$3,525Sale Price|25% Off
Ib Kofod-Larsen Selig Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Sofa & Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wayne, NJ
Ib Kofod-Larsen Scandinavian Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and ottoman / footstool for Selig. The
Wood
$7,500 / set
Vintage “Cloud” Sofa with Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
gather comfortably. Paired with a beautifully designed ottoman, it enhances the functionality of the sofa
Fabric, Walnut
Fabulous Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Shelter Sofa 2 Ottoman Mid-Centuy Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Shelter Sofa and 2 ottomans by Milo Baughman. A true masterwork, the timeless Shelter
Upholstery
Sofa, Couch, Mid Century Modern-Style, Custom, Upholstery, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Deep-seated sofa available in the upholstery of your choice. The lead time provided is an
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut ottoman manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. Looking for the
Fabric, Walnut
$4,449Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pierre Cardin Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Fabric, 1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This impressive two-seater sofa by Pierre Cardin is in very good condition. The opulent design of
Fabric
$16,111Sale Price / item|25% Off
Patricia Urquiola Mon-Cloud Sofa, Mid-Century Modern Fabric, Italy
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates
Fabric
$16,595Sale Price / item|25% Off
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Cassina, Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
form L-shaped sofas, ensuring the utmost flexibility in configuring living spaces. Benches, ottomans
Fabric
$16,595Sale Price / item|25% Off
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Antonio Citterio, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
form L-shaped sofas, ensuring the utmost flexibility in configuring living spaces. Benches, ottomans
Fabric
$36,331Sale Price / item|25% Off
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina The soft, welcoming lines of this sofa spell comfort and
Formica
$31,577Sale Price / item|25% Off
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina The soft, welcoming lines of this sofa spell comfort and
Formica
$20,919Sale Price / item|25% Off
Patricia Urquiola Mon-Cloud Sofa, Mid-Century Modern Fabric, Italy
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates
Fabric
$21,978Sale Price / item|25% Off
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina The soft, welcoming lines of this sofa spell comfort and
Formica
$21,978Sale Price / item|25% Off
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina The soft, welcoming lines of this sofa spell comfort and
Formica
$25,521Sale Price / item|25% Off
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
includes a three-seat sofa, chaise longue, ottoman, two-seat bench and a three-seat end unit. PADDING
Aluminum
$28,814Sale Price / item|25% Off
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
includes a three-seat sofa, chaise longue, ottoman, two-seat bench and a three-seat end unit. PADDING
Aluminum
$27,253Sale Price / item|25% Off
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
includes a three-seat sofa, chaise longue, ottoman, two-seat bench and a three-seat end unit. PADDING
Aluminum
$33,326Sale Price / item|25% Off
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
includes a three-seat sofa, chaise longue, ottoman, two-seat bench and a three-seat end unit. PADDING
Aluminum
$25,521Sale Price / item|25% Off
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
includes a three-seat sofa, chaise longue, ottoman, two-seat bench and a three-seat end unit. PADDING
Aluminum
$33,326Sale Price / item|25% Off
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
includes a three-seat sofa, chaise longue, ottoman, two-seat bench and a three-seat end unit. PADDING
Aluminum
$15,070Sale Price / item|25% Off
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Cassina, Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft sofa. Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay. A living room system designed
Fabric
$15,070Sale Price / item|25% Off
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Cassina, Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio esosoft sofa Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay A living room system designed to
Fabric
$16,595Sale Price / item|25% Off
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Antonio Citterio, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft sofa Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay A living room system designed to
Fabric
$15,070Sale Price / item|25% Off
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Cassina, Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft sofa Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay A living room system designed to
Fabric
Mid-Century Walnut Sectional Sofa w/ Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of mid-century charm to your living space with this inviting sectional sofa, designed
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Boxy Modular Parsons Style L Shaped Sofa with Chaise Lounge
By Parsons, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage five piece modular sofa in need of recovering. Design lines for days. Measurements below
Fabric
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Harvey Probber Four Seat Sofa With Matching Ottoman. Reupholster Candidate.
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic four seat sofa with long single seat cushion by Harvey Probber. Loose four part back
Brass
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Mid-century Modern Hans Wegner "Cigar" Oak Sofa by GETAMA circa 1950's
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Mid-century Hans Wegner GETAMA Oak Cigar Sofa 1950s Offered for sale is a Danish mid
Metal
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa with Ottoman for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa with ottoman for B&B Italia, lapin fur, Italy, 1971
Fur, Foam
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa with ottoman, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy
Steel, Chrome
Alberto Roselli "Confidential" sofa with ottoman for Saporiti Italia 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Skokie, IL
Alberto Roselli "Confidential" sofa with ottoman in newly upholstered in soft mohair for Saporiti
Steel
Togo Sofa + Lounge Chair - Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset Leather Mid Century Modern
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Munster, NRW
couch (175 w cm x 102 d x 70 cmh ) 1x lounge chair (87cm w x 102 d x 70 cm h) 1x ottoman (Largeur 87cm
Leather
Maralunga Sofa + Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Maharam Memory by Patricia Urquiola upholstery with articulating backrests. Tagged. Ottoman 34"W x 25"D
Upholstery
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fantastic 6 Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa Carson's Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic deep blue velvet 2 piece angled sofa with 2 light-up tables and 2 ottomans, so this is a
Plexiglass
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W
Fabric
ILLUM WIKKELSØ, a sofa 'Australia Modell 50-4' for Søren Willadsen, with ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, IDF
impressive sofa. Partly worn. Stains. Marks. Renovated and upholstered 1998.
Fabric, Rosewood
Ligne Roset Togo Sectional Sofa with Ottoman in Ultrasuede by Michel Ducaroy
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa with ottoman in ultrasuede, designed by Michel Ducaroy
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Foam
Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Freeform Sofa and Ottoman Designer: Isamu Noguchi Design Year: 1946 Isamu Noguchi’s Freeform Sofa
Beech, Maple
1953 Sherman Bertram Sofa and Ottoman Heavy Boucle Greta Grossman
By Sherman Bertram, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare form from Sherman Bertram, a modern furniture company out of California. Sherman Bertram
Bouclé
Togo 3 seater sofa + ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Togo Sofa - Michel Ducaroy 1974 for Ligne Roset. 3-seater Sofa and matching ottoman - manufactured
Fabric, Foam
Vintage Sofa Table or Ottoman in crocodile print leather, attr. to Fendi Casa
By Fendi Casa
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking Sofa Table or an extra large ottoman in genuine dark brown
Leather
Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 6 Piece Cube Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 6 piece labeled Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cube sofa sectional. This sectional will
Upholstery, Wood
Outstanding 8 Piece Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cube Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
side pieces, and 2 ottomans. This sofa sectional can be set up in multiple configurations of which we
Upholstery, Formica
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magnificent 10 Piece Milo Baughman style Cube Sectional Sofa Selig Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent 10 piece Milo Baughman style cube sectional sofa by Selig. This is a big one to say
Upholstery, Wood
Restored Swedish Modern "Gondola" Parallel Sleeper Sofa by Bröderna Andersson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A spectacular example of Mid-Century Swedish Modern design, this "Gondola" sleeper sofa has been
Fabric, Hardwood, Teak
1970's Cream Wool Sectional Sofa on Polished Brass Plinth Base w/ Ottoman
Located in Medina, OH
Sophisticated and inviting, 1970's mid-century modern cream wool sectional sofa on a polished brass
Brass
$6,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Cassina, Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio for Cassina ? a modular sofa that embodies the timeless elegance and style the Italian
Fabric
$6,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Cassina, Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio for Cassina ? a modular sofa that embodies the timeless elegance and style the Italian
Fabric
$4,401Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Cassina, Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio for Cassina ? a modular sofa that embodies the timeless elegance and style the Italian
Fabric
Post Modern 1990s Preview Sectional Sofa in Plush Ivory White Bouclé
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. From famous iconic mid century modern designers like Milo Baughman to the best of California Modern
Bouclé, Upholstery
1970's Yngve Ekstrom Style Fat Pine Framed Reclining Sofa with White Upholstery
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun 1970's, Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese style, pine sofa with large scale pine frame and original
Upholstery, Pine
21st Century Mr Jones Ottoman, in White Stained Oak, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
perfectly in a classic or modern interior. The sofa's base is of limed oak with pixelated shape metal feet
Brass
$24,723Sale Price / item|25% Off
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina The soft, welcoming lines of this sofa spell comfort and
Formica
$8,800 / set
1970s Saddleback Sofa & Chair Set by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Saddle Back' sofa, chair and ottoman set was manufactured by G Plan and designed by V.B
Fabric, Teak
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
By Albert Rosenthal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
green alligator print fabric. The sofa consists out of sixteen seating elements and one ottoman. It also
Fabric, Plastic
$30,949Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of Two Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofas by Cassina
By Antonio Citterio, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft sofa Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay A living room system designed to
Fabric
A carved walnut sofa with boat-shaped form in the style of Henry Thomas Peters
By Henry Thomas Peters
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A carved walnut sofa with boat-shaped form, in the style of Henry Thomas Peters. An antique piece
Fabric, Walnut
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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