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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
Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

$12,400

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘Platform Gondola’ sofa, fabric, walnut, wood, United States, 1960s A wonderful sofa that features the combination of two great sofa models by ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas by Ubald Klug, Swiss Design
Pair of De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas by Ubald Klug, Swiss Design

Pair of De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas by Ubald Klug, Swiss Design

$47,500 / set

Pair of De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas by Ubald Klug, Swiss Design

By De Sede, Ubald Klug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 2 DS-1025 'Terrazza' sofas designed by Ubald Klug for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. This iconic design with layered cushions makes the DS-1025 both visually stunn...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s

$9,800

American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.0"H x 75.25"W x 29.0"D Seat Height (inch...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa
Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa

Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa

$48,500

Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa

By Gerrit Rietveld, Metz & Co., Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Dronten, NL

An exceptional and highly authentic example of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld’s iconic Utrecht sofa, produced by Metz & Co. in the early 1950s. Designed in 1935, the Utrecht model is a semin...

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1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet

Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet

$7,028

Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet

By Adriano Piazzesi

Located in Palermo, PA

Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric. This striking modular sofa, attributed to Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi is a true statement p...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Lawson-Fenning Mesa Sofa, Brown Mohair with Walnut Base, Modern Couch
Lawson-Fenning Mesa Sofa, Brown Mohair with Walnut Base, Modern Couch

Lawson-Fenning Mesa Sofa, Brown Mohair with Walnut Base, Modern Couch

$9,475 / item

Lawson-Fenning Mesa Sofa, Brown Mohair with Walnut Base, Modern Couch

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise. The Lawson...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Mohair

Mid-Century Bovenkamp Style Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Organic Dark Wood Arms
Mid-Century Bovenkamp Style Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Organic Dark Wood Arms

Mid-Century Bovenkamp Style Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Organic Dark Wood Arms

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Bovenkamp Style Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Organic Dark Wood Arms

By Bovenkamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, three-seater sofa with organic carved dark wood arm rests and legs in a characteristic of the post-war style esthetic, reminiscent of the output of Dutch furniture...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

$45,107 / item

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s
14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s

14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s

$12,500

14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s

By Milo Baughman, Steelcase, Thayer Coggin

Located in Bensalem, PA

Truly amazing modular sofa you will not find another one like it circa 1980s can be arranged in numerous settings. Feel free to reach out with any questions. corner pieces are 32 inc...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa in Moss Green Velvet and Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa in Moss Green Velvet and Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa in Moss Green Velvet and Brass

$3,750

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa in Moss Green Velvet and Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s This gorgeous sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s. Organic and sculptural, this sofa is anything but minimalistic. Equipped ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair
Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair

Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair

$5,067 / set

Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Rare pair of Gio Ponti armchairs for "Casa e Giardino", 1936. Curved shell model covered in original vintage satin, the cushions have springs inside. The upholstery, as seen in the p...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Fir

Vintage American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture
Vintage American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture

Vintage American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture

$69,000

Vintage American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A custom-made, slightly curved vintage Mid-Century modern American large six or seven seater Sloane II sofa with 4 pillows, settee made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed and ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Alberto Rosselli Sofa For Saporiti 'Confidential' White Black Wool, Italy 1970
Alberto Rosselli Sofa For Saporiti 'Confidential' White Black Wool, Italy 1970

Alberto Rosselli Sofa For Saporiti 'Confidential' White Black Wool, Italy 1970

$22,900 / set

Alberto Rosselli Sofa For Saporiti 'Confidential' White Black Wool, Italy 1970

By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Vienna, AT

Sofa and chair ensemble by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, “Confidential”, with an extraordinary, fluffy white wool upholstery, Italy, 1970. Very good condition. Large sofa and 2 sin...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Philippe Starck Prive Sofa by Cassina: Modern Steel and Leather Design
Philippe Starck Prive Sofa by Cassina: Modern Steel and Leather Design

Philippe Starck Prive Sofa by Cassina: Modern Steel and Leather Design

$42,664

Philippe Starck Prive Sofa by Cassina: Modern Steel and Leather Design

By Cassina, Philippe Starck

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa

American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa

$3,750

American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

R Huber Mid Century Teak Sofa
R Huber Mid Century Teak Sofa

R Huber Mid Century Teak Sofa

$3,895

R Huber Mid Century Teak Sofa

By R. Huber & Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

R Huber Mid Century Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 79 wide x 36 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 24 inches Fair Vintage Condi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's

Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop down door cover. The other section is straight, making it possible to use the pieces together, as shown, or placed separately if you prefer. This example is in good, vintage estate condition, usable as is, or you can have it reupholstered if you prefer a more finished look. Specific condition report as follows. The knob on the side cabinet door has been replaced using an appropriate mid century knob...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

$10,275 / item

Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Mesa Sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise. The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Modular Strips Sofa in brown velvet by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s
Modular Strips Sofa in brown velvet by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

Modular Strips Sofa in brown velvet by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

$17,330 / set

Modular Strips Sofa in brown velvet by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in amstelveen, NL

Strips 5-piece modular sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy, 1970s An iconic modular design by Cini Boeri, defined by its soft, quilted construction and low, horizontal profile. Ove...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s

$7,500

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Miami, FL

Fantastic Italian sofa from the 1950s. Very much in the style of Gio Ponti.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro
Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro

Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro

$14,840 / item

Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features a graceful, upholstered curved form that creates an inviting and fluid silhouette....

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric
1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric

1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric

$3,227 / set

1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric

Located in Berlin, DE

A stylish Mid-Century Italian modular sofa from around 1970, retaining its original beige cord fabric. The design reflects the era’s fascination with organic forms and comfort, featu...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Plywood

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa
Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

$8,000

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Four-seat curved Italian sofa from the 1950's. The sofa features a continuous curved backrest, four individual seat cushions, and slender tapered legs with brass-capped feet. Designe...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

American Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, USA, 1950s

$7,600

American Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimensions (inches):...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Edward Wormley Model 4907 sofa for Dunbar Mid Century
Edward Wormley Model 4907 sofa for Dunbar Mid Century

Edward Wormley Model 4907 sofa for Dunbar Mid Century

$11,000

Edward Wormley Model 4907 sofa for Dunbar Mid Century

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the Model 4907 sofa exemplifies the designer’s masterful balance of modern restraint and traditional comfort. Introduced in the mid-20th centur...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Fairview Sofa by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
Fairview Sofa by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning

Fairview Sofa by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning

$10,125 / item

Fairview Sofa by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Fairview Sofa is a substantial tufted slipper sofa with matching upholstered base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out t...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Martin Visser Important One-Off Boomerang Sofa in Wengé and Black Leather 1970
Martin Visser Important One-Off Boomerang Sofa in Wengé and Black Leather 1970

Martin Visser Important One-Off Boomerang Sofa in Wengé and Black Leather 1970

$41,474

Martin Visser Important One-Off Boomerang Sofa in Wengé and Black Leather 1970

By Martin Visser

Located in Meer, VAN

Martin Visser One-Off Boomerang Sofa in Solid Wengé and Black Leather The Netherlands 1970 A very special and one-off boomerang style sofa by Martin Visser, one of the most renowned...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wenge

Beka Tortuga 70s Sofa Bed in Orange Fiberglass
Beka Tortuga 70s Sofa Bed in Orange Fiberglass

Beka Tortuga 70s Sofa Bed in Orange Fiberglass

$16,135

Beka Tortuga 70s Sofa Bed in Orange Fiberglass

Located in Milano, IT

Iconic and distinctive, this Tortuga model sofa by Beka represents a perfect example of experimental design from the 1970s, where form and function come together in a bold and timele...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

“Säter” Sofa by Gunnar Göpert for Göperts Möbler, Sweden ca 1940s
“Säter” Sofa by Gunnar Göpert for Göperts Möbler, Sweden ca 1940s

“Säter” Sofa by Gunnar Göpert for Göperts Möbler, Sweden ca 1940s

$7,750

“Säter” Sofa by Gunnar Göpert for Göperts Möbler, Sweden ca 1940s

By Göperts Möbler, Gunnar Göperts

Located in Utrecht, NL

Like in most European countries, the desire for functionalism went hand in hand with understatement, refinement, and elegance for much of the mid-century era in Sweden. This sofa was...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Sheepskin

Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Sofas in Camel Brown Leather & Oak
Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Sofas in Camel Brown Leather & Oak

Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Sofas in Camel Brown Leather & Oak

$25,500 / set

Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Sofas in Camel Brown Leather & Oak

By De Sede, Robert Haussmann

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Robert Haussmann for De Sede, 'DS-P' three and four seat sofa, leather, oak, Switzerland, 1960s The DS-P sofa designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede, is a striking example of func...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style
Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style

Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style

$7,300 / item

Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style

By Weiman Preview Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A kidney-shaped sofa that features a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back. These sofas are newly produced and have been handcrafted with a solid hardwood frame, m...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS66 chocolate leather sofa set, 1960s
De Sede DS66 chocolate leather sofa set, 1960s

De Sede DS66 chocolate leather sofa set, 1960s

$2,689 / set

De Sede DS66 chocolate leather sofa set, 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Leather sofa set model DS66 sofa set by Desede, which stands for the best high quality leather sofas. Nice choclolate brown leather upholstery in very good condition. 5 Elements, ...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Flexsteel Mid Century Walnut Thunderbird Sofa
Flexsteel Mid Century Walnut Thunderbird Sofa

Flexsteel Mid Century Walnut Thunderbird Sofa

$6,495

Flexsteel Mid Century Walnut Thunderbird Sofa

By Flexsteel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Flexsteel Mid Century Walnut Thunderbird Sofa This sofa measures: 116 wide x 33.5 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height of 18.25 and arm height o...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

$5,800

Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and floral fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Moderate wear to wood consistent with age and use. Vintage fabri...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s

$16,000Sale Price|20% Off

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1990s Niels Bendtsen 'Baku' Memphis Style Sofa for Montis, Built-In Table
1990s Niels Bendtsen 'Baku' Memphis Style Sofa for Montis, Built-In Table

1990s Niels Bendtsen 'Baku' Memphis Style Sofa for Montis, Built-In Table

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

1990s Niels Bendtsen 'Baku' Memphis Style Sofa for Montis, Built-In Table

By Montis, Niels Bendtsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sofa designed by Niels Bendtsen for Montis embodies the bold spirit of Memphis style design from the 1990s. The 'Baku' model features a black faux leather seat cushion contrasted wit...

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa

Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa

$12,800

Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen

Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen

$5,895

Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Black Leather Armchairs by Nicoletti Salotti, Circa 1980
Italian Black Leather Armchairs by Nicoletti Salotti, Circa 1980

Italian Black Leather Armchairs by Nicoletti Salotti, Circa 1980

$2,091Sale Price|29% Off

Italian Black Leather Armchairs by Nicoletti Salotti, Circa 1980

By Nicoletti Salotti, Avanti

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Italian Black Leather Armchair by Nicoletti Salotti, Circa 1980 Italian modern black leather armchair, with bold, contemporary aesthetic that embodies the principles of post-moderni...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa

Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa

$6,500

Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

$7,750 / item

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Buriti Sofa - Large by Nikolai LaFuge
Buriti Sofa - Large by Nikolai LaFuge

Buriti Sofa - Large by Nikolai LaFuge

$13,280 / item

Buriti Sofa - Large by Nikolai LaFuge

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Nikolai Lafuge in Los Angeles. Created with Eileen Gray's Lota and traditional British sofas in mind, the Buriti is an inviting and plush des...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Steel Airport Tandem Sofa, circa 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Steel Airport Tandem Sofa, circa 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Steel Airport Tandem Sofa, circa 1950s

$5,400Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Steel Airport Tandem Sofa, circa 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking example of mid-century American contract design, this three-seat tandem sofa was sourced directly from the Long Beach Airport (used in the 1950s and 60s) and embodies the ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld “Utrecht” Sofa by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld “Utrecht” Sofa by Cassina

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld “Utrecht” Sofa by Cassina

$3,950

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld “Utrecht” Sofa by Cassina

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Dronten, NL

A true icon of modernist design, the Utrecht Sofa by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld—faithfully produced by Cassina—embodies the radical spirit of early 20th-century Dutch design. Originally ...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

$41,949 / item

Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Patricia Urquiola

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina The soft, welcoming lines of this sofa spell comfort and flexibility. Circular, semi-circular and rectangular shapes alternate to create a dy...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Formica

Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s
Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s

Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s

$5,720

Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest by Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo, model N. 512. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The u...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Rare early 20th century Sofa by Frits Henningsen
Rare early 20th century Sofa by Frits Henningsen

Rare early 20th century Sofa by Frits Henningsen

$38,000

Rare early 20th century Sofa by Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Allerum, SE

Rare and elegant early 20th century mahogany and leather sofa by Frits Henningsen with leather-covered back, with Neoclassical tapered legs terminating in cube feet. ca 1930s Denmark...

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fabulous Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Shelter Sofa 2 Ottoman Mid-Centuy Modern
Fabulous Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Shelter Sofa 2 Ottoman Mid-Centuy Modern

Fabulous Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Shelter Sofa 2 Ottoman Mid-Centuy Modern

$11,000

Fabulous Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Shelter Sofa 2 Ottoman Mid-Centuy Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent Shelter Sofa and 2 ottomans by Milo Baughman. A true masterwork, the timeless Shelter sofa is an unparalleled modern classic. Born out of Baughman’s philosophy that furn...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Luigi Scremin, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Luigi Scremin, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Luigi Scremin, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

$13,500

Luigi Scremin, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

By Luigi Scremin

Located in High Point, NC

A purple fabric and wood sofa or settee designed and produced by Luigi Scremin, Italy, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in a brand new Lupa Wool Linen from ZAK+FOX. Overall Dimensions (inch...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s

$13,500

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 (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 28.25" All items s...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Sofa or Couch with wickerwork backrest by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s
Sofa or Couch with wickerwork backrest by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s

Sofa or Couch with wickerwork backrest by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s

$6,681

Sofa or Couch with wickerwork backrest by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s

By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer

Located in München, Bavaria

Maße: ca. 180 × 74 × 74 × 43 cm (Breite × Tiefe × Höhe × Sitzhöhe) Außergewöhnlich formschönes und ausgesprochen seltenes Sofa aus der 400er-Reihe, entworfen von Hartmut Lohmeyer fü...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Teak, Cane

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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