Restored Rare 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully Rare five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan living room set includes one lounge
Rattan
Complete Living Room 70's Sofa and Couple of Armchairs in Velvet
Located in taranto, IT
velvet textile upholstery in beige, white and brown Measures: The sofa measures 2 meters long, 1
Velvet, Wood
$6,800 / set
Mid-Century Modern Patio Sofa Set by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 3 piece, patio seating set by Lee L Woodard Sons features two, painted wrought
Wrought Iron
Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
installation idea you could also install these sofas in an L form ie set at right angles to each other with
Stainless Steel
$2,560Sale Price / set|46% Off
Italian Sofa and the Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ico Parisi set 1960s period in original condition. Rosewood base and original Mim upholstery
Rosewood
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two
Teak
Midcentury Sofa and Wingback Chairs by Karl Nothelfer, 1957 ~ cherry wood ~
Located in Landshut, BY
upholstery is PERFECT) Set of sofa and two wingback armchairs. Designed by Prof. Karl Nothelfer in 1957
Fabric, Cherry, Upholstery
Marco Zanuso "Milord" armchair and sofa in white Bouclé for Arflex, 1957
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Vigevano, PV
Marco Zanuso. “Milord” model sofa and armchair Teak wood with white bouclé covering. Arflex
Brass
19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
. These are period mid 19th century examples with all the original mounts, they are exceptionally well
Ormolu
COR LÜBKE & ROLF Vintage Modular limegreen Living Room Suite Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This absolute unique and gorgeous modular sectional sofa from the 70ties is manufactured by LÜBKE
Mohair, Foam, Latex, Wood, Beech
Pair of Sofas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado, C&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Rosendahl, DE
An exceptional pair of 2-seater sofas (designed in 1966) by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, manufactured by C
Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Club 3 Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Green Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bottom front of the sofa, otherwise its in lovely order Sofa dimensions Height:- 71.5cm Width
Leather
A pair of armchairs and sofa, anoynmous for Paul Boman, Finland, 1930s, rattan
By Paul Boman
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of armchairs and sofa, anoynmous for Paul Boman, Finland, 1930s. Stained birch and rattan
Upholstery, Rattan, Birch
Carlo Scarpa Iroko Wood and Jacquard Velvet Cornaro Sofa for Studio Simon, 1974
By Studio Simon, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
to prove pivotal in how twentieth-century museums were set up from then on. Between 1955 and 1957, he
Chenille, Velvet, Foam, Wood
$24,914Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
set consists of two benches, four seating modules and two tables. Aside from beautifull rattan caning
Teak, Wool, Rattan
19th Century Louis XVI Gustavian style Salon Suite 1 Sofà 6 Chairs 2 Armchairs
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately. -Sofa: measures cm. W 140, D 70, H 115/45 cm PRICE US
Silk, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Club Chair Sectional Sofa Set w/ Rosewood End Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Danish Modern Club Chair Sectional Sofa Set w/ Rosewood End Tables - 2 Pc Set. Item
Fabric, Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern New Upholstery Walnut Frames Sofa & Chair Set Mint!
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern New Blue Wool Upholstery Refinished Walnut Frames Sofa & Chair Set MINT
Upholstery, Walnut
5 Pieces Set of Mid Century Rattan Bamboo Sectional Sofa & Arm Longe Chair Mint
By McGuire, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
5 Pieces set of mid century tattan bamboo sectional sofa & arm longe chair mint.
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$950 / set
Midcentury Patio Sofa Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White painted rattan patio sofa set with cushions. Attractive scallop shaped backs with beach style
Wood
$6,060Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Set of Four Armchairs and a Sofa in Wood and Green Fabric, Italy 60s
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. The set consists of 4 armchairs and a two
Fabric, Wood
Set of wooden sofa and armchairs with white cushions, 1960 brown white
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set divanetto e due poltrone in legno e cuscini in tessuto di cotone, 1960, Condizioni: Buone
Cotton, Wood
'Tradition' Outdoor Lounge Sofa Set in Teak for Fritz Hansen 3 piece set
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tradition' Outdoor Lounge Sofa Set for Fritz Hansen 3 piece set Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen
Fabric, Foam, Teak
$9,619Sale Price / set|20% Off
Seating Set Biedermeier, Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Biedermeier seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship
Wood
'Tradition' Outdoor Lounge Sofa Set in Teak for Fritz Hansen 7 Piece Set
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tradition' Outdoor Lounge Sofa Set in Teak for Fritz Hansen 7 Piece Set Established in 1872
Fabric, Foam, Teak
'Tradition' Outdoor Lounge Sofa Set in Teak for Fritz Hansen 4 Piece Set
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tradition' Outdoor Lounge Sofa Set in Teak for Fritz Hansen 4 Piece Set Established in 1872
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Seating Set Biedermeier, Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Biedermeier seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship
Wood
Machine Age Industrial Aluminum Frame Sofa And Ottoman Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek Machine Age Industrial three seat sofa with matching ottoman features a streamlined
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret Demountable Rope Chairs & Sofa Set, 1953, Chandigarh India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Demountable Rope Set, 1953 Burmese teak frame, cotton strapping and rope back Sofa Width - 134 cm
Cotton, Rope, Teak
$2,880Sale Price / set|46% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa and Two Chairs, Neoclassical Upholstery Set
Located in Brentwood, TN
Swedish Gustavian style painted sofa and matching pair of side chairs, mid-20th century, featuring
Upholstery, Wood
1970s McQuire Target Back Faux Rattan Aluminum Sofa Chair Set
By Mcquire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Collection. The set includes a sofa, loveseat, coffee table, end table, lounge chair and ottoman
Aluminum
Set of armchairs and a matching sofa attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set of two armchairs and a matching sofa designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, circa 1930s. The pieces
Wood
1970s Antique Sofa and two Armchairs Set Made of Carved Wood with Marquetry
Located in Marbella, ES
An exceptional set comprising a sofa and two matching armchairs, crafted from finely carved wood
Wood
Set of 2 Armchairs and Couch, Manufactured by Anonima Castelli Bologna, 1950s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of armchairs and a sofa was made by Anonima Castelli in Italy in the 1960s. The set
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage Spanish Set of Three Golden Metal Sofa Tables Signed by Rudolfo Dubarry
Located in Sofia, BG
Set of three stylish low side sofa tables in mixed printed metals with stylized decoration
Metal
1970s Ekornes Curved Leather Wood Sofa Settee and Barrel Chair Set
By Ekornes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous design and curves on this beauty! Just stu...
Leather, Wood
$6,060Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Sofa Set in Cognac Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Catania, CT
Set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi. Cognac leather
Leather
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 5
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 4
Velvet
Set of Four Italian Modular Wood and Stone Coffee Side Sofa Tables, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful modular coffee tables with travertine top on teak base, Italy, 1960s. Price for set
Travertine
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971 The
Velvet
$4,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa With End Table Set
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A tasteful fusion of modern, Eastern and boho-chic style. Luxurious bamboo seating group by John B. Wisner for Ficks Reed. Wisner’s “Far Horizons” collection was first introduced i...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 2 Sofas and 2 Chairs, by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, 1963
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two "Ateljee" three-seater sofas and two "Ateljee" armchairs was designed in Finland in
Leather, Oak
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa Set/2 in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa Set/2 Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenaple
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa Set/2 in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Cambridge Single Sofa Set/2, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF
Brass, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$5,050 / set
Mid-Century Modern Italien Wooden Rattan Set of 2 Sofas and Chair, Italy 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Italien Wooden Rattan Set of 2 Sofas and Chair, Italy 1970s. This lovely
Rattan, Birch, Upholstery
Unavailable|$21,523 / set
Danish Teak Sofa Set by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
This modular living room set was designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
Teak
Unavailable|$7,500 / set
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Sofa and Chair Set
By Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
Ole Wanscher Danish modern rosewood sofa and chair set in all original condition with original
Leather, Wool, Rosewood
Unavailable|$17,916 / set
Danish Teak Sofa Set Model Minerva by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
This modular living room set was designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
Teak
Unavailable|$33,667 / set
Marco Zanuso Set of Two Square Sofa and Two Armchairs for Arfnex, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milan, IT
Two sofa model square Metal frame, fabric covering, turned teak feet and lacquered iron. Prod
Fabric
Unavailable|$14,000 / item
Set of 2 Bespoke Sofas with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
A New-York-based designer commissioned this customized sofa set for his client in sunny Florida
Brass
Unavailable|$6,500 / set
Custom Made Modular Low Profile Sectional, Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W115 D55 H29 SINGLE: W29 D35 SW29 SD20 SH13 Corner: W28 D28 H29 SW19 SD19 SH13 Newly designed in house in a high pile velvet with angular back rest and rounded sea...
Cotton, Velvet
Unavailable|$3,487
Modular Seating Set - Georges Van Rijck
By Georges van Rijck
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A minimalist modular sofa with integrated coffee table with a white laminated table top. Designed
Bouclé, Wenge
Unavailable|$6,853 / set
Three Piece Togo Set by Michel Ducaroy Manufactured by Ligne Roset in France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Berlin, DE
This Togo living room set was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1974 and was manufactured by Ligne
Velvet
Unavailable|$1,923 / item
White Mid-Century Modern Sofa and Ottoman
Located in Porto, PT
Individual sofa and ottoman. All upholstered in white synthetic leather Dimensions: One seat
Synthetic
Unavailable|$6,613 / set
Modular Sofa Set & Table Light Brown Leather by Horst Bruning for Kill 1970s
By Alfred Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
International, Germany, 1970s. Six elements and a foot stool in cognac brown leather with a steel frame. Very
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$3,607 / set
Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Sofa Daybed & Two Lounge Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern cognac leather sofa daybed & two lounge chairs, Italy 1970s.
Metal
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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