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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
1960s Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall in Icelandic Sheep Wool
1960s Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall in Icelandic Sheep Wool

1960s Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall in Icelandic Sheep Wool

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Uncommon one piece sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s. This sofa came from the original owners outside of Asbury Park in New Jersey. Fully restored w...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Iron

'Togo'  3 seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
'Togo'  3 seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

'Togo' 3 seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Brussels, BE

TOGO Sofa by Michel Ducaroy – A Design Icon Since 1973 Designed by Michel Ducaroy (1925–2009), the iconic TOGO sofa is the very definition of relaxed comfort. Its distinctive, low-s...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll

Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Munich, DE

Designed in 1954. Original condition. should be re-upholstered. the base can be disassemble for more economic shipping.

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955
'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955

'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955

By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredible model #133 leather sofa by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar features gorgeous medium brown leather and Mahogany 'bracket back' legs, perfect for floating the sofa in the roo...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina. In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed t...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Polyester

Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair
Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair

Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Rare pair of Gio Ponti armchairs for "Casa e Giardino", 1936. Curved shell model covered in original vintage satin, the cushions have springs inside. The upholstery, as seen in the p...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Fir

Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room
Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room

Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room

By Percival Lafer

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare set of six (6) seats and six (6) back rests by Percival Lafer. Brazil, ca' 1960's imported to New York. Made of patchwork brown leather where the pieces can be arranged in dif...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Curvaceous L Shaped Sofa in Clarence House Dragon Empress (Wine)
Curvaceous L Shaped Sofa in Clarence House Dragon Empress (Wine)

Curvaceous L Shaped Sofa in Clarence House Dragon Empress (Wine)

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hanover, MA

BG SUMMER SALE Curvaceous L shaped mid-century modern style sofa custom made and upholstered in Clarence House Dragon Empress (Wine). Brand new, never used. Includes 7 throw pillows...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964
Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964

Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964

By Mario Bellini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Extremely rare 932 'Quartet' sofa designed by architect Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1964. Very early model made up of five separate pieces. It's quite challenging to come across one in this large and impressive size. What makes it even more special is its gorgeous cognac colour. This sofa's modular design means you can arrange its elements in various ways to suit different settings. It's still in good original condition, considering its age, with some expected wear and tear that adds character and enhances its beautiful appearance and patina. There are no holes or tears in it. In the 1960s Mario Bellini reinterpreted the concept of classic furniture stuffing with the 932 model, transforming the padding of the traditional armchair into an item of furniture: four independent cushions connected by a belt passed around the outside. Bellini took as his starting point Le Corbusier’s Grand...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Maralunga Sofa + Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Maralunga Sofa + Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina

Maralunga Sofa + Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. New Maharam Memory by Patricia Urquiola upholstery with articulating backrests. Tagged. O...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa, canvas and wood, 1960, Gavina
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa, canvas and wood, 1960, Gavina

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa, canvas and wood, 1960, Gavina

By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Bastiano 2 seater sofa by Tobia Scarpa with original upholstery in canvas. Supporting structure in wood, flying cushions with polyurethane bottom and top in feather on covered steel...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer

Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer

By Percival Lafer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modernist tufted sofa in brown aniline leather designed by Percival Lafer. Constructed with molded foam, rosewood, and nylon straps. Some original straps have been replaced or repair...

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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Lawson-Fenning Maurice Sofa, Button Tufted with Solid Oak Base, Modern Couch
Lawson-Fenning Maurice Sofa, Button Tufted with Solid Oak Base, Modern Couch

Lawson-Fenning Maurice Sofa, Button Tufted with Solid Oak Base, Modern Couch

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Maurice Sofa by Lawson-Fenning is a midcentury inspired sofa with a tufted seat, back, and inner arms and piped details. The sofa rests atop a simple, rounded American walnut or ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Oak

Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy
Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy

Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy

Located in Stamford, CT

Restored and reupholstered 1940s pencil rattan sofa, pair of armchairs, and glass top coffee table. It is reminiscent of the rattan creations of Gabriella Crespi. These are substanti...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Bamboo

B&B Italia “Alanda” Sofa in Caramel Leather – Fully Restored Excellent Condition
B&B Italia “Alanda” Sofa in Caramel Leather – Fully Restored Excellent Condition

B&B Italia “Alanda” Sofa in Caramel Leather – Fully Restored Excellent Condition

By B&B Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Offered here is a rare and timeless “Alanda” sofa by B&B Italia, designed by Paolo Piva in the 1980s – a standout example of refined Ita...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1969
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1969

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1969

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, green velvet, Italy, 1969 Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarp...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, Velvet, 1956, Attributed
Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, Velvet, 1956, Attributed

Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, Velvet, 1956, Attributed

By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, velvet, Italy, 1956, Attributed Consciously attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, this sofa distills comfort into a single, continu...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

By Svante Skogh

Located in High Point, NC

A green floral-printed fabric and wood sofa, model "Chile" designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Klings, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Minor scuffing on fe...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s

Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France

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...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sunset Rest Velvet Sofa by Damien Langlois-Meurinne, France, 2018
Sunset Rest Velvet Sofa by Damien Langlois-Meurinne, France, 2018

Sunset Rest Velvet Sofa by Damien Langlois-Meurinne, France, 2018

By Damien Langlois-Meurinne

Located in Glasgow, GB

This velvet sofa by Damien Langlois-Meurinne for Invisible Collection, created in France in 2018, reflects a restrained modernist approach informed by mid-century French seating desi...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Oak

Custom Sized 1950s Widdicomb Sofa
Custom Sized 1950s Widdicomb Sofa

Custom Sized 1950s Widdicomb Sofa

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A stunning and exceptionally rare four-seat sofa by Widdicomb from the 1950s, custom-sized and upholstered in its spectacular original woven fabric. This configuration is seldom seen...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina

By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An inventive modular sofa, with soft, inviting curves that bespeak comfort to the max and extre...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Mid Century Teak and Leather Sofa
Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Mid Century Teak and Leather Sofa

Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Mid Century Teak and Leather Sofa

By Fredrik A. Kayser

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Mid Century Teak and Leather Sofa This sofa measures: 87 wide x 30 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 20.25 inches Excellent...

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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971

Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

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 for the user, which also inspired the model’s name. Camaleonda has passed through five decades of design history as a true icon. The elements that made this sofa a contemporary classic are the individual modules, their original cutting patterns and the polyurethane padding that forms the characteristic capitonné (a style of upholstery in which the material is drawn in at intervals) design. The four separate segments of this “Camaleonda” were manufactured with the innovative system of cables, hooks, and rings created by Bellini in 1970, which defines the characteristic look and modularity. The fundamental characteristic of Camaleonda is specifically this unlimited modularity, a geometric pattern that allows each element to become an enormous pixel through which to define your home environment. The four modules’ versatility and the attached tie-rods and rings make it possible to create custom forms. Furthermore, the modules can be unhooked and recombined at will, allowing the sofa to adapt to an evolving taste and needs. A concept which is dear to Mario Bellini: “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom. There are infinite numbers of possible configurations.” The modules of this sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, and are constantly featured in most international design. Considering the inherently modern and innovative design, this shall comes as no surprise. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The four modules are upholstered in a brown velour fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: Large segments: 147.63 in W x 37.79 in D x 26.37 in H; Seat height 15.35 in; Arm height 19.68 in 375 cm W x 96 cm D x 67 cm H; Seat height 39 cm; Arm height 50 cm Literature: Domus n. 523, giugno 1973, pubblicità; G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950 - 1980, Milano 1985, p. 341. About the designer: Mario Bellini (born February 1, 1935, Milan) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and designer. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and the Medaglia d’Oro, that was conferred on him by the President of the Italian Republic. The MoMA in New York already dedicated a personal retrospective exhibition to him in 1987. At the time the museum already included 25 of his works in its permanent collection, including a remarkable set of Olivetti machines as well as the furniture for B&B and Cassina. He graduated from the Milan Polytechnic - Faculty of Architecture in 1959 and began working as an architect himself in the early 1960s. Like many other Italian architects, his activities range from architecture and urban planning to product and furniture design. His career as a product and furniture designer began in 1963, and from 1963 to 1991 he was chief design consultant for Olivetti. For many years he designed furnishing products and systems for B&B Italia and Cassina, TV sets for Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet

Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, velvet, wood, Italy, 1950s Beautiful and very spacious sofa dating back to the 1950s, crafted in Italy. This corner sofa is an eye-catching piece that has all the characteris...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Stylish Dunbar Style Curved Back Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Stylish Dunbar Style Curved Back Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Stylish Dunbar Style Curved Back Sofa Mid-Century Modern

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful Dunbar style channel-tufted curved back sofa. This sofa has tremendous vintage appeal with its sexy curved back and stubby cone-shaped walnut legs with brass tips. It measu...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa by Mogens Hansen of Denmark
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa by Mogens Hansen of Denmark

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa by Mogens Hansen of Denmark

By Mogens Hansen

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid-Century Modern vintage three seat leather sofa by Mogens Hansen, model MH195/3. Upholstered in dark brown textured leather, loose cushions with zippers and fabric backs. Hardwo...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa new Soriana Sofa or Lounge Chair or Chaise Longue by Cassina
Afra & Tobia Scarpa new Soriana Sofa or Lounge Chair or Chaise Longue by Cassina

Afra & Tobia Scarpa new Soriana Sofa or Lounge Chair or Chaise Longue by Cassina

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

The price is dependent on the chosen size, material and color. Available as a lounge chair, two-seater, three-seater. a chaise longue or a stool. Lounge chair = 95 x 105cm, two-sea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-47 Bullhide Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
De Sede DS-47 Bullhide Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s

De Sede DS-47 Bullhide Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Antwerp, BE

This iconic De Sede DS-47 loveseat showcases an unmistakable sculptural presence, crafted from 5 mm thick natural neck leather (nappa leather). The characteristic mast folds and rich...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

3. Seater Sofa Made In Patinated Brown Leather By Arne Norell From 1970s
3. Seater Sofa Made In Patinated Brown Leather By Arne Norell From 1970s

3. Seater Sofa Made In Patinated Brown Leather By Arne Norell From 1970s

By Vatne Møbler, Arne Norell

Located in Lejre, DK

The three-seater sofa in brown patinated leather with a metal frame, designed by Arne Norell in 1970, is a distinctive example of Scandinavian furniture design from the 20th century....

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Danish Modern, Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Modern, Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Modern, Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Danish Mid Century Modern, Curved Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s A large modernist corner sofa designed and produced in Denmark in the middle of the 20th century. This ex...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Ciuingam sofa by De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, Italy 1967
Ciuingam sofa by De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, Italy 1967

Ciuingam sofa by De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, Italy 1967

Ciuingam 3 seater sofa designed by the designer trio De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina in 1967. Foam rubber padding, original leather, plastic. Good condition, the skin is slightly worn in the sitting. Jonathan De Pas (Milan 1932 - Florence 1991), Donato D'Urbino (Milan 1935) and Paolo Lomazzi (Milan 1936). They founded their Studio in 1966, after previous professional experiences, both individually, and in association with other architects. Their interests range from industrial design, furnishing and set-up to urban planning and architecture. They affirmed themselves in the 60s as exponents of the unconventional design of pop trend: famous is the Blow armchair...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rubber, Plastic, Leather

Midcentury Roche Bobois Style Denim Platform Sofa
Midcentury Roche Bobois Style Denim Platform Sofa

Midcentury Roche Bobois Style Denim Platform Sofa

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Chic mid-century modern style denim sofa in the manner of Roche Bobois. The sofa features a case or tuxedo style shaped frame with wide arms and back mount...

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

MCM Original Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa & Cube Chair for Thayer Coggin- 2 Pieces
MCM Original Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa & Cube Chair for Thayer Coggin- 2 Pieces

MCM Original Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa & Cube Chair for Thayer Coggin- 2 Pieces

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Original Milo Baughman 3 Seat Tuxedo Sofa & Cube Chair For Thayer Coggin - 2 Piece Set Featuring a MCM vintage sofa and cube chair designed by Milo Baughman by T...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage 70's sofa burgundy fabric Formanova design
Vintage 70's sofa burgundy fabric Formanova design

Vintage 70's sofa burgundy fabric Formanova design

By Formanova

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Two-seater sofa, with black and chrome metal frame, Bordeaux fabric upholstery, Formanova design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING:...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1960's California Studio Walnut Sofa Bench
1960's California Studio Walnut Sofa Bench

1960's California Studio Walnut Sofa Bench

By Sam Maloof

Located in Oakland, CA

1960’s California studio-craft walnut sofa hand carved of solid walnut with sculptural arms, fine joinery, slatted back, and two built-in tapered side tables. Raised on round tapered...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Walnut

Stunning Curved Sculptural Floating Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Stunning Curved Sculptural Floating Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Stunning Curved Sculptural Floating Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Absolutely stunning curved floating sofa with unusual sculpted walnut legs. This is a vintage piece and is very unusual almost a mystery really as we have never seen another with the...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Kazuhide Takahama, two seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
Kazuhide Takahama, two seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.

Kazuhide Takahama, two seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.

By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina

Located in Paris, FR

Rare and elegant two-seat sofa model "Suzanne" designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured in Italy by Gavina in the 1960s. This sofa shows an impressive curved shape perfectly p...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome, Iron

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

By Piero Lissoni

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Fabulous Robert Ebel Postmodern Weiman Curved Cloud Sofa Chaise
Fabulous Robert Ebel Postmodern Weiman Curved Cloud Sofa Chaise

Fabulous Robert Ebel Postmodern Weiman Curved Cloud Sofa Chaise

By Robert Ebel

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous Robert Ebel for Weiman Preview cloud sofa. This sofa retains its original upholstery which is quite dated and shows wear-we do recommend reupholstery. This fabulous sofa...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Wien, AT

The Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, designed in 1970, is a seminal work of radical Italian design, defined by its fully modular system and soft, sculptural articulat...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mid-Century Modern Forma Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1956
Mid-Century Modern Forma Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1956

Mid-Century Modern Forma Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1956

By Rare Form

Located in New York, NY

A sofa designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, the company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977). The piece is an important item of Brazilian design an...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

De Sede 'DS-47' 3-seater sofa
De Sede 'DS-47' 3-seater sofa

De Sede 'DS-47' 3-seater sofa

By De Sede

Located in Brussels, BE

Exceptionally comfortable and built to last, this DS-47 sofa is upholstered in a superb, thick buffalo neck leather with a rich, natural patina. Designed by Team De Sede for De Sed...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa light blue or black
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa light blue or black

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa light blue or black

Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Available in fabric or leather. Contemporary and comfortable lines for this sofa that was designed by Le Corbusier for his Paris...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano 2 seater sofa, leather and wood, 1968, Knoll
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano 2 seater sofa, leather and wood, 1968, Knoll

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano 2 seater sofa, leather and wood, 1968, Knoll

By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Bastiano 2 seater sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa. Two piece available. Supporting structure in solid oak. Flying cushions with polyurethane bottom and top in feather on covered steel...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Martin Borenstein Sofa
Martin Borenstein Sofa

Martin Borenstein Sofa

By Martin Borenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sofa by Martin Borenstein, USA, c.1950s. The sofa has been newly upholstered in a beautiful Italian velvet alpaca with tan suede trim. The sofa features a walnut side table with thre...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Divano Super C di Willy Rizzo modulare in pelle di cinghiale 6 moduli
Divano Super C di Willy Rizzo modulare in pelle di cinghiale 6 moduli

Divano Super C di Willy Rizzo modulare in pelle di cinghiale 6 moduli

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Ghedi, IT

Prodotta dall’Atelier Willy Rizzo, questa composizione modulare incarna lo stile sofisticato e glamour tipico del designer italiano, noto per i suoi arredi che fondono linee pulite c...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s

Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s

By Kurt Olsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very Classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and reminiscent of Kurt Olsen's design style. Built on a sturdy beech wood frame and raised on solid teak leg...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid-century Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

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