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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

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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
Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored
Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored

Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored

By Jens Risom

Located in Kansas City, MO

This Jens Risom high back tufted back sofa has been expertly restored and reupholstered in an off white fabric. Like new and ready to ship.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Black Imitation Fur Sofa
Vintage Black Imitation Fur Sofa

Vintage Black Imitation Fur Sofa

$2,311Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Black Imitation Fur Sofa

Located in Milano, IT

Gorgeous vintage sofa made in the 1950s, Italian manufacture. The sofa is totally covered in black faux fur, very whimsical. The shapes are very simple and sinuous. There are 4 fee...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fur, Faux Fur

French Design Royalty: Michel Cadestin ‘Orchidée’ Sectional Sofa for Airborne
French Design Royalty: Michel Cadestin ‘Orchidée’ Sectional Sofa for Airborne

French Design Royalty: Michel Cadestin ‘Orchidée’ Sectional Sofa for Airborne

By Airborne International, Michel Cadestin

Located in Dronten, NL

An undisputed masterpiece of French Space Age design, the ‘Orchidée’ 3-Seater Sectional by Michel Cadestin encapsulates the forward-thinking luxury that defines the best of 20th-cent...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Fiberglass

DOOQ Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man, width 240
DOOQ Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man, width 240

DOOQ Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man, width 240

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Sofa settee with black and white weaved texture natural lamb fur in taupe color, solid wood frame and polished brass fittings. Includes 3 decorative cushions like in the pictures. Ne...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian brutalist sofa solid walnut and white chenille velvet 1960s
Italian brutalist sofa solid walnut and white chenille velvet 1960s

Italian brutalist sofa solid walnut and white chenille velvet 1960s

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful brutalist three seater sofa from an anonymous Italian designer created in the 1960s. The feet and structure are made of solid walnut, with beautiful details and craftsmansh...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Manhattan Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Manhattan Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Manhattan Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

The iconic Manhattan is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1960 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The piece is made of a wood structure entirely upholstered, with an organic shape achieved by the curvy lines of the single volume. The work of Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) presented itself as one of the most versatile in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His designs are an example of a transition process from the artisanal production mode to serial industrial production. L'atelier Móveis...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Ubald Klug, Customised in Black Leather
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Ubald Klug, Customised in Black Leather

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Ubald Klug, Customised in Black Leather

Located in PARIS, FR

Designed in 1973 by Swiss architect Ubald Klug for de Sede, the Terrazza (DS-1025) was conceived as a landscape rather than a sofa — a stepped, terraced form inspired by the alpine v...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

De Sede DS44 sofa set, 1960s
De Sede DS44 sofa set, 1960s

De Sede DS44 sofa set, 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of gorgeous leather DS44 sofas from De Sede consisting of a 2 and 3 seater sofa. De Sede, renowned for using the best quality leather has created some wonderful sofas. These ar...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sculpted Walnut Sofa by Erwin Lambeth, Mid-Century Modern Design
Sculpted Walnut Sofa by Erwin Lambeth, Mid-Century Modern Design

Sculpted Walnut Sofa by Erwin Lambeth, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Erwin-Lambeth

Located in Southampton, NJ

Beautifully restored vintage 1960s sofa with curved back attributed to Erwin Lambeth. Exquisite lines in the sculpted hand rubbed walnut form crowns the sofa and follows the frame's ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s
Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s

Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s

By Rino Levi

Located in Utrecht, NL

Rino Levi was one of the pioneers of the modern movement in Brazil, advocating for simple, practical and economical design, disparaging the imitation of classicism. ‘Classical spirit’ rather than classical forms was his ideal. Levi was instrumental in spreading the fame of Brazilian modernism through his furniture designs as well. As this beautiful Brazilian wood sofa shows, by the 1960s, Levi abandoned Italian rationalism in favour of an approach closer to that of the Rio modernists both in his architectural and furniture designs. As a piece of true Brazilian mid-century design, the beauty of the wood and organic shapes and lines dominate this three-seater sofa. The tilted, architectural lines of wood making up the armrests create a visually distinct and exciting appearance. The additional horizontal lines connecting to the backrest are a creative addition, while also supporting the overall stability. The frame with its joinery praises Rino Levi’s craftsmanship and architectural expertise. The beautiful colour of the wood is highlighted by the light upholstery of the body in a premium bouclé fabric, including the three removable cushions. This sofa model is rare to find, for as during Brazil's military dictatorship, it was against the law to export furniture. The ban on exports only ended in the 1980s, but it still took some time for things to change, not to mention that handmade pieces were created in limited editions. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that this sofa is special, and a real rarity. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some scratches and marks on the wood. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 86.41 in W x 28.74 in D x 30.31 in H; Seat height 16.14 in 219.5 cm W x 73 cm D x 77 cm H; Seat height 41 cm About the Designer: Rino Levi was a Brazilian architect important to the development of modernism in Brazil. Levi was born to Italian Jewish parents on December 31, 1901 in São Paulo, Brazil. After graduating from Colégio Dante Alighieri in São Paulo, Levi studied in Milan and Rome under Marcello Piacentini. In 1924, he moved to the School of Architecture of Rome. There, he met Adalberto...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Canvas  For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Canvas  For Bd Barcelona

Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Canvas For Bd Barcelona

By Muller Van Severen

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Muller Van Severen's Pillow Sofa Velvet Sofa For Bd Barcelona Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa modular arrives at BD. Initially designed by MVS for KASSL Editions, the Pillow sofa ...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Polyester

La Gondola Sofa by Dunbar
La Gondola Sofa by Dunbar

La Gondola Sofa by Dunbar

Located in San Francisco, CA

La Gondola sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. model 5719, is representative of Wormley's best designs and work for Dunbar, this ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Chrome Frame Sofa After Le Corbusier
Vintage Chrome Frame Sofa After Le Corbusier

Vintage Chrome Frame Sofa After Le Corbusier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage chrome frame sofa exemplifies the timeless modernist aesthetic inspired by Le Corbusier, celebrated for his revolutionary approach to ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

B. Sprij Sculptural Three-Seat Sofa in Wood, Netherlands, 1960s
B. Sprij Sculptural Three-Seat Sofa in Wood, Netherlands, 1960s

B. Sprij Sculptural Three-Seat Sofa in Wood, Netherlands, 1960s

By Bram Sprij

Located in Wommelgem, BE

A distinctive three-seat sofa by Dutch furniture maker B. Sprij, dating from the 1960s. The design is characterized by its beautifully sculpted wooden frame, with flowing armrests t...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fruitwood

Le Corbusier 3 Faueuil Grand Confort, Méridienne Outdoor Armchair For Cassina
Le Corbusier 3 Faueuil Grand Confort, Méridienne Outdoor Armchair For Cassina

Le Corbusier 3 Faueuil Grand Confort, Méridienne Outdoor Armchair For Cassina

Le Corbusier 3 Faueuil Grand Confort, Méridienne Outdoor Armchair For Cassina An armchair with an iconic design, with just one armrest, an invitation to abandon oneself to total co...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Boucle Sofa
Osvaldo Borsani Boucle Sofa

Osvaldo Borsani Boucle Sofa

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, MI

Very rare Osvaldo Borsani sofa in walnut and white bouclé fabric.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s

ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Stamford, CT

ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s Modernist seating arrangement including a sofa and two lounge chairs designed and produced by ISA Berg...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Beige Chenille, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Beige Chenille, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Beige Chenille, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality che...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Design Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Sofa, 1960s
Brazilian Design Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Sofa, 1960s

Brazilian Design Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Sofa, 1960s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Renens, CH

The Costela (Rib) chairs and sofas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler became an instant success after their introduction in the Brazilian market, and it wasn’t for long that productio...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage McKinnon And Harris “Beaufort” Cast Aluminum Sofa
Vintage McKinnon And Harris “Beaufort” Cast Aluminum Sofa

Vintage McKinnon And Harris “Beaufort” Cast Aluminum Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage McKinnon and Harris “Beaufort” cast aluminum sofa offering a refined blend of sculptural design and outdoor durability. The expansive 99-inch frame is crafted from cast alumi...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Exciting T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for Widdicomb Curved Sculptured Wood Edge Sofa
Exciting T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for Widdicomb Curved Sculptured Wood Edge Sofa

Exciting T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for Widdicomb Curved Sculptured Wood Edge Sofa

Rare T. H. Robsjon-Gibbings for Widdicomb sculptural wooden edge sofa. Just look at that sexy curved teak edge along with tall tapered legs-so well designed! This sofa measures 29" T...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Two Large Brazilian Armchairs in the Manner of Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
Two Large Brazilian Armchairs in the Manner of Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

Two Large Brazilian Armchairs in the Manner of Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Armchairs, rosewood, Brazilian design, European execution, 1960s. The sofa set is still in the original upholstery fabric. Altogether a very good condition. This settee is execute...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle Deux Places Durable
Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle Deux Places Durable

Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle Deux Places Durable

Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle Deux Places Durable In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed through th...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist

Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist

By Triva, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Sweden Designer: Kirsten Horlin-Holmquist Manufacturer: Triva Era: 1950s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: 73.75″ wide x 33.5″ tall

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Sofas by Lucien Rollin, Mahogany & Fabric, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Sofas by Lucien Rollin, Mahogany & Fabric, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Sofas by Lucien Rollin, Mahogany & Fabric, 1950

By Lucien Rollin

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of rare and elegant sofas by the French designer Lucien Rollin who studied under Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Three-Seat Jens Risom Sofa for Risom Design Inc multicolored fabric with stripes
Three-Seat Jens Risom Sofa for Risom Design Inc multicolored fabric with stripes

Three-Seat Jens Risom Sofa for Risom Design Inc multicolored fabric with stripes

By Jens Risom

Located in Berlin, DE

This Jens Risom sofa for Risom Design Inc. is in good condition. The solid walnut frame has been oiled and is in vintage condition with normal wear with age (slight imperfections). T...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Leather, Handmade Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Leather, Handmade Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Leather, Handmade Greenapple

By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern 4-seat leather sofa Cannes, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant design inspired by the style of the great mid-ce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

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

Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten

Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, GB

A stunning and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Samsas sofa by Carl Malmsten. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s. This is of extremely high qualit...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Dieter Rams Lounge Chair + Ottoman Swivel Base by Vitsœ Leather 1962 Minimal
Dieter Rams Lounge Chair + Ottoman Swivel Base by Vitsœ Leather 1962 Minimal

Dieter Rams Lounge Chair + Ottoman Swivel Base by Vitsœ Leather 1962 Minimal

By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams

Located in Munster, NRW

Lounge Chair + Ottoman from the chair program 620 - designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany in 1962. The pictured Lounge Chair and its Ottoman were purchased around 2000 and ha...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

AP 18 - 3 seater sofa in textile by Hans J. Wegner
AP 18 - 3 seater sofa in textile by Hans J. Wegner

AP 18 - 3 seater sofa in textile by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AP 18 - Reupholstered 3 seater sofa in Nalia textile (colour: 250 & 220) with legs in beech. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by AP Stolen.

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Teak Loveseat Sofa by Wilkhahn, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Loveseat Sofa by Wilkhahn, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Loveseat Sofa by Wilkhahn, 1950s

A superb Mid-Century Modern sofa or loveseat bench designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer and produced in Germany by Wilkhahn. A contemporary of Finn Juhl, Grete Jalk and Hans J. Wegner. Eleg...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Vintage McGuire Woven Rattan Sofa
Vintage McGuire Woven Rattan Sofa

Vintage McGuire Woven Rattan Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional vintage sofa, crafted in the iconic style of McGuire Furniture, perfectly embodies the breezy elegance of Coastal Modern design. The frame is meticulously clad in ha...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Tobia Scarpa Coronado Sofa in Cognac Leather, B&B Italia, Vintage 1975
Tobia Scarpa Coronado Sofa in Cognac Leather, B&B Italia, Vintage 1975

Tobia Scarpa Coronado Sofa in Cognac Leather, B&B Italia, Vintage 1975

By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in New York, NY

'Coronado' two seat sofa in beautiful cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by the Italian firm, B&B Italia, circa 1975. The seating are made with a then revolutionary kind of molded polyurethane foam for excellent support and comfort. The 'Coronado', was the first ever seating to be built using this new technique: the foam molds were assembled around an iron frame, resulting in a sturdy yet extremely comfortable product. The present two seater sofa offered in its original cognac leather upholstery preserved in excellent condition. Labels affixed on both pieces read 'Coronado' designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Afra and Tobia Scarpa designs were characterized by simplicity and elegance, accompanied with modern and refined aesthetics. During the 1960's, the couple designed the Bastiano sofa and the Vanessa bed for Gavina and the Soriana armchair and Poltroncina 925 for Cassina, now exhibited in the permanent collection of the MoMA. Among their most famous projects is the ‘Coronado’ sofa, made for B&B Italia in 1966 and recognized as one of the first polyurethane models. Other notable collaborations during this decade included designs with Maxalto, Molteni, Meritalia (the Libertà...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Eduarda 3-seater Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, Made in Portugal by Duistt
Eduarda 3-seater Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, Made in Portugal by Duistt

Eduarda 3-seater Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, Made in Portugal by Duistt

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Eduarda Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, by Duistt EDUARDA SOFA, crafted with great attention to detail, is a beautiful slightly curved sofa with very elegant lines. It is simply chic and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950

Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950

By Dick Cordemeijer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Daybed Cleopatra designed by Dick Cordemeijer. Manufactured by Auping (Netherlands), circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tan Leather Oak Frame Sofa by Ranch Oak
Mid-Century Modern Tan Leather Oak Frame Sofa by Ranch Oak

Mid-Century Modern Tan Leather Oak Frame Sofa by Ranch Oak

By Ranch Oak

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Oak frame tan supple leather upholstery Mid-Century Modern sofa. Artistic adze cut wood finishing technique presence detail.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

COR Trio Sectional Sofa in Chocolate Brown Velvet 1972  NEW UPHOLSTERY
COR Trio Sectional Sofa in Chocolate Brown Velvet 1972  NEW UPHOLSTERY

COR Trio Sectional Sofa in Chocolate Brown Velvet 1972 NEW UPHOLSTERY

By Team Form AG, COR

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Vintage COR Trio Sofa in new Dark Chocolate Brown Velvet. The velvet can be brushed to give it a different look, with lighter and darker brown tones (see different looks in the image...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

“Triennale” 4 seater curved sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex 60s
“Triennale” 4 seater curved sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex 60s

“Triennale” 4 seater curved sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex 60s

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Padova, IT

The Triennale seater (often referred to as the Triennale sofa or settee) is a landmark piece of mid-century Italian design created by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in 1951. It is named aft...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Stamford, CT

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s Beautifly organic shaped Danish sofa similar to works by Flemming Lassen. This sofa ...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Modern Caju Swivel OUTDOORS Lounge Chair, DEDAR Boucle, Handmade By Greenapple
Modern Caju Swivel OUTDOORS Lounge Chair, DEDAR Boucle, Handmade By Greenapple

Modern Caju Swivel OUTDOORS Lounge Chair, DEDAR Boucle, Handmade By Greenapple

By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel OUTDOORS Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Outdoors Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the per...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sectional Sofa by the Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort, ca. 1950
Sectional Sofa by the Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort, ca. 1950

Sectional Sofa by the Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort, ca. 1950

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Modular seating group by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 1950's. The four elements can be used separately or can be combined together as a four-seat sofa. These chairs h...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric

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Located in Lisboa, PT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

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

Italian Two-Seater Sofa with Longhair Sheepskin, Italy ca 1940s
Italian Two-Seater Sofa with Longhair Sheepskin, Italy ca 1940s

Italian Two-Seater Sofa with Longhair Sheepskin, Italy ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Italian furniture from the mid-century era is defined by an elegant design aesthetic, perfect execution, and exclusivity. The era’s seating models - including this sofa - were create...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

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