Mid-Century Modern 2-Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
This very Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa in original fabric shows the wonderful Classic
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 2-Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
This very Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa in original fabric shows the wonderful Classic
Brass
Mid-Century Modern to Modern & Hollywood Regency 2 Piece Angled Sectional Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern to modern & Hollywood Regency white fabric two piece angled sectional
Fabric, Wood
Unusual 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual 2-piece curved sectional sofa. We love the wonderful space aged sculpted quality of this
Upholstery
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stylish Edward Wormley Dunbar Style 2 Piece Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
mid-century square table in the corner where sofas meet. One piece is larger than the other with the
Brass
Mid Century Modern 2 Piece Sofa Set by Steelcase Newly Reupholstered in Mohair
By Steelcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Steelcase 3 Seat & 2 Seat Sofa Set Newly Reupholstered in “Cobalt Blue” Mohair
Steel
Mid Century Modern Style Four Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Mid Century Modern style four piece sectional sofa with 2 contoured end units and 2 curved center
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$3,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lovely 2 Piece Marge Carson Curved Tufted Back Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Marge Carson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Custom Stylish Marge Carson 2 piece curved sectional sofa with tufted design in a custom textured
Upholstery
Handsome Harvey Probber 2-Piece Nuclear Sert Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber 2-piece Nuclear Sert series sofa sectional. This piece will need to be re
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with
Upholstery
Fabulous 2-Piece Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Low Mid-Century Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous 2 piece long low Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa. This is perfect for you designers who
Wood, Upholstery
Handsome Harvey Probber style 2 Piece Curved Sofa Sectional Mid-Century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber attributed 2 piece curved sectional. We just love the original Bohemian
Upholstery
1950's Curved 2-Piece Tapestry Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a stunning, never before seen, curved 2-piece mid century sectional. We adore the original
Fabric, Wood
$11,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magnificent 3 Piece Octagon Sofa Sectional Bench Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent 2 piece sectional sofa plus matching bench in the style of Harvey Probber. This
Upholstery, Walnut
$14,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning 3 Piece John Widdicomb Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 3 piece John Widdicomb sectional sofa with 2 rosewood side tables. Wow, this set is beyond
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
$12,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wonderful Vladimir Kagan 4 Piece Omnibus Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
, giving the sofa a modern floating appearance. Set consists of one large corner piece, a single section
Upholstery, Lucite
Stylish Italian Gio Ponti Style 2 Piece Sectional Sofa Brass Leg Mid-Century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Italian Gio Ponti style 2 piece sectional sofa with brass legs. This sofa retains its
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern stunning, beautiful, high-quality long gondola walnut framed sofa Adrian
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 Piece Sectional Sofa Selig Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 piece cube sectional sofa made by Selig. This is a designers
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fantastic 6 Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa Carson's Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic deep blue velvet 2 piece angled sofa with 2 light-up tables and 2 ottomans, so this is a
Plexiglass
2 Piece Directional Sofa Designed by Paul Mccobb
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Two piece directional sofa designed by Paul Mccobb smaller section is 62 inches feel free to reach
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern German 2-Seater Brown Steel Frame Lounge Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was probably manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. This piece is inspired
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern German 2-Seater Brown Steel Frame Lounge Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was probably manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. This piece is inspired
Chrome
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa
By Wittmann
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa This sofa measures: 80 wide x 36 deep x
Leather, Wood
2 Piece Mid-Century Bamboo Loveseat & Lounge Chair
Located in Pomona, CA
Mid-century bamboo loveseat and lounge chair. The cushions have been recovered. Lounge Chair
Bamboo
Vintage Modern 6 Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage modern 6-piece sectional sofa offers a spacious and versatile seating arrangement
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style 2 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
to your living room. The Sublime sofa is the essential protagonist of your living room. A piece of
Textile, Wood
Stunning Adrian Pearsall 2-piece Sofa / integrated walnut table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Adrian Pearsall 2-piece Sofa with integrated walnut table, Amazing condition,, appears to
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Large Custom Mid-Century Modern 2 Piece Sectional Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
A fabulous mid-century modern sectional attributed to Harvey Probber likely from the Nuclear Sert
Upholstery, Wood
Mogens Hansen, Mid-Century 2-Seater Sofa, Patinated Black Leather, 1970s
By Børge Mogensen, Mogens Hansen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Modern two-seater sofa upholstered in patinated black leather, resting on legs
Leather, Beech
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
Stouby Møbelfabrik, Mid Century 2-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By Børge Mogensen, Mogens Hansen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Modern two-seater sofa upholstered in brown leather, resting on legs made from
Leather, Beech
Stunning Signed Dunbar Three Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Dunbar 3 seater sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery green
Upholstery, Walnut
Hans Wegner Danish mid century vintage 2 seater sofa in forest green wool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dublin, IE
Hans Wegner Ge 233 (1952) 2 seater sofa made by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark 1950’s in beech and wool
Wool, Beech
Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 6 Piece Cube Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 6 piece labeled Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cube sofa sectional. This sectional will
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Leather, Handmade Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern 2-seat leather sofa Cannes, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, handmade in Portugal
Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Burl
Outstanding 8 Piece Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cube Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
side pieces, and 2 ottomans. This sofa sectional can be set up in multiple configurations of which we
Upholstery, Formica
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magnificent 10 Piece Milo Baughman style Cube Sectional Sofa Selig Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent 10 piece Milo Baughman style cube sectional sofa by Selig. This is a big one to say
Upholstery, Wood
De Sede Modular 7-Piece Mid-Century Leather Sofa in Black – Swiss Icon
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
which the Swiss brand is renowned. Designed in the spirit of true mid-century aesthetics, the piece
Leather
Mid Century Modern Baker Style Black Ming Sofa & Chair Newly Reupholstered
By Baker Furniture Company, Minton-Spidell
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Black Ebonized Ming Sofa with Fretwork Back and Chair
Mohair, Bouclé, Wood
Mid Century Modern Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic piece of design - Sesann sofa, designed by Gianfranco
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In
Fabric
$4,050Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa 2 seat by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
view. Consider eventually to reupholster it and give it your own style ! This sofa is part of the Mid
Leather, Wood
$4,760Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Sculpted Bentwood Teak Birdcage Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
left side allowing it be 2 separate pieces. This would work with any Art Deco, Mid Century or
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern 3 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
to your living room. The Sublime sofa is the essential protagonist of your living room. A piece of
Textile, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Sofa Made with Lacquer, Velvet and Textile, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
delimits an imposing yet comfortable piece of design. Ideal for a refined atmosphere, the Cocktail sofa
Textile, Velvet, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Curved Modular Sofa in Cognac Leather, Italy 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern Modular sofa in cognac leather. It
Leather, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa Loveseat (2 of 2)
By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s bold design vision, this two-cushion sofa or loveseat
Upholstery, Resin, Wood
$11,891 / item
Naked Sofa Combo 2
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
firm. Contemporary and luxurious, naked sofa is a functional piece that brings life and character to
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Italian Two-Piece Asymmetric Sofa circa 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural 2-piece asymmetric sofa, midcentury Italian, circa 1950. Each piece can serve as stand
Upholstery, Wood
Price Upon Request
Curved Two Piece Sofa by Carlo di Carli
Located in San Francisco, CA
A leather two piece sectional sofa by Carlo di Carli. When placed side by side, the pieces create a
Brass
Mid-century 2-Strand Transitional Arm 3-Seat Petite Rattan Sofa w/ Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Mid-century two-strand transitional arm 3 seat sofa with arched base
Rattan
$3,845 / item
Agnes S Couch 2-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes
Upholstery, Wood
$3,082 / item
Agnes M Couch 2-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes
Upholstery, Wood
$4,246 / item
Agnes L Couch 2-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large vintage 2 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 2 sections with a low
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Brown Leather Two-seater Sofa, Italy 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Title: Vintage Brown Leather 2-Seater Sofa - Classic Italian Design Indulge in timeless elegance
Leather
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa (1 of 2)
By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
and surfaces during the 1970s. Comfortable and commanding, this sofa is a rare statement piece that
Upholstery, Resin, Wood
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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