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
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Cognac Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist three-seater sofa was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The contoured, slightly tilted solid frame with legs is made of teak wood in a dark shade of brown. The...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5407 Mid Century Black Leather Party Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5407 Mid Century Black Leather Party Sofa
This sofa measures: 100 wide x 36 deep x 23.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height of 23....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
“Marenco” cognac leather sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Milano, IT
Mario Marenco, in collaboration with the renowned Italian furniture manufacturer Arflex, introduced the iconic 'Marenco' two-seater sofa to the design world in 1970. This opulent and...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$8,824 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Large Sofa Sectional with Tables and Storage, Mid Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large Sofa Sectional, custom-made for a Miami Beach House, consisting of six pieces that connect to each other, light gray fabric with black tapered wood legs. Two sofa tables covere...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5” H x 60.25” W x 33.5” D
Seat Height (in...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Stylish Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney-shaped sofas. Sofas retain their original upholstery in fair condition, they need new upholstery. They measure 30"...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Modern 1960s Sofa by Viko Baumritter
Located in New York, NY
This floating 1960s sofa was manufactured by Viko Baumritter , an American furniture Company that later became Ethan Allen. The sofa has a metal frame and metal splay legs with a fau...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier 2 Fauteuil Grand Confort Petit Modèle Trois Places Durable
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 2 Fauteuil Grand Confort Petit Modèle Trois Places Durable
A timeless style that has written its own chapter in design history, becoming an icon of global fame. Perfec...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Sofa "Confidebtial" by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We had two identical sofas, one of which has already been sold. You are bidding on a sofa here.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Brown Leather Sofa Karl Wittmann Atrium, Austria 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown leather bed- sofa Karl Wittmann‚ Atrium’ in original brown leather, Austria, circa 1970
Very well preserved convertible double-seat sofa by K...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Nicoletti Salotti Italian Leather Sofa Cream c. 1970
Located in Portland, OR
Sink in and feel like you're on a cloud with this stunning postmodern Nicoletti Salotti Italian leather loveseat in a gorgeous off-white cream. A statement piece in your living room ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Sea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tito Agnoli Modular '9000' Sofa for Arflex 5 Piece Serpentine Version
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 5 piece serpentine version.
The modular seating system '9000'...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. These small sofas will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round vol...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge chair are available separately).
Two-piece "Confidential" Sofa/Loveseat designed in 19...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-600 ‘Snake’ Sectional Sofa in Patinated Cream Leather by Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 ‘Snake’ Sofa in Patinated Cream Leather, 13 Elements, Switzerland, 1972
Description:
A true icon of 20th-century design, the De Sede DS-600 sectional sofa, also known...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Folding Down 'Knole' Sofa in Velvet and Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Folding Down 'Knole' Sofa in Velvet and Brass, Europe, 1960s.
This is a very wonderful mid century folding down sofa, a so called ‘Knole’ sofa or settee.
It is named af...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Camaleonda armchairs and pouf by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Set of 3 modular elements of the world-famous "Camaleonda" by Mario Bellini, for B&B Italia, a timeless iconic piece that revolutionized the design of the 1970s, in this version, con...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Tito Agnoli '9000' 4 Seater Sofa for Arflex 312cm
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa for Arflex, Italy. New, current production.
Modular seating system, this listing is for a 4 seater 312cm.
The modular seating system '9000' by Tito Agnoli i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$16,087 / item
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates '2006-S' Sofa in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, model '2006S', fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
This timeless, softly contoured sofa embodies understated elegance through its graceful curves and minimal...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Roberto Iera for Felicerossi Large Sectional Sofa in Brown Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Iera for Felicerossi, sectional sofa model 'Il Colombaccio', fabric, stainless steel, Italy, 1970s
Stunnig modular sofa by Italian designer Roberto Iera for manufacturer Fel...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Four Piece „TRIO“ Sofa by COR Team Form AG, 1973
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage COR Trio Modular Sofa in Brown
This original Trio sofa by COR is a timeless design classic, offering both versatility and comfort. It consists of four modular elements, incl...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
$11,645 / set
Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Velvet Sofa For Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen's Pillow Sofa Velvet Sofa For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa modular arrives at BD. Initially designed by MVS for KASSL Editions, the Pillow sofa ...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Contemporary Gulman Sofa with Sleek Curved Silhouette And Brushed Brass Base
Located in Freamunde, PT
Gulman sofa the ultimate expression of luxury and comfort, designed to make a bold yet inviting statement in any living space. With its sculptural lines, plush upholstery, and elegan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass
Advocate Sofa by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret ‘‘PJ-SI-42-B’’
Located in Soho, London, GB
Rare sofa in teak and hide from the High Court of Chandigarh (Sector 1, Capitol Complex) designed by Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier between 1950 and 1955.
This model has a slight...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
Fine mid 20th century blue 3 piece suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
E are pleased to present this stunning 3 piece suite circa 1950.
Suite comprises of a pair of armchairs and matching sofa. Richly upholstered in a deep blue velour fabric.
2 seater...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$5,084 / set
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Enzo Minotti Italian Sofa in Luxurious Velvet, 1950s
By Minotti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large sofa, four seats, designed by Enzo Minotti, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s.
Wooden structure reupholstered in luxurious Rubelli velvet. Wood feet.
Angular shaped design, with comfor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant sofa is a classic 1950s design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It features a tufted back and a long bench seat resting on tapered walnut fee...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and cream-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 62.0"W x 36.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.5"
Arm Heigh...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
16” seat hei...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Martin Visser Sofa / Daybed for 't Spectrum – Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Martin Visser Sofa / Daybed for 't Spectrum – Netherlands, 1960s
This iconic mid-century modern sofa, designed by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum in the 1960s, is a refined example of...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Danish Cotton Velvet Walnut Frame Sofa by Jens Risom, 1960s.
By Jens Risom
Located in Dublin 8, IE
This gorgeous Jens Risom sofa is mid-century design at its finest – a masterpiece from the legendary Danish designer who helped define Scandinavian-American style. With its polished ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall ‘Platform’ Curved Sofa in Walnut and Butter Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘platform’ curved sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
This beautifully shaped sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall is characterized by a sol...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Karpen of California Sculptural Gondola Sofa
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptionally rare Karpen of California gondola sofa in original, as-found condition. A striking, sculptural design with a wave-like depiction. It is, without exception, furniture in art form. This is a project in need of full restoration. A rare opportunity to restore and choose the fabric of new owners choice.
I found an interesting blog about a similar sofa that has undergone an exceptional restoration. Helpful to see the potential of this sofa once restored. To view Google "california karpen sofa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,900 Sale Price
61% Off
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two 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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Muller Van Severen Three-seater Pillow Sofa Multicolor For Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Three-seater Pillow Sofa Multicolor For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa modular arrives at BD. Initially designed by MVS for KASSL Editions, the Pi...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Finn Juhl, Rare Important Sofa Walnut Fabric, Baker Furniture United States 1951
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan.
Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller Mid Century 1950s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an Original George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller
Maker signed
Iconic mid century sofa, a perfect addition for your home, office or business. ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa Collection designed in the style of Gio Ponti for the manufacturing company Isa Bergamo in the late 1950s.
The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been redone in...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$4,622 Sale Price
30% Off
Teak and Green Leather Danish Sofa by Hjellegjerde
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A perfect example of Scandinavian design. This Hjellegjerde sofa oozes style and craftsmanship, it features a channeled bucket style seat in dark forest green leather with nice pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
$3,600 / item
Contemporary Galapinhos Armchair, Oak Root, Cotton, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Galapinhos armchair brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by the unspoiled...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Leather, Burl, Oak, Walnut
'Soriana' 4-Seater Sofa - Tobia & Afra Scarpa
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A 'Soriana' 4-seater sofa, designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina, Italy.
The metal structure holds the foam corpus in a tight grip, so no internal suppo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Buriti Sofa by Nikolai Lafuge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Buriti Sofa by Nikolai Lafuge
Nikolai Lafuge is a Los Angeles based designer producing work heavily
influenced by his Brazilian and French upbringing. A graduate from Otis College's...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$9,485 / item
Architectural 1950's Mid Century Modern Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning long 1950's architectural sofa.
Measures over 8 feet in length and sits 6 with ease.
Recently reupholstered in a fine cotton fabric.
6 Ebony legs. This sofa is in flawless c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, 1950s.
13.5" seat height
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Modern 1950's 3-Seat Sofa in Teak and Wool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sofa manufactured in the late 1950's. Classic design with low elegant lines and yet enough of a presence to anchor a living room. Covered in its...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Sensational XL Custom Curved Back Edward Wormley Sofa for Dunbar Console Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational XL Edward Wormley even arm curved back sofa with matching curved console parsons table. This wonderful sofa is extra deep at 43" deep with an overall depth including the...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1950s, Oak With Brown Velvet Sofa from Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful two-seat sofa made in Denmark.
This sofa is made of oakwood with brown velvet cushions.
It is in a very nice condition.
Period: 1950s.
Please note!
Because Shipping Costs ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
$2,353 Sale Price
59% Off
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Modular sofa set "Malù, Italian design piece realised in 1960s by Diego Mattu for 1P. This very rare sofa consisting of 4 standard modules and one corner. Structure in Abs and polyur...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Very Good Original Condition
Designer: Charles Pfister
Manufacturer: Knoll
Materials: Original Black Leather
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
$22,879 / item
Italian Modern Black Leather Armchairs, Set of Two, italy 1980s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Modern Black Leather Armchairs, Nicoletti Salotti for Avanti
This vintage post-modern black leather armchair, with its bold, contemporary aesthetic embodies the principles o...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$2,401 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Lounge Sofa by “Audoux-Minet”
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Lounge Sofa by “Audoux-Minet”
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet met in the Provence region of France during the 1940s and began collaborating on design project...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rush, Wood
Biomorphic Serpentine Sofa, ca 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This is a beautiful sofa in a biomorphic shape emblematic of the designs of the 1950s. Although no labels are present as the sofa has been reupholstered in the past, the dimensions a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Naugahyde, Foam, Walnut
Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA 1974. This piece features three white fiberglass and light purple vinyl seats with Formica tables on each end sitting o...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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.