Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Chesterfield living room sofa features rich patina leather, complimented by deep tufts, upholstery buttons, and scrolled arms, while tapered hardwood legs provide a sturd...
Leather
$6,487Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa in China-Red by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Salzburg, AT
Designer: Mario Bellini Manufacturer: Cassina Design period: 1970 to 1979 Production period: 1980 to 1989 Country of Manufacture: Made in Italy Marking present: This piece has a mark...
Leather, Wood
Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus in Black Leather, Mid-Century Style
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating design that focuses on proportion, structure, and material expression. Upholstered in black leather, the sofa offers a ca...
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Paus 2-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus in Black Leather, Mid-Century Style
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 2-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating piece defined by its balanced proportions, architectural clarity, and material integrity. Upholstered in black leather, t...
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus in Tan Leather, Mid-Century Modern
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating piece defined by its structured form, balanced proportions, and refined material selection. Upholstered in tan leather, t...
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus in Brown Leather, Mid-Century Style
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating design that emphasizes proportion, material quality, and structural clarity. Upholstered in brown leather, the sofa prese...
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Paus 2-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus in Tan Leather, Mid-Century Modern
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 2-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating piece defined by its architectural clarity, refined proportions, and material integrity. Upholstered in natural tan leath...
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa Daybed
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This long sleek Mid-century Modern gondola sofa daybed circa 1960s was made in the style of the American designer Adrian Pearsall.
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern 4-Seat Rosewood & Leather Sofa Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous leather with rosewood sofa by Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler. Four seat sofa, very roomy and comfortable. Condition of sofa is great however cushions have significant wear. Ro...
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Ward Bennett Style Sofas for Reupholstery
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ward Bennett Style Parlor Sofas on Chrome Bases in Original Burgundy Leather - Set of 2 Item does not have maker's label.
Chrome
Roche Bobois Leather Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
A very chic mid-century Roche Bobois Sofa France. Handsomely crafted in vicuna toned leather with with stitched edges, metal corner details and very comfortable cushion seats.
Leather
Mid Century Leolux Three-Seat Sofa by Harry de Groot in Leather, Netherlands
Located in Nottingham, GB
Designed by Harry de Groot for the renowned Dutch furniture maker Leolux, this striking three-seat sofa dates from the 1970s and exemplifies the clean, architectural styling that mad...
Leather
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa
By Wittmann
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa This sofa measures: 80 wide x 36 deep x 26 inches high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of furniture can be had...
Leather, Wood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian modern oak 3 seat black leather sofa made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern oak 3 seat sofa made in Sweden. Has 3 black seat cushions. Upholstery is black leather foam is high quality and in great condition. The frame is very sturdy and m...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Two and a Half Seat White Leather Sofa B&B "Alanda"
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian B&B "Alanda" two-and-a-half-seat white leather sofa by Paolo Piva with adjustable back pillows and armrests, 1970s.
Iron
20th Century Vintage Danish Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
20th century vintage Danish three-seat sofa upholstered in brown leather. Decorative nail head trim and the camelback silhouette are reminiscent of Otto Schultz style, while heavily ...
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
An icon of Italian design, this sofa embodies the perfect synthesis of innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. Designed by Vico Magistretti, the piece stands as an interna...
Iron
American Mid-Century Modern "Marshmallow” Sofa, George Nelson, 1956
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper in 1956, the Marshmallow Sofa is known for its construction of individual, circular upholstered discs mounted on a steel frame. The discs ...
Metal, Steel
Black Leather Sofa Bradington Young Couch Black Vintage Leather Black
By Bradington Young
Located in Rochester, NY
Glamorous lush and grand! This vintage black leather sofa is a powerhouse piece. With brass tack detailing and shiney black leather with a brown hint, this is a “sink into me” kind o...
Brass
Togo Sofa + Lounge Chair - Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset Leather Mid Century Modern
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Munster, NRW
This Togo living landscape consisting of 3seater sofa, a lounge chair and a ottman was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1974. Made by Ligne Roset about 1990 in France, stunning beautif...
Leather
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa
By Wittmann
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa This sofa measures: 160 wide x 36 deep x 26 inches high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of furniture can be ha...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Danish Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
An outstanding vintage Danish leather sofa, recently imported from Denmark and dating from the 1960’s. It is of exceptional quality, it has a beautiful design and is very comfortabl...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century European Pine Wood Sofa, Europe ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The leather upholstery adds a modern edge to the natural pine wood, while keeping the rustic, mid-century look in the focus.
Leather, Pine
Mid-Century Nine Piece Modular ‘Hochbarett’ Sofa by Karl Wittman
By Mario Bellini, De Sede, Karl Wittmann, Knoll, Wittmann
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century large modular ‘Hochbarett’ sofa. This sofa was produced by Karl Wittman for Wittman Möbelwerkstätten, made in Austria circa 1970s.
Leather, Foam
20th Century English Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Three Seat Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
The brown vintage leather creates the appeal in this handsome Chesterfield sofa. The impressive tufted back with large, rolled arms, nail head trim and button accents add to the age-...
Leather
Black Leather Three-Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
This large three-seater sofa is a definitive expression of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modernism, prioritising a low-slung, horizontal profile that emphasises comfort and architect...
Leather
Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Modular” sofa represents Zalszupin’s most architectural approach to seating — a system conceived for flexibility, comfort, and elegant functionality. Constructed on a linear jac...
Marble, Metal
Tan Leather 3 Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
This tan leather three-seater sofa is a quintessential example of Mid-Century Scandinavian luxury, combining a structured silhouette with inviting, lived-in comfort.
Leather
Mid-century Leatherette Two Seat Sofa, 1990's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Leatherette,Wood Seat Height-36cm Good Original condition
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Manhattan Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Manhattan is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1960 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The piece is made of a wood s...
Upholstery, Faux Leather
Vintage Italian Distressed Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa Mid 20th Century Dimensions: H 36" D 36" W 78" SH 16.5"
Leather
Sofa 'MP-13', by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Brazilian Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-13 Sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, is a quintessential piece reflecting the Brazilian mid-century modern style, renowned for its emphasis on form, function, and the beauty o...
Leather, Hardwood
$10,803Sale Price / set|20% Off
De Sede Modular 7-Piece Mid-Century Leather Sofa in Black – Swiss Icon
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
Designed in the spirit of true mid-century aesthetics, the piece combines sculptural lines with luxurious comfort.
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more contemporary version he later named the Fiftyish Sofa. Vladimir Kagan's tendency to ov...
Stainless Steel
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Space Age 3 Section Tan Leather Modular sofa by Luigi Colani for COR
By Mario Bellini, Luigi Colani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Space Age 3 Section Tan Leather Modular sofa by Luigi Colani for COR.
Steel
Mid-Century De Sede Style Seven Piece Moss Green Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style green leather 7 piece modular sectional sofa with three corner pieces.
Leather
Modern Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the style of mid-century modern, the sofa is a one-of-a-kind custom design and was commissioned from New York gallery Demisch Danant after a design by American furniture d...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Italian Sapporitti Leather Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sophisticated sofa embodies the low-slung luxury and clean lines of high-end Mid-Century Modern Italian design, reminiscent of celebrated pieces by designers like Saporiti or Mi...
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa By Ellekær & Norell For Coja
By Sven Ellekaer , Arne Norell
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Danish mid-century modern sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja is a striking example of Scandinavian design that prioritizes comfort, craftsmanship, and enduring style.
Leather, Wood
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
English Victorian style camel tufted leather chesterfield sofa with out-scrolled arms on four wooden brown feet. Brass rivets along trim. Solid frame. Aged leather discoloration.
Leather
Knoll Brown Leather Fabricius Sofa
By Preben Fabricius, Knoll
Located in Rochester, England
The Fabricius Sofa embodies timeless luxury and modern sophistication. Designed with meticulous attention to detail and crafted from the finest materials, it is a true statement piec...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco Mario Marenco was born in 1933. He studied architecture in Naples and won research grants for Stockholm and Chicago. In 1...
Leather
A mid century modern Danish, Ib Kofoed-Larsen Sofa, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning Mid-Century Modern vintage sofa from Ib Kofoed Larsen. The model `Kandidaten` stands out as a perfect piece of vintage Danish Design history.
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Couch, Original Upholstery - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Outstanding "Chesterfield" style couch, with its original sheepskin upholstery, minor wear consistent with age and use, beech base painted imitating Macassar ebony, French polish, po...
Brass
1960s Whipstitch Sofa Brown Leather after De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Modern Whipstitched Brown Leather Three-Seater Sofa unmarked in the style of Swiss De Sede 85 W 29 H x 36 D, Seat 17 H, Arm rest 24, deep seat. Origin...
Leather
$8,020Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Milano, IT
This splendid Milord sofa, designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in the 1950s, is a masterpiece of mid-century Italian design, perfectly balanced between elegance, innovation, and fun...
Brass
$14,000
Weiman Black Leather Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Weiman black leather sofas. Label underside Weiman. Vladimir attributed
Leather
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant design inspired by the style of the great mid-century French designers this sofa e...
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...
$4,765Sale Price|27% Off
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Steel Airport Tandem Sofa, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of mid-century American contract design, this three-seat tandem sofa was sourced directly from the Long Beach Airport (used in the 1950s and 60s) and embodies the ...
Steel
Danish Modern Cognac Leather Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
A three-seater leather sofa with a geometric silhouette softened by shaped arm panels, with separate seat and back cushions. The cognac colored leather upholstery is shiny, stiffly c...
Leather
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Sectional Sofa, Leather, Felt, 2024
By De Sede
Located in Stamford, CT
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, Non-Stop DS-600, Modular Sectional Sofa, Off-White Leather, Felt, 2024 Designed in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi Riva, Hans Ulrich & Klaus Vogt ...
Leather, Wood
$4,198Sale Price|60% Off
Mid-Century Modern Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi, 1958, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Seattle, WA
Designed in 1958, the Saturno Sofa was one of the most iconic designs by Gastone Rinaldi, a prominent figure in Italian design alongside Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanuso. ...
Steel
Roche bobois Sofa, Black Leather
Located in Brussels, BE
Roche bobois Sofa, black leather
Leather
Sculptural Arcadia Sofa in Fabric & Brass Details, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Freamunde, PT
Arcadia sofa is a sanctuary of comfort and elegance, where modern design meets timeless serenity. Its sleek curves and plush cushions evoke the tranquility of an idyllic retreat, inv...
Metal
Mid-Century "Amanta" 24 Leather Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An iconic expression of Italian modern design, this original mid-century Amanta 24 modular seating system was designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in the early 1970s.
Leather, Fiberglass
English Regency Style Waxed Cordovan Leather Case Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent mid-century modern case sofa or tuxedo style sofa settee crafted in the English regency taste.
Brass
Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
By Franz Köttgen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, Leather and Marble, 1960s
Marble
Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
By Franz Köttgen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, Leather and Marble, 1960s
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Denmark, 1950s Original leather.
Leather, Wood
1980s Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking red leather sofa is a timeless statement piece, showcasing classic craftsmanship and bold character. Upholstered in rich, supple red leather, the sofa features deep but...
Leather, Wood
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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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