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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Leather "X-Rays" Sofa, Alain Gilles
Leather "X-Rays" Sofa, Alain Gilles

Leather "X-Rays" Sofa, Alain Gilles

$13,886 / item

Leather "X-Rays" Sofa, Alain Gilles

Located in Geneve, CH

Leather "X-Rays" sofa, Alain Gilles Dimensions: 200 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm Materials: Black steel structure, natural grain full aniline leather  X-ray is a family of comfortable upholstered pieces: a sofa (2, 3, 4 seaters), a daybed and an armchair. Instead of hiding the structures under fabric, Alain Gilles literally X-rayed the welcoming and comfortable traditional sofa to create a graphic and sculptural range of seats for the home and the office. As a result, the pieces are captivating both from the front and from the back. Design as a second life. After studying Political Sciences and Marketing Management, Alain Gilles went on to work in the international financial world for 5 years. But one has to live his own life. So, thanks to the moral support of his wife, he went back to studying Industrial Design in France. He opened his own studio in late 2007 in order to pursue his own dreams and develop his personal approach to product design, furniture design, art direction and scenography. He has since started to collaborate with several international editors such as Qui est Paul...

Category

2010s French Modern Canapes

Materials

Steel

Two Seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison
Two Seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison

Two Seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison

$5,381 / item

Two Seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison

Located in Geneve, CH

Two seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison Dimensions: 166 x 89 x 75cm Materials: European hardwood frame, zig-zag springs, jute webbing, hessian straps. Natural fiber, animal ...

Category

2010s British Modern Canapes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot
Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot

Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot

$6,429 / item

Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot

By Marc Venot 1

Located in Geneve, CH

Quetzal surprises, attracts and traps, evoquing on us the same magical feeling and the same admiration with which we watch the Quetzal bird taking off and flying into the sky in its ...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Canapes

Materials

Iron

Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto

Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto

$18,059 / item

Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto

Located in Geneve, CH

Luizet 3 seats without back modular sofa by Luca Nichetto Materials: Upholstery: Fabric Top: Verde Marinace granite/Emperador Silver dark/Emperador Tundra/Red marble/Terrazzo Bot...

Category

2010s French Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto

Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto

$28,312 / item

Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto

Located in Geneve, CH

Luizet 3 seats without back modular sofa by Luca Nichetto Materials: upholstery: fabric (also available in leather) Top: Verde Marinace granite/Emperador silver dark/Emperador Tund...

Category

2010s French Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Large Malibu Sofa by Dooq
Large Malibu Sofa by Dooq

Large Malibu Sofa by Dooq

$17,066

Large Malibu Sofa by Dooq

By DOOQ

Located in Geneve, CH

Large Malibu sofa by Dooq Dimensions W 200 x D 127 x H 87 x Seat H 43 cm Materials & Finishes Upholstery: fabric or leather Also available in othe...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes

Materials

Upholstery

Modern canapes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern canapes 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 canapes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern canapes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Denmark, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original canapes, popular names associated with this style include Finn Juhl, Gufram Furniture, Studio 65, and DOOQ. 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 canapes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,149 and tops out at $70,967 while the average work can sell for $9,900.

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