Introducing "Modern Noir": The Bold Furniture Collection That Will Elevate Your Decor

In the movies, “noir” is dark, moody, dramatic, and très chic. The pieces in Modern Noir, the latest furniture line from Four Hands, more than live up to that description—with strong emphasis on the chic part. Drawing inspiration from early-20th-century French Deco, the collection leans into rich materials and deep colors to create a setting any mysterious femme fatale would look right at home in. To help you get a feel for the collection, we’ve given cameos to eight key players below. Just scroll down and enjoy the show.

Like much of the Modern Noir line, the sumptuous Katya sofa is three parts classic, one part twist. The squared-off arms and sleek cushions, free of buttons or decorative piping, make it timeless, while the back, with its unique floor-level cutouts, provides visual surprise.

It will be nearly impossible to walk past this shearling-upholstered chair without sinking into its soft embrace. (At the very least, you’ll want to run your hand along it as you stroll by.) The fact that it swivels a full 360 degrees means it’s as versatile in your room’s layout as it is tantalizing to the touch.

Classic elements regularly mix with more modern details in the Modern Noir line, to suitably edgy effect. In this solid-oak coffee table, for example, lathe-turned knob-style legs ground the design in tradition, while two delicately curved, MCM-evoking “bumpers” add lilt to the surface.

Paul Meyer’s father was a homebuilder, so the Austin, Texas-based artist grew up around construction sites and developed a fascination with—and respect for—cement, mortar, and wood. Eventually, these and other similarly prosaic materials found their way into his fine-art paintings, resulting in intriguingly textural mixed-media works.

Here, midcentury design signatures—the joinery of the tapered front legs, the frame’s gentle bentwood construction—are paired with contemporary updates such as a sling-style back, cushiony seat, and performance fabric. The result is comfortable, durable, and unique.

The substantial Valen is an intriguing departure from typical dining-table design. Its top is neither oval, round, square, nor rectangular—it’s pill-shaped. The exaggerated cylindrical legs nod to the idea of a pedestal base but take it in a striking direction. And somehow the blunt, almost primitive design works beautifully in the most refined of rooms.

In plush, cocoon-like rooms, you want light sources that set an evocative mood. The slender swan neck of this sconce strikes a graceful note that calls to mind old-style streetlamps. Brass boning beneath the linen shade shows through when the bulb is lit, adding even more ambience.

Recline like yours is a life of leisure in this modern take on the traditional, French-inflected chaise. An undulating shape, chenille-like upholstery, and enveloping back and arm rests create a luxurious place to loll.