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Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved sofa from the 1950s, Italian production. Original upholstery of the time, we recommend
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Lucite & Brass Base Glass Top Console Sofa Table Mid-Century Modern Mint
By Charles Hollis Jones, Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lucite & brass base glass top console sofa table Mid-Century Modern mint
Glass measures 1/2'' in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
After Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Small Sofa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Small sofa in Gio Ponti style Italian production of the 1950s,
upholstered in cream-colored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Modern Flexsteel Thunderbird Sofa
By Flexsteel
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Flexsteel Thunderbird Sofa. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa. Above average vintage condition and structurally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak Sofa. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Sofa
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Colorado Sofa. Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Small
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Modern Line sofa was designed in 1949 by Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Brown Leather 2 Seat Mid-Century Modern Sofa Armchairs Available
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Mid-Century Modern Danish brown leather two
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 26.38 in W 54.34 in D 33.08 in
Small Scale Mid Century Modern Boxy Modular Parsons Style L Shaped Sofa
By Parsons, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage five piece modular sofa in need of recovering. Design lines for days. Individual
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Modern German Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern German Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa
Could possibly be considered post
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Red Gondola Sofa by Carter Manufacturing
By Carter Furniture 1
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Red Gondola Sofa by Carter Manufacturing. Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Large Console Table Glass Top Lucite Base
By Karl Springer, Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality large Mid-Century Modern lucite base beveled edge glass top console sofa table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Fabulous Putty Colored Leather Chesterfield Sofa Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
with modern chic. The small proportions keep the heaviness of a full-size Chesterfield sofa at bay and
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Oval Sofa or Console Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern polished chrome sofa or console table, lower shelf with glass insert
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Chrome
Small Sofa Italian Mid-Century Design Green Velvet Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
A small sofa with a pleasant shape, design and elegance, restored with a good petrol green velvet.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 29.93 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern to Modern & Hollywood Regency 2 Piece Angled Sectional Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
! This sofa is mid-century modern to modern in style with a splash of Hollywood Regency and it is going
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 122 in D 39 in
Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
The sofa is made out of high quality leather. The back and sit of the sofa is composed from three
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sectional Sofa 4 PC
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern curved sectional sofa 4 PC. Iconic Mid-Century Modern design in unique curved
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood
Small Sofà Bamboo and Brass Italian Design Mid Century Gabriella Crespi Style
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small sofà bamboo and brass Italian design mid century Gabriella Crespi style.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in W 41.34 in D 21.66 in
Reupholstered Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Paola Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern design, with it's exaggerated swooping lines and playful silhouette. Newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa with Metal Legs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, this individualistic sofa reflects the mid-century Italian furniture style that was defined by unique
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 57.09 in D 29.14 in
1970s Mid Century Modern Red Velvet Three Seater Plinth Base Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Madison, WI
Very exciting and quite rare 1970s three-seater sofa in the manner of Adrian Pearsall for the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Curved Modular Sofa attributed to Wittmann, 70s
By Wittmann
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful three-part Mid-Century-Modern curved modular sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan or
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 26.78 in W 45.28 in D 33.86 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa Brass Base Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa by Thayer Coggin. This sofa has been reupholstered in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern "Ameba" Rosewood Sofa attributed to Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
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Among its beautiful design, the sofa provides high comfort for the user, one of the modern
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 96.86 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Swedish White Loveseat Sofa w/ Tapered Wood Legs & Small Curved Arms
By Folke Jansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish cream white loveseat sofa with tapered legs and wood details on the arms. Legs are tapered
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29 in W 59.5 in D 34 in
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Small with Brass Legs
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
designs. The extended Modern Line Sofa, with its higher legs and less deep seat, broaden the collection’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
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Date of Manufacture: 1960s
In style: Mid Century Modern
Materials & Techniques: Abs, Polyurethane
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Minimalism to Brutalism. Keep the original, retro
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31 in W 124 in D 72 in
Stylish Edward Wormley Dunbar Style 2 Piece Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
mid-century square table in the corner where sofas meet. One piece is larger than the other with the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 27.5 in W 105 in D 93 in
Mid-Century Modern Two Vintage Chromed Glass Side Tables Sofa Tables 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern set of 2 vintage side tables or sofa tables or stacking tables triangle-like
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
H 15.16 in Dm 18.9 in
Pair Tor Wolfenstein Small Sofas
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual pair of Tor Wolfenstein small sofas that are newly upholstered in a high-end
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Small with Black Semi Matte Legs
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
designs. The extended Modern Line Sofa, with its higher legs and less deep seat, broaden the collection’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s
By ICF De Padova
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, without markings, attributed to Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s
The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Elegant Mid-Century Modern 3-seater Teak&Boucle Sofa and Daybed by Eugen Schmidt
By Eugen Schmidt, Soloform
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
during the 1960s. The organic frame is made of teak wood in a light shade of brown. The sofa has a simple
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
H 25.6 in W 81.5 in D 31.5 in
Extra Long Mid Century Modular 6-Seat Sofa
By Lewittes Furniture Enterprises
Located in New York, NY
Unusual sectional, or modular, sofa having 6 distinct chair sections, which can be hooked together
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Teak Sofa or Couch by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in München, Bavaria
sofa one of the most outstanding designs of the mid century era in Germany. The couch has been
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Wicker
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in
Togo Sofa Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset Black Leather France Mid Century Modern
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Munster, NRW
This Togo living landscape sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1974.
Made by Ligne Roset about
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 159.45 in D 40.16 in
Mid-Century Brown Leather Two-seater Sofa, Italy 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in DE MEERN, NL
160 cm in width, 86 cm in depth, and 65 cm in height, this compact sofa is ideal for both small and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Mid-Century-Modern Modular Sofa in Brown Checkered Upholstery, 1970s Set
Located in Zagreb, HR
A stunning six-piece Italian Mid-Century-Modern modular seating set in vintage brown checkered
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic, Foam
H 27.96 in W 21.66 in D 30.71 in
Small Three-Seat Sofa, Ercol Style, 1950s
By Ercol
Located in Schagen, NL
This small grey fabric sofa was designed during the 1950s in the style of Ercol. It was
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Danish Dark Brown Leather Large 2 Seater Sofa Mid Century 1970s
Located in London, GB
lovely colouring and patina.
We currently have a matching smaller two seater sofa available.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Grete Jalk Sofa in Teak for France & Daverkosen Danish Mid-Century
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Chicago, IL
Grete Jalk sofa for France & Daverkosen
Denmark, circa 1955
Teak frame, upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Otto Schultz Scandinavian Modern "Boet" Sofa
By Otto Schulz
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern Swedish sofa Boet from the mid 20th century. The sofa is designed by Otto
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Mid-Century Fiberglass Sofa Table Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
tear, like smaller scratches and bumbs.
We have two armchairs and a two-seater sofa by Dieter Rams in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 14.18 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Vittorio Introini Two-Seat Sofa Saporiti Leather Lucite, Italy, 1970
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Vienna, AT
Small lacquered leather sofa in lucite frame by Vittorio Introini, circa 1970
Nice two-seater sofa
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 26.37 in W 61.2 in D 33.85 in
Mid-Century Brown Leather De Sede Ds-76 Modular Sofa Daybed, Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in DE MEERN, NL
When it comes to iconic Mid-Century design, the DE SEDE DS76 2-Seater Sofa stands as a true
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 72.84 in D 37.8 in
De Sede Terrazza Sofa Cognac Leather Ubald Klug Ueli Berger 1972 Mid Century
By Ueli Berger, Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
2x De Sede Terrazza sofas, model DS 1025 in cognac leather.
Designed in 1972 by Ubald Klug & Ueli
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 26.78 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century-Modern Leather Snake Sofa in style of De Sede DS-600 Non-Stop, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Zagreb, HR
A stunning seven-part Mid-Century Modern leather U-shape sectional sofa, produced in the late 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.86 in W 111.42 in D 82.68 in
Danish Modern Modular Sofa by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Minerva" Model Modular Sofa, designed by Peter Hvidt for France and Son, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Leather Four-Piece Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Milo Baughman four-piece buckskin leather and chrome sectional sofa. Wow! This vintage
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
French Mid Century "L09" Sofa in Elm by Pierre Chapo Produced in France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare sofa / bench model "L09" in elm wood by Pierre Chapo produced in France early 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Elm
H 24.81 in W 51.97 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century 2-Seat Sofa, Minerva Series by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Danish Designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Daverkosen. The Mid-Century couch
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.47 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Fabricius & Kastholm Small Lounge Sofa FK 6720 Steel Leather Kill International
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
beautiful mod. 6720 mid-century small sofa or loveseat in pristine original condition coming with the hard
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 57.9 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Gondola Scandinavian Sofa, 1980s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Teak frame Original Danish Mid Century Modern very long Gondola Sofa. This design is pleasing
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Mid Century Pine Bench Sofa Table by Roland Wilhelmsson Produced in Sweden 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century bench / coffee sofa table in solid pine by Roland Wilhelmsson dated March 1970. In
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Pine
H 13.78 in W 19.3 in D 51.19 in
Mid Century Modular Geometric Corner Sofa By Englender Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Modular Geometric Corner Sofa by Englender Vintage Retro MCM
Highly
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 25.6 in W 53.94 in D 36.23 in
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Small Mid Century Modern Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal small mid century modern sofa for your home. Each small mid century modern sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small mid century modern sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A small mid century modern sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small mid century modern sofa over the years, but those crafted by Gubi, Greta Magnusson-Grossman and Casa e Giardino are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Small Mid Century Modern Sofa?
Prices for a small mid century modern sofa start at $862 and top out at $33,658 with the average selling for $3,638.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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