$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 91 in D 32 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa c 1950/60's
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Mid Century classic sofa, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International ( Knoll
Chrome
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid cherry frame with extandable head rest and adjustable back
Cherry
$11,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 88.59 in D 29.93 in
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International the sofa is new upholstered in Knoll
Chrome
$4,402
H 31.5 in W 55.91 in D 29.93 in
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called
Steel
$13,135
H 34.65 in W 89.77 in D 30.32 in
Newly Upholstered Knoll International Black Leather Custom Sofa, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll International custom sofa in sorensen leather. Germany, 1950s.
Metal
$6,000
H 30 in W 84 in D 31 in
1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence
Steel
$5,500
H 29 in W 30 in D 80 in
1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This example was produced during the later 1950's. It was re
Steel
$9,391
H 29.93 in W 79.93 in D 29.93 in
Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
By De Coene Frères, Dedar, Florence Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International and produced by De Coene
Steel
$2,931
H 15.75 in W 24.41 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Minimalist Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist coffee table from Knoll International based on a design by Florence Knoll from the
Wood
$2,345
H 16.93 in W 23.62 in D 23.62 in
Mid-Century Minimalist Teak Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist coffee table from Knoll International based on a design by Florence Knoll from the 1950s
Metal
$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
Metal
Mid-Century Two-Seater, Attrb. to Florence Knoll, 1950's
By Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
has a metal base, which reminds us of the Knoll parallel sofa. In good condition.
Metal
Unavailable
H 31 in W 90.25 in D 31.25 in
Mid Century Modern Sofa by Florence Knoll from 1955 with Excellent Provenance
By Florence Knoll, Poul Kjærholm, Finn Juhl, Knoll
Located in Framingham, MA
Incredible original early 1950's Knoll sofa with satin chrome legs and excellent provenance
Metal, Aluminum
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
MidCentury German Extendable Beech Wood Daybed Sofa from Knoll Antimott, 1950s
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Riga, Latvia
Freestanding model by Walter/Wilhelm Knoll from 1950s. Daybed has an adjustable backrest and an
Fabric, Wood
Florence Knoll Early 1950's Sofa with Magazine Holder
By Florence Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates sofa with built in magazine holder, circa early 1950s. This
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Knoll 1950's Black Sofa with Wooden Legs
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern Knoll 1950's black sofa with wooden legs. A wonderful black sofa from Knoll
Fabric
Knoll International Custom Sofa by Florence Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Knoll International custom sofa by Florence Knoll, 1950s Needs to be reupholstered.
Metal
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid cherry frame with extendable head rest. The original spring
Fabric, Wood
1950s Sofa, Wilhelm Knoll
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid teak stained cherry wood frame with extendable head rest and
Fabric, Wood
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s with a solid cherry wood frame. The original spring core was
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
Wilhelm Knoll Sofa or Couch Antimott, 1950s
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s - Maker: Knoll Antimott - Adjustable back part - Completely original and very good
Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 72 in L 30 in
Classic Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Style Tufted Chrome Sofa, 1950s, USA
By Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll style tufted sofa with chrome legs. Three-seat sofa with
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 64.18 in D 28.75 in
1950s Magic Sofa Model Stella (no. 5920) By Wilhelm Knoll Germany
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extraordinary 1950's "Magic Sofa", model Stella by Wilhelm Knoll, Germany A subtle barrel-arbor
Chrome
1950s Early Florence Knoll Three-Seater Yellow Sofa Wood Base
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Early version Knoll Three-Seater Yellow Sofa by Knoll Associates Florence Knoll design. 91 w x 29 h
Fabric, Wood
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H 29 in W 90.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Rare Early Florence Knoll Chrome Parallel Bar Sofa, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare, early edition, circa 1950s, of the parallel bar sofa by Florence
Fabric
Sold
H 28 in W 90 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Pair of Tufted Loveseat & Sofa Wood Base 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Florence Knoll Model #1205 S3, circa the 1950s. The fabric is original Knoll wool blend. Fabric, frame and
Early Model 37 Sofa by Jens Risom for Knoll in Mohair, 1950s
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Westport, CT
Exquisite and rare sofa designed by Jens Risom for Knoll, circa 1950s. Fully restored, fitted with
Mohair, Maple
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H 31 in W 74 in D 31.5 in
1950s Steelcase Tuxedo Three Seat Sofa Chrome Base Style of Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Steelcase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sofa by Steelcase in the style of Florence Knoll, circa 1950s Classic Sofa tuxedo button tufted
Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 83 in D 24.5 in
Early Richard Schultz Sofa / Daybed in Mohair, Model 704, Knoll, 1950's
By Richard Schultz
Located in Culver City, CA
This early Richard Schultz for Knoll daybed sofa is stunning! A standard tuxedo style, mohair
Metal
Lewis Butler Sofa for Knoll, Circa 1950s
By Lewis Butler for Knoll
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-century modern Lewis Butler Sofa for Knoll made with maple and walnut base, canvas straps and
Canvas, Maple, Walnut
1950s Sofa "Stella" by Wilhelm Knoll Day Bed
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. High-quality, solid frame in dark brown stained beech wood. The sofa
Upholstery, Beech
Sold
H 30.71 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Antimott Series by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in München, Bavaria
comfortable sofa is part of the Antimott series and was designed and manufactured by Walter Knoll in the 1950s
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
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H 32.68 in W 74.81 in D 33.08 in
Walter Knoll Teak & Newly Upholstered Daybed/ Sofa for Knoll Antimott, 1950's
By Knoll Antimott, Walter Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
This sofa daybed was designed by Walter Knoll for Knoll Antimott in the 1950s Germany. Frame is
Fabric, Teak
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H 32.68 in W 74.81 in D 33.08 in
Walter Knoll Teak & Newly Upholstered Daybed/ Sofa for Knoll Antimott, 1950's
By Walter Knoll, Knoll Antimott
Located in The Hague, NL
This sofa daybed was designed by Walter Knoll for Knoll Antimott in the 1950s Germany. Frame is
Fabric, Teak
1950s Vintage Sofa by Wilhelm Knoll
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in London, GB
A beautifully styled, top quality vintage sofa from the 1950s, this was made in Germany by Wilhelm
Fabric, Cherry
Retro Sofa Bed by Wilhelm Knoll, Vintage, 1950s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in London, GB
A beautifully styled, comfortable and top quality sofa bed, this was made by Wilhelm Knoll, it
Cherry
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H 28.75 in W 63 in L 28.75 in
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Knoll 'Stella’ Convertible Daybed Sofa Couch
By Knoll, Walter Knoll
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1950s Mid-Century Modern Knoll ‘Stella’ convertible daybed/sofa. Petite when folded, the sofa uses
Upholstery, Beech
1950s Vintage Sofa Bed by Wilhelm Knoll
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and stylish vintage German sofa bed, this was made by Wilhelm Knoll in the 1950s-1960s
Fabric, Wood
Retro Sofa/Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll Vintage, 1950s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning sofa bed of the utmost quality, made by Wilhelm Knoll and dating
Sold
H 31.5 in W 63.78 in L 31.5 in
1950s Magic Day Bed Sofa Model Stella (no. 5920) By Wilhelm Knoll Germany
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extraordinary 1950's "Magic Sofa", model Stella by Wilhelm Knoll, Germany A subtle barrel-arbor
Chrome
Sold
H 32.29 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Rare 1950s Sofa and Daybed by Walter Knoll for Antimott, New Upholstered
By Walter Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
This sofa daybed was designed by Walter Knoll for Knoll Antimott in the 1950s. It is made from
Teak
Retro Sofa Bed or Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll, Vintage 1950s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and practical sofa bed, this was made by Wilhelm Knoll and dates from around the
Daybed Sofa Sofa bed Guest bed Canapé Walter Knoll 1950s
Located in Telgte, DE
For sale is an original Walter Knoll sofa bed/daybed from the 1950s, a well thought-out and
Aluminum, Steel
1950s Three-Seat Sofa by Knoll Midcentury Hallingdal Canapé Couch
By Knoll
Located in Telgte, DE
1950s three-seat sofa by Knoll midcentury Hallingdal Sofa by Knoll, very early and rare
Metal
Pair of Florence Knoll 57W Sofas by Knoll Associates 1950s, US
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Florence Knoll 57W Sofas by Knoll Associates 1950s, US The fabric is very rich with a
Fabric, Walnut
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H 30 in W 120.5 in D 29 in
1st Generation Florence Knoll Model #578 Sofa by Knoll Associates, 1950s, Signed
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare example of the Florence Knoll Model #578 Sofa, designed in 1954, has a built-in attached
Steel
Florence Knoll Bronze "Parallel Bar" Loveseat, 1950's
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Parallel Bar Systems Two Seat Settee with Cato Fabric
Bronze
Sold
H 30.32 in W 120.87 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sofa with Walnut Table Attachment, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Karis, Nyland
Very large and exceptional sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates. In Finland
Steel
Wilhelm Knoll "Stella" Loveseat, 1950s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Wilhelm Knoll style loveseat newly upholstered in mahongany velvet with a wood frame, and
Steel
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H 28 in W 62 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Rare Florence Knoll Tufted Loveseat Sofa Wood Base, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Knoll, circa the 1950s. Original Knoll wool blend fabric. Frame, foam and fabric are in excellent
Sold
H 33.47 in W 64.18 in D 27.56 in
Full Original Magic Daybed Sofa Model Stella by Wilhelm Knoll, Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A unique and fully original "Magic sofa" Model Stella By Wilhelm Knoll Germany 1950. This Unique
Chrome
1950s Florence Knoll Armless Sofa in Velvet
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1950s sofa designed by Florence Knoll. Completely restored and reupholstered in new
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Modern Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice example of this early sofa by Florence Knoll. Made in the 1950s, this generous and
Teakwood Daybed and Sofa by Knoll Antimott, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Nice teakwood sofa and daybed by Knoll Antimott, Germany, 1950s. Very good original condition
Fabric, Teak
1950s White Upholstery Three-Seat Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
The armless three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll has a chromium-plated parallel base with
Steel, Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 72.84 in L 31.5 in
1950s Wilhelm Knoll Antimott Cherrywood Sofa Mid-Century Modern New Upholstery
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Fantastic 1950s Wilhelm Knoll cherrywood sofa, Knoll Antimott series. Very good condition, new
Fabric, Wood
Florence Knoll 2 seat sofa on tubular chrome legs-1950's
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll 2 seat sofa on tubular chrome legs, reupholstered in an olive/brown polished cotton
1950s FLORENCE KNOLL SETTEE/ SOFA
Located in Miami, FL
METAL FRAME IN CHROME FINISH WITH UPHOLSTERED TOP.
Sold
H 30.32 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Cherry and Leather Sofa by Knoll Antimott, Mid-Century Modern Design, 1950s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic daybed design by Knoll Antimott. Made of solid cherrywood, the construction boasts a
Cherry, Leather
1950s Knoll Antimott Daybed, Reupholstered
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Rare daybed from the 1950s. Manufactured by Knoll Antimott, Germany. Shapely, filigree solid
Fabric, Cherry
Florence Knoll Sofa with Vintage Alexander Girard Stripe Fabric
By Florence Knoll
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a vintage 1950s original Florence Knoll sofa. It is an early design for the company. It is
Iron
Early Florence Knoll 3 seat sofa in Rogers and Goffigon linen
Located in New York, NY
Early 1950's Florence Knoll sofa with dark walnut legs. It has just been reupholstered in Rogers
Linen
Sold
H 32.68 in W 65.36 in D 31.5 in
1950s Couch or Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll Antimott, New Upholstery
By Knoll Antimott, Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Original couch by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll Antimott. This vintage sofa was produced during the 1950s
Upholstery, Wood
Sofa, Sleeper or Daybed by Knoll, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll Antimott, Walter Knoll
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Wooden sofa that transforms to a daybed from Knoll Germany. The sofa has an ingenious rail system
Upholstery, Teak
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H 31.5 in W 68.51 in D 32.29 in
Walter Knoll Teak Sofa Bed with Black Leather Cushions, Germany, 1950s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
The German Manufacturer Walter Knoll designed and produced this daybed in the 1950s. It has a
Leather, Teak
Walter Knoll Sofa Bed with Walnut Frame from the 1950s, Germany
By Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
The German manufacturer Walter Knoll designed and produced this daybed in the 1950s. It has a
Metal
Sold
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 29.93 in
1950s Brown, Leather Pair of Lounge Chairs and Matching Sofa for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Beautiful pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs comes in brown leather which are in very good
Steel
Sold
H 29.14 in W 67.72 in D 29.93 in
Midcentury Extendable Sofa Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll Antimott, 1950s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Rare magic / Stella sofa by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll Antimott, 1950s The daybed has a beech frame
Fabric, Beech
Melia Made to Order Customizable Modern Sofa
By Dwell Floor Five
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and midcentury scaled the Melia sofa is stylish and hip. The sofa can be customized to your liking with plenty of fabric colors and options to choose from. It can also be...
Chrome
$7,580 / item
H 70 in W 76 in D 12 in
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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 “...
Textile
$1,508Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
$5,500
H 27 in W 102 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...
Fabric, Walnut
$16,712 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$5,200
H 25.6 in W 69.3 in D 29.14 in
Knoll- Antimot Walnut Three Seat U-Vorm Sofa by Walter Knoll, Germany
By Walter Knoll, Knoll Antimott
Located in Antwerp, BE
A unique set of three armchairs and a three-seater sofa in the original setting with a walnut U-Shape frame and the original upholstery in woven wool. A beautiful living room set de...
Wool, Walnut
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
$7,500
H 28.5 in W 143 in D 87 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,850
H 33 in W 77.5 in D 32 in
Danish Brutalist 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak attributed to Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...
Brass
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a stainless steel frame with fuchsia tweed upholstery.
Stainless Steel
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
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