Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Orange Togo, Set of Three
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Navy Blue Velvet Atlantis Sofa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small ...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$8,323 / item
Kwok Hoi Chan 'Chromatic' modular multi-color sofa, Steiner, 1970s
By Kwok Hoi Chan, Steiner
Located in amstelveen, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, Kvadrat fabric, France, 1970
This Chromatic sofa was designed by Kwok Hoi Chan in 1970 for Steiner.
This seamless seat...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$17,597 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul McCobb Directional MCM Sectional Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Fabric
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional midcentury sectional sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Velvet Fabric
This sofa measures: 136 wide x 73 deep x 30 in...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Yellow Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be config...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970, set of four.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. A special project made possible this limited edition of "Ca...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Directional 5 Piece Serpentine Sectional Sofa
By Directional
Located in Southampton, NJ
Project Piece
Please note that this sectional will need to be reupholstered.
One of the best designs from Directional.
The most incredible Directional Serpentine Sofa that may possi...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s modular wavy patterned sofa, ENGLENDER
Located in Leicester, GB
Retro 70s velvet sofa by Englender. Amazing pattern in shades of brown, black, caramel and beige.
Real statement piece.
Extremely comfy.
Original uph...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric
By De Sede
Located in Manhasset, NY
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric
Vintage 'Non-Stop' DS 600 sofa designed by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Klaus Vogt...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Felt
Fabulous Newly Reupholstered 1980's Steve Chase Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980's Two piece sofa acquired directly from a prominent
Palm Desert CA interior designed completely by Steve Chase.
The sofa has the classic Ste...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, six elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Plastic, Velvet
Kwok Hoi Chan 'Chromatic' modular sofa in orange, yellow and cream
By Kwok Hoi Chan, Steiner
Located in amstelveen, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, fabric, France, 1970
This seamless seating system consists of three elements, which allow the creation of different con...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century De Sede Style Seven Piece Moss Green Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style green leather 7 piece modular sectional sofa with three corner pieces. Has bottom clips to attach sections together. Corner pieces measure 33" x 33", single...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
u2028Set of 3 Modular Armchairs with Wide Wooden Base - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
u2028Refined set of three Italian modular armchairs from the 1970s, upholstered in new sage green fabric. Soft lines, solid wood base, reconfigurable as a three-seater sofa. Iconic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous and rare center piece DS88 element sofa by De Sede in Cognac Chocolate Brown patchwork leather.
3 seating elements that can be used as separate pieces or a...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Blue Velvet Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a timeless piece of furniture that emerged in the design scene during the 1970s. Comprising two large seating elements equipp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$17,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1971, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" modular sofa for Cassina, brown mohair velvet and wood, Italy, 1971, five elements.
The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modular living room with 4 elements signed Giuseppe Rossi of Albizzate, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Modular living room, original made in Italy, signed Giuseppe Rossi of Albizzate, produced in the late 1960s, consisting of four elements, two of which are angular and one with an end...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1970, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, three elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa desig...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic
Mid Century Modern Sectional Sofa with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern sofa features three piece sectional design, beautiful white vintage upholstery, removable cushions, and tufted seat backs.
Dimensions:
127w from arm to arm
...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
$1,350 Sale Price
55% Off
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, six elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic
modular sectional Timothy Oulton, 3 pieces, blue velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3-piece "Shabby" sectional by Timothy Oulton in channeled blue velvet.
extremely comfortable and well made, low profile, kind of feels like a Togo but deeper and better for lounging...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sofa DS-600 by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, De Sede, 1972, Switzerland
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom ordered sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich, De Sede, 1972, Switzerland. This unique design is comprised of fifteen elements total, fi...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Corner Modular Sofa, Set of Three
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo Sofas, Set of Five
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be config...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Ligne Roset Togo Grey Modular Sofa and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy, Set of Five
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be config...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Orange Armchair and Footstool, Set of Two
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design Classic.
This two-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and comprises of...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1970s Floral Organic Rattan Modular Sectional Sofa, set of 6
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite modular, floral cotton linen blend, 6 pieces organic sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Three
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Bogo' Sofa in black Leather, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, modular 'Bogo' sofa, leather, Italy, 1976
This seating system consists of three elements. Maximum comfort is guaranteed using the thick seating...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, three elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscove...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Plastic, Velvet
Set of Vintage Italian Velvet Five Modular Armchairs and Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful modular velvet sofa, composed of 5 armchairs and a coffee table.
The coffee table has a smoked mirror as a top.
The Italian sofa is in dark orang...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of four.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
20th Century Navy Red Velvet Atlantis Sofa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small ...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$8,323 / item
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa in Elmwood and Bouclé, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa in Elmwood and Bouclé, France, 1970s
Striking modular sofa ensemble from 1970s France, composed of three individual elements: a large armless bench, ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 5
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, 1970, five elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage edi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Plastic, Velvet
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, six elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of six.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs, e...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in bouclè fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic piec...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$22,234 / set
'Safari' Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptionally rare "Safari" sectional sofa, designed in 1968 by the influential Italian collective Archizoom Associati for Poltronova. This unique four-piece set includes two two-sea...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, three elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of four.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic
Dark grey Italian leather sectional sofa
By Palazzetti
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Essentially unused dark grey leather sectional, hand made in Lake Como, Italy and purchased through Palazzetti. Features low profile, wide armre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$8,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Handsome Harvey Probber 2-Piece Nuclear Sert Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber 2-piece Nuclear Sert series sofa sectional. This piece will need to be re-upholstered-fabric is worn and dated and foam is hardeni...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century American Sectional Corner Sofa in Finely Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, fabric, beech, brass, United States, 1960s
This sectional corner sofa is a typical midcentury design of the United States designed in the tradition of Harvey Pr...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Brass
Nuvolone modular leather sofa 5 modules 70s Rino Maturi for Mimo Design
By Mimo Padova
Located in Milano, MI
Modular cognaq leather sofa Nuvolone model designed in the 1970s by Rino Maturi for Mimo Design. the sofa is composed of by 5 seats including 1 ottoman and a corner module. the Sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Epserantina Modular Sectional by Nikilai LaFuge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Nikolai Lafuge in Los Angeles. Esperantina is a modular curvilinear sectional designed to encourage conversation. Inspired by 1970's conversation pits, the segments can b...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$18,780 / item
Bermuda Modular Sectional Leather Sofa by Heiner Gölz fr Durlet, 1970s, Set of 5
By Durlet
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Bermuda sofa was designed by the German architect and furniture designer Heiner Gölz for the Belgium based quality brand Durlet.
This sectional sofa in dark brown leather consist...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fantastic 6 Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa Carson's Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic deep blue velvet 2 piece angled sofa with 2 light-up tables and 2 ottomans, so this is a total of 6 pieces. This sofa sectional was made By Carsons and is the style of Milo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Plexiglass
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Grey Modular Sofa, Set of Three
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be confi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Green Velvet Atlantis Sofa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly fits apartments providi...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$7,134 / item
Adrian Pearsall Faux Snow Leopard Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Fully Restored
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not just a sofa—it’s an iconic statement of mid-century modern fantasy. The Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, reimagined as an expansive sectional, embodies ultimate comfort and sculptural boldness. Upholstered in opulent, plush leopard-patterned faux fur, the design combines tactile luxury with Pearsall’s signature fluid silhouette.
Crafted by Craft Associates in the early 1970s, the original Cloud Sofa features an organic, continuous form—like a gentle wave of plush seating—supported by a platform base of solid walnut and hidden black plinth. This sectional adapts that form into an enveloping L-shape perfect for both lounging and dramatic spatial presence. The ultra-soft fur, in cream, taupe, and charcoal tones, wraps the sinuous curves, offering sensory warmth that visually pops against the warm walnut trim. The continuous cushion and integrated chaise allow versatility while retaining iconic Cloud geometry.
What makes this sectional extraordinary is the way the leopard fur elevates the Cloud’s iconic form with plush, textural opulence, transforming it into a museum-quality centerpiece. The sofa has been fully restored, including a refined walnut base with a rich reddish hue and flawlessly renewed upholstery, ensuring both comfort and lasting beauty. It remains an object of functional elegance, holding its form as both a centerpiece of comfort and a sculptural anchor in any space.
Designer & Context:
Adrian Pearsall (1925–2011), originally an architect, founded Craft Associates in 1952 and quickly developed a design vocabulary defined by bold curvature, platform bases, and playful luxury. The Cloud Sofa, created in the 1970s, stands as one of his most celebrated forms—its serpentine back and floating base embodying leisure crafted with spectacle and gravity. Pearsall’s work remains sought after for its structural daring and dramatic presence.
Ideal for collectors of rare mid-century American design, homes or galleries craving sumptuous sculptural comfort, and interiors driven by form, material lushness, and personality, this sectional is a rare union of Pearsall’s design legacy and decadent materials—embodying modernist boldness and tactile indulgence.
A true jaw-dropper from every angle. The new faux snow leopard fur...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$23,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Stunning Vladimir Kagan 3 Piece Omnibus Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 3 piece Vladimir Kagan Design Omnibus sofa sectional. This sectional retains its original fabric and will need to be reupholstered as the fabric is worn and dated. Fully sup...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
$22,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Round Pretzel Sofa & Side Table Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Mid-century rattan living room set features a sofa & side table, blending style and vintage charm with modern comfort. The 3-strand full-round pretzel 3-sea...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$4,290 Sale Price / set
44% Off
George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame 2-Piece Seating & Table 60s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A sleek and minimal modular steel frame 2-piece seating system and tables by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s. Sleek and functional design with built in laminate white ta...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1960s 6 Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s 6 piece sectional sofa. This sectional sofa has the original fabric and wooden legs. The sofa is modular and can be arranged and several ways. ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$39,000
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, eight elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Spectacular Vladimir Kagan Curved 3-Piece Cloud Sofa Sectional Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Vladimir Kagan curved 3-piece cloud sofa sectional with Directional label. This rare sofa sectional retains its original orange brown...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$20,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-century Modern sectional sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sectional sofas 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 sectional sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sectional sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sectional sofas, popular names associated with this style include Mario Bellini, De Sede, B&B Italia, and Lawson-Fenning. 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 sectional sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $355 and tops out at $253,693 while the average work can sell for $9,887.
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