Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century cloud sofa Sofa measures: 124 wide x 72 deep x 31.5 inches high
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century cloud sofa Sofa measures: 124 wide x 72 deep x 31.5 inches high
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. This design
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern "Cloud" Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern "Cloud" sofa originates from the United States and dates back to the 1980s
Fabric, Wood
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Cloud Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
XL Curvaceous Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa. This sofa will definitely need to be reupholstered
Upholstery, Wood
$7,600Sale Price|47% Off
Lovely Weiman Curved Cloud Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Weiman curved cloud sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan. The original fabric is a blush
Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Upholstered Sculptural Serpentine Cloud Sofa 95" Long
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant serpentine cloud sofa made famous by Kagan. No hallmarks on this beauty which has newer
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
$6,500Sale Price|48% Off
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa designed by Weiman in the 1980s. It features a curved design, with circular
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Kidney Shaped Curved Serpentine Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern biomorphic kidney shaped sofa. This long tailored cloud sofa features
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Cloud Sofa, Beige Velvet, Lucite, USA
Velvet, Lucite
Patricia Urquiola Mon-Cloud Sofa, Mid-Century Modern Fabric, Italy
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates
Fabric
Patricia Urquiola Mon-Cloud Sofa, Mid-Century Modern Fabric, Italy
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates
Fabric
A Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa in two pieces, C. 1950s.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
biomorphic tendencies of mid-century modern design, these pieces blend comfort and form in equal measure
Upholstery, Wood
Italian MId Century Modern Gold Velvet Upholstery Cloud Shape Sofa Cast Brass
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian MId Century Modern Gold Velvet Upholstery Cloud Shape Sofa Cast Brass Legs MINT!
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Organic Form Kidney Shaped Cloud Sofa, Blue Boucle
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern style organic form kidney shaped cloud sofa, blue boucle. Modern cloud shaped
Bouclé, Wood
1970s Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa] Introducing a stunning vintage cloud
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Minimalism to Brutalism. Keep the original, retro
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Weiman for Preview Cloud Sofa, Nautilus, American, 1970s
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-century Weiman for Preview Cloud Sofa, Nautilus, Kidney-Shape, American, 1970s. Organic form
Textile
Preview Cloud Curved Style Organic Shape Sofa, Mid-Century
By Preview
Located in Toledo, OH
for any living space. Organic cloud shape sofa circa 1970's by Preview Furniture. Very nice upholstery
Fabric
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by
Fabric
$27,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Pair Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Directional Cloud Sofas Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Vladimir Kagan cloud serpentine sofas made by Directional. These pair retain their
Upholstery, Lucite
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall Boom-a-range Cloud Sofa Craft Associates Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
your mid-century inspired living room. This sofa measures 31" high by 124" wide by 72" deep seat height
Faux Leather, Wood
Fantastic Curved 3pc Weiman Modernist Cloud Form Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic 3pc Weiman Modernist Cloud Form Sectional Sofa. We just love the curved style of this 3
Upholstery
$7,500 / set
Vintage “Cloud” Sofa with Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine transforming your living space with this stunning vintage cloud sofa, a piece that pays
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, crafted in the 1950s in the United States, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The sofa
Fabric, Walnut
$8,799Sale Price|20% Off
Vladimir Kagan for Direction Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Authentic Vladimir Kagan for Directional “Cloud” Sofa. Original tan microfiber fabric. Some water
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
striking blend of mid-century form and contemporary fabric—equal parts architectural and inviting.
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Fabric
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associations, cloud sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s The
Fabric, Wood
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous White Leather Cloud Sofa Weiman, 1980s
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous white leather cloud sofa, circa 1980s. The original owner had this sofa recently re
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Plush Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful plush lustrous
Lucite, Mohair
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Cloud Sofa, C. 1950s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Indulge in luxurious comfort with the Low-Profile Cloud Sofa, a timeless piece designed by Adrian
Bouclé, Maple
Vladimir Kagan “Cloud” Sofa Reupholstered in 100% Alpaca
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s in excellent, restored condition
Alpaca
Red Suede Weiman Preview Chaise Lounge Cloud Sofa
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Weiman preview chaise lounge sofa in red ultra-suede.
Ultrasuede
$6,840Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Robert Ebel Postmodern Weiman Curved Cloud Sofa Chaise
By Robert Ebel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
any Mid-Century Modern, modern, or contemporary environment. It measures 32"T x 95"L x 45"D with a
Upholstery
Vintage Postmodern Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Cloud Sofa For Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Cloud Sofa is a striking piece that embodies mid-century modern design with
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Maharam Mushroom Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful mohair by Maharam.
Lucite, Mohair
$23,160Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not just a sofa—it’s an iconic statement of mid-century modern fantasy. The Adrian Pearsall
Upholstery, Walnut
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa & Pouf in Boucle and Brass, Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
Cue the spotlight and the swoon — because this signed Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa is not just iconic
Brass
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud sofa, almost impossible
Upholstery, Walnut
"Cloud" Sofa in Velvet & Walnut, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Minimalism to Brutalism. Keep the original, retro
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Cloud Sofa in the manner of Directional Furniture, 1990s Cool Fabric
By Directional
Located in Hamburg, PA
shape, elegant design, and exceptional comfort make it a must-have for Mid-Century Modern or
Ultrasuede
$20,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Spectacular Vladimir Kagan Curved 3-Piece Cloud Sofa Sectional Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Vladimir Kagan curved 3-piece cloud sofa sectional with Directional label. This rare
Upholstery
$10,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sexy Serpentine 4 Piece Cloud Sectional Sofa Robert Ebel Weiman Preview
By Robert Ebel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious 4-piece serpentine sectional sofa designed by Robert Ebel, made by Weiman. We just love
Upholstery
Price Upon Request
Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iconic Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and ready for restoration
Walnut
Lavender Ultra Suede Cloud Sofa Chaise Lounge by Weiman
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lavender Ultra Suede Cloud Sofa Chaise Lounge by Weiman Kagan decor.
Upholstery
Unavailable|$16,940
Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Curved serpentine cloud sofa for Directional. Leather en silver fabric.
Leather, Fabric
Unavailable|$26,213
Vladimir Kagan Original Serpentine Cloud Sofa
Located in London, GB
German-born furniture designer Vladimir Kagan was beloved for his midcentury-modern creations, both
Suede
Unavailable|$26,213
Vladimir Kagan Original Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Green
Located in London, GB
German-born furniture designer Vladimir Kagan was beloved for his midcentury-modern creations, both
Suede
Sold|$9,995 / set
Pair of Matching Mid Century Cloud Sofas by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in West Hartford, CT
Matching pair of organic sculptural serpentine sofas with great scale and lines to die for. The
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
Sold|$12,500
Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare design cloud sofa possibly designed by V. Kagan.
Sold|$5,500
Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Cloud Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
environment and would look excellent in a Mid-Century Modern, modern, or contemporary home. This is indeed a
Chrome
Iconic Serpentine Mid-Century Modern Style Serpentine Cloud Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant custom serpentine cloud sofa with plinth wheel feet a la VK. The fabric on this piece has
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa designed by Weiman in the 1980s. It features a curved design, with black metal
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa for Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning organic sculptural serpentine sofa with great scale and lines to die for. The luxurious
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
Mid century Post Modern Blue Leather Puffy cloud Sofa
By Drexel, Mario Bellini
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Clean mid century post modern Sky Blue soft leather puffy cloud sofa circa 1980. This sofa is a
Leather, 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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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