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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Navy Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Suelo Outdoor Armless Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Outdoor Armless Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfort...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Twins Day Bed, Beige Cotton Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins day bed and curved sofa s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton

Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Beige Woven, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Fabric

Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Caramel Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, White Bouclé Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the organic sha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Up Green Two Seater Sofa
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Designed to maximize both form and comfort, the Up two seater sofa will add a unique style to your space. You can combine different fabrics for back and front of sofa or choose just...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Famed Bold Brass Three Seater Sofa **Lead Time 6 Weeks**
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famed bold three seater sofa harmoniously combines fabric with brass adding an impressionable air of quality to your space... Materials: -Brass -First Grade Alder -First Grade S...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Minimalist one seater sofa oak - fabric upholstered
Located in Lisbon, PT
Inspired by the graceful mechanics of elevators, the LIFT sofa takes both its name and aesthetic cues from this influence. Created by the hands of Julien Renault, this masterpiece pa...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Blue Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Production year 1970. Its history is full of important events and participations. A piece considered a “Classic”...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Fabric

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas

Materials

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

"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Green Velvet and Wood Feet
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Wool Bouclé Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the organic sha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Sofa Gropius CS1 in Wool Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and concise...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Modern Pink Velvet Sofa Cactus Shape with Gold Swivel Base Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern pink velvet sofa cactus shape with gold swivel base polished brass Ajui Sofa Pink is a contemporary design sofa that features an artsy inte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Conchula Armchair, Pink Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Bed Relax Atollo Blu Jeans Becchi Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is close...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Modern Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Pink Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the organic sha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Dark Brown Linen and Wood Feet
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is close...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

The Cavendish, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Made from a solid beech frame, oak feet, solid steel springs and other high quality components. Made to last. Has been used by many influential interior designers throughout the US. Available in any bespoke size. Can be made with the very neat slipcover in our beautiful House Linen, or in any linen by Libeco, C& C Milano, Pierre Frey or De Le Cuona...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Hand-Tailored Curved Sectional Sofa in Mustard Yellow Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern inspired sectional sofa featuring curved design with luxurious mustard yellow velvet fabric. Supported by walnut base. Standard dimensions: 293 cm x 157 cm x 84 cm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug, 1 Element
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modern Minho Chaise Lounge, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Chaise Lounge, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Minho chaise lounge with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Suelo Modern Black Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern black sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the organic sha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Twins Day Bed Chaise, White Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins day bed and curved sofa s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton

Sofa Pierre in White, Cream, Brown Wool made in France customizable
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 abstract forms, joining together in organic articulation. Pierre sofa is a living organism. Each element can be used in an individual, unique and monocellular way. Together, the curves of each element fit into each other as in a 3-dimensional construction game to form a whole without limits. Pierre sofa is free. It gives the impression of growing according to his desires or those of those who welcome him. Everyone can imagine complementary shapes to make it a totally adapted element. This sofa is a three combined elements. It can be assembled or not. This handcrafted sofa made in France...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Green New York Velvet Loveseat Sofa, Designed by Sergio Bicego, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) The new New York collection designs by Sergio Bicego still retains a contemporary soul a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Suelo Modern Wood Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern wood sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with com...
Category

2010s North American Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belg...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

GUFRAM Bocca Couch in Fire Red by Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram's. This sensual couch, which is ideal for a tête-à-tête, has entered the collective imagination on par with Andy Warhol's works, as well as other pop art masterpieces...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

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 Sofas

Materials

Wool

"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Sofa Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic sofa, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and manufactured by Driade. White version only is available in quick ship. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Plastic

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Weiman Curved Sectional Sofa, 1988
By Wieman
Located in Chicago, IL
4 piece curved biomorphic sectional sofa, 1988. Designed by Weiman Furniture. Original blue/green fabric is in great condition.
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Togo Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa in velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset The designer was inspired by the tooth paste tube Three seater sofa, upholstered in soft and smooth vetvet. The colour and and p...
Category

1990s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International. Upholstered in gorgeous Sina Pearson fabric. Florence Knoll was a pioneering designer and entrepreneur who created the modern...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Mid Brown Club Sofa Italian Designer 1970s
Located in Aachen, NW
This timeless iconic sofa was made in the 1970s in Italy in the manner of Poltrona Frau or De Sede. The sofa is upholstered in an amazing super smooth Mid Brown leather. The cushi...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jules Leleu, Sofa, Mahogany, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany, brass and bouclé fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Jules Leleu, France, 1960s. Literature: Sirex, The House of Leleu, 2008, p. 327. seat height 15.5”. Reu...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Custom Modern Channeled Sofa in Grey
Located in North York, ON
Hand crafted in Canada with the utmost attention to detail and quality, this sofa is a true testament to modern design and functionality. The sleek and minimalistic styling of this s...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Conchula Day Bed, 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

Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Wool, Oak

Modern Conchula Corner Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Corner Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula corner sofa is a room-defining...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak

Modern Coast Mudular Sofa, Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Coast Mudular Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The modern Coast modular sofa was designed to bring a sense of calm and peace to anyone ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Curved Sofa by FERRER, USA
Located in New York, NY
Original design by Charlie Ferrer. Inspired by the serpentine sofa forms of Kagan. Extremely comfortable. Sofa construction in very good condition. Fab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Oak, Fabric

Modern Galapinhos Sofa, Cream Wool-Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos modern sofa was designed to add the essence of nature into the interior spac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Oak, Bouclé

Modern Lisboa Sofa Terracotta Jacquard Fabric Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. A masterfully crafted sofa whose robust wooden structure and high-quality memory foam retain their sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Grass Armchair, Pink Nubuck Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Grass armchair takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Arc Sofa Cream Wool Linen Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Arc sofa, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. A masterfully crafted sofa whose robust wooden structure and high-quality memory foam retain their...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Minho Day Bed, HOLLY HUNT Indigo, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

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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