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Mid-Century Modern Modular Seating Set, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Modular Seating Set, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Modular Seating Set, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Modular Seating Set, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa
Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa

Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Mid-Century Italian modular sofa with metal legs. Reupholstered with off-white Decortex upholstery. Circa 1970. Modules can be sold in different quantities upon request, measuring ...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Modular Seating Set, Beige Upholstery, Italy - New Upholstery
Modular Seating Set, Beige Upholstery, Italy - New Upholstery

Modular Seating Set, Beige Upholstery, Italy - New Upholstery

Located in Brussels, BE

Modular Seating Set, Beige Upholstery, Italy - New Upholstery Dimensions : D: 107 - 90 cm (42.13-35.43") H: 70 - 70 cm (27.56-27.56") W: 225 - 80 cm (88.58-31.50")

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Modular Seating Set in Checkered Upholstery
Italian Modular Seating Set in Checkered Upholstery

Italian Modular Seating Set in Checkered Upholstery

Located in Zagreb, HR

Elegant vintage Italian modular seating set from the 1970s features seven upholstered elements in a distinctive checkered brown and beige fabric with chromed steel bands at the base....

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

vintage 2 seat modular seating by Gerald Mccabe
vintage 2 seat modular seating by Gerald Mccabe

vintage 2 seat modular seating by Gerald Mccabe

By Gerald McCabe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful modular 2 seat sofa by Gerald McCabe. the set has been completely refinished and has new red maharam upholstery. the modular seats can be removed and used as floor seats ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

Harvey Probber “Cubo” Nuclear Seating Modular Sofa
Harvey Probber “Cubo” Nuclear Seating Modular Sofa

Harvey Probber “Cubo” Nuclear Seating Modular Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Bensalem, PA

Original Harvey Probber tagged sofa.Circa 1970s from the Cubo line 10 pieces included, comes with original black plinth bases as seen please look at pictures and video for overall de...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Hans Olsen 'TV 161 set' Teak and Cane Modular seating
Hans Olsen 'TV 161 set' Teak and Cane Modular seating

Hans Olsen 'TV 161 set' Teak and Cane Modular seating

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Rare six double set of Hans Olsen's Danish modern classic modular seating system from the 1950s. Featuring six woven cane teak chairs, two solid teak benches, one side table and twel...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa
Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa

Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa

Located in Palermo, PA

Step into the vibrant world of 1970s Italy with this stunning modular sofa, a true gem of mid-century design. Wrapped in its original high-quality velvet fabric, this piece boasts a ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa 1970s
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa 1970s

Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa 1970s

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian Modular Corner Sofa, 1970s A beautiful Italian modular corner sofa from the 1970s in a warm sand beige tone. The fabric has a soft textured surface with a tactile feel that ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bench, Modular Seating By Allermuir, Cross Shape, Modern, Commercial Grade
Bench, Modular Seating By Allermuir, Cross Shape, Modern, Commercial Grade

Bench, Modular Seating By Allermuir, Cross Shape, Modern, Commercial Grade

By Allermuir

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Bench, Modular Seating By Allermuir, Cross Shape, Modern, Commercial Grade, Office, Gym, Postmodern Ottoman The Allermuir JAKS JA1 Cross Seating Bench is a stylish, commercial-grade...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Roberto Matta for Gavina “Malitte” Modular Seating System
Roberto Matta for Gavina “Malitte” Modular Seating System

Roberto Matta for Gavina “Malitte” Modular Seating System

By Roberto Matta, Gavina

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Included in the permanent collection of MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City: "Malitte is a seating system, an ever-changing composition of five polyurethane blocks covere...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile, Foam

Modular Cube Seating "Sistema 61" by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
Modular Cube Seating "Sistema 61" by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli

Modular Cube Seating "Sistema 61" by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Set of 5 'Sistema 61" modular cube seats upholstered in original blue fabric designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. Designer: Giancarlo Piretti Manufacturer: Anonima C...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Herman Miller George Nelson Modular Seating Cognac Natural Leather Sofa
Herman Miller George Nelson Modular Seating Cognac Natural Leather Sofa

Herman Miller George Nelson Modular Seating Cognac Natural Leather Sofa

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This living room set model modular sofa was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This set was completely re -upholstered in high premium cognac Natural leather. It has a soft...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Original Fabric, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Original Fabric, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Original Fabric, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Original Fabric, 1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Mid Century Modern Modular Lounge Chairs
Vintage Mid Century Modern Modular Lounge Chairs

Vintage Mid Century Modern Modular Lounge Chairs

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair Mid Century Modern Modular Chairs. Short Velvet type original fabric. 31w 33d 27h 15s

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Five-Piece Modular Sofa in Beige Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century
Five-Piece Modular Sofa in Beige Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Five-Piece Modular Sofa in Beige Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Originating in the postwar years, the Mid Century Modern movement embraced clean lines, organic forms, and an honest use of materials, rejecting the heavy ornamentation of earlier er...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Modular Seating Group with five Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Modular Seating Group with five Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s

Modular Seating Group with five Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s

Located in Greding, DE

Modular seating group with five lounge chairs and three tables made of wood. The combination can be varied at will. Due to the trapezoidal shape of the coffee tables, the group can a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Extra Long Mid Century  Modular 6-Seat Sofa
Extra Long Mid Century  Modular 6-Seat Sofa

Extra Long Mid Century Modular 6-Seat Sofa

By Lewittes Furniture Enterprises

Located in New York, NY

Unusual sectional, or modular, sofa having 6 distinct chair sections, which can be hooked together to form one very long sofa (143 inch) or used in shorter configurations, each chair...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery Dimensions for 1 element :80 cm w x 85 cm d x 73 cm h 37 cm sh

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Low Modular Square Upholstered Chair with Back
Mid-Century Modern Low Modular Square Upholstered Chair with Back

Mid-Century Modern Low Modular Square Upholstered Chair with Back

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A low modular square stacked Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. This piece features a large square seat with a stacked rectangular back. Covered in a geometric pattern light brown and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Modular Sofas with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century
Pair of Modern Modular Sofas with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Pair of Modern Modular Sofas with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

During the mid-20th century European designers turned their attention to rethinking domestic comfort, exploring how new ideas of form and proportion could transform the experience of...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa

Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa

By Wittmann

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 2 Seater Sofa This sofa measures: 80 wide x 36 deep x 26 inches high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of furniture can be had...

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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The “Modular” sofa represents Zalszupin’s most architectural approach to seating — a system conceived for flexibility, comfort, and elegant functionality. Constructed on a linear jac...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid-Century modular sofa set of 5
Mid-Century modular sofa set of 5

Mid-Century modular sofa set of 5

$11,166Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mid-Century modular sofa set of 5

Located in Diest, BE

Mid-Century modular sofa set of 5, Italy 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa

Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa

By Wittmann

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular 4 Seater Sofa This sofa measures: 160 wide x 36 deep x 26 inches high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of furniture can be ha...

Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Italian Ruched Cognac Leather Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, 1970s
Vintage Italian Ruched Cognac Leather Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, 1970s

Vintage Italian Ruched Cognac Leather Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, 1970s

Located in Zagreb, HR

A beautiful three-part Mid-Century-Modern modular Italian seating set in ruched cognac leather, consisting of two armchairs and one three-seater sofa.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Fuchsia Low Modular Sofa Set, 1960s
Mid-Century Fuchsia Low Modular Sofa Set, 1960s

Mid-Century Fuchsia Low Modular Sofa Set, 1960s

Located in Rīga, LV

A vintage curved modular sofa featuring its original wool upholstery in vibrant fuchsia and orange hues. Pay attention to the seat height of the sofa – it's quite low, offering a tru...

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Nine Piece Modular ‘Hochbarett’ Sofa by Karl Wittman
Mid-Century Nine Piece Modular ‘Hochbarett’ Sofa by Karl Wittman

Mid-Century Nine Piece Modular ‘Hochbarett’ Sofa by Karl Wittman

By Wittmann, Knoll, Karl Wittmann, Mario Bellini, De Sede

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century large modular ‘Hochbarett’ sofa. This sofa was produced by Karl Wittman for Wittman Möbelwerkstätten, made in Austria circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller

George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Munster, NRW

George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States. Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. This sofa has a metal frame with square chro...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage 3-Piece Modular Seating Group with Coffee Table by Haralson–Seidel
Vintage 3-Piece Modular Seating Group with Coffee Table by Haralson–Seidel

Vintage 3-Piece Modular Seating Group with Coffee Table by Haralson–Seidel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Discover a rare complete set from Haralson–Seidel’s iconic Hide Park Collection: two modular sofas and a dual-function coffee table that together create a living space defined by vin...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Smoked Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modular Lounge Chairs for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Modular Lounge Chairs for Arflex, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Modular Lounge Chairs for Arflex, Italy, 1970s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Antwerp, BE

Designed by Tito Agnoli for Arflex in 1970s Italy, this modular lounge seating system reflects a thoughtful balance between sculptural form and functional adaptability, characteristi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Wood

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

By Piero Lissoni

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

By Piero Lissoni

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

By Piero Lissoni

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailoring in...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

By Piero Lissoni

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

By Piero Lissoni

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

By Piero Lissoni

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular Lounge Chairs - Pair
Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular Lounge Chairs - Pair

Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Wittmann

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Wittmann Atrium Mid Century Austria Modular Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 40 wide x 36 deep x 26 inches high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of furni...

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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Modular Leather Sofa In Blush Mid Century Model Petronio, 1970s
Vintage Modular Leather Sofa In Blush Mid Century Model Petronio, 1970s

Vintage Modular Leather Sofa In Blush Mid Century Model Petronio, 1970s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage modular leather sofa in Blush Mid Century Model Petronio, 1970s Discover this beautiful three-piece sofa in blush / pink leather from the famous Italian brand "Poltrona Fra...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric
1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric

1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric

Located in Berlin, DE

A stylish Mid-Century Italian modular sofa from around 1970, retaining its original beige cord fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Plywood

Etcetera Modular Sofa by Jan Ekselius, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Etcetera Modular Sofa by Jan Ekselius, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Etcetera Modular Sofa by Jan Ekselius, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

By Jan Ekselius, J.O. Carlssons Möbelindustri

Located in London, England

Manufactured by J.O. Carlssons Möbel AB, Vetlanda, 1970s/80s. This piece was a part of the curated collection 'The wild and the vivid 1970s'. Comprising 1 straight and 3 angular m...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

A Composition of Sculptural Adaptability: Mid-Century Modular Sofa, Blush Fabric
A Composition of Sculptural Adaptability: Mid-Century Modular Sofa, Blush Fabric

A Composition of Sculptural Adaptability: Mid-Century Modular Sofa, Blush Fabric

By B&B Italia, COR, Roche Bobois, Milo Baughman, Rolf Benz

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of quiet dynamism, this Scandinavian modular sofa reveals a language of calibrated proportion and sculptural rhythm. Realized in the 1960s, its expansive configuration—...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa Directional
Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa Directional

Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa Directional

By Directional

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa by Directional. Amazing upholstery on this sofa great for the beach house or house upstate. Large modular 9 section...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Upholstery

Mid-century modern Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev & Lev, 1970s
Mid-century modern Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev & Lev, 1970s

Mid-century modern Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev & Lev, 1970s

By Lev & Lev

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev & Lev, 1970s Designed and produced by Lev & Lev in Italy during the 1970s, this exquisite modular sofa is a true example of Italian craftsmanship...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

1960s GE-375 Modular Seating System by Hans J. Wegner for Getama in oak
1960s GE-375 Modular Seating System by Hans J. Wegner for Getama in oak

1960s GE-375 Modular Seating System by Hans J. Wegner for Getama in oak

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Victoria, BC

Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1969 and produced by Getama in Denmark, the GE-375 is one of the designer's most innovative seating systems. Created as a truly modular collection, it a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Oak, Fabric

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Midcentury Modular Seating Group by Georges van Rijck for Beaufort, 1960s
Midcentury Modular Seating Group by Georges van Rijck for Beaufort, 1960s

Midcentury Modular Seating Group by Georges van Rijck for Beaufort, 1960s

By Beaufort, Georges Vanrijk

Located in Brussels , BE

Midcentury Modular Seating Group by Georges Van Rijck for Beaufort, 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Modular seating by Harvey Probber
Modular seating by Harvey Probber

Modular seating by Harvey Probber

Unavailable

H 27 in W 145 in D 56.5 in

Modular seating by Harvey Probber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W145 D56.5 H27 (5 pieces + 2 Pieces down) (as shown in first pic) Single W28 D28 H27.5 SW27 SD20 SH17.5 Corner W28 D28 H28 SW20 SD20 SH17.5 Fun modualr seating sofa sectional. Sof...

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Modular Seating Set - Georges Van Rijck
Modular Seating Set - Georges Van Rijck

Modular Seating Set - Georges Van Rijck

Unavailable

H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 29.14 in

Modular Seating Set - Georges Van Rijck

By Georges van Rijck

Located in Antwerpen, BE

A minimalist modular sofa with integrated coffee table with a white laminated table top. Designed by Belgian designer Georges Van Rijck for Beaufort in the 1960s. These parts are ...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Bouclé, Wenge

Danish Modern Modular Seating Group Designed by Hans Olsen
Danish Modern Modular Seating Group Designed by Hans Olsen

Danish Modern Modular Seating Group Designed by Hans Olsen

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 76.5 in D 27.25 in

Danish Modern Modular Seating Group Designed by Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen

Located in Portland, OR

Danish modern seating group designed by Hans Olsen. Bramin, maker. Model TV 161. Richly grained teak frame. Composed of four separate pieces including: Two newly caned chairs. B...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Seating Group Designed by Hans Olsen
Danish Modern Modular Seating Group Designed by Hans Olsen

Danish Modern Modular Seating Group Designed by Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen

Located in Portland, OR

Danish modular seven piece seating group designed by Hans Olsen. Bramin, maker. Composed of one sofa and one settee unified by integrated corner table. Breaks down to two benches, fo...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Seating Group Designed by Hans Olsen
Danish Modern Modular Seating Group Designed by Hans Olsen

Danish Modern Modular Seating Group Designed by Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen

Located in Portland, OR

Danish modular seven-piece seating group designed by Hans Olsen. Bramin, maker. Composed of one sofa and one settee unified by integrated corner table. Breaks down to two benches,...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Fitzgerald Modular Sofa by Studiopepe
Mid-Century Modern Fitzgerald Modular Sofa by Studiopepe

Mid-Century Modern Fitzgerald Modular Sofa by Studiopepe

Unavailable

H 26.78 in W 106.3 in D 25.6 in

Mid-Century Modern Fitzgerald Modular Sofa by Studiopepe

By Essential Home

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern Fitzgerald Modular Sofa by Studiopepe A Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Studiopepe, Fitzgerald has a rounded and oversized shape, with a low backrest and a coc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Mid-Century Distinctive Kandi Modular Sofa by Karim Rashid
Mid-Century Distinctive Kandi Modular Sofa by Karim Rashid

Mid-Century Distinctive Kandi Modular Sofa by Karim Rashid

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 124.02 in D 24.81 in

Mid-Century Distinctive Kandi Modular Sofa by Karim Rashid

By Karim Rashid

Located in New York, NY

These soft white modules can be put together to form a sofa with a distinctive design, that will match your needs. Curvy lines are a timeless trend in home design and these module s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern modular seat group, 1970’s
Italian Mid-Century Modern modular seat group, 1970’s

Italian Mid-Century Modern modular seat group, 1970’s

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 33.46 in D 37.4 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern modular seat group, 1970’s

Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL

1970’s modular seating group, produced in Italy. The set features 8 loose seats in original velvet fabric upholstery and 2 triangle shape side tables. The seats can be formed and adj...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet

De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi Leather Modular Sofa, Italy, Mid-Century Modern
De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi Leather Modular Sofa, Italy, Mid-Century Modern

De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi Leather Modular Sofa, Italy, Mid-Century Modern

By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana

J. De Pas, D. D'urbino, P. Lomazzi Modular sofa (2 corners, 7 seatings) Printed ABS, padded leather Manufactured by Zanotta, 1970s cm 68 x 83 x 92.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Modular Sofa, C&B, 1970s, Mid-Century Modern
Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Modular Sofa, C&B, 1970s, Mid-Century Modern

Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Modular Sofa, C&B, 1970s, Mid-Century Modern

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana

MARIO BELLINI 3 units ‘Camaleonda’ Sofa, first edition stamped on the back Fabric Manufactured by C&B, Italy, 1970s Measures: Width 96 x Depth 96 x Height 70 cm.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Modular Sofa, C&B, 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Modular Sofa, C&B, 1970s Mid-Century Modern

Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Modular Sofa, C&B, 1970s Mid-Century Modern

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana

Mario Bellini 8 units ‘Camaleonda’ Sofa, first edition stamped on the back Fabric Manufactured by C&B, Italy, 1970s Width 96 x Depth 96 x Height 70 cm.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1970s DUX Mid-Century Modular Two-Part Sofa with Original Leather Upholstery
1970s DUX Mid-Century Modular Two-Part Sofa with Original Leather Upholstery

1970s DUX Mid-Century Modular Two-Part Sofa with Original Leather Upholstery

Located in London, GB

DUX is renowned Swedish furniture company that was founded in 1926. At first famous for their beds, they made a name in furniture by contracting designers like Carl Malmsten, Alf Sve...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Modular Low Seat Vintage Sofa Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1960s Retro Armchairs
Modular Low Seat Vintage Sofa Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1960s Retro Armchairs

Modular Low Seat Vintage Sofa Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1960s Retro Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A vintage set of five low seat armchairs or modular sofa. They would benefit new upholstery and webbing. In house upholstery and restoration available. Five armchairs in total.   

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 124.41 in D 94.49 in

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s

By ICF De Padova

Located in Zagreb, HR

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, without markings, attributed to Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s The set consists of 6 seats and a corner side table Each element measures approximately 8...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Mid-Century Set of 3 Lounge Chairs/Modular sofa, Italy 1970s
Mid-Century Set of 3 Lounge Chairs/Modular sofa, Italy 1970s

Mid-Century Set of 3 Lounge Chairs/Modular sofa, Italy 1970s

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 36.23 in

Mid-Century Set of 3 Lounge Chairs/Modular sofa, Italy 1970s

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Set of three lounge chairs/modular sofa, Italy 1970s, entirely renovated and newly reupholstered in a velvet by Sanderson.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Cantabria Modular
Cantabria Modular

Cantabria Modular

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 124 in D 64.25 in

Cantabria Modular

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W124 D64.25 H28.5 SW118 SD21 SH17 (first picture) Ottoman W32 D32 H16 SW30 SD30 SH16 Single W31 D31 H28.5 Handcrafted in house, The Cantabria modular features interchangeable waln...

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2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Style Modular Curved Grey Sofa With Side Tables and Gold Details
Mid-Century Style Modular Curved Grey Sofa With Side Tables and Gold Details

Mid-Century Style Modular Curved Grey Sofa With Side Tables and Gold Details

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

Cluedo Sofa is a curved modern sofa upholstered in velvet, with surprising side table marquetry details incorporated. A luxury sofa offers a modern vibe to any contemporary living ro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modular sofa by Pacific Green
Modular sofa by Pacific Green

Modular sofa by Pacific Green

Unavailable

H 31 in W 96 in D 35 in

Modular sofa by Pacific Green

Located in Los Angeles, CA

(3piece) W96 D35 H31 SW77 SD25 SH16.5 AH31 CORNER W35 D35 H31 SW26 SD24 SH16.5 AH31 Single W26 D35 H31 SW24 SD26 SH16.5 Ottoman W26 D26 H16.5 Modular seating by Pacific G...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Palmwood

Italian vintage Modular Pieces- sold separately
Italian vintage Modular Pieces- sold separately

Italian vintage Modular Pieces- sold separately

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 200 in D 36 in

Italian vintage Modular Pieces- sold separately

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single W40.5 D34 H30.5 SW39 SD22 SH15 AH21 Vintage modular low profile sofa sections. Sofa has a strong and sturdy frame with fresh fabric. Each section sits on solid wooden pine l...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille

Modular lounge sofa by Percival Lafer, 1960s
Modular lounge sofa by Percival Lafer, 1960s

Modular lounge sofa by Percival Lafer, 1960s

Unavailable

H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 30.71 in

Modular lounge sofa by Percival Lafer, 1960s

By Lafer, Percival Lafer

Located in GENDT, NL

Lafer S.A. modular sofa by Percival Lafer, Brasil 1960s. Patchwork leather upholstery. All back rests are dismountable. All elements are in very good condition, with nice patina.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modular Sofa Set Cor by Luigi Colani
Modular Sofa Set Cor by Luigi Colani

Modular Sofa Set Cor by Luigi Colani

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Modular Sofa Set Cor by Luigi Colani

By Cor Rheda Wiedenbrück, Luigi Colani

Located in BREDA, NL

Modular armchair 'Orbis' designed by Luigi Colani and produced by COR Sitzcomfort in Germany circa 70's design. We bought this table on a sourcing trip in Torino and fell in love wi...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cord, Plywood

Vintage modular sofa, 1980´s, West Europe
Vintage modular sofa, 1980´s, West Europe

Vintage modular sofa, 1980´s, West Europe

Unavailable

H 36.62 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in

Vintage modular sofa, 1980´s, West Europe

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This modular sofa was made in the 80s in Central Europe, probably in Germany. It can be divided into 4 free-standing armchairs on wheels. It is made of plywood, foam, wood and uphols...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Cord, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Custom Made Modular Low Profile Sectional, Set
Custom Made Modular Low Profile Sectional, Set

Custom Made Modular Low Profile Sectional, Set

Unavailable

H 29 in W 115 in D 55 in

Custom Made Modular Low Profile Sectional, Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Measures: W115 D55 H29 SINGLE: W29 D35 SW29 SD20 SH13 Corner: W28 D28 H29 SW19 SD19 SH13 Newly designed in house in a high pile velvet with angular back rest and rounded sea...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Desede DS88 Patchwork Modular Sofa
Desede DS88 Patchwork Modular Sofa

Desede DS88 Patchwork Modular Sofa

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Desede DS88 Patchwork Modular Sofa

By De Sede

Located in Ostend, BE

This modular lounge set from Swiss manufacturer De Sede was re-upholstered in our funky vintage studio in Belgium. The leather used for this patchwork is a full grain black leather f...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Vintage DUX of Sweden Modular Sofa
Vintage DUX of Sweden Modular Sofa

Vintage DUX of Sweden Modular Sofa

Unavailable

H 30 in W 224 in D 35.5 in

Vintage DUX of Sweden Modular Sofa

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Toronto, CA

Absolutely incredible vintage 8pc modular sectional, attributed to DUX of Sweden. Stamped made in Sweden. Brilliant original mid-century modern upholstery. Custom abstract print wi...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Hardwood

Midcentury Pair of Modular Sofa Elements in Brown Leather
Midcentury Pair of Modular Sofa Elements in Brown Leather

Midcentury Pair of Modular Sofa Elements in Brown Leather

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 35.04 in

Midcentury Pair of Modular Sofa Elements in Brown Leather

Located in Berlin, DE

Midcentury pair of modular sofa elements in brown leather dating from 1960s-1970s. Very good vintage condition with minimal signs of age and use.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modular Patchwork Leather Sofa, 1970s
Modular Patchwork Leather Sofa, 1970s

Modular Patchwork Leather Sofa, 1970s

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in

Modular Patchwork Leather Sofa, 1970s

Located in Bucharest, RO

This comfortable leather sofa is manufactured in 1970s. This sofa consists of six elements. The cushions are upholstered with the original white-beige leather in patchwork pattern. T...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Mid Century Modular Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century modular seating for your home. Frequently made of fabric, animal skin and wood, every item from our selection of mid century modular seating was constructed with great care. There are 464 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century modular seating you’re looking for, while we also have 20 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of mid century modular seating — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of mid century modular seating is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of mid century modular seating over the years, but those crafted by Mario Bellini, De Sede and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modular Seating?

Prices for a piece of mid century modular seating start at $20 and top out at $54,589 with the average selling for $7,984.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.