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
Mid-Century Modern Henredon Sofa Modified Lawson Style Yellow & Beige Striped
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henredon Modified Lawson style sofa with original yellow & beige striped fabric, 3 loose seat cushions with Poly wrapped feather down in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options 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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Faux Snow Leopard Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Fully Restored
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A true jaw-dropper from every angle. The new faux snow leopard fur fabric contrasts perfectly with the old-growth walnut and black lacquer trim. Ult...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$23,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Franklin Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Franklin sofa is a variation on our Classic Montebello sofa style. It features two down-wrapped seat and back cushions and two bolster pillows.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$9,285 / item
Superb Mohair 'Lady' Sitting Room Set Designed by Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Sumptuous and extremely rare 'lady' living room set designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex ,Italy in 1961. The set consists of a super rare and extremely elegant , three seat elliptical form, 'Lady' sofa ,the largest size produced complete with a matching pair of very early (artisan wood frame) production 'Lady Chairs '. Please note the coffee table is not included with this set.
This set has been recovered in an extremely elegant high quality 'Musco' 00 mohair fabric by the famous Dutch textile manufacturer 'De Ploeg' . The fabric creates a warm luxurious organic glow as the mohair pile...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Early Pierre Chapo 'S22' Sofa in Elm and Brown Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'S22' sofa, elm, leather, France, design 1967
These S22 sofa is an early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and a commitmen...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Elm
Three Seat Rattan Sofa By Palm Springs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Transform your living or lounge space into a sun-drenched retreat with this vintage Palm Springs rattan sofa—a statement piece that effortlessly bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
After Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa by ISA Bergamo, 50s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Daisy model sofa with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, good condition of the padding, cushions with springs.
The velvet is original from the time but a new upholst...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
$9,086 Sale Price
20% Off
Imbuia wood Sofa, Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, this sofa structure is entirely made of solid imbuia, including the wooden partitions on both the armrests and backrest, s...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
San Rafael Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage kidney-shaped sofa by Adrian Pearsall is a masterclass in form and flow. With its sweeping curves and floating profile, the design feels as fresh today as it did when it...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$4,500 / item
Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric sofa produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 35” H x 79” W x 30.75” D
Seat height: 18”
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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 sofa that recalls the sof...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$31,660 Sale Price / item
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Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti in beige linen fabric, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 'Anfibio' sofa, linen fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Rare early edition "Anfibio" (amphibian) sofa designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
$12,912 Sale Price
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Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, X-Leg, Chandigarh, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Upholstered Sofa, X-Leg, White Linen, India, 1960s
Rare sofa comprised of a slightly tilted backrest, seat, and armrests sitting on a do...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Teak
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Walnut and Rose Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, walnut, leatherette, United States, 1960s
Beautiful sofa created by the American designer Adrien Pearsall. The sofa has a uniqu...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Paul McCobb for Directional sculptural cubist sofa or settee. Legs have been refinished, older reupholstery and foam must be updated. Great sleek geom...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Manou Bamboo Loveseat with Verner Panton Inspired Cushions, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive Mid-Century Manou bamboo loveseat from the 1970s, radiating a relaxed, bohemian charm with a playful design twist. This piece stands out with its robust, organic frame ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Fabric
Vintage Coastal Palm Print Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage coastal rattan sofa, a stunning fusion of tropical elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully curved rattan frame with a rich honey-toned finish, this piece captures the essence of mid-century island living. The plush cushions are adorned with a bold palm print...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$22,286 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Milo Baughman Gold Fabric Upholstered Floating 'Tuxedo' Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Tuxedo' form sofa in gold colored fabric upholstery resting on a wooden platform base. (MILO BAUGHMAN)
Upholstery has water stains and faded discolorations in ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Pink and Grey Fabric Sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s
By Marcello Cuneo, Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century pink and grey fabric sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s
Two seater sofa mod. Giubba fully padded and covered in fabric. The s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Ignazio Gardella Sofa mod. Digamma for Gavina Metal&Fabric, 1950s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ignazio Gardella (1905-1999) was an Italian architect, engineer and designer. His long professional career produced an enormous number of projects and achievements. Among the first b...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
$19,642 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Sheepskin Sofa by Fritz Henningsen C.1950 Mid-Century Modern
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Sheepskin covered sofa by Fritz Henningsen C.1950. MCM Century Modern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fur, Sheepskin
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Leather
Located in New York, NY
Sofa model "DS600" “Non Stop” in Black leather composed of 11 Elements. Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. It fe...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Three Seat Sofa Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and scarcely seen three-seat sofa with fixed back cushions and flared tapering arms designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. A very comfortable sofa with incredibly clean lines. R...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$8,400 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s.
Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s. Striped ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This impressive set of sofa and two armchairs was designed and produced by the Australian company Parker Furniture in 1956. Parker has a legacy of creating some of the finest Mid-Century furniture. These eco-friendly seats are no exception. In an elegant, deep design with perfect proportions, there are simple pillows covered with a characteristic designer material in the color of royal blue, which complements the scultured structure of the frame. The cushions can be raised and the pieces have a spring frame. Elegant, aerodynamic arches are embedded in a low-line solid teak frame that creates an ultra-streamlined 20th century classic. Parker reflects the lightness of form present in the best Mid-Century design and this highly organic living-room set by Parker are a great example of a coveted modernist style. Clean lines and a relaxed profile come together to create a comfortable and stylish pair with a timeless feel. The beauty of these elements can be seen in thoughtful details. The sharp angles visible in the armrests and rear slats add sophistication to this forward-looking design. The set is signed with a label on the wooden frame and an insert on the cushions. Sleek low-back style and sophisticated design are examples of Parker's form from the 1950s.
Armchair has 75x69x73cm. The height of seat is 42 cm
Parker Furniture began as ‘Dagger and Parker’, a partnership formed between craftsman Alf Dagger, and salesman Jack Parker, after the depression era. From humble beginnings, the company quickly grew, making government tender furniture. Originally, the company made mainly traditional style furniture – reproductions of antique or art deco styles. In the mid 1940s, Tony Parker...
Category
1950s Australian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$8,603 Sale Price / set
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Gianni Songia Leather Daybed and Sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1963
By Sormani, Gianni Songia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gianni Songia GS195 leather daybed and sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1963
This three-seat daybed was designed by Gianni Songia for Sormani, Italy, in 1963.
Model GS-195 with leather cus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Corner-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
Danish Vintage Curved Banana Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fantastic Danish vintage curved banana cocktail sofa dating from the 1940’s. This was recently imported from Denmark.
This is of outstanding quality, it is very well built and ext...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules
A striking and iconic modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, this Camaleonda set features six indiv...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Michael Taylor Sofa for Baker Furniture Co. - Far East Collection - circa 1950s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Michael Taylor designed four seat sofa from his Far East Collection by Baker Furniture Co. Dark brown Shoji style stained frame, seat and back cushions are down filled. This...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Mantilla Sofa 160 by Kazuhide Takahama Paradisoterrestre Edition
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1974 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2017
Materials: plywood base, polyurethane foam structure, chenille velvet cloth (green, blue, white, black)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
Mid-Century Italian Sofa by ISA Bergamo, c.1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in London, GB
A grey mid-century modern design sofa by ISA Bergamo designed c.1950s. The sofa is upholstered in velvet and supported on top of brass legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in creamy white fabric designed by Vico Magistretti, Model: Maralunga. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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
Curvaceous Sofa by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Mid Century Sofa or Settee, designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Englander & Bonta Attribution, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-brown velvet, wood and brass sofa attributed to Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 100.0"W x 42.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.5"
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Category
1950s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brazilian Sofa in Rattan
Located in Milano, IT
This original vintage sofa in wood and rattan is of fine Brazilian manufacture. The structure is very particular with the front legs, characterized by rigid lines and sharp curves, that rise to become the armrests. The rear legs are attached to the front ones forming a softer arch in contrast with the rigidity of the armrest. The structure is elegant but minimal: the backrest is attached only to the seat and to the armrest, without compromising the stability. The two seats and backrests are made of woven rattan to form geometrical designs and separated by a wooden component. This elegant and original vintage sofa would be ideal to furnish vintage...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$6,217 Sale Price
20% Off
Fabulous Steelcase Fiberglass Leather Space Age Modern Sofa William Andrus
By Steelcase
Located in Pemberton, NJ
One of the iconic designs of the Space Age modern movement is this awesome and uber rare Steelcase fiberglass, leather and Lucite sofa. Previously...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Boris Kroll Sofa on Brass Legs, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Boris Kroll Sofa on Brass Legs 1960s. Sofa sits on brass legs. Original upholstery.
Measures 27” tall 96” long 39” deep, seat height 17” 24” deep
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
KK 5011 - 3-seater sofa in mahogany and patinated niger leather
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 5011 - 3-seater sofa in mahogany and patinated niger leather. Designed in 1935.
Designed by Kaare Klint and made by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Original De Sede Ecksofa DS 11 Midcentury Leder Patchwork
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Ecksofa (Modell: DS 11) von de Sede zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa wurde aus hochwertigem Leder im berühmten Patchworkstil gefertigt. Es besteht insgesamt aus ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Red Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s.
Originally sourced from Turner Limited, 305 East 63rd street, New York.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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
Lara Model Sofa by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa designed by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood, Italy, 1960s.
The LARA model consists of two modules that fit together perfectly. Designed with a modular concept and a ...
Category
1660s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Vintage Model 2010-S Walnut Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This rare vintage "Cloud" sofa was designed by architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States. This stunning sofa, also known as model 201...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Three-Seater Sofa Model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s
Three-seater sofa model Diesis with armrests, with aluminum structure and padded cushion...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$5,882 Sale Price
20% Off
Iconic Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini – Newly Upholstered Black Cotton, 1973
Located in Milano, IT
This iconic Camaleonda Sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1973, has been newly upholstered in luxurious 100% Italian black cotton fabric. The sofa features two pieces with a single armrest...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Airborne Sectional Sofa 'Patate' in Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Airborne, sectional sofa, model 'Patate', light brown suede, France, 1970s
This well-designed sofa is fully executed in light brown suede that contributes to a unified look. This s...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
sofa bed with daybed, MP-85 design by Percival Lafer, 1970.
Located in São Paulo, BR
An impressive and fully functional example of the iconic MP85 sleeper sofa by Percival Lafer, designed in 1971. This piece includes the original pull-out bed—a rare feature among exi...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern box shape rattan cane bamboo loveseat sofa settee mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
"Camaleonda" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
The Camaleonda is a classic modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini in 1970. Known for its distinctive, soft, and curvilinear forms, the sofa features a unique structure that allows f...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa For Cassina
Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailoring in...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
$29,058 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Saporiti Italia Wave Sofa Giovanni Offredi 1970 Zweisitzer Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Zweisitzer von Saporiti Italia aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf für dieses stabilen und äußerst komfortablen Sofas stammt von Giovanni...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
"Tonico" Three-Seat Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1963
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Tonico three-seat sofa, designed by Sergio Rodrigues around 1963, is a masterpiece of Brazilian modernist design. Its stained freijó wood frame provides a strong yet elegant fou...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofa for B&B Italia, 1975
Located in New York, NY
'Coronado' two seat sofa in beautiful cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by the Italian firm, B&B Italia, circa 1975.
The seating are made with a then revolutionary kind of molded polyurethane foam for excellent support and comfort. The 'Coronado', was the first ever seating to be built using this new technique: the foam molds were assembled around an iron frame, resulting in a sturdy yet extremely comfortable product.
The present two seater sofa offered in its original cognac leather upholstery preserved in excellent condition. Labels affixed on both pieces read 'Coronado' designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designs were characterized by simplicity and elegance, accompanied with modern and refined aesthetics. During the 1960's, the couple designed the Bastiano sofa and the Vanessa bed for Gavina and the Soriana armchair and Poltroncina 925 for Cassina, now exhibited in the permanent collection of the MoMA. Among their most famous projects is the ‘Coronado’ sofa, made for B&B Italia in 1966 and recognized as one of the first polyurethane models. Other notable collaborations during this decade included designs with Maxalto, Molteni, Meritalia (the Libertà...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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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