$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather Long 4 seat sofa
By Georg Thams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern black leather 4 seat sofa made in Denmark. Has original broken in black
Leather, Teak
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa
By Wittmann
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa This sofa measures: 160 wide x 36 deep x
Leather, Wood
$12,625 / item
Florence Knoll International 4-seater sofa leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Telgte, DE
densities The seat is stable, the leather natural. The new price of the sofas with this leather is approx
Steel
Mid-Century Modern 4-Seat Rosewood & Leather Sofa Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous leather with rosewood sofa by Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler. Four seat sofa, very roomy and
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Cognac Leather 4 Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very comfortable four-seat sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. This large edition
Leather
Stylish 1960’s Scandinavian 4 Seater Leather Sofa
By Svend Skipper
Located in Bern, CH
Stylish 1960’s Scandinavian 4 Seater Leather Sofa. Original black leather upholstery in near
Metal
Scandinavian 4-Seater Sofa in Red-Brown Leather, 1960's
By Poul Nørreklit, Georg Thams
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful vintage 4-seater sofa is often attributed to the Danish designers Georg Thams or
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ochre Velvet Dust Sofa 4-Seat with Wooden Feet
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Dust sofa is a tribute to comfort and discreet elegance. With a comfy structure and available in
Velvet, Wood
$5,739 / item
Agnes L Couch 4-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
company has the right to refuse acceptance of fabric/leather if the shipment of such material ignores the
Upholstery, Wood
$5,739 / item
Agnes M Couch 4-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
company has the right to refuse acceptance of fabric/leather if the shipment of such material ignores the
Upholstery, Wood
$5,401 / item
Agnes S-Couch 4-Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
company has the right to refuse acceptance of fabric/leather if the shipment of such material ignores the
Upholstery, Wood
$5,662 / item
Gia Round Sofa 4-Seater
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
" only, not as "BILL TO" or "SOLD TO" - Our company has the right to refuse acceptance of fabric/leather
Brass
Mid Century Danish Leather Sofa By Erik Worts
By Erik Worts
Located in Richmond, VA
Sleek and comfortable 4 seat leather and oak Danish sofa by Erik Worts.
Leather, Pine
De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
comfort. This sofa model is well known from German Artist Joseph Beuys. Beuys got a 4-seat leather sofa
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa
By Ekornes
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa This sofa measures: 84 wide x 35 deep
Leather, Teak
De Sede DS-19 black leather 4-seater 'Pagoda' Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS1-19, Pagoda, De Sede Switserland, 1970s Rare De Sede Pagoda four-seater sofa in newly
Leather
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather 3 seat sofa. Great design and shape 3 seat
Leather
1970's Leatherette and Fabric 4-Seater Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- leatherette and fabric in good condition with some signs of use
Fabric, Faux Leather
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Oxblood Red Mid Century
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 4-Seat Sofa Oxblood Red PERFECT ICONIC
Leather
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Low Leather sofa
By Georg Thams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Low Leather sofa in the Style of Georg Thams. Stunning
Leather
Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Mid Century Teak and Leather Sofa
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Mid Century Teak and Leather Sofa This sofa measures: 87 wide x 30 deep x
Leather, Teak
Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood and Leather Sofa
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood and Leather Sofa This sofa measures
Leather, Rosewood
Fabricius & Kastholm Three-Seater Sofa with Original Patinated Brown Leather
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fabricius & Kastholm three-seater sofa in original brown leather. It is rare to find in brown
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Beige Nubuck Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Olive Green Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Camel Italian Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The
Brass
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Leather, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern 4-seat leather sofa Cannes, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, handmade in Portugal
Fabric, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Burl
A Coja set of 4 living room seats and sofas by Sven Ellekaer , Sweden 1960s
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Athens, Attiki
A Mid-Century Modern set for the living room. The set gives a touch of nostalgia and warmth The set
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Curved Modular Sofa in Cognac Leather, Italy 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern Modular sofa in cognac leather. It
Leather, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka aniline leather. Original Epeda
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure aniline leather. Original Epeda cushions
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure tan aniline leather. Original Epeda
Leather, Teak
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Leather, Switzerland, 1970, Set of 4 The De Sede “DS-11” modular
Leather
$4,125Sale Price|44% Off
Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" Sofa by GETAMA in Original Patched Leather Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" sofa by GETAMA in original patched leather, Denmark, 1950s Hans J Wegner
Teak, Leather
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of
Wood, Leather
$12,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Scrumptious 4 Piece Leather Non Stop Style Serpentine Sectional Sofa Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious 4 piece black leather "Non-Stop" style serpentine sectional sofa. If you have the room
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Chenille, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The
Brass
1 of a Pair - A Very Smart Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
:- Generous 3 seat sofa 210cm - £2,699 3 x 2 seat sofas £2,499 each 4 x library side chairs £1199 each 6 x
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of four
Leather, Plastic
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann Sofa in Black Leather
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, sofa or settee, leather, chromed steel, Austria, 1960s This subtle
Steel, Chrome
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black, 1973, Set of 4
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, black leather and foam, France, 1973, set of
Leather, Foam
Vatne Mobler Knut Saeter Rosewood Leather Sofa Danish Modern MCM
By Knut Sæter, Vatne Møbler
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960’s 4 seater sofa designed by Knut Saeter in black leather and rosewood. Minimalist design
Leather, Rosewood
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy, 1973, Set of 4
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973, set of
Leather, Foam
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/4 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950's
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exceptional 4 seat PK31 sofa. This stunning sofa is designed by Poul Kjærholm for E
Steel
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown leather, Italy, 1970, set of
Leather
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, set of four
Leather
Natuzzi Style Brown Leather Modular Reclining Sofa
By Natuzzi
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Natuzzi Style Brown Leather Modular Reclining Sofa This sofa measures: 94 wide x 39 deep x 39
Leather, Wood
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly
Leather, Mahogany
Natuzzi Italia Leather Sofa by Maurizio Manzoni and Roberto Tapinassi
By Natuzzi
Located in Monrovia, CA
model 009 ( three seater sofa ) Tempo Luxury Leather Sofa by Natuzzi Italia, is in excellent condition
Leather
Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofa for B&B Italia, 1975
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
'Coronado' two seat sofa in beautiful cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by
Leather
Large Danish Leather Sofa with Chrome Legs and Teak Ends
Located in Handewitt, DE
vintage condition, with patinated leather. 4-seater. Denmark, c. 1960-65.
Chrome
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Sand Beige, 1973, Set of 4
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, sand beige leather and foam, France, 1973, set
Leather, Foam
De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa in Original Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede "DS 11" modular sofa in original brown leather, Switzerland, 1975. Sectional De Sede DS-11
Leather
Pair of Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofas for B&B Italia, 1975
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 'Coronado' two seat sofas in beautiful cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and
Leather
'Down' Sofa in black leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in amstelveen, NL
seat. The 2 corner seats are more used so a little less high. Measurements 4-seater sofa – Height: 75
Wood, Leather
Vintage Danish Modern Oak, Tweed and Leather EJ315 Sofa by Erik Jørgensen
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
very fine selection. Measurements: 32" H x 30 1/2" D x 60 3/4" W; approximately 16" H to seat
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
$6,209Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Dutch Design Leather BZ55 Sofa by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960s
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Oirlo, LI
This 4-seater sofa is a beautiful design by Martin Visser. Produced by 't Spectrum in 1968. This
Metal
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.
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.
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