Eduarda 3-seater Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, Made in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Eduarda Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, by Duistt EDUARDA SOFA, crafted with great attention to detail, is a beautiful slightly curved sofa with very elegant lines. It is simply chic and ...
Brass
Contemporary Modern Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back 2 Seat Sofa
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A sleek and elegant design will complement any contemporary, minimal or mid-century modern settings. Appropriate for residential and commercial use.
Steel
Finn Juhl style Two-Seat Sofa with Dark Cognac-Colored Leather Made in Denmark
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage sofa for 2 persons in the style of Finn Juhl manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. It's upholstered with the original dark cognac-colored leather/almost brown with lig...
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner AP-33 Sofa for A.P. Stolen in Original Striped Wool, Denmark, cir
Located in Round Rock, TX
Exceptional model AP-33 sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, circa 1960s. A beautifully restrained example of Wegner’s upholstered work, the AP-33 features a lo...
Wool, Oak
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 movement of the 1970s, the Banda Sofa combines retro elegance with contemporary sop...
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Leather, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Foam
$3,999Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid light oak solid wood frame and legs with original patina has original sp...
Upholstery, Oak
Restored Mid-Century Chaise Lounge, by Jan Vaněk, Beech, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Breathe timeless elegance and the clean lightness of Mid-Century design into your interior through this magnificent chaise longue, born in the 1950s in Czechoslovakia. The design of ...
Fabric, Beech, Oak, Lacquer
$9,200Sale Price / set|38% Off
Ebonized Barrel Back Four Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair in New Bouclé, USA, 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary lounge chair and sofa set has recently undergone a comprehensive and transformative restoration that features ne...
Oak
Argentine Designer, Settee, Oak, Fabric, Argentina, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and off-white fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1960s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Scuffs...
Fabric, Oak
Josep Palau Oller, Settee, Oak, Fabric, Spain, 1950s
By Josep Palau Oller 1
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and floral-printed fabric sofa designed and produced by Josep Palau Oller, Spain, c. 1950s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and use. S...
Fabric, Oak
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Guillerme & Chambron Settee in Oak, France, c 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
This settee was designed by the iconic French design duo Guillerme et Chambron. The high quality and distinctive skeletal open frame construction features a beautifully crafted spind...
Oak
Art Deco Solid Oak & Ebonized Occasional Table, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco solid Oak table with ebonised two tier table tops dating to the 1930's. Overall shape is very appealing with reeded slightly bowed legs. Two tiered so offering ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak bench, Edition Votre Maison circa 1950/1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Sofa Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien Lak...
Oak
Danish Midcentury Loveseat by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen Oak legs
By Johannes Hansen, Grete Jalk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Classic Danish design by Grete Jalk on of the grand ladies of Danish design and manufactured by Johannses Hansen as model JH 180. Simple yet very elegant and refined design...
Oak
$1,040Sale Price|48% Off
Norwegian Mid-century Coffee Table with Wood Base and Coated Top Plate, 1970s
By Odd Knutsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Norwegian coffee table from Odd Knutsen. The “Luna” table is well known but this edition is almost one of a kind - only two Luna tables are with epoxy plate with stone underneath. ...
Oak, Plywood
A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of mid-century European craftsmanship, this pair of lounge chairs embodies the bold, sculptural character of the Brutalist aesthetic. Constructed from solid oak, t...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron “Grégoire” Oak Settee for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Grégoire” settee by the French designer duo Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron is a stunning blend of soft form and geometric linear structure. The fluid lines thoughtfully ...
Fabric, Oak
1960s, Pair of Rare Armchairs with Stools in Oak, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in quality 100% recycled KIRGBY fabric. - Wooden parts have been carefully refurbished. - Foostool: H 41, W 53, D 39.
Fabric, Oak
Coffee Table Made In Oak By Henning Kjærnulf For Vejle Furniture From 1960s
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table, designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by Vejle Stole- og Møbelfabrik (Vejle Chairs and Furniture Factory) in the 1960s, is a superb example of mid-century ...
Oak
Ray Kappe RK10 Coffee Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK10 coffee table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 California Modernism is synonymous with sophisticated minimal structures, featuring open plan design an...
Glass, Oak
Heavy Solid Oak Cylinder Legs Brass Tips Hardware Two Drawers Console Table MINT
By Thomasville, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Solid Oak Cylinder Legs Brass Tips & Hardware Glass Top Two Drawers Console Table MINT!
Brass
Coffee table Made In Teak & Oak, Danish design From 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table, crafted from teak and oak, embodies the essence of Danish design from the 1960s. With its blend of natural materials and minimalist aesthetic, it represents the ti...
Teak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Bench in Hand-Scraped Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and authentic 18th century Swedish Rococo bench of impressive scale, this beautifully preserved example captures the understated elegance that has made Swedish antiques so adm...
Oak, Paint
Scandinavian Coffee Table by Stig Lindberg & David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Stig Lindberg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Gustavsberg, David Rosén
Located in Karlstad, SE
Coffee Table by Stig Lindberg & David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1960s Exceptional Swedish mid-century coffee table combining the work of two of Sweden’s most celebrated ...
Enamel
Guillerme et Chambron, "Eventail" Curved Bench, 1965 Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, "Eventail" curved bench. 1965 Votre Maison edition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, "Eventail" Curved Bench, 1965 Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, "Eventail" curved bench. 1965 Votre Maison edition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the...
Oak
Occasional table 'Model AT-10' designed by Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
The AT-10 occasional table, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck in the 1950s, exemplifies Wegner's ability to combine functionality with simple, elegant design. Crafted from ...
Rattan, Oak, Teak
$1,155 / set
Broyhill Premier 'Emphasis' Cabinet Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive Mid-Century Modern nightstands with inside storage, made by Broyhill for their 'Empahsis' line.
Oak, Walnut
L Shaped Walnut Wood Velvet Brushed Gold Murphy III Made in Portugal by Muranti
Located in Carvalhosa, Porto
The Murphy III sofa features the same high-quality materials as its counterparts, with a base crafted from walnut wood finish with an extra matte touch. It includes one integrated ta...
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Black Walnut
Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Blue Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Caramulo swivel lounge chair was designed to offer unparalleled comfort ...
Leather, Oak
Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Camel Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Caramulo swivel lounge chair was designed to offer unparalleled comfort ...
Leather, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Bench circa 1970, Edition "Votre Maison"
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak bench composed of three removable elements. Wool fabric to change Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The ...
Oak, Wool
$6,606 / item
Guillerme et Chambron Juliette Settee, France, 1955
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Excellent pair of 'Juliette' sofa's designed by Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron, France 1955. These sofas have very nice open structure made of solid oak carved spines, that is...
Upholstery, Oak
Midcentury Organic Wooden Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Coffee Table, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful unique Scandinavian organic shaped coffee table in solid wood. This vintage piece is in good condition with some traces of wear. A beautiful wabi sabi style brutalist ob...
Oak
Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Nubuck Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Caramulo swivel lounge chair was designed to offer unparalleled comfort ...
Leather, Oak
Plectrum Table by Paul T. Frankl for NO GA Projects (authorized)
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul T. Frankl (1886-1958) designed the Plectrum Coffee Table for the Michigan-based Johnson Furniture Company in the late 1940s. The low, cloud-shaped table was marketed as a “cockt...
Beech, Oak, Cork, Plywood
Big Foot Table by Paul T. Frankl for NO GA Projects (authorized)
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul T. Frankl (1886-1958) designed the Big Foot Coffee Table for the Michigan-based Johnson Furniture Company in the late 1940s. The low, cloud-shaped table was marketed as a “cockt...
Beech, Oak, Cork, Plywood
Settee Luc with Soft Velvet and Natural Rattan 2 Seater
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc settee, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This settee is made of solid oakwood st...
Upholstery, Oak
Settee Luc with Soft Velvet and Natural Rattan 3 Seater
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc settee, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This settee is made of solid oakwood st...
Upholstery, Oak
Amoeba Table by Paul T. Frankl for NO GA Projects (authorized by Paul T. Frankl)
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul T. Frankl (1886-1958) designed the Amoeba Coffee Table (also called “Model no. 5005” and “Cloud Table”) for the Michigan-based Johnson Furniture Company in the late 1940s. The l...
Beech, Oak, Cork, Plywood
EARL Handcrafted Walnut Moresby Loveseat with Custom Linen or Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This handmade solid wood constructed sofa includes handcut joinery and custom upholtered seat and seat back cushions. This sofa is shown in our in maharam plume ciabatta ivory tex...
Oak, Walnut
Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Nubuck Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Caramulo swivel lounge chair was designed to offer unparalleled comfort ...
Leather, Oak
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Solid Oak Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Sofa Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage solid oak upholstered Mid-Century Modern sofa chair with original vintage upholstery.
Oak
$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Post Modern Limed Oak Iron Glass Console Sofa Table 64"
Located in Dayton, OH
American Mid-Century console table with two solid limed oak side pedestals / panels with a carved diamond pattern fretwork, connected by an iron frame, with a thick glass top set on ...
Iron
Mid Century Danish Modern Small Red Leather loveseat Sofa oak Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful soft Red leather loveseat sofa oak legs.
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Style Exposed Frame Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern style love seat with wrap around wood frame. This love seat has great modern lines with arms that wrap over the wood frame. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Fabric, Oak
Set of French Rustic Mid Century Wooden Sofa, Table & Stools in Dark Oak, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century wooden cabin dining set of dark stained oak in a rustic style by a French anonymous designer produced in the 1950s.
Oak
Danish Mid Century Wooden Free Form Coffee Sofa Table in Oak Produced, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare three legged Danish mid century free form shaped wooden coffee / console table in oak produced in Denmark by an anonymous cabinetmaker, 1960s. In good original condition. Di...
Oak
Smoked Glass Golden Oak American Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table Mint!
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Smoked glass golden oak American Mid-Century Modern console sofa table mint!
Glass, Maple
Mid-Century Pine Sofa, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970
By Charlotte Perriand, Yngve Ekström, Sven Larsson
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Mid-century pine sofa, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970. Mid-century brutalist solid pine lounge chair with new upholstery in it's original brown velvet. Elegant design and great comfor...
Fabric, Oak
Asian Style Burlwood Top Black Lacquer Tinted Glass Rectangle Sofa Console Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian Style Burlwood Top Black Lacquer Tinted Glass Rectangle Sofa Console Table
Glass, Oak
1970's Mid-Century Modern Campaign Loveseat Sofa
By Drexel, Bernhardt, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid century Modern loveseat couch for sale. It was manufactured in the 1970's, and is really well constructed.
Brass
Mid century Danish Modern Low Curved Arm Black Leather 2 Seat Sofa oak Legs
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian modern Curved arm Low Mid century Danish modern Black leather 2 seat sofa with Birch wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful thick Black leather is sof...
Leather, Birch
$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Sofa Chair with Ottoman
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage upholstered Mid-Century Modern sofa chair with ottoman and with original vintage upholstery. Measures: 26W 32D 32H SH18 Ottoman 24x24x18H.
Oak
Modernist Hartmut Lohmeyer Oak Sofa for Wilkhahn Midcentury
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Sofa designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. Minimalistic design. Oak wood and brown wool. Beautiful Patina on the wood. A very comfortable seating comfort.
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern tan Leather 2 Seat long Sofa with patina
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid century Danish modern tan faded leather 2 seat long loveseat sofa with Square white oak legs.
Leather, Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Sofa & Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant lounge set consist of a three-seater sofa and an armchair. The set was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Getama Gedsted in Denmark during the 1960s. This is the GE-530 ...
Wool, Oak
$7,812Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Danish Model Ml 140 Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Mid-Century Danish Modern sofa Model ML140 by Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen, 1960s. Beautiful and elegant three seater sofa designed by renowned Danish architect Illum Wikkels...
Oak
Midcentury Tiger Oak Daybed/Sofa by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury tiger oak daybed/sofa by Marge Carson. This sofa is a wonderful piece that can use as a daybed or a sofa giving it two unique purposes. It features a tiger oak wood frame ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sofa Model CH 71 by Hans Wegner
By Carl Martin-Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish lounge chair model CH 71 by Hans Wegner. New production With its slender frame and flowing, sculptural form, Hans J. Wegner’s CH71 lounge chair is a testame...
Oak
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.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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