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Arthur Umanoff Walnut Bench Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
Ultra cool modular 2-seat sofa with built in table in walnut and covered in original knit designed
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Fabric

1970s Italian Sistema 61 Sofa Design by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
This vintage, quite rare, Modular sofa its a splendid Iconic expression of the 1970s Italian design
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Metal

Used 1970s Italian Sistema 61 Sofa Design by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
1970s Italian Sistema 61 Sofa Design by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
$13,933 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Bensen Endless Sectional Sofa in STOCK
By Bensen
Located in New York, NY
small. Endless is a modular sofa system with endless possibilities. This modular sofa with its infinite
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2010s Italian Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Fabric

Used Bensen Endless Sectional Sofa in STOCK
Bensen Endless Sectional Sofa in STOCK
$14,430
H 27.56 in W 138.59 in D 35.44 in
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Fabric

De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi “Carrera” Sofa for BBB Bonacina, 1969, Set of 5
By Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi “Carrera” Modular Sofa for BBB Bonacina, Wood and Foam, Italy, 1969, Set
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Vintage Brown German 3-seat Modular Design Sofa Boucle, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage modular sofa was made around the 1970s in Germany. It features 3 elements covered in
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Fabric

Rare Super C modular sofa in original black leather by Willy Rizzo. Signed!
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Crazy vintage & modular ‘Super C’ in its original black leather. Matching set & signed! A very
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

Giuseppe Munari for Poltronova Set of Four Modular Orange Sofa 1970s
By Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern orange set of four modular sofa by Giuseppe Munari for Poltronova 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

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Velvet, Plastic

Spanish Designer, Sectional Sofa Ottoman, Oak, Suede, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak, brown suede and cord modular sofa or 5 slipper chairs with ottoman, designed
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Suede, Cord, String, Oak

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, two elements
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte Modular Castell Sofa with Side Tables
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa and tables, glass, metal, fabric, ash
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1970s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Fabric

Modular 7-piece beige Italian sofa in soft velvet, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Seven-piece modular sofa made in Italy during the 1970s. The set includes 4 straight modules, two
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Velvet

Modular 7-piece beige Italian sofa in soft velvet, 1970s
Modular 7-piece beige Italian sofa in soft velvet, 1970s
$7,066 / set
H 25.99 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
1980s Post-Modern Italian Sectional Sofa in Green Yellow Black Striped Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
SC-International Poltrone & Arredi, modular sofa (eight elements), velvet fabric, wood, Italy
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Fabric

Modern Chair, Upholstered in Alpaca Fabric
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
together to form a loveseat or modular sofa.
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2010s Italian Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Modern Chair, Upholstered in Alpaca Fabric
Modern Chair, Upholstered in Alpaca Fabric
$3,265 / set
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 45.28 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, four elements
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 9
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, nine elements
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, six elements
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Plastic, Velvet

De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich, De Sede, Ueli Berger, Klaus Vogt
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” or “Tatzelworm” modular sofa model in red leather. This large modular
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

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Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
$35,662
H 29.14 in W 157.49 in D 39.38 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, two elements
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, eight elements
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, three elements
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, six elements
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of four
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Plastic

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa With End Table Set
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A tasteful fusion of modern, Eastern and boho-chic style. Luxurious bamboo seating group by John B. Wisner for Ficks Reed. Wisner’s “Far Horizons” collection was first introduced i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa With End Table Set
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa With End Table Set
$4,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.75 in W 72.5 in D 32.25 in
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, 1970, set of two
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, set of four
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, 1970, set of
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of four
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Wood, Leather

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of six
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather

Postmodern Sectional Sofa in Deep Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, Europe, 1970s This beautiful modular sofa, made in Europe in the 1970s
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1970s European Post-Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Postmodern Sectional Sofa in Deep Green Fabric
Postmodern Sectional Sofa in Deep Green Fabric
$13,800
H 27.56 in W 88.98 in D 115.75 in
Comfortable 1980 s Steiner Modular Pillow Sofa Paris France, Original Fabric
By Steiner
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Comfortable & Classic 'Pillow' Modular sofa made by Steiner Paris Marked all over with Steiner and
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

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Upholstery, Plastic, Down

Comfortable 1980
s Steiner Modular Pillow Sofa Paris France, Original Fabric
Comfortable 1980
s Steiner Modular Pillow Sofa Paris France, Original Fabric
$5,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.68 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa , C&B Italia, 1970s, set of 3
By Mario Bellini
Located in Vigevano, PV
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' Sofa, C&B Italia, 1970s, set of 3. Iconic and very elegant modular sofa
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1970s Italian Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini 
Camaleonda
 Sofa , C&B Italia, 1970s, set of 3
Mario Bellini 
Camaleonda
 Sofa , C&B Italia, 1970s, set of 3
$17,237 / set
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of 6
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, 1970, five
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of five
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue petrol velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Plastic, Velvet

Space Age Vintage Green Modular Freestanding Sofa Wittmann Rhombos 1970s Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage freestanding modular sectional sofa elements model Rhombos from stitched corduroy
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Late 20th Century Austrian Space Age Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue petrol velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue petrol velvet, Italy, 1970, set of two
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Red Nuvolone Sofa by Rino Maturi, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Roma, IT
. Nuvolone modular sofa in red velvet Designer Rino Maturi for Mimo. In 1970 Rino Maturi drew the
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1970s Italian Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Metal

Red Nuvolone Sofa by Rino Maturi, 1970s
Red Nuvolone Sofa by Rino Maturi, 1970s
$5,824
H 28.75 in W 36.62 in D 165.36 in
1980s Post-Modern Italian Sectional Sofa Green Yellow Black Striped Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
SC-International Poltrone & Arredi, modular sofa, velvet fabric, wood, Italy, 1980s This sectional
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, six elements
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of six
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclè, 1970, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of three
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, three
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic

Willy Rizzo Super C Sofa Set with Wood Base and Ultra-suede Upholstery, 1969
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This modular sofa set designed by Willy Rizzo features one three-seater module and two single-seat
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1660s Italian Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Willy Rizzo Super C Sofa Set with Wood Base and Ultra-suede Upholstery, 1969
Willy Rizzo Super C Sofa Set with Wood Base and Ultra-suede Upholstery, 1969
$22,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 41.25 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, two elements
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte Castell Sectional Sofa
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa, leather, Austria, design 1972
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1970s Austrian Post-Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Leather

Modular Bench "SAGA" Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie
By K. Sørlie Sønner Møbelfabrikk
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive modular sofa from the 1960s by Gunnar Sørlie for Karl Sørlie & Sønner, Sarpsborg. Model
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Modular Bench "SAGA" Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie
Modular Bench "SAGA" Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie
$4,850
H 29.53 in W 69.69 in D 27.56 in
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 11
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of five
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of four
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of two
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Used

Materials

Velvet

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Modular Sofa Used For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modular sofa used for your home. A modular sofa used — often made from fabric, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modular sofa used — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each modular sofa used bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made modular sofa used has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mario Bellini, De Sede and B&B Italia are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modular Sofa Used?

Prices for a modular sofa used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,958.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Modular Sofa Used
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between modular and standard sofas lies in their design. A standard sofa consists of a single piece, though it may have detachable cushions. A modular sofa is made up of separate components, such as a loveseat and a chaise on armless and single-arm chairs. As a result, a modular sofa offers the ability to create different configurations compared to a standard sofa. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of sofas.