Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Teak Frame, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern sofa with teak frame. Three-seat cushioning, upholstered back, unique arm
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Teak Frame, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern sofa with teak frame. Three-seat cushioning, upholstered back, unique arm
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautifully mid-century modern sofa is a striking blend of warm natural materials and clean
Aluminum
Klaus Rausch Mid-Century Brutalist Geometric Sofa, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern Brutalist geometric sofa By Klaus Rausch for Rausch Collection, "St
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Italian Mid-century Sofa in Wood and Orange Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s This elegant Italian sofa from the 1960s captures the balance
Wood
Mid Century Modern 1960s Sofa by Viko Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in New York, NY
later became Ethan Allen. The sofa has a metal frame and metal splay legs with a faux wood grain. The
Metal
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid Century Two Seater Sofa 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater italian sofa found in an driving school, metal frame with wooden finials lined with
Metal
$5,565Sale Price|30% Off
1960s Mid Century Curved Tufted Paisley Chesterfield Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
and roomy silhouette. The distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this piece a delightful mid
Upholstery, Wood
Steiner Sofa Solid Wood Frame and Pierre Frey Fabric, France, 1960s
By Siege Steiner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
An extraordinary midcentury sofa from the 1960s manufactured by Sièges Steiner. With a solid wood
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Sofa Daybed by Miroslav Navrátil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
This Mid Century Modern sofa / daybed was designed by Miroslav Navrátil and produced in
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful medium reddish brown leather 3 seat sofa wood frame and legs
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s Sofa with wooden stick legs and fabric
Fabric, Wood
Rino Levi Brazilian Mid-Century Sofa, Hardwood & Boucle, 1960s Design
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
disciplined clarity of Brazilian mid-century design into a refined domestic form. Known foremost as one of
Bouclé, Hardwood
Mid-Century Danish Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Svend Skipper, 1960s
By Svend Skipper
Located in Praha, CZ
1960s. A fine example of Danish mid-century modern design, the sofa features a solid wooden frame and
Leather, Wood
'Móveis Cimo' Sofa 1960s, Brazil Mid-Century Modern
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Curitiba, PR
Beautifully crafted by Móveis Cimo in Brazil during the 1960s, this elegant sofa exemplifies the
Fabric, Hardwood
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century Hans Wegner Sofa GE-236/4 GETAMA Solid Oak Frame
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish Four-seat sofa model GE236/4 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Capitone Tufted Sofa With Walnut Frame by Lenoir House
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
upholstery and a rich walnut wrap-around frame. The elegant curvature of the arms and sculptural wood details
Walnut
$1,412Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Modern Wood Sofa Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid century Modern Italian Big Rectangular Sofa Wood table. Mid century Modern Italian big
Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa By Ellekær & Norell For Coja
By Sven Ellekaer , Arne Norell
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Danish mid-century modern sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja is a striking example of
Leather, Wood
1960s Percival Lafer Large Sofa Frame Jacaranda Rosewood Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Percival Lafer Large Jacaranda Rosewood Sofa Frame made in Brazil Unmarked. Attribution
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa By Ellekær & Norell For Coja
By Arne Norell, Sven Ellekaer
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Danish mid-century modern sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja exemplifies Scandinavian
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Walnut Three Seater Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Bertil Fridhagen, De Ster Gelderland, J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century walnut frame three-seater sofa. Newly reupholstered with new foam and new fabric. The
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Jungle Room Style Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Upholstered Sofa by Witco
By Witco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States in the 1960s, this sofa seems to have an almost
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover the captivating charm of this striking mid-century modern teak sofa, a true gem from
Brass
Three-Seater Sofa with Carved Oak Frame, Denmark ca 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
production of their designs. This sofa possesses design elements that define Scandinavian mid-century
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Bovenkamp Style Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Organic Dark Wood Arms
By Bovenkamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, three-seater sofa with organic carved dark wood arm rests and legs in a
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa Daybed
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This long sleek Mid-century Modern gondola sofa daybed circa 1960s was made in the style of the
Brass, Iron
$2,355Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Cognac Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, slightly tilted solid frame with legs is made of teak wood in a dark shade of brown. The sofa is
Leather, Teak
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen 2 seat Sofa in cognac patinated Leather, Denmark, 1960’s
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Loveseat by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in Cognac Leather and Solid Teak, 1960's A rare and characterful
Leather, Teak
Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin in Hardwood, Steel and Fabric, Brazil, 1960's
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This modular sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, designed in the 1960s-1970s, is a standout piece thanks to
Steel
"Tonico" Sofa in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues — Brazil, 1960's
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
traditional craftsmanship and modernist innovation that defines mid-century Brazilian design. A cornerstone of
Leather, Hardwood, Suede
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in Gray Suede and Black Wood, 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s, exemplifies a refined balance
Suede, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Selig
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional Selig rosewood sofa from 1960s Denmark is the kind of piece that stops
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall Chrome Craft Associates Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall chrome Craft Associates sofa. Offered is a vintage mid
Chrome
French Walnut & Bouclé Sofa, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Chambron This French walnut and bouclé sofa is a striking example of mid-century craftsmanship, evoking
Bouclé, Walnut
1960s Vintage Handcrafted Burl Redwood Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Vintage Handcrafted Burl Redwood Sofa] Vintage handcrafted burl
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin style Mid-Century Blue Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
tight back and clean modern lines give this sofa a sleek silhouette. The six tapered legs and wood frame
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Brazilian Wood and Leather MP91 Sofa by Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
A deeply expressive example of Brazilian modernism, this 1960s MP91 sofa by Percival Lafer captures
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Restored in Designer Velvet
Located in North York, ON
anodized black legs with brass metal accents. Sleek mid-century modern styling, America, circa 1960's
Metal
EXL Mid Century Danish Modern Illum Wikkelsø Boucle Teak Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wikkelsø circa 1960’s. This model 50-4 is a extraordinary piece! It features a teak frame with elegantly
Bouclé, Teak
'Mole' Sofa in Leather, By Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Mole' sofa, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, is not only an iconic piece of mid-20th century
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Vintage Handcrafted Burl Redwood Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
stunning sofa is a true work of art. The frame is made from polished burl redwood, with each piece of wood
Fabric, Burl
Sofa 'MP-13', by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Brazilian Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
furniture. Moreover, the sofa features a low profile, which is a characteristic of mid-century design
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Dutch Oak Three Seater Sofa
Located in London, London
1960s Oak sofa with original upholstery This beautifully crafted mid-century Dutch sofa combines
Oak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
countries. This sofa possesses design elements that define Scandinavian mid-century modernism, including
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Red Gondola Sofa by Carter Manufacturing
By Carter Furniture 1
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Mid Century Modern Red Gondola Sofa by Carter Manufacturing. Above average vintage condition and
Upholstery, Walnut
Cowhide Juliette Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Aartselaar, BE
craftsmanship of Guillerme et Chambron. Made in France in the 1960s, it features a solid oak frame with bold
Wood, Oak, Cowhide, Animal Skin
Original 1960s Italian Green four piece Modular Sofa
Located in London, GB
talian Green Modular Sofa, c.1960s Metal, wood and fabric Made in Italy H 72 x W 70 x D 76 cm
Metal
Stig Sandqvist, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Sandqvist
Located in High Point, NC
. 1960s. Very minor imperfections to wood frame. Removable seat cushion is more worn on one side than
Fabric, Pine
Sergio Rodriques "Sheriff" Sofa for ISA Bergamo, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo
Located in Coronado, CA
, featuring a solid Imbuia wood frame, original leather straps, and vintage, nubby Haitian cotton fabric with
Leather, Imbuia, Cotton
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Tobia Scarpa Sofa with Upholstered Cushions Bastiano, 1960s
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basel, BS
, Upholstery, Wood Color: Brown Style: Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern Item Type: Vintage
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Upholstered Sofa By Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Danish upholstered sofa by Hans Olsen is a refined example of Scandinavian modern design
Upholstery, Wood
"Monte Carlo" Sofa by Ingvar Stockum for Futura Möbler, Sweden 1960s
By Futura Möbler, Ingvar Stockum
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This sofa embodies the clean lines and minimalist aesthetic characteristic of the mid-century era
Leather, Wood
Sofa "Millor" in Hardwood, Fabric & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Produced in Brazil during the 1960s, the Millor sofa reflects the period’s emphasis on material
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Sofa model 920 by Tobia Scarpa produced by Cassina, Italy, 1960s
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
cotton and wood and metal frame.Designed in the 1960s by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Good condition.
Metal
2 Seater Sofa Model 118 Made With a Teak Frame By Grete Jalk From 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
This 2-seater sofa from around the 1960s is a rare beauty designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured
Teak
Guillerme et Chambron Corner Sofa with Faience Table, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
of French mid-century design history. This brilliant corner sofa with faïence designed by world
Fabric, Wood, Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-Seater Brown Leather Sofa by Georg Thams
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Georg Thams
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater leather sofa was designed by Georg Thams for the Danish manufacturer A/S Vejen
Leather, Teak
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
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.
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