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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
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

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

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

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

COR Trio Sofa, Team Form Ag, Germany 1973
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

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 Teatro Magico Low Table by 967ARCH
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

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

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

Organic Sofa in White Cream Brown Wool Handmade in France 3 sets
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

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

Zaha Hadid Moraine Sofa in Pont Hide
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

Tête-a-Tête Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Soft lines and Organic silhouettes of Voluptuous Curves describe Michael's new Tête-a-tête sofa. Hand-crafted in the US. Available in 1' increments plus bespoke configurations are av...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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

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

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

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

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

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

Set/2 Modern Thea Armchair Natural and Blue Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Modern Thea Armchair Natural and Blue Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi Your beautifully designed outdoors call for equally sophisticated seating arrangements. The Thea colle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1949 Florence Knoll Associates 26 BC Upholstered 3-Seater Sofa New Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1949 Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates 26 BC upholstered 3-seater sofa, which was just freshly reupholstered by Forthright, a renowned upholstery shop based in...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

Loveseat Sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy, c 1970, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly reupholstered loveseat sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, circa 1970s, features a graceful chrome frame with nubby white bouclé fabric. Signed with 1960s/ 1970s Sormani label as shown in photo gallery. *Note, we have the matching pair of club chairs available in another listing. The graceful frame shares a design quality with Cassina's LC2 / LC3 design by Le Corbusier, as they are 'buckets of cushions' in similar fashion and comfort. However this Sormani sofa features some unique subtle details, such as the slight "twist" in the rear legs (see photos). Signed with a Sormani label, this particular rare design is attributed to Claudio Salocchi. While there were several other famous designers who created works for Sormani in this time period, the style best matches Salocchi's work. For collectors looking for something unique and rare within a collection of 1960s/ 1970s Italian designs, this pair two-seater couch is an amazing opportunity. This Cassina LC2 / LC3 loveseat...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

2000s Royalton Two-Seater Sofa by Philippe Starck for Driade in Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Royalton Sofa, designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Driade shortly after the design's introduction in 1988. In the late 1980s, Starck was approached by hotelier Ian ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

1970's Ultra Modern Sofa with Retro Designer Fabric by Shawnee Penn
By Shawnee Penn
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Ultra Modern Sofa with Retro Designer Fabric by Shawnee Penn. Very nice condition. Bal Harbour Florida estate.
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra 3-Seat Alcove Sofa in Volo Mid-Grey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sofas was designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in the early 2000s for production exclusively by Vitra, one of the most recognized manufacturing and design powerhouses in...
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug, 1 Element
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

Rare Corbeille lounge sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare Corbeille lounge sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy. 3 seater sofa with a white basketshaped woven metal structure and filled with white leather, informal, loosely covere...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Inflatable Sofa by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Inflatable Sofa by Patricia Bustos de la Torre Dimensions: D 110 x W 270 x H 70 cm. Materials: Leather and wood. “Blown-up”, rotund and edgeless. The...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern 3 Seats Club Sofa Made with Wood and Leather, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units 2 Seats - D 89 x W 160 x H 78 cm 3 Seats - D 89 x W 220 x H 78 cm The Club collection is inspired by exclusive clubs devoted to socializing among privileged member...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern 2 Seats Club Sofa Made with Wood and Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units 2 Seats - D 89 x W 160 x H 78 cm 3 Seats - D 89 x W 220 x H 78 cm The Club collection is inspired by exclusive clubs devoted to socializing among privileged member...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Modular Sofa by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Modular sofa by kar Dimensions: W 210 x D 105 x H 70 cm Materials: Fabric, MDF Frame Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and effect in ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Made to Order Wave Sofa By VOP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
99”W x 56”D x 27.75”H Seat Height: 17.5” ; Seat Depth with Backrest: 21.5”; Seat Depth w/o Backrest: 32” ; Seat Width: 99” Send in your own Fabric! Or choose from our sample books ...
Category

2010s Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Walnut

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

Steve Chase Iconic Channel Sofa From Celebrity Estate in New Creme Upholstery
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The most desired sofa we have ever had in 13 years of business is the channel sofas that Steve Chase designed in the 1980s - 1990s. We were always going to keep this one for ourselve...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Curved Sofa by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the Ribbon outdoor bench, layered aluminum tubes stack together to form an accordian-like surface that's solid on the straighter ends and semi-solid in the curved middle. The benc...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Divano MOLTO a 3 posti, in velluto blu. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
È ormai scientificamente provato che gli abbracci eliminano lo stress e hanno un’influenza molto benefica sul nostro organismo, una sorta di effetto curativo; questo pensiero ha guid...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Ruché Sofa by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 2010 by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset, the elegant Ruché seating series suggests a balance of tradition and modernity. On a strait, slender frame of solid anthracite-staine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Black Outdoor Weather Resistant Hanging Sofa
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 beautiful metallic detai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tentazione two-seater sofa, model 685, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1973. Its frame is made of steel, and the seat and back are formed from pliant mo...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Dutch Leather Sling 3-seater sofa
Located in San Antonio, TX
Dutch leather sling sofa with wooden legs painted white, circa 1970s and in good overall condition. Dimensions: 67"x32"x30"x16" seat height "Dutch furn...
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Mw05 by Nep limited edition "Passage" design sofa, handmade in France
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Signed and numbered edition "MW X NEP" No. 2/10. Model identification number: MW052317. We all know that street art is a contemporary style that loves to surprise us. The creation t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

NEW 3-seater sofa in white fabric. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
The Di Nuovo sofa echoes the characteristic lines of 1970s design; it has an abundant and generous shape, with a wide seat and high back. The name in Italian is meant for what this sofa represents to designer Ricardo Antonio, a sofa that welcomes us like a hug. 'Again' every moment, as if it were the first time. Di Nuovo line includes sofa and armchair. It can be upholstered in fabric in the range offered by Legame Italia...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

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

Sofa by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Sofa by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: D 25 x W 180 x H 80 cm. Materials: Wood, Bultex foam and fabric. The sofa is made of a wooden struc...
Category

2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

2019 Charles Pollock for Bernhardt Design Finale Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Finale sofa in brown leather with black base designed by Charles Pollock and produced by Bernhardt Design. Charles Pollock is perhaps most famous for his furniture produced...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Paolo Castelli Coral White 3-Seater Sofa by Hubert de Malherbe
Located in Boston, MA
Generous and abundant shapes for a series of upholstered furniture items with a design that brings cloud-like softness to mind. The monolithic structure is far from heavy on the eye,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Ash

GUFRAM Bocca Couch in Fire Red by Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram's. This sensual couch, which is ideal for a tête-à-tête, has entered the collective imagination on par with Andy Warhol's works, as well as other pop art masterpieces...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

White Outdoor Weather Resistant Hanging Sofa with Brown Leather Details
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 beautiful metallic details and the high-resistance m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The LC2 sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, is a true icon of modern furniture design. With its clean lines, minimalist aesthetic, and impeccable craftsmanship, t...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

Surrealist Salivasofa 'Original' Prototype Red Lips Sofa By Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
In the pioneering year of 1972, the visionary duo of Salvador Dalí and Oscar Tusquets unveiled their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their inn...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Modern Minho Day Bed, HOLLY HUNT Indigo, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Mw05 "Pattern" design sofa, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Winner of the DNA Paris Design Awards 2023. This MW05 "Pattern" sofa is a unique piece, manufactured in France. It was produced as a single copy by its designer, Olivier Santini. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

Outdoor Dalilips Sofa by Salvador Dalí 20th Century Surrealist Design, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Designed in 1972 by Salvador Dali along with Oscar Tusquets for the Mae West Hall at the Theatre Museum in Figueras. Since 2004 it’s been produced in rotomoulded polyethylene making ...
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Modern Sofas

Materials

Plastic

Grey Outdoor Weather Resistant Hanging Sofa
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 beautiful metallic detai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modular 3 - Seat Sofa in Green Chenille, IPE Cavalli, Italy
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Perfect proportions on this beautiful and rare modular design from IPE Cavalli in a gorgeous, deep emerald green, chenille. Subtle silhouette and pillowy cushions. Can be set up as multiple chairs by removing armrests...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Minimalist one seater sofa walnut - leather upholstered
Located in Lisbon, PT
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, Oak

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.

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