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
Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova Saratoga Mid Century Settee Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova Saratoga Mid Century Settee Sofa
This settee measures: 59.25 wide x 38 deep x 26 inches high, with a seat height o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Cab Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black leather "Cab" settee, in the original leather.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
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
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
1970s Ekornes Curved Leather Wood Sofa Settee and Barrel Chair Set
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous design and curves on this beauty! Just stu...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Belle Sofa or Settee by DeMuro Das with Solid Antique Bronze Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in the round, the Belle Sofa showcases a confluence of pretty curves, with a low back that wraps around a loose elliptical cushion. A hand-cast base of solid metal bracke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, 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”
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Paolo Buffa 3-seat sofa, structure in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was redone a few years ago, the cushions are original in goose down.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern box shape rattan cane bamboo loveseat sofa settee mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
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.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel
Classic 1960s Modernist Black and Chrome Bench Sette', after Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1960s modernist, Space Age black and chrome bench Sette. Reminiscent of the Classic designs of Arne Norell, Nelson Knoll. Black tufted N...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Chrome
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
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Tentazione sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s. Sofa has been reupholstered in a navy crushed velvet. Retains original Cassina label underneath.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Beech
Petite Bentwood Settee in Holland & Sherry Wool & Linen Piping
By Thonet
Located in Stamford, CT
We’ve always been drawn to the elegant proportions of both Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern design. Though stylistically distinct, these movements share a sense of refinement that res...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Wood
Edward Wormley Sofa Model 4906, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Edward Wormley Model 4906 sofa, made by Dunbar in the USA, 1950s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century American 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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Corner Sofa/Settee, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A striking piece and a versatile scale. It has a big look but doesn't have a large footprint.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet
20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Metal structure with sponge padding and red bouclé wool covering. The sofa has a perfect 1950s style line that recalls the design of Gigi Radice. Th...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Teak Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury teak sofa in the style of Milo Baughman manufactured in the united states, circa the 1960s. This vintage sofa is wrapped in the highest quality teak, giving them an excell...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Wooden sofa and armchair set with white cushions, 1960s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of small sofa and two wooden armchairs and cotton fabric cushions, 1960, Condition: Good - New cushions. Set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Curved Egg Shape Sofa, in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb, unusual Italian egg shaped sofa, in the style of Ico Parisi. The sofa has been reupholstered in an ivory pure alpaca fabric and is of a curved, shallow organic form. Ships ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, Model P11, Azucena, Italy, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate (or Chromate) Sofa, model P11, manufactured by Azucena in Italy, in the 1960s. Chrome-plated steel, ne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Chrome
Solid Walnut Settee by Dave Hentzel Handmade American Craft
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved walnut settee, a true example of American craftsmanship, designed and created by David Hentzel. Inspired by the iconic work of Sam Maloof, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Walnut
1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Swedish vintage teak sofa by Bertil Fridhagen. This was made in Sweden by Broderna Andersson in the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, the solid teak frame h...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sculpted Bench in Claro walnut by Erickson Woodworking
Located in Nevada City, CA
The Sumi Settee by Erickson Woodworking is a fully sculpted two person bench with a low back and continuous curves that feel as good as they look. Every Settee is made by hand, one a...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Walnut
Italian Damask Fabric Capitonnè Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous Italian made sofa from the 1950's.
The Italian sofa has been upholstered in a fine capitonné damask fabric in shades of ivory.
The soft an...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
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
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
Leather Togo 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful authentic midnight black leather Togo Settee designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from the 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and light gray velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Velvet, 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Maple
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Cotton Velvet, w=200
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Curvaceous Caned Settee by Lubberts and Mulder for Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous caned settee designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. It is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Th...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
French Midcentury Steel Settee with Horse Heads, Hoof Feet and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French vintage steel settee from the mid 20th century, with horse heads, hoof feet and new upholstery. Created in France during the midcentury period, this steel settee captures our attention with its four dignified horse heads accentuating the arm supports, connected to an arching back. Newly reupholstered with a neutral toned linen fabric, the settee is raised on slender legs with horse feet...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Rope, Wood
Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa with Rich Cotton Velvet, w=200
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 un...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
2 Seat Sofa Settee by Charles and Ray Eames, Teak and Black Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eames two seat sofa loveseat / love seat for Herman Miller. Early production. Black Leather and solid teak. The Eames sofa is the last piece of furniture produced by the Eames Office...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Franco Albini Style Rattan Settee, Circa 1960
Located in Rochester, NY
Woven bent natural rattan and cane wrapped settee in the style of Franco Albini. Circa 1960's. Very good all original condition. Look at all pictures and read condition report in com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Sculptural Loop Settee and Chair in the Manner of Frances Elkins
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural loop settee and chair in the manner of Frances Elkins, circa 1950s. They have been repainted and are ready to use, outdoors as pati...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Sofas
Located in Dallas, TX
These sofas are absolutely stunning! Classic sofas, model no. 2092, designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, American, 1970s. A timeless design with deco and modern sensibili...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish 1930s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in 'Nude' and Dark Grey Velvet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Banana sofa with curved backrest, Danish design 1930-1940.
Reupholstered in two shades of cotton blend velvet from Baker Home in 'Nude' and dark gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Settee in Holly Hunt Great Plains
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with this hard to find settee by Vladimir Kagan. Featuring stunning lucite legs and brass fittings, this piece offers both visual ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Oak and Purple Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa, model 'Gregoire', fabric, oak, France, 1960s
The ‘Gregoire’ sofa is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guil...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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...
Category
1650s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Blue Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates through ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Edward Wormley Open Frame Sofa, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A very rare two-seat Edward Wormley open frame sofa, made by Dunbar, in the USA, 1950s. Newly reupholstered in high quality fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vittorio Introini Italian Sofa in Brown Velvet and Steel
Located in Milano, IT
Three seater sofa designed by Vittorio Introini in the 70s. The sofa is made of brown velvet with clean and linear geometric shapes. The sofa has a peculiarity, at the center of the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury sofa features stylish curved armrests, original studded upholstery, and a unique finish. Please confirm item location (NY or ...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Set Wire Chairs Auersperg Bench Astoria Sonett, Karl Fostel, Blue Steel, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three chairs model 'Auersberg' and one settee model 'Astoria' from the 'SONETT' series designed by J.O.Wladar & V. Mödlhammer and manufactured by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, A...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair for Isa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid Mid-Century Modern armchair, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for Edizioni ISA, Bergamo. The armchair has been restored and has a new light ivory velvet upholstery.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Italian Vintage Polished Walnut Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, composed with one two seater sofa, two lounge chairs and one ottoman, footrest made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery
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
20th Century, Giuseppe Pagano & Gino Maggioni Pair of armchairs 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...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
String, Wood
Joseph-André Motte, Set of Modular Seats for Lyon Satolas Airport, 1976
Located in Paris, FR
Set of modular seats in fiberglass and polyester lacquered in three colors, created in 1975 by Joseph-André Motte for Lyon-Satolas airport.
There are at ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer
Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s
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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Milo Baughman Button-Tufted Green & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Inherently sophisticated and intriguing! For your consideration is a sleek and stylish long sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. Elegant from every angle-his best sofa design. Dripping with style makes this sofa a versatile choice to heighten the elegance of your living room...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Chrome
Two-Seat Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Vintage Djinn two-seater sofa designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne.
Metal frame lined with foam and covered with fabric .
The feet have steel Skates. The Djinn sofa who...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and green mohair fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s.
Seat height 18.5”
Reupholstered in brand new mohair
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Mohair, Maple
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Rattan
Italian 1950's Bamboo Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1950's charming bamboo settee with sloped arms and cross hatch motif within the arms and on the back rest, the bamboo coloring in a beautiful warm variation of warm brown to ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas. Iconic Mid-Century design, 1970’s America. Masterfully restored in an ebony wood finish with brass foot caps. Completed in a l...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Woven Leather Sofa, Metal Frame, UK, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Woven leather; Sculptural sofa; Metal frame; Settees; Two-seater; Living room set; United Kingdom; UK; sculptural; 1950s;
Sculptural sofa made of woven brown leather. The subtle ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
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