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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Hans J Wegner Three Seat Sofa in Oak, Model GE 290/3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1950s model GE 290/3 sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced in 1953 by Getama in Denmark.
Sofa is in great vintage condition, it may have been refinished at some po...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
$6,635 / item
1960's Midcentury Modern Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. This is custom / bespoke made by a Belgian furniture maker for the previous owners t...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
$3,841 Sale Price
20% Off
After Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Small Sofa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Small sofa in Gio Ponti style Italian production of the 1950s,
upholstered in cream-colored velvet, feet in natural beech.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,353 Sale Price
30% Off
Great Italian On The Rocks modular sofa in orange by Francesco Binfaré for EDRA
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
On the Rocks by Edra — A Sculptural Masterpiece in Motion
Design by Francesco Binfaré
Discover a rare blend of artistry, comfort, and radical flexibility with On the Rocks — the mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather and Chrome Sofa Designed by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare large sofa three seater in stainless steel frame designed by Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger in Switzerland, 1966 with original ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
$6,635 / item
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original mustard yellow leather seat with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The back of the sofa showcases ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Blue Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-seater sofa in teak and blue striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Vintage modular patchwork leather sofa DS11 by Desede, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century brown patchwork leather modular sofa by Desede.
Desede produced high quality leather sofas and is still producing today.
This particular setup is great to fill up a liv...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Peter Hivdt Style Teak corner sofas model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Corners sofa with table, model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway.
Sofas with frames in teak and beech, as well as armrests in rattan. Fixed upholstered seat and loose cushions in the back...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and Yellow Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-seater sofa in teak and yellow striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Midcentury Weiman 3-Piece Serpentine Sectional Cloud Sofa in Gray Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and curvy three-piece sectional sofa produced by Weiman in the 1980s. The sofa has its original light grey velvet and is moderately worn. Basic recovering is needed. The pad...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall Chrome Craft Associates Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall chrome Craft Associates sofa.
Offered is a vintage mid-century modern sofa, By Craft Associates- Adrian Pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
White Curved Zoe Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ivory leather Zoe cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. These were manufactured in 2009 and have had very little use. We have tried to make any blemishes obviou...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage 5 pc leather DS46 modular sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century thick Buffalo neck leather sofas by Desede consisting of 5 elements.
Desede stands for pure quality of leather.
This modular sofa has a very thick leather upholstery w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Sherborne, GB
'Aristokrat' sofa designed by Bertil Freidhagan and manufactured by Broderna Andersson. A classic design from the 1960s.
The quality is outstanding, the solid teak frame has strong,...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Raphaël Raffel croissant sofa in Mohair velvet 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris produced in the mid-1970s. The sofa has been fully restored and newly upholstered with a beautiful light beige mohair velvet ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Tufted Black Leather Sofa, Imported from Europe in the '60s
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Europe, 1960s
High quality tufted black leather sofa with down filled cushions. Purchased from a design store in Amsterdam in the 1960s and ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
limited edition Tramonto A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Berlin, DE
1 of 50 limited edition Tramonto A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina
For the three-seater sofa, the padded skyscrapers are upholstered in an exclusive fabric with a raised t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa with Extended Headrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original burnt rust leather with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The top of the seat back has an extended...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Orange Velvet Curved Sofa Made in Italy 1950s Wood Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century orange velvet curved sofa made in Italy, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Togo Corner Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Leather/Alcantara
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. France. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Two seperate Togo corners, one in white leather and one in white alcantara for a two tone ...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Curved Sofa for American Leather
Located in San Diego, CA
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Curved Sofa for American Leather
A stunning and sensuous Zoe sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. True to Kagan’s visionary legacy, this piece...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$9,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Linen and Walnut Forster Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Forster sofa is a midcentury inspired sofa with a loose tufted seat, loose back cushions, and piped details. The sofa rests atop a simple, rounded wood base.
The Lawson-Fenning...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Weiman 1980s U-Shaped Sectional Pit Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Weiman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pit sofa by Weiman
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Leather Percival Lafer 'MP-97' Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, c. 1970, Signed
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous collectors piece is an all original and signed yellow leather 'MP-97' three-seat sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer for Lafer MP was designed in 1970 and produce...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$11,000 Sale Price
21% Off
Velvet Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles,...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$7,535 / item
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Creame-Cognac Leather.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Creame-Cognac Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland, 1972.
The De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa is a mid-century modern piece m...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Felt, Beech
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This S.C.A.L. daybed designed by the iconic French designer, Jean Prouvé, is a true Mid-Century Modern masterpiece. Crafted by the esteemed Ateliers Prouve in France circa 1950, this...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Henredon Sofa Modified Lawson Style Yellow & Beige Striped
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henredon Modified Lawson style sofa with original yellow & beige striped fabric, 3 loose seat cushions with Poly wrapped feather down in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
The soft, welcoming lines of this sofa spell comfort and flexibility. Circular, semi-circular and rectangular shapes alternate to create a dy...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Formica
$33,087 / item
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality.
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$21,561 / item
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$27,972 / item
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This S.C.A.L. daybed designed by the iconic French designer, Jean Prouvé, is a true Mid-Century Modern masterpiece. Crafted by the esteemed Ateliers Prouve in France circa 1950, this...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Tan Leather and Walnut Ojai Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai sofa features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. Shown here in deer tan leather and oi...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$8,485 / item
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric
Located in Lisboa, PT
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern Sofa.
With an elegant design inspired by the Jean-Michel Frank Style this sofa exudes a stylish yet serene feel. The upholstery in beige ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak,...
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality.
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$27,996 / item
Italian Leather Soriana Cream Leather Settee Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
The Soriana was designed in both the settee and the sofa length.
The Soriana was designed for Cassina by Tobia Scarpa won a “Compasso d’Oro” prize in 1969.
With pleated and gathered ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Ubald Klug Pair of 'Terrazza' Sofas Outdoor Version in Fabric for De Sede
By Ubald Klug
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug Pair of DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas, Outdoor Version in Fabric Upholstery for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production.
The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classic Danish 1960s Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat in Cognac Colored Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish Børge Mogensen style sofa in cognac colored leather. Very much in the style of Illum Wikkelso also with the tapered angled legs very similar to this...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A kidney-shaped sofa that features a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back. These sofas are newly produced and have been handcrafted with a solid hardwood frame, m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$7,300 / item
Milo Baughman Ivory Cream Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There can hardly be a more emblematic Mid-Century Modern sofa than the Milo Baughman semi-circular sectional sofa circa 1970s made by Thayer Coggin. The most well known and admired o...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Features original velvet upholstery in chocolate brown. Head / backrests are adjustable.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Eileen Gray "Monte Carlo" Leather & Chrome Sofa
By Eileen Gray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eileen Gray "Monte Carlo" Leather & Chrome Sofa
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Limited Edition Notturno A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Notturno A New York sofa by Gaetano Pesce
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Limited Edition of 50 pieces
DESIGN TRIBUTE TO THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS
The New York skyline in a sofa,...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rikke Frost 'RF1903 Sideways Sofa' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Rikke Frost 'RF1903 Sideways Sofa' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
Moreno Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno sofa sits low and deep with Italian inspired curved arms. The sofa features loose seat and back cushions and two side cushions that mimic the curvature of the arms. The le...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,285 / item
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop down door cover. The other section is straight, making it possible to use the pieces together, as shown, or placed separately if you prefer.
This example is in good, vintage estate condition, usable as is, or you can have it reupholstered if you prefer a more finished look.
Specific condition report as follows. The knob on the side cabinet door has been replaced using an appropriate mid century knob...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Rosewood Case Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Case Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Chrome base. All cushions come off. 85w 34d 24h 15.5seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Moncloud Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Moncloud Sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
THE FUTURE IN A SOFA
A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality.
Designed by ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stand out curved sofa (banana shaped) upholstered with a beautiful flower pattern, and made in Finland in the 1940s. This sofa is attributed to Paul Boman, but due to lack of docum...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$3,832 Sale Price
36% Off
S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery, repainted.
I...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede Sofa DS 80 Daybed Cognac Patchwork Leather 1969 Midcentury Modern Design
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede - DS 80 Sofa + Daybed in cognac patchwork leather.
1969 by De Sede Design Team.
De Sede DS-80 Patchwork Daybed.
The daybed has a black lacquered wooden slatted frame, the ba...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$10,204 / item
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Cognac Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' sofa in cognac leather with short tapered wood legs. In original condition with some visible wear and scratching consistent with age and use. Another '...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Grande Divano Curvo Boomerang Sofa, After Gio Ponti, C. 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Culver City, CA
This has to be one of the most beautiful sofas our gallery has ever had. This piece is early Italian1950's. Similar to pieces by Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi and Vladimir Kagan this large curved sofa features walnut legs and has been reupholstered in a fine, white, Belgian boucle.
The boomerang-shaped sofa is a true masterpiece that embodies the essence of Italian design. Italian modern design is known for its clean lines, bold shapes, and exquisite attention to detail, making them timeless pieces of art that have stood the test of time.
This particular sofa, is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The unique boomerang shape of the sofa is both stylish and practical, as it offers a comfortable seating experience while also being a visually striking addition to any room. The sofa is upholstered in a white Belgian boucle fabric, which adds to its luxurious appeal and complements its sleek design.
This boomerang shaped sofa measures 90" long on the longer side, and 75" long on the shorter side. This gorgeous sofa could fit into a corner, but hiding those 9 splayed cone legs, and curved back lines wouldn't quite do this sofa justice.
This vintage Italian piece is constructed with the highest level of quality. This sofa in particular has 8 way hand tied springs, the seating cushion has springs, the stuffing all horsehair and the upholstery was a worn mohair. We have remarkable photos documenting sofa before and during restoration.
While Gio Ponti is regarded as one of the most significant Italian designers; his contemporaries, such as Achille Castiglioni, Vico Magistretti, and Ettore Sottsass, also contributed to the world of Italian design. Castiglioni, for instance, was known for his playful and functional designs, while Magistretti was renowned for his minimalist aesthetic. Sottsass, on the other hand, was a pioneer of the Memphis Group, which was known for its bold and colorful designs.
We currently have this sofa in the gallery alongside a pair of Jean Royere chairs...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern....
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Two Enlighten Polar Bear Custom Couch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Custom-made faux white fur couch inspired by Jean Royère’s iconic Polar Bear sofa. This stunning piece was crafted in 2022 by Two Enlighten using the or...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur
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