Mid Century Danish Modern Leather Box Sofa after Fredrik Kayser
Located in New York, NY
Chic leather and wood box sofa, made in Denmark circa 1960/70's, in the style of Fredrik Kayser. The sofa features thick, plush leather loose back and seat cushions, in high grade br...
Leather, Wood
Custom Design Mid-Century Modern Beige Upholstery Box Shape Sofa Mint!
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Custom Design Mid-Century Modern beige upholstery box shape sofa mint!
Upholstery
19th Century Satinwood Box Sofa on Six Tapering Legs
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century satinwood box sofa. On six tapering legs.
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen snedkerier. A stunning pair of rare Kaare Klint Model no. 4118S two-seater box-shaped sofas with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. (Also called X-Bas...
Leather, Mahogany
Charles Hollis Jones "Box Line" Side Tables in Lucite and Burnished Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful side tables designed by Charles Hollis Jones as part of the "Box" collection executed in Lucite and bronzed brass. The tables come signed and dated by the artist. The...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!
By Ficks Reed, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern box shape rattan cane bamboo loveseat sofa settee mint!
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
Fine Danish Box Sofa / Daybed in Oak 1960s. New Upholstered
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish box sofa / daybed with new mattress and new grey wool fabric. Made in solid oak and produced 1960s. We don’t know who designed it, but looks Børge Mogensen or Kurt Østervig. V...
Fabric, Oak
Super Long Chrome Frame Sectional Box Sofa Attributed to Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
7 pc. chrome flat bar box sofa of incredible length ( 208 inches ). This sofa consists of 5 armless sections, and two corner sections. Each armless section 26 inch W x corner section...
Chrome
Rosewood Box Sofa by Carlton after Milo Baughman Pair Available
By Charlton Company, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic rosewood box sofa with original upholstery. Clean, ready to use condition, one of two matching sofas we have listed separately. Reminiscent of Baughman design for Thayer Co...
Chrome
Rosewood Box Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hamburg, PA
An elegant Mid-Century Modern rosewood tuxedo sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This modern sofa would work in any modern or contemporary interior. The classic design...
Upholstery, Rosewood
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H 28.94 in W 87.8 in D 29.93 in
Frits Henningsen Box-Shaped Wooden Sofa with White Fabric Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful box-shaped three-seater mahogany sofa by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen from circa 1940. Front with rounded sleigh-shaped sides, tapered legs. Seat and back reupholstered in...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Cream Wool Upholstery Box Shape Knoll Sofas Baughman Probber Match
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern thick soft off white wool goose feathers upholstery Knoll sofas by Charles Pfister. Square chrome legs.
Chrome
Rare Three-Seat Case or Clad Box Sofa by Komfort of Denmark
By Komfort
Located in Houston, TX
Rare and beautiful sofa by Komfort of Denmark. This is a case sofa or a clad box sofa. The frame is in rosewood with polished steel legs.
Rosewood
Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle Walnut Case Sofa
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning and rare vintage Mid-Century Modern box sofa, designed by Mel Smilow and dating from the 1950s.
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Box Sofa Daybed
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century box sofa, even arm wood frame, with loose cushions (cushions show wear).
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Box Sofas with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century box sofas with original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.
Tufted Leather Chesterfield Box Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Classical tufted box sofa in burgundy leather, with brass stud trim. This example is in good, original condition, it shows some discoloration to the seat, one side of the seat appear...
Leather
Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Box Sofa
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Box Sofa Under the skirt sofa sits on a beautiful walnut plinth base.
Upholstery, Wood
Chic Vinyl Box Sofa by Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Vinyl upholstery box sofa with sculpted Kagan style wood legs. Extra clean, original condition, well built couch, ready to use.
Upholstery
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H 29 in W 83 in D 34 in
Vintage Leather Box Sofa in Distressed Tufted Black Leather, circa1930-1950
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic tuxedo style box sofa in black leather. The sofa is well constructed, having a solid wood frame, tied coil spring upholstery, with button tufting. The sofa is in good, ...
Leather
Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Frits Henningsen box sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s. Designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Copenhagen. Mahogany frame and original wool fabric. Wood frame in good vintage cond...
Fabric, Wood
Rosewood Box Sofa by Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural case, or box, sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Nice large full size example having vibrant rosewood veneer case and original off white fabric. Thi...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Custom Rosewood Box Sofa by Carlton After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Charlton Company
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic rosewood box sofa with original upholstery. Clean, ready to use condition, one of two matching sofas we have listed separately. Reminiscent of Baughman design for Thayer Co...
Chrome
Kaare Klint Model 4118 Box Sofa, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Kaare Klint Model 4118 two-seat box sofa with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. Made by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Upholstered in cognac leather. Measures: H 87 ...
Mahogany, Leather
Bamboo Box Sofa by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
Located in New York, NY
Extremely chic and stylish even arm bamboo sofa, in extra clean, original condition. Marked Willow and Reed, design attributed to Henry Olko. Total H 30 x frame H 25 x seat H 16.5 in...
Upholstery, Bamboo
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H 28 in W 76 in D 30 in
Charles Pfister for Knoll Box Stitched Leather Tuxedo Style Three-Seat Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Fantastic, near excellent condition Charles Pfister for Knoll three-seat sofa in a sturdy carmel colored leather with lovely box stitched edges all around. Steel feet.
Steel
Bamboo Rattan Box Shape Frame Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bamboo rattan box shape frame Mid-Century Modern sofa.
Bamboo, Rattan
Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Frits Henningsen box sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s. Designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Copenhagen.
Fabric, Mahogany
Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Frits Henningsen box sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s. Designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Copenhagen. In good vintage condition. Price includes reupholstery in leather and s...
Fabric, Mahogany
A 1950's Walnut and Cane Box Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Asheville, NC
A 1950's walnut and cane sofa, in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Cane panels are beautiful and look great with the hand rubbed oil finish. Very well designed with...
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery
Knoll Style Chrome Frame Box Stitch Modern Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Bridport, CT
Newly upholstered in gorgeous grey wool fabric. Impeccable box stitch and button tufting. Modern Mad Men Style and modern comfort.
Chrome
Milo Baughman-Style Rosewood and Leather Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
An expansive and incredibly handsome mid-century rosewood case or box sofa with black leather upholstery, done in the style of Milo Baughman.
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
Sold
H 24 in W 60 in D 34.25 in
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Brown Rosewood Box Loveseat Sofas 1970s, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern two-seat case loveseat sofas in the style of Milo Baughman and circa 1970 have incredible style.
Upholstery, Velvet, Rosewood
$15,595 / set
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
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. They have been reupholstered in a white fa...
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,560 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Unavailable|$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 3 seat sofa style of Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 3 seat sofa by Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Tan Leather in very good vintage condition. Triple chrome plated steel frame in great condition. Manufactured by Gordon Internationa...
Chrome
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 79 in D 32 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa oak Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Black leather 3 seat sofa dark wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nic...
Leather, Oak
$3,250
H 25 in W 87 in D 36.5 in
1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured by Mondileder in the 1970s, this large three-seat sofa features a frame built from thick, dark-lacquered Manou bamboo, bent and stacked into horizontal rails that form t...
Leather, Lacquer, Rattan, Bamboo, Upholstery
$2,500
H 28 in W 86 in D 32 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern brown long Leather sofa with Patina
By Georg Thams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern brown slightly Faded worn Leather sofa in by Georg Thams. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square dark wood legs. Good vintage...
Leather, Wood
$1,800Sale Price|50% Off
H 28 in W 72 in D 32 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather long loveseat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Red leather long loveseat sofa with white oak wood legs. Beautiful Red leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great D...
Leather, Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful medium reddish brown leather 3 seat sofa wood frame and legs. Style of Mogens Hansen. Soft thick Brown leather is soft and shows little signs of u...
Leather, Wood
$3,999Sale Price|50% Off
H 28 in W 83 in D 30 in
Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid light oak solid wood frame and legs with original patina has original sp...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 73 in D 32 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful black Leather long loveseat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful black leather long loveseat sofa with white oak wood legs. Beautiful black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Gre...
Leather, Oak
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...
Porcelain
$448,685
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
$2,500
H 28 in W 84 in D 30 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Faded Leather sofa with Patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Faded worn Leather sofa. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square teak wood legs. Good vintage condition ready for use. M...
Leather, Wood
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.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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