Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
: This sofa is made by a lesser-known designer of the Mid-Century Modern Movement. Despite being
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
: This sofa is made by a lesser-known designer of the Mid-Century Modern Movement. Despite being
Metal
$2,103Sale Price|36% Off
Italian Mid-Century Sofa Bed in Textured Black Velvet, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
with a handcrafted velvet upholstery. Designed during the mid-century modern period, the piece reflects
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both
Teak, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Sofa/ Sofa Bed, Italy, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa/ Sofa Bed, Italy, New Upholstery
Fabric
Vintage Mid Century Modern Karpen Sofa with Pullout Bed
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Karpen Sofa with Pullout Bed Retro Chic Furniture Set with Newly
Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa Bed, 1960s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa bed, 1960s - new upholstery.
Fabric
Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960
Located in Parma, IT
Mid-century Scandinavian sofa bed, 1960s. Rosewood structure with base, padding and fabric
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil 1960s Depth when open
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Saporiti, 1970s
By Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Prato, IT
Three-seat sofa bed by Saporiti with original fabric from 1970s. This sofa could come with another
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Sofa or Day Bed. 1970s
By Bonacina
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Sofa or Day Bed with its original bed net. The sofa
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed by Vivai del Sud. 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa by Vivai del Sud. This sofa can become a comfortable single
Bamboo
French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Day Bed by A R P & Blue Fabric
By A. R. P.
Located in New York, NY
An early French Architectural Mid-Century Modernist sofa / daybed by A.R.P. Atelier de Recherche
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern German Brutalist 2Seater Brown Leather Bed Sofa, 1970
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. The design reflects the aesthetics of Brutalist style – a style that emerged in the mid-20th century
Leather, Fabric
Mid-Century Sofa or Bed by Uluv, 1960's
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, leatherette - Leatherette has signs of damage - Fully functional - Good, original condition - When unfolded, 100 cm / 180 cm - Seat hei...
Wood
Yellow sofa/bed 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani Tecno, Mid-Century 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sofa model "D70," design by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970. The D70 features a mechanical structure that allows the seat and backrest to be tilted and transformed, offering d...
Metal
Mid-Century Canadian Teak Pull-Out Sofa Bed in Blue Upholstery, 1970s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A stylish and functional Mid-Century Canadian pull-out sofa bed featuring a warm teak frame and
Fabric, Teak
$4,027
Danish Vintage Sofa Bed
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage sofa bed, dating from the 1960’s. This is of
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-century Sofa or Day Bed by Miroslav Navrátil, Interier Praha, 1960's
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic model by Interier Praha, produced in the 1960's. When unfolded, the bed measures 85 cm in
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern, Freestanding Two Seater Sofa / Bed in Pine & Lambswool, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
of Scandinavian mid-century modern furniture. This simple and decorative design will complement many
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine
Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural sofa/divan bed/sofa bed attributed to Paolo Buffa (Italy, ca. late 1940s/early 1950s
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Three seater sofa / bed in leather
Located in Torino, IT
Three seater sofa / bed in leather
Leather, Teak
Italian Sofa with Burlap Bed Mechanism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and new foam. Sofa and the bed very comfortable .Brass and metal lags when the bed extended length is
Brass
Danish Vintage Sofa Bed by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage sofa bed by Arne Vodder for Vamo Mobelfabrik. It was
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage Sofa Bed by Greaves and Thomas
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage sofa bed by Greaves and Thomas. It was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage Sofa Bed in Steel and Birch
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage sofa bed in steel and birch. This was made in England, it
Steel
Vintage Scandinavian Sofa / Day Bed by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Ekornes
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage Scandinavian sofa / day bed by Ingmar Relling. This was made
Bouclé, Birch
1960s Miroslav Navrátil Folding Sofa Bed, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Fabric in good condition with some less visible spots - Stained beech wood frame - sleeping space: 192 x 163
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1970s Three-Seat Leather Sofa/ Bed, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition Made of leather and leatherete The pillows are leather and the rest are leatherette Sleeping area 180cm by 135cm The sleeping mattress is suitable for rep...
Leather
De Sede DS-76 Sofa Bed in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Jersey City, NJ
understated luxury, durability, and versatility—making it a timeless addition to modern, mid-century, or
Leather
Tecno Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa bed, chocolate leather, Italian collectible
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa-Bed Sofabed Recliner Osvaldo Borsani has been one of the most relevant
Metal, Steel
“Anfibio” leather sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 70s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Padova, IT
convertible sofa bed is considered a masterpiece of 20th-century furniture. It is part of the permanent
Leather
Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina spa 1957
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, first model manufactured by Gavina. Supporting
Metal
Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, original fabric
By IPE Brevettato, Rito Valla
Located in Milano, IT
bed, offering a versatile solution for modern environments. The frame is made of metal, ensuring
Metal
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Day Bed Sofa in Black Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: 1970s In style: Mid Century Modern Materials &
Leather
Vintage Italian Sofa Bed with Cane Sides and Bronze Details, 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
panels, adding mid-century style. The sofa stands on slightly tapered wooden legs, contributing to its
Bronze
Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, Italy 1960s.
By Rito Valla, IPE Brevettato
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, Italy 1960s. With one simple movement, you can turn this
Metal
$32,170Sale Price|40% Off
Unique Isabelle Richard Faure Oxidized Brass Velvet Sofa Bed, 1970s
By Richard Faure, Isabelle Masson-Faure, Maison Honoré
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique sofa bed was created by Isabelle and Richard Faure for Parisian design firm Maison
Brass
AN Italian "Anfibio" Sofa Bed By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti Collezioni
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
One of the rarest of mid-century design sofas, the “Anfibio” sofa bed was a design by Alessandro
Fabric
$9,338Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Sofa Bed , Black Velvet , Timeless look , Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Milano, IT
Convertible Sofa - Sofa Bed - Iconic Two Seater Sofa - Timeless Design - Designed in 1965, the
Fabric, Velvet, Foam
Completely Restored Czech Beech Midcentury Cheslong Sofa/Bed, Jan Vanek, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Sofa - Bed, midcentury Source: Czechoslovakia Period: 1950 - 1959 Material: Beech Completely
Wood, Beech
Anfibio Sofa + Bed Alessandro Becchi 1971 by Giovannetti Vintage Cognac Leather
By Giovanetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Munster, NRW
We are offering you the extremely rare opportunity to purchase an original vintage Anfibio sofa in
Leather
Italian Midcentury D-70 Sofa / Bed by Osvaldo Borsani & Tecno, New Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in New York, NY
An important statement in the history of Modern design: the Italian Mid-Century Modern D 70 sofa
Brass, Steel
Anfibio Black Leather Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970’s
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anfibio Black Leather Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970’s. In good vintage
Leather, Foam
Important Adjustable 'Roll Back Day Bed' Sofa by Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American modernism, this piece sits beautifully within a range of interiors, from Mid-Century Modern and
Brass
c.1970s Guillerme et Chambron Low Extending Sofa / Day-bed Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A fine example of mid-century French design, this low extending sofa / day-bed was created in the
Upholstery, Oak
'D70' sofa bed by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno 1970 new gray fabric
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sofa model "D70," design by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970. The D70 features a mechanical structure that allows the seat and backrest to be tilted and transformed, offering d...
Metal
$3,366Sale Price / set|28% Off
Italian Mid Century Framar Therapy Day Bed Mod. 60s Yoga
By Framar
Located in bari, IT
Therapy day bed, yoga model with corner composed of black lacquered teak wood table and armchair
Metal
$4,103Sale Price / item|35% Off
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" 3 Seat Rattan Sofa Sleeper Bed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock three-strand 3/4, three-seat rattan "Kauai" sofa sleeper bed featuring 3/4 pretzel
Rattan
Naeko Sofa (Daily Bed) by Kazuhide Takahama produced by Gavina Spa in 1957
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, first model manufactured by Gavina, recently covered
Metal
New Mohair Upholstery Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman, Wilkhahn, Germany 1964
By Hans Bellmann, Wilkhahn
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960s The sofa comes
Mohair, Velvet, Teak
Bonacina Record Player Corner Sofa with Integrated Speakers & Pull-Out Bed
By Bonacina
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare and playful vintage corner sofa by Bonacina, Italy, dating from the late 1960s–1970s. This
Steel
$4,456
1950s Daybed, Guest Bed
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare daybed from the 1950s. High-quality solid teak frame with the original colorful nylon covering. The original spring core has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality f...
Fabric, Nylon, Teak
Vintage "Kromvik" Bed by Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary Kromvik bed from the 1980s by Knut Hagberg for IKEA. Headboard and footboard made of a
Chrome
Faux Bamboo Carved Walnut Wood Rails Decorative Daybed Sofa Bench Frame MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Carved Walnut Wood Rails Decorative Daybed Sofa Bench Frame MINT!
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa-bed, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa-bed, 1960s
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian red brown coated bamboo sofa bed. This sofa bed comes with its original
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-century Danish Modern Scandinavian Modern Teak Daybed Sofa Bed, 1970s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Danish Modern Teak Wood Sofa Day Bed Fabric orange with a gray bolster
Fabric, Teak
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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