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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece 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 Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 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
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
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 Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 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 Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 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
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-1 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 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-1 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 Sectional Sofa, 4 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 Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Beech Ash-056-1 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 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
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small 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
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece 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
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Beech Ash-056-1 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, Medium 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 Sofa, Small 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium 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
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, 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS-60/23 Sofa in Brown Leather Upholstery by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purist shape of the Boomerang with its bold yet elegant lines inspired Gordon Guillaumier while breathing life into the DS-60 family. The slender, floating shape blends harmoniou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern 80s Sculptural Sofa in New Silver Grey Metallic Leopard Jacquard Fabric
By Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We took an amazing 1980s sofa by Directional and found a spectacular metallic silver gray leopard velvet fabric to redo it in. The result is a sp...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Drummond Modular Sofa with Back Quilting
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
Modern Grass Armchair, Terracotta Jacquard, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Grass armchair takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Wool, Oak, Faux Fur
Limes New 88 Large 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
Deep and Tall Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tuxedo style sofa with a single firm down/feather wrapped foam bench cushion and 3 loose feather/down wrapped foam back pillows sit atop a solid maple frame with 8-way hand tied spri...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Maple
Large Modern Wide Arm Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Antwerp sofa is a contemporary wide track arm sofa with a blue welting outline. The sofa features loose back and seat cushions constructed with poly...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Velvet
De Sede DS-276/02 Two-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Upholstery 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
GUFRAM Autumntime Couch by Valerio Berruti
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The collaboration with Valerio Berrutti, an Italian artist with a distinctive trait, has given life to couches which have been produced in 250 numbered pieces and have evocative name...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Cesar Sofa 3 Seater, Design Castello Lagravinese
Located in Cascina, IT
Product Technical Sheet:
Internal structure:
Fir wood multi-ply.
Cushions padding :
Sitting cushions :
External padding with natural , sterilized goose feathers.
Internal cente...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
Up Medium 3-Seat Sofa in AT192 Beige 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
Pinch 3 Seater Sofa in Comfort Upholstery with Pitch Black 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
Les Femmes Small Sofa in Lario Red & White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Les Femmes is an innovative modular couch with a high backrest and a comfortable seat, characterized by its soft, enveloping shape. Using just three elements, its original design per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Black Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest In the further development of the modular seating system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hug Modular Sofa by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Hug modular sofa by Collector.
Dimensions: W 330 x D 160 x H 74 cm.
DX terminal element Gap module: W 180 x D 98 cm x H 74.
Chaise longue XL module...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Voyage Sofa in Natural Leather Upholstery & Black Nickel Frame by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sofa offers clean lines and an unique flexible design gives a feeling of momentum towards a larger journey. The upholstery options are essential and contemporary, eclectic and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Katana Gray Leather Sofa by Paolo Rizzatto
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Plush, embracing volumes luxuriously covered in gray-hued leather lend this refined sofa its signature comfort, sealed by a pleasant tactile feel that increases the value of the seating experience it offers. Graceful elements - inspired by the "katana", the iconic Japanese sword...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-748 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel – while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn‘t take much more than a perfect piece of furnit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Billy Sofa 3 Seater by Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Cascina, IT
PRODUCT TECHNICAL SHEET:
Internal structure :
Fir wood multi-ply.
Cushions padding :
Sitting cushions :
External padding with natural , sterilized...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
De Sede DS-87 Four-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A floating island of tranquility with its slender form, the elegant DS-87 sofa model seems to float in the room, where it seamlessly fits into any modern environment – a piece of uph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
"Out/In" Black and White Monobloc Sofa by P. Starck & E. Quitllet for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Out/In" is an iconic sofa, designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet and manufactured by Driade, in polyethylene monobloc available in white or black colors with silver anodi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
2010s Vitra Alcove Love Seat in Fabric by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Vitra Alcove love seats in green and gray fabric, designed by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec, produced by Vitra. Production of this line sta...
Category
2010s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Chloe Sofa
Located in Torrance, CA
Our Chloe Sofa is a sleek and modern version of a classic sofa. It is made with a classic hand-tied inner spring suspension in the seat, along with 100% whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS 531 Three-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design-Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply beautiful. Or beautifully simple.
Whoever settles into seating furniture from the DS-531 range is not only in for a comfortable and relaxing experience, thanks to the lowe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Two Seat Sofa Wooden Curved Back Ironwood Polished Brass Gold Finish
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The curved Lazy Day Two-Seat Sofa is part of a seating collection that includes armchairs and sofas for three people.
This piece is entirely made in Portugal and artisanally by the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Cut Steel, Brass, Steel
Kepler 22 Leather 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus
Located in Geneve, CH
Kepler 22 Leather 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus
Designed by Filippo Dell'Orto
Dimensions: D 90 x W 390 x H 73 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel bars, elastic belts, polyurethane, natural ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Sofa and two armchairs by Ezio Longhi for Elam
Located in Lugo, IT
Sofa and two armchairs by Ezio Longhi for Elam.
Full restoration.
A theater fabric, difficult to work with but beautiful to look at, was used.
Thank you
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Horizon Contemporary Sofa in Fabric and Metal
Located in London, GB
The Horizon sofa has been designed with a loose circular backrest. It rests on a metal frame allowing it to be rolled from one side to the other. Both the...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
LUSO 2-seater sofa
Located in Frazão, Porto
LUSO sofa is a very delicate piece, with special details, designed to be used on a daily basis. Upholstered with two fabrics, using a contrasting piping for an refined result. The fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Lacquer
Zabuton Sofa, Handmade Japanese Futon on Modular Maple Frame, Kvadrat, Sou Sou
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. St...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede Leather Sofa by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/03 3-seat sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium.
Upholstery and Assembly: stabile compa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Famed Bold Brass Three Seater Sofa
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famed bold three seater sofa harmoniously combines fabric with brass adding an impressionable air of quality to your space...
Materials:
-Brass
-First Grade...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
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