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Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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
Set of 6 Dining Chairs Produced by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, 1960
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of six dining chairs, crafted by the renowned manufacturer Bernhard Pedersen & Son, exemplifies the elegance and precision of Danish design from the 1960s. Each chair is met...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Warren Platner Style Fibreglass 7 Piece Sofa Set
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Warren Platner Style Fibreglass & Piece Sofa Set Offered is a vintage Mid Century sofa set. This set is in the style of Warren Platner. The set consists of a Sofa , two ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

MP-61 Sofa in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather, Fiberglass, Rosewood

Hans Olsen Teak Modular Seating Unit for Bramin, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
Hold onto your kombucha, because this modular seating unit is about to take your living room from meh to magnificent! Straight out of the Danish design playbook of the 1960s and int...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Bouclé, Cane, Teak

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Platform Sofas & Coffee Tables
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin platform / sectional sofa set with coffee / side tables. Original fabric. Entering into business in 1953, Thayer Coggin carved ou...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Bruno rey table and dining chair set , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Table : 72cm Height , 97,5cm Diameter Chairs: 77cm Height , 45 cm Width , 45cm Depth , 45cm Height seat Condition: Good ( the set has been painted over) The paint has some damage see...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Wood

1930s Furniture suite, Mauser
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare furniture suite in Bauhaus design from the 1930s consisting of a bench and two armchairs. High-quality chromed steel tube with original black lacquered wooden armrests. The seat...
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1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Steel

Burgundy Velvet & Chrome Seating & Table Group
Located in Hanover, MA
Six piece living room seating group and table set in the style of Milo Baughman and Harvey Probber upholstered in luxurious burgundy tufted velvet on recessed chrome clad plinths. Ta...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Chrome

Light Warm Brown Leather Sofa Set
Located in Budapest, HU
Light, warm brown leather 3-seater sofa and two armchairs. The seat cushions can be fixed with velcro. Under the sofa seats there is white fabric upholstery. The backrests are divide...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather

VINTAGE 1960's MID CENTURY MODERN DANISH BROWN LEATHER SOFA & ARMCHAIR SUITE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1960's Mid Century Modern brown leather three piece suite Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A very good looking well made an decorative three piece suite. They are super stylish, in the style of the Ligne Roset stacked sofas...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather

Sofa and Armchair Florida by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Introducing the Florida sofa and armchair, crafted by the designer Johannes Andersen and manufactured by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik. Despite their vintage status, they remain in good c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Steel

Italian Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century organic sofa and matching coffee table, fully made in bamboo, leather, and maple wood. The coffee table is completed by its original smokey bronzed glas...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut

Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron Set, 4 Chairs & Table w/ Plant Holder, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular patio or garden set in wrought white enameled iron which includes a round dining table and 4 chairs. This charming set was ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Wrought Iron, Metal

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn Living Room Set in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962 Modern and beautiful colored modular lounge set designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torbe...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather, Teak

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modular ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather, Wood

De Sede Ernst Lüthy Set Designersofa Sessel Hocker Ledersofa Chair
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Hiermit handelt es sich um einen sehr seltenen Set vom Ernst Lüthy, dem Gründer von der Firma De Sede Das Leder ist in einem top Zustand. Natürliche Patina, ein kleiner Fleck auf dem Sessel. Natürliche Patina. Nichtraucherhaushalt Keine Haustiere. Sehr gepflegt 3er Breite: 2...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather

Percival Lafer Garnitur Sessel Sofa Tisch Hocker Designersessel Ledersessel mp41
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Percival Lafer MP 41 Garnitur bestehend aus einem Dreisitzer, Zweisitzer, zwei Sesseln einem Hocker und einem Glastisch. Alles Original. Markierungen vorhanden. Originalzustand. ...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather

Italian Modular Sofa in Chrome and Dotted Grey Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, chrome, metal, Italy, 1970s Beautiful Italian sectional sofa with an eccentric choice of fabric. This stunning piece truly is a reflection of 1970s design. The...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal, Chrome

Eastern bloc Vintage living room set, Czechoslovakia, 1980´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This vintage living room set is a typical example of furniture design of the 1970/1980´s in the former Czechoslovakia. The furniture is very ...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Upholstery, Wood

Eastern Bloc Vintage living room set by Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This set was a part of a living room set made by JITONA company in the 1970´s. It´s consist of two armchairs and one pouffe. You can also simply turn it into a bed. It represent a ty...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Foam, Polystyrene

Eastern bloc Vintage living room set, Czechoslovakia, 1980´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This vintage living room set is a typical example of furniture design of the 1970/1980´s in the former Czechoslovakia. The furniture is very c...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Wood

Living Room Rattan Set by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol - Chairs, Pouf, Mirror
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century French Riviera complete living room set designed by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol and made in France during the late 1950s. This incredibly rare sculptural rattan set is considered the "Nirvana" of French Riviera organic design. The set includes two twin basketware lounge chairs, a round ottoman and a large oval mirror. Everything is in exceptional conditions and comes from the same project, making the wonderful light honey color of the rattan extremely even between the different objects. The basketware chairs were fully hand-crafted in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. The perfect proportions of these chairs are mind-blowing. The center of the seating is enriched by a wonderful work in woven wicker. The seats are supported by a stunning black enameled frame in bent metal. The geometric frame and legs show Rol’s background in architecture and add modernity to the organic material of the seat. The ottoman has a round hourglass-shaped structure made in single pieces of rattan curved at different angles and kept together by a perfect work of woven wicker. The chairs and the ottoman are completed by a round cushion in an elegant white boucle fabric. The spectacular build quality make this set light yet extremely sturdy. The large oval mirror that completes the set is also in amazing conditions and follows the same design of the rest of set. The uniqueness of this set and the amazing conditions make it incredibly charming and a must have for all the French Riviera style lovers. Lounge Chairs Dimensions (cm): Depth - 87 Width - 88 Height - 92 Seat Height - 42 Ottoman (cm): Diameter - 58 Height - 31 Seat Height with cushion - 35 Mirror (cm): Height - 107 Width - 53 Depth - 5.5 French-born designer Janine Abraham studied at the École Camondo in Paris, graduating in 1952. She met Dutch-born designer Dirk Jan Rol at the studio of Jacques Dumond in 1955. The following year, in 1956, the pair showed their first collaborative work at the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs. Abraham and Rol launched their own agency in 1957, creating modernist furniture characterized by clean, elegant lines—notably the rattan and enameled metal Lemon and Corolle chairs (both 1957), the sleek Sapelli wood and lacquered metal Plywood Chair (1960), and the steel and black vinyl Sofa...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Bernhardt Sofa & Loveseat Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Fulton, CA
Matching sofa and loveseat by Bernhardt Furniture Company. Circa. 1970's. Designed in the manner of Milo Baughman. Nice addition to a Hollywood...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Wood

Living Room set 1 Sofa + 2 Armchairs, Design From The 70s, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Living room set composed of a sofa and 2 armchairs, in wood and covered in a gray fabric, from the 70s Good general condition: restored and reupholstered a few years ago, some trace...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Set of 6 Dining Chairs Produced by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of 6 dining chairs are manufactured by Bernhard Pedersen & Son. The chairs are in solid rosewood with light colored veins contrasting with darker ones and have a beautiful u...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rosewood, Papercord

Italian Modernist Sofa Set, c1975
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful Italian modernist leather sofa set- 3 seater and 2 seater. Three seater measures 30" H, 74" W, and 37" D. Two seater measures 30" H, 53" W, and 37" D. On Displa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather, Foam

Luigi Pellegrin for MIM Roma Modular Sofa in Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Pellegrin for MIM Roma, modular sofa, velvet, metal, fabric, Italy, 1950s. This versatile lounge set by Luigi Pellegrin consists of one regular element and two corner elements. A highly versatile piece of furniture that allows you to create different compositions. The construction of the base is what makes this sofa so unique and visually convincing, as it is based on trapezoid planes that together form a hourglass, yet sharp and angular in its execution. The sofa is executed in red velvet that has a soft, bright surface. MIM Roma was founded by Ico Parisi (1916-1996) with the intention of integrating visual arts with furniture design. Parisi functioned both as designer and creative director and he collaborated with new visionary designers such as Luigi Pellegrin (1925-2001). MIM produced furniture that incorporated new innovations and materials and became a big player...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Walnut Sofa and Arm Chair by Sapporo
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare walnut sofa and armchair by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, made in the 1970's, Italy. Beautifully designed with angled front legs which extend to the sides and back, the back suppo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Cotton, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in Grey/Black Sheepskin Shearling Sweden, 1940
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Pair of Swedish modern lounge chairs, with the typical look of its time. These ones are fully restored and reupholstered with black/grey sheepskin - Shearling. Beautiful to look at a...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Sheepskin, Birch

1950s wing back arm chair & ottoman extremely comfy solid make beech exc condit
Located in Kumhausen, DE
extremely comfortable Western German 1950s wing back arm chair + footstool in very good A++ condition solid beech high class firm spring upholstery please feel free to ask for a ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Beech

Original Genuine Featherston contour lounge suite R160 R161
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product ID: 474 Product Description Title: Original Genuine restored Featherston contour suite pair armchairs R160 matching R161 settee (pair of armchairs + settee) Full Description: A highly collectable original authentic Featherston contour suite which includes the pair of armchairs and matching settee in original olive green fabric from the factory most likely from 1950s possibly early 1960s. We were lucky enough to purchase this complete set from a private collector prior from a furniture dealer in Melbourne. The original olive dark green fabric has withstood its test of time in fabulous condition as the mould and legs/timber have been thoroughly inspected and tested. Although Featherston contour chairs are fairly "common" a complete original set with original fabric is very rare indeed, and we have spent no expense on restoring the legs/timber to original glory in its lovely silky oak finish. We chose not to re-upholster the suite in another new fabric as an original suite in excellent condition original fabric is hard to come by. This suite has been hired in several exhibitions (ngv window shop as part of the MCM exhibition as well as Ian Howards...
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1960s Australian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Velvet, Plywood

Zelda set by Sergio Asti for Poltronova 1960s, 70s
Located in Padova, IT
Sergio Asti was trained as an architect at the Polytechnic University of Milan from 1947 to 1953 and opened his studio the same year of his graduation.
Among the first Italian indust...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Wood

Restored Arch Arm Rattan Loung Chair & Sofa Living Room Set w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1950s living room set featuring a two-strand, three-seat sofa featuring the “Arch“ arm design with 2 companion two-strand Arm lounge chairs and a stick rattan ottom...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo Sofas, Set of Five
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo leather sofa and armchair set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design mid century classi...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather, Foam

Vintage leatherette living room set, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This leatherette living room set is a typical example of furniture design of the 1970/1980´s It was made in Czechoslovakia. The furniture is in very good Vintage condition, showing s...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Faux Leather, Wood

Set of Italian Mid-century Rattan Bowl Chair with side table and magazine rack
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of Italian Mid-century Rattan Bowl Chair with side table and magazine rack This set of rattan furniture was manufactured probably in the 1950s in Italy. It consists of a captiv...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Rosewood Three-Seat Millor Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues Modern Design, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Mp-97 Sofa Midcentury Brazilian Design by Percival Lafer, Cedar Wood, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
just beautiful SET of Sofa & 2 Wingback Armchairs by Prof. Karl Nothelfer - Designed in 1957 maker: Schörle & Gölz in Stuttgart - Bad Cannstatt solid Cherry Wood new upholstery and fabrics in 1998 according to last owner ( since then just in use for 2 years so upholstery is perfect ! ) Seatrests can be removed - and fixed by clips on belts - high class - measurements: easy chair is 70cm wide ~ sofa is 178cm wide both: seating height 40cm ~ seating depth: 57cm condition - all firm and in very good condition - no damages furniture have fully been accurately cleaned :: - 3 steps: A: air pistol - B: industrial hoover - C: latest Kärcher "wash&hoover" technology - woods have been polished several times note: please ask for shipping quote by sending us your postcode/destination Prof. Karl Nothelfer * 14 June 1900 ~~ + 20 May 1980 Since the beginning of the 15th century, the Nothelfer family of carpenters has been continuously resident in the former town of Überlingen without interruption. Every carpenter at that time mastered all the possibilities of woodworking: so did the Nothelfer. They could carpenter, even carve altars and figures, and set them in gold, silver and paint. (churches in Owingen and Hödingen]. Some family members lived and worked and worked in Hedingen or Hödingen,like today the jubilarian Karl Nothelfer (this in 1975). His father, Karl Anton Nothelfer, as the eldest of seven siblings, was able to take over his father's carpentry business in Überlingen. Karl Anton Nothelfer, the eldest of seven siblings, was unable to take over his father's carpentry business in Überlingen. He instead moved to the industrial town of Singen with his young wife Rosalie, née Hanner, from the from Hohenzollern in 1896 and moved to the former Poststraße and founded his own carpenter's workshop. He had a highsense of quality and form and was already a member of the German Werkbund before 1914. Karl Nothelfer and his three siblings grew up in such air. After attending school and the secondary school in Singen, the young Karl learned the carpenter's trade in his father's workshop then moved on to the Badische Landes-Kunstschule in Karlsruhe, where he studied architecture. At that time the well-known furniture professor also worked there Fritz Spannagel, born in Freiburg in 1891, who settled in 1938 at Ittendorf Castle near Meers- burg (died 1957). In 1928, the gifted young architect received a teaching assignment at the at the Karlsruhe School of Art, but followed his teacher Spannagel to Berlin in the same year. Berlin. Here he worked from 1928-1945 as a teacher - appointed professor in 1931 - at the Berlin Tischler-Schule, the later Bauschule für Raumgestaltung. The furniture he created in Berlin became internationally known through many exhibitions and lectures. nationally known and influential. His furniture creations ushered in a new era in German and a new era in German and European furniture design. At the world exhibition in Paris 1937 Prof. Nothelfer was awarded the Golden Medal for his work in the furniture sector. for his work in the furniture sector. A first summary and balance of his work on furniture is given in his standard work 1942 published standard work "Das Sitzmöbel", the first compendium of its kind in the world. world. In 1950 he published his second work "Furniture". Both books and a series of brochures were published by Verlag Otto Maier, Ravensburg. Karl Nothelfer continued to work intensively on the design of seating furniture in the years after 1945. In 1950 he succeeded in the important invention of the two-legged skid-base chair, which has been orthopedically - anatomically tested thousands of times - has become accepted all over the world today. Even the most distinguished American furniture companies such as Miller or Knoll-International use the skid as the main theme for desks and chairs. At the same time, N. had a groundbreaking in the redesign of German school furniture and seating for industry. industry. He succeeded in adapting his furniture forms, which originated in wood and handicraft, to the modern technical modern technical possibilities of the industry. He thus became the great refor- of schoolroom furnishings. The architect Nothelfer thinks about himself, that he made his main contribution in the field of seating furniture, although this was not was not really his profession. After the war, Prof. Nothelfer, like so many others, had to start all over again. He settled settled in his home town of Lake Constance in Hödingen in 1945 as a freelance architect and was and was involved in all areas of construction in the years after the war. As early as 1935, he had given many the example of American prefabricated buildings and recommended serial house and recommended it at a time when no one in Germany was even thinking about mass production. Now he developed he developed several types of mass-produced houses, which were manufactured in Baiersbronn. of which more than 800 houses were built in France alone (types Paris, Provence, Normandie). were built. At that time [1946], as part of the reparations in Strasbourg, there was an exhibition of houses with Swedish, Danish, and French designs. with Swedish, Danish, Finnish, English and German houses, where the French occupation for which 6 different types were sent from the French occupation zone, the Nothelfer's house type was considered the top of this exhibition. Karl Nothelfer was also involved in the development of chipboard. In 1946, together with others in Munich, he founded the first magazine "Bauen und Wohnen" ("Building and Living") after the war and remained its co-editor for many years. co-editor of this magazine for many years. By presenting his own work, he has here interpreted what the essence of the magazine wanted to be: Building, in order to live in it, in order to live as a human being and humanly in the built. Karl Nothelfer planned his houses furniture ground plan, from the need for living. In 1948 he was appointed honorary senator of the State Building school in Holzminden. Karl Nothelfer did not build much in Singen. The first post-war house was Haus Fahr on the slope of the Hohentwiel (Domäne); the building material came from a demolished log house that a French officer had built for himself on the Schie- nerberg. nerberg. In 1952, he also built the administration building of the aluminum rolling mill in Singen. rolling mills in Singen, with relief and wall painting by C. G. Becker. In Überlingen he built In Überlingen he built, among others, the Buchinger Sanatorium, the Riese+ Hähnel radio house and various reconstructions in the old town: Haus Kitt with the Glockenspiel, the Haus mit dem Bacchus in the Überlingen village, the Dolphin Fountain in Hödingen (1975). Probably the most beautiful Haus Nothelfers, the Haus Himmelheber, stands in Baiersbronn-Tonbach. On the airfield Mengen, Nothhelfer built the casino building with the 30 square meter faience painting Ikarus by C. G. Becker. In 1954 he founded a second office with architect Hans Schwingen in Düsseldorf. Office, which primarily fertilized the housing construction, true to the motto:from the inside to planning from the outside. The Minister of Housing awarded a prize to the best social housing in North Rhine- Westphalia; it was from the Nothelfer+Schwingen studio in Düsseldorf. Also the idea of new idea of home ownership was also promoted by Nothelfer+Schwingen. promoted by Nothelfer+Schwingen. On the occasion of the red jubilee of the law about condominium ownership Nothelfer gave a lecture in Essen in 1961 on condominium ownership in Europe (published as a brochure). published as a brochure]. From Düsseldorf, among many others, in the silk city...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Cherry

Iconic Brasiliana Sofa Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Brass, Iron

Restored 3/4 Pretzel Rattan 3-Seat Sectional Sofa w/ 2-Tier Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare find is a 3-strand 3/4 pretzel arm rattan 3-seat sectional sofa paired with a spacious 2-tier side table, seamlessly fitting on the armle...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

Rosewood Two-Seat Millor Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues Modern Design, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Organic Brutalist Set of Chair and Writing Table in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Brutalist set of chair and writing desk, maple, Europe 1960s Beautiful and naturalistic set consisting of a writing table and chair made in Europe in the 1960s. The chair features ...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Maple

3 seater modular sofa by Peter Ole Schionning for Niels Eilersen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This rare model is in very good condition. The pine wood frames show hardly any signs of wear, and the brown fabric upholstery is also in perfect condition. Bright canvas covers with thick leather straps are stretched into the wooden frame. All pillowcases can be easily removed and washed. The set of 3 includes an ottoman. The objects can be placed together as a 3-seater sofa or individually. Peter Ole...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Pine

Ficks Reed Restored Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "S-arm" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair with matching the three-seat sectional sofa. Each seat features rounded three strands "S-arm" rattan arms ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

Early Ikea Settee and Chair Designed by Tord Bjorklund, Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Ikea Settee and Chair designed by Tord Bjorklund, Sweden.Wonderful design. GREAT QUALITY AND CONSTRUCTION. Chair measures 30" wide, Hand delivery avail to New York City or anyw...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Living Room Set for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" living room set for B&B Italia, three-seater sofa and two armchairs, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1971, set of three. The search for a new shape for u...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Three
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo orange sofa set, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design mid century classic. The sofas have been newly reupholstered in a...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather

Restored Rattan Single Strand Half Moon Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Single-strand half moon living room set featuring a pair of half moon chairs, a matching settee, a mahogany single strand side table and an X bottom co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

Restored "1949er" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Set by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "1949er" rattan living room set by Heywood Wakefield featuring a 3 seat sofa and set of two lounge chairs with decorative"1949er" arms and arched base. A great example o...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

Restored 4-Strand Square Pretzel "S" Arm Rattan Sofa W/ 2 Tier Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Paul Frankl square pretzel "S" arm rattan 2 seater sectional sofa with large 2 tier side table apart of the sofa. 1950, United States Measures: Sofa: 33in. H x 73in. W x ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

HABITAT SMITHFIELD ARON PROBYN 50TH ANNiVERSARY BROWN LEATHER SOFA & ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this now sold out, Habitat Smtihfield 50th Anniversary brown leather sofa and armchair suite designed by Aro...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather

Restored "Double Horseshoe" Rattan Sofa, Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Double Horseshoe" arm rattan 2 seater sectional loveseat with a single large 2-tier side table apart from the sofa and matching lounge chair. Measures: Sofa: 33in. H x 73in. ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) is known as the “father” of Brazilian modernism, being one of the pioneers, with a work that reflects a refined coexistence of traditional values and mod...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Cane, Wood

Set of 5 Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1950
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This unique set of 5 chairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi in the 1950s. This version of chair might be a prototype of the chair edited in 1951 - with 5 rungs - that is referenced in Ke...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Wood

Restored 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair and a matching five-seat sofa. Each seat features rounded five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" ratt...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Rattan

Black leather couch and 2 armchairs Germany 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Black leather couch and 2 armchairs, Germany 1960s. This set of seats made of genuine leather is in a good condition with traces of use according to its age. Dimensions: Armchair -...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather

Very Rare Robin Day Form Group Sofa Set
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and amazing sofa set by robin day for hille. 4 Seats and one table can be combined like you want it. one 3 section base (221cm) and one 2 section base (142cm). A very rare ...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Mid-century Modern living room sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern living room sets 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 living room sets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern living room sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original living room sets, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, and De Sede. 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 living room sets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $527 and tops out at $421,627 while the average work can sell for $6,432.

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