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 Corner Sofa

Corner Couches

Mid Century Rattan Couch

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Harvey Probber Mahogany Corner Triangle Sofa Table

$3,300

$5,435

Danish Modern L-Shaped Corner Sofa by Thams, Brown Leather, 1970

Located in London, GB

This 1970s Danish Modern corner sectional by Thams Denmark is a striking example of the transition from mid-century minimalism to the bold, plush luxury of 1970s high-end design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

$16,900Sale Price|35% Off

Restored MCM Rattan Round Sectional Corner Sofa w/ 3-Strand Waterfall Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored four-seat rattan sectional corner sofa. Showcasing a unique round shape reminiscent of the conversation pits of the mid-20th century it features three-stran...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Peter Hivdt Style Teak corner sofas model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway 1960

$6,365 / set

Peter Hivdt Style Teak corner sofas model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway 1960

Located in Paris, IDF

Corners sofa with table, model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway. Sofas with frames in teak and beech, as well as armrests in rattan. Fixed upholstered seat and loose cushions in the back...

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Muller Van Severen Corner Playful Pillow Sofa In Leather For Bd Barcelona

$8,045 / item

Muller Van Severen Corner Playful Pillow Sofa In Leather For Bd Barcelona

By Muller Van Severen

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Muller Van Severen Playful Pillow Sofa Corner In Leather For Bd Barcelona Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa modular arrives at BD. Initially designed by MVS for KASSL Editions, the ...

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

$17,865Sale Price|35% Off

Restored 4-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sectional Sofa for Six by Ritts

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Mid-Century Four-strand square pretzel rattan Corner Sectional sofa with six seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored MCM 6-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seat Rattan Corner Sofa w/ Table

$8,287Sale Price|35% Off

Restored MCM 6-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seat Rattan Corner Sofa w/ Table

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored rattan blending style vintage charm with modern comfort. Rare Square Pretzel rattan 3-seater sectional sofa with Paul Frankl-inspired design featuring 6 str...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

$3,950

Restored Quad Strand "R" Arm 2 Seat Rattan Corner Sofa with Side Table

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare "R" arm rattan 2-seaters sectional sofa with "Quad Pole" design featuring 4 strand rattan arms, legs, and 4 pole base. Comes with a two-tier rattan side table that can be config...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Recent Sales

Moder Mid Century Handmade Gravity Corner sofa

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 106.3 in D 70.87 in

Moder Mid Century Handmade Gravity Corner sofa

Located in London, GB

Statuesque design of this collection represents dignity, calmness and stability. Still lines creates monumental shapes and gives a feeling of serenity. Every piece in this collection...

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Textile, Wool, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Sculptural Made to Measure Amphora Corner sofa

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 106.3 in D 98.43 in

Mid Century Sculptural Made to Measure Amphora Corner sofa

Located in London, GB

Collection which was inspired by the Neolithic period. A period which began 12.000 years ago. The Amphora Collection fallows shapes of an amphora. The grace and elegance of this hist...

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Corner Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 74.41 in D 27.56 in

Corner Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU

Corner sofa in oak with and angle forming a tablet decorated with 15 tiles faience in excellent condition. Original cream color upholstered tapestry in good condition. Robert Guil...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wood

Unavailable

H 27 in W 59 in D 33.5 in

Custom Made Corner Sofa Bookcase by Vintage On Point

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Order your custom version today! This is our floor model, still available now, made in soaped oak with solid and veneer wood elements. This bookcase can be custom made to your choice...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury Garden Sofa

Unavailable

H 27 in W 81 in D 23 in

Midcentury Garden Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury garden sofa with corner chair. Measures: Chair W 23”.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Rare Corner Italian Sofa Attributed to Marco Zanuso

Sold

H 32 in W 107 in D 29 in

Mid-Century Modern Rare Corner Italian Sofa Attributed to Marco Zanuso

By Marco Zanuso

Located in North York, ON

Unique and rare Italian Mid-Century Corner sofa. The curves make for architectural intrigue and can fit accordingly into niche rooms.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Danish Mid-Century Sofa Corner Table

Sold

H 28 in W 41 in D 17 in

A Danish Mid-Century Sofa Corner Table

Located in Bellport, NY

A Scandinavian Mid-Century corner sofa table, with a lacquered mahogany laminate finish, brass tip feet, fits any corner.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

1950's Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric

Sold

H 312 in W 96 in D 27.5 in

1950's Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare Danish mid-century corner sofa. This sofa was made around 1950 well before corner sofas and sectionals really became a thing and the proportions are reflective of the homes at t...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mohair, Beech

1950's Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric

Sold

H 31 in W 69 in D 26 in

1950's Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare Danish mid-century corner sofa. This sofa was made around 1950 well before corner sofas and sectionals really became a thing and the proportions are reflective of the homes at t...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool, Mohair

Mid-century Sectional Corner Sofa with Side Tables, Germany, 1960s

Sold

Sold

H 30.71 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in

Early 1950s Rare Danish Corner Sofa

Located in Handewitt, DE

Mid century dansih corner sofa. Early production.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dunbar Corner Sofa by Edward Wormley

Sold

H 27 in W 81 in D 28 in

Dunbar Corner Sofa by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Corner sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original leather is worn.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Janus Corner Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Sold

Sold

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in W 91.25 in D 35 in

Rare N. Eilersen Danish Modern Teak Three-Seat Sofa Mid-Century

By Niels Eilersen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous N. Eilersen bentwood teak three-seat sofa. Actually this piece is very rare and hard to come by. There are very few images to refer to but I bought this from the original ow...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Italian Curved Sofa in Cotton Velvet, 1950s

$4,477

H 33.47 in W 57.88 in D 25.2 in

Mid Century Italian Curved Sofa in Cotton Velvet, 1950s

Located in London, London

Italian Curved Sofa in Cotton Velvet, 1950s A beautifully proportioned Italian sofa dating from the 1950s, distinguished by its elegant sculptural form and refined organic lines. Th...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

R Huber Mid Century Teak Sofa

$3,895

H 31 in W 79 in D 36 in

R Huber Mid Century Teak Sofa

By R. Huber & Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

R Huber Mid Century Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 79 wide x 36 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 24 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Wood On Sofa is ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s

$1,534Sale Price|50% Off

H 34.65 in W 57.88 in D 31.5 in

Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Curved sofa from the 1950s, Italian production. Original upholstery of the time, we recommend replacing the fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern

$11,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 124 in D 48 in

Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Unusual Adrian Pearsall boomerang sofa with 2 attached tables. Yes, this sofa will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60-year-old fabric anyway? Let your imagination run wild wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

$4,400

H 25.6 in W 73.43 in D 35.44 in

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Ellypse' Sofa in Grey Upholstery

By Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti, 'Ellypse' sofa, fabric, lacquered wood, chrome, Italy, 1970s Mauro Lipparini, an Italian designer, has created the 'Ellypse' sofa for Saporiti, which s...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

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$1,032Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.72 in Dm 39.38 in

1970's Glass & Travertine Coffee Table

Located in Bern, BE

1970’s glass topped travertine lounge table. Round glass tabletop set on a two part solid natural stone base. The heavy travertine base can be set as required to enable an individual...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

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Mid Century Corner Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century corner sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and animal skin, every mid century corner sofa was constructed with great care. Find 209 options for an antique or vintage mid century corner sofa now, or shop our selection of 32 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century corner sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century corner sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century corner sofa over the years, but those crafted by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset and Guillerme et Chambron are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Corner Sofa?

Prices for a mid century corner sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $67 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,355.

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 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.

Questions About Mid Century Corner 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.

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

The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.

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.