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Mid-Century Modern Settees

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Thonet, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s
Thonet, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

Thonet, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

$7,800

Thonet, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A green velvet and wood settee or bench produced by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, c. 1900s. From a group along with two chairs, one carrying Thonet paper label. Minimal signs of use. Re...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen
1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen

1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen

$20,180

1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen

Located in Highclere, Newbury

Early 1950s Danish Mid Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen.  Originally designed in 1948 for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Inter...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Beech, Teak

Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Walnut
Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Walnut

Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Walnut

$1,900

Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Walnut

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A modern yet traditional spindle back bench from the 1960s. Great petite size. It is very well made from solid walnut. Clean ready to use condition.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery

$12,000

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery

By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara
Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara

$3,300

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Knoll Antimott, sofa, alcantara, chrome, Germany, 1960s Somewhere between 1925-1929 Wilhelm Knoll developed a patented system of seating named 'Antimott'. The line consisted of fur...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Sofa With Sculptural Armrests in Oak and Brown Upholstery
Sofa With Sculptural Armrests in Oak and Brown Upholstery

Sofa With Sculptural Armrests in Oak and Brown Upholstery

$3,300

Sofa With Sculptural Armrests in Oak and Brown Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, oak, fabric, Czech Republic, 1960s A comfortable and bulky three seat sofa with a soft feel. This sofa is made in the Czech Republic in the 1960s. One of the elegant character...

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher

Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher

$4,800

Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Teak

American Designer, Settee, Bamboo, Rattan, Iron, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Settee, Bamboo, Rattan, Iron, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Settee, Bamboo, Rattan, Iron, USA, 1950s

$3,800

American Designer, Settee, Bamboo, Rattan, Iron, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A bamboo, rattan and black-lacquered iron settee or bench designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.75"H x 41.25"...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Iron

Pair of Giorgetti Italian Velvet Armchairs "Progetti", 1980s
Pair of Giorgetti Italian Velvet Armchairs "Progetti", 1980s

Pair of Giorgetti Italian Velvet Armchairs "Progetti", 1980s

$8,780 / set

Pair of Giorgetti Italian Velvet Armchairs "Progetti", 1980s

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of armchairs in solid ebonized beech and armrests in glossy Pau Ferro, the padding of the seat and back is in polyurethane foam. They have been completely restored and upho...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Beech

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s
Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s

$3,501 / set

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s

By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of iconic armchairs designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù. Very elegant and comfortable, with upholstery redone in recent years but new upholstery is recommended.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

$7,424 / item

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant modern scallop back 2 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair fabric. Also available in bespoke widths and in COM - please enquire. Fast ship...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery

$6,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in St. Louis, MO

Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard
Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard

Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard

$2,650

Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking mid-century modern metal mesh loveseat featuring a sculptural silhouette and airy architectural form. Constructed from expanded steel mesh over a tubular steel frame, this...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Iron

Very Rare Sofa, Attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1950s/60s
Very Rare Sofa, Attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1950s/60s

Very Rare Sofa, Attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1950s/60s

$9,989

Very Rare Sofa, Attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1950s/60s

By Studio BBPR, Augusto Romano

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Very Rare Sofa, Attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1950s/60s. Requires reupholstery. We can upholster in COM - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide.   

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

$9,179 / item

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant modern scallop back 3 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair fabric. Also available in bespoke widths and in COM - please enquire. Fast ship...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s

$5,252 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, has been restored and reupholstered in black velvet.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa
Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa

Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa

$1,195

Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa

By Universal Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-Century Modern settee or loveseat sofa in black vinyl faux leather by Universal of High Point. It is in wonderful vintage condition. We have restored the wood, cleaned the vinyl, repaired a few spots where stitching was loose, and put on a new dustcover. But there are still little signs of age. Please see photos, circa 1950s. What a fun little Mid-Century Modern convertible sofa. Settee? Loveseat? Armless sofa? Bench? A rose by any other name…….!!! Anyway, I digress. It is a great piece no matter what we call it. I am sticking with convertible sofa. It is comprised of a black vinyl faux leather bench seat...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

$9,800

Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Height (inches): 23.5" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

$4,800

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Bench or Settee
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Bench or Settee

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Bench or Settee

$4,448

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Bench or Settee

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

Modern walnut sculpted bench or settee inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Blue velvet cushion newly upholstered . Available also a pair .

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed
PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed

PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed

$10,900Sale Price|22% Off

PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This highly collected early production original of the PK-31 loveseat sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen has beautifully aged black leather and patinated steel. Designed...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Brass Lined Walnut Settee w/ Cane Detailing & Holly Hunt Upholstery
Mid-Century Brass Lined Walnut Settee w/ Cane Detailing & Holly Hunt Upholstery

Mid-Century Brass Lined Walnut Settee w/ Cane Detailing & Holly Hunt Upholstery

$4,975

Mid-Century Brass Lined Walnut Settee w/ Cane Detailing & Holly Hunt Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

A refined Mid-Century Modernist settee that masterfully balances warm natural materials with tailored luxury. Crafted in walnut circa 1960, the piece showcases a sleek, linear frame ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler 'Divina' Sofa
Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler 'Divina' Sofa

Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler 'Divina' Sofa

$6,450

Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler 'Divina' Sofa

By Arne Norell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler, 'Divina' sofa, fabric, stained beech, Sweden, late 1950s This 'Divina' sofa is designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The seat is characterized ...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Finnish Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s
Finnish Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s

Finnish Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s

$5,500

Finnish Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s A two seater channel back settee designed and produced in Finland in the middle of the 20th century. This examp...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Original Custom Mid-Century Settee with Dedar Milano Upholstery
Original Custom Mid-Century Settee with Dedar Milano Upholstery

Original Custom Mid-Century Settee with Dedar Milano Upholstery

$11,800

Original Custom Mid-Century Settee with Dedar Milano Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

Charming custom made mid-century style settee in Dedar Milano fabric Nouvelles Vagues. Crafted with comfort and style in mind, this couch is a one of a kind piece designed by the tea...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955

$12,500

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955

By Jens Risom

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern American two seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed and produced by Jens Risom Design, Model U-151, in good condition. The seat, back rest of the divano is slightly inclinated with a button-tufted back and two straight arms, supported by a hand crafted Walnut frame, standing of four small curved wooden feet. Newly upholstered in an orange velvet. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, New York, United States. Seat: 18.5" H x 44.5" W x 19.5" D Pillows: 20" H x 20" W x 7" D Jens Risom was a Danish, American furniture designer born in 1916, in Copenhagen, Denmark and passed away in 2016, in New Canaan, United States. He finished his apprenticeship as a designer at the Copenhagen School...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Gervasoni Udine, Settee, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Gervasoni Udine, Settee, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s

Gervasoni Udine, Settee, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s

$8,600

Gervasoni Udine, Settee, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A light-grey floral-embroidered fabric, bamboo and rattan settee or sofa produced by Gervasoni Udine, Italy, c. 1960s. Minimal signs of wear. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Ov...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery
Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery

Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery

$2,750

Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery

By Hans Elli, 't Spectrum Bergeijk

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans Ell for 't Spectrum, sofa or settee, model 'sz18', chrome-plated metal, fabric, The Netherlands, 1970-71 This sofa is designed by Hans Ell for 't Spectrum. A rare model, as th...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950
Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950

Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950

$10,504Sale Price|25% Off

Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950

By Ico Parisi

Located in Milan, IT

Spectacular Italian bench / settee with wall hanging back, Italy, 1950.  

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Restored Mid-century Rattan 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sectional Settee Sofa
Restored Mid-century Rattan 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sectional Settee Sofa

Restored Mid-century Rattan 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sectional Settee Sofa

$2,100Sale Price|40% Off

Restored Mid-century Rattan 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sectional Settee Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 2-seat rattan sectional settee/loveseat features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end wi...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Rattan

Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's
Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's

Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's

$3,250

Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish settee from the late 1940's or early 1950s with coil springs in the seat and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained beech with great grain and patina....

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.
A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.

A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.

$995

A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elegant and refined, this mid-century settee features splayed legs and sculpted wood armrests, framing a newly upholstered backs, arms and seat. The clean geometry, lightness of form...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Brass

Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa
Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa

Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa

$10,200

Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa

Located in New York, NY

A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously upholstered channeled back tufting. The settee has been fully restored and newly reu...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Brass

Rare John Saladino for Dunbar Petal Settee / Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen Plaid
Rare John Saladino for Dunbar Petal Settee / Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen Plaid

Rare John Saladino for Dunbar Petal Settee / Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen Plaid

$7,500

Rare John Saladino for Dunbar Petal Settee / Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen Plaid

By Dunbar Furniture, John Saladino

Located in St. Louis, MO

New York interior designer and architect John F. Saladino (1939-2025). John designed this 1970s rarely seen small-scale Petal Settee (#7009), sofa or loveseat for Dunbar, has its ori...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Swedish Loveseat or Settee with Open Wooden Armrests in Elm ca. 1950
Swedish Loveseat or Settee with Open Wooden Armrests in Elm ca. 1950

Swedish Loveseat or Settee with Open Wooden Armrests in Elm ca. 1950

$3,250

Swedish Loveseat or Settee with Open Wooden Armrests in Elm ca. 1950

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Swedish settee from the late 1940's or early 1950s with coil springs in the seat and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid blond Elm wood with great grain and patin...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s

$5,268

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This sofa has been completely restored with new padding and upholstered in Bouclè fabric, as shown in the photo; the arms and feet are in curved walnut, also restored and polished. Guglielmo Ulrich. Born in Milan in 1904 to Alberto and Luisa Battaglia. Coming from a noble family...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s

$4,800

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and brown vinyl settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Vinyl seat cushions are distressed and needs reupholstery. Wear to wood frame consistent with ag...

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1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Style Ushaped Pit Sectional
1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Style Ushaped Pit Sectional

1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Style Ushaped Pit Sectional

$17,500 / set

1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Style Ushaped Pit Sectional

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sectional you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sectional is statement piece which ...

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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees

$4,435

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

Modern walnut sculpted and brass sabot benches or settees inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of solid brass ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

Ico Parisi Settee, 1950's
Ico Parisi Settee, 1950's

Ico Parisi Settee, 1950's

$16,800

Ico Parisi Settee, 1950's

By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi

Located in New York, NY

Settee by Ico Parisi, c. 1950. This tailored sculptural settee is as stylish as it is comfortable. Poised yet relaxed, the contours of this sofa are remarkably body conscious and nat...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s
Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

$8,000

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size. In excellent condition, 1950s, Italy. Same era as: Ch...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Brazilian Designer, Settee, Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Designer, Settee, Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Designer, Settee, Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

$9,800

Brazilian Designer, Settee, Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered iron, dark-stained wood and floral-printed settee or sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Fabric has areas of distress. Natural wood cracking arm rests....

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Iron

Colonial 2-Seat Sofa Model OW149-2 Made In Rosewood By Ole Wanscher From 1960s
Colonial 2-Seat Sofa Model OW149-2 Made In Rosewood By Ole Wanscher From 1960s

Colonial 2-Seat Sofa Model OW149-2 Made In Rosewood By Ole Wanscher From 1960s

$26,838

Colonial 2-Seat Sofa Model OW149-2 Made In Rosewood By Ole Wanscher From 1960s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

Colonial 2-seater sofa, model OW149-2, is a magnificent piece of furniture created by the renowned Danish furniture designer Ole Wanscher in collaboration with the manufacturer P. Je...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Gorgeous Sofa
Gorgeous Sofa

Gorgeous Sofa

$3,151Sale Price|40% Off

Gorgeous Sofa

Located in Munich, DE

A cosy organic design i never saw before. Very low and comfortable seating.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Guillerme et Chambron Curved Sofa Loveseat for Votre Maison, France 1960's
Guillerme et Chambron Curved Sofa Loveseat for Votre Maison, France 1960's

Guillerme et Chambron Curved Sofa Loveseat for Votre Maison, France 1960's

$15,750

Guillerme et Chambron Curved Sofa Loveseat for Votre Maison, France 1960's

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in New York, NY

Unusual oak sofa by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison. The frame has the usual hallmarks of their production with the extended end and thick pencil-shaped legs with a curved back...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Velvet, Oak

1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Settee or Sofa
1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Settee or Sofa

1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Settee or Sofa

$2,850

1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Settee or Sofa

By Paul McCobb

Located in St. Louis, MO

Paul McCobb for Planner Group loveseat, settee or sofa. Upholstery needs to be updated as it has stains, foam is good. Price includes refinishing of legs. Measures: Seat 16" H, arm 1...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's
Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's

$5,800

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare and unusual settee By Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1940's. Distinguishing feature is the channel back, mahogany legs, heavy construction-with hand tied springs, built to last.

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

$6,438

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

By Gigi Radice, Minotti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and ivory velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been repl...

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1650s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern settees for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern settees 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 settees 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 settees made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original settees, popular names associated with this style include DOOQ, Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Guillerme et Chambron, and ISA Bergamo. 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 settees differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $66,813 while the average work can sell for $5,198.

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