$3,947
H 29.93 in W 65.75 in D 33.86 in
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
$3,851Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 36.62 in W 32.29 in D 28.35 in
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
Metal, Chrome
$4,000 / set
H 28 in W 120 in D 60 in
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
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,348 / set
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 33.47 in
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
Aluminum
$10,660
H 27.56 in W 139.38 in D 27.56 in
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
Upholstery, Elm
$6,250
H 31.5 in W 157 in D 90 in
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
Fabric
$9,329
H 32.29 in W 94.49 in D 94.49 in
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
$46,167 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
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
Fabric, Wool, Wood
$8,611 / set
H 25.2 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
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
Fabric
$27,509
H 30.32 in W 157.49 in D 38.19 in
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
$1,435 / item
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
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
Fabric, Plastic
$4,200
H 30.5 in W 93.5 in D 32.5 in
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
$30,849 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' Mid-Century Modular Sofa B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A five piece modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Italy, c1970s, not a contemporary
Fabric
$1,435
H 26.38 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modular Armchairs, Red Leatherette Living Room Set, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
condition, it shows minimal signs of age and use. A stunning set perfect to brighten a mid-century studio
Faux Leather
$13,742 / set
H 29.93 in W 137.8 in D 102.37 in
De Sede Modular 7-Piece Mid-Century Leather Sofa in Black – Swiss Icon
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
which the Swiss brand is renowned. Designed in the spirit of true mid-century aesthetics, the piece
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
Fabric
$8,250
H 33 in W 194 in D 14.5 in
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
Leather
$12,500
H 27.56 in W 147.64 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Italian Modular Lounge Sofa in New Bouclé, 1970s, Set of 5 Elements
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Italian Modular Lounge Sofa in New Bouclé, 1970s, Set of 5 Elements A stunning example
Upholstery, Beech
$3,495
H 28 in W 34 in D 32.25 in
Mid-Century Modern to Post-Modern Purple Striped Multi-Piece Modular Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome mid-century modern to post-modern purple striped multi-piece modular club chair. Beautiful
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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
Fabric
$3,000
H 16 in W 88 in D 34 in
Mid Century Space Age 3 Section Tan Leather Modular sofa by Luigi Colani for COR
By Mario Bellini, Luigi Colani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Space Age 3 Section Tan Leather Modular sofa by Luigi Colani for COR. Space age set of
Steel
$8,500 / set
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 35.83 in
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
Upholstery, Beech
$4,900
H 31 in W 100 in D 100 in
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
$6,000 / set
H 28 in W 152 in D 90 in
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
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
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
Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage Modular Sofa, 80s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant corner modular sofa entirely restored and reupholstered. 5 modules Italy, 1980s.
Fabric, Wood
George Nelson Modular Group Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
The modular seating group designed by the Nelson office in 1955 is one of our favorite sofa designs
Steel
$35,000
H 31 in W 68.5 in D 32 in
1960s Modular Sofa by Phillip Lloyd Powell in Black Walnut & Hickory
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fit your seating preference. Often labeled a “mid-century modernist,” American designer Phillip Lloyd
Upholstery, Hickory, Walnut
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
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
Leather, Oak
Customizable modular sofa by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb modular sofa by Studio Glustin. Entirely customizable set. Price as exhibited on the picture
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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
Upholstery
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
Velvet
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
Leather
Vintage velvet modular sofa by Laauser, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Seventies olive green velvet fabric sofa with 3 seating elements. Cool shape for smaller living
Velvet
George Nelson Modular Sofa Table System Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, BE
-preserved example of Mid-Century Modern design. The system combines two upholstered seating units with an
Steel
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
Upholstery, Wood
Modular Minimal Sofa Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modular minimal sofa Italian design 1970s. Six pieces.
Fabric, Wood
Michel Ducaroy Togo Modular Sofa Set by Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
contemporary, mid-century inspired, minimalist, and collector interiors alike. Two-piece modular composition
Suede
$27,629
H 35.44 in W 149.61 in D 149.61 in
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
Linen
$1,345 / item
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 33.08 in
Modular Armchair in Mustard Wool Upholstery, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
balanced and versatile seating piece. As part of a modular seating system, the armchair can be used as an
Wool, Foam, Wood
Madsen & Schubell Leather Modular Corner Sofa, C. 1960s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Norwalk, CT
Schubell leather modular sofa is a significant example of mid-century Scandinavian design, a piece that
Leather, Suede, Beech
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
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
designed the Cloverleaf modular sofa in 1969, challenging traditional seating concepts. Originally
Fabric
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
Vintage Velvet Brown / Green Modular Sofa, 3-elements
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This modular sofa was made in Germany in the 1970s. It features three elements covered in brown
Fabric
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
By Albert Rosenthal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s This exuberant
Fabric, Plastic
Modular Bench "SAGA" Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie
By K. Sørlie & Sønner Møbelfabrikk
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive modular sofa from the 1960s by Gunnar Sørlie for Karl Sørlie & Sønner, Sarpsborg. Model
Fabric, Oak
Numero IV Modular Lounge Chair by Grant Featherston, 1970s
By Grant Featherston
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Grant Featherston Modular Lounge Chairs And Australian Vintage Seating A rare Numero IV modular
Fabric
Original 1960s Italian Green four piece Modular Sofa
Located in London, GB
Modular seating unit produced in Italy during the 1960s. Typical of the period’s focus on adaptable
Metal
Mario Bellini, Modular Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and metal modular sofa, model Camaleonda, designed by Mario Bellini and produced by
Metal
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
Fabric
Modular seventies sofa set with 5 elements, Germany
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking 5pc modular sofa set with removable armrests and period seventies fabric. Very cool sofa
Fabric
Agnes M Modular Couch Right/Left Arm
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes
Upholstery, Wood
Cinova Modular Lounge Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Brussels, BE
Cinova modular lounge chairs, set of 3.
Wood
$2,870 / set
H 26.78 in W 133.86 in D 33.47 in
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s.
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s. The sofa consists of four seating
Leather
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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