Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Brown
Brazilian Oak and Olive Green Leather 3-Seat Sofa, Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Voorburg, NL
A wonderful original matching 1970s Brazilian sofa attributed to Jean Gillon. This amazing comfortable 3-seater has a unique washed dark-grey oak frame and soft Brazilian leather cus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Pink Linen & Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern three seat sofa is made of a solid hardwood frame with linen upholstery in salmon. The base is made of Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Giuseppe de Vivo Sofa, 1935
Located in Milan, IT
Giuseppe de Vivo sofa, 1935.
Beautiful padded velvet sofa by Giuseppe de Vivo.
The chromed tubular steel support, with curved lines, turns it in a very interesting piece.
The v...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Handmade Contemporary Mambo Unlimited Ideas Naked Round Soft Apricot Upholstery
Located in Lisbon, PT
Naked sofa reveals sculptural and organic shapes meant to embrace the user and encourage to stay seated in this cozy and comfortable piece. With comfort as the constant starting-poin...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Postmodern Tobia Scarpa Sofa with Upholstered Cushions Bastiano, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Attributed to Knoll by Tobia Scarpa, no label is present.
Incredibly beautiful design, and original designer upholstery make this stunning piece shine in any space. Original fabric i...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Red and Pink Upholstered Chrome 'Sofa Compact'
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Sofa Compact' folding sofa / settee with red, pink, and orange vertically striped fabric upholstered cushions, resting on four curved chrome legs. (Charles Eame...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Swedish Oak & Cognac Leather Sofas by K. E. Ekselius
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Introducing a rare pair of cognac striped leather lounge sofas, manufactured by JOC Vetlanda in 1969. These extremely comfortable sofas are a timeless classic, with a high-quality construction that will last for years to come. The frame is made of oak, and the cushions are upholstered in luxurious cognac aniline dyed leather.
The sofas are in very good original condition, with only light signs of use and age. The leather has developed a beautiful patina over the years, adding to the pieces charm and character. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a stunning pair of sofas that made Sweden's furniture history.
The original complete living room set...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swedish Sofa, 1950's, Carl Malmsten, Samsas, Reupholstered
Located in London, GB
An original 1960s Samsas sofa by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten for OH Sjogren. This sofa has been completely refurbished, reupholstered with new foam and covered in luxurio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech, Birch
1950s Vintage Mel Bogart Daybed for Felmore Sofa Daybed
By Mel Bogart
Located in Monrovia, CA
FELMORE low slung sofa daybed 1950s Designed by Mel Bogart.
Vintage 1950s Daybed Designed by Mel Bogart for FELMORE Daybed.
Classic Mel Bogart Design.
Sleek Clean Lines. Original Upholstery, Signed With Label On The Wood Frame.
Mel Bogart Daybed Sofa Is In Excellent Condition.
The Wood Frame Has Gentle Vintage Ware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail Sofa, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful Artifort cocktail sofa, designed by Theo Ruth in the early fifties. The sofa is in unique condition with beautiful snow-white alcantara uphols...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Charlotte Perriand MId-Century Modern LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched in 2018.
M...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Gianni Songia Daybed / Sofa Model GS 195 by Sormani in Italy
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa / daybed model GS 195 designed by Gianni Songia. Produced by Sormani in Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Midcentury Sofa from Two Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable
- Rare type
- Can be upholstered (customer request).
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the MP-13 Four-Seat Sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. This stunning sofa, designed in 1967, features a gorgeous ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Matching Mid-Century Modern Tufted Tuxedo Sofas
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of fabulous midcentury sofas in the style of Edward Wormley design for Dunbar.
circa 1960s. Recent reupholstered in a premium fabric and foam then gently used
afterwards. No s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Isherwood Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Isherwood sofa features a channel tufted body with loose bolster cushions. The turned legs are made of solid white oak or American walnut and are in...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Green Print Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Model 2408-S, or the Gondola sofa, for Craft Associates.
Original mid-century printed green velvet wool. Walnut base. One main settee cushion with t...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Beautiful Three-Seat Sofa, circa 1930, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
In the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon,
Large three-seat sofa,
Original grey fabric to be redone,
France, circa 1930.
Measures: 217 x 94 x 85 cm.
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Drexel Sofa
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Drexel Sofa
Dimensions. 88 W ; 33 D ; 27 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in solid rosewood, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1960s. The piece has been recently refinished and newly upholstered in natural leather.
Liceu De Artes & Oficios was established in 1873 by a group of elite coffee aristocrats that pretended to train skilled labor for possible future industrialization of Brazil.
Seven years after, the institution changed completely the proposal, really becoming a school of craftsmanship, occupying a building design by Ramos de...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vivai del Sud Vintage Wood and Rattan Sofa W Floral Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rattan and wood sofa designed in the 1960s by fine Italian manufacturer Vivai Del Sud.
The sofa is wonderful, with a square shape with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian sofa in the style of Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 82 cm; W= 160 cm; D= 65 cm; H seat= 45 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Handmade Contemporary Mambo Unlimited Ideas Naked Sofa Single Soft Upholstery
Located in Lisbon, PT
Naked sofa reveals sculptural and organic shapes meant to embrace the user and encourage to stay seated in this cozy and comfortable piece. With comfort as the constant starting-poin...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 two-seater sofa in leather, Switzerland 1970s
Robust DS-63 modular two-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate comfort and build...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gondola sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar’s Janus Collection in the 1950s. This sculptural sofa features angled arms and a floating back attached to the base with walnut s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
The cube sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s.
The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from sculpted wood details or the...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Brazilian Modern Three Seat Sofa in Ochre Velvet & Hardwood by Forma, Brazil
By Forma
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern sofa has a hardwood structure with reupholstered Ochre velvet. The sofa has a tall backrest and comfortable arms making this sofa not only beau...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Velvet
Swedish Sofa, 1950's, Carl Malmsten, Samspel, Reupholstered
Located in London, GB
An original 1950s Samspel sofa by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten for AB Record, Bollnas, Sweden. This sofa has been completely refurbished, reupholstered with new foam and c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech, Birch
COR Model Ambo Living Room Suite Modular Sofa by Jo Otterpohl
By COR
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa designed by Jo Otterpohl in 1969 for german manufacturer COR.
It is a pure 70ties design.
It consist ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat "Coronado" Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seat flamingo pink velvet "Coronado" sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B. Project from 1960s
The sofa can come as a living room set together with its pair ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Camel Leather and Walnut Sofa from De Pas, D'Urbino Lomazzi for Padova, Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern two seat sofa - couch, patinated camel leather, walnut, De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi, Padova, Italy 1970s
Comfortable and gorgeous seating piece by these Italian masters. The patina of the leather is just how we like it to be. All cushions in great shape, no particular wear. The segmented walnut sides and back give it a very high-end design look. An uncommon, but superb design. Fully original and in stunning condition with minor patina from age and usage. Comfortable seating
Paolo Lomazzi’s collaboration with Jonathan de Pas and Donato D’Urbino began in 1966. In the 1960s-1970s they developed a specific interest in creating furniture and temporary architecture with industrially advanced materials and technology. They designed and built a series of pneumatic structures for the Italian Pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, for the XIV Triennale of Milan and for Eurodomus. In 1967 they designed an inflatable armchair called Blow and since then have been working in the Industrial Design field.
They planned and built Industrial and residential buildings and extended their focus to the diverse areas of Industrial products: home and office equipment, lighting, electronics, bathroom fixtures, etc. Their designs have been produced by well known companies such as: Acerbis, Alessi, Artemide, BBB Bonacina, Bellato-Pallucco, Bonacina Pierantonio, Bonaldo, Cassina-Marcatre, Driade, De Padova, Giannini, Lualdi Porte, Lumina Italia, MDF Italia, Naos, Valli & Valli, Poltronova, Quattrocchio, Robots, Scavolini, Stilnovo, Tonelli, Zanotta, Zerodisegno, Roset, Koizumi, and Santa&Cole.
Since 1970 they have participated in many exhibitions, including the Triennale, the Eurodomus, “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” at MOMA in New York in 1972, the Bio in Ljubljana and in many Compasso d’Oro and ADI travelling exhibitions.
They designed interiors and objects for several prestigious institutions: the ritual lamps for the Jerusalem Museum, the SAD exhibitions in Paris (1985 and 1987), the United Nations’s booth at the XVII Triennale (1988), the fittings for “Italianische Mobel Design...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
GE236/4 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Izegem, VWV
The model GE-236 / 4 sofa was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955 for Getama Denmark.
It features a solid oak frame and loose cushions in green cotton fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Folding Daybed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century sofa/daybed, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s, designed by Miroslav Navrátil. Material: beech wood, fabric. The sofa is in well preserved Vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Fiandra modular sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 70s
Located in Padova, IT
Fiandra modular sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 70s
Fiandra is a project by Vico Magistretti put into production by Cassina in 1975, seati...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern French Large Sofa with Green Velvet Upholstery, circa 1945
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French large sofa with green velvet upholstery on angled square tapering legs, circa 1945.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Danish Modern Oak, Tweed and Leather EJ315 Sofa by Erik Jørgensen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN MODEL EJ315 TWEED, LEATHER AND OAK TWO-SEATER SOFA
Designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Erik Jorgensen Møbelfabrik, labeled underside
Item # 208NSG26A
The EJ315 was desi...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Vintage Sofa, 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century three seats sofa in a brown leather.
Good vintage condition with minor wear.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Handmade Contemporary Mambo Unlimited Ideas Naked Round Soft Dove Upholstery
Located in Lisbon, PT
Naked sofa reveals sculptural and organic shapes meant to embrace the user and encourage to stay seated in this cozy and comfortable piece. With comfort as the constant starting-poin...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century folding sofa or daybed, 1960's.
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, wood
Original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Midcentury Sofa 3-Seat in Grey-Blue Velvet, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning Italian midcentury three-seater sofa, with deep and very comfortable seating to provide a relaxing session.
The structure is very sturdy, supported by tapered black iron leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Midcentury Settee's by Charlotte Chair Company
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern pair of sofas feature pink vinyl upholstery and a base with wood trim. A sleek and comfortable design that makes a s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
1950s Boomerang Design Style Bouclé Fabric Curved Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Boomerang design style beige bouclé fabric curved sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian modern sofa designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is gorgeous! The model is called “Concha” (Shell in portuguese) and the sofa features a hardwood structure, upholstered seats in gray velvet, and four toothpick legs. In addition, the back consists of five rounded curves that end in the arm rests. What makes this sofa so special is the sleek design which is iconic from Joaquim Tenreiro. The sofa fits 3 comfortably and is in excellent condition. The last three images showcase the piece in its original state.
The sofa is so awesome that it looks fantastic in any furniture set we match it with. The first set photo showcases the sofa with the matching “Concha” armchairs (sold separately) and a Jean Gillon Rodeio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern "Okay" Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in New Boucle Fabric, Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern "Okay" Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi In New Boucle Fabric, Italy 1970s.
Adriano Piazzessi Italian 1970s generously proportioned boucle fabric lounge sofa, with curve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso "Triennale Corner" Green Velvet, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Madrid, ES
"Triennale corner" curved sofa designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex in 1951.
Made of solid wood structure and polish brass legs. Upholstered in dark green cotton velvet.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options f...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery.
2 Ottomans:...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sofa Model Ds-44 by Desede from the 1970s, Original Leather Cover, Made in Swiss
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sofa from the 1970s. Model DS-44 by DeSede with the striking original cover made of brown buffalo leather and coarse stitching. The seat squab of the three-seater can be enla...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
El Rancho Sofa by Maija Ruoslahti for Kalustekiila
By Kalustekiila
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"El Rancho" sofa by Maija Ruoslahti for Kalustekiila.
Brown leather with strap details & chrome metal frame. Cushions & Straps all snap into place w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Craft Associates Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: USA, circa 1970s-1980s
Material: upholstery, chrome-plated steel, walnut
Size: 85.25 W × 36 D × 21.5 H in seat height 15 inches
Condition: Good overall vintage cond...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Vintage Modular Sectional Sofa Suite, France, 1970
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century modular sofa in a 70s velvet.
Consist of four sections with curved shapes.
Good vintage condition with minor wear.
One element has a structur...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Niels Bendtsen "Lotus" Sofa for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1974
Located in Chicago, IL
Niels Bendtsen "Lotus" Sofa for Niels Eilersen, 1974. Original fabric in excellent condition. Settee and Chair sold in separate listing.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Erik Ole Jorgensen EJ315 Sofa in Aniline Cognac Leather, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Erik Ole Jørgensen EJ315 Leather Sofa, newly upholstered in aniline camoleather with Teak Frame. Designed in the 1970s, Denmark. This is an early production.
The EJ315 sofa...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Norwegian Teak Sofa by Gerhard Berg for LK Hjelle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Norwegian teak sofa designed by Gerhard Berg for LK Hjelle in Norway, circa 1960s. This sofa has a design that perfectly combines aesthetics in i...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Original Italian corner sofa from the 1950s, the upholstery is from the time, in damask velvet, in good condition but the intervention of the upholsterer is recommended.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
Located in London, GB
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in original patinated green leather. Made by Norell Mobler in Sweden. In very good vintage condition with minor signs of use and wear rela...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1960s Chesterfield Tufted Silk Velvet Sofa Loveseat Chair on Castors, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Mid Century p...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Mid-century Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sofas 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 sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Arflex, Marie Burgos Design, and Antonio Citterio. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $203 and tops out at $430,372 while the average work can sell for $6,767.
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Vintage Wooden Sofa Set
Heritage Two Seat Sofa
Modular Sofa By Mario Bellini
Louis Xvi Painted Sofas
Sofa By Illum Wikkelso
Colorful Sofa
Tobias Gray
Retro Leather Sofa Bed