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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional and very rare F40 settee / sofa, designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by renowned bauhaus manufacturer Tecta. Tecta has been bringing to life earl...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Foam
Honey Sheepskin the Tired Man Lounge Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey sheepskin The Tired Man lounge chair by Lassen
Dimensions: W 102 x D 87 x H 88 cm
Materials: sheepskin
Flemming Lassen des...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Wam Blue Sofa, Designed by Marco Zito, Made in Italy
By Marco Zito
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Wam Blue Sofa
The distinctive features are present in this sofa.
Designed by Marco Zito
Mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Modern Hilary Sofa Made with Wood and Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Hilary collection embraces charming curves, natural touches, and a minimalist visual to create furniture that snuggles and hugs you, making your home a cosy sanctuary. With clean...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
1975 Hans Krieks Settee by CI Designs Boston in Oak and Fabric American Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1975 vintage Hans Krieks settee, produced by CI Designs of Boston, Massachusetts. This piece was acquired by a Boston-based archi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Leather Contemporary Sofa, LAMPO
Located in Miami, FL
A contemporary take on the physics of comfort, the GONNA Sofa plays with the combination of leather and fabric making it an elegant, yet cozy place to relax. The fluffy upholstery gi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Bouclé & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Foz is a grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal.
Designed in layers, the contour of the sofa is an ode to the sea waves t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Russell Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Russell loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethyelene, Aluminum.
Dimensions: 160cm x 202cm x H 220cm
Russell brings the allure of escape to your space. Rest in its air...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Manhattan Sofa in Grey Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A design sofa that offers the cozy sensation of inviting warmth and comfortable softness raised off the floor on thin gold finished legs.
Manhattan 3-seater sofa structure in poplar ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Sentir-Sentar Sofa by Richard Malachowski and Thai Mainhard
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the rough and chaotic beauty of traditional art studios, where wooden easels hold the canvases, trestles are full of brushes and open paints. The Sentir-Sentar sofa is an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather
Up Brown Two Seater Sofa
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Designed to maximize both form and comfort, the Up two seater sofa will add a unique style to your space.
You can combine different fabrics for back and front of sofa or choose just one fabric.
-Spring upholstery
-32 DNS HR Foam
-1st Grade Alder frame
- Faux leather armrest details.
Upholstered product use and care
Dry clean your product and refer to the sales form for special care instructions.
When choosing your fabric, submit your flammability certificate request.
Avoid using upholstery...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
2002 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK31 Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Poul Kjaerholm PK31 3-seat sofa, initially designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen in 1958. This particular example was produced in 2002 in Denmark. We currently have t...
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Outdoor Chaise, Aluminum with Nautical Rope Pattern Bask
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The bask series is composed of sofa, armchair, chaise, center table, bookcase and corner table. Developed especially for outdoor areas and balconies, the series had as its starting point the design of the metal weave...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
De Sede DS-159 Three-Seat Sofa in Paris Blue Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The straight, simple and at the same time light design creates a noble piece of seating furniture that is a cabi net piece of upholstery craftsmanship. Its characteristic feature is the elaborate capitoning of the seat and back rest with leather buttons and piping. Individually design able seat combinations and sofa systems with individual elements measuring 80 x 80 cm make it possible – by the assisting couch- and hanging tables...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
21st Century Modern Big Round Pouf for Outdoor Code Made in Italy
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
A comfortable, flexible and modular seating system perfectly suited to any outdoor space thanks to the infinite syntactic possibilities. Code Out identifies an aesthetic-formal langu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Vintage Contemporary Gray Leaf Print Fabric Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Gray Leaf Print Fabric Upholstered Sofa
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Oasis Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Oasis loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: polyethelene, aluminum.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 110.5 cm x 140 cm x H 76 cm
Inspired by the delicate shape o...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Hardy Wingback Sofa by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hardy wingback sofa by Dare Studio, 2011
Dimensions: H 125 x D 88 x W 145 cm
Materials: American black walnut legs, Kvadrat Harald 2 fabric.
Also a...
Category
2010s British Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Outdoor Matilda Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Matilda sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethelene. Aluminum.
Also available in other colors and for indoors.
Dimensions: 100cm x 230 cm...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Upholstered "X-Rays" Daybed, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered "X-Rays" daybed, Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 185 W x 86 D x 40 H cm
Materials: Black steel structure, black mat ash handrail, fabric
Custom fabric and colors available
X-ray is a family of comfortable upholstered pieces: a sofa (2, 3, 4 seaters), a daybed and an armchair.
Instead of hiding the structures under fabric, Alain Gilles literally X-rayed the welcoming and comfortable traditional sofa to create a graphic and sculptural range of seats for the home and the office. As a result, the pieces are captivating both from the front and from the back.
Design as a second life. After studying Political Sciences and Marketing Management, Alain Gilles went on to work in the international financial world for 5 years. But one has to live his own life. So, thanks to the moral support of his wife, he went back to studying Industrial Design in France.
He opened his own studio in late 2007 in order to pursue his own dreams and develop his personal approach to product design, furniture design, art direction and scenography. He has since started to collaborate with several international editors such as Qui est Paul...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
KIR ROYAL 2-Seater Curved Brown Sofa in Solid Wood and Covered with Leather
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Kir Royal Sofa is a harmonious blend of classical elegance and modern sophistication, meticulously designed by Christophe de la Fontaine and handcrafted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Espresso Sheepskin the Tired Man Lounge Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Espresso sheepskin the tired man lounge chair by Lassen.
Dimensions: W 102 x D 87 x H 88 cm
Materials: Sheepskin
Flemming Lassen...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Kos, Orsi, Mr. Daniel Kostiuc, K-Sofa, Polished Black Nickel
Located in Cabiate, IT
K-Sofa Upholstered in Rubelli 'Spritz' fabric range, colour Argilla and in 'Breva' leather range, colour Creta with piping in Kieffer by Rubelli 'Gabardine' fabric range, colour Bois.
Polished black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Nickel
Unique Nami Chair by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique nami chair by Hatsu
Dimensions: D 50 x W 57 x H 65 cm
Materials: Uphostered seating on powdercoated steel frame
Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates mod...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Italian Modern Grey Fabric and Black Iron Foliage Sofa by Kartell, 2000s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Grey fabric and black iron Foliage sofa by Kartell, 2000s
Two seater Foliage sofa with tubular structure in black painted iron. The seat and back are padded with poly...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
De Sede DS-48 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available as a sofa, armchair, stool or récamiere, the DS-48 enables the typical De Sede seating experience, characterized by high quality and unique d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Luizet Canapé with Marble Table by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet Canapé with marble table by Luca Nichetto
Sofa 2 seats and 1 top in marble
Dimensions: W 249 x D 89 x H 82 cm
Materials: Black powder coated aluminium and metal structure...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Marble, Other
Arthur Two Seater Sofa with Faux Leather Bold Cushions
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The ARTHUR Two-Seater Sectional Sofa is a true embodiment of style and versatility, designed to elevate the ambiance of any living space. With its calming color tones and adaptable d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood, Faux Leather
2023 Alfredo Haberli for Moroso Taba Sofa Divina MD 343 Upholstered Grey Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Taba sofa, originally designed by Alfredo Haberli in 2020. This particular example was produced by Moroso in Italy circa 2023. The sofa is made of a wood base, polyurethane foam, and upholstered in a grey fabric (Divina MD...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Essentiel Beige Sofa, Designed by Sergio Bicego, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Attention to detail, a feature that can be noticed in the quilting of the back rest cush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
2015 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee Loveseat Sofa in Purple Fabric, Model 1205S2
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Florence Knoll Settee Sofa, Model 1205S2, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll Studio in the USA in 2015. I...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Minimalist three seater sofa ash - leather upholstered
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Inspired by the graceful mechanics of elevators, the LIFT sofa takes both its name and aesthetic cues from this influence. Created by the hands of Julien Renault, this masterpiece pa...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
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
De Sede DS-87 Three-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
De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Perla 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
Delta Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Tangerine Orange Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Wavy Sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Wavy sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi.
Materials: Velvet or boucle upholstery, natural wood, painted brass or silver
Dimensions: W 75 x W 250 x H 71 cm.
...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Cabaret Outdoor Sofa Lowback by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret sofa lowback by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Acrylic fabric, reticulated foam, steel, wood, and stainless steel.
Dimensions: 78cm x 214cm x H 64cm
Cabaret wraps you in t...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Dust Sofa, Large 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
Dust Sofa, Large 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, Medium 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
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
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
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, Small 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
Forma Loveseat Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma loveseat indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: rattan.
Dimensions: 66 cm x 84 cm x H 82 cm.
A contemporary collection perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces, the bala...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
21st Century Soho Sofa in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Elegance and sobriety meet the urban soul of the Gianfranco Ferré Home 2019 collection in the Soho sofa, thanks to the combination of the soft leather uphols...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Beech
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Desyo Curvy Sofa with Quilted Back
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Semicircle sofa system with wooden structure covered with a layer of polyurethane in different densities. Quilted back. The maximum comfort of the seat is determined by an intertwini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather
Sofa Settee 3-Seat Pair of Ottoman Leather Kelim Country House, 1980s
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Vintage leatherette and kelim upholstered country house style armchair
- Classic country house or club suite
- Striking, casual, aesthetic ming...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Brown Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seater sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick NECK leather recognizable in characteristic fat wrinkles lend it an unmistakable expressi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
2021 KK48651 Addition Sofa / Bench in Leather w/ Dark Wood Legs by Kaare Klint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a KK48651 Addition Sofa made with a tan leather seat and walnut legs (or perhaps dark stained oak). The bench, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in De...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Sancho" Outdoor Armchair in Natural Teak Wood Aluminum and Naval Rope by Hand
Located in Centro, RS
Classic and sophisticated design, by the mix of the materials.
The Sancho Armchair can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
Its structure is produced in natural naval teak wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 3 seats without back modular sofa by Luca Nichetto
Materials: upholstery: fabric (also available in leather)
Top: Verde Marinace granite/Emperador silver dark/Emperador Tund...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Hagia Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Hagia daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethelene, Nylon. Steel.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 130 cm x 230 cm x H 192cm
...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Modern Metallic Silver and Gold Leather Chaise Lounge Custom Made
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular, glamorous, high end, piece of one of a kind furniture! Custom made modern sofa made in most expensive designer metallic textured...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Black, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
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.