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Modern Seating

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tyler Hays for BDDW Caubeen Sofa in Boucle' and Walnut
Tyler Hays for BDDW Caubeen Sofa in Boucle' and Walnut

Tyler Hays for BDDW Caubeen Sofa in Boucle' and Walnut

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Built entirely from scratch and upholstered by hand in the BDDW Pennsylvania workshop. The legs are carved from walnut, and the sofa is covered in boucle' fabric.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International

Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' chaise lounge, c.1972 Leather, chrome-plated steel, lacquered steel. Manufactured by Strassle International, USA / Switzerland. With additional Carmel Sheepsk...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Michiel Van Der Kley Orange Isobel Sofa for Artifort, 2000s
Michiel Van Der Kley Orange Isobel Sofa for Artifort, 2000s

Michiel Van Der Kley Orange Isobel Sofa for Artifort, 2000s

By Artifort

Located in Miami, FL

Isobel sofa in original Kravdat Tonus 4 orange fabric designed by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort, 2000s. The Isobel sofa is characterized by its retro-futuristic look. Designer v...

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Tsuki Oak Bench Upholstered in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
Tsuki Oak Bench Upholstered in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair

Tsuki Oak Bench Upholstered in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

The Tsuki Bench combines soft, sculptural lines with the timeless warmth of solid oak or walnut, creating a refined piece that balances comfort with understated elegance. Fully uphol...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hibi Sculptural Oak Bench with Sheepskin Upholstery
Hibi Sculptural Oak Bench with Sheepskin Upholstery

Hibi Sculptural Oak Bench with Sheepskin Upholstery

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

The Hibi Bench combines sculptural simplicity with the inviting softness of sheepskin upholstery, creating a refined piece that balances comfort with timeless craftsmanship. Its clea...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Asa Bench – Sculptural Walnut Bench Upholstered in Dedar Milano Fabric
Asa Bench – Sculptural Walnut Bench Upholstered in Dedar Milano Fabric

Asa Bench – Sculptural Walnut Bench Upholstered in Dedar Milano Fabric

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

The Asa Bench combines sculptural simplicity with everyday comfort, balancing the warmth of solid walnut with the softness of premium upholstery. Its clean architectural lines and re...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Pierre Frey Frida Carmín Fabric
Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Pierre Frey Frida Carmín Fabric

Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Pierre Frey Frida Carmín Fabric

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Organic Curves The Sora Bench embodies softness and balance, with curved lines that invite comfort and ease. Fully upholstered, its gentle form c...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Handmade Contemporary Sculptural Armchair by Munna Design Studio
Handmade Contemporary Sculptural Armchair by Munna Design Studio

Handmade Contemporary Sculptural Armchair by Munna Design Studio

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

Shaped by a modernist sculptural language, this armchair commands attention through its sweeping, continuous curves and enveloping proportions. Effortlessly balancing precise lines w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Mario Bellini Cab 413 Brown Leather Dining Chairs for Cassina - Set of Six
Mario Bellini Cab 413 Brown Leather Dining Chairs for Cassina - Set of Six

Mario Bellini Cab 413 Brown Leather Dining Chairs for Cassina - Set of Six

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Miami, FL

Set of six Cab 413 brown leather dining or side chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Italy, 1990s. “This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much c...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Original MAH JONG SOFA by ROCHE BOBOIS, 1971
Original MAH JONG SOFA by ROCHE BOBOIS, 1971

Original MAH JONG SOFA by ROCHE BOBOIS, 1971

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Modular sofa group, designed by Hans Hopfer. Roche Bobois, France, 1971. Beautiful large modular sofa with a mixture of components, hand-sewn rolled edge, quilted seat and back cu...

Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Art Deco Style Curved Dining Chair by Munna Design Studio in Dusty Rose Velvet
Art Deco Style Curved Dining Chair by Munna Design Studio in Dusty Rose Velvet

Art Deco Style Curved Dining Chair by Munna Design Studio in Dusty Rose Velvet

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This chair is defined by a refined, continuous form that balances softness with structural clarity. The silhouette is composed around a curved, open backrest that gently wraps forwar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Upholstery

Italian Contemporary Dining Chair in White Leather 24-Karat Gold-Plated Accents
Italian Contemporary Dining Chair in White Leather 24-Karat Gold-Plated Accents

Italian Contemporary Dining Chair in White Leather 24-Karat Gold-Plated Accents

By Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Ancona, Marche

The 'Petali' dining chair, created by Atelier Barberini & Gunnell, was conceived with the idea of creating an enveloping backrest, as though petals suspended in the air formed a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Bertu Stool, Cicely Modern Counter Stool with Sheepskin, Caramel White Oak
Bertu Stool, Cicely Modern Counter Stool with Sheepskin, Caramel White Oak

Bertu Stool, Cicely Modern Counter Stool with Sheepskin, Caramel White Oak

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. It is finished with a beautiful caramel colored commercial grade fi...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Original Armchair 'Fauteuil á Dossier Basculant' LC1 by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanner
Original Armchair 'Fauteuil á Dossier Basculant' LC1 by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanner

Original Armchair 'Fauteuil á Dossier Basculant' LC1 by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanner

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Original LC1 Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret and C. Perriand. Italy, Cassina, (1928). The iconic armchair uses a chrome-plated frame with back- and seat-cover uphol...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Cowhide

Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina
Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina

Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina

By Patricia Urquiola

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina The Vidalenta sofa interprets the outdoors as a peaceful retreat to enjoy. A system for the living area with an enveloping aesthetic, in...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina
Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina

Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina

By Patricia Urquiola

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Patricia Urquiola Vidalenta Sofa for Cassina The Vidalenta sofa interprets the outdoors as a peaceful retreat to enjoy. A system for the living area with an enveloping aesthetic, in...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Curved Segmented Sofa in High Resistant Rich Tobacco Velvet
Sculptural Curved Segmented Sofa in High Resistant Rich Tobacco Velvet

Sculptural Curved Segmented Sofa in High Resistant Rich Tobacco Velvet

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

Defining the contemporary living space with its fluid, organic silhouette, this fully upholstered two-piece modular sectional sofa is a masterclass in sculptural comfort. The design ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric

Organic Modernist C-Shaped Modular Sofa in High-Resistance Velvet, Seats 8–9
Organic Modernist C-Shaped Modular Sofa in High-Resistance Velvet, Seats 8–9

Organic Modernist C-Shaped Modular Sofa in High-Resistance Velvet, Seats 8–9

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

Defined by a sculptural C-shaped silhouette, this conversational modular sofa is designed to bring people together while creating a bold architectural centerpiece. The generous open ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Large Handcrafted Scottish Elm Bench
Large Handcrafted Scottish Elm Bench

Large Handcrafted Scottish Elm Bench

By SUM Furniture, Loose Fit

Located in London, GB

Solid Scottish Elm (or English prime oak) contemporary refectory bench. Handcrafted with wedged mortice and tenon joints on the legs and wiggly feet....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Elm

Ralph Lauren Houndstooth English Style Library Castors Chairs, Set of 2
Ralph Lauren Houndstooth English Style Library Castors Chairs, Set of 2

Ralph Lauren Houndstooth English Style Library Castors Chairs, Set of 2

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning Ralph Lauren chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs are a statement pie...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

ATLAS Dining Chair in Dark American Oak Wood With Black Faux Leather
ATLAS Dining Chair in Dark American Oak Wood With Black Faux Leather

ATLAS Dining Chair in Dark American Oak Wood With Black Faux Leather

Located in St Petersburg, US

The ATLAS Dining Chair balances sculptural woodworking with a soft, architectural silhouette. Crafted from solid dark brown American Oak, its flowing arm structure and curved backres...

Category

2010s Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Three-Piece Modular Sectional Sofa in Ochre Velvet with Dark Wood Plinth Base
Three-Piece Modular Sectional Sofa in Ochre Velvet with Dark Wood Plinth Base

Three-Piece Modular Sectional Sofa in Ochre Velvet with Dark Wood Plinth Base

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

Wrapped in richly textured ochre velvet, this sculptural modular sofa is defined by its fluid silhouette, generous proportions, and softly rounded geometry. Three individual modules ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Sculptural Three-Legged T-Back Dining Chair in Satin Walnut and Woolly Bouclé
Sculptural Three-Legged T-Back Dining Chair in Satin Walnut and Woolly Bouclé

Sculptural Three-Legged T-Back Dining Chair in Satin Walnut and Woolly Bouclé

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural three-legged dining chair is defined by the contrast between its tactile upholstered body and continuous solid walnut rear spine. Rising from the floor, the tapered t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Lotus Chair, Solid Wood Chair with Arms, Walnut and Hexagonal Cane, by Simonini
Lotus Chair, Solid Wood Chair with Arms, Walnut and Hexagonal Cane, by Simonini

Lotus Chair, Solid Wood Chair with Arms, Walnut and Hexagonal Cane, by Simonini

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Lotus Chair - CL2 is a solid wood dining chair with arms, designed by Daniel Simonini, in a walnut finish with a hexagonal cane back in the same tone and a textile seat. The Lotus C...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Cane, Hardwood

Holland Upholstered Leather Dining chair by Crump and Kwash
Holland Upholstered Leather Dining chair by Crump and Kwash

Holland Upholstered Leather Dining chair by Crump and Kwash

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

The Holland Stool Upholstered leather seat top and back / premium foam cushion / solid wood leg braces / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish Frame - Black, Bronz...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary sculptural wood COM Silhouette II dining chair by InsidherLand
Contemporary sculptural wood COM Silhouette II dining chair by InsidherLand

Contemporary sculptural wood COM Silhouette II dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Silhouette II emerges as a natural evolution of the original Silhouette dining chair, with its elegant forms, now embraced by arms that invite a more generous comfort. Silhouette II ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Burl-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work w/Customizable Fabric
Burl-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work w/Customizable Fabric

Burl-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work w/Customizable Fabric

By Known Work

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perceptions Bench explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Hibi Bench – Sculptural Bench in Solid Oak with Pierre Frey Mohair
Hibi Bench – Sculptural Bench in Solid Oak with Pierre Frey Mohair

Hibi Bench – Sculptural Bench in Solid Oak with Pierre Frey Mohair

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

The Sabi Bench celebrates the quiet beauty of simplicity and natural imperfection, expressed through a refined balance of solid wood structure and a softly upholstered seat. Warm, co...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Mohair

Authentic Holly Hunt "Studio H" Leather Scoop Dining Arm Chairs Set 10
Authentic Holly Hunt "Studio H" Leather Scoop Dining Arm Chairs Set 10

Authentic Holly Hunt "Studio H" Leather Scoop Dining Arm Chairs Set 10

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Fulton, CA

A set of 10 authentic "Siren" dining arm chairs by Holly Hunt. Retaining Studio H metal label on underside of each chair. White leather scoop seats framed with a solid hardwood base ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Century Furniture Tufted Walnut Chaise Lounge Chair Daybed Fainting Couch 78"
Century Furniture Tufted Walnut Chaise Lounge Chair Daybed Fainting Couch 78"

Century Furniture Tufted Walnut Chaise Lounge Chair Daybed Fainting Couch 78"

By Century Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Century Furniture chaise lounge / day bed / fainting couch / settee. Features a tufted diamond upholstery with rolled arms, supported by turned walnut legs with brass castors. Dime...

Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

ALO Upholstered Sculptural Dining Chair in Burnt Orange Fabric - Modern
ALO Upholstered Sculptural Dining Chair in Burnt Orange Fabric - Modern

ALO Upholstered Sculptural Dining Chair in Burnt Orange Fabric - Modern

Located in St Petersburg, US

This contemporary dining chair combines sculptural comfort with refined material contrast, creating an elegant seating piece for modern dining spaces. Upholstered in a warm burnt-ora...

Category

2010s Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bertu Bench, Iris Modern Bench, Walnut
Bertu Bench, Iris Modern Bench, Walnut

Bertu Bench, Iris Modern Bench, Walnut

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Contact us for designer/trade pricing. This Walnut Iris Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a co...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Six Organic Modern Dining Chairs in Faux Fur with Wooden Structure
Six Organic Modern Dining Chairs in Faux Fur with Wooden Structure

Six Organic Modern Dining Chairs in Faux Fur with Wooden Structure

Located in New York, NY

This chair features a striking blend of rich textures and clean, contemporary lines. The design centers on plush, inviting comfort achieved through a seat and backrest upholstered in...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eileen Gray 'Lota' Sofa in High Gloss Lacquered Wood
Eileen Gray 'Lota' Sofa in High Gloss Lacquered Wood

Eileen Gray 'Lota' Sofa in High Gloss Lacquered Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eileen Gray for ClassiCon, 'Lota' sofa, high gloss lacquered wood, fabric, design 1924 The French designer and architect Eileen Gray (1878-1976) initially designed this "Lota" sofa ...

Category

1920s German Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Bench "Underpass" in White Oak and Blackened Steel  by Casey Lurie
Contemporary Bench "Underpass" in White Oak and Blackened Steel  by Casey Lurie

Contemporary Bench "Underpass" in White Oak and Blackened Steel by Casey Lurie

By Casey Lurie

Located in Chicago, IL

Underpass is a contemporary bench inspired by the simple forms and robust construction of freeway interchanges. Foregrounding the natural beauty of solid wood, a blackened steel chas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Bruno Rey Stackable Dining Chair, Cherry Stained Beech, 1971
Mid-Century Bruno Rey Stackable Dining Chair, Cherry Stained Beech, 1971

Mid-Century Bruno Rey Stackable Dining Chair, Cherry Stained Beech, 1971

By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bruno Rey designed the Model Rey Chair 33 for German manufacturer Kusch & Co. in 1971, creating stackable dining chairs that embody modernist principles of form and function. The...

Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Nazaré Daybed
Nazaré Daybed

Nazaré Daybed

$6,380 / item

Nazaré Daybed

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

NAZARÉ DAYBED, designed in 2024. The Nazaré Daybed is crafted from solid walnut and has a removable cushion. The legs have a hand-carved detailed wave texture giving the piece it's ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Hibi Bench – Upholstered Sculptural Bench in Solid Wood
Hibi Bench – Upholstered Sculptural Bench in Solid Wood

Hibi Bench – Upholstered Sculptural Bench in Solid Wood

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

The Sabi Bench celebrates the quiet beauty of simplicity and natural imperfection, expressed through a refined balance of solid wood structure and a softly upholstered seat. Warm, co...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Oak

Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Velvet

Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Velvet

Located in Nyack, NY

The Plush Modular Modern Sofa Collection boasts extremely luxurious proportions: a low back, massive seat cushions, an ultra-thin deck, and some of the most indulgently comfortable c...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Riva 1920 Nudo Sofa In Solid Walnut Wood Structure, Collectible Contemporary
Riva 1920 Nudo Sofa In Solid Walnut Wood Structure, Collectible Contemporary

Riva 1920 Nudo Sofa In Solid Walnut Wood Structure, Collectible Contemporary

By Riva 1920

Located in New York, NY

A luxurious sofa featuring a solid american walnut wood structure defined by extraordinary, exposed dovetail joints that create a continuous, flowing line around the back and sides. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mushroom Ottoman in Sierra Wool Dot
Mushroom Ottoman in Sierra Wool Dot

Mushroom Ottoman in Sierra Wool Dot

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. "Sierra" fabric is in the gray color family with textured gray and off white dots throughout. Perfect ...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Cream Dot
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Cream Dot

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Cream Dot

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Acrylic, Polyester

Tsuki Bench – Contemporary Upholstered Bench with Refined Wooden Details
Tsuki Bench – Contemporary Upholstered Bench with Refined Wooden Details

Tsuki Bench – Contemporary Upholstered Bench with Refined Wooden Details

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

The Tsuki Bench embodies softness and balance, fully upholstered with refined details in oak or walnut. Its gentle curves and clean lines evoke the calm presence of moonlight, bringi...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester

Stuart Scott Tux Chair, Emerald Cotton Velvet, Oiled Walnut Legs, UK
Stuart Scott Tux Chair, Emerald Cotton Velvet, Oiled Walnut Legs, UK

Stuart Scott Tux Chair, Emerald Cotton Velvet, Oiled Walnut Legs, UK

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

We have a very special 'one-off' Tux chair available now upholstered in a beautiful Emerald cotton velvet, with legs in natural oiled walnut! The Tux Chair is our contemporary inter...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Organic Curves
Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Organic Curves

Sora Bench – Upholstered Bench with Organic Curves

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

The Sora Bench embodies softness and balance, with curved lines that invite comfort and ease. Fully upholstered, its gentle form captures the lightness of its name — Sora, meaning “s...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy

Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy

Located in Nyack, NY

The Plush Modular Modern Sofa Collection boasts extremely luxurious proportions: a low back, massive seat cushions, an ultra-thin deck, and some of the most indulgently comfortable c...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

1970s Italian Modern Style Sculptural Armchair with Round Continuous Silhouette
1970s Italian Modern Style Sculptural Armchair with Round Continuous Silhouette

1970s Italian Modern Style Sculptural Armchair with Round Continuous Silhouette

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural single-seater armchair characterized by an oversized, enveloping form and bold, rounded proportions. The design features a continuous backrest that flows seamlessly into...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Roche Bobois 'Profile' Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa by Tapinassi & Manzoni, Signed
Roche Bobois 'Profile' Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa by Tapinassi & Manzoni, Signed

Roche Bobois 'Profile' Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa by Tapinassi & Manzoni, Signed

By Roche Bobois

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant and highly sculptural "Profile" modular sectional sofa by Roche Bobois, designed by acclaimed Italian designers Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni. Comprised of a larg...

Category

2010s French Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Geometric Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy
Geometric Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy

Geometric Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy

Located in Nyack, NY

The Geometric Modern Sofa exudes understated elegance. Its extra-wide, rectilinear arms are adorned with relaxed throw pillows, all resting on a single, seamless bench seat—chic and ...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

SHAKER Counter Stool by AMBROZIA // COWHIDE
SHAKER Counter Stool by AMBROZIA // COWHIDE

SHAKER Counter Stool by AMBROZIA // COWHIDE

By AMBROZIA

Located in Drummondville, QC

The SHAKER Counter Stool Cowhide is part of AMBROZIA's signature seating family, thoughtfully designed for residential, hospitality and commercia...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Avant-Garde Minimalist Sofa Ft. Cape-like Fabric Draped Over the Armrests
Avant-Garde Minimalist Sofa Ft. Cape-like Fabric Draped Over the Armrests

Avant-Garde Minimalist Sofa Ft. Cape-like Fabric Draped Over the Armrests

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural sofa draws inspiration from the bold pleated structure of traditional Scottish kilts, translating the garment’s rhythmic folds into a striking upholstered form. The d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

The virgola chair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex
The virgola chair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex

The virgola chair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex

By Arflex, Yaacov Kaufman

Located in Toronto, ON

The ‘virgola’ chair was designed by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex and made in 1991. This chair is named after its shape ‘virgola’ which translates to ‘comma’. This iconic shape is both b...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Low Sandy Brown Velvet Stools, Contemporary Style Inspired by the 1970s
Pair of Low Sandy Brown Velvet Stools, Contemporary Style Inspired by the 1970s

Pair of Low Sandy Brown Velvet Stools, Contemporary Style Inspired by the 1970s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of low sandy brown velvet stools. These stools feature a geometric form with a padded seat and thick cylindrical legs inspired by 1970s design. The 100% wool velvet upholstery p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Italian Chaise Longue Cowhide with Zebra Pattern, 1980s
Italian Chaise Longue Cowhide with Zebra Pattern, 1980s

Italian Chaise Longue Cowhide with Zebra Pattern, 1980s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A stunning 1980s Italian chaise longue, featuring a sinuous, sculptural silhouette and upholstered in genuine zebra-print cowhide. The elegant, undulating shape is designed to follo...

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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Double-Layered Back in Tailored Upholstery
Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Double-Layered Back in Tailored Upholstery

Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Double-Layered Back in Tailored Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

A contemporary three-seater sofa defined by a low profile and a continuous, rounded silhouette. The design features a gently curved backrest that flows seamlessly into the armrests, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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