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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Adrian Pearsall Style Italin Modern Bouclè and Walnut Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Two contemporary sofas in the style of Adrian Pearsall, made in Italy with petrol green Bouclè fabric and walnut wood. Price each.
Bouclé, Walnut
$10,001 / item
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Figueroa Two-Seat Sofa, Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa sofa. The long curves of the mountain were taken to t...
Brass, Metal
Divano Soriana, Afra e Tobia Scarpa, B&B
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Soriana, designed in 1969 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, is characterized by abundant curves and is wrapped in generous upholstery that is fixed by a large metal clamp to form soft folds ...
Textile
$6,719Sale Price / item|20% Off
Gervasoni Ghost 12 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 12 sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone Sofa upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers. Four back cushions in ...
Upholstery
$7,250 / item
Suelo Outdoor Armless Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Outdoor Armless Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions....
Mahogany
$7,837Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rendez-Vous Sectional Sofa in A11 Upholstery and Black Metal by 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
Sculptural Contemporary Leopard Velvet and Black Lacquered Sofa Revolución
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Sofá upholstered in Leopard Velvet with Black Lacquer Wood Structure. In a world that aches for reinvention, the Revolución Sofa emerges as a bold act of design—an emblem of defia...
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
$7,011Sale Price / item|20% Off
Karma Large Sofa in Byblos White Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Karma collection is the ultimate expression of the versatility of Saba Italia products: a sofa that fits seamlessly into both modern settings and more classical homes. Karma has ...
Upholstery
$7,523 / item
Bold Sofa Curved Open arms - S
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With its contemporary design, this version of the Bold Sofa Curved introduces new dimensions of comfort, offering expanded space for ultimate relaxati...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Customizable Fringes Sofa By Munna In Pale Pink Cotton Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along the...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
CraftAssociates Sofa, Floating Modern Sofa, Mid Century
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Sofa, Floating Modern Sofa, Mid Century This modern sofa is expertly crafted and upholstered. Each sofa boasts hand cut foam and high grade commercial fabric. The so...
Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Curved Italian Boudoir Cloud Sofa
Located in North York, ON
This modern curved Italian boudoir cloud sofa will take your living space to another level with its unique curved shape and brass metal supports. Upholstered in a beautiful textured ...
Metal, Brass
1970s Design Anfibio Foldable Sofà Bed Pink Coated Fabric Becchi Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff ha recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A pi...
Fabric
1970s Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa Vintage Leather Becchi Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Leather
Velvet 'Dress-Up' Sectional Sofa Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
Three-piece velvet Cassina Sectional sofa designed by Rudolfo Dordoni. Upholstered in a high-grade deep wine-colored velvet. Purchased new but never installed. Can be reconfigured to...
Velvet
$23,720 / item
Contemporary Modular Sofa Offered in Elephant Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics. Shown with elephant cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spri...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Customizable Classic Sofa with Crushed Velvet and Shaped Back Pillows
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Designed for ballrooms, grand entries and other spaces requiring "forever" sofas, this piece is entirely customizable in length and sectional breakdown. Consider for commercial proje...
Velvet, Maple
$22,943Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Sectional Sofa, 4 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...
Fabric, Wood
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 3-Seater Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide three-seater sofa, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by ...
Metal
1970s Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa Bed Relax Atollo Blu Jeans Becchi Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Fabric
Contemporary Medium Standard Sofa in Caramel Leather with Walnut Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The standard sofa is deceptively simple at first glance. Upon closer inspection it manages to be both modern and nostalgic, the sofa you will bring with ...
Leather
LOTA Sofa designed by Eileen GRAY in Cognac Coloured Leather
By Eileen Gray
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The LOTA sofa, designed by Eileen Gray, produced by Aram Design London & Classicon Munich. Sofa with black and grey lacquered armrests, four loose sumptuous soft back and side cushions upholstered in Cognac coloured leather. The sofa was designed by Eileen Gray in 1924 for the apartment Madame Mathieu...
Leather, Wood
$19,062 / item
Perícia Sofa
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERíCIA SOFA, designed in 2025. This sofa has an elegant shape with curved edges making this a centrepiece for any living space. Available in customers own choice of fabric. Made t...
Fabric
Sofa in Knoll Textile Plush Mohair with Hand Carved Steel Elements and Horsehair
Located in Bronx, NY
Sofa No. 3 Materials: Knoll Mohair Plush Textile, Hand Carved Elements, Horsehair Fringe J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 This unique sofa is dressed for a special occasion. She is hand upho...
Steel
$7,059 / item
Customizable Artifort Bras Sofa by Khodi Feiz
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The bras invites you to make yourself comfortable, and embraces you. Reclining and taking it easy, or sitting cosily in a corner, enjoy the relaxation and comfort offered by this bea...
Textile
Douglass Rolled-Arm Black Velvet Chesterfield Sofa, Hand-Crafted, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
The Douglass Rolled-Arm Sofa offers a modern take on the traditional chesterfield. In deep, button-tufted black velvet, this sofa features gold trim for an added touch of glam. Brin...
Velvet, Foam, Pine
DS125 Sofas by Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, 1978
By Gerd Lange, De Sede
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of DS125 sofas designed in 1978 by German designer Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland. Sculptural design in a thick top quality buffalo leather in dark brown.
Metal
$7,235 / item
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
The Plush Modular Modern Sofa boasts extremely luxurious proportions: a low back, massive seat cushions, an ultra-thin deck, and some of the most indulgently comfortable cushions we'...
Fabric
$6,105 / item
Sophie sofa by am designs
By am designs
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Sophie Sofa by am designs blends relaxed elegance with versatile functionality. Handmade in Belgium with a solid wooden frame, it features a durable construction and plush seat a...
Hemp
Pillow Modular Three-Seater Sofa X Kassl in Lacquer Cotton by Muller Van Severen
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillow Modular Three-Seater Sofa X Kassl in Lacquer Cotton by Muller Van Severen Dimensions: D 85 x W 240 x H 68 cm. SH: 40 cm. Materials: Polyester foam, polyester wadding, black la...
Steel
Modular Sofa by Casa Bella, 1980s Switzerland
By Casa Bella, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imagine a sofa that perfectly blends luxury, comfort, and design. This spacious, modular sofa is just that. Manufactured by Casa Bella in the 1980s, and in the style of the De Sede N...
Leather
Custom Modern Sofa in Argentine Rosewood with Shelving from Costantini, Patone
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Patone Sofa balances a modern design with natural materials and can be made in any size with any upholstery material. Shown here in several versions, it can be specified with se...
Wood
$11,500 / item
Chile Modern Dining Banquette
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Chile Modern Dining Banquette is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. The banquette's silhouette is simple, modern, and sle...
Oak
$15,400 / set
Pluma Sofa Set in Linen Color Fabric Upholstery
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
Originally design to make everyday life more enjoyable. The piece centers in its comfort and lightness of the feather. It has a soft body covered in relaxed removable covers that mak...
Fabric, Upholstery
Modular Left-Side Sofa in White Boucle Fabric, Customizable Ruy Design
Located in Miami, FL
A customizable Ruy modular sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis in White Boucle fabric, left side module. The Ruy Modular Sofa, inspired by the iconic work of Ruy Ohtake...
Fabric, Upholstery
De Sede DS-2011 Sofa 3-Sitzer Leder 235cm Designer Couch Luxus Vintage Schweiz
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede DS-2011/03 Designer Sofa – 3-Sitzer Leder 235 cm – Schweizer Luxusmöbel Zum Verkauf steht ein elegantes und zeitloses Designer-Sofa der renommierten Schweizer Manufaktur De S...
Metal
Pair of Three-Seat Leather Sofas in Original Leather, by Mogens Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined pair of three-seat sofas by Mogens Hansen exemplifies the brand’s commitment to understated elegance, comfort, and enduring craftsmanship. Upholstered in original cognac...
Leather
Large Scalloped Sofa in Pink Velvet, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scalloped sofa with striking form. Sits deep with ample single seats that can be customized. Shown in performance pink velvet and hemp brush fringe, stan...
Velvet
Marelli Clipper Sectional Sofa by Stefano Gallizioli
By Marelli
Located in Boston, MA
The Clipper Sectional Sofa is a compact piece defined by refined modern design, versatile style, and exceptional comfort. Structure: Solid wood Base: Brushed antique gold metal Sea...
Metal
Maple-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work w/Customizable Fabric
By Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perceptions Bench explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours w...
Upholstery, Maple
$10,472 / item
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third...
Linen
Oversized Lounge Chair In Black Steel & Brushed Gold Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing a unique lounge chair that redefines comfort and style with its rare dimensions. Measuring an impressive 40x40 inches, this extra-wide and extra-deep armchair offers unpa...
Steel
1970's Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa 240 cm Pink Coated Fabric Becchi Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff ha recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A pi...
Fabric
Mongolian Sheepskin, Solid Cast Brass, Modern White Primal Sofa by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Enter the realm of timeless sophistication with the Primal sofa a pinnacle of Egg's design ethos and a beacon of style in any Minimalist, Modern, or Mid-century modern interior. Bol...
Brass
Jules Leleu, Sofa, Mahogany, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Jules Leleu
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany, brass and bouclé fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Jules Leleu, France, 1960s. Literature: Sirex, The House of Leleu, 2008, p. 327. Seat Height (inches): 1...
Brass
Double-Seat Sofa in Milled Black Leather and Oiled Laser-Cut Steel
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sofa double is guilty as charged. Doubling the fun of Klein Agency's sofa Single, this contemporary piece is utilizing the same bulging pillow forms. The double allows ample room...
Cut Steel
$32,476 / item
"Parc Monceau" sofa by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Parc Monceau" sofa upholstered with a fabric by Métaphore and brass. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2025. Can be ordered in COM.
Brass
CURVE CHAIR - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Chair in Curly Lamb Boucle
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
CURVE CHAIR - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Chair in Curly Lamb Boucle The Curve Chair features layered asymmetrical design elements that are both sophisti...
Upholstery
$8,613 / item
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third...
Linen
Anfibio Foldable Sofa Bed 190 cm Vintage Leather Becchi Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Leather
De Sede DS-888 "Collina" Outdoor Modular Sofa by De Sede Design-Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-888 Collina was conceived to break down traditional furniture barriers: with its sophisticated design, it invites you to redefine the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces,...
Upholstery
$22,000Sale Price|20% Off
Large Francesco Binfare ON THE ROCKS Sectional Sofa, 4 Pcs.
By Edra
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Francesco Binfare (Italian, b. 1939); Edra (Italy) Marking(s); notes: Edra label, Edra imprint Materials: upholstery, plastic (feet) Dimensions (H, W, ...
Upholstery
Cloud Sofa by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cloud Sofa by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - a stunning piece of furniture that will transform any living space into a cozy and comfortable haven. This beautiful cou...
Chrome
$6,324 / item
Sculptural Contemporary Pink Velvet Sofa Revolución
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
In a world longing for transformation, the Revolución Sofa doesn’t whisper change—it embodies it. With fearless lines and unapologetic form, it balances softness and structure, rebel...
Velvet
Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Athens, Attiki
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. A Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. Michel Ducaroy’s Togo has been the u...
Leather
Modern Outdoor Swing Sofa in Gold Stainless Steel and Beige Fabric
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 bea...
Stainless Steel
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an exquisite vintage modern serpentine sofa, a stunning piece designed by the renowned Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1990s. This sofa features a captivating swirl...
Fabric
$6,001 / item
Moss Sofa - Sancho col. 030 (or any Fabric cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss sofa draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with soft, pad...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Coating
2 Piece Sectional Sofa made in Italy by Saba Italia
By Saba Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 piece sectional sofa designed and manufactured in Italy by Saba Italia. The sofa has a chrome base with removable cushions and it comes with 2 pillows, ...
Chrome