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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Large two-seater sofa in checkered pattern made in France, 1980s

$2,833

Large two-seater sofa in checkered pattern made in France, 1980s

Located in Lyon, FR

A delightful and sculptural two-seat sofa crafted in France in the 1980s, fully reupholstered in a fresh and playful checkered fabric in mint green and white. The sofa features gene...

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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Contemporary Verona Sofa with Brass Detailing, Wooden Base and Beige Fabric

$5,701 / item

Contemporary Verona Sofa with Brass Detailing, Wooden Base and Beige Fabric

Located in Freamunde, PT

Verona sofa embodies the essence of Italian elegance and timeless charm. With its clean lines and luxurious fabric, it captures the spirit of the romantic city it’s named after, brin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, White

$4,367 / item

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, White

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Curve module Measures: W. 125 cm / D. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seat Height 42 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

White upholstered Italian three leg sofa circa 1950, having new fabric.

$2,850

White upholstered Italian three leg sofa circa 1950, having new fabric.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

White upholstered Italian three leg sofa circa 1950, having new fabric.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Percival Lafer, 1967

$20,000

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Percival Lafer, 1967

By Percival Lafer

Located in New York, NY

Designed as the “MP-13” model, this sofa reflects the disciplined material dialogue characteristic of Brazilian modern seating in the 1960s. The composition is anchored by a structur...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric

$20,304 / item

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric

By Lusitanus Home

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant design inspired by the style of the great mid-century French designers this sofa e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

RESTORED DE SEDE DS17 BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER TWO SEAT SOFA PART OF SUiTE

$4,362Sale Price|20% Off

RESTORED DE SEDE DS17 BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER TWO SEAT SOFA PART OF SUiTE

By De Sede

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Mid Century Modern circa 1970’s De Sede DS17 two seat sofa which is part of a l...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Magnificent Space-Age Tubular Chrome 2-Seat Sofa with Table Ingmar Relling Style

$3,400Sale Price|20% Off

Magnificent Space-Age Tubular Chrome 2-Seat Sofa with Table Ingmar Relling Style

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent Space Age chrome tubular 2-seat sofa with attached table in the style of Ingmar Relling. This piece is a bit of a mystery as to designer but by the shear quality and craftsmanship they shout that the designer is someone important. This sofa settee was purchased from a super high end car dealership from the 1970s. The interior of this car dealership was very futuristic in design with many pieces like this and pieces from the fiberglass steelcase floating furniture...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

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...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Hardwood

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Red Velvet, w=200

$10,538 / item

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Red Velvet, w=200

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates through ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Velvet

Midcentury Dreisitzer Sofa Vintage Couch teak retro klappbar Bett

$2,514

Midcentury Dreisitzer Sofa Vintage Couch teak retro klappbar Bett

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Dreisitzer Klappsofa aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa, das wie kaum ein anderes durch seine besondere Farb- und Formgebung die Midc...

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Sofa Newly Reupholstered

$9,500

Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Sofa Newly Reupholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Mohair This vintage 1950s curved rolled arm sofa has been meticulously restored and newly reupholstered in luxurious ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Ennio Chiggio 'Environ One' Sofa for Nikol International, Italy, 1970s

$31,282

Ennio Chiggio 'Environ One' Sofa for Nikol International, Italy, 1970s

By Ennio Chiggio

Located in Melbourne, VIC

The Environ One Sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1970, is a rare vintage piece of furniture that exemplifies the best of Mid-Century Modern desi...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 495 Sofa, Mahogany, Mid-Century

$17,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 495 Sofa, Mahogany, Mid-Century

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

This sofa has beautiful lines and a gently curved back. A true classic. The fabric is original and in very good condition. It is a rich and high-quality texture that looks like embro...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Fabulous Restored Custom-Commissioned Rattan Sofa in the Style of John Wisner

$9,950

Fabulous Restored Custom-Commissioned Rattan Sofa in the Style of John Wisner

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert cu...

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1960s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia

$1,770

Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

1970's rare design folding sofa, by Spicla, in former Czechoslovakia. Made oh faux leather and wood. Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age. Fully functional.

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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees

$11,900 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Rare pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Settees feature an armless profile complete with two mahogany "sled" like legs. These occasionally come up in so...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bentwood

Mid Century Blue Sofa Compact by Eames for Herman Miller 1970s

$4,600

Mid Century Blue Sofa Compact by Eames for Herman Miller 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

This classic vintage mid century modern Eames Compact Sofa Model S-473 is circa 1970. The sofa has been professionally reupholstered in a gorgeous Herman Miller blue nubby fabric. Th...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Style Modern Italian Sofa, Beech Frame, White Fabric, 1980s

$3,030 / item

Mid-Century Style Modern Italian Sofa, Beech Frame, White Fabric, 1980s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in London, London

Mid to Late 20th Century Italian Sofa A generous Italian sofa from the 1970s or 1980s, designed with a strong architectural frame in solid wood and deep, inviting cushions. The cont...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

Italian Designer, Settee, Shearling, Brass, Italy, 1950s

$19,500

Italian Designer, Settee, Shearling, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A shearling and brass settee designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Completely Restored Blue Velvet Grand Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960

$8,750Sale Price|30% Off

Completely Restored Blue Velvet Grand Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa with tapered rosewood legs and newly upholstered in a plush soft blue velvet. Every inch of this grand sofa has been painstakingly restored/replaced a...

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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Italin Mid-Century Superonda Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, 1967

$3,860

Italin Mid-Century Superonda Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, 1967

Located in MIlano, IT

Italin mid-century superonda sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, 1967. Modular sofa "superonda" model, composed of two S-shaped shapes in glossy...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

PVC

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass White 54" Sofa

$1,500

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass White 54" Sofa

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass White 54" Sofa. Item...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

L.A. Studio Contemporary Lime Cotton Velvet Curved Italian Sofa

$9,325

L.A. Studio Contemporary Lime Cotton Velvet Curved Italian Sofa

By L.A. Studio

Located in Madrid, ES

Curved sofa upholstered in lemon green cotton velvet. Structure made of solid wood and legs made of brass. Manufactured in Italy. Transform your living space with the stunning curve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa 1970s

$9,795

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid 20th century samsa rund triple sofa by Carl Malmsten

$6,143

Mid 20th century samsa rund triple sofa by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century samsa rund triple sofa by carl malmsten circa 1960. Well known model of sofa designed by carl malmsten, this sofa is a 3 seater. Shaped back and arms, with tufted ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s

$4,249Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s

By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman

Located in Karis, Nyland

Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare loveseat/compact sofa with elegantly curved back and tapering stained legs, Finland, 1940s. This exquisite sofa has a classic Scandinavian Moder...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Birch

Stylish Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern

$7,500 / set

Stylish Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern

By Adrian Pearsall

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"...

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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Sophisticated Erwin Lambeth Curved Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern

$5,500

Sophisticated Erwin Lambeth Curved Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern

By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, John Stuart

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Sophisticated and stylish curved mid-century modern sofa designed by Erwin Lambeth. The handsome solid walnut sides are very well preserved in their vintage condition. Just gorgeou...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Rare and Exceptional Mid Century Walnut Four Seat Sofa from John Stuart

$4,200

Rare and Exceptional Mid Century Walnut Four Seat Sofa from John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A phenomenal mid century wood framed sofa originally purchased from John Stuart in New York City in 1959. Elegant frame with slightly angl...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Bilbao Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

$12,000 / set

Bilbao Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan, Preview

Located in Danville, CA

Bilbao sofa by Vladimir Kagan. These sofas were some of Kagan's most Avant Garde creations and are quite dramatic. There is wear to the upholstery and it ...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Midcentury Modern Design Boucle 3 Seat Sofa, Italy 1970's

$2,646Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Modern Design Boucle 3 Seat Sofa, Italy 1970's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Italy, 1970's period. Has a brand logo on the inside of the cushions and back. Brown / Beige Boucle wool woven fabric th...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, Model 150 BS

$28,995

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, Model 150 BS

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Raleigh, NC

An incredible serpentine sofa from Vladimir Kagan designed in 1950. This example was originally upholstered in white leather with white lacquer bases, circa 2000. Now restored in a...

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Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1970s Danish Brown Leather 2 Seater Sofa

$1,050

1970s Danish Brown Leather 2 Seater Sofa

Located in Praha, CZ

Good original condition with minor signs of use.

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Three-Seat Sofa

$6,995

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Three-Seat Sofa

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hans J. Wegner three-seat Sofa. model GE-236/3, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s. 84w 32d 31h Stamped

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric

$17,850

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Tufted seat and back sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Dark stained African mahogany cross stretcher base with floating ends. The silk blend original fabric is in amazingly good condi...

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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Three-Seat Leather Sofa in the Manner of Pierre Chapo

$7,810

Mid-Century Three-Seat Leather Sofa in the Manner of Pierre Chapo

By Pierre Chapo, Ole Wanscher, De Sede

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of quiet assurance, this mid-century three-seat sofa reveals a language of sculptural restraint and elemental materiality. Realized in the latter decades of the twentie...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid Century Bamboo Sofa by Angraves of Leicester

$2,153Sale Price|50% Off

Mid Century Bamboo Sofa by Angraves of Leicester

Located in Rochester, England

Crafted from high-quality bamboo, this Mid Century Bamboo Sofa by Angraves of Leicester boasts a unique and eye-catching design that will elevate...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Vintage Leather Two Seat Sofa by Wittmann

$1,518

Vintage Leather Two Seat Sofa by Wittmann

By Wittmann

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very comfortable vintage leather two seat sofa by Wittmann. This was made in Austria, it dates from the 1980’s. The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully designe...

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1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s

$8,900

Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in High Point, NC

A purple velvet and birch sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 15.75" Arm Height (inches): 23.75" All items ship from High Point, ...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Birch

1950s Danish Sofa Reupholstered with Designer Mohair Fabric

$11,500

1950s Danish Sofa Reupholstered with Designer Mohair Fabric

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning 1950s Danish sofa that has been beautifully reupholstered in a plush Schumacher designer mohair fabric, offering both luxury and durability. Its angular arms, a signature mi...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Birch

Tobia Scarpa Style Mid Century Italian Boucle and Chrome Sofa

$7,795

Tobia Scarpa Style Mid Century Italian Boucle and Chrome Sofa

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Tobia Scarpa Style Mid Century Italian Boucle and Chrome Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 40 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 20 inches Newly uph...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6

$35,200 / set

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of 6. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

De Sede DS 47 Loveseat Neck Leather Sofa brown

$5,312

De Sede DS 47 Loveseat Neck Leather Sofa brown

By De Sede

Located in Munich, Bavaria

De Sede DS 47 / 02 neck leather sofa. It´s the small loveseat Sofa. This DS-47 sofa was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede and is upholstered in ...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

1980 Three-Seater Leather Sofa, Ton Czechoslovakia

$1,062

1980 Three-Seater Leather Sofa, Ton Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

Produced by Ton, Czechoslovakia in late 1980s. The frame is made from beech bentwood. Leather.

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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Midcentury Curved Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley for Reupholstering

$3,900

Midcentury Curved Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley for Reupholstering

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Hanover, MA

Midcentury curved sofa (front and back) with half track arms, on six distinctive V-form walnut stained legs artfully positioned on a rakish angle, circa 1960. Two split notched edge ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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

$17,500

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

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, pink and chromed steel, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s,...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, New Mohair, Italy, 1960s

$9,664

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, New Mohair, Italy, 1960s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate (or Chromate) Sofa, model P11, manufactured by Azucena in Italy, in the 1960s. Chrome-plated steel. Newly upholstered in drak brown...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

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...

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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury sofa mod. D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1954

$8,499Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury sofa mod. D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1954

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Iconic sofa "with wings" model D70 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Originally born as a sofa bed, the D70 has an innovative mechanism that allows you to open the sofa until it...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Custom Tufted Pink Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports

$15,800 / item

Custom Tufted Pink Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom tufted sofa with handmade brass base, in apricot pink velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be made in different colors and fabrics or a different metal for the ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle

$7,455

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also available in COM - please enquire. Fast shipping worl...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Lawson-Fenning Ojai Sofa, Solid Oak & Black Leather Cushion, Modern Couch

$8,625 / item

Lawson-Fenning Ojai Sofa, Solid Oak & Black Leather Cushion, Modern Couch

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Ojai sofa features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa

$6,800

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three-seat sofa, Model #U250, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s. Composed of a sculptural walnut base on which the tufted, high-back seat is mounted. Sharp, modern...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Mid Century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa

$3,595

Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Mid Century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen mid century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa The sofa measures: 63 wide x 21 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 16 inches Great Vintage Condition -...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Original Arne Wahl Iversen Midcentury Sofa Couch Komfort Vintage

$3,020

Original Arne Wahl Iversen Midcentury Sofa Couch Komfort Vintage

By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönen Vintage Dreisitzer vom dänischen Qualitätshersteller "Komfort" zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa wurde von Arne Wahl Iversen, einem der größten skandinavischen Mö...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

$31,500

“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally rare and sculptural “Concha” sofa—named after the Portuguese word for shell—this piece represents a highly refined and seldom-seen expression of Brazilian modernism ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood, Mohair

Jorge Zalszupin, 'Cubo' Sofa in Wool, Brazil, 1970s

$21,071

Jorge Zalszupin, 'Cubo' Sofa in Wool, Brazil, 1970s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Jorge Zalszupin / Cubo Sofa Wool, Wood / Brazil, 1970s Designed in the 1970s, the Cubo collection consists of sculptural seating and tables defined by bold geometry. The armchairs a...

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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Three-Seater Mid-Century Sofa with Beech Legs, Europe Mid-20th century

$11,500

Three-Seater Mid-Century Sofa with Beech Legs, Europe Mid-20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Mid-century design is typically characterised by clean, simple lines and the honest use of quality materials. It also generally includes the minimal, tasteful use of decorative embel...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Walnut Base, 1975

$6,350

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Walnut Base, 1975

Located in Austin, TX

Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, from Italy with brown and black corduroy upholstery. This piece is in the style of Mario Bellini and is extremely comfortable. It is supported by a walnut b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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.