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 legendary 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.
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
Period: 1950s
Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchair, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Marco Zanuso style armchair. The armchair has been restored and reupholstered in blue velvet, the feet are in beech wood.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Mid Century Italian Settee in Mohair by Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1950's Italian settee or loveseat attributed to ISA Bergamo. Newly reupholstered in a high quality luxury mohair. A soft high pile fabric with a color that reads as both a creamy n...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms .
Acid green new upholstery in perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
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
Rare Three Seat Sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Located in New York, NY
In very fine original condition, the whole is wrapped in braided raffia over an oak frame.
- Seat H. 17.32"
- Matching Pair of Arm Chairs Available
The French Modernist Designer-duo Adrian Audoux and...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Raffia
Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1950s, completely restored with new padding and covered in Bouclè fabric, as shown in the photo, the armrests 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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Rare Sofa bed designer Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela
Located in Rovereta, SM
Beautiful and iconic Costela sofa by legendary Brazilian designers Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil. Very good condition, Il nome "Costela", che si traduce come cost...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Iron
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
Danish 1940's Bench-Style Settee in Carved Oak with Open armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1950s Settee in red wool and beautifully carved oak base and open armrests. Very refined clean lines and an almost benchlike style to the settee. It's an unusual piece and ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
Giulio Moscatelli Bench in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, bench, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950.
This bench by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, showing concave carvings...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
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
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
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France 1950
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural carved oak settee is designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The design duo is known for their sculptural, crafted solid oak furniture. This comfortable sofa has an interestin...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Beech, Bouclé
Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office therefore attributed to George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller and signed who...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Aluminum, 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
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but it is in very ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Joseph Inco, Settee, Iron, Mohair Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and beige mohair fabric settee, designed by Joseph Inco and produced by INCO, USA, 1950s.
15.5" seat height
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Iron
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Elizabeth" Settee, Leather, Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black leather and rosewood settee, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Joseph Inco, Settee, Iron, Mohair Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and beige mohair fabric settee, designed by Joseph Inco and produced by INCO, USA, 1950s.
16" seat height
Recently upholstered, show...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
Casa e Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone, while the structure is robust and solid.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century two-seater sofa in lilac leatherette and iron
Located in Premariacco, IT
Modern two-seater sofa made of lilac-colored skai (leatherette) and iron frame with height-adjustable feet.
Vibrant and modern color, adaptable anywhere.
Despite its age it has bee...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Iron
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
Located in Stamford, CT
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
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
Italian Two-Seater Red Sofa, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Att. Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Italian two-seater red sofa, produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Att. Gio Ponti.
Rare and elegant 1950s Italian sofa produced by I.S.A. of Bergamo, a company for which Gio Ponti worked fo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been redone in velvet.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
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
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
Grete Jalk Sofa in Teak for France & Daverkosen Danish Mid-Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Grete Jalk sofa for France & Daverkosen
Denmark, circa 1955
Teak frame, upholstery.
Measures: 80.5" W x 30.5" D x 32" H
'John Stuart Inc' distributors label attached to inte...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Japan Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: France & Søn, Denmark, 1953
Material: teak, upholstery, brass
Size: 50 w × 27.5 d × 28 h inches
Description: Metal manufacturer's label to back stretcher ‘Fd Charle...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs by Isa Bergamo, Pair
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Margherita model armchair with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, upholstery in good condition, spring cushions.
The velvet is original ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s
This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition. The seating area and the backrest are organically sha...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass, Iron
'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
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Two Seater Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze two seater settee by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The settee has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has one rounded support at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This piece has been newly reroped.
All Walter Lamb patio furniture at DEN has been restored with the utmost attention to the designer’s original specifications. We rope all seating...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bronze
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair by Isa Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Margherita model armchair with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, upholstery in good condition, spring cushions.
The velvet is original...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
Materials
Brass
Elegant Italian Sofa in Dynamic Shape and Olive Green Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian sofa, velvet, beech Italy, 1950s
This dynamic Italian sofa shows strong resemblances with the designs of Federico Munari. The corpus features an a-symmetrical back that is h...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed Gio Ponti, production in the early 1950s, with high backrest, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair by ISA, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This "Perla" armchair was designed by Giulia Veronesi and manufactured by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and elegantly tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern look. This stunning armchair has been fully restored and recently upholstered in sumptuous ivory velvet. The Perla model is one of the iconic chair designs of the Italian modern era. Bibliography: Domus n. 274, October 1952, p. 4. Additional note: The designer of the Perla model has been credited as G. Veronesi in the ISA advertisement on Domus. It was previously speculated that Guglielmo Veronesi was the full name. Further recent research indicates that it was Giulia Veronesi who designed the Perla chair...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
After Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa by ISA Bergamo, 50s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
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
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Taichiro Nakay La Permanente Mobili Cantù Sofà Pierre Frey Fabric Italy 1955
Located in Catania, IT
Corner sofa designed by the Japanese Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù in Italy, 1955.
It is a rare sofa with unique and sinuous lines supp...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excelle...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Iron
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Bergère armchair, Alata Mod. 820 armchair, designed by Gio Ponti for the Royal Hotel in Naples and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently upholstered in v...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
ISA Bergamo Rare Set of Curved Settee and Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
ISA Bergamo rare exquisite set consisting of curved channel back settee and pair of lounge or slipper chairs in ivory bouclé, Italy, 1950s. This se...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
Danish Settee Ca 1950's in the Style of Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Handsome Danish two-seat sofa in the style of Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Simple yet very elegant and refined design beautiful from all angles. Supportive and...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Teak
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 upholst...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Italian Designer, Sofa or Settee, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric and brass sofa, designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian 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 ...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
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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Eagle Settee
Antique Metal Settee