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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
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Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
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Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
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Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-1 and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
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Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
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Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
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Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
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Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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2010s 2-seater Aero Sofa / Bench by Lievore Altherr Molina for Sellex in Tan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Aero 2-seater sofa bench, designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Sellex in 2001. This particular example dates to the 2010s. The piece features creamy tan vinyl upholstery...
Aluminum, Steel
2012 Florence Knoll 3 Seat Leather Sofa w/ Custom Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Three Seat Sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in 2012. The sofa was custom ordered for the executive suite of a corporate office in New York City...
Steel
$8,770 / item
Animal Seat in Blue and White by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Tree Vase is an unusual shape in a vase, with intricate brass and resin inlay on black. It is fun, elegant and its three branches open up to hold flowers. For his debut creations...
Leather
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Dust Sofa, Medium with Beech Ebony
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Sofa is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs with a stylish polished bras...
Metal
Munu two-seater sofa in Blend Honey handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Discover MUNU, an exquisite reinterpretation of the legendary Chesterfield, meticulously designed for connoisseurs of timeless elegance and refined taste. This sofa transcends ordina...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Khaima Metal Sofa by Patrick Norguet for Driade, Contemporary Design
Located in Asti, Piemonte
A true open-air room—a soft, inviting contemporary retreat—Khaima evokes the form of a seashell thanks to its refined canopy design, created by the intersection of fabric triangles. ...
Metal
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Naked Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Sofa Single with Natural Oak and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes and combinations. Material Top : velvet fabric, boucle fabric Base : solid wood, choose from solid wood colors Wood: Natural Oak Fabric: Paris Lavanda Dimensions Available in several combinations Naked Sofa Single...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The naked round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
$8,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked round sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
$8,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-1 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
$8,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-1 and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked round sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
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Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
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Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
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Naked Round Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood