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Modern Canapes

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Sofa DS-61 by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s. Good vintage condition with signs of usage.
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather

Modern Mel Bouclé Armchair, Velvet Pearl, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Bouclé Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mel bouclé armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Canapes

Materials

Brass

Elegant and Comfortable Sofa yellow fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Hight back and sides sofa. Completely re-upholstered in a soft yellow Thick linen. Interesting and great look from each side (back and sides.) Very comfortable and elegant. Easy to m...
Category

20th Century French Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Wine, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Fernandine Two Seat Sofa, Velvet and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Canapes

Materials

Brass, Metal

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Apricot, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Contemporary Mel Armchair, Velvet Pearl Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Canapes

Materials

Brass

A Large Vintage Sofa and Matching Coffee table "Cloud 7" Bretz Edition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cloud 7, a timeless and iconic collection of sofas by the Bretz brand. A soft seat and a design shape with its small squares that compose it. Cloud 7” the velvet sofa with exception...
Category

1990s German Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Pumpkin, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Canapé "Camaleonda"
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning “Camaleonda” sofa by Italian designer Mario Bellini, made from polyurethane, leather, stainless steel carabiners, chrome-plated brass rings, and solid beech wood legs.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather

MP 123 modular sofa by Percival Lafer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare banquette modulable par Percival Lafer vers 1973. Splendide qualité d’éxécution,
Category

1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Canapes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mw02 design sofa, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level." This high-end designer sofa, custom-made in France, is named MW02. It combines comfort, design, and aesthetics. The seat, craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Canapes

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Plyn Sofa by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Plyn sofa by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: : textile, foam rubber, sintepon, wood Dimensions: 330 x 150 x 80 cm The dimensions can be customized...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Canapes

Materials

Textile, Rubber, Wood

Plyn Sofa by Faina
Plyn Sofa by Faina
$52,284 / item
De Sede Terazza Sofa by Ubald Klug
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare modular sofa designed by Ubald Klug for De Sede, Switzerland, 1973.
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather

Two Seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison
Located in Geneve, CH
Two seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison Dimensions: 166 x 89 x 75cm Materials: European hardwood frame, zig-zag springs, jute webbing, hessian straps. Natural fiber, animal ...
Category

2010s British Modern Canapes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset - Adria 3 seater in Coral red
Located in Brussels, BE
This 3-seater Adria sofa by Michell Ducaroy for Ligne Roset offers a unique confort to its users. Its inclined soft seat and backrest will keep you sat for the resting time you need...
Category

20th Century French Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric

Eagle Three-Seat Sofa, Velvet Ebony, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspired by the story of the Kazakh Eagle Hunters, the profile of the Eagle sofa presents the shape of the golden eagle’s massive wings. Entirely handcraft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Canapes

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Ebony, Velvet

Set of DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1025 sofa by De Sede Designer: Ubald Klug Dimensions: left D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm right D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm Total: 91 x 312 x 70 cm Materials: Leather, SEDEX upholstery ...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal

Na Pali Two-Seat Sofa, Walnut COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Wood

Modern Mel Armchair, White DEDAR Bouclé, 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 Canapes

Materials

Brass

Baika Beige Velvet Three Seater Sofa with Wooden Detail
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Baika 3 seater sofa, elegantly encased in dark chestnut wood, becomes the most understated yet striking piece in your home. This unique sofa captivates attention with its distinctive...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Canapes

Materials

Foam, Velvet, Wood

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Black, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

"Grand Augustin" sofa by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Grand Augustin" sofa upholstered with a bouclettes fabric by Nobilis. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Reflet" Sofa in Ebony and Sycomore Wood, Multifonctions by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
The idea for this sofa was to put together in one furniture all what you need to surround a sofa, a chest of drawers, side tables and standing lights. ...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Ebony

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Cherry, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern white bouclé dark oak Niemeyer II round sofa by InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II round sofa is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of hum...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Canapes

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Eagle Three-Seat Sofa, Grid Ebony, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspired by the story of the Kazakh Eagle Hunters, the profile of the Eagle sofa presents the shape of the golden eagle’s massive wings. Entirely handcraft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Canapes

Materials

Chenille, Ebony, Fabric

Gufram, Dark Lady Lip-shaped Sofa with Removable Chromed Piercing By Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Chrome

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Red, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence that it was photographed by important photographers such as David La Chapelle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Blue, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Pierre Paulin, 3 Seater Armchair Model 442, Édition Artifort, 1962
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin - 3 seater armchair model 442 - Édition Artifort, 1962 Original textile Measures:  L 210 x P 80 x H 72. Sofa - Pierre Paulin Sofa 442, Artifort edition New fabric
Category

1960s European Vintage Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Yellow, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence that it was photographed by important photographers such as David La Chapelle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Florence Knoll Sofa White leather
Located in Ghedi, IT
Presenting a timeless Florence Knoll sofa, an icon of mid-century modern design, upholstered in pristine white leather. This elegant piece, in goode condition, showcases Knoll’s sign...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather

Baika Three Seater Sofa with Wooden Detail
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Baika 3 seater sofa, elegantly encased in dark chestnut wood, becomes the most understated yet striking piece in your home. This unique sofa captivates attention with its distinctive...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal

Italian Four Chairs by Giorgetti in Imitation Bamboo and Rattan
Located in Milano, IT
A set of four elegant faux bamboo armchairs, inspired by the unmistakable style of the Giorgetti company from the 1980s. The seat and backrest, finely woven in rattan, evoke the allu...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Canapes

Materials

Rattan, Wood

"Reflet" Sofa in Ebony and Sycamore Wood, Multifunctions by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
The idea for this sofa was to put together in one furniture all what you need to surround a sofa, a chest of drawers, side tables and standing lights. ...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Ebony

Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 3 seats without back modular sofa by Luca Nichetto Materials: Upholstery: Fabric Top: Verde Marinace granite/Emperador Silver dark/Emperador Tundra/Red marble/Terrazzo Bot...
Category

2010s French Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Two-Seat Pink Velvet Rendez-Vous Sofa by Sergio Bicego, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2) Rendez-vous is the new seating system envisaged not only for the home environment, but a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Padun Sofa by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Padun sofa set 5 by Faina Set: PADUN 3, PADUN 1, PADUN T1, PADUN 2, PADUN 4.1 Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: textile, Foam rubber, Sintepon, wood Dim...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Canapes

Materials

Textile, Foam, Wood

Padun Sofa by Faina
Padun Sofa by Faina
$53,887 / item
Luizet Modular Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Luizet 2 seats modular sofa by Luca Nichetto Materials: Upholstery: Fabric Structure: Powder-coated metal, cast aluminum legs Dimensions: W 177 x D 89 x H 82 cm HS 42.5 cm.   A...
Category

2010s French Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Grass, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Zeus Winged Sofa by Emilie Lemardeley, 21st Century, Linen Cotton
Located in Clamart, FR
Zeus winged sofa, three seat Signed piece by Emilie Lemardeley, 2020. Limited edition of 8 Handmade in France. Beech tree, foam and glant fabric (linen and cotton). Measures: ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Beech

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Sapphire, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence that it was photographed by important photographers such as David La Chapelle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Kemi Velvet Sofa by Ulyana Zachkevych and Ewa Matyja
Located in Dubai, AE
Kemi embodies the natural forms of an iceberg, gazing upon the arctic landscapes. The minimalistic forms of Kemi were imagined to beautifully feature one of the Painting Series created by the Bali-based artist Ewa Matyja...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmspring sofa by Anderssen & Voll, 2020 Materials: Bronze lacquered metal structure, seat and back in polyurethane foam, upholstered in fabric Dimensions: 160 x 83 x 69 cm se...
Category

2010s French Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Apple, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence that it was photographed by important photographers such as David La Chapelle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Forest, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Rice, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Oatmeal, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Biscuit, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Artic, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence that it was photographed by important photographers such as David La Chapelle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Walnut, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence that it was photographed by important photographers such as David La Chapelle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Sky, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Steel, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Midnight, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Classic Red, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence that it was photographed by important photographers such as David La Chapelle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Chocolate, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, Bocca Unlimited , Lip-Shaped Sofa, 539-Navy Blue, by Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Modern canapes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern canapes 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 canapes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern canapes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Denmark, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original canapes, popular names associated with this style include Finn Juhl, Gufram Furniture, Studio 65, and DOOQ. 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 canapes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,149 and tops out at $70,967 while the average work can sell for $9,900.

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