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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Beautiful Sensuous Curved Kidney Shaped Opera Sofa by Baker Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The Opera Sofa has a symmetrical design and a sense of simple refinement, like traditional opera house gallery seating. It features a tight back and a loose...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Sofa in Creamy Green Velvet and Gold Nials
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Art Deco-inspired love seat, a timeless piece embodying Coco Chanel's philosophy: "Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A pair of "Spirit" Sofas by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair “spirit” sofas by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label.
Condition: Very goo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Doric Bench in Cerused White Oak and White Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple
Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Curved Sofa by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the Ribbon outdoor bench, layered aluminum tubes stack together to form an accordian-like surface that's solid on the straighter ends and semi-solid in the curved middle. The benc...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
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
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, White Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Caramel Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
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 Twins Day Bed, White Woven 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
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Modern Capelinhos Lounge Chair, Swivel, Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capelinhos Swivel Lounge Chair with foot rest, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Capelinhos lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Capelinhos Lounge Chair, Swivel, Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capelinhos Swivel Lounge Chair with foot rest, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Capelinhos lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Mark Goetz Three Seat Sofa for Herman Miller Sage Green
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This sofa color muted sage green/tan upholstery with a vertical texture and lighter wood shell that sits on (4) solid Aluminum legs. This unique 'Goetz Sofa' by Mark Goetz for Herman...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3-Seat Sofa Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3 Seat Sofa Showroom Model
Offered for sale is a SHAKER S9.923 generous 3-seat sofa showroom model. The Shaker sofa is a modern boxed arm sofa with medium...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Down, Feathers
Harvey Probber Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber. Curved front. Loose cushions on the seat, back and sides. Sofa sits on 6 wooden feet.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Upholstered 3 Seats Sofa with an Iron and Wood Structure.
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly crafted sofa is designed for both visual appeal and comfort, making it a perfect addition to varied environments like living rooms and hotel lobbies. It features a sim...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Upholstered 2 Seats Sofa with an Iron and Wood Structure.
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly designed sofa combines aesthetic appeal with memory foam comfort, making it a perfect fit for various settings like living rooms and elegant lobbies. It features a sim...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Modern Cache Antiques Carlyle Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Cache Antiques Carlyle Sofa Settee
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Down
Modern Mel Armchair, Beige Linen Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Linea Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa upholstered in Mohair with a solid walnut inlay.
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Roly Poly Polyethylene Sofa in Ochre by Faye Toogood
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Henredon Ralph Lauren Saddle Leather Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Ralph Lauren sofa in thick, buttery, luxurious saddle leather. Lovely light patina. Sink in comfort with the softest down filled cushions. L...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Anfibio Sofa Bed In Cognac Leather By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti
Located in Miami, FL
Original Anfibio sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Italy, cognac leather upholstery. The sofa can easily be converted into a bed, timeless design.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Macassar Ebony Base Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century tuxedo sofa newly upholstered, featuring beige ecru performance fabric, button tufting, feather down wrapped spring coil seat cushions, supported by Macassar Ebony wood.
Category
20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
Trolley Sofa by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Sofa by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 212.7 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated metal.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chrome, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pangaea Sofa by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pangaea Sofa by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 99.1 x W 274.3 x H 63.5 cm.
Materials: Birch wood and upholstery.
Hardwood construction with upholstered body and birch base. Upholstery...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble Club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
1970s Curved Sofa in Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
1970s Curved Sofa in Boucle with a chrome base.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It doesn't get much cooler than this early year (original) collectors set of the model-932 'Quartet' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incred...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Havana Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 90 inches in width, 37 inches in depth, and 32 inches in height, this sofa is meticulously designed to fit seamlessly into your living space. The 17-inch high seat and 22-i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Black Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 90 inches in width, 37 inches in depth, and 32 inches in height, this sofa is meticulously designed to fit seamlessly into your living space. The 17-inch high seat and 22-i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Thick Channeled Biege Velvet Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
Overall: 108”W x 37”D x 37”H
Inside: 92”W x 23”D x 20”H
Seat Height: 17"
Price As Shown: $6,480 each
COM Price: $ each
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to orde...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Maple
J. Robert Scott Modern Mauve Velvet Josephine Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott "Josephine" Modern Mauve Velvet Upholstered Sofa. Overall: 31" H 97" W x 41" D; seat 19.25" H.
Category
20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Blush Colored Bouclé Chaise White Oak Base Chaise Lounge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Overall: 70”W x 34”D x 31.5”H
Inside: 27”D x 12”H
Seat Height: 17"
Price As Shown: $5,100 each
COM Price: $3,900 each
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to order...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Maple, Oak
Christopher Guy, Contemporary, Modern Sofa, Mint Green Velvet, Black Wood
Located in Stamford, CT
Christopher Guy, Contemporary, Modern Biarritz Sofa, Mint Green Velvet, Black Wood
A model 'Biarritz' sofa designed and produced by high-end home furnishings company, Christopher Gu...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
‘Novemila 9000' Modular Sofa in Gray Striated Velvet by Tito Agnoli for Arflex
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Chicago, IL
A 4-piece ‘Novemila’ sofa designed by Tito Agnoli in 1969 and produced by Arflex. The ‘Novemila’ is modular and can be arranged in a variety of configurations. This rare version is c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Leather Club Sofa: Timeless Elegance & Luxurious Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transform your living or office area with the timeless elegance and luxurious comfort of our Modern Leather Club Sofa. Expertly revitalized by our skilled craftsmen, this sofa showca...
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Lacquer
Modern Brown Leather Couch & Love Seat Set
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a contemporary living room set featuring a brown leather love seat and sofa, crafted with precision. Each piece showcases leather construction with tasteful basket weave ...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Pine
Christian Liaigre Sofa, 2000's
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome black ebonized mahogany and upholstered sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The simple lines of this sofa would fit well in any Mid-Century Modern, Traditional, or Contemporary interior. The gently used upholstery is vintage but in good condition with some age-appropriate wear including some light stains, as shown in the images. This Christian Liaigre sofa...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Midcentury Modern Style Sofa In Velvet And Walnut Base
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Sinuous curves and undulating lines define this piece. With its precisely crafted angles and generously deep seat, it offers unparalleled comfort. A fusion of Streamline-Moderne aest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Crate & Barrel Chocolate Sofa
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Modern Crate & Barrel Chocolate Sofa. Featuring a straight line design, two large cushions for seating, removal back pillows, black modern legs, and a beautiful...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Erwin Lambeth Tomlinson Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Magnificent Erwin Lambe...
Category
1990s Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Feathers
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 Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sculptural bench by Richard Patterson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W34 D17 H44 SW33 SD14.5 SH16.5 AH28.5
Signed sculptural bench in oak and walnut. Item is masterfully crafted and in excellent refinished condition. Bench is structurally sound and s...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Jules Leleu, Sofa, Mahogany, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Jules Leleu
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
Two-Seat ‘DS-47’ Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
‘DS-47’ Two-Seat Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
DIMENSIONS: 69"W x 33"D x 29"H; 16"Seat Height
CONDITION: Great vintage condition.
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production Model #920 modular four-seat sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina was designed in circa 1966 and this example is from the earlier years of production as evidenced by the early style 'Figli di Amedeo Cassina' labels on each section (see photos).
Featuring soft supple black leather cushions which extend to the arms and backside along with nicely grained Walnut accents to the frame, this sofa is in two parts and can either be used together as one long four-seat sofa or separated as two loveseat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
5 piece Brown Carrera Modular Sofa by Lomazzi, De Pas + D'urbino for BBB Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare five piece Carrera modular sofa designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for BBB Italia in 1969. This stunning sofa has two curved corner sections and th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Ziki sofa by Six Penny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W97 D38 H30 SW82 SD25.5 SH20 AH25
Ziki sofa with removable washable covers in great gentyl used conditon. Item was gently used for staging and shows well with no major areas of wear...
Category
2010s Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Le Jeune Upholstery Portugal Curved Sofa Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Portugal Curved Sofa Showroom Model
Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery PORTUGAL curved showroom model S7.923 Sofa . This curved sofa is intended to be use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Poplar
Gian Pietro Arosio, Three Aluminum & Velvet Armchairs Forming Sofa, Italy 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Gian Pietro Arosio for D.A.S, three armchairs forming sofa, circa 1970, covered in original velvet, patinated aluminum structure.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
De Sede DS-1025 Terrazza Sofa in Cognac Suede by Ubald Klug, 1970s
By Ubald Klug
Located in Chicago, IL
Ubald Klug presented his design for the “Terrazza” sofa to De Sede in 1972 based on inspiration he found in the terraced fields of the Alps and the organic formations of sand.
Pe...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Donghia Attributed Italian Custom L-Shape Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern Custom long L-shape 3-piece sectional sofa with low back, attributed to Donghia. Measures: 31" H x 132" W x 132" L, Seat 19" H.
Category
20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
20th Century English Moss Green Velvet Upholstered 3-Seat Saddle Arm Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century English custom-made 3-seat saddle arm sofa in dark moss green velvet. Wood legs, condition as shown.
Category
20th Century English Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Contemporary 2 Seat Sofa Offered In Velvet & Metal Base
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa is an elevated homage to the golden age of gentleman drivers. The piece’s flawless structure is deceivingly simple, yet undeniably striking. The detailed upholstery and se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Natuzzi Style Brown Leather Modular Reclining Sofa
By Natuzzi
Located in Countryside, IL
Natuzzi Style Brown Leather Modular Reclining Sofa
This sofa measures: 94 wide x 39 deep x 39 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 26...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dakota Jackson Camel Mohair Iko Downs Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke camel mohair sofa settee designed by Dakota Jackson. The Iko Downs sofa features a hardwood frame mounted to a polished stainless steel base ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
PILLAR SOFA - Modern design in Soft White Boucle
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Pillar Sectional Sofa is a stunning piece of furniture with a unique and captivating design. It is characterized by layered, asymmetrical design elements that create a sense of sophistication and simplicity. The deliberate imbalance in these design elements comes together harmoniously to make a minimal yet elegant design statement.
The displayed fabric for the Pillar Sofa...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
B&b Italia Lunar Sofabed by James Irvine, 1998
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the world of vintage collecting, James Irvine's Lunar sofa for B&B Italia is a work of art that embodies the exceptional design of the 1990s.
Dimensio...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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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