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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
McGuire bamboo and Lucite Sofa
McGuire bamboo and Lucite Sofa

McGuire bamboo and Lucite Sofa

$3,300

McGuire bamboo and Lucite Sofa

By McGuire

Located in Miami, FL

McGuire Bamboo and lucite Sofa.

Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Lucite

1940s Danish White Sheepswool Banana Sofa After Flemming Lassen
1940s Danish White Sheepswool Banana Sofa After Flemming Lassen

1940s Danish White Sheepswool Banana Sofa After Flemming Lassen

$6,700

1940s Danish White Sheepswool Banana Sofa After Flemming Lassen

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1940s Danish channel tufted banana sofa. Chunky curved mahogany legs mimics the shape of the sofa supporting a curvy frame upholstered in new sheepswool. The back accented with cha...

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern 4 Piece Channeled Sectional Sofa
Mid-Century Modern 4 Piece Channeled Sectional Sofa

Mid-Century Modern 4 Piece Channeled Sectional Sofa

$16,000

Mid-Century Modern 4 Piece Channeled Sectional Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Modern four-piece channeled back sectional sofa. Curved and has the original orange velvet upholstery. Each section - 31"H x 43"W x 34"D. All together the width is 172"W.

Category

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1950’s Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron
1950’s Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron

1950’s Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron

$14,500

1950’s Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Chicago, IL

1950’s French oak sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron. New upholstery. Arm height 22

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 2 Armchairs and 1 Sofa from "806" Series, by Carlo de Carli, Cassina
Set of 2 Armchairs and 1 Sofa from "806" Series, by Carlo de Carli, Cassina

Set of 2 Armchairs and 1 Sofa from "806" Series, by Carlo de Carli, Cassina

$17,682 / set

Set of 2 Armchairs and 1 Sofa from "806" Series, by Carlo de Carli, Cassina

By Cassina, Carlo di Carli

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set of armchairs and a sofa from the "806" series was designed by Carlo de Carli in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The set consists of a total of two...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Muller Van Severen Pillow Four Seater Sofa Leather For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Pillow Four Seater Sofa Leather For Bd Barcelona

Muller Van Severen Pillow Four Seater Sofa Leather For Bd Barcelona

$27,585 / item

Muller Van Severen Pillow Four Seater Sofa Leather For Bd Barcelona

By Muller Van Severen

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Muller Van Severen Pillow Four Seater Sofa , Mint Green, Brown, White, Leather For Bd Barcelona. Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa modular arrives at BD. Initially designed by MVS f...

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Vintage Italian Distressed Leather Sofa
Vintage Italian Distressed Leather Sofa

Vintage Italian Distressed Leather Sofa

$2,000

Vintage Italian Distressed Leather Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

This vintage rustic, rich, Italian distressed leather sofa will be a comfy addition to your living room. This three-seat sofa is beautifully d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s

$5,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Hamburg, PA

A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s

Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s

$5,200

Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s

By Burkhard Vogtherr

Located in Vienna, AT

Air Sofa Newly Upholstered in Teddy Bouclé, 1980s by Burkhard Vogtherr for Hain & Thome- We have a larger version available as well. This smaller version of the original 'air' sofa ...

Category

1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Raphaël Raffel croissant sofa in Mohair velvet 1970s
Raphaël Raffel croissant sofa in Mohair velvet 1970s

Raphaël Raffel croissant sofa in Mohair velvet 1970s

$41,258

Raphaël Raffel croissant sofa in Mohair velvet 1970s

By Raphael Raffel

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris produced in the mid-1970s. The sofa has been fully restored and newly upholstered with a beautiful light beige mohair velvet ...

Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Bernhardt Modular Play Pen Style Sectional Sofa
Bernhardt Modular Play Pen Style Sectional Sofa

Bernhardt Modular Play Pen Style Sectional Sofa

$7,180

Bernhardt Modular Play Pen Style Sectional Sofa

By Bernhardt

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large and inviting Bernhardt modular sectional sofa featuring a sculptural curved form and exceptionally comfortable deep seating. Upholstered in a warm taupe chenille fabric, this substantial sectional is composed of multiple modular components that create a flowing conversation pit arrangement with generous seating capacity. The design is characterized by softly curved arms, clean lines, and plush loose back cushions that provide both comfort and visual softness. Deep seat cushions and broad proportions make this an ideal piece for lounging, entertaining, or family living spaces. The modular construction offers flexibility in arrangement while maintaining a cohesive architectural presence. With its understated contemporary styling and neutral upholstery, this Bernhardt sectional...

Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Modernist Rattan Sofa with Caramel Aniline Leather
Italian Modernist Rattan Sofa with Caramel Aniline Leather

Italian Modernist Rattan Sofa with Caramel Aniline Leather

$8,500

Italian Modernist Rattan Sofa with Caramel Aniline Leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful very high quality Italian 1960s rattan 3-seater sofa with cognac-colored aniline leather. Features a frame made of rattan. The cushions are upholstered in a smooth caramel ...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rattan

1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa
1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa

1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa

$1,675

1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century leather safari sofa designed and manufactured in the United States 1950s. This stunning sofa features a black leather upholstery that s...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942

$17,446

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942

By Carl Malmsten

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

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Model 1676 by Widdicomb Attributed Sofa
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Model 1676 by Widdicomb Attributed Sofa

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Model 1676 by Widdicomb Attributed Sofa

$1,750Sale Price|67% Off

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Model 1676 by Widdicomb Attributed Sofa

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stylish Mid-Century Modern three-seat sofa, attributed to model 1676 by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb featuring a blonde wood frame and velvet upholstery. This sofa was ...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Black Leather Sofa by Cassina
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Black Leather Sofa by Cassina

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Black Leather Sofa by Cassina

$17,976 / item

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Black Leather Sofa by Cassina

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1934. Relaunched by Cassina in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Contemporary and comfortable lines for ...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s

$9,950

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

With a long tradition of craftsmanship, there has always been a heightened appreciation of design throughout Scandinavia. Scandinavian design emerged as a prominent contributor to Eu...

Category

1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972

$27,950

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extremely rare first-year production example of Mario Bellini's iconic Le Bambole sofa, manufactured by C&B Italia in 1972, the same year Bellini introduced the design. The co...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

$33,549 / item

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...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Two Seater Relax Sofa
Knoll Two Seater Relax Sofa

Knoll Two Seater Relax Sofa

$5,317

Knoll Two Seater Relax Sofa

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the ultimate in relaxation and comfort - the Two Seater Relax Sofa by Knoll. Crafted with high-quality materials, this sofa combines luxury with sophistication. Its sleek...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 1950s
Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 1950s

Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 1950s

$35,000

Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This rare four-seat sofa exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s radical redefinition of modern seating in postwar Brazil, where structure, lightness, and human scale were treated as insepara...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White

$21,112 / item

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest): L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s

Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s

$33,000

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

Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé

$18,800 / item

Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé

By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather

Located in Saint Louis, MO

A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more contemporary version he later named the Fiftyish Sofa. Vladimir Kagan's tendency to ov...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

PK-31/2 Leather Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958, Denmark
PK-31/2 Leather Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958, Denmark

PK-31/2 Leather Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958, Denmark

$12,599Sale Price|24% Off

PK-31/2 Leather Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958, Denmark

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This sofa was once placed in a bank building in Denmark. It is completely original and marked with the original marking of E. Kold Christensen on the bottom bar. The dark brown leath...

Category

1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s
Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s

Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s

$5,955

Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pink Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous! This...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1960s Whipstitch Sofa Brown Leather after De Sede
1960s Whipstitch Sofa Brown Leather after De Sede

1960s Whipstitch Sofa Brown Leather after De Sede

$2,350

1960s Whipstitch Sofa Brown Leather after De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1960s Modern Whipstitched Brown Leather Three-Seater Sofa unmarked in the style of Swiss De Sede 85 W 29 H x 36 D, Seat 17 H, Arm rest 24, deep seat. Origin...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Custom Mid-Century Modern Inspired Curved Sofa Couch by Carrocel
Custom Mid-Century Modern Inspired Curved Sofa Couch by Carrocel

Custom Mid-Century Modern Inspired Curved Sofa Couch by Carrocel

$12,400Sale Price|20% Off

Custom Mid-Century Modern Inspired Curved Sofa Couch by Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Custom Mid-Century Modern inspired curved sofa couch by Carrocel. Custom hand crafted by the artisans at Carrocel in a sleek modern fabric with unique curved design. Includes 2 match...

Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Milo Sofa, Shell / Chesterfield Velvet
Milo Sofa, Shell / Chesterfield Velvet

Milo Sofa, Shell / Chesterfield Velvet

$8,544Sale Price / item|20% Off

Milo Sofa, Shell / Chesterfield Velvet

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Solid wood frame Walnut TAMBU Sofa with down filled upholstery
Solid wood frame Walnut TAMBU Sofa with down filled upholstery

Solid wood frame Walnut TAMBU Sofa with down filled upholstery

$16,790 / item

Solid wood frame Walnut TAMBU Sofa with down filled upholstery

By Chris Earl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of organic and geometric forms, the TAMBU sofa was born from a desire to create a super comfortable yet elegant seating pieces. We believe ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Naked Sofa Combo 3
Naked Sofa Combo 3

Naked Sofa Combo 3

$21,105 / item

Naked Sofa Combo 3

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Naked sofa reveals sculptural and organic shapes meant to embrace the user and encourage to stay seated in this cozy and comfortable piece. With comfort as ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

DS-2011 in Brown Leather Sofa by De Sede
DS-2011 in Brown Leather Sofa by De Sede

DS-2011 in Brown Leather Sofa by De Sede

$7,500

DS-2011 in Brown Leather Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in New York, NY

The DS-2011 sofa in Brown Leather by De Sede made in Switzerland, 1980s.

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Custom Warren Sofa by Foley & Cox, Hand-Crafted, Wool Fabric, USA
Custom Warren Sofa by Foley & Cox, Hand-Crafted, Wool Fabric, USA

Custom Warren Sofa by Foley & Cox, Hand-Crafted, Wool Fabric, USA

$8,797Sale Price|50% Off

Custom Warren Sofa by Foley & Cox, Hand-Crafted, Wool Fabric, USA

Located in New York, NY

New to the foley&cox HOME custom collection is the Warren sofa, shown here. Featuring clean lines and low profile, the contemporary sofa is made with solid wood frame, feather w...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Restored Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sectional Sofa
Restored Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sectional Sofa

Restored Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sectional Sofa

$19,550 / set

Restored Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sectional Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. The original pair of mid-century woven wicker sectional sofas features a body s...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

Vintage 1970's Mogens Hansen Cognac Leather Loveseat
Vintage 1970's Mogens Hansen Cognac Leather Loveseat

Vintage 1970's Mogens Hansen Cognac Leather Loveseat

$3,500

Vintage 1970's Mogens Hansen Cognac Leather Loveseat

By Mogens Hansen

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage Danish 2 seat sofa loveseat in nicely patinated light cognac Leather with beech wood legs. Made by Mogens Hansen c.1970’s. Matching 3 seat sofa available separately. Comforta...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa 1970s
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa 1970s

Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa 1970s

$9,781

Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa 1970s

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian Modular Corner Sofa, 1970s A beautiful Italian modular corner sofa from the 1970s in a warm sand beige tone. The fabric has a soft textured surface with a tactile feel that ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Circular Sectional Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Circular Sectional Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Circular Sectional Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman

$18,750

Mid-Century Modern Circular Sectional Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A true conversation piece, this mid-century modern chrome sectional sofa transforms a room into an experience. Inspired by the iconic designs of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin and c...

Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Mid-Century Modern 3-Seat Sofa, Off-White Tweed, Chrome Base
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 3-Seat Sofa, Off-White Tweed, Chrome Base

Swedish Mid-Century Modern 3-Seat Sofa, Off-White Tweed, Chrome Base

$3,250

Swedish Mid-Century Modern 3-Seat Sofa, Off-White Tweed, Chrome Base

Located in Queens, NY

Swedish MCM 3-seat sofa in an off-white tweed blend with sewn-in tufted back and bolster cushions with floating style chrome base

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1960's Italian Mid-Century floral sofa
1960's Italian Mid-Century floral sofa

1960's Italian Mid-Century floral sofa

$3,477

1960's Italian Mid-Century floral sofa

Located in Diest, BE

Superbe elegant Italian Mid-Century 1960's floral sofa. Great condition.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Piero Lissoni 8 Cube Sofa, Three Seaters by Cassina
Piero Lissoni 8 Cube Sofa, Three Seaters by Cassina

Piero Lissoni 8 Cube Sofa, Three Seaters by Cassina

$19,191 / item

Piero Lissoni 8 Cube Sofa, Three Seaters by Cassina

By Cassina, Piero Lissoni

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Sofa designed by Piero Lissoni in 2017. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An evolution of the iconic 8 sofa, 8 cube collection revisits and softens up the...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

$35,000

Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional example of Brazilian mid-century modern design, this rare Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro embodies the designer’s unparalleled ability to merge sculptural form, comfor...

Category

1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mohair

20th Century English Knole Style Sofa with Tufted Upholstery and Finials
20th Century English Knole Style Sofa with Tufted Upholstery and Finials

20th Century English Knole Style Sofa with Tufted Upholstery and Finials

$4,750

20th Century English Knole Style Sofa with Tufted Upholstery and Finials

Located in Middleburg, VA

This beautifully tailored 20th-century sofa draws inspiration from the classic English Knole form, with high sides that mirror the height of the backrest and are accented with decora...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Tage Poulsen TP633 Oak and Leather Two-Seater Sofas for CI Designs
Tage Poulsen TP633 Oak and Leather Two-Seater Sofas for CI Designs

Tage Poulsen TP633 Oak and Leather Two-Seater Sofas for CI Designs

$3,250 / item

Tage Poulsen TP633 Oak and Leather Two-Seater Sofas for CI Designs

By Tage Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tage Poulsen's TP633 two-seater sofa for CI Designs is built around a solid oak frame with a distinctly rectilinear structure. Slatted side panels on each arm, squared block legs, an...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa
Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa

$12,325

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa

By Percival Lafer

Located in Washington, DC

A stunning example of Brazilian modernism, this **MP-97 sofa by Percival Lafer** features the designer’s signature combination of comfort, craftsmanship, and sculptural form. The so...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Red ‘Maralunga’ Loveseat by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Italian Red ‘Maralunga’ Loveseat by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s

Italian Red ‘Maralunga’ Loveseat by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s

$4,600

Italian Red ‘Maralunga’ Loveseat by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian ‘Maralunga’ loveseat designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1970s. The silhouette sits low to the ground with soft, folded arms and generous seats. An adjustable ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Stunning & very rare green leather DS-31 Sofa by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss
Stunning & very rare green leather DS-31 Sofa by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss

Stunning & very rare green leather DS-31 Sofa by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss

$6,837

Stunning & very rare green leather DS-31 Sofa by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss

By De Sede

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

De Sede DS 31 Three Seat Sofa De Sede Design Team De Sede Switzerland 1970s Extremely Rare Green Aniline Leather Sofa on a Polished Metal Base This De Sede DS 31 is an exceptional e...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy

$7,544 / item

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy

By Cassina, Antonio Citterio

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay A living room system designed to define the domestic landscape in a fluid, flexible manner. This is Esosoft ? the first project by Antonio Citterio for Cassina ? a modular sofa that embodies the timeless elegance and style the Italian designer is known for and, at the same time, is an aspirational tribute to the art of the great masters and to the practice of visualizing furniture by detaching the structural part from its padded interior. In fact, Esosoft consists of an aluminium exoskeleton and a shell with an organic silhouette upon which soft cushions are placed. Past and future coexist in this shape ? reminiscent of the concept of casual comfort typical of the 1960s ? that benefits from cutting-edge production techniques, mindfully chosen to make the system circular and sustainable. Thanks to the work of Cassina LAB, materials like a polyurethane foam that contains a percentage of polyols deriving from biological sources and blown recycled PET fibre in the backrest cushions. The Esosoft collection comprises eight modules that can be used as individual sofas or combined to form corner arrangements, lending the utmost flexibility to the configuration of living spaces...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1950s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Fringe Sofa
1950s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Fringe Sofa

1950s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Fringe Sofa

$8,495

1950s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Fringe Sofa

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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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