Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Beige Nubuck, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Olive Green, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Beijinho Leather Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Brass
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Danish Mid Century model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater leather sofa for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Vintage Danish mid century 1960’s model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater sofa for Fritz Hansen in recently reupholstered dark chocolate coloured leather. Arne Vodder was one of the grea...
Leather
Andre Vanden Beuck Aluminium and Black Leather Sofa
By Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the ultimate sofa for the discerning collector: the 1960's Swiss high-quality designed cast aluminum and black leather Aluline two seater.
Aluminum
DS-2011 in Black Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
The DS-2011 sofa in Black Leather by De Sede made in Switzerland.
Leather
1970s 3-Seater Sofa in Black Leather, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition with minor signs of use - The sides parts were newly reupholstered in very similar black leather - Cleaned
Leather
Rodney Kinsman for Omk Three Seat Black Leather Sofa
By Rodney Kinsman, OMK
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The design is characterized by clean lines, an emphasis on functionality, and a timeless appeal that fits seamlessly into various interiors, from retro to modern. ( this sofa can be ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Red and Black Sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Sormani
Located in Weesp, NL
Oriole two-seat lounge couch designed in the 1960s by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani. Leather cushions and red lacquered wood. On the left top back corner, there is a tiny spot as can...
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Ward Bennett Style Sofas for Reupholstery
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ward Bennett Style Parlor Sofas on Chrome Bases in Original Burgundy Leather - Set of 2 Item does not have maker's label. Selling for reupholstery.
Chrome
Mid Century Leolux Three-Seat Sofa by Harry de Groot in Leather, Netherlands
Located in Nottingham, GB
Designed by Harry de Groot for the renowned Dutch furniture maker Leolux, this striking three-seat sofa dates from the 1970s and exemplifies the clean, architectural styling that mad...
Leather
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, black leather and stainless steel, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point i...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
An icon of Italian design, this sofa embodies the perfect synthesis of innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. Designed by Vico Magistretti, the piece stands as an interna...
Iron
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, Black Leather, 1972
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” sofa for Saporiti, black leather, Italy, 1972 Alberto Rosselli designed this model for Saporiti in 1972. One of the first modular sofas ever produced...
Leather
AJ 3321 - 'Swan sofa' in black leather by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3321 - ‘Swan sofa’ in black leather with steel frame. Designed by Arne Jacobsen. Created by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
Black Leather “Jupiter” Three-Seater Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Upholstered in sumptuous black leather, the sofa features the classic deep-buttoned back and gently rolled arms, softened by generous proportions for relaxed seating.
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Nine Piece Modular ‘Hochbarett’ Sofa by Karl Wittman
By Knoll, De Sede, Wittmann, Mario Bellini, Karl Wittmann
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century large modular ‘Hochbarett’ sofa. This sofa was produced by Karl Wittman for Wittman Möbelwerkstätten, made in Austria circa 1970s. There are nine total pieces, seven stra...
Leather, Foam
Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa in Black Leather & Chrome, Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 two-seater sofa in chrome tube steel and black leather. Made in Italy by Cassina. Signed with serial number. The LC2 was designed in 1928 by Le Co...
Steel, Chrome
Stringa Two seater black leather upholstery sofa by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
" Stringa " sofa with original black leather upholstery on tubular chrome frame, designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1965 Italy
Chrome
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Black Leather, 1970
By Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofa for Gavina, black velvet, Italy, 1970 Designed in 1970 for Gavina, the “Gradual System” by Cini Boeri is a visionary example of modular d...
Leather, Plastic
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Day Bed Sofa in Black Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, leather, laminated wood, brass, Italy, 1968 Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Cin...
Leather
Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa
By Universal Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern settee or loveseat sofa in black vinyl faux leather by Universal of High Point.
Faux Leather, Wood
LC 2 - Pair of sofas in black leather by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Copenhagen, DK
LC 2 - 2 seater sofa in patinated black leather with frame in chrome steel. Marked from manufacturer Cassina and designed by Le Corbusier.
Steel
Togo Sofa + Lounge Chair - Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset Leather Mid Century Modern
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Munster, NRW
This Togo living landscape consisting of 3seater sofa, a lounge chair and a ottman was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1974. Made by Ligne Roset about 1990 in France, stunning beautif...
Leather
Scandinavian 3 Seat Sofa in Solid Wood and Black Leather, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Exceptional Scandinavian three-seat sofa from the 1960s, crafted from solid wood and upholstered in original black leather.
Leather, Hardwood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Black Leather
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Toledo, OH
Iconic 1950's party sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This is the Model 5407 Chesterfield style sofa in black leather. Original leather. The wide arms and long le...
Leather
Extraordinary George Smith Black Leather Sectional Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hand-made in England by iconic furniture maker George Smith, a three piece Sectional in pure black glazed Leather. The frame with gently sloped arms and stylish oversized flat-panel...
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Black Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Sc...
Leather, Plastic
Mid-Century De Sede Style Seven Piece Moss Green Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style green leather 7 piece modular sectional sofa with three corner pieces. Has bottom clips to attach sections together. Corner pieces measure 33" x 33", single...
Leather
Extra Large Black Leather Cabinet Maker Italian Sofa 1950's
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra large black leather cabinet maker Italian sofa 1950's. The sofa was ordered from Italy by a famous Dutch Bank late 1950's. It was a special order for the large entrance hal...
Brass
Newly Upholstered Knoll International Black Leather Custom Sofa, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll International custom sofa in sorensen leather. Germany, 1950s.
Metal
Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970
By Otto Zapf, Drabert
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Lobbytop three-seater leather sofa is upholstered in soft, high-quality leather and is in very good condition. The black, smooth leather shows a slight patina on the seat cushio...
Leather
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Black Leather, Italy, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Black Leather, Italy, 1962
Metal
Stunning black leather Kashima sofa 1985 by Michel Ducaroy - Ligne Roset France
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Kashima Sofa, Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1985 All-Foam Tufted Leather Sofa in Original Black Leather The Kashima sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, is a mastercl...
Leather
Girsberger “Eurochair” Sofa by Hans Eichenberger, Black Leather and Chrome, 1970
By Hans Eichenberger, Girsberger
Located in Rødding, DK
A refined and highly collectible Eurochair two-seat sofa designed by Hans Eichenberger and produced by Girsberger in the 1970s. This iconic piece of Swiss modern design exemplifies t...
Steel
1960s Whipstitch Sofa Brown Leather after De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Modern Whipstitched Brown Leather Three-Seater Sofa unmarked in the style of Swiss De Sede 85 W 29 H x 36 D, Seat 17 H, Arm rest 24, deep seat. Origin...
Leather
Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Burgundy
Located in Dekalb, IL
Classic burgundy leather Chesterfield sofa with deep tufting and nailhead trim. This piece features full-grain leather upholstery in a rich burgundy tone, with traditional deep butt...
Leather
3-Seater Black Leather Horst Brüning Sofa for Kill International, Germany 1960s
By Horst Bruning, Kill International
Located in Berlin, DE
3-seater sofa in black leather by Horst Brüning for Kill International, Germany, 1960s Very good original condition.
Metal
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, black leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6. The De Sede “DS-11” modular sofa exemplifies the great art of craftsmanship and design of the 1970s. The in...
Leather
Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
By Franz Köttgen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, Leather and Marble, 1960s
Marble
Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
By Franz Köttgen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, Leather and Marble, 1960s
Marble
1960s Amazonas Sofa by Jean Gillon for Wood Art in black leather
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
This Amazonas sofa was designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Wood Art in Brazil during the 1960s. The structure is crafted in solid rosewood, with a strong architectural frame defi...
Leather, Hardwood
Black Leather Kubus Sofa Model “8020” by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, Austria
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Produced by the esteemed Austrian manufacturer Wittmann since the 1960s, this particular example is an early 1980s edition, distinguished by its exceptional craftsmanship and richly ...
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-85 Daybed & Sofa, Patinated Black Leather & Chrome, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Sofa, Daybed & fold-out queen bed. We present the De Sede DS-85 in chrome and original patinated black leather; the versatile version of the De Sede snake sofa (DS-600). 1970s S...
Chrome
Stunning Patate modular sofa in its original black leather for Airborne - France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This well-designed sofa in the perfect configuration radiates comfort and style. Crafted in soft black leather, the unified look is complemented by a splendid construction of 3 regul...
Leather
Authentic Cassina LC2 Black Leather Two-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier 1994
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele two-seat black leather sofa originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was produced by Cassina in 1994. The ...
Steel, Chrome
Three-Seater Sofa Model "Senior" in Rio Rosewood and Original Black Leather
By Steen Ostergaard, Jason Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
Three seater sofa designed by Steen Østergaard for Jason Møbler in the 1960s. Crafted with frame in Rio rosewood and original black leather upholstery. The model features clean lines...
Leather, Rosewood
Studio Simon Minimalist Black Leather Three-Seater “Simone” Sofa, Italy, 1975
By Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
Three-seater “Simone” sofa, designed and manufactured by Studio Simon in 1975. The structure is made of black lacquered wood. A black leather big seat completes the sofa. The minim...
Leather, Foam, Beech
1960s MP-211 Sofa by Percival Lafer in black leather and rosewood
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
The piece reflects Lafer’s unique approach to furniture design, where engineering, ergonomics, and material expression are treated with equal importance. The sofa is defined by its ...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Blue
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1990s; Leathercraft, Inc. - Conover, NC A three-seat leather sofa in a classic Chesterfield form, upholstered in a rich blue leather with deep button tufting across the back and ...
Leather
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa for De Sede, black leather, Switzerland, 1974. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landscape. Each elem...
Leather
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Three Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black Leather, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” three-seater sofa for Ligne Roset, black leather and foam, France, 1973. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic concept, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, with ...
Leather, Foam
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Two Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black Leather, 1973
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” two-seater sofa for Ligne Roset, black leather and foam, France, 1973. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic concept, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, with an...
Leather, Foam
3-Seater Maralunga Sofa in Black Leather by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italian
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Leather
Vintage Postmodern Italian Black Lacquer Wide Arm Sofa With White Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Italian Black Lacquer Wide Arm Sofa with White Leather Your living room needs this exquisite comfy sofa. The frame of this sofa is made of a shiny black lacquered...
Leather
Stunning & Rare DS-85 sofa / daybed in original black leather by De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
De Sede DS-85 Convertible Sofa & Daybed in Original Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970s Exceptional and highly versatile DS-85 sofa and fold-out daybed by De Sede, preserved in remarka...
Leather
Stunning & Rare DS-85 matching sofa set in black leather by De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Complete De Sede DS-85 Seating Group in Original Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970s Rare complete three-piece DS-85 seating group by De Sede, comprising the convertible sofa and daybe...
Leather
1960s MP-13 Four-Seat Sofa by Percival Lafer in Original Black Leather.
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Percival Lafer during the 1960s and produced in Brazil, the MP-13 sofa reflects the combination of generous comfort, exposed construction, and expressive materials that c...
Leather, Hardwood
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2208 with Black Leather by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2208. It's upholstered with the original black leather. The legs are made of mahogany. The cushions are fill...
Leather, Foam, Mahogany, Feathers
$4,432 / 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
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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