$12,346 / item
Arquitectura-G Modular Masheb Sofa For Bd Barcelona
By Arquitectura-G
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Arquitectura-G Modular Masheb Sofa For Bd Barcelona The unique personality of the architectural
Aluminum
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ H 42 CM Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range of fabrics
Wool
Blob Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in Brussels, BE
Blob Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Fabric
70's Karl Springer Styled Modular Wood Lucite Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well-crafted sophisticated coffee table with white painted wood modular cube top in four
Lucite, Wood
Baker Finn Juhl Modular Wall Unit, circa 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Baker Finn Juhl adjustable modular wall unit, circa 1950s. Can be positioned vertically or
Wood
Modular Abstract Iron Sculpture by Torsten Johansson, Denmark, 1960s
By Torsten Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
distinctive approach to structure and modular composition. Built from intersecting rectilinear elements
Iron
Modular Dresser by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
other Hvidt Molgaard modular pieces, also available from WYETH.
Teak
Industrial Rustic Pair Modular Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Globe-Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-20th Century. STACKS & STACKS of MODULAR MAGNIFICENCE!!!!! WOW!!!! This is an AWESOME pair
Metal
New Harvey Probber Deep Tuft Modular Sofa in STOCK
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber deep tuft designed in 1972. MADE IN ITALY UPHOLSTERED in St Germain Fabric by Metaphores, Color: Fondant M2L is the exclusive licensee to produce and distribute Har...
Velvet
Classic Modernist deSIGN .Heywood Wakefield Bamboo modular sofa "ASHCRAFT"
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist deSIGN .Heywood Wakefield 3-PIECE .Bamboo modular sofa "ASHCRAFT" Beautiful lines
Naugahyde, Bamboo
Vintage German Modular Sectional Sofa, Sandstone Ultrasuede, 6 Sections, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 Module Vintage German Modular Sectional Sofa, Sandstone Ultrasuede, in the style of Rolf Benz
Ultrasuede
Modular Colorful Wall Shelf Set by Drentea, 1960s, Netherlands
By Drentea
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Modular Colorful Wall Shelf Set by Drentea, 1960s, Netherlands No damage, no crack. Wear
Metal
Modular Sofa Set Model 9000 by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1970
By Tito Agnoli
Located in BAUD, FR
Modular sofa set, Model 9000 by Tito Agnoli, 1970 Produced by Arflex Distributed by Mobilier
Fabric
Modular Sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Beige Leather, Italy, 1970s Design
By Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Iconic modular sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s. This sculptural seating system is defined
Leather
'Studio' Modular Sofa by Norr11, Corner Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96 cm / H 73 cm / Assise H 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam
Elio Monesi Modular Wall Unit and Credenza, Italy, 1950s
By Elio Monesi
Located in Berlin, DE
, technical precision, and modular flexibility—a rare and historically significant piece from the designer’s
Rosewood, Wenge
$17,552 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
. 250 cm / D. 250 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ D. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seat Height 42 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ D. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seat Height 42 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ D. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seat Height 42 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam
$4,388 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
ottoman classic): L 170cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
classic): L170cm / P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam
$11,314 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam
$11,314 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam
$11,314 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam
14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s
By Steelcase, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Bensalem, PA
Truly amazing modular sofa you will not find another one like it circa 1980s can be arranged in
Upholstery
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, Black Leather, 1972
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, black leather, Italy, 1972, set of three
Leather
Modular Sofa " Sistema 61" by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Modular Sofa " Sistema 61" by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s Dimensions on the listing are for one
Fabric
$21,240 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ Seating H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range of fabrics
Foam
Vintage Brown German 3-seat Modular Design Sofa Boucle, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage modular sofa was made around the 1970s in Germany. It features 3 elements covered in
Fabric
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam, Wool
$10,163 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
armrest): L300cm / P96cm / H70cm / Seating H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Foam, Wool
$10,163 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
small, 2x armrest): L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
classic): Measures: L170cm / P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ P96cm / H70cm / Assise H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Foam, Wool
$10,163 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
small, 2x armrest): L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules
Foam, Wool
$21,232 / item
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
/ Seating H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range of fabrics
Foam, Wool
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric. This striking
Steel
Modular 1970s Cognac Leather Sofa Set, Vintage Design, Seven Pieces
Located in Oirlo, LI
Bring character, warmth, and timeless style into your interior with this stunning modular 1970s
Leather, Wood
1970s Kartell Beylerian Componibili Modular Cabinet, Anna Castelli, Red, Signed
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Beylerian LTD, Kartell
Located in New York, NY
1970s Kartell Beylerian Componibili Modular Cabinet, Anna Castelli, Red, Signed. 1970s modular
Plastic
Friso Kramer Modular wall unit Asmeta 1953 for Bijenkorf
By Friso Kramer
Located in Delft, NL
Friso Kramer Modular wall unit Asmeta 1953 for Bijenkorf Metal bookcase designed by Friso Kramer
Metal
1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly fun and inviting 1970s De Sede style green tufted leather modular sectional sofa. This
Leather
Dreipunkt International Vintage Modular Velvet redbrown Sectional Sofa 70ties
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Modular Sofa consisting of 6 pieces. Manufactured by Dreipunkt International in the 1970s
Fabric, Cord, Plastic, Beech
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” Modular Sofa for Nikol International, 1969
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” modular sofa for Nikol International, 1969 The Ennio Chiggio "Environ
Fabric, Foam, Chenille
1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
By Steelcase, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
Upholstery
$1,821Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Modular Three Seater Sofa by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly reupholstered - The beech wooden frames has been refurbished - Hight of seat 36cm.
Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian Modular Leather and Canvas Sofa by Overman
By Overman
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare sofa, model 008 by Overman, Tranås, Sweden 1970s. This sofa consists of six pieces, made of molded fiberglass, and upholstered in canvas and cognac-colored leather. The fi...
Leather, Canvas, Fiberglass
Vintage leather Durlet Model 'Jeep' Modular sofa set, 1970s
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Discover this stunning modular Jeep sofa, meticulously crafted by Durlet in Belgium during the
Leather
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.