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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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
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, Gold Plate, Aluminum
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
Modern Nancy Corzine Lucern Designer Cocktail Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Nancy Corzine Lucern Designer Cocktail Table.
Walnut
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
Cylinder table - Petri Pink - clay - handmade - glazed - stool - sculpted
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
LARGE CYLINDER 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 gl...
Ceramic
Organic Modern High-Gloss Lacquer and Brass Occasional Nesting Tables
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural set of two auxiliary tables defined by softly irregular, biomorphic tops and slender architectural metal bases. The fluid silhouettes of the tops contrast with the precise...
Brass
XC-TurnTable Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Integrated Turntable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The XC-TurnTable by Arielle Assouline-Lichten for Slash Objects reimagines the coffee table as a functional listening station. Crafted from a monolithic block of mirror-polished stai...
Stainless Steel
Polished Stainless Steel & Brass Coffee Table X-CT-01 by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The X-CT-01 Coffee Table explores balance through contrast, pairing a long, mirror-polished stainless steel volume with a grounding brushed brass base. Designed by Arielle Assouline-...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sculptural Coffee Table by Kengo Kuma in Natural Oak Plywood
By Kengo Kuma
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from a continuous loop of premium oak plywood, this sculptural coffee table embodies the philosophy of the internationally recognized architect and scholar Kengo Kuma who pri...
Wood
Polished Stainless Steel & Brass Coffee Table X-CT-02 by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The X-CT-02 Coffee Table expands on Slash Objects' signature exploration of geometric contrast, pairing two rectangular volumes finished in polished stainless steel and brushed brass...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Three-Piece Coffee Table Set in Fusion Glass and Bronze Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural three-piece coffee table composition defined by layered organic forms, varied elevations, and a refined dialogue between glass and metal. Each table features a softly ro...
Metal
Linea Aurea Coffee Table, Gilded Bronze-Gold Finish with Glass Top, by Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Hand-sculpted and gilded by hand, the Linea Aurea Coffee Table is characterized by its clean, sculptural aesthetic. The fragmented, articulated joints — shaped and assembled along a ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Cylinder table - Sage brown - clay - handmade - glazed - stool - sculpted
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CYLINDER CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2025. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary custom glaze. Each piece...
Ceramic
Carv Occasional Sculptural Side Table in Solid Green Marble by FORMAR
Located in 中西區, HK
A sculptural side table carved from a single solid block of Green Sekoya marble. Use it as an occasional or accent table beside a sofa or lounge chair, as a low end table or drinks t...
Marble
Modern Oval Coffee Table Walnut Cylinder Base and Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with White Ivory, Medium Chocolate, and Wispy Taupe glass sits on Walnut Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. A sleek table with high craftsmanship and flowing ...
Art Glass, Walnut
Contemporary Bench "Underpass" in White Oak and Blackened Steel by Casey Lurie
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Underpass is a contemporary bench inspired by the simple forms and robust construction of freeway interchanges. Foregrounding the natural beauty of solid wood, a blackened steel chas...
Steel
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024. Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. E...
Ceramic
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024. Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. E...
Ceramic
Coffee Table in Verde Alpi Marble, ASPIS by ETAMORPH
Located in Carrara, Toscana
MATERIALS - Verde Alpi Marble // PERIOD - Contemporary // ORIGIN - Italy // STYLE - Modern Organic // DIMENSIONS - 78 L in x 44 W in x 12 H in // CONDITION - New // LIMITED EDITION ...
Marble
Set Bold Blend Coffee Table Large + Medium + Small
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Travertine
21st Century Tadao Alto Concrete Console, Green Fir Cement Color Special Edition
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Concrete
Bertu Coffee Table, The Mondo Modern 6-Leg Coffee Table, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This 6-Leg Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from white oak or maple veneer and fin...
Oak
Plat Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Minimalist Sculptural Bespoke Design
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Plat Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Minimalist Sculptural Bespoke Design Crafted from exquisite Italian travertine marble, this sculptural coffee table embodies the timeless ...
Travertine, Marble
Fusion Glass Nested Coffee Tables with Bronze Base
Located in New York, NY
A study in contrast and reflection, this pair of nested coffee tables combines fluid glass artistry with architectural structure. Each table is crowned with hand-fused textured glass...
Metal
Low Deep Green, Single Form Square Aluminium Coffee Table, Customisable
Located in Leicester, GB
The Single Form coffee table is an elemental design with a focus on form and function. Made in powder-coated aluminium and available in customisable colours, the Single Form coffee t...
Aluminum
Fusion Glass Nested Coffee Tables with Fluted Bronze Base
Located in New York, NY
A study in contrast and reflection, this pair of nested coffee tables combines fluid glass artistry with architectural structure. Each table is crowned with hand-fused textured glass...
Metal
Brass Coffee Table, Saffron, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Coffee Table in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them for thei...
Brass
Emergence Collection Santos Rosewood Oval or Round Coffee Table by Aaron Saxton
By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
The Emergence collection released January 2026 by Aaron Saxton, designed and built in the USA. As shown 54x36x15 3/8" tall. These photos and videos have been updated as of 1 Sept 202...
Rosewood, Cherry, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Bold Blend Coffee Table Large - Wood (Dark Finish) and Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Travertine
Bold Blend Coffee Table Large - Wood (Medium Finish) and Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Travertine
Mid-Century Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table, Arabescato Marble for Knoll
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jumbo coffee table designed by Italian architect Gae Aulenti in 1965 for Gavina, later acquired by Knoll in 1972. Sculptural piece constructed entirely from Arabescato marble with fo...
Marble
Otto Round Coffee Table in Medium Walnut with Antique Brass Fittings
Located in Pasadena, CA
The Otto coffee table is a handsome, generously proportioned table with a timeless form. Available in walnut or oak, it features a round coupe top, substantial antique brass fittings...
Brass
Organic Three-Piece Coffee Table Set in Fusion Glass and Silver Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural three-piece coffee table composition defined by layered organic forms, varied elevations, and a refined dialogue between glass and metal. Each table features a softly ro...
Metal
Bertu Coffee Table, Waterfall Modern Blackened Oak Coffee Table, Red Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Blackened Oak Waterfall Coffee Table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from red oak veneer and finished with a...
Oak
Walter Antonis TE41 Tubular Chrome Coffee Table for ’t Spectrum, 1974
By 't Spectrum, Walter Antonis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walter Antonis designed the TE41 for Dutch manufacturer 't Spectrum in 1974, and it remains his most recognized work. The table's structure is built from continuous tubular chrome th...
Chrome
Peniche Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Peniche Coffee Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Circular coffee table in solid oak joint together with different width elements. Bespoke dimensions upon request. Handmade in ...
Oak
IDE Side Table in Red Travertine, 17.7ӯx15.8H Travertine Stone Coffee Table Set
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Red Travertine Tables: Use as side, end, balcony, accent, plant tables, or nightstands. Combine for coffee table. IDE Table Set, crafted from exquisite natural red travertine. T...
Stone, Travertine
Vintage Italian Coffee Table with Rosso Levanto Marble, 20th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Solid Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table Massive square coffee table made from the most beautiful Rosso Levanto Italian marble. Strong color in burgundy, white and da...
Marble
3 Ball Calacatta Viola Marble Coffee Table, Round Marble Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
CALACATTA VIOLA MARBLE COFFEE TABLE Luxury Stone Center Table Production Time: 3–4 weeks Shipping: Free worldwide via DHL Estimated Transit...
Stone, Marble
pebble shaped organic ceramic Ceramic Coffee Table white handmade
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024. Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. E...
Ceramic
Bertu Coffee Table, Oakley Walnut Coffee Table, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Oakley Coffee Table in Walnut is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made with mitered corners from walnut veneer and finished with a beautif...
Walnut
AUREA SIDE TABLE - Natural Stone Red Travertine Round, Modern, New Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Aurea’ Side Table by HAAND, crafted from premium red natural travertine stone. This exquisite piece measures 13.8 inches in diameter and 18.5 inches in height, with a substantial w...
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Handcrafted Coffee Table by J.M. Szymanski, Modern Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
Bold Blend Coffee Table Small - Wood (Medium Finish) and Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Coffee Table Blend Large offers a harmonious balance between wood and marble, with wooden legs combined with an elegant marble top that is available in a range of marble opt...
Travertine
Coffee Table Travertine, Blue Scagliola Decor Handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
This coffee table has been manufactured with a Roman Travertine Top, decorated by a geometrical intersection of lines and a middle star. The combination of the two colors together wi...
Travertine
Large Italian Modern Cocktail or Coffee Low Table of Chrome and Brass
By Romeo Rega
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian rectangular low or coffee or cocktail table - in the manner of the celebrated designer, Romeo Rega - featuring a chrome and brass frame with an elegant Modernist form,...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
ClassiCon Set of Two Bow Coffee Tables No. 3 & No. 5 by Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Set of table - Bow 3 & 5 dimensions of bow 3: 70x70x31cm Bow 5: 100x100x 25cm Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table...
Brass
Coffee Table Green Scagliola Art Top Gold Wood Base Handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Located in Rimini, IT
The traditional technique of Scagliola art is now used and adapted to the needs of contemporary taste and Aurora T is a perfect example. The color becomes the great protagonist and t...
Scagliola, Wood
ClassiCon Bell Coffee Table in Black and Quartz Grey by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The Bell table by Sebastian Herkner turns our perceptual habits on their head, using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. ...
Blown Glass
Curved organic side table - Gunmetal Grey - clay - handmade - glazed - stool
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
ROUNDED CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2025. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary cus...
Ceramic
Customizable ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table by Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-covered surface of the body also quotes futuristic...
Brass
Mae Modern Solid Wood and Woven Leather Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae coffee table by Crump and Kwash Features - Hand turned, solid wood legs and cross members / solid wood top / Veg tan woven leather shelf / custo...
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Tavolo Morbido Coffee Table by Studio Mignone in Resin with Glass Table Top
By Studio Mignone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A coffee table that blurs the lines between art and design, emerging from a foundation of traditional sculpture techniques and crafted individually by hand. Its resin feet offer a wa...
Concrete
Contemporary Coffee Tables 'Charles', by LINTELOO, Set of 2 Bronze
By Sebastian Herkner, Linteloo
Located in Paris, IDF
Charles Coffee Tables Designed by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - Finish : Cast aluminum in Bronze - Size L: H.28 x 120 x 90 cm - Size M: H34 x 80 x 70...
Metal, Aluminum
Lilly Coffee Table, Organic Cast Brass Legs & Cascading Glossy Lacquered Tops
Located in New York, NY
An expressive centerpiece that redefines organic form through color and reflection. The Lily Cluster Coffee Table features four petal-like tops that interlock at varied heights, crea...
Brass
Modern Upholstered Leather Coffee Table with Black Glass Top
By Karl Springer, De Sede
Located in Glasgow, GB
This modernist upholstered coffee table was handcrafted in London in 2014 by a fine furniture maker, reflecting the pared-back elegance of 1970s modern design. The generous square fo...
Leather, Mirror, Smoked Glass
Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
2. Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table i...
Maple, Oak, Plywood
Bold Coffee Table Large - Travertine
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A true celebration of contemporary elegance, the large Bold Coffee Table embodies the essence of Italian craftsmanship, attention to detail, and soph...
Travertine
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence. Dimensions: Diameter 48 in. (122 cm). He...
Resin, Fiberglass