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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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 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
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 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 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
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
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
Maralunga 675 Sofa, Armchair and Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Maralunga 2-seat sofa with matching lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, in distinctive grey and black striped velvet.
The unpretentious innovat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Directional, in Chinoiserie Tiger Velvet
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofa is divine! This is not just any sofa; it's a fantastical journey into the world of design where comfort meets chic in the most delightful way possible...
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Antonio Citterio Atoll Sofa for B&B Italia, Italy, 2018
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning left arm right facing sofa chaise lounge with two seat cushions and twelve back cushions for extra comfort that can be arranged in numerous combinations. Rendered in blue tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pewter, Steel, Aluminum
Space Age Togo Love Seat Two Seater Blue Ultra Suede Ligne Roset 1970s France
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age authentic vintage loveseat or two seater sofa Togo from ultra suede alcantara in cornflower blue color tone by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970s.
An iconic freestanding ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Fiberglass Sculptural Sofa, Bench, Loveseat '24U' Stone Finish Outdoor Indoor
By NAE
Located in Bochum, NRW
"2 4 U" is a limited edition designer Sofa, Bench, and Love seat for indoor or outdoor use. It is ideal for poolside, garden, or patio. The color can be changed upon request.
Sculptu...
Category
2010s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass
"Koala" Sofa by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, France, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Sofa with asymmetrical arm- and backrests, upholstered in a beige, tightly woven boucle fabric. Model "Koala".
Sofa: Height: 43” back, 17” Seat Width: 64” Depth: 33”
Category
1990s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Roche Bobois Long Island Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Stunning olive green couch from Roche Bobois in a luxurious chenille or velvet fabric.
This “Long Island” model currently retails for over $30,000. ...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
LOTA Sofa by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Sofa, designed by Eileen Gray. Germany, Classicon, 1990s.
The LOTA sofa, designed by Eileen Gray, produced by Classicon in Munich. Sofa with black lacquer...
Category
1990s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Sofa High Back Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Sofa High Back Settee
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Italian Contemporary Black and Light Grey Velvet Three-seater Sofa
Located in Scandicci, Florence
This beautiful three-seater sofa made with a handmade wooden inner structure and upholstered in a beautiful black and light grey velvet. Embellished with three back-protection cushio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Sofa
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
LOS ANGELES Sofa in Olive by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
LOS ANGELES Sofa by Alexandre Ligios
L 87" x H 20" x D 20"
Wooden structure, velvet or curly wool
Refined style, a counterbalance between contemporary and modernity, a refined sof...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Wood
Large De Sede "Ds18" Leather Sectional Corner Sofa, Switzerland 1980s
By De Sede
Located in DE MEERN, NL
MASSIVE GREY/BLUE LEATHER "DS-18" SECTIONAL CORNER SOFA BY DE SEDE DESIGN TEAM, SWITZERLAND 1980S
Looking for a statement piece that combines luxury and history? Look no further tha...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Cache Antiques Carlyle Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Cache Antiques Carlyle Sofa Settee
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Down
Curved sofa "Max" by Antonio Citterio, Flexform, Italy, 1983 (Customizable)
Located in Argelato, BO
ANTONIO CITTERIO, "Max" sofa for FLEXFORM, 1983.
Chromed steel tube, fabric covered padding.
Height 70 cm, width 210, depth 75.
The sofa is presented in its original fabric (to be...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Cloud Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MATERIALS
Shown in mohair upholstery, hammered steel frame.
HANDMADE IN CANADA
PRICING + COM
This Paolo Ferrari design is priced to accommodate customer’s own material (COM).
A lim...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Rue de Babylone Angled Sofa by Christophe Delcourt
Located in Toronto, ON
Framed by 19th century Parisian architecture, the Rue de Babylone guides both locals and tourists alike through the most celebrated and unassumed segments of Paris. Referencing the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
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
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
Modular sofa mod. Paione entirely in camel brown leather. The 3 modules are: a rectangular pou...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Black and White Outdoor Weather Resistant Hanging Sofa
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Sofa
Designed to be enjoyed in good company, this 21st century contemporary outdoor hanging sofa keeps the beautiful metallic details and the high-resistance m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rue de Babylone Sofa by Christophe Delcourt
Located in Toronto, ON
Framed by 19th century Parisian architecture, the Rue de Babylone guides both locals and tourists alike through the most celebrated and unassumed segments of Paris. Referencing the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Linea Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa upholstered in Mohair with a solid walnut inlay.
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Oxford three-seater capitonné sofa in brick-colored nubuck leather
Located in Bisceglie, IT
Oxford is a sofa that talks: it talks about History, it talks about memories, it talks about emotions. And it is exciting to sit on such an elegant sofa, evoking smoky and exciting a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Upholstered 3 Seats Sofa with an Iron and Wood Structure.
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly crafted sofa is designed for both visual appeal and comfort, making it a perfect addition to varied environments like living rooms and hotel lobbies. It features a sim...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Upholstered 2 Seats Sofa with an Iron and Wood Structure.
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly designed sofa combines aesthetic appeal with memory foam comfort, making it a perfect fit for various settings like living rooms and elegant lobbies. It features a sim...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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
Limited edition sofa Mw02 "Jungle", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
This high-end designer sofa, custom-made in France, is a numbered and signed piece.
The MW02 "Jungle" model, limited to only 20 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Italian modern Tramonto a New York modular sofa, Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1984
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Modular sofa model Tramonto a New York, made up of eight pieces between skyscrapers and sun. The padded skyscrapers act as seats and armrests and backrests and are covered in a fabri...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1970s Curved Sofa in Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
1970s Curved Sofa in Boucle with a chrome base.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Design sofa Mw02, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
High-end designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW02 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The seating in HR40 foam, el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Beautiful Sensuous Curved Kidney Shaped Opera Sofa by Baker Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The Opera Sofa has a symmetrical design and a sense of simple refinement, like traditional opera house gallery seating. It features a tight back and a loose...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Macassar Ebony Base Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century tuxedo sofa newly upholstered, featuring beige ecru performance fabric, button tufting, feather down wrapped spring coil seat cushions, supported by Macassar Ebony wood.
Category
20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
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, elegantl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Design sofa Mw02, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
High-end designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW02 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The seating in HR40 foam, el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Trolley Sofa by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Sofa by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 212.7 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated metal.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chrome, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pangaea Sofa by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pangaea Sofa by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 99.1 x W 274.3 x H 63.5 cm.
Materials: Birch wood and upholstery.
Hardwood construction with upholstered body and birch base. Upholstery...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It doesn't get much cooler than this early year (original) collectors set of the model-932 'Quartet' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incred...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Canvas
American modern rattan and beige floreal fabric sofa by McGuire Company, 1970s
By McGuire
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern rattan and beige floreal fabric sofa by McGuire Company, 1970s.
Two-seater sofa with rectangular seat in woven rattan with leather laces, with armrests, also in woven...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Two "Diesis" two-seaters by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of two-seater sofas, Diesis model, designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nova for B&B Italia. The sofas stand on a metal frame and are fitted with thick cushions. The red uphol...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Design sofa Mw01 "Brown & Wood", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
High-end designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, elegantl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Modern Conchula Day Bed, DEDAR Beige Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula day bed is a room-d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
Alanda vintage sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Alanda sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. A true design product, typical of the 1990s.
Made of Steel and upholstered in Grey color Alcantara, fully removable cover.
Armrests and head...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Sofa in Creamy Green Velvet and Gold Nials
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Art Deco-inspired love seat, a timeless piece embodying Coco Chanel's philosophy: "Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Handmade Curved Sofa Upholstered in White Bouclé
Located in London, GB
The 'Cloud' sofa is handmade in the UK with a dowelled ply frame. This makes it highly customisable, both in size and fabric. any length is possible and we have a range of fabrics to...
Category
2010s English Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Massive Oak Sofa with Green Velvet Upholstery
Located in Cairo, EG
Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Massive Oak Wood Sofa with Velvet Green Upholstery.
Inspired by the legendary Hassan Fathy, this sofa pays homage to his architectural philosophies and pri...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Havana Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 90 inches in width, 37 inches in depth, and 32 inches in height, this sofa is meticulously designed to fit seamlessly into your living space. The 17-inch high seat and 22-i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Black Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 90 inches in width, 37 inches in depth, and 32 inches in height, this sofa is meticulously designed to fit seamlessly into your living space. The 17-inch high seat and 22-i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Lotus 2 Seat Sofa - Modern Black Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
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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