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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
Midcentury Adrian Pearsall for Craft Gondola Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Mid-Century Modern gondola sofa attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Features an angular case with distinctive canted arms at each end, and a low sleek profile. ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish sofa circa 1960's. Elegant lines with floating solid wood armrests and sleek legs. Original upholstery with significant wear, foam requires immediate replacement. Unres...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

20Th Century De Sede DS-31 Cognac Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-31 Cognac Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s This authentic De Sede DS-31 three-seat sofa from Switzerland, produced in the 1970s, is an outstanding example of ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS-76 Modular Sofa – 3-Seat Configuration, Restored, Velvet Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY A striking and rare De Sede DS-76 three-piece modular sofa, professionally restored and reupholstered in a sumptuous forest green velvet. Original...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

A rare stylish sofa by, Midcentury Modern. Re-upholstered in black velvet.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa in stained ash, model Studio by italian designer Lucian Ercolani. This iconic sofa was designed in the mid 1950's and manufactured by the designers company Ercol in England. R...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Mid-Century three-seat sofa, circa 1960s. Robust, solid teak frame with lovely lines and slatted back. Updated metal coils are tight, a comfortable sit! New dove grey, wool u...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutra...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point in upholstered furni...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, set of four. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x 54.5” W x 34” D Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 21....
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
DS-16 leather sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, dating from the 1970s. This three-seater showcases the signature rounded armrests, modular cushion design, and exceptional Swiss craftsman...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva sofa or daybed. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid teak fram...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Svend Skipper Teddy Bear Three Seat Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Danish Designer: Svend Skipper Manufacturer: Skipper Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, wool Measurements: 83? wide x 35.5? deep x 33.5? tall (seat height 16.5?) Condition: Frame in excellent original condition. Restoration Includes: • Refinish legs • New custom upholstery...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Double Arm Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Double Arm Sofa This sofa measures: 96.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 28.25 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 28.25 inches Fair Vi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Finn Juhl, Rare Important Sofa Walnut Fabric, Baker Furniture United States 1951
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan. Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian Modern “920” Sofa Designed By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
4-seater “920” sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Newly reupholstered in a high quality French boucle fabric. Italy 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric sofa produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 35” H x 79” W x 30.75” D Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 28.25" All items s...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Midcentury James Mont Velvet Mohair Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century sofa designed by James Mont. It is newly reupholstered in a taupe-toned velvet mohair. The elegant design is one of smooth lines and curves. We particularly love the...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Wood

Tandem Sling by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Four-Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962, created for comfort and convenience. For the modern-da...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1940s. This sofa is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 14 yards of you...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modular Sofa, Original Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modular Sofa, Original Upholstery, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Adrian Pearsall Style Rowe Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall Style Rowe Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 96 wide x 32 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 23 inches Good Vinta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

sofa bed with daybed, MP-85 design by Percival Lafer, 1970.
Located in São Paulo, BR
An impressive and fully functional example of the iconic MP85 sleeper sofa by Percival Lafer, designed in 1971. This piece includes the original pull-out bed—a rare feature among exi...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Premium Poltrona Frau Petronio Down Filled Royal 2-Seater Sofa Chestnut Leather
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinctive Poltrona Frau Petronio sofa from the premium collection in the late 1970s. This extremely comfortable down-filled 2-seater is upholstered in premium quality chestnut lea...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Bellini for C&B Italia First Edition 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
Located in New York, NY
'Camaleonda' First Edition modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, for C&B Italia, 1970. The structure is constructed of wood and upholstery in fabric. Original label. Prod. C&B,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa light blue or black
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Available in fabric or leather. Contemporary and comfortable lines for this sofa that was designed by Le Corbusier for his Paris...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Italian Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian sofa bed was designed in the 1950s. The shapes lend elegance and modernity to the otherwise quite minimalist design. The seat is foldable...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, Teak and Cane, 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
1950s sofa by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. Filigree teak frame with a bast backrest. New upholstery with a coarse weave high quality fabric. Excellent condition with signs of age.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Rattan, Teak

Mid-Century Sofa Oriolo by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Wood and White Fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Sofa Oriolo by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Wood and White Fabric - Italy 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage sofa by Florence Knoll, designed in 1954 for Knoll International – a true icon of modernist furniture and architectural elegance. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Modern Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen Refinished & Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Bertil Fridhagen, Sweden, circa 1960s. It is currently being refinished and reupholstered, and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Two seater sofa "Togo" Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Two seater sofa "Togo" in alcantara, Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Muller Van Severen Pillow Sofa Canvas For Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen's Pillow Sofa Velvet Sofa For Bd Barcelona Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa modular arrives at BD. Initially designed by MVS for KASSL Editions, the Pillow sofa ...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Polyester

Very Rare Safari Lounge Sofa, Archizoom Associati 1968
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
"Safari" lounge sofa, Archizoom Associati (assets from 1966 to 1974). Model created in 1968, first edition of Poltronova 1968. In white lacquered fiberglass, composed of four element...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Lounge Sofa or Couch by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Sofa: 218 × 75 × 69 × 42 cm (85.8" × 29.5" × 27.2" × 16.5") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height This original mid-century sofa was designed by Dieter Rams in the 1960s ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass, Suede

Cini Boeri for Arflex 'Strips' Two-Seater Element in Beige Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, 'Strips' sofa or lounge chair, chrome, fabric, Italy, 1970s The iconic Strips seating element, designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Arflex, offers both...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Togo Sofa 3 seater - Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset black Leather made in France
Located in Munster, NRW
Togo Sofa - Michel Ducaroy 1974 for Ligne Roset. 3-seater Sofa - manufactured in France. Made by Ligne Roset about 1990 in France, beautiful original condition in soft black leather...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda Mid Century Leather Sectional Sofa This sofa measures: 113 wide x 78 deep x 26 inches high, with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s Three Seater leather Sofa , Brazil
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 41cm good condition wood polished Three seats sofa in leather in the taste of Percival Lafer 1970,Brazil.
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.   
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Cognac Leather and Chrome Sofa by Robert Haussmann for De Sede
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cognac Leather and Chrome Architectural Sofa, designed by Robert and Trix Hausmann for De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1970s. Imported to the US by Stendig and signed with Stendig label....
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Sofa Knoll International 3 Seater Knoll International Model 26
Located in Berlin, BE
Authentic mid-century collectible with documented provenance: This spacious Florence Knoll Model 26-3KC sofa was produced in the 1960s and upholstered in an exceptionally high-qualit...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Biomorphic Serpentine Sofa, ca 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This is a beautiful sofa in a biomorphic shape emblematic of the designs of the 1950s. Although no labels are present as the sofa has been reupholstered in the past, the dimensions a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Naugahyde, Foam, Walnut

Billy Baldwin Style Two Part Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish cane basketweave two-part parsons sofa or settee made in the style and manner of Billy Baldwin. Beautifully crafted from a wood frame embellis...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood

Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Red Sofa For Knoll
Located in Bensalem, PA
Original Knoll 3 seater Barber This was acquired by the original owner and has minimal to no wear was in an office of a upscale estate.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Rare Leather Sofa Bovenkamp, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - marked - very confortable
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa Collection designed in the style of Gio Ponti for the manufacturing company Isa Bergamo in the late 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been redone in...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Beech

Cassina Maralunga Sofa brown Leather Vico Magistretti Lounge Chair MCM Italy
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

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Leather

Vintage 5 pc leather DS46 modular sofa by De Sede, 1970s
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modular “Snake” Sofa in Brown-Burgundy Leather – 13 Elements, Fully Configurable
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY A striking and sculptural seating system, this 13-piece Snake sofa embodies bold 1970s design with remarkable fle...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Custom Velvet Down Sofa in the Style of Billy Baldwin
Located in Dallas, TX
This timeless velvet sofa blends clean, tailored lines with plus, lounge worthy comfort. Upholstered in a soft champagne-hued velvet, it features three deep seat cushions, structured...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood, Down

Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic sofa model 2408 / 'Gondola' sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1950s. One of the sofa's distinctive features is its beautiful open structure with a partly open back...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and beige fabric sofa or bench, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Seat height 18”
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

De Sede DS-44 two seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the De Sede DS44 Sofa in Buffalo leather – Where Luxury Meets Comfort The seat of this sofa is extractable for extra comfort when wanted. Designer: De Sede design team M...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Michael Taylor/Schiaparelli Sofa, 96"long, custom Greek Key Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elsa Schiaparelli was born in 1890 in the Corsini palace in Rome. With a father who was the director of the Lincei Library and a professor of Oriental literature, an astronomer uncle and a mother descended from the Medici's, she grew up in a family of aristocrats and intellectuals. She studied philosophy, even though her dream was to become an actress. In 1911 she published a collection of overtly sensual poems, Arethusa. When her parents learned about it, she was sent to a convent in Switzerland, where she left again after going on a hunger strike. 1913 marked the year of her emancipation. She set off for London. this city proved to be the beginning of freedom. She met count Wilhelm Wendt de Kerlor, and they married in 1914. They left London for New York in 1916. In 1922 she moved to Paris. During the day, Elsa worked at an antique dealers. In the evening she frequented the famous restaurant, Le Boef su le Toit, which attracted the Paris smart set. Her circle of artist friends grew. After meeting Paul Poiret, the greatest couturier of the time, she tried on a few designs, but could not afford such pieces. The experience of couture, luxury, quality, design, colors, materials, embroidery and shapes lit a spark in Elsa, that would prove to be one of the turning points of her life. She surrounded herself with the best creative talents: Elsa Triolet, Alberto Giacometti, Jean Schlumberger, Meret Oppenheim, Jean-Michel Frank Jean Dunand, Jean Clement and Raymond Peyent. All influenced her designs. In the 1950's Elsa designed the iconic Schiaparelli sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Galapinhos Armchair, Oak Root, Cotton, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos armchair brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by the unspoiled...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Leather, Burl, Oak, Walnut

Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored vintage Campaign style sofa from a difficult to find series by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Exceptional rattan and hardwood construction with Cane back panels. Bra...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Arflex, Marie Burgos Design, and Antonio Citterio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $203 and tops out at $430,372 while the average work can sell for $6,767.

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