Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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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Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” living room set for Cassina, two-seater sofa and two lounge chairs, ivory bouclé wool and chromed steel, Italy, 1969, set of three.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. The most notable feature of those lounge chairs and sofa, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian, 1970s Set of 2 Armchairs orange fluo white structure
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two seventies armchairs, Italian manufacture.
The armchairs have a white fiberglass with a bright orange fabric seat.
They have a particular, almost futuristic structure.
The...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Living Room Set, Original Cognac Leather, Brazilian Style, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern living room set, original cognac leather, Brazilian Style, 1960s
Dimensions :
Sofa : 170x75x80 cm
Armchair : 103 x 75 x 80cm
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Wood
Vintage Modular limegreen Mohair Living Room Suite Sectional Sofa Germany
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique and gorgeous modular sectional sofa from the late 70ties is manufactured in germany.
The frame is made of lacquered dark stained oak wood.
The thick seat cushions made ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Mohair, Foam, Oak
Cone Chair Seating Group Cone Table Verner Panton Red Blue Petrol Mustard
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique Verner Panton “Cone Chair” seating group for Gebrüder Nehl. The seating group consists of six chairs and a stool each with rare original fabrics in red, blue, petrol and musta...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Painted Wood Outdoor Seating Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade, mid-century, wooden, outdoor bench and lounge chair set with over-sized, circular armrests has been primed and ready for paint. The chair measures 24.5" wide.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on Mahogany legs. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with black leather. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture in 1985.
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Mahogany
Massimo and Lella Vignelli "Saratoga" Living Room Set Poltronova, 1960s
Located in Padova, IT
Exceptional Saratoga set designed by Massimo and Lella Vignella, produced by Poltronova, Italy 1960s.
A beautiful living room set composed of two sofas (three-seater/two-seater) and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Attr., French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa Set, Chandigarh
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret Attr., French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa Set, Chandigarh
Upholstered bridge sofa/chair set, Mid-Century Modern, Model PJ-SI-42-B and...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Teak
Set of italian bamboo chairs and table
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Italian white bamboo set composed by two round armchairs and a round shape coffe table with clear glass top. The armchairs have peculiar cushions in original fabric naif motif in pin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Glass, Bamboo
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A modul...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A modul...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Wood, Fabric
First Edition P32 Lounge Set by Borsani, Early Triangulated Form Wire Base, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning, rare early first edition 1956 "32" series lounge set by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani for 'Tecno', Italy. This set comprises a pair of first edition 'P32' lounge and the extremely rare and rrarely seen matching first edition three seat 'D32' sofa. This early set also still retain their original solid brass 'Tecno' manufacturer's roundels (, the P'32' lounge chairs still retain their early first edition solid brass knurled spring adjusters. See image 5.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete first edition series '32' lounge set.
The first edition of this series is disinguished by its elegant triangulated wire rod base which gives the base a sculptural quality that was somewhat lost in the second ediiton where the triangulated wire base was replaced by a more utilitarian and simplified three prong steel base of a heavier guage to replace the strength lost by the removal of the triangulation. This simplification of the second edition reduced overall production costs but in my opinon lost some of the visual appeal of the first edition chairs.
This set have had their upholstery completely restored with new high quality Pantera foam and new rubber support webbing by the original italian manufacturer PIRELLI. The chairs and sofa have been finished in lovely high quality ' A perfect flower' fabric by italian textile manufacturer DEDAR.
'A perfect flower' by DEDAR has a hard-wearing wool texture poised between the perfect regularity of its warp and weft weaving and the natural exuberance of ondé yarn which ripples its surface.
The black enamel finish on the chair bases and sofa legs have been left in their original condition to maintain some visual original period authenticity to this rare early set, these could easily be repainted should the buyer wish to do so. We have also left the brass hardware in its original patina for the same reason but these could also be polished.
The 'P32' lounge chairs was presented in 'Tecno' manufacturer catalogs as a "swivel armchair with automatic repositioning mechanism, metal frame , adjustable back and spring, foam rubber padding and interchangeable covers available in a broad range of colors"
This ingenious automatic repositioning mechanism means that you when sat in the seat you can swivel the chair through any angle between 0- 360 degrees for ease of conversation etc however when you stand up the seat will automatically return to its original position in order to "maintain order in the room".
Dimensions:
Lounge chairs:-
84 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 80 cm high, seating height 40 cm
33.1" wide x 29.5" deep x 31.5" high, seating height 15.7"
Sofa:-
190 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 80 cm high, seating height 40 cm
74.8" wide x 29.5" deep x 31.5" high, seating height 15.7"
LITERATURE:
The 'P32' lounge chairs are published in :-
'Osvaldo Borsani', Gramigna and Irace, pg. 278-279
Domus, issue number 342, May 1958, , page 15
The 'D32' sofa is published in:-
RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO ,issue number 56, 1959 (original full page Tecno advert )
RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO, issue number 115,1964 page 27...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Metal, Brass
Vico Magistretti, Pastel Colored Sofa Model Veranda for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Schagen, NL
This multicolored and adjustable sofa was designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, circa 1980s. This smart and highly desirable Italian design features seats that are upholstered wi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Wood
Olive Colored Leather 3-Seater Sofa, Model Ds-12 by De Sede, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Denventer, NL
Original and rare 3-seater buffalo leather sofa DS-12 produced by De Sede Switzerland, 1970s. The 3-person vintage sofa consists of three separate elements and is covered with thick ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather
French Moustache Club Chair, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Totally traditionally restored with Ralph Lauren Zebra Fabric.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Italian 1970's Lounge Chairs by Lev & Lev
By Lev & Lev
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian 1970's lounge chairs, beautifully proportioned with olive green upholstered bases and backs, with seat and front back support upholstered in a taupe colored cotto...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Cotton
‘Romantica’ Living Room Set by Piero Ranzani for Elam in Walnut, Italy, 1950's
By Elam, Piero Ranzani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
‘Romantica’ Living room set by Piero Ranzani for Elam in dark Wood and Walnut, Italy, 1950’s
What stands out are the straight lines of the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Metal
Exclusive Living Room Set for Mèta, 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Beautiful Living room set upholstered with a yellow fabric and flower patterned couches.
The comfortable but elegant look of this set features a chrome ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Chrome
Beech Chairs from Zamojskie Fabryki Mebli, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Żory, PL
This set of four beech chairs was produced by Zamojskie Fabryki Mebli in the 1960s in Poland.
The chairs have been restored - lacquered, satin finished wood, new foams upholstered ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Beech
Pair of Italian Vintage Walnut Wood and Boucle Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
This pair of vintage armchairs are made in the ‘60s. They are of walnut wood and made by fine Italian manufacturers. The elegant chairs have been reupholstered in white boucle. The particular shape consists in a frame in veneered wood on both sides while the rest is all covered in boucle. It gives an enveloping and comfortable sensation. The armchair rest on two elongated wooden feet. The vintage chair...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Bouclé, Walnut
Modern Rocking Chairs by Karel Vyčítal and Miloš Sedláček, 1970s '4 Pieces'
Located in Budapest, HU
Czechoslovakian Mid-Century Modern rocking chairs, from the 1970s.
The 4 pieces have a neat wooden architecture and are covered with redish upholstery, creating a nice aerial atmosp...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Upholstery, Wood
Pierre Cardin Set of Four Chairs Late Seventies
Located in bari, IT
Set fo four chairs by French designer Pierre Cardin in black lacquered wood with cognac-colored leather seat French production late 70s.
The seats have lacerations, they can be repl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Wood, Lacquer, Leather
Dining Room Set, Bossche School, Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan De Jong
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining Room Set, Bossche School, Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan De Jong
Table and stools designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and his apprentice Jan De Jong in the Netherlands in the 196...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Pine
Gae Aulenti "Arcata" Living Room Set in Walnut and Burgundy Leather, 1968
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gae Aulenti; Arcata; Poltronova; Italian Design; Italy; 1968; Walnut; Burgundy leather; Mid-Century Modern;
Gae Aulenti 'Arcata' living room set in walnut and burgundy leather, 19...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Walnut
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This sofa was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. The sofa is made of solid Rosewood, with seats and backs upholstered with a gorgeous fabric 100% Organic Silk, from our collection Bossa Fabrics.
The armrests have a rectangular design that favors the visualization of the beautiful veins of the wood, with upholstered sides. The base consists of four rectangular legs, providing lightness to this three-seat sofa.
Celina Decorações signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture in the 1960s. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics.
With a color pallet rooted in natural shades, our Fabric collection tells a bit about Brazilian biodiversity, through raw and natural materials and artisanal processes. For dyeing this textured fabric was used yerba mate...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Silk, Rosewood
6 piece suite John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection Bamboo Rattan
Located in South Charleston, WV
6 pieces, from "The Far Horizons Collection" by John Wisner. Measurements listed further down. All purchased together and identical wood and finish...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Cane, Rattan
Dining Chairs from UDC, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chairs with ace of cups backrest carved with nice marine grotesques. Stiletto legs, on the bottom carry a label with the manufacturer's initials and the model number. Italy 1950.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Chestnut
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather, Stainless, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Barcelona lounge chair Mies van der Rohe, black leather, stainless, 1960s
Labelled, Knoll Associates, circa 1964
Stainless steel, ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Stainless Steel
Pair Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather "Coronado" Lounge Chairs & Footstool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A plush pair of vintage "Coronado" lounge chairs with footstool in lovely original top-grain light brown leather designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Gorgeous Italian leat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Steel
3 piece John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection Bamboo Rattan Suite
Located in South Charleston, WV
Settee, chair and coffee table from "The Far Horizons Collection" by John Wisner. Measurement listed further down. All purchased together and identical w...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Cane, Rattan, Ceramic
Set of Four Scandinavian Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Danish
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of four Scandinavian chairs by the famous Danish duo of designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen made in the 50s. Structure in solid teak, seats refurbished to measure in ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Wool, Teak
Pair of Vintage Elegant Mid-century Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Sofas
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
A set of elegant, leather sofas was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. This project was made according to the model 2212 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia. This classi...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Wood
Ash Dining Chairs from Ton, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Żory, PL
This set of four ash chairs was manufactured by Ton (formerly Thonet) in the 1960s. The seats have been refurbished, upholstered in high-quality fabric in four slightly different sha...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Ash
20th Century Italian Vintage Polished Walnut Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, composed with one two seater sofa, two lounge chairs and one ottoman, footrest made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Bouclé
Reupholstered Grey 3-Seat Sofa by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Edgy Johannes Andersen sofa made by CFC Silkeborg in a sleek contrasting new upholstery. This sofa has been professionally reupholstered with Kvadrat Basel in full accordance with th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Teak
Kristian Vedel Modus Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern three-seat Modus sofa, designed by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsen. Low back version, with padded leather back and armrests. Minimal oak frame shows a beautiful, war...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Rare Pair of Wood & Rope 1949 Armchairs by Ico Parisi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare set of 4 armchairs designed by Ico Parisi in 1949 probably for the Furnitures maker Baleri. They belong to the artisanal production of Parisi.
The set remains in a very good vin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Rope, Wood
H.W Klein for Komfort. A Mid-century Modern 1970s Danish Living Room Set.
By Komfort
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish 1970s low rosewood and leather sofa and armchairs by Komfort of Randers
Komfort of Randers were a small quality Danish maker who used various designers such H.W Klein as Arne ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Rosewood
Dreipunkt International Vintage Sling Modular Cognac Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique and gorgeous modular sectional sofa from the 70ties is manufactured in germany by Dreipunkt International which are well known for a summary of modular Sofas.
The design follows the pure shape of the wood and has slightly curved design.
The Sling shape is made of leather and canvas.
The loose and thick cushions made it so comfortable. It is a semianiline cognac brandy leather.
The colour of the oak wood is stained in teak with matches so perfect with the leather colour.
This Ensemble includes 6 chairs and 1 ottomane which made this set so unique.
Everyhting is in original condition and in very good condition.
It fits well with Piere Chapo...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Canvas, Oak
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available.
USA, circa 1944.
From an important estate.
Silk over oak frame.
Measures: 88 W x 27 D x 33 H in.
224 W x...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Silk, Wood
Original Mid Century Red Leather and Chrome Swivel and Armchair Set by Pieff
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An exceptional original Pieff Gamma red leather suite. Originally purchased from Harrods in the 1970s this is a one owner set of the highest quality.
The Pieff Gamma range was not produced in large numbers so complete sets like these are rare to find. As with all Pieff furniture, they were made to last with high quality chrome bases and the very best leather. This red suite is a statement piece and will make a stunning addition to a stylish interior.
In excellent original condition, some age related wear to the leather but no rips of tears. the chrome is also in excellent condition with only a few minor blemishes as is to be expected from this 50yr old piece. The Swivel bases work perfectly with newly fitted bearings. The Pirelli rubber seats...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Black and Green Color Dining Chairs, Set of Six, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant lines and solid structures for this stunning set of six dining chairs, recently restored. The structure is made of black lacquered walnut. They have been reupholstered in stain-resistant green color microfibre fabric. This set, designed in 1950, is an excellent example of Italian design of the era. You can also purchase his stylish dining table.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Walnut
Sofa and Armchair “Divina” Designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Möbler, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa and armchair “Divina” designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Möbler,
Sweden. 1950s.
Lacquered wood and upholstery in Boucle fabric.
This “Divina” sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Wood
Suite of 6 Brazilian Chairs from the 60s in Leather and Solid Wood F413
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of six Brazilian chairs from the 60s. Solid wood structure, back and seat in cognac leather covered with a geometric patterned fabric (bought in condition, fabric already present...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Leather Lounge Suite For Cassina, circa 1970s
Located in Englewood, NJ
Very Cool and Comfortable Italian Mid Century Modern leather upholstered "Soriana" suite by, Tobia & Afra Scarpa designed for Cassina. The suite is made up of one settee, two lounge ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather
Set of Six Dining Chairs “Poem” Designed by Erik Chambert, Sweden. 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs “Poem” designed by Erik Chambert,
Sweden. 1953.
Lacquered birch and cane.
This extraordinarily light and delicate high-backed chair design called “the Poem Chair...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Cane, Birch
Living Room Set, Armchairs, Loveaseat Table by Marco Zanuso for Poltronova 60s
Located in Padova, IT
Astonishing living room set, composed by a loveseat, 2 armchairs and a circular coffee table, designed by the architect Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Poltronova in 60s.
The light...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Brass
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-45-A / B SET / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This set of sofa and two X-leg chairs is absolutely fantastic. The X-shape legs are characteristic of Pierre Jeannerets design for Chandigarh and you can see it on many objects. Ther...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This impressive set of sofa and two armchairs was designed and produced by the Australian company Parker Furniture in 1956. Parker has a legacy of creating some of the finest Mid-Century furniture. These eco-friendly seats are no exception. In an elegant, deep design with perfect proportions, there are simple pillows covered with a characteristic designer material in the color of royal blue, which complements the scultured structure of the frame. The cushions can be raised and the pieces have a spring frame. Elegant, aerodynamic arches are embedded in a low-line solid teak frame that creates an ultra-streamlined 20th century classic. Parker reflects the lightness of form present in the best Mid-Century design and this highly organic living-room set by Parker are a great example of a coveted modernist style. Clean lines and a relaxed profile come together to create a comfortable and stylish pair with a timeless feel. The beauty of these elements can be seen in thoughtful details. The sharp angles visible in the armrests and rear slats add sophistication to this forward-looking design. The set is signed with a label on the wooden frame and an insert on the cushions. Sleek low-back style and sophisticated design are examples of Parker's form from the 1950s.
Armchair has 75x69x73cm. The height of seat is 42 cm
Parker Furniture began as ‘Dagger and Parker’, a partnership formed between craftsman Alf Dagger, and salesman Jack Parker, after the depression era. From humble beginnings, the company quickly grew, making government tender furniture. Originally, the company made mainly traditional style furniture – reproductions of antique or art deco styles. In the mid 1940s, Tony Parker...
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1950s Australian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Italian Sofa 1950, Reupholstered in Chocolate Bouclé
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
Italian sofa from the 1950s, in the style of Marco Zanuso. Original wooden structure, restored with a chocolate bouclé fabric from Designers Guild. Oblique metal base.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Bouclé
1980 Leather Living Room Set Ton Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Produced by Ton, Czechoslovakia in the late 1980s.
The frame is made of beech bent wood.
Leather
Measures: Seat height 42 cm
The color is burgundy.
Armchair size, height 89cm, w...
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Bentwood
Modern Stool Set W/ Suede Upholstery, Black Lacquer and Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
Bambi Stool set is the perfect complementary piece for any home interior. The three-seats item is lacquered wood legs with gold stainless steel details. Modern stools set that merges...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Brass
Set of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Swivel Chairs by Carl Straub
By Carl Straub
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of leather lounge armchair was created by Carl Straub during the 1950s. This swivel chairs are upholstered in coffee late brown leather with natural patina. The armchair st...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
20th Century Armchairs by Paul Geoffroy for Airborne, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of Paul Geoffroy low chairs, Airborne 1950 edition, fully reupholstered, Casal Aquaclean (washable) white fabric
Measures: Seat height 42cm.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Extremely rare & stunning! This fully original ''Minerva seating group'' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen 1950.
The design & luxurious feeling of this set are just superb. The combination of teak, rattan, wool & chrome are breathtaking.
It looks stunning from any angle with the minimalist teak & chrome backrests so you can place it in the center of your room.
The set has its original finish & original padded wool upholstery in grey/green. which remains in amazing condition!
The FD516 coffee table...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Chrome
Bengodi Vintage Cognac Leather Sofas by Cini Bouri for Arflex Italy
By Cini Boeri
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning and rare set of matching Bengodi sofas.
Designed by Cini Boeri for Aflex Italy. Original cognac leather with a stunning patina!
Mint vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Wicker Living Room Set, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo and rattan living room set.
The set consists in 2 armchairs and 1 side table.
Measurements:
- Armchairs: cm.60 x cm.64 x H cm.78/43 each
- Side...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-century Modern living room sets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern living room sets 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 living room sets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern living room sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original living room sets, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, and De Sede. 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 living room sets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $527 and tops out at $421,627 while the average work can sell for $6,432.
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