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Sculptural Italian Midcentury Sofa
Located in London, GB
An Italian mid-century sofa of sculptural form, on brass legs and newly upholstered in a stone
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Italian Midcentury Sofa
Sculptural Italian Midcentury Sofa
H 29.93 in W 71.26 in D 33.08 in
Italian mid-century sofa, velvet, brass and iron, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian mid-century sofa, velvet, brass and iron, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 87 cm; W= 145 cm; D= 85 cm
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Iron

Italian Mid-Century Sectional Set
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century sectional recovered in an off-white boucle fabric. Each piece can be easily
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Mid-Century Sectional Set
Italian Mid-Century Sectional Set
H 32 in W 102 in D 137 in
Italian Mid-Century Minimal Sofà Carlo Mollino Style Cherry Fabric Green
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian mid-century Minimal Sofà Carlo Mollino style cherry fabric green.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Cherry, Fabric

Beautiful Italian Mid Century Sectional Sofa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Beautiful Italian Mid Century Sectional Sofa from the 1980s is a stunning piece that embodies
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Italian MId Century Modern Gold Velvet Upholstery Cloud Shape Sofa Cast Brass
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian MId Century Modern Gold Velvet Upholstery Cloud Shape Sofa Cast Brass Legs MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Design Sofa Peluche, 1950s Original Fabric by Gigi Radice
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-Century design sofa Peluche 1950s original fabric, designed by Gigi Radice
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa In The Style Of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, upholstered sofa in the style of MarCo Zauso features a curved profile
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Reupholstered Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Metal Base by Lenzi
By Lenzi
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered Italian Mid-Century Modern sofa with metal base by Lenzi This three-seat sofa was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Sofa/Daybed by Gianni Songia for Sormani
By Gianni Songia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian mid-century sofa is by Gianni Songia for Sormani. The sofa showcases a sculptural
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Reupholstered Grey Italian Mid-Century Modern sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered Grey Italian Mid-Century Modern sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti This sofa was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Raffles Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Depadova, 1988
By Vico Magistretti, ICF De Padova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern raffles sofa by Vico Magistretti for Depadova, 1988 Raffles three-seat
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Chrome Console / Sofa Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern brass, chrome and smoked green glass console / sofa table by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Consoles, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern console / sofa table in a sober rectilinear form covered in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Wicker Console or Sofa Table
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sober Italian Mid-Century Modern console or sofa table in rattan / wicker stitched in an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, this three-seater sofa visually demonstrates why the appeal of Italian mid-century furniture endures
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Space Age Swivel Chrome Cocktail Side Tables from the 1970´s
By Morex, Milo Baughman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Space Age-style 1970's, Convertible' circular cocktail
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Chrome

Brown Suede Upholstery Faux Bamboo Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee Loveseat
By William Billy Haines
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern brown suede upholstery cushions faux bamboo frame settee loveseat sofa
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century 3 Seater Sofa Wave by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century 3 seater sofa Wave by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s Three seater sofa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Living Room Set, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Living Room Set, 1970s European One sofa Two armchairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Italian Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century two-seater sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s Two-seater sofa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sofa in Beige Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Wooden sofa in beige fabric, 1960s A three-seater sofa in beige fabric and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Rare Curved Italian Mid-Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale Sofa / Divan/ Couch by Marco Zanuso for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Steel

Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
The sofa is made out of high quality leather. The back and sit of the sofa is composed from three
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa
Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa
H 32 in W 83 in D 33 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with modern neoclassical influences by Gio
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Upholstery, Hardwood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, from Italy with brown and black corduroy upholstery. This piece is in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa
H 31 in W 84.5 in D 37.5 in
Two Italian Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Consoles/ Sofa Tables by Giovanni Banci
By Giovanni Banci
Located in New York, NY
Two Italian Mid-Century Modern hand-hammered iron consoles or sofa tables by Italian sculptor and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

Italian Mid-Century Pink and Grey Fabric Sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s
By Arflex, Marcello Cuneo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century pink and grey fabric sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s Two seater sofa
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Console /Sofa Table after G. Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A Large Italian MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Hardwood Console / Sofa Table circa 1930 - 1940
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Hardwood

Italian Mid- Century Sculptural Bronze 'Floating' Sectional Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid- Century sculptural bronze 'Floating' Sectional Set, Consisting of Two Sofas and One
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Bronze

1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Wool, Beech
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Beech, Wool

1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 25.5 in
Italian mid-century modern Armchair in bamboo and fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Armchair in bamboo and fabric, 1980s An armchair in bamboo wood and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Wood

An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Console / Sofa Table by Banci
Located in Somerton, GB
An elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern large bamboo and smoked glass console or sofa table by
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Vintage 1970s Console Tables

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Bamboo

Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa with Metal Legs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, this individualistic sofa reflects the mid-century Italian furniture style that was defined by unique
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, FR
engaging 20th-century pieces and bespoke contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa, 1950s
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1966
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian Mid-Century Modern two-seater sofa by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1966 Two-seat sofa on wheels
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Metal

Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard/ Bar / Console by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Timeless and Enchanting Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical cabinet / bar
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Marble

Italian Mid Century Two Seater Sofa 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater italian sofa found in an driving school, metal frame with wooden finials lined with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Italian Mid Century Two Seater Sofa 1960s
Italian Mid Century Two Seater Sofa 1960s
H 34.26 in W 60.24 in D 29.53 in
Italian Mid-Century Brass, Nickel and Glass Console or Writing Table, Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sober and beautiful Minimalist Italian Mid-Century Modern console, sofa table or writing
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Brass, Steel, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden 51 Poufs in Beige Fabric, 3 Pieces, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wooden poufs in beige fabric, 1960s. Set of three poufs in beige fabric
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in Brown and Green Leather, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in brown and green leather, 1970s Rectangular suitcase in brown
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Round Etched Glass Side Table
By Ico Parisi, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage Italian mid-century modern round occasional table. Italy, circa 1940s, in the manner of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Bentwood, Softwood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Cowhide Lounge Chairs Attr. to Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern armchairs /club chair attributed to Ico Parisi with an
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Armchairs in Beige Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wooden armchairs in beige fabric, 1960s. Pair of armchairs in beige
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian vibe to this piece. Like Scandinavian mid-century design, Italian design liked to blend form with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Vico Magistretti Italian Midcentury Sofa from 1980s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in bari, IT
Vico Magistretti two-seat sofa model "veranda" for Cassina. The seat elements, whose padding is in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic Italian Mid-Century Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni in a sleek, contemporary, low
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Plastic, Rubber

Italian Mid-Century Brown Leather Plastic Sofa Flou by Betti Habitat Ids, 1970s
By Augusto Betti, Habitat International
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Brown leather and plastic sofa Flou by Betti for Habitat Ids, 1970s A three
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Plastic

Italian Mid-Century Brown Leather Armchairs Flou by Betti Habitat Ids, 1970s
By Augusto Betti, Habitat International
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown leather and plastic armchairs Flou by Betti for Habitat Ids, 1970s Pair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Plastic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in Green Leather with Beige Fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern luggage in green leather with beige fabric, 1970s. Rectangular suitcase
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in Brown Leather with Beige Fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern luggage in brown leather with beige fabric, 1970s. Rectangular suitcase
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Table in Aluminium, Smoked Glass Top
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Designed in the 1960s by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani, two heavyweights of Italian Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern sofa features unique sculpted armrests and a metal base. A stylish and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee
Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee
H 31.75 in W 54.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Lacquered Brown Goatskin Sofatables, Aldo Tura 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Italian mid-century sofas in lacquered brown grained goatskin by Aldo Tura from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Italian mid-century modern daybed, bed or sofa in rattan and metal mesh, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Daybed, bed or sofa in rattan and metal mesh, 1970s Daybed with finely
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Rattan

Italian mid-century modern wooden coffee table with smoked grey glass top, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden coffee table with smoked grey glass top, 1960s Coffee table with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Glass, Wood

Italian mid-century modern brass structure and crystal top service table, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brass structure and crystal top service table, 1960s Rectangular service
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Crystal, Brass

Marco Zanuso Italian Midcentury Sofa model sleep o matic
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bari, IT
Sofa bed sleep o matic model by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy. Metal tubular structure, Pirelli
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Two Tier Serving Cart
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Jatoba wood two tier serve / bar trolley with two
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Plywood

Italian mid-century modern coffee table with green marble effect wood top, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern coffee table with green marble effect wood top, 1960s Coffee table with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Metal

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Italian Midcentury Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian midcentury couch for your home. An Italian midcentury couch — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Find 2599 options for an antique or vintage Italian midcentury couch now, or shop our selection of 63 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Italian midcentury couch, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian midcentury couch made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made Italian midcentury couch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cassina, Mario Bellini and B&B Italia are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Midcentury Couch?

Prices for an Italian midcentury couch start at $21 and top out at $200,072 with the average selling for $6,632.

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 legendary 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.

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.