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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Number in Set: Set of 12 or more
Outdoor Resistant Modern Sofa in Leather and Acrylic Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Flow series was designed to complement any space. With a minimal design, it's guaranteed to bring a high level of comfort and usability to different areas like patios, gardens, p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
"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 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
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By 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
Contemporary Cross Banded Sofa in Light Brown Corduroy
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Indulge in the warmth of comfort and style with our Full Upholstered Sofa in Light Brown Corduroy.
This sofa isn’t just a piece of furniture; it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Hayche Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa - Brown, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabr...
Category
2010s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Hayche Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa - Green, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabr...
Category
2010s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Hayche Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa - Grey, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo Armchair, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabric, i...
Category
2010s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mo Modern Modular Outdoor Sofa with Legs
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Mo Modular Sofa - 3 different modules available.
The Mo modular sofa is a contemporary and versatile piece of furniture that offers both style and flexibility. As the name suggests,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Pietra" Organic Couch Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric and Leather Arms, Small Size
Located in Centro, RS
The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Bold Sofa Curved Open arms Anouk 100 - S
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With its contemporary design, this version of the Bold Sofa Curved introduces new dimensions of comfort, offering expanded space for ultimate relaxation.
The fluid lines and organic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Nest Deep Custom Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather upholstered sofa with bold modern lines and raised on bold square block feet. Long loose pillow backs with two long comfort down seat cushions.
Completely Made in USA...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Stunning curvature and inviting supple leather. It is upholstered in Cuba brown leather, with generous depth and a perfect back height.
With curved back ends and high arms, large a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Lowell Deep Custom Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather upholstered sofa with sleek modern lines and raised on bold square block feet. Two long loose pillow backs with two long comfort down seat cushions.
Completely Made i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Modern Thorpe Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern upholstered sofa with sleek modern lines and raised on bold block feet. Two long loose pillow backs with two long comfort down seat cushions.
With brass nailhead trim details...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Halstead Custom Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With three loose back cushions and boxed cushion seats, with low profile arms, raised on flared tapered legs, with framed trimwork to the sides.
Proudly made in the USA, each piece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Divano VICINO in tessuto bianco, con piedini in metallo. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
Il Divano Vicino ha una geometria semplice, resa particolare dalle finiture e dai braccioli che si ripiegano sui lati, un dettaglio che ricorda il bavero...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Porto Modular Sofa - Set 1
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Porto Modular Sofa - Set 1
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
The Porto Modular sofa offers many possibilities in terms of customization. Its different modules can be arranged and com...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
NEW 2-seater sofa in black fabric. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
The Di Nuovo sofa echoes the characteristic lines of 1970s design; it has an abundant and generous shape, with a wide seat and high back.
The name in Italian is meant for what this sofa represents to designer Ricardo Antonio, a sofa that welcomes us like a hug. 'Again' every moment, as if it were the first time.
Di Nuovo line includes sofa and armchair.
It can be upholstered in fabric in the range offered by Legame Italia...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Porto Modular Sofa - Set 5
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Porto Modular Sofa - Set 5
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
The Porto Modular sofa offers many possibilities in terms of customization. Its different modules can be arranged and com...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
VERY 3-seater sofa, in white velvet. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
It is now scientifically proven that hugs eliminate stress and have a very beneficial influence on our bodies, a kind of healing effect; this thought guided designer Ricardo Antonio ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Bold Sofa Curved Open arms - S
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With its contemporary design, this version of the Bold Sofa Curved introduces new dimensions of comfort, offering expanded space for ultimate relaxation. The fluid lines and organic ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Porto Sofa - Standard with Armrest
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Porto Sofa - Standard with Armrest
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
The Porto Modular sofa offers many possibilities in terms of customization. Its differe...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Bracket Back Sofa, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Bracket Back Sofa, Upholstered
This Lawrence Peabody Bracket Back Sofa for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly hand crafted and upholstered. This L...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Hayche Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa - Gravel, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabr...
Category
2010s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Lotus 3 Seat Sofa - Modern Brown Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lotus 2 Seat Sofa - Modern Brown Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lotus 2 Seat Sofa - Modern White Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lotus 3 Seat Sofa - Modern White Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Danish Modern Sofa, Walnut, Slatted
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Danish Modern Sofa, Walnut, Slatted
This Lawrence Peabody Danish Sofa P-1713 for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly handcrafted and upholstered. T...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Walnut
Saba Vela Sofa Bed by Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sails, fixed to the boat mast, unfold urged by the breeze and then swell majestically, creating sophisticated lines that unravel the murmur of the winds.
Since always, sails have...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Saba Teatro Magico Low Table by 967ARCH
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teatro Magico Low Table is the new sculptural coffee table inspired by the sinuous base of the homonymous table.
Two volumes and two heights characterized by the possibility of inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Organic Sofa in White Cream Brown Wool Handmade in France 3 sets
By Éric Gizard
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 abs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam, 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
Saba Pan Flute Armchair by Paolo Grasselli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pan Flute bench is molded into a new an armchair form.
Rigorous yet extremely comfortable, it gives a new rhythm to spaces.
Protagonist without being ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plywood
Shell 2S Sofa - Modern White Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
Crafted with the most exquisite fabrics, the embracing curves of the Shell collection draw a sense of warmth and comfort into every environment. The piece was designed and manufactur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Wonatti Davos Sofa, walnut wood footer, grey velvet, stainless steel detail
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Wonatti Davos Sofa, Footer Solid Walnut wood, Grey ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern 3 Seats Club Sofa Made with Wood and Leather, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
2 Seats - D 89 x W 160 x H 78 cm
3 Seats - D 89 x W 220 x H 78 cm
The Club collection is inspired by exclusive clubs devoted to socializing among privileged member...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern 2 Seats Club Sofa Made with Wood and Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
2 Seats - D 89 x W 160 x H 78 cm
3 Seats - D 89 x W 220 x H 78 cm
The Club collection is inspired by exclusive clubs devoted to socializing among privileged member...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
Inflatable Sofa by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Inflatable Sofa by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Dimensions: D 110 x W 270 x H 70 cm.
Materials: Leather and wood.
“Blown-up”, rotund and edgeless. The...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Divano MOLTO a 3 posti, in velluto blu. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
È ormai scientificamente provato che gli abbracci eliminano lo stress e hanno un’influenza molto benefica sul nostro organismo, una sorta di effetto curativo; questo pensiero ha guid...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
NEW 3-seater sofa in white fabric. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
The Di Nuovo sofa echoes the characteristic lines of 1970s design; it has an abundant and generous shape, with a wide seat and high back.
The name in Italian is meant for what this sofa represents to designer Ricardo Antonio, a sofa that welcomes us like a hug. 'Again' every moment, as if it were the first time.
Di Nuovo line includes sofa and armchair.
It can be upholstered in fabric in the range offered by Legame Italia...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Sofa by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Sofa by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Dimensions: D 25 x W 180 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Wood, Bultex foam and fabric.
The sofa is made of a wooden struc...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Black Outdoor Weather Resistant Hanging Sofa
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Sofa
Designed to be enjoyed in good company, this 21st century contemporary outdoor hanging sofa keeps the beautiful metallic detai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Minimalist three seater sofa walnut - 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, Walnut
Minimalist three seater sofa ash - leather 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
Leather, Ash
Minimalist one seater sofa walnut - leather 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
Leather, Oak
Minimalist three seater sofa walnut - leather 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
Leather, Walnut
Minimalist one seater sofa ash - leather 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
Ash, Leather
Minimalist one seater sofa walnut - 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, Walnut
Minimalist one seater sofa ash - 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, Ash
Minimalist three seater sofa ash - 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
Leather, Ash
Minimalist two seater sofa walnut - 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, Ash
Minimalist one seater sofa oak - leather 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
Leather, Oak
Minimalist three 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
Minimalist three seater sofa oak - leather 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
Leather, Oak
Minimalist two seater sofa walnut - leather 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
Leather, Walnut
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