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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Quilt Sofa for Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
The Bouroullec’s iconic Quilt series of feature seating comes in a selection of bright, springy, high-tech stretch fabrics that give a room an intense hit of color. For a calmer firs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Bold Sofa Curved Open arms - Barnum 024
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 relaxati...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Fabric, Upholstery
Contemporary Alae Wing Sofa in Navy Melton Wool with Black Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
With its fluid lines and subtle angles, we have our Alae Wing Sofa.
Construction: Solid seasoned beech frame, with a sprung seat and webbed back with a feather and down wrapped CMHR...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Maple Lowback Suzy Wong Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple lowback suzy wong loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: abaca, rattan, maple.
Also available in walnut.
Dimensions: 83 cm x 162 cm x H 64 cm.
...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Maple
Bababa Sofa, Iskos Berlin
Located in Geneve, CH
BABA is an organic soft-formed “furniture pet” that invites you to cuddle up to it, sit on it or sink into its warm embrace.
Dimensions:
BaBaBa sofa/ 3 seater: 74 x 196 x 100 cm (...
Category
2010s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hungarian Postmodern Sofa and Chairs in curved beech, 1980
Located in Brussels, BE
Hungarian Postmodern Sofa and Chairs in curved beech, 1980
Category
1980s Hungarian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Maxfield Contemporary Tight Back Three-Seat Custom Sofa
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
The Maxfield sofa is from the foley&cox HOME Custom Collection. Shown here in a Kravet lichen-colored ultra-suede, the curved arm sofa features a tight back with vertical top stitchi...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Marshmallow Shaped, Soft and Textured Upholstery Sofa in Ivory Fabric by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow sofa by kar
Dimensions: W 213.5 x D 103 x H 80 cm
Materials: MDF frame, fabric
Colour can be customized.
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit K...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Delta Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Classic Blue Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
1960s Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a notable and very rare Nicos Zographos CH28 ribbon three-seater sofa in brown leather, produced by Nicos Zographos Designs Inc. The custom fabricate and polished ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
21st Century Fylgrade Sofa in Leather and Historical Fabric by CTRLZAK
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"A sofa that hides the secret of mysterious identity. Fylgrade’s concealed soul emerges from the cuts in the leather upholstery that uncover the fine fabrics from the archive of Luigi Bevilacqua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-21/302C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Gray Upholstery by Stephan Hürleman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Outdoor Noodle Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor noodle loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, stainless steel, steel.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors....
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti leather sofa, 1970s, Italy
Located in Budapest, HU
A compact leather sofa within a lucite frame, designed by Vittorio Introini around 1970.
This charming two-seater sofa remains in its original condition, showcasing flawless leather...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Gray Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
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 close...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Honey Sheepskin and Natural Oak Vilhelm Sofa by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey sheepskin and natural oak Vilhelm sofa by Lassen
Dimensions: W 217 x D 88 x H 80 cm
Materials: sheepskin, oak.
Vilhelm is a beautiful padded th...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
BRISTOL Mordern Modular Sofa
Located in Frazão, Porto
Modern, sleek, and minimalist.
Our Bristol sofa with straight lines, a perfectly balanced silhouette, and surprising comfort.
Bristol invites the user to feel at home in every living...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmspring sofa by Anderssen & Voll,
2020
Materials: Bronze lacquered metal structure, seat and back in polyurethane foam, upholstered
in fabric
Dimensions: 160 x 83 x 69 cm
se...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Padun Sofa by FAINA
Located in Geneve, CH
Padun sofa set 2 by FAINA
Set: PADUN 3, PADUN 2, PADUN 4.1
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Materials: textile, Foam rubber, Sintepon, Wood
Dimensions: 240 x 195 ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Foam, Wood
Plump Sofa, Gentle 663 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Plump Sofa, Gentle 663 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W300 x D100 x H92 cm
Materials: Upholstery
Also Available: Upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric collection & COM (Clien...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Portofino Gray Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni #1
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Named after the renowned town from the Italian Riviera and echoing its exclusive charm, this angular sofa will imprint a classy accent to wide modern living rooms. The neutral shade ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
2020 Knoll Barber Osgerby Compact Two Seater Sofa in Green Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barber Osgerby Compact Two Seater Sofa, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby and produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2020. The fabric looks and feels simil...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
2 Seat Palm Springs Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
2 seat palm springs sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Materials: Polyurethane foam of different densities, covered with fabric or leather. Base in bronze lacquered metal.
Technique: Lacquer...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
21st Century Liberty Armchair High Back, Polished Brass, Cow Fur Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that emphasizes the antagonistic feeling of deprivation of liberty. This conjunction marks the alliance of a vintage style with modern sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed spaces which are transformed into open doors to freedom.
Materials: Hand-polished brass tube with high gloss varnish, Natural cow fur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
21st Century Ease Sofa in Cream Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A modern and essential design for the Ease sofa. The presence of large cushions amplifies the feeling of comfort, while the possibility of adding storage elements, trays and small ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Green Tea Sheepskin and Natural Oak Mingle Sofa by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Green tea sheepskin and natural oak mingle sofa by Lassen
Dimensions: W 154 x D 68 x H 74 cm
Materials: Sheepskin, Oak.
The Mingle sofa was designed in 1935 by architect Flemmi...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
Honey Sheepskin and Natural Oak Mingle Sofa by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Sheepskin and Natural Oak Mingle Sofa by Lassen
Dimensions: W 154 x D 68 x H 74 cm
Materials: Sheepskin, Oak.
The Mingle sofa was designed in 1...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
1960s Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen New Boucle Fabric 3-Seat Sofa Made in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s Ole Wanscher white boucle fabric 3-Seat sofa. This is a gorgeous example, which has just been newly reupholstered by the well regarded Forthright NYC uphol...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
De Sede DS-21/123C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
2020 Custom Sculptural Sofa in the Dunbar Style from NYC Tower in Off-White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a custom-designed sculptural sofa, commissioned for the interiors of a Richard Meier-designed project in NYC. Meier’s notable architectural endeavors are world renowned, an...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Lacquered You Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Lacquered You sofa by Luca Nichetto
Materials: Lacquered metal structure. Fabric upholstery. Structure colors: Black chrome, red or beige lacquered. Seat and back coated with polyur...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Baleri Italia Miss Match Modular Sofa in Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A take on the sofa involving a combination of simple blocks with a distinctive, distinguishing detail: a subtle irregularity due to the variations of a few centimetres in depth and h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
21st Century Klee 3-Seater Sofa in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Classic charm and rigorous lines for an elegant sofa able to fit into any environment. The linear shape of the frame in patinated bronze metal meets the elegance of the upholstery in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
New Chester Premium 2 Seater Sofa, Navy Blue Velvet Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
CHESTER PREMIUM 2 seater sofa, navy blue velvet upholstery
-Design sofa, 2 seats.
-Made with a solid wooden structure.
-High density polyurethane foam.
-Upholstered in na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
21st Century Aruba 3-Seater Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Contemporary lines and vintage references for the Aruba sofa, available in 2 or 3-seat versions or modular according to customer needs. The light legs in transparent plexiglass give ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Leather
Italian Modern Wooden Sofa with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden sofa with white fabric, 1940s
A sofa with wooden structure. The sofa has a rectangular seat and a rectangular backrest with rounded upper corners, both padded a...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Nube Italia Book Nest Sofa in Brown Fabric by Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
"Base in painted and belted metal. Frame in multi-layered wood covered in polyurethane foam. Cushions in shape retaining polyurethane with a differentiated density, back cushions in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Naked Round Sofa, Large 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ron Arad MT2 Sofa in Polyethylene for Driade
Located in Milan, IT
Innovation, experimentation of the materials and forms. This sofa is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc sofa, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Nube Italia Harbour Sofa in Chocolate Upholstery by Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
"Linear sofa in different sizes starting from cm. 180. Metal frame with braided elastic belts. Shape-retaining polyurethane foam upholstery. Back Feather p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
1970s Modernist Sculptural Two Seat Settee Sofa in Orange Hopsack Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Custom Two-Seat Love Seat Sofa in Dark Orange Hopsack Fabric, dating to the 1970s. It came to us from a home in Ithaca, New York. The silhouette echoes the designs of Pierr...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Orange Sofa 'Palmo' by Amura Lab, Leather Nabuck 19
Located in Paris, IDF
Sectional sofa palmo by Amura Lab
Designer: Emanuel Gargano
Model shown: Textile - Leather Nabuck 19
Inspired by the natural gesture of an opening ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Kemi Velvet Sofa by Ulyana Zachkevych and Ewa Matyja
Located in Dubai, AE
Kemi embodies the natural forms of an iceberg, gazing upon the arctic landscapes. The minimalistic forms of Kemi were imagined to beautifully feature one of the Painting Series created by the Bali-based artist Ewa Matyja...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s Kontiki Three Seat Sofa by Arne Norell for Scanform with New Upholstery
By Arne Norell, Scanform
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Kontiki Three-Seat Leather Sofa, initially designed by Arne Norell in 1970. This example was produced by Scanform in Colombia in the early 1970s. The 'Kontiki' line was ins...
Category
1970s Colombian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Leather, Foam
Elegant Houdini Patio Couch with Acrylic Details and Gold Stainless Steel Frame
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Houdini Sofa
Relaxing in the outdoor space with a touch of magic and sophistication, it’s what the Houdini sofa provides.
The whole design of this contemporary outdoor sofa was d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980s Mario Bellini for Cassina Black Leather Software Tilbury Sofa
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1980s production Tilbury three seat sofa (part of the Software collection), designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy. This example is one of a few s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Italian Design Three Seats Upholstered Sofa Contemporary Production
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
This very comfortable sofa, in camel color, has a large and deep seat, with a taut backrest that becomes soft with the smooth five pillows on it, in linen and silk fabric.
The large...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
KT-221 Bauhaus Two-Seat Sofa in Tufted Natural Leather and Metal by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two-seat sofa KT221/02 by De Sede. Relaunch and update of the design created in 1956. Objectively functional design of an iconographic, architectural construction through the transfe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Metal Base Modern, 7936
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Two seater sofa characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped that hugs you and enhances the comfort.
The metal base is in golden galvanic finishing.
Irregular shape stitched o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Abbracci Gray 3-Seater Sofa
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
A charming and welcoming flair enhances the generous proportions of this comfortable, enveloping sofa, named after the Italian word for "hugs". Defined by curved, continuous lines, i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Apple, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence that it was photographed by important photographers such as David La Chapelle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage Mid Brown Club Sofa Italian Designer 1970s
Located in Aachen, NW
This timeless iconic sofa was made in the 1970s in Italy in the manner of Poltrona Frau or De Sede.
The sofa is upholstered in an amazing super smooth Mid Brown leather.
The cushions are filled with duck feathers.
Overall the piece is in a very good condition.
The sofa features a wonderful warm Mid Brown colour.
Absolutely stunning and timeless piece made from the highest quality.
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Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Atelier Linné, Sofa Asafis (Small)
Located in Paris, FR
The Asafis sofa is made in 2023 by Atelier Linné. The structure of the sofa is in brushed oak, the seat cushion is in foam with rounded edges at the front. The backrest consists of 2...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
NEW! Dooq! Modern Carmel Couch 300m in White Bouclé and Wood Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Marking a milestone for Dooq Details, the Carmel Modular Couch introduces the brand’s first-ever modular sofa. Composed of 12 versatile modules, Carmel allows endless configurations,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Gray Linen 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 close...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Modern Four Seaters Sofa Frame Made in Wood Back Frame Leather Customisable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Comfortable and welcoming, the Botero is a modular monocoque sofa with soft lines and a comfortable seat. The cover, completely removable and washable, can be in fabric or leather. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, 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.