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Sofa Corner tables by Mathieu Matégot - 1950s
Sofa Corner tables by Mathieu Matégot - 1950s

Sofa Corner tables by Mathieu Matégot - 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

A magnificent set of sofa corner tables designed by Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s. These are

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Green
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Green

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Green

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Small module Measures: L 110cm / P

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Grey
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Grey

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Grey

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Small module Measures: L 110cm / P

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wool

Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's
Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's

Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's

By Ico Parisi

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Corner sofa in blond wood and fabric,, Italy, 1950's What stands out most in this low corner bench

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Moder Mid Century Handmade Gravity Corner sofa
Moder Mid Century Handmade Gravity Corner sofa

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
Mid Century Sculptural Made to Measure Amphora Corner sofa

Mid Century Sculptural Made to Measure Amphora Corner sofa

Located in London, GB

between form and function leads to luxury design on curved sofas and armchairs. Each design is born from a

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Corner Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron
Corner Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Sculptural Curved Verona Corner sofa
Contemporary Sculptural Curved Verona Corner sofa

Contemporary Sculptural Curved Verona Corner sofa

Located in London, GB

, because the first piece on this collection was a two seater sofa for lovers. Every piece in this

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

The Cube Sofa -- Corners & Slims -- Grey Bouclé
The Cube Sofa -- Corners & Slims -- Grey Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Corners & Slims -- Grey Bouclé

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Corners & Slims - Inspired by 70s Italian Luxury Furniture Discover The Cube Sofa, where art meets

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Slim Sectional -- Grey Bouclé
The Cube Sofa -- Corner Slim Sectional -- Grey Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Slim Sectional -- Grey Bouclé

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Corner Slim Sectional - Inspired by 70s Italian Luxury Furniture Discover The Cube Sofa, where art

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Set -- Grey Bouclé
The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Set -- Grey Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Set -- Grey Bouclé

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Corner Lounge Set - Inspired by 70s Italian Luxury Furniture Discover The Cube Sofa, where art

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Sectional -- Grey Bouclé
The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Sectional -- Grey Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Sectional -- Grey Bouclé

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Corner Lounge Sectional - Inspired by 70s Italian Luxury Furniture Discover The Cube Sofa, where

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Cube Corner Seat -- Grey Bouclé
The Cube Sofa -- Cube Corner Seat -- Grey Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Cube Corner Seat -- Grey Bouclé

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Cube Corner Seat - Inspired by 70s Italian Luxury Furniture Discover The Cube Sofa, where art

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Modernist Contemporary Sculptural Handmade Curved Amphora Corner Sofa
Modernist Contemporary Sculptural Handmade Curved Amphora Corner Sofa

Modernist Contemporary Sculptural Handmade Curved Amphora Corner Sofa

Located in London, GB

between form and function leads to luxury design on curved sofas and armchairs. Each design is born from a

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Full Mix Sectional -- Grey Bouclé
The Cube Sofa -- Corner Full Mix Sectional -- Grey Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Full Mix Sectional -- Grey Bouclé

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Corner Full Mix Sectional - Inspired by 70s Italian Luxury Furniture Discover The Cube Sofa, where

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Mix Sectional -- Grey Bouclé
The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Mix Sectional -- Grey Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Mix Sectional -- Grey Bouclé

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Corner Lounge Mix Sectional - Inspired by 70s Italian Luxury Furniture Discover The Cube Sofa

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Rare and Early Danish Corner Sofa 1940-1950s
Rare and Early Danish Corner Sofa 1940-1950s

Rare and Early Danish Corner Sofa 1940-1950s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Mid century dansih corner sofa. Early production. Upholstery in original yellow frabric. Around

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Ottoman Mix Sectional -- Grey Bouclé
The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Ottoman Mix Sectional -- Grey Bouclé

The Cube Sofa -- Corner Lounge Ottoman Mix Sectional -- Grey Bouclé

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Corner Lounge Ottoman Mix Sectional - Inspired by 70s Italian Luxury Furniture Discover The Cube

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Sophia Corner Sofa in Mint Green Velvet
Sophia Corner Sofa in Mint Green Velvet

Sophia Corner Sofa in Mint Green Velvet

By Essential Home

Located in New York, NY

Pure lust in velvet this particular mid century furniture piece is a must have in any interior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Corner Sofa Reclaimed Hardwood & Brass Frame by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
Bespoke Corner Sofa Reclaimed Hardwood & Brass Frame by P. Tendercool (Indoor)

Bespoke Corner Sofa Reclaimed Hardwood & Brass Frame by P. Tendercool (Indoor)

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

We were commissioned this sofa by a Dutch project developer for his own villa. We adapted our

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rainbow Corner Kids Sofa in Velvet and Brass by Circu Magical Furniture
Rainbow Corner Kids Sofa in Velvet and Brass by Circu Magical Furniture

Rainbow Corner Kids Sofa in Velvet and Brass by Circu Magical Furniture

By Circu

Located in New York, NY

Rainbow Corner Kids sofa in velvet and brass by Circu Magical Furniture The Rainbow Sofa is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Bespoke Corner Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P.Tendercool
Bespoke Corner Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P.Tendercool

Bespoke Corner Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P.Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier

Located in Bangkok, TH

, corner, and right components for flexible configurations. Crafted with care, the sofa boasts reclaimed

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Cotton Candy Corner Kids Sofa in Velvet and Brass by Circu Magical Furniture
Cotton Candy Corner Kids Sofa in Velvet and Brass by Circu Magical Furniture

Cotton Candy Corner Kids Sofa in Velvet and Brass by Circu Magical Furniture

By Circu

Located in New York, NY

and velvet upholstery combined with gold details on the bottom, this corner sofa will bring magic and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Custom-size Corner Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P.Tendercool
Custom-size Corner Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P.Tendercool

Custom-size Corner Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P.Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier

Located in Bangkok, TH

Model: PT66-BS1-TE-DO sectional sofa (Indoor) Dimensions: 108 x 108 x 27.56 inch; seat height 15.16

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Corner Leather Sofa in Reclaimed Hardwood and Sand Cast Brass, by P. Tendercool
Corner Leather Sofa in Reclaimed Hardwood and Sand Cast Brass, by P. Tendercool

Corner Leather Sofa in Reclaimed Hardwood and Sand Cast Brass, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

our corners sofa to the ideal sizes of the client’s living-room. So for business as usual. They then

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner in durable Mandarin fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner in durable Mandarin fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner in durable Mandarin fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage corner seat, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner in Durable Chartreuse Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner in Durable Chartreuse Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Corner in Durable Chartreuse Fabric, DIAMOND QUALITY

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Ostend, BE

Iconic French vintage corner seat, beautifully reupholstered in our brand new, stain free, washable

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Two Yang Sofa Design Sofas by Francoi Boucher Cinna, Corner Sofa
Two Yang Sofa Design Sofas by Francoi Boucher Cinna, Corner Sofa

Two Yang Sofa Design Sofas by Francoi Boucher Cinna, Corner Sofa

By Cinna (Ligne Roset), François Bauchet

Located in Lyon, FR

fabric with an extremely soft and silky touch, fully removable. This sofa creates a protective cocoon

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Synthetic

Custom Made Corner Sofa Bookcase by Vintage On Point
Custom Made Corner Sofa Bookcase by Vintage On Point

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
Midcentury Garden Sofa

Midcentury Garden Sofa

Unavailable|$3,500

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

Modular mid-century corner sofa in wool, Belgium 1960s
Modular mid-century corner sofa in wool, Belgium 1960s

Modular mid-century corner sofa in wool, Belgium 1960s

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Stunning mid-century modern corner sofa in original wool upholstery. The seats are modular, which

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

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

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Danish Mid-Century Sofa Corner Table
A Danish Mid-Century Sofa Corner Table

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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

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

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool, Mohair

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

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

By Florence Knoll

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A large mid-century corner sofa with wooden side tables/display cabinet produced in Germany in the

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Teak

20th Century German Leather Corner Sofa
20th Century German Leather Corner Sofa

20th Century German Leather Corner Sofa

Located in High Point, NC

Designed in 20th century Germany, this leather corner sofa showcases a captivating Tetris-like

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950
Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950

Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950

By Bramin Mobler

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare early mid-century Danish 2-piece sectional corner sofa. This sofa was made even before

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950
Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950

Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950

By Bramin Mobler

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare early mid-century Danish 2-piece sectional corner sofa. This sofa was made even before

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Italian Corner Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti
Mid Century Italian Corner Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti

Mid Century Italian Corner Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Italian channel back sofa. In the style of Gio Ponti. Curved corner shape. Cotton

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Mid-Century Modern circa 1950s Corner Sofa with Brass Feet
Italian Mid-Century Modern circa 1950s Corner Sofa with Brass Feet

Italian Mid-Century Modern circa 1950s Corner Sofa with Brass Feet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Rare Italian 1950s MCM Mid-Century Modern corner sofa settee couch brass feet Measures: 35" H x

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Italian 1950s Era circa 1955 I.S.A Corner Sofa Couch
Mid-Century Modern Italian 1950s Era circa 1955 I.S.A Corner Sofa Couch

Mid-Century Modern Italian 1950s Era circa 1955 I.S.A Corner Sofa Couch

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Very rare Italian Mid-Century Modern I.S.A corner sofa, circa 1955. Measures: 34 5/8" H x 88" W x

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Modular Corner Sofa Brown Velvet Fabric, 1970s Italy
Mid-Century Modern Modular Corner Sofa Brown Velvet Fabric, 1970s Italy

Mid-Century Modern Modular Corner Sofa Brown Velvet Fabric, 1970s Italy

Located in Zagreb, HR

A beautiful, simple and elegant Mid-Century five-piece modular corner sofa. Late 1960s production

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern "Triennale Corner" Green Velvet Italian Sofa
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern "Triennale Corner" Green Velvet Italian Sofa

Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern "Triennale Corner" Green Velvet Italian Sofa

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Madrid, ES

A beautiful shaped sofa model "Triennale corner" designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Orange Togo Corner Sofa
Orange Togo Corner Sofa

Orange Togo Corner Sofa

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Rochester, England

mid-century design classic. This blood orange corner sofa is incredibly versatile and can be used

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Vintage Corner Sofa, 70s
Vintage Corner Sofa, 70s

Vintage Corner Sofa, 70s

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Superb and very confortable modular sofa entirely restored and reupholstered with a fabric by Loro

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Roche Bobois Profile Corner Sofa
Roche Bobois Profile Corner Sofa

Roche Bobois Profile Corner Sofa

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the Profile Corner Sofa by Roche Bobois, a stunning addition to any modern living space

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Orange Togo Corner Sofa
Orange Togo Corner Sofa

Orange Togo Corner Sofa

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Rochester, England

*Please Note that items shown together are sold separately unless specified as a set in the title.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Gelderland Curved Corner Sectional Sofa
Gelderland Curved Corner Sectional Sofa

Gelderland Curved Corner Sectional Sofa

By Gelderland

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful, Mid-Century, elegantly curved, four seat corner sectional sofa by Dutch manufacturer

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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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

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.

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
  • 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.