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Mid Century Brown Leather Two Seat Sofa, Mogens Hansen of Denmark circa 1970
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern two seat leather sofa loveseat by Mogens Hansen. This is a comfortable sofa
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid Century, Danish Black Leather Two-Seater Sofa
Located in Bristol, GB
A Danish two-seater sofa in black leather with beech legs, designed and made by Stouby in the style
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid-Century Brown Leather Two-seater Sofa, Italy 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Title: Vintage Brown Leather 2-Seater Sofa - Classic Italian Design Indulge in timeless elegance
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Brown Leather 2 Seat Mid-Century Modern Sofa Armchairs Available
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Mid-Century Modern Danish brown leather two
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modern Marinelli Two-Seat Black Leather Sofa, Italy
By Marinelli Home 1
Located in Voorburg, NL
Amazing black leather two seat sofa manufactured by Marinelli of Italy. This sofa is very solid and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, Two Seater, Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, Two Seater, Perriand Iconic LC2 two
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Two and a Half Seat White Leather Sofa B&B "Alanda"
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian B&B "Alanda" two-and-a-half-seat white leather sofa by Paolo Piva with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Mid-century Leatherette Two Seat Sofa, 1990's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Leatherette,Wood Seat Height-36cm Good Original condition
Category

1990s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Two Seats Sofa in Rosewood Model Modus
By Kristian Solmer Vedel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish two seats sofa in rosewood model Modus by Kristian Vedel. New full grain
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, Europe, 1960s. This two-seat sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its design. Due to
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather
H 27.17 in W 56.3 in D 38.59 in
Mid-Century Vittorio Introini Two-Seat Sofa Saporiti Leather Lucite, Italy, 1970
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Vienna, AT
Small lacquered leather sofa in lucite frame by Vittorio Introini, circa 1970 Nice two-seater sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s Wonderful Danish two seat sofa. The brown leather shows a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
H 27.76 in W 55.71 in D 30.32 in
Hjellegjerde Mobler Fjords Two Seat Leather Recliner Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hjellegjerde Mobler Fjords two seat leather stressless recliner sofa featuring modern lines with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Eames for Herman Miller Model ES108 Mid Century Leather and Walnut Two Seat Sofa
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Model ES108 Mid Century Leather and Walnut Two-Seat Sofa This sofa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS-101 Reclining Two Seater Sofa Tan Brown Leather Mid Century Vintage
By De Sede
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ De Sede DS-101 Reclining Two Seater Tan Brown Leather Mid Century Vintage MCM Leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Superb Two seater sofa Leather 1970s Italy
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Den Haag, NL
So typical 1970s this Superb Italian two seater in the Soriana Topia scarpa style, beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Superb Two seater sofa  Leather  1970s Italy
Superb Two seater sofa  Leather  1970s Italy
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 38.59 in
Two-Seater Sofa, Lacquer & Leather, Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
-Century Modern; Comfortable Italian two-seater sofa designed in the 1970s. The frame consists of two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Baisity Two Seater Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Baisity two seater sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Cognac leather
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Brown Leather Two-Seater Sofa, Norway 1970's
By Arne Norell, Sigurd Ressell, Ingmar Relling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Plywood two-seater sofa with dark brown leather cushions. Some traces of use, on the front of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Plywood

Brown Leather Two-Seater Sofa, Norway 1970's
Brown Leather Two-Seater Sofa, Norway 1970's
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 47.25 in
BØRGE MOGENSEN SOFA MODELL 2212 Mid Century black Leather tow seater
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very nice two seater sofa, in black leather. Very very good condition, the sofa would be hardly
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fabricius and Kastholm Classics of Mid-Century Modernism Two-Seat Sofa.
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Antwerp, BE
To be the classics of Midcentury Modernism,Fabricius and Kastholm two-seat sofa, feature in
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Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER ROCHE BOBOIS MID CENTURY MODERN CONTEMPORARY SOFA
By Roche Bobois
Located in GB
collectable Roche Bobois Mid Century Modern aged brown leather two seat sofa Please note the delivery fee
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set of Mid Century Purple Leather 3 Seat Sofa & 2 Seat Loveseat, Denmark 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern three-seat sofa and two-seat loveseat set with hard wood birch legs. Upholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

Danish Modern Two-Seat Sofa with Cognac-Colored Leather Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage 2 seater sofa manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. It's upholstered with the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique two-piece sectional sofa features vintage vinyl upholstery and a sturdy American walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa
H 30 in W 30 in D 50 in
Original 20th Italian Two-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian sofa from 1950, original, in two-seater brown leather, with buttons and stitching. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Leather

De Sede 'DS-47 'Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, DS-47 two-seat sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1960s. Highly comfortable DS47 sofa in a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede 'DS-47 'Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
De Sede 'DS-47 'Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
H 28.75 in W 53.55 in D 37.01 in
Tito Agnoli for Arflex Two Seater Sofas in Cognac Leather
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, two seater sofas, model '9000', patinated leather, wood, Italy, 1969 This
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 98 Leather Two-seater Sofa, Switzerland 1980
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 98 Leather two-seater sofa, Switzerland 1980. This two-seater De Sede DS 98 leather
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid Century Two Seat Sofa by Arne Norell, Ilona Model Sweden circa 1960-70
By Arne Norell
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-Century Modern two-person sofa designed by Arne Norell. Leather sling sides and back, brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Two-Person Illona Sofa by Arne Norell, Circa 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-Century Modern two-person sofa designed by Arne Norell. Leather sling sides and back, loose
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Tito Agnoli for Arflex Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, two seat sofa, model '9000', patinated leather, wood, Italy, 1969 This
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Two-Seat Maralunga Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Voorburg, NL
refreshing cream colored soft leather, which is spectacular on this sofa. Very comfortable.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Camel Yellow Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, Germany, 1960s This streamlined sofa has a simple look, yet
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Aged Knoll Style Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa Chesterfield Style Buttoning
By Knoll
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Knoll style brown leather two seater sofa
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Lied Mobler Of Norway Three Seater Leather Teak Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro
By Soda Galvano, Lied Møbler
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Lied Mobler of Norway Three Seater Leather Teak Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Teak

Vintage Brown Leather Two Seat Sofa Loveseat, France circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
handsome two-seat sofa. The aged patina of the brown sheep's skin leather leather has deepened through
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Coronado Two-seater Sofa by Tobia Scarpa in Cognac Leather, 1969
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Coronado sofa designed in 1966 by Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia, Mobilplast edition
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set of Two, Two-Seat Sofa’s in Leather by Mogens Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
These exceptional aubergine colored sofas from the sixties are made to the very high standard
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Design Two Seater Leather Sofa by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill International
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the perfect combination of style and comfort with the FK 6720 two-seater sofa, a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

LOVELY MARKS & SPENCER ABBEY BRoWN LEATHER TWO SEATER SOFA ON WOODEN FEET
By Marks & Spencers
Located in GB
seater sofa. This sothiphicated and soft leather sofa is ideal for any room as the design will never be
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Two Seater Togo Sofa in Yellow Leather by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French two seater Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair Of Two Seater Sofa, de Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brussels , BE
Very comfortable for a cozy yet elegant interior
Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair Of Two Seater Sofa, de Sede
Pair Of Two Seater Sofa, de Sede
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Cognac Leather 4 Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
sofa is labeled Coronada 1975 edition. Two two-seat sofas are also available.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rosewood Two-Seat Millor Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues Modern Design, Brazil, 1960s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede Ds-47 Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Leather two-seat Sofa, crafted in the 1970s in Switzerland with great attention to detail. This Sofa is
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS35 Vintage Leather 3 Seater Sofa with Two Matching Armchairs
By De Sede
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A De Sede living room set featuring a vintage leather DS35 3 seater sofa with two matching swivel
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Jean Gillon, 1970, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
upholstery resulting in a very comfy look. A sofa like these flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, Modern or
Category

Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on Mahogany legs. Sides, back and loose
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Design Two Seater Leather Sofa by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill International, 1
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Design two seater leather sofa by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill International, 1960s This is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on walnut legs. Sides, back and loose cushions
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding two seater sofa with legs of oak. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding two-seat sofa on six-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
H 33.86 in W 52.76 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Black Leather & Wood by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian Modern sofa in black leather, wood and Chrome designed by Jorge
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Black Leather and Chrome Sofa Designed by Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger, Girsberger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare large sofa three seater in stainless steel frame designed by Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 two-seater sofa in leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 modular two-seater sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-47 Brown Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Neck Leather two-seat Sofa, crafted in the 1970s in Switzerland with great attention to detail. This
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-2011 Vintage Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Hilversum, NL
De Sede DS-2011 vintage two-seat sofa, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2011 Vintage Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
De Sede DS-2011 Vintage Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Finnish Leather Two-Seat Sofa by Oy BJ Dahlqvist Ab for BD Furniture
By OY BJ Dahlqvist, BD Furniture
Located in Schagen, NL
1960s. It was made from soft brown leather and has a frame made out of wood. This two seat couch is in a
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' two seater sofa by Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century black leather and ebonized wood frame 2 seater 'bastiano' sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Mid Century Modern Two Seater Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern two seater leather sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every mid century modern two seater leather sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern two seater leather sofa, we have 180 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern two seater leather sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern two seater leather sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern two seater leather sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but De Sede, Cassina and Gerard Van Den Berg produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Two Seater Leather Sofa?

The average selling price for a mid century modern two seater leather sofa at 1stDibs is $3,834, while they’re typically $958 on the low end and $20,237 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 legendary 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.

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.