Jack Cartwright Mid Century Chrome and Mohair Sofa
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Cartwright mid century chrome and mohair sofa This sofa measures: 86.5 wide x 32.5 deep x
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Jack Cartwright Mid Century Chrome and Mohair Sofa
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Cartwright mid century chrome and mohair sofa This sofa measures: 86.5 wide x 32.5 deep x
Chrome
Two-Tone Blue Mohair Paulo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Sculptural Sofa
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian blue mohair sculptural sofa by Paulo Buffa. Very nice Mid-Century Modern
Mohair
Mid Century Modern 2 Piece Sofa Set by Steelcase Newly Reupholstered in Mohair
By Steelcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Steelcase 3 Seat & 2 Seat Sofa Set Newly Reupholstered in “Cobalt Blue” Mohair
Steel
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jatoba and Beige Mohair Sofa
By Jean Gillon
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the ultimate in comfort and style: the large Brazilian three-seater sofa made with a
Wood
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Stamford, CT
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s Modernist seating
Brass
Taichiro Nakai, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown mohair fabric and wood sofa designed by Taichiro Nakai and produced by Mobili Cantú, Italy
Mohair, Wood
Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size. In excellent
Mohair, Wood
1950s Danish Sofa Reupholstered with Designer Mohair Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
mohair fabric, offering both luxury and durability. Its angular arms, a signature mid-century detail give
Mohair, Birch
$9,750 / item
Mohair Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Plush Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful plush lustrous
Lucite, Mohair
Lawson-Fenning Mesa Sofa, Brown Mohair with Walnut Base, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth
Upholstery, Walnut, Mohair
Mid-Century Walnut Three Seater Sofa
By Bertil Fridhagen, J.B. Van Sciver Company, Ib Kofod-Larsen, De Ster Gelderland
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century walnut frame three-seater sofa. Newly reupholstered with new foam and new fabric. The
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Maharam Mushroom Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful mohair by Maharam.
Lucite, Mohair
1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian ombre peacock cut silk mohair (Astrakhan style) velvet curved sofa with wood and
Brass
1930's Danish Deco Curved Sofa in Original Pink Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
1930's Danish Deco curved sofa crafted of a solid wood frame with eight-way hand-tied springs
Mohair
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
has been reupholstered in a stunning high-quality mohair from "The Sign". This sofa will brighten up
Mohair, Mahogany
1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting
Mohair
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Sofa Newly Reupholstered In A Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Mohair This vintage 1950s curved
Mohair
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Orange Sofa
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern two-seat Italian lounge sofa rattan A beautiful very well made rattan sofa from
Mohair, Bamboo
European Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa in Red Mohair, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Despite Art Deco’s wide appeal, design moved towards the pursuit of the mid-century modern emphasis on
Metal
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Dijon Colored Mohair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
has been reupholstered in a stunning high-quality mohair. Color is listed as "Dijon". This sofa will
Mohair, Mahogany
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back 3 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair
Fabric, Wood
"Pullman” Sofa in Olive Mohair with Rosewood Buttons, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
span of the sofa. Upholstered in deep olive green mohair velvet, the surface reveals a dense, short
Hardwood, Mohair
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North York, ON
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gondola sofa. By iconic mid-century modern designer
Mohair, Walnut
“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
ergonomics, the Concha sofa stands as a compelling example of mid-century Brazilian design at its most
Hardwood, Mohair
“Pullman” Sofa in Burnt Caramel Mohair with Rosewood Buttons, Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
An iconic statement of Brazilian modern design, the “Pullman” sofa by Jorge Zalszupin exemplifies
Hardwood, Mohair
Giuseppe Scapinelli Sofa in Solid Caviúna & Deep Aubergine Mohair, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
aubergine mohair, the sofa takes on a heightened sense of sophistication. The saturated plum tone
Mohair, Hardwood
“Canoa” Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood & Mohair, Liceu de Artes, Brazil, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
the material intelligence that distinguishes the finest mid-century Brazilian work. Newly upholstered
Fabric, Mohair
1960s Arne Vodder Attributed 2 Seater Lounger Sofa in Green Mohair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Charleston, SC
A stunning sculptural Danish 2 seater sofa in the style of Arne Vodder. Teak frame with subtly
Metal
Mid-Century French 'Elephant' Sofa by René Drouet
Located in London, GB
Royere. Upholstered immaculately in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair fabric. This sofa is top quality
Mohair, Wood
Raphaël Raffel croissant sofa in Mohair velvet 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris produced in the mid-1970s. The sofa has
Velvet
1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526
Mohair
Brazilian Modern Two-in-One Rosewood Sofa & Daybed in Deep Olive Mohair, Celina
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
A rare and intelligently engineered two-in-one sofa and daybed by Celina Decorações, Brazil, circa
Mohair, Hardwood
New Mohair Upholstery Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman, Wilkhahn, Germany 1964
By Wilkhahn, Hans Bellmann
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
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Custom made modular Sofa Banda, Mohair Velvet, COM Option, Portugal, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Banda custom made modular sofa in Mohair velvet with COM option available. Inspired by the design
Foam, Velvet, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Fabric, Oak, Wood
$9,000Sale Price|37% Off
Warren McArthur Style No. 977L AUR 3 Seater Sofa Celadon Mohair 1938
By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
celadon green mohair with contrasting ivory piping, the sofa presents a refined interplay of color and
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Baker Style Black Ming Sofa & Chair Newly Reupholstered
By Minton-Spidell, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Black Ebonized Ming Sofa with Fretwork Back and Chair
Mohair, Bouclé, Wood
$19,729 / item
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Linen Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Beech
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...
Luigi Tiengo No. 500-13 Sofa in Chocolate Mohair for Cimon Montréal, 1960's
By Cimon
Located in Culver City, CA
mid-century modern heaven. A sleek, low-slung gondola form perched on a meticulously sculpted walnut
Mohair, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic clean lined sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have updated with Great Plains Mohair
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 4756 wing shaped sofa in Mohair and Brass
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This wing shaped sofa, model 4756, was
Brass
$7,900Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with modern neoclassical influences by Gio
Mohair, Upholstery, Hardwood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, New Mohair, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate (or Chromate) Sofa, model P11, manufactured by
Chrome
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in Mohair wool, Roche Bobois, 1970 Sectional sofa designed
Mohair, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
By Dedar, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...
Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR in New Mohair Upholstery, Germany – 1969
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
relaxation, the Klaus Uredat Corbi sofa in new mohair is sure to become the focal point of any room
Mohair
Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR in New Mohair Upholstery, Germany – 1969
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
sofa or as three separate lounge chairs. Now luxuriously draped in sumptuous mohair. Elevating your
Mohair
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Beige Chenille, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Camel, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Brass
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Leather, Handmade Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern 4-seat leather sofa Cannes, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, handmade in Portugal
Fabric, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Leather, Handmade Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern 2-seat leather sofa Cannes, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, handmade in Portugal
Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Burl
$5,380Sale Price / item|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Sofa, Boucle, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Seat Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Beige Nubuck, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, DEDAR White Boucle, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern BeijinhoSofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Beige Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
Brass
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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