What is a mid-century sofa?

A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Angled Mid Century Sofas

Edward Wormley Janus Sofa

Holly Hunt Vladimir Kagan

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Angle Arm Sofa

$5,995

H 33.5 in W 76.5 in D 33 in

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Angle Arm Sofa

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Angle Arm Sofa This sofa measures:76.5 wide x 33 deep x 33.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height of 22 inches All pieces ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5485A Mid Century Mahogany Angle Arm Sofa

$10,395

H 31 in W 96 in D 33 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5485A Mid Century Mahogany Angle Arm Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5485A Mid Century Mahogany Angle Arm Sofa This sofa measures: 96 wide x 33 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 27.5 inc...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern to Modern & Hollywood Regency 2 Piece Angled Sectional Sofa

$2,995

H 31.5 in W 122 in D 39 in

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 sofa with square tapered wood legs.

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sloped Arm Sectional Sofa, Custom Angled Configuration

$13,480 / item

H 34 in W 256 in D 37 in

Mid-Century Modern Sloped Arm Sectional Sofa, Custom Angled Configuration

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Finished with tailored top-stitching, the design showcases a sophisticated Mid-Century Modern influence, perfectly suited for large-scale architectural floor plans.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wood, Maple

Vladimir Kagan Angle Tangent Chaise Sofa

$40,000

H 35 in W 101 in D 39 in

Vladimir Kagan Angle Tangent Chaise Sofa

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare find, the Tangent sofa with an open chaise feature by Vladimir Kagan Angle Tangent Sofa for Preview is an exquisite addition to any mid-century modern collection.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Harvey Probber Impressive 16 Foot Angle Sofa

$18,000

H 29 in W 192 in D 51 in

Harvey Probber Impressive 16 Foot Angle Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

This sofa has a wow factor. The upholstery is actually good and we think the seat cushion could be flipped to show the unfaded section. It can also be reupholstered to update. This s...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506

$32,000

H 33.75 in W 95 in D 50 in

Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506. We recommend new upholstery on this beautiful and comfortable sofa. The last photo shows one we reupholstered that was sent to Swit...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angle Sofa, C. 1960s

$12,500

H 28 in W 124 in D 39 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angle Sofa, C. 1960s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a camel-colored upholstered frame with a tufted seat, four matching loose back pillows, and short square legs. A refined example of Wormley’s sophisticated modernist aesthe...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Boho Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Angled Sofa

$8,950

H 31.5 in W 121.25 in D 20 in

Vintage Boho Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Angled Sofa

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stunning vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin sofa embodies timeless sophistication with its sculptural curved form and sleek modern design. Upholstered in a classic neutral ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Canapé d’angle vintage composé de 3 modules en cuir noir avec lit intégré

$7,403

H 29.53 in W 96.86 in D 67.33 in

Canapé d’angle vintage composé de 3 modules en cuir noir avec lit intégré

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Canapé d’angle vintage des années 70, en cuir noir, superbe design dans le style des éditions De Sede, Cinna ou Ligne Roset, composé de 3 modules avec lit intégré, 4 à 6 places, trè...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table, 1950s

$1,759

H 20.87 in W 43.31 in D 22.05 in

Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table, 1950s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s Convertible coffee table from the renowned manufacturer kn...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

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Edward Wormley Wide V Angle Sofa for Dunbar

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H 30.5 in W 80 in D 44 in

Edward Wormley Wide V Angle Sofa for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Edward Wormley for Dunbar angled sofa, model 6329 with a mahogany base, reupholstered in a rich light sand woven fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

All Original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Angled Sofa

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H 28 in W 108 in D 36 in

All Original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Angled Sofa

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Authentic all original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin angled Mid-Century sofa. Mid-Century sofas don't get much more mint than this guy.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Thayer Coggin Mid Century Angle Bumper Sectional Sofa

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H 30 in W 115 in D 54 in

Thayer Coggin Mid Century Angle Bumper Sectional Sofa

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Thayer Coggin mid century angle bumper sectional sofa Sofa measures: 115 wide x 54 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 23.25 inches...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Angled Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Sofa Style Dunbar by Edward Wormley

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H 32 in W 172.25 in D 59.5 in

Angled Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Sofa Style Dunbar by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful and monumental 14-foot-wide angled Mid-Century Modern green velvet sofa in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Mid Century Angled Sofa - Model 5305

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H 31 in W 122 in D 41 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Mid Century Angled Sofa - Model 5305

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Decatur, GA

Large angled sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Model 5305. White oak legs with brass sabots. New foam and taupe linen blend upholstery. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Harvey Probber Angled Sofa

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H 30 in W 94 in D 32 in

Harvey Probber Angled Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unique 50's designed Probber Sofa with angled design. Newly upholstered in a pale green fabric. Three different shades of green and a thread of cream all woven together in a beaut...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled "Janus" Sofa Model 6329

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H 31.5 in W 102 in D 44 in

Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled "Janus" Sofa Model 6329

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous and unique modern wide angle sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar for their "Janus" collection, model #6329. In original upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Dunbar Angled Sofa - Edward Wormley

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H 25 in W 90 in D 33 in

Dunbar Angled Sofa - Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Dunbar channel back sofa with solid brass legs. Fully restored, newly upholstered.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Wide Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley

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H 31 in W 102 in D 32 in

Dunbar Wide Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Wide angle sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Large 8.5' long model. Original velvet upholstery over dark mahogany frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Harvery Probber Large Angled One-Arm Sofa

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H 28 in W 114 in D 40 in

Harvery Probber Large Angled One-Arm Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Highland, IN

This striking, large, asymmetrical Harvey Probber sofa has a single arm, a 3/4 back and a seat and back detailed with button tufting, all supported on cylindrical mahogany legs with ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6329A Angled Sofa

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H 48 in W 104 in L 48 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6329A Angled Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6329A Angled Sofa. Completely restored.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Angle Sofa Feather Cushions Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1940s

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H 32.68 in W 141.74 in D 78.75 in

Angle Sofa Feather Cushions Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1940s

Located in Milano, IT

An angle sofa with footstool. Springs padding, feather cushions with trimming and fringes. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Feathers

Rare Paul McCobb Angle Arm Sofa for Directional, 1950s

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H 32 in W 76 in D 33 in

Rare Paul McCobb Angle Arm Sofa for Directional, 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Custom Craft Inc.

Located in Round Rock, TX

A rare sofa, model 3147, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional and manufactured by Custom Craft Inc. Similar to some of McCobb's other "origami" designs, this sofa features strikin...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angle Arm Sofa in Gray Mohair 1955

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H 31 in W 96 in D 32 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angle Arm Sofa in Gray Mohair 1955

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar angle Arm Sofa in Gray Mohair 1955 – Reupholstered in Italian Mohair Description: A striking mid-century sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5485A, des...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Iconic Architectural Angle Sofa in Wool Upholstery

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H 30 in W 165 in D 77 in

Harvey Probber Iconic Architectural Angle Sofa in Wool Upholstery

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

This iconic architectural angle sofa boasts timeless mid-century modern aesthetics.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Double Angled Sofa on Castors 2200-s

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H 29 in W 125 in D 49 in

Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Double Angled Sofa on Castors 2200-s

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in West Hartford, CT

Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space! Please peruse our growing collection of rare Pearsall pieces which we will be listing ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s

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H 33.75 in W 95 in D 50 in

Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience the elegance of mid-century modern design with our stunning Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, reupholstered in luxurious Holly Hunt Teddy fabric.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s

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H 33.75 in W 95 in D 50 in

Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience the elegance of mid-century modern design with our stunning Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, reupholstered in luxurious Holly Hunt Teddy fabric.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Canapé d’angle avec potence par Guillerme et Chambron

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H 32.29 in W 82.68 in D 55.12 in

Canapé d’angle avec potence par Guillerme et Chambron

By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Grand canapé d’angle par guillerme et Chambron avec une potence intégrée dans l’angle du canapé.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Modular angle sofa set by Beka, France, 1970s

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H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 94.49 in

Modular angle sofa set by Beka, France, 1970s

Located in Lyon, FR

Living room set composed of a convertible sofa, an angle table and two armchairs, entirely modular, made in the 1970s in France by BEKA. Very practical and confortable, you can set i...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Modular angle sofa set by Beka, France, 1970s

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H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 94.49 in

Modular angle sofa set by Beka, France, 1970s

Located in Lyon, FR

Living room set composed of a convertible sofa, an angle table and two armchairs, entirely modular, made in the 1970s in France by BEKA. Very practical and confortable, you can set i...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Large Angled Mid Century Plinth Base Sofa

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H 31 in W 113 in D 34 in

Large Angled Mid Century Plinth Base Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful large mid century angled sofa on black plinth base. Sofa is 1 continuous piece unlike similar sofas that are 2 separate pieces.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1950's Mid Century Italian Angled Sofa

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H 32 in W 99 in D 47 in

1950's Mid Century Italian Angled Sofa

By Federico Munari, Ico Parisi

Located in Las Vegas, NV

If elegance was a sofa, this would be the one. This 1950's Italian sofa has all the right angles and curves in all the right places. Check out the before and during restoration pic...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Angled Tomlinson White Linen Sofa

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H 28.25 in W 86 in D 34 in

Angled Tomlinson White Linen Sofa

By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, Erwin-Lambeth

Located in Houston, TX

Unusual angled sofa is freshly upholstered in an neutral linen. Possibly by Erwin-Lambeth. Frame is finished in a dark, nearly ebony brown. X frame details add interest to the back o...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid Century Modern 10 Foot Long Low Angled Sofa Style of Paul McCobb

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H 29 in W 120.5 in D 34.5 in

Mid Century Modern 10 Foot Long Low Angled Sofa Style of Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-Century Modern 10 foot low angled sofa style of Paul McCobb.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Sofa

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H 30 in W 79 in D 35 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Edward Wormley Janus collection faceted sofa. Sexy from every angle.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Wide Angle "Janus" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 30.5 in W 82 in D 43 in

Wide Angle "Janus" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Uniquely designed wide Angle "Junas" sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model #6329. Sofa is comfortably proportioned and newly upholstered in woven silk of the period. Mahogany base...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk

Angle Sofa Feather Cushions Velvet Upholstery Vintage Italy, 1940s-1950s

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H 32.29 in W 110.24 in D 86.23 in

Angle Sofa Feather Cushions Velvet Upholstery Vintage Italy, 1940s-1950s

Located in Milano, IT

An angle sofa, springs padding, feather cushions and velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair

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H 29 in W 80 in D 45 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

We specialize in high-quality mid-century modern furnishing, and this Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair exemplifies our commitment to timeless eleg...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Angle Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini Le Bambole Vintage, Italy, 1970s

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H 28.75 in W 129.93 in D 98.43 in

Angle Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini Le Bambole Vintage, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, IT

A modular angle sofa with six elements designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B. Foam padding, original fabric upholstery, manufacturer brand at the bottom. Model: Le Bambole. Origin...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Mel Abitz for Galloway Furniture angled Sectional Sofa

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H 25 in W 130 in D 82 in

Mel Abitz for Galloway Furniture angled Sectional Sofa

By Mel Abitz, Galloway

Located in Southampton, NJ

An exceedingly rare Mel abitz designed two-piece Sectional Sofa for Galloway Furniture. This one owner sofa came from a Tampa estate and was refinished in a high end light blue wool ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Angled Sofa Model 6329a by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Heavy Boucle

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H 31 in W 80 in D 44.5 in

Angled Sofa Model 6329a by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Heavy Boucle

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

An angular sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 6329a. Recently upholstered in heavy white boucle with a contrasting bright white cotton piping. Great angles and subtle ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Cotton

Long Angle Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Off White, Completely Original

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H 27.25 in W 108 in D 31 in

Long Angle Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Off White, Completely Original

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Completely original angle arm floating sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. One owner, rarely used. No tears, holes or repairs to the of white, neutral fabric. The leg support...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

For Devin: Guillerme & Chambron Angled Solid Oak Settee

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H 39.38 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in

For Devin: Guillerme & Chambron Angled Solid Oak Settee

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme and Chambron, settee in angle, oak, France, 1960s This angled oak settee is designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The design duo is known for their sculptural, crafted solid...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Angled Sofa

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H 31 in W 87.5 in D 35 in

Mid-Century Modern Angled Sofa

Located in New London, CT

1970s era sofa, possibly custom made, with a unique angled back. Newly reupholstered in an orange cotton velvet with thick down-filled cushions. Thanks to its interesting shape, this...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Large Mid-Century Italian Angled Sofa in Grey Moire Upholstery

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H 29.5 in W 118 in D 33 in

Large Mid-Century Italian Angled Sofa in Grey Moire Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

Large Mid-Century angled sofa in grey moire upholstery, Italy, 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Midcentury Angled Sofa Upholstered with Indigo Hemp Rug

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H 28.25 in W 126.5 in D 50 in

Midcentury Angled Sofa Upholstered with Indigo Hemp Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

• Reupholstered in vintage indigo hemp rugs • Wood base with table • Brass casters • Mid-20th century • American Dimensions: • Overall: 126.5" W x 50" D x 28.25" H • Seat de...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1960s Long Angled-Arm Sofa in Grey Velvet

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H 32 in W 98.25 in D 35 in

1960s Long Angled-Arm Sofa in Grey Velvet

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Vintage long four cushion sofa with angled arms in grey and cream microdot velvet, in the style of Dunbar - USA, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Angled Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 30.5 in W 104 in D 45 in

Angled Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Hudson, NY

Two angled sofas reminiscent of Wormley's Janus collection pieces. Original plush fabric in graphic "dancing leaves" in hues of orange and espresso on a warm light cream ground. fabr...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Danish Modern Sofa with Rosewood Paws and Angled Legs

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H 30 in W 72 in L 30 in

Danish Modern Sofa with Rosewood Paws and Angled Legs

Located in Belmont, MA

Upholstered in original wool textile, this modern Danish sofa features rosewood paws and angled legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Fauteuil d'angle Togo par Michel Ducaroy pour Ligne Roset

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H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in

Fauteuil d'angle Togo par Michel Ducaroy pour Ligne Roset

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Busserolles, FR

Iconique fauteuil d'angle "Togo" en cuir beige, conçu par Michel Ducaroy pour Ligne Roset dans les années 1970. Ce fauteuil vintage ne présente aucun défaut majeur, il présente en ...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Guillerme et Chambron, Angled Banquette, Edition Votre Maison, France c.1960

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H 37 in W 57 in D 31 in

Guillerme et Chambron, Angled Banquette, Edition Votre Maison, France c.1960

Located in Houston, TX

Guillerme et Chambron, Angled Banquette, Edition Votre Maison, France c.1960. Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron were home furnishings designers that created striking angular piec...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 On Walnut Legs

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H 34.5 in W 94 in D 29.5 in

Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 On Walnut Legs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 by Edward Wormley on Walnut Legs This exceptional Dunbar angle sofa, model #4756, designed by the renowned Edward Wormley, epitomizes mid-century sophisticat...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

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Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 10

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Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern biomorphic kidney shaped sofa. This long tailored cloud sofa features an elongated removable single seat cushion with a curved tight back. Original neutra...

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Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fantastic deep blue velvet 2 piece angled sofa with 2 light-up tables and 2 ottomans, so this is a total of 6 pieces. This sofa sectional was made By Carsons and is the style of Milo...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s

$9,000

H 31 in W 92 in D 41 in

Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s

By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather

Located in Coronado, CA

A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,650 / item

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting

$434 / item

H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in

Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting

Located in İstiklal, TR

GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...

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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

$6,886 / set

H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in

Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Lacquer, Glass

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

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Wood

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

$7,051 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 43.31 in

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

$5,000 / item

H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...

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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in

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 it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Beech, Velvet

Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern

$4,000 / item

H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in

Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Oak

American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa

$3,750

H 34.5 in W 84 in D 39 in

American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair. Mid Century Tub Chairs After Robsjohn Gibbings, circa 1950 - 1960s

$1,200 / set

H 26 in W 27 in D 24 in

Pair. Mid Century Tub Chairs After Robsjohn Gibbings, circa 1950 - 1960s

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of midcentury, Hollywood Regency style tub, lounge chairs, in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings. Both chairs are in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, show...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$4,700 / set

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Angled Mid Century Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of angled mid century sofas available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique angled mid century sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. Angled mid century sofas have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern angled mid century sofas are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made angled mid century sofas over the years, but those made by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Harvey Probber are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Angled Mid Century Sofas?

Prices for angled mid century sofas start at $2,035 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $6,848.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

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

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.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

Questions About Angled Mid Century Sofas

What is a mid-century sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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