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Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s

Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Antwerp, BE

Marzio Cecchi; Brown; Buffalo; Leather; Sofa; Italy; 1970s; Italian Design; Postmodern; Architect; Daybed; Adjustable Sofa; Cushions; A rare sofa by Italian designer Marzio Cecch...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage brown leather sofa set, 1970s
Vintage brown leather sofa set, 1970s

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...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base
1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base

1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This is not just a sofa—it’s an iconic statement of mid-century modern fantasy.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage modular sofa by Laauser, 1970s
Vintage modular sofa by Laauser, 1970s

Vintage modular sofa by Laauser, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Seventies beige fabric fabric sofa with 6 modular elements and an armchair. Cool pattern in the fabric. The armchair has casters, so its moves easily Perfect condition 1970s - Ge...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Mid CenturyNuvolone Sofa by Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova, 1970s, Set of 3
Mid CenturyNuvolone Sofa by Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova, 1970s, Set of 3

Mid CenturyNuvolone Sofa by Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova, 1970s, Set of 3

By Mimo Padova

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A vintage Italian Nuvolone modular sofa in rich rust-toned textured upholstery, designed by Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova and introduced in 1970. This three-piece modular sofa set is a...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Czech Leather Brown Sofa, 1970s
Czech Leather Brown Sofa, 1970s

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.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

1970s Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, completely original.
1970s Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, completely original.

1970s Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, completely original.

By Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

Designed by renowned Brazilian designer Jean Gillon during the 1970s, this rare three-seat sofa is an outstanding example of Brazilian Modern design. Combining sculptural proportions...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Imbuia

DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede, 1970s
DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede, 1970s

DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in New York, NY

DS-16 leather sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, dating from the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s
Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s

Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s

By Cini Boeri, Knoll

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Cini Boeri “Gradual” Sofa for Knoll International, Italy, 1972 Rare “Gradual” sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International in 1972. Upholstered in supple brown leather, this ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s

Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa in creamy white fabric designed by Vico Magistretti, Model: Maralunga. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s

Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa in pink fabric and metal, model: Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini. Seat height: 34 cm. Stamped Cassina on the underside. Wear due to time and age of the sofa. For shipping, reque...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa or Seating Set in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa or Seating Set in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy

Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa or Seating Set in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy

Located in Zagreb, HR

Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and production, fully...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s

Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Stamped Cassina. Seat height 37 cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Buffalo Leather DS 47 Sofa By De Sede 1970s
Buffalo Leather DS 47 Sofa By De Sede 1970s

Buffalo Leather DS 47 Sofa By De Sede 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Čelinac, BA

Buffalo Leather DS47 Sofa By De Sede Switzerland 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Bamboo Console Sofa Table Vintage 1970s Boho MCM
Bamboo Console Sofa Table Vintage 1970s Boho MCM

Bamboo Console Sofa Table Vintage 1970s Boho MCM

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Poppy" sofa by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau (1970s)
Vintage "Poppy" sofa by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau (1970s)

Vintage "Poppy" sofa by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau (1970s)

By Tito Agnoli, Poltrona Frau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage "Poppy" oversized loveseat sofa by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau (1970s). Well broken in, wear consistent with age, nice patina. (Two matching oversized lounge chairs also ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Mid-Century Space Age Swivel Chrome Cocktail Side Tables from the 1970´s
Italian Mid-Century Space Age Swivel Chrome Cocktail Side Tables from the 1970´s

Italian Mid-Century Space Age Swivel Chrome Cocktail Side Tables from the 1970´s

By Morex, Milo Baughman

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Space Age-style 1970's, Convertible' circular cocktail / coffee table with a chrome tube frame. (MOREX). In perfect condition 41 cm height, diame...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Sofas in Iroko Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1970's
Set of 2 Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Sofas in Iroko Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1970's

Set of 2 Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Sofas in Iroko Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1970's

By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Two-Seater Sofa and Armchair, Simon Gavina, 1973 Designed in 1973 by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina (later Simon), the Cornaro series is one of the architect’s most im...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

De Sede DS-86 Patinated Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
De Sede DS-86 Patinated Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s

De Sede DS-86 Patinated Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Almelo, NL

De Sede DS-86 Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s An iconic and luxurious three-seater leather sofa from the DS-86 series by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland during the 1970s. This ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s
Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s

Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Antwerp, BE

Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana Sofa; Two-Seater; Cassina; Bouclé Wool; Italy; Italian Design; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern; This Soriana two-seater sofa, reupholstered in bouclé ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1970s Vintage Extendible Coffee Sofa Table, Wood Veneer & Chrome
1970s Vintage Extendible Coffee Sofa Table, Wood Veneer & Chrome

1970s Vintage Extendible Coffee Sofa Table, Wood Veneer & Chrome

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

1970s Vintage Extendible Coffee Sofa Table with Wood Veneer and Chrome Vintage Extendible Coffee - Sofa Table, designed in the 1970s, offers a rare and versatile piece with a mid-ce...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Chrome

Maralunga Two-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Maralunga Two-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s

Maralunga Two-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Fine French 1970s Sofa Table / Console by Philippe Jean
Fine French 1970s Sofa Table / Console by Philippe Jean

Fine French 1970s Sofa Table / Console by Philippe Jean

By Philippe Jean

Located in Long Island City, NY

Philippe Jean - A fine French Mid-Century sofa table with a sculptural tripod base formed of bundles of tubular stainless steel rods that support a glass top. Signed.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Stainless Steel

Raphael Raffel Croissant Sofa in Brown Leather, Honoré Paris, 1970s
Raphael Raffel Croissant Sofa in Brown Leather, Honoré Paris, 1970s

Raphael Raffel Croissant Sofa in Brown Leather, Honoré Paris, 1970s

By Honoré Paris, Raphael Raffel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Raphael Raffel (1912-2000) and produced by Honore Paris in the 1970s, the Croissant Sofa takes a fully sculptural crescent form upholstered in natural leather. Low-slung ...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Yngve Ekström Dymling Three-Seater Pine Sofa for Swedese, 1970s
Yngve Ekström Dymling Three-Seater Pine Sofa for Swedese, 1970s

Yngve Ekström Dymling Three-Seater Pine Sofa for Swedese, 1970s

By Yngve Ekström, Swedese

Located in Praha, CZ

An impressive “Dymling” three-seater sofa designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, circa 1970s. One of Ekström’s distinctive Scandinavian seating designs, the Dymling is charac...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Italian vintage sofa by 1P, 1970s
Italian vintage sofa by 1P, 1970s

Italian vintage sofa by 1P, 1970s

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian vintage sofa by 1P, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 207 cm; D= 85 cm; H seduta= 40 cm.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Lou Hodges Three-Seat Sling Sofa, Oak & Leather, 1970s
Rare Lou Hodges Three-Seat Sling Sofa, Oak & Leather, 1970s

Rare Lou Hodges Three-Seat Sling Sofa, Oak & Leather, 1970s

By Lou Hodges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredibly rare and iconic 1970's Sling sofa by Lou Hodges for California Design Group has been restored and is in beautiful condition.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s
Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s

Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-century cylindrical sofa, a masterpiece from Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. The sofa features a unique hammock-like structure crafted from connected wooden slats, supp...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

1970s Chrome Clad Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
1970s Chrome Clad Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

1970s Chrome Clad Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Dressed in beautiful deep plum mohair, this incredible steel clad sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is a true classic. The tufting and mirrored chrome finish make this piece a...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Leather Sofa in the Style of Alvar Aalto, 1970s
Scandinavian Leather Sofa in the Style of Alvar Aalto, 1970s

Scandinavian Leather Sofa in the Style of Alvar Aalto, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Praha, CZ

Elegant Scandinavian three-seat sofa produced during the 1970s in the style of Alvar Aalto.

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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Rare Italian Leather 3-Seat Sofa by Marzio Cecchi, 1970s
Rare Italian Leather 3-Seat Sofa by Marzio Cecchi, 1970s

Rare Italian Leather 3-Seat Sofa by Marzio Cecchi, 1970s

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare three-seat sofa designed by Marzio Cecchi in the 1970s. The sculptural form is defined by distinctive ribbed leather arms, which frame the piece with a strong architectural rh...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Swiss Original Vintage De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa, 1970s
Swiss Original Vintage De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa, 1970s

Swiss Original Vintage De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Renens, CH

De Sede five-piece modular sofa DS-11 in beautiful crème colored leather: The leather is a patchwork design made from soft, cream pigmented aniline leather, which typically gives a v...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Black Cashmere, 1970s
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Black Cashmere, 1970s

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Black Cashmere, 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

Balancing comfort and elegance, the sofa sits on two circular wooden pedestal bases and a central Lucite support, creating a floating appearance that enhances its mid-century modern ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cashmere

American modern sofa by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s
American modern sofa by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s

American modern sofa by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s

By McGuire

Located in MIlano, IT

American modern sofa by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s Three-seater sofa with seat and backrest composed by squared cushions upholstered in floral fabric. The structure, legs a...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Modular Sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Beige Leather, Italy, 1970s Design
Modular Sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Beige Leather, Italy, 1970s Design

Modular Sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Beige Leather, Italy, 1970s Design

By Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Iconic modular sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s. This sculptural seating system is defined by its soft, organic forms and deep, lounge-like comfort, characteristic of Italian...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sculptural piece epitomizes Kagan’s mastery of organic, flowing forms, featuring a bold kidney-shaped silhouette that balances elegance and comfort. The sofa rests on two circul...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather "Earth" Sofa, 1970s
Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather "Earth" Sofa, 1970s

Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather "Earth" Sofa, 1970s

By Lafer, Percival Lafer

Located in Coronado, CA

This Brazilian modernist "Earth" sofa was designed by Percival Lafer, and manufactured in Brazil in the 1970s. The incredibly comfortable settee features a "scoop" form seat with pat...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sapporo Two-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, 1970s
Sapporo Two-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, 1970s

Sapporo Two-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, 1970s

By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Designer: Mario Marenco Maker: Mobil Girgi Model: Sapporo Origin: Italy Period: 1970s Style: Italian modern / mid-century modern / organic modern Materials: Walnut wood, original tex...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italian Rosewood and Cognac Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italian Rosewood and Cognac Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italian Rosewood and Cognac Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s

By Massimo Vignelli

Located in Roma, IT

A fantastic and truly unique sofa, ideal for a Mid-Century Modern, Organic Modern, or contemporary interior, where it will become the unmistakable focal point of the space.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Puydt Three-Seater Sofa with Upholstered Cushions, Belgium 1970s
De Puydt Three-Seater Sofa with Upholstered Cushions, Belgium 1970s

De Puydt Three-Seater Sofa with Upholstered Cushions, Belgium 1970s

By De Puydt

Located in Utrecht, NL

Technical ingenuity and mastery are indispensable, and fuel each other to achieve equally sublime and atmospheric results in De Puydt furniture. This three-seater sofa is an exceptio...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofa in Textured Linen
Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofa in Textured Linen

Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofa in Textured Linen

Located in North York, ON

Iconic mid-century design, 1970’s, America. Sofa rests upon inset walnut legs in a dark espresso finish.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Geraldo de Barros, 2-seater sofa of  tubular metal, 1970s
Geraldo de Barros, 2-seater sofa of  tubular metal, 1970s

Geraldo de Barros, 2-seater sofa of tubular metal, 1970s

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE

Geraldo de Barros (1923–1998) was a pioneering Brazilian artist whose influence extended across various artistic disciplines, including painting, photography, and furniture design. B...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Wittmann Leather Chocolate Brown Vintage Sofa Daybed Atrium 1970s Austria
Wittmann Leather Chocolate Brown Vintage Sofa Daybed Atrium 1970s Austria

Wittmann Leather Chocolate Brown Vintage Sofa Daybed Atrium 1970s Austria

By Wittmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Wittmann freestanding vintage sofa or daybed in chocolate brown color tone from patinated leather by Wittmann 1970s Austria very similar to De Sede. A freestanding and foldable sofa ...

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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Oxted Sofa in Original Zebra-Patterned Fabric by William Plunkett, 1970s
Oxted Sofa in Original Zebra-Patterned Fabric by William Plunkett, 1970s

Oxted Sofa in Original Zebra-Patterned Fabric by William Plunkett, 1970s

By William Plunkett

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Oxted Sofa in Original Zebra-Patterned Fabric by William Plunkett, 1970s Additional Information: Material: Steel and fabric Style: Mid century, British Sofa Produced by William Plun...

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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage black leather and chrome sofa, 1970s
Vintage black leather and chrome sofa, 1970s

Vintage black leather and chrome sofa, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage two seater sofa made from a chromed steel frame and black leather seats and armrests. Very much in the style of Pascal Mourgue's Joker chairs/sofa 1970s - Belgium Good con...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

CAMALEONDA SOFA BY MARIO BELLINI FOR B&B ITALIA - ITALY 1970s
CAMALEONDA SOFA BY MARIO BELLINI FOR B&B ITALIA - ITALY 1970s

CAMALEONDA SOFA BY MARIO BELLINI FOR B&B ITALIA - ITALY 1970s

Located in BREDA, NL

Designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, the Camaleonda stands as one of the most iconic and influential sofa designs of the twentieth century. Celebrated for its innova...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sesann Three-Seat Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Sesann Three-Seat Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Sesann Three-Seat Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Located in Hilversum, NL

Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in the early 1970s, the Sesann sofa is a classic example of Italian design from the period. The design is characterised by its exposed chr...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Italian Leather Sofa by Redwall for Borbonese & Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
Italian Leather Sofa by Redwall for Borbonese & Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s

Italian Leather Sofa by Redwall for Borbonese & Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s

By Redwall

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1970s Italian two-seat leather sofa designed by Redwall for Borbonese & Rossi di Albizzate. Upholstered in supple leather, the sofa’s silhouette is defined by softly curved arm...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

"Camaleonda" Sofa modular by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Camaleonda" Sofa modular by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

"Camaleonda" Sofa modular by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular Sofa in green fabric. There are 4 large pieces and an ottoman. Seat height: 35 cm. Dimensions of one piece: H: 65 cm W: 93 cm D: 93 cm Stamped B&B Italia. Wear due to tim...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, Pure Alpaca, 1970s
Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, Pure Alpaca, 1970s

Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, Pure Alpaca, 1970s

By Raphael Raffel

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Rare croissant sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris and produced in the mid 1970s. The sofa has been restored and is newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure Alpaca fabr...

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Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Mid-Century Seating Set, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Mid-Century Seating Set, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Mid-Century Seating Set, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of fabric, wood Good original condition. The fabric is a little dirty. Measures: Width 2 seat sofa is 119cm.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brown Leather 3 Seater Sofa with Tapered Wood Legs Vintage 1970s
Brown Leather 3 Seater Sofa with Tapered Wood Legs Vintage 1970s

Brown Leather 3 Seater Sofa with Tapered Wood Legs Vintage 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful design representing Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1970s. Fully upholstered in rich brown leather, the piece displays a warm and inviting patina throughout the soft hide.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modern Vintage Modular Sofa Wittmann Cubus Pastel Textil 1970s Austria
Modern Vintage Modular Sofa Wittmann Cubus Pastel Textil 1970s Austria

Modern Vintage Modular Sofa Wittmann Cubus Pastel Textil 1970s Austria

By Wittmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Modern vintage three modular freestanding sofa elements Rhombos cubus like Wittmann upholstered original textil fabric 1970s Austria. A freestanding modular sofa with 3 elements cov...

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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Italian Design COROLLA Leather Sectional Sofa by I.P.E. Italy 1970's
Italian Design COROLLA Leather Sectional Sofa by I.P.E. Italy 1970's

Italian Design COROLLA Leather Sectional Sofa by I.P.E. Italy 1970's

By IPE

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 'COROLLA' Leather Sectional Sofa by I.P.E. Italy 1970's. Marked on the bottom. Cognac leather on chrome metal frame with detachable arm rests...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa in red fabric, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 42 cm. Stamped B&B Italia. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Walter Leeman Zeppelin Sofa for Velda 1970s
Walter Leeman Zeppelin Sofa for Velda 1970s

Walter Leeman Zeppelin Sofa for Velda 1970s

By Walter Leeman

Located in Padova, IT

Rare Zeppelin sofa designed by Walter Leeman in the seventies for Velda. The sofa, thanks to its monumental dimensions and seamless tubular structure, makes it sculptural and predomi...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Sofas

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Steel

Aralia Modular Sofa Set for Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy , France, 1970s
Aralia Modular Sofa Set for Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy , France, 1970s

Aralia Modular Sofa Set for Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy , France, 1970s

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

A rare Aralia modular sofa set designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s. This iconic composition consists of a three-seater element, a corner module, and a matching o...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s

Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Utrecht, NL

The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' model sofa, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacq...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style
1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style

1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style

By Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manufactured by Mondileder in the 1970s, this large three-seat sofa features a frame built from thick, dark-lacquered Manou bamboo, bent and stacked into horizontal rails that form t...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer

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Mid Century Sofas 1970s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid century sofas 1970s for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century sofas 1970s — often made from fabric, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Mid century sofas 1970s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid century sofas 1970s made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. De Sede, Milo Baughman and Mario Bellini each produced beautiful mid century sofas 1970s that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid Century Sofas 1970s?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,426, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $175,000 highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

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 Sofas 1970s

  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    A Chesterfield has deep button-tufting, rolled arms and a back the same height as the arms. A Mid-Century Modern sofa favors a lower profile, tapered legs and a cleaner frame.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.