Mid-Century Modern Canapes
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Dooq Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man, in Stock
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Sofa settee with black and white weaved texture natural lamb fur in taupe color, solid wood frame and polished brass fittings. Includes 3 decorative cushions like in the pictures. Ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery.
Overall the sofa is in good vintage condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Chrome
Sofa Safari By Archizoom Associati for Poltronova
Located in Brussels, BE
This very rare Safari sofa, created in 1968 by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, it's an original condition and has a fiberglass structure. Two layers of the highest quality foam o...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fiberglass
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest):
L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Wool, Foam
Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa with Brass Legs Attributed to Federico Munari
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Italian midcentury curved sofa with splayed brass legs attributed to Federico Munari, circa 1960.
Currently upholstered in grey velvet.
The fabulous sculptural sofa is sim...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Niger Leather 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern
Rare 3-seater sofa model no 5011 designed by Kaare Klint and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Large sofa in solid walnut and green velvet by Bertha Schaefer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bertha Schaefer (1895-1971)
Large sofa in solid walnut and green velvet from Dedar Milano
Model created around 1950
Publisher : Singer & Sons edition
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar mid century 3 seats Canape
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Edward J Wormley has for a while worked with Jules Wabbes and le Mobilier Universel .
This is the result of their collaboration : a big sofa who was sold here in Belgium by Jules Wab...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Oscar Niemeyer Exceptional Sofa in Rosewood and Leather, Hotel SESC, Brazil 1990
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Niemeyer (1907 - 2012)
A rare, three-seat sofa by Oscar Niemeyer for the SESC Hotel Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro; in Brazilian rosewood with black leather cushions. A model of...
Category
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
curved Italian sofa - 60s
Located in Paris, FR
Fully restored 60s curved Italian sofa with warm and elegant textured fabric from an English maison. This elegant sofa is very comfortable and will add a lot of chic to your interior...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Bouclé
Confidential Sofa Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of velvet sofas comprising two two-seater sofas and two single armchairs. Stamped SAPORITI. Seat height: 38 cm. Width of the single-seater armchairs: 90 cm. Length of the 2-seate...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Plastic, Velvet
Elegant and Large Italian Three-Seat Curved Sofa, New Velvet Upholstery. 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and wide Italian three-seat curved sofa. Circa 1950/60.
Soft and comfortable seat. Light beech waxed feet.
Perfect condition.
Original pieces from the 1950s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the best French craftsmen, we used a high quality velvet fabric from Kvadrat Raf Simons' collection and new foams.
We can particularly appreciate the work and savoir-faire of our team of upholsterers respecting the original design, using the right proportions and lines as it was designed in the 50's.
If needed for a project, we also have the pair of armchairs in stock...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
Canapé Augusto Betti
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très beau canapé de Augusto Betti par Habitat international entièrement recouvert en bouclette verte et modernisé
Laque en parfait état
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Plastic
Iconic Canape by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This iconic canape was designed by the French designer Jacques Charpentier, in France in the 70s.
The canape has been entirely reupholstered in faux fur. The base is a stainless stee...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sofa model Basilan, Tobia and Afra Scarpa circa 1975
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
In 1975, Afra & Tobia Scarpa's Basilan 1 sofa debuted, a design gem by B&B Italia, celebrating Italian craftsmanship. This collection reflects the duo's creative brilliance and commi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Sculptural Brutalist Solid Oak Sofa, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning piece embodies the essence of brutalist design, captivating the imagination with its bold lines, robust structure, and unparalleled character. Its rich grain and warm h...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Vintage Chocolate Leather Sofas by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of vintage 3-seater sofas in chocolate leather by Tito Agnoli from the 70s. The pillows are filled with feathers, the interior lining is marked poltrona Frau
Dimensions: Length...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Leather
Theo Ruth for Artifort, Original Classic 2 Seater
By Theo Ruth
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Theo Ruth for Artifort, Original Classic 2 Seater
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric
Marco Zanuso, Pair of Sofas Model Baronet for Arflex, 1964
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Pair of "Baronet" lounge sofas designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex in Italy, 1964.
The side panels are made of rosewood plywood. The frames have been entirely refin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
Gufram Giant Polka Dot Cushion
Located in Dronten, NL
Impossible to find piece by Gufram, in splendid polka dot fabric.
They where only produced for a very short while in limited numbers, and are not reissued like most other Gufram clas...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Foam, Polyester
Rare Vintage Gradual lounge sofa in black leather by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Cini Boeri
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Gradual lounge sofa - Cini Boeri - Knoll
Stunning & rare Gradual sofa in black leather.
Designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll.
In 1970, Boeri introduced her ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Leather
Danish Mid Century Two Seater Sofa in Oak, Reupholstered, by Tage Poulsen, 1960s
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Lovely 2 seater sofa in oak, reupholstered in a vintage fabric stored from the 1980s. Designed by Danish architect Tage Poulsen, model TP632. Designed in 1962.
This sofa can be free...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Confidential Sofa Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of living room composed of a sofa 2 seats and two armchairs one seat in Grey / blue Suede. Stamped SAPORITI under the seat de chaque éléments. Seat height 39cm. Width Armchair: 8...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Plastic, Suede
1950s - 1960s Guillerme et Chambron French Design Oak Wood Angular Curved Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s Guillerme et Chambron French Design Oak Wood Angular Curved Sofa "Mathilde" Model in carved solid oak, tapered legs, aerial backs and original turquoise fabric cushions...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Mid Century Italian Grey Munari Sofa
By Bruno Munari
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant Italian Munari canape made during 1970's. New upholstery contrasting with a nice wood structure. The perfect touch for an unforgettable decoration.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two-Seater Canapé by Tobia Pape for Gavina, 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Canapé 2 places conçu par tobia scarpa pour la maison de fabrique italienne gavina dans les années 1960. Structure, piètement en palissandre, assise en...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Palisander
20th Century American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A custom-made, slightly curved vintage Mid-Century modern American large six or seven seater Sloane II sofa with four pillows, settee made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé
Yellow leather sofa germany
Located in Lyon, FR
Large 3 seater sofa from the 60's. Structure of the sofa in chromed steel, seat and back composed of different cushions in yellow leather. Sober and pure lines with a very nice vinta...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Chrome
MASSIMO VIGNELLI Mod. Saratoga White and Red Sofa, 1964
Located in Rome, IT
Historic sofa mod. Saratoga in white lacquered wood with cushions in beautiful red-purple fabric. If you can design one thing, you can design everything...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Sofa bed "anfibio" by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti Collezioni 70s
Located in PARIS, FR
Designed in 1970, the Anfibio sofa bed is defined by critics around the world as the “art piece sofa”. This piece of furniture is characterized by
generous dimensions, enveloping sh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Leather
Federico Munari Large Curved Sofa in Dove Grey Boucle, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Federico Munari
A very large and comfortable curved sofa by Federico Munari, in a dove grey boucle raised on conical walnut legs.
Italy, 1960's.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
STUDIO Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor version
Setup 2 (1x medium, 1x ottoman classic):
L 170cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm
Modular sofa: asse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa Outdoor by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Coconut
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
STUDIO Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor version
Setup 2 (1x medium, 1x ottoman classic):
L 170cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Assise H 42cm
Modular sofa: asse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
STUDIO Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor
Setup 3 (2x large,1x small, 2x armrest):
L300cm / P96cm / H70cm / Seating H42cm
Modular sofa: assemble differ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Foam
DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Kiwi Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 180cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Silk, Velvet
DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Kiwi Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 140cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Silk, Velvet
DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Papaye Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 140cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Silk, Velvet
DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Papaye Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 180cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Silk, Velvet
DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Dijon Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 140cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Silk, Velvet
1950ies daybed designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1950ies daybed designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort.
The daybed by Theo Ruth is characteristic for Theo Ruth’s attitude towards designing. With it’s organic shape and due to its elega...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Wood, Fabric
DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Dijon Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 180cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Silk, Velvet
20th Century Federico Munari Curved Lounge Sofa, Italy, 1955
Located in London, GB
Elegant elongated curve-shaped sofa by Federico Munari, made in Italy in the early 1950's. The authentic style of the decade is significant in the design of this sofa which comprises...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Wool, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa by Vivai del Sud, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo sofa with its original cotton cushions by Vivai del Sud, 1970s
The sofa is in really good vintage condition, very...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Two Yang Sofa Design Sofas by Francoi Boucher Cinna, Corner Sofa
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), François Bauchet
Located in Lyon, FR
Two Yang day beds by Francois Bauchet (creation 2001) Cinna edition very rare no longer edited to date. Composed of two modules of meridians that we c...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Synthetic
Circular Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, France, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century modular sofa in a beautiful pink fabric.
Consist of 13 modules of 318 centimeters long when all assembled.
Scandinavian Modular Sofa...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric
Curved vintage sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Curved vintage sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s, black lacquered iron legs, brass feet, in the original fabric, excellent cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa model 3330 was designed by Arne Vodder for the Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen during the 1960s. A museum piece, rarely available for sale, especially in the two-seater version. This sofa is upholstered in high-quality amber brown natural leather. Spacious and comfortable pillows are loosely placed. The wide armrests resemble the shape of a wing. The legs are made of black lacquered steel. Perfect proportions, Scandinavian craftsmanship with a clearly marked line of furniture due this project timelessness. The traditions and philosophical assumptions of Danish craftsmanship have been translated into a modern furniture idiom.
Vodder was born in Denmark in 1926. Trained as a carpenter and architect, he studied with Finn Juhl at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. After school, he worked as a designer in Hindsgaul, focusing primarily on office decor. In 1950, Vodder founded his own architectural and design studio with architect Anton Borg. Over the years, the studio moved to several locations in Copenhagen before finally settling in the suburb of Holte, north of the city. Vodder and Borg worked together until the 1970s.
Vodder is best known for its furniture designs that were usually simple pieces consisting of natural materials such as rosewood and teak. His designs were often inspired by natural forms. Vodder collaborated with respected brands, designing furniture for manufacturers such as Fritz Hansen, France & Søn, Nielaus, Sibast, Kircodan. In the 1950s and 1970s, Vodder furniture designs were used by President Jimmy Carter at the White House and President Anwar Sadat in Cairo, and were incorporated into the United Nations Office in Geneva and graced many hotels, banks, and embassies around the world. His works have been widely presented both individually and in collective exhibitions with artists such as Verner Panton and Nanna Ditzel.
Fritz Hansen, also known as the Republic of Fritz Hansen, is a Danish furniture design company whose history begins in 1872 in Nakskov. From the very beginning, Fritz Hansen and his son Christian placed emphasis on the high quality of their furniture, which is their hallmark until the present day. The long list of orders in the first fifty years of the company's operation confirms this. At the beginning of the 20th century, Christian Hansen began experimenting with the steam-bending of beech wood, and in 1915 he created the first laminated chairs, which became the company's specialty. Arne Jacobsen completely dominated the 1950s in the company. He started working together in 1934, but his breakthrough came when he created the Ant laminated chair in 1952. The next projects: Series 7 (1955), Swan (1958) and Egg (1958), which were designed for the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, became milestones in the history of Fritz Hansen and are still produced today.
This sofa is in original vintage condition. It has a natural patina and traces of age, leather scrapes, pigment changes, traces of repair on the seat. The seat is 39 cm high.
Literature: Catalog of Fritz Hansen, April 1968, page 72. Mobilia Magazine...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
1950s Boomerang Design Style Bouclé Fabric Curved Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Boomerang design style beige bouclé fabric curved sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric
Large Sofa Marco Zanuso Arflex "Senior" Velvet by Pierre Frey Brass 1951 Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant "Senior" sofa designed by Marzo Zanuso for Arflex in Italy, 1951.
This sofa has been restored, it has been upholstered in a precious light green velvet from the prestigious ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sofa Bed D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in PARIS, FR
Sofa bed D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The Italian firm was founded by the Borsani twins in 1953. The following year he presented his first project for the firm, the D70, at the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
20th Century American Weiman Bilbao Four Seater Sofa, Canapé by Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American Bilbao four seater sofa with two pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Weiman in good condition. The back rest of the sculptural c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Garden or Veranda Bench in Patinated Teak circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Garden or veranda bench in patinated teak circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Vintage Modular Sectional Sofa Suite, France, 1960
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century modular sofa in a 60s fabric.
Consist of five sections with curved shapes.
Good vintage condition with minor wear.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet
Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani Model D70 Italian for Tecno Years 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Lyon, FR
Sofa folding model D70 of the famous designer Osvaldo Borsani published by Tecno in the 60s. Black lacquered metal structure and solid brass adjustment elements. Seat covered with bl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Vintage Sofa, 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century three seats sofa in a brown leather.
Good vintage condition with minor wear.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Vintage Modular Sectional Sofa Suite, France, 1970
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century modular sofa in a 70s velvet.
Consist of four sections with curved shapes.
Good vintage condition with minor wear.
One element has a structur...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet
Jean Gillon, 2-seater sofa, c. 1970. Probel Label
By Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
The 2-seater sofa designed by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon is an elegant and comfortable piece. It consists of a solid wood frame, covered with a white cotton curly fabric. The fab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century American Lucite Four Seater Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American four seater Serpentine sofa with two pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good condition. The seat backrest of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Mid-century Modern canapes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern canapes 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 canapes 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 canapes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original canapes, popular names associated with this style include Mambo Unlimited Ideas, DOOQ, Norr11, and Finn Juhl. 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 canapes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $73,000 while the average work can sell for $6,560.
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