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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Boucle Snow
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
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Natural Oak 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
DS-450 Adjustable Leather Modern Sofa or Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa DS-450 with adjustable elements by De Sede. Master of transformation: From sofa to double armchair with two simple flicks of the wrist. Invitingly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa in White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Natural Oak and Aluminium
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Beech Ash-056-1 and Vigo Blossom
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ananta Class 15 Medium Sofa in Lusso Upholstery & Black Nickel by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ananta Class is an informal and versatile modular range that allows endless combinations of the independent backrests and bases available in 80, 120, 160, 200 and 240 cm lengths. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Blossom
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
Beech ash-056-5
Corn
Dimensions
Available in several combinations
Naked sofa single : W 96” x D 52” x H 31” - Seat height 15”
Naked sectional sofa 2 piece : W 130” x D 52” x H 31” - Seat height 15”
Naked sectional sofa 2 piece Long : W 146” x D 52” x H 31” - Seat height 15”
Naked sectional sofa 2 piece Curved...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Moooi Love Sofa in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Upholstery & White Wash Legs
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Have you ever fallen in love with a chair or on a sofa? Both experiences are possible, even probable while enjoying a romantic dinner for two in the Love chair or cuddling up with yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Naked Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-5 and Boucle Snow
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Natural Oak 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Blossom
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 60
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Brown
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Natural Oak and Paris Safira
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
DRUMMOND Modern Sofa with back quilting and brass color plinth
Located in Frazão, Porto
The back of the DRUMMOND sofa is highlighted by a delicate quilting thus allowing to be used also in the middle of the room. This charming sofa could eas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer
Naked Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cubiq 3 Seat Sofa - Fully Upholstered Modular Sofa in White Fabric
Located in London, GB
Embraced by its tall sides, the Cubiq collection creates a comfortable area within it that invites its users to private conversations, allowing them to configure the surrounding spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Brick
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Natural Oak and Vigo Plantain
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Paris Green
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Natural Oak and Vigo Plantain
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rendez-Vous Sectional Sofas in Brown Upholstery with Black Metal, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rendez-vous is the new seating system envisaged not only for the home environment, but also for public spaces. The aim of the project is to allow upmost flexibility in configurations...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-48 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available as a sofa, armchair, stool or récamiere, the DS-48 enables the typical De Sede seating experience, characterized by high quality and unique durability. Loose fabric cushion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Delta Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Turquoise 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
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swan Fixed Sofa
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This fixed sofa exudes elegance with its leather-upholstered base, providing a refined and durable foundation. The seat and backrest, available in fabric or leather, offer a versatil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Natural Oak and Vigo Blossom
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tommy Sofa 3 Seater
Located in Cascina, IT
Internal structure :
Solid wood and fir wood multi-ply.
Cushions padding:
Sitting cushions :
External padding with natural, sterilized goose feathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Natural Oak and Paris Dark Blue
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
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
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Teal
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Natural Oak and Aluminium
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Natural Oak and Aluminium
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Moooi Charleston Sofa in Dark Brown Ska Eco Leather with Steel Base
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beauty of iconic pieces needs to be turned around, played with, and challenged in innovative ways to reach new levels of inventiveness and seduction! Charleston by Marcel Wanders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Naked Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-1 and Boucle Snow
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
3-Piece Italian Modular Sofa in Zebra Print Upholstery, circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
3-Piece Italian Modular Sofa in Zebra Print Upholstery, circa 1970. Pieces look great pushed together as a sofa but also can stand alone as chairs. The book-matched channel tufting g...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Black 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
Zabuton Sofa, Handmade Japanese Futon on Modular Maple Frame, Kvadrat
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
The Zabuton Sofa is available in infinite configurations.
It is customizable through modular system of wood partitions, futon, Zabuton, and bolsters. Star...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
Naked Curved Sofa, Small 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede Ds-247 Three-Seat Sofa in Olive Upholstery by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-247 is a new sofa system that can not only be adjusted to different positions, but also to your life – with all its facets. Do you want to relax, read or simply do nothing? Have a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Naked Curved Sofa, Small 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dust Sofa, Small 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Dust Sofa, Large with Natural Light Oak - Polished Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Dust Sofa, Large 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Brown - Polished Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Paris Dark Blue
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
Naked Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Natural Oak and Paris Mouse
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS-17 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Naked Sofa Single with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Natural Oak and Aluminium
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 diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, 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.