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Modern Sofas

MODERN STYLE

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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.

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Style: Modern
Dust Sofa, Large with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Ebony
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Ebony
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Brown - Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

21st Century Ratio Sofa in Green Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A perfect mix between modernity and tradition, Ratio is a soft and welcoming sofa, characterized by decorative stitching, expression of Etro Home Interiors’ sartorial quality. The ge...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dust Sofa, Large with Natural Light Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Chenille Upholstered Three Seater Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Chenille upholstered three seater sofa, covered in a dark kingfisher blue chenille, with square back and drop in seats, Crate and Barrel (sun bl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Ebony - Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Brown - Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Medium with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Small with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1970s Nicos Zographos Designs / SOM Attributed Four Seat Tuxedo Sofa in Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a four seat Tuxedo sofa, seemingly designed by Nicos Zographos and produced by Zographos Designs Inc. As the sofa is unmarked and many designers of this era produced similar ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Mario Bellini for Cassina Black Leather Software Tilbury Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1980s production Tilbury three seat sofa (part of the Software collection), designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy. This example is one of a few s...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Plastic, Foam

Dust Sofa, Large with Beech Brown - Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Ebony
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dust Sofa, Medium with Natural Light Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

El Mar Sectional Sofa in Customizable Upholstery and Polished Bronze Base
Located in Istanbul, TR
El Mar Sectional Sofa Inspired by the waves of the sea, the powerful and magnificent design, with unique bronze detailing on the base makes it elegant. Fall back into the luxurious ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

1980s Vintage Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 Red Leather and Black Two Seat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 two-seater loveseat with gorgeous red leather upholstery and black casing. This is a favorite of ours, ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Riva 1920 PATMOS ASYMMETRICAL WHITE SOFA BY TERRY DWAN
Located in Boston, MA
This modern sofa, created by Terry Dwan, has a sleek and fashionable shape that exudes a sense of style. The white Crystal leather upholstery is beautifully enhanced with a streamlin...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Textile

The Lazy. Brazilian solid wood with linen upholstery Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Characterized by sleek, gentle, and flowing lines, the Lazy sofa has been meticulously designed to exude both comfort and elegance. Its upholstery boasts a f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

2014 Piero Lissoni for Cassina 8 Two Seat Sofa / Loveseat in Blue Suede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 8 Sofa, designed by Piero Lissoni for Cassina. The piece was manufactured in Italy, circa 2014. It features soft blue suede (or perhaps microsue...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Dust Sofa, Small with Natural Light Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

2000s Royalton Two-Seater Sofa by Philippe Starck for Driade in Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Royalton Sofa, designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Driade shortly after the design's introduction in 1988. In the late 1980s, Starck was approached by hotelier Ian ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Tres Plazas Lccc, Mexican Contemporary Sofa by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
This Tres Plazas is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The structure of the sofa stands tall, almost like a tribute to the art of furniture-making. The delicate framewor...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Sofa with Wooden Armrests
Located in High Point, NC
Designed in the 1960’s, this avant-garde four-seater sofa showcases a brutalist base with boldly carved armrests and comfortable upholstered cushions. The juxtaposition of dark patin...
Category

1960s German Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Original “Deanna" Sofa/Setee Designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A gorgeous Deanna settee designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott. High gloss creme lacquer finish on wood. Amazing swoop arm cascades into the back leg. From a very prominent multi million dollar Palm Springs designer estate. Original J Robert Scott deco swirl fabric in taupe and beige. Comes with pair of custom metallic rayon "Confetti" pillows that match perfectly. A chic, modern classic. Currently in our North Palm Springs showroom displayed with a pair of Sally Sirkin Lewis designed swivel chairs and a Parisian Modern...
Category

1990s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by Knoll and labelled H.G. Knoll Products. This particular examples dates to circa 1949....
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bold Geometric, bold, 1920, 1930, contemporary, modern lounge sofa, den sofa
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Ultimate in Luxury with the Bevel Sofa Step into the world of luxury and sophistication with the Bevel Sofa. This sleek and elegant sectional...
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Walnut

Larry Laslo for Directional Down Sofa, Pair Available
Located in New York, NY
Modernist sofa designed by Larry Laslo for Directional featuring new Italian Ivory Boucle fabric. Back and seat feature cushions which are ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

2010's Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Loveseat Sofa Fabric Sets Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (sold separately) gorgeous and original Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Sofa, produced by Knoll. Multiples of these two-seater sofas are a...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1994 Gunilla Allard for Lammhults Sweden Cinema Settee Two Seater Sofa Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Gunilla Allard for Lammhults of Sweden cinema settee, produced circa 1994. This is a terrific original example, which appears to have been reupholstered circa ea...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

El Mar Sofa in Boucle and Polished Bronze Base By Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
El Mar Sofa Inspired by the waves of the sea, the powerful and magnificent design, with unique bronze detailing on the base makes it elegant. Fall back i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Atelier Linné, Sofa Asafis (Small)
Located in Paris, FR
The Asafis sofa is made in 2023 by Atelier Linné. The structure of the sofa is in brushed oak, the seat cushion is in foam with rounded edges at the front. The backrest consists of 2...
Category

2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Italian modern black metal sofa Re e Regina by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal sofa Re e Regina by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985 Sofa mod. King and Queen two seater. The structure is entirely in perforate...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

2008 Gaia Three Seat Sofa by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design in Red Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Gaia’ sofa, designed by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design in 2008. Its frame is composed of polished aluminum, and it has a molded-foam seat and back. The upholstery is done ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen New Boucle Fabric 3-Seat Sofa Made in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s Ole Wanscher white boucle fabric 3-Seat sofa. This is a gorgeous example, which has just been newly reupholstered by the well regarded Forthright NYC uphol...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

C. 1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Three-Seater Sofa/Settee w/ New Webbing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a three-seater settee, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates in 1941. The piece has a frame constructed of pine (or possibly birch), and has newly re-done webbed straps...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Copper

Giorgetti Solemyidae Sofa by Rossella Pugliatti
By Rossella Pugliatti, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Rossella Pugliatti A small sofa that is welcoming and full of character. The shaped, anatomical, and comfortable frame is inspired by shells, hence the name Solemyidae,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

2013 SM1 Sofa in Orange Leather by Shelton Mindel for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2013 production SM1 Sofa, designed by Shelton Mindel and produced by Knoll. The sofa was specially ordered in orange leather with very nice hand feel. It's in terrific cond...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1980s de Sede DS140 Adjustable Sofa by Reto Frigg in White Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DS140 adjustable sofa designed by Reto Frigg and produced by de Sede in Switzerland circa mid 1980s. The sofa has a unique rotating seat system, allowing it to become a double chaise lounge...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

21st Century Cushy Sofa in Blue Jacquard Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Expression of a new domestic scenario made of expressive colors and immersive fabrics, Cushy is a line of furniture made up of a sofa, armchair, bed and pouf, all characterized by so...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 'Camaleonda' Sectional by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, c 1971, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumentally sized modular 'Camaleonda' sectional living room set (fourteen pieces in total) by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, each section signed with labels as can be seen in the photos. Included in the set are eight (8) full-sized seat sections, each is quite large and spacious which adds to the incredible comfort. And six (6) full-sized seat backs leaving two of the seat sections to be used as ottomans or free-floating seat elements to open the sectional to either side. This set has been previously professionally reupholstered with only light use and in very good condition. Designed by Mario Bellini in 1970 for C&B Italia, later produced after 1973 by B&B Italia after Piero Busnelli bought out Cassina and changed the name to B&B. This set consists of six sections labelled with C&B labels and two sections with B&B labels, meaning that most of this set was produced between 1970 and 1973 - the original production years of the Camaleonda, and making this set ideal for collectors and investors of art and design. *We have a large quantity of other Camaleonda elements (C&B Italia and B&B Italia examples, both in mohair fabric and in leather including some sets ready for reupholstery to a new fabric or leather of your choice) if you are looking for a larger set, contact us to discuss. MEASUREMENTS: *This is a modular set with fourteen (14) total pieces and can be configured in many ways as each seating section can be placed wherever you desire and the seat backs can be fixed to the seating elements where you want. You can configure as one large sectional sofa, three-seat couch with loveseats...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Wonatti Lozere Sofa, Walnut Wood Footer, Cream color Velvet
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury. Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort. Wonatti lozere sofa, footer walnut wood, beige premium Portuguese leather...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Karim Rashid Casamania & Horm Kouch & Ouch 2-Seat Sofa Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The pieces are in terrific condition overall with some light signs of use. This listed price is for one chair. Two are available in this exact upholstery. Two others are available in...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three Seat Sofa in White Naugahyde #1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's constructed from aluminum, iron, and plywood. It may be the original white naugahyde...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three-Seater Sofa in White Naugahyde #2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's constructed from aluminum, iron, and plywood. It may be the original white naugahyde...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Lord Norman Foster Model 500 Black Leather 2 Seat Settee Sofa for Walter Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and unusual Walter Knoll 500 settee in black leather, designed by Lord Norman Foster, the renowned British architect. Two sofa...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1957 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen of Denmark Sofa Model 3300/4 4-Seat Sofa Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Model 3300/4 sofa, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This examples was produced circa 1957. While it is more common to see the single-seater...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

2008 Knoll Divina Two Seat Sofa/Settee by Piero Lissoni in Volo Leather Model 68
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Divina Two-Seater Settee, designed by Piero Lissoni for Knoll in 2001. This example dates to 2008. The piece is upholstered in a chocolate-brown leather, likely Volo leathe...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Chunky Modern Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Reupholstered in Camira Synergy charcoal wool fabric. Chunky legs covered as well.
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

2018 Steeve Sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud for Arper 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (two are available, but the price listed is for each sofa) Steeve sofa, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud and produced by Arper in Italy. The sofa is in terrific condit...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional and very rare F40 settee / sofa, designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by renowned bauhaus manufacturer Tecta. Tecta has been bringing to life earl...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Foam

New, Geometric, transitional, bold, art, modern sectional, modular
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Discover Playful Luxury with the Exquisite, Original T4 Modular Sofa Embark on a journey into the epitome of playful luxury with our T4 Modular Sofa—a versatile masterpiece that off...
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

1999 Zanotta Alfa Grey Leather Sectional Modular Sofa by Emaf Progetti 2x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but they are sold separately) "Alfa" sectional/modular sofa, designed by Emaf Progetti. The sofa is beautifully constructed and uphols...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include De Sede, Finn Juhl, Stephen Kenn, and Moooi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $72 and tops out at $497,965 while the average work can sell for $9,554.

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