‘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
$5,984 / set
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 90.56 in
Elegant Modular Curved Sofa Italian Midcentury Green Brass Feet Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant modular curved sofa Italian midcentury design Cesare Lacca Design.
Brass
$10,173
H 26.78 in W 94.49 in D 35.83 in
1970s Sistema 61 Giancarlo Piretti Castelli Italian Design Orange Modular Sofa
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Sistema 41" Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1974 Iconic Modular sofa 8 elements in orange
Velvet
$4,488 / set
H 29.93 in W 72.84 in D 25.6 in
Modular Bench Set in Teak and Original Upholstery, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A playful and well-proportioned airy set consisting of two Italian modular benches from the 1960s
Brass
$10,057 / set
H 25.6 in W 75.6 in D 37.8 in
Mario Bellini C&B 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original velvet (First Edition)
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original red velvet 1973 Listed price is per
Metal
$21,544 / set
H 25.6 in W 151.19 in D 37.8 in
Mario Bellini C&B 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original velvet (First Edition)
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original red velvet 1973 Listed price is per
Metal
Pair Bellini "Amanta" for C&B Italia Modular Lounge Chairs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Modular Chairs C&B Italia. Original velvet. Labeled. price for pair 32w 32d
Velvet
$52,185 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy 70s, White Bouclé Reupholstered
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for C&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 4
Bouclé, Wood
French modular sofa 1970s, 9 seats
By Airborne International
Located in PARIS, FR
French modular sofa from the 70s, set of 9 seats, Entirely reupholsteured in a caramel velvet jab
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
$14,363 / set
H 63 in W 63 in D 24.81 in
20th Century Sebastian Matta Modular Living Room model Malitte in Foam '60s
By Sebastian Matta, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Turin, Turin
morphologies. Malitte by Roberto Matta is a seating system, a continuously modifiable composition of five
Fabric, Foam
$25,135 / set
H 28.35 in W 9.85 in D 39.38 in
Modular DS-600 Sofa by Berger, Peduzzi, Vogt & Ulrich for De Sede, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brussels, BE
Modular DS-600 Sofa by Berger, Peduzzi, Vogt & Ulrich for De Sede, 1970s 12 pieces Dimension per
Leather, Fabric
$7,500Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 29 in W 160 in D 34 in
1970s Milo Baughman Modular Sectional, Set of 5
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles
Upholstery, Wood
$35,309 / set
H 25.6 in W 187.01 in D 37.41 in
Modular Sofa "Camaleonda", Design Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Napoli, IT
Modular sofa "Camaleonda", covered with original striped velvet fabric, design Mario Bellini for B
Velvet, Wood
$23,938 / set
H 23.63 in W 26.78 in D 41.34 in
COR Model Corbi Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat 2x limegreen Lounge Chair
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa /Lounge Chair designed by Klaus Uredat in 1969
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$20,946 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Stunning Patate modular sofa in its original black leather for Airborne - France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This well-designed sofa in the perfect configuration radiates comfort and style. Crafted in soft black leather, the unified look is complemented by a splendid construction of 3 regul...
Leather
$6,702Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 102.37 in D 32.29 in
Vintage Italian Modular Sofa Set, 1950s, Set of 5
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
This modular sofa consists of 5 elements, just reupholstered, with brass feet in original
Metal
$10,500 / item
H 25.6 in W 101.19 in D 37.41 in
Kanz Sofa Green & 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
Wood, Oak, Velvet
$6,702 / set
H 28.35 in W 60.24 in D 22.84 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, Teak modular set, Denmark 60
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Paris, IDF
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962 by
Teak
$18,931 / item
H 29.93 in W 108.27 in D 37.41 in
Custom made modular Sofa Banda, Mohair Velvet, COM Option, Portugal, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
modular seating, high-end sofa Portugal, designer sofa, contemporary sofa, 1970s inspired sofa
Foam, Velvet, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Fabric, Oak, Wood
$14,200 / set
H 24.81 in W 114.97 in D 89.77 in
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, natural leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6. The De Sede “DS-11
Leather
$8,600 / set
H 24.81 in W 114.97 in D 32.29 in
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Leather, Switzerland, 1970, Set of 4 The De Sede “DS-11” modular
Leather
$7,779 / set
H 31.5 in W 188.98 in D 98.43 in
Durlet 9-Piece Modular Sofa in Luxe Green De Ploeg Fabric 1970
By Durlet
Located in Oirlo, LI
Elevate your living space with this exceptional 9-piece modular sofa by Durlet, upholstered in
Fabric
$12,494 / set
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia in Brown Velvet, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
design from the 1970s. This original vintage example consists of two modular elements measuring 90 × 90
Chrome
$5,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 120 in D 34 in
1970s Modular Slim Chenille Tan Sectional on Castors
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
that give this piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view
Upholstery, Wood
$8,950
H 32 in W 62.5 in D 31 in
1960s Danish Teak Modular Sofa Group and Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Son
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A rare and beautifully preserved modular seating group by Peter Hvidt, featuring the celebrated
Teak
New Harvey Probber Deep Tuft Modular Sofa in STOCK
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber deep tuft designed in 1972. MADE IN ITALY UPHOLSTERED in St Germain Fabric by Metaphores, Color: Fondant M2L is the exclusive licensee to produce and distribute Har...
Velvet
$5,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 124.5 in D 63.25 in
1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly fun and inviting 1970s De Sede style green tufted leather modular sectional sofa. This
Leather
$7,240 / item
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in
Kanz Sofa Green & White Striped (Set of 2) 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
$6,800
H 26 in W 93 in D 93 in
Vintage German Modular Sectional Sofa, Sandstone Ultrasuede, 6 Sections, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 Module Vintage German Modular Sectional Sofa, Sandstone Ultrasuede, in the style of Rolf Benz
Ultrasuede
$8,160
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 39.5 in
1970s five piece modular sofa in fleece + leather with reversible cushions
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1970s Materials: Leather, Fleece Side Chair Measurements: 27″ wide x 35.5″ deep x 28.5″ tall Corner Chair Dimensions: 63...
Leather
$5,505 / set
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 39.38 in
Vintage leather Durlet Model 'Jeep' Modular sofa set, 1970s
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
. This sofa features five modular seating elements upholstered in premium dark chocolate, camel-quality
Leather
$3,590 / item
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam
$4,428 / item
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam
$3,597 / item
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam
$3,590 / item
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam
$2,274 / item
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam
$2,513 / item
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam
$2,513 / item
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam
$21,305
H 29.14 in W 125.6 in D 37.8 in
Modular DS-600 Sofa by Berger, Peduzzi, Vogt & Ulrich for De Sede, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Sofa by De Sede in leather and fabric composed of 13 elements, Model: DS-600. Seat height
Leather, Fabric
$26,500 / set
H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 5
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of five
Leather
$11,375 / item
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in
Kanz Modular Sofa Green & White Striped (Set of 3 with Daybed) by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kanz Sofa by Hermhaus is a serene and contemporary modular sofa set, featuring a stylish green
Velvet, Wood, Oak
$18,000 / set
H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of 3. Mario
Leather
$24,000 / set
H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of four
Leather
$12,000 / set
H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of two
Leather
$23,100 / set
H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of four
Leather
$17,100 / set
H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of 3. Mario
Leather
$44,860 / item
H 30.71 in W 98.82 in D 34.65 in
Piero Lissoni 8 Set of Two Modular Sofa and Puff For Cassina
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Set of Two Modular Sofa and Puff For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes
Aluminum
$2,274 / item
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam, Wool
$2,274 / item
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam, Wool
$2,518 / item
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam, Wool
$4,428 / item
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam, Wool
$20,108
H 29.14 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Modular DS-600 Sofa by Berger, Peduzzi, Vogt & Ulrich for De Sede, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Sofa by De Sede in leather and fabric composed of 11 elements, Model: DS-600, Modular sofa
Leather, Fabric
$43,328
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia "Camaleonda" White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935-) for B&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 3
Wool
$19,749 / item
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 125.99 in
Great Italian On The Rocks modular sofa in orange by Francesco Binfaré for EDRA
By Francesco Binfaré
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
rare blend of artistry, comfort, and radical flexibility with On the Rocks — the modular sofa system
Fabric
$2,949Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 83.08 in D 36.23 in
Erasmo Modular Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s B&B Italia (2 avail)
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Zevenaar, NL
, 1970s This modular sofa model Erasmo has an injection molded foam frame covered in the original fabric
Fabric
$5,146
H 12.41 in W 98.82 in D 20.08 in
huge and rare 251cm george nelson bench from the modular group
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
ultra rare an most possible made on special order very big george nelson bench. we also have a smaller bench available.
Metal
$12,350
H 30 in W 248 in D 30 in
Rodolfo Dordoni Designed Moroso Italy Two-Piece Modular Sectional Sofa System
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Moroso
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, iconic and rare Rodolfo Dordoni two piece half moon modular sofa done in red velvet. A
Steel, 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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