Marco Zanuso Attributed Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa Senior, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
. The sofa was completely restored some time ago, with light green velvet upholstery, the velvet has
Brass
Handsome Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Milo Baughman style tuxedo loveseat sofas. These retain their original striped
Upholstery, Walnut
1950's Modern Italian Curved Loveseat In Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1950's mid-century modern curved Italian sofa with cherry-wood 6 legs base, newly re
Velvet, Cherry
Gio Ponti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Grey Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Unsigned sofa / settee, velvet, Walnut, 1950s
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury ETRA Italian Loveseat Light Purple Velvet Sofa Style of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury sofa or loveseat in the style of Marco Zanuso, original light purple velvet fabric (a
Brass
Mid-Century Style Green Velvet Sofa
Located in Alhambra, CA
Contemporary manufacture with mid-century flair. Elegant and practical sofa, upholstered in green
Velvet
Newly Upholstered Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Charleston, SC
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 495 loveseat sofa. Beautifully upholstered. You can use with or
Upholstery, Wood
Loveseat Sofa Ammanati Vitelli Rossi di Albizzate White Lacquered Wood Red
By Rossi di Albizzate, Titina Ammanati, Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Sacile, PN
"Sporting" loveseat sofa designed by Titina Ammanati and Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate
Velvet, Wood
$14,000
Martin Borenstein Loveseat
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loveseat by Martin Borenstein, USA, c.1950s. The sofa has been newly upholstered in a beautiful
Chrome
Danish 1930s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in 'Nude' and Dark Grey Velvet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Banana sofa with curved backrest, Danish design 1930-1940. Reupholstered in two shades of cotton
Velvet
Gio Ponti attr Velvet Loveseat
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage modern living room loveseat. The red velour upholstery and brass drumstick legs
Brass
Organic Modern Twins Loveseat, DEDAR Chenille, Oak, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Loveseat, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Brass
Pair of Chrome Framed Grey Velvet Loveseats Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage 1970's chrome framed cantilevered loveseat sofas in the style of Milo Baughman and
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Gradual Sofa with Brown Base by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Amazing pair of Gradual sofas/ loveseats in black leather by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy 1970s
Velvet, Plastic
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa and Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
, Vladimir Kagan, Robsjohn Gibbings, Harvey Probber and others, mid century modern at its finest. Unsigned
Velvet
Cesare Lacca, two-seater conversation sofa
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2605 Cesare Lacca Two-seater conversation sofa upholstered in cardinal red velvet. Italian
Velvet
Guillerme et Chambron Curved Sofa Loveseat for Votre Maison, France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Unusual oak sofa by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison. The frame has the usual hallmarks of
Velvet, Oak
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an
Brass
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an
Brass
Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Loveseat in Olive Green Dedar Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo, Dedar
Located in The Hague, NL
tapered legs give it a sculptural, modern presence. This striking loveseat has been fully restored and
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
1960s Sculptural Curved Velvet Crescent Tufted Sofa Set, 3 Pieces
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
stunning, but then your eyes are immediately drawn to the plinth brass wrap bases. The Mid Century design
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Exceptional Curved Cesare Lacca Sofa in Fadini Borghi Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in The Hague, NL
the conversation sofa or loveseat. Thanks to a completely renewed, fully sprung interior, the sofa
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Tropical Chic Loveseat by Vivai del Sud, Rattan & Bamboo, 19
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Catania, CT
This is an exceptional and highly sought-after Mid-Century Italian loveseat settee manufactured by
Bamboo, Rattan
Square Mushroom Sofa Model C565 By Pierre Paulin For Artifort / C.1962
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Montréal, QC
in the 1960s and interior design in the 1970s. This C565 Mushroom Sofa has been professionally
Alpaca
$18,000
Martin Borenstein Sofa
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
velvet alpaca with tan suede trim. The sofa features a walnut side table with three lighting elements
Chrome
Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Love Seats Sofas Jack Lenor Larsen
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar love seat sofas. They retain their original
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge
Metal
Italian Modern Three-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 3-seater sofa alone (matching loveseat and lounge chair are
Metal
Vintage Boho Steve Chase for Preview “Amohibious” Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This outstanding pair of vintage sofas captures the playful yet luxurious sensibility of Postmodern
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an
Brass
Cambridge Set/2 Lounge Chairs in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Cambridge Set of 2 Lounge Chairs Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal
Brass, Stainless Steel
Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Since
Brass, Stainless Steel
Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an
Brass, Stainless Steel
Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an
Brass, Stainless Steel
MCM Jens Risom Split Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Rare Jens Risom Split Single Arm Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered in
Mohair
Mid Century Post Modern Curved Chaise Lounge or Loveseat in Black Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek contemporary chaise lounge circa 1980's. This well made sofa retains its's original black
Fabric
7-Seat 5-Piece Togo Sofa Set in Black Leather by Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset, Mario Bellini, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern and Organic Modern design. Extremely lightweight, it is designed to be shifted
Velvet, Foam
$5,000 / item
Vancouver Modern Side Chair
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid Century Modern Specs: Walnut Legs (oil finish), Hardwood Frame
Walnut
Alberto Rocchi Brass and High Gloss Black Formica Art Deco Style Armchairs 1980s
By Alberto Rocchi
Located in Dublin 8, IE
of this age. We love the feel of these chairs, they have a gravitas that comes with mid-century
Brass
Carolina Seating Company mid-century chrome loveseat sofa in teal velvet.
By Carolina Seating Company
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A stunning chrome framed loveseat sofa made by the Carolina Seating Company and thought to have
Chrome
Unavailable|$3,345 / item
Mid-Century Style Loveseat in Navy Velvet w/ Long Arm Tufting and Chrome Detail
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
from items found during their travels worldwide, in vintage stores, mid-century modern design
Velvet
Unavailable|$2,645 / item
Modern Style Loveseat Indigo Velvet with Long Arm Tufting and Solid Walnut Base
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
The Manhattan sofa epitomizes the modern loft lifestyle of the 21st century New Yorker. An economy
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable|$9,600 / set
Rare Lucite Sofa and Loveseat by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A Lucite sofa and loveseat set is hard to find. A Lucite sofa and loveseat set by Thayer Coggin is
Unavailable|$6,350 / item
Bespoke Handmade Loveseat, Reclaimed Hardwood
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
sofa: Jim Thompson Dynasty Velvet - Deep Ocean Cost of this fabrics: 1,142 USD Yardage needed if width
Brass
Unavailable|$2,843
Vintage Ligne Roset Kashima Loveseat Re-Upholstered in Velvet Fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Ostend, BE
. Soft feeling velvet, easy to clean with hot water. Very loungy and comfortable.
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable|$6,340 / item
Bespoke 2 Seater Sofa Reclaimed Hardwood & Brass Frame by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bangkok where we are based) Fabric for this sofa: Jim Thompson Dynasty Velvet - Deep Ocean Cost of this
Brass
Unavailable|$5,000
Milo Baughman Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sensational flat bar chrome Milo Baughman loveseat with intensely detailed cork panels. Upholstered
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Unavailable|$4,646
Paolo Buffa Loveseat Sofa in Rose Velvet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Cozy confortable sofa totally reupholstered in 1st class deep rose velvet.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$3,194
Vintage French Loveseat in Pink Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Ducaroy. A former designer employed by Ligne Roset in France. There is no sofa in the world that is sold
Velvet, Foam
Unavailable|$3,194
Vintage French Loveseat in Pink Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Ducaroy. A former designer employed by Ligne Roset in France. There is no sofa in the world that is sold
Velvet, Foam
Sold|$5,950
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Loveseat Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern velvet loveseat sofa. Masterfully restored in beautiful blush soft to the touch
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Velvet Bespoke Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Bespoke loveseat upholstered in a gunmetal crushed velvet and supported by a frosted Lucite base
Velvet, Lucite
Mid-Century Post Modern Parsons Red Velvet 2 Seat Sofa loveseat
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Post Modern 3 seat Parsons sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Beautiful
Upholstery, Velvet
1950's Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Sofa Reupholstered in Pink Velvet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Gorgeous original Hollywood Regency Midcentury Modern settee lounge couch for sale. Manufactured in
Velvet, Wood
1940's Mid-Century Modern Lloyd Manufacturing Company Loveseat Velvet Sofa
By lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern couch settee for sale. Manufactured by the special Lloyd
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Stratford Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa
By Stratford House
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Modern Stratford tuxedo loveseat sofa. Has some amazing bones to become a beautiful
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Flat Bar Chrome Aztec Velvet Loveseat Sofa
By Shawnee Penn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern loveseat sofa by Shawnee Penn features a flat bar chrome frame with fantastic
Chrome
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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