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George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofa
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofa

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofa

$9,500 / item

H 30 in W 98 in D 31 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofa

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA. Newly upholstered in a high pile rich green mohair. The seating system features three cushioned seats and a white laminate side...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Girard
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Girard

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Girard

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Alexander Girard

Located in Chicago, IL

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Alexander Girard 1954 Sofa back folds over for easy transport. 35¼" High × 71½" Width × 29" Deep X 16" Seat ...

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Vintage 1950s Sofas

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Metal, Steel

Saporiti Modular Sofa George Nelson Herman Miller style 1950s Italy
Saporiti Modular Sofa George Nelson Herman Miller style 1950s Italy

Saporiti Modular Sofa George Nelson Herman Miller style 1950s Italy

By Fratelli Saporiti

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Sofa set with black coffee table and light green two-seater sofa, the small one measures height cm.74, width cm.140, depth cm.78, seat height cm.38.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

George Nelson Modular Group Sofa
George Nelson Modular Group Sofa

George Nelson Modular Group Sofa

$6,500

H 28 in W 66 in D 30 in

George Nelson Modular Group Sofa

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The modular seating group designed by the Nelson office in 1955 is one of our favorite sofa designs. It was designed on a 30" module and offered in a wide variety of configurations. ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed

By Irving Harper, George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office therefore attributed to George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller and signed who...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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George Nelson, Herman Miller Modular Sofa System Rosewood Table & Drawer Chest
George Nelson, Herman Miller Modular Sofa System Rosewood Table & Drawer Chest

George Nelson, Herman Miller Modular Sofa System Rosewood Table & Drawer Chest

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Hamburg, DE

! NO SHIPPING TO US, JUST SHIPPING WITHIN EUROPEAN UNION BECAUSE OF THE RIO ROSEWOOD ! A Mid-Century Modern vintage high-end modular seating system, designed by Georg Nelson 1955 in...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

4-Seat Sofa by Herman Miller, George Nelson
4-Seat Sofa by Herman Miller, George Nelson

4-Seat Sofa by Herman Miller, George Nelson

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H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

4-Seat Sofa by Herman Miller, George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Antwerpen, BE

A 4-seat on a steel frame with chrome plated legs, on which numerous elements could be mounted. It was produced by Herman Miller from 1956-1978. The cushions are original and upholst...

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Vintage 1950s North American Sofas

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Chrome

Executive seating group by George Nelson seating for Herman Miller, 1956
Executive seating group by George Nelson seating for Herman Miller, 1956

Executive seating group by George Nelson seating for Herman Miller, 1956

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

A complete modular seating group by George Nelson. Four pieces in total. One three-seater with an integrated coffee table. Two two-seaters. One single lounge element. Designed as par...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Convertible Naugahyde Sofa Compact
Herman Miller Eames Convertible Naugahyde Sofa Compact

Herman Miller Eames Convertible Naugahyde Sofa Compact

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Hudson, NY

Six feet wide and seats three comfortably. Clean profile of this sofa is perfectly scaled for spaces too small for a traditional sofa. Retains original label. Very nice condition, se...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller
Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller

Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller

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H 35.5 in W 72 in D 35.5 in

Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Houston, TX

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 'Compact' sofa with original brown upholstery. Fabric is in good shape, but reupholstery is recommended. Sofa has the iconic three-tiered back...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller

Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller

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H 33 in W 72 in D 28 in

Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic design by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This example has the original black vinyl upholstery. The frame is black enameled steel and the sofa sits on curved legs of...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel, Chrome

Thin Edge Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Thin Edge Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Thin Edge Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Gorgeous Thin Edge sofa designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. This early 1950s sofa has solid cast aluminum legs and is newly reupholstered in a stunning mustard colo...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

"Steel Frame" Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller
"Steel Frame" Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller

"Steel Frame" Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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H 29.53 in W 73.23 in D 30.32 in

"Steel Frame" Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Berlin, DE

A modular sofa from George Nelson's "Steel Frame" collection, made by Herman Miller. The three modules can be reconfigured to suit one's needs. The upholstery is new in a feltish fa...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

George Nelson Herman Miller Steel Frame Modular Sofa and Table for Herman Miller
George Nelson Herman Miller Steel Frame Modular Sofa and Table for Herman Miller

George Nelson Herman Miller Steel Frame Modular Sofa and Table for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An early 1950s design by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Its features a lower steel frame, strapped maple seats, and a white laminate table top. All are completely modular. In t...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa.  Red vinyl
George Nelson for Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa.  Red vinyl

George Nelson for Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa. Red vinyl

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Designed by Irving Harper for the Nelson office, this is a recent production red vinyl George Nelson Marshmallow sofa in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Sectional Sofa
George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Sectional Sofa

George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Sectional Sofa

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Culver City, CA

A stunning, iconic piece of Mid-Century Modern design, a George Nelson for Herman Miller sectional sofa! The sofa is in fantastic condition with original orange fabric and attached s...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa
Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa

Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa,, Professionally reupholstered. Stunning gray wool fabric. Retains original steel frame , three segmented fol...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

1950s Modern Gray Sofa George Nelson Herman Miller New Upholstery
1950s Modern Gray Sofa George Nelson Herman Miller New Upholstery

1950s Modern Gray Sofa George Nelson Herman Miller New Upholstery

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Modern Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Early label design 1950s 28 h x 91 w x 30 d Seat 15.5 Retains Herman Miller label. Sofa has chrome plated legs, pati...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Sofa No. 5483
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Sofa No. 5483

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Sofa No. 5483

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Extremely rare, produced for only one year, sofa designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller (As with much George Nelson seating it was designed in the Nelson office with John F. Pil...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

George Nelson Sectional Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller
George Nelson Sectional Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller

George Nelson Sectional Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern Mad Men style modular system sofa designed by US George Nelson in the 1950s for Herman Miller. Dark brown leather seating of the best possible quality is used,...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Sofa and Lounge Chair Set by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Sofa and Lounge Chair Set by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Sofa and Lounge Chair Set by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Van Nuys, CA

An early George Nelson thin edge series matching sofa and lounge chair set, this piece was manufactured by Herman Miller in 1955. Each piece includes burgundy broadcloth covered sea...

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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller Mid Century 1950s
George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller Mid Century 1950s

George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller Mid Century 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration an original George Nelson black marshmallow sofa for Herman Miller Maker signed Iconic mid century sofa, a perfect addition for your home, office or business. ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Marshmallow Sofa / Loveseat in Red leather by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Marshmallow Sofa / Loveseat in Red leather by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Marshmallow Sofa / Loveseat in Red leather by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Early reissue of the iconic marshmallow sofa. Original red leather in very good to excellent condition. Designed by Irving Harper for the Nelson office,

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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Steel

Early Charles and Ray Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller.  Mohair.
Early Charles and Ray Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller.  Mohair.

Early Charles and Ray Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller. Mohair.

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Early signed Sofa Compact reupholstered in a gray/grayblue mohair. Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller, circa 1950s
Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller, circa 1950s

Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller, circa 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in San Antonio, TX

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, this bold and bright vintage compact sofa is in overall good condition. New upholstery in red and pink tweed. Circa 1950s. USA. ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

1950's Original Upholstered Sofa in the manner of Herman Miller
1950's Original Upholstered Sofa in the manner of Herman Miller

1950's Original Upholstered Sofa in the manner of Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Blue upholstered sofa in the manner of Herman Miller. Item features Curved Arms, Blonde Wood Tapered Legs, Uniquely Reclined Frame.

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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chromed-Steel and Mohair Compact Sofa
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chromed-Steel and Mohair Compact Sofa

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chromed-Steel and Mohair Compact Sofa

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage compact sofa designed in 1954 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. An adaptable piece whose dramatic, clean lines and slim profile suit small and large spaces, alike (...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller
Vintage George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller

Vintage George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: George Nelson Manufacturer: Herman Miller Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950s Dimensions: 28 H x 75 W x 28 D Seat height 16 Materia...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Modern Eames for Herman Miller Chrome Compact Sofa in Alexander Girard Fabric
Modern Eames for Herman Miller Chrome Compact Sofa in Alexander Girard Fabric

Modern Eames for Herman Miller Chrome Compact Sofa in Alexander Girard Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Houston, TX

Lovely modern chrome compact sofa NOS designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Freshly upholstered in a lovely Alexander Girard fabric with pink, green, orange and brown ...

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Vintage 1950s Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Arm Sofa Herman Miller
George Nelson Arm Sofa Herman Miller

George Nelson Arm Sofa Herman Miller

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H 28 in W 96 in D 30 in

George Nelson Arm Sofa Herman Miller

Located in Atlanta, GA

Classic long sofa designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Original burnt orange wool fabric with tufts on the back. Linear structure, solidly built with steel legs.

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Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Steel

Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller
Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller

Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller

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H 34 in W 72 in D 30 in

Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early original Charles and Ray Eames design compact sofa for Herman Miller. Purchased by a local advertising agency furnished exclusively in iconic Herman Miller and Knoll pieces and...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa
George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa

George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa

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H 16 in W 108 in D 30 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa

Located in North Miami, FL

AAn iconic example of midcentury design. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1953.This piece with the attached end table is hard to find and quite rare. It has been bea...

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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

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Upholstery

Early Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa
Early Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa

Early Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa

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H 35 in W 72.5 in D 30 in

Early Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller compact sofa circa late 1950's. This early example has the capacity to fold down and is done in Alexander Girard fabric.

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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

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Steel

Charles Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller
Charles Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller

Charles Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Three horizontal cushions supported by a steel and chrome frame. This is an older version of this sofa that actually folds down(new ones do not).

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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Antique 1950 Charles Eames Compact Sofa
Antique 1950 Charles Eames Compact Sofa

Antique 1950 Charles Eames Compact Sofa

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H 35 in W 72 in D 28 in

Antique 1950 Charles Eames Compact Sofa

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant 1950 s Charles Eames for Herman Miller, with original turquoise knoll fabric in very good condition ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Modular Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller
George Nelson Modular Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller

George Nelson Modular Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Antwerp, BE

Magnificent modular system sofa designed by US George Nelson in the 1950s for Herman Miller Dark brown leather seating of the best possible quality is used, mounted on a typical ...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

George Nelson sectional Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller
George Nelson sectional Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller

George Nelson sectional Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-century modern Mad Men style Modular system sofa designed by US George Nelson in the 1950s for Herman Miller Dark brown leather seating of the best possible quality is used, mou...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

George Nelson Sofa
George Nelson Sofa

George Nelson Sofa

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H 28 in W 96 in D 30 in

George Nelson Sofa

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large early 8ft George Nelson for Herman Miller model 0693 sofa. Newly reupholstered in a navy blue fabric.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Sofa Pair
George Nelson Sofa Pair

George Nelson Sofa Pair

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H 28 in W 96 in D 30 in

George Nelson Sofa Pair

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

8ft sofas designed by George Nelson for Herman MIller. Model 0693 - a classic Nelson design. Newly upholstered on brushed nickel frame. A PAIR IS AVAILABLE.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Sofa
George Nelson Sofa

George Nelson Sofa

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H 28 in W 96 in D 30 in

George Nelson Sofa

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

8ft sofa designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Model 0693, modular sofa. A Classic Nelson design. Newly upholstered in low pile velvet on brushed stainless steel frame.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa

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H 31 in W 51.5 in D 31 in

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

One of the most iconic designs of the Mid-Century Modern movement. Irving Harper leads the team of Nelson design associates with this playful and innovated sofa. Original Girard re...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Very Early S-73 Compact Sofa by Eame, ICF Licensed by Herman Miller, 1958
Very Early S-73 Compact Sofa by Eame, ICF Licensed by Herman Miller, 1958

Very Early S-73 Compact Sofa by Eame, ICF Licensed by Herman Miller, 1958

By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group

Located in Munster, NRW

This S-73 Compact Sofa version is a very early and rare version produced in the late 1950s by the italian herman miller licensee ifc . we have renewed the upholstery and covered it w...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Two-Tone "Steel Frame" Sofa Set by George Nelson
Two-Tone "Steel Frame" Sofa Set by George Nelson

Two-Tone "Steel Frame" Sofa Set by George Nelson

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H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 26.38 in

Two-Tone "Steel Frame" Sofa Set by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Berlin, DE

A modular four-place with an integrated coffee table sofa and a three-place sofa, from George Nelson's "Steel Frame" collection, made by Herman Miller. The seven modules can be recon...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

George Nelson Modular Sofa with Built-In Rosewood Side Tables
George Nelson Modular Sofa with Built-In Rosewood Side Tables

George Nelson Modular Sofa with Built-In Rosewood Side Tables

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This early George Nelson modular sofa has the round Herman Milled tags ( see photos) Built in Rosewood side tables. Newly reupholstered in a off white cotton fabric. Arm se...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Seating Unit
George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Seating Unit

George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Seating Unit

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Two piece sectional sofa with end table and ottoman seating on square tubular steel legs in original fabric in need of total redo Piece bought form original owner and never redone. ...

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Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa
George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa

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H 29 in W 93.5 in D 33 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This early George Nelson for Herman Miller daybed with mustard yellow upholstery features a seldom-seen side table arm. Please note that the length of the daybed measures 93.5 inches...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Upholstery

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Sofa and Pair of Chairs
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Sofa and Pair of Chairs

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Sofa and Pair of Chairs

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Extremely rare, produced for only one year, sofa (No. 5483) and two chairs (No. 5481) living room set designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller (As with much George Nelson seating,...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Steel Frame Sofa, Bench and Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Steel Frame Sofa, Bench and Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Steel Frame Sofa, Bench and Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

George Nelson Steel Frame Group modular sofa, coffee table and bench. Rare version with the folding birch seat frames. Seats and tables lift out of the frames and can be configured i...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa and Lounge Chair
George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa and Lounge Chair

George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa and Lounge Chair

By George Nelson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

George Nelson for Herman Miller lounge chair, ottoman and sofa set. Herman Miller catalog # 4674/4676 (chair and ottoman), #4677 settee. Chair is 34"D, 30"H, 32"W. Settee measures 64...

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Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

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Upholstery, Wood

George Nelson Modular Group Sofa & Chair in NOS Alexander Girard "Lines" Fabric
George Nelson Modular Group Sofa & Chair in NOS Alexander Girard "Lines" Fabric

George Nelson Modular Group Sofa & Chair in NOS Alexander Girard "Lines" Fabric

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Group sofa and chair reupholstered in new old stock Alexander Girard "Lines" fabric. We waited until we found the perfect set to use this bolt...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Steel

Vintage Compact Herman Miller Sofa Newly Upholstered in Metallic Teal Leather
Vintage Compact Herman Miller Sofa Newly Upholstered in Metallic Teal Leather

Vintage Compact Herman Miller Sofa Newly Upholstered in Metallic Teal Leather

By Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Compact Sofa Herman Miller Newly Upholstered in Holly Hunt Teal Metallic Leather Vintage classic & iconic Herman Miller beautifully designed Compact Sofa.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller, Classic Modernist Design
Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller, Classic Modernist Design

Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller, Classic Modernist Design

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modern Icon, Classic Sofa Compact, early production, Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller, Recently re upholstered, Extremely comfortable, Hand delivery a...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Sofa with Rosewood Table for Herman Miller
George Nelson Sofa with Rosewood Table for Herman Miller

George Nelson Sofa with Rosewood Table for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful Mid-Century sofa was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, we acquired this sofa from the home collection of Mort and Millie Goldsholl of Goldsholl Design and F...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Modular Group Sectional Sofa by Herman Miller
George Nelson Modular Group Sectional Sofa by Herman Miller

George Nelson Modular Group Sectional Sofa by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

The Nelson office developed the modular group for Herman Miller in 1955. A steel chassis supports a variety of elements, which includes benches, cases, tables, and seats of various s...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson, Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa
Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson, Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa

Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson, Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Designed by Irving Harper for the Nelson office, this is multicolored versions was produced as a Limited edition and is no longer in production Manufactured by Herman Miller. Dim...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Early Eames Sofa Compact by Herman Miller
Early Eames Sofa Compact by Herman Miller

Early Eames Sofa Compact by Herman Miller

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H 35 in W 72.5 in D 30 in

Early Eames Sofa Compact by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Highland, IN

The sofa compact designed by Charles and Ray Eames developed from the built-in sofa they created for their groundbreaking steel home. It features a steel frame which is supported by ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa with Two Rosewood Tables
George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa with Two Rosewood Tables

George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa with Two Rosewood Tables

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Take a seat on this beautiful piece of design history. This Mid-Century sofa was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, from the collection of Mort and Millie Goldsholl of Gold...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sofa "Model 0693" in Dove Gray Velvet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Sofa "Model 0693" in Dove Gray Velvet by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Sofa "Model 0693" in Dove Gray Velvet by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Wilton, CT

The great George Nelson left us with a massive portfolio of forward thinking design which Herman Miller has largely kept alive to this day. Nelson’s studio “George Nelson & Associate...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofas / Modular Seating
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofas / Modular Seating

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofas / Modular Seating

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Two George Nelson steel frame sofa / seating units. One is four sections (8 feet long) and the other is three (6 feet long). All of the seats and tables are interchangeable so the op...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Modern Sofa for Herman Miller in Ethereal Mint Green 1950s USA
George Nelson Modern Sofa for Herman Miller in Ethereal Mint Green 1950s USA

George Nelson Modern Sofa for Herman Miller in Ethereal Mint Green 1950s USA

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration: George Nelson vintage sofa for Herman Miller in Ethereal Mint Green 1950s Modern USA Fabulous angled Legs. Made in the USA circa 1950s. Dimensions: 28.5 ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eames Sofa Compact with Paul Smith Fabric by Herman Miller
Eames Sofa Compact with Paul Smith Fabric by Herman Miller

Eames Sofa Compact with Paul Smith Fabric by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Highland, IN

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Herman Miller 1950 Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal herman miller 1950 sofa for your home. Each herman miller 1950 sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and steel. Your living room may not be complete without a herman miller 1950 sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A herman miller 1950 sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made herman miller 1950 sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

How Much is a Herman Miller 1950 Sofa?

Prices for a herman miller 1950 sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $37,200, while the average can fetch as much as $4,760.

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.