1960's Italian Mid-Century floral sofa
Located in Diest, BE
Superbe elegant Italian Mid-Century 1960's floral sofa. Great condition.
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
1960's Italian Mid-Century floral sofa
Located in Diest, BE
Superbe elegant Italian Mid-Century 1960's floral sofa. Great condition.
Metal
Mid-Century American Modern Embroidered Floral Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant 1950s American mid-century sofa composed of an off-white upholstery with a pale taupe
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,167
H 29.53 in W 61.82 in D 31.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century
Fabric
Vintage Floral Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite vintage floral three‑seater sofa, beautifully framed in warm, polished wood that
Wood
Chesterfield Sofa Floral Print Velvet Fabric
Located in Paddington, NSW
This striking sofa is a bold reinterpretation of a classic Chesterfield silhouette, distinguished
Fabric, Wood
Elegant Italian Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric upholstery, metal, Italy, 1950s This sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from
Metal
$4,495
H 29 in W 88.5 in D 32 in
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sofa by Henredon w/Chinese Red Floral Brocade
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sofa by Henredon with Chinese red floral Brocade
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Elegant Curved Four-Seat Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved sofa, upholstery, Italy, 1960s This sofa bears multiple dynamic features. The shape of the
Metal
Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautiful example of the traditional Knole sofa, featuring rich red velvet upholstery and floral
Velvet
$3,280
H 32.29 in W 63.78 in D 32.29 in
Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping, Svante Skogh
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and expressive Swedish sofa designed by Svante Skogh for Förenade Möbler, Linköping, mid
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$3,300
H 30.32 in W 85.83 in D 37.41 in
Elegant Italian Sofa in White Leatherette and Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
of the sofa. The four cushions are executed in a beautiful soft material featuring a floral pattern
Brass
ISA Bergamo Italian Sofa in Brass and Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s This sofa exemplifies the iconic Italian design of the 1950s
Brass
French Napoleon III Style Curved Sofa in Floral Jacquard Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite French mid-20th century curved sofa in the style of Napoleon III, sourced in Provence
Jacquard, Velvet, Hardwood
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 46.46 in D 26.78 in
Paolo Buffa Vintage Sofa in Wood and Floral Fabric 'Attr.'
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage floral sofa designed in the 1950s and attributed to the craftsmanship of Paolo
Fabric, Wood
$7,500
H 34.65 in W 92.52 in D 47.25 in
Federico Munari Curved Sofa in Original Floral Upholstery with Brass Feet, Italy
By Federico Munari
Located in Almelo, NL
yourself in the elegance of mid-century design with this stunning curved sofa, crafted by the renowned
Brass
$6,900
H 35 in W 86 in D 32 in
Deco Style "Presidents" Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket 3-Seat Sofa, Floral Cushions
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
— perfect for relaxed, all-day lounging. The sofa features coastal styled Floral Cushions featuring vintage
Rattan
$3,394
H 26.38 in W 78.75 in D 27.17 in
Banana Sofa With Floral Cover & Oak Legs, Danish Cabinet Maker From 1930s-40s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish banana sofa from the 1930s-40s. Floral upholstery and oak legs. H: 67 cm, W: 200 cm, D: 69
Fabric, Oak
1970s Floral Organic Rattan Modular Sectional Sofa, set of 6
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles. These pieces
Upholstery, Rattan
$7,250
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 30 in
Mid-Century American 4-Piece Walnut and Floral Fabric Upholstered Sectional Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut sectional sofa comprised of four pieces, two straight sections, one
Walnut
Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee, Canape / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Small Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery A simply stunning Louis XV
Wood
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
$1,950
H 29.93 in W 52.76 in D 29.53 in
Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. This Dutch settee, designed by Theo Ruth, features a romantic floral print fabric that adds a touch of
Fabric, Wood
$5,450 / set
H 34 in W 70 in D 34 in
1970s Faux Rattan Chinoiserie Style Aluminum MCM Floral Sofa Chairs, Set 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, aluminum faux rattan patio set you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exh...
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Concave Floral Upholstered Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful concave sofa from the 1950s. This fabric works so well with this design of sofa, wing
Birch
Mid Century Modern Yellow Floral Walnut Trim Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern yellow and white floral brocade sofa with walnut accents c.1950’s. Overall good
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 28 in W 98 in D 34 in
Mid Century French Provincial Down Filled Blue Velvet Floral Day Sofa Couch 98"
By Interior Crafts
Located in Dayton, OH
Retro Mid Century French Provincial day sofa by Interior Crafts. Features scalloped frame with
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Floral Patterned 3 Seater Sofa on Wheels
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern three seater sofa features vintage floral upholstery, removable seat
Upholstery
Sold
H 31 in W 72 in D 28 in
Chintz Yellow Floral Couch Slip Cover Over Red Mid Century Fabric, Seats 3
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
piece has the ability to display both a traditional vibe and Mid-Century Modern. This sofa is
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in D 33.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 2 Piece Floral Sectional Sofa Style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern 2-piece floral sofa in the style of Harvey Probber. Beautiful
Fabric, Wood
Large Adrian Pearsall Floral Couch
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
floral pattern is sure to make this couch the center point of any room in the home or office. A large and
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 27.5 in W 50 in D 108 in
Mid Century Modern Curved Beige Floral Sofa in the Manner of Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A curved sofa in the manner of Harvey Probber. A gorgeous mid century modern sofa piece with a
Fabric
Sold
H 25 in W 90 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern W J Sloane Spring Floral Poppy Iris & Daffodil Sofa Sectional
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern W J Sloane Spring Floral Poppy Iris & Daffodil Sofa Sectional W. & J. Sloane
Linen, Silk
Sold
H 33.86 in W 50.01 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Venetian Lacquered and Gilt Sofa with Floral Fabric
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian sofa of the 20th century. Furniture in pleasantly carved, lacquered and gilded wood of
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Walnut Bamboo Floral Cane Sofa
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Bamboo Floral Cane Sofa. Featuring a beautiful bright greenish yellow
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
Vintage MCM Floral/Bird Yellow 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage mid-century modern yellow floral/bird sofa. This 3-seater sofa is very unique. This was
Fabric
Floral Print Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa of English inspiration, retaining the original dark olive, coral, brown and beige mock-Asian
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Drexel Heritage Floral Ivory Parsons Three-Seater Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
blends effortlessly into modern, eclectic, or mid-century interiors. Makers’ tag is present on the sofa
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Vintage Hollywood Regency Floral Cut Velvet Sofa Modified Lawson Style
Located in Topeka, KS
is Hollywood Regency in style it will blend beautifully with many décor styles whether mid-century
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in D 31 in
Danish Curved Back Sofa, Original Floral Velour Fabric, Channel Back, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Round Rock, TX
increasingly sought after late deco early mid-century designed sofas are great anchor pieces for a space. It’s
Fabric
Sold
H 7 in W 36 in D 36 in
Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Kenzo Floral Silk Velvet Kimono
By Kenzo Okada, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong Sectional sofa set, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, vintage, rare Kenzo collection from the
Silk, Velvet
Sold
H 16.74 in W 47.25 in D 29.93 in
Willy Daro Mid Modern Floral Bonsai Tree Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Willy Daro
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern floral brass and glass coffee table BONSAI designed by Willy Daro and produced
Brass
Vintage Floral Loveseat by Stanton Cooper
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage American made loveseat by Stanton Cooper. Sofa consists of 2 loose seat and back cushions
Walnut
Modern Wicker Hump Back Red Floral Upholstered Loveseat
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful modern style double hump back wicker sofa with beautiful brown & cranberry
Fabric, Wicker
Sold
H 27 in W 66 in D 33 in
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat and Chaise Lounge in Floral Fabric
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, circa 1940. It is very rare to find these very sought after curved sofas with an open end essentially
Beech, Cotton
Mid Century Tufted Floral Loveseat Sofa
By Montgomery Ward
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid century tufted floral loveseat sofa made by Style House Custom Furniture for Montgomery Ward
Fabric
Vintage Mid Century White Floral Down Filled Settee Love Seat Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century white floral upholstered sofa. Renovated by LT Laquaglia Inc of Dayton Ohio. Features a
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 49.75 in D 31 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Loveseat Settee Sofa with Floral Bird Fabric
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern loveseat. This lovely little lounger features a classic mcm design frame. It
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Golden Sofa with Floral Fabric
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sofa from the second half of the 20th century. Furniture in carved and golden wood with
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 52.5 in D 27 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Gold Giltwood Floral Upholstered Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI gold giltwood floral upholstered loveseat settee sofa. Item features gold
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 43.5 in W 65.5 in D 3 in
Large Vintage Scalloped Edge Venetian Style Art Deco Floral Etched Sofa Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large vintage scalloped edge Venetian style floral etched sofa wall mirror. Item features shapely
Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 57 in D 31 in
Blue and White Chinoiserie Floral Camel Back Sofa Loveseat with Adjustable Arms
By Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful and very unique loveseat with adjustable sofa arms. This wonderful piece seats two and
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Floral Fabric
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large Size curved three-seat sofa with channeled backrest. The
Wool, Beech
Gio Ponti Floral Fabric and Brass Sofa for Isa Bergamo 'Attr.'
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
A rare and beautiful vintage sofa attributed to the great designer Gio Ponti for the fine
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 108 in D 31 in
Harvey Probber Seating Group Vintage Modern Sofa and Loveseat in Purple Floral
By Harvey Probber
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning and rare custom seating group by Harvey Probber. Seating group includes three seat sofa
Brass
Sold
H 20.87 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Tulip Floral Loveseat Set
By Missoni, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong Modular sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Tulip Floral loveseat set. Extremely rare in
Textile
Sold
H 31.5 in W 81.11 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat Bamboo Sofa with Original Floral Cushions
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seat bamboo sofa with original floral cushions from 1960s. This
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 36.62 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Mid-century Modern Sofà Brass Feet Fabric Floral Italian Design 1950 Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Amazing Italian Mid-century sofà particular form 1950s, brass feet with spiked ball at the end. He
Brass
Harvey Probber Long Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
THIS IS A SIGNED HARVEY PROBBER LONG FLORAL MID-CENTURY MODERN SOFA IN VINTAGE CONDITION. THE
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three seat sofa, floral upholstery, teak, Denmark, 1960s Three-seat sofa with rounded backrest
Fabric, Teak
Schweiger Floral Sectional Sofa
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Seven piece floral sectional sofa. Three corner pieces. Five center pieces. Measurements for each
Upholstery
ISA Bergamo Sofa in Red Floral Fabric
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
ISA Bergamo, sofa in red floral upholstery, Italy, 1950s This sofa is an iconic example of Italian
Fabric
Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Textured Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, textured floral upholstery and oak, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is
Velvet, Oak
Saporiti Attributed Sofa with Floral Velour Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, in metal, brass and fabric, Italy, 1950s. Large curved sofa with beautiful metal wire
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 35 in W 86 in D 33 in
Vintage Baker Furniture Modern Green Linen Floral Camelback Sofa, Mahogany
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Baker Furniture Co. Modern green linen floral camelback sofa, mahogany base. Gorgeous blush
Linen
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Ash
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, sofa, ash, fabric, Italy, 1970s This charming Italian sofa comes
Fabric, Ash
Sold
H 31 in W 91 in D 35 in
MCM Broyhill Furn Flared Tuxedo Sofa Lt Yellow Floral Fabric by Lenoir Chair Co.
By Lenoir Chair Company, Broyhill
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Broyhill Furniture flared tuxedo style sofa with
Fabric, Tapestry, Foam, Wood
Vivai del Sud Vintage Wood and Rattan Sofa W Floral Fabric
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rattan and wood sofa designed in the 1960s by fine Italian manufacturer Vivai Del Sud
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 83.67 in D 32.88 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Floral Motifs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5125, fabric, stained wood, United States, 1950s This cubic
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
4-Seat Sofa with Floral Fabric by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare 4-seat sofa with floral fabric by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1950s in good vintage
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 33.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
1960s Vintage Wicker Rattan Loveseat and Chair Set in Floral Upholstery, 2 Pieces
By Balboa
Located in Germantown, MD
Wicker loveseat and chair in excellent condition. Cushions optional. Loveseat measures 54W x 30D x 33.5H Seat Height is 15" without cushion. Seat interior Depth is 20" Seat Interior ...
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Foam
Large Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Sofa Floral Fabric
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 29.73 in W 30.71 in D 37.41 in
Sofa 5-Sear Modular Floral Velvet, with Glass Mirror Table, 1960, Italia
Located in Palermo, IT
square-shaped mirrored shelf, with a floral theme.
Velvet, Optical Glass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 63.78 in D 35.44 in
Le Bambole Sofa in Original Floral Fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Almelo, NL
Original floral two-seat sofa “Le Bambole” by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia. Manufactured in Italy
Fabric
Sofa, Gelli Double Bed in Floral Satin Fabric
Located in SAO PAULO, BR
Sofa - GELLI double bed in floral satin fabric, firm and resistant, in good condition
Fabric, Satin, Wood
Midcentury Danish Sofa/Love Seat with Floral Embroidery Fabric
Located in Hudson, NY
Midcentury Danish sofa/love seat with floral embroidery original Jane Churchill fabric
Fabric
Arne Norell Ilona Three Seat Ilona Sofa in Floral Fabric
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Norell Ilona sofa in original floral fabric.
1970s Blue and Yellow Floral Motif Sofa by Highland House of Hickory
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1970s couch from Highland House of Hickory. It has its original exuberant
1967 Vintage Bernard Castro Mid-Century Modern Floral Sleeper Sofa
By Castro Convertibles
Located in Jacksonville, FL
for your Hollywood Regency to Mid-Century Modern home. This model, known as the Eric Longline, is
$669Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$1,197 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
Chrome
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
Wool, Wood
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This mode...
Wool, Beech
Modern Mid-Century style sofa with plush velvet upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A mid-century style sofa with a sleek angular silhouette upholstered with plush camel-colored velvet. One-of-a-kind with Mid-Century architectural interest from every angle. It's ind...
Upholstery, Velvet
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Jarvits Arched Console Table in Espresso Walnut
Located in New York, US
The minimal, stylistic arches of Jarvits Consoles give it a sculptured appearance, transforming it into both an artistic accent and a functional table — a nod to classical architectu...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Concave Front 92" sofa Offered is a mid-century modern sofa with Yellow Velvet upholstery. The sofa features a unique shape-Concave front and a curved back...
Wood
$3,995 / set
H 24 in W 63 in D 33 in
Pair of Chrome Framed Grey Velvet Loveseats Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage 1970's chrome framed cantilevered loveseat sofas in the style of Milo Baughman and similar to seating groups of the period by Selig and Bernhardt's Flair division. T...
Steel, 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.
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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