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Modern Sectional 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Suite of five armchairs forming a large modular sofa, foam and fabric
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Suite of five designer armchairs in the style of Tito Agnoli and his 9000 (Novemila) model, published by Arfa. Metal frame and foam upholstered in fabric, black plastic legs. One cor...
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Early 2000s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Iron

Modular Serpentine 7 Piece Roche Bobois Dark Midnight Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super luxurious dark midnight blue velvet upholstered modular serpentine sofa by Roche Bobois. Sectional features 7 sections with optional curvy loveseat and floating dressing room...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Original "Super Lounge" sectional sofa from Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Very rare to find model of sectional sofa by Roche Bobois, made in France in the 1980s. Called "Super Lounge", this is a one-of-a-kind sectional sofa composed of 12 units that can be arranged as you wish, like the Mah Jong sofa from the same manufacturer. 4 folding backrest...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

6 Piece Sectional Made in Italy by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti, Italy 2006
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite 6 Piece Sectional, skillfully crafted in Italy, designed by the renowned designer Rodolfo Dordoni exclusively for Minotti. Elevate your living space with th...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

BAKER Mid 20th Century White Armless Three-Piece Sectional Slipper Sofa
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Contemporary style three-piece sectional armless slipper sofa by Baker Furniture. Hardwood frame construction; upholstered in a soft white color brocade fabric, armless with a slip...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Medium Standard Sofa in Black Leather with Brass Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Standard sofa is deceptively simple at first glance. Upon closer inspection it manages to be both modern and nostalgic, the sofa you will bring with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

Angelo Modular Modern Customizable Sectional Sofa
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and low and sexy this five-piece modern modular sectional. Various configurations. Multiple fabrics and colors to choose from. Measures...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Deep Grey Tufted 3pc Sectional Sofa with Chaise
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Milo Baughman 3 piece sectional sofa for Thayer Coggin. An absolutely stunning sofa featuring a 3 piece sectional design with a left side chaise, a corner, and a straight sofa with...
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20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Modular Sectional Brandy Cognac Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional leather sofa is manufactured in Germany. It is a high quality manufactured seating group. The producer is yet unknown. It is a pure 70ties design w...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood

Zanotta Alfa Sofa Sectional in White-Leather
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Sleek, Sturdy and Immensely Sexy, this low-slung, two-piece Sofa Sectional is a fit for Modern, Minimalism, Contemporary Lofts as well as tasteful timeless traditional homes. The sta...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Late 20th Century Black Leather & Walnut Pianura Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Stunning Pianura sectional seating group of three pieces. Walnut wooden structure with high comfort black leather cushions. Designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in the 1970's. The w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Prisma sofa, Hemp fabric outer covering Leather
Located in Bisceglie, IT
It is one of the best friends of home Sundays and is the fundamental element of the living room: it is the sofa. An indispensable complement in furniture that presents the environmen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Set Of 3 Pangaea Sectional Seating by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Pangaea Sectional Seating by Phase Design Dimensions: D 175.9 x W 274.3 x H 63.5 cm. Materials: Birch wood and upholstery. Hardwood construction with upholstered body and...
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2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Charles Sectional Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Charles Sectional Sofa, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design by renowned Italian designer Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. This iconic furniture p...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Rolf Benz Vintage Oxred Leather Living room Sofa Ensemble, Germany, 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning leather Living suite room sofa ensemble was produced by Rolf Benz an manufactured in Germany. It is a pure 70ties design with timele...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Beech

Our Myles Leather Sectional Sofa Finished Hand Dyed Coal
Located in London, GB
Our Myles sectional sofa is a new addition to our Signature Collection. Please note this listing price is per linear meter. This helps a client measure their space and calculate th...
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2010s British Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Dottie Modular Corner Sofa
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
With its sporty form, clean workmanship and understated design that will suit any space, DOTTIE MODULAR L SOFA suits your home very well with its functi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Cotton, Bouclé

Arthur Right Module
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The ARTHUR series, which stands out with its calm color tones and changeable design, is among the indispensables with its variety of usage areas and comfort. In the collection, where...
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2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Hardwood

Arthur Left Module
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The ARTHUR series, which stands out with its calm color tones and changeable design, is among the indispensables with its variety of usage areas and comfort. In the collection, where...
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2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Hardwood

Thomas modular nubuck leather sofa
Located in Bisceglie, IT
This sofa composed of infinite modules, gives the possibility to change its composition to your taste. How to play with a Lego. The petrol-colored nubuck leather sofa is just the rig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Suede

Divano Stone in tessuto, composizione angolare e cuscini
Located in Bisceglie, IT
Tessuti madi in Italy di altissima qualità su questa composizione stone angolare.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

3-Piece Yellow Carrera Modular Sofa by Lomazzi, De Pas + D'urbino for BBB Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare three piece Carrera modular sofa designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina Italia in 1969. This stunning sofa has two curved corner sections and one center section with ribbed seat detailing. It reupholstered by previous owners in a woven yellow fabric. Retains ‘BBB Italia’ interior lining. Sourced in Italy. We also have a brown five piece Carrera available HERE. Jonathan De Pas (1932-1991), Donato D’Urbino (1935-) and Paolo Lomazzi (1936-) are Italian designers who began working together in 1966. They are best known for their unconventional pop art designs, many of which are in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris among others. Their most iconic pieces include the Joe Sofa, 1970 and the “Blow” armchair...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pixel Large Seating Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be freely combined, thanks to an exclusive connector created ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini Original for C & B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, circa 1970s. This iconic sofa features four seat elements with four back-rests. The Camaleonda became instantly famous when introduc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Suede, Fabric

COR Trio Sofa by Team Form AG, 1973 in Original Teddy Fabric
Located in Las Vegas, NV
All-foam “Trio” sofa by design duo Team Form AG for German manufacturer COR. Custom reddish brown teddy fabric designed specifically for the Trio. Designed to represent maximum mob...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

August Inc Modern Modular Sectional Sofa Straight & Wedge Pieces Style Chadwick
Located in Topeka, KS
A selection of handsome Laurel Series seating modular sofa sections by August Inc. both straight and wedge pieces. There is a total of 21 sections with 9 we...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Modular Italian Leather Sofa Riff from Flexteam
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the perfect combination of style and comfort with the modular Italian leather sofa Riff from Flexteam. This set of 4 offers unparalleled quality and a timeless design, strai...
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1990s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Custom Sectional Sofa with Chaise Lounge
Located in Greenwich, CT
This sectional sofa was a custom order that features three sections: a chaise lounge, loveseat and pod chaise. It also features a low back, with track arms. The back cushions are stu...
Category

2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wood

Divano Stone in pelle nabuk
Located in Bisceglie, IT
Il divano Stone, della collezione Meta, è caratterizzato da sagoma morbida a tracciare la forma frontale del fianco, sagoma che viene estrusa e riportata a seguire per lo schienale. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Contemporary Flora Sofa in Cane Leather with White Oak Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The flora is just as comfortable as it looks. Completely wrapped in down and feather from the arms to the cushions and backs helps to create the marshmallow look. Shown in the cane l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian modern black leather sofa Bogo Carlo Bartoli Rossi for Albizzate, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather sofa Bogo Carlo Bartoli Rossi for Albizzate, 1970s Modular sofa mod. Bogo in black leather. The sofa is made up of three modules, one central and two cor...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Saporiti Confidential Corner Sofa in Original Velvet Fabric by Alberto Rosselli
Located in Toronto, CA
The “Confidential Sofa”, designed by Italian architect and designer Alberto Rosselli in 1972 for Saporiti Italia, is one of the first modular systems to be introduced for the home. R...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Wood

Vao Sofa 380 by Paolo Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Three-seat sofa with a sinuous shape and ample dimensions, supported by a structure with legs made of discarded eco-friendly solid ash with an acetic finish, whose imperfections give...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool

Natuzzi Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Natuzzi Leather Sectional Sofa This sofa measures: 120 wide x 95 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 21 and arm height of 25 inches...
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Early 2000s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary 21st Century Circus Sectional Sofa by Spinzi, Silver Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Circus is a sofa that celebrates Milanese factories, with their towers, chimneys and silos. The upholstery underlines its connection with the worlds of industry, architecture and met...
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2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Rene Cazares sectional sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W109 D109 H37.5 H28 SW33 SD22 SH19 USA made sectional with goose feather down foam core mix. Sofa is well preserved with no major areas of wear. Light areas of wear are shown closel...
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2010s Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chenille

PILLAR SECTIONAL - Modern design in Black Boucle
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Pillar Sectional Sofa is a stunning piece of furniture with a unique and captivating design. It is characterized by layered, asymmetrical design elements that create a sense of s...
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2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pompidou Modular Four-Piece Sectional in Oatmeal Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
Pipe Up. Introducing our new modular seating system. Extra deep, sublimely squishy and guaranteed to solve all of your problems. Get what you need, from a single seat to a sprawling ...
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2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Nest Custom Sectional Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather upholstered sofa with bold modern lines and raised on bold square block feet. Long loose pillow backs with two long comfort down seat cushions. Completely Made in USA...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ample Custom Sectional Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather upholstered sofa with bold modern lines and raised on bold block supports. Loose pillow backs with boxed comfort down seat cushions. Completely Made in USA, with trad...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

SOLO modular sofa in gray fabric. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
The Solo sofa's design harmoniously combines aesthetics and functionality, with a frame suspended on feet that lends lightness and sophistication, while generous cushions and adjustable armrests provide a comfortable and customizable seating experience. The Solo sofa is elegant and comfortable, ideal for spending relaxing moments. It is covered in a fabric with the iconic Chanel name, a faux plain, made from a special slub yarn with a buttoned effect. The small irregular pattern harks back to the classic fabrics of Parisian haute couture ateliers, and is available in five color variations. You can request a different fabric, to be chosen from a range of weaves offered by Legame Italia...
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2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Steve Chase Channel Tufted Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Modern channel tufted sectional sofa designed by iconic California designer Steve Chase. Sofa features new padding and upholstery from Romo wh...
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20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Velvet 'Dress-Up' Sectional Sofa Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
Three-piece velvet Cassina Sectional sofa designed by Rudolfo Dordoni. Upholstered in a high-grade deep wine-colored velvet. Purchased new but never installed. Can be reconfigured to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

SURGE SECTIONAL - Modern Sectional Sofa in Cream Faux Leather
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
SURGE SECTIONAL - Modern Sectional Sofa in Cream Faux Leather The Surge Sectional Sofa in cream faux leather is a luxurious and stylish piece of furniture that is perfect for any mo...
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2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Organic Sofa in White Cream Brown Wool Handmade in France 3 sets
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Pierre sofa was inspired by a photographic work Eric Gizard did in the summer of 2019 in Turkey. From white pebbles cleaned and rounded by the sea, he assembled some of them into abs...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood

Late 20th Century Modern Global Upholstery Company Brown 7 Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Modern Global Upholstery Company brown all upholstered seven-piece sectional sofa comprised of four straight pieces and three wedges. Beautiful condition, keeping in...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Sistema 61 Italian modular sofa, Giancarlo Piretti for Aonima Castelli, 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Modular sofa mod. System 61 with fully upholstered square seat and back covered in brown corduroy and two pieces only seat in green cotton fabric. The internal structure is made of b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian modern Beige modular sofa Novemila by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Beige modular sofa Novemila by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1970s Modular sofa mod. Novemila made up of 6 modules entirely padded and covered in white-beige fabric. The 3 s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

Arflex Strips Modular Sofa S3 in White Fabric and Aluminium Feet by Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionizes the furniture market with her model, that is now an ""evergreen"": the seat system Strips. Additional information: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

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Aluminum

B&B Italia Two Piece "Bend" Sofa by Patricia Urquiola, 2010, off White, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Bend" sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, 2010. This example was purchased five years ago. It has has very little use, but does have a few very small spots which you ...
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2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

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Steel

Sandy Cove Sectional by Sebastian Herkner Size 3.0
Located in Toronto, ON
Composed of jutting sea-cliff footpaths and clapboard houses, the offshore of Newfoundland Fogo Island is set against a striking coastline. Celebrated by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Sandy Cove Sectional by Sebastian Herkner Size 2.2
Located in Toronto, ON
Composed of jutting sea-cliff footpaths and clapboard houses, the offshore of Newfoundland Fogo Island is set against a striking coastline. Celebrated by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Sandy Cove Sectional by Sebastian Herkner Size 2.3
Located in Toronto, ON
Composed of jutting sea-cliff footpaths and clapboard houses, the offshore of Newfoundland Fogo Island is set against a striking coastline. Celebrated by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gloster Grid Outdoor Sectional Sofa with Ceramic Side Table
Located in Boston, MA
Grid Outdoor Sectional with Java Frame Finish, Castillo Dove Fabric Grid Small Coffee Table with Java Frame Finish Ceramic Top: Emperor Table Dime...
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2010s European Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery, Acrylic

Contemporary Medium Standard Sofa in Caramel Leather with Walnut Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The standard sofa is deceptively simple at first glance. Upon closer inspection it manages to be both modern and nostalgic, the sofa you will bring with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sandy Cove Sectional by Sebastian Herkner Size 2.1
Located in Toronto, ON
Composed of jutting sea-cliff footpaths and clapboard houses, the offshore of Newfoundland Fogo Island is set against a striking coastline. Celebrated by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Modern sectional sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern sectional 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 sectional sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern sectional sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Poland pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sectional sofas, popular names associated with this style include De Sede, Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia, and Stephen Kenn. 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 sectional sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $720 and tops out at $96,030 while the average work can sell for $12,515.

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