Mogens Hansen, Mid-Century 2-Seater Sofa, Patinated Black Leather, 1970s
By Mogens Hansen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Modern two-seater sofa upholstered in patinated black leather, resting on legs
Leather, Beech
Mid Century 2-Seat Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern 2-seat sofa, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 50s. This
Wood, Fabric
Stouby Møbelfabrik, Mid Century 2-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen, Mogens Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Modern two-seater sofa upholstered in brown leather, resting on legs made from
Leather, Beech
Mid Century 2-Seater Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Comfortabele 2-seater sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie. Manufactured by Artifort in the 60's. In
Metal
Midcentury 2-Seat Sofa by A.R. Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1960s
By Dick Cordemeijer, Gispen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice 2 seat sofa designed by A.R. Cordemeyer. Manufactured by Gispen in the 1960s. Simple
Metal
Midcentury 2-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and comfortabele 2 seat sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie. Manufactured by Artifort in the
Metal
Mid-Century 2-Seat Sofa, Minerva Series by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Danish Designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Daverkosen. The Mid-Century couch
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century 2-Seater Sofa designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1954
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful Mid Century Modern Settee designed by Gastone Rinaldi for
Steel
Brown Velvet 2-Seater Sofa by Mobil Girgi, 70s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
This vintage mid-century 2-seater sofa, produced in the 1970s by the renowned Italian furniture
Velvet, Nutwood
Mid Century Dansih teak 2-Seater Sofa , 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Dansih teak 2-Seater Sofa , 1960s Design year: 1960s Style: vintage, Danish modern
Fabric, Teak
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa
By Wittmann
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa This sofa measures: 80 wide x 36 deep x
Leather, Wood
Danish Brown Leather 2 Seat Mid-Century Modern Sofa Armchairs Available
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Mid-Century Modern Danish brown leather two
Leather
Mid 20th century 2 seater barrel back club sofa c1940
Located in Batley, GB
A large mid 20th country house barrel backed club sofa. Newly upholstered by us in Amara Caramel
Cotton
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was manufactured in Denmark during the 1970s. The frame is crafted from solid
Leather, Wood
Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural two-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The
Fabric
$3,713 / item
Dust Sofa 2-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Dust sofa is a tribute to comfort and discreet elegance. With a comfy structure and available in
Velvet, Wood
$4,241 / item
Gia Sofa 2-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Round, smooth lines, with a combination of smooth and sculpted fabric, with its upholstered back texture carefully sewed and brass base, Gia’s delicate balance is unmistakable. A spi...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Two Part Four Seat Sectional Sofa - 2 Pieces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Two Part Four Seat Sectional Sofa - 2 Pieces. Item
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century American Rust Velvet Upholstered Two Seater Fringed Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style (Mid-20th Century) two-seat sofa upholstered in rust velvet having roll
Hans Wegner Danish mid century vintage 2 seater sofa in forest green wool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dublin, IE
Hans Wegner Ge 233 (1952) 2 seater sofa made by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark 1950’s in beech and wool
Wool, Beech
Italian 2-Seat Sofa, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and comfortabele 2 seat sofa, manufactured in Italy in the 1980s. Very solid black
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern German 2-Seater Brown Steel Frame Lounge Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was probably manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. This piece is inspired
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern German 2-Seater Brown Steel Frame Lounge Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was probably manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. This piece is inspired
Chrome
$3,829 / item
Agnes S Couch 2-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, with the option of two arms, one arm or none and a great range of materials to choo...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,069 / item
Agnes M Couch 2-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, with the option of two arms, one arm or none and a great range of materials to choo...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,229 / item
Agnes L Couch 2-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, with the option of two arms, one arm or none and a great range of materials to choo...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Dansih teak 3-Seater Sofa , 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Dansih teak 3-Seater Sofa , 1960s Design year: 1960s Style: vintage, Danish modern
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Style 2 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units 2 Seats - D 100 x W 250 x H 86 cm 3 Seats - D 100 x W 350 x H 86 cm With Chaise
Textile, Wood
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Extra Long Mid Century Modular 6-Seat Sofa
By Lewittes Furniture Enterprises
Located in New York, NY
x arm H 28 x seat H 17 inches. Arm rests are removable if you want to use this as a bench. 2 vinyl
Upholstery, Oak
$3,836Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 2-Seater Sofa Stressless Pegasus Low Back Loveseat
By Ekornes
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modern two-seater sofa Pegasus Low Back Loveseat model, was manufactured by the Norwegian
Fabric, Teak
$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa table Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat armchair sofa with middle white laminate table by Bruce Hannah and Andrew
Aluminum, Steel
2-Seat Sofa by Unknown Architect
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered 2-seat sofa in new fabric (Colline 568) with legs of beech. Unknown maker.
Beech
$4,033Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa 2 seat by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
view. Consider eventually to reupholster it and give it your own style ! This sofa is part of the Mid
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian 2-Seater Sofa , Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in Velvet fabric - Sturdy and stable
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-Century Brown Leather Two-seater Sofa, Italy 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Title: Vintage Brown Leather 2-Seater Sofa - Classic Italian Design Indulge in timeless elegance
Leather
$6,834 / item
Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 2-Seater
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the Børge Mogensen 2-seater sofa of the No.1 series in 1955. He united a sharply
Oak
De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede black leather 2-seat sofa from 1970. Both seats are extendable for much more lounge seat
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Stunning Signed Dunbar Three Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Dunbar 3 seater sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery green
Upholstery, Walnut
2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in the 70's. This extremely rare
Bouclé
Alberto Rosselli, Saporiti Confidential sofa 3 seater (2- & 1 Seater)
By Saporiti, Alberto Rossi
Located in Mortsel, BE
This post is about the 3 seater only! for price with the other 2 please message us. Introducing the
Fabric
$3,900Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-century 2-Strand Transitional Arm 3-Seat Petite Rattan Sofa w/ Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Mid-century two-strand transitional arm 3 seat sofa with arched base
Rattan
$8,750 / item
Paus 2-Seater Sofa Black Leather by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 2-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating piece defined by its balanced
Velvet, Wood, Oak
$8,750 / item
Paus 2-Seater Sofa Brown Leather by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 2-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating design that emphasizes material
Velvet, Wood, Oak
$6,830 / item
Paus 2-Seater Sofa Brown Velvet by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 2-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a refined contemporary seating piece that emphasizes balance
Velvet, Wood, Oak
$8,750 / item
Paus 2-Seater Sofa Tan Leather by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 2-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating piece defined by its architectural
Velvet, Wood, Oak
1970s Danish Brown Leather 2 Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition with minor signs of use.
Leather
1960s Italian 2-Seater Sofa in Bouclé
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in white Boucle fabric - carefully refurbished
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$5,592Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cassina - Vico Magistretti Maralunga 2 Seater Leather Sofa
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Bern, CH
Vico Magistretti Maralunga two seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina. Dark brown leather. With
Leather
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century
Fabric
Ole Wanscher Leather 2 Seater Sofa 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This two-seat leather sofa was created by Scandinavian furniture design master Ole Wanscher in the
Leather, Oak
Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's
By Arne Norell
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Leather sofa by Swedish master craftsman Arne Norell, 1960s. The structure, combining thick leather
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern 2-Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
This very Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa in original fabric shows the wonderful Classic
Brass
$6,830 / item
Paus 2-Seater Sofa Claret Red Velvet by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 2-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating piece designed to combine comfort
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Fabric
$9,050 / item
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The
Fabric
$5,838 / item
Hugo Passos Calmo Sofa 80 – 2-Seater – Wood Base
By Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hugo Passos Calmo sofa 80 – 2-seater – Wood base is simple and serene in this expansive 3-seater
Oak
$6,258 / item
Hugo Passos Calmo Sofa 95, 2-Seater, Wood Base
By Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hugo Passos Calmo sofa 95 – 2-seater – wood base is simple and serene in this expansive 3-seater
Oak
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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