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.

Armless Mid Century Sofa

Slipper Couch

Knoll Three Seat Sofa

Adrian Pearsall Armless Sofa

Edward Wormley Couch

Danish Armless

Armless Loveseat

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa

Gramercy Park

Gorgeous Milo Baughman Signed Armless Sofa Mid-century Modern

$4,500

H 30 in W 72 in D 29 in

Gorgeous Milo Baughman Signed Armless Sofa Mid-century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous signed Milo Baughman chrome base armless sofa. This piece will need reupholstery but the

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Button-Tufted Black Leather Armless 3-Seat Sofa

$3,200

H 34 in W 84 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Button-Tufted Black Leather Armless 3-Seat Sofa

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century (Knoll style) armless black leather 3-seat sofa with chrome steel base and classic

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Adrian Pearsall Armless Sofa

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 76 in D 32 in

Adrian Pearsall Armless Sofa

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Napa, CA

This well taken care of armless sofa by American furniture designer, Adrian Pearsall will surely

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Hans Wegner Danish Armless Sofa

$2,720Sale Price|30% Off

H 28 in W 76.5 in D 29 in

Hans Wegner Danish Armless Sofa

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Pasadena, TX

A Mid-Century Modern Danish sofa designed by Hans Wegner. A streamlined form without arms and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Model 250 Armless Sofa by Jens Risom

$6,500

H 32.5 in W 78 in D 31 in

Model 250 Armless Sofa by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Immaculate Jens Risom Model-250 High back Armless Slipper Sofa. This sofa is STUNNING, the armless

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury #5526 Wormley Dunbar Armless Sofa

$7,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 98 in D 30 in

Midcentury #5526 Wormley Dunbar Armless Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, TX

modern 5526 Knowland vintage 6 ft midcentury Dunbar armless sofa 1950s Classic

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa

$6,800

H 33 in W 77 in D 29.5 in

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three-seat sofa, Model #U250, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s. Composed of a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Armless 'Sled' Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1934

$9,500

H 32 in W 72 in D 29 in

Armless 'Sled' Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1934

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An armless sofa or bench or banquet on laminated mahogany "sled" feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Osvaldo Borsani White D70 Armless Sofa for Tecno, Italy 1950's

$22,000

H 34 in W 77 in D 45 in

Osvaldo Borsani White D70 Armless Sofa for Tecno, Italy 1950's

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

The iconic D70 sofa was restored as it appears on a period photo with the designer—white on white

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool

$12,500

H 30 in W 98 in D 29 in

1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool

By Edward Wormley

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee

$3,695

H 31 in W 49 in D 28 in

Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Southampton, NJ

Classic early Knoll Associates sofa designed by Jens Risom in the early 1940s. Solid birch base

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

MCM to Modern Slipper Style Loveseat or Armless Sofa Off White Textured Stripe

$2,495

H 29 in W 56 in D 32 in

MCM to Modern Slipper Style Loveseat or Armless Sofa Off White Textured Stripe

Located in Topeka, KS

Lovely vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern slipper style loveseat, bench, or armless sofa

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood

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BAKER Mid 20th Century White Armless Three-Piece Sectional Slipper Sofa

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H 33 in W 192 in D 130 in

BAKER Mid 20th Century White Armless Three-Piece Sectional Slipper Sofa

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Contemporary style three-piece sectional armless slipper sofa by Baker Furniture. Hardwood frame

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armless Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Tapered Legs ca. 1960s

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H 33 in W 84 in D 31 in

Armless Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Tapered Legs ca. 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Armless Mid-Century sofa with elegantly tapered metal legs, Italian styling. Matching single chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Armless Walnut Base Sofa

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H 33 in W 46 in D 27 in

Mid-Century Armless Walnut Base Sofa

Located in Surrey, BC

Very simple clean original waiting area sofa clean lines simple design walnut base with faux

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Armless Sofa

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H 29 in W 68.5 in L 29 in

Midcentury Armless Sofa

By Knoll

Located in Stockton, NJ

A midcentury armless slipper sofa with slight curved back. Low pile light green velvet upholstery

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sophisticated Mid-Century Armless Sofa with Ebonized Legs

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H 30 in W 54 in D 25 in

Sophisticated Mid-Century Armless Sofa with Ebonized Legs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sleek armless silouette, vintage sofa with single seat cushion, newly recovered in a "toast" color

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid Century Modern Tufted Armless Sofa Attributed to Harvey Probber

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H 28.5 in W 91 in D 31 in

Mid Century Modern Tufted Armless Sofa Attributed to Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modern Tufted Sofa Attributed to Harvey Probber with a walnut base and a finished back

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

PVC, Walnut

Jens Risom Sofa - Mid Century Modern - Model 250 Armless Sofa with Walnut Base

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H 32 in W 78 in D 32 in

Jens Risom Sofa - Mid Century Modern - Model 250 Armless Sofa with Walnut Base

By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Decatur, GA

Vintage Jens Risom Model 250 armless slipper sofa, circa 1960s. Gorgeous silouhette with the high

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Armless Sofa, Newly Restored

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H 26.75 in W 76 in D 32.5 in

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Armless Sofa, Newly Restored

By Custom Craft Inc., Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering an exceptional Mid-Century Modern armless sofa designed by Paul McCobb. The sofa features

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Striking Mid-Century Modern Long Armless Sofa Original Naugahyde on Aluminum

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H 30 in W 95 in D 28 in

Striking Mid-Century Modern Long Armless Sofa Original Naugahyde on Aluminum

By Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and in its original condition armless sofa in the style of Knoll, circa 1950s simply

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Patrician Armless Sled Sofa

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H 29 in W 80 in D 28 in

Patrician Armless Sled Sofa

By Patrician

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A minimal and clean-lined armless sofa by Patrician. The body of this sofa appears to float as a

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Midcentury Jens Risom Armless Sofa

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H 33 in W 78 in D 32 in

Midcentury Jens Risom Armless Sofa

By Jens Risom

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is this beautiful armless sofa designed by Jens Risom. Featuring a walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Paul McCobb Style Armless Sofa

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H 32 in W 70 in D 35 in

Paul McCobb Style Armless Sofa

By Paul McCobb

Located in Westport, CT

Paul McCobb style grey button tufted designed back front edge and cushion, five-leg sofa with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Dunbar Armless Sofa - Edward Wormley

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H 28 in W 98 in D 30 in

Dunbar Armless Sofa - Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Dunbar sofa model 5526. Designed by Edward Wormley. Fully restored and reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Midcentury Florence Knoll Armless Sofas, a Pair

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H 30.5 in W 84 in D 26.25 in

Midcentury Florence Knoll Armless Sofas, a Pair

By Florence Knoll

Located in New York, NY

These two sofas were designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s. They are a three-seater and are

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Plush Armless Grey Velvet and Chrome Sofa

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H 34 in W 82 in D 29 in

Plush Armless Grey Velvet and Chrome Sofa

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

Great restored chrome base armless sofa with plush grey velvet fabric. Cushions have buttons on

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Armless Upholstered Divan

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H 29 in W 74.5 in D 33 in

Mid-Century Modern Armless Upholstered Divan

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Interesting low armless sofa with red corduroy upholstery, removable bolsters, and a sleek teak

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Teak

Edward Wormley Armless Sofa for Dunbar, circa 1955

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H 30 in W 62 in L 30 in

Edward Wormley Armless Sofa for Dunbar, circa 1955

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Edward Wormley armless sofa for Dunbar, circa 1955. This piece has been expertly restored in alpaca

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Armless Sofa

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H 32 in W 89 in D 29.25 in

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Armless Sofa

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Florence Knoll armless sofa with button tufted seat and back.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Armless Black Parallel Bar Sofa Attributed to Knoll

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H 30 in W 84 in L 30 in

Armless Black Parallel Bar Sofa Attributed to Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Redding, CT

Armless black parallel bar sofa attributed to Knoll. It is made of solid steel case construction

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Chrome and Cream Wool Upholstered Armless Sofa

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H 31.89 in W 56.3 in D 29.93 in

Florence Knoll Chrome and Cream Wool Upholstered Armless Sofa

By Florence Knoll

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

This armless sofa by the seminal furniture designer Florence Knoll retains its original wool

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set

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H 30 in W 84 in D 30 in

Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sets one and only home was a Richard Nuetra estate in the Hollywood Hills. Price is for both items All items are viewable at our Los Angeles Arts District showroom and warehou...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa

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H 29 in W 84 in D 29 in

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa

Located in Astoria, NY

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Armless Sofa in Light Gray, chromed metal structure. Provenance

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Low Profile Tufted Armless Sofa Attributed to Harvey Probber

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H 29.5 in W 91 in D 32 in

Low Profile Tufted Armless Sofa Attributed to Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

This sofa is stunning, deep seat low profile, perfect tufting and great inset walnut legs. Newly

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Armless Love Seat Sofa for Selig

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H 27 in W 47.5 in L 27 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Armless Love Seat Sofa for Selig

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. This beautiful and compact sofa features a solid sculpted walnut-stained

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa

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H 29 in W 84 in D 29 in

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa

By Florence Knoll

Located in Astoria, NY

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Armless Sofa in Gray, chromed metal structure. Provenance: From a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three-Seat Armless Sofa Red Wool Fabric

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H 29 in W 84 in D 31 in

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three-Seat Armless Sofa Red Wool Fabric

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Florence knoll three-seat parallel bar sofa without arms. Newer, striking red wool fabric. Very

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Florence Knoll Armless Sofas, Walnut Frames and Original Green Fabric

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H 30 in W 84 in L 30 in

Pair of Florence Knoll Armless Sofas, Walnut Frames and Original Green Fabric

By Dunbar Furniture, Florence Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Early set of 2 Florence Knoll armless sofas. These are in original condition and usable as is. No

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Florence Knoll Armless Three-Seat Sofa with Walnut Frame and New Gray Upholstery

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H 30.5 in W 84 in D 29 in

Florence Knoll Armless Three-Seat Sofa with Walnut Frame and New Gray Upholstery

By Florence Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1960s Florence Knoll armless sofa with blind tufted cushions and a solid walnut frame that features

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Hans Wegner Armless Three-Seat Sofa with Steel Legs in Light Grey Fabric

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H 18.5 in W 76.5 in D 27.5 in

Rare Hans Wegner Armless Three-Seat Sofa with Steel Legs in Light Grey Fabric

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Houston, TX

Rare and gorgeous Hans Wegner armless three-seat sofa with tubular steel legs and upholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Two-Piece Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley, Armless, Brass Legs, Models 4756 & 4828

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H 30 in W 163 in D 42 in

Two-Piece Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley, Armless, Brass Legs, Models 4756 & 4828

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Two piece, armless, sectional sofa designed by Edward Wormley, made by Dunbar. A combination of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

Jack Lenor Larson style armless loveseat with 2 ottomans

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H 24.5 in W 59 in D 34.6 in

Jack Lenor Larson style armless loveseat with 2 ottomans

By Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in Charleston, SC

Awesome mod armless loveseat length sofa with 2 matching ottomans upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Kidney Shaped Sofa

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H 29 in W 86 in D 41 in

Midcentury Kidney Shaped Sofa

Located in Stamford, CT

Sleek midcentury armless kidney shaped sofa. Similar to the styles of Adrian Pearsall and Vladimir

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Vintage Knoll Sofa by Jens Risom:

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H 29 in W 73 in D 30 in

A Vintage Knoll Sofa by Jens Risom:

Located in Ferndale, MI

Mid-20th century armless sofa designed by Jens Risom for Knoll. Birch base and beige woven

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20th Century American Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Long Armless Sofa

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H 30 in W 102.5 in D 32.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Long Armless Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1960s long armless modern sofa, in vintage velvet upholstery with solid walnut legs. It

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Armless Daybed Sofa in Boucle Fabric

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H 29 in W 67 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Danish Armless Daybed Sofa in Boucle Fabric

Located in Asheville, NC

Mid-century sofa daybed featuring a wooden frame and white boucle upholstery. In very good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Armless Sofa by Edward Wormley

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H 33 in W 74 in D 30 in

Armless Sofa by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A striking and uncommon armless sofa having a beautifully-shaped seat in a rich cream upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555

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H 30 in W 57 in D 30.5 in

Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish armless bench designed by Hans Wegner. Model JH555, crafted of a solid teak frame with

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Teak

Early Jens Risom for Knoll Model 23 Armless Sofa in Italian Espresso Velvet

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H 31 in W 73 in D 32 in

Early Jens Risom for Knoll Model 23 Armless Sofa in Italian Espresso Velvet

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Stamford, CT

With great reason, the name Jens Risom is synonymous with the Mid-Century Modern design movement

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Maple

Mid-Century Three-Seat Armless Parallel Sofa by Florence Knoll

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H 32 in W 85 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Three-Seat Armless Parallel Sofa by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Toledo, OH

A Classic Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll armless sofa. This is part of the Parallel series which

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Handsome Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armless Sofa, Mid-Century Modern

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H 31 in W 85 in D 32 in

Handsome Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armless Sofa, Mid-Century Modern

By Florence Knoll

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome Florence Knoll parallel bar armless sofa. This piece will need reupholstering but that's

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Upholstered Three-Seat Armless Sofa

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H 31 in W 84 in D 32 in

Florence Knoll Upholstered Three-Seat Armless Sofa

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, three-seat, armless sofa by Florence Knoll features a chrome frame with new

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sleek Armless Danish Style Sofa or Daybed

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H 30.5 in W 78 in D 31 in

Sleek Armless Danish Style Sofa or Daybed

By Hans J. Wegner, George Nelson

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning armless sofa in the Danish style or George Nelson. Wood frame in black lacquer

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1970's Florence Knoll Armless Lounge Settee Sofa

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H 31.5 in W 57 in D 19 in

1970's Florence Knoll Armless Lounge Settee Sofa

By Florence Knoll

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Completely original early 1970's Knoll armless lounge settee. Tufted Knoll upholstered seating on

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Excellent Armless Sofa with Attached Tables by Adrian Pearsall

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H 28 in W 108.5 in D 31.5 in

Excellent Armless Sofa with Attached Tables by Adrian Pearsall

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Kansas City, MO

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with attached ends tables with drawers. New upholstery

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored Adrian Pearsall Armless Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates

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H 27.5 in W 30 in D 100 in

Expertly Restored Adrian Pearsall Armless Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Medina, OH

The epitome of mid-century modern design is the Armless Gondola designed by Adrian Pearsall for

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Cotton, Foam, Walnut

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Sofa in Walnut and Mohair

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H 33 in W 77.5 in D 30.5 in

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Sofa in Walnut and Mohair

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three-seat sofa, Model #U250, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s. Composed of a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Armless Sofa with Attached Tables by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

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H 27 in W 109 in D 30.5 in

Armless Sofa with Attached Tables by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Kansas City, MO

Nine foot long Adrian Pearsall sofa in charcoal ultra suede with walnut frame and attached end

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1950s 77" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool

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H 30 in W 77 in D 29 in

1950s 77" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool

By Edward Wormley

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Mid-Century Martin Visser Attributed Streamline Sofa in Red with Black Frame

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H 27 in W 63.5 in D 33 in

Mid-Century Martin Visser Attributed Streamline Sofa in Red with Black Frame

By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Armless Mid-Century Martin Visser attributed Streamline Sofa from 't Spectrum newly upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Early Knoll Tufted Leather Armless Sofa

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H 30 in W 57 in D 30 in

Early Knoll Tufted Leather Armless Sofa

By Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Mid-Century Modern style two-seat leather tufted sofa supported by a tubular chrome frame

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley Armless Sofa for Dunbar, circa 1955

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H 30.5 in W 62 in D 30.5 in

Edward Wormley Armless Sofa for Dunbar, circa 1955

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Edward Wormley armless sofa for Dunbar, circa 1955. This piece has been expertly restored in alpaca

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

De Sede 8 Section Armless "Non-Stop Sofa", 1970s

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H 28 in W 77.5 in D 41 in

De Sede 8 Section Armless "Non-Stop Sofa", 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

8 section "Non Stop Sofa", model DS600, armless in full grain leather by Ueli Berger, Elenora

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Rare Armless Sofa by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

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H 33.5 in W 72 in D 33 in

Rare Armless Sofa by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

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

Located in New York, NY

gorgeous design from a series that Robsjohn-Gibbings did for Widdicomb in the mid-1950s. Model #1727.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Italian Mid-century Armless Sofa

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H 32 in W 72 in D 30 in

Italian Mid-century Armless Sofa

Located in New York, NY

1950's Italian armless sofa with button tufted casion and back-tapered legs with original brass

Category

20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Classic Mid-Century Armless Sofa by Jens Risom

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H 33 in W 78 in D 30 in

Classic Mid-Century Armless Sofa by Jens Risom

Located in Hudson, NY

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Armless Mid Century Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the armless mid century sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wood, every armless mid century sofa was constructed with great care. Find 51 options for an antique or vintage armless mid century sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an armless mid century sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each armless mid century sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made armless mid century sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Florence Knoll, Dunbar and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Armless Mid Century Sofa?

Prices for an armless mid century sofa start at $1,200 and top out at $29,500 with the average selling for $4,800.

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 Armless Mid Century Sofa

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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