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
Rare Curved Italian Mid-Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale Sofa / Divan/ Couch by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, circa 1951.
Brass, Steel
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 "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
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Sergio Asti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
Leather, Wood
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Modern 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
Mid Century Scandinavia low long sling Safari sofa by Bruksbo
By Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari lounge 3 seat sofa by Bruksbo Norwegian Furniture Maker.
Brass
Restored Percival Lafer MP-93 Three Seater Sofa, Brazilian Mid Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Fully restored MP-93 three seater sofa by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil in the 1970s. The MP-93 offers cloud-like comfort with an upholstered seat that floats in a geometric sled-l...
Leather, Jatoba
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Blue
Located in Dekalb, IL
Three removable seat cushions rest on a tailored frame supported by square wooden legs. Chesterfield sofas, originating in England in the 18th century, became a symbol of refined ta...
Leather
Scandinavian Mid Century Minerva Four Seat Sofa by Torjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Scandinavian Mid Century Modern leather and rosewood sofa, in very clean, original, ready to use condition.
Leather, Rosewood
French Directoire Style Mahogany and Leather Canapé ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
French Directoire style mahogany canapé combines refined neoclassical lines with the warmth and character of beautifully aged wood. The gracefully flared arms sweep outward from the ...
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
By Dedar, 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,...
$4,414 / item
Vintage Tetrad Modular Leather Sofa
By Tetrad
Located in London, GB
This versatile sofa comprises three 71cm-wide sections that can be arranged as a three-seater, a two-seater with a single chair, or used individually. Upholstered in original, beauti...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bastiano Two-Seater Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bastiano Two-Seater Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s - Original Leather
Leather, Wood
1960s Vintage Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage leather Chesterfield sofa designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This stunning sofa features a leather tufted upholstery that gives it a classic and time...
Leather
Walnut Leather Brown Spanish Sofa, Bench 18th Century Baroque Cordoba Ironwork
Located in Miami, FL
Doble Armchair or Sofa with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has leather with studs on the seat and upper part of the back, very low chambrances joining the ...
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Burgundy
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage red leather sofa. This piece pairs deep red leather with complementary brass nailhead trim; the yellow of the brass stand out gorgeously against the red exterior. The sofa i...
Leather
Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Camel
Located in Dekalb, IL
Tufted leather Chesterfield sofa featuring a fully upholstered back and rolled arms. This sofa embodies the timeless form of the Chesterfield, with its distinctive deep button tufti...
Leather
Lawson-Fenning Ojai Sofa, Solid Walnut & Chocolate Leather, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai sofa features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los...
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Oxblood
Located in Dekalb, IL
Classic tufted-leather Chesterfield sofa upholstered in deep oxblood red hide with brass nailhead trim and turned hardwood legs. The design features the signature rolled arms and con...
Leather
Black Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality mid 20th-century three seater black leather chesterfield with two large loose cushions, raised on turned legs.
Leather
Vintage Danish Cabinetmaker Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made vintage Danish cabinetmaker leather sofa. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1950’s. The quality is outstandin...
Leather, Beech
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Handsome Harvey Probber Style Curved Even Arm Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber attributed curved even arm sofa. This sofa retains its original red faux leather in nice vintage condition. It shows light wear but it is very presentable as ...
Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Floating Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut sofa designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs, United States, circa 1950s.
Fabric, Walnut, Leather
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Beige Chenille, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality che...
Brass
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A midcentury Knoll classic designed by Florence Knoll. This three person sofa features tufted black leather upholstery with chrome plated steel legs. Measures: 90". Recently restored.
Chrome
Vintage brown leather sofa set, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dark brown sofa set made in germany in the 1970s. Beautiful timeless design with great seat comfort. 1970s - Germany Good condition with normal age related wear. Dimensi...
Leather
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Burgundy
Located in Dekalb, IL
Classic tufted leather Chesterfield sofa in a deep burgundy tone with rolled arms, buttoned back, and brass nailhead trim. Raised on turned wooden bun feet, the piece embodies the en...
Leather
Nube Italia Sophie Sofa in Mid-Brown Leather by Mario Ferrarini
By Nube Italia, Mario Ferrarini
Located in New York, NY
"Metal base with braided elastic belts. Multi-layered curved wood backrest covered in polyurethane foam with a differentiated density. Two versions available: sliding movement with 1...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The cube sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from sculpted wood details or the...
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in New York, NY
Don Shoemaker leather and rosewood sofa.
Leather, Wood, Cocobolo
Mid-Century Modern Kontiki Three-Seater Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Kontiki Three-Seater Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-38-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand.
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand.
Upholstery, Teak, Leather
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-36-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The sofa embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplifi...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage Italian Leather and Jute Pod Sofa
Located in Fall River, MA
Expertly crafted, the Lorenzo mid-century leather and rope sofa makes a stunning statement piece for any space.
Chrome
Czech Leather Brown Sofa, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
This sofa was produced in Czech Republic during the 1970s. It features a wood structure and brown leather seats.
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The cube sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from sculpted wood details or the...
Wood, Fabric, Faux Leather
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall Boom-a-range Cloud Sofa Craft Associates Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
It has all new straps and foam so it's ready to fit right into your mid-century inspired living room. This sofa measures 31" high by 124" wide by 72" deep seat height is 13"t Adria...
Faux Leather, Wood
$6,000Sale Price / set|25% Off
Percival Lafer 3 Seat Brown Leather Sofa and Loveseat (lounge chairs available)
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare Percival Lafer sofa and loveseat. Its comprised of a 3 seat sofa and a 2 seat loveseat. The set is upholstered in a brown leather fabric. The set was made in Brazil. ...
Leather
Italian mid-century sofa Bastiano by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black leather and wood sofa Bastiano by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s Three-seater sofa model Bastiano with seat, backrest and armrests made of p...
Leather, Wood
Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, Europe, 1960s. This two-seat sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its design. Due to the overall black color of the leatherette, the sofa radiates smoothness and underl...
Leather
Midcentury Leather Sofa with Wooden Feet
Located in Roma, RM
Midcentury leather sofa with wooden feet Dimensions: 193w x 90h x 80d cm Materials: leather, wood. Italian production.
Leather, Wood
$4,425Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Percival Lafer Leather lounge chairs (Sofa and Loveseat also available)
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare pair of Percival Lafer Lounge chairs. The set is upholstered in a brown leather fabric and was made in Brazil. 3 seat sofa and 2 seat loveseat also available. Need...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Orange & Walnut 2-Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Make a dramatic mid-century statement with this exceptional 1960s orange and walnut two-piece sectional sofa. Upholstered in vibrant orange vinyl, this expansive sectional captures t...
Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, 1950's
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
This unique piece showcases the excellence of Brazilian modernist design. Crafted in solid rosewood of exceptional quality and upholstered in a deep red fabric. Founded in 1873 mids ...
Leather, Upholstery, Rosewood
De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede black leather 2-seat sofa from 1970. Both seats are extendable for much more lounge seat comfort. This sofa model is well known from German Artist Joseph Beuys. Beuys got a...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Black Leather, 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
Brazilian rosewood sofa black leather, 1960. Style of Percival Lafer. Completely restored and upholstered in black leather. This piece is composed of solid rosewood structure, with...
Leather, Rosewood
Lawson-Fenning Ojai Sofa, Solid Oak & Black Leather Cushion, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai sofa features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los...
Leather, Oak
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Brutalist Sofa by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Rare Brutalist Mid Century sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970's.
Leather
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Oxblood
Located in Dekalb, IL
Classic Chesterfield sofa upholstered in richly colored oxblood leather with deep diamond tufting across the back, arms, and front rail. This substantial three-cushion example featur...
Leather, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Turquoise & Walnut 2-Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Make a bold statement with this exceptional mid-century modern turquoise and walnut two-piece sectional sofa. Featuring its original turquoise vinyl upholstery, this striking section...
Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
Three seater sofa / bed in leather
Located in Torino, IT
Three seater sofa / bed in leather
Leather, Teak
Percival Lafer Green Sofa Mp 97 Leather Sofa Extended Head Rest
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Percival Lafer MP - 97 sofa for Brazil Industries. Coveted extended headrest. This sofa was recently reupholstered in a high end olive green leather. Retains its original Solid ha...
Leather, Wood
MiD CENTURY RESTORED BRAZILLIAN HARDWOOD 1966 MODEL NO SM7008 THREE SEAT SOFA
By Tendo Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971) for Tendō Mokkō 'Haco' three seater sofa, circa 196...
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Sofa, Boucle, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Seat Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Brass
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original mustard yellow leather seat with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The back of the sofa showcases ...
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" teak tree sofa for Magnus Olesen Mid 20th Century
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" three seater teak sofa for Magnus Olesen, circa 1950's in date. The sofa features an elegant frame with sculpted arms in solid teak and six loose padde...
Leather, Teak
60s Leather Sofa by Georg Thams
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare 2-seater-sofa from the 1960s by Georg Thams for A/S Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik. High-quality solid teak frame with the original brown leather covers. Quality Features: accomplish...
Leather, Teak
Hämeen Kalustaja, Sofa, Pine, Leather, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and brown leather sofa designed and produced by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s. Seat height 14”. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Leather, Pine
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.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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