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
Danish 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid elm wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful refin...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Elm, Mohair
LOVELY ViNTAGE HALO REGGIO TIMOTHY OULTON BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By HALO SOHO
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Halo Reggio, Brown Heritage leather three seat sofa designed by Timothy Oulton RRP £...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner Getama 375 Convertible Settee in Solid Oak
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific and special Hans Wegner for Getama solid oak settee.
This example was created in a way that the two seats can be separated and used as single lounge chairs or connected to...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Oak
20th Century Swedish Two Seater Beech Sofa by Möbel Komponerad AV, Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish two-seater sofa with two pillows, made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by Möbel Komponerad AV i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Mid 20th Century Pair of Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Counter Stools
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our pair of Russell Woodard spun fiberglass bar stools, is a testament to the visionary craftsmanship of the esteemed designer. Russell Woodard, a trailblazer in outdoor furniture de...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fiberglass
Restored Six-Strand Double Triangle Arm Tortoise Shell Rattan Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Refurbished rattan piece featuring six-strand double triangle arms, exuding charm with tortoiseshell rattan accents, perfect for classic decor. Tortoiseshell rattan furniture or deco...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of open armrests. Made from stained beech wood showing great gran and color and with ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Beech
Chrome Caged Loveseat, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
All that glitters is chrome when we’re talking about this settee, enveloped by a reflective chrome cage, which is everything you need and MORE. And may we be the *first* to say that ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Chrome
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Soft Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, sofa, oak, fabric, France, 1960s.
Beautiful two-seat settee by Guillerme & Chambron, in solid oak. The back of the seat has been beautifully finished with woo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rare Restored Museum Quality Paul Laszlo Arched 3-Strand Rattan Settee
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare museum quality Paul Laszlo three-strand rattan settee. This loveseat dates from 1941 and features a unique arched arm and lounge arched seat back.
1950, United States
We only ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Rattan
Jonathan DePas, Donato D'urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Ligne Roset Sofa/Settee, 1970
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
Jonathan DePas, Donato D'urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Ligne Roset Sofa/Settee, 1970. Original Charcoal gray leather.
Measures 29" tall, 39" deep, 61" long, set height 16.5"
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
Rare Early Knoll Tubular Steel Base Settee # 32 by Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare tubular satin black steel framed based settee with oatmeal colored upholstery . Great for a smaller space or an area where you want to keep things simple and light , the sofa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel
Italian Re-upholstered Midcentury Settee or Sofa
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Elegant Italian sofa, produced in the 60s with the typical square metal legs.
The sofa has been completely refurbished and reupholstered with high-quality interior material and super...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, 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...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Beech
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 ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Beech
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of semi-open armrests carved from solid elm wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Elm, Wool
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofas Model '115' in Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa model '115', fabric, wood, Netherlands, 1950s
Dutch settees by Theo Ruth currently upholstered in a yellow velvet. The back of these sofas tilts slightl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two-Seat Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Another classic piece by Mourgue, this one a two seat sofa, completely reupholstered including foam webbing and fabric, and the fabric used is top quality 'Stretch' by Knoll.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Teak Settee
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Teak Settee in good used condition.
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Teak
Angraves of Leicester Rattan Settee 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s rattan lounge settee by Angraves of Leicester, from their Invincible collection, with the Angraves identification plaque. The seat cushion...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Rattan
Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, Europe, 1960s.
This two-seat sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its design. Due to the overall black color of the leatherette, the sofa radiates smoothness and underl...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Yellow and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, wood, Netherlands 1970.
A Dutch settee in a two-toned, printed fabric by Theo Ruth. The back tilts slightly backward and has the recognizable ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and coveted settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white bouclé fabric cushions, refinished elm frames with incredible wood grain, sig...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll. Recent 2009 production based on his 1930s designs for the Esters and Lange residenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Chic Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
MCM curved Settee with button detail on seat back and walnut legs with brass sabots. Recently recovered by Venfield in Holly Hunt, diamond pattern, tone on tone, fabric, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Parsons Settee, Sofa or Bench, circa 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic and transitional Parsons bench circa 1960s. It retains the original upholstery and needs to be redone.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric
'Ilona' Safari Style Leather Sling Loveseat by Arne Norell, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Arne Norell 'Ilona' loveseat features thick saddle leather slings with straps and buckles and groovy 70s Marimekko-style fabric cushions.
Produced in the 1970s by ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2 Seats Sofa /Settee in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and original vintage sofa designed in the 1950s and attributed to the craftsmanship of Paolo Buffa, of fine Italian manufacture. It features sculpted sinuous hardwood arms with sleek and delicate legs.
They rise on the armrests taking a very soft bend, which seems to echo those of a very gentle and sinuous tree branch. The seat is very comfortable,
The backrest is very high precisely to give a unique comfort to the sitter.
Reupholstered in a neutral grey tone.
Paolo Buffa was an Italian architect and designer best known for his designs of mid-century furniture. Characterised by a melding of tradition and modernity, he used a combination of low-profile, rectilinear, and hardwood forms to produce his most classic pieces. Born in 1903 in Milan, Italy, Buffa studied at the Polytechnic Institute of Milan before working for the prominent Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. After opening a firm with his frequent collaborator Antonio Cassi Ramelli...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Marco Zanuso Style Modern Sofa 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid-Century Modern sofa with brass legs in the style of Marco Zanuso.
Italy, 1960's.
Newly upholstered in pebble color JAB indoor/outdoor fabric by Venfield.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass, Steel
Retailed by Harrods Pegasus Chesterfield Monk Buttoned Three Seater Sofa
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Pegasus Retailed by Harrods Monk Chesterfield Sofa.
We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean, hand waxed and hand po...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Settees feature an armless profile complete with two mahogany "sled" like legs. These occasionally come up in so...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bentwood
Large Vintage Tan Leather Contemporary Designer Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Vintage Tan Leather Contemporary Designer Sofa.
The sofa is very comfortable and can easily sit...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
1950's Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1950’s cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in lightly restored condition with fully buttoned base and solid walnut turned feet...
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Beech, Oak
Ficks Reed Restored Rattan Complete Rattan Children's Living-Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here is a complete child's rattan living-room set complete with loveseat, two armchairs, and coffee table.
Custom cushions are included in the price. Simply supply the fabric and we...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Elegant Duresta Three Seater Waldorf Sofa in Gold Checkered Fabric
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant duresta sofa retailed by harrods three seater sofa in a goldish checkered fabric.
Duresta is very well known for its fine luxury fu...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric
Danish 1940's Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrest and Green Striped Wool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming loveseat from the 1940's in the style of Alfred Christensen. Maker and Designer is unknown but the style is very similar to designs by Fritz Hansen and Alfred Christens...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Beech
Michael Taylor for Baker Style Carved Hardwood Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous hand-carved hardwood sofa made in the manner and style of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East collection. The hardwood frame features a geometric open design supported by a fl...
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
Wonderful Danish two seat sofa. The brown leather shows a light patina and is in good condition, showin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Gorgeous Brown Heritage Saddle Leather John Lewis Madison 2 Seater Sofa
By John Lewis
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous brown leather saddle leather two seater sofa.
A lovely quality and solid frame built inside the sofa; the cushions are still plump...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara
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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Chrome
Java Brown Leather 2 Seater Sofa Part of Suite by John Lewis
By John Lewis
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning John Lewis Java brown leather two seater sofa.
The sofa is very comfortable, and the leather feels buttery soft. All cushions have...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
Cantu Grey Leather Settee, Italy 1970's
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and comfortable two-piece settee in original gray leather on aluminum-clad bases.
Leather professionally refinished.
Two matching settees are available. They are price...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Aluminum
Java Brown Leather 3 Seater Sofa Part of Suite by John Lewis
By John Lewis
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning John Lewis Java brown leather three seater sofa.
The sofa is very comfortable, and the leather feels buttery soft. All cushions ha...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavalos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International (Erwine & Estelle Laverne), designed in 1952,...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Italian Gio Ponti Style Lacquer Ebonized Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Mid-Century Modern Italian sculptured settee or bench with wings. The settee features a black lacquer ebonized finish on the stylish frame with radically designed angular wi...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Teak, Leather
Guillerme et Chambron Curved Sofa Loveseat for Votre Maison, France 1960's
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool Fritz Hansen Model 8112
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant settee or two-seat sofa model 8112 made by Fritz Hansen sometime in the early to mid-1950s in Copenhagen, Denmark. The frame is construed similar to Fritz Hansen's armch...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Beech, Wool
Van Keppel & Green Rattan Settee, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Rare modernist rattan settee by Hendrik van Keppel and Taylor Green, ca. 1950s. VKG, as their company was known, created their designs for the "indoor-outdoor" market, indicating tha...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Jean Gillon for Probel Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa, c. 1970, Signed
By Jean Gillon, Probel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Brazilian Modern sofa is by Jean Gillon for Probel and features a gorgeous Brazilian Jacaranda frame with very-comfortable black leathe...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Federico Munari Style Mid Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa in the style of Federico Munari, Italian manufacture of the 1950s. Charming sofa with a curved shape, upholstered in aqua green velvet. Completely refurbished.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, settee, model 'Congo', lacquered wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This Dutch settee, designed by Theo Ruth, features a romantic floral print fabric tha...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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