'Zelda' Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltrona, Italy, 1962
By Sergio Asti
Located in Argelato, BO
Sergio Asti, 'Zelda' model sofa for Saporiti, Italy.
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
'Zelda' Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltrona, Italy, 1962
By Sergio Asti
Located in Argelato, BO
Sergio Asti, 'Zelda' model sofa for Saporiti, Italy.
Wood
'Zelda' Armchair by Sergio Asti for Poltrona, Italy, 1962
By Sergio Asti
Located in Argelato, BO
Sergio Asti, 'Zelda' model armchair for Saporiti, Italy.
Wood
Sergio Asti for Poltronova 'Zelda' Coffee Table in Walnut
By Sergio Asti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 'Zelda' coffee table, walnut plywood, Italy, 1962.
Walnut, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Sergio Asti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 20.08 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Sergio Asti & Sergio Favre "Zelda" Large Walnut Center Table for Poltronova 1962
By Sergio Favre, Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Milan, Italy
This center table was designed by architects Sergio Asti and Sergio Favre in 1962 for Poltronova, as part of their "Zelda" series of furnishings.
Walnut, Plywood
Two armchairs 'Zelda' by Sergio Asti 1962
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in 1962 by the Italian architect and designer Sergio Asti for Poltronova. The armchairs have been repainted and reupholstered, the cover has been reupholstered to match the ...
Wool, Plywood
Sergio Asti, set of two 'Zelda' Armchairs, Poltronova, 1962
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Firenze, IT
Set di due Poltrone ‘Zelda’ , disegnate da Sergio Asti per Poltronova nel 1962.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 25.2 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Armchairs by Sergio Asti for Poltronova
By Sergio Asti
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" armchairs by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s.
Leather, Wood
Wooden Side Table Zelda by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Padova, IT
Zelda side table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova – Italy – 1960s Table produced in the 60s by Poltronova based on a project by Sergio Asti.
Wood
Zelda coffee table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova – Italy – 60’s
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Padova, IT
Coffee table produced in the 60s by Poltronova based on a project by Sergio Asti. Structure and top in veneered wood. Hot curved legs. Poltronova is a company that has made histor...
Wood
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H 24.41 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Italian 'Zelda' Armchairs by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Stunning set of mid-century lounge chairs by Italian designer Sergio Asti for Poltronova, Italy 1960s Both chairs feature a sculptural darkened wooden frame and coral colored fabr...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 61.03 in D 35.44 in
Italian Zelda Sofa Set in Cognac Leather by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Zelda" is a sofa designed by Sergio Asti for Poltronova in the 1960s.
Faux Leather, Wood
Sold
H 10.63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Sergio Asti Italian Mid-Century Dark Wood Coffe Tables Zelda for Poltronova 1962
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Moderrn design set of two coffe tables “Zelda” model designed by sergio asti and produced by Poltronova from 1962 with dark wood veneer, Italy 1960s Bibliograp...
Wood
Sergio Asti 'Zelda' Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 'Zelda' sofa, leather and darkened wood, Italy, 1962.
Leather, Wood
Sergio Asti for Poltronova 'Zelda' Coffee Table in Walnut
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 'Zelda' coffee table, walnut plywood, Italy, 1962.
Walnut, Plywood
Dining Table "Zelda" by Sergio Asti, Italy, 1960 ca
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Roma, IT
Dining table designed by Sergio Asti. Structure in wood, metal and top covered in 'Zelda' model leather.
Metal
Wooden Coffee Table Zelda by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Padova, IT
Zelda coffee table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova – Italy – 1960s Table produced in the 60s by Poltronova based on a project by Sergio Asti. ?
Wood
Zelda Side or Center Table by Sergio Asti, Poltronova 1962
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Renens, CH
Side table from the "Zelda" series designed by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, Italy 1962.
Wood
Sergio Asti for Poltronova 'Zelda' Sofa in Walnut and Leather
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Poltronova, sofa model 'Zelda', leather, walnut, brass, Italy, 1962.
Brass
Pair of Armchairs Zelda by Sergio Asti for Poltronova
By Sergio Asti
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of armchairs Zelda by Sergio Asti for Poltronova. Made on 1962.
Sold
H 10.63 in W 59.85 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Coffee Table by Sergio Asti, Poltronova
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" coffee table by Sergio Asti, Poltronova.
Wood
Zelda coffee table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960's
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Savona, IT
Table produced in the 60s by Poltronova based on a project by Sergio Asti. Structure and top in teak veneered wood. Hot curved legs. Good general conditions, some signs due to normal...
Teak
Sold
H 23.23 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Sofa in Cognac Leather by Sergio Asti for Poltronova
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" sofa in Cognac leather by Sergio Asti for Poltronova.
Leather
Presidential Sofa, designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1950s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Amongst Jorge Zalszupin’s most iconic creations is the Presidential series, composed of a sofa and an armchair, designed in 1959 and produced by L’Atelier. The set is made of molded ...
Brass
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...
Chrome
$7,430
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Wonderful Italian Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti and Completely Re-Upholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing lines resting on two legs in front and two castors at the back for easy moving. Belts, foam and velvet completely redone.
Velvet
Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
Coronado two-seater sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1960s. Sofa in original tan leather. The Coronado collection is comfortable thanks to the spring system made of stee...
Steel
$1,886
H 15.36 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Square Walnut Coffee Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1965
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century coffee table Model 771 in walnut wood designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina, in Italy during the 1960s. The table is signed inside one of the...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table by Glenn of California, 1960s
By Glenn of California
Located in Highland, IN
This large and well made walnut coffee table by Glenn of California has a deceptively simple form with nice details like the reveal between the top and legs. 15"h X 48"w X 48"d
Walnut
$12,003
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair "Fiorenza," designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy. A highly collectible model produced for only one year by Arflex. This stunning pair of armchairs features sc...
Fabric, Wood
$3,722
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Italian Coffee Table in Walnut Wood by Osvaldo Borsani, c.1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Coffee table in walnut wood by Osvaldo Borsani, c.1950s. Walnut wood, cut and coloured glass Dimensions: W100 x D65 x H45 cm.
Wood
"Sapporo" Armchair by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy
Located in Dronten, NL
A bold, sculptural armchair from the "Sapporo" series designed by Mario Marenco for the Italian manufacturer Mobil Girgi, clearly identified by the maker's mark branded into the waln...
Wool, Walnut
$7,316
H 29.14 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
Ultra-rare vintage DS 125 armchair, designed by Gerd Lange for De Sede Swiss.
By Gerd Lange
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Ultra-rare original vintage De Sede DS 125 armchair, designed by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural pieces feature luxurious 3mm-5mm thick neck leather upholstery with a distincti...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Houston, TX
Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, this refined mid-century Italian sofa exemplifies the designer’s signature balance of architectural clarity and functional elegance. Designed in the 19...
Brass, Steel
$5,350Sale Price|10% Off
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the couple's design philosophy. Their signature elements - geometric wood frame, soft ne...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Square Walnut Coffee Table by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern coffee table features unique raised edges and tapered legs. Sleek design with stretchers between each leg ensuring sturdiness without sacrificing style. The ...
Walnut
$3,200
H 26.78 in W 59.65 in D 31.89 in
Italian mid-century leather sofa Bastiano by Afra Tobia Scarpa Gavina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown leather and black wood sofa Bastiano by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s Two-seater sofa model Bastiano with seat, backrest and armrests made of squa...
Leather, Wood
Rare armchair, Gastone Rinaldi, 1960
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, model Roma, was manufactured by RIMA in 1960. The construction is lacquered steel, the upholstery is made of velvet.
Steel
Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, MP-93, Brazil 1972
Located in Kampen, NL
Percival Lafer MP-93 lounge chair, designed and manufactured in Brazil in 1972. Sculptural dark wood frame with its original cognac leather upholstery, beautifully aged with a rich p...
Leather, Jatoba
$3,429
H 27.96 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Maralunga Two-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory. Head /...
Wool
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$885 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$6,493 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$1,367Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black u...
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
$2,034 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$3,840 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$2,240Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.38 in W 87.41 in D 29.53 in
Three-Seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Roma, IT
Three-seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo, realized by Mobilgirgi in 1970s. Production Mark. Wood, plastic and padded leather. Good condition.
Wood, Leather, Plastic
$1,650
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 35.83 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The seat has a...
Leather
$11,317 / set
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 29.93 in
Set of Percival Lafer Cognac Leather MP-13 Armchairs and a Footstool
By Percival Lafer
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of armchairs, model MP-13, with a footstool from circa 1960-1970 by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. Frame made of solid Jatoba wood, covers of cognac brown leather. Stool's di...
Leather, Wood
$9,602 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$2,495 / set
H 23.25 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid Century Modern 3-Drawer Night Stands
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Brass, Steel
$85,800 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
Arne Norell & Sven Ellekaer Armchair for Coja Sweden 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, IDF
Comfortable armchair designed by Arne Norell for Coja, made in the 1960s. in Sweden. Black leather padded cushions draped in a dark stained wooden frame. Good original condition
Leather, Wood
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.