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
Lenzi sofa metal and brass base Italy 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare sofa made by Lenzi in Italy in the late 50s. Organic shape very comfortable with a rounded back. Bicolor red and blue original velvet on blackened metal base with brass accents.
A pair of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Metal
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960's, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite pair of lounge chairs by Móveis Cimo has been meticulously renovated by our skilled craftsmen, who have taken great care to ensure that both the outer aesthetics and t...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Wood
Part of Large Suite Ornately Carved Walnut Lion Hairy Paw Feet Three Person Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice midcentury three-seat sofa with ornately hand carved lion hairy paw feet and frame
This is part of a suite, I have in total a thr...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, black lapin fur, Italy, 1971.
This timeless Postmodern design icon came into being between 1970 and 1972. The search for a new shape ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Living Room Set for Knoll International, 1982
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Living Room Set for Knoll International, foam and fabric, Italy, 1982, set of three.
The “Westside” collection is an icon...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
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
French Moustache Club Chair, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Totally traditionally restored with Ralph Lauren Zebra Fabric.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Living Room Set, Armchairs, Loveaseat Table by Marco Zanuso for Poltronova 60s
Located in Padova, IT
Astonishing living room set, composed by a loveseat, 2 armchairs and a circular coffee table, designed by the architect Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Poltronova in 60s.
The light...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
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
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Oak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Living Room Set, White boucle and Oak, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, white boucle and oak, 1960s
Possible to sell individually.
2 pairs of armchairs : 71W x 82D x 76H cm
1 sofa : 132,5W x 82D x 76H cm
1...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Oak
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
Scandinavian Modern Sofa and Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well designed and constructed sofa and matching side chairs in solid teak. Graceful sloping arms with sturdy frames and ample cushions create a very comfortable seat. The sofa also c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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
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
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
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Velvet, Wood
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
Materials
Fabric, Cherry, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Living Room Set with its Original Cushions, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian faux bamboo living room set with original velvet upholstery.
The set consists of one two-seat sofa and one armchair
Measurements:
Sofa length cm.115, wi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Ebony Ash and Linen Sofa, Dutch, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
Sculptural ash (looks just like oak) sofa newly refinished in fine ebony stain by professional restorer. All new cushions and upholstery in striped Belgian linen. Comfortable and as good looking from the back as it is from the front in the distinct style of French designers Guillerme et Chambron. With a touch of Brutalist influence. Presents in almost perfect condition. Matching pair of chairs...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Linen, Ash
Scandinavian Modern Living Room Set with Chairs and Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish three-piece Danish modern living room suite with sofa or daybed and two armchairs. Nicely crafted teak frames and sofa easily converts into daybed for added convenience. Plea...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Ultra-Rare Party Set by Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
Six large cylindrical elements of different sizes made of plywood, which can be fitted into one another. There is a bar section on casters and five seating elements.
Designed in 1...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Plywood
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Pouf for B&B Italia, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” pouf for B&B Italia, lapin fur, Italy, 1971.
This timeless Postmodern design icon came into being between 1970 and 1972. The...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Living Room Set. 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan living room set consists of two comfortable armchairs and one side table.
The armchairs have their original fabric cushions.
The set is in reall...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
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
Scandinavian Rosewood lounge sofa set 2, 3&table by Ingvar Stockum "Monte Carlo"
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood sofa ground 2, 3 & table by Ingvar Stockum "Monte Carlo", 1965
Top-quality lounge sofas and coffee table designed by Ingvar Stockum for ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Rosewood
Confidential Seating Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Cognac Leather, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Confidential Seating Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Cognac Leather, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather
20th Century Swedish Vintage High Back Beech Recliner Set by Folke Ohlsson & Dux
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish adjustable armchair or high back recliner with an ottoman, made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Dux...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Metal
Wonderful Italian Settee Attributed to Mario Gottardi
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and elegant settee. Fabric, foam and belts professional redone.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Decoene, Knoll Style Living Room, circa 1960
By Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene, Knoll style living room, circa 1960.
Chrome and structure in good condition, foam and fabric to change.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs w/ Ottomans in Teak by Domino Møbler, Denmark, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a complete set of two Danish-made high-back lounge chairs with accompanying foot stools. Crafted in the mid-1970's by the lauded Domino Møbler this expansive set is craft...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Teak
Lounge Chairs by Lenzi Italy a pair on Metal and Brass Base, 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of lounge chair by Lenzi Italy velvet on metal and brass base 1950s
covered with original navy blue an red velvet.
Very comfortable with a rounded back.
A matching sofa ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mario Marenco and Tarcisio Colzani “Laser” Living Room Set, 1970, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco and Tarcisio Colzani “Laser” living room set for Mobilgirgi, wood and leather, Italy 1970, set of three.
The "Laser" armchair and coffee table set is an example of the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Wood
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
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
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Stainless Steel
Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on Mahogany legs. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with black leather. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture in 1985.
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Italian Lounge Set – 4-Piece Rose Pink Leather (1970s)
Located in Oirlo, LI
This luxurious 4-piece vintage lounge set from the 1970s showcases timeless Italian design in a stunning rose pink hue. Made from premium thick leather with wide seating and a sturdy...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
1970s Sofa two armchairs by Tim Bates
By Tim Bates
Located in London, Lambeth
A rare complete collection ,coffee table
Two armchairs and sofa
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
1970, Set of Two Vintage Armachiars, Upholstered in Fur
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of vintage armchairs from the 1970s, Italian manufacture.
The armchairs have an iron paw with seat and back upholstered in Mongolian goat fur.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Iron
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures: D. 220 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Foam, Bouclé
Cone Chair Seating Group Cone Table Verner Panton Red Blue Petrol Mustard
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique Verner Panton “Cone Chair” seating group for Gebrüder Nehl. The seating group consists of six chairs and a stool each with rare original fabrics in red, blue, petrol and musta...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Leather Armchairs by Mobilificio Colombo
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian natural leather armchairs signed by Mobilificio Colombo from late 1970s
The armchairs have a stunning leather rope decoration on the front which ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Italian Design Sofa Set by Saporiti with Original Label, circa 1960s
By Saporiti
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This is a beautiful and sophisticated piece of mid-century furniture. The Italian design of the 60s is distinctive and evident in this sofa set.
The two sofas are padded and covered...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
ORCHID Modular Sofa & Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design "ORCHID" Modular Sofa & Armchair set by Michel Cadestin for Airborne. Made in France, 1970's period. Sectional sofa with 3 seperate seats that...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Polyester
Dutch Oakwood Modernist Lounge Sofa by Bas Van Pelt
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original oakwood lounge sofa by Bas Van Pelt; Seating group; Easy Chairs; Dutch Modernism; Producer: Schaik en Berghuis
Arm length; 56cm
Bas van Pelt Bas J. van Pelt, Dutch f...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Living Room Set, Original Cognac Leather, Brazilian Style, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern living room set, original cognac leather, Brazilian Style, 1960s
Dimensions :
Sofa : 170x75x80 cm
Armchair : 103 x 75 x 80cm
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Heart Model Chairs Attributed to René-Jean Caillette, France, 1950s, Set of 6
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 “heart” model chairs by René-Jean Caillette, france dating from the 1950s. Rare series with elegant curves and lines. The chairs have been complet...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Dreipunkt International Vintage Modular Velvet redbrown Sectional Sofa 70ties
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Modular Sofa consisting of 6 pieces. Manufactured by Dreipunkt International in the 1970s.
Beautiful red-brown velour cord fabric. Can...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Plastic, Beech
2 Armchairs in Leather 'Attributed to Paolo Buffa'
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 armchairs in leather "Attributed to Paolo Buffa"
Year 1960
Materials : Wood and leather
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
Country: Italian
Elegant and sophisticated armchairs.
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Paolo Buffa was an Italian architect and designer best known for his designs of mid-century furniture. Characterized by a melding of tradition and modernity, he used a combination of low-profile, rectilinear, and hardwood forms to produce his most classic pieces. Born in 1903 in Milan, Italy, Buffa studied at the Polytechnic Institute of Milan before working for the prominent Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. After opening a firm with his frequent collaborator Antonio Cassi Ramelli...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Wood
Lounge chairs Timeless Elegance Dutch Beechwood Chairs 1930
Located in Oirlo, LI
This stunning pair of vintage chairs embodies timeless style and sophistication. Crafted in the Netherlands in the 1930s, they feature beautifully designed beechwood frames with eleg...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Wood
Restored Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand "S-arm" rattan living room set includes a three-seat sectional sofa with a matching lounge chair in the spirit of the furn...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Rattan
Vintage Beverly Hills Rattan Bamboo Pretzel Sunroom Living Room Sofa Set - 5 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 5 Pc Beverly Hills Rattan Bamboo Pretzel Sunroom Living Room Sofa Set. Listing includes (1) 3 piece sofa, (2) end tables, (1) coffee table, all with laminate tops, (1) lounge...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Wood
Kho Liang le Tufted Red Upholstered 'Model 662' Sofa for Artifort w/ Black Frame
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing, Mid-Century, low and stealthy, decoratively tufted three seat sofa designed by Kho Liang ie for Artifort Holland. Kho Liang Ie was born in 1927 in Magelang, Dutch East Indie...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Metal
Restored Mid-century Rattan 4-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Sofa & Chair Living Room Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 3-seat rattan sectional sofa and reclining chair set features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on e...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Beige Upholstery Neoclassical Empire Revival Carved Walnut Frames Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Beige Upholstery Neoclassical Empire Revival Carved Walnut Frames Chairs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Living Room set Design by Angel Pazmino.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table H: 18 Diameter 34
Mid-Century Modern design from Ecuador’s. Angel Pazmino design and crafted by artisans from tropical hardwoods with hand-tooled leather slings. This chai...
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1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Hardwood
Rosenthal Studioline Sofa & Sessel Set Esche Holz Leder, Deutschland 1970er
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Absolut traumhafte Sitzgruppe bestehend aus einem 3-Sitzer Sofa und einem Lounge Sessel mit hoher und etwas verstellbarer Lehne in wunderschönem, dunkel gemastertem, massivem Esche H...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Wood
1970s L. Olsen & Søn Oak and Leather 2-Seater Sofa, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Patinated leather
- labeled
- heigh of seat 40 cm
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather, Wood
RB Rossana Set of Six Chairs with Dining Table, Italy 1950s
By RB Rossana
Located in Naples, IT
Set of dining table and 6 chairs collectible model "boomerang" produced by RB Rossana, italy, mid 1950s. The chairs are made on black painted metal frame with brass feet, wooden side...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Modern Velvet Living Room Set in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1950s Vintage Living Room Set, in the Style of Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo
This stunning and unique mustard-colored living room set, inspired by Gio Ponti's iconic design, dates back ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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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.