What is a mid-century sofa?

A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What's the difference between a Chesterfield and a Mid-Century Modern sofa?

A Chesterfield has deep button-tufting, rolled arms and a back the same height as the arms. A Mid-Century Modern sofa favors a lower profile, tapered legs and a cleaner frame.

What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?

Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.

Mid Century Box Sofa

Mint Sofa

Ficks Reed Rattan Sofa

Thayer Coggin Rosewood Sofa

Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa

Mid Century Danish Modern Leather Box Sofa after Fredrik Kayser

$2,400

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Custom Design Mid-Century Modern Beige Upholstery Box Shape Sofa Mint!

$6,500

Custom Design Mid-Century Modern Beige Upholstery Box Shape Sofa Mint!

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Custom Design Mid-Century Modern beige upholstery box shape sofa mint!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Satinwood Box Sofa on Six Tapering Legs

$18,000

19th Century Satinwood Box Sofa on Six Tapering Legs

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th century satinwood box sofa. On six tapering legs.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sofas

Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern

$67,068

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Charles Hollis Jones "Box Line" Side Tables in Lucite and Burnished Brass

$10,950 / set

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...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!

$2,800

Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!

By Milo Baughman, Ficks Reed

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern box shape rattan cane bamboo loveseat sofa settee mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Cane

Fine Danish Box Sofa / Daybed in Oak 1960s. New Upholstered

$4,262

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Recent Sales

Super Long Chrome Frame Sectional Box Sofa Attributed to Baughman

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H 25 in W 208 in D 33 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood Box Sofa by Carlton after Milo Baughman Pair Available

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H 27 in W 86 in D 34.25 in

Rosewood Box Sofa by Carlton after Milo Baughman Pair Available

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood Box Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s

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H 32 in W 89.5 in D 35.5 in

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Frits Henningsen Box-Shaped Wooden Sofa with White Fabric Upholstery

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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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Cream Wool Upholstery Box Shape Knoll Sofas Baughman Probber Match

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H 26 in W 87 in

Pair of Cream Wool Upholstery Box Shape Knoll Sofas Baughman Probber Match

By Knoll, Charles Pfister

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.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Rare Three-Seat Case or Clad Box Sofa by Komfort of Denmark

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H 24.5 in W 96 in D 32 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle Walnut Case Sofa

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H 28.5 in W 84.75 in D 32.25 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Box Sofa Daybed

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H 32 in W 77.5 in D 29 in

Mid Century Box Sofa Daybed

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century box sofa, even arm wood frame, with loose cushions (cushions show wear).

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Box Sofas with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

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H 27.5 in W 72 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Box Sofas with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

Located in Gladstone, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century box sofas with original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Tufted Leather Chesterfield Box Sofa

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H 28 in W 75 in D 30 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Leather

Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Box Sofa

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H 27.5 in W 72.75 in D 31.5 in

Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Box Sofa

Located in Gladstone, NJ

Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Box Sofa Under the skirt sofa sits on a beautiful walnut plinth base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chic Vinyl Box Sofa by Simmons

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H 26 in W 83 in D 30.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

Vintage Leather Box Sofa in Distressed Tufted Black Leather, circa1930-1950

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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, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s

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H 28.75 in W 77.96 in D 29.53 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rosewood Box Sofa by Baughman for Thayer Coggin

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H 26 in W 89 in D 36 in

Rosewood Box Sofa by Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Custom Rosewood Box Sofa by Carlton After Milo Baughman

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H 27 in W 86 in D 34.25 in

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Kaare Klint Model 4118 Box Sofa, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s

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H 34.26 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in

Kaare Klint Model 4118 Box Sofa, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Bamboo Box Sofa by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed

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H 30 in W 81 in D 31 in

Bamboo Box Sofa by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed

By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Charles Pfister for Knoll Box Stitched Leather Tuxedo Style Three-Seat Sofa

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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.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Bamboo Rattan Box Shape Frame Mid-Century Modern Sofa

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H 23 in W 84 in D 32 in

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.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s

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H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s

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H 29.14 in W 78.35 in D 29.53 in

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

A 1950's Walnut and Cane Box Sofa

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H 24.75 in W 90.5 in D 30 in

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...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Cane, Upholstery

Knoll Style Chrome Frame Box Stitch Modern Sofa

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H 31 in W 90 in D 30.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman-Style Rosewood and Leather Case Sofa

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H 25 in W 90 in D 34 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Brown Rosewood Box Loveseat Sofas 1970s, a Pair

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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.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Rosewood

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern 3 seater Leather Sofa

$2,131

H 27.56 in W 76.58 in D 31.89 in

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern 3 seater Leather Sofa

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Knebel, DK

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern 3 seater leather sofa in the style of Børge Mogensen. The very comfortable Scandinavian Modern leather sofa with feathered seat-, back- and side cus...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa

$1,500Sale Price|25% Off

H 31 in W 82 in D 31 in

Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa

By Galvano

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960s One-Owner Florence Knoll Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa - For Reupholstery

$5,850

H 29.5 in W 90.5 in D 31.5 in

1960s One-Owner Florence Knoll Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa - For Reupholstery

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in St. Louis, MO

An exceptional mid-century modern design icon: the Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa, designed by the legendary Florence Knoll in 1954 and manufactured by Knoll Associates circa 1960s. Thi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage two-seater Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen 1935s

$9,389Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.83 in W 51.97 in D 31.11 in

Vintage two-seater Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen 1935s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Lejre, DK

The vintage design two-seater sofa model 5011 created by Kaare Klint. This iconic piece is crafted in original cognac leather and features a distinctive six-legged mahogany base. The...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier '4698' Sofa with Ottoman in Leather

$47,500

H 31.11 in W 35.83 in D 27.56 in

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier '4698' Sofa with Ottoman in Leather

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, sofa, model ‘4698’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1933, made late 1970s This sofa is designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen and w...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Settees with Ottomans in Cognac Leather Mahogany

$58,500 / set

H 30.79 in W 36.78 in D 27.45 in

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Settees with Ottomans in Cognac Leather Mahogany

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, settees with ottomans, model ‘4698’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1933 These settees with ottomans are designed by Kaare Klint for ...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Camel Leather and Mahogany

$37,500

H 34.06 in W 78.15 in D 31.7 in

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Camel Leather and Mahogany

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, sofa, model ‘4118’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930, production 1970s Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-seat sofa...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century French Sofa

$3,950

H 35.8 in W 61.8 in D 22.8 in

19th Century French Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 19th century French sofa is a masterfully crafted piece that reflects timeless design and superior artistry. The walnut frame features intricate carvings along the arms ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Cognac Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs

$3,000

H 32 in W 78 in D 32 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Cognac Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful Cognac leather 3 seat sofa white oak legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. The color is Cognac brown leather is soft and shows little signs of use on sea...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood

$2,450

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 32.29 in

1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Three-seat sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, ca. 1960. This modest and comfortable three-seat sofa exhibits characteristics reminiscent of Borge Mogensen's design. The vibrant aestheti...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Classic Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa Ca' 1960's

$12,500

H 28 in W 90 in D 30 in

Classic Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa Ca' 1960's

By Jens Risom

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic three seat sofa by Jens Risom, ca' 1960's. Sculpted and recessed walnut base, model #2516. Freshly reupholstered and ready to be enjoyed for many years. The cushions are re...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Johannes Andersen 3-Seater Sofa – Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

$7,538

H 29.5 in W 93 in D 32 in

Johannes Andersen 3-Seater Sofa – Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant vintage Danish three-seater sofa, model Drott, designed by renowned Danish furniture designer Johannes Andersen in the 1960s. This beautifully proportioned sofa features a l...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery

$6,950

H 30.32 in W 85.83 in D 29.53 in

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, fabric and chrome plated metal, Switzerland, design 1954. This comfortable three-seat sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara

$3,300

H 31.11 in W 87.8 in D 39.38 in

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Knoll Antimott, sofa, alcantara, chrome, Germany, 1960s Somewhere between 1925-1929 Wilhelm Knoll developed a patented system of seating named 'Antimott'. The line consisted of fur...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany

$87,000

H 33.08 in W 93.31 in D 28.35 in

Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany

By Jacob Kjaer 1

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Milo Baughman style 4 Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern

$3,850

H 28 in W 96 in D 35.5 in

Fantastic Milo Baughman style 4 Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fantastic Milo Baughman style 4 seater sofa. This sofa is super high quality and well crafted, check out how the seat cushions are curved to accept the back cushion-nice detail ! ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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By Mariano Fortuny

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Pair of custom Carnavalet patterned Fortuny textile pillows in pink & cream. The 17th Century inspired French design-with magnificent and intricate garden urns abundant with flow...

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Pair of André Sornay Armchairs in Sapele Mahogany and Bouclé, France, 1950s

$21,598 / set

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By Andre Sornay

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This rare pair of armchairs was designed by André Sornay and produced by his workshop in Lyon in the early 1950s. High, angled backrest in sapele mahogany with upholstered cushions. ...

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$2,397 / item

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Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France

$12,500

H 15 in Dm 18.5 in

Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France

By Marc Bankowsky

Located in New York, NY

This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...

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$3,000 / item

H 48 in W 38 in D 14.5 in

Bertu Storage, Carsen Modern Storage Cabinet, Maple

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Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This Carsen Cabinet in Maple is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each unit is handmade with solid maple (or wood of your choice) and finished with a beautiful com...

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This exceptional "La Commedia dell'Arte" table lamp represents a prestigious collaboration between the Piero Fornasetti and the avant-garde Milanese lighting house Antonangeli Illumi...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Exceptional Sculpture "Monumental Cambiamiento" by Angelo Mangiarotti, 2006

$65,000

H 62 in W 31 in D 24 in

Exceptional Sculpture "Monumental Cambiamiento" by Angelo Mangiarotti, 2006

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Girona, Spain

Exceptional sculpture by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, circa 2006 Unique piece. Provenance : Special order for Mangiarotti editor. Carrara marble. Mangiarotti has worked for Cassina...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Vintage English Button Back Leather Chesterfield Sofa Mid 20th Century

$3,193

H 31.89 in W 87.8 in D 37.01 in

Vintage English Button Back Leather Chesterfield Sofa Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb vintage English tan leather 'Chesterfield' sofa, mid 20th Century in date. This fine quality deep- buttoned sofa is made from hand dyed leather with a wonderful pat...

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Mid-20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Walnut for Craft Associates 1960s

$12,500

H 31 in W 122 in D 70 in

Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Walnut for Craft Associates 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Troy, MI

Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates USA circa 1960s Special order model 3600 with left side chaise configuration Flowing silhouette with curved backrest and ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Guillerme and Chambron, rare oak table, Edition Votre Maison circa 1950/1960

$28,418

H 28.75 in W 63 in D 35.44 in

Guillerme and Chambron, rare oak table, Edition Votre Maison circa 1950/1960

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Guillerme et Chambron, This table is a very rare model, part of the first productions of Votre Maison, of which Robert Guillerme was the cabinetmaker. We have been specialists in ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Louis XVI-Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

$39,000 / set

H 38 in W 20.5 in D 19 in

Set of Eight Louis XVI-Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight Louis XVI-style painted dining chairs — two armchairs and six side chairs — upholstered in blue Cowtan & Tout fabric with brass nailhead trim. Made 1980–1999. Each chair...

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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa

$1,795

H 38 in W 87 in D 32 in

Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa

Located in Oakwood, GA

Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa, 87"W Thomasville quality craftsmanship Regency style design Solid carved mahogany exposed frame Dramatic camelback crest rai...

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20th Century Regency Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Murano Oval Aquamarine Blue Art Glass and Brass Console / Wall Mirror, 2020

$4,547 / item

H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in

Murano Oval Aquamarine Blue Art Glass and Brass Console / Wall Mirror, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Stunning mirror in blazing aquamarine blue color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. The mirror has a rear structure in wood, on which four...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

$12,400

H 28.75 in W 144.49 in D 31.5 in

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘Platform Gondola’ sofa, fabric, walnut, wood, United States, 1960s A wonderful sofa that features the combination of two great sofa models by ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Jean-Luc GerardFrench mid century Impressionist landscape of Olive trees in the Côte d'Azur, Circa 1930

$7,965

H 30 in W 38 in

French mid century Impressionist landscape of Olive trees in the Côte d'Azur

Located in Woodbury, CT

ean-Luc Gérard Olive Trees, Côte d’Azur Circa 1930 Oil on Canvas Signed and inscribed on the reverse Presented in an ornate French-style frame This vibrant and richly textured lands...

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1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Mid Century Box Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century box sofa for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every mid century box sofa was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the mid century box sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century box sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. A well-made mid century box sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Pfister, Frits Henningsen and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Box Sofa?

The average selling price for a mid century box sofa at 1stDibs is $5,250, while they’re typically $875 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.

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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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 Sofas for You

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.

Questions About Mid Century Box Sofa

What is a mid-century sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What's the difference between a Chesterfield and a Mid-Century Modern sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
A Chesterfield has deep button-tufting, rolled arms and a back the same height as the arms. A Mid-Century Modern sofa favors a lower profile, tapered legs and a cleaner frame.
What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.

How Top Designers Are Using Mid-Century Chairs in Today’s Interiors

Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood

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Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home

The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.