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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Style: Modern
Color: Pink
GAN Grapy Soft Lounge Chair by Kensaku Oshiro
By GAN Rugs
Located in New York, NY
This innovative easy chair is available in two different cotton fabrics, canvas and velvet, in five color choices with reinforced seams with contrasting colors and a filling of polys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofà Bed Pink Coated Fabric Becchi Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff ha recently celebrated its 50 years.
Its history is full of important events and participations. A pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Hand Tailored Fringes 2-Seat Sofa in Antique Pink Velvet
Located in New York, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming
Pink Grace Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink grace armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 96 x 70 x 70 cm
Materials: Blossom pink velvet with polished brass.
Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal re...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Luizet Canapé by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet Canapé by Luca Nichetto
Dimensions: W 240 x D 80 x H 42.6 cm
Materials:
Upholstery: Fabric or leather
Top: Verde Marinace granite/Emperador silver dark/Emperador
Tundra/red ...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 3 seats without back modular sofa by Luca Nichetto
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric
Top: Verde Marinace granite/Emperador Silver dark/Emperador Tundra/Red marble/Terrazzo
Bot...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Marshmallow Sofa "Royal Stranger"
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow sofa - Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 88 x 210 x 70 cm.
Materials: Mint velvet with polished brass.
Available in: Mint green, light pin...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Channeled 2-Seater Fleure Sofa in Pink Cotton Velvet and Brass Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Special Edition Fleure Two-Seater Sofa is a beautiful adaptation of the award-winning Fleure design. The Fleure range combines traditional style cues with a contemporary feel. The fluting on both seat and back offer an eye-catching effect, especially in the shown luxurious cotton velvet upholstery.
Shown here upholstered in an uber chic Designers Guild Cassia Cameo pink cotton velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Small with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Botera High Chair in Upholstery, by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botera High chair is padded with four different types of foam, following the chair's design focus of comfort. A chunky cushion forms the base from which the high or low backrest is d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Small with Paris Brick and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Small with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Small with Paris Brick and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Large with Paris Brick and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Small with Paris Brick and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Large with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Large with Paris Brick and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Small with Paris Brick and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Large with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Large with Paris Brick and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Small with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Small with Paris Brick and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Small with Paris Brick and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Large with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Small with Paris Brick and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Large with Paris Brick and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Large with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Large with Paris Brick and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Large with Paris Brick and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Large with Paris Brick and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Large with Paris Brick and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Small with Paris Brick and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Small with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Lem 3 Seat Sofa in Upholstery, by Francesco Beghetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is three-seated Lem sofa, upholstered in the listed fabrics. Please note that this product does not include the Lem Ottoman.
Francesco Beghetto graduated in Industrial Desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Haven Pouf, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
The haven pouf is a contemporary pouf with a simple, soft idiom. The haven pouf can be used in any room in the home as an extra seat or to put up your feet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Galore Module Pouf, by Rikke Frost from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A luxurious modular sofa with an elegant, attractive idiom, created by the talented Danish designer, Rikke Frost. Galore exudes the decadence of yesteryear in a contemporary interpre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Cape 3-Seat Sofa, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant sofa with an organic design inspired by the puffed sleeves and layered designs of haute couture. Its soft lines and chic details make the cape sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Rendez-Vous Sofa Compound in Extra A8 Upholstery with Black Metal, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rendez-vous is the new seating system envisaged not only for the home environment, but also for public spaces. The aim of the project is to allow upmost flexibility in configurations...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi BFF Triple Seater TE01 Low Sofa in Divina 3, 626 Pink Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF Sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
GUFRAM Pink Lady Couch 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
Moooi Bart Canape Sofa in Divina 3, 626 Pink Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Have you ever thought of bringing a touch of grandeur to your home, without the formality of genuine antiques? Inspired by 18th-century Rococo, the Bart Sofa reinterprets such splend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Double Seat Sofa So Good in Pink Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Feet
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa So Good by Marcel Wanders studio is a modular sofa system made of generous proportions and feather-like softness. It’s made from the highest quality materials and combines smart...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Haven Lounge Chair, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
The Haven armchair is a contemporary chair with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the armchair creates a sanctuary, where you can sit, gently shielded off from your surroundings, curled up with a book or simply relaxing. The armchair looks wonderful in a living room and is equally ideal in a hotel lobby to create a private space in the midst of a busy environment, preferably complemented by a Haven Sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Mr. Olsen 3-Seat Sofa with Smoked Oak Legs, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A Classic, sophisticated designer sofa designed in the 1950s by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. The Mr. Olsen sofa is an original design that is a perfect match for a gentleman’s room or a feminine sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Galore Center Module, by Rikke Frost from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A luxurious modular sofa with an elegant, attractive idiom, created by the talented Danish designer, Rikke Frost. Galore exudes the decadence of yesteryear in a contemporary interpre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Dwell 2-Seat Sofa, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Dwell Sofa is recognizable for its light, accommodating design, which has a timeless appeal. The sofa features an eternal 1950s design with armrests that invite you simply to rem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Cape 3-Seat Stitch Sofa, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant sofa with an organic design inspired by the puffed sleeves and layered designs of haute couture. Its soft lines and chic details make the Cape sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Haven 3-Seat Sofa, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates a sanctuary, where you can sit, gently shielded off from your surroundings, cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Mr. Olsen 3-Seat Sofa with Walnut Legs, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A Classic, sophisticated designer sofa designed in the 1950s by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. The Mr. Olsen sofa is an original design that is a perfect match for a gentleman’s room or a feminine sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Galore Right Module, by Rikke Frost from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A luxurious modular sofa with an elegant, attractive idiom, created by the talented Danish designer, Rikke Frost. Galore exudes the decadence of yesteryear in a contemporary interpre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
21st Century Slice Sofa by Aleksej Iskos and CBA
Located in Dubai, AE
Slice collection is the result of a dialogue between the artist CBA and the designer Iskos - the Ukrainian-born designer based in Danemark imagined a limited edition of three upholst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Galore 3-Seat Sofa, by Rikke Frost from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Luxurious 3-seat sofa with an elegant, attractive idiom, created by the talented Danish designer, Rikke Frost. Galore exudes the decadence of yesteryear in a contemporary interpretat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Galore Left Module, by Rikke Frost from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A luxurious modular sofa with an elegant, attractive idiom, created by the talented Danish designer, Rikke Frost. Galore exudes the decadence of yesteryear in a contemporary interpre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
"Assembly" Two-Seat Sofa with Steel Frame and Bolts by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Assembly" is a two-seat sofa or loveseat, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring injected flame-retardant foam and polyester fiber over internal stee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
'Mah Jong' 14-Piece Living Room Set by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly large living room set designed by Hans Hopfer and edited in collaboration with Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, is called the "Mah Jong" sectional sofa. Included in this set are fourteen (14) pieces in total which include 7 square seat cushions (which also function as large ottomans and can be stacked), 1 panoramic seat cushion, 2 straight seat backs, 1 flip-up seat back, 2 corner seat backs and 1 panoramic seat back. We have several other Mah Jong sets including Missoni fabric sets so you can add to this set and combine to make a larger one if desired.
What we love about this particular set is threefold... first it is comprised of only Kenzo Takada specialty fabrics. If you are familiar with Roche Bobois pricing system, specialty fabric elements can cost more than double the plain or simple fabric counterparts. Most sets will incorporate a portion of plain or simple fabric elements but rarely do you see sets like this where every single piece is a home run. And the fabric selection/ curation on this set is simply exquisite. Second, this set is in excellent almost-new condition. Roche Bobois introduced the Kenzo Takada collection in 2017 so this set is less than 5 years old. See below for more condition details. And third, the configuration is absolutely perfect and ideal for so many living spaces. It has three-corner elements and one of them is a Panoramic corner seat. It's great to get one Panoramic corner in a set as it is the ideal spot to stretch out and lounge - if this were my set and I had this at home, that is the spot I would choose most of the time. And the additional 2 corners allows you to wrap this set around a room and create the most cozy of cozy conversation pits. Plus having a flip-top seat back is so great, it brings a little of that Italian Maralunga style into the room.
And what people love most about the Mah Jong system is that you can mix and match the cushions and seat backs to make any style arrangement you wish, and create a customized room which you can change as frequently as your heart desires... you can create small and large sofas, loveseats, lounge chairs and...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
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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