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Mid-Century Modern Sofas

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Ico & Luisa Parisi Large Italian mid-century sofa model 869, walnut, cream white
Ico & Luisa Parisi Large Italian mid-century sofa model 869, walnut, cream white

Ico & Luisa Parisi Large Italian mid-century sofa model 869, walnut, cream white

By Ico Parisi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Ico Parisi (1916–1996). Sofa model "869." Manufactured by Figli di Amadeo de Cassina. Italy, 1960. Walnut wood and upholstery. Large Sofa 3/4 place designed with walnut wooden legs ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions
Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions

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...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Handsome Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa Model 4906 Mid-Century Modern
Handsome Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa Model 4906 Mid-Century Modern

Handsome Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa Model 4906 Mid-Century Modern

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass legs. Model 4906. This piece retains its original fun fur teddy bear fabric in usable condition. The foam in cushions ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish Cabinetmaker, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Cabinetmaker, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Cabinetmaker, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Stamford, CT

Danish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s Organic form mid-century modern banana sofa designed and produced in Denmark ci...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Damask, Oak

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

1970s Mid Century Chrome Sofa by Milo Baughman
1970s Mid Century Chrome Sofa by Milo Baughman

1970s Mid Century Chrome Sofa by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Designed by the legendary Milo Baughman in the 1970s, this stunning chrome-framed sofa is a standout piece of American modern design. The sofa features bold, architectural lines with...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-Cane Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-Cane Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-Cane Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The void between becomes an important part of the item itself. It demonstrates different vi...

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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

Classic Modernist Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb
Classic Modernist Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb

Classic Modernist Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb.. Amazing lines.. Sleek elegant design.. Reupholstered (within the last 15 years)..in an ivory mattelasse fabric.. Nice useable condi...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Michel Arnoult, two-seater sofa, c. 1960, Unique Piece. 127 x 70 x 72 cm
Michel Arnoult, two-seater sofa, c. 1960, Unique Piece. 127 x 70 x 72 cm

Michel Arnoult, two-seater sofa, c. 1960, Unique Piece. 127 x 70 x 72 cm

By Michel Arnoult

Located in PARIS, FR

Michel Arnoult (1922–2005) Two-Seater Sofa, c. 1960 This rare two-seater sofa by Michel Arnoult, created circa 1960 as a custom piece for a residence in São Paulo, exemplifies the de...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Hardwood

1960s Three-Seat Sofa by Knut Sæter for Vatne Møbler in rosewood
1960s Three-Seat Sofa by Knut Sæter for Vatne Møbler in rosewood

1960s Three-Seat Sofa by Knut Sæter for Vatne Møbler in rosewood

Located in Victoria, BC

Designed by Knut Sæter and produced by Vatne Møbler in Norway during the 1960s, this three-seat sofa reflects the material quality and restrained proportions associated with Norwegia...

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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Striped Sofa
Vintage Mid-Century Striped Sofa

Vintage Mid-Century Striped Sofa

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Mid-Century Striped Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This spacious Dunbar style sofa features deep upholstered seats with unique vintage striped fabric. The cutaway armrests and well-proportioned design add to the Mid-Century appeal of...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gorgeous Sofa
Gorgeous Sofa

Gorgeous Sofa

$3,220Sale Price|40% Off

Gorgeous Sofa

Located in Munich, DE

A cosy organic design i never saw before. Very low and comfortable seating.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Colonial 2-Seat Sofa Model OW149-2 Made In Rosewood By Ole Wanscher From 1960s
Colonial 2-Seat Sofa Model OW149-2 Made In Rosewood By Ole Wanscher From 1960s

Colonial 2-Seat Sofa Model OW149-2 Made In Rosewood By Ole Wanscher From 1960s

Colonial 2-seater sofa, model OW149-2, is a magnificent piece of furniture created by the renowned Danish furniture designer Ole Wanscher in collaboration with the manufacturer P. Je...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Blue Velvet, w=240
Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Blue Velvet, w=240

Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Blue Velvet, w=240

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates through ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Modular Sofa "Camaleonda", Design Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970
Modular Sofa "Camaleonda", Design Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970

Modular Sofa "Camaleonda", Design Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970

By Mario Bellini

Located in Napoli, IT

Modular sofa "Camaleonda", covered with original striped velvet fabric, design Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1970. The modular elements with which the sofa was made can be used freel...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat
Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat

Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous vintage suede "Cloud" loveseat made in Italy, circa 1970s. This loveseat is wrapped by a padded edge that makes it look even more like a cloud, it h...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Suede

Vintage Mid Century Modern Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa, Grey Fabric, Collectible
Vintage Mid Century Modern Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa, Grey Fabric, Collectible

Vintage Mid Century Modern Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa, Grey Fabric, Collectible

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa-Bed Sofabed Recliner Osvaldo Borsani has been one of the most relevant designers of the Italian Twentieth century. He began his career in the late 1930s pe...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Couch and Ottoman by Martin Borenstein
Couch and Ottoman by Martin Borenstein

Couch and Ottoman by Martin Borenstein

By Martin Borenstein

Located in Palm Springs, CA

All orginal couch and ottoman by Martin Borenstein. Couch measures 76" wide, 34" deep and 34" high. Seat height is 13". Ottoman measures 50" wide, ...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mood Couch Bouclê latte by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Mood Couch Bouclê latte by Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Mood Couch Bouclê latte by Mambo Unlimited Ideas

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Stendig, New Luxurious Boucle, Switzerland, 1950s
Mid Century Modern Sofa by Stendig, New Luxurious Boucle, Switzerland, 1950s

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Stendig, New Luxurious Boucle, Switzerland, 1950s

By Stendig Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Sofa by Stendig, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid Century Modern, Labeled. A rare Mid Century Modern sofa by Stendig, made in Switzerland, in a new sheepskin style boucle, thick and rich with fully redone cushions. The box form mid century modern design is supported by a group of heavy chrome circular disk like feet. This sofa has a matching pair of box chairs, fully redone to match, sold separately. Seat height 18 inches. lhSX Stendig Co. played a pivotal role in introducing modern European furniture to the American market, thanks to the business acumen of founder Charles Stendig. Around 1950, the Brooklyn, New York–born Stendig (b. 1924) worked for Raymor, a purveyor of modern china and accessories that is best known for distributing designer Russel Wright’s American Modern line of ceramics. While at Raymor, Stendig focused on the company’s less popular pieces that were made in Italy and Scandinavia, recognizing their potential for the American market. In 1955, he left the company and decided to establish Stendig Co. In 1956, the first Stendig Co. showroom opened in Manhattan. A year later, during a trip to Zurich, Stendig came across a Bauhaus–inspired furniture store featuring pieces by Swiss designers Kurt Thut, Hans Eichenberger and Robert Haussmann, the store’s co-owner. Following a meeting with Haussmann, Stendig became the retailer’s exclusive U.S. distributor. Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, Stendig Co. imported and sold furniture...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sectional Sofa, Five-Seat, Two-Piece, Even Arm, off White, Restored, Excellent
Sectional Sofa, Five-Seat, Two-Piece, Even Arm, off White, Restored, Excellent

Sectional Sofa, Five-Seat, Two-Piece, Even Arm, off White, Restored, Excellent

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Sectional sofa in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Even arm, elegant design. Expertly restored and reupholstered in an off white HBF Textiles Merci bouclé. As you see in the p...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man
Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man

Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man

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

Arne Norell “Lido” Sofa for Westbergs Mobler
Arne Norell “Lido” Sofa for Westbergs Mobler

Arne Norell “Lido” Sofa for Westbergs Mobler

By Arne Norell

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Arne Norell “Lido” Sofa for Westbergs. Sculptural Black Lacquered Legs Support this Unique 1960’s Sofa Form. More recent micro suede upholstery with nail hea...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Custom Blush Pink Velvet Sectional Sofa with Maple Wood Base by Adesso Imports
Custom Blush Pink Velvet Sectional Sofa with Maple Wood Base by Adesso Imports

Custom Blush Pink Velvet Sectional Sofa with Maple Wood Base by Adesso Imports

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom midcentury style sectional sofa in plush velvet in blush pink with maple wood base. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes, colors and fabrics....

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus in Tan Leather, Mid-Century Modern
Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus in Tan Leather, Mid-Century Modern

Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus in Tan Leather, Mid-Century Modern

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

The Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating piece defined by its structured form, balanced proportions, and refined material selection. Upholstered in tan leather, t...

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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Oak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A super collectable designer daybed sofa by one of the Danish greats! I'll include all the information below about the designer and so on Condition wise, everything is original, this sofa has the period cushions, frame and supports, it is a rare survivor, there are no side arm cushions, the fabric has some light patina but given that its 70+ years old I think we can forgive it, honestly its in wonderful order Sofa dimensions - Height:- 83cm Width:- 129cm Depth:- 79cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Hvidt & Mølgaard was a Copenhagen-based, Danish design and architectural firm which existed from 1944 until 2009. Founded by Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993), the company was a pioneering force in Danish furniture design and industrialized production in the 1950s, creating furniture that was easy to mass-produce and economic to transport. Danish architect-designer Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen was born in 1907. His formative years were spent in Copenhagen, studying at the Aalborg Technical School (graduating in 1924) and at the Art and Crafts School of the Design Museum (graduating in 1928). From 1931 until 1934, he continued his studies in furniture design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under the instruction of Danish master Kaare Klint (1888-1954). Danish architect-designer Peter Hvidt was born in Copenhagen in 1916. He studied architecture and cabinetry at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Subsequently, he worked at various design firms before establishing his own studio in 1942. From 1942 to 1945, Hvidt taught at the School of Arts and Crafts. In 1944, Hvidt designed the Portex Chair, which was one of Denmark’s first stacking chairs. Hvidt, whose design aesthetic was characterized as traditional throughout the 1940s, exhibited frequently at the Cabinetmaker's Guild exhibitions, as both a designer and architect. He also worked with the lighting manufacturer Le Klint on numerous lighting designs. In 1944, the pair co-established Hvidt & Mølgaard Studio, which they ran together until 1975. During this time, the pair created designs for Fritz Hansen, France & Søn, and Søborg Møbelfabrik. In 1950, the pair designed the AX Chair, which solidified both of their careers as industrial designers and became an icon of Danish mid-century design. AX was inspired by the work of American design duo Charles and Ray Eames, and was the first Danish chair that was crafted with both a seat and back made of curved laminated wood. The chair utilized a laminated technique for production which was carried out by Fritz Hansen. The chair’s design allowed for mass production and easy packaging, opening a successful market for Danish furniture to be exported around the world. The AX Chair was eventually accompanied by the AX Table...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Sofa, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Sofa, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Sofa, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Sofa, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s This mid-century flower-shaped sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s. Its organic and scu...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rob Parry Newly Reupholstery Sofa/ Daybed for Gelderland, 1960 Dutch
Rob Parry Newly Reupholstery Sofa/ Daybed for Gelderland, 1960 Dutch

Rob Parry Newly Reupholstery Sofa/ Daybed for Gelderland, 1960 Dutch

By Rob Parry, Gelderland

Located in The Hague, NL

Rare sofa designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland, 1960s. Minimalistic and elegant Dutch design pride. With one movement, the seat can be pulled out into a single sofa bed. Measurements...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Manufactured in Italy. The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Havane Velvet, w=240
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Havane Velvet, w=240

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Havane Velvet, w=240

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

 Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates through its u...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazilian Walnut Frame, Beige Canvas, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazilian Walnut Frame, Beige Canvas, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazilian Walnut Frame, Beige Canvas, 1960s

Located in Madrid, ES

Mid-20th century sofa with veneered walnut wood frame and beige canvas fabric seats. Made in Brazil circa 1960s. The frame of the sofa has been refinished and the original fabric has...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Canvas

Hans Wegner Four Seater Sofa in Teak For Getama, Model GE-236
Hans Wegner Four Seater Sofa in Teak For Getama, Model GE-236

Hans Wegner Four Seater Sofa in Teak For Getama, Model GE-236

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Diego, CA

A masterclass in Danish Modern design, the Model GE-236 four-seat sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama embodies the effortless balance of sculptural beauty, exceptional craftsmanship, a...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This attractive vintage modern sofa boasts a single overstuffed cushion covered in a plush royal blue upholstery. The unique drum shaped legs add to the allure. A straight line midce...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An incredible Italian sofa combining vibrant blue upholstery with chrome legs, styled after Gio Ponti. This unique sofa is a bold way to add vintage flair to any space. Please confir...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Model "Onda" Set by De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980's
Model "Onda" Set by De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980's

Model "Onda" Set by De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980's

Very nice rounded and curved "Onda" set of one 3-seat sofa and one fauteuil. The set is designed by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi and fabricated by Zanotta, Italy, 1985. The expressive curves of the sofa is emphasized by the vibrant color of the green leather. The structured and bend tubular chrome makes the piece look nice in a freestanding place. Because of the soft leather, it is comfortable to sit in. The original green leather is in good used condition with some normal traces of use (see the pictures). Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi are three Milanese designers, born in the 1930s. Around 1960, they started working together. With their designs, they wanted to bring forward a new Italian design, contrasting with the international style...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s

Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The curved, or banana sofa is often thought of as the most ubiquitous piece of furniture. While a sofa with a rounded shape is not ground-breaking, it has typically been reserved for...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Europe 1960s
Mid Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Europe 1960s

Mid Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Europe 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Originating in the postwar years, the Mid Century Modern movement embraced clean lines, organic forms, and an honest use of materials, rejecting the heavy ornamentation of earlier er...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Muller Van Severen Black Armchair Pillow Sofa For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Black Armchair Pillow Sofa For Bd Barcelona

Muller Van Severen Black Armchair Pillow Sofa For Bd Barcelona

By Muller Van Severen

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Muller Van Severen Black Armchair Pillow 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

Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Chesterfield Velvet
Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Chesterfield Velvet

Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Chesterfield Velvet

$8,544Sale Price / item|20% Off

Milo Sofa, Cranberry/Chesterfield Velvet

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded wooden frame to support the...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, Italy 1971
Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, Italy 1971

Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, Italy 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Utrecht, NL

The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for the user, which also inspired the model’s name. Camaleonda has passed through 5 decades of design history as a true icon. The modules of the sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, and are constantly featured in most international design. The elements that have made this sofa a contemporary classic are the individual modules, their original cutting patterns and the polyurethane padding that forms the characteristic capitonné (a style of upholstery in which the material is drawn in at intervals) design. The four separate segments of this “Camaleonda” were manufactured with the innovative system of cables, hooks and rings created by Bellini in 1970, which defines the characteristic look and modularity. The fundamental characteristic of Camaleonda is its unlimited modularity, a geometric pattern that allows each element to become an enormous pixel through which to define your home environment. The four modules’ versatility and the attached tie-rods and rings make it possible to create custom forms. Furthermore, the modules can be unhooked and recombined at will, allowing the sofa to adapt to an evolving taste and needs. A concept which is dear to Mario Bellini: “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom. There are infinite numbers of possible configurations.” Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The four modules have been reupholstered recently in premium bouclé fabric. Dimensions: Big segment: 37.40 in W x 37.40 in D x 27.55 in H (with back) 95 cm W x 95 cm D x 70 cm H (with back) Small segment: 25.59 in W x 37.40 in D x 27.55 in H (with back) 65 cm W x 95 cm D x 70 cm H (with back) Literature: Domus n. 523, giugno 1973, pubblicità; G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950 - 1980, Milano 1985, p. 341. About the designer: Mario Bellini (born February 1, 1935, Milan) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and designer. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and the Medaglia d’Oro, that was conferred on him by the President of the Italian Republic. The MoMA in New York already dedicated a personal retrospective exhibition to him in 1987. At the time the museum already included 25 of his works in its permanent collection, including a remarkable set of Olivetti machines as well as the furniture for B&B and Cassina. He graduated from the Milan Polytechnic - Faculty of Architecture in 1959 and began working as an architect himself in the early 1960s. Like many other Italian architects, his activities range from architecture and urban planning to product and furniture design. His career as a product and furniture designer began in 1963, and from 1963 to 1991 he was chief design consultant for Olivetti. For many years he designed furnishing products and systems for B&B Italia and Cassina, TV sets for Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed and produced the Curved Sofa in circa 1960, commercializing it in his company Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações – with stores in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. A wooden frame comprises a shell-shaped piece with soft nubuck leather upholstered padding and cushions. Tenreiro's design choice for the feet contrasts with the curved upholstery, bringing four rectangular legs made of solid Brazilian...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Roland Rainer Leather Chrome Sofaset, Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
Rare Roland Rainer Leather Chrome Sofaset, Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s

Rare Roland Rainer Leather Chrome Sofaset, Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s

By Wilkhahn, Roland Rainer

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This rare four-seater leather sofa and armchair pair "Model 462S" was designed by Roland Rainer for Wilkhahn in the 1950s. The leather cushions rest loosely on the leather couch and ...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Ubald Klug, Customised in White Nubuck
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Ubald Klug, Customised in White Nubuck

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Ubald Klug, Customised in White Nubuck

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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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Foam, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Floating Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Floating Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Floating Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century modern walnut sofa designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs, United States, circa 1950s. Model U-150 is a masterclass in design, where every line and proportion serves a purpose. The...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut, Leather

Jules Heumann  for Metropolitan furniture  leather sofa in fiberglass frame
Jules Heumann  for Metropolitan furniture  leather sofa in fiberglass frame

Jules Heumann for Metropolitan furniture leather sofa in fiberglass frame

By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan

Located in Ferndale, MI

Couch designed by Jules Heumann for his company California based Metropolitan furniture . Label reads " Metropolitan imported from San Francisco " . Fiberglass frame with solid wood ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Fiberglass

Imbuia wood Sofa, Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Imbuia wood Sofa, Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

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...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

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