Antique Dark Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa and Pair of Chesterfield Club Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
To find an original vintage leather Chesterfield sofa in good condition today is a great find on
Leather
Sold|$54,559 / set
Rare Set of Two Chair and Sofa by Palle Suenson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'Bergere' set in rosewood, horsehair, French cane and brass wheels. Designed around 1940 for a
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret & Le Corbusier Upholstered Sofa & Lounge Chair Set c 1955-66
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier upholstered sofa set. High Court, Chandigarh, India c. 1955-1966
Cowhide, Teak
PERFECT CONDITION CIRCA 1970's ROCHE BOBOIS BROWN LEATHER SOFA ARMCHAIR SUITE
By Roche Bobois
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Mid Century Modern, Roche Bobois circa 1970's reddish brown leather three piece suite in period
Leather
Vintage Leather Sofa and Two Club Chairs, Set of 3 from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
To find an original vintage leather sofa is a great find on its own, but to get the complete set
Leather
Sold|$16,300 / set
Restored Art Deco Six-Strand Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Pair Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Rattan living-room set including a matching sectional sofa and lounge chair. Both feature
Rattan
Leolux Living Room Set Consisting of Three-Seat Sofa, High-Back Armchairs
By Leolux
Located in Brussels, BE
Leolux living room set consisting of three-seat sofa, high-back armchair and armchair, Netherlands
Wood
Chesterfield Style Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa & 2 Club Chairs, circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Set (3) vintage leather Chesterfield style sofa and pair of club arm chairs. The brown leather has
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Distressed Leather Soriana Sofa, Chaise and Ottoman Set
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Southampton, NJ
demountable stainless steel supports. This makes upholstery and repairs very easy. Extremely comfortable set
Chrome
Sold|$16,000 / set
Set of Leather Sofas by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This leather sofas are designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. It is upholstered in very thick
Leather
Sold|$4,677 / set
Mario Bellini Sofa Set of 4 Made by C&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oirlo, LI
Mario Bellini sofa set of 4 made by C&B Italia, 1970 C&B Italia 'Amanta' from the 1970s
Fabric, Fiberglass
Pair, Brown Leather Chesterfield 2 Seat Sofa & Club Chair, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Loaded with character, this two seat sofa and club chair packs a vintage punch with the classic
Leather, Wood
Italian Saratoga Sofa Set in Leather by Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova 1970s
By Massimo Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Poltronova set by Massimo Vignelli in orange leather 1970s two armchairs and one three seater sofa
Leather, Wood
1970s Scandinavian Design Leather Sofa Set by Soda Galvano for Lied Mobler
By Lied Møbler, Soda Galvano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning and extremely comfortable vintage teak and leather sofa set. Made in Norway during the
Leather, Teak
'Soriana' Sofa Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Original Corduroy Fabric, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
depth x 39cm height This sofa set doesn't need an introduction. It is an iconic design from the early
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$16,576 / set
Set of sofa 3 seater and armchairs of Italian Production, 1970
By Depas E D'urbino
Located in Arezzo, Italy
, rivestimento in lana, anelli perimetrali in metallo cromato, Questo set dalla forma arrotondata ed elegante è
Metal
De Sede DS46 Modular Sessel Sofa Set Büffel Leder Sandfarben, Schweiz 1970er
By De Sede
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Absolut traumhaftes und sehr hochwertiges DS-46 modular Sessel Set von de Sede Schweiz aus dickem
Leather, Wood
Vintage Wengé and Leather Modernist Sofa Set by Martin Visser for Spectrum, 1960
By Martin Visser
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Set of Leather 3-seater Sofa and Armchair designed by Martin Visser for Spectrum, Netherlands 1960
Leather, Wenge
Norwegian Teak, Leather Kengu Sofa Set by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful and rare Kengu sofa set designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for the Norwegian firm Rybo
Leather, Teak
Pine Set (4) Vintage Sofa, Loveseat, Chair & Coffee Table, Sweden circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid century set (4) of three-seat sofa, two seat loveseat, one armchair and matching coffee table
Upholstery, Pine
Ate Van Apeldoorn Inspired Pine Sectional Sofa Set with New Canvas Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ate van Apeldoorn Inspired Pine Sectional Sofa Suite with New Canvas Seating and Built-in Side
Fabric, Foam, Pine
Poul Cadovius Two-Seat Sofa and Chair Set in Rosewood for France & Son
By France & Søn, Paul Cadobius, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-seat sofa and chair set, in Brazilian rosewood by Poul Cadovius for France & Son, Denmark
Rosewood, Upholstery
Modular sofa or living room set in terracotta velvet by Beka, France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful modular living room set, made in France in the 1970 by Beka. Composed of 2 armchairs, 1
Velvet, Wood
Sofa & Chair Set by Natuzzi Attributed to Pierluigi Cerri, Italy, c. 1990's
By Natuzzi
Located in Deland, FL
quality and attention to detail that Natuzzi is famous for, this sofa set not only provides exceptional
Leather, Wood
Sold|$14,140 / set
City Outdoor Seating Set with a sofa, 2 lounge chairs and coffee table
By Christophe Pillet
Located in Carson, CA
City Seating Set (Includes: Sofa + 2 Lounge Chairs + Coffee Table) 78349 City 3 Seater Sofa
Aluminum
Curve Living Room Set Armchairs Sofa by Carlo Monti for CMG, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare living room curve set pair of armchairs and sofa by Carlo Monti for the editor CMG. Brass feet
Brass
Living Room Set Armchairs Sofa M538 by Studio APA for Lenzi, Italy, 1960s
By Lenzi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare living room set, pair of armchairs or lounge chairs and sofa model 538 by studio APA for the
Metal, Brass
1960s Scandinavian Living Room Set of Sofa and Armchairs in Leather Uphostestery
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Armchairs dimensions : Height :75cm ,Seat height 36cm Width :80cm , Depth: 85cm
Leather, Wood, Oak
1972 Mario Bellini 4-Piece Suede Leather Bambole Sofa Set for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Very early "Le Bambole" sofa set designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (now B&B Italia). An icon
Suede
2er Set Sessel & 2-Sitzer Sofa Eiche Bugholz Holz Cord Samt, Frankreich 1970s
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Wunderschönes, sehr hochwertiges und wirklich unbeschreiblich bequemes Sessel & 2-Sitzer Set in
Velvet, Cord, Oak
Set of De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair and Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair and Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Leather, Wood
Sold|$28,417 / set
Pk 31/3 Sofa + 2 Pk 31 Easy Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Dark Brown Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Munster, NRW
midcentury era. vintage originals are immensely sought after and sold at design auctions to collectors
Steel
Set of Two Green Fabric and Wood 1950s Perla Armchairs with Sofa by G. Veronesi
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This living room set is composed by 2 "Perla" armchairs and 1 related sofa. They are made from
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$13,023 / set
Armchairs and Sofa, C1954
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
frame is solid Age: 1954 Style: Mid-Century Modern Material: solid hardwood frame, thick upholstery
Hardwood
Sold|$3,850
Original Retro Leather Sofa Circa 1960
Located in North York, ON
This Mid-Century Modern sitting includes a three seat sofa upholstered in a contrasting tan and
Chrome
Sold|$3,315 / set
Munari Sofa and 2 Armchairs
By Bruno Munari
Located in Catania, IT
Living room consisting of a sofa and 2 armchairs, with elegant lines that reflect the classic
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$7,700 / set
Kristian Vedel Modus Three-Seat Sofa
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern three-seat Modus sofa, designed by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsen. Low back
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Sold|$2,800
P.I. Langlo's Fabrikker Stranda Teak Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s teak sofa made by P.I. Langlo's Stranda Norway.
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$2,734 / set
20th Century Armchair and Sofa by Andersson
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1960s Swedish teak horseshoe shape sofa and armchair. Upholstery is in good condition expect for
Teak
Victorian Walnut Sofa, Ladies and Gents Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality Victorian walnut three-piece suite consisting of a sofa, a gentleman's
Walnut
Sold|$2,734 / set
1960s Teak Sofa and Armchair by Andersson
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
green material. Some light staining and holes to the front edge of two sofa cushions exposing the metal
Teak
Michel Cadestin "Karate" Chairs and Sofa for Airborne International
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-Century Modern "Karate" living room set designed by Michel Cadestin (b. 1942) and manufactured
Fabric, Fiberglass
Sold|$17,000 / set
Sofa and Pair of Armchairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
A set consisting of a sofa and a pair of armchairs with a solid hardwood frame (caviuna wood) and
Fabric, Hardwood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa and Loveseat Combination
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
show minor wear. Beautiful set and very comfortable. Loveseat is 54 in. wide Sofa is 84 in. wide
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$17,995 / set
Tijuca Sofa & Armchair by Jean Gillon for Italma
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Designed by Jean Gillion for Italma of Brazil in the 1970s, this 'Tijuca'' sofa features a thick
Leather, Rosewood
Sold|$5,683 / item
Dino Gavina "Simone" Sofa for Studio Gavina, 1971
By Simon Gavina Editions, Dino Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. Available the complete living room set composed of: - A pair of two-seat sofas; - A pair of armchairs - A
Velvet, Wood
Soriana Sofa and Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Melbourne, VIC
set consists of 2.5-seat and two armchairs. Designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in
Swedish Living Room Sofa and Chair by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in South Charleston, WV
An offering of a three-seat sofa and the original armchair that came with the set from designer
Teak
Sold|$16,576 / set
DREIPUNKT MODULAR SECTIONAL SOFA ARMCHAIRS LEATHER YELLOW, GERMANY 1970s
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Reutlingen, DE
the set to be used in a variety of ways: as a chair or sofa, with or without armrests. The set is in
Leather
20th Century 1960s Swedish Mahogany Retro Sofa and Armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Modernist sofa and armchair circa 1960 Stamped with makers label holms fabriker ab. Mahogany
Mahogany
Sold|$8,156 / set
Vintage French Cherry Wood Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very comfortable vintage French cherry wood sofa and pair of armchairs. They were
Bouclé, Cherry
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa and Lounge Chair-Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Southampton, NJ
Reupholstered in light taupe fabric. Walnut legs and trim refinished/restored. Measures: Sofa
Fabric, Walnut
BURKHARD VOGTHERR ROSENTHAL STUDIOLINE „HOMBRE“ ARMCHAIR & 3-SEATER SOFA, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studioline „Hombre“ set consisting of one
Leather, Wood
Sold|$4,736 / set
Leon Krier for Giorgetti, Two-Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Leon Krier
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Leon Krier for Giorgetti. Two-seat sofa and lounge chair upholstered with Indian red leather
Leather, Cherry
Sofa and Armchair “Divina” Designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Möbler, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa and armchair “Divina” designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Möbler, Sweden. 1950s. Lacquered
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Italian Rattan and Bamboo Sofa, Pair of Armchairs and Coffee Table
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic set in bamboo and rattan produced in Italy during 1960s. This midcentury set is made of
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Sold|$17,761 / set
1950's a sofa and two armchairs by Gugliemo Veronesi
By ISA Bergamo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A small sofa and 2 armchairs completely restored fabric and high-end finishes. Designer Gugliemo
Brass
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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