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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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 relaxation. The fluid lines and organic ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Leather "PPno.1" Pouf, Pols Potten Studio
By Pols Potten
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather "PPno.1" Pouf - Pols Potten Studio.
Dimensions: W 110 x D 72 x H 47 cm.
Materials: Laminated wood, nozag springs, foam, leather.
Pols Potten products are characterised...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Bracket Back Sofa, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Bracket Back Sofa, Upholstered
This Lawrence Peabody Bracket Back Sofa for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly hand crafted and upholstered. This L...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Fiberglass Sculptural Sofa, Bench, Loveseat '24U' Stone Finish Outdoor Indoor
By NAE
Located in Bochum, NRW
"2 4 U" limited edition designer Sofa, Bench, Love seat for indoor or outdoor, ideal for pool side, garden or patio. Color can be changed upon request.
Sculptural shaped as two supp...
Category
2010s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass
Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this bold sofa, model MP-091, is deeply inviting. The comfortable tufted cushion sits on sturdy straps, attac...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Contemporary Leather Banquette in Deep Teal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W84 D84 H30 SW73 SD18 SH18
Aria Leather Banquette by Sixpenny in the color North Atlantic. Upholstered in suede like nubuck leather in a deep teal. Item is in like new condition wit...
Category
2010s Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hayche Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa - Gravel, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo 2 Seater Sofa, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabr...
Category
2010s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Marge Carson Jacquard Gondola Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage Carson’s Gondola sofa. A chic futuristic design with wrap around arms. Done in a neutral jacquard in a modern graphic paisley design. Acquired from a Palm Beach es...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pebble Chaise Longue by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble Chaise longue by Fred Rigby Studio
Dimensions: L 200 x W 60 x H 70 cm
Materials: solid oak, dedar boucle weave wool, natural ebonised and oil
Fred Rigby Studio is a Londo...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Divano modernariato anni '70 con braccioli
Located in Premariacco, IT
Divano di design anni '70 italiano con struttura rivestita in tessuto nero e cuscini sfoderabili imbottiti.
Dispone di due braccioli laterali che possono essere rimossi a piacimento...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Polyester, Rubber
Goodman Charlton Tanzu Chair and Ottoman
Located in Stratford, CT
Swivel chair and ottoman by Goodman Charlton.
Frame: Select hardwood and industrial grade plywood cover with polyurethane foam and polyester fiber.
Suspension: 3” unidirectional we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Wonatti Davos Sofa, walnut wood footer, grey velvet, stainless steel detail
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Wonatti Davos Sofa, Footer Solid Walnut wood, Grey ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Space Age Togo Love Seat Two Seater Blue Ultra Suede Ligne Roset 1970s France
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age authentic vintage loveseat or two seater sofa Togo from ultra suede alcantara in cornflower blue color tone by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970s.
An iconic freestanding ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Vintage Ubald Klug Leather Terrazza Couch
By Ubald Klug
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Ubald Klug Leather Terrazza Couch upholstered in premium Edelman leather. Renowned for its exquisit...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather in 2012, in its original Alcantara (ultrasuede) in a medium grey color called 'Otter', signed under...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Navy Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
Giovannetti, ORIGINAL Sofa "Colomba" two-seater, pop art style, white, handmade
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Colomba is the symbol of a possible alliance between the Earth and th Sky.
This project represents that vision of the Design viewed as a megaphone of values, though playing always wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Saba Vela Sofa Bed by Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sails, fixed to the boat mast, unfold urged by the breeze and then swell majestically, creating sophisticated lines that unravel the murmur of the winds.
Since always, sails have...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Curt Single Module – Fabric Jet '9607 Blue Purple' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in the World?
The Curt single module is of course also a wonderful pouf. Or a usefu...
Category
2010s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Lotus 3 Seat Sofa - Modern Brown Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Orla Sofa by Cappellini, Upholstered in Schumacher's Orley Jacquard Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in our sophisticated Orley jacquard, this elegant sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini offers a breathtaking and unexpected combination of traditional and modern design...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Danish Modern Sofa, Walnut, Slatted
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Sofa, Peabody Danish Modern Sofa, Walnut, Slatted
This Lawrence Peabody Danish Sofa P-1713 for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly handcrafted and upholstered. T...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Walnut
Lotus 2 Seat Sofa - Modern Brown Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lotus 2 Seat Sofa - Modern White Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Steve Chase Channel Tufted Sectional Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Modern channel tufted sectional sofa designed by iconic California designer Steve Chase. Sofa features new padding and upholstery from Romo wh...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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 comfort...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Lotus 3 Seat Sofa - Modern White Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Saba Teatro Magico Low Table by 967ARCH
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teatro Magico Low Table is the new sculptural coffee table inspired by the sinuous base of the homonymous table.
Two volumes and two heights characterized by the possibility of inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Matching Pair Late 20th c. Custom Upholstered Cream Silk Damask 3-Seat Sofas
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., USA, a pair of custom sumptuous three-seat sofas of squared form with slightly flared arms and tight back. They are upholstered in a cream and champagne silk and cotton...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Feathers
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
Doric Bench in Cerused White Oak and White Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple
Saba Pan Flute Armchair by Paolo Grasselli
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plywood
Montis “The Rock” Sofa In Brown Leather By Gerard Van Den Berg, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning two seater or loveseat by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis.
This magnificent sofa is known as "The Rock" or "Florence".
It is fabricated in the 70's.
The sofa features a ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Very Long "Mississippi" Lounge Sofa by Pierre Paulin For Artifort, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exclusive "Mississippi" sofa model 100.
This very comfortable sofa was designed and manufactured in the Netherlands by Artifort in 1978.
Designed by the Artifort de...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam
New Spanish Design Sofa 3 Seats
Located in Madrid, ES
Design sofa, 3 seats.
-Made with solid wooden structure.
-High-density polyurethane foam.
-Upholstered in vintage imitation leather
-Coordinating 2-seater sofa, optional
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-84 sofa in taupe buffalo leather, 1970s, from Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful De Sede sofa, model DS-84, in taupe buffalo leather, made in Switzerland in the 1970s.
Nice stitching details, nice patina and leather grain.
De Sede is known for its high ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Organic Sofa in White Cream Brown Wool Handmade in France 3 sets
By Éric Gizard
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Pierre sofa was inspired by a photographic work Eric Gizard did in the summer of 2019 in Turkey. From white pebbles cleaned and rounded by the sea, he assembled some of them into abs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood
Zaha Hadid Moraine Sofa in Pont Hide
By Zaha Hadid
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Out of this world piece by iconic British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid.
The Moraine sofa was designed in 2000, and produced by Sawaya & Moroni of Italy. Or...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Hide
COR Trio Sofa, Team Form Ag, Germany 1973
By Team Form AG
Located in Las Vegas, NV
All-foam “Trio” sofa by design duo Team Form AG for German manufacturer COR. Custom champagne teddy fabric designed specifically for the Trio.
Designed to represent maximum mobilit...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Wonatti Lozere Sofa, Walnut Wood Footer, Cream color Velvet
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury.
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Wonatti lozere sofa, footer walnut wood, beige premium Portuguese leather...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Shell 2S Sofa - Modern White Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
Crafted with the most exquisite fabrics, the embracing curves of the Shell collection draw a sense of warmth and comfort into every environment. The piece was designed and manufactur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
By Fendi, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
Plaza Versailles Materials
Frame: Wood padded with Polyurethane and Fiberfill
Seat: In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Cork and Stainless Steel Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
Beautiful, unique Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs stainless steel, cork, and velvet sofa. I would consider this in above average condition. Stainless steel frame has very little...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black Leather Sofa Arrigo Arrigoni Busnelli Edition Piumotto, Model 1970
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Arrigo Arigoni black leather sofa by busnelli model piumotto 1970.
Goose down seat and backrest. Good condition, nice patina.
Dimensions : Width: 200 cm. Height: 75 cm. Depth: 90...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Lunar Sofa by J. Irvine for B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
In the world of vintage collecting, James Irvine's Lunar sofa for B&B Italia is a work of art that embodies the exceptional design of the 1990s.
Crafted wi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Suzenne Sofa in Yellow and Black Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna reconfirms the collaboration with Chiara Andreatti with the new SUZENNE SOFA, a two-seater sofa that incorporates the aesthetic characteristics of the lounge c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is close...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Garnet Sofa Design By Mehmet Orel for Capella
Located in İnegöl, TR
CAPELLA GARNET SOFA Desing by Mehmet Orel
We bring together the best Turkish artisans to harmoniously release the inner beauty of the materials. We use the instinct of the materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti leather sofa, 1970s, Italy
Located in Budapest, HU
A compact leather sofa within a lucite frame, designed by Vittorio Introini around 1970.
This charming two-seater sofa remains in its original condition, showcasing flawless leather...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug, 1 Element
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1980's Modern Manhattan Elegant Tufted Standard Sofa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1980's Modern Elegant and Tufted "Manhattan" style Standard Sofa. Beautiful modern style sofa.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage 1970's Ultra Modern 4 Seater Sofa/ Daybed
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Ultra Modern 4 Seat Sofa Doubles as a Daybed. Extra wide and taking off the back pillows will all for Daybed use.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Chenille Upholstered Three Seater Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Chenille upholstered three seater sofa, covered in a dark kingfisher blue chenille, with square back and drop in seats, Crate and Barrel (sun bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Modern Twins Day Bed Chaise, White Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins day bed and curved sofa s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
Handcrafted Bronze and Walnut Louise Sofa by Token, New York
By TOKEN
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A handcrafted two seater sofa constructed of American Walnut hardwood, press-formed, wrap around bronze, bronze legs and wool fabric.
Designed, developed and handcrafted in B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Wool
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