2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Black Leather, Italy, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Black Leather, Italy, 1962
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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.
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Black Leather
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Toledo, OH
Iconic 1950's party sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This is the Model 5407 Chesterfield style sofa in black leather. Original leather. The wide arms and long le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Lovely Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Robsjohn-Gibbings attributed walnut sofa with sexy flared feet and double bowed front bottom edge. Yes, this piece will need to be reupholstered but that's what you designers ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Curved Italian mid-century velvet sofa, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Curved Italian mid-century sofa with dark grey velvet upholstery from the 1950s in the style of Marco Zanuso or Gigi Radice. The seat section rests on five black metal legs with bras...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Andre Vanden Beuck Aluminium and Black Leather Sofa
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the ultimate sofa for the discerning collector: the 1960's Swiss high-quality designed cast aluminum and black leather Aluline two seater. Crafted with the highest attent...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Extremely Rare Vintage Sofa by Paolo Piva for De Sede Swiss 1970s
By Paolo Piva
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very rare vintage 3-seat sofa in its original black leather. Stunning patina. Designed in the 1990s by Paolo Piva for De Sede Swiss. Very good condition with normal signs of use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room Set by Romeo Rega, 1970s
$9,455Sale Price / set|60% Off
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room Set by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
This three elements living room set from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting with nostalgia. With its impeccable design, perfect proporti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Laauser Vintage Leather Patchwork Sectional Sofa Modular, 1970s
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Original from the 1970s Laauser Modular Leathersofa in black anthracite Aniline Leather. This sofa consists of 3 elements that can be individually adjusted. Soft and comfortable seat...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Original Italian corner sofa from the 1950s, the upholstery is from the time, in damask velvet, in good condition but the intervention of the upholsterer is recommended.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Large Sofa with Table in Leather and Lacquered Wood by Franz Köttgen, 1964
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Sofa with Table in Leather, Stone & Lacquered Wood by Franz Köttgen, 1964 Additional Information: Material: Leather, stone and lacquered wood Styl...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Guillerme et Chambron Corner Sofa with Faience Table, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
The duo of Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and their company, Votre Maison denote a landmark of French mid-century design history. This brilliant corner sofa with faïence desig...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ceramic
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian Saturno Sofa
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian Saturno Sofa The sofa measures: 75 wide x 33 deep x 28 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 14 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Fabulous White Leather Cloud Sofa Weiman, 1980s
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous White Leather Cloud Sofa Weiman, 1980s
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous white leather cloud sofa, circa 1980s. The original owner had this sofa recently re-upholstered in a durable thick white leather and looks great.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan Cane Brass Tuxedo Sofa
By Bielecky Brothers, Billy Baldwin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan, Cane and Brass Tuxedo Sofa This sofa measures: 84.25 wide x 32.5 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm he...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa in Teak and Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Teak and Reupholstered in Kvadrat™ Fabric Attributed to Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Teak and reupholstered in Kvadrat™ fabric Style: Mid cent...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional sofa on tapered legs with round brass stretcher from front to back and side to side. Drop arm detail, older floral upholstery ne...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Architectural Sofa Bench by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez for IRGSA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez father of Mexican Modern Architecture Sofa extraordinaire Mexico Modernism 1960s. Floating mahogany wood-plywood. New upholstery in light gray pattern. New marb...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Marble
Stylish Harvey Probber Super Deep 3 Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Stylish Harvey Probber Super Deep 3 Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Harvey Probber 3 seater sofa with super deep cushions. We just love everything about this handsome mid-century sofa from the 37"deep seat cushions to the Dorothy Leibes attri...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Sofa by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll
Located in MADRID, ES
Sofa model ’67C’ designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll International. Chromed steel frame and original fabric. Germany, 1950s. Length: 216cm Width: 65cm Height: 83cm ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil 1960s Depth when open : 87cm
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This comfortable Flowers fabric settee is bulky and playful, shaped as if it is merely a large cushion and the accompanying feeling is the same. It is designed by Mario Bellini and w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Sculptural Midcentury Italian Sofa in Faux Lambswool
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian sofa of sculptural design, with soft curves, on six tapering wooden legs and newly upholstered in buttoned faux lambswool.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Sofa for Richbilt Furniture
By Richbilt MFG, Henry P. Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by Henry P Glass for Richbilt Furniture, C.1960s, USA. The sofa features a sculpted walnut frame and has been recently reupholstered in a beige chenille fabric along the backres...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
Argentine Designer, Modular Sofa, Velvet, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet modular sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 9...
Category
1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
A Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
$10,960
A Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in London, GB
A three-seat sofa by Bertil Fridhagen for Bröderna Andersson. Sweden, mid 20th Century 83 cm high by 180 cm wide by 60 cm depth, seat height: 48 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa by Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa By Cassina 1970s LC2 Petit Comfort Chair LC Series Mid Century Modern This Original Sofa features brand new CHIC grap...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960's Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood & Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this beautiful Brazilian modern sofa, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties, is absolutely stunning. The model is called “Concha,” which translates to “she...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobias Scarpa, 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the iconic ‘Soriana’ collection for Cassina in 1969, with the chair model as its first piece. In 1970, it earned the prestigious Compasso d’Oro award, ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Marcel Double Sofa DD by Kazuhide Takahama Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Paradisoterrestre, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1965 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2018 Materials: shaped polyurethane, polished aluminum brackets, removable wool fabric manufactured by Kvadrat or chenille velvet fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Mid-Century Style 4-Seat Green Woven Upholstery Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century style 4-seat sofa in a blended green tweed upholstery with a curved back and teak accents on the arms and base
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric and Bronze Large Sofa, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, fabric and bronze large sofa. Italy, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Cab Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black leather "Cab" settee, in the original leather.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Leather Sofa
$12,785 / item
Mid Century Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a long tight upholstered backrest, and a boxed cushion seat, with low profile arms, raised on six square tapered legs. Proudly made in the USA, each piece boasts traditional 8-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Sand Beige, 1973, Set of 4
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, sand beige leather and foam, France, 1973, set of four. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic armchair, designed in 1973 by Michel ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Sculptural Oak Long Four '4' Seat Full Length Sofa by Erwin Lambeth, c. 1960's
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Deland, FL
This sofa is certainly one of the most iconic designs by Erwin Lambeth. The long sofa provides ample seating and is found in it's original light khaki fabric. The top of the sofa is ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Axel Einar Hjorth Velvet Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Velvet Upholstery. Dimensions: H: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4'' W: 168.5 cm / 5' 6 1/4'' D: 68 cm / 2' 2 3/4'' Depth of the corner side: 136 cm / 4' 5 1/2'' SH: 43 cm / 17'' Provenance: Fredrik Anderzon who was the manager of the brewery Nässjö Bryggeri commissioned a modernist summerhouse in 1936 and this sofa formed part of the interior. Literature: A high back chair that matches this model, Christian Björk, Thomas Ekström...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
COR Model Corbi Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat 2x limegreen Lounge Chair
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa /Lounge Chair designed by Klaus Uredat in 1969 for german manufacturer COR. It is a pure 70ties design. It consist 2 seating module...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
1953 Sherman Bertram Sofa and Ottoman Heavy Boucle Greta Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Sherman Bertram
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare form from Sherman Bertram, a modern furniture company out of California. Sherman Bertram employed Greta Grossman at the time, it is unknown if this is one of her designs. This...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Original Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, weißes Dreisitzer Sofa (Modell: Brigadier) von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ciri Boeri, einer der einflussreichste...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish 3 seater Modus sofa designed by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsen 1960.
By Kristian Vedel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Genève, GE
Danish modern three seater Modus sofa, designed by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsen. Padded leather back and arms. The minimalist Oak frame shows a lovely warm patina. This modular...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, four elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Mid Century Danish Modern Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa w/ Birch Legs
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 85” L x 32” D x 32” H (17.5” SH) Description: A vintage black leather sofa. Made in Denmark, circa 1970s by Stouby. In great conditio...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Birch
Ico Parisi sofa, model 875 in steel and upholstered fabric
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2183 Ico Parisi (1916-1996) Rare model 875 sofa in steel and upholstered fabric. Cassina 1960 manufacturing. Bibliography: R. Lietti, Ico Parisi. Design. Catalog raisonné 1936...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” 3-Seater Sofa in Dark Chocolate Leather - Cassina.
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” 3-Seater Sofa in Dark Chocolate Leather – Original Cassina Production (1970s) A rare and iconic example of the award-winning “Soriana” 3-seater sofa b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
European Upholstered Wingback Sofa with Stained Wood Feet, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern designs - like this sofa - are simple, clean and make use of authentic materials. The design is shorn of ornamentation of any form, assigning this role to the visu...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Imbuia wood Sofa, Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, this sofa structure is entirely made of solid imbuia, including the wooden partitions on both the armrests and backrest, s...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Lacy Mid Century Sofa
$8,013 / item
Lacy Mid Century Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a long tight upholstered backrest, and a boxed cushion seat, with low profile arms, raised on six square tapered legs. Proudly made in the USA, each piece boasts traditional 8-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Curved Four-Seat Italian Sofa in White Bouclé Wool, Brass Legs, Mid Modern Style
$7,640Sale Price|33% Off
Curved Four-Seat Italian Sofa in White Bouclé Wool, Brass Legs, Mid Modern Style
By L.A. Studio
Located in Madrid, ES
Curved four-seat sofa with solid wooden structure and four brass legs. Upholstery in white bouclé wool. Italian manufacture. Our main target is customer satisfaction, so we include ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in solid rosewood, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1960s. The piece has been recently refinished and newly upholstered in natural leather. Liceu De Artes & Oficios was established in 1873 by a group of elite coffee aristocrats that pretended to train skilled labor for possible future industrialization of Brazil. Seven years after, the institution changed completely the proposal, really becoming a school of craftsmanship, occupying a building design by Ramos de...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Green velvet Wilhelm Knoll 50's 'banana' sofa
Located in TILBURG, NL
'Banana' shape, 50's couch. Newly reupholstered in a green color, velvet fabric. The back and seating have new foam. As a square the couch is measured W230xD116xH76cm. As the shape i...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
RESTORED DE SEDE DS47 RECLINING BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Mid Century Modern circa 1960’s De Sede DS47 sofa which is part of a larger col...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian 2-Seater Sofa in Bouclé
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Italian 2-Seater Sofa in Bouclé
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in white Boucle fabric - carefully refurbished
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Fabulous Milo Baughman Style Curved Chrome Bar Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Milo Baughman style curved chrome cantilevered three-seat sofa. This wonderful sofa is in very nice vintage condition with it's original nubby oatmeal fabric in great condit...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabulous Space Age Karpen Style Gondola Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Space Age Karpen style gondola sofa. Dramatic tapered legs are capped with out turned brass sabots. Re-upholstery is recommended because the fabric is dated and shows a bit ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Kill International Leather Sofa Design by Rudolf Glatzel, 1960s
By Kill International, Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Black leather sofa by Rudolf Glatzel manufactured by German manufacture Kill International. Great design from the 1960s. We also have 2 armchairs that fits well to this sofa.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with a solid wood frame, upholstered in original jacquard fabric, and gold-plated brass legs. We recommend replacing the worn upholster...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll
$9,500 / item
Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "parallel bar" frame sofa with a button tufted back on chromed steel legs.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions
$13,120Sale Price|20% Off
Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions
By Arflex
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Arflex black lacquered L shape design sofa with newly professionally reupholstered suede cushions from Italy. Arflex is a well-known Italian furniture manufacturer that has been i...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-century Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Arflex, Marie Burgos Design, and Antonio Citterio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $203 and tops out at $430,372 while the average work can sell for $6,767.
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