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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vintage Modular Sectional Brandy Cognac Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional leather sofa is manufactured in Germany.
It is a high quality manufactured seating group.
The producer is yet unknown.
It is a pure 70ties design w...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood
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
Mw05 "Big Blue" design sofa, handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Winner of the DNA Paris Design Awards 2023. No. MW052203
This MW05 "Big Blue" sofa is a unique piece, signed and handcrafted in France. The glass sides of the sofa are crafted by a F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
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
Minimalist three seater sofa walnut - fabric 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
Fabric, Walnut
Minimalist three seater sofa ash - 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, Ash
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
Minimalist three 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, Walnut
Minimalist one seater sofa ash - 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
Ash, Leather
Minimalist one seater sofa walnut - fabric 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
Fabric, Walnut
Minimalist one seater sofa ash - fabric 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
Fabric, Ash
Minimalist three seater sofa ash - fabric 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, Ash
Minimalist two seater sofa walnut - fabric 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
Fabric, Ash
Minimalist one seater sofa oak - 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
Minimalist three seater sofa oak - fabric 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
Fabric, Oak
Minimalist three seater sofa oak - 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
Minimalist two 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, Walnut
Minimalist two seater sofa oak - fabric 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
Fabric, Ash
Minimalist two seater sofa ash - 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
Ash, Leather
Minimalist two seater sofa oak - 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
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
Minimalist one seater sofa oak - fabric 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
Fabric, Oak
Minimalist two seater sofa ash - fabric 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
Fabric, Ash
Grey Outdoor Weather Resistant Hanging Sofa
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 beautiful metallic detai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mario Bellini Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia
Located in Toronto, CA
Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' sofa, designed in 1972 for B&B Italia. Cozy softness, plush roundness, gentle harmony and playful informality are the keynotes of the Bambole . Th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Foam
DOVE 3-seater genuine leather sofa with metal base. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
Designed by Brazilian designer Ricardo Antonio, a student of Oscar Niemeyer, the DOVE sofa is distinguished by its clean, linear forms in a perfect blend of aesthetics and comfort. T...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
DOVE 2-seater genuine leather sofa with metal base. By Legame Italia
Located in Pistoia, IT
Designed by Brazilian designer Ricardo Antonio, a student of Oscar Niemeyer, the DOVE sofa is distinguished by its clean, linear forms in a perfect blend of aesthetics and comfort. T...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
White Outdoor Weather Resistant Hanging Sofa with Brown Leather Details
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 beautiful metallic details and the high-resistance m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Leather Outdoor Weather Resistant Hanging Sofa
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 beautiful metallic detai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brown Leather Outdoor Weather Resistant Hanging Sofa
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 beautiful metallic detai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Florence Knoll three-seater sofa, designed by the renowned Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This example was produced during the later ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Unusual Sculpted Sculptural Modern Contemporary Hollywood Regency Sofa
Located in Wayne, NJ
Sculpted sculptural modern contemporary sofa.
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro sofa for Gavina, Italy 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in London, GB
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) was an architect who mastered materials, detail, and light. He is most famous for Castelvecchio Museum in Verona, the Olivetti showroom in Venice and the Brion Tomb in San Vito d’Altivole.
The Cornaro sofa embodies the intentions of its designer to combine Japanese minimalism...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
1960s Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a notable and very rare Nicos Zographos CH28 ribbon three-seater sofa in brown leather, produced by Nicos Zographos Designs Inc. The custom fabricate and polished ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian modern red sofas Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red sofas Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
Pair of red sofas mod. Marenco. The rectangular seats of the sofas are made up of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
1960's Knut Saeter Rosewood Sofa for Vatne Mobler Norway New Black Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and authentic Knut Saeter rosewood sofa, produced by Vatne Mobler. This example has just been freshly reupholst...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Preview Cloud Vladimir Kagan Style Organic Shape Sofa
Located in Toledo, OH
Organic cloud shape sofa circa 1990's by Preview Furniture. Very nice upholstery with small pattern.
Category
20th Century North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
‘Fantasy Island’ 2-seater sofa by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent "Fantasy Island" 2-seat sofa by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's.
This sculptural sofa is made of wood, steel and leather, a beautiful combination.
...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
2007 Herman Miller Eames Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather and Walnut, Model ES108
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Two-Seat Sofa / Settee, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1978. The design is rather special as it is the last piece of furniture produced by the Eames Office, which com...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
De Pas, D’urbino, Lomazzi, Settebello, a Modular Sofa, Zanotta, 1974
Located in Paris, FR
De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi
Settebello
A modular sofa system, made of six rectangular polyurethane elements covered with brown fabric joined with straps.
Produit par Zanotta, Mi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Minotti “Spencer” Three Seat Sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a "Spencer" three seat sofa, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni and produced by Minotti. The sofa was produced circa 2020 and appears to have only been lightly used. Condition overa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous Model No. 263 three-seater sofa, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and produced by Knoll International. These pieces were produced in the late 1960's to ear...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Modern Twins Curved Couch, Mint Green Velvet, Handmade in 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
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
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
Bertu Outdoor Sofa, Outdoor Slatted Sofa, Large Sofa, Suelo
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Outdoor Sofa, Outdoor Slatted Sofa, Large Sofa, Suelo
This Large Outdoor Slatted Suelo Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
21st Century Ease Sofa in Cream Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A modern and essential design for the Ease sofa. The presence of large cushions amplifies the feeling of comfort, while the possibility of adding storage elements, trays and small ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2022 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee / Loveseat Sofa in Green Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a two-seater ‘Florence Knoll’ settee sofa, model 1205S2. The piece was originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954. This example dates to 2022, and is upholstered in its or...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Baika Beige Velvet Three Seater Sofa with Wooden Detail
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Baika 3 seater sofa, elegantly encased in dark chestnut wood, becomes the most understated yet striking piece in your home. This unique sofa captivates attention with its distinctive...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Foam
Modern Pink Velvet Sofa Cactus Shape with Gold Swivel Base Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern pink velvet sofa cactus shape with gold swivel base polished brass
Ajui Sofa Pink is a contemporary design sofa that features an artsy inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
2012 Florence Knoll 3 Seat Leather Sofa w/ Custom Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Three Seat Sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in 2012. The sofa was custom ordered for the executive suite of a corporate office in New York City...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
2010 Poltrona Frau Kennedee Sofa / Sectional by Jean-Marie Massaud in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Kennedee’ sofa, initially designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau in 2006. This particular sofa was manufactured in Italy in 2010. The piece features a hand-stitc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
2020 Vitra Alcove Seating by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in Orange Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a custom c-shaped high Alcove sofa, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, produced by Vitra in Germany. It was acquired directly from Vitra, when...
Category
2010s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Sofa with Fresh Black Naugahyde Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It is constructed from aluminum, iron, and plywood. It was recently recovered (2021) in b...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Dust Sofa, Small 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, Large 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, Large with Beech Ebony
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
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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