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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Knoll
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric.
This sofa d...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black leather and mirror. All original collectors condition. The Mirror Sofa...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mirror, Leather
Early Florence Knoll 3-Seat Model 26 Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very early Florence Knoll sofa, circa late 1940s, in vintage oatmeal nubby wool Knoll fabric, with down seat and back cushions. The six inset legs make...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Maple
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Pfister black leather sofa, 1971. Original leather.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Toledo, OH
This 1970 sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a leather cushioned front and back, and was created with modular sections that hang from a steel tubular frame. There ha...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Tan Leather Sofa by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Toledo, OH
This 1970 sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a leather cushioned front and back, and was created with modular sections that hang from a steel tubular frame. 56" wide...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll Original Tufted 3-Seat Sofa Cream White, USA 1954-2000s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Florence Knoll for Knoll Original Tufted 3-Seat Sofa Cream White, USA 1954-2000s. Warmed through color and texture, the Florence Knoll Sofa is a scale...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern manner linen upholstered couch, upon four gold-tone metal bracket feet. 31" H x 92" W x 35" D; seat: 19" H.
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
1960s Florence Knoll Sofa Reupholstered in Wool Mohair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning vintage 1960s Florence Knoll sofa that we had redone and reupholstered in a beautiful Kravet wool mohair. Color is called indigo blue. A rich navy color. We had 6 extra ba...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Knoll Associates Couch, Park Avenue, New York, Made in Italy
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Knoll Associates sofa on steel frame. Sofa has been restored with new webbing, foam and upholstery. Label located on the left hand side of sofa. Label is Knoll Associates, 320 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022. Made in Italy. Upholstered in Knoll textile called Infinite in Sugar (Infinite is a highly usable upholstery and wrapped panel fabric showing continuous circles defined by a fine black outline...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Early Jens Risom Knoll Associates Armless Settee
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic early Knoll Associates sofa designed by Jens Risom in the early 1940s. Solid birch base with sleek angled and tapering legs support a comfortable cantilevered seat with origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather and solid walnut by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
Designer: Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Manufacturer: KNOLL
Country: Italy
Model: Bastiano three seat sofa
Design period: 1975
Date of manufacturing: circa 1960-70
Material: Leather / Solid walnut
Condition: Good / refinished wood / normal signs of age and use / some crackle in the leather / No tears or holes
Introducing the Knoll Bastiano...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Charles Pfister for Knoll Sofa and Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great Charles Pfister for Knoll sofa and lounge chair. This set was purchased from the original owner who had work...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Cini Boeri for Knoll Sofa ‘Gradual’ in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, 'Gradual', black leather, fiberglass, Italy, 1971.
This stunning black sofa was designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll. The frame of this sofa is made out of b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage Knoll Aluminum Sling 3 Seat Sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison
Located in Portland, OR
Ultra-rare aluminum sling 3 seat sofa designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. This design team worked together at Knoll throughout the 1970s and won numerous design awards! Super comfy sling design makes a great spot for long conversations, or watching a show. Leather is very nice, with some minor wear due to age. Like Marc Newson's Lockheed Lounge...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic mid-century tufted sofa by Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International c.1950s, USA. It can easily be floated in the center of a room as the b...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid century Florence Knoll Sofa #57 Parallel Bar System - needs upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage circa 1960 Midcentury Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa Model #57 three-seat sofa with arms. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Int. USA. Solid Steel frame and is in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll, Sofa "Parallel Bar" for Knoll, 1954 / 1960. Newly upholstered.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Two seat sofa model 52 also known as ‘Parallel Bar’ designed by Florence Knoll in 1954 and produced by Knoll International from 1955 to 1973 This sofa is an edition from the v...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Metal
Florence Knoll Brown Sofa ~ Model 2577
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll three seat sofa by Knoll Associates. Model 2577. Original Naugahyde brown upholstery with chrome-plated steel base.
Unsigned.
USA, circa 1960-1970.
Dimensions:...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Gradual Sofa with Brown Base by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Amazing pair of Gradual sofas/ loveseats in black leather by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy 1970s. This sophisticated, yet practical design will be the perfe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called ‘Model 66’ or ‘Slipper’ and features a slim black lacquered base in steel with a funk...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Jens Risom Sofa by Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This early Risom model 37 sofa for Knoll is classic mid-century. Designed in 1946, the dynamic, but restrained form speaks to Risom's Scandinavian heritage. The upholstered body is s...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa table Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat armchair sofa with middle white laminate table by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. Made in American circa 1960s. D...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955
This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s
This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Charles Pfister Petite Sofa by Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Highland, IN
Pfister's clean-lined design is a subtle, understated design that works beautifully in almost any interior. We particularly love how the small, inset legs give the sofa a floating qu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
A very rare early production Eero Saarinen womb settee, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Charles Pfister for Knoll Mid Century Leather Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Pfister for Knoll Mid Century Leather Sofa
This sofa measures: 86.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14.75...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' two seater sofa by Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century black leather and ebonized wood frame 2 seater 'bastiano' sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Knoll.
The design dates from 1962, this one was produced in the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Florence Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Three-Seat Sofa reupholstered with Great Plains "Teddy" warm silver heavy boucle made of alpaca, and wool.
Solid maple-turned tapered legs.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Red Sofa For Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Bensalem, PA
Original Knoll 3 seater Barber This was acquired by the original owner and has minimal to no wear was in an office of a upscale estate.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Rare Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa No. 703
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design up...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll. Recent 2009 production based on his 1930s designs for the Esters and Lange residenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Settee, Model 1716 by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
Bronze-plated steel, upholstery. Produced by Knoll. Rare bronze finish variant with new upholstery.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armed Sofa. Newly reupholstered in a great weave fabric in shades of red, gray and purple. Very solid and subst...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one time for a photo shooting and very exclusive model redone with very cosy fabric in wa...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Platner Collection 1966 Rare Early Production Settee in Bronze by Warren
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, early production settee designed by Warren Platner from The Platner Collection in bronze, 1966 for Knoll International. Settee is in excellent condition with new foam and with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Parallel Bar Sofa, Model 57, by Florence Knol, USA, 1960s.
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sofa Model nº57, "Parallel bar" series, designed by Florence Knoll in 1959 and produced by “Knoll International” during the 1960s.
The sofa, two-seater, with arms at both ends, is...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
3-Seater Bastiano Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
A three-seater sofa from the Bastiano series, designed by the Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, circa 1960.
The frame is made of black painted oak wood, a...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Sling Settee Sofa Design, 1970s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Knoll sling bench designed by Hannah Morrison, black coated aluminum frame with grey wool upholstery.
Some small marks on the frame but in otherwis...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Wilhelm Knoll Oak Loveseat with Rounded Edges & Cream Cushions, Germany, 1960's
By Knoll, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wilhelm Knoll Oak Loveseat, Germany 1960's. Clearly influenced by Borge Mogensen with the clean natural fat round oak frames and simple lines. The frame is i...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Knoll Mid Century Chrome and Leather Parallel Bar Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Mid Century Chrome and Leather Parallel Bar Sofa
This sofa measures: 90 wide x 28.5 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Richard Stein Daybed/Sofa
By Knoll, Richard Stein
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Richard Stein daybed/sofa
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Knoll Richard Stein daybed/sofa. The sofa is a convertible. Missing seat cushion and is in need of restoration. It is in structurally sound condition. It is signed. Check out our other listings for more Mid...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Florence Knoll / Knoll Light Orange Upholstered Settees
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century two-seat settees with peach color faintly textured upholstered seat and back cushions supported on black powder coated metal frames. (FLORENCE KNOLL / KN...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a stainless steel frame with fuchsia tweed upholstery.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll, Sofa Model 66A for Knoll, circa 1960
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Two seat sofa model 66A designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International, circa 1960.
This chair was manufactured only from 1958 to 1975.
Newly re-upholstered with a ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Aged Knoll Style Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa Chesterfield Style Buttoning
By Knoll
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Knoll style brown leather two seater sofa chesterfield style buttoning.
This piece is good looking and super comfortable, everything compliments with the soft leather. The Knoll style makes it very stylish to add style to any room. The colour would uplift the interior space of any contemporary or modern home. The classic colour brings out its elegance and taste. I am also selling an armchair in a separated listing.
Please have a closer look at the pictures because they form part of the description.
Antique and vintage/used items will show signs of wear which form part of their character. All our items are cleaned thoroughly, then a coat of wax is applied to revive the leather/wood and finally hand polished.
Dimensions (cm)
Height 83/41 to...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
off White Leather and Stainless Steel Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Off white leather and brush stainless steel parallel bar sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
This came out of the Australian embassy and retains their label.
This was reupholstered about 10 years ago.
Was used only in winter home...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides, tufted seats backs with down and foam filled inside.
Rosewood plinth...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
Two-seat sling sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in vibrant 1970s red orange faux leather.
The steel frame has been freshly powder-coated in July 2022 and bears no ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sectional Sofa, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Landscape sofa that provides unique comfort and modern straight lined.
This stunning formed sofa has a frame of chromed steel and is finished in finest beige fabric.
Its outstandin...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Newly Upholstered Knoll International Black Leather Custom Sofa, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll International custom sofa in sorensen leather. Germany, 1950s.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Completely Restored Florence Knoll 25 BC Three-Seat Sofa by Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, and produced under license by Wohnbedarf AG, in the early 1950s.
The sofa still has the original Wohnbedarf metal shield on the underside, which is in many cases lost after almost 70 years of age.
The “25 BC...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early and rare Knoll sofa and chair set. This sets one and only home was non-other then a Richard Nuetra estate in the Hollywood Hills. N...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Tan Brown Saddle 2-Seat Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
This iconic modern-design of peerless quality is a 2-seat lounge seating sofa designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann and manufactured by the world-renown Furniture House, Knoll Intern...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll Mohair Settees, 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll mohair Settees, 1980. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa in Gray Velvet
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Providence, RI
Completely restored Knoll Parallel Bar sofa. Minor wear to the steel, appropriate for its age. All upholstery and foam replaced.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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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