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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
"Perlage" Organic Sofa Outdoor in Bouclé Aluminum and Hand Braided Nautical Rope
Located in Centro, RS
Perlage, French word: Pearl.
The organic Perlage sofa has a backrest completely woven by hand in nautical rope, favoring a surprising look in every new detail discovered. Captivatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Philippe Starck Custom Bench for the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two pieces are available.
Custom leather, wood, and chrome bench designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Cassina exclusively for the SLS hotel in Lo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Moroso Pacific 2-seater Sofa in Sand by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pacific is the continuation of a design process begun in 2010 with the iconic Redondo collection by Patricia Urquiola. “It’s the evolution of a collection that over recent years has ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Gufram Pratone Forever Greenest Chaise Lounge by Ceretti / Derossi / Rosso
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On the 50th anniversary of PRATONE®, Gufram pays homage to history once again by reimagining the most innovative lounge chair in the history of design with the release of its new unl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Sella Sofa by Carlo De Carli
By Tacchini
Located in Boston, MA
The highly elegant sofa is made using the very finest of materials: exposed walnut, elegant metal chromed details finish shiny black and belts for the support of the backrest in refi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$17,944 / item
Hug Modular Sofa by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Hug modular sofa by Collector
Dimensions: W 370 x D 160 x H 74 cm
Chaise Longue XL module: W 150 x D 160 x H 74 cm.
Central element module: W 100 x...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$23,102 / item
Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Denim Blue Velvet and Brass Legs.
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Award winning Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery.
This signature piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$6,640 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Modern Grey-Blue Velvet Five Module Sofa, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern grey-blue velvet five module sofa, 1970s
Five-module sofa with seat made up of four twin-shaped modules without armrests and the fifth angul...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Maresias Modular Sofa by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Maresias Sofa is a contemporary Brazilian modular seating system defined by its architectural wooden base and deliberately low, horizontal proportions. Designed as a platform for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
$13,000 / item
Amanta Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This Mario Bellini Amanta sofa for C&B Italia captures the essence of 1970s Italian design. The modular structure allows endless combinations, while the deep seats and soft curve...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$4,508 Sale Price
20% Off
Alcove Sofa by Ronan
Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking example of contemporary design, this Alcove sofa comes in a serene sky-blue upholstery that instantly brightens any space. Designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, the Alcove...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Yin Yang Modular Sofa by Munna Design Studio, Hand-Crafted Customizable
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a story of dualism. How the seemingly opposed is complementary, interconnected and interdependent. One exists in relation to the other. Feminine and masculine, cozy and open....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Krogenæs Møbler, Sofa, Sectional, Sculpted Pine, Linen, Norway, 1999
Located in Miami, FL
Krogenæs Møbler Sofa Sectional, Sculpted Solid Pine. New Linen fabric, Made in Norway 1999.
Category
1990s Norwegian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Pine
Camerich 3 Seater Lazytime Plus Sofa
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the 3 Seater Lazytime Plus Sofa by Camerich - the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and modern design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this sofa features a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Contemporary Medium Standard Sofa in Caramel Leather with Walnut 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
Leather
Set Mod. Togo Designed By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
Located in Madrid, ES
Set mod. Togo designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Reupholstered in yellow leather. France 70's.
Dimensions: W265 x D 190 x H 35 / 70 cm
Double armchair size: W 120 x D 100 ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
B&B Italia Michel Club Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the epitome of luxury and comfort - the Michel Club Modular Sofa by B&B Italia. Crafted with the finest materials and designed with the utmost attention to detail, this s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$21,758 Sale Price
30% Off
Roche Bobois Exclamation Modular Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Exclamation Modular Sofa by Roche Bobois, a beautiful addition to any modern living space. Crafted with high quality materials, this sofa features a sleek and contemp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$38,586 / item
Dolce Armchair Ivory with Plush Boucle Fabric by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Dolce armchair ivory is an exquisite single-seater sofa, which can be used on
its own or with the Dolce Sofa. It is upholstered in plush ivory boucle fabri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Off White Leather "Sim;lice Sofa" by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cream / Ivory color leather Simplice sofa designed by Antonio Citteria for B&B Italia. Very good condition with no holes scuffs or repairs. A few small spots may be found on close ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$47,901 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Giovannetti, Mid-Century Modern R.Semprini Round Island Sofa Burgundy, O Vulcano
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The central sofa "O Vulcano" with its sweet profile invites us to choose the right posture, living down like in a chaise-longue or sitting like on a norma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Performance Bouclé
Located in Nyack, NY
This sofa's deep, ultra-plush cushions invite you to sink in, while the soft, organic curves and gently arched back add an elegant touch to any space. Crafted with the highest qualit...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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 drea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton
The Pillow Sofa Single Seat - Upholstered Armchair Sofa with Aluminum Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasking ourselves to design a robust sofa that could stand
up against two small children yet look simple and elegant in
a family home, we developed the Pillow Sofa. It’s laser cut, p...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Opera Burgundy Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
This superb sofa exudes pure regal flair with its palette combining the intense shade of burgundy of its fabric upholstery and glistening golden finish of the base. Marked by rolled ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
$30,366 / item
Baïne Navy Sofa by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Baïne Navy Sofa by Jérôme Bugara
Limited Edition Of 25 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 100 x W 550 x H 91,5 cm. SH: 45 cm.
Materials: Lelièvre navy velvet fabric.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$73,091 / item
Suelo Modern Platform Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern platform sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
$4,250 / item
Moss Sofa - Nubuck col. Sand (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss sofa draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with soft, pad...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Coating, Leather
$8,543 / item
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions
A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Category
2010s English Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
$5,800 / item
Outdoor Balou Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethelene, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 105 x 227 x H 75cm.
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$6,708 / item
Modern Green Velvet Sectional Sofa Vínculo
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Sectional Sofa in Brown Velvet
The Vínculo Sectional Sofa is connection made form—an embrace you can fall into. Designed to gather people and moments, its generous proportions and d...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$7,926 / item
Upholstered 3 Seats Sofa with an Iron and Wood Structure.
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
Paris Welt Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from Fashion Week in Paris, this sofa offers modern styling brought to life with warmth and texture. The autumn colors and material combinations shown by major ap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$4,443 / item
Contemporary Gimp Multicolored Sofa Various Cords
Steel by Laura Casañas Maya
Located in New York, NY
Gimp Sofa by Laura Casañas Maya
Various Cords, steel
L65" x W20" x H35"
A sculptural seating piece crafted from various cords and steel. The sofa features a distinctive looped ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
2000s Marcel Wanders for MOOOI Bottoni Three Seat Sofa in Grey Fabric
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bottono Sofa, originally designed by Marcel Wanders for MOOOI in 2004. This particular example was produced in the 2000s. The sofa is comprised of a wooden frame with steel...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Clichy Linen Slipcover Sofa, Custom made in Spain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
With its rounded curves and comfortable back cushions, the Clichy sofa is both timeless and elegant.
The sofa is customizable, made to order, and we offer a variety of sizes and fabric and colour options in 100% linen or 100% hemp, with either visible or hidden seams.
Clichy is handcrafted by Blasco...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Hemp
$11,948 / item
Nube Italia Book Nest Sofa in Light Cream Fabric by Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
"Base in painted and belted metal. Frame in multi-layered wood covered in polyurethane foam. Cushions in shape retaining polyurethane with a differentiated density, back cushions in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Roche Bobois Scenario Leather Living Room Set by Sacha Lakic, Set of Four
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the luxurious Scenario Leather Sofa by Roche Bobois. This sophisticated piece features a sleek and modern design, crafted with the finest quality leather for a touch of e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hole Sofa
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Hole Sofa - a masterpiece that harmonizes fluid design with sculptural precision. Its undulating curves and organic silhouette evoke the essence...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
$49,502
20th Century Guarnacci, Padovano and Vagnoni for 1p Attributed, Modular Sofa 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
1P - INDUSTRIA CHIMICA PER L'ARREDAMENTO is an Italian manufacturer, active between 1967 and 1986, based in Florence. Thanks to the collaboration with several italian designer (such ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Kvadrat Vanir
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$9,200 / item
Nube Italia Tender Sofa in Orange Upholstery by Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
Metal frame with braided elastic belts and internal multi-layered wood backrest. Seat cushions in feather and shape retaining polyurethane foam, covered in Nortek cotton. Backrest cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Curved 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet
Stainless Steel, Customizable
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made to order sofa with deep curved chaise offered in a selection of luxurious performance soft fabric.
The base is offered in metal or wood in several colors and finishes.
The meta...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Flora Sofa in Cane Leather with White Oak Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The flora is just as comfortable as it looks. Completely wrapped in down and feather from the arms to the cushions and backs helps to create the marshmallow look. Shown in the cane l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Kvadrat Zero
Located in Nyack, NY
This sofa's deep, ultra-plush cushions invite you to sink in, while the soft, organic curves and gently arched back add an elegant touch to any space. Crafted with the highest qualit...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$9,195 / item
Larry Laslo for Directional Purple Modern Italian Bauhaus Style Chrome Leg Sofa
By Larry Laslo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Larry Laslo for Directional Purple Modern Italian Bauhaus Style Chrome Leg Sofa. Item features 6 chrome metal legs, purple microfiber upholstery, original label, clean modernist line...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Lifesteel Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, Italy, 2018
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lifesteel two-seater sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, the embodiment of contemporary luxury and timeless design. The Lifesteel sofa features a st...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$6,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Gervasoni Jeko 04 Sofa in Capri 06 Upholstery with ECOTeak Base by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sofa in colonial style of exotic inspiration, Jeko 04 has a structure made of ECOTeak, a material coming from the reuse of recovered beams and teak elements that have been repair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede, Tan Leather Two-Seater Sofa, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact two-seater sofa in natural tan leather. Its soft cushions and patina highlight Swiss luxury craftsmanship
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Small Floating Sofa Upholstered in High Resistant Honey Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa has a cosmopolitan design that conveys the message of movement and modern flow. A velvet sofa with steel legs that will sit proudly in the middle of a living room. In a uni...
Category
2010s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Super-plush Oversized Organic Modern Armchair in Kvadrat Vanir
Located in Nyack, NY
This chair's deep, ultra-plush cushions invite you to sink in, while the soft, organic curves and gently arched back add an elegant touch to any space. Crafted with the highest quali...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
"Pietra" Curved Couch Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric 1.72m
Located in Centro, RS
The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
$4,652 Sale Price / item
27% Off
XL Sofa Set in Linen Color Fabric Upholstery
By Cotidiano
Located in Mexico City, MX
It's an original design for a getaway home the Arena Sofa XL is ultra-comfortable as it is practical for everyday family life. A geometric, still soft body ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
$15,710 / set
1980s Cassina LC2 Three Seat Sofa in Black by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LC-2 Three-Seat Sofa, initially designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. This example dates to the 1980s and was manufactured in Italy b...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Pair of John Mascheroni Curved Sofas
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of John Mascheroni curved sofas, an elegant duo of modern furniture that adds a touch of sophistication to any living space. These beautifully crafted sofas feature strikin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
$16,000 / set
Bold Sofa Curved Open arms - S
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With its contemporary design, this version of the Bold Sofa Curved introduces new dimensions of comfort, offering expanded space for ultimate relaxati...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
$7,586 / item
Espaldar Sofa by Juliana Lima Vasconcellos and Matheus Barreto on Wooden Base
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Espaldar sofa was inspired by the feminine
and futuristic but elegant curves of the 1960s, with upholstered fabric body and wooden base. Measurements: 220cm x 120cm x 72cm H. / ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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