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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Jannis 2-Seater Sofa in Foam with Pink Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dainelli Studio, owned by the creative duo of Leonardo and Marzia Dainelli, designs JANNIS, a collection of upholstered furniture that are eminently suitable for contract use. Two...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 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 Sofa Single with Natural Oak 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

Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 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 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, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Limes New 80 Medium Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Roll Armrest by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limes New is a sofa that upholds Saba’s philosophical approach to a larger furnishing project: “Everything slides, everything changes” elaborates Parmenide, who ignited the creative ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-5 Sofa in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Life becomes a lot easier when you take a deep breath and decelerate your everyday life. Who better to translate this into a formal language than a master of her trade? Antonella Sca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gervasoni Loll 12 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A proposal that tells a story of contemporary comfort, made special by the attention to detail, the quality of the materials and the uniqueness of the craftsmanship, such as the prof...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
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

Gervasoni Loll 26 AN Modular Corner Element in White Linen by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modules of different shapes and particular corner elements of the LOLL sofa family allow you to create ever new configurations. A proposal that tells a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Triple Seat Sofa So Good in Indigo Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Feet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa So Good by Marcel Wanders studio is a modular sofa system made of generous proportions and feather-like softness. It’s made from the highest quality materials and combines smart...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage ash sofa and chairs, 1930s
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Ash Living Room Set with Floral Upholstery - 1930s Years Elegant parlor set dating from the 1930s, consisting of: 1 two-seater sofa 2 matching armchairs The frame is made...
Category

18th Century and Earlier Austrian Antique Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 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 Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Beech Ash-056-1 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

Naked Sofa Single 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, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Black
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

Gervasoni Inout 703 Sofa in Mouse Upholstery with Oiled Iroko by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enveloping and comfortable sofa, Inout 703 has a geometric slatted structure with a high backrest: it is made of oiled Iroko, particularly durable wood because it is naturally resist...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Settee with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade in a solid wood base, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. The Luc Settee is availa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
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 Single with Beech Ash-056-1 and Barcelona Lotus
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

Pinch Sofa in Super Remix 3 Upholstery with Plum Base by Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pinch selection stems from reflection on materials and the construction techniques in contemporary padded seating. The structures of Pinch sofas and arm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Naked Curved Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-5 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

Up Large 3-Seat Sofa in Braided Black Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 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

POMPE SOFA - Modern Camel Velvet Sofa with Stiletto Legs and a Waterfall Back
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
POMPE SOFA - Modern Camel Velvet Sofa with Stiletto Legs and a Waterfall Back The Pompe Sofa is a stunning piece of furniture that takes inspiration fr...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Plantain
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 Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Settee with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade in a solid wood base, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. The Luc Settee is availa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, 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

Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Natural Oak 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Black
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 Sofa So Good Chaise Longue Left with Elements in Shade Ochre Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa So Good by Marcel Wanders studio is a modular sofa system made of generous proportions and feather-like softness. It’s made from the highest quality materials and combines smart...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

"Perlage" Outdoor Ottoman in Aluminum Upholstered in Bouclé
Located in Centro, RS
The Perlage curved ottoman fits on the front of the Perlage sofa, or can be used separately in different environments. The shape is organic and fluid. Could be right side or left sid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Collectible Contemporary Slinky Loveseat - Bronze Velvet
Located in Mexico City, MX
Slinky collection is a statement piece that redefines the essence of modern living. Bibibi was inspired by an architectural silhouette and fluid, sculptural lines, it blends luxury m...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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

Modern Gimp Multicolored Sofa Various Cords & Steel by Laura Casañas Maya
Located in New York, NY
Gimp Sofa by Laura Casañas Maya Various Cords, steel L65" x W20" x H35" A sculptural seating piece crafted from various cords and steel. The sofa features a distinctive looped ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rendez-Vous Sofa Compound in Extra A1 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

2010s Claesson Koivisto Rune for Swedese Continental Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Continental sofa, originally designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Swedese in 2011. This particular example was produced in Sweden in the 2010s. The sofa features a sculpt...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Arflex Cradle Two-Seater Sofa with Cushion Kit and Black Legs by Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cradle's characteristic is based on the structure: a classical triangular construction, that is repeated several times around the models. Additional information: Materials: Uphol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

The Alice Sofa By Joana Teixeira
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed By Joana Teixeira Crafted by designer Joana Teixeira, the Alice sofa redefines the concept of rest and leisure. Breaking from traditional forms, its ergonomic, cloud like s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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

Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-1 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Moooi BFF Triple Seater Sofa in EA, Dodo Pavone Jacquard White Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF Sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless con...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

NOOM Home Flock Sofa - Baloo Boucle
Located in Toronto, CA
By NOOM Designed By Kateryna Sokolova The Flock Sofa is a bold addition to the sculptural Flock collection, defined by organic forms and expressive design. With its timeless wrapar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Ash

De Sede DS-159 Two-Seat Sofa in Cigarro Brown Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The straight, simple and at the same time light design creates a noble piece of seating furniture that is a cabinet piece of upholstery craftsmanship. Its characteristic feature is t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-21/302A 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

Moooi Nest Double Seater Sofa in White Steel Frame by Marcel Wanders Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nest collection’s linear, clear metal structure lifts the plumpest and softest cushions from the floor. It is a comfy elevated nest for one or more people. For the lovers of fres...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Dust Sofa, Small with Beech Ebony - 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

Naked Curved 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Zabuton Sofa, Handmade Japanese Futon on Modular Maple Frame, Kvadrat
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 Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Natural Oak and Corn
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

Customizable e15 Shiraz Sofa by Philipp Mainzer and Farah Ebrahimi 'Module 7'
By e15
Located in New York, NY
The Shiraz sofa was inspired by loosely conjoined, communication enhancing traditional Persian seating islands as well as by classical seating furniture fo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Dust Sofa, Medium 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, Large 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, 2 Piece with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
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

Loveseat, Settee or Bench by Jordan Mozer, Unique, One of a Kind Prototype
Located in Kansas City, MO
This small sofa / love seat / bench is a one of a kind prototype designed by Jordan Mozer, Chicago. This was never put into production due to high manufacturing costs. A rare opportu...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede Ds 47 Echtledersofa Neckleder Braun Vintage
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
SEDE DS 47 Zweisitzer Vintage Zustand Maße: B/H/T 143x75x89-106 Sitzhöhe: 42 Sitztiefe: 57-74 Natürliche Patina Polsterung ist gut Nichtraucherhaushalt. Keine Haus...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Dust Sofa, Small 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, Medium with Natural Light Oak
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

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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