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
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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
Carlo Bartoli Modular Sofa in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian mid-century three-piece modular sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi Di Albizzate in original
Leather
$4,493
H 29.93 in W 98.23 in D 63.78 in
Modular Sum Corner Sofa by Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in Izegem, VWV
and is created in 2018 by Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen. This 4 piece modular sofa in grey
Wool
Large German Modular Sofa by Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large German modular sofa by Walter Knoll.
Fabric
Midcentury 13 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa After Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Italian mid-century modern 13 piece modular sectional sofa in the style and manner of
Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage 1970s 9-Piece Curved Modular Sofa Sectional
Located in Chattanooga, TN
seating that is designed for conversation, hosting, lounging, and connection. The modular format invites
Velvet
$19,174
H 28.35 in W 135.83 in D 29.93 in
George Nelson for Hermann Miller Modular 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Naples, IT
Modular 3-seater sofa designed by George Miller in 1956. The sofa incorporates a system of modules
Leather, Wood
$5,976 / set
H 34.26 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Esprit Modular Lounge Chairs by Brunati & Zerbaro, 1980s
By Brunati
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Rarely seen on the market, this Esprit modular sofa was designed by Brunati and Zerbaro for Brunati
Fabric, Wood
$4,673 / item
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ D. 96 cm / H. 73 cm / Seat Height 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam
$4,673 / item
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 73 cm / Assise H 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam
$4,793 / item
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
, 1x ottoman classic): L 170cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different
Foam
$4,793 / item
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa Outdoor by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Coconut
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
, 1x ottoman classic): L 170cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different
Foam
$4,476Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.2 in W 59.3 in D 37.8 in
1970s Brazilian Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer, Modular Design, Brown
By Percival Lafer
Located in High Point, NC
to modern furniture. Upholstered in rich brown leather, the sofa features a modular design with
Leather
$2,756 / item
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 73 cm / Assise H 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Wool, Foam
$2,756 / item
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 73 cm / Assise H 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Wool, Foam
$25,166
H 22.84 in W 32.68 in D 106.3 in
Pianura modular sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1971
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Modular sofa and armchair set by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Solid walnut timber frame and all
Velvet, Walnut
$17,376 / set
H 25.99 in W 122.05 in D 112.21 in
Modular Strips Sofa in brown velvet by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in amstelveen, NL
Strips 5-piece modular sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy, 1970s An iconic modular design by
Velvet
$7,789
H 25.6 in W 141.74 in D 31.5 in
Tito Agnoli modular sofa, Novemila 9000 Mod. for Arflex, original fabric, label
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Milano, IT
: conceived as a compact and softly rounded modular seating system, it allows for countless arrangements
Fabric, Wood
$16,441 / set
H 31.5 in W 39.77 in D 40.75 in
Illum Wikkelsø “Apollo” Modular Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Kastrup, DK
as highly desirable examples of mid-20th-century Danish design.
Leather, Plywood
$22,500
H 27 in W 144.25 in D 36 in
Giancarlo Piretti "Sistema 61" Green Fabric Modular Sofa for Castelli, 1973
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
versatile centerpiece for contemporary or Mid-Century inspired spaces.
Steel
$18,598 / item
H 25.99 in W 122.84 in D 66.15 in
Tito Agnoli Modular '9000' Sofa for Arflex 5 Piece Serpentine Version
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production. Modular seating system
Fabric
$16,638
H 25.99 in W 90.56 in D 59.06 in
RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER DE SEDE DS-11 MODULAR CORNER SOFA
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Stunning vintage restored cigar brown leather De Sede DS-11 Modular corner sofa Please note the
Leather
$11,145 / set
H 26.38 in W 44.49 in D 33.47 in
'Cosmos' DS28 Modular Sofa by Ulbald Klug & De Sede - New Leather Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
'Cosmos' DS28 Modular Sofa by Ulbald Klug & De Sede, 1970s - New Leather Upholstery
Leather
$4,553 / set
H 27.17 in W 26.38 in D 33.47 in
Modern Vintage Modular Sofa Wittmann Cubus Pastel Textil 1970s Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage three modular freestanding sofa elements Rhombos cubus like Wittmann upholstered
Fabric, Upholstery
$16,000 / set
H 24.81 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, 1965, Set of 5
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, Velvet and Steel, Italy, 1965, set of five
Velvet, Foam
$12,500
H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 30.71 in
Four-Seater Modular Sofa in Jean-Michel Frank Style Original Olive Velvet 1970s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
This stunning four-seater sofa is an exceptional piece of mid-century modern design (circa 1970
Velvet, Wood
MCM 4 Piece Modular Adjustable Sectional Sofa by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Coastal Bamboo 4 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa by Heywood Wakefield Newly
Bamboo
$20,984 / item
H 26.78 in W 122.05 in D 33.47 in
Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Velvet Modular Sofa For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
where cushions mix, match, adapt, and grow, wherever they are. Materials and finishes Modular seating
Polyester
$12,384 / item
H 26.78 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Velvet Modular Sofa For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
where cushions mix, match, adapt, and grow, wherever they are. Materials and finishes Modular seating
Polyester
$15,600 / set
H 24.81 in W 114.97 in D 89.77 in
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, black leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6. The De Sede “DS-11
Leather
$16,770 / item
H 26.78 in W 94.49 in D 33.47 in
Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Velvet Modular Sofa For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
where cushions mix, match, adapt, and grow, wherever they are. Materials and finishes Modular seating
Polyester
$16,770 / item
H 26.78 in W 94.49 in D 33.47 in
Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Velvet Modular Sofa For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
where cushions mix, match, adapt, and grow, wherever they are. Materials and finishes Modular seating
Polyester
$12,384 / item
H 26.78 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Velvet Modular Sofa For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
where cushions mix, match, adapt, and grow, wherever they are. Materials and finishes Modular seating
Polyester
$16,770 / item
H 26.78 in W 94.49 in D 33.47 in
Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Velvet Modular Sofa For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
where cushions mix, match, adapt, and grow, wherever they are. Materials and finishes Modular seating
Polyester
$19,773 / set
H 27.96 in W 33.08 in D 34.26 in
"Le Bambole" Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in bruxelles, BE
4-piece modular fabric sofa by Mario Bellini, “Le Bambole” model. Branded under the seat. Seat
Fabric
$17,077
H 23.82 in W 95.28 in D 34.06 in
"Can Can" Modular Sofa by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Brussels, BE
"Can Can" Modular Sofa by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio, 1970s - New Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS-19 model 'Pagoda' modular Sofa in Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High-quality modular Sofa DS-19, model 'Pagoda', designed by De Sede in the 1970s, Switzerland. Two
Leather, Foam, Wood
$20,984 / item
H 26.78 in W 122.05 in D 33.47 in
Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Velvet Modular Sofa For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
where cushions mix, match, adapt, and grow, wherever they are. Materials and finishes Modular seating
Polyester
$22,290
H 25.6 in W 113.39 in D 37.8 in
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Ibiza, Spain
a sought-after gem for those seeking mid-century modern aesthetics. Its modular nature allows for
Bouclé
$13,795 / set
H 26.38 in W 118.12 in D 78.75 in
ROCHE BOBOIS 11 PiECE KENZO MAH JONG BY HANS HOPFER CORNER MODULAR SOFA SET
By Roche Bobois
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
super utilitarian modular corner sofa, it can be used as four armchairs, you can remove all the bottom
Upholstery
De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘DS-22’ Modular sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1980s This high quality sectional sofa
Leather
$15,459 / set
H 27.17 in W 51.58 in D 31.11 in
Blop Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in Brussels, BE
Blop Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s D: 79 cm (31.10") H
Fabric, Plastic
Modular Sofa designed by George NELSON for HERMAN MILLER, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Two-seat Sofa designed by George Nelson. U.S.A., Herman Miller, 1960s. Modular Sofa by George
Metal
$35,711 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
White Modular Sofa Model Camaleonda Designed By Mario Bellini. Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
modular seating with its innovative design and luxurious appeal. The Camaleonda features three large
Bouclé
$17,500 / set
H 26.5 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room
By Percival Lafer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare set of six (6) seats and six (6) back rests by Percival Lafer. Brazil, ca' 1960's imported to New York. Made of patchwork brown leather where the pieces can be arranged in dif...
Leather
$27,562 / set
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 34.26 in
"Le Bambole" Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
5-piece modular sofa in zebu leather by Mario Bellini, Le Bambole model. Stamped under the seats
Leather
$17,736 / item
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 98.43 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
: W. 250 cm / D. 250 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create
Foam, Bouclé
$17,736 / item
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 86.62 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
: D. 220 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam, Bouclé
$27,562 / set
H 25.6 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
"Camaleonda" Sofa modular by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
. Modular as you like. Stamped B&B Italia. Wear due to time and age of the sofa. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US
Fabric
$8,388 / set
H 28.75 in W 90.56 in D 88.59 in
COR Model Ambo Living Room Suite Modular Sofa by Jo Otterpohl
By COR
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa designed by Jo Otterpohl in 1969 for german
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$10,500 / item
H 25.6 in W 101.19 in D 37.41 in
Kanz Sofa Brown & Light Brown Striped (Set of 3) by Hermhaus–Modular Sofa
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kanz Sofa by Hermhaus is a serene and contemporary modular sofa set, featuring elegant green
Velvet, Wood, Oak
$10,500 / item
H 25.6 in W 101.19 in D 37.41 in
Kanz Sofa Black & White Striped (Set of 3) by Hermhaus – Modular Designer Sofa
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kanz Sofa by Hermhaus is a serene and contemporary modular sofa set, featuring elegant green
Velvet, Wood, Oak
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 81.25 in D 21.5 in
Norwegian Teak Modular Bench/Coffee Table by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda, Westnofa Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
its unique modular design that allows you to customize it to fit your space perfectly. You can easily
Fabric, Teak
$16,135 / set
H 25.6 in W 139.77 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-15 Modular Sofa in original black Buffalo Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS15, Modular, black leather sofa, 1970s A rare and highly sought-after modular sofa
Leather
1970s Modular Sofa With Chaise by Weiman/Preview
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s Sofa with Chaise Lounge by Weiman/Preview. Original upholstery. Measures 30” tall 86” long 66” deep a chaise, seat height 16” seat depth 21.5” seat depth chaise 53”
Upholstery
‘Nuvolone’ Modular Sofa by Rino Maturi for MIMO Padova
Located in Zagreb, HR
Large eight-piece iconic Mid-century 'Nuvolone' seating set, designed by Rino Maturi and produced
Fabric, Glass
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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