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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1999 Zanotta Alfa Grey Leather Sectional Modular Sofa by Emaf Progetti 2x Avail
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but they are sold separately) "Alfa" sectional/modular sofa, designed by Emaf Progetti. The sofa is beautifully constructed and uphols...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
2013 SM1 Sofa in Orange Leather by Shelton Mindel for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2013 production SM1 Sofa, designed by Shelton Mindel and produced by Knoll. The sofa was specially ordered in orange leather with very nice hand feel. It's in terrific cond...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three Seat Sofa in White Naugahyde #1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's constructed from aluminum, iron, and plywood. It may be the original white naugahyde...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
1957 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen of Denmark Sofa Model 3300/4 4-Seat Sofa Knoll
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Model 3300/4 sofa, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This examples was produced circa 1957. While it is more common to see the single-seater...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three-Seater Sofa in White Naugahyde #2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's constructed from aluminum, iron, and plywood. It may be the original white naugahyde...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
New, Geometric, transitional, bold, art, modern sectional, modular
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Discover Playful Luxury with the Exquisite, Original T4 Modular Sofa
Embark on a journey into the epitome of playful luxury with our T4 Modular Sofa—a versatile masterpiece that off...
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Original lounge sofa, Barrel sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original Design
Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted ...
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1976 Nicos Zographos Saronis Leather & Oak Sofa from Hugh Stubbins Library
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a leather and oak Nicos Zographos Saronis sofa from 1976, which came directly from a Hugh Stubbins (Architect) designed library at a notable ivy-league institution...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Riva 1920 PATMOS ASYMMETRICAL WHITE SOFA BY TERRY DWAN
By Riva 1920, Terry Dwan
Located in Boston, MA
This modern sofa, created by Terry Dwan, has a sleek and fashionable shape that exudes a sense of style. The white Crystal leather upholstery is beautifully enhanced with a streamlin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Textile
Peter Marino Custom Modern Chesterfield Sofa American
By Peter Marino
Located in New York, NY
A very comfortable luxurious custom modern take of a classic chesterfield sofa by famed designer, Peter Marino. Excellent shape.
The color is a medium to light brown with hints of g...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Orange
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trix is made up of three different elements connected by an elegant system of elastics which can transform and adapt to different uses through easy rotation. Trix can be an original two-person pouf, a comfortable bed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Pipping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Light Brown Pulla 3-Seater Sofa Designed By Studio Truly Truly for Leolux
By Leolux
Located in Chicago, IL
Soft and round versus angular and hard. Pulla was born of a study in shape and material and how they relate to the space around them. The result of that study is a timeless sofa that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Samet is a modular sofa without rules, a multifunctional and configurable product that places the person as an active subject in the composition of their own space, encouraging them ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Bliss Sofa & Ottoman Set by Mother, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Bliss Sofa by Mother
2023
Reclaimed 100 year old pine, Marine grade foam, Water resistant Sunbrella
88” x 28.63” x 35.25”
Bliss Sofa & Ottoman Set is a one of a kind design piece...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Curved Sofa in Linen Beige Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Olympia projects pure haute couture from this two-piece suite, with its sensuous feminine outline and voluptuous shape. Each exquisitely curved design features detailed seaming to th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin Sectional Sofa, Cream, France, 2016.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin Sectional Sofa, Cream, France, 2016. (Left-arm facing sectional sofa) Iconic design from the master of Modern Minimalism Christian Liaigre (1943-2020).
Christian Liaigre was born in the Vendée region of France where he grew up on his parent’s farm. Christian’s parents bred horses, a detail that has had a substantial influence in his work which has been described as having “strong equestrian flavor.” As a young man he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he studied painting. By the early 60’s he returned to Vendée where he worked on his parent’s farm – perhaps re-opening his eyes to the beauty of country living. In the early 1970’s, Liaigre returned to Paris where he worked as a design director at Nobilis Fontan. Eventually, he left Nobilis, as they wouldn’t allow him to show his own furniture. The joke was on them when he opened his own Parisian design studio in the late 80’s.
In 1985, he opened his first store, and he designed the Hôtel Montalembert in 1990. In 1997, he designed The Mercer Hotel in New York City. His clients included Larry Gagosian, Marina Abramović, Bryan Adams...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Outdoor Woven Rope Sofa in Solid Teak
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean.
Weaving: Flat 4mm. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, easy clean.
Fix...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Rope, Teak
Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Serpentine Sectional Sofa
Located in Frederick, MD
This stunning Serpentine two-piece sectional was designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. It has been professionally restored and reupholstered in jaw-dropping cream white boucle...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Sofa in Knoll Textile Plush Mohair with Hand Carved Steel Elements and Horsehair
Located in Bronx, NY
Sofa No. 3
Materials: Knoll Mohair Plush Textile, Hand Carved Elements, Horsehair Fringe
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
This unique sofa is dressed for a special occasion. She is hand upho...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Extra Deep Metal-Framed Madda XL Sofa by Michael Felix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Madda XL is a contemporary interpretation of the classic club chair, extended into sofa form. Its metal base fully wraps around the sofa, as if to squeeze it into a plump and com...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1980s Vintage Curved Cloud Red Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning cloud sofa, circa the 1980s. This biomorphic sofa sits on four chrome legs and features a red microsuede fabric. This piece is structurally so...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Channel Back Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early channel back sofa with brass legs and covered in blue fabric by Edward Wormley. Model #4757 designed in 1947. The fabric is tired and should...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Block Chair by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Block chair by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: W 76.2 x D 91.44 x H 66.04 cm
Materials: Mohair Fabric
Upholstered lounge chair. Shown in mohair fabric.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
New York Skyline Three Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Three seat sofa upholstered in cream ultrasuede with canvas cushions printed with an early 20th century black and white photo of the skyline of New York City, studded with silver-ton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Madda Sofa by Michael Felix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Madda is a contemporary interpretation of the classic club chair, extended into sofa form. Its metal base fully wraps around the sofa, as if to squeeze it into a plump and comfor...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
L-Shaped Banquette w/ Multicolor Watercolor Linen + Yellow Linen, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dimensions, fabric and finish are customizable, just ask.
L-shaped banquette with exposed wood frame (maple) and upholstered with a multicolor watercolor linen on back rail and yell...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Maple, Trimming
Gervasoni Yaku 17 Bench by Gabriele e Oscar Buratti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Yaku collection is characterised by linear features, simplicity and elegance where wood and its veins have the leading role. The dining table and bench are made of MDF covered in mul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Leather Sofa by Minotti
By Minotti
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa, Italian, with “millefiori” leather on a nickel base. It is in brand new condition.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Nickel
Modern Conchula Armchair, Swivel, DEDAR Rose, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Oak
Hand Tailored Fringes 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in White
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trix is made up of three different elements connected by an elegant system of elastics which can transform and adapt to different uses through easy rotation. Trix can be an original two-person pouf, a comfortable bed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Black
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trix is made up of three different elements connected by an elegant system of elastics which can transform and adapt to different uses through easy rotation. Trix can be an original two-person pouf, a comfortable bed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Alonso Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The Alonso sofa is the most versatile couch ever. A great addition to any Living Room, Foyer or even as a Dining Banquette. Additional sizes available (1' increments), Fully customiz...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Danish Modern Ekornes Stressless Buckingham Leather High Back Reclining Sofa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Stressless Buckingham is a beautiful cross between Scandinavian design and traditional luxury. The Buckingham is a design match to the b...
Category
1990s Norwegian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Case #1 Customizable Modern Sofa
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and stylized the case #1 sofa is streamlined and comfortable. Upholstered in a high-end durable pewter colored velvet.
The sofa can be customized to your liking with plenty ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Baker Furniture Laura Kirar Modern Black Leather 3 Seater Neue Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Laura Kirar for Baker Furniture Neue Sofa. Features a black leather frame with swoop arms on an espresso cradle. A three seat design with gray seat cushions and back rests. An elegan...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Suede
Modern Drama White Bouclé Pouf Sofa
By Modern Drama
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Drama white boucle pouf sofas. Upholstered in Italian wool blend
performance boucle. Leather wrapped bases. Priced individually.
*These are avail...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bouclé
Outdoor Swing Sofa with Rope Detailing
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This swing sofa make a wonderful addition to the patio, deck, garden, yard, backyard, porch, bedroom, living room, and other places around your home. Thanks to its stylish design and comfortable and washable seat cushions, this swing sofa provides maximum seating comfort.
The outdoor swing sofa...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rope
Vladimir Kagan Large Custom Double Sided Sofa White Bouclé Vintage, Certified
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and substantial Vladimir Kagan custom unique double sided sofa. This piece is designed as a multi-directional sofa, allowing access and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern L Sectional with Inside Curve, Button Pillows and Bright Red Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern L sectional with inside curve and button pillows. Recessed platform base. Tight seat and rounded inside back rail (with curve) that's soft enough fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Maple, Down, Feathers
Oversized Round Lounge with Light Pink Quilted Rose Upholstery, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Customizable, just ask.
Oversized round lounge / club chair with recessed based and roll arm back. Upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density foam. Features perfo...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Maple
Modern Conchula Curved Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Spirit Sofa by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “spirit” sofa by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Brown Leather Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Located in Austin, TX
Italian sofa, by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. The supple leather, in great condition, lends itself to the voluptuous form. This sofaa rests in a bent tubular...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Modern Sectional, Cloud Modern Sectional, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Sectional, Cloud modern sectional, craft associates.
This modern cloud sectional sofa is expertly crafted and upholstered. The sofa boasts hand cut high-density foam and co...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood, Walnut
Robert Haussmann "Zürich" Sofa by Nienkämper
Located in Highland, IN
A classically designed and proportioned sofa, the stately "Zürich" designed by Robert Haussmann for Neinkamper is perfectly suited for use in the most traditional or cutting-edge mod...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Club Sofa with Channel Tufting, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handsome club-like sofa with horizontal channel tufting on outside back and tight seat and back. Frame is made with solid hardwood and upholstery is don...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple
Retro Style Velvet Sofa W/Oversized Curvy Arms
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa has an impactful Silhouette. The oversized softly curved arms and back work in either formal and more casual settings, it has relaxed comfort in mind. It’s grand, curvy and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
Arc Sofa by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet add to its sophistication with their delicate design. It will surely be the focal poi...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
B&B Italia Two Piece "Bend" Sofa by Patricia Urquiola, 2010, off White, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Bend" sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, 2010. This example was purchased five years ago. It has has very little use, but does have a few very small spots which you ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Conversation Sofa Offered in Velvet & Lacquer
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the grandiose style of Louis XV and XVI, this conversation sofa is faithful to the original Tête-à-Tête silhouette. The turned wood dowe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Restored Milo Baughman Style Stick Reed Rattan Cubists Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Baughman style rattan sofa with woven stick rattan sides and pole rattan frame. The seats are covered in tuft blue cloth cushions.
1950, United States
Sofa: 34" tal...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Contemporary Velvet Sofa with Curvy Silhouette
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa breathes heritage, taking notes from curves and silhouettes from eras of unmatched elegance. The sleek curvy lines, superb and cozy high back and perfectly proportioned sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant two seat sofa by Danish cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan. The sofa features curved edges and sloped arms, mahogany legs and upholstered seat, back and sides.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Midcentury Floating Curved Sofa/w Printed Velvet and Burlap Welting
Located in Greenwich, CT
This midcentury floating curved sofa features a soft decorative printed velvet from Christian Lacroix on the back, a rich pile velvet weave in blo...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Burlap, Velvet, Foam, Maple
Suelo Modern Loveseat
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern loveseat is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfo...
Category
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Sofa Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
Located in New York, NY
With its curved lines and unique shapes, this sofa shows a classic and timeless design that makes it ideal as an imposing complement to the decor of your living room.
Dimensions:
W ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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