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Sofa Tecno Mod D120 Flowers green Fabric
By Valeria Borsani & Alfredo Bonetti, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
In the vintage world, there is a sofa that embodies the spirit of the 1970s with unparalleled
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
20th Century Ignazio Gardella Sofa mod. Digamma for Gavina Metal&Fabric, 1950s
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Turin, Turin
Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, in 1947.
Here we have a sofa with metal and enameled steel frame with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.86 in W 52.37 in D 29.14 in
Vintage Boho Jack Lenor Larsen Mod Print Velvet Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in west palm beach, FL
velvet sofa. Featuring iconic mid-century design and luxurious velvet upholstery, this sofa seamlessly
Category
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
MASSIMO VIGNELLI Mod. Saratoga White and Red Sofa, 1964
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rome, IT
Historic sofa mod. Saratoga in white lacquered wood with cushions in beautiful red-purple fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Sofa Mod. D120 by V. Borsani and A. Bonetti prod. Tecno
By Tecno, Valeria Borsani & Alfredo Bonetti
Located in Milano, IT
Model D120 Sofa, an authentic work of art born from the genius of Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Afrodite Sofa in Belsuede Fabric with Armrests in Corno Italiano, Mod. 7040B
By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Distinguished by gentle lines and plush materials, Afrodite sofa will imbue your decor scheme with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 106.3 in D 37.41 in
Zeus Sofa in Nabuk Leather with Armrests in Corno Italiano, Mod. 6085L
By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
An archetype of timeless elegance and comfort, the Zeus 4-seat sofa effortlessly combines prized
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
H 34.65 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Rare Italian Red Sofa by Ico Parisi for Cassina Mod. 875, Published
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare four-seater sofa by Ico Parisi for Cassina model 875 of the 60s. The structure is metal, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Driade "Mod" Three-Seat Sectional Sofa, 2017
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Mod" three-seat sectional sofa is designed by Ludovica +Roberto Palomba and manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel
Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Mod. DU559 Green Velvet Sofa with Wood and Brass, Italy
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in San Francisco, CA
This incredibly sleek and rare mid century sofa is designed by esteemed Italian, Gastone Rinaldi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in W 57.09 in D 30.32 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Mod. "920" Dark Blue 3 Seats Sofa for Cassina, Italy '70
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa mod. "920" dark blue fabric three-seats sofa manufactured by Cassina, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 25.99 in W 86.62 in D 30.32 in
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. Seats in bordeaux sky made by Framar, 1960s
n.b. a cushion has an open cut and a ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century two-seater sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
Two-seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.44 in W 75.6 in D 31.89 in
Italian Mid-Century 3 Seater Sofa Wave by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century 3 seater sofa Wave by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s
Three seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 93.71 in D 38.19 in
Italian Mid-Century Pink and Grey Fabric Sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s
By Arflex, Marcello Cuneo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century pink and grey fabric sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s
Two seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 26.38 in W 61.42 in D 33.47 in
Massimo Vignelli Mod. Saratoga White Side Table, 1964
Located in Rome, IT
Historic side table mod. Saratoga with illuminated top in white lacquered wood. If you can design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Set Mod. Togo Desdined By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Madrid, ES
Set mod. Togo designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Reupholstered in blue velvet. France 70's
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
mid-century modern design. This stunning sofa, designed in 1967, features a gorgeous Jatoba wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sofa after Grete Jalk
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian modern teak sofa after Grete Jalk features stylish Mid-Century Modern design
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Claudio Vagnoni for 1p "Pagru" Modular Sofa, Italy 1968
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic modular sofa Mod. Pagru' designed by Claudio Vagnoni for the company 1P in 1968. The modular
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan by Preview 3 Piece Attached 'Sectional' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vladimir Kagan by Preview 3 Piece Attached 'Sectional' Sofa
USA, Circa 1980's
A quietly luxurious
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Divano mod. 920 di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Divano modello "920" di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964.
Il modello è quello di un divano a due posti comodi.
Cuscini e rivestimento rinnovato con tessuto lavabile e antimacc...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofa Daybed Constanze by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria 1960ies
By Wittmann, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Johannes Spalt
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Sofa Daybed Mod. Constanze Designed by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria 1960ies.
An
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 76.78 in D 27.56 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina "Sesann" Two-Seater Sofa, Italy 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
Two-seater sofa Mod." Sesann," designed by di Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1970. The outer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 70.87 in
Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, Sweden, 1960
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Capri sofa designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Trensum, Sweden, 1960. This fine example
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mod. 1736 Coffee Table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in MIlano, IT
Mod. 1736 coffee table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1950s
Impressive Italian coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Modular Sofa Novemila by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1969
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury modular sofa Novemila by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1969
Modular sofa mod. Novemila
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
Fabricius & Kastholm Small Lounge Sofa FK 6720 Steel Leather Kill International
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
beautiful mod. 6720 mid-century small sofa or loveseat in pristine original condition coming with the hard
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 57.9 in D 31.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Sofa in Walnut and Brown Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, three-seat sofa, model '920', brown leather, walnut, Italy, 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Leather curved sofa would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Italian Midcentury Beige Velvet Sofa Triennale by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1956
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in MIlano, IT
sofa mod. Triennale with fully padded seat and back covered in beige velvet tan corduroy. Internal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 34.26 in W 111.42 in D 29.93 in
Italian Modern Brown Leather Sofa Twice by Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
By Pierluigi Cerri, Poltrona Frau
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather sofa Twice by Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
Two seater sofa mod
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 31.89 in
Luxury neo classic sofa with quilted fabric and decoration Mod.EL073
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
Cozy and majestic, the Equilibrium 3-seater sofa invites you to relax and enjoy unparalleled comfort.
Whether placed in the living room of a historic home or in a modern setting, thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 39.77 in W 113.39 in D 39.38 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Sofa Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1980s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather sofa Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1980s
Three seater sofa mod
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 32.68 in W 115.36 in D 37.8 in
Mah jong sofa from Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois design by Kenzo Takata
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Alsdorf, NW
interior styles, including Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandinavian Modern, Danish
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
By Weiman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
would work excellent in a Post-Modern, Organic Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "920" Brown Leather Two Seats Sofa for Cassina, Italy '60
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa mod. "920" brown leather two-seats sofa manufactured by Cassina, Italy '60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 25.99 in W 59.06 in D 30.32 in
Buffalo Leather Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll, c. 1988, Signed
By Knoll, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This phenomenal buffalo leather three-seat sofa is by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 77.5 in D 29 in
Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
920 sectional couch by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina would work great in a Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 25.75 in W 117 in D 31 in
Jack Lenor Larson style armless loveseat with 2 ottomans
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Charleston, SC
Awesome mod armless loveseat length sofa with 2 matching ottomans upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Midcentury English Mod Three Piece Set with Wood Framed Sofa and Pair Armchairs
Located in Troy, MI
This sofa and pair of chairs is from London and dates from the early 1970s. All three pieces were
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 29.5 in W 69.25 in D 28.5 in
Stunning Paul Evans Chrome Loveseat Sofa Directional Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
surrounding the arms and back-super mod indeed! This sofa retains its original fabric in presentable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Cassina pair of Armchairs Mod. SORIANA
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
production of armchairs, chairs and sofa.
Here a pair of Armchairs mod. Soriana in collaboration with Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 36.23 in
20th Century Tobia Scarpa for Flos Pendant Lamp mod. Fior di Loto
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Turin, Turin
, chairs and sofa.
The designer’s career has been long and prolific, filled with significant honors
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Amazing Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood Brass Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Mod
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
particularly rare Milo Baughman collection. I also have a very unusual sofa table from the same collection.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table Mod. Ara by Vignelli for Driade, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Driade
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood coffee table mod. Ara by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Driade
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.57 in W 50.79 in D 25.2 in
Italian Mid-Century Brown Leather Plastic Sofa Flou by Betti Habitat Ids, 1970s
By Augusto Betti, Habitat International
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Brown leather and plastic sofa Flou by Betti for Habitat Ids, 1970s
A three
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 33.86 in W 81.89 in D 41.74 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi CACCIA DOMINIONI 1913-2016
Daybed mod. L4 called "Chesa Laria" - circa 1959
Walnut structure
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 80.71 in D 33.86 in
Keplero Side Table in Makassar Ebony Veneer and Corno Italiano, Mod. 6050
By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini
Located in Recanati, Macerata
convenient to keep all your essential items within easy reach from your sofa. The oval tabletop in Makassar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, c 1990, Signed
By Pierluigi Cerri, Poltrona Frau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Brown Leather Armchairs Flou by Betti Habitat Ids, 1970s
By Habitat International, Augusto Betti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown leather and plastic armchairs Flou by Betti for Habitat Ids, 1970s
Pair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 33.86 in W 37.8 in D 41.74 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Settee in Brown Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, two-seat sofa brown leather, walnut, Italy, 1966.
This high
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Walnut
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originals / Laverne International would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28 in W 48.75 in D 28 in
Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
This sculpted elm loveseat sofa by Gio Ponti for Cassina would work great in a Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
H 32 in W 48 in D 30 in
Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpture cabinet with caning would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Cane
H 22 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Caned Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal in Iron and Rattan, c 1960s
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 26 in W 73 in D 30 in
Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, Brazil, 1976, Signed
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of easy armchairs by Percival Lafer would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 33.75 in
Loveseat and Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, White Laminate Case
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Settee / loveseat and lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Mod 1970s design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Laminate
H 28.5 in W 64.25 in D 32.5 in
Bronze 'Chan' Coffee or Large End Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, cocktail or tea table. You can place it in front of a small sofa and have plenty of room to get in and out
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
H 17.25 in W 30 in D 20 in
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- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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