Pink D120 Sofa by Borsani and Bonetti in bouclé
By Valeria Borsani & Alfredo Bonetti
Located in Milano, IT
, from a modern urban loft to a more traditional living room, the "D120" sofa in shocking pink bouclé is
Metal
Semi Circular Corner Sofa in Pink and Green Velvet
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Important semicircular corner sofa in beautiful pink and green velvet of the '50s. The particular
Velvet, Wood
Usa Mid-Century Rattan Sofa by Levi for McGuire Company San Francisco, 1970s
By McGuire
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa mid-century Rattan Sofa by Levi for McGuire Company San Francisco, 1970s Three seater sofa with
Fabric, Rattan
Dunbar Oasis Curved Pink Mohair Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Oasis curved sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Recently re
Fabric, Mohair, Wood
Mid-Century Busnelli Export Set of 2 Armchair + Two Seat Sofa Italy 50s
By Busnelli Exports
Located in Palermo, IT
Refined set of 2 armchairs with two-seater sofa, “Tiki Arm” model, Busnelli Export production
Fabric, Wood
Restored 1970s Palazzo Torta Sofa in Dusty Pink Silk Velvet
Located in Florence, Tuscany
I love a 'Palazzo Torta' sofa. These wonderful round sofas are mainly found in large palazzi or in
Canvas, Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Sofa with Original Pink Distressed Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
headrest. It’s a bit Hollywood Regency in style too with a touch of mid-century modern flair. It has quite
Leather
Italian Sofa, Early 1960s, in pink velvet and Brass Feet
Located in bari, IT
Italian sofa, early 1960s, in pink velvet brass feet the excellent conditions.
Brass
Simon Gavina Black Lacquer Sofa Sette Pink Velvet, Italy, 1970s
By Dino Gavina
Located in New York, NY
Simon Gavina black lacquer sofa sette pink velvet, Italy, 1970s Gorgeous chic black and pink
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Edra "No Stop" Elliptical Pink Sofa, Italy, Maarten Kusters, 1987
By Edra, Maarten Kusters
Located in Naples, IT
No Stop Edra 1987 Sofa with elliptical wooden structure covered in pink alcantara fabric. The two
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$17,807 / set
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Pink Modular Sofa for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
and the pouf of the Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini are totally made of a soft pink velvet, original
Velvet
Solid Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron with Pink Cushions
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Solid two-seat Guillerme & Chambron oak sofa with pink upholstery, France, 1960s. This sofa has
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Three-Seater Carl Malmsten Samsas Sofa by O.H Sjogren
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Madrid, ES
This three-seat "Samsas" sofa by Carl Malmsten is manufactured by O.H Sjogren in Sweden
Wool, Beech
Pair of Postmodern Mauve Pink Serpentine Cloud Sofas, c1990s
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
touch of luxe to an eclectic mix of textures and patterns. Picture them in a mid-century modern setting
Chrome
Sold|$2,373
Midcentury Folding Design Sofa, Studio Couch
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - Designer in Czech Republic unknown - "Called Hockey Stick" - Good original condition - Mini defects on red leatherette. jr
Textile
Midcentury Pink Velvet Italian Sofa in the Style of Giulia Veronesi, 1950s
Located in bari, IT
A really nice Italian sofa from mid-1950s in a style of Giulia Veronesi in very good condition. The
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Curved 3-Piece Sectional Sofa w/ Tables Attached All Refurbished
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Mid-Century Modern three piece sectional sofa with new coral pink velvet upholstery
Fabric, Textile, Laminate, Wood
Midcentury after Eames Herman Miller Pink Velvet Pull Out American Sofa, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Pull-out sofa bed with metal structure in the style of the Eames for Herman Miller. Upholstered in
Steel
Sold|$4,273
Lovely Sofa Attributed to Isa
By Arredamenti ISA
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Lovely two seats sofa attributed to Isa. Wonderful shape, wood legs and original pink velvet
Italian Midcentury Sofa or Settee with Brass and Lilac Pink Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent sofa or loveseat made in Italy during the 1950s in the typical Italian midcentury
Brass
Sandra 3-seater sofa in blush pink velvet, Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna Ligne Roset
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Sandra sofa was designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna after she joined the Roset Bureau
Velvet
Italian Mid-Century Pink White Steel Soriana Armchairs Scarpa Cassina, 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Pink and white fabric and steel Soriana armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for
Steel
Six-Piece Pink Channel Tufted Sectional Sofa by Preview
By Preview
Located in Dallas, TX
Six-piece pink Channel tufted sectional sofa by Preview. In good vintage condition, New upholstery
Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Pink Velvet
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or in rose pink mohair wool fabric. The sofa
Beech, Mohair
Newly Upholstered Pale Pink Velvet Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
It is the perfect example of midcentury lines and design. This sofa features tapered brass and
Brass, Metal
First Edition Mario Marenco 3-Seater Sofa in peach pink velvet for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marenco' sofa, velvet, Italy, 1970 This first edition Marenco sofa is
Velvet
Sold|$11,634
Florence Knoll Lounge Series Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful vintage Florence Knoll 3-seat 'Lounge Series' sofa in unique color pink velvet fabric of
Steel
Milo Baughman Floating Flat Bar Chrome Frame Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern sofa by Milo Baughman features a floating, flat bar chrome frame is newly
Chrome
Sold|$3,750 / set
Artifort Three Section Cognac Leather Sofa
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three Section Sofa Set by Artifort in Original Cognac Leather. One Single-Seater, One Double Seater
Leather
Roche Bobois Leather Sectional Sofa with Ottoman
By Roche Bobois
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa with ottoman, 3 pillows in 2 tones of red All the cushions zipper
Leather
Saporiti Confidential Cognac Leather Sofa by Alberto Rosselli
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern confidential three-seat sofa in high quality nappa leather, designed by Italian
Leather
Saporiti “Confidential” Leather Sofa by Alberto Rosselli
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic whiskey colored sofa in high quality leather, designed by Italian architect Alberto Rosselli
Leather
Sold|$1,520
1960's Danish Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in LYON, FR
1960's Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa. Cushions have recently been refilled with additional padding
Leather
Sold|$38,500
La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1950s La Gondola sofa. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautiful original finish to
Saporiti 'Confidential' Cognac Leather Sofa by Alberto Rosselli
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern 'confidential' three-seat sofa in high quality nappa leather, designed by Italian
Leather
Sold|$7,500
Florence Knoll Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is an icon of Mid-Century Modern design, a loveseat by Florence Knoll for
Chrome
Sold|$5,500
Florence Knoll Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is an icon of Mid-Century Modern design, a loveseat by Florence Knoll for
Chrome
Sold|$3,500
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armed Sofa. Newly reupholstered in a great weave fabric in shades of
Stainless Steel, Metal
Montecarlo Sofa by Guido Faleschini for the Pace Collection
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful sectional. Total of six pieces allowing for some versatility in configuration. Designed by Guido Faleschini and manufactured by Mariani for The Pace Collection. L...
Upholstery
Sold|$1,640
1950s Vintage Sofa Bed
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and extremely comfortable vintage sofa bed, dating from the 1950s-1960s. It was
Fabric, Wood
Two-Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1973
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Voorburg, NL
original upholstery in a soft pink tan, which is spectacular on this sofa. Very comfortable.
Steel
Gorgeous Semi-Circle 'Curved' Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful three-piece sectional by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Sofa is very comfortable and
Upholstery
Iconic Signed Charles and Ray Eames Compact Sofa by Herman Miller Midcentury
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Hartford, CT
The signed, iconic, clean-lined sofa design by Charles and Ray Eames upholstered in a wonderful
Steel
2-seater Kali sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous 2-seater sofa, model Kali, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the early 1980s
Fabric, Foam
Mah Jong sofa in peach pink velvet by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, peach pink cotton velvet. 1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular
Velvet
Sold|$9,500
Baker Bolster Back Sofa, 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker bolster back sofa, 1958. Completely restored and reupholstered with a textured pink mohair
Mohair, Velvet
Sold|$1,852
1950s Swedish Vintage Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage sofa from Sweden, this dates from the 1950-60’s. The quality is superb, and the
Fabric
Mah Jong sofa in copper/pink velvet by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche
Velvet
Sofa "D70", Design by Osvaldo Borsani, Manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1955
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian "D70" sofa was made by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1950s. The sofa has adjustable
Iron
Sold|$6,995 / set
Pair of George Nelson Sofas
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of early George Nelson for Herman Miller sofa in original blush pink colored fabric upholstery
Metal
Sold|$14,600
Adrian Pearsall Reupholsted Platform Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platforn' sofa, in soft pink fabric and walnut, United States, 1960s This
Fabric, Walnut
De Sede DS 600 Sofa by Ueli Berger and Riva, 1972, Red Leather
By Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Munster, NRW
modulable endless highclass leather Sofa...18 pieces (2x 9) non-stop, endless sofa
Leather
"Lips" Sofa After Salvador Dali, Later Interpretation
Located in Nashville, TN
Original concept was a 1937 surrealist sofa by Salvador Dalí. That wood-and-pink satin sofa was
Vintage Rosewood and Velvet Milo Baughman Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in North York, ON
This Mid-Century Modern, Milo Baughman sofa is the latest addition to the Carrocel Revival
Chrome
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current
Silk, Velvet
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current
Silk, Velvet
Sold|$11,634
Curved Sofa by Gigi Radici Circa 1950
Located in Melbourne, VIC
recovered the lounge in salmon pink velvet. All our restorations are completed in Italy to ensure each piece
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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