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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood, Camel Boucle, Cimo, 1960ss
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern sofa by Cimo made in the 1960s is simply fantastic!
This spectacular sofa comfortably seats four people and features a Brazilian rosewood (jac...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Hardwood
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Features original knitted wool upholstery in chocolate brown. Head / backrests are adju...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rikke Frost 'RF1903 Sideways Sofa' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Rikke Frost 'RF1903 Sideways Sofa' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
Midcentury Scandinavian Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare sofa by Torbjørn Afdal model "Studio Open", designed in 1965.
This sofa consists of a rosewood frame with down-filled cushions in black leather. The sofa has beautiful details...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” Modular Sofa for Nikol International, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” modular sofa for Nikol International, 1969
The Ennio Chiggio "Environ" sofa for Nikol International, designed in the 1960s, is a ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Chenille
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched in 2018.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This daybed is part of a faithful reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Two-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Foam
"Matador" Style Four-Seater Sofa in the Manner of Aage Christiansen, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing 60's era low-profile "Matador" style four-seater sofa in the manner of Aage Christiansen. Built in the mid 1960's this unmistakably retro sofa offers vintage charm and ic...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle, Trois Places, Durable Sofa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle, Trois Places, Durable
A timeless style that has written its own chapter in design history, becoming an icon of global fame. Perfec...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Restored Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa '2006S' Walnut & Apple Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa model '2006S', fabric by Pierre Frey Bold F3212007 Fougère, walnut, United States, 1960s.
Classic, soft shaped sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall in the 1960s. T...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Two-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Textile
Rodolfo Dordoni Dress-Up Sectorial Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Dress-Up Sectorial Sofa For Cassina
A sectional sofa envisioned as a custom garment, with sophisticated details reminiscent of bespoke tailoring and a wide selectio...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Michael Taylor 90" Sofa for Baker Far East Collection, circa 1950s
Located in Sheffield, MA
This 90" long and sleek hand-carved hardwood sofa by Michael Taylor for Baker Far East collection features a geometric open design made even more comfortable with 4 down filled loos...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tord Björklund, Lounge Chair in Fabric & Pine, Model "Gotland" for IKEA, 1980s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Odense, DK
The "Gotland" lounge chair, a creation by Tord Björklund for IKEA in the 1980s, exudes understated charm and functionality. Crafted with a sturdy frame of solid pine, it offers relia...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Sofa or Daybed designed by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s.
Located in Praha, CZ
- very iconic sofa
- adjustable
- confortable
- rare colored
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman Ivory Cream Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There can hardly be a more emblematic Mid-Century Modern sofa than the Milo Baughman semi-circular sectional sofa circa 1970s made by Thayer Coggin. The most well known and admired o...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, fabric and chrome plated metal, Switzerland, design 1954.
This comfortable three-seat sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s
Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede Three Seat Tufted Sofa in Teak Leather, Swiss, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare De Sede three seat tufted sofa is made of rich teak colored nappa leather. The sofa is durable and structurally sound, sitting upon a stainless steel base. With it's sleek ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric!
Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France.
In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Tobia Scarpa Sofa with Upholstered Cushions Bastiano, 1960s
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
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
Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern Curved Banana Sofa, Beech, Green Velvet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Banana Sofa, Green Velvet, Denmark c. 1940s
Organic form mid-century modern banana sofa designed an...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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 and natural fat, round oak frame and simple lines. The frame ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Tucroma lounge chairs (2) in cognac leather by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Tucroma - Guido Faleschini - i4 Mariani
The best of Italian design, this ‘Tucroma’ set features a tubular chrome frame, original buttery ochre leather upholstery and thick saddle le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Peter Hvidt Danish Wooden Frame Caned Gold Patterned Upholstered Sleeper Settee
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century expandable sleeper Settee with a teak wood frame with caned sides, a solid seat cushion and two wedge-shaped removable back cushions in light and dark gold pattern...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
1970's Mid Century Modern Selig of Monroe 3-Piece Modular Sectional
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern 3-piece modular lounge couch for sale. Was professionally reupholstered in new vintage old stock velvet. The velvet has an off-white backdrop with ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
The sculptural quality of Noguchi's design vocabulary finds expression in the Freeform Sofa: it is entirely different from other designs of the same period, appearing in combination ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Style 3 Cushion Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar style sofa 85"
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern sofa with tapered legs. Has 3 removable seat cushions and 3 back cushions. It is in great structurally sou...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Slate
Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive large ‘Diplomat sofa in excellent condition.
Designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture in the 1970s.
This exceptionally large and deep ‘Diplomat’ sofa finds itself at t...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Blue Curved Sofa In The Style Of Federico Munari, Italy 1950's
Located in Hellouw, NL
This curved sofa would not have looked out of place on a film set a la Visconti. Besides the fact that it could have been a glamorous setting for an intimate dialogue between Cardina...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
MP-167 3-Seat Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Percival Lafer designed 3-seat tufted sofa in mustard yellow leather with Rosewood wood frame, model MP-167, produced by Lafer MP, Brazil, 1960s.
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Bamboo and Rattan Sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois - France - 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Milano, IT
Bamboo and Rattan Sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois - Unique Piece of Vintage Design
Refined bamboo and rattan sofa, made by the renowned Maugrion brand "Le rotin prestige "for Roch...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Pumpkin lounge chairs in red velvet by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset, France
Located in amstelveen, NL
Pumpkin lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset, wine red cotton velvet, France,
Reupholstered in a high-quality cotton velvet by Deda...
Category
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Nuvolone Modular 4 Seats Sofa, Italy 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Naples, IT
Large modular sofa model ‘Nuvolone’ by Italian designer Rimo Maturi for manufacturer Mimo Padova, 1970s. The ‘Nuvulone’ consists of four seats that can be arranged as desired. The s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 seater sofa with chunky round feet. This is a designer delight in that it needs new upholstery-original is well worn and faded. We love the long low...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Newly Upholstered Gigi Radice Sofa in Green and Grey for Minotti, Italy, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Berlin, DE
Gigi Radice sofa for Minotti Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a velvet Dedar fabric.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern to Modern & Hollywood Regency 2 Piece Angled Sectional Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern to modern & Hollywood Regency white fabric two piece angled sectional sofa with square tapered wood legs. Beautiful c...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Outdoor Sofa Folding Daybed Upholstered in Outdoor Blue Striped Fabric
Located in Porto, PT
Foil Daybed is a luxury daybed. Are you looking for a modern sofa whose design won’t perish over time? You found it. Foil’s ergonomic structure and delic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Glamorous Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Glamorous Selig sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen style cut velvet fabric. The original fabric is in remarkable condition and is even more fabulous in person. This is a true vintage gem an...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This sofa is incredible as ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Leather Montana Sofa by Ekornes
By Ekorness
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Danish leather with sculpted heavy wood frame. Made in Norway.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Curved Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley for Reupholstering
Located in Hanover, MA
Midcentury curved sofa (front and back) with half track arms, on six distinctive V-form walnut stained legs artfully positioned on a rakish angle, circa 1960. Two split notched edge ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa, patinated brown leather, metal, Italy, 1969
Iconic sofa by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The Soriana proposes a model...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures: D. 220 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Bouclé
1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory. Head /...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Massive Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Platform Boomerang Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the sofa alone. The coffee table is sold separately, inquire if interested.
Spectacular, massive time capsule quality Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates boomer...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer, wood and leather, Brazil, 1960S
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century Modern MP-091 3-seater sofa by Percival Lafer in original Brazilian Jacaranda wood and upholstered in original cognac leather. Brazil, 1960s
One of the most original and...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca
Fendi Casa Tan Camel Velvet Modular Down Sofa
By Fendi Casa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The ultra rare sofa exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The luxurious sofa is statement piece and packed with personality. Double modular camel velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Floating Sofa by Erik Ole Jorgensen for Dux
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Sweden. Chrome legs with upholstered frame.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Camel Boucle Set of Atlantis Sofa and Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis sofa and Armchairs from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in ...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Sofa
This sofa measures: 126 wide x 34.5 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 10.5 (to the frame)
All pieces of f...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Three Seat Brown Leather Sofa Denmark circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern brown leather three-seat sofa with button tufted back and loose seat cushions. No makers mark.
The years of use are revealed in the aged patina of the leather, inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in LEWES, 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
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further!
Maralunga 3-seater Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
Located in LEWES, 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
932 Quartet Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Italy. Modular sofa reupholstered in HBF Heartfelt Pear wool. Three pieces constructed together with bands. Retain AI tag.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Bench for Cansado circa 1958
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench with side table and drawer, from Cite Cansado, Mauritania, designed by Charlotte Perriand.
wood, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Four-Seat Sofa in Vinyl Attributed to H.W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark, c. 1960s
By H.W. Klein
Located in Deland, FL
This sophisticated four-seat sofa, attributed to designer H.W. Klein for the esteemed Danish manufacturer Bramin, exemplifies the elegance of 1960s Scandinavian design. The low-profi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Mid Century Low Profile Sofa in the Manner of Milo Baughman, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover a stunning Vintage Mid Century Modern Couch, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. This exquisite piece has been freshly reupholstered in a vibrant sou...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Antonio Citterio Leather Corner Sofa for B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
This wonderful leather sofa was designed by Antonio Citterio for the fine manufacturer B&B Italia in the '80s. Manufacturer's mark and name of the designer are present. The sofa is completely made of black leather, very elegant and chic. The shape is angular and composed of 3 blocks, including a corner one, a smaller two-seater and a larger one with a beveled, semi-curved end. There are 6 big cushions...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa and Ottoman in Light Tobacco Leather by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material/color/model of the product.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana sofa and ottoman in light tobacco leather by Cassina in aniline leather.
The ottoman is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details
Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Faux Black Leather Jack Cartwright Tufted Even Arm Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A gorgeous and large mid century modern sofa. This beautifully tufted Black faux leather sofa with a chrome base was designed and made by Jack Cartwright..This is an elegant and per...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Circular Sectional Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous two piece circular sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
The original cream colored fabric seems to be an ultra suede. There are no flaws to the fabric. It is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Poltrona Frau mod.Ouverture design Pierluigi Cerri 1980s
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater sofa lacquered metal frame leather seats designer Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau early 1980s.
The sofa includes lacquered metal coffee table with top in marble measure...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Marble, Metal
Tord Björklund, 2-Seater Sofa in Fabric & Pine, Model "Gotland" for IKEA, 1980s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Odense, DK
The "Gotland" two-seater sofa, a creation by Tord Björklund for IKEA in the 1980s, exudes understated charm and functionality. Crafted with a sturdy frame of solid pine, it offers re...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Curvaceous Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sloane Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Curvaceous Vladimir Kagan serpentine Sloane sofa. This sofa will definitely need to be reupholstered but the foam and springs are still soft and comfortable. This sofa measures 27"...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin in Hardwood, Steel and Fabric, Brazil, 1960's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This modular sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, designed in the 1960s-1970s, is a standout piece thanks to its innovative use of contrasting materials. The combination of wood, steel, and fabr...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage 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.