$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Swaim
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet Fabric.
Upholstery
1950s Frank Kyle Floating Mahogany Sofa End Tables Mexico City
By Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Sensational mahogany sofa designed by Frank Kyle Mexico City Asian inspired design.
Brass, Bronze
50s Sofa Black Tubular Frame Red Upholstery design by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in London, GB
Iconic mid century Italian design at its best. A sensational three seater sofa with red original upholstery, black enamelled wrought tubular metal structure, brass details.
Metal
Vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau Pink Channeled Back Sofa Walnut Arms Frame only
Located in Topeka, KS
That’s right, the arms have a slight outward curve while the seat cushions are firm with a slight center curve, PLUS the inviting curve of the cozy channeled back and coil springs un...
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Sensational Brass Aluminum Console Sofa Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational aluminium, brass and glass console or sofa table, great quality and exceptional, sculptural design.
Aluminum, Brass
Christian Liaigre Bouddha Sofa in Light Yellow Mohair, Modern Design
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this sensational Liaigre petite sofa. It's an oversized chair but can seat two people comfortably.
Mohair
Unavailable
H 36 in W 55 in D 20 in
Sensational Burgundy Italian Settee or Couch in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A sensational Italian, button tufted, burgundy, settee or couch with brass legs in the manner of Marco Zanuso, circa 1970.
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 90.5 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lucite and Fabric Sofas Selig Baughman Style, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a pair of sensational sofas, with Lucite sides, in the Baughman, Selig style, circa 1970s .
Fabric, Lucite
Sensational Tufted Leather Elegant Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Absolutely delectable distressed caramel leather tufted Chesterfield with sumptuous curvy back and arms that spay outward. Gorgeous from every angle. Mahogany turned feet on brass ca...
Leather
Sensational Mahogany and Animal Print Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sophisticated curvy tailored sofa having mahogany frame, carved wood on the legs, and fabulous neutral and understated animal print upholstery. Note: A pair is available.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Boho Biomorphic Velvet Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational vintage Boho sofa. A chic biomorphic shape in a pale apricot velvet.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Fiftyish' Wingback Sofa, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The large dramatic wings of this sofa are sensational. Upholstered in its original peachy beige ultra-suede which is a cleanable suede-like fabric, it is in very good condition with ...
Aluminum
Dramatic Serpentine Sofa, Vladimir Kagan style, Blush Velvet and Brass
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely sensational biomorphic sofa by Directional Furniture and in the style of Vladimir Kagan.
Brass
Sold
H 25.5 in W 89.5 in D 32 in
Nissen & Gehl Scandinavian Suede Sofa Warm Taupe on Floating Teak 1970s Denmark
By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s sensational Scandinavian sofa warm taupe suede on a floating support of teak wood.
Suede, Teak
Sold
H 29 in W 126 in D 98 in
Sensational 3 Piece Milo Baughman style Sectional Sofa Century Furniture Co.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational 3 piece Milo Baughman style sectional sofa made by Century Furniture Company.
Upholstery
Sold
H 27.5 in W 151 in D 107 in
Sensational Milo Baughman 4 Piece Sectional Sofa Thayer Coggin Mid-Century
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 4 piece sectional sofa.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 32.68 in
Walter Knoll, Hollywood Lounge 4 Seater Sectional Sofa, 1972 for Knoll, Olive
By Walter Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
The iridescent olive green is simply sensational. The sofa is provided with the Walter Knoll Collection flag, in a very beautiful original condition and is unparalleled!
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30.5 in W 67 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Short White Sofas, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sensational pair of Milo Baughman sofas, for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s.
Upholstery
Sensational Lucite Sofa Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dramatic in style with 2 scalloped aprons that resemble ice formations. May also be used as a room divider as it is finished on both sides. (The top is glass).
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 145.67 in D 86.62 in
Sensational Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Series Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in London, GB
A Sensational Vladimir Kagan designed Tight Seat Upholstered Sectional Sofa on Lucite Plank Legs from his Omnibus Collection 1970s.
Sold
H 28.75 in W 120.08 in D 120.08 in
Sensational Three Part Velvet Upholstered Sectional Sofa, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A Sensational Three Part Cotton Velvet Upholstered Sectional Sofa on Floating Polished Steel Base 1980s Fully reinterpreted, rebuilt and reupholstered by Talisman This sofa has been...
Burled Elm Sofa / Cabinet Unit by Maison Desny
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The two streamlined wall sections fit together, and the sofa locks in place into the corner. The unit is finished in a lacquered burled elm wood, with sensational figured grain patte...
Velvet, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern French Steel Bench
Located in Woodbury, CT
We bought this fabulous piece near Toulouse and then had it stripped, polished and sealed with automotive lacquer. The result? A sensational and SUPER comfortable steel sofa that c...
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 123 in D 60 in
A Sensational Pair of Custom "Serpentine" Sofas in the Manner of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sensational pair of custom built, mohair upholstered "Serpentine" sofas in the manner of Vladimir Kagan.
Mohair
Chalmont Sofa (Blue)
By Michael Bagley
Located in Bronx, NY
Small elegant sofa ( featured here in rich blue velvet for ref only ) Price is COM - The Chalmont is part of the Francophile a custom furniture and Design created by WSD company ...
Velvet
Zodiac Giltwood XL Sunburst Mirror with Polychrome Frame, Spain 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Midcentury Zodiac Mirror / Sunburst Mirror (33 in ) One of a kind polychrome wood zodiac XL sunburst mirror, Spain, 1950s Large giltwood sunburst mirror featuring 12 carved hor...
Gold Leaf
Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build furniture with the option of disassembling if needed...
Fabric, Walnut
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,148 / item
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
Velvet, Beech, Wool
$10,625
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,995
H 29 in W 94.5 in D 35 in
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully upholstered frame including three loose seat & three loose back cushions wearing the o...
Metal
$1,250
H 13.25 in W 11 in D 1.25 in
French 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Raised Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs and X patterns. Created in France during the Turn of the Century whic...
Mirror, Wood
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
Wool, Wood
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$11,599
H 34.26 in W 35.44 in D 36.23 in
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Rattan Lounge Chairs, Edition Rougier, France 1950
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of iconic lounge chairs of 20th-century modern French design. Designed in the 1950s by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, a close-knit couple in both their pri...
Iron
$10,800 / item
H 33.47 in W 88.59 in D 18.9 in
Customizable Curvilinear Credenza in High-Gloss Red Lacquer & Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Smooth, curved, and distinctly contemporary, this capsule-shaped sideboard features a softly rounded silhouette that brings a sense of quiet sophistication to any interior. The body ...
Metal
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
$16,470 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$6,500
H 28 in W 38 in D 1 in
Aubusson Tapestry by Jean Lurcat - hand woven and signed - titled " AQUARIUS"
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jean LURÇAT (1892-1966) ‘Le Verseau or Aquarius’ from the series 'Les signes du Zodiaque' Hand woven wool Tapestry in Aubusson at Ateliers Picaud, 1960’s dimensions: 28 x38 inches ...
Wool
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 89 in D 36 in
Stunning Asian Bird of Paradise Upholstered Sofa Chinoiserie Midcentury
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Chinoiserie style upholstered sofa with fabulous vintage bird of paradise floral fabric. This stylish sofa is actually all the rage right now and is in remarkable vintage co...
Upholstery
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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.
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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.
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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.
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