Mid-Century Mustard Velvet Sofa and Armchairs Set by ISA Bergamo, Italy
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Mustard Velvet Sofa and Armchairs Set by ISA Bergamo, Italy This stunning and unique
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$13,750 / set
Grosfeld House Living Room Set, Sofa and Pair Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Grosfeld House
Located in Stamford, CT
Grosfeld House Living Room Set, Sofa and Pair Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, Scalamandre Fabric
Textile, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Danish Skipper Mobler Maple Bentwood Sofa Couch Arm Chair
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Skipper Mobler Furniture Co chair and sofa. Made in Denmark featuring bentwood
Upholstery, Maple
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Sofa Set, X-Leg, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Upholstered Sofa Set, X-Leg, White Linen, India, 1960s
Linen, Wood
Sold|$2,800
Mid-Century Modern Long Armless Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s long armless modern sofa, in vintage velvet upholstery with solid walnut legs. It
Velvet, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret Attr., French Mid-Century Modern, Sofa Set, Teak, Fabric, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Upholstered easy sofa set, 'Fireside' chairs and sofa, Model PJ-SI-36-A, attributed to Pierre
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Percival Lafer Mp-129 Rosewood Couch and Lounge Chair Set Rare
By Percival Lafer
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a very rare opportunity to buy the couch and chair for a fraction of the price because the
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Living Room Set, Three-Seat Sofa and Four, Armchairs
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set. Composed by one three-seat sofa, two corner armchairs
Chrome
Sold|$2,684 / set
Mid-Century Danish Oak Sofa and Armchair
Located in London, GB
generally good condition. PRICE IS FOR THE SET. Location: Belgium Gallery. Dimensions: Sofa: 210
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and Chair Set in Sculpted Teak, circa 1960
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MID-CENTURY SCULPTED TEAK SOFA AND ARM CHAIR EN SUITE Circa 1960s, in original upholstery
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa and Lounge Chair - 2 Piece Set
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa and Lounge Chair - 2 Piece Set Vintage MCM gondola
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Sold|$5,922 / set
De sede DS31 sofa set in brown leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful dark brown leather sofa set model DS31 designed and produced by De Sede. One of our
Metal
Robin Day for Habitat Three Seater Mid-Century "Forum" Sofa Lounge Chair Set
By Robin Day
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair work well in mid-century, post modern and contemporary settings. We currently have this set paired
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Set by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
By Arne Norell, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Set by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s. Pair of Scandinavian Modern
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid century modernist modular sofa, Netherlands 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld, Pierre Chapo
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century seating group. Made from solid beech with ribcord upholstery. The frames are made from
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Style Walnut Gondola Sofa and Club Chair - Set of 2
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Walnut Gondola Sofa and Club Chair - Set of 2 This
Fabric, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Custom Made Walnut Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern walnut custom made 8 foot long walnut sofa, newly reupholstered
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$9,400 / set
Mid-Century Modern Sofa & Four Chairs in Hexagonal Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern sofa & four chairs in hexagonal form. Set includes sofa and four chairs. Ottoman
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$2,878 / set
Vintage Sofa Set, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century living room set consisting of two armchairs and one three seater sofa. Beautiful
Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Sofa and Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Stylish suite of three-seat sofa and pair of lounge armchairs from mid-1960s, Denmark. Upholstery
Fabric
Antique Set of Brown Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa and Pair of Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
It's not often we find a complete set of vintage Chesterfield sofa and club chairs, so this set is
Leather
Sold|$2,795 / set
Vintage Sofa Set, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury living room set consisting of two armchairs, one three seater sofa and a coffee table
Faux Leather, Teak
Sold|$13,028 / set
1970s Vintage De Sede DS44 Living Room Sofa Set in Soft Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful Leather block style sofa set in walnut color with beautiful patina and vertical
Leather, Beech
Sold|$2,961 / set
Vintage Leather Sofa Set, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century living room set consisting of two armchairs and one three seater sofa. Beautiful
Chrome
De Sede DS 66 Three-Piece Dark Brown Leather Sofa Set by Carl Larsson
By De Sede
Located in Casteren, NL
-seat sofa and two lounge chairs. The set was made in the 1970s and a very soft chocolate brown leather
Leather, Beech
Mid-century French Art deco Set of a two-seats Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in LEGNY, FR
Rare! Magnificent Art Deco living room set in the Leleu style made by the famous Henryot & Cie
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$2,072
Vintage brutalist sofa set, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking brutalist sofa set with ebonized wooden frames and thick camel brown leather cushions. A
Leather, Wood
Gio Ponti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Lounge Chairs, Grey Velvet, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian sofa set of the mid-century period. This set includes a two-seater sofa/settee as well as two
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$4,731 / set
De Sede DS47 sofa set, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of gorgeous brown leather DS47 sofas from De Sede. De Sede, renowned for using the best
Leather
1960s Swedish Curved Sofa & Chair Johannes Andersen Trensums Mid-Century Modern
By Johannes Andersen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Rare, and seriously striking curved three-seat sofa and matching armchair designed in 1960 by
Wool, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Sofa & Armchair Attributed to Frits Henningsen, C. 1950's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful three-seater sofa and armchair attributed to Frits Henningsen, c. 1940's-1950's; with
Wool, Wood
1968 Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Platform Sofa Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dayton, OH
1968 Milo Baughman for Thayer Koggin platform floating sofa and coffee table. Table number 474
Rosewood
Sold|$2,400 / set
Modern Oak Caned Chair & Sofa Set
Located in San Antonio, TX
cushions are a deep salmon color. This set is in good condition. Sofa dimensions below chair width 30
Cane, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Baughman Chrome Sofa and Pair Armchairs Lenor Larsen Monarch
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a radiant sofa and pair of lounge chairs set, by Milo Baughman, with a
Fabric
Sold|$18,713 / set
Johannes Spalt Constanze Sofa Living Room Set
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Munich, DE
Ultra rare sofa living room set from by Johannes Spalt 1961 and made by Wittmann, Austria. The set
Metal
Sold|$7,995 / set
Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Sofa and Chair Set
By Cimon, Luigi Tiengo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This rare gondola style sofa and chair set was designed by Luigi Tiengo and produced by the
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Ritts Bamboo Wrought Iron Sofa Chair Table Living Room, 1950s
By Shirley Ritts
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Herbert and Shirley Ritts, circa 1950s. Set includes a sofa, three ski chairs, an ottoman, a coffee table
Wrought Iron
Milo Baughman Chrome Plinth Sectional Sofa Set
By Wellington Hall Ltd, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of Milo Baughman floating sectional sofa's on chrome plinth's. One four-seat (34 x
Steel
Sold|$23,688 / set
Lounge chairs and sofa set by Rob Parry
By Rob Parry
Located in PARIS, FR
An extremely rare set designed by Dutch designer Rob Parry, with a very elegant shape with a
Metal
Sold|$8,290 / set
Set of Sofa, 2 Armchairs and Coffee Table
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare set of 2 armchairs, one sofa and one 2 tiers coffee table. Wood structure and original chairs
Wood
Sold|$1,634 / set
1960s Set of Rattan Armchairs and Sofa , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
woodworms - Dimensions of the Sofa : 103x(50)x140x83cm
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 5-Piece Rattan Bamboo Pretzel Sunroom Tiki Living Room Sofa Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, great style and form, circa mid-20th century. Measurements: Sofa: 32" H x 74" W x 37" D x 17" seat
Wood
Sold|$3,316 / set
Modular angle sofa set by Beka, France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Living room set composed of a convertible sofa, an angle table and two armchairs, entirely modular
Metal
Lovely Contemporary Tan Brown Leather Two Seat Sofa & Matching Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice aged brown leather two seat sofa and single
Leather
Italian Midcentury Brown Armchairs Sofa Loden by Magistretti for Cassina 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown Armchairs and sofa Loden by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s Living
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$3,079 / set
Set of 1950s Lounge Cocktail Chair and Sofa
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind, this beautiful authentic 1950s club cocktail chair and sofa! Material: original
Silk, Wood
Pair of Restored Lutyen's Style Viceroy's Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand dyed Whiskey brown leather two seat bench settees A very rare model settee
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$11,370 / set
Vintage Danish Sofa Set by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Asaa, DK
, 1950s. Danish Mid-Century Modern Model 480 sofa and high back easy chair in teak and oak. Original two
Oak, Teak
Sold|$9,175 / set
Midcentury Danish Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelso, Rosewood and Leather.
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
A rather rare entire Midcentury lounge set consisting of a 3 seater sofa, 2 armchairs and a coffee
Leather, Rosewood
Josef Hoffmann Kubus Sofa Set by Wittmann, Austria, 1980
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super quality 'Kubus' sofa set designed by Josef Hoffmann, manufactured by Wittmann, Austria, circa
Metal
Sold|$5,329 / set
Vintage Leather DS14 Sofa Set by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Large modular set in brown leather by Desede model DS14 The set consists of 7 elements and a
Leather
De Sede DS88 Modular Sofa in Brown Patchwork Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Aartselaar, BE
De Sede, 'DS-88' sectional sofa, leather, Switzerland, the 1970s. This is the ultimate 70s
Leather
Rare Halo Groucho Brown Leather & Chrome Framed Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite
By HALO SOHO
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
frame, with brown leather straps and cushions, sofa and armchair suite This was a test prototype
Chrome
Bohemian Bamboo set Sofa, Armchairs, Coffee Table and Footstool, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the comfort and natural appearance of our bamboo seating group, consisting of a sofa, two
Fabric, Bamboo
Sold|$17,766 / set
Set of 3 Seater Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1950 Italy, Arflex
By Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Sofaset consisting of a 3 seater sofa and two armchairs. The visible side parts are made of teak
Brass
Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons John Wisner 4 Pc Set Sofa Chair 2 Tables
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Note: If you love this rattan Ficks Reed Far
Brass
Sold|$8,006 / set
Two-Tone Italian Sofa Set from the 1950s with New Upholstery
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian sofa set from the 1950s consisting of a two-seat sofa and two armchairs. New upholstery
Fabric, Wood
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.
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.
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