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A Mid Century Italian Sofa in Checkered Jacquard
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sofa. Low profile and wingback style silhouette. Newly reupholstered in a red
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas

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Jacquard, Upholstery, Wood

Sculptural Mid Century Italian Sofa Attributed to Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sofa attributed to Maurizio Tempestini. Sculptural wingback silhouette
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Sofas

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Upholstery

Midcentury Italian Sofa in Striped Velvet and Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury Italian sofa. Newly reupholstered in striped velvet with black leather details. Curved
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Velvet

Style Paolo Buffa Mid-century Italian Sofà high backrest 1950s Chanel tessut
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Paolo Buffa Mid-century Italian Sofà high backrest 1950s Chanel tessut type
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Over Scaled Mid-Century Italian Sofa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
With all the stylistic hallmarks of the Italian modern furniture, in particular Gio Ponti to whom
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

Over Scaled Mid-Century Italian Sofa
Over Scaled Mid-Century Italian Sofa
H 43.75 in W 98 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Italian Sofa by ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
impression typical of Italian design. The combination of the gently curved silhouette and iron legs creates a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Sofa by ISA Bergamo
Mid-Century Italian Sofa by ISA Bergamo
H 32.29 in W 75.6 in D 30.71 in
Reupholstered Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Paola Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern design, with it's exaggerated swooping lines and playful silhouette. Newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Mid Century Italian Sofa by Lenzi Nello, 1954
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very rare Italian "piccolo" sofa, designed by Lenzi Nello in the early 50's. The lovely
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Mid Century Italian Sofa by Lenzi Nello, 1954
Mid Century Italian Sofa by Lenzi Nello, 1954
H 24.02 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Sculptural Midcentury Italian Sofa in Faux Lambswool
Located in London, GB
An Italian sofa of sculptural design, with soft curves, on six tapering wooden legs and newly
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Beech

Mid-Century Italian Sofa by ISA Bergamo, c.1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in London, GB
A grey mid-century modern design sofa by ISA Bergamo designed c.1950s. The sofa is upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Sofa by ISA Bergamo, c.1950s
Mid-Century Italian Sofa by ISA Bergamo, c.1950s
H 36.23 in W 52.37 in D 52.37 in
'Safari' Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova
By Archizoom Associati
Located in London, GB
A 'Safari lounge sofa. Italy, c1968. Made by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova. White
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

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Fiberglass

Mid century italian sofa set, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century sofa set in brown faux leather designed in italy in the 1970s. Very thick and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Faux Leather

Mid century italian sofa set, 1970s
Mid century italian sofa set, 1970s
H 31.5 in W 92.52 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Italian Sofa with Winged Back Details Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant and graceful Italian black and white upholstered sofa with winged back details
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Vintage 1950s European Sofas

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Wood

Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Purple Bouclé Wool, 1950s
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
Beautiful Italian two seater sofa in purple bouclé wool, 1950s. The fabric is newly reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Wool, Bouclé

Gio Ponti Style Mid-century Modern Italian Sofa for Casa e Giardino, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This elegant mid-century Italian sofa is not only comfortable, but also incredibly stylish. Its
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

F&T Salotti Space Age Italian Velvet and Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sofa by F&T Salotti. Overstuffed space age silhouette. Original chocolate
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas

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Stainless Steel

Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino Mid Century Sofa
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sofa attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino. Reupholstered in a charcoal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chenille, Upholstery

Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé Upholstery Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé upholstery Italy 1940s This midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Beech

Mid Century 1960s Italian Sofa
Located in London, London
A 1960s Italian sofa. This mid-century modern piece features a sleek and stylish design, typical of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Mid Century 1960s Italian Sofa
Mid Century 1960s Italian Sofa
H 36.62 in W 50.01 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Walnut Italian Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century Italian walnut sofa upholstered in off-white linen.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Mid-Century Walnut Italian Sofa
Mid-Century Walnut Italian Sofa
H 34.5 in W 64 in D 31 in
Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
The sofa is made out of high quality leather. The back and sit of the sofa is composed from three
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa
Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa
H 32 in W 83 in D 33 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, from Italy with brown and black corduroy upholstery. This piece is in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa
H 31 in W 84.5 in D 37.5 in
Midcentury Red Velvet Sofa, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Red velvet sofa is a design item realized in Italy mid-20th Century.  A beautiful vintage sofa in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian vibe to this piece. Like Scandinavian mid-century design, Italian design liked to blend form with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Wool, Beech
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Style Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fabric. Slender Italian style legs give the sofa a unique profile, while the wide and well stuffed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Italian Style Sofa
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Italian Style Sofa. Featuring a straight line design, six
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Style Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Italian Style Sofa
H 27 in W 103.25 in D 37 in
Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa
Located in Palermo, PA
Step into the vibrant world of 1970s Italy with this stunning modular sofa, a true gem of mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa
Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa
H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 72.84 in
Mid-Century Italian Settee Sofa 1950's
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Sofa from 1950s Italy. Upholstered recently in a very soft Faux sheep wool, This cozy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Settee Sofa 1950's
Mid-Century Italian Settee Sofa 1950's
H 29.75 in W 49.13 in D 31.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid Century modern Italian three seat sofa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Three Seat Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 33.08 in
Beautiful Italian Mid Century Sectional Sofa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Beautiful Italian Mid Century Sectional Sofa from the 1980s is a stunning piece that embodies
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Orange Sofa
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern two-seat Italian lounge sofa rattan A beautiful very well made rattan sofa from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Orange Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Orange Sofa
H 30.32 in W 59.85 in D 34.26 in
Italian Mid Century Two Seater Sofa 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater italian sofa found in an driving school, metal frame with wooden finials lined with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Italian Mid Century Two Seater Sofa 1960s
Italian Mid Century Two Seater Sofa 1960s
H 34.26 in W 60.24 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa by Techmo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage Italian sofa with winged armrests and a steel base. A two-tone design with a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, Sofa and 3 Armchairs, Italy - New Upholstery
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20th Century Italian Sofas

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Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy - New Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy - New Upholstery
H 29.14 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Two-Seater Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
unnecessary decorative embellishments. Italian mid-century designers blended traditional craftsmanship with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Mohair

Mid Century Modular Sofa, Italy, 1960 - Original Fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modular Sofa, Italy, 1960 - Original Fabric Width: 3x62, 177, 75, total:438 cm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

1950's Mid Century Italian Angled Sofa
By Federico Munari, Ico Parisi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
If elegance was a sofa, this would be the one. This 1950's Italian sofa has all the right angles
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1960s - New Upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Fabric, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa, White Fabric, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Beige Boucle Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa, beige boucle fabric, Italy, 1960s. New upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Italian Yellow Fabric Sofa, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian yellow fabric sofa, 1960s European Reupholstered.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Sofà Mid-Century Italian Design Velvet and Brass
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofà Mid-Century Italian design velvet and brass, Isa Bergamo production. The velvet is original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Italian Modern Kidney Shape Curved Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design sofa from Italy circa 1980's. It features a one piece kidney design with the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Velvet fabric in good original condition - cleaned - high of seat 40 cm
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seat sofa of Italian design, structure and legs in solid wood, velvet upholstery, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Beech, Fir

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Beige boucle Fabric, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Beige boucle Fabric, 1960s New Upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa with Built-in Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa with Built-in Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa Bed, 1960s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa bed, 1960s - new upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, this three-seater sofa visually demonstrates why the appeal of Italian mid-century furniture endures
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Sofa Chairs
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular sofa chairs in cream fabric and metal base 1970s. Stunning
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Vintage 1970s European Space Age Sofas

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Sofa Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Sofa Chairs
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Blue Modular Sofa, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern blue modular sofa, Italy, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

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Fabric

Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa with Metal Legs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, this individualistic sofa reflects the mid-century Italian furniture style that was defined by unique
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Amazing, Mid Modern Century, Sofa. Italy 1940
Located in Catania, IT
Divano in sky e legno fine anni 40 produzione italiana.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

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Wood

Amazing, Mid Modern Century, Sofa. Italy 1940
Amazing, Mid Modern Century, Sofa. Italy 1940
H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Velvet 3-seater Sofa, 1950's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A mid-century italian designer sofa from the 1950’s. Upholstered in a maroon red velvet with an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Velvet 3-seater Sofa, 1950's
Mid-Century Italian Velvet 3-seater Sofa, 1950's
H 33.47 in W 84.65 in D 33.86 in
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian Saturno Sofa
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Countryside, IL
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian Saturno Sofa The sofa measures: 75 wide x 33 deep x
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

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Mid Century Italian Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century Italian sofa you’re looking for. Each mid century Italian sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wood. Find 2292 options for an antique or vintage mid century Italian sofa now, or shop our selection of 30 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century Italian sofa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century Italian sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century Italian sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cassina, Mario Bellini and B&B Italia produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Italian Sofa?

The average selling price for a mid century Italian sofa at 1stDibs is $6,372, while they’re typically $282 on the low end and $134,000 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

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 Italian 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.