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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Woodstock Carnival Sofa in Velvet and Wood by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A sofa with a welcoming and comfortable look, emphasized by the mattress conformation of the seat. Refined details such as the polished brass tips of the basement and the roll cushio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
GAN Grapy Soft Lounge Chair by Kensaku Oshiro
By GAN Rugs
Located in New York, NY
This innovative easy chair is available in two different cotton fabrics, canvas and velvet, in five color choices with reinforced seams with contrasting colors and a filling of polys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The award winning Fleure Sofa is an eye-catching design which commands an audience. Exuding a contemporary vibe but with traditional style cues, as demonstrated by the exquisite flut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Medium Standard Sofa in Black Leather with Brass Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Standard sofa is deceptively simple at first glance. Upon closer inspection it manages to be both modern and nostalgic, the sofa you will bring with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Angelo Modular Modern Customizable Sectional Sofa
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and low and sexy this five-piece modern modular sectional. Various configurations. Multiple fabrics and colors to choose from.
Measures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sosa Two Seater Brown Teddy Sofa
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
With its monolithic structure and its perfect integration with the floor it is on, the Sosa sofa offers an image that is different from the usual form and appearance that includes yo...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Hardwood, Bouclé, Upholstery
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Grey Velvet Two Seat Sofa, 2013
By Maxalto
Located in London, GB
Designed by Antionio Citterio for Maxalto B&B Italia, this two seater sofa seamlessly combines modern and traditional design.
Featuring a square frame sitting on a brushed black oak...
Category
2010s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s Curved Sofa in Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
1970s Curved Sofa in Boucle with a chrome base.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Odin Sofa by Konstantin Grcic, ClassiCon
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The special geometry of the seat means that people are not sitting parallel to each other, but facing each other: an invitation to dialogue. Seen in this way, Odin is a modern interp...
Category
1990s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
"Nie" Sofa Minimalist Style in Gray Fabric
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The name Nie emerges as an affectionate nickname for Oscar Niemeyer, whose work Alessandra was inspired by his creation. The design of the piece refers to the femininity of the maste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Mark Goetz Three Seat Sofa for Herman Miller Sage Green
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This sofa color muted sage green/tan upholstery with a vertical texture and lighter wood shell that sits on (4) solid Aluminum legs. This unique 'Goetz Sofa' by Mark Goetz for Herman...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Design sofa Mw06 " Wood ", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
We are proud to present the MW06, the latest addition to the collection designed by Olivier Santini. The MW06 is not just a mere sofa; it's a true experience that melds comfort with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Curved sofa "Max" by Antonio Citterio, Flexform, Italy, 1983 (Customizable)
Located in Argelato, BO
ANTONIO CITTERIO, "Max" sofa for FLEXFORM, 1983.
Chromed steel tube, fabric covered padding.
Height 70 cm, width 210, depth 75.
The sofa is presented in its original fabric (to be...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
LOS ANGELES Sofa in Olive by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
LOS ANGELES Sofa by Alexandre Ligios
L 87" x H 20" x D 20"
Wooden structure, velvet or curly wool
Refined style, a counterbalance between contemporary and modernity, a refined sof...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Wood
L'INTEMPOREL Sofa in Yellow by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
L'INTEMPOREL Sofa by Alexandre Ligios
Velvet
L 96 x H 39 x D 32
The velvet sofa with fringes exudes an aura of luxury and glamour, seamlessly blending comfort and style in a spect...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Black and White 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 details and the high-resistance m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rue de Babylone Sofa by Christophe Delcourt
Located in Toronto, ON
Framed by 19th century Parisian architecture, the Rue de Babylone guides both locals and tourists alike through the most celebrated and unassumed segments of Paris. Referencing the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Rue de Babylone Angled Sofa by Christophe Delcourt
Located in Toronto, ON
Framed by 19th century Parisian architecture, the Rue de Babylone guides both locals and tourists alike through the most celebrated and unassumed segments of Paris. Referencing the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather modular sofa Paione by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, 1970s
Modular sofa mod. Paione entirely in camel brown leather. The 3 modules are: a rectangular pou...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Upholstered 3 Seats Sofa with an Iron and Wood Structure.
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly crafted sofa is designed for both visual appeal and comfort, making it a perfect addition to varied environments like living rooms and hotel lobbies. It features a sim...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Upholstered 2 Seats Sofa with an Iron and Wood Structure.
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly designed sofa combines aesthetic appeal with memory foam comfort, making it a perfect fit for various settings like living rooms and elegant lobbies. It features a sim...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Modern Cache Antiques Carlyle Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Cache Antiques Carlyle Sofa Settee
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Down
Frau Italian leather sofa by Tito Agnoli, Poppy model
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine entering a living room adorned with the epitome of sophistication and style. At the center of this refined environment is the exclusive Poppy seating set, a masterpiece designed by Tito Agnoli and made by Poltrona Frau. With its classic design and vintage charm, the Poppy sofa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Mel Armchair, Beige Linen Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Minho Day Bed, Light Blue Leather, 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 Minho day bed with a wooden sid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Leather
Design sofa Mw02, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
High-end designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW02 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The seating in HR40 foam, el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Italian modern Tramonto a New York modular sofa, Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1984
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Modular sofa model Tramonto a New York, made up of eight pieces between skyscrapers and sun. The padded skyscrapers act as seats and armrests and backrests and are covered in a fabri...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Limited edition sofa Mw02 "Jungle", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
This high-end designer sofa, custom-made in France, is a numbered and signed piece.
The MW02 "Jungle" model, limited to only 20 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Design sofa Mw01 Bronze, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
Premium designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, elegantly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Cloud Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MATERIALS
Shown in mohair upholstery, hammered steel frame.
HANDMADE IN CANADA
PRICING + COM
This Paolo Ferrari design is priced to accommodate customer’s own material (COM).
A lim...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Linea Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa upholstered in Mohair with a solid walnut inlay.
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Design sofa Mw02, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
High-end designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW02 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The seating in HR40 foam, el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Anfibio Sofa Bed In Cognac Leather By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti
Located in Miami, FL
Original Anfibio sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Italy, cognac leather upholstery. The sofa can easily be converted into a bed, timeless design.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Macassar Ebony Base Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century tuxedo sofa newly upholstered, featuring beige ecru performance fabric, button tufting, feather down wrapped spring coil seat cushions, supported by Macassar Ebony wood.
Category
20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
Design sofa Mw01 Bronze, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
Premium designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, elegantl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Trolley Sofa by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Sofa by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 212.7 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated metal.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chrome, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pangaea Sofa by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pangaea Sofa by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 99.1 x W 274.3 x H 63.5 cm.
Materials: Birch wood and upholstery.
Hardwood construction with upholstered body and birch base. Upholstery...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Design sofa Mw01 "Brown & Wood", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
High-end designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, elegantl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
A pair of "Spirit" Sofas by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair “spirit” sofas by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label.
Condition: Very goo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa Missoni design by Hans Hopfer
Located in OSS, NB
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa Missoni design by Hans Hopfer
Roche Bobois Mah jong sofa consiting of 8 pieces of whom partially in Missoni fabric designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer. A mo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
American modern rattan and beige floreal fabric sofa by McGuire Company, 1970s
By McGuire
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern rattan and beige floreal fabric sofa by McGuire Company, 1970s.
Two-seater sofa with rectangular seat in woven rattan with leather laces, with armrests, also in woven...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Two "Diesis" two-seaters by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of two-seater sofas, Diesis model, designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nova for B&B Italia. The sofas stand on a metal frame and are fitted with thick cushions. The red uphol...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Sensuous Curved Kidney Shaped Opera Sofa by Baker Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The Opera Sofa has a symmetrical design and a sense of simple refinement, like traditional opera house gallery seating. It features a tight back and a loose...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Harvey Probber Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber. Curved front. Loose cushions on the seat, back and sides. Sofa sits on 6 wooden feet.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Sofa in Creamy Green Velvet and Gold Nials
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Art Deco-inspired love seat, a timeless piece embodying Coco Chanel's philosophy: "Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Havana Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 90 inches in width, 37 inches in depth, and 32 inches in height, this sofa is meticulously designed to fit seamlessly into your living space. The 17-inch high seat and 22-i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Massive Oak Sofa with Green Velvet Upholstery
Located in Cairo, EG
Charcoal Black Hand-Carved Massive Oak Wood Sofa with Velvet Green Upholstery.
Inspired by the legendary Hassan Fathy, this sofa pays homage to his architectural philosophies and pri...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Modern Black Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 90 inches in width, 37 inches in depth, and 32 inches in height, this sofa is meticulously designed to fit seamlessly into your living space. The 17-inch high seat and 22-i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Design sofa Mw02 "Bronze Cannage", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level" with this MW02 "Cannage".
High-end designer sofa, custom-made in France.
This MW02 "Cannage" combines vintage elegance with chic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Blue Colored, cotton, Project, Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Project: Alessandro Becchi. Production year 1970.
Born in 1970, the historic Anfibio that continues to make dream generations all around the world. In 1972 it was selected and awarded for the prestigious “Compasso d’Oro”: sold in tens of thousands of precious varieties and exhibited in 13 museums around the world.
A very freedom seat, “relax version” to watch tv, “Atollo version” to seat with other, and bed for adults.
These are its indispensable ingredients, that’s why the whole world loves and sympathizes with Anfibio.
This historic sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton
Design sofa Mw06, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
«Discover the MW06: the latest creation by Olivier Santini.»
We are proud to present the MW06, the latest addition to the collection designed by Olivier Santini. The MW06 is not jus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Lotus 2 Seat Sofa - Modern Brown Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Lotus 2 Seat Sofa - Modern Black Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Lotus 3 Seat Sofa - Modern Brown Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Lotus 3 Seat Sofa - Modern Black Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Lotus 3 Seat Sofa - Modern White Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Lotus 2 Seat Sofa - Modern White Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
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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