 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Ash Also available in different...
Metal
$421 / item
Small Black Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
Small black steel contemporary shelf Dimensions: L 39 x W 23 x H 23 cm Materials: Steel with Powder Coating. Available in colors: Black, Bordeaux, for...
Steel
$728 / item
Large Rose Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
Large forest steel contemporary shelf Dimensions: L 78 x W 23 x H 23 cm Materials: Steel with powder coating. Available in colors: Black, cordeaux, forest, and rose. Also availa...
Steel
$10,536 / item
Bespoke Cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Bespoke cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli Dimensions: L 150 x D 50 x H 70 cm Materials: Brass, metal, oak, piano black gloss finish. .
Metal, Brass
$5,196 / item
49 Fjord Frame Sideboard Trio by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 Fjord frame sideboard trio by Lassen Dimensions: D 147 x W 42 x H 77 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Also available in differe...
Metal
$1,034 / item
35 Sand Frame Box with 2 Drawer by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 sand frame box with 2 drawer by Lassen Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 35 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Also available in different colours and d...
Metal
$662 / item
28 Smoked Oak Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
28 smoked Oak frame box by Lassen Dimensions: W 28 x D 28 x H 28 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Oak Also available in different colors and dimens...
Metal
$9,555 / item
Gloss Multileg Cabinet by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Gloss 1 meter multileg cabinet by Jaime Hayon. Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 80 cm Materials: container and frontal panels in 19mm MDF and shelves in...
Glass, Wood
Set of 2 Brass Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 5 x D 2 x H 9 cm Materials: Brass Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium Pull Handle...
Brass
Honeycomb Ruby Cabinet by Royal Stranger, Modern Brass and Gold Leaf
Located in Geneve, CH
Honeycomb Ruby cabinet - Royal Stranger Dimensions: 185 x 126 x 60 cm. Materials: Black pearl color combination with gold leaf and stainless steel coated in brass. Inspired by o...
Brass
$2,057 / item
49 Sand Frame Sideboard with 3 Drawers by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 sand frame sideboard with 3 drawers by Lassen Dimensions: D 49 x W 42 x H 77 cm Materials: Finér, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer Also available in different colours and dime...
Metal
$5,707 / item
49 Oak Frame Box Trio by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 Oak frame box Trio by Lassen Dimensions: D 147 x W 42 x H 49 cm Materials: finér, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer, oak Also available in different colours and dimensions. We...
Metal
$1,034 / item
35 Dark Grey Frame Box with 2 Drawer by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 dark grey frame box with 2 drawer by Lassen Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 35 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Also available in different colors a...
Metal
$1,092 / item
49 Dark Grey Frame Box with Shelf by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 dark grey frame box with shelf by Lassen Dimensions: D 49 x W 42 x H 49 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Ash Also available in different colours...
Metal
$5,196 / item
49 White Frame Sideboard Trio by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 white frame sideboard trio by Lassen. Dimensions: D 147 x W 42 x H 77 cm. Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer. Also available in different colors and dimensions...
Metal
35 Light Grey Frame Sideboard with 2 Drawers by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 light grey frame sideboard with 2 drawers by Lassen Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 63 cm Materials: finér, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer Also available in different colors and...
Metal
$639 / item
42 Fjord Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
42 Fjord frame box by Lassen Dimensions: D 42 x W 21 x H 42 cm Materials: finér, melamin, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer Also available in different ...
Metal
$1,534 / item
35 Black Ash Frame Sideboard with 1 Drawer by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 black ash frame sideboard with 1 drawer by Lassen Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 63 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Ash Also available in different colors ...
Metal
$1,534 / item
35 Oak Frame Sideboard with 2 Drawers by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 oak frame sideboard with 2 drawers by Lassen Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 63 cm Materials: Finér, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer, oak Also available in different colours and ...
Metal
$5,707 / item
49 Oak Frame Sideboard Trio by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 oak frame sideboard trio by Lassen. Dimensions: D 147 x W 42 x H 77 cm Materials: Finér, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer, oak Also available in different colors and dimension...
Metal
$1,185 / item
49 Fjord Frame Box with Door / Shelf by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 Fjord frame box with door / shelf by Lassen. Dimensions: D 49 x W 42 x H 49 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Ash Also available in different colo...
Metal
$1,197 / item
35 Smoked Oak Frame Box with 2 Drawer by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 smoked oak frame box with 2 drawer by Lassen Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 35 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, metal, veneer, oak Also available in different col...
Metal
$3,731 / item
49 Fjord Frame Box Trio by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 Fjord frame box trio by Lassen Dimensions: D 147 x W 42 x H 49 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Also available in different colors and dimensions. Weigh...
Metal
$4,452 / item
49 Black Ash Frame Box Trio by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 black ash frame box trio by Lassen Dimensions: D 147 x W 42 x H 49 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Ash Also available in different colours and dimension...
Metal
49 Light Grey Frame Sideboard with 3 Drawers by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 light grey frame sideboard with 3 drawers by Lassen Dimensions: D 49 x W 42 x H 77 cm Materials: finér, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer Also available in different colours an...
Metal
$2,813 / item
42 Smoked Oak Frame View Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
42 Smoked oak frame view box by Lassen Dimensions: D 126 x W 21 x H 42 cm Materials: finér, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer, oak Also available in different colors and dimension...
Metal
$1,394 / item
49 Light Grey Frame Box with 1 Drawer by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
49 light grey frame box with 1 drawer by Lassen Dimensions: D 49 x W 42 x H 49 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, metal, veneer Also available in different colours ...
Metal
$1,371 / item
35 Fjord Frame Sideboard with 2 Drawers by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 fjord frame sideboard with 2 drawers by Lassen Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 63 cm Materials: Finér,melamin, melamine, metal, veneer Also available in different colours and dime...
Metal
$639 / item
42 White Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
42 White frame box by Lassen Dimensions: D 42 x W 21 x H 42 cm Materials: finér, melamin, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer Also available in different colours and dimensions. W...
Metal
$1,174 / item
35 Sand Frame Sideboard with 1 Drawer by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 sand frame sideboard with 1 drawer by Lassen Dimensions: w 35 x d 35 x h 63 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Also available in different colors and dimens...
Metal
70 Smoked Oak Frame Box with Shelf / 2 Drawers by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
70 smoked oak frame box with shelf / 2 drawers by Lassen Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 70 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Oak Also available in diff...
Metal
70 Smoked Oak Frame Box with 2 Shelves / Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
70 smoked oak frame box with 2 shelves / doorby Lassen Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 70 cm Materials: Finér,melamin, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer, oak Also available in differe...
Metal
$395 / set
Set of 2 Frame 35 Rail Double by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 frame 35 rail double by Lassen Dimensions: D 63 x W 10 x H 12 cm Materials: Metal Also available in different dimensions. Weight: 1.00 Kg By Lassen is a Danish desig...
Metal
$24,586 / item
Frame Dresser Silver by Luis Pons
By Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame dresser silver by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 91.5 x D 53.5 x H 112 cm. Materials: Metal, wood, bronzed, hand-crafted. Also available in different colors. Fine crafted woo...
Metal
$6,137 / item
Black Grid Cabinet by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black grid cabinet by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Black outdoor powder-coated steel Dimensions: 76 x 45 x 131 cm Dimensions cannot be customized. ...
Steel
$16,495 / item
Marble Multileg Cabinet by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble 1 + 1 meter multileg cabinet by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 130 cm Materials: containers, doors, and shelves in MDF with differ...
Marble
$4,731 / item
Tapparelle Hanging Unit, Cherry Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tapparelle Hanging unit, Lacquered in cherry red by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H.60, D.60, W.22 cm Materials: Container with “tappare...
Oak
$4,731 / item
Tapparelle Wheels Cabinet, Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tapparelle wheels cabinet, black by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H.55 D.40 W.40 cm Materials: Container on wheels with plinth and “tapparella” sliding shutter in s...
Glass, Oak
Tapparelle Medium Cabinet, Mustard Yellow by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tapparelle medium cabinet, mustard yellow by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H.115 D.42 W.42 cm. Materials: Container with legs and “tapparella” sliding shutter in soli...
Oak
$4,731 / item
Tapparelle Wheels Cabinet, Sand White by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tapparelle wheels cabinet, sand white by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H.55 D.40 W.40 cm. Materials: Container on wheels with plinth and “tapparella” sliding shutter ...
Glass, Oak
Black Bronze Marble T-Square Shelf by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble T-square shelf by Michael Anastassiades Materials: Top in natural Arabescato white marble. Triangular tray support in black nickel-plated bronze o...
Marble, Metal
$10,102 / item
Black Lacquered Wood Bikini Bookcase by Chapel Petrassi
Located in Geneve, CH
Lacquered wood bikini bookcase by Chapel Petrassi Dimensions: 138 x 45 x 125 cm Materials: Black lacquered wood Chapel Petrassi is a contemporary design and manufacturing company based in Paris and Naples founded by designers Marie-Charlotte Bassi and Diego Petroso specialized in handcrafted furniture and custom projects for residential, commercial and galleries. The duo met in Rome, Italy while studying, in Art and Literature for Marie-Charlotte and at Academy of Fine Arts for Diego. In 2011 after their studies, the duo travel to Europe for various projects and artistic residencies, including the American Academy in Rome in 2014. These experiences and the meetings generated aroused a curiosity and a great desire to undertake and build a project together. This common desire has naturally materialized in the design and production of contemporary furniture. Chapel Petrassi is define by its fusion of craftsmanship and art fields with the high sense to detail. Its designs are the result of a permanent mix of different visual codes drawn from contemporary languages and youth culture. Chapel Petrassi was finalist at AD Design Award in Berlin in 2016 and awarded at ICFF Studio 2019 in New York presenting its innovative designs and unique concepts, the emerging brand was established as a leading talent in the industry. Chapel Petrassi exhibited its collection at 15th Architecture Biennale, Venice in 2016, Design Museum of Helsinki in 2016, FuoriSalone in Milan in 2016, 2017 and 2018, Galerie Le French Design by VIA, Paris in 2019, Jacob K...
Wood
$13,045 / item
Irving TV Cabinet
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A TV cabinet with a wooden structure is a stylish and functional piece of furniture designed to enhance any living space with its elegant yet practical design. The sturdy wooden fram...
Marble
Special Price Cabinet Antique Bronze Finish Side Upholstery Leather Mirror Led
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...
Metal
$18,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Vitrine Display Case Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer Brushed Copper
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of thick copper, which remind us of the Mikado sticks game, are cut at precise angles...
Metal, Copper
C. 1958 Gordon Bunshaft of SOM / Alcoa / GF Studios Italic Credenza / Cabinet
By General Fireproofing Company, Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a custom Italic Cabinet, designed by Alcoa / Reynolds / GF Studios for Gordon Bunshaft and SOM's Reynolds Metals Headquarters in Richmond, VA. The design is largely seen as a...
Steel, Aluminum
Contemporary Blue Murano Glass Mirror and Brass Pair of Italian Cabinets
Located in Madrid, ES
A wonderful and very elegant contemporary pair of Italian cabinets. Structure made of solid wood covered in mirror and blue glass with orange ...
Brass
Modern Annibale Oste for Dilmos Cabinet Storage Resin Mother Pearl Effect
Located in Milan, IT
Double door cabinet in birch dyed black structure with applications of details in resin and mother of pearl effect on the front for Dilmos Milano. Inside with multiple shelves. Size...
Resin, Birch
1960s Solid Brazilian Rosewood Sewing Chest / Cabinet from Denmark w Boucle Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s production sewing chest constructed from solid Brazilian rosewood and produced in Denmark. This is a gorgeous and rare piece, as Brazilian rosewood has alw...
Rosewood
Special Price Cabinet Structure Distressed Paint Finish Quilted Fabric Led Ins
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...
Metal
Special Price TV Cabinet Upholstered Nabuk on Sale
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...
Leather, Glass, Lacquer, Paint
Cabinet Structure Antique Bronze Finish Side Upholstery with Leather Mirror Led
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Metal
Italian Modern Marconato & Zappa for Amura Theo Cupboard Cabinet Wood and Glass
By Maurizio Marconato & Terry Zappa, Amura Lab
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Theo cupboard cabinet designed by Marconato and Zappa Architetti Associati, and handcrafted in Italy by Amura. Beautifully crafted from solid wood, perfectly proportioned an...
Glass, Wood, Oak