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
Danish 1940s Curved Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940s. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
"Matador" Style Four-Seater Sofa in the Manner of Aage Christiansen, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing 60's era low-profile "Matador" style four-seater sofa in the manner of Aage Christiansen. Built in the mid 1960's this unmistakably retro sofa offers vintage charm and ic...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Jean Gillon, 1970, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian modern sofa in black leather and hardwood designed by Jean Gillon in the seventies is simply spectacular!
This gorgeous, one-of-a-kind three sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in a beautifully soft premium, taupe, pure alpaca fabric. Marked on the under...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca
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
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. The Zoe sofa was one of Vladimir Kagan’s last designs. Made by American Leather /Room and Board. Upholstered in original micro suede. The biomorphic shape similar to Kagan’...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Sofa by Miroslav Navratil for Drevopodnik Brno, 1969
Located in Żory, PL
Mid-century sofa/daybed in a simple, minimalist form. Designed by Miroslav Navratil and produced in 1969 in Czechoslovakia.
The sofa can be easily folded into a bed (dimensions as a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wilhelm Knoll Oak Loveseat with Rounded Edges & Cream Cushions, Germany, 1960's
By Knoll, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wilhelm Knoll Oak Loveseat, Germany 1960's. Clearly influenced by Borge Mogensen with the clean and natural fat, round oak frame and simple lines. The frame ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1970 Kurt Hvitsjö Rare “Hannibal” Black 3- Seater Sofa For Isku, Finland
By Isku
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular sofa that recalls the sof...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rare Fabric Folding Sofa by Halabala for UP. Zavody, 1953, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
1953 rare wooden folding couch made by Halabala for UP Zavody, in fomer Czechoslovakia.
Made of fabric and wood.
Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age (mainly the fabric an...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Mohair, Model 150BS, 2000s
Located in Westport, CT
This stunning and rare Serpentine sofa, Model 150BS, was designed by architect and furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. Its distinctive curved frame gives this piece a delightful, sens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Sofa, Mid Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare rosewood and leather sofa, very comfortable and in great condition, Don Shoemaker
(Rosewood up to 10kg can be shipped worldwide, no paperwork is necessary for this shipment)
A s...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Artisanal Yellow Polkadot 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of artistic expression with our Yayoi Kusama-inspired polka dot sofa. Drawing from the avant-garde spirit of Kusama’s renowned designs, this handmade sofa is a visu...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll's influence on Mid-Century design is immeasurable. As a visionary at Knoll, she curated groundbreaking furniture collections and pioneered modern commercial interiors ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut
Exceptional Curved Cesare Lacca Sofa in Fadini Borghi Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional two-seater sofa was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy in the early 1950s. The elegant, rounded lines of the backrest and curved seat create a sophistica...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Sofa by Gösta Jonsson, ca 1940. Jönköping, Sweden
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine sofa by Swedish designer, Gösta Jonsson, upholstered in sheepskin. ca 1940 produced in Jönköping, Sweden.
Gösta Jonsson (1902-1958) was a Swedish furniture designer and archite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Ubald Klug 'Terrazza' Sofa Outdoor Version in Fabric Upholstery for De Sede
By Ubald Klug
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofa Outdoor Version in Fabric Upholstery for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production.
The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede outdoor ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Even Arm Sofa Model 4907A/ Brass Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 108" long, 4 back Cushions Sofa with the desirable Brass Legs! Often described as the most beautiful sofa of it's time! Design is still classic and timele...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa
Located in Palermo, PA
Step into the vibrant world of 1970s Italy with this stunning modular sofa, a true gem of mid-century design. Wrapped in its original high-quality velvet fabric, this piece boasts a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. Missoni & Kenzo Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eleven piece modular Mah Jong Sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s. This example was manufactured in 2017. Fabrics are mostly Missoni with a few by Kenzo. ...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Small 2 Seater Caesar Sofa Lacquer Italy 1950s Restored Green Velvet
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Delightful and original two-seater from the 1950s totally restored in green velvet fabric , wooden feet. Caesar Lacquer design
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Jean Gillon Tijuca / Amazonas Leather and Rosewood sofa for Italma
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Designed by Jean Gillion for Italma of Brazil in the 1970s, this 'Tijuca'' sofa features a thick leather cushion supported by an intricately woven string h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Folding Sofabed by Drevotvar, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
By Drevotvar
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid century sofabed was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. The sofa has a beechwood and plywood structure and original upholstery. These sofas are currently very po...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Plywood
De Sede DS-2011 Vintage Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Hilversum, NL
Introducing the De Sede DS-2011, a vintage two-seat sofa from the 1980s that epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of this renowned Swiss brand. This exceptional model is a true...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Sofas and 2 Chairs, by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, 1963
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two "Ateljee" three-seater sofas and two "Ateljee" armchairs was designed in Finland in the 1960s by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi. The frame is made of oak and the seat is co...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Amarena Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Air Sofa Newly Upholstered in Amarena color Teddy Bouclé, 1980s by Burkhard Vogtherr for Hain & Thome- plus original upholstered cushion. We have two other versions of these sofas av...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Banana Form Curved "Banana" Sofa with Newly Rebuilt Seat, Denmark 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved "sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's and the Danes ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech, Mohair
Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak and Wool by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina
Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina.
In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Vintage "Piumino" sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca - 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic and very comfortable ‘Dall’Occa’ sofa that was designed by De Pas, D’urbino, and Lomazzi and manufactured in Italy by Dall’Oca in 1975.
The sofa is in a stunning original...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom Sofa on Casters in Cream Boucle #1
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Custom sofa on casters in cream boucle. High quality frame with beautifully curved back and very solid, well-made frame. Sofa has a single bench cushion and offers a minim...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Fritz Hansen, Model "Canada", Almue Painted 3-Seater Sofa, Danish Modern, 1939
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming example of the "Canada" sofa, designed by Christian E. Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. The sofa is made of wood, later painted in a Swedish "Almue" style, with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Weiman 1980s U-Shaped Sectional Pit Sofa
By Weiman, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pit sofa by Weiman
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40 Maxi Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seater is available in 204cm or 214cm width. The three-seater is available in 300cm or 310cm width. The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size.
The ic...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa new Soriana Sofa or Lounge Chair or Chaise Longue by Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price is dependent on the chosen size, material and color. Available as a lounge chair, two-seater, three-seater. a chaise longue or a stool.
Lounge chair = 95 x 105cm, two-sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber Mid Century Brass Sectional Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Brass Sectional Sofa
This sofa measures: 117.5 wide x 104.25 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor 90" Sofa for Baker Far East Collection, circa 1950s
Located in Sheffield, MA
This 90" long and sleek hand-carved hardwood sofa by Michael Taylor for Baker Far East collection features a geometric open design made even more comfortable with 4 down filled loos...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
William Billy Haines 122" Biscuit Tufted Ledge Back Sofa in Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful 122" long Biscuit Tufted, ledge back sofa by Iconic Mid Century designer, William "Billy" Haines.
The upholstery is in a high grade velvet and is a very comfortable is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Lawson 4 Cushion Sofa Attr Milo Baughman James Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern turquoise Lawson style 4 cushion sofa attributed to Milo Baughman for James Inc. Comprised of four loose zippered seat cushions, six tapered walnut legs, and turquoise hopsacking fabric with back button detail. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The sofa deck has new fabric plus a new dust cover. It also has its original arm covers. We repaired a button with fabric found on bottom. It has been professionally shampooed. Legs were refinished. The foam in the cushions is soft, however it could use some more padding and new zippers. We have priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Tremendous style and TERIFFIC-LY TURQUOISE!!!! Wow!!! This is a gorgeous vintage mid-century modern Lawson style four cushion sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman for James Inc. It wears its original hopsacking fabric which is comprised of lovely turquoise and green threads that create a gorgeous dark turquoise hue. It’s a phenomenal color with back button details!! It has four loose seat cushions with soft foam, but they could benefit from a bit more padding which would be easily achieved as they have zippers. And the four-cushion feature gives it an extra-long width, so a taller person can stretch out nicely. This marvelous blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seater is available in 166cm or 190cm width. The three-seater is available in 238cm or 274cm width. The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size.
Cassin...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully upholstered frame including three loose seat & three l...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Liceu de Artes e Oficios...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Convertible Daybed Sofa Wittmann, Beige Velvet, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding sofa model 'Constanze' / 'Constance' with chnromed or nickeled steel and a velvet in a warm neutral tone (beige or sand) designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt for Wittmann,...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa in Mohair, C 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Experience timeless elegance with this vintage sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. Fully restored and reupholstered in luxurious Mohair by Holland & Sherry, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
20th Century, Gio Ponti Light Blue Wooden Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, "Unicorn" Sofa, Lucite, Velvet, USA, c. 1975
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and lucite "Unicorn" sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc.
Model originally designed with metal base, present example is a ra...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
1960's Mid-Century Modern Velvet Queen Sofa Bed
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern sofa sleeper for sale. This sofa has been completely reupholstered in new velvet and foam, and has a new queen size mattress. It's very comfortable and very...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sofa "D70", Design by Osvaldo Borsani, Manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1955
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian "D70" sofa was made by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1950s. The sofa has adjustable cushions and can be set as a bed for two people. Approximately 20 different uphols...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Amazing Italian Low Sofa Cognac Leather Cobianchi for Insa Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Amazing Italian Low Sofa Cognac Leather Cobianchi for Insa Made in Italy
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
James de Wulf Black Walnut Daybed
Located in Paia, HI
For lovers of symmetry and squish. Built solid of black walnut and the finest upholstery, the James de Wulf daybed will center the room in cozy comfort and style. A pair can be arranged in an L-formation for a large sofa set. Singly sized for twin extra large comfort. Each daybed includes a frame, two back cushions, side bolster, and ball cushion...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
MCM Broyhill Furn Flared Tuxedo Sofa Lt Yellow Floral Fabric by Lenoir Chair Co.
By Broyhill, Lenoir Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Broyhill Furniture flared tuxedo style sofa with light yellow floral tapestry fabric by Lenoir...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Tapestry, Foam, Wood
LC2 Petite Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Italy, Original performance fabric. Cushions all removable. Signed. Tagged.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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
Large Brazilian Sofa in the Manner of Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Sofa, rosewood, Brazilian design, European execution, 1960s. The sofa set is still in the original upholstery fabric. Altogether a very good condition.
This settee is executed in ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gerard Van Den Berg Leather "High Noon" High Back Brown Leather Sofa w/ Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century three seater cognac leather "High Noon" sofa by Gerard van den Berg who, after leaving Montis but prior to starting Label, designed under "Gerard van den Berg Design" for Molteni, Perobell and Wittmann amongst others. This sofa has three throw pillows...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Sofa, circa 1960, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Luigi Caccia Dominioni sofa, L4 "Chesa Laria" model, Azucena Edition circa 1960, Italy.`
Model created in 1959, small production.
Sculptural walnut wo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish 1940s Curved Shape Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Wool
Arne Norell Ilona sofa from the 1970´s
By Arne Norell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ilona Two-Seat Sofa – a timeless blend of elegance and comfort. Designed by renowned Swedish architect Arne Norell in the 1960s for Norell Möbel AB
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant sofa is a classic 1950s design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It features a tufted back and a long bench seat resting on tapered walnut fee...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pink D120 Sofa by Borsani and Bonetti in bouclé
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the sophisticated and timeless elegance of the "D120" sofa, designed by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno. This iconic piece, born from the creativity of the 197...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This sofa is incredible as ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft bench
Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay
A living room system designed to define the domestic landscape in a fluid, flexible manner. This is Esosoft ? the first project by Antonio Citterio for Cassina ? a modular sofa that embodies the timeless elegance and style the Italian designer is known for and, at the same time, is an aspirational tribute to the art of the great masters and to the practice of visualizing furniture by detaching the structural part from its padded interior. In fact, Esosoft consists of an aluminium exoskeleton and a shell with an organic silhouette upon which soft cushions are placed. Past and future coexist in this shape ? reminiscent of the concept of casual comfort typical of the 1960s ? that benefits from cutting-edge production techniques, mindfully chosen to make the system circular and sustainable. Thanks to the work of Cassina LAB, materials like a polyurethane foam that contains a percentage of polyols deriving from biological sources and blown recycled PET fibre in the backrest cushions.
The Esosoft collection comprises eight modules that can be used as individual sofas or combined to form corner arrangements, lending the utmost flexibility to the configuration of living spaces...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide, Chandigarh
Rare and important Fireside sofa by Pierre Jeanneret c. 1960s, Model PJ-SI-36-A. This exa...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40S Sofa for Cassina, Italy
Located in Berlin, DE
The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size. The two-seater is available in 156cm oder 166cm width. The three-seater is available in 228 or 238cm width.
In 201...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa For Cassina
Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailoring in...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Cassina Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chair Leather Vico Magistretti, Mid Century Modern
Located in Munster, NRW
“With Maralunga, I wanted to create an object that stands for a familiar interior design. A warm, comfortable and cozy place where you can feel at ease and rediscover the atmosphere ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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.