Modern Furniture that emphasized a simple aesthetic and clear form and diminished the appearance of clutter. Le Corbusier had style! Modernist designers and architects of the time, such as Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret) had very pragmatic perspectives on the purpose of architectural form. Contemporary furniture showcases a variety of color palettes to blend in with your motif. Contemporary furniture uses elements of metal, plastic and vinyl for new textures and looks.