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Striped Sectional

Mid-Century American Sectional Corner Sofa in Finely Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, fabric, beech, brass, United States, 1960s This sectional corner sofa is a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Brass

Italian Modular Sofa in Striped Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, wood, Italy, 1980s. This sectional sofa takes your breath away easily due to
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Modular Sofa in Striped Green Upholstery
Italian Modular Sofa in Striped Green Upholstery
H 26.19 in W 19.89 in D 27.96 in
B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sectional Sofa in Stripe Wool
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
forever. Dressed in a most-gorgeous and tactile striped-wool fabric in a myriad of neutral tones which
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2010s Sectional Sofas

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Wool

B&B Italia Baia sectional seats by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava, 1970’s
By Antonio Citterio
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
. Wonderful original striped velvet fabric upholstery. Condition Excellent, original labels still attached
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Modular Sofa in Original Beige Striped Fabric, 1966
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Amanta' sectional sofa, fabric and fiberglass, Italy, 1966. Grand
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Large Space Age Cloud Modular Sofa Set in Brown Striped Fabric, Italy 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful five-piece Mid-Century-Modern modular cloud sofa. Late 1960s production, Italy. Foam and wooden construction, thick velvet upholstery. In excellent vintage condition wit...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Metal

Roche Bobois modular lounge seats/sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful modular seats from well known Roche Bobois. Wonderful original striped fabric upholstery
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Early 2000s Italian Sectional Sofas

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Cotton

Roche Bobois modular lounge seats/sofa
Roche Bobois modular lounge seats/sofa
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H 31.5 in W 118.12 in D 68.9 in
Howard Keith Original Barbican Modular Corner Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage
By Howard Keith
Located in Cambridge, GB
orange pin striped velour fabric upholstery which has been professionally deep cleaned and restored to
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Other

Mid Century Modular Geometric Corner Sofa By Englender Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
suit the space it is in. The original brown, black, cream and beige striped fabric is in perfect
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Velvet

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Down' Sectional Sofa
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, sectional sofa model 'Down', fabric, lacquered wood, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa in Custom Upholstery, Set of 12
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
orange, pink, yellow, floral and striped fabrics. The two corner and two back modules are upholstered in
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Vintage 1970s French Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini, B&B Modular Amanta Sofa, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Amanta' sectional sofa, fabric and fiberglass, Italy, 1970s. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

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Upholstery, Fiberglass

1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
. Reupholstered in a green mohair base with neutral diagonal striped wool loose cushions. A very airy form the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair

Antique English Coromandel Brass Mounted Wooden Double Tea Caddy 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
opening to reveal an original sectional interior complete with twin dome shaped finial covers, the outer
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

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Crystal, Brass

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Confidential' Sofa
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, sectional sofa, model 'Confidential', fabric, Italy, design 1972
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

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Set of 3 Red Amanta Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
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Cassina “271 Mex Cube” 4-Seat Sectional Sofa in Gold Mohair Velvet
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This is an iconic “271 Mex Cube” 4-piece, 4-6 seat sectional-sofa from the world renown Italian furniture house of Cassina. In a world of temporary pleasures, Cassina create beau...
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A unique piece made in Belgium during the 1980s, this funky space age desk, never reproduced because to expensive.
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Located in Lisbon, PT
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'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
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Post Modern Grey Striped 3 Piece Sectional, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern grey striped 3 piece sectional, 1980.
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

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1950s Striped Velvet Two Piece Corner Sectional Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic 1950s two-piece sectional clad in button-tufted olive, gold, and umber striped velvet
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Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas

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Contemporary Custom Tonal Striped Half Moon Sectional Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage half moon sectional. A chic tonal jacquard on this custom built sectional
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Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

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Bernhardt “Flair Division” 6 Piece Modular Sectional
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing 6 piece modular sofa sectional by Bernhardt Design’s “Flair Division” collection. This set
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Vintage 1970s North American Modern Sectional Sofas

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Roche Bobois 3-Piece Modular Sectional Lounge Set
By Roche Bobois
Located in San Antonio, TX
." Measures: Striped armed sectional - 38" W x 23" H Solid orange sectional-67" W x 23" H Ottoman-28" W x
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

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Thayer Coggin Signed Two-Piece Sectional Sofa Mint Condition
By Thayer Coggin
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, two-piece Thayer Coggin sectional sofa with subtle striped upholstery. Neutral colors are
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Thayer Coggin Signed Two-Piece Sectional Sofa Mint Condition
By Thayer Coggin
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, two-piece Thayer Coggin sectional sofa. Magnificent subtle striped fabric. Neutral colors
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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1 of 20 Italian Mid-Century-Modern Striped Blue Modular Sofa Modules, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
sofa in blue striped upholstery. With modules sold per piece, you can create your own modular seating
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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"Erasmo" Modular 4 Piece Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&b Italia, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Culver City, CA
real stunner. The striped mid mod fabric and moveable pieces make for a great modular sectional
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1950s Earth Cross Sectional Teaching Globe
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s earth cross sectional teaching globe 1950s earth geography rotating cross sectional
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H 12.6 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Early 21st Century Stripe Upholstered Sectional Sofa, Attributed to Missoni
By MissoniHome
Located in Southampton, NY
Early 21st century stripe upholstered sectional sofa, attributed to Missoni Two tight seat and
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By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
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By Grete Jalk, Ole Wanscher
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By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Edward Wormley
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By Thayer Coggin
Located in Burbank, CA
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By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
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By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
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Located in Zagreb, HR
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By Edward Fields, Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Modular Sofa in Original Striped Fabric
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Modular Sofa in Original Striped Fabric
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Roche Bobois by Hans Hopfer Mah Jong Sectional Sofa, Set of 12
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
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By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
motif, whilst the straight back modules are upholstered in a yellow, orange and pink striped Missoni
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Large Extendable Modular Sofa on Wheels
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa, lacquered plywood and striped cream fabric upholstery, metal, Germany, 1960s
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Erasmo Sofa in Original Mohair, circa 1970
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
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1950s 77" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
. Reupholstered in a green mohair base with neutral diagonal striped wool loose cushions. A very airy form, the
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Italian Mid-Century-Modern Modular Sofa Modules in Blue Striped Upholstery, 70s
Located in Zagreb, HR
sofa in blue striped upholstery. With modules sold per piece, you can create your own modular seating
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Italian Space Age Modular Seating Set in Striped Brown Fabric, Set of 4, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Zagreb, HR
brown striped fabric upholstery with chrome wheels. In the style of Verner Panton modular sofas. A
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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Two-Piece Sofa Set
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southfield, MI
striped linen fabric in excellent, undamaged condition. Possibly a Jack Lenor Larsen design. Base is
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Moroso "Transform" Modular Seating by Numen Design Group 'solid color pieces'
By Moroso, Numen / For Use
Located in Denver, CO
-colored striped' seating elements have been sold ** ** one pair (two chairs) of the solid color remain
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Moroso "Transform" Modular Seating by Numen Design Group ‘Multi-Color Stripe’
By Moroso, Numen / For Use
Located in Denver, CO
listing is for the multi-color striped (olives, sunflower, tangerine, red, and blue/grey) seating
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Three-Piece Sectional Sofa Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
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Striped Sectional For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the striped sectional you’re looking for. A striped sectional — often made from fabric, fiberglass and plastic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect striped sectional — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A striped sectional made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made striped sectional has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti Italia and B&B Italia are consistently popular.

How Much is a Striped Sectional?

The average selling price for a striped sectional at 1stDibs is $7,150, while they’re typically $3,850 on the low end and $14,600 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.