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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$8,165Sale Price|30% Off
Rolf Benz Plura Sofa with Chaise
By Rolf Benz
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Plura Sofa with Chaise by Rolf Benz - a true embodiment of modern luxury. Expertly crafted with premium materials, this sofa features a sleek, contemporary silhouette...
Metal
Gervasoni Loll 21 R Arm Modular End 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 story of contemporary comfort,...
Upholstery
$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
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Green
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
Dwell Sugar Sofa by Malerba: Hand-Crafted Modern Italian Design
By Malerba
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The SUGAR sofa from Dwell by Malerba is a stunning representation of Italian style and design, seamlessly blending tradition with contemporary aesthetics. Its internal structure is c...
Textile
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Large 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
$12,116Sale Price|50% Off
SINATRA Chaise-Longue Sofa, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
SINATRA modular sofa with chaise-longue: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery The SINATRA modular seating system is the result of a search for elegance, comfort and versatility combined with each other. The contemporary style design of the Sinatra sofa...
Brass, Iron
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved 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
Larry Laslo for Directional Red Modern Italian Bauhaus Style Chrome Leg Sofa
By Larry Laslo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Larry Laslo for Directional Red Modern Italian Bauhaus Style Chrome Leg Sofa. Item features 6 chrome metal legs, red microfiber upholstery, original label, clean modernist lines, sle...
Chrome
$17,951Sale Price / item|20% Off
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...
Fabric, Wood
$9,791Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luc Sofa Small with Natural Oak 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, Wood, Rattan
De Sede DS-276/260 Modular Sofa in Natural Wot Leather by Christian Werner
$9,791Sale Price / item|20% Off
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...
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$6,341 / item
De Sede DS-910 Armchair by de Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether as an armchair or a sofa, the DS-910’s static position demonstrates the high quality of Swiss craftsmanship. Whether as a single piece or seating group, all components convey...
Leather
$2,386Sale Price|30% Off
Natuzzi Editions Leggiadro Sofa
By Natuzzi
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Leggiadro Sofa by Natuzzi Editions, a luxurious addition to any living space. Crafted with high quality materials and expert Italian craftsmanship, this sofa exudes e...
Metal
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Sofa Single 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...
Fabric, Wood
$6,528 / item
Poet Bench by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Geneve, CH
The poet bench by Alfredo Häberli. Dimensions: D 84 x W 180 x H 74 cm. Materials: steel tubular legs and steel sheets for seating, covered in cataphoresis and painted in polyester ...
Steel
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-5 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
$8,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-1 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
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Small 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
$17,951Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece 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
De Sede DS-276/03 Three-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Leather by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generously curved, taut surfaces in a very soft implementation are the basic ideas of Christian Werner, as he designs the image of the DS-276 slowly in front of his inner eye; what a...
Leather
$9,791Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Barcelona Lotus
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
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
Gervasoni Ghost Out 16 Sofa in Aspen 03 Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of padded sofas with removable upholstery, Ghost Out 10/12/16 boast a comfortable and enveloping seat that develops around a light body with essential volumes. Designed to res...
Upholstery
$8,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 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
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
Moooi Sofa So Good Chaise Longue Left with Elements in Shade Ochre Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
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
$14,015Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Natural Oak 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...
Fabric, Wood
Gervasoni Open 1 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
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Large 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
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved 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
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Large 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
$14,015Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Natural Oak 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
$10,751Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luc Sofa Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
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 Paris Green
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
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa Single 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
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa Single 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
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Small 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
$9,791Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luc Sofa Small with Natural Oak and Paris Safira
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 Paris Safira
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
$8,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak 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
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 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 Curved Sofa, Small 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
$8,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium 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
$10,751Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luc Sofa Large 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...
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
$9,791Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Plantain
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
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked 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 Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
$9,791Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
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
$10,751Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luc Sofa Large with Natural Oak and Vigo Plantain
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
$10,751Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luc Sofa Large with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
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
$8,926Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Large 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Fabric, Wood
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-1 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
$7,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa Single 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...
Fabric, Wood