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

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

$17,346 / 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

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s

$29,000

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s

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

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Walnut

Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet

$7,061

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

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

$9,431

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant modern scallop back 3 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair fabric. Also available in bespoke widths and in COM - please enquire. Fast ship...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Mohair

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Sofa, Mid Century

$12,800

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Sofa, Mid Century

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare rosewood and leather sofa, very comfortable and in great condition, Don Shoemaker (Rosewood up to 10kg can be shipped worldwide, no paperwork is necessary for this shipment) A s...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa by GETAMA, Oak & Teak, Scandinavian Modern

$4,200

Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa by GETAMA, Oak & Teak, Scandinavian Modern

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Buffalo, NY

Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa by GETAMA, Oak & Teak, Scandinavian Modern..Amazing design.. lines. Retains its original finish / patina as well as its original spring cushions and original...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist

$4,782

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden. The characteristic Hörlin-Holmq...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan

$21,423

Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan

By Verner Panton

Located in Tilburg, NL

Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Sea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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 Robert Haussmann, De Sede

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...

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s

$12,500

14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Steelcase

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...

Category

1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, India, 1964

$18,800

Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, India, 1964

Located in High Point, NC

A sofa designed by Gajanan Upadhyay and produced by the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India, c. 1964. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.65"H x 72.0"W ...

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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Teak

Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway

$3,550

Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway

By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Suede Two-Seater Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler. This two-seater sofa, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, exemplifies Norwegian Mid-Century Modern design. Newly ...

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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

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

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

$5,086 / 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

Thomas Thos Moser “Hartford” custom white Leather sofa

$4,300

Thomas Thos Moser “Hartford” custom white Leather sofa

By Thomas Moser

Located in Miami, FL

Thomas Moser “Hartford “ Custom white leather Sofa circa 2016

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

$42,827

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 ...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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 ...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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

$3,230 / 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...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Plywood

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.

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Ellypse' Sofa in Grey Upholstery

$4,400

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Ellypse' Sofa in Grey Upholstery

By Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti, 'Ellypse' sofa, fabric, lacquered wood, chrome, Italy, 1970s Mauro Lipparini, an Italian designer, has created the 'Ellypse' sofa for Saporiti, which s...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

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...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Lounge Sofa by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minnet, Mid-Century France

$8,979

Lounge Sofa by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minnet, Mid-Century France

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Lounge Sofa by “Audoux-Minet” Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet met in the Provence region of France during the 1940s and began collaborating on design project...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rush, Wood

Red Mid-century 3-seater Leather Sofa by Edra, Italy 2000

$7,776

Red Mid-century 3-seater Leather Sofa by Edra, Italy 2000

By Edra

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A bold and sculptural seating piece, this 2000 Italian sofa by Edra brings together the brand’s unmistakable design language with a nod to mid‑century modern aesthetics. Upholstered ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak

$5,507

Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of black lacquered oak. Upholstered with striped fabric. Model 290, made by GETAMA.

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5485A Mid Century Mahogany Angle Arm Sofa

$10,395

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5485A Mid Century Mahogany Angle Arm Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5485A Mid Century Mahogany Angle Arm Sofa This sofa measures: 96 wide x 33 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 27.5 inc...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

$5,500

Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

$41,544

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wenge

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

$5,746

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

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...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

1960s–1970s Inspired Channel-Back Sofa, Textured Velvet With Brass Tapered Legs

$6,800Sale Price / item|20% Off

1960s–1970s Inspired Channel-Back Sofa, Textured Velvet With Brass Tapered Legs

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A sculptural sofa defined by rhythm, curvature, and architectural channeling. The enveloping backrest and arms are articulated with deep vertical channels that create a continuous sh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed

$18,000

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's. This highly collectable and des...

Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood

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

$42,110 / 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...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Formica

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Matching Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Wave Sofas

$13,500 / set

Pair of Matching Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Wave Sofas

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Pair of Matching Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Wave Sofas

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Danish Modern Long Sofa Designed by Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Legs

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Danish Modern Long Sofa Designed by Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Legs

By Johannes Aasbjerg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful 1955 Danish Sofa designed by Johannes Aasbjerg has original upholstery with a 4 seat design. Long 106 inch long sofa. Sits on 8 Solid teak tapered legs. Use As-Is or have i...

Category

1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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 Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

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...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1960s

$7,400

Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1960s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in High Point, NC

A blue velvet and wood sofa, model Berlin, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1960s. Likely reupholstered at some point in history. Minor imperfections to fabric on...

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld “Utrecht” Sofa by Cassina

$3,950

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld “Utrecht” Sofa by Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

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 ...

Category

1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...

Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen

$5,895

Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

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

1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

$4,800

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa for Arflex 240cm

$12,436 / item

Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa for Arflex 240cm

By Arflex, Tito Agnoli

Located in Tilburg, NL

Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production. Modular seating system, this listing is for a 3 seater 240cm. The modular seating system '9000' by Tito Agn...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

George Nelson Sling Sofa in Black Leather & Chrome, Mid-Century Modern

$6,400

George Nelson Sling Sofa in Black Leather & Chrome, Mid-Century Modern

By George Nelson

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) and Associates "Sling" Sofa, Model 6381, with black leather cushions on chrome-plated frame. 29" H x 62" W x 36" D; seat: 17" H. Provenance: Wri...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

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...

Category

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Kidney Shaped Curved Serpentine Biomorphic Cloud Sofa

$4,200

Mid-Century Modern Kidney Shaped Curved Serpentine Biomorphic Cloud Sofa

By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel

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...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Black Leather Armchairs by Nicoletti Salotti, Circa 1980

$2,381Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Black Leather Armchairs by Nicoletti Salotti, Circa 1980

By Nicoletti Salotti, Avanti

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

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

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Federico Munari, Curved Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s

$11,600

Federico Munari, Curved Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s

By Federico Munari

Located in High Point, NC

A curved yellow fabric and brass sofa designed by Federico Munari and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. In untouched original condition in ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

$6,687

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

5 Piece Sofa Set for Reupholstering, Manufactured by Isa Bergamo in the 1950s

$8,979 / set

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...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury James Mont Style Lacquered Gondola Sofa

$2,500

Midcentury James Mont Style Lacquered Gondola Sofa

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic mid-century modern upholstered gondola sofa made in the style and manner of James Mont. The chic sofa features a gondola sled inspired wood frame with an ebonized black lac...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Mole Sheriff Sofa, Jacaranda Rosewood, Leather, 1960's

$35,000

Sergio Rodrigues Mole Sheriff Sofa, Jacaranda Rosewood, Leather, 1960's

By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo

Located in Culver City, CA

This sofa is absolutely stunning! It’s one of those rare pieces that looks just as beautiful—if not more beautiful—from the back as it does from the front. It floats effortlessly in ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Sand Velvet, 1973

$10,500

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Sand Velvet, 1973

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Sand Velvet, 1973 The "Maralunga" three-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti is a renowned design for Cassina, created in 1973...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Lawson-Fenning Ojai Sofa, Solid Walnut & Tan Leather Cushion

$8,485 / item

Lawson-Fenning Ojai Sofa, Solid Walnut & Tan Leather Cushion

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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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, 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.