Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
to
925
2,296
1,732
3,469
674
68
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
3,810
922
746
702
679
682
653
662
651
660
645
667
4,211
3,698
1,001
296
137
75
58
52
52
52
52
36
35
32
23
22
7
3
4
6
3,459
742
5
2,204
1,054
1
16
76
591
863
785
147
26
2,838
2,143
1,142
987
931
2,755
1,198
1,037
999
597
4,211
3,600
3,643
200
116
98
96
81
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Banana Form Curved "Banana" Sofa with Newly Rebuilt Seat, Denmark 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved "sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's and the Danes ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech, Mohair
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures: W. 250 cm / D. 250 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Martin Visser Sofa / Daybed for 't Spectrum – Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Martin Visser Sofa / Daybed for 't Spectrum – Netherlands, 1960s
This iconic mid-century modern sofa, designed by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum in the 1960s, is a refined example of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Sofa, Love Seat or Settee by Kofod Larsen Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed and crafted sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig circa 1960's. It features a solid walnut frame and original upholstery. Manufacturers stamp is present. Fabric is...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Kidney Shaped Curved Serpentine Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern biomorphic kidney shaped sofa. This long tailored cloud sofa features an elongated removable single seat cushion with a curved tight back. Original neutra...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s
This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Tête-à-tête Settee by Randy Culler for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
An innovative tête-à-tête de-sign by Randy R. Culler for Thayer Coggin, Inc. This is Thayer Coggin’s newfangled version of a victorian courting settee. The two curves allow the seate...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s.
Seat height 18”.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ubald Klug Pair of 'Terrazza' Sofas Outdoor Version in Fabric for De Sede
By Ubald Klug
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug Pair of DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas, Outdoor Version in Fabric Upholstery for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production.
The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Harvey Probber Mid Century Brass Sectional Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Brass Sectional Sofa
This sofa measures: 117.5 wide x 104.25 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Rosewood & Leather Sofa by Jydsk Mobelvaerk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
20th Century, Gianfranco Frattini Sofa mod. 872 for Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Frattini graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1953.
He opened his professional studio in Milan, after working in the studio of his teacher and mentor Gio Ponti. Hi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Three-Seater Sofa 'Togo' by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning cognac colored aniline leather 3-seater from the "Togo" series, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1973. This piece has been professionally reupholstered at...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960's Midcentury Modern Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. This is custom / bespoke made by a Belgian furniture maker for the previous owners t...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern Three Seat Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Trenton, NJ
This mid-century sofa, designed in the style of Paul McCobb, is the epitome of understated elegance and refined design. Upholstered in a neutral striped fabric, this piece brings a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Folding Down 'Knole' Sofa in Velvet and Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Folding Down 'Knole' Sofa in Velvet and Brass, Europe, 1960s.
This is a very wonderful mid century folding down sofa, a so called ‘Knole’ sofa or settee.
It is named af...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy, 1973, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973, set of four.
Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic armchair, designed in 1973 by Michel Du...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Knoll- Antimot Walnut Three Seat U-Vorm Sofa by Walter Knoll, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
A unique set of three armchairs and a three-seater sofa in the original setting with a walnut U-Shape frame and the original upholstery in woven wool. A beautiful living room set de...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
1940s Style Modernist Sweeping Curved Sofa in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and large scale modernist sofa was handcrafted by artisans in New York state, by High Style Deco, based off a design from the 1940s. Spanning over eight feet in length,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1980s
Located in Astoria, NY
Le Bambole Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. This iconic sofa is made of a thick buffalo brown leather - polyurethane foam interior with metal frame.
In good vintage c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large Sofa Sectional with Tables and Storage, Mid Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large Sofa Sectional, custom-made for a Miami Beach House, consisting of six pieces that connect to each other, light gray fabric with black tapered wood legs. Two sofa tables covere...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Togo Sofa 2 seater - Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset black Leather made in France
Located in Munster, NRW
Togo Sofa - Michel Ducaroy 1974 for Ligne Roset.
2-seater Sofa - manufactured in France.
Made by Ligne Roset about 1990 in France, beautiful original condition in soft black leather...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Sherborne, GB
'Aristokrat' sofa designed by Bertil Freidhagan and manufactured by Broderna Andersson. A classic design from the 1960s.
The quality is outstanding, the solid teak frame has strong,...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Italian Green 3-Seat Sofa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Vintage Italian green 3-seat sofa.
Seat height 38cm.
Produced in the 1950s.
In good original condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-century Modern Italian Sofa for Casa E Giardino, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century two-seater sofa, collectible, attributed to Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino factory in the late 1930s. The upholstery has been redone in fur-effect bouclé fabric, the f...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
English Regency 3-Seater 'Espresso' Leather & Brass Sofa, Style of George Smith
By George Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the manner of George Smith, tis sofa was manufactured by Wesley Hall in the United States. Upholstered in a very pleasant "Espresso" color leather, it features the classi...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Togo Sofa 3 seater - Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset black Leather made in France
Located in Munster, NRW
Togo Sofa - Michel Ducaroy 1974 for Ligne Roset.
3-seater Sofa - manufactured in France.
Made by Ligne Roset about 1990 in France, beautiful original condition in soft black leather...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Harvey Probber 3 Seater Sofa with Chrome Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960's vintage Harvey robber 3 seat sofa with steel over wood plinth base. In original as is fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. Legs made from solid beech. Comfortable and super solid with nice and s...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
'Móveis Cimo' two-seater Sofa In solid Imbuia wood. Brazil 1960
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Curitiba, PR
'Móveis Cimo' two-seater Sofa In solid Imbuia wood. Brazil 1960.
The highest historical reference in Brazilian furniture design, Companhia Industrial de Móveis, nicknamed Móveis Cim...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Imbuia
Custom Sofa on Casters in Cream Boucle #1
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Custom sofa on casters in cream boucle. High quality frame with beautifully curved back and very solid, well-made frame. Sofa has a single bench cushion and offers a minim...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
De Sede Sofa DS 80 Daybed Cognac Patchwork Leather 1969 Midcentury Modern Design
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede - DS 80 Sofa + Daybed in cognac patchwork leather.
1969 by De Sede Design Team.
De Sede DS-80 Patchwork Daybed.
The daybed has a black lacquered wooden slatted frame, the ba...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and fabric sofa or settee produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Velvet Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles,...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Convertible Daybed Sofa by Wittmann, Austria, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding sofa model 'Constanze' / 'Constance' with black steel and a fabric in a warm cognac / golden / ocher / mustard yellow / orange tone designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt fo...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Leather 3-seater sofa Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy ca. 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1960 / 3-seater sofa / Coronado / Tobia Scarpa / B&B Italia / leather / mid-century / vintage / Italian design
This extremely comfortable Coronado three-seater sofa was des...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
5 Piece Sofa Set for Reupholstering, Manufactured by Isa Bergamo in the 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The sofa set was designed and manufactured by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s. The set with gold lacquered cast aluminum legs consists of a curved sofa, two armchairs, and two smaller side chairs...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Velvet Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles,...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano
Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base.
Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole rattan. This a great example of a post-WW...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Midcentury Soriana sofas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury pair of Soriana two seater sofas designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970
Original tubular structure and fabric covers.
Original design winner of the Compas...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather and Chrome Sofa Designed by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare large sofa three seater in stainless steel frame designed by Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger in Switzerland, 1966 with original ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and with large bun feet providing a...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and reminiscent of Kurt Olsen's design style. Built on a sturdy beech wood frame and raised on solid teak leg...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Large Sofa Sectional with Tables and Storage, Mid Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large Sofa Sectional, custom-made for a Miami Beach House, consisting of six pieces that connect to each other, light gray fabric with black tapered wood legs. Two sofa tables covere...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Kazuhide Takahama, 4 Seat or Large 3 seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant large three-seat sofa model "Suzanne" designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured in Italy by Gavina in the 1960s.
This important sofa shows an impressive curved...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Edward Wormley Sofa with Brass legs for Dunbar
Located in San Diego, CA
Sophisticated 3 seater sofa designed by Edward Wormley with Brass legs for Dunbar. We have newly upholstered it in Maharam Hearth / Amphitheater boucle made in Belgium. Beautiful str...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Style Directional Mid Century Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Directional Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 91.5 wide x 34 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height of 26 inches
All pieces of furn...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
'Le Bambole' Two-seater Sofa in New Upholstered Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Bambole collection, crafted by the iconic Italian designer Mario Bellini, is a hallmark of mid-century design and was honored with the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1979. T...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Rosewood Case Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Case Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Chrome base. All cushions come off. 85w 34d 24h 15.5seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Cassina Maralunga Sofa brown Leather Vico Magistretti Lounge Chair MCM Italy
Located in Munster, NRW
“With Maralunga, I wanted to create an object that stands for a familiar interior design. A warm, comfortable and cozy place where you can feel at ease and rediscover the atmosphere ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Brown Leather Fireside Togo Seat & Ottoman by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French fireside Togo seat by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design class...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 208 x 80 x 85 x 43 cm (WxDxHxSH)
Dimensions: 81.9 x 31.5 x 33.5 x 16.9 in (W x D x H x SH)
This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Danish Designers Peter Hvidt ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi "Sapporo" Three Seat Sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Walnut and leather three-seater sofa from the Sapporo Line, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, produced in the 1970s, Italy. Marked under cushions. Beautifully designed with ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina – 1970s Italian, Cognac Leather
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Original 1970s 3-Seater Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina – Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern Design
An exceptional example of 1970s Italian furniture, this authentic ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova Four-Seat 'Saratoga' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' four-seat sofa, polyester lacquered wood and red leather, Italy, 1964.
Lovely sofa named 'Saratoga' is by Italian designer coup...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Polyester, Wood
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" sofa for B&B Italia, blue petrol velvet, Italy, 1970, set of three.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs, e...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Ash and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, stained ash, leather, Italy, 1970s
This large streamlined sofa truly intensifies the experience of sitting itself and is a standout in any modern room. The framework is well-d...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design
By Jens Risom
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern American two seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed and produced by Jens Risom Design, Model U-151, in good condition. The seat, back rest of the divano is slightly inclinated with a button-tufted back and two straight arms, supported by a hand crafted Walnut frame, standing of four small curved wooden feet. Newly upholstered in an orange velvet. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, New York, United States.
Seat: 18.5" H x 44.5" W x 19.5" D
Pillows: 20" H x 20" W x 7" D
Jens Risom was a Danish, American furniture designer born in 1916, in Copenhagen, Denmark and passed away in 2016, in New Canaan, United States. He finished his apprenticeship as a designer at the Copenhagen School...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Piero Lissoni Mex-Hi Outdoor Sofa Modular For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni Mex-Hi Outdoor Sofa Modular For Cassina
Mex-Hi is the sofa by Piero Lissoni to compose like a painting, thanks to the variety of modular pieces available.
The system...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Cassina Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chair Leather Vico Magistretti Mid Century
Located in Munster, NRW
“With Maralunga, I wanted to create an object that stands for a familiar interior design. A warm, comfortable and cozy place where you can feel at ease and rediscover the atmosphere ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Elegant daybed by René Gabriel ca 1950, original patina in elmwood
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A René Gabriel daybed of the reconstruction period in the original patina. Very elegant piece, very versatile. Upholstered in a beautiful Bouclé by Dedar Milano.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In usable condition but would look great with updated fabric.
We have 2 matching sofas...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini Le Bambole ’07 Sofa B&B Italia in Red Wool, Removable Cover
Located in Zagreb, HR
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia is a design icon of the seventies.
Offered for sale is a 2-seat sofa, 2007 edition with removable cover in beautiful red wool fabric
The ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Brown Velvet 70's Retro Style
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Brown Velvet 70's Style
The Madison Sofa Yellow manifests modern style, blending mid-century modern inspiration with contemporary elegance. Exquisit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Black Leather Sofa by 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
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant sofa is a classic 1950s design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It features a tufted back and a long bench seat resting on tapered walnut fee...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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.