Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Her lounge chairs, tables, and sofas, like the one shown here, remain timeless symbols of Mid-Century design, cherished in both homes and offices.
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut
Midcentury White Wool Soriana Sofa and 2 Armchairs By Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Steel structure and upholstered in white wool, Italian design from the 1960s. This iconic set of Soriana sofa and armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa is a perfect example of the eleg...
Steel
$3,637Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Midcentury Modern Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. This is custom / bespoke made by a Belgian furniture maker for the previous owners t...
Bouclé
Compact Scandinavian Sofa in Original Wool Upholstery on Maple Legs, 1940s
Located in Dronten, NL
This is a compact Scandinavian sofa from the 1940s, a one-off piece with the quiet confidence of the period. The silhouette is gently curved and sculptural. The back wraps into low, ...
Fabric, Wood
Kazuhide Takahama Marcel Sofa L, Kvadrat wool or velvet, Paradisoterrestre
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1965 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2018 Materials: shaped polyurethane, polished aluminum brackets, removable wool fabric manufactured by Kvadrat or chenille velvet fabric...
Aluminum
Kazuhide Takahama Marcel Sofa D, Kvadrat wool or velvet, Paradisoterrestre
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1965 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2018 Materials: shaped polyurethane, polished aluminum brackets, removable wool fabric manufactured by Kvadrat or chenille velvet fabric...
Aluminum
2 person DUX Sofa Made In Light Wool By Folke Ohlsson For Fritz Hansen
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The two-seater DUX sofa in light wool, designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Fritz Hansen, represents a fusion of form, function and finesse. Folke Ohlsson, a prominent Swedish f...
Wool
Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and reminiscent of Kurt Olsen's design style. Built on a sturdy beech wood frame and raised on solid teak leg...
Wool, Teak
Nuava, a modern sofa with wool upholstery by Guarnacci & Padovano for 1P Italy, 1969
By Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare Nuava model sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano for 1p chemical industry for 'furniture in 1969. Nondeformable polyurethane foam frame, wool and linen fabric, w...
Wool, Linen, Wood
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 240, Oak, wool, 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of solid oak. New upholstered with 100% New Zealand wool. Model 240, made by GETAMA.
Fabric, Oak
Kazuhide Takahama Marcel Double Sofa DD Kvadrat wool or velvet Paradisoterrestre
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1965 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2018 Materials: shaped polyurethane, polished aluminum brackets, removable wool fabric manufactured by Kvadrat or chenille velvet fabric...
Aluminum
Kazuhide Takahama Marcel Double Sofa LL Kvadrat wool or velvet Paradisoterrestre
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1965 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2018 Materials: shaped polyurethane, polished aluminum brackets, removable wool fabric manufactured by Kvadrat or chenille velvet fabric...
Aluminum
Custom Warren Sofa by MC Home, Hand-Crafted, Wool Fabric, USA
Located in New York, NY
New to the MC Home custom collection is the Warren sofa, shown here. Featuring clean lines and low profile, the contemporary sofa is made with solid wood frame, feather wrap foam be...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Theo Ruth C815 Sofa by Artifort, 1958, Black Metal & Wool Upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
C815 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This is a rare piece; amazing and sophisticated center-pieces. The sofa has been new upholstered in a high quality felt wool...
Metal
Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak and Wool by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts...
Brass
$5,172Sale Price|30% Off
Midcentury Large Sofa "Bodö" Oak, Leather and Wool, Svante Skogh, Sweden, 1960s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Made in the heart of Sweden at AB Hjertquist & Co, Nässjö and designed by Svante Skogh in Sweden, 1960s. This sizeable sofa is made with an solid oak frame, together with the leather...
Oak
Hans J. Wegner AP-33 Sofa for A.P. Stolen in Original Striped Wool, Denmark, cir
Located in Round Rock, TX
Exceptional model AP-33 sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, circa 1960s. A beautifully restrained example of Wegner’s upholstered work, the AP-33 features a lo...
Wool, Oak
1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526. Reupholstered in a green mohair base with neutral diagonal striped wool loose cushions. A ver...
Mohair
$11,200
Curved Sofa, Italy 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Curved Sofa Italy, 1950 Curved sofa with rounded back in original textured wool-blend, with tapered wood legs. 100”w x 50”d x 36”h x 16.5”seat Ref. SOFA322
Wool
Original Midcentury Sofa Dyrlund Vintage Couch danish design Teak
By Dyrlund
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Dreisitzer Sofa vom dänischen Qualitätshersteller Dyrlund zum Verkauf an. Das Möbel wurde aus hochwertigem, massivem Teakholz gefertigt und steht...
Wool, Teak
Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Sofa von Knoll International zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Florence Knoll Bassett und ist bekannt unter der Modellbezeichnung 65a. In un...
Steel
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 3 (2x large,1x small, 2x armrest): L300cm / P96cm / H70cm / Seating H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modu...
Foam, Wool
$9,741 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: Setup 3 (2x large,1x small, 2x armrest): L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble ...
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 2 (1x medium, 1x ottoman classic): Measures: L170cm / P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble diffe...
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: Setup 3 (2x large, 1x small, 2x armrest): L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble...
Foam, Wool
$20,359 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest): L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...
Foam, Wool
Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Sofa for Richbilt Furniture
By Richbilt MFG, Henry P. Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by Henry P Glass for Richbilt Furniture, C.1960s, USA. The sofa features a sculpted walnut frame and has been recently reupholstered in a beige chenille fabric along the backres...
Wool, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
Soft Brutalist Three-Seater Sofa in Cream Wool Bouclé with Faux Fur Outer Shell
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
Characterized by a striking juxtaposition of structural discipline and tactile warmth, this three-seater sofa features a monolithic, hand-carved silhouette defined by clean architect...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Faux Fur
Guillerme et Chambron Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A solid oak sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron in the 1970s. The sofa features the duo’s signature bold design and has been newly reupholstered in wool fabric, combining durabili...
Wool, Oak
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s. Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s.
Wool, Oak
$4,319
Maison regain sofa
By Maison Regain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie canapé par la maison regain en orme massif, très jolie patine. À rétapisser.
Wool, Elm
Sofa Greaves Thomas Midcentury Green
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Otley, GB
A rare 1960s Greaves & Thomas sofa, highly prized by collectors for its distinctive organic silhouette. The three seater sofa has beautiful curved sides & deep button tufting on the ...
Wool
Rare French Midcentury Sofa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare beautiful sofa upholstered in a creme wool bouce from Dedar. Seat and backrest with springs. The sofa is very comfortable. Fully restored.
Brass
Domino Møbler Danish Teak Three Seat Sofa
By Domino Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Upholstered in wool, it offers generous seating well suited to a mid-century living room, den, or reading nook.
Wool, Teak
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in Mohair wool, Roche Bobois, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in Mohair wool, Roche Bobois, 1970 Sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in France circa 1970. A very rare ...
Mohair
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa upholstered with light grey wool. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Wool, Oak
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This mode...
Wool, Beech
1970's Cream Wool Sectional Sofa on Polished Brass Plinth Base w/ Ottoman
Located in Medina, OH
Sophisticated and inviting, 1970's mid-century modern cream wool sectional sofa on a polished brass plinth base, also comes with two side arm pillows and a semi-attached ottoman.
Brass
Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sofa designed by Ed Wormley for Dunbar model 4906 reupholstered in Maharam Kvadrat grey wool textured hopsack. Backrests are down & seat is high quality foam with hand tied frame spr...
Wool, Wood
Banana Form Curved Sofa Denmark 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant and organic looking Danish 1930-40s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the ear...
Wool, Beech
Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
By Triva, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Kirsten Horlin-Holmquist Manufacturer: Triva Era: 1950s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: 73.75″ wide x 33.5″ tall
Wool, Beech
Original Vintage Midcentury Dreisitzer Sofa Teak Vamo Dänemark
By Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Die dänischen Möbelmacher der 60er hatten ein Händchen für Konstruktionen, die Stabilität zeigen, ohne schwer zu wirken. Dieses 3-Sitzer-Sofa aus Teakholz führt das vor: schlanke Arm...
Wool, Teak
Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Canapé concha by Joaquim Tenreiro circa 1950, La tapisserie n’est pas dans une belle condition.
Wool, Wood
Svend Ellekær Three Seat Sofa
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Svend Ellekær Manufacturer: Rolschau Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Leather, Wool Measurements: 78.75? wide Condition: In excellent origina...
Leather, Wool, Rosewood
Gerhard Berg "Varia" Modular Three Seat Sofa
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Gerhard Berg Manufacturer: Vatne Møbelfabrik Era: 1950s Materials: Oak, Wool Measurements: 66.5" wide x 28" deep x 31" tall
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 211 New Upholstered
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sofa, model 211 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1956. Early production 1950s. Made in solid oak. We cleaned the sofa to preserve its old patina and got new straps, new c...
Wool, Velvet, Oak
Midcentury Sofa Green Three Seater Danish Fully Refurbished
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Otley, GB
This exceptional midcentury sofa, designed by Danish Folke Ohlsson & manufactured by British Gimson & Slater, has a beautifully shaped restored teak frame. The seating has been profe...
Wool, Teak
Original Sofa by Gigi RADICE for MINOTTI, 1960s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The sofa has been re-upholstered in fine gray wool material.
Brass
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant and organic looking Danish 1930-40s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up throug...
Wool, Beech
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
Wool, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Original Epeda cushions. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hans J. Wegner three-seat Sofa. model GE-236/3, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s. 84w 32d 31h Stamped
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Svend Skipper Teddy Bear Three Seat Sofa
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Danish Designer: Svend Skipper Manufacturer: Skipper Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, wool Measurements: 83? wide x 35.5? deep x 33.5? tall (seat height 16.5?) ...
Wool, Teak
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury #5526 Wormley Dunbar Armless Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Wormley has pioneered in a broad field of design, he was one of those unique designers who was sensitive to the interplay involved in selling modernism and still preserving the nosta...
Wool
Børge Mogensen - Spoke-Back Sofa BM 1789, Fritz Hansen, 1966
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Børge Mogensen (1914–1972). Spoke-Back Sofa, model BM 1789, crafted in lacquered beech with a spindle back and woven seat. The sofa retains its original cushions upholstered in dark...
Leather, Wool, Beech
Alessandro Becchi, Anfibio Sofa, Striped Fabric, Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in Krefeld, DE
Alessandro Becchi Anfibio sofa bed by Giovannetti Collezioni, Italy, 1970s. Designed in 1970 by Florence-born Alessandro Becchi, the Anfibio is one of the most iconic convertible des...
Fabric, Wool
Maralunga Two-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Wool
1930s Danish Art Deco Sofa In Cuban Mahogany By Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A striking Danish 3-seater sofa in Cuban mahogany by Frits Henningsen. In competition with his teacher Kaare Klint, Henningsen was one of the outstanding designers of the early 20th...
Wool, Hardwood
$10,200 / set
"Varia" Five Piece Modular Sofa by Gerhard Berg
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Gerhard Berg Manufacturer: Vatne Lenestolfabrikk Era: 1950s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: Inquire for measurements Condition: In good original condit...
Wool, Beech
Arne Vodder Three Seat Sofa in Teak
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arner Vodder Manufacturer: Glostrup Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, wool Measurements: 73? wide x 30? deep x 30.5? tall Condition: In excellent origina...
Teak, Wool
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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