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Mario Ceroli '1938', Three-Seat Bench, Italy, 1970s
Mario Ceroli '1938', Three-Seat Bench, Italy, 1970s

Mario Ceroli '1938', Three-Seat Bench, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Ceroli

Located in Greding, DE

Large three-seat bench in pine of slatted construction with scalloped seat and back. Stamped Ceroli

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

Pierre Jeanneret, Peon or Public Bench, Chandigarh late 1950s
Pierre Jeanneret, Peon or Public Bench, Chandigarh late 1950s

Pierre Jeanneret, Peon or Public Bench, Chandigarh late 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

, ensuring their longevity. This rare bench or sofa is an authentic piece from Chandigarh and is in worn

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Hans Olsen Styled Danish Tandem Modular Bench Seating Set
Hans Olsen Styled Danish Tandem Modular Bench Seating Set

Hans Olsen Styled Danish Tandem Modular Bench Seating Set

By Hans Olsen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Danish tandem modular seating set with three Italian linen covered seats in a medium dark tan tone with a walnut side table resting on a beautifully constructed solid walnut frame....

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Leather and metal bench by Marzio Cecchi, circa 1970
Leather and metal bench by Marzio Cecchi, circa 1970

Leather and metal bench by Marzio Cecchi, circa 1970

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in PARIS, FR

Bench by Italian designer Marzio Cecchi, 1970s. Metal structure and high-end cognac leather. One-of

Category

Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Metal

Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted Gray, Antique, 19th Century
Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted Gray, Antique, 19th Century

Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted Gray, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Round Top, TX

exceptionally carved apron and rails of this original mid-19th century antique sofa or bench. It has a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted Gray
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted Gray

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted Gray

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid-19th century antique sofa or bench with spindled back and sides, resting on eight tapered feet

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches

Teak Danish Design Table Bench Attributed to Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Teak Danish Design Table Bench Attributed to Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s

Teak Danish Design Table Bench Attributed to Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

as a coffee table, or as a presentation bench in front of your window with plants or a nice

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Chrome

Design Rattan Sofa
Design Rattan Sofa

Design Rattan Sofa

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and unusual design bench is made of rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan

Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Bench in Black Edelman Leather
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Bench in Black Edelman Leather

Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Bench in Black Edelman Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ray & Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962. Created for comfort and convenience, this chair is iconi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Set Teak 3-Seater Senator Bench & Chair by Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture A/S
Set Teak 3-Seater Senator Bench & Chair by Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture A/S

Set Teak 3-Seater Senator Bench & Chair by Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture A/S

By PJ Furniture, Ole Wanscher

Located in Oirlo, LI

Set teak 3-seater senator bench & chair by Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture A/S,1960s, This is a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Orange Upholstery Steelcase Sofa Booth
Orange Upholstery Steelcase Sofa Booth

Orange Upholstery Steelcase Sofa Booth

By Knoll, Steelcase

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Vintage Steelcase sofa long booth.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Giuseppe Pagano Italian Midcentury Sofa
Giuseppe Pagano Italian Midcentury Sofa

Giuseppe Pagano Italian Midcentury Sofa

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in London, GB

Midcentury two-seat sofa by Giuseppe Pagano. Italy, circa 1942. Minimalist curved design, formed

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Plywood

Hans Olsen Modular Conver-Table TV Bench Set
Hans Olsen Modular Conver-Table TV Bench Set

Hans Olsen Modular Conver-Table TV Bench Set

By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

on each etc. The simple addition of a cushion on the bench doubles seating options. Seats have

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

Daybed Sofa by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s
Daybed Sofa by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s

Daybed Sofa by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Wien, AT

This is a daybed sofa from the 1960s by the Czech designer Miroslav Navratil. It serves both as a

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Two-Seat Rattan Sofa, 1960s
Italian Two-Seat Rattan Sofa, 1960s

Italian Two-Seat Rattan Sofa, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Two-seat rattan sofa with weaving at the base, seat and curved back, 1960s. Entirely restored.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan

Modern Two Seat Sofa with Grey Cushions
Modern Two Seat Sofa with Grey Cushions

Modern Two Seat Sofa with Grey Cushions

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Two seat sofa, beech, grey fabric, Europe, 1950 Modern sofa in beech with lovely grey cushions

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1970s French Bamboo and Wicker Two-seater Sofa
1970s French Bamboo and Wicker Two-seater Sofa

1970s French Bamboo and Wicker Two-seater Sofa

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s French Bamboo and Wicker Two-seater Sofa

Category

Mid-20th Century French Benches

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

1950s Spanish Handmade Wicker & Wood 2-Seater Sofa
1950s Spanish Handmade Wicker & Wood 2-Seater Sofa

1950s Spanish Handmade Wicker & Wood 2-Seater Sofa

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s Spanish vintage wicker and wood 2-seate sofa.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960
Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960

Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960

Located in Oirlo, LI

Two-seater Djinn Sofa by Oliver Mourgue 1960 Discover the timeless beauty of the Vintage Two

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

1940s English Woven Wicker & Bamboo 2-Seater Sofa
1940s English Woven Wicker & Bamboo 2-Seater Sofa

1940s English Woven Wicker & Bamboo 2-Seater Sofa

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1940s English bamboo and hand woven wicker 2-seater sofa.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Benches

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Daybed or Sofa Miroslav Navratil, 1960s
Midcentury Daybed or Sofa Miroslav Navratil, 1960s

Midcentury Daybed or Sofa Miroslav Navratil, 1960s

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Praha, CZ

- Iconic model from Czechoslovakia - Very practical and comfortable - Rare colored - Marked by label - Very good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Leather Three-Seater Sofa with Coffee Table Set
Vintage Leather Three-Seater Sofa with Coffee Table Set

Vintage Leather Three-Seater Sofa with Coffee Table Set

Located in Oirlo, LI

set is a unique find, ideal for those who appreciate mid-century design. The leather cushions are easy

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Two-Seat Sofa Beech Springs Vegetable Horsehair Leatherette, Italy, 1940s
Two-Seat Sofa Beech Springs Vegetable Horsehair Leatherette, Italy, 1940s

Two-Seat Sofa Beech Springs Vegetable Horsehair Leatherette, Italy, 1940s

Located in Milano, IT

A two-seat sofa, beechwood, springs and vegetable horsehair padding, leatherette upholstery

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Faux Leather

Vintage oak sofa in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960
Vintage oak sofa in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960

Vintage oak sofa in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Oirlo, LI

-century. Perfect for vintage and design lovers, this sofa adds unique character to any room. Advantages

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Black Leather Sofa by Gote Mobler Nassjo, 1960, Sweden
Black Leather Sofa by Gote Mobler Nassjo, 1960, Sweden

Black Leather Sofa by Gote Mobler Nassjo, 1960, Sweden

By Göte Möbler Nässjö

Located in Oirlo, LI

Beautiful 3 seater made of wood with leather upholstery. This sofa is still in top condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Three Seater Sofa from Ekornes by Stressless 1970s
Vintage Three Seater Sofa from Ekornes by Stressless 1970s

Vintage Three Seater Sofa from Ekornes by Stressless 1970s

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage three seater sofa from Ekornes by Stressless 1970s This is a beautiful vintage sofa, a

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Top Italian Design sofa by Giuseppe Pagano from the 1950s
Top Italian Design sofa by Giuseppe Pagano from the 1950s

Top Italian Design sofa by Giuseppe Pagano from the 1950s

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Oirlo, LI

Beautiful Italian 2-seater sofa with iron frame and wickerwork This beautiful mid-century Italian

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Leather two-seater sofa Gerard van der Berg for Montis
Leather two-seater sofa Gerard van der Berg for Montis

Leather two-seater sofa Gerard van der Berg for Montis

By Montis

Located in Oirlo, LI

Leather two-seater sofa Gerard van der Berg for Montis This leather two-seater sofa, designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Gold Wrought Iron Oval Sofa, Seat with Floreal Fabric, 1950s
Gold Wrought Iron Oval Sofa, Seat with Floreal Fabric, 1950s

Gold Wrought Iron Oval Sofa, Seat with Floreal Fabric, 1950s

Located in Florence, IT

Gold wrought iron oval sofa, seat newly upholstered with floreal cotton fabric. This is a highly

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Daybed Sofa from the 60's De Sede Style Leather
Rare Daybed Sofa from the 60's De Sede Style Leather

Rare Daybed Sofa from the 60's De Sede Style Leather

By De Sede

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Very nice sofa from the 60's in the De Sede style. Seat, back and armrests in original brown

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede model DS-31 three-seat sofa black leather Switzerland 1970
De Sede model DS-31 three-seat sofa black leather Switzerland 1970

De Sede model DS-31 three-seat sofa black leather Switzerland 1970

By De Sede

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

of the leather. A statement piece for any contemporary, industrial, or mid-century modern interior

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s

By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Ultra cool modular two-seat sofa with built in table in walnut with aluminum accents and covered in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS76 Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
De Sede DS76 Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team

De Sede DS76 Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team

By De Sede

Located in Oirlo, LI

De Sede DS76 Two-Seat Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team Beautiful black leather

Category

1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Pearsall Loveseat Sofa Bench
Pearsall Loveseat Sofa Bench

Pearsall Loveseat Sofa Bench

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Chic bench form settee, loveseat, sofa by Pearsall for Craft Associates. This example has a plinth

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1960s Vintage Danish Sofa Bench
1960s Vintage Danish Sofa Bench

1960s Vintage Danish Sofa Bench

Located in London, GB

A stylish and comfortable sofa bench, made in Denmark and dating from the 1960s. It’s in great

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

20th Century White Italian Walnut Settee, Vintage Volute-Shaped Sofa Bench
20th Century White Italian Walnut Settee, Vintage Volute-Shaped Sofa Bench

20th Century White Italian Walnut Settee, Vintage Volute-Shaped Sofa Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A white, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian volute-shaped sofa bench made of hand carved polished

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Outdoor Garden Sofa or Bench
Vintage Outdoor Garden Sofa or Bench

Vintage Outdoor Garden Sofa or Bench

Located in Sheffield, MA

Deco style metal outdoor or porch bench in steel, seating for three attached to circular arms and

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Franco Albini Italian Modern Rattan Bench Small Loveseat Settee Sofa
Vintage Franco Albini Italian Modern Rattan Bench Small Loveseat Settee Sofa

Vintage Franco Albini Italian Modern Rattan Bench Small Loveseat Settee Sofa

By Franco Albini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Franco Albini Italian Modern rattan bench small loveseat settee sofa. Item features very

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rattan

Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555
Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555

Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Oakland, CA

abolish large heavy upholstered sofas" “Along with the JH555 bench, Wegner had simultaneous breakthroughs

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Teak

Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Settee Sofa Bench, circa 1820-40
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Settee Sofa Bench, circa 1820-40

Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Settee Sofa Bench, circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

This exceptional sofa or settee is from the Swedish Gustavian period with white paint and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood

Lion In Frost Vintage Signed 1979 Lucite Chrome Loveseat Sofa Bench Rare
Lion In Frost Vintage Signed 1979 Lucite Chrome Loveseat Sofa Bench Rare

Lion In Frost Vintage Signed 1979 Lucite Chrome Loveseat Sofa Bench Rare

By Lion in Frost

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, loveseat bench. Original upholstery. Overall condition of Lucite, chrome and fabric is excellent. Waterfall

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Addition Leather Sofas and a Low Bench/Stool by Kaare Klint
Pair of Addition Leather Sofas and a Low Bench/Stool by Kaare Klint

Pair of Addition Leather Sofas and a Low Bench/Stool by Kaare Klint

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Kastrup, DK

Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954. A pair of addition sofas with mahogany legs and a low bench/stool. Deep

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Addition Leather Sofas and a Low bench/stool By Kaare Klint
Pair of Addition Leather Sofas and a Low bench/stool By Kaare Klint

Pair of Addition Leather Sofas and a Low bench/stool By Kaare Klint

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Kastrup, DK

Kaare Klint 1888 - 1954. A pair of addition sofas with mahogany legs and a low bench/stool. Deep

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Steel Frame Sofa, Bench and Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Steel Frame Sofa, Bench and Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Steel Frame Sofa, Bench and Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

George Nelson Steel Frame Group modular sofa, coffee table and bench. Rare version with the folding

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s

By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Leather Loveseat Sofa Bench
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Leather Loveseat Sofa Bench

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Leather Loveseat Sofa Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early Mid-Century Modern Danish settee bench. Curved wooden back. Studded leather. Light peach

Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bench or Sofa by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bench or Sofa by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bench or Sofa by Sonja Wasseur, 1970s

By Sonja Wasseur

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Offered by Amsterdam Modernism: Rare Mid-Century Modern Brutalist bench or sofa by Sonja Wasseur

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid 19th Century Charming Swedish Painted Folk Art Sofa or Bench
Mid 19th Century Charming Swedish Painted Folk Art Sofa or Bench

Mid 19th Century Charming Swedish Painted Folk Art Sofa or Bench

Located in Kramfors, SE

Charming folk art sofa or bench from northern Sweden with the dating 1855. The sofa is unusually

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sofas

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa or Bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa or Bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa or Bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s

By De Ster Gelderland

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Mid-Century Modern organic teak sofa or bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s. Re-upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa, 1960s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning midcentury sofa or bench. Striking Italian design from the 1960s. Re-upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

One Clear Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench, Sofa Table, Side Table
One Clear Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench, Sofa Table, Side Table

One Clear Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench, Sofa Table, Side Table

Located in Miami, FL

Clear Mid-Century Modern Lucite bench, sofa table or side table. The Lucite is 3/4 inches thick

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Lucite

Teak Mid-Century Modern Bench or Sofa Attributed to Topform, 1960s
Teak Mid-Century Modern Bench or Sofa Attributed to Topform, 1960s

Teak Mid-Century Modern Bench or Sofa Attributed to Topform, 1960s

By Topform

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern bench or sofa. Attributed to Topform. Teak and chrome base with re

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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Mid Century Sofa Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century sofa bench you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every mid century sofa bench was constructed with great care. Find 120 options for an antique or vintage mid century sofa bench now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century sofa bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century sofa bench bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century sofa bench over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Miroslav Navratil and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Sofa Bench?

Prices for a mid century sofa bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $565 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,562.

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 Sofa Bench
  • 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.