Modern Classic Furniture: Modern Furniture rooted in the Classic

As a designer I appreciate all kinds of furniture from very traditional to modern and contemporary ones.  An Interior designer should be able to create all different kinds of style for their clients.  From contemporary design to traditional, from glamorous to unpretentious ones.  My lovely mother-in-law, whose taste is more contemporary, once told me “you don’t like modern” and my response was “I like modern furniture with classical reference.” We find comfort in what we know and/or we can relate to, so these types iconic furniture which are modern but have been around for over half a century are the kinds that offer an incredible balance between tradition and modern.  Here are some of my favorite Modern classic furniture.

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 Eileen Gray’s bibendum chair

 

Modern classic furniture via belle vivir interior design blog
 Le Corbusier chaise lounge.

 

Modern classic furniture via belle vivir interior design blog
 Le Corbusier arm chair

 

Modern classic furniture via belle vivir interior design blog
 Saarinen Executive side chair

 

Modern classic furniture via belle vivir interior design blog
 Bertoia side chair

 

Modern classic furniture via belle vivir interior design blog
 Mies Van Der Rohe

 

Modern classic furniture via belle vivir interior design blog
Hans Wegner
Modern classic furniture via belle vivir interior design blog
Eames side chairs

9 thoughts on “Modern Classic Furniture: Modern Furniture rooted in the Classic

  1. therelishedroost

    I love modern classics, and how they mix so well into traditional interiors. Wonderful post!

    Karolyn

  2. Callie Grayson

    I have a few of these pieces in my home, which is a nice combination of modern and cottage. It's cozy. Every Saturday I sit curdle up in my Corbu lounge chair reading through mags sipping coffee.
    Xx
    Callie

  3. Kevin Lindsey

    Modern Furniture has always excited me & am impressed by the design on display here.

  4. Zem Karlos

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