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Rino Maturi Nuvolone Living Room Set in White Boucle by MIMO Padova 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The living room set is composed of a Nuvolone modular sofa (with six modules) which can be arranged
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic, Foam

Rino Maturi Nuvolone Living Room Set in White Boucle by MIMO Padova 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Living room set composed of a Nuvolone modular sofa (with six modules) and a large coffee table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic, Foam

Rino Maturi Nuvolone Living Room Set in White Boucle by MIMO Padova 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The living room set is composed of a Nuvolone modular sofa (with five modules) and a large coffee
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic, Foam

Rino Maturi Nuvolone Living Room Set in White Boucle by MIMO Padova 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The living room set is composed of a Nuvolone modular sofa (with five modules) and a large coffee
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Living Room Set for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" living room set for B&B Italia, sofa and two armchairs, faux-fur, foam
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Faux Fur, Foam

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Living Room Set for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 3
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” living room set for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972, set of
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sandra Living Room Set in Camel Leather by A. Hieronimus for Cinna Ligne Roset.
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
contemporary living space, this armchair and footstool set offer the perfect balance of comfort and style.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Foam

Set of mid century french style SPACE AGE cocktail sofa and chairs - 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, around 1970s - beautiful space age design - dimensiosn of chairs : height: 80cm
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Late 20th Century Czech Space Age Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modernist Sofa Set, c1975
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful Italian modernist leather sofa set- 3 seater and 2 seater. Three seater
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Foam

Italian Modernist Sofa Set, c1975
Italian Modernist Sofa Set, c1975
$12,860 / set
H 30 in W 74 in D 37 in
Sesann yellow bouclé sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970s, set of 2
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Cassina presented the Sesann system by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970. The project included an
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Sesann yellow bouclé sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970s, set of 2
Sesann yellow bouclé sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970s, set of 2
$13,778 Sale Price / set
34% Off
H 24.41 in W 96.46 in D 41.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Set by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
By Arne Norell, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Set by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s. Pair of Scandinavian Modern
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

French modular sofa 1970s, 9 seats
By Airborne International
Located in PARIS, FR
French modular sofa from the 70s, set of 9 seats, Entirely reupholsteured in a caramel velvet jab
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam

French modular sofa 1970s, 9 seats
French modular sofa 1970s, 9 seats
$18,571
H 33.08 in W 157.49 in D 31.5 in
7-Seat 5-Piece Togo Sofa Set in Black Leather by Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset, Mario Bellini, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
around the room, even daily, to suit the ever-changing use of space. This complete living room set
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
inside two space-age chromed living room solutions: “Soriana” series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and “Sesann
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Oak and Leather Africa Armchairs and Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko Oy, 1970s
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Izegem, VWV
This living room set by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland was produced in the 1970s. A brutalist
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Oak

Great Vintage Nuvolone set in bouclé by Rino Maturi for MiMo Padova Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
sofa was designed by Rino Maturi for MiMo Padova Italy - 1970s Internal structure in polyurethane foam
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bouclé

Rare Poland Vintage Organic Mid-Century Modern Space Age Velour Lounge Set, 1972
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This extremely rare sofa set created by the Polish company Paged in the 1972. The furniture was
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Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gianfranco Frattini Tobacco Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
living room solutions: “Soriana” series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and “Sesann” series (composed of a two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
living room solutions: “Soriana” series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and “Sesann” series (composed of a two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Sofa for Lafer MP, 1972
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
traditional steel springs with polyurethane foam over elastic webbing. This innovation preserved comfort and
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Sofa for Lafer MP, 1972
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Sofa for Lafer MP, 1972
$16,000
H 28.35 in W 82.68 in D 36.23 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Living Room Set for Ligne Roset, Leather, 1973, Set of 2
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” living room set for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather, 1973, France, set of two
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Living Room Set for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973, Set of 3
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” living room set for Gavina, ivory linen, Italy, 1973, set of three Designed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Camaleonda Sofa Set in Boucle Wool with Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
element by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia created in the 1970s. This lounge chair/sofa has been
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam

Set of 5 Velvet Ottomans, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 5 Fabric Ottomans realized in Italy in 1970s. Original red velvet upholstery. Very good
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Set of 5 Velvet Ottomans, 1970s
Set of 5 Velvet Ottomans, 1970s
$1,677
H 13.39 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Arthur Umanoff Geometric Folding Privacy Screen by Thaden Metals, USA, 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Arthur Umanoff Geometric Folding Privacy Screen by Thaden Metals, USA, 1970s Disco-era, Art Deco
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Chrome

High Back Bamboo Lounge Chair by Henry Olko for Willow Reed c. 1970's
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
Located in New York, NY
cushions. This voguish chair was designed by Henry Olko, and made by Willow and Reed Inc. circa 1970's. The
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs, 1970s Description: A set of four
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs, 1970s
$1,850 / item
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
1970s Set of 8 Guido Faleschini Tucroma Armchairs i4 Mariani + Pace Collection
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an outstanding set of eight Tucroma dining chairs, designed by Guido Faleschini for i4
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Set of 12 Jack Lenor Larsen Furniture Dining Arm Chairs in Maple
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of twelve Dining Chairs with Arms, designed and produced by Jack Lenor Larsen in the
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Fabric, Foam, Plywood

Confidential Armchairs Set of Two by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 1970s
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
" sofa set designed by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti in the 1970s is a highly sought-after piece of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vintage Iconic ‘Camaleonda’ Seating Set by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
entire set. Designed by famed Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1970, the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Ebonized Barrel Back Four Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair in New Bouclé, USA, 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
with new medium density foam, this chair and sofa set boasts a uniquely comfortable seating experience
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Ebonized Barrel Back Four Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair in New Bouclé, USA, 1970's
Ebonized Barrel Back Four Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair in New Bouclé, USA, 1970's
$12,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27.25 in W 80.75 in D 32.5 in
1970s Meritalia Sculptural Space Age Air Loungers Chairs, Set of 2
By Fabio Novembre
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare Fabio Novembre for Meritalia sculptural chairs. The beautiful set in dark and light
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Benches

Materials

Ultrasuede

1970s Meritalia Sculptural Space Age Air Loungers Chairs, Set of 2
1970s Meritalia Sculptural Space Age Air Loungers Chairs, Set of 2
$4,450 / set
H 28.75 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
1970s Ekornes Curved Leather Wood Sofa Settee and Barrel Chair Set
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
your eyes are immediately drawn to the wood frame. Firm foam cushions are also included for added
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa or Seating Set in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and production, fully restored (enforced
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

De Sede DS-600 ''Non Stop'' Sectional Sofa, 1970s Early Model, Set of 14
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Zagreb, HR
hard foam core covered with a leather-covered cushion. The elements are connected with a plug-in hinge
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Bamboletto Bed or Daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
1976. It features a tubular steel structure and polyurethane foam. The bed can be used as a daybed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Alpaca

Lounge Chairs ‘Papillon’ by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Giovannetti, Guido Maria Rosati
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Luxurious Fabric, Set of Two Discover this iconic set of ‘Papillon’ lounge chairs, a testament to timeless
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Bob Van Allen Holiday Bow Red & Green Oval Placemat Set of 5 & Napkin Set of 10
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bob Van Allen holiday bow red & green oval placemat set of 5 & napkin set of 10. Bob Van Allen
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Foam

1973 "Cornaro" Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Manzano, IT
1973 “Cornaro” Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina – Iconic Italian Modernist Design
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

1973 "Cornaro" Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina
1973 "Cornaro" Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina
$46,727 Sale Price
35% Off
H 25.6 in W 116.15 in D 33.47 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black, 1973, Set of 4
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, black leather and foam, France, 1973, set of
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Set of 2 F517 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort F517 lounge chair, set of 2. Designed by the famous English designer
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Echt, NL
in the 1970s. This exceptionally large and deep ‘Diplomat’ sofa finds itself at the intersection of
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Sofas for Gavina, 1973, Set of 2
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofas for Gavina, wood and turquoise velvet, 1973, set of two. The Cornaro
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Armchairs for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973, Set of 2
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” armchairs for Gavina, ivory linen, Italy, 1973, set of two The “Cornaro
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy, 1973, Set of 4
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973, set of
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, 1973, Set of 4
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, champagne leather and foam, France, 1973, set
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Chenille, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971, set of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Chenille

Vintage Sofa Set in Cognac Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Catania, CT
Set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi. Cognac leather
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Vintage Sofa Set in Cognac Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Sofa Set in Cognac Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
$6,038 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 88.59 in D 39.38 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chairs for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1971, set of two. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” chairs for B&B Italia, brown leather and foam, Italy, 1971, set of two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Pair of ‘Soleado’ Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs by Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Mobil Girgi in the 1970s, this pair of ‘Soleado’ lounge chairs is part of a limited
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971, set of two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Cassina Ciprea Leather Lounge chairs by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1970s, Italy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
function. Envision these striking chairs as the focal point of your living room, the perfect companions in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1971, set of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, steel, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Foam

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1970s Foam Living Room Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1970s foam living room sets is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1970s foam living room sets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using foam, plastic and fabric. 1970s foam living room sets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 1970s foam living room sets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 1970s foam living room sets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset and Mario Bellini are consistently popular.

How Much are 1970s Foam Living Room Sets?

Prices for 1970s foam living room sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1970s foam living room sets begin at $1,535 and can go as high as $34,391, while the average can fetch as much as $7,308.

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.