Mocha Velvet Platform Base Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long angular design Mid-Century Modern design base light coffee color sofa.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet
Mocha Velvet Platform Base Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long angular design Mid-Century Modern design base light coffee color sofa.
Upholstery, Velvet
$70,200Sale Price / item|25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Made for a private commission, it is a unique piece from the 1960s featuring a rosewood base and comfortable L-shaped cushions. Newly upholstered with refined cotton velvet by Loro P...
Upholstery, Rosewood, Cotton
$7,153Sale Price / item|20% Off
Customizable Olive Velvet Modern Sofa - Made in Portugal
Located in New York, NY
The Velvet Modern Upholstery Sofa combines luxurious velvet fabric with a sleek, refined design.
Velvet, Wood
$7,153Sale Price / item|20% Off
Petroil Leather Modern Sofa, Italian Design, Customizable, Portugal
Located in New York, NY
The Leather Modern Upholstery Sofa is a masterful blend of Italian-inspired design and contemporary sophistication.
Leather, Wood
20th Century Red Velvet Italian Modern Sofa, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sofa from the 60s. Design furniture with a beautiful line, finished for the center and upholstered in velvet. Sofa supported by metal legs with a brass finish, of excellent s...
Velvet
Lawson-Fenning Large Bosque Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bosque started with a question - How do you make a sofa that anchors a room without dominating it? The answer was in the proportions: broad, low, deliberately grounded. A profile...
Upholstery
Lawson-Fenning Large Bosque Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bosque started with a question - How do you make a sofa that anchors a room without dominating it? The answer was in the proportions: broad, low, deliberately grounded. A profile...
Upholstery
Lawson-Fenning Large Bosque Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bosque started with a question - How do you make a sofa that anchors a room without dominating it? The answer was in the proportions: broad, low, deliberately grounded. A profile...
Upholstery
Nikolai Lafuge Buriti Sofa - Large, Tweed Cushions, Modern Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Nikolai Lafuge in Los Angeles. Created with Eileen Gray's Lota and traditional British sofas in mind, the Buriti is an inviting and plush design that is appealing from ev...
Upholstery
Lawson-Fenning Moreno Sofa, Linen & Solid Oak, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno sofa sits low and deep with Italian inspired curved arms. The sofa features loose seat and back cushions and two side cushions that mimic the curvature of the arms. The le...
Upholstery, Oak
Danish Modern Sofa of Leather and Beech by Stouby
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Austin, TX
A period Danish modern two-seat upholstered sofa or settee (couch) of black leather and beech wood with handsome, stylish design by the celebrated design studio, Stouby.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1961 Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Kroehler, Chicago
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A rare and fully documented example of early 1960s American modernism, this Kroehler sofa carries an extraordinary provenance detail: the original purchase tag confirms it was sold o...
Upholstery
Mid-Century modern sofa attributed to Claudio Vagnoni, 1970s
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Paris, FR
A Mid-Century Modern style sofa attributed to Claudio Vagnoni, dating from the 1970s. .
Fabric
Swedish Modern Sofa by Erik Chambert, Chamberts, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful sofa by Erik Chambert, with clean modernist lines. Generous size with curved armrests that envelope the sides. Dusty red, original velvet upholstery. Stained wood legs.
Wood
$23,660Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Móveis CIMO, 1960's
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, this sofa structure is entirely made of solid imbuia, including the wooden partitions on both the armrests and backrest, s...
Velvet, Imbuia
Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism.
Wood, Fabric
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Walnut Base, 1975
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, from Italy with brown and black corduroy upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Customizable Modern Sofa Citlal, Solid wood, Leather and upholstery.
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This sofa is perfect for when you want to show the back of it. It doesn’t have to be up against a wall. This contemporary yet classic design is a perfect piece to give your space a d...
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century sofa combines simple yet elegant lines with striking vintage upholstery.
Fabric, Upholstery
Lawson-Fenning Moreno Sectional, Bench Cushion & Chaise, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 2 piece Moreno Sectional sits deep and spacious with a beautifully curved silhouette. This sectional consists of a bench sofa and a generous chaise which can be specified for eit...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,835Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Fabric & Metal, Italian Design, 1960s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Three-seater 1960s sofa with foam padding and new fabric upholstery with enameled metal legs.
Metal
$7,153Sale Price / item|20% Off
Customizable Brown Leather Modern Sofa, Italian Design from Portugal
Located in New York, NY
The Leather Modern Upholstery Sofa is a masterful blend of Italian-inspired design and contemporary sophistication.
Leather, Wood
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Teal Velvet Upholstery, Spain
Located in New York, NY
Finish ebony on wood. Upholstered in rich teal velvet. 100% cotton velvet. Available in COM. Handcrafted in Spain. Contact us to enquire about COM/COL production, requirements and m...
Velvet, Wood
$6,800 / set
Scandinavian Modern Sofa and Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well designed and constructed sofa and matching side chairs in solid teak. Graceful sloping arms with sturdy frames and ample cushions create a very comfortable seat. The sofa also c...
Upholstery, Teak
Red Mid-Century Modern Sofa/Bench by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Almelo, NL
Red Mid-Century Modern sofa/bench by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy 1960s Gastone Rinaldi designed this beautiful and iconic sofa made in 1954, Italy.
Fabric
Lawson-Fenning Douglas Sofa, Green Mohair & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mohair Douglas sofa by Lawson-Fenning. The Douglas sofa is a low slung sofa with a down-wrapped seat cushion and solid American walnut or white oak legs. The Lawson-Fenning Colle...
Upholstery, Oak, Mohair
Lawson-Fenning San Rafael Sofa, Tweed & Solid Oak, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted ...
Oak, Upholstery
Lawson-Fenning Ojai Sofa, Solid Walnut & Chocolate Leather, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai sofa features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los...
Leather, Walnut
Nikolai Lafuge Buriti Sofa - Large, Performance Fabric Cushions, Modern Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Nikolai Lafuge in Los Angeles. Created with Eileen Gray's Lota and traditional British sofas in mind, the Buriti is an inviting and plush design that is appealing from ev...
Fabric, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Moreno Sofa, Boiled Wool & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno sofa sits low and deep with Italian inspired curved arms. The sofa features loose seat and back cushions and two side cushions that mimic the curvature of the arms. The le...
Wool, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Douglas Sofa, Brown Mohair & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Douglas sofa is a low-slung sofa with a down-wrapped seat cushion and solid American walnut or white oak legs. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ang...
Mohair, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Moreno Sofa, Tan Velvet & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno sofa sits low and deep with Italian inspired curved arms. The sofa features loose seat and back cushions and two side cushions that mimic the curvature of the arms. The le...
Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet
Lawson-Fenning Forster Sofa, Green Linen & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Forster sofa is a midcentury inspired sofa with a loose tufted seat, loose back cushions, and piped details. The sofa rests atop a simple, rounded wood base. The Lawson-Fenning...
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Isherwood Sofa, Channel Tufted Mohair & Oak, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The isherwood sofa features a channel tufted body with loose bolster cushions. The turned legs are made of solid white oak or American walnut and are inset on the sides revealing the...
Mohair, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Isherwood Sofa, Channel Tufting & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Isherwood sofa features a channel tufted body with loose bolster cushions. The turned legs are made of solid white oak or American walnut and are inset on the sides revealing the...
Walnut, Upholstery
Italian modern sofa bed Anfibio Alessandro Becchi Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern leather sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s Sofa bed model Anfibio with padded seat and backrest upholstered in cognac brown leather.
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Sofas with Lucite & Brass, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
These are very hard to find Vladimir Kagan sofas. Lucite legs with brass hardware. Upholstered in D V Kap Novato - Onyx. Back is 30"H and 36"H with pillows. Seat height is 18.75". ...
Brass
$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
Custom Ralph Lauren Desert Modern Sofa, Fabric Upholstery, USA, 2013
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Custom Albuquerque fabric sofa by Ralph Lauren, part of their Desert Modern collection.
Fabric
Lawson-Fenning Bosque Sectional w/ Chaise, Fully Upholstered, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sectional version of the Bosque Sofa, built to the same logic: broad proportions, low profile, plush cushioning over a substantial frame. Designed to define the landscape of a ro...
Upholstery
Organic Modern Sofa in Caramel Eco Leather — HELLO by NOOM
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
With its rounded, organic lines and deep, ergonomic seating, HELLO offers both visual intrigue and exceptional comfort. Perfect for modern residences, boutique hotels, or art-forwar...
Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Leather, Cotton, Faux Leather
$4,672Sale Price|25% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Rødding, DK
This rare and highly collectible Danish Modern two-seater sofa — designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk in the 1940s — is one of the most sculpturally refined expressi...
Bouclé, Beech
$8,503Sale Price / item|20% Off
Olive Velvet Modern Sofa Inspired by Bhutan's Tiger's Nest, Portugal
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Temple, this velvet-upholstered sofa exudes luxury, comfort, and modern refinement.
Velvet
1950 Brazilian Modern Sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Rosewood & Bouclé
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
A refined study in line, proportion, and material intelligence, this rare sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli captures the essence of Brazilian Modernism at its most sculptural. Designed in ...
Bouclé, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Percival Lafer, 1967
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Designed as the “MP-13” model, this sofa reflects the disciplined material dialogue characteristic of Brazilian modern seating in the 1960s.
Chrome
$4,360Sale Price|73% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in the Manner of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Plainview, NY
The sofa features sculptural shape inspired by the Modern free art.
Upholstery, Wood
$6,142Sale Price|20% Off
Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved sofa from the 1940s captures the refined elegance and organic lines characteristic of Scandinavian modernism.
Wool, Wood
$2,936Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Original Ultra Modern Sofa w/ Designer Retro Fabric
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1970s Mid Century Modern Ultra Modern Designer Sofa. Retro designer textile.
Fabric
$8,061Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
A defining element of this sofa is its backrest, which contrasts with the smooth curves of the frame by featuring a sharp and structured design.
Brass
Warren Platner Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Zebra Wood & Leather, 1960s
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Warren Platner (June 18, 1919 – April 17, 2006) was an American architect and interior designer. Platner produced a furniture collection that has proved to be a continuing icon of 19...
Leather, Zebra Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Camel Yellow Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, Germany, 1960s This streamlined sofa has a simple look, yet the combination of materials and the defined geometry of this piece, this sofa radiat...
Steel, Chrome
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Outstanding Leif Hansen Style Curved Danish Modern Sofa Mid-Century
By Leif Hansen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish and rare Danish Modern Leif Hansen style curved sofa with amazing walnut legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
DRUMMOND Modern Sofa with back quilting and brass color plinth
Located in Frazão, Porto
The back of the DRUMMOND sofa is highlighted by a delicate quilting thus allowing to be used also in the middle of the room. This charming sofa could easily be considered the leading...
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer
Stylish Scandinavian Modern Sofa in the Style of Kaj Gottlob
By Kaj Gottlob
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This comfortable mid-century modern green sofa makes the perfect addition to any seating arrangement.
Upholstery
Melody Modern Sofa: Hand-Crafted Leather with Elegant Curved Design
Located in Frazão, Porto
The MELODY sofa is an elegant piece featuring a gracefully rounded back that transitions into sleek, curved arms. Double piping accentuates the sofa's silhouette, adding a refined to...
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Fabric, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazilian Walnut Frame, Beige Canvas, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-20th century sofa with veneered walnut wood frame and beige canvas fabric seats. Made in Brazil circa 1960s. The frame of the sofa has been refinished and the original fabric has...
Walnut, Canvas
Customizable Modern Sofa Avenida México, Solid wood, Metal and upholstery.
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Avenida Mexico colorful sofa is a light, metal dark blue-structured sofa ideal for COVERED outdoors spaces. Its metal structure is powder-coated which makes it more durable for r...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1958
By Casa e Giardino
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater sofa in wrought iron and brown velvet seat produced by Casa e Giardino 1950s, it is possible to purchase the set with the two related chairs and the complete set with cent...
Wrought Iron
Andre Arbus Style Robert Couturier Peach Velvet Post Modern Sofa
By Robert Couturier
Located in Sharon, CT
Custom made by Robert Couturier, peach velvet with classic ionic volute referenced arm treatments. Incredibly comfortable down pillow seat. White painted Louis XVI inspired structur...
Velvet
$22,866Sale Price / set|40% Off
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Sofa & Armchairs Lounge Set, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Whitstable, GB
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler midcentury sofa and armchairs; 1950s Sofa designed for their manufacturing company, Forma around 1955.
Velvet, Hardwood
Danish Modern Sofa by Erik Ostermann and H. Høpner Petersen
By Erik Ostermann, Godtfred Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rarely seen Danish Sofa was designed by Erik Osterman and H. Høpner Petersen for Godtfred Petersen in the late 1950s. It boasts clean lines, accentuated by thin, stained-oak spl...
Oak
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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