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
- 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 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
H.W Klein for Komfort. A Mid-century Modern 1970s Danish Living Room Set.
By Komfort
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish 1970s low rosewood and leather sofa and armchairs by Komfort of Randers
Komfort of Randers were a small quality Danish maker who used various designers such H.W Klein as Arne ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Rosewood
Great Vintage Nuvolone set in bouclé by Rino Maturi for MiMo Padova Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Nice set of matching Nuvolone chairs & coffee tables in a new bouclé-style fabric.
This modular sofa was designed by Rino Maturi for MiMo Padova Italy -...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Bouclé
ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD set, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
This amazing set consist of one 2-seat sofa and two 1-seat sofa's.
The sofa's are composed of three...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Bouclé
Gray Three Piece Sofa, Recessed Chrome Plinth Base. Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
Expertly reupholstered three seat medium grey sofa with arms attributed to Harvey Probber. Also similar to designs by Milo Baughman. Very high quality construction, heavy, and very c...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
21st Century Belgian Set of Two Rattan Lounge Chairs & Two Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These handmade rattan chairs and low tables are perfect for adding a rustic flair to your home. Crafted in Belgium with relaxation in mind, the rattan chair seats are at a recline. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Rattan
20th Century Italian Vintage Polished Walnut Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, composed with one two seater sofa, two lounge chairs and one ottoman, footrest made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Bouclé, Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery
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 Beijinho Sofa, DEDAR White Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 3-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Champagne Leather, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Champagne Leather, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Sc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Iron
Mid Century Percival Lafer Mp-129 Rosewood Couch and Lounge Chair Set Rare
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a very rare opportunity to buy the couch and chair for a fraction of the price because the set is missing the original cushions. The frames are complete with original strappi...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Rosewood
Danish Pine Chairs & Table Set in the Style of Rainer Daumiller, Circa 1975
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian Design Danish Pine chairs & table set in the Style of Rainer Daumiller, made in Denmark circa 1975. 4 chairs and kitchen size d...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Pine
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Original Brown Leather, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Original Brown Leather and Chromed Steel, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Chrome
"Bastiano" Seating Set by Tobia Scarpa For Gavina, Wood and Leather, Italy, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
"Bastiano" Seating Set by Tobia Scarpa For Gavina, Wood and Leather, Italy, 1960s
Dimensions D: 76 cm (29.92") H: 68,5 cm W: 211,5 - 90 cm
Seat Height 34
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Set of Low Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs With An Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four pieces-3 lounge chairs and an ottoman by Kofod Larsen. Made in Denmark, ca' 1950's. Completely restored, and reupholstered in period correct fabric.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Wrought Iron
3 piece John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection Bamboo Rattan Suite
Located in South Charleston, WV
Settee, chair and coffee table from "The Far Horizons Collection" by John Wisner. Measurement listed further down. All purchased together and identical w...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Cane, Rattan, Ceramic
Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and monolithic lounge chair and ottoman set designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used thi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Walnut
French modular sofa 1970s, 9 seats
Located in PARIS, FR
French modular sofa from the 70s, set of 9 seats,
Entirely reupholsteured in a caramel velvet jab
Many shapes are possible
You can set it up in ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
"Cubo" Living Room Suite by Jorge Zalszupin
Located in San Francisco, CA
A complete "Cubo" living room suite by Jorge Zalszupin consisting of a sofa, pair of chairs, side table and coffee table. All upholstered in white le...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Living room set by Mobilgirgi, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Medesano, Parma
Experience the fusion of wood and fabric from the 1970s, with this exclusive living room set by Mobilgirgi. The set is composed of 1 sofa (depth: 83cm x width: 210cm x height: 80cm) ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Wood
A pair of armchairs and sofa, anoynmous for Paul Boman, Finland, 1930s, rattan
By Paul Boman
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of armchairs and sofa, anoynmous for Paul Boman,
Finland, 1930s.
Stained birch and rattan, upholstered cushions.
Dimensions of the chairs:
H: 79 cm / 2' 7 1/4''
W: 60 cm / 2...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Upholstery, Rattan, Birch
"Cubo" Living Room Suite by Jorge Zalszupin
Located in San Francisco, CA
A complete "Cubo" living room suite by Jorge Zalszupin consisting of a sofa, pair of chairs, side table and coffee table. All upholstered in white le...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
The cube sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s.
The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from sculpted wood details or the...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Wood, Fabric, Faux Leather
Brazilian Oak and Olive Green Leather 3-Seat Sofa, Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Voorburg, NL
A wonderful original matching 1970s Brazilian sofa attributed to Jean Gillon. This amazing comfortable 3-seater has a unique washed dark-grey oak frame and soft Brazilian leather cus...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Oak
Set of 2 Armchairs and 1 Sofa from "806" Series, by Carlo de Carli, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of armchairs and a sofa from the "806" series was designed by Carlo de Carli in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The set consists of a total of two...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Wilhelm Knoll sofa and a pair of easy chairs, Knolls Moderna Möbler
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Beautiful Mid-Century cherry wood living room set consisting of two armchairs and a sofa. Manufactured by Wilhelm Knoll Company, Germany, in the 1960s. The wooden frames are in very ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Cherry
Oak and Leather Africa Armchairs and Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko Oy, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Izegem, VWV
This living room set by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland was produced in the 1970s. A brutalist style oak frame with burlap straps embrace the soft black leather firm foam filled cush...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Oak
DE SEDE DS44 RECLINiNG BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS & SOFA SUITE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored suite of Mid Century Modern circa 1960’s De Sede DS44 armchairs with matching s...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat "Coronado" Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seat flamingo pink velvet "Coronado" sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B. Project from 1960s
The sofa can come as a living room set together with its pair ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Velvet, Wood
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
Maison Jansen, Living Room Set Including a Sofa and 2 Armchairs, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, Living room set including a sofa and 2 armchairs circa 1940
Sofa Size: 31,5" x51,18"x31,5" (80x160x80 cm)
Size of armchairs: 31,5"x24,8"x31,5" (80x63x80 cm)
hs : 17,...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Beech
Gerd Lange Japandi style safari arm-chairs and Table, 1965
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of two Safari chairs with table as part of the 'Farmer' series designed by Gerd Lange in 1965, and produced by German manufacturer Bofinger. Solid oak wood frame, natural linen t...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Midcentury set of 2 solid cherry wood wingback armchairs & sofa Karl Nothhelfer
Located in Landshut, BY
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, Upholstery
Rare Midcentury Design Livingroom Set with Variation Options
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Enhance your interior with this versatile set of 5 furniture pieces, offering an abundance of variation options. If you love changing up your living space regularly, this set is perf...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Wood, Birch
Gio Ponti Style Italian Wingback SofaIn Mohair Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950s Italian wingback sofa with brass legs in the of Gio Ponti. Newly upholstered in mohair fabric.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Lounge Chair, Walnut, Leather Bordeaux
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
Piece designed by Michel Van Beuren in the early 60s. It is an occasional lounge chair, reupholstered in cowhide (100% original) in burgundy color. With very clean and elegant design...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Maison Regain Elm living room set upholstered in original olive green fabric
Located in Almelo, NL
Maison Regain Elm living room set upholstered in original olive green fabric, France, 1970s.
Enhance your living space with the exquisite Maison Regain living room set from 1970s Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Upholstery, Elm
Pair of vintage Italian armchairs and poof design attributed Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, IT
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
To r...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Alpaca Wool, 1969, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Alpaca Wool and Steel, Italy, 1969, set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Itali...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century Pair of Armchairs Tabouret by Morávek a Munzar, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-century Pair of Armchairs Tabouret by Morávek a Munzar, 1968s, Czechoslovakia,
- made of fabric, metal and wood
- seat heigh of armchairs is 42cm,
- scales of the tabouret - D...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Metal
Midcentury English Mod Three Piece Set with Wood Framed Sofa and Pair Armchairs
Located in Troy, MI
This sofa and pair of chairs is from London and dates from the early 1970s. All three pieces were newly upholstered in a gold moleskin fabric with black welting by the European deale...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Materials
Leather, Wood
Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Living Room Set by Poltronova 1960s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Saratoga living room set composed by a three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs and a low table with a structure in black lacquered wood, padded leather cushions and metal d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
2x Cone Chairs, Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl
Located in Neuss, NW
CONE CHAIRS by Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl with the original fabric in pink and a stainless steel base. The seats have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric i...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Stainless Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Set of Lounge Patio with Settee and Rocking
Located in Miami, FL
Set of lounge patio with one two seats sofa and two big rotative armchairs.
It´s very spacious and comfortable.
Height to the seat: 16.14in
Armchair measurements:
H: 39.37in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bamboo
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Modular Sofa Model '9000', in Teddy Re-Upholstery 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Almelo, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, modular sofa model '9000', in teddy fabric re-upholstery, Italy 1970s.
This model is marked by showing infinite possibilities to customize its use accordi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD set, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
This amazing set consist of one 2-seat sofa and one 1-seat sofa's.
The sofa's are composed of three se...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern RZ62 Sofa Set by Dieter Rams For Vitsoe, 1962
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Rosendahl, DE
For sale is a seating group consisting of a three-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a rare stool, designed by Dieter Rams in 1962 and produced by Vitsœ. Part of the modular 620 seat...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Down
Sofa & Chair Set by Natuzzi Attributed to Pierluigi Cerri, Italy, c. 1990's
By Natuzzi
Located in Deland, FL
Introduce a striking piece of post-modern design to your living space with this exquisite four-seat sofa with matching lounge chair by Natuzzi, a renowned Italian furniture manufacturer. Crafted in the 1990s, these sofas feature original black leather upholstery that exudes sophistication and timeless style. The high back design offers excellent support and comfort, making it perfect for lounging.
These pieces are highly reminiscent of the design ethos of Pierluigi Cerri, who was known for his work with Natuzzi during this era. The sofa showcases clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic, characteristic of Cerri's design language. The leather upholstery has unique stitching details, creating a subtle yet distinctive pattern that adds visual interest and texture to the piece.
Constructed with the quality and attention to detail that Natuzzi is famous for, this sofa set not only provides exceptional comfort but also stands as a statement piece in any modern or contemporary interior. Its robust frame and durable leather ensure it will remain a cherished part of your home for years to come.
Perfect for a chic apartment or a stylish living room, this post-modern sofa set by Natuzzi is a testament to Italian craftsmanship and innovative design.
Natuzzi, founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, is Italy's largest furniture manufacturer and a global leader in leather upholstery. The company began in a small workshop in Taranto, Italy, and quickly grew due to Pasquale Natuzzi's vision and dedication to quality and innovation. By the 1980s, Natuzzi had expanded its reach to the United States, revolutionizing the American leather furniture market with competitively priced, stylish products. Today, Natuzzi continues to be a leader in the furniture industry, known for its high-quality materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and elegant designs that cater to a global market.
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Width: 90 in / 228.6 cm
Depth: 38 in / 96.52 cm
Height: 31 in / 78.74 cm
This larger than life set of Natuzzi sofas...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, brown Nabuk, Italy, 1971.
This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag containing formless materi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of C&B Coronado Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of C&B Italia "Coronado" armchairs by Tobia Scarpa with their original vintage upholstery.
The armchairs are in good vintage conditions, sings and we...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970 Italian Living Room Set in Orange Velvet and Minimal Steel
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1970 Italian Living Room Set in Orange Velvet and Minimal Steel
armchairs height cm.65, depth 75, width cm.96 , seat height cm.40
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
1970s Italian Bamboo Living Room Set
Located in London, GB
An Italian bamboo living room set from the 1970s. Featuring a two-seater sofa and two armchairs complete with removable cushions in white.
Dimensions:-
Sofa – H 70 x W 152 x D 82 c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bamboo
Restored "Double Horseshoe" Rattan Sofa, Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan blends vintage charm with modern comfort. Rare "Double Horseshoe" arm rattan 2 seater sectional loveseat with a single large 2-t...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This sofa was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. The sofa is made of solid Rosewood, with seats and backs upholstered with a gorgeous fabric 100% Organic Silk, from our collection Bossa Fabrics.
The armrests have a rectangular design that favors the visualization of the beautiful veins of the wood, with upholstered sides. The base consists of four rectangular legs, providing lightness to this three-seat sofa.
Celina Decorações signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture in the 1960s. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics.
With a color pallet rooted in natural shades, our Fabric collection tells a bit about Brazilian biodiversity, through raw and natural materials and artisanal processes. For dyeing this textured fabric was used yerba mate...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Silk, Rosewood
Massimo and Lella Vignelli "Saratoga" Living Room Set Poltronova, 1960s
Located in Padova, IT
Exceptional Saratoga set designed by Massimo and Lella Vignella, produced by Poltronova, Italy 1960s.
A beautiful living room set composed of two sofas (three-seater/two-seater) and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Materials
Leather, Foam
Naturalistic Tree Slab Large Bench 292 cm/114 in
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large bench, wood, Italy, 1960s
This remarkable large bench, crafted in Italy in the 1960s, exemplifies naturalistic design. Sculpted from a single slab of wood, the bench showcases...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
1980s Rattan Wicker and Rush Chair, Table, and Lamp Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Custom Rattan and rush chair, Rattan side table and rush lamp. Lamp does not come with shade. Chair is ready for your choice of Seat cushion to match...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wicker
1970s Living Room Beech Set, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- Dimensions of the Sofa: 86x197x82.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Beech
French Modernist Living Room Sofa Set In White Leather, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Introducing an impressive French modernist living room set from the 1950s, featuring a versatile three-seater sofa that converts into a day bed, accompanied by two lounge chairs. Bot...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Pine
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Sofa, Armchairs and Italian Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic Italian set attributable produced in Italy during 1960s.
This midcentury set is made of a double seat sofa, two armchairs and a coffee table in rattan and bamboo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1970s L. Olsen & Søn Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Patinated leather
- The lower armchair dimensions are: Height :80cm, Seat height 40cm, Width:
75cm , Depth: 80cm
-Labeled
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Pair of Sofas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado, C&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
An exceptional pair of 2-seater sofas (designed in 1966) by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, manufactured by C&B Italia, the predecessor of B&B Italia. The high-quality cognac-colored leather bo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Lounge chairs in the style of Bonacina.
The Armchairs are in really good vintage condition and have a beautiful patina due to ag...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Albert Jacob Lounge Chairs for Grosfillex, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and rare pair of lounge chairs edited by Grosfillex Designer Albert Jacob: Lounge chair (Seat height 38 cm) in ABS with cushions in brown woven ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
1950s Living Room Set in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered.
Wooden parts have been refurbished.
The dimensions of the sofa: Height 76cm, seat height 46cm, width 153cm, depth 69cm.
The dimensions of the chair: Height 76cm...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Isa sofa and armchairs living room set Aldo Morbelli Italia 1950s Ottone feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
sofa height cm.88,width cm.140, depth cm.80, seat height cm.40.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Restored Rare 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully Rare five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan living room set includes one lounge chair and a matching five-seat sofa. Each seat features rounded five-strand "Reverse Pr...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Danish Moden Stouby Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern three seater sofa by stouby in black leather featured on a sturdy wood frame. This sofa comes with comfortable cushions throughout.
Please confirm the item loc...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool and Chromed Steel, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. Its most notable feature, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Svend Skipper Model 91 Wingback Chair & Ottoman
Located in Savannah, GA
A Svend Skipper Model 91 wingback chair and ottoman, 1960s.
Rosewood legs and hand holds. Reupholstered in orange.
32 inches wide by 32 inches...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Bench Seette Seat by Thonet, Attributed to Josef Frank, Wood, 1940
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding 3-seat manufactured by Thonet, Austria, in late 1930s or early 1940s.
The design is attributed to Josef Frank.
This comfortable and handmade seette is made of warm ton...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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.