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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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.
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Style: Modern
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Sunbrella Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Fabric
Modern Minho Leather Chaise Lounge, Day Bed, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Marble
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Blue Green Chevron, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Barão lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of shoemakers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Fabric
Curved 3 Seater Sofa with Rounded Chaise
Located in New York, NY
Made to order sofa with deep curved chaise offered in a selection of luxurious performance soft fabric.
The base is offered in metal or wood in several colors and finishes.
The meta...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Capelinhos Lounge Chair, Swivel, Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capelinhos Swivel Lounge Chair with foot rest, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Capelinhos lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Beijinho Outdoors Armchair, Beige, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Beijinho leather sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality leather an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Leather, Wood, Velvet, Bouclé
Osaka Sofa in Stretchy Blue Upholstery by Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In 1967, the French designer Pierre Paulin challenged the rationalism that was predominant at the time by envisaging a range of seats with naturally winding lines. Developed for Expo 1970 in the city after which it is named, the Osaka sofa...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Galapinhos Sofa, Velvet Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Galapinhos leather sofa was designed to add the essence of nature into the interior spa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Bouclé, Leather
Modern Galapinhos Sofa, Caramel Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Lounge Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Galapinhos leather sofa was designed to add the essence of nature into the inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Marble, Onyx
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Sunbrella Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenpple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Chaise Longue Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Twins outdoors sofa and day bed share the sam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa, Channel Tufted Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary retro style sofa in beige latte velvet.
Plinth antique brushed brass.
All hardwood frame with interlocking construction.
Advanced comfort...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hand Tailored Curved Sofa in Stylish Brushed Brass Plate Footer
Located in New York, NY
The handmade sofa is the representation of magnetism. Featuring tailored upholstery in light grey cotton velvet and a stylish brushed brass footer, it is masterfully crafted with an emphatic, yet elegant, curved contour. The sofa is a statement piece that exudes effortless charisma.
Frame in solid wood.
Foam in 100% PU with BS standard fire specifications.
Foam in American Standard CAL 117 for the USA.
Upholstery with upholster straps.
Handmade in Europe.
Dimensions:
W 350 cm 137.8”
D 185 cm 72.8”
H 80 cm 31.5”
SH 41...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
"D'Ivan" 21st Century Chaise Longue, Brown Walnut and Maple by Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
"D'Ivan" chaise longue is an absolute gem in Ivan Paradisi's collection.
The Baroque-inspired style of this daybed is meant to create an elegant reaction between the forms of the su...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
20th Century English Moss Green Velvet Upholstered 3-Seat Saddle Arm Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century English custom-made 3-seat saddle arm sofa in dark moss green velvet. Wood legs, condition as shown.
Category
20th Century English Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Vladimir Kagan for Preview 4 piece Sectional Sofa, 1988
Located in Chicago, IL
4 piece curved biomorphic sectional sofa, 1988. Designed byVladimir Kagan for Preview. Original blue/green fabric is in great condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa Missoni design by Hans Hopfer
Located in OSS, NB
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa Missoni design by Hans Hopfer
Roche Bobois Mah jong sofa consiting of 8 pieces of whom partially in Missoni fabric designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer. A mo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Sunz Ultra Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Geometry intersects with organic artistry for a look that is simultaneously timeless and modern. Clean lines and a linear form are softened by a luxurious boucle fabric, making the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Bespoke Modern Sofas Atrributed to Gregorius Pineo
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant pair of large custom-made matching sofas attributed to Gregorius Pineo, Los Angeles, CA. The sofas feature ebonized Oak frames topped with thick down filled cushions upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Down, Oak
A pair of "Spirit" Sofas by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair “spirit” sofas by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label.
Condition: Very goo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3-Seat Sofa Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3 Seat Sofa Showroom Model
Offered for sale is a SHAKER S9.923 generous 3-seat sofa showroom model. The Shaker sofa is a modern boxed arm sofa with medium...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Down, Feathers
Design sofa Mw01 Bronze, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
Premium designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, elegantly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Blue Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Production year 1970.
Its history is full of important events and participations. A piece considered a “Classic”...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Fabric
Pair of B&B Sofas Newly Upholstered Acid Green and Green Iridescent Velvet 1970
By B&B Italia
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of B&B Sofas Newly Upholstered in Iridescent Acid Green and Green Velvet, mirrored checkerboard effect.
Can be sold individually.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Delta Sofa - Modern Lemon Yellow Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Turquoise Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Lime Green Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Sky Blue Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Purple Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Raspberry Red Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Tangerine Orange Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Violet Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Ultra Violet Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Classic Blue Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Lemon Yellow Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Lime Green Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Turquoise Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Sky Blue Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Purple Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Raspberry Red Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Tangerine Orange Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Violet Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Ultra Violet Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Delta Sofa - Modern Classic Blue Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Ligne Roset 'Ploum' Three-Seater Sofa in Grey by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a 'Ploum' sofa, an unusual design created by brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset. It retains its Ligne tag on reverse.
This piece is solid and has fabulous b...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Sayulita Modular Sofa - Made to Order
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W121 D40 H22 SH14 SD27
W61 H22 D13
Ottoman W26 H14
Handcrafted in house, The Sayulita Modular features interchangeable rectangular pieces that can be set up in various configurati...
Category
2010s Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille
Chrome Bar 3-Seat Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, USA 1970s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Chrome Bar 3-Seat Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, USA 1970s
Gorgeous, long, low mid century sofa with flat bar chromed-steel framed arm and legs, recently re upholstered in ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Pumpkin 3-seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset 2010
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Modernist design by Pierre Paulin, the Pumpkin was designed by Paulin in the 70s to represent an organic interpretation to furniture. In line with many other Paulin designs, its insp...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Tonino Lamborghini Italy Ostrich Leather 2-Part Sectional Sofa, 2010
By Tonino Lamborghini
Located in Miami, FL
Tonino Lamborghini Italy Ostrich Leather 2-Part Sectional Sofa, 2010
Offered for sale is a Tonino Lamborghini saddle stitched ostrich skin and leather two-piece sectional sofa. This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ostrich Leather
Roche Bobois by Gabriele Assmann & Alfred Kleene Leather Digital Curved Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
Designed by Gabriele Assmann & Alfred Kleene for Roche Bobois, the Digital sofa perfectly balances comfort with elegant modern design.
These comfortable sofas have a very unique sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Roche Bobois by Gabriele Assmann & Alfred Kleene Leather Digital Curved Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
Designed by Gabriele Assmann & Alfred Kleene for Roche Bobois, the Digital sofa perfectly balances comfort with elegant modern design.
These comfortable sofas have a very unique sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Interior Crafts Modern Sofas in Olive Gold, Pair
Located in Littleton, CO
A modern and timeless pair of matching 3-seat sofas in high-chatoyancy olive gold chenille by Interior Crafts, Inc. USA, 2000s.
Extremely well crafted. Extremely comfortable. Add pi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Frau Italian leather sofa by Tito Agnoli, Poppy model
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine entering a living room adorned with the epitome of sophistication and style. At the center of this refined environment is the exclusive Poppy seating set, a masterpiece designed by Tito Agnoli and made by Poltrona Frau. With its classic design and vintage charm, the Poppy sofa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Leather Sleeper Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Dark Green and Saddle Leather Upholstered Sleeper Sofa, with three back and three seat cushions above a conforming plinth. 32" H x 92" L x 32" D; seat: 20" H.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1st Gen Dieter Rams RZ620 Sofa for Vitsoe 1962
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Aachen, NW
This timeless iconic sofa was made in the early 60s by Vitsoe and designed by Dieter Rams.
The sofa comes from the iconic RZ620 series and is a first generation example.
The sofa i...
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
GAN Grapy Soft Lounge Chair by Kensaku Oshiro
By GAN Rugs
Located in New York, NY
This innovative easy chair is available in two different cotton fabrics, canvas and velvet, in five color choices with reinforced seams with contrasting colors and a filling of polys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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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