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Midcentury Settee, possibly Finn Juhl /Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Charleston, SC
Great, sleek midcentury settee recently upholstered. No markings but very similar to Niels Vodder's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Settee by Malatesta and Mason
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century settee by Malatesta and Mason. Stained beechwood.        
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Beech

Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Settee Sofa
By Lawrence Peabody, Nemschoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Settee Sofa This settee measures: 51 wide x 26 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Re-upholstered Midcentury Settee or Sofa
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Elegant Italian sofa, produced in the 60s with the typical square metal legs. The sofa has been completely refurbished and reupholstered with high-quality interior material and super...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Italian Re-upholstered Midcentury Settee or Sofa
Italian Re-upholstered Midcentury Settee or Sofa
H 34.65 in W 75.99 in D 33.86 in
Original Custom Mid-Century Settee with Dedar Milano Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Charming custom made mid-century style settee in Dedar Milano fabric Nouvelles Vagues. Crafted with
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Mid-Century Settee, by Jean Pascaud & Vadim Androusov
By Jean Pascaud, Vadim Androusov
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century dark mahogany settee with gilt bronze sabot feet and armrest supported by gilt
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bronze

Danish 1960s Midcentury Settee in Teak and Leather
By France & Daverkosen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant small 1950s easy style Danish settee with the frame, legs and armrests in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Teak, Leather

Pair of Midcentury Settee's by Charlotte Chair Company
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern pair of sofas feature pink vinyl upholstery and a base with wood trim. A sleek and comfortable design that makes a statement in any seating arrangement....
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Settee - Sofà Carlo Mollino Style in Teal Green
Located in Houston, TX
Explore the elegance of this Italian mid-century style settee. Upholstered in a Teal/Green/Blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Isa Bergamo mid century settee original faux leather upholstery and original mid century
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo
Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo
H 35 in W 69.5 in D 34 in
Curvaceous Boucle Settee or Sofa in the manner of Vladimir Kagan circa 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Mid Century Settee or Sofa, in the manner of Vladimir Kagan, American, circa 1960s. It
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage Midcentury Cabin Modern Porch Sunroom Wicker Rattan Settee Sofa
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice midcentury Settee with a wonderful modern influenced form similiar to the Eero Aarnio designs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Italian Bentwood Mauve Loveseat
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful midcentury settee is perfectly sized for tight quarters, and wonderful addition to
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
midcentury settee is sure to make a lasting impression in any modern interior. Please confirm item location
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee
Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee
H 31.75 in W 54.5 in D 30 in
Mid Century Teak Settee
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Teak Settee in good used condition.
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Settee
Mid Century Teak Settee
H 25 in W 56 in D 29 in
Mid Century Woodard Style Patio Settee
By Russell Woodard
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century woodard style patio settee Wrought iron curved settee with delicate floral motif.    
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

Floral Print Mid Century Style Settee
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Mid century style settee features a bright floral upholstery and splayed tapered legs. Good
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Floral Print Mid Century Style Settee
Floral Print Mid Century Style Settee
H 35 in W 55 in D 30.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Giltwood Settee
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and suburb quality mid-19th century French settee features the original gilding on
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Mid-19th Century French Giltwood Settee
Mid-19th Century French Giltwood Settee
H 37 in W 49.75 in D 29.5 in
Mid Century Armless Loveseat Settee in Blue
By Jens Risom
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-Century armless settee crafted with a solid walnut frame, newly upholstered in a classic blue
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Sofa with northern yellow birch frame and seats upholstered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Settee
Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Settee
H 29.05 in W 44.25 in D 24.75 in
Ficks Reed Style Mid Century Rattan Settee
By Ficks Reed
Located in Countryside, IL
Ficks Reed Style Mid Century Rattan Settee This settee measures: 70.5 wide x 34 deep x 30.5 inches
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Settee by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern settee designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, Inc. in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid 19th Century Carved Anglo Indian Settee
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This is a beautiful hand carved hardwood Anglo Indian settee dates back to the mid Victorian era
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Victorian Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa This settee measures: 56 wide x 30 deep x 31.5 inches
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Style Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite Italian mid 19th century neo-classical st. settee with an Egyptian revival influence
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Chic Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
MCM curved Settee with button detail on seat back and walnut legs with brass sabots. Recently
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vinyl and Walnut Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant vinyl and walnut settee features quality craftsmanship, featuring sculpted back and a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Mid-Century Italian Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Settee Loveseat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming mid-century Italian organic modern settee or loveseat hand-crafted from bamboo and rattan
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Italian Mid-19th Century Giltwood And Mahogany Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and decorative Italian mid 19th century Settee. This stunning settee is raised on a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Settee in Leather
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Mid-Century Modern settee sofa in leather Offered for sale is a vintage European Mid
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

American Mid-Century Lucite and Faux Python Settee
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1970s) large settee with Lucite side arms and upholstered in faux python (att
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Lucite

Rare Mid 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Settee
Located in London, GB
A rare mid-18th century Chippendale period mahogany two-seat settee having pierced acanthus carved
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Settees

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Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Settees, available individually
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of really nice looking Danish modern settees in teak with cushions upholstered in a clean
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Shopping Cart Loveseat or Settee
By Doug Meyer
Located in Hanover, MA
, Doug Meyer, crafted by hand out of two vintage Mid-Century chromed steel shopping carts. Perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Style Wing Settee by Lost City Arts
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
An interpretation of a classic design with great proportions. This is a custom order with 12 yds COM and your choice of wood finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff Mid Century Walnut Settee
By Richardson Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff Mid Century Walnut Settee This settee measures: 51 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Settee or Loveseat in Black Vinyl
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern settee or loveseat in black vinyl. Having sleek and stylish lines this X side
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century French Scrolling Iron Garden Settee or Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful mid-century French scrolling iron garden settee or bench. The white cushion is
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Italian Settee in Mohair by Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1950's Italian settee or loveseat attributed to ISA Bergamo. Newly reupholstered in a high
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brayton Leather Settee
By Brayton International
Located in Pasadena, TX
A gray-brown two-seat leather sofa made by Brayton. This sofa is designed to be solid and provide maximum comfort.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Green Velvet Sofa Settee
By Ward Bennett
Located in Countryside, IL
Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Green Velvet Sofa Settee This sofa measures: 61 wide x 29 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Mid 18th century Venetian Walnut Settee with Removable Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century rococo Venetian walnut settee with splayed out arms and removable back. William
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Base Settee Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century chrome base settee sofa The sofa measures: 60 wide x 34.5 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Pennsylvania Painted Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pennsylvania single board plank seat bench settee, 19th c. of Pine & Poplar enhanced with new
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Poplar, Pine

American Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Wicker Settee, USA, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Wicker Settee, USA, 1970s Settee of hump back form with
Category

Late 20th Century Adirondack Settees

Materials

Wicker

Mid-Century High-Back Birch Settee by Maxwell Royal
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque and elegant birch settee manufactured in the 1950s by Maxwell Royal of Hickory, NC
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1950s, completely restored with new padding and covered in Bouclè fabric, as shown in the photo, the armrests and feet are in curved...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofa Settee by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North York, ON
Restored vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa settee by Adrian Pearsall. Iconic Mid-Century design, 1970
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cane Settee Purple Green New Upholstery, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Sofia, BG
Cane Settee purple green new upholstery, Mid-Century Modern, Italy.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Textile

Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English vintage giltwood love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" mid 20th
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Vintage 1950s English Settees

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Mid Century Italian Small Settee with Blue Upholstery and Iron Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this small upholstered settee dates from the 1950s. The sofa features simple lines
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Milo Baughman Style Jydsk Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Settee
By Midtjydsk Møbelfabrik, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Jydsk Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Settee This settee measures
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Parsons Settee, Sofa or Bench, circa 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic and transitional Parsons bench circa 1960s. It retains the original upholstery and needs to be redone.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cork and Chrome Settee
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid century cork and chrome settee The settee measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modernism Vintage Milo Baughman Style Brown Fabric Two Seat Settee
By Milo Baughman
Located in Secaucus, NJ
removable covers with zips. Iconic and very comfortable design of Mid-Century modern make this Settee an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa 77"W European Mid 19th Century in Original
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Antique 1850s European Biedermeier Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!
By Milo Baughman, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern box shape rattan cane bamboo loveseat sofa settee mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Cane

Mid-Century Modern Style Jack Cartwright Kelly Settee Lounge, Two Seats Sofa
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Secaucus, NJ
designed. Fits seamlessly into any environment and among Mid-century classic design. Appropriate for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Settee in style of Hans J. Wegner, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare two seater sofa or a settee done in oak with
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Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Papercord, Oak

19th Century Louis XV Settee
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV style settee Circa 1860.
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Wood

19th Century Louis XV Settee
19th Century Louis XV Settee
H 42 in W 72 in D 28 in
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Mid Century Settee For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century settee you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century settee — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 1188 variations of the antique or vintage mid century settee you’re looking for, while we also have 35 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century settee — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century settee, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century settee that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Russell Woodard and Edward Wormley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Settee?

Prices for a mid century settee start at $1 and top out at $78,046 with the average selling for $4,002.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

Questions About Mid Century Settee
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    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. 

    Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.