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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
7-foot Bench in White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Like logs washed up and resting along the shoreline, the soft corners of this pillow-top solid wood bench will be at peace anywhere. With side tables and an upholstered seat for two, this is a useful addition to any modern setting. Whether you see it as an assortment of driftwood blocks, pillows, or marshmallows, the Pillowy Bench provides a gentle place to land. Made out of solid Canadian white ash with a powder coated steel frame and 100% wool upholstered cushion seat, the Pillowy Bench can be customized to a variety of lengths and fabric colors. Shown in the main image is the 7-foot bench with dark green wool fabric and an upholstered seat length of 48". The bench is also available as a 6-foot long ($5650) with pale pink wool version with an upholstered seat length of 36". All benches...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

21st Century Woodstock Carnival Sofa in Velvet and Wood by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A sofa with a welcoming and comfortable look, emphasized by the mattress conformation of the seat. Refined details such as the polished brass tips of the basement and the roll cushio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

6-foot Bench in White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Like logs washed up and resting along the shoreline, the soft corners of this pillow-top solid wood bench will be at peace anywhere. With side tables and an upholstered seat for two, this is a useful addition to any modern setting. Whether you see it as an assortment of driftwood blocks, pillows, or marshmallows, the Pillowy Bench provides a gentle place to land. Made out of solid Canadian white ash with a powder coated steel frame and 100% wool upholstered cushion seat, the Pillowy Bench can be customized to a variety of lengths and fabric colors. Shown in the main image is the 6-foot bench with dark green wool fabric and an upholstered seat length of 36". The subsequent images are a 7-foot bench ($6500) with a pale pink wool fabric and an upholstered seat length of 48". All benches...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Lola Settee, Bouclé & Natural Wood Settee by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood settee designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric for seat/back cushion: Ivory Bouclé Base: Natural Maple.  
Category

2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Daybed Kidman, Pink Colour, Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Settee 001
Located in Houston, TX
An elegant and perfectly sized settee. Beautiful as is, or ready for your customization. Pictured here in wool, mineral and medium French finish walnut.
Category

2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The award winning Fleure Sofa is an eye-catching design which commands an audience. Exuding a contemporary vibe but with traditional style cues, as demonstrated by the exquisite flut...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

21st Century Ease Sofa in Cream Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A modern and essential design for the Ease sofa. The presence of large cushions amplifies the feeling of comfort, while the possibility of adding storage elements, trays and small ta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Niemeyer II Round Sofa, Dark Oak & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II round sofa is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

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 Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ether Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Heaven sent. A curved sofa announces to the world that you are on the varsity decorating squad. Airy yet edgy, our Ether Curved sofa is upholstered in heavenly Bergamo Azure velvet a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Sofa Round Capitonné, Red Leather, cm 210x115, Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Bouclé & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Foz is a grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal. Designed in layers, the contour of the sofa is an ode to the sea waves t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Sofa Round Capitonné, Red Leather, cm 250x115, Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Basic Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic bench by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 48 x W 120 x D 34 cm Colours: black, white, crea...
Category

2010s British Modern Settees

Materials

Nylon

Basic Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic bench by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 48 x W 120 x D 34 cm Colours: black, white, crea...
Category

2010s British Modern Settees

Materials

Nylon

Random Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Random stool by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 46 x W 30 x D 30 cm Colours: black, white, crea...
Category

2010s British Modern Settees

Materials

Nylon

Basic Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic bench by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 48 x W 120 x D 34 cm Colours: black, white, crea...
Category

2010s British Modern Settees

Materials

Nylon

Basic Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic bench by Hot Wire Extensions Limited edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 48 x W 120 x D 34 cm Colours: black, white, crea...
Category

2010s British Modern Settees

Materials

Nylon

Pillola Seat 04 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillola seat 04 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 32 x H 12 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 46 cm Materials: Fiberglass Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass. Imperfetto lab Who we ar...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

Sumo Sofa Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Sumo sofa designed by Thomas Dariel L 185 x D 80 x H 80 cm Structure in solid timber and plywood Memory Foam Legs and seating fully upholstered in fabric...
Category

2010s French Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood

Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 92 x D 80 x H 52 cm Materials: Fiberglass Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass. Imperfetto lab Who we ar...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

Caramel Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Caramel Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 130 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: MDF lacquered gloss or solid European Walnut. Also available in Dusty Red, Bordeaux, Carame...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Pillola Seat 05 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillola seat 05 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 45 x 38 x H 14 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our chil...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

Pillola Seat 03 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillola seat 03 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 15 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 110 x D 91 x H 54 cm Materials: Fiberglass Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass. Imperfetto lab Who we a...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

Pillola Seat 02 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillola seat 02 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 83 x H 30 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

Pillola Seat 01 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillola Seat 01 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 100 x H 41 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

Bruda Bench with Gold Bronze Frame and Blue Seat by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
Located in New York, NY
Available now at the Elan Atelier NY Showroom. Cast bronze Bruda bench in polished gold frame finish with marine blue silk-linen seat cushion. Gold and sil...
Category

2010s European Modern Settees

Materials

Bronze

De Sede DS-3 Three-Seat Sofa in Beige Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-3 consciously emphasizes the importance of comfortable and relaxing sitting. Last but not least, with the DS-3, our Signora has succeeded in creating a new interpretation of t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Red Adoni Sofa in Melton Wool with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Adoni Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent piece of furniture, with biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. Shown he...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Wool

De Sede DS-3 Two-Seat Sofa in Beige Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-3 consciously emphasizes the importance of comfortable and relaxing sitting. Last but not least, with the DS-3, our Signora has succeeded in creating a new interpretation of t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
High colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 76 cm Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Available ...
Category

2010s French Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Availabl...
Category

2010s French Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 medium colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm. Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base....
Category

2010s French Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Blackened Walnut and Figured Bubinga Bench by Thomas Throop/ Black Creek Designs
Located in New Canaan, CT
The Havana bench shown here in blacked walnut and figured bubinga can be made in custom sizes and various wood combinations and finishes. The same design details apply to all possible variations. The Havana bench also listed separately features a blackened solid walnut base with a sculpted and bowed stretcher supporting a "floating" seat made of solid figured English elm. The elm seat is comprised of two pieces derived from on long plank. Each piece was selected and cut to reveal the best overall grain pattern with the richest unified composition of the"pippy" figure. The top is cerused with lime wax in order to create a stunning contrast within the top itself and also with the blackened walnut base. The rich organic patterning on the top is a pleasing counter balance to the strict structure of the base. Each element is shaped, joined and finished so as to create a united design. The Havana bench is designed and made at the Black Creek...
Category

2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Cherry, Sapele Wood, Walnut

Set of 4 High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 High Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 76 cm Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. A...
Category

2010s French Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 high colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio. Dimensions: D 36 x H 76 cm. Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. ...
Category

2010s French Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Tori Stool Travertine by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori stool Travertine by Ries Dimensions: W60 x D30 x H44 cm Materials: Travertine Also Available: Tori Stool Sand Cast Aluminum. Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Ar...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio Measures: Height 19 inches (low stool) or 30.3 inches (high stool) Diameter 14 inches Weight: 30.8 lbs (low stool) or 37.5 lbs (high st...
Category

2010s French Modern Settees

Materials

Iron

Tori Bench by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori bench by Ries Dimensions: W150 x D30 x H44 cm Materials: Sand cast aluminum Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focused on product and conemporary fu...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Tori Stool by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori stool by Ries Dimensions: W 60 x D 44 x H 86 cm Materials: Sand cast aluminum Also available: Tori stool travertine Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argen...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Tori Coffee Table by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori coffee table by Ries Dimensions: W160 x D440 x H46 cm Materials: Sand cast aluminum Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focused on product and conemp...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Cloud Sofa by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud sofa by Fred Rigby Studio. Dimensions: L 216 x W 140 x H 67 cm. Materials: boucle weave fabric. The Cloud Sofa, from the Francis x Fred Rigby fur...
Category

2010s French Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Two Seat Cadaqués Sofa by Federico Correa, Alfonso Milá
Located in Geneve, CH
Two seat cadaqués sofa by Federico Correa, Alfonso Milá Dimensions: D 100 x W 200 x H 75 cm Materials: beech wood, fabric. Available in other fabrics a...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

21st Century Smoking 2 Sofa in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Smoking 2 3-seater sofa with structure in solid poplar wood and expansive polyurethane foam. Upholstery in fabric cat. A Anna col. Sophisticated Neutral. Back cushions exterior uphol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Embrace Cormo Natural Sofa by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Cormo natural sofa by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 200 x H 70 x D 90 cm. Seat Height 47 cm. Materials: solid wood frame, foam, upholstery. Available in other Royal Strange...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

21st Century Manhattan Sofa in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A design sofa that offers the cozy sensation of inviting warmth and comfortable softness raised off the floor on thin gold finished legs. Manhattan 3-seater sofa with structure in s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Foam, Fabric

Embrace Cormo Emerald Sofa by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace cormo emerald sofa by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 200 x H 70 x D 90 cm. Seat Height 47 cm. Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery. Ava...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Foam, Wood, Upholstery

Embrace Cormo Persimmon Sofa by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace cormo persimmon sofa by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 200 x H 70 x D 90 cm. Seat Height 47 cm. Materials: solid wood frame, foam, upholstery. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Embrace Cormo Blossom Sofa by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Cormo Blossom Sofa by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 200 x H 70 x D 90 cm. Seat height 47 cm. Materials: solid wood frame, foam, upholstery. Available in other Royal Stranger’s fabrics and in COM. Embrace Sofa...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Foam, Wood, Upholstery

Embrace Cormo Zinc Sofa by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Cormo Zinc sofa by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 200 x H 70 x D 90 cm. Seat height 47 cm. Materials: solid wood frame, foam, upholstery. Available in other Royal Stranger’s...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Embrace Cormo Indigo Sofa by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Cormo Indigo sofa by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 200 x H 70 x D 90 cm. Seat Height 47 cm. Materials: solid wood frame, foam, upholstery. Avail...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Embrace Cormo Cobalt Sofa by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace cormo cobalt sofa by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 200 x H 70 x D 90 cm. Seat height 47 cm. Materials: solid wood frame, foam, upholstery. Availa...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Embrace Cormo Azure Sofa by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Cormo Azure Sofa by Royal Stranger. Dimensions: W 200 x H 70 x D 90 cm. Seat Height 47 cm. Materials: solid wood frame, foam, upholstery. Available in other Royal Stranger...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

21st Century Darlington Sofa in Black Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Darlington is an iconic sofa of the Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors collection, characterized by a refined capitonné finishing. This new version is presented with black leather uphols...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Foam, Leather

Modern settees for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern settees 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 settees created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern settees made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original settees, popular names associated with this style include Etro, Jillian O'Neill, Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors, and Ghidini 1961. 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 settees differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $843 and tops out at $80,000 while the average work can sell for $9,685.

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