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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy
Located in Nyack, NY
The Geometric Modern armchair exudes understated elegance. Its extra-wide, rectilinear arms are adorned with relaxed throw pillows, all resting on a single, seamless bench seat—chic ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

Minimalist Curved Sofa With Soft Feminine Silhouette in High-Resistant Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa embodies a refined dialogue between geometry and softness. Its gently rounded profile creates an uninterrupted, fluid contour that wraps gracefully around the seating area,...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Minimalist Sleek Daybed In Metal Frame w/ Tobacco Leather Accents-Mondo Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance is born from a delicate balance of proportion, emotion, and the unexpected. This sculptural daybed captures that spirit—its silhouette is both graceful and grounded, with re...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

French Midcentury Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French midcentury (circa 1970) set of six dining chairs using cantilevered seats on chrome frames, in the manner of designers Willy Rizzo and Giovanni Offredi. The original upholster...
Category

20th Century French Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sculptural Boucle Dining Chair with Split Pedestal Base - Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of heavy textured boucle w...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Style Sofa Covered In Olive Velvet By Munna Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Evoking the bold and historic strength of Scotland's kilts, this Sofa makes a powerful statement. Its design captures the essence of the kilt's dynamic folds, resulting in a comforta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Carved Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Pink Dot - Small Dots
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

Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Rounded lounge chair constructed with a continuous, monolithic frame in high-gloss lacquered wood. The frame forms the arms and base in one uninterrupted element with rounded interna...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Ebanista “Vienna” Angled Sofa Upholstered in Linen Fabric, Made in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and architecturally sculpted “Vienna” angled sofa designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by the renowned luxury furniture house Ebanista. This American-made ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Restoration Hardware Oversized Linen Slipcover Sofa in Neutral Sand Tone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inviting and elegantly understated, this oversized linen slipcover sofa by Restoration Hardware embodies modern comfort and timeless craftsmanship. Ex...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Alcove Bench Upholstered In Olive Velvet With Fringe Skirt Trim By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Collection embraces a bold silhouette — rectangular and linear — that gently r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

LC4 Style Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
An LC4 style chaise lounge chair in cowhide. 64 inches wide by 23 inches deep by 28 inches tall
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cowhide

Milo Baughman Luxe Alpaca Chrome Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Milo Baughman chrome lounge chair newly upholstered in a creamy ecru Pollack Luxe Alpaca.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Gavina, Italy. These Mid-Century Modern classics showcase the master architect's commi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Style Modular Sofa Handmade in Velvet with Toned Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era, the Josephine Sofa showcases a graceful fan-shaped motif with flowing curves and a luxurious, opulent finish. Its sculptural si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Trimming

Custom-Made Tripod Dining Chair in Customer’s Own Fabric by Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural dining chair redefines minimalism through sensual tactility and structural harmony. Its monolithic form, crafted with continuous flowing geometry, creates a sense of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary armchair is meticulously engineered to serve as an anchor of both style and sanctuary within your living space. It seamlessly delivers superior, enveloping comfort ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Pair Of Barrel Armchairs in Eggplant Velvet-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sophisticated pair of lounge chairs blending the sensual curves of modern design with the refined geometry of Art Deco. Each chair is upholstered in plush amethyst velvet, highligh...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Contemporary Voluminous 2-seater Sofa with Rounded Contours By Carlos Soriano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary minimalist modular 2-seater sofa with rounded contours. The sofa is upholstered in a deep navy blue velvet. It consists of three connected modules, giving it a symmetric...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Voluminous 3-seater Sofa with Rounded Contours By Carlos Soriano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary minimalist modular three-seater sofa with rounded contours. The sofa is upholstered in a deep, plush navy blue velvet. It consists of three connected modules, giving it ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Swivel Dining Chair w/ Architectural Silhouette—Sotiris Lazou Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This iconic fully upholstered chair is a masterful exercise in minimalist design, combining sleek volume with unparalleled comfort. Every detail has been precisely chosen to ensure t...
Category

2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Bertu Stool, Cicely Wood Back Counter Stool, White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Wood Back Cicely Counter Stool are beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ar...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Sculptural Chair in Bouclé Upholstery with Architectural Silhouette By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural dining chair redefines minimalism through sensual tactility and structural harmony. Its monolithic form, crafted with continuous flowing geometry, creates a sense of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Bouclé, Foam

Set of 4 Modernist "Uli" chairs by David Xavier for Ny Form, 1970
By David Xavier, Ny Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Modernist Italian Mid Century Set of 4 Modernist "Uli" chrome and leather dining chairs by David Xavier for Ny Form, 1970. Beautiful bent chrome frames and black leather sl...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

Sculptural Chair in Bouclé Upholstery with Architectural Silhouette By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural dining chair redefines minimalism through sensual tactility and structural harmony. Its monolithic form, crafted with continuous flowing geometry, creates a sense of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Perícia dining chair - paper cord / multi
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERICIA DINIG CHAIR, designed in 2025. Timeless design with an organic shaped backrest. This chair comes in two backrest options: Upholstered or papercord weaving. Crafted by hand i...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Papercord, Oak

Minimal/Classic Velvet Dining Chairs In Black Oak Frame-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The minimalistic design of the chairs brings a sense of sophistication while maintaining comfort. Constructed in black oak frame and upholstered in high quality cream leather. 100% E...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Bertu Benches, Suelo Modern Walnut Bench, Upholstered, Artisan
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Walnut Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This walnut silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortable cushion. The S...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Naturale cuoio leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Feet up and just unwind – our DS-80 relocates sleep to the daytime hours, the time when we are supposed to be active and getting things done. Its subtle appearance reminds us to take...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Rose Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Trimming

Hug Sculptural Two Seater Sofa In High Resistant Velvet - Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted in luxurious velvet, this charming two-seater upholstered sofa features a distinctive design characterized by two plush, contoured backrest cushions, offering an inviting and...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Collectible Style Armchair in Mongolian Faux Fur By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An explosion of organic, enveloping forms, conceived as both furniture and sculpture. Its silhouette is defined by soft, generous curves and a commanding backrest that cocoons the bo...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Fur, Wood

Illusion 90 Degree Corner Sofa with Curved Silhouette In Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Betu Outdoor Chair, Maverick Big Oudoor Lounge Chair, Natural Mahogany
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Outdoor Lounge Chair - The Maverick is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is modern and chunky with big, comfortable back and seat cushions. The wood fram...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Two contemporary armchairs upholstered in a rich burnt orange velvet & orange faux leather. The armchairs have a distinctive, modern design with thick, curved backs that wrap aro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather, Foam

William Spratling 1940s Mexican Butaque Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
This piece reeks of adventure. Visualize a seated Hemmingway cupping his Daiquiri and recalling his war correspondent days during the Spanish Civil War. Crafted of solid sabino wood, original and patinated by life like Hemmingway, this is a "Butaque" chair by the American-born designer William Spratling. And it was produced in his workshops in Taxco, Mexico, primarily in the 1940s and 1950s. While Spratling is widely known as the "Father of Mexican Silver" for reviving the town's silver industry, he also designed furniture. These chairs were handmade from local Mexican sabino wood...
Category

1940s Mexican Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Ripple Sofa - Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Geometric Cube Blocks Sofa in Rich Emerald Green Velvet By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This 3-Seater Sofa combines a solid and contemporary design with inviting upholstery, creating a piece that offers superior comfort and a strong presence in any living room. Ideal fo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Foam

English Roll Arm Camelback Schumacher Darsy Tree of Life Down Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
English Roll Arm Camelback Schumacher Darsy Tree of Life Down Sofa Settee
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Down

Organic Modern Two Seater Sofa in Terracotta Velvety Jacquard w Abstract Motifs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern sofa has a soft and inviting aesthetic, comprised of multiple rounded, oversized cushions that form the seat, back, and armrests. Upholstered in rich textured fabrics, th...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Perícia lounge chair
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
PERíCIA LOUNGECHAIR, designed in 2025. This lounge chair has an elegant shape with curved edges making this a centrepiece for any living space. Available in customers own choice of ...
Category

2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Ettore Sottsass Inspired Perforated Metal Stacking Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully designed, Ettore Sottsass Inspired Froscher Sitform metal stacking chairs with blue perforated metal seats. Sturdy, futuristically designed, and of excellent construction...
Category

1990s German Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Large Bench by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italian Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and versatile large bench designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, made in Italy. A superb example of refined Italian craftsmanship, this piece reflects Citterio’s signat...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Foam

Set of 8 Modern sculptural brown velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Two-Piece Sectional Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italy Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant two-piece sectional sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italy. This model showcases the clean-lined sophistication and timeless comfort that define Citterio’s d...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Bolha Armchair
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA LOUNGE CHAIR, designed in 2025. This lounge chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and a soft upholstery. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Chestnut

Bolha Armchair
Bolha Armchair
$7,417 / item
Contemporary Burnt-Orange Velvet and Lacquer Bench By Mondo Design Group
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural bench unites bold color with tactile contrast, balancing function and form in a contemporary collectible design. One side is crafted from a solid, glossy lacquer bloc...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Black Forest Sculptural Armchair with Textured Frame By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest lounge chair is defined by its bold, textured legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Composition

Harness Dining Chair — Faux Mongolian Edition by Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Harness Chair combines sculptural playfulness with refined craftsmanship. Fully wrapped in a soft, sand-tone faux Mongolian Casamance Sami fabric, its rounded monolithic form br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Foam, Wood, Leather, Faux Fur

Set of 8 Modern sculptural red velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

0414 Dining Chair by Gallotti & Radice made in Italy
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
0414 Dining Chair Designed by Studio G&R Set of 4. Armchair / dining chair with black stained open pore solid curved ash structure. Seat and backrest with internal structure in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Set of 6 Modern mustard velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Contemporary Hot Pink Velvet Upholstered Loveseat
Located in Astoria, NY
Contemporary Hot Pink Velvet Upholstered Loveseat, on four faux bamboo turned wood feet. 29" H x 60.5" W x 32.5" D; seat: 18" H. Provenance: From a 201 E 66th Street Estate.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Faux Bamboo

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