Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In usable condition but would look great with updated fabric. We have 2 matching sof...
Fabric
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Professionally reupholstered in Italy, camel colour. Modular sofas are a popular and versatile type of furniture that consists of individual pieces or sections that can be combined...
Suede, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Orange Modular Sofa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Orange Modular Sofa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Modular Two-Seater Sofa, Plastic and Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern modular two-seater sofa, plastic and Fabric, Italy, 1970s. New Upholstery.
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-Century Hans Hopfer 'Castell' Modular Sofa, Knoll Fabric, Five Pieces
By Wiener Werkstätte, Hans Hopfer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Hopfer designed the Castell modular seating system for Wiener Werkstätte, exemplifying the Austrian approach to flexible furniture design during the Mid-Century period.
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Modular Armchairs with Chrome Base, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of upholstered modular armchairs with chrome basement. These armchairs have been completely restored and reupholstered with vintage Fabric from Rubel...
Aluminum
$3,735Sale Price / set|30% Off
Mid century modern white boucle italian modular sofa armchairs 1970s
By IPE
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid century modern white boucle lounge chair 'Corolla' by I.P.E. Italy, 1970s This refined set of four IPA Corolla modular armchairs, made in the 1970s, is a perfect example of vinta...
Metal, Chrome
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Modular Sectional sofa with ottoman by Broyhill Lenoir
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Modular Sectional sofa with ottoman by Broyhill Lenoir Vintage Broyhill Lenoir Modular Sectional Sofa characterized by its distinctive exposed solid wood frame st...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa in Elmwood and Bouclé, France, 1970s
By Maison Regain, Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa in Elmwood and Bouclé, France, 1970s Striking modular sofa ensemble from 1970s France, composed of three individual elements: a large armless bench, ...
Upholstery, Elm
Mid Century by Mario Bellini Italian Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Exceptional original sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, composed of 6 modular seatings with its backrest and a foot stool. Composed of: - Six large seatings with...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Mid Century Modern Green Patchwork Leather 5 section Modular sofa with Patina
By De Sede, Rolf Benz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Long Low Modern Space Age Green Patchwork Leather 5 section Modular sectional sofa with Patina. Made in Germany Circa 1970s. Modular sofa in 5 sections (2) with...
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Mid Century Postmodern 6 Piece Modular Section Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern 6 Piece Modular Section Sofa by Drexel Vintage MCM Postmodern 6pc modular sectional Sofa Manufactured by Drexel. Comes with two scalloped end armchairs, 3 armless...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modular Sofa Serie Deca by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Serie Deca by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery Corner dimension : 90 x 90 x 64h cm Armchair : 70 x 90 x 64h cm
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Pagru Modular Sofa by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, Italy, 1960s
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pagru' Modular sofa by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, Italy, 1960s.
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 armchair modular sofa Mario Bellini B&B Italia 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 Armchair Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s This exceptional set of 10 Amanta 24 lounge chairs, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Itali...
Fabric, Plastic
Mid Century Space Age 4 Section Brown velour Low Modular sofa by COR
By Luigi Colani, Mario Bellini, COR
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Space Age 4 Section Brown velour Modular sofa by COR. Space age set of 4 velour sections of a 4 seat sofa. Can be used as 4 Lounge chairs. Very Modular and simple design....
Upholstery, Foam
Pair of Mid Century German Modular lounge chairs sofa bed daybed
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century German Modular lounge chairs sofa and fold out bed / daybed in Green tufted and striped upholstery. Made in Germany circa 1970s. located in Brooklyn NYC 11222. D...
Upholstery, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Pencil Reed Modular or Sectional Sofa with New Cushion
By Comfort Design Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and sculptural sofa made by Comfort Design Furniture in the 1970's. The sofa features nice heavy construction with a sculptural design & bamboo reed clad. Cushions were re...
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid-Century Modular Armchairs, Red Leatherette Living Room Set, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful red leatherette modular living room set composed by two chairs and a pouf. The set was produced in Italy in early 1980s. The lines and colors of the chairs are typical e...
Faux Leather
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 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Fabric
$10,664Sale Price / set|20% Off
De Sede Modular 7-Piece Mid-Century Leather Sofa in Black – Swiss Icon
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
This exceptional modular sofa by De Sede embodies the timeless elegance and craftsmanship for which the Swiss brand is renowned. Designed in the spirit of true mid-century aestheti...
Leather
Mid-Century De Sede Style Seven Piece Moss Green Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style green leather 7 piece modular sectional sofa with three corner pieces. Has bottom clips to attach sections together. Corner pieces measure 33" x 33", single...
Leather
Mid-Century "Amanta" 24 Leather Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An iconic expression of Italian modern design, this original mid-century Amanta 24 modular seating system was designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in the early 1970s.
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Italian Modular Lounge Sofa in New Bouclé, 1970s, Set of 5 Elements
Located in Almelo, NL
Upholstery: Ivory bouclé A refined, rare, and highly adaptable modular seating system—ideal for collectors, designers, and mid-century enthusiasts alike.
Upholstery, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats
By Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats An exceptional example of Italian mid-century design, this 1970s modular lounge sofa set combines timeless...
Upholstery, Beech
Large Vintage striped Modular Danish Sofa Pop Art Modular Sofa
Located in Markington, GB
Fantastic Danish Space-Age Modular Seating Group, 1970s A striking example of early 70s Danish space-age design, this modular seating group consists of three individual elements tha...
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Boxy Modular Parsons Style L Shaped Sofa with Chaise Lounge
By Milo Baughman, Parsons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage five piece modular sofa in need of recovering. Design lines for days. Measurements below. Single chair W33 D35.5 Corner piece W 34 D35.5 Ottoman W33 D35
Fabric
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Space Age 3 Section Tan Leather Modular sofa by Luigi Colani for COR
By Luigi Colani, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Space Age 3 Section Tan Leather Modular sofa by Luigi Colani for COR. Space age set of 3 Leather tufted sections of a 3 seat sofa. The arms can be removed and they can be...
Steel
Selig Large 7-Piece Sectional or Modular Parsons Sofa Set, Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the USA, this 7-piece sectional sofa was produced by Selig in the early days of the company. Typically Selig is known today for importing Danish furniture and de...
Fabric
Mid century 1970's Carl Straub Brutalist oak sling lounge chairs - modular sofa
By Carl Straub
Located in Liberty, NY
Great set of 1970's Carl Straub sling lounge chairs - price is for one chair, sold individually for more optionality, could make a pair or a modular sofa set with all three. Beautif...
Wool, Oak
Multi-Colored Fabric Modular Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The modular fabric chair in a vibrant multi-colored finish is a sophisticated seating solution designed to bring understated grandeur and refined comfort to your living space. Uphols...
Fabric, Wood
Selig "Playpen" Modular Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Selig modular sofa with three sectionals in blue velvet. Allows flexibility to arrange in armless, corner units, or midsection configurations. recently reupholstered and in great co...
Upholstery, Velvet
George Nelson Modular Group Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The modular seating group designed by the Nelson office in 1955 is one of our favorite sofa designs. It was designed on a 30" module and offered in a wide variety of configurations. ...
Steel
$4,408 / item
Vintage Tetrad Modular Leather Sofa
By Tetrad
Located in London, GB
This versatile sofa comprises three 71cm-wide sections that can be arranged as a three-seater, a two-seater with a single chair, or used individually. Upholstered in original, beauti...
Chrome
1960s Modular Sofa by Phillip Lloyd Powell in Black Walnut & Hickory
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All elements are interchangeable to fit your seating preference. Often labeled a “mid-century modernist,” American designer Phillip Lloyd Powell produced work that went beyond the ty...
Upholstery, Hickory, Walnut
Bernhardt Modular Play Pen Style Sectional Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and inviting Bernhardt modular sectional sofa featuring a sculptural curved form and exceptionally comfortable deep seating. Upholstered in a warm taupe chenille fabric, this s...
Upholstery
Scandinavian Modular Leather Sofa, Norway, circa 1970
Located in Voorburg, NL
This striking modular sofa is a refined example of high-end Norwegian modern design from the late 1960s–early 1970s, combining architectural presence with exceptional comfort and cra...
Leather, Oak
$9,998 / item
Modular Couch Rubik with Soft Velvet
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Rubik is a customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, Rubik S, Rubik M and Rubik L and a great range of materials to choose from. Made to order. ...
Upholstery
Restored Czechoslovak Modular Sofa by Interier Praha, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Versatile modular sofa produced by Interier Praha in Czechoslovakia around 1970. The design combines a long mahogany veneered platform with minimalist black steel supports. Thanks to...
Steel
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer in Yellow Velvet
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mah Jong sofa for Roche Bobois originally designed in the 1970s by Hans Hopfer is a design that has endured. This example made in Italy, has five complete seats, two of which are...
Velvet, Upholstery
Modular "Togo" Sofa by Michel Ducaroy, circa 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Paris, FR
Modular "Togo" Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, circa 1970s. Upholstered in yellow leather, this iconic five-piece set comprises two large seats, one small seat, one c...
Leather
Dreipunkt International Vintage Modular Leathersofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a high-quality modular leather sofa by Dreipunkt International, consisting of five seating elements, with four pull-out sections that convert into sofa beds. It comfortably s...
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
$14,908 / set
Wittmann Atrium modular sofa Austria 1970
By Wittmann
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super cool Wittmann Atrium modular leather sofa manufactured in Austria 1970. This sofa is made of dark brown leather and consists of a 2-seater and 2 single-seat pieces, forming a f...
Leather
Argentine Designer, Modular Sofa, Velvet, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet modular sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 9...
Velvet
George Nelson Modular Sofa Table System Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, BE
This original George Nelson Modular Sofa Table System for Herman Miller is a versatile and well-preserved example of Mid-Century Modern design.
Steel
$2,311 / item
Agnes S Modular Couch Without Arms
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, with the option of two arms, one arm or none and a great range of materials to choo...
Upholstery, Wood
$835Sale Price / set|19% Off
Modular Minimal Sofa Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modular minimal sofa Italian design 1970s. Six pieces.
Fabric, Wood
Madsen & Schubell Leather Modular Corner Sofa, C. 1960s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a remarkable Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell leather modular sofa, a quintessential example of refined Scandinavian design from the 1960s. This sofa, embodying the era's emphasi...
Leather, Suede, Beech
Gerhard Berg "Varia" Modular Three Seat Sofa
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Gerhard Berg Manufacturer: Vatne Møbelfabrik Era: 1950s Materials: Oak, Wool Measurements: 66.5" wide x 28" deep x 31" tall
Wool, Oak
Modular Armchair in Mustard Wool Upholstery, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
This modular armchair was produced in Italy in the 1970s and is upholstered in mustard-colored wool fabric. The piece is constructed with a solid wooden internal structure combined w...
Wool, Foam, Wood
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” modular sofa for Verpan, green fabric, Denmark, 1969. Verner Panton designed the Cloverleaf modular sofa in 1969, challenging traditional seating concepts...
Fabric
Dreipunkt International Vintage Velour Modular Leathersofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage modular lounge seating system by Dreipunkt International, consisting of three individual seating modules that can be arranged in various configurations. Upholstered in velour...
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
1970s Curved Modular Sofa, Postmodern Design, Linen Upholstery
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Striking modular curved sofa from the late 1970s, with a strong postmodern character and a playful, almost sculptural silhouette. The design is composed of multiple rounded seating e...
Linen
Michel Ducaroy Togo Modular Sofa Set by Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Use the elements together as a sculptural lounge arrangement or separately across a room for a more relaxed modular layout. Instantly recognisable and endlessly versatile, the Togo s...
Suede
$6,995 / set
Pair Doimo Salotti Vintage Modular Chairs
By Doimo Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair Doimo Salotti Modular Chairs. Made in Italy. Original fabric. 28w 32d 30h 16s. Price for pair.
Fabric
Complete Eilersen Modular Sofa in Blue Fabric with Cushions
By Eilersen 1
Located in Lejre, DK
Complete modular sofa by Eilersen upholstered in blue fabric with matching cushions. The sofa consists of several modules and has a large setup suitable for a living room, lounge or ...
Fabric
Roberto Matta for Gavina, Modular Sofa, 1966
By Roberto Matta
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roberto Matta, signed. Gavina, edited by. Modular sofa, “Malitte” model, composed of five seats in thermoformed foam, cut out and covered with black and white woolen cloth. G...
Fabric
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.
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