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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Leather Sitting Set Rock Series Gerard Van Den Berg Montis
Leather Sitting Set Rock Series Gerard Van Den Berg Montis

Leather Sitting Set Rock Series Gerard Van Den Berg Montis

By Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Atlanta, GA

A wonderful two-piece set of sitting consisting of a loveseat and a single lounge chair by Gerard Van Den Berg (b. 1947). The beautiful chairs are of the rock series designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis designed in 1981. With their low profile and slightly upturned corners, these two whimsical chairs can be arranged in different positions to create a very chic space, like between two rocks in the forest. The loveseat measures 56.5" W x 45" H x 36" D. The slip chair...

Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Embrace Cormo Emerald Sofa by Royal Stranger
Embrace Cormo Emerald Sofa by Royal Stranger

Embrace Cormo Emerald Sofa by Royal Stranger

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

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Contour modern curved sofa without armrests in velvet
Contour modern curved sofa without armrests in velvet

Contour modern curved sofa without armrests in velvet

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Contour velvet sofa. Its unique soft shape allows the sofa to be placed in the center of the room. Includes 2 structural pillows. Excluding decorative pillows. Excluding ottoman. Ava...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Siesta Fixed Sofa
Siesta Fixed Sofa

Siesta Fixed Sofa

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Ponsacco, IT

This fixed outdoor sofa is designed to bring refined comfort and contemporary Italian style into open-air living spaces. Its generous proportions and clean, welcoming lines create a ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Embrace Cormo Acacia Sofa by Royal Stranger
Embrace Cormo Acacia Sofa by Royal Stranger

Embrace Cormo Acacia Sofa by Royal Stranger

By Royal Stranger

Located in Geneve, CH

Embrace cormo acacia 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

Foam, Wood, Upholstery

Kepler 22 Velvet 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus
Kepler 22 Velvet 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus

Kepler 22 Velvet 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus

Located in Geneve, CH

Kepler 22 Velvet 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus Designed by Filippo Dell'Orto Dimensions: D 90 x W 390 x H 73 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel bars, elastic belts, polyurethane, natural f...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Handcrafted Caramel Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide
Handcrafted Caramel Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide

Handcrafted Caramel Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide

By Cara e Davide

Located in Geneve, CH

Handcrafted Caramel Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 130 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: MDF lacquered gloss or solid European Walnut. Also avail...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Tori Coffee Table by Ries
Tori Coffee Table by Ries

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

Indoor/Outdoor Steel-Framed DeMille Sofa in Modern Regency Style by Laun
Indoor/Outdoor Steel-Framed DeMille Sofa in Modern Regency Style by Laun

Indoor/Outdoor Steel-Framed DeMille Sofa in Modern Regency Style by Laun

By LAUN

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Powder coated stainless steel sofa frame with removable cushions upholstered in an outdoor fabric, this sofa looks great inside or out. The green frame is fully welded and has a perf...

Category

2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Tux Lux Sofa in British Wool with Brass or Walnut Legs
Contemporary Tux Lux Sofa in British Wool with Brass or Walnut Legs

Contemporary Tux Lux Sofa in British Wool with Brass or Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Tux Lux Sofa compliments the already established Tux range, with the addition of a feather and down wrapped seat cushion it adds softness to the design wh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut, Wood, Wool

Customizable Dining Banquette or Settee in Bronze and COM from Costantini, Ciro
Customizable Dining Banquette or Settee in Bronze and COM from Costantini, Ciro

Customizable Dining Banquette or Settee in Bronze and COM from Costantini, Ciro

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Ciro Customizable Upholstered Dining Banquette or Settee in Bronze and COM from Costantini Design Measurements are 11' x 4' 5" as shown. Available in custom sizing. Costantini ...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Bronze

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa Grey Nubuck Leather Brass Base by L. Bozzoli
Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa Grey Nubuck Leather Brass Base by L. Bozzoli

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa Grey Nubuck Leather Brass Base by L. Bozzoli

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the Serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Art Nouveau style mustard velvet walnut Na Pali 2 seat sofa by InsidherLand
Art Nouveau style mustard velvet walnut Na Pali 2 seat sofa by InsidherLand

Art Nouveau style mustard velvet walnut Na Pali 2 seat sofa by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Walnut, Velvet

Vintage Donghia Yellow Stripe Spirit Sofa by John Hutton
Vintage Donghia Yellow Stripe Spirit Sofa by John Hutton

Vintage Donghia Yellow Stripe Spirit Sofa by John Hutton

By Donghia, John Hutton

Located in Topeka, KS

Incredible spirit sofa by John Hutton for Donghia. This one is in its original yellow striped fabric and fabulous condition, circa 1990s. The dust cover has been replaced. This sofa is simply wonderful! It was designed by John Hutton for the prestigious Donghia Furniture, a to-the-trade only supplier to interior designers and architects. This sofa, named Spirit, and part of the Enchanted collection was inspired by the ghostly shapes of furniture draped in sheets in homes during extended periods of being uninhabited. John Hutton’s furniture designs are at the same time Classic and modernistic especially depending upon the fabric chosen to “clothe” them. This sofa takes on a more Classic feel with the yellow, army green and cream traditional stripe adorning its modernistic and angular share. I’m sure you are drooling over this sofa right now. We also have the companion chaise longue listed on our storefront as well. I know you...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Custom Dining Booth in Gray Leather and Solid Wood by Costantini, Bruno
Custom Dining Booth in Gray Leather and Solid Wood by Costantini, Bruno

Custom Dining Booth in Gray Leather and Solid Wood by Costantini, Bruno

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Any of its standard chairs can be made into a booth, by repeating the back leg and building the rest of the structure to your specifications. The Bruno booth...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bench in Canadian White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design
Bench in Canadian White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design

Bench in Canadian White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design

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 48". The bench is also available as a 7-foot long ($6500) with pale pink wool version with an upholstered seat length of 36". All benches...

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Sleek Sette in Argentine Solid Rosewood by Costantini, Novecento
Sleek Sette in Argentine Solid Rosewood by Costantini, Novecento

Sleek Sette in Argentine Solid Rosewood by Costantini, Novecento

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Novecento Settee features a low, sleek solid wood frame and tight upholstery made to the size and shape you wish. Shown here in an Argentine Rosewood finish with contrasting upho...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

A Rudin Gray Upholstered Loveseat
A Rudin Gray Upholstered Loveseat

A Rudin Gray Upholstered Loveseat

By A. Rudin

Located in Franklin Park, IL

A Rudin Gray Upholstered Loveseat This loveseat measures: 63 wide x 38 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 27 inches This piece...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Modernist Settee, circa 1990
Modernist Settee, circa 1990

Modernist Settee, circa 1990

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A custom made curved sofa. Solid frame and legs. Upholstered in fine leather and fabric from Spinneyback. Designed for a private collection. N...

Category

1990s Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Italian Designer, Settee, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Settee, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Settee, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and white fabric settee designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 14" Arm Height (inches): 23.94" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Custom Settee in Linen, Poplar and Cast Bronze, USA 2020
Modern Custom Settee in Linen, Poplar and Cast Bronze, USA 2020

Modern Custom Settee in Linen, Poplar and Cast Bronze, USA 2020

Located in San Francisco, CA

Custom settee upholstered in Kelly Wearstler linen with a modern geometric pattern in warm, earthy tones. The settee has a rounded, cozy form with curved arms and a smooth, continuou...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Settees

Materials

Bronze

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Camel Brown Leather and Brass Base, Bozzoli
Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Camel Brown Leather and Brass Base, Bozzoli

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Camel Brown Leather and Brass Base, Bozzoli

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the Serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli
Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 1970s; a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Grey Leather and Brass Base by L. Bozzoli
Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Grey Leather and Brass Base by L. Bozzoli

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Grey Leather and Brass Base by L. Bozzoli

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the Serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Blue Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli
Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Blue Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Blue Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 1970s; a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The Sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Modern Indoor Outdoor Philippe Starck for Kartell Ploof Settee
Modern Indoor Outdoor Philippe Starck for Kartell Ploof Settee

Modern Indoor Outdoor Philippe Starck for Kartell Ploof Settee

By Kartell

Located in Pasadena, TX

Kartell Philippe Starck was born in Paris on 18th January 1949 the son of an aircraft designer; it is he who probably inspired the young Starck. Even at a very early age Starck sh...

Category

1990s European Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Tori Stool by Ries
Tori Stool by Ries

Tori Stool by Ries

$3,948 / item

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

Contemporary white bouclé oxidized brass Foz 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand
Contemporary white bouclé oxidized brass Foz 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

Contemporary white bouclé oxidized brass Foz 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

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 tha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Metal, Brass

Settee 001

Settee 001

By Jillian O'Neill

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

Settee 001

Settee 001

By Jillian O'Neill

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

Exotic Wood Contemporary Upholstered Settee from Costantini, Belgrano
Exotic Wood Contemporary Upholstered Settee from Costantini, Belgrano

Exotic Wood Contemporary Upholstered Settee from Costantini, Belgrano

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Belgrano Settee is inspired by mid-twentieth century modernist design and features an ergonomic backrest. It can be customized into any size. Shown in Argentine Rosewood and C.O....

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Vintage Slatted Teak Settee
Vintage Slatted Teak Settee

Vintage Slatted Teak Settee

Located in Denton, TX

Solid Teak slats with brass accents. The sides are curved with a nice angle on the back. This settee is very sturdy and very comfortable for long term sitting. New upholstery is req...

Category

20th Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

7-foot Bench in White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design
7-foot Bench in White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design

7-foot Bench in White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design

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

P.Bench Settee by Emmemobili: Hand-Crafted Leather & Fabric Design
P.Bench Settee by Emmemobili: Hand-Crafted Leather & Fabric Design

P.Bench Settee by Emmemobili: Hand-Crafted Leather & Fabric Design

By Emmemobili

Located in Munich, Bavaria

P.Bench is a bench designed with a veneered panel frame. Its seat cushion rests on a wooden support and is padded with expanded polyurethane foam, available with fabric or leather up...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Settee 001

Settee 001

By Jillian O'Neill

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

Adrian Pearsall Angular Daybed / Setteein Cafe au Lait Bouclé c. 1980
Adrian Pearsall Angular Daybed / Setteein Cafe au Lait Bouclé c. 1980

Adrian Pearsall Angular Daybed / Setteein Cafe au Lait Bouclé c. 1980

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This Angular Adrian Pearsall Settee is a show stopper that emanates a sense of Modern High Art and Upper Crust Glamour. The sort of piece you drop in a room and immediately get that WOW feeling – unique profile, seductive curves with scrolled arms, chunky channeled base. Chic. Fresh. Enticing. This Pearsall Settee Bench is an attention grabber. A great choice for an open floor plan where it can float and break up the space while at the same time adding a high art element of interest. A sculptural installation on its own. Newly professionally upholstered in soft Café au Lait Bouclé. The texture ventilates well – cozy in winter and cool in summer. Snuggle up. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop – Vladimir Kagan Caterpillar Chairs...

Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Todd Hase Designed Hollywood Sofa
Todd Hase Designed Hollywood Sofa

Todd Hase Designed Hollywood Sofa

By Todd Hase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic modern details with old Hollywood Glam designed by Todd Hase. Add some modern elements to your living space. This Classic sofa will work well with many styles of interiors an...

Category

2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Textile

Todd Hase Designed Chloe Sofa
Todd Hase Designed Chloe Sofa

Todd Hase Designed Chloe Sofa

By Todd Hase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Modern details with fabulous curved shapes designed by Todd Hase. Add some modern elements to your living space. This classic sofa will work well wit...

Category

2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Textile

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci Small Ottoman in Grey Leather and Brass Base by L. Bozzoli
Ghidini 1961 Abbracci Small Ottoman in Grey Leather and Brass Base by L. Bozzoli

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci Small Ottoman in Grey Leather and Brass Base by L. Bozzoli

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the Serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Grey Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Grey Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 1970s; a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Blackened Walnut Bubinga Bench  Thomas Throop  Black Creek Designs Made to Order
Blackened Walnut Bubinga Bench  Thomas Throop  Black Creek Designs Made to Order

Blackened Walnut Bubinga Bench Thomas Throop Black Creek Designs Made to Order

By Black Creek Designs LLC

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

Walnut, Cherry, Sapele Wood

Settee 001

Settee 001

By Jillian O'Neill

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

Settee 001

Settee 001

By Jillian O'Neill

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

Settee 001

Settee 001

By Jillian O'Neill

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

Settee 001

Settee 001

By Jillian O'Neill

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

Molar Settee by Wendell Castle
Molar Settee by Wendell Castle

Molar Settee by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A molar settee or loveseat designed by Wendell Castle and manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1970s. The molar series is a playful design from Wendell Castle...

Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

Settee, 1950, French, 3-Seat, Upholstered, Red, Velvet, John Piper
Settee, 1950, French, 3-Seat, Upholstered, Red, Velvet, John Piper

Settee, 1950, French, 3-Seat, Upholstered, Red, Velvet, John Piper

By John Piper

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Incorporating 'Stones of Bath' into this settee is inspired the pipers use of one of the five designs commissioned for their centenary, ‘The Glyders’, as loose covers for the chairs at their home Fawley bottom which John Betjeman called ‘Fawley Bum’. 'Stones of Bath' is one of five John Piper (1903-1992) designs commissioned by Arthur Sanderson & Sons in 1959 for their 1960 centenary celebrations. In 1962 Sanderson's screen printed ‘Stones of Bath’ on their Sanderlin fabric, a satinised linen which gave the design a shimmering, restless texture. This was ideally suited to the play of light depicted on the stone in the architectural repeat of buildings in the city of Bath. A piece of this fabric which is in the collection of the V&A was exhibited at the John Piper retrospective held at the Tate Gallery, London, 1983. Reference: 'Artists’ Textiles in Britain 1945-1970', Cat. No. 74. From the late 1950s-early 1960s there was interest in painterly textiles that demonstrated the unique potential of screen printing, with its ability to capture the quality of brush-stroked color. 'The monumental grandeur of many artists' textiles in the early 1960s was necessary if they were to work in the large scale architectural interiors of the era which witnessed a rapid growth in new public buildings, all which required furnishing with suitably prestigious fabrics'. Artists' Textiles in Britain 1945-1970 by Geoffrey Rayner, Richard Chamberlain...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet

Pillola Seat 03 by Imperfettolab
Pillola Seat 03 by Imperfettolab

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

Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

By 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 High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Set of 2 High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

Set of 2 High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

By 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

Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Nylon and Sand Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Nylon and Sand Bench by Hot Wire Extensions

Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Nylon and Sand Bench by Hot Wire Extensions

Located in Geneve, CH

Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Nylon and Sand Bench by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 48 x W ...

Category

2010s British Modern Settees

Materials

Nylon

High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

By 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

Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

By 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

Carson Sofa by Collector
Carson Sofa by Collector

Carson Sofa by Collector

Located in Geneve, CH

Carson sofa by Collector Materials: Fully upholstered in fabric. Solid walnut feet. Dimensions: W 140 x D 81 x H 70 cm Your favorite sofa will be th...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pillola Seat 04 by Imperfettolab
Pillola Seat 04 by Imperfettolab

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

Random Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Random Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions

Random Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions

Located in Geneve, CH

Random Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 46 x W...

Category

2010s British Modern Settees

Materials

Nylon

Pillola Seat 05 by Imperfettolab
Pillola Seat 05 by Imperfettolab

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

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