Guillerme et Chambron Oak Midcentury Modular Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A set of three modular lounge chairs that can form as sofa. By Guillerme et Chambron
Oak
Agnes L 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
Agnes S 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
1970s Czechoslovak Modular Leather Five-Seat Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
with age. A perfect addition to modern, retro, loft, or mid-century inspired interiors. Dimensions (cm
Leather
1970s Wittmann Hochbaret leather Modular Sofa, Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of wear due to age - Patinated leather - heigh of seat 41 cm
Leather
$2,993 / set
H 30.71 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
Laauser Vintage Leather Patchwork Sectional Sofa Modular, 1970s
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Original from the 1970s Laauser Modular Leathersofa in black anthracite Aniline Leather. This sofa
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood
Danish Modern Modular Sofa by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Minerva" Model Modular Sofa, designed by Peter Hvidt for France and Son, Denmark
Metal
$1,295 / set
H 27 in W 34 in D 68 in
Boho Chic Bamboo Wicker Modular Sofa Lounge Chair & Side Table Set by Calif-Asia
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Boho Chic bamboo wicker modular set by Calif-Asia, including sofa, lounge chair, and side table
Bamboo
Modular Couch Rubik with Soft Velvet Combo 1
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Rubik is a customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, Rubik S
Upholstery
$10,535 / set
H 36.62 in W 105.52 in D 32.68 in
Gigi Radice for Minotti Curved Modular Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare curved modular sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy, 1950s. This elegant mid
Metal, Brass
$11,014 / set
H 24.41 in W 114.18 in D 31.5 in
Modular Sofa by Rodolfo Bonetto for Tecnosalotto, 1960s
By Tecnosalotto, Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in fabric, metal and plastic. Fully modular. Stamped on the underside of each element
Metal
$13,887
H 28.75 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Modular Sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Beige Leather, Italy, 1970s Design
By Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Iconic modular sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s. This sculptural seating system is defined
Leather
Fendi Casa Tan Camel Velvet Modular Down Sofa
By Fendi Casa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
throughout. The luxurious sofa is statement piece and packed with personality. Double modular camel velvet
Chrome
Tobia Scarpa Style Cognac Leather Modular Loveseat by Leolux
By Tobia Scarpa, Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Leolux modular loveseat with cognac leather frame and gorgeous patina. A cozy 2 piece
Leather
"Varia" Five Piece Modular Sofa by Gerhard Berg
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Gerhard Berg Manufacturer: Vatne Lenestolfabrikk Era: 1950s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: Inquire for measurements Condition: In good original condit...
Wool, Beech
$5,746 / set
H 28.35 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
Modular Sofà Vela Bassa Saporiti Giovanni Offredi, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modular sofà Vela Bassa Saporiti Giovanni Offredi, 1970s.
Fabric
Arquitectura-G Modular Masheb Sofa For Bd Barcelona
By Arquitectura-G
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Arquitectura-G Modular Masheb Sofa For Bd Barcelona The unique personality of the architectural
Aluminum
1970s “Playpen” Modular Sectional Sofa by Selig for Simmons
Located in Victoria, BC
, this modular masterpiece invites you to lounge, rearrange, and sink right in. Every cushion and panel
Wood
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble
Foam
Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Illum Wikkelsø Manufacturer: Ryesberg Møbler Era: 1970 Materials: Leather Condition: In excellent original condition.
Leather
$21,442 / item
H 27.56 in W 110.24 in D 90.56 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ Seating H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range of fabrics
Foam
$15,264
H 27.56 in W 84.65 in D 84.65 in
Blob Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in Brussels, BE
Blob Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Fabric
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
armrest): L300cm / P96cm / H70cm / Seating H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
small, 2x armrest): L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
small, 2x armrest): L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ Seating H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range of fabrics
Foam, Wool
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” Modular Sofa for Nikol International, 1969
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” modular sofa for Nikol International, 1969 The Ennio Chiggio "Environ
Fabric, Foam, Chenille
$3,531 / set
H 29.53 in W 67.33 in D 33.08 in
Set of Modular Armchairs in Mustard Wool Upholstery, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
, creating a cohesive seating composition when placed together. Thanks to its modular system, the three
Wool, Foam, Wood
Large leather modular sofa, 1970s Germany.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Large leather modular sofa, 1970s Germany. Designer unfortunally unknown. 6 pieces in dark brown
Leather
$1,790 / set
H 30 in W 70 in D 34 in
Classic Modernist deSIGN .Heywood Wakefield Bamboo modular sofa "ASHCRAFT"
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist deSIGN .Heywood Wakefield 3-PIECE .Bamboo modular sofa "ASHCRAFT" Beautiful lines
Naugahyde, Bamboo
$4,669 / item
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Modular Sofa by Norr11, Corner Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96 cm / H 73 cm / Assise H 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam
$13,200
H 22.84 in W 92.52 in D 33.86 in
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, Black Leather, 1972
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, black leather, Italy, 1972, set of three
Leather
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
. 250 cm / D. 250 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam
$4,429 / item
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ D. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seat Height 42 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam
$4,429 / item
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ D. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seat Height 42 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam
$4,429 / item
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ D. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seat Height 42 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
ottoman classic): L 170cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
classic): L170cm / P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam
$6,824
H 27.56 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
Modular Three-Seater Fiandra Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Cassina - Original Fabric
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Three-Seater Fiandra Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Cassina, Italy, 1970
Fabric
14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s
By Thayer Coggin, Steelcase, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Truly amazing modular sofa you will not find another one like it circa 1980s can be arranged in
Upholstery
Modular Sofa " Sistema 61" by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Modular Sofa " Sistema 61" by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s Dimensions on the listing are for one
Fabric
Vintage Brown German 3-seat Modular Design Sofa Boucle, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage modular sofa was made around the 1970s in Germany. It features 3 elements covered in
Fabric
$4,606Sale Price|35% Off
H 90.56 in W 122.05 in D 25.6 in
French Brutalist Modular Wall System – Industrial Elegance, ca. 1950
Located in Oirlo, LI
-free solid pinewood. This freestanding modular unit features a strong frame and can be fully
Leather, Wood
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
classic): Measures: L170cm / P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to
Foam, Wool
Giancarlo Piretti “Sistema 61" Modular Sofa
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s, Italy - fully restored in wool hopsack. It can be arranged in any way, as each piece connects and disconnects using u-hooks that connect beneath the sofa. This piece is in ...
Wool
$7,061
H 31.5 in W 129.14 in D 83.47 in
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric. This striking
Steel
$4,130 / set
H 29.53 in W 177.17 in D 31.5 in
Vintage 5 pc leather DS46 modular sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century thick Buffalo neck leather sofas by Desede consisting of 5 elements. Desede stands for
Leather
Italian Modular Bench with Upholstered Seats, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
meticulously shaped the wood frames to fit seamlessly together. Though many mid-century Italian designers may
Fabric, Wood
$10,847 / set
H 25.2 in W 108.27 in D 57.49 in
Swiss Original Vintage De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede five-piece modular sofa DS-11 in beautiful crème colored leather: The leather is a
Leather
1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
By Milo Baughman, Steelcase, Thayer Coggin
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
Upholstery
1970s Modular Three Seater Sofa by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly reupholstered - The beech wooden frames has been refurbished - Hight of seat 36cm.
Fabric, Beech
$22,747 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Scandinavian Modular Leather and Canvas Sofa by Overman
By Overman
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare sofa, model 008 by Overman, Tranås, Sweden 1970s. This sofa consists of six pieces, made of molded fiberglass, and upholstered in canvas and cognac-colored leather. The fi...
Leather, Canvas, Fiberglass
$18,500
H 29.93 in W 85.04 in D 35.44 in
Adriano Piazzesi Modular Sofa Set, Blue Velvet & Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
, this versatile seating arrangement embodies timeless elegance and modern functionality. Modular design
Chrome
$11,254 / item
H 27.56 in W 118.12 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
, 2x armrest): L300cm / P96cm / H70cm / Seating H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to
Foam
Piero Lissoni Mex-Hi Outdoor Sofa Modular For Cassina
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni Mex-Hi Outdoor Sofa Modular For Cassina Mex-Hi is the sofa by Piero Lissoni to
Steel
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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