Sectional Modern U
Mariani Contemporary Italian Leather & Mohair U Shaped Custom Sectional
By i4 Mariani
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
ends of the sectional have drawers for storage. The variety in material makes a statement in a modern
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Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Grand Geometric Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
construction consisting of three pieces in the shape of a U with which an open circle can be created. This
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Materials
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10 Piece Jack Cartwright Modular Sectional Sofa Seating in Bouclé, Tweed, 1970s
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Culver City, CA
. Whether arranged as a cozy corner sectional, an expansive U-shape, or separate seating islands or zones
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 27 in W 29 in D 31 in
Restored 3/4 3 Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 three-strand round pretzel arm rattan three-seat sofa sectional with u-shaped arched
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century-Modern Leather Snake Sofa in style of De Sede DS-600 Non-Stop, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Zagreb, HR
A stunning seven-part Mid-Century Modern leather U-shape sectional sofa, produced in the late 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.86 in W 111.42 in D 82.68 in
Giuseppe Munari for Poltronova Set of Four Modular Orange Sofa 1970s
By Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern orange set of four modular sofa by Giuseppe Munari for Poltronova 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Italian Modular Sofa in the style of Pamio, Massari & Toso for Stillwood, Italy
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Almelo, NL
structurally, in this case, to make a low-slung U-shape. This sofa would be an eye-catching addition to any
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 23.63 in W 145.28 in D 50.4 in
Italian Modular Sofa in the Style of Pamio, Massari & Toso for Stillwood
By Toso, Massari & Associates
Located in Almelo, NL
. This sofa is an example of foam being used structurally, in this case, to make a low-slung U-shape. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
H 22.45 in W 135.83 in D 64.97 in
Sistema 61 Italian modular sofa, Giancarlo Piretti for Aonima Castelli, 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in MIlano, IT
dei ganci a forma di U in acciaio cromato. Il divano può essere disposto come si preferisce: i moduli
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
The Cube Sofa - U-Shape Sectional
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
U-Shape Sectional - Inspired by 70s Italian Luxury Furniture
Discover The Cube Sofa, where art
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Chenille
Weiman 1980s U-Shaped Sectional Pit Sofa
By Weiman, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pit sofa by Weiman
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Outdoor Lounge Sectional 0:1 - U Shape
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
The 0:1 outdoor collection by Studio:Rah, is a culmination of durable materials and refined connections between wood, metal, and upholstery. Each piece of the collection is made with...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Lombard Street Sectional by Yabu Pushelberg in Mohair, U5
By George Yabu & Glenn Pushelberg
Located in Toronto, ON
This Lombard Street sectional by Yabu Pushelberg is composed of five modules in a U shape and is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
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Upholstery
Bertu Patio Furniture, U Shaped Patio Furniture, Bali Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
The Patio Furniture - Bali U Shaped Sectional is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio
Category
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Bertu Lounge Set, Outdoor Lounge Set, Bali Collection, Modern
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Lounge Set, Outdoor Lounge Set, Bali Collection, Modern
The Patio Furniture - Bali U Shaped
Category
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Chloe Sofa
Located in Torrance, CA
Our Chloe Sofa is a sleek and modern version of a classic sofa. It is made with a classic hand-tied
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
2 MCM Founders Corner Step Tables Black Brass Sabots Coronado Grp Luther Draper
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
room sofa; dividing a corner or u-shaped sectional; or even a separation for perpendicularly placed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21.75 in W 30 in D 29.75 in
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Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
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Cast in stone composite, the Quad table gets its bright white color and unique matte finish from a special blend of marble dust and resin, making it both more durable and lighter wei...
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1970s Tubular chrome yellow dining chair. We have 36 chairs available and each chair is 225.00. The chairs are made by Kinetics furniture inc.
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De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug
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Byron Botker for Landes, pair of lounge chairs, beige fabric, chromed metal, United States, 1970s
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Midcentury 3-Seat Sofa, German, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, 1970
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Sober, elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern cocktail table or dry bar by Willy Rizzo for Cidue. The table captures the elegance of 1970 design with its low, sleek, seamless aesthetic. ...
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By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-20th century two-piece omnibus sectional by Vladimer Kagan. A two-piece that consist of an L
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Vintage Modular Sofa by Friedrich Hill for Walter Knoll 1970s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
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Rivington Sectional Sofa
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piece is handcrafted in the U.S.A., fully customizable and available in a variety of finishes.**.
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By Frank Carfaro
Located in New York, NY
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Large U shape Sectional Sofa in the Style of Vladimir Kagan's Cloud Sofa Designs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large two piece curved white cloud sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan for Directional. We are unsure of the designer or manufacturer, but the sofa is very high quality construction...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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H 28.5 in W 165 in D 98 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece Sectional Sofa by Ernst Schwadron
By Ernst Schwadron
Located in New York, NY
Ernst Schwadron - Two-piece sectional sofa wood and fabric, circa 1955.
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Harvey Probber Cubo Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Harvey Probber design Cubo sectional sofa in very good original condition. Comprising two large
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Bertha Schaefer Sectional Sofa by Singer and Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
different ways making either a deep or shallow U shape. Legs are conical and of solid walnut. Bought from
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Gijs Bakker Levis Sectional Sofa for Castelijn in Vanilla Velvet
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By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
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the U.S. by ai (Atelier International) throughout the 1970s and early 80s becoming an icon of
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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'Element' Sectional Set by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1973, Signed
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BLACK FRIDAY Sectional Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin - SATURDAY SALE
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 1980s sectional by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin. Each of the six grey
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De Sede 'Terrazza' Sofas DS 1025 in White Leather 1972 by U. Klug & Ueli Berger
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
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By Harvey Probber
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14 Piece De Sede DS-600 'Non-Stop' Tatzelwurm Sectional Sofa in Cotton Canvas
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professionally cleaned.
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By Wittmann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Large De Sede ds-11 Modular Patchwork Sofa
By De Sede
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pieces, so there are numerous ways to put it, even a full U-shape.
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De Sede DS600 Non Stop Sofa in an Ecru Leather
By De Sede, Klaus Vogt, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
extraordinarily large 30 foot long sofa was originally designed in the 1970s by the team of U. Berger, E. Peduzzi
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Mid Century Modern Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofa & Tables w/ New Upholstery
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
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1970s Sculptural Sectional Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
low slung versatile sectional can be configured in multiple ways. As shown in the photos, an L a U or
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Vintage Rolf Benz Modular Sectional Sofa Suite, Germany, 1970
By BMP Rolf Benz, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage Rolf Benz modular sectional sofa suite, Germany, 1970. A fantastic modern vintage modular
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Vladimir Kagan Upholstered with Lit Lucite Base Omnibus Chaise Lounge and Pillow
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern signed Vladimir Kagan original upholstery with Lucite base / legs
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H 31 in W 60 in D 36 in
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Sectional Modern U For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sectional modern u you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and animal skin, every sectional modern u was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a sectional modern u, we have 1456 options in-stock, while there are 233 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sectional modern u, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sectional modern u bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made sectional modern u has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, De Sede and Mario Bellini are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for a sectional modern u at 1stDibs is $9,183, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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