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Mid-20th Century Brass Canapes

Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani Model D70 Italian for Tecno Years 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Lyon, FR
Sofa folding model D70 of the famous designer Osvaldo Borsani published by Tecno in the 60s. Black lacquered metal structure and solid brass adjustment elements. Seat covered with bl...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Large Sofa Marco Zanuso Arflex "Senior" Velvet by Pierre Frey Brass 1951 Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant "Senior" sofa designed by Marzo Zanuso for Arflex in Italy, 1951. This sofa has been restored, it has been upholstered in a precious light green velvet from the prestigious ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian Settee with Brass Legs, Attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Settee with brass legs, Attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino. A rare and unique settee with curved, elegantly shaped back and arms supported on splayed and tapered cas...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Brass

Federico Munari Curved Boomerang Sofa with Polished Brass Legs, Italy 1950's
By Federico Munari
Located in New York, NY
Federico Munari A beautifully elongated kidney-shaped sofa by Federico Munari, with serpentine curves. The deep, highly comfortable seat, gracefully sloping back, and tapered arms ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian Modern Curved Sofa with Brass Legs Attributed to Federico Munari
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Gigi Radice, Federico Munari, ISA Bergamo
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Italian midcentury curved sofa with splayed brass legs attributed to Federico Munari, circa 1960. In the style of Gio Ponti/Ico Parisi / Gigi Radice. Currently upholstered ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Iconic Loveseat by Gigi Radice for Minotti, in Dedar Velvet
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Iconic design for this loveseat by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s, black lacquered steel legs, brass feet, upholstered in Dedar, Dante velvet (colors lago and perla).
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Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats

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Brass, Steel

Stitched Leather Daybed by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Stitched leather daybed by Jacques Adnet 1950s France.
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Vintage 1950s French Daybeds

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Brass

Stitched Leather Daybed by Jacques Adnet
Stitched Leather Daybed by Jacques Adnet
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 36.62 in
Midcentury Maple Brass and Fabric Austrian Canape Sofa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Characteristic and precious Austrian sofas in bleached maple with rich brass inserts, all married with a beautiful black and silver fabric. The sofa have a maple structure; the wood...
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Canapes

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Brass

Senior Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
Senior sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Canapes

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Brass, Iron

Senior Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
Senior Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
H 37.8 in W 57.88 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Sofa in the Style of Marco Zanuso, circa 1960
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage sofa in the style of Marco Zanuso, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Lounge Set
Located in Paris, FR
Nice lounge set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs, Italy, 1950. Good original condition. The feet are in brass. Dimensions of the sofa Height: 30.31 in. Seat height: 13.38...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Canapes

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Brass

1950s Italian Lounge Set
1950s Italian Lounge Set
H 32.68 in W 29.53 in D 26.38 in
Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa with Brass Legs Attributed to Federico Munari
By Federico Munari, Gio Ponti, Carlo Guglielmi, Ico Parisi, Carlo Mollino
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Italian midcentury curved sofa with splayed brass legs attributed to Federico Munari, circa 1960. Currently upholstered in grey velvet. The fabulous sculptural sofa is sim...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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Brass

Pair of Italian Murano Textured Leaf Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Thick frosted Murano glass sculpted and textured into a leaf. Sits on a circular brass wall fitting. Gold flecks ensure a warm glow.
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2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Nickel, Brass

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS
H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in
Panoplie White Oak Drink Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly made solid white oak cocktail table with carved ribbed detailing. Natural oak finish. Made in Los Angeles. Multiple quantity and custom sizes available.
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2010s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Marble

Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Hardwood

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with new seat springs upholstered with Lelievre wool fabric. Another fabric and wood finish o...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s. These have yet to be restored. Price inclu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Sofa Mp-61 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, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass

Jens Risom Armless Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Jens Risom armless sofa with maple frame. Older restoration in Knoll boucle.
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Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Maple

Jens Risom Armless Sofa
Jens Risom Armless Sofa
H 30.5 in W 73 in D 27 in
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

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Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa Velvet
By Federico Munari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gorgeous Italian midcentury curved sofa with splayed legs.   
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa Velvet
Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa Velvet
H 32.29 in W 102.37 in D 43.31 in
Fantastic Reupholstered Italian Gigi Radice Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic reupholstered Italian Gigi Radice sofa. In perfect condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Fantastic Reupholstered Italian Gigi Radice Sofa
Fantastic Reupholstered Italian Gigi Radice Sofa
H 35.44 in W 90.56 in D 29.53 in
Very Rare Sculptural Sofa Attributed to Adrian Pearsall, USA, 1956
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare and very elegant floating (middle room) Sofa attributed to Adrian Pearsall (1925-2011) American architect and designer. This sofa is very spectacular by its sculptural and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Brass

Fine French Mid-Century Sofa by Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Maison Leleu - A fine French 1960s three-seat sofa with elegant brass and gunmetal legs. Documentation: Magazine "Plaisir de France" June 1960 - see pictures - "Leleu décorateur...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Fine French Mid-Century Sofa by Leleu
Fine French Mid-Century Sofa by Leleu
H 33.47 in W 73.23 in D 33.86 in
Sofa By Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Original vintage sofa By Maison Jansen circa 1960 in good condition. It concerns the very rare 3 seat in brown cognac leather.  
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Brass

Sofa By Maison Jansen
Sofa By Maison Jansen
H 29.93 in W 84.65 in D 34.65 in
20th Century Light-Blue Italian Curved Four Seater Sofa by Federico Munari
By Federico Munari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, half rounded vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian upholstered three four sofa, canapé designed by Federico Munari in good condition. The seat backrest of the divano is slightl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Metal, Brass

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Rare Green Curved Channel Back Velvet Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural rare curved sofa by Giulia Veronesi with sophisticated and fine Channel back , with wood legs and brass feet manufactured by ISA Bergamo in Italy during 1950s. The green ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Art Deco Sofa, Walnut Veneer and Green Velvet, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant, large Art Deco sofa / couch from France, circa 1930. Lovely walnut veneer and partly ebonized. French polished surface with fine shellac hand polish. Reupholstered wi...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

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Brass, Nickel

Swedish Sofa in Patinated Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, teak, leather, brass, Sweden, 1940s This classic sofa of Swedish origin features a graceful composition crafted from the finest materials. The composition of the cor...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Brass

Swedish Sofa in Patinated Leather and Teak
Swedish Sofa in Patinated Leather and Teak
H 33.86 in W 90.16 in D 23.23 in
French Empire Style Mahogany and Brass Figural Settee Sofa Couch, circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous French Empire sofa settee with fantastic solid brass figures at each end. This beautiful piece dates to the 1950s era and has beautiful green upholstery and cast b...
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Vintage 1950s French Empire Revival Sofas

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Sofa Model 5316 Reupholstered, circa 1950
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful and very large three-seat sofa, model 5316, designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar furniture, United States, circa 1950. Mahogany frame. Excellent condition....
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

D70 Sleeper Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Totally reupholstered in fine yellow mustard fabric with a touch of black Perfect details in shiny brass for adjustment round knobs Prize: X Triennale D70 Diploma d’onore, 1954 I...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Folding Chairs Attribuited to Raffaella Crespi in Bamboo, 1950s
By Raffaella Crespi
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of folding chairs attributed to Raffaella Crespi from 1950. The structure of the chairs in bamboo. While the various elements of attachment and conjunction is in brass. The pair...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Two-Seat Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Two-seat sofa, designed by Marco Zanuso. Italy, Arflex 1951. The lady two-seat sofa, metal frame with wooden construction. Recently upholstered in grey velvet material. Brass legs...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Metal, Brass

Two-Seat Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
Two-Seat Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
H 32.49 in W 56.7 in D 31.89 in
Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich Sofa in Silk, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Luxurious, sofa upholstered in a beautiful taupe silk fabric (Pierre Frey). It is an elegant sofa designed by Italian artist Guglielmo Ulrich who became head designer home furnishing...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Brass

Curved Italian Mid Century Modern Two Place Sofa, Milano, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Milano, IT
Nice two places curved sofa with very representative design of Italian fifties. The wood legs with brass feet are prominent and strongly inclined. The shape is intentionally curved. ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Marco Zanuso Arflex Lady Sofa Pink Beige Velvet, Mid-Century, 1950s, Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Marco Zanuso lady sofa pink beige velvet, Mid-Century, 1950s, Italy Newly recovered Marco Zanuso Lady Sofa, in a light buttery beige pink velvet. Very comfortable and rare. Me...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian Curved Sofa, New Upholstery and Small Typical Brass Legs
Located in Brussels, BE
With new grey velvet upholstery and small iconic brass legs.
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Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Large Curved Sofa ISA, 1950
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Fossano, IT
Large curved sofa with brass feet, manufactured by ISA Bergamo in 1950. Completely reupholstered in fashion grey cotton fabric, this sofa is four comfortable places and very scenogr...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Brass

Beautiful Large Curved Sofa ISA, 1950
Beautiful Large Curved Sofa ISA, 1950
H 30.71 in W 114.18 in D 39.38 in
Curved Vintage Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage sofa, curved shape, newly upholstered with grey velvet, brass legs.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Brass

Curved Vintage Sofa
Curved Vintage Sofa
H 32.29 in W 91.34 in D 47.25 in
Italian Sofa Triennale Designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milano, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Milano, IT
A three-seat sofa Triennale designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951 ,re upholstered with gorgeous and fine aquamarine velvet. The velvet cushions have a teal light green color purposely di...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Metal

Beautiful Sofa, Design Gigi Radice, 1950
By Gigi Radice
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful sofa, design Gigi Radice, 1950. Wooden structure, feet brass and cotton fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Canapes

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Brass

Beautiful Sofa, Design Gigi Radice, 1950
Beautiful Sofa, Design Gigi Radice, 1950
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Italian vintage sofa, six brass legs, upholstered with black velvet.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Brass

Vintage Sofa
Vintage Sofa
H 32.29 in W 82.68 in D 43.31 in
Elegant Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An elegant sofa newly upholstered in mohair. A Classic Italian design with solid brass legs and sweeping armrests. There is a matching pair lounge chairs available if you check our ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Brass

Elegant Italian Sofa, 1950s
Elegant Italian Sofa, 1950s
H 33 in W 70 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage English Chesterfield sofa in original olive green leather with brass upholstery tacks and ebonized bun feet. A stately piece with impeccable tufted upholstery. So comfortable...
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Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa
H 30 in W 87 in D 35.75 in
Large Curved Sofa Designed by Gigi Radice
By Gigi Radice
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large curved sofa, design Gigi Radice, 1950 of geometric form, original fabric, some imperfection behind the back, boiled wool fabric, padding perfect, original wooden structure, fee...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Canapes

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Brass, Metal

Large Curved Sofa Designed by Gigi Radice
Large Curved Sofa Designed by Gigi Radice
H 33.47 in W 92.52 in D 23.63 in
Large 1950s Italian Curved Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Large 1950s Italian canapé. Curved shape and floating on four small gilt metal legs. Newly reupholstered, linen.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Brass

Large 1950s Italian Curved Sofa
Large 1950s Italian Curved Sofa
H 36.62 in W 101.19 in D 29.53 in
1950's Italian Settee
Located in Paris, FR
Italian Mid-Century settee. Recently reupholstered in a 1950s original fabric and in very good condition. Conical tapered black and brass legs.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Settees

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Brass

1950's Italian Settee
1950's Italian Settee
H 37.41 in W 53.15 in D 33.08 in
1960's Italian Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Firenze, IT
Original frame and brass feets, newly reupholstered in velvet
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

1960's Italian Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi
1960's Italian Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi
H 35.44 in W 96.46 in D 35.44 in
Rare 1950s Sofa by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Great two places sofa in stitched leather covered with cow skin, circa 1950s. By Jacques Adnet.
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Vintage 1950s French Canapes

Materials

Brass

Rare 1950s Sofa by Jacques Adnet
Rare 1950s Sofa by Jacques Adnet
H 30.71 in W 52.76 in D 27.56 in
Little sofa by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
Nice and rare sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
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Vintage 1950s Italian Canapes

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Brass

Little sofa by Marco Zanuso
Little sofa by Marco Zanuso
H 35.04 in W 44.49 in D 28.75 in
Large Sofa by Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
Large vintage sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Vintage fabric and brass feet, Arflex stamped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Canapes

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Brass

Large Sofa by Marco Zanuso
Large Sofa by Marco Zanuso
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in
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Mid-20th Century Brass Canapes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid-20th century brass canapes available for sale. Mid-20th century brass canapes bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some mid-20th century brass canapes are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller mid-20th century brass canapes, measuring 22.05 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Mid-20th century brass canapes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Marco Zanuso, Jacques Adnet and Arflex are consistently popular.

How Much are Mid-20th Century Brass Canapes?

Mid-20th century brass canapes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $8,103, while the lowest priced sells for $1,842 and the highest can go for as much as $23,916.

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.