Peter Hvidt "Minerva" Three Piece Sectional Sofa in Teak
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Berkeley, CA
Materials: Teak, Wool Measurements: Three Seat Sofa: 75″ wide x 30″” deep x 32.5″ tall Loveseat: 47.5″ wide
Wool, Teak
$2,680
H 26.75 in W 80 in D 27 in
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Sling Settee Sofa Design, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Knoll sling bench designed by Hannah Morrison, black coated aluminum frame with grey wool
Aluminum, Steel
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 112 in D 34.5 in
McCobb Walnut and Brass Burnt Orange Sectional Sofa
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
Directional collection. The rare Mid-Century Modern set features: a model 5006-L left arm sofa; a model 5004-R
Brass
$16,725
H 29.14 in W 97.64 in D 29.53 in
Luigi Tiengo Sofa in Walnut and Blue Raf Simons Fabric for Cimon Montréal, 1963
By Cimon, Raf Simons, Luigi Tiengo
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian manufacturer Cimon in 1963
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$2,975Sale Price|25% Off
H 26.38 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Bern, CH
Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, Italy in the late 1980's
Metal, Steel
$10,500
H 22 in W 93 in D 35 in
Alberto Roselli "Confidential" sofa with ottoman for Saporiti Italia 1970s
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Skokie, IL
Alberto Roselli "Confidential" sofa with ottoman in newly upholstered in soft mohair for Saporiti
Steel
$8,450
H 27.17 in W 25.6 in D 36.23 in
Mario Marenco for Arflex Four-Seater Sofa in Blue Woolen Upholstery
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, modular four-seater sofa model 'Marechiaro', wool, plastic, metal, Italy
Metal
$3,700 / item
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Modular Lounge Chairs for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Antwerp, BE
tactile bouclé wool and cotton blend in a muted métal tone. The modular nature of the design allows for
Wool, Cotton, Wood
$5,800 / set
H 25 in W 33 in D 32 in
Seldom Seen 4-piece Modernist Sectional Sofa "CUBO" Fire engine red !
By Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom Seen 4-piece Modernist Sectional Sofa "CUBO" Fire engine red !Can be used in a variety of
Wool, Walnut
$22,090 / set
H 24 in W 108 in D 32 in
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968
By Harvey Probber, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness corner sectional sofa, lacquer red, 1968-1972
Textile, Wool, Mohair
$9,557
H 27.96 in W 145.67 in D 35.44 in
Modular 4-seater Fiandra sofa in cream fabric by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fiandra sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1975 This elegant and understated sofa was designed by
Wool, Cotton, Linen, Jute
$11,343 / set
H 31.11 in W 112.21 in D 112.21 in
Large Modular Sofa GE 280 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Oak Blue Grey
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Very large modular sofa model: GE-280 by the famous Danish design grandmaster Hans J. Wegner for
Wool, Oak
$2,735 / item
H 27.56 in W 60.63 in D 34.65 in
Artifort Model 691 Two-Seat Bench, Reupholstered in Soft Pink Wool, 1980s
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
characteristic of late 20th-century Dutch design. The bench has been professionally reupholstered in a high
Fabric, Foam
$8,000 / set
H 24 in W 39 in D 33.5 in
Kwok Hoï CHAN For STEINER Lounge Chairs model CHROMATIC Deep midnight blue
By Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Miami, FL
on the back side of each seats. Upholstered in a dark midnight blue wool cloth . Could be used
Fabric, Wool, Acrylic, Foam
$8,960
H 35.04 in W 90.56 in D 55.12 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Bench circa 1970, Edition "Votre Maison"
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak bench composed of three removable elements. Wool fabric to change
Oak, Wool
$1,134
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Gijs Van Der Sluis Eggplant colored Lounge Chair model 36 ZA, 1961
By Gijs Van Der Sluis
Located in The Hague, NL
. Model- 35ZA. Metal black frame and cushions have been reupholstered in a nice eggplant color 100% wool
Metal
$14,336 / set
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Danish Design Kai Kristiansen Seating Group Model Universe, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Renens, CH
set ups. The sofa has been completely reupholstered in a high quality dark green wool fabric, with
Wool, Wood
$6,304
H 48.43 in W 80.71 in D 22.84 in
Noble carved and gilded drawing room, Charles X style - 19th century.
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant Emilian living room in the Charles X style, an authentic example of 19th-century aristocratic furniture, consisting of a sofa, two armchairs and a coffee table. The set is di...
Wool, Velvet, Wood
Roland Hauesler wool Regain sofa
By Maison Regain
Located in Grenoble, FR
Roland Hauesler wool bench Regain France. Creation from the 70s very close to the work of
Wool, Wood
$8,356 / set
H 30.71 in W 80.71 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Sofa & Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant lounge set consist of a three-seater sofa and an armchair. The set was designed by
Wool, Oak
Two seater sofa in wool fabric, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Two seater sofa in wool fabric, Denmark 1960
Wool, Wood
$4,778
H 24.81 in W 33.47 in D 26.78 in
Artifort - Pierre Paulin - Sofa - Groovy Chair - Aluminium, Wool
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Artifort Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin – Beige Mid-Century Modern (1970s–80s) Made in the
Aluminum
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the "banana" sofas but with a more angular shape
Wool, Beech
$8,900
H 28.75 in W 60.24 in D 28.75 in
Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship and design. This elegant piece is characterized by its
Wool
$10,656
H 25.6 in W 110.24 in D 59.06 in
"Tufty Time" sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, New wool Upholstery
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautifully designed and crafted "Tufty-Time" sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola and manufactured
Wool
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Wool, Beech
$5,500
H 28 in W 59 in D 33 in
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa
Wool, Beech
$1,558Sale Price|64% Off
H 28 in W 48.5 in D 29 in
Arne Jacobsen Violet Wool Chrome Steel 3300/2 "Airport" Sofa for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Denmark. The two-seater sofa, upholstered in violet-colored wool, is in very good condition with its
Chrome
$2,269 / item
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Small module Measures: L60cm
Foam, Wool
$2,269 / item
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Small module Measures: L60cm
Foam, Wool
$2,508 / item
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Small module Measures: L 80cm / P
Foam, Wool
$4,420 / item
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Small module Measures: L 110cm / P
Foam, Wool
$2,747 / item
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Medium module Measures: L 80cm / P
Wool, Foam
$2,747 / item
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Medium module Measures: L 80cm / P
Wool, Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Measures: W 80 CM / D 96 CM
Wool
$1,792 / item
H 16.54 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman Classic, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Classic Measures: W 80 CM
Wool
Modernist Hartmut Lohmeyer Oak Sofa for Wilkhahn Midcentury
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Sofa designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. Minimalistic design. Oak wood and brown wool
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs
Wool, Beech
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very
Wool, Teak
Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
elegant design. The sofa was re-upholstered in a yellow green wool at a later point and but shows wear
Beech, Wool
$7,373Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Reupholstered in Bouclé Theo Ruth “115” Sofa for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
Reupholstered 115 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort (The Netherlands). The Sofa has been
Metal
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very
Wool, Teak
Mario Bellini, ‘Le Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Two-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole
Fabric, Foam, Wool
$2,031 / item
H 18.51 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Whisper
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Classic Measures: W 80 CM
Wool
$2,031 / item
H 18.51 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Coconut
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Ottoman Classic Measures: W 80 CM
Wool
$11,827
H 33.08 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Organic 2-seater sofa designed by Hans Bellmann for Straessle & Soehne 1950ies
By Strässle International, Hans Bellmann
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Sitwell 2-seater sofa designed by Hans Bellman for Strässle Söhne & Co, ca. 1955. This seatee
Steel
$14,336
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
Large three-seater sofa, by Florence Knoll, Knoll International, circa 1970
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Large three-seater sofa, chrome steel frame, new foam padding for the upholstered seat and back
Steel, Chrome
Danish Midcentury Two-Tone Sofa or Settee with Wood Accents ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ultracool Danish midcentury two-seat sofa form ca. 1950. We are unaware of the Designer and Maker
Wool, Beech
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of
Wool, Beech
$5,500
H 30 in W 60 in D 32 in
Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
Wool, Beech
$2,628 / set
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 32.68 in
Danish Lounge Chair and 3-Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler, 1960s.
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Lounge Chair and 3 Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid
Wool, Mahogany
$4,850
H 28.75 in W 66.5 in D 23.75 in
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Legs and Accents in Teak by Georg Thams Denmark 1957
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super cool and elegant sofa by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik. Designed and produced
Wool, Teak
Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's
By Fritz Hansen, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
later point in a red wool fabric that remains in clean and usable condition showing just minor wear
Wool, Elm
$20,696
H 31.89 in W 79.93 in D 37.01 in
3-Piece Lounge Suite 3-seat settee Sofa Armchair Pair Vintage 1970 Orange Boucle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, vintage 1970's, 3-piece lounge suite comprising a 3 seater, settee or sofa and a pair of
Wool
$24,754Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The set consists of two benches, four seating modules and two tables. Aside from beauti...
Teak, Wool, Rattan
$6,286 / item
H 33.08 in W 40.56 in D 38.59 in
Copacabana Sofa Armchair, Natural Oak wood base, COM/COL option made in Portugal
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Armchair, Natural Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt Part of the Copacabana collection, the Copacabana armchair will reinforce the balance and appealing sense of...
Wool, Lacquer, Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Mohair, Wood, Fabric, Leather, Fur
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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