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Erwin Lambeth Blue Mid Century Sofa
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Westport, CT
Erwin Lambeth blue mid century sofa, recovered in zak & fox fabric.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Sofa, the Netherlands 1960's
By Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-century sofa on a metal frame with wooden arm rests. We have re-upholstered the sofa with a
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Sofa, the Netherlands 1960's
Mid-Century Sofa, the Netherlands 1960's
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 70.87 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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vladimir Kagan Style Mid Century Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan Style Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 93.5 wide x 36 deep x 34.5 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Style Mid Century Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Style Mid Century Sofa
H 34.5 in W 93.5 in D 36 in
Tobia Scarpa Style Mid Century Sofa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobia Scarpa Style mid century sofa The sofa measures: 83 wide x 30 deep x 26 high, with a seat
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Mid-Century Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Teak wood with handwoven rattan mid century sofa. Stunning circle back rest and rounded armrests
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Cotton, Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 30 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
H 30 in W 84.5 in D 33.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 82 wide x 33 deep x 29 inches
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 98 wide x 30 deep x 30 inches
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Brass

Erling Viksjø Terazzo Marble Stone "Conglo" Mid Century Sofa Coffee Table, 1960s
By Erling Viksjø
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century sofa / coffee table in rosewood and terazzo stone by Erling Viksjø produced in
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Stone

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Sofa with New Upholstery
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin style mid century sofa with new upholstery. This sofa measures
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Sofa, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking mid century two seater sofa. It has been reupholstered in white and pink fabric
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Sofa, 1950s
Mid Century Sofa, 1950s
H 34.65 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Mid century sofa and armchair by Andersson
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century sofa and armchair by andersson circa 1960. Here we have a sofa and armchair designed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Teak

Mid-Century sofa with wooden side table / end cabinet by Florence Knoll 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Mid-Century sofa with wooden side table / end cabinet designed by Florence Knoll in the 1960s. The
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Sofa Restored: Classic Design Meets Modern Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of the 1960s with our meticulously restored mid-century sofa, a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Foam, Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Danish Mid-Century Sofa in the Style of Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Journey into a world where design meets dream with this captivating Danish Mid-Century Sofa
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Beech

Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa, c. 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
mid-century Danish design, reminiscent of the era's daring and avant-garde spirit. This sofa is more
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Oak

Mid-Century Sofa by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted sofa with the original contract fabric loose back and lower cushions, round
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Sofa by Harvey Probber
Mid-Century Sofa by Harvey Probber
H 24.5 in W 84 in D 33 in
Coen de Vries Mid-century Sofa
By Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, mid-century, 3-seat sofa with mocha velvet upholstery, steel frame and lightly
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Chrome

Coen de Vries Mid-century Sofa
Coen de Vries Mid-century Sofa
H 28.5 in W 71 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Sofa by Arthur Elrod
By Arthur Elrod
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant and glamorous sofa designed by Arthur Elrod for the Cody House in Palm Springs, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric

Mid-Century Sofa by Arthur Elrod
Mid-Century Sofa by Arthur Elrod
H 35.5 in W 96 in D 37.25 in
Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Beech

Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
H 33.47 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Sofa by Superior Reed & Rattan
By Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. Inc. 1
Located in West Chester, PA
Bamboo sofa by Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. Inc of NYC. Frame in the original finish with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Upholstery, Rattan

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Sheepskin, Wood

Mid-Century Sofa by Eva and Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950’s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Norwalk, CT
-Century Sofa. Brought to life by the visionary minds of Eva and Nils Koppel for the esteemed Slagelse
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Mahogany

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth Mid Century Sofa for Artifort 1956
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Tilburg, NL
. The design of this sofa is classic mid-century and Scandinavian in style, but really comes to life due
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth Mid Century Sofa for Artifort 1956
Theo Ruth Mid Century Sofa for Artifort 1956
H 32.29 in W 51.58 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Sofa by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s
By Carl Straub
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid-century three seater sofa designed by Carl Straub in black leather and teak. Beautifully
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Chrome

Curved mid-century sofa in new, neutral boucle
Located in West Hollywood, CA
92" W x 24 3/4" H x 39" D Seat Height: 15 1/2" Inside Seat Depth: 22 1/2" Inside Seat Width: 70"
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Bouclé

Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale sofa measures over 9 feet long and makes a unique and stylish seating addition to
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Sofa in the Style of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Combining curving forms with bright upholstery and chrome legs, this vintage sofa in the style of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Metal

Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil “Amazonas” Mid Century Sofa
By Jean Gillon
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil. ‘Amazonas’ Sofa Frame in Rosewood. No cushions. Labeled.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Rosewood

Paul McCobb Symmetric Group for Widdicomb Mid Century Sofa
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Mid Century Symmetric Group sofa This sofa measures: 91 wide x 30 deep
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Sofa in Pierre Frey Chenille, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite sofa enveloped in refined Pierre Frey chenille fabric in the intriguing shade titteul
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Chenille, Wood

Mid-Century Sofa or Bed by Uluv, 1960's
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, leatherette - Leatherette has signs of damage - Fully functional - Good, original condition - When unfolded, 100 cm / 180 cm - Seat hei...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Wood

Mid-Century Sofa or Bed by Uluv, 1960's
Mid-Century Sofa or Bed by Uluv, 1960's
H 29.14 in W 82.68 in D 32.29 in
Wilhelm Knoll Antimott Walnut Mid Century Sofa Grey Wool
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wilhelm Knoll manufactures this nice sofa. From the Series Antimott. The armrests are beautiful
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Wool, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Sofa by Schiller Polstermøbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the structure of this stunning sofa. Many elements emblematic of mid-century design are also apparent
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Sofa with Structural Legs, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
colour scheme and the materials reinforce the Swedish mid-century aesthetic. Svensk design, “Swedish
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Wood

Maurice Mourra Mid-Century Sofa Set
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Cathedral City, CA
An exuberant Midcentury sofa set by Maurice Mourra, reminiscent of the jet age Jetsons style. Newly
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Brass

vintage Walnut Frame mid century sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful walnut frame loveseat sofa in the style of Ib Kofod Larsen. Features a refinished walnut
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Sofa "Grégoire" in oak by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels , BE
Two-seater sofa model "Grégoire" by Guillerme et Chambron with its original ivory-coloured fabric
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Oak

Francois Monnet Steel and Glass Mid-Century Sofa Table, 1970
By François Monnet
Located in Rome, IT
Important sofa table by Francois Monnet, innovative design and materials for that time period
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Steel

Mid-Century Sofa in Ash and Yellow and Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, ash, cane, leatherette, metal, Spain, 1950s. Joyful Spanish two-seater sofa with soft
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Faux Leather, Cane, Ash

J. Andersen Mid-century Sofa Table Model 240 in Teak
By CFC Silkeborg
Located in Berlin, DE
This sofatable is outstanding for its organic shape. The same Andersen invented the "smiley sofatable" which made him known beneath the danish designers of his period. This special s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Teak

Midcentury Modern Sofa "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sweden, 1967
By OPE, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rare three seat sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homqvist during the 1967 in Sweden and produced at
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Couch Table with Mirror Surface
Located in Vienna, AT
Heavy solid wood construction on brass legs with copper color mirror on the top of the table. Made in Austria in the late 1960s. Minimal use on wood and glass.              
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Brass

Mid-Century Couch Table with Mirror Surface
Mid-Century Couch Table with Mirror Surface
H 22.05 in W 59.06 in D 25.6 in
Niels Eilersen "Arizona" Green Danish Mid Century Sofa by Jens Eilersen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Niels Eilersen "Arizona" sofa by Jen Juuls Eilersen. A fantastic mid century modern sofa with a
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Leather

Extremely rare mid century sofa by Jacques Charpentier France, suede textile
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Incredible fully original sofa design by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970. Elegant stainless
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Aluminum

Danish Mid-Century Sofa by Tove & Edward Kindt-Larsen, Denmark 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A comfortable 2-seater sofa designed by Danish architects Tove & Edward Kindt-Larson. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Wool, Upholstery, Teak

European Mid-Century Sofa in Black Cow Hide, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sofa its elegance. The design brings together the best aspects of the mid-century era, including the
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Cowhide, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Denmark 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A comfortable 3seater sofa and daybed designed by Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Fabulous 2-Piece Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Low Mid-Century Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous 2 piece long low Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa. This is perfect for you designers who
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Wood, Upholstery

Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960's
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Dimensions at layout: Height:41cm, depth:84cm, width:186cm Original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century slipper sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen of Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Wood

Mid Century Sofa Monterey /5-161 by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, 1960
By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Monterey /5-161 sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson, produced by the Swedish manufacturer Bodafors in
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Oak, Teak

10ft Vintage Mid-Century Sofa/End Table Combination Designed by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Authentic early sofa and end table designed by Florence Knoll in the mid 1950s. It features a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Metal

Wonderful Swedish Mid-Century Sofa Folke Ohlsson DUX Style, circa 60's
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Swedish modern Folke Ohlsson Dux style sofa. This sofa retains its original heavy-weight
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Upholstery, Walnut

Salmon Midcentury Modern Sofa Made and Designed in 1962 by Miroslav Navratil
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czechoslovakian Mid-Century Modern sofa Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery, 1962.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
spectacular! This piece would look incredible in any modern, mid-century modern or contemporary environment
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Velvet, Hardwood

Pair of Fontana Arte Mid-Century Sofa or Coffe Table by Max Ingrand
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Rome, IT
A Pair of Rare Extraordinary Mid-Century modern Italian sofa table made of hand blown beveled
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch

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Cut Glass

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Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage midcentury modern couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and animal skin, every vintage midcentury modern couch was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a vintage midcentury modern couch, we have 1153 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage midcentury modern couch — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage midcentury modern couch, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage midcentury modern couch over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Michel Ducaroy and Ligne Roset are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Midcentury Modern Couch?

Prices for a vintage midcentury modern couch start at $578 and top out at $46,500 with the average selling for $3,996.

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.