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Sofas For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis XVI
Style: Empire
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Walnut Flame Stitch Platform Sofa 110"
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era floating platform sofa or couch featuring the original flame stitch fabric with walnut formica end tables and boomerang legs. Dimensi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s
Located in Roma, IT
Give yourself a comfortable and very stylish place to sit. This vintage Bench is functional and comfortable in an entryway, in an office or bar waiting room, or dotting the end of y...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Dieter Rams 620 Lounge Chair Swivel Base by Vitsœ black Leather 1962 Mid Century
Located in Munster, NRW
Lounge Chair from the chair program 620, designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany in 1962. The pictured lounge chair was purchased around 2000 and has since been in the second ho...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.   
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Iron

Tandem Sling by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Four-Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962, created for comfort and convenience. For the modern-da...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Tobia Scarpa Three Seater Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three Seater Sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door to new, freer lifestyles. The idea for this armchair that changed the face of upholstered furniture belongs to Afra and Tobia Scarpa, who designed it in 1969, starting with the new possibilities offered by the forming of polyurethane foam to create an unconventional look of leisure. With a vise-like grip, the metal structure holds the armchair, with its biodegradable internal padding that, for the first time ever, needs no internal support, intensifying the comfort level of this upholstered chair in the most freeing sense of the word. Materials: Metal Fabric Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Architect and designer Tobia Scarpa graduated in 1969 at the University of Venice and in the same year won a “Compasso d’Oro” prize for his “Soriana” armchair designed for Cassina. He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Morro Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro sofa is our deepest and largest scaled sofa featuring a biscuit tufted seat, loose back cushions and a geometrically sculpted base. Available in American walnut or white oa...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Midcentury Italian Sofa in Striped Velvet and Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury Italian sofa. Newly reupholstered in striped velvet with black leather details. Curved back silhouette and tapered wood feet. Sourced in Northern Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Leather

Patricia Urquiola ''Trampoline' Outdoor Sofa, Steel, Rope and Fabric by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Patricia Urquiola interprets the happiness of life outdoors with a collection full of playful...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s Created by renowned Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin circa 1960, the "Cubo" - or Cube - armchair is s...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Italian Sofa Vivai del Sud Cane Bamboo and Black Fabric with Flowers
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian sofa Vivai Del Sud Cane Bamboo and black fabric with flowers.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Maralunga" Sofa in Blue Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for the Cassina factory in the 1970s. The two-seater sofa is entirely upholstered in original fabric of the time in perfect condition, no rips or da...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Plastic

Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werstätte, Austria, 1980's
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werstätte, 1970. Very distinctive design and extraordinary shapes. New upholstered in a High quality terracotta color Pl...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Chenille

Dunbar Single Arm Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a wonderful example of a period sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Circa 1960s, it is a single left arm sofa and sits on two wood runne...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This vintage three-seat sofa from the mid-century period matches the expression 'retro-modern'.The soft, curved seat contrasts with the black iron legs.The silhouette from the back i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1960s Dutch Oak Three Seater Sofa
Located in London, London
1960s Oak sofa with original upholstery This beautifully crafted mid-century Dutch sofa combines timeless design with practical comfort. Made from solid oak, the piece features a ro...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Florence Knoll for Knoll International 3-Seated Beige Upholstered Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American three-seated sofa upholstered in a beige weave with low back, and 3 removable seat cushions, standing on a metal frame with 6 legs. (FLORENCE KNOLL FOR KNOLL INT...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa in Original Brown Leather, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede "DS 11" modular sofa in original brown leather, Switzerland, 1975. Sectional De Sede DS-11 sofa, manufactured in 1975 in Switzerland. This patchwork modular sofa consists of...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960s Long Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Tuxedo Sofa in Style of Paul McCobb
Located in Elkton, MD
A stunning oversized tuxedo sofa featuring original Jack Lenor Larsen polychrome velvet upholstery with a bold repeating geometric motif. Designed in the Paul McCobb style, this mid-...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1960s Three-Seat Leather Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - the leather has signs of use - seat height 41 cm - made of leather and wood - wooden parts show signs of use.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swedish Modern, Freestanding Two Seater Sofa / Bed in Pine & Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous compact two-seater sofa from the 1950s, handcrafted by a Swedish carpenter featuring a solid pine frame with beautiful natural grain. This substantial, heavy piece is desi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Mid Century Italian Leather Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Mid Century Italian Leather Sofa This sofa measures: 64 wide x 32.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 24.5 inches ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall style Gondola sofa Offered is a gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa, in the style of Adr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mood Armchair with arms Latte by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Three-Seat Sofa Attributed to Franco Albini, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful three-seat sofa from 1940 attributed to Franco Albini in rosewood. The fabric used for the padding of the sofa Franco Albini is original of t...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Leather, Switzerland, 1970, Set of 4 The De Sede “DS-11” modular sofa exemplifies the great art of craftsmanship and design of the 1970s. The in-house...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast. The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Extraordinary Custom Sofa Designed by Erwin-Lambeth for Tomlinson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Striking and dramatic sofa with a sloping back, curved arms and interesting shaped seat rail with nail head trim. The elegant single long seat cushion i...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mogensen 2213 Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 2213 sofa was designed by Børge Mogensen for his own home in 1962. With generous proportions, modest aesthetic, a choice of materials and execution secon...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ornate Giltwood Sofa
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
-An exquisite two-seater sofa (we have four matching armchairs). Elegantly carved and upholstered, this fine sofa exhibits richly carved motifs throughout, as well as attractively wo...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool, Silk

Retro Mid Century Modern Sleek Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek mid century modern wooden sofa with great bones that looks like it's right off the set of Mad Men. Recommend seat cushions be use...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Teak

Floating Seat and Back Sofa in Mohair by Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Floating Seat and Back Sofa is a unique and iconic piece of furniture designed by the American furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. This sofa is known for its distinctive shape, which features a curved back and a seat that seems to be suspended in mid-air. This design element gives the sofa its name and creates a sense of weightlessness. The sofa is designed to be both comfortable and visually striking, with its unusual shape making it a focal point in any room.  The Vladimir Kagan Floating Sofa is often described as a perfect blend of form and function, as it not only looks great, but is also incredibly comfortable. The curved backrest provide support, while the suspended seat adds a level of softness and comfort. The piece is punctuated by beautiful solid walnut legs. The Floating Sofa has become an icon of mid-century modern design and continues to be popular with collectors and design enthusiasts today. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of Vladimir Kagan's design aesthetic, which marries form and function in a way that is both visually striking and comfortable. The sofa has been upholstered in a beautiful high quality mohair from the Netherlands. Dimension: 90L x 54 D x 31 H Seat Height: 17 H Vladimir Kagan was an illustrious American furniture designer whose historic career spanned nearly 65 years. Born in Germany in 1927, he immigrated with his family to the United States in 1938 fleeing from the rise of the Nazi regime. He studied architecture at Columbia and later apprenticed with his father, a master cabinetmaker, in his woodworking shop. In 1949, Kagan opened his own shop in New York, shortly thereafter releasing his first furniture collection, receiving the Museum of Modern Art, New York&Good Design Award & for his wrought-iron chair. His work is well-known for its avant-garde craftsmanship combined with comfort and functionality. The sensuous, organic forms take on human-like characteristics through exaggerated, curved lines. Kagan’s designs are produced with varying materials including brass, acrylic, aluminum and, most notably, wood. Over the course of his career, his work was highly sought after by celebrity clientele from Marilyn Monroe to Tom Ford, and he lent his design to projects such as Disneyland’sMonsanto House of the Future in 1964 and the Downtown Los Angeles Standard Hotel lobby redesign in 2002. Kagan lectured extensively on the history of modern furniture design at institutions including Parsons School of Design, Yale and Philadelphia University. A highly honored designer, he was elected president of the American Society of Interior Designers New York...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

'Móveis Bertomeu' Sofa in Rosewood - Brazil 1960
Located in Curitiba, PR
Móveis Bertomeu was a Brazilian furniture manufacturer active during the 1960s, known for its contributions to mid-century modern design in Brazil. The...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

sofa/daybed model GS195 designed by Gianni Songia for Sormani, Italy 1963.
Located in The Hague, NL
The Gianni Songia Daybed Sofa Cognac Sormani, designed in Italy in 1963, is a stunning example of mid-century modernist furniture design. The daybed sofa’s distinctive form is charac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1970's Yngve Ekstrom Style Fat Pine Framed Reclining Sofa with White Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun 1970's, Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese style, pine sofa with large scale pine frame and original white textured upholstery. Small wheels on the piece make for easy movement! The frame...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and white fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s Seat height: 16"
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Classic Even-arm button tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Kittinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Design ! Amazing quality ! Even-arm button tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Kittinger Furniture.. c.late 1940's -1950s.. Retains original blue cotton velvet fabric upholstery, Fab...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1970s Exclusive Rare Space Age 3-Seater Sofa , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Fabric upholstery with minor signs of wear due to age
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Divano Fiandra Vico Magistretti per Cassina
Located in Ghedi, IT
Magnifico divano Fiandra a due posti, disegnato da Vico Magistretti per Cassina negli anni '70, in eccellenti condizioni vintage. Rivestito in tessuto bianco panna, emana eleganza e ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest): L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Harvey Probber Sloped Arm Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
At last, a mid-century sofa at a comfortable seat height thanks to its 10 inch high legs. Original Harvey Probber mid-century modern sofa with distinctive sloped arms and square tape...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Novo Rumo, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Novo Rumo, 1960s Four-seater sofa manufactured by Novo Rumo, 1960s in Brazil is a great example of Brazilian Modern Design, blending functionality with ae...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Plywood

Low Back 3-Seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful 3-seater sofa resembling the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, forms a rare sculptural find. This sofa, crafted from oak and retaining their original savak wool upholstery...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Curved sofa in wood and velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved sofa in wood and fabric, velvet upholstery, Italian craftsmanship, in the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s. Comfort demands curved lines, and this Italian sofa perfectly meets the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Soriana 3 seater sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
The Soriana Sofa was first designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. In 1970 the Soriana was awarded a Compasso d’Oro prize solidifying its standing as a style icon. Defined by its...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Patricia Urquiola Beam Sofa System For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Beam Sofa System For Cassina An innovative upholstered seating system, supported by a beam that allows sectional elements to be combined i...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Mid-Century Modern Modular Fiandra Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Fiandra Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton

MId Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Case Sofa, 1970s
Located in Raleigh, NC
A vintage rosewood case sofa in the manner of Milo Baughman. New velvet upholstery and refinished case atop chrome legs.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide, Chandigarh Rare and important Fireside sofa by Pierre Jeanneret c. 1960s, Model PJ-SI-36-A. This exa...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Selig Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Sofa & Ottoman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Ib Kofod-Larsen Scandinavian Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and ottoman / footstool for Selig. The ottoman measures 25"x 20.50" x 17" high with cushion. Both are marked Selig. If y...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

De Sede DS-86 Two-Seat Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-86 Two-Seat Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1960s A timeless example of Swiss design excellence, this DS-86 two-seat sofa by De Sede, crafted in the 1960s, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cush...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vladimir Kagan, "Unicorn" Sofa, Lucite, Velvet, USA, c. 1975
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and lucite "Unicorn" sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. Model originally designed with metal base, present example is a ra...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Lucite

Adrian Pearsall Walnut & Slate Leather Strap Sectional Sofa for Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This timeless sectional features a low-profile linear silhouette with plenty of classic Mid-Century Modern style. The newer, linen colored fabric looks and feels amazing. Thick, nu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Slate

"Confidential" Leather Sofa & Lounge Chair by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in Hanover, MA
SPRING SALE Please note this listing is for ONE leather Confidential sofa AND matching armchair. Two pieces total. Price shown is for the sofa and the chair together. Message me i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Foam

1970s Leather Ligne Roset Marsala Lounge 3 Seat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy French
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This wonderful sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1971. The ‘Marsala’ is one of Ducaroy’s first models using the new materials of the time - thermoformed plastic....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Plastic, Plexiglass

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

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