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
Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding two seater sofa with legs of oak. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with natural tanned ox-hide. Model 2208. Manufactured and marked by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Oak
Living room set 'Tentazione' model 685 designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Living room set 'Tentazione' model 685 designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1973.
The set consists of 2 armchairs and 1 two-seater sofa.
Soft and enveloping line...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric
$5,424 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Cane, Wood
De Sede DS 66 Chocolate Leather Loveseat and Lounge Chairs Set of 3
By De Sede
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a handsome De Sede DS 66 natural leather loveseat with two matching DS 66 single lounge chairs. This set showcases a thick dark brown leather wit...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Italian mid century modern white cotton and solid beech pair of armchairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern white cotton and solid beech pair of armchairs, 1960s.
Pair of armchairs with rectangular section frame and legs in walnut-stained solid beech and with sea...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Cotton, Beech
Set of two De sede DS17
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes – here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the so...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
$3,478 / set
2 Seater Sofa Model 118 Made With a Teak Frame By Grete Jalk From 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
This 2-seater sofa from around the 1960s is a rare beauty designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark. It is made of beautiful teak wood and has newly upholste...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Folke Pålsson Set of Six Chairs in the Style from the Sixties
Located in bari, IT
Set of six chairs in the style of Danish designer Folke Pålsson.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Maple
Vintage Camaleonda in its original fabric by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional matching Camaleonda set in its original coral corduroy.
Designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia.
The “Camaleonda” sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The pl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet
Herman Miller George Nelson Modular Seating Cognac Natural Leather Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This living room set model modular sofa was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
This set was completely re -upholstered in high premium cognac Natural leather.
It has a soft...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Living Room Set by Florence Knoll, USA, 1960
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Wilnis, UT
A stunning living room set from the “Parallel Bar” series, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, manufactured in the United States of America, circa 1960.
Made of the highest quality chrome-plated metal with beautiful beige fabric upholstery. The seats have a wonderful modern design that are very recognizable for the style of Knoll. Smooth, modern and very inviting! The armrests add to the wonderful seating comfort. This set will make a wonderful addition to any decor, adding style, class and comfort the interior!
The sizes for the chair are W. 79 x D. 50 x H. 77 (SH. 41) cm
The sizes for the sofa are W. 158 x D. 48 x H. 75 (SH. 38) cm
The set remains in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Florence Knoll Bassett (born May 24, 1917) is an American architect and furniture designer who studied under Mies van der Rohe and Eliel Saarinen. She was born Florence Schust.
In 1938, Hans Knoll founded his furniture company by that name in New York. In 1943, Florence Schust convinced Hans she could help bring in business to his company even in America’s wartime economy by expanding into interior design by working with architects. With her architectural background and design flair, she succeeded. They married in 1946, she became a full business partner and together they founded Knoll Associates. A new furniture factory was established in Pennsylvania and dealers in Knoll’s furniture were carefully added over the next several years.
Florence Knoll felt architects should contribute their design ability to furniture as well. Some of these furniture designs would become design icons of the 20th century and have remained in the Knoll line for decades due to their timeless design. When Hans Knoll died in a car accident in 1955, Florence Knoll took over operation of the company. Florence Knoll herself designed chairs, sofas, tables and casegoods during the 1950s, many of which remain in the Knoll line to this day. In 1958 she married Harry Hood Bassett.
Her American interpretation of Minimalist, rationalist design theories is clearly evident in Knoll’s storage pieces. She mixed woods and metals to great effect and added laminates as they became popular. Dressers and desks are all square in design but never lack for quality. Hanging cabinets have glass shelves, sliding doors and drop down fronts that can be used as bars.
As an architect, Knoll’s most famous creations are the Connecticut General Life...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
$5,731 / set
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Leather Lounge Suite For Cassina, circa 1970s
Located in Englewood, NJ
Very Cool and Comfortable Italian Mid Century Modern leather upholstered "Soriana" suite by, Tobia & Afra Scarpa designed for Cassina. The suite is made up of one settee, two lounge ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Pair Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather "Coronado" Lounge Chairs & Footstool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A plush pair of vintage "Coronado" lounge chairs with footstool in lovely original top-grain light brown leather designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Gorgeous Italian leat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel
$3,149 Sale Price
30% Off
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, ivory bouclé, 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. The most notable feature of this couch, 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
Bouclé
White Lacquered Faux Bamboo Sofa Attributed to Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1960’s white lacquered faux bamboo sofa attributed to Robsjohn Gibbings
The frame is caved wood to look like bamboo with original white lacquered finish, newly upholstere...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Maison Regain Style Sofa/Living Room Set in Elm and Bouclé Fabric, France 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Maison Regain Style Sofa/living room set in Elm and bouclé Fabric, France, 1970s
This is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern Solid Elm Wood Sofa/living room set that was manufactured a...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
3-Piece Lounge Suite 3-seat settee Sofa Armchair Pair Vintage 1970 Orange Boucle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, vintage 1970's, 3-piece lounge suite comprising a 3 seater, settee or sofa and a pair of armchairs all with original, orange boucle upholstery in fabulous original condition in...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wool
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
Ficks Reed Restored Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Living Room Set
By Paul Frankl
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
Materials
Rattan
$5,850 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Restored Arch Arm Rattan Loung Chair & Sofa Living Room Set w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 1950s living room set features a two-strand, three-seat sofa featuring the “Arch“ arm design with 2 companion two-strand Arm lounge cha...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
$5,850 Sale Price / set
40% Off
1960s Aarnio Pulkka Ilmari Lappalainen Brown Leather Chrome Armchair Sofa Suite
By Eero Aarnio
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored 1960s Pulkka Ilmari Lappalainen armchair and sofa suite
A seriously cool suite, the frames are super light weight ch...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
$5,723 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Restored Living Room Suite by Giuseppe Pagano for Bocconi University, c 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare five-piece (5) living room suite by Giuseppi Pagano, designed in 1939 for Bocconi University in Milan, is comprised of two oak bentwood upholstered open armchairs with otto...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$10,500 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Italian Mid-Century Black and Green Color Dining Chairs, Set of Six, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant lines and solid structures for this stunning set of six dining chairs, recently restored. The structure is made of black lacquered walnut. They have been reupholstered in stain-resistant green color microfibre fabric. This set, designed in 1950, is an excellent example of Italian design of the era. You can also purchase his stylish dining table.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,806 / set
Vintage Modern Johannes Andersen Sofa and Lounge Chairs for Trensum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful matching living room set features a stunning blend of comfort and impeccable style. Three pieces include matching armchairs and a rounded sofa. Carefully designed by J...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$8,400 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Italian Modern Armchairs Movie Chair by Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern armchairs movie chair by Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
Set of 6 armchairs mod. Movie Chair with rectangular seat, armrests and bac...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
$3,773 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Living room set with sofa and two armchairs, Italian production, 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Living room set with a three-seater sofa and two armchairs in fabric, Italian production from the 1960s.
Wooden frame, padded and covered in fabric, metal legs with brass ends.
Sofa ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Three Piece Suite In Toffee Boucle, Paulo Buffa, c.1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful set of mid 20th Century Italian armchairs and sofa by Paulo Buffa. These pieces showcase impeccable quality, boasting a ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Stunning Elm wooden lounge set in bouclé by Maison Regain France 1970s
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This elegant, minimalistic sofa set features a classic patinated elmwood frame that beautifully complements the soft, ecru upholstery, creating a timeless, sophisticated aesthetic.
...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chesterfield Club 3 Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Green Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Chesterfield green leather Library suite circa 1960's
A good looking and well made suite with...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
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
$2,830 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Complete Living Room 70's Sofa and Couple of Armchairs in Velvet
Located in taranto, IT
original living room complete of the 70s, consisting of sofa and pair of armchairs with patterned velvet textile upholstery in beige, white and brown
Measures:
The sofa measures ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Guy Rogers Suite
By Guy Rogers
Located in Seaford, GB
Key Features of the Guy Rogers Classic Midcentury Lounge Sofa:
Authentic Afromosia Teak Frame – Expertly crafted with a sleek, durable wood frame that exudes classic midcentury appeal.
Luxurious Boucle Upholstery – Wrapped in soft ivory boucle fabric, offering both style and comfort.
Plush Cushions with Fire Retardant Foam – Ensures superior comfort and safety.
Restored to Perfection – Lightly sanded, treated with Danish oil, and fitted with new webbing for lasting durability.
Elegant Sleigh Bentwood Legs – Enhances stability and sophistication.
Dimensions:
Length: 182 cm
Width: 72 cm
Height: 82 cm
Why Choose this Mid-Century Guy Rogers Sofa...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Teak
$2,568
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of midcentury armchairs features the unique design style of Gio Ponti. Two-tone upholstery and curved back and armrests make these a stylish selection for any room.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Plastic, Wood
$5,094 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969, Set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet
Kristian Vedel Modus Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern three-seat Modus sofa, designed by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsen. Low back version, with padded leather back and armrests. Minimal oak frame shows a beautiful, war...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
$7,700 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vintage Ivory Original Fabric Living Room Set of 3 Pieces by Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This set is very particular and interesting because both the sofa and the armchairs feature vintage brass cones feet.
Their fabric is original and, as you can s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Chairs by Leonardo Fiori for ISA, Italy, 1960s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set of 6 chairs designed by Leonardo Fiori in the 1960s and produced by ISA of Bergamo (Italy).
The 6 chairs are all in very good vintage condition.
Structure in teak and seat in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Modular sitting corner by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Edvard and Tove Kindt-Larsen were not only designers but architects, known for creating homes, furniture, and interiors that embraced the Danish ethos of “hygge” or coziness. Their a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Pink, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, pink and chromed steel, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet
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
$12,860 / set
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room Set by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
This two elements living room set from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting with nostalgia. With its impeccable design, perfect proportion...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Marco Zanuso "Square" Living Room Set for Arflex, 1962
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Living Room Set for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962.
The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" sofa, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commitment to mod...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” living room set for Cassina, sofa and two lounge chairs, ivory bouclé and chromed steel, Italy, 1969, set of three.
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. The most notable feature of those lounge chairs and sofa, 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
Plastic, Bouclé
Ercol Spindleback Settee and Lounge Chair Set
By Ercol
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury Ercol, British teak spindle settee. This stylish settee features patterned fabric, and spindle back support of teak material. A styli...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Teak
$2,900 / set
Pair of Midcentury Karpen Walnut Lounge Chairs with White Vinyl
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of midcentury high back lounge chairs (circa 1960s) with walnut frames and white vinyl upholstery. (KARPEN OF CALIFORNIA, "Chair-Foam").
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
A Set of 4 Upholstered Tub Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Set of 4 Upholstered Tub Chairs
This wonderful set has rounded backs and sturdy golden oak frames, they have an attractive curved shape and are upholstered in an uncut moquette, d...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Oak
$3,270 / set
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
$3,302 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Fully Sprung Art Deco Style Kilim Rug Upholstered Sofa Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully sprung vintage midcentury Kilim upholstered sofa.
It is fully sprung, what that means is...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery
$2,861 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Bouclé
Two Lounge Chairs by Airborne International, circa 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two lounge armchairs on casters consisting by French manufacturer Airborne International. The shells are made from black fibreglass and the seating is covered in leather buttoned uph...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Rino Maturi Nuvolone Living Room Set in White Boucle by MIMO Padova 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The living room set is composed of a Nuvolone modular sofa (with six modules) which can be arranged to your liking.
The sofa and the tables present a polyurethane foam upholstered s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic, Foam
Pair of Kristian Vedel Sheepskin Modus Low Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We took the minimal lines of Kristian Vedel’s Modus lounge chairs and clothed them in a luxuriously plush sheepskin wool reinvigorating this modern design. The sling-like sculpted ba...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Sheepskin, Rosewood
1960s Rare Living Room Oak Set, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered In quality 100% recycled KIRGBY fabric.
- Wooden parts have been carefully refurbished.
- The dimesnions of the chairs : height 75cm, seat height 44cm, width: ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$6,981 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1980s Office Room Modul Set from Ton/Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Leather pillows with signs of use including holes
- wooden parts in good original condition
- Can be set up as 2-seat sofa and one chair or 3-seat sofa.
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Exclusive furniture suite, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive furniture suite, with one sofa and two armchairs of Type 400 from the 1950s by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. High-quality teak frame with new contemporary wicker work. The...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$24,057 / set
Model "Onda" Set by De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice rounded and curved "Onda" set of one 3-seat sofa and one fauteuil.
The set is designed by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi and fabricated by Zanotta, Italy, 1985.
The expressive curves of the sofa is emphasized by the vibrant color of the green leather.
The structured and bend tubular chrome makes the piece look nice in a freestanding place.
Because of the soft leather, it is comfortable to sit in.
The original green leather is in good used condition with some normal traces of use (see the pictures).
Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi are three Milanese designers, born in the 1930s. Around 1960, they started working together. With their designs, they wanted to bring forward a new Italian design, contrasting with the international style...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather and Stainless Steel Living Room Set. 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Italian Space Age Suede and stainless steel living Room Set consisting of one sofa and two armchairs.
The set is in good vintage conditions, shows wear from previous use, but remain ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Two Danish Adjustable Wingback Lounge Chairs in Teak by Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of two wingback lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1954. The chairs are reclinable and it can be adjusted in three positions, as seen in the pictures. The chairs have b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wool, Teak
$4,717 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Stunning Vintage Fully Tufted Chesterfield Olive Green Leather Sofa & Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage suite of circa 1960’s Olive Green leather Chesterfield club sofa and armchair
A very good looking and well made suite, th...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$13,797 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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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