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
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vivai Del Sud, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and pink fabric sofa or settee produced by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions: 34” H x 65.1” W x 37.1” D
Seat Height: 1...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Saporiti 'Confidential' Cognac Leather Loveseat by Alberto Rosselli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saporiti 'Confidential' cognac leather loveseat by Alberto Rosselli. This luxury 2 seater with polyurethane injected foam cushions brings timeless design to any space. Designed in 19...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
Large vintage 1950s red velvet curved sofa Italian design
Located in None, IT
Large curved sofa with red velvet upholstery, black metal legs with gilt brass finials, Italian design, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,291 Sale Price
40% Off
Mario Ceroli ‘Mobili Della Valle’ sofa in raw Russian pine, Italy 1966
Located in Sittard, LI
Sculptural sofa by Italian designer Mario Ceroli, produced by Poltronova in Italy ca. 1966. Brand stamped by the maker.
Made out of raw Russian that obtained a warm over the years. ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage sofa by Florence Knoll, designed in 1954 for Knoll International – a true icon of modernist furniture and architectural elegance. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Three-Seater Sofa in Wicker and Steam-Bent Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A versatile three-seater sofa in wicker and steam-bent rattan, italian manufacture, 1960s
Wicker, bamboo, and malacca cane—thanks to their wide availability and ease of steam-bendin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern sofa made of Walnut wood and still with the original faux leather upholstery.
Dimensions:
L219cm/ 7ft
Seat Depth 50cm/19.7 inches
H69cm/26.75 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Bernhardt Sofa Manner of Milo Baughman
By Bernhardt
Located in Fulton, CA
Bernhardt Furniture Company. Circa. 1970's. Designed in the manner of Milo Baughman. Wood sides and back. Nice addition to a Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern interior. Very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Exceptional Curved Cesare Lacca Sofa in Fadini Borghi Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional two-seater sofa was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy in the early 1950s. The elegant, rounded lines of the backrest and curved seat create a sophistica...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Danish 1940s Curved Shape Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Wool
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Rosewood & Leather Sofa by Jydsk Mobelvaerk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Atomic Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch 96"
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era sofa or couch featuring traditional gondola form with the original peach and tufted floral fabric.
Dimensions:
96" x 35 x 28"; seat 15"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric.
This striking modular sofa, attributed to Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi is a true statement p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Original ‘Togo’ 3-seater by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960’s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true design classic, this Togo one-seater sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1960s and remains one of the most recognizable pieces of 20th-century furniture...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage 1970s leather sofa mod. Soften design Rossi di Albizzate
Located in None, IT
Brown leather sofa, Soften model, Rossi di Albizzate design, 1970s.
CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIONS: Height 65 cm; width 230 cm; length ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$1,420 Sale Price
55% Off
Two-seater Sofa 'Bambole' in Upholstered Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in Hellouw, NL
A key figure in postwar Italian design, Mario Bellini created the Bambole series for B&B Italia to challenge traditional ideas of structure and comfort. The Bibambola, a two-seater f...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Double Arm Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Double Arm Sofa
This sofa measures: 96.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 28.25 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 28.25 inches
All pie...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner GE-259 Adjustable Daybed Sofa for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Amarena Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Air Sofa Newly Upholstered in Amarena color Teddy Bouclé, 1980s by Burkhard Vogtherr for Hain & Thome- plus original upholstered cushion. We have two other versions of these sofas av...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa for Arflex 240cm
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production.
Modular seating system, this listing is for a 3 seater 240cm.
The modular seating system '9000' by Tito Agn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$12,471 / item
Giancarlo Piretti "Sistema 61" Green Fabric Modular Sofa for Castelli, 1973
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Okay, with that rich design history for the "Sistema 61" and the specific manufacture date of 1973 in mind, let's rewrite the listing. This allows us to fully leverage the "in-depth ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by
Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$10,341 / item
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. This listing is for a sofa with fabric upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by
Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$9,050 / item
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise.
The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$9,785 / item
De Sede DS101 Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Two-seater sofa, model DS-101, by the De Sede Team, designed and manufactured in Switzerland in the 1970s. This iconic piece perfectly embodies the craftsmanship of the De Sede hous...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Extra Large Sofa 354 in Leather for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Extra Large Sofa 354 for Arflex in leather. New, current production.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. This listing is for a sofa with leather upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by
Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Leather Montana Sofa by Ekornes
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Norway. Leather with sculpted heavy wood frame. We have a matching loveseat available as well.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
small curved 1950's Italian 2 Seater Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi, green tweed
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A Small curved organic 1950's Italian 2 Seater Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi, upholstered in a green Scottish Tweed, compact and comfortable, perfect for a bay window.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Wool
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Rare model” Värend” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s. The sofa has been reupholstered. Stained elm, back with ribs, loose back cushions and upholstered seat, cove...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Elm
Bernhardt Sofa / Loveseat Manner of Milo Baughman
By Bernhardt
Located in Fulton, CA
Sofa / Loveseat by Bernhardt Furniture Company. Circa. 1970's. Designed in the manner of Milo Baughman. Full wood sides and back. Nice addition to a Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been redone in velvet.
The sofa measures cm: W 147 x D 85 x H 87 x S 42.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$5,462 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$18,344 / item
Mid-Century Molinari "Fat Boy" Black Leather Sofa
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Mid-Century, thick black leather sofa by Italian acclaimed manufacturer Molinari. The family owned company has been in business since 1960 and is highly regarded for their...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-century Modern Italian Sofa for Casa E Giardino, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century two-seater sofa, collectible, attributed to Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino factory in the late 1930s. The upholstery has been redone in fur-effect bouclé fabric, the f...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$4,622 Sale Price
30% Off
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Leather, France, Set of 5
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This exclusive five-piece set of the iconic Togo sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, France, represents the pinnacle of design and comfort. The set includes a t...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$17,287 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Walnut Flame Stitch Platform Sofa 110"
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era floating platform sofa or couch featuring the original flame stitch fabric with walnut formica end tables and boomerang legs.
Dimensi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Modern Three-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 3-seater sofa alone (matching loveseat and lounge chair are available separately).
Three-piece "Confidential" Sofa designed in 1972 by Italian archi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Sofa in Original Mohair Velvet for Simon, 1973
Located in Sittard, LI
Vintage Cornaro Sofa by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1973
Designed by renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa in 1973, the Cornaro sofa is a striking example of his unique fusion of moderni...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Saporiti Italia "Wave" Sofa by Giovanni Offredi 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed in 1974 by Giovanni Offredi, "Wave" three seat sofa. Since 1950 Saporiti has produced some of the most sophisticated and advanced pieces of furniture in the history of Itali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and with large bun feet providing a...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Kazuhide Takahama Three Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
A sculptural 3-seater sofa designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon in the 1970s. The frame is crafted from lacquered black wood with Takahama’s signature clean lines and archi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Modern Tweed & Mahogany Bracket Back Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Atomic Era Bracket Back Sofa, circa 1950s. Features streamlined track arms, original tweed plaid button tufted upholstery and two large seat cushions. The...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa c 1950/60's
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Mid Century classic sofa, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International ( Knoll Park Ave ). This iconic sofa displays all the sophistication, quality and beauty expec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Gaetano Pesce Tramonto A New York Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Tramonto A New York Sofa For Cassina
A 20th century design icon, symbol of the vitality, innovation and creativity of Italian design and one of its masters, Gaetano Pe...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
$46,000 / item
Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved beige yellow bouclé fabric and metal sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc.
Seat height: 15.5”
Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa with Down Cushions in Knoll Fabric
Located in South Charleston, WV
Reupholstered less than 12 months ago using Knoll Blue Fabric. 88.75" wide, 30.25" tall and 34" deep. Arm height 23". Special attention was paid in the upholstery with the original d...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
21st Century Banda Sofa, in Mohair Velvet, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Banda Sofa, in Mohair Velvet, by Duistt
Inspired by the design movement of the 1970s — a period marked by the pursuit of comfort and mental well-being — the Banda Sofa revives the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$18,953 / item
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's. This highly collectable and des...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
George Nakashima Spindleback Sofa in American Walnut and Bicolor Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, sofa, American black walnut, reupholstered in bicolor mohair, United States, 1959
Designed by George Nakashima, this sofa was specially...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Cassina Maralunga 3seat Sofa in Darkbrown Leather
Located in Halle, DE
Vintage Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions that can be folded down, or folded up to provide the use...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970
By Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofa for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970
Designed in 1970 for Gavina, the “Gradual System” by Cini Boeri is a visionary example of modular d...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Cognac Leather 4 Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very comfortable four-seat sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. This large edition is not in production any more. It has soft cognac colored leather cushions and frame...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
American Designer, Large Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved green fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Seat height: 16”
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Style Sofa of Solid Oak with Original Striped Wool 1970
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage sofa most likely designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured in Denmark by EG Møbler.
The frame and armrests are made of turned and carved solid oak upholstered with...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Modern GE 671 Three-Seater Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
This model GE 671 sofa, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s is crafted from oak with a flag halyard back in the original papercord. The cushions are upholstered in a w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage three part leather sofa, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century leather sofa consisting of three parts.
Beautiful thick and comfy segmented leather sofa with a very nice stitching, especially on the backside.
1970s - Germany
Good c...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa in Mohair, C 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Experience timeless elegance with this vintage sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. Fully restored and reupholstered in luxurious Mohair by Holland & Sherry, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
This sofa measures: 109 wide x 31.5 deep x 28.25 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 23.5 in...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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