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
- 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
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Settee, Walnut, Cane, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, cane and green velvet settee or sofa designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, 1950s.
Wear to wood consistent with age and use.
Reuphol...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Danish 1940s Sofa with with Wooden Armrests by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of wooden armrests carved from solid elm wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Mohair, Elm
Arnold Madsen Attribution, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige floral-embroidered fabric and wood settee or sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Design attributed to Arnold Madsen.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.5"H x 49.7...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Walnut Window Bench Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Southampton, NJ
A solid walnut Mid-Century Modern window bench or settee attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Lithe line design constructed of fully restored walnut frame with new fine scale can...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern yet traditional spindle back bench from the 1960s. It is very well made from solid wood and finished in black satin lacquer.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wood
Walnut Settee by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in the late 1950s by Jens Risom, this rarely seen settee is not only eye-catching, but also deeply comfortable. The solid walnut frame features Risom’s signature slender, up...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
c. 1975 Rare Eero Saarinen Womb Settee, Restored in The Elder Statesman Cashmere
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Rare, vintage Womb Settee designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Rebuilt and reupholstered in the most luxurious cashmere from The Elder Statesman.
One of a kind.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Early Florence Knoll Mid Century Mohair Settee Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Early Florence Knoll Mid Century Mohair Settee Sofa
This settee measures: 51 wide x 30 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 23.5 inches
All pieces ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
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
20th Century Swedish Vintage OH Sjögren Home Evening Settee by Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish three-seater " Home Evening " sofa or settee with two pillows, designed by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren and Stoppmöbler, Tranås in good ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Danish 1940's Settee attributed To Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and unique settee that seem to draw on famous designs from Kaare Klint and Frits Henningsen. The settee is most likely by Ole Wanscher who made...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions (inches): 32.75"H x 45.75"W x 31"D
Seat Height: 14.5...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Sofa, Love Seat or Settee by Kofod Larsen Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed and crafted sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig circa 1960's. It features a solid walnut frame and original upholstery. Manufacturers stamp is present. Fabric is...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s.
Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$10,672 Sale Price
25% Off
Guillerme & Chambron Settee in Oak, France, c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
This settee was designed by the iconic French design duo Guillerme et Chambron. The high quality and distinctive skeletal open frame construction features a beautifully crafted spind...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Oak
Classic Hannah Morrison Knoll Bench, 1970s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic off-white and original orange upholstery bench by Hannah Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. The three-seat is 81" long.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seat sofa of Italian design, structure and legs in solid wood, velvet upholstery, 1950s production,
Condition as shown in the photos, it is advisable to redo the upholstery.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fir
$2,656 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Harvey Probber 3 Seater Sofa with Chrome Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960's vintage Harvey robber 3 seat sofa with steel over wood plinth base. In original as is fabric.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Chrome
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
$2,275 Sale Price
35% Off
Angel Pazmino Rosewood & Leather, Three-Seat Sofa, Made in Equador, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Angel Isaac Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo Solid Rosewood and Russet Leather Sofa. Featuring rugged handcrafted Rosewood peg construction, comfortable heavy strapped Leather with cris...
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1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Manner of Martin Visser Dutch Oak Hall Bench with Rush Seat, circa 1950s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This rustic bench, crafted in the Netherlands sometime in the 1950s, showcases the clean lines and natural materials that are evocative of Martin Visser's influential work.
Crafted ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Rush, Oak
Curved Sofa Attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
An curved comma sofa, by Federico Munari, Italy. Newly reupholstered in ivory coloured, premium, pure mohair fabric. Makers label to underside.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Streamline Art Deco Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Settee Slider/Rocking , Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Art Deco patio lounge settees both consisting of an aluminum tubular frame with decorative streamlined speed arms. The loveseat rests on a slider base with the ability to sli...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Aluminum
$4,225 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Gossip Bench with Glass Top Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rattan gossip chair with glass side table. This lovely rattan chair or bench is as functional as it is beautiful and charming. The grac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Rattan
20th Century, Giuseppe Pagano Sofa Mod. Lamellare
Located in Turin, Turin
Giuseppe Pagano was an Italian architect and designer, notable for his involvement in the movement of rationalist architecture in Italy up to the end of the Second World War. He desi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Rope, Wood
Mid-Century Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century modern oak settee by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950.
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple with iconic finger back.
Retains a beautiful warm patina.
Newly upholstered
Available to view in situ in our Miami gallery...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The ivory v...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fir
$6,166 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish 1960s Midcentury Settee in Teak and Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant small 1950s easy style Danish settee with the frame, legs and armrests in solid teak. Very high design quality and workmanship. The piece is unmarked but the de...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Teak, Leather
Rare Sofa, Italy, 1970s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb and rarely seen sofa. As comfortable as it looks. Made in Italy the sofa nods to Brazilian mid century design. The wooden frame is in original...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Midcentury Settee or Loveseat by Peter Hvidt, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines of this small settee by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen. Made circa 1955. Back and seat nice and firm and beech frame and legs remain sturdy. The sofa has...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Classic 1930s "Banana-Style" Settee or Bench in Red Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic, rare and very elegant Danish 1930s bench or settee in the style of Kaare Klint and Frits Henningsen. The settee is unmarked as was most often the...
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1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa Collection designed in the style of Gio Ponti for the manufacturing company Isa Bergamo in the late 1950s.
The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been redone in...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$5,217 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Florence Knoll Mid Century Mohair Settee Sofa - Pair
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Early Florence Knoll Mid Century Mohair Settee Sofa - Pair
Each settee measures: 51 wide x 30 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 23.5 inches
All ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Mohair, Wood
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 15”.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design
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
$10,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Emerald Velvet Settee by PolsPotten
By Pols Potten
Located in Austin, TX
Settee or small sofa by PolsPotten completely upholstered in a lush emerald green velvet. The piece has four ebonized, tapered legs. This piece is in very nice condition with only mi...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Harvey Probber Burger Bun Pink Velvet Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Mid-Century Modern settee designed by Italian architect Adriano Piazzesi for Harvey Probber, Inc. Burger bun is a whimsical kidney shaped form des...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Settee Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron and metal mesh loveseat settee, attributed to Woodard. This example is in very good condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Settee Att. to Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron settee - loveseat attributed to Salterini - this example is in good condition, no breaks, welds or repairs, the seat shows some depression where people sat over the year...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Busnelli Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Armchairs, 1970s
By Busnelli
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Piumotto armchairs produced by Busnelli, 1970s.
Upholstery in genuine smoked gray leather
Base in black lacquered wood.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
$2,656 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Matching Pair of Mid Century Danish Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Great clean lines and the perfect size for the hard to fit room. Very deep and very comfortable should one choose to take a nap.
These are very structurally sound but they need to be...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$6,500 / set
Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Soaring like a streamlined icon of mid-century modern design, the Adrian Pearsall–style 1709-S platform daybed is a rare marriage of architectural line and functional elegance. With built-in floating end tables...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
$7,767 Sale Price
35% Off
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Green Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates through its u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
Located in Manhasset, NY
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
Johannes Andersen for Trensum Møbelfabrik Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Walnut and Fabric
Curvaceou...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Barcelona daybed from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe originally designed in the 1930s and remade for Knoll International in the 2000s, this daybed is timeless. The daybed or cou...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Stainless Steel
ISA Bergamo, Settee, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and light pink fabric settee, designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s.
14.5" seat height
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
De Sede 'DS-47' Two Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-47' sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa in a patinated cognac brown leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. This desi...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater USA - 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater. Oak frame
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright, Settee, Fabric, Mahogany, USA, 1956
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and mahogany settee or sofa designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and produced by Henredon Furniture, USA, 1956.
Seat height:18.5”
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Italian Two-Seat Sofa with Curved Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric and wood, Italy, 1960s
Highly theatrical sofa that features curved, upsweeping armrests. This piece is made in Italy in the 1960s. The slightly tapered backrest is scul...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa
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
1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Style Ushaped Pit Sectional
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
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
Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool by Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming and very elegant small settee made in Denmark around mid 1950's by Fritz Hansen. It's similar but a bit more linear and modern than his well-know model 8112. Solid and ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid-Century Italian Sofa by ISA Bergamo, c.1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in London, GB
A grey mid-century modern design sofa by ISA Bergamo designed c.1950s. The sofa is upholstered in velvet and supported on top of brass legs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic Vladimir Kagan biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long b...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
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
After Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa by ISA Bergamo, 50s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Daisy model sofa with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, good condition of the padding, cushions with springs.
The velvet is original from the time but a new upholst...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Beech
$9,075 Sale Price
20% Off
Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and green velvet fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s.
Seat height 16”
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Maple
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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