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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$14,015Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 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...
Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS-175 Medium Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Belle Époque meets French touch. It is the combination of straight contours and proven comfort that makes DS-175 a style icon. The seating surface positioned on a platform and the fi...
Leather
Gervasoni Ghost 114 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 114 sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone Sofa upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers. Four back cushions in d...
Upholstery
De Sede DS-747/30 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Once upon a time, there was a master saddler with his mind set on taking bulky, thick leather and using his perfect craftsmanship to make it comfortable and cozy. For genera-tions, t...
Upholstery
$7,920 / item
Universal Sofa by Marco and Giulio Mantellassi
Located in Milan, IT
The Universal sofa is one of the new and elegant products designed by the Mantellassi family. The base is made up of two legs in solid satin brass that...
Textile
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Natural Oak 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...
Fabric, Wood
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 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
$13,033 / item
Hound Modular Outdoor Sofa by Myface Outdoor Design
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Hound Modular Sofa The Hound modular sofa is a perfect combination of classic elegance and modern durability, designed to elevate any outdoor setting. With its modular design, the H...
Stainless Steel
$17,951Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Natural Oak 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...
Fabric, Wood
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Aluminium
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 diff...
Fabric, Wood
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Large 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
$22,943Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Green
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...
Fabric, Wood
Nube Italia Bryant 012 Sofa in Dark Gray Fabric by Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
Metal and massif wooden frame. Upholstery in shape retaining polyurethane foam with different density with feather on the top. Not visible ABS legs. Optional rising movement on the b...
Metal
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
De Sede RH-306 3-Seat Sofa in Cafe Upholstery and Steel Feet by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
RH-306 is a striking appearance that impresses with craftsman like precision and refined details. The body stands on filigree feet, while the square leather panels harmonize elegantl...
Leather
Moooi Triple Seat Sofa So Good in Tonica 2 Upholstery & Polished Aluminum Feet
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
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...
Upholstery
$22,943Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Green
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...
Fabric, Wood
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
C. 2020 House of Finn Juhl Baker Three Seat Sofa in Grey Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Baker Three Seat Sofa, originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1951. This particular example was produced in Denmark by House of Finn Juhl in 2020. The sofa is comprised of a d...
Foam, Oak, Fabric
$4,620Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Milo Baughman Style Stick Reed Rattan Cubists Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Baughman style rattan sofa with woven stick rattan sides and pole rattan frame. The seats are covered in tuft blue cloth cushions. 1950, United States Sofa: 34" tal...
Rattan
$4,895Sale Price / item|20% Off
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...
Metal
Gervasoni Open 4 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to the foldaway bed with wooden slatted base, easily removable through a servo-assisted movement mechanism, which adds an extra single bed. Reception furniture par excellence is suitable for a number of different rooms in your house. Modular bed...
Upholstery
$23,260 / item
Jacob Azure Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
A statement piece in a modern or Classic living room, this elegant sofa will be a dynamic seating space for casual weekend-lounging and large family gatherings. From the Jacob Collec...
Brass
$17,951Sale Price / item|20% Off
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...
Fabric, Wood
$6,999 / item
Flow Sofa, 2-Seater, Vidar Brown
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flow Sofa by Formiing, Vidar Brown Fabric: Vidar 353 Customization: Available in wide range of fabrics and colors. The Flow Sofa expresses effortless versatility and elegant touch...
Wool, Nylon
Modernist Oak Sofa Designed by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Modernist oak sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron for the French company "Le mobilier Votre Maison". Solid Oak frame with newly upholstered seat and back cushions.
Upholstery, Oak
$8,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Corn
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 diff...
Fabric, Wood
$17,951Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 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...
Fabric, Wood
$3,172 / item
Saba Pan Flute Armchair by Paolo Grasselli
By Paolo Grasselli, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pan Flute bench is molded into a new an armchair form. Rigorous yet extremely comfortable, it gives a new rhythm to spaces. Protagonist without being ...
Plywood
$13,895 / item
Mondrian Sofa by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A note of charm and timeless elegance to a small living room, library, or study, this two-seat sofa is a celebration of classic allure and modern sensitivity. Its structure in solid ...
Wood, Textile
$14,015Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Natural Oak 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...
Fabric, Wood
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
$17,951Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 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...
Fabric, Wood
$17,951Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Natural Oak 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...
Fabric, Wood
Rendez-Vous Sofa Compound in Extra A8 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...
Upholstery
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 ...
Upholstery
$9,791Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Aluminium
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...
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$9,791Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Teal
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...
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Boucle Snow
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
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked 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...
Fabric, Wood
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 ...
Fabric, Wood
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
Essentiel 2-Seat 190 Sofa in Vip Beige Upholstery & Grey Legs by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Essentiel sofa presents itself with a clear purpose. A design without excess and friendly ergonomics, it represents a mix of Italian elegance and northern traits, merging harmoni...
Metal
Arflex Pecorelle Sofa in Denver Fabric with Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architect Cini Boeri tells that she was inspired by Christo Vladimirov Javasev's and Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon's works, masters in the art of landscape painting. Nature pr...
Metal
$17,951Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Natural Oak and Paris Green
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...
Fabric, Wood
$5,663Sale Price / item|20% Off
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...
Metal
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Large 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
$8,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium 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
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 ...
Fabric, Wood
Fable Outdoor Hanging Sofa by Myface, Modern Stainless Steel & Leather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Sofa Designed to be enjoyed in good company, this 21st century contemporary outdoor hanging sofa keeps the beautiful metallic detai...
Stainless Steel
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Natural Oak 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
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-1 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...
Fabric, Wood
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-1 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...
Fabric, Wood
$8,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 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 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
$12,744 / item
Roda Network 120 Outdoor Teak Sofa
By Rodolfo Dordoni, RODA
Located in Boston, MA
teak wood and grey polyester belts. Seat and back cushions in HD1 shore S21 white fabric. All cushions are made with Hydro Draining Technology: The upholstered collections have...
Fabric, Polyester, Teak
$11,697 / item
Form Modular Sofa, Setup 10, Harald Lavender
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Form Modular Sofa by Formiing, Setup 10 (1x Center Chaise Lounge-F1O, 2x Armrest Chaise Lounge-F1M, F1N) Fabric: Harald 632 Modular Sofa: Assemble different modules for your own com...
Cotton
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
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...
Fabric, Wood