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Mid-Century Modern Settees

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Divina Sette by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler
Located in Long Island City, NY
Divina Sette by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler, re-upholstered in striped Kravet performance fabric, (recently discontinued) supported by Beech wood legs. Arne Norell (1917–2001) w...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Wood, Beech

Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously upholstered channeled back tufting. The settee has been fully restored and newly reu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Sculpted Bench in Claro walnut by Erickson Woodworking
Located in Nevada City, CA
The Sumi Settee by Erickson Woodworking is a fully sculpted two person bench with a low back and continuous curves that feel as good as they look. Every Settee is made by hand, one a...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Walnut

Arnold Madsen Attribution, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige floral-embroidered fabric and wood settee or sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Design attributed to Arnold Madsen. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.5"H x 49.7...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Wood

1950s Walnut Window Bench Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Southampton, NJ
A solid walnut Mid-Century Modern window bench or settee attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Lithe line design constructed of fully restored walnut frame with new fine scale can...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

20th Century Swedish Vintage OH Sjögren Home Evening Settee by Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish three-seater " Home Evening " sofa or settee with two pillows, designed by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren and Stoppmöbler, Tranås in good ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

c. 1975 Rare Eero Saarinen Womb Settee, Restored in The Elder Statesman Cashmere
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Rare, vintage Womb Settee designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Rebuilt and reupholstered in the most luxurious cashmere from The Elder Statesman. One of a kind.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Sofa, Love Seat or Settee by Kofod Larsen Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed and crafted sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig circa 1960's. It features a solid walnut frame and original upholstery. Manufacturers stamp is present. Fabric is...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s. Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Rattan

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but it is in very ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1970’s Leather Settee
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1970’s Leather Settee. Bentwood arms with brass details. Button Cushions. Soft light Butterscotch color vintage leather. Sofa sits low and deep for loung...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Harvey Probber 3 Seater Sofa with Chrome Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960's vintage Harvey robber 3 seat sofa with steel over wood plinth base. In original as is fabric.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seat sofa of Italian design, structure and legs in solid wood, velvet upholstery, 1950s production, Condition as shown in the photos, it is advisable to redo the upholst...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Velvet, Beech, Fir

20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern American two seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed and produced by Jens Risom Design, Model U-151, in good condition. The seat, back rest of the divano is slightly inclinated with a button-tufted back and two straight arms, supported by a hand crafted Walnut frame, standing of four small curved wooden feet. Newly upholstered in an orange velvet. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, New York, United States. Seat: 18.5" H x 44.5" W x 19.5" D Pillows: 20" H x 20" W x 7" D Jens Risom was a Danish, American furniture designer born in 1916, in Copenhagen, Denmark and passed away in 2016, in New Canaan, United States. He finished his apprenticeship as a designer at the Copenhagen School...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen "Lotus" Settee, Denmark 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen "Lotus" Settee, Denmark 1970. Sofa and chair sold in separate listing. Original fabric in excellent condition
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century High-Back Birch Settee by Maxwell Royal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque and elegant birch settee manufactured in the 1950s by Maxwell Royal of Hickory, NC (though, often mis-attributed as Dunbar or Paolo Buffa). ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada. The Tank sofa is a rare design featuring a cantilevered frame in a bent birch wood that g...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Thonet Styled Patinated Bronze Settee w Leopard Print Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing patinated bronze settee in the style of Thonet's bentwood seating with leopard print fabric. Believed to be mid to late 20th Century, fabric newer. Very hefty and high ...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bronze

Restored Mid-century Rattan 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 2-seat rattan sectional settee/loveseat features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end wi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern yet traditional spindle back bench from the 1960s. It is very well made from solid wood and finished in black satin lacquer.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Settee in Oak, France, c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
This settee was designed by the iconic French design duo Guillerme et Chambron. The high quality and distinctive skeletal open frame construction features a beautifully crafted spind...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Oak

Italian Midcentury Sofa or Settee in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent Italian mid-century sofa original from the 1950s. Equipped with the original stiletto metal feet painted in gold and brass tips, which have been...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wrought Iron Settee Att. to Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron settee - loveseat attributed to Salterini - this example is in good condition, no breaks, welds or repairs, the seat shows some depression where people sat over the year...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Wrought Iron

Curved Sofa Attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
An curved comma sofa, by Federico Munari, Italy. Newly reupholstered in ivory coloured, premium, pure mohair fabric. Makers label to underside.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish settee from the late 1940's or early 1950s with coil springs in the seat and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained beech with great grain and patina....
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa Collection designed in the style of Gio Ponti for the manufacturing company Isa Bergamo in the late 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been redone in...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian bench / settee with wall hanging back, Italy, 1950.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exemplary Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 'Tandem' seating system was designed in 1962, originally for Chicago O'Hare airport and then adopted by many other airports and...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Midcentury Settee or Loveseat by Peter Hvidt, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines of this small settee by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen. Made circa 1955. Back and seat nice and firm and beech frame and legs remain sturdy. The sofa has...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Large Sofa by Ate Van Apeldoorn in Solid Pine and Fabric, Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
3-seat sofa by Ate Van Apeldoorn in good condition. The sofa is manufactured in Holland by Houtwerk Hattem in the 1970s. It is made of solid pine wood which is connected by trade...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Pine

Petite Bentwood Settee in Holland & Sherry Wool & Linen Piping
Located in Stamford, CT
We’ve always been drawn to the elegant proportions of both Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern design. Though stylistically distinct, these movements share a sense of refinement that res...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Wool, Linen, Wood

Casa e Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone, while the structure is robust and solid.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Fast shipping worldwide.
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of open armrests. Made from stained beech wood showing great blond color and with coi...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Wool, Beech

Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Swan Sofa Settee, 1960's in Real Canadian Sheepskin
Located in Culver City, CA
Take a seat, darling. No, seriously—this is the seat. Designed by the iconic Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, this Swan Sofa is the epitome of mid-century...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Aluminum

Danish 1950's Arne Hovmand Style Loveseat with Teak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming 1950's Danish loveseat with legs and armrests in teak. The design is very reminiscent of of Arne Hovmand-Olsen's style a cool and has a versatile light design. The loveseat ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Brass

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted bench or settee inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Blue velvet cushion newly upholstered ....
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted and brass sabot benches or settees inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of solid brass ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Wood

Rare Sofa, Italy, 1970s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb and rarely seen sofa. As comfortable as it looks. Made in Italy the sofa nods to Brazilian mid century design. The wooden frame is in original...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa Model '115' in Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, model '115', fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1950s A Dutch settee by Theo Ruth currently upholstered in a yellow velvet. The back tilts slightly backwar...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual settee By Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1940's. Distinguishing feature is the channel back, mahogany legs, heavy construction-with hand tied springs, built to last.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

French Wrought Iron and Leather Upholstered Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
French baroque style iron and leather settee circa 1970's. Very handsome and elegant hand crafted wrought iron and leather sofa or settee. Some pieces of furniture just make you smil...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted and brass sabot benches or settees inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of solid brass ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The ivory v...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Velvet, Beech, Fir

Mid-Century Harvey Probber Burger Bun Pink Velvet Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Mid-Century Modern settee designed by Italian architect Adriano Piazzesi for Harvey Probber, Inc. Burger bun is a whimsical kidney shaped form des...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Jonathan DePas, Donato D'urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Ligne Roset Sofa/Settee, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Jonathan DePas, Donato D'urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Ligne Roset Sofa/Settee, 1970. Original Charcoal gray leather. Measures 29" tall, 39" deep, 61" long, set height 16.5"
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Leather Togo 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful authentic midnight black leather Togo Settee designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from the 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

DS 44 Two Seater Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Made in Switzerland, 1970s Leather block style sofa with vertical stitching on seat and seat back. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck" leather is extremely thick (up to 5mm or 3/16in) a...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Leather

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A very rare early production Eero Saarinen womb settee, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Steel

Danish Midcentury Settee or Loveseat by Peter Hvidt, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines of this small settee by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen. Made circa 1955. Back and seat nice and firm and beech frame and legs remain sturdy. The sofa has...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chair in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s This robust patinated De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and bu...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Beech

Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Barcelona daybed from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe originally designed in the 1930s and remade for Knoll International in the 2000s, this daybed is timeless. The daybed or cou...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

Michael Taylor for Baker Style Carved Hardwood Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous hand-carved hardwood sofa made in the manner and style of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East collection. The hardwood frame features a geometric open design supported by a fl...
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted bench or settee inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Blue velvet cushion newly upholstered ....
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, Model P11, Azucena, Italy, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate (or Chromate) Sofa, model P11, manufactured by Azucena in Italy, in the 1960s. Chrome-plated steel, ne...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Isa Bergamo mid century settee original faux leather upholstery and original mid century condition. Brass legs.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Loveseat / Armchair, Italy, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Carlo Scarpa Cornaro loveseat / armchair, pure Alpaca fabric, Italy. Produced by Gavina in the 1970s. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavalos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International (Erwine & Estelle Laverne), designed in 1952,...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Paul McCobb for Directional sculptural cubist sofa or settee. Legs have been refinished, older reupholstery and foam must be updated. Great sleek geom...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Danish 1960s Midcentury Settee in Teak and Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant small 1950s easy style Danish settee with the frame, legs and armrests in solid teak. Very high design quality and workmanship. The piece is unmarked but the de...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Teak, Leather

Italian Damask Fabric Capitonnè Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous Italian made sofa from the 1950's. The Italian sofa has been upholstered in a fine capitonné damask fabric in shades of ivory. The soft an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Tentazione sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s. Sofa has been reupholstered in a navy crushed velvet. Retains original Cassina label underneath.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptural Two Seater Sofa - Vintage Walnut Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian two-seater sofa made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The detailed demi-lune shaped settee is composed with two adjustable,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
Located in Chattanooga, TN
At well over 9 feet long (112"), this Adrian Pearsall style sofa appears to be soaring like a B-2 bomber with built-in, floating end tables extendin...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Emerald Velvet Settee by PolsPotten
Located in Austin, TX
Settee or small sofa by PolsPotten completely upholstered in a lush emerald green velvet. The piece has four ebonized, tapered legs. This piece is in very nice condition with only mi...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, Green Fabric, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare 3 person Giulia Veronesi Perla sofa produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s. With markers mark. Original green fabric in fairly good condition with mino...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool by Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming and very elegant small settee made in Denmark around mid 1950's by Fritz Hansen. It's similar but a bit more linear and modern than his well-know model 8112. Solid and ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Van Keppel & Green Rattan Settee, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Rare modernist rattan settee by Hendrik van Keppel and Taylor Green, ca. 1950s. VKG, as their company was known, created their designs for the "indoor-outdoor" market, indicating tha...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

Frank Lloyd Wright, Settee, Fabric, Mahogany, USA, 1956
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and mahogany settee or sofa designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and produced by Henredon Furniture, USA, 1956. Seat height:18.5”
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

De Sede 'DS-47' Two Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-47' sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Highly comfortable DS47 sofa in a patinated cognac brown leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. This desi...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Guillerme et Chambron Curved Sofa Loveseat for Votre Maison, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual oak sofa by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison. The frame has the usual hallmarks of their production with the extended end and thick pencil-shaped legs with a curved back...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Mid-century Modern settees for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern settees for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage settees created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern settees made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original settees, popular names associated with this style include DOOQ, Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Guillerme et Chambron, and ISA Bergamo. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for settees differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $66,813 while the average work can sell for $5,198.

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