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Mid-Century Modern Sofas

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian Mid-century Sofa in Wood and Orange Fabric
Italian Mid-century Sofa in Wood and Orange Fabric

Italian Mid-century Sofa in Wood and Orange Fabric

$6,400

Italian Mid-century Sofa in Wood and Orange Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s This elegant Italian sofa from the 1960s captures the balance between modernist clarity and inviting comfort that defines the era. Crafted with a so...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa
Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa

$12,700

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian sofa from the early 1950s is a refined example of postwar design, defined by its streamlined silhouette and gently curved form....

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Jacquard fabric Sofa, Mario Bellini, "Le stelle" B&B Italia, 1970
Jacquard fabric Sofa, Mario Bellini, "Le stelle" B&B Italia, 1970

Jacquard fabric Sofa, Mario Bellini, "Le stelle" B&B Italia, 1970

$5,648

Jacquard fabric Sofa, Mario Bellini, "Le stelle" B&B Italia, 1970

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sofa by Italian designer Mario Bellini, produced by B&B Italia, model "La Stelle". Made with a metal frame and upholstered in the original linen and cotton jacquard fabric. The origi...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa

$47,000

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa

By Albert Rosenthal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very rare type of modular sofa w...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Danish 1940's Curved Small Sofa
Danish 1940's Curved Small Sofa

Danish 1940's Curved Small Sofa

$5,750

Danish 1940's Curved Small Sofa

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super elegant "Banana" shaped curved sofa that the Danes were famous for in thew late Art Deco and early Midcentury periods. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beaut...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front
Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front

$4,750

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming upholstered sofa made in Denmark sometime in the 12940's. Voluptuous organic design lines. This sofa is unique by having a straight back and front and not the curvatur...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool

Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C
Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C

Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C

$25,000 / set

Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An iconic and rare 21st century Mah Jong "Composition Natsu-Kenzo Takada" sectional modular sofa with gilt beech wood platforms. The Natsu sofa was commissioned in 2021 to mark the 5...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Beech

Fully Restored Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Gondola Platform Sofa
Fully Restored Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Gondola Platform Sofa

Fully Restored Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Gondola Platform Sofa

$8,500

Fully Restored Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Gondola Platform Sofa

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Lutz, FL

Mid Century Modern Platform Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1960’s. Iconic, timeless design from renowned designer, Adrian Pearsall. His pieces are highly ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Walnut

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather

$13,800

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed, model '711', leather, laminated wood, copper, Italy, 1968 A cubic sofa designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Cinova, which can be tran...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Copper

Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

$34,000

Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada, Hans Hopfer, Missoni

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular 22 piece sectional sofa designed in the mid 20th century by Hans Hopfer (German b. 1931). This special set measures 19 feet wide and featu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Floating Island Sofa by Joe D'Urso for Donghia, Mid-Century Modern
Floating Island Sofa by Joe D'Urso for Donghia, Mid-Century Modern

Floating Island Sofa by Joe D'Urso for Donghia, Mid-Century Modern

$8,500

Floating Island Sofa by Joe D'Urso for Donghia, Mid-Century Modern

By Joe D'Urso, Donghia

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This striking Floating Island Sofa by Joe D’Urso for Donghia is a sculptural statement piece designed to command attention from every angle. Conceived in the 1990s as a true center-o...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa in Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa in Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa in Walnut

$38,500

Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Corner sofa, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1960s This sculptural Italian mid-century modern sofa from the 1960s is defined by its sweeping curved form, conceived to organize the surroundin...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather
Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather

Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather

$7,450

Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather

By Marco Comolli, ICF De Padova

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, two-seat sofa, in walnut and taupe leather, Italy, 1965 A highly comfortable sofa by Marco Comolli due to down filling and well-designed proporti...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane

$22,000

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane

By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 Designed in 1950, this rare bench sofa occupies a significant position within Paul László’s p...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Early Pierre Chapo 'L09G' Sofa or Bench in Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'L09G' Sofa or Bench in Elm

Early Pierre Chapo 'L09G' Sofa or Bench in Elm

$17,400

Early Pierre Chapo 'L09G' Sofa or Bench in Elm

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, bench, 'L09G', elm, fabric, France, 1978 This piece is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and clean design and construction pr...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman

Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman

$12,500

Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman

By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sleek and modern, this sofa was designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Weiman Preview, dating to the 1980s. It features an elegant three-piece design, with the main body set upon...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

De Sede DS-31 Three Seat Sofa in Deep Green Leather
De Sede DS-31 Three Seat Sofa in Deep Green Leather

De Sede DS-31 Three Seat Sofa in Deep Green Leather

$11,700

De Sede DS-31 Three Seat Sofa in Deep Green Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, three-seat sofa model ‘DS-31’, leather, chrome-plated aluminum, Switzerland, design 1967 A classic design by De Sede, this model ‘DS-31’ sofa showcases the brand’s signatur...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery

$9,450

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery

By Florence Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955 This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century American Sectional Corner Sofa in Finely Striped Upholstery
Mid-Century American Sectional Corner Sofa in Finely Striped Upholstery

Mid-Century American Sectional Corner Sofa in Finely Striped Upholstery

$9,400

Mid-Century American Sectional Corner Sofa in Finely Striped Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular corner sofa, fabric, beech, brass, United States, 1960s This sectional corner sofa is a typical midcentury design of the United States designed in the tradition of Harvey Pr...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969
De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969

De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969

$12,943

De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969

By De Sede

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage DS 80 daybed launched and designed by Swiss De Sede in 1969 It's upholstered with the original high end quality soft aniline nut brown leather. The patchwork pieces are sust...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cassina Soriana Mohair Sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Cassina Soriana Mohair Sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa

Cassina Soriana Mohair Sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa

$12,000

Cassina Soriana Mohair Sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa

By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An iconic labeled Italian modern "Soriana" sofa, made by Cassina and designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The 20th century sofa features the iconic "soft-architecture" construction, co...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather

$6,450

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, teak, leather, Europe, 1960s A sofa characterized by a striking geometric structure with clean lines and distinctive carvings. Its wide armrests feature subtle detailing with ...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa
Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

$8,000

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Four-seat curved Italian sofa from the 1950's. The sofa features a continuous curved backrest, four individual seat cushions, and slender tapered legs with brass-capped feet. Designe...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form
Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form

Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form

$7,800

Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large vintage 2 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 2 sections with a low profile sculptural look. Feet are low profile 1 inch cylinders. Fabric is original and ...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

$39,000

Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular 27 piece sectional sofa designed in the mid 20th century by Hans Hopfer (German b. 1931). The dramatic 21st century sofa features Kenzo Tak...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs
Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs

Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs

$3,000

Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful medium reddish brown leather 3 seat sofa wood frame and legs. Style of Mogens Hansen. Soft thick Brown leather is soft and shows little signs of u...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather long loveseat Sofa
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather long loveseat Sofa

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather long loveseat Sofa

$2,520Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather long loveseat Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful Red leather long loveseat sofa with white oak wood legs. Beautiful Red leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great D...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

$24,975

Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist sofa, upholstered in luxurious smoked sapphire blue velvet and featuring sculptural supports, is a masterful example of the work of celebrated American de...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Two Seater Sofa in Green Velvet and Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Italian Two Seater Sofa in Green Velvet and Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Italian Two Seater Sofa in Green Velvet and Mahogany

$2,950

Mid-Century Modern Italian Two Seater Sofa in Green Velvet and Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Two seater sofa, velvet fabric, mahogany, Italy, 1950s An Italian sofa from the 1950s, its shape is characteristic of postwar modern design. The armrests are striking in their desig...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut

$34,500

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1950s Adrian Pearsall's "Cloud" sofa, crafted in the 1950s in the United States, is a stunning example of mid-century m...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Poltronova, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Poltronova, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

Poltronova, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

$16,800

Poltronova, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

By Poltronova

Located in High Point, NC

A Russian pine and yellow fabric designed by Poltronova, Italy, 1970s. Vintage fabric presents with light staining as illustrated. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimen...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful black Leather long loveseat Sofa
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful black Leather long loveseat Sofa

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful black Leather long loveseat Sofa

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful black Leather long loveseat Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful Tan leather long loveseat sofa with white oak wood legs. Beautiful black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ‘Toro’ Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ‘Toro’ Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ‘Toro’ Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery

$13,400

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ‘Toro’ Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, sofa, model ‘P20B Toro’, fabric, metal, Italy, 1979 This sofa model 'P20B Toro' is designed by Luigi Caccio Dominioni in Milan and produced by Az...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather

$39,500 / set

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa with ottoman, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969 Iconic design by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The ‘Soriana’ p...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric

$5,450

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975. Cubic ‘Artona’ sofa by Italian designer couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa. This sofa shows absolute st...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber
Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber

Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber

$5,600

Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Bantam, CT

Elegant sloped arm sofa, comfortable proportions. Sofa was reupholstered in a Maharam wool tweed. Shows minor wear, general good condition.

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Mid Century Sofa - Pair
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Mid Century Sofa - Pair

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Mid Century Sofa - Pair

$7,795 / set

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Mid Century Sofa - Pair

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Mid Century Walnut Sofa - Pair Each sofa measures: 90.25 wide x 30.75 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley Model 4907 sofa for Dunbar Mid Century
Edward Wormley Model 4907 sofa for Dunbar Mid Century

Edward Wormley Model 4907 sofa for Dunbar Mid Century

$11,000

Edward Wormley Model 4907 sofa for Dunbar Mid Century

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the Model 4907 sofa exemplifies the designer’s masterful balance of modern restraint and traditional comfort. Introduced in the mid-20th centur...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery

$6,950

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, fabric and chrome plated metal, Switzerland, design 1954. This comfortable three-seat sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

$6,800

Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

By Svante Skogh

Located in High Point, NC

A green floral-printed fabric and wood sofa, model "Chile" designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Klings, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Minor scuffing on fe...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Midcentury Sofa with Legs and Accents in Teak by Georg Thams Denmark 1957
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Legs and Accents in Teak by Georg Thams Denmark 1957

Danish Midcentury Sofa with Legs and Accents in Teak by Georg Thams Denmark 1957

$4,850

Danish Midcentury Sofa with Legs and Accents in Teak by Georg Thams Denmark 1957

By Kurt Olsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super cool and elegant sofa by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik. Designed and produced around 1957. Epitome of Danish 1950's style by one of the iconic designers. Solid and...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

$19,415

Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in amstelveen, NL

An exceptional and highly collectible “Le Bambole” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, one of the most celebrated icons of 20th-century Italian design. This authentic vint...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Mid Century Sofa - Pair
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Mid Century Sofa - Pair

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Mid Century Sofa - Pair

$3,895

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Mid Century Sofa - Pair

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 90.25 wide x 30.75 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm heig...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1960s Reupholstered Dusty Pink Velvet 'Palazzo Torta' Sofa
1960s Reupholstered Dusty Pink Velvet 'Palazzo Torta' Sofa

1960s Reupholstered Dusty Pink Velvet 'Palazzo Torta' Sofa

$13,532

1960s Reupholstered Dusty Pink Velvet 'Palazzo Torta' Sofa

Located in Florence, Tuscany

I love a 'Palazzo Torta' sofa. These wonderful round sofas are mainly found in large palazzi or in old hotels in Italy. This one was found in Naples - it was made in the 1970s and we...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Silk, Velvet

Gianni Songia GS195 Sofa / Daybed for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
Gianni Songia GS195 Sofa / Daybed for Sormani, Italy, 1960s

Gianni Songia GS195 Sofa / Daybed for Sormani, Italy, 1960s

$6,118

Gianni Songia GS195 Sofa / Daybed for Sormani, Italy, 1960s

By Gianni Songia, Sormani

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Model GS195 sofa or daybed designed by Gianni Songia for Sormani in the early 1960s. The design is defined by its architectural rosewood frame and generous leather cushions, with thr...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carlo de Carli for Cinova Sofa in Tubular Steel and Light Brown Corduroy
Carlo de Carli for Cinova Sofa in Tubular Steel and Light Brown Corduroy

Carlo de Carli for Cinova Sofa in Tubular Steel and Light Brown Corduroy

$5,850

Carlo de Carli for Cinova Sofa in Tubular Steel and Light Brown Corduroy

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo de Carli, sofa, steel, fabric, Italy, 1960s Sofa designed by Italian designer Carlo De Carli and produced by Cinova in the 1960s. The piece features a bent tubular steel frame...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room
Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room

Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room

$17,500 / set

Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room

By Percival Lafer

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare set of six (6) seats and six (6) back rests by Percival Lafer. Brazil, ca' 1960's imported to New York. Made of patchwork brown leather where the pieces can be arranged in dif...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa, Rattan & Stainless Steel, Italy
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa, Rattan & Stainless Steel, Italy

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa, Rattan & Stainless Steel, Italy

$19,803 / item

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa, Rattan & Stainless Steel, Italy

By Antonio Citterio

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast. The exoskeleton of the base supports a...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Rare Gio Ponti Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Dual Tone Fabric
Rare Gio Ponti Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Dual Tone Fabric

Rare Gio Ponti Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Dual Tone Fabric

$33,000

Rare Gio Ponti Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Dual Tone Fabric

By Gio Ponti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gio Ponti sofa, Pierre Frey fabric and walnut, Italy, 1960s Stunning sofa by Gio Ponti. This particular sofa breathes the luxurious feel of well-balanced Italian furniture designs o...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

$7,600

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Sizable and very elegant Danish 1930-40s curved 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 model is...

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

$6,750

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...

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery

$16,700

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare Phillip Lloyd Powell Free-Standing Sofa in Carved Walnut
Rare Phillip Lloyd Powell Free-Standing Sofa in Carved Walnut

Rare Phillip Lloyd Powell Free-Standing Sofa in Carved Walnut

$189,000

Rare Phillip Lloyd Powell Free-Standing Sofa in Carved Walnut

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Phillip Lloyd Powell, free-standing sofa, walnut, reupholstered in “Teddy” mohair by Pierre Frey, United States, 1969 Phillip Lloyd Powell is a master in approaching wood as a scul...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950

Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950

$26,475

Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This S.C.A.L. daybed designed by the iconic French designer, Jean Prouvé, is a true Mid-Century Modern masterpiece. This daybed has been meticulously restored to its former glory, ma...

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Arflex, Marie Burgos Design, and Antonio Citterio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $203 and tops out at $430,372 while the average work can sell for $6,767.

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