Mid-Century Auping Daybed with White Painted Teak Ends
By Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century daybed by Dutch manufacturer Auping, featuring a white enameled metal frame with inset white painted teak end panels.
Metal, Enamel
Exceptional Dutch Lounge Sofa Set in Wood and Cognac Leather
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exceptional Cognac Leather sofa set made in the 1970’s in the Netherlands. Wear consistant with age and use and in general the patin is very beautiful and the Sofa is in very good he...
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS42 Two-Seat Sofa in Original Natural Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The De Sede DS42 is a two-seat sofa upholstered in thick, hand-stitched natural leather, produced by the Swiss manufacturer in the 1970s. The silhouette is low and compact, with a hi...
Leather
De Sede DS42 Two-Seat Sofa in Original Natural Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The De Sede DS42 is a two-seat sofa upholstered in thick, hand-stitched natural leather, produced by the Swiss manufacturer in the 1970s. The silhouette is low and compact, with a hi...
Leather
Olivier Mourgue Iconic Djinn Sofa Airborne 1963 Reupholstered in vibrant Kvadrat
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Designed by French industrial designer Olivier Mourgue in 1964–65 for Airborne, the Djinn sofa is an icon of Space Age design. Defined by its flowing, sculptural silhouette and low-s...
Steel
Damgaardens Møbler Brown Leather Loveseat Danish Mid-Century Modern 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Its low profile offers timeless Scandinavian style and everyday comfort.
Leather
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Sofa & Loveseat w/Original Upholstery - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your space with this striking Mid-Century Danish Modern sofa and loveseat set, showcasing clean architectural lines and timeless appeal.
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
This collaboration produced many of his most famous pieces, which are still produced and highly sought after today. 2. **Tuxedo Sofa**: Characterized by its clean lines, low profile...
Upholstery, Walnut
Stunning Kashima Sofa in original leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1980
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Kashima Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1970s Exceptional Soft Quilted Leather Sofa in Cream Open Grain Leather A rare and highly tactile expression of Michel Ducaro...
Leather
Rosewood Coffee Table Trolley on Wheels Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exposed flat-head metal screws secure the framework, adding a subtle touch of industrial-era charm to its otherwise organic, clean-lined Scandinavian profile. Perfectly suited for ve...
Rosewood
Stunning vintage Sandra Sofa with new leather by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna 1970
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Sandra Sofa by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna, France, 1970s Paprika/ Cognac Leather Modular Lounge Sofa with Matching Ottoman A sculptural and highly tactile design by Annie Hiéronimus...
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Cream Fabric, Sculptural Design, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning “Le Bambole” sofa by the iconic Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Upholstered in luxurious cream fabric, this sculptural sofa features soft organic curves, deep comfortable ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Bronze based mid-century Hollywood Regency style Bamboo Inspired coffee table
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
It features an inset dark tinted smoked glass surface, which creates a high-gloss, reflective contrast against the warm metallic frame. It is an extra-long, low-profile cocktail tabl...
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Iconic Pieces**: - **Gondola Sofas**: These sofas feature a long, low profile with gently curving lines that mimic the shape of a gondola.
Upholstery, Walnut
French Modernist Living Room Sofa Set In White Leather, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This timeless design embodies the aesthetics of the mid-century and constructivist movements, characterized by its low and sleek profile, warm color palette, and sharp angles.
Leather, Pine
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Iconic Pieces**: - **Gondola Sofas**: These sofas feature a long, low profile with gently curving lines that mimic the shape of a gondola.
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slipper Lounge Chairs by Kroehler, 1960s
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Built around a beautifully sculpted walnut frame, the chairs feature gracefully angled tapered legs and distinctive mitered corner details that showcase the precision of their constr...
Fabric, Walnut
Pierre Chapo L07 Sofa and extendable Daybed or large coffee table 1980
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
A rare and versatile piece by Pierre Chapo, the Model L07 exemplifies the designer’s commitment to structural clarity, noble materials, and timeless functionality. Designed in 1963, ...
Wood, Elm
Vintage Australian Teak Sofa and Chairs from Parker Furniture, 1950s, Set of 3
By Parker Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Parker has a legacy of creating some of the finest Mid-Century furniture. These eco-friendly seats are no exception.
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Daybed / Bench by Adrian Pearsall, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Its low silhouette and floating appearance reflect the innovative spirit of mid-century design while remaining remarkably relevant in contemporary interiors.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Stainless Steel Sling Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Tulsa, OK
This collaboration produced many of his most famous pieces, which are still produced and highly sought after today. 2. **Tuxedo Sofa**: Characterized by its clean lines, low profile...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Ceramic Coffee Table by Jean Jaffreux – Metal & Pop Colors
By Jean Jaffeux
Located in LYON, FR
The ceramic top is in good vintage condition. With a low profile height of 33 cm (13 inches), it is designed to sit perfectly in front of a low modern sofa or lounge chairs.
Ceramic
Antique Print of the Blue Whiting Fish by J. Couch, circa 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an antique fish print titled "Poutassou," which is an old name for the fish species also known as blue whiting or Micromesistius poutassou. The illustration is likely fr...
Paper
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Torbjørn Afdal Krobo Teak Bench for Bruksbo, Mid-Century Design, 79"
Located in Trenton, NJ
At 79 inches, this example has the spatial authority to anchor a serious room — as a hallway bench, sofa table, low coffee table, or display surface.
Teak
Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Table (Etr) Surfboard Mid-Century Modern
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Table (ETR) with a white laminate top and wire base, often called the "surfboard table". The table was introduced in 1951. T...
Formica
$11,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and exclusive pair of two seat Mohair Velvet 'CALIFORNIA' sofas freshly reupholstered with Italian luxury Mohair Velvet fabric from Dedar Milano with inset stainless steel bas...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Oversized Walnut Satellite Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Defined by its dramatic circular silhouette and low-slung profile, this iconic design feels both futuristic and timeless, embodying the relaxed refinement that made Baughman one of t...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Scalloped Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century scalloped back lounge chair with ottoman.
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Red Oak with White Stain
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
With its low profile, Floe will fit nicely under a window by the wall, or against the back of a sofa in the middle of the room.
Hardwood, Oak
Warren Daybed by MC Home, Hand-Crafted Mid-Century Modern
By Foley & Cox
Located in New York, NY
As a complement to the Warren sofa, we now offer the Warren daybed. Featuring the same clean lines and low profile as the sofa, the daybed features a deeper seat comparable in size ...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
By Knoll, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black leather and mirror. All original collectors condition. The Mirror Sofa and Chairs is a ...
Mirror, Leather
Dino Gavina Constantin Table for Cassina, Brass & Oak, Mid-Century
By Dino Gavina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design Studio Simon Constantin Table for Cassina The Constantin design low table is a true work of art, included in the Ultramobile collection designed by Studio Simon as a tribute ...
Brass
Pair of French 1950's Hand Forged Iron Low Coffee Tables / Lamp Tables
Located in Southampton, GB
A Pair of French 1950's Hand Forged Iron Low Tables. Decorative scrolled " ribbon " detailing; beaten by hand, with an original patina and crimped edges. Would work really well besid...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Leather “Solo” Lounge Chairs by John Follis for Fortress
By Fortress Furniture, John Follis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking and increasingly rare pair of “Solo” lounge chairs designed by John Follis for Fortress in the 1970s. Originally featured in the celebrated ’76 exhibit, these sculptural l...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Chrome Scoop Lounge Chairs After Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Striking and effortlessly architectural, this pair of chrome scoop lounge chairs captures the essence of 1970s modern design inspired by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The sculptur...
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Nightstand by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and classy 1960's wooden night stand or side table designed by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy. This beauty has one drawer with two round brass handles. The stand is in g...
Brass
Model 790 Low Chairs by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1960s, set of 2
By Steiner, Joseph-André Motte
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
The seat and backrest are generously padded with foam and upholstered in a soft beige cotton fabric, whose subtle tone enhances the sculptural quality of the wooden frame while prese...
Fabric, Ash
6x8 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Organic Tessellation Vintage Mid Century Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
The visual design presents a contemporary interpretation of vintage Mid Century Modern styles through an allover pattern.
Wool
Mid-century Glass Coffee Table By W.H. Gispen For KEMBO, Dutch Design 1950
By Gispen Kembo, Gispen, Willem H. Gispen
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Pair it with sleek, low-profile sofas, iconic lounge chairs, and geometric-patterned rugs to create a truly authentic mid-century vibe.
Metal
18th Century, Four Italian Large Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th century, four Italian large lacquered giltwood armchairs These refined four armchairs were made in the first half of the 18th century in central Italy. The structure, with a ve...
Wood
Black Lacquer Metal and Glass Side Tables, A Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Mastercraft style side tables featuring bold Black Lacquer Frames and inset Glass Tops. These tables showcase Chinese Chippendale-inspired corner brackets and leg forms, givi...
Metal
Paul McCobb Model 1544 Planner Group Bench / Coffee Table in Solid Maple
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Berkeley, CA
This bench, doubling as a coffee table, is from Paul McCobb's Planner Group line, produced by Winchendon Furniture Company in the USA during the 1950s. The solid maple construction a...
Maple
Charles Hollis Jones Style Lucite Coffee Cocktail Tables or End Tables, Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones, Leon Rosen, Karl Springer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Can be displayed bunched together in front of a sofa as a coffee cocktail table or separated and used as low profile end or side tables.
Glass, Lucite
Rosewood Nightstand Side Table with Two Drawers Made in Denmark MCM 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The minimal silhouette embodies the understated aesthetic of the Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s. Premium highly figured rosewood veneers showcase a rich dark brown finish wi...
Rosewood
$2,650 / set
Vintage MCM Cube Side Tables - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Measuring 26" wide, 24" deep, and 22" tall, these substantial pedestals provide versatile functionality; they serve beautifully as oversized nightstands, striking end tables flanking...
Rosewood, Walnut
Lane Brutalist Oak Nightstands Set of 2 Wooden Bedroom Storage End Tables 1970s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Place these versatile storage chests on either side of a low-profile bed to hold task lighting and books.
Oak
Super OBLONG lounge chair black leather by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Italy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Superoblong Chair by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Black Leather Lounge Chair with Oversized Cubic Armrests Originally designed by Jasper Morrison in 2004 and commissioned by a Mel...
Leather
John Keal for Brown Saltman Two-Tone Slat Bench
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low profile bench by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s, USA. The bench features a mix of mahogany and beech wood that offers texture and depth with varying wood tones. Perfect...
Beech, Mahogany
Cedric Hartman Pair of Floor Lamps Brass and Chrome
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic pair of 2WV Low Profile Floor Luminaires, designed by Cedric Hartman in 1966.
Brass, Chrome
Jumbo Lounge Chair in rust red velvet by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rare Jumbo lounge chairs designed by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia in the 1970s. The design is defined by its generous proportions, low profile, and softly rounded shapes, cr...
Velvet
Jumbo Lounge Chairs in rust red velvet by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rare Jumbo lounge chairs designed by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia in the 1970s. The design is defined by its generous proportions, low profile, and softly rounded shapes, cr...
Velvet
Jumbo Lounge Chairs in rust red velvet by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
A rare set of 5 modular Jumbo lounge chairs designed by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia in the 1970s. The design is defined by its generous proportions, low profile, and softly...
Velvet
Vintage Original Laurel Lamp Company Wood Sculptural Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
They are perfect for anchoring a grand sideboard, flanking a low-profile sofa, or adding vertical interest to a refined executive office.
Brass
Bespoke 6ft Bookcase in Rosewood w/ Glass Sliding Doors, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Built from a mix of solid and veneered Brazilian rosewood, the piece features custom-made, time-period correct minimalist aluminum legs that make the piece appear as if it's floating...
Rosewood
Vavassori "Original Arizona" Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Vavassori
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The firm specialized in upholstered seating, particularly lounge chairs and sofas characterized by generous proportions, low profiles, and high-quality leather upholstery.
Leather
De Sede DS44 Loveseat in Nutmeg Leather, Swiss Design, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Swiss manufacturer De Sede in the 1970s, the DS44 two-seat sofa is upholstered in thick nutmeg leather with vertical channel stitching running across the seat, backrest, ...
Leather
Pair of brown corduroy Modular Lounge Chairs by DUX, Sweden, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Zevenaar, NL
A highly comfortable and visually understated pair of vintage modular lounge chairs produced by DUX in Sweden during the 1970s. Designed with the relaxed, low-slung proportions that ...
Fabric
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Style of George Bighinello in Ivory Boucle, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of lounge chairs in the style of designer George Bighinello for Eurosalotto. The sculptural model features a low-profile silhouette with a continuous, rounded back and ...
Bouclé, Wood
Italian Lounge Chair in Original Chestnut Upholstery, 1970s - 5 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Low-profile and richly textured, this 1970s Italian lounge chair is defined by comfort and material presence. Upholstered in deep chestnut fabric, the chair features a generously pad...
Chrome
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' Buffalo Leather Loveseat for Montis, 1979
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Ringo' loveseat is one of Gerard van den Berg's most recognized designs for Montis, distinguished by its fully rounded, continuous form where back, arms, and seat merge into one...
Leather
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.
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.
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