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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

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

Yeti Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Yeti Sofa by Pepe Albargues by Vladimir Naumov Dimensions: H 82 x W 202 x L 110 cm Materials: Faux lama fur Mongolia fur for the Yeti collection available i...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Fur

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

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by Knoll and labelled H.G. Knoll Products. This particular examples dates to circa 1949....
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

El Mar Sectional Sofa in Customizable Upholstery and Polished Bronze Base
Located in Istanbul, TR
El Mar Sectional Sofa Inspired by the waves of the sea, the powerful and magnificent design, with a unique bronze detailing on the base makes it elegant. Fall back into the luxurious...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

2 Contemporary Overstuffed Cotton Upholstered Rolled Arm Lounge Sofa Couch 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pair of two contemporary / modern lounge sofas featuring plush overstuffed rolled arm design with off white cotton fabric, skirted base and lumbar pillows. Attributed to Tay...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1980s Vintage Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 Red Leather and Black Two Seat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 two-seater loveseat with gorgeous red leather upholstery and black casing. This is a favorite of ours, ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Peter Marino Custom Modern Chesterfield Sofa American
Located in New York, NY
A very comfortable luxurious custom modern take of a classic chesterfield sofa by famed designer, Peter Marino. Excellent shape. The color is a medium to light brown with hints of g...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Larry Laslo for Directional Down Sofa, Pair Available
Located in New York, NY
Modernist sofa designed by Larry Laslo for Directional featuring new Italian Ivory Boucle fabric. Back and seat feature cushions which are ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

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

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

Bold Geometric, bold, 1920, 1930, contemporary, modern lounge sofa, den sofa
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Ultimate in Luxury with the Bevel Sofa Step into the world of luxury and sophistication with the Bevel Sofa. This sleek and elegant sectional...
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Walnut

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

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

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

2022 Florence Knoll Two Seat Settee / Loveseat Sofa in Green Leather
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

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro sofa for Gavina, Italy 1970s
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

Atelier Linné, Sofa Asafis (Small)
Located in Paris, FR
The Asafis sofa is made in 2023 by Atelier Linné. The structure of the sofa is in brushed oak, the seat cushion is in foam with rounded edges at the front. The backrest consists of 2...
Category

2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

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

1970s Nicos Zographos Designs / SOM Attributed Four Seat Tuxedo Sofa in Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a four seat Tuxedo sofa, seemingly designed by Nicos Zographos and produced by Zographos Designs Inc. As the sofa is unmarked and many designers of this era produced similar ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

2008 Gaia Three Seat Sofa by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design in Red Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Gaia’ sofa, designed by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design in 2008. Its frame is composed of polished aluminum, and it has a molded-foam seat and back. The upholstery is done ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen New Boucle Fabric 3-Seat Sofa Made in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s Ole Wanscher white boucle fabric 3-Seat sofa. This is a gorgeous example, which has just been newly reupholstered by the well regarded Forthright NYC uphol...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Loveseat Lccc, Mexican Contemporary Sofa by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
This loveseat is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The structure of the sofa stands tall, almost like a tribute to the art of furniture-making. The delicate framework o...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut

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

Modern Twins Day Bed, Beige Cotton Linen, Handmade in Portugal 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

Wood, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton

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

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

Italian modern red sofas Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
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

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, White Faux Fur, 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Beige Woven, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, 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

Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Fabric

C. 1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Three-Seater Sofa/Settee w/ New Webbing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a three-seater settee, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates in 1941. The piece has a frame constructed of pine (or possibly birch), and has newly re-done webbed straps...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Copper

Karim Rashid Casamania & Horm Kouch & Ouch 2-Seat Sofa Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The pieces are in terrific condition overall with some light signs of use. This listed price is for one chair. Two are available in this exact upholstery. Two others are available in...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

Coronado Sofa by B&B Italia
Located in Tulsa, OK
The evergreen Coronado sofa is the quintessential symbol of relaxation. It comfort is guaranteed by a suspension system made from harmonic steel bands in...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Polyester

1994 Gunilla Allard for Lammhults Sweden Cinema Settee Two Seater Sofa Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Gunilla Allard for Lammhults of Sweden cinema settee, produced circa 1994. This is a terrific original example, which appears to have been reupholstered circa ea...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

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

2018 Steeve Sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud for Arper 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (two are available, but the price listed is for each sofa) Steeve sofa, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud and produced by Arper in Italy. The sofa is in terrific condit...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Hayche Nave 2 Seater Sofa - Grey, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Nave 2 Seater Sofa, with its clear contemporary allure, offers a harmonious blend of comfort and style. This OEM product, available with either black metal or oak lacquered legs,...
Category

2010s European Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

Original lounge sofa, Barrel Sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted ...
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé Faux Fur, 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

Bamboo Design Green Wrought Iron Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Stylish and comfortable at the same time, this vintage-looking yet modern outdoor sofa is the perfect addition to your patio. The simple, curved de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

2013 SM1 Sofa in Orange Leather by Shelton Mindel for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2013 production SM1 Sofa, designed by Shelton Mindel and produced by Knoll. The sofa was specially ordered in orange leather with very nice hand feel. It's in terrific cond...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three Seat Sofa in White Naugahyde #1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's constructed from aluminum, iron, and plywood. It may be the original white naugahyde...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Hayche Clasico 3 Seater Sofa - Yellow, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Channeling a classic mid-century Scandinavian modern design, the Clasico 3 Seater Sofa effortlessly combines timeless aesthetics and contemporary comfort. As an OEM product, it prese...
Category

2010s European Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Wood

1980s Mario Bellini for Cassina Black Leather Software Tilbury Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1980s production Tilbury three seat sofa (part of the Software collection), designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy. This example is one of a few s...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Plastic, Foam

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

2008 Knoll Divina Two Seat Sofa/Settee by Piero Lissoni in Volo Leather Model 68
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Divina Two-Seater Settee, designed by Piero Lissoni for Knoll in 2001. This example dates to 2008. The piece is upholstered in a chocolate-brown leather, likely Volo leathe...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Giorgetti Solemyidae Sofa by Rossella Pugliatti
By Rossella Pugliatti, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Rossella Pugliatti A small sofa that is welcoming and full of character. The shaped, anatomical, and comfortable frame is inspired by shells, hence the name Solemyidae,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

El Mar Sofa in Boucle and Polished Bronze Base
Located in Istanbul, TR
El Mar Sofa Inspired by the waves of the sea, the powerful and magnificent design, with a unique bronze detailing on the base makes it elegant. Fall back ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

2000s Piero Lissoni for Knoll Divina Lounge Chair in Brown Leather 4x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 2008 production Divina lounge chair, designed by Piero Lissoni and produced by Knoll. Four chairs are available, though the price listed is for each one. The chairs c...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1999 Zanotta Alfa Grey Leather Sectional Modular Sofa by Emaf Progetti 2x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but they are sold separately) "Alfa" sectional/modular sofa, designed by Emaf Progetti. The sofa is beautifully constructed and uphols...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Curt Single Module – Fabric Barcelona 'Russet Red' – 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

1957 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen of Denmark Sofa Model 3300/4 4-Seat Sofa Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Model 3300/4 sofa, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This examples was produced circa 1957. While it is more common to see the single-seater...
Category

1950s American Vintage 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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