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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Modern Umberto Dattola for Dilmos Gold Leaf Storage Sculture Handcrafted
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden cabinet coated in gold leaf, preciously applied by hand of the designer Umberto Dattola. Supported by a branch of ashwood, founded in the woods surrounding the Atelier. By con...
Coral, Gold Leaf
1950s Pair of Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek Laminated Birch Shelves, Model 112B
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of wall shelves, Model 112B designed in 1936 by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek. This is an early and important pair, and is rarely seen in the American marketplace. Th...
Birch
Artes Quadro Solid Wood Sideboard, Walnut Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A stunning sideboard that combines fine Italian design with exceptional craftsmanship. Made of premium solid walnut in natural oil finish, it’s a timeless piece perfect for elegant a...
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Tall Display Cabinets on Corinthian Pillars with Built in Lights
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning of 170cm tall display pillars with lights on Corinthian pillar bases A very good looking and decora...
Wood
TV Cabinet Polished Ebony & Vetrite Antique Bronze Finish Matt Lacquer Inter 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...
Glass, Lacquer, Ebony
Eleva Solid Wood Sideboard, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
This sideboard is the result of the combination of fine Italian design and superior craftsmanship. The crafted front of the two doors made in premium solid walnut, oil finish, create...
Walnut
Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza is an all-steel, sleek and modern construction consi...
Steel
TV Cabinet Structure Distressed Paint Finish Quilted Fabric Smoke Mirror 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...
Mirror, Paint, Fabric, Glass
Cabinet with Radiating Silver-Stained Oak Sticks Within a White Lacquered Body
Located in Cairo, EG
Cabinet with Radiating Silver-Stained Oak Sticks Within a White Lacquered Wood Body. Our Sun Rays cabinet is an embodiment of the Ancient Egyptian symbol...
Brass
TV Cabinet Upholstered Nabuk Handle Paint Finish or Chrome Decorated with Mosaic
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...
Leather, Lacquer, Paint, Glass
Madia Galileo Lux moderna in Eucalipto con inserti in pelle
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Madia con cassetti, arricchita dalla combinazione di materiali pregiati come Eucalipto corda F129 e pelle. I cassetti sono dotati di sistema rallenty e push and pull. Realizzabile an...
Leather, Wood
$8,789 / item
KGBL Johansson Small Niche Cabinet
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The Johansson has a skin of 3/8" lacquered aluminum encasing a cabinet constructed of highly polished wood veneer exteriors and solid wood interiors. Doors have solid metal pulls. Li...
Copper
Eduard Locota Contemporary Frieze Cabinet with 3 drawers
Located in Timisoara, RO
Lissomnia Cabinet is a stunning embodiment of craftsmanship and artistry. With its exceptional blend between art and craft, this timeless creation can effortlessly grace any room. Eduard Locota's friezes, crafted with a passion for tradition and innovation, symbolize the harmonious union between classical sculpture and contemporary design. The true enchantment of the Cabinet lies in its frieze, expertly handcrafted from Jesmonite. This versatile and resilient material mimics the beauty of natural stone without weight or fragility. Inspired by the classics, this frieze graces the console's surface in intricate patterns and textured reliefs. Whether placed in a cozy living room, a sleek and minimalist study, or a spacious dining area, its versatile design seamlessly complements any room's decor. The wood exudes warmth and charm, while the Jesmonite frieze adds a touch of timeless elegance. Lissomnia is part of the I Classici collection by Eduard Locota: where HISTORY meets DESIGN, AUGMENTED REALITY...
Wood
Eleva Solid Wood Sideboard, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
This sideboard is the result of the combination of fine Italian design and superior craftsmanship. The crafted front of the two doors made in premium solid walnut, oil finish, create...
Walnut
Artes Scacco Solid Wood Sideboard, Walnut Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A stunning sideboard that combines Fine Italian design with exceptional craftsmanship. Made of premium solid walnut in natural oil finish, it’s a timeless piece perfect for elegant a...
Walnut
Brick, Wooden Cabinet Shaped like Block of Brick and Metal Girder Base
By Clan Milano
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
Capsule collection CANTIERE Daring decor proposals in eclectic forms, where elegant finishes establish a dialogue with details that convey the distinctive industrial atmosphere of a ...
Metal
$11,459 / item
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Silhouette, 2019
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
High cabinet with 6 drawers with soft closing. Structure in Sycomoro dark frisè wood, front in white printed wood with decorated three-dimensional effect, legs and handles...
Ebony
$16,236 / item
Blackgold, Sideboard Showcases in varnished metal
By Clan Milano
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
Blackgold collection is characterized by a strong body of varnished metal and details in brass finishing. The varnished metal encloses the pieces, giving a...
Metal
$6,035 / item
Primalinea Cabinet with 2 Doors by Mogg
By Mogg, Claudio Bitetti
Located in New York, NY
"A family of containers and accessories made by the technique of camouflage mesh, a news in the furniture world.".
$5,568 / item
Zio Tom Two-Door Cabinet by Claudio Bitetti & Mogg
By Mogg, Claudio Bitetti
Located in New York, NY
"Zio Tom is a cabinet by Claudio Bitetti for Mogg, the doors and the walls are made of wooden slats of old larch, while inside the structure is lacquered. Consisting of two doors and...
Wood
$3,008 / item
Notes Cabinet by Claudio Bitetti & Mogg
By Mogg, Claudio Bitetti
Located in New York, NY
"Notes is a unique piece, designed by Claudio Bitetti for Mogg. A storage cabinet for every need, thought for those who want a personal design. This storage cabinet is made of mdf...
Metal
21st Century Cabinet Sculpture Italian Contemporary Design in Wood and Resin
Located in Budoia, IT
The Italian project Q.bo Sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create for. No longer furniture but indipendent form able to fill a space and arouse surrealistic emotions by itself. The structure has still the original wood, as visible on the inner side and on the back, while in the cut sections a new plywood has been added. Characteristic is his rare three legs pedestal. Drawer can be opened as originally, door opens downwards and closes with magnet. The inside of the cabinet is natural as it shows the authentic wood. The finish is eco-friendly resin colored In Verona red, mustard yellow and blue hand applied with a spatula in two coats. This technique creates a visual and tactile effect and gives a protection from scratches and small bumps. Furthermore the cabinet is cleanable with a damp cloth and is water-repellent. The wood is in constant motion, cracks and small chinks on the surface are natural and unstoppable parts of the life of this piece. In the gallery it is possible to see the different steps: start with the original item, after the cut and after the first coat...
Resin, Wood
$12,694 / item
Hand Made Cabinet Cherry Wood The Netherlands By Sordile
Located in DE MEERN, UT
This present but very quiet-looking cabinet Cabinet is a celebration of simplicity. Through subtle lines and minimal design language, the wood and the connections are given the space...
Cherry
$24,040 / item
Chest of Drewers Finished in White Parchment Leather 129
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
A chest of drawers inspired by travel trunks. The drawer element has clearly rounded corners and compact proportions, and rests on a structure of metal runners in bronze finish. The...
Metal
21st Century White Carrara Marble and Wood Outdoor/Indoor Cabinet Gallery stock
Located in Carrara, IT
An elegant shape, perfect to enrich the space with a discreet but impactful element. A frame made of white Carrara marble encloses a cabinet that contains four opening doors with perfect and luxury details, precious woods panelings...
Marble, Metal
$728 / item
Large Forest 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, Bordeaux, Forest, and Rose. Also availa...
Steel
$728 / item
Large Black Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
Large black steel contemporary shelf Dimensions: L 78 x W 23 x H 23 cm Materials: Steel with Powder Coating. Available in colors: Black, Bordeaux, For...
Steel
$421 / item
Small Rose Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
Small rose steel contemporary shelf Dimensions: L 39 x W 23 x H 23 cm Materials: Steel with powder coating. Available in colors: Black, bordeaux, fore...
Steel
$728 / item
Large Bordeaux Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Bordeaux steel contemporary shelf Dimensions: L 78 x W 23 x H 23 cm Materials: Steel with powder coating. Available in colors: Black, bordeaux, forest, and rose. Also avai...
Steel
$14,066 / item
Cabinet RTV by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabinet RTV by Magdalena Tekieli Dimensions: L 180 x D 55 x H 60 cm Materials: brass, metal, oak, marble.
Marble, Metal, Brass
$11,521 / item
Cabinet CMM by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Bespoke cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli. Dimensions: L 150 x D 50 x H 71 cm Materials: Brass, metal, oak, piano black gloss finish. .
Metal, Brass
$15,926 / item
Nela Cabinet by Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Nela cabinet by Serafini Materials: Bianco Namibia marble, brass; inner: Agglomerate of wood covered with laminate. Dimensions: H 42 x W 140 x D 46 cm. Marmi Serafini is located in ...
Marble, Brass
$57,554 / item
Honeycomb Black and Gold Leaf Cabinet, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Honeycomb black and gold leaf cabinet, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 185 x 126 x 60 cm Materials: Black Pearl color combination with gold leaf and sta...
Brass
$581 / item
28 Dark Grey Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
28 Dark grey 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 ...
Metal
$581 / item
28 Light Grey Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
28 light grey 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 ...
Metal
$581 / item
28 Fjord Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
28 Fjord 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 diffe...
Metal
$697 / item
28 Dark Grey Frame Box with Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
28 Dark grey frame box with door by Lassen Dimensions: W 28 x D 28 x H 28 cm Materials: finér, melamin, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer Also available in different colors and di...
Metal
$581 / item
28 White Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
28 white 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 dimensions....
Metal
$778 / item
35 Dark Grey Frame Box with Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 Dark grey 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 d...
Metal
$953 / item
35 Smoked Oak Frame Box with Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 smoked Oak 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 colors and d...
Metal
$616 / item
35 Light Grey Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 light grey frame box by Lassen Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 35 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Oak Also available in ...
Metal
$616 / item
35 Fjord Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 Fjord frame box by Lassen Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 35 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Oak Also available in diffe...
Metal
$616 / item
35 Sand Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 sand frame box by Lassen. Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 35 cm Materials: Finér, melamin, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer, oak. Also available in different colors and dimensions...
Metal
$697 / item
28 Light Grey Frame Box with Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
28 light grey frame box with door by Lassen Dimensions: w 28 x d 28 x h 28 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Also available in different colors and d...
Metal
$697 / item
28 Fjord Frame Box with Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
28 Fjord frame box with door by Lassen Dimensions: W 28 x D 28 x H 28 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Also available in different colours and dime...
Metal
$778 / item
28 Smoked Oak Frame Box with Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
28 smoked oak frame box with door by Lassen Dimensions: W 28 x D 28 x H 28 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Also available in different colors and d...
Metal
$662 / item
28 Black Ash Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
28 black ash 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 dimensi...
Metal
$755 / item
35 Black Ash Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 black ash frame box by Lassen Dimensions: w 35 x d 35 x h 35 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Oak Also available in different colors and dimensi...
Metal
$616 / item
35 White Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 white frame box by Lassen. Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 35 cm Materials: Finér, melamin, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer, oak. Also available in different colors and dimension...
Metal
$778 / item
28 Oak Frame Box with Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
28 oak frame box with door 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 di...
Metal
$755 / item
35 Smoked Oak Frame Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 smoked Oak frame box by Lassen Dimensions: w 35 x d 35 x h 35 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Oak Also available in different colors and dimens...
Metal
$778 / item
35 Sand Frame Box with Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 sand 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 colors and dimens...
Metal
$778 / item
35 Light Grey Frame Box with Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 light grey 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 colors and d...
Metal
$778 / item
35 White Frame Box with Door by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 white 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 dimen...
Metal
35 Dark Grey Frame Box with 1 Drawer by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 dark grey frame box with 1 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
$2,673 / item
35 Light Grey Frame Square Standard Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 light grey frame square standard box by Lassen. Dimensions: D 70 x W 35 x H 70 cm. Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Also available in different colours and di...
Metal
$2,673 / item
35 Dark Grey Frame Square Standard Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 dark grey frame square standard box by Lassen. Dimensions: D 70 x W 35 x H 70 cm. Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer. Also available in different colors and di...
Metal
$3,347 / item
35 Black Ash Frame Square Standard Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 black ash frame square standard box by Lassen. Dimensions: D 70 x W 35 x H 70 cm. Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Ash. Also available in different colours ...
Metal
$3,347 / item
35 Smoked Oak Frame Square Standard Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 smoked oak frame square standard box by Lassen Dimensions: D 70 x W 35 x H 70 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer, Oak Also available in different colours an...
Metal
$2,673 / item
35 Fjord Frame Square Standard Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
35 Fjord frame square standard box by Lassen Dimensions: D 70 x W 35 x H 70 cm Materials: finér, melamin, melamine, metal, veneer Also available in different colors and dimension...
Metal