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Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Sofa, Mid Century
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare rosewood and leather sofa, very comfortable and in great condition, Don Shoemaker (Rosewood up
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Wonderful Percival Lafer Rosewood 3 Seater Cognac leather "S-1" Sofa Mid-Century
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Percival Lafer rosewood and leather 3-seater S-1 sofa. The S-1 design features Brazilian
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern 4-Seat Rosewood & Leather Sofa Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous leather with rosewood sofa by Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler. Four seat sofa, very roomy and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Black Leather, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Brazilian rosewood sofa black leather, 1960. Completely restores and upholstered in black leather
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Leather&Rosewood 3-Seat Sofa by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Centrum Møbler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
leather with a natural patina. The legs are made of solid rosewood. The sofa has elegant, simple form. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

1970s Skipper Mobler Leather and Rosewood Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Skipper Mobler Rosewood Box sofa with high quality Buffalo leather. Unique cushion designs creates
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Two Georg Thams Mid-Century Danish Leather Sofas
By Georg Thams
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extra long Danish sofas with original leather upholstery that are very comfortable. One of the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood

Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in New York, NY
Don Shoemaker leather and rosewood sofa.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa
Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa
H 33.5 in W 75 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern "Ameba" Rosewood Sofa attributed to Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
massive Sofa in Rosewood veneers is a perfect combo of organic shapes with oversized leather cushions and
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Two Seats Sofa in Rosewood Model Modus
By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish two seats sofa in rosewood model Modus by Kristian Vedel. New full grain
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Leather Sofas - Georg Thams
By Georg Thams
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extra long Danish sofas with original leather upholstery that are very comfortable. One of the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Beautiful color-way of the iconic Percival Lafer MP-97 Model. Wine colored leather & rosewood
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
leather cushion sits atop leather support straps. The base of the sofa and legs are carved rosewood and
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Black Leather and Rosewood Three-Seater Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sofa original covered with black patina leather, cone-shaped legs veneered with rosewood, cushions
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Sofa in Rosewood, Leather and Chrome by Percival Lafer, 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Rosewood, leather and chrome Style: Mid century, Brazil Produced by Lafer MP in Brazil Dimensions (W x D x
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa in Leather and Linen, Circa 60'
Located in Houston, TX
Studding well built rosewood frame, nicely restored, the new cushions handcrafted reupholstered
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Linen, Rosewood

Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather Three Seat Sofa
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern 3-seater sofa in rosewood and leather circa 1960's, Denmark. This comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Scandinavian Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
rosewood frame with down-filled cushions in black leather. The sofa has beautiful details and was designed
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1951
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Rosewood and original black leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare sofa model 116 / Senator Produced
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Rosewood & Leather Sofa by Jydsk Mobelvaerk
By Jydsk Mobelvaerk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Jorge Zalszupin Sofa in Black Leather and Brazilian Rosewood. Great Condition.
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Jorge Zalszupin Presidential Sofa. Brazilian Rosewood frames with the expertly reupholstered
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Brazilian Sofa in Brown Leather and Rosewood by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Karlstad, SE
Four-seat sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s. This sofa consists of a rosewood frame upon
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Jean Gillon Tijuca / Amazonas Leather and Rosewood sofa for Italma
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
leather cushion supported by an intricately woven string hammock on a solid Brazilian Rosewood Frame. The
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood

Chic Vintage Leather Jean Gillon Amazonas Italma Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Chic vintage Jean Gillon Italma Brazilian leather and Rosewood Amazonas sofa. This sofa measures
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather, Rope

Rosewood & Butterscotch Leather MP-163 "Earth" 3-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth" model
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood, Upholstery

Sofa in Rosewood and Original Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Material: Rosewood and original brown leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare sofa model V11
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Leather Percival Lafer 'MP-97' Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, c. 1970, Signed
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seater couch by Percival Lafer would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Cylindrical Sofa, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century cylindrical sofa, a masterpiece from Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. The sofa
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Cylindrical Sofa, Brazil, 1970s
Mid-Century Cylindrical Sofa, Brazil, 1970s
H 24.81 in W 100.4 in D 41.34 in
BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A.
By Jean Gillon, Probel
Located in Buffalo, NY
BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A... Classic Modernist 1970
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Modern Leather and Rosewood Sofa by Eran, 1960s.
By Eran
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Leather and Rosewood Sofa by Eran, 1960s. Fantastic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Information: Material: Rosewood and newly reupholstered in burgundy leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Jean Gillon, 1970, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
upholstery resulting in a very comfy look. A sofa like these flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, Modern or
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Illum Wikkelso Leather Sofa in Rosewood and Woven Rattan Cane
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare bench by Danish designer Illum Wikkelso Rosewood and wicker structure, fawn leather cushion
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Palisander

Illum Wikkelsø Black and Rosewood Three-Seater Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illum Wikkelso black leather and rosewood three-seater sofa model V11. This sofa is upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Sofa/Daybed by Gianni Songia for Sormani
By Gianni Songia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian mid-century sofa is by Gianni Songia for Sormani. The sofa showcases a sculptural
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Rosewood and Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Midcentury Danish rosewood and leather sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg. Beautiful organic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Black Leather & Wood by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian Modern sofa in black leather, wood and Chrome designed by Jorge
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Gray Reclining Sofa Mid-Century Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern, stylish 3 seat Ekornes Stressless reclining sofa manufactured by Ekornes in
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish sofa in black leather
By Georg Thams
Located in Vojens, 83
Black leather sofa on rosewood legs, 3 seater. The sofa is attributed to Georg Thams and produced
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish sofa in black leather
Danish sofa in black leather
H 27.56 in W 74.41 in D 29.53 in
Coja Leather Loveaseat Sofa, 1960s
By Coja Culemborg
Located in Budapest, HU
seater Scandinavian design sofa by Coja (Netherlands) with good quality thick leather seat.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Coja Leather Loveaseat Sofa, 1960s
Coja Leather Loveaseat Sofa, 1960s
H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 37.01 in
Oscar Niemeyer Exceptional Sofa in Rosewood and Leather, Hotel SESC, Brazil 1990
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in New York, NY
Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro; in Brazilian rosewood with black leather cushions. A model of modernist
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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage 'Mole' Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
armchair are composed of solid, rounded Rosewood frames, adjustable leather support straps, and floppy
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Modern Hans Olsen C/S Mobler Sofa
By Hans Olsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Hans Olsen C/S Mobler Sofa Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
solid Rosewood structure, with cushions upholstered with leather. This three-seat sofa has detached
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in solid rosewood, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1960s. The
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Yrjö Kukka a Rosewood Sofa Model Ateljee for Haimi Finland, 1960
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Paris, FR
leather cushions. The sofa has an ergonomic design which is a key element in all of Yrjö Kukkapuro
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

MP-61 Sofa in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Hairpin Leg Daybed Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Case Study daybed / sofa / couch / chaise lounge
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Illum Wikkelsø Scandinavian Modern Leather 'Capella' Sofa
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Kramfors, SE
attention to detail. The sofa is a two seater with a frame in rosewood and cushions upholstered in leather
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Rosewood Two-Seat Millor Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues Modern Design, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Three-Seat Millor Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues Modern Design, Brazil, 1960s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1960s Percival Lafer Large Lounge Sofa Frame Jacaranda Rosewood from Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Percival Lafer Large Jacaranda Rosewood Sofa Frame made in Brazil Unmarked. Attribution
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

'Macedo' Brazilain Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-seater sofa would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

Colonial 2-Seat Sofa Model OW149-2 Made In Rosewood By Ole Wanscher From 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Wanscher's signature style. The frame of the sofa is made of beautiful rosewood, which gives a warm and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

3 pers. Sofa Made In Rosewood By Hans Olsen Made By Brdr. Juul K. From 1960s
By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
rosewood and upholstered with black leather cushions, this sofa offers a sophisticated and comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Architectural Sofa in Hardwood, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This sofa, designed by Percival Lafer in the 60's, is a striking piece of mid-century Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Black Leathe/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century 'Bastiano' 3-seat Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
executed in the original black leather. The frame is executed in rosewood. Originally marked with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960 Sofa Mp129 Leather tufted by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Surrey, BC
has a solid rosewood wooden frame and leather upholstery, chrome connections and leather straps
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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Leather Rosewood Mid Century Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal leather rosewood mid century couch for your home. A leather rosewood mid century couch — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect leather rosewood mid century couch — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A leather rosewood mid century couch is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Percival Lafer, Illum Wikkelsø and Vatne Møbler each produced at least one beautiful leather rosewood mid century couch that is worth considering.

How Much is a Leather Rosewood Mid Century Couch?

Prices for a leather rosewood mid century couch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $29,933, while the average can fetch as much as $6,483.

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

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.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.