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
Place of Origin: European
Raphael Raffel Brown Natural Leather Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Raphael Raffel designed, 1970's, made-to-order natural leather Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris. Raphael Raffel (1912-2000), who trained at the École des Beaux Arts, was a well-know...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960s Guillerme et Chambron Oak Sofa upholstered in Tibor Fabric
Located in London, GB
Oak sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France, circa 1960s. The piece features a solid oak frame with gently tapered legs and sculpted armrests, characteristic of the designers’ work. Th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Anfibio Sofa + Bed Alessandro Becchi 1971 by Giovannetti Vintage Cognac Leather
Located in Munster, NRW
We are offering you the extremely rare opportunity to purchase an original vintage Anfibio sofa in cognac leather. It comes from first ownership, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 13.5"
Arm Height (inches): 18"
All ite...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Folding Down
Knole
Sofa in Velvet and Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Folding Down 'Knole' Sofa in Velvet and Brass, Europe, 1960s.
This is a very wonderful mid century folding down sofa, a so called ‘Knole’ sofa or settee.
It is named af...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft sofa
Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay
A living room system designed to define the domestic landscape in a fluid, flexible manner. This is Esosoft ? the f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$19,896 / item
RARE Alberto Rosselli Sofa Two Seater for Saporiti
Confidential
, Italy, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Alberto Rosselli Set For Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy Design, 1972
Two seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti-- 2 available, sold individually. Matching Ottoman (comes with ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$5,049 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s
Magnificent Italian mid-century sofa original from the 1950s.
Equipped with the original stiletto metal feet painted...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Studio
Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures: W. 250 cm / D. 250 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$17,527 / item
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
Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Baby Blue-Gray Suede Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' loveseat for B&B Italia showcases the revolutionary soft form design that defined 1970s Italian modernism. The distinctive curved silhouette creat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Wool, Beech
Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall
Condition: In good original condition wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Brown Leather Sofa Karl Wittmann Atrium, Austria 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown leather bed- sofa Karl Wittmann‚ Atrium’ in original brown leather, Austria, circa 1970
Very well preserved convertible double-seat sofa by K...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Chenille, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality fabric with the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
De Sede DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful dark brown leather sofa model DS31 designed and produced by De Sede.
One of our personal favorites from De Sede.
Well designed polished aluminum legs.
The sofa has been ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS101 Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Two-seater sofa, model DS-101, by the De Sede Team, designed and manufactured in Switzerland in the 1970s. This iconic piece perfectly embodies the craftsmanship of the De Sede hous...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
2-Seat Dezza Sofa by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, 2011
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Two seat ''Dezza'' sofa by Gio Ponti Produced by Poltrona Frau.
Designed in 1965, the Dezza sofa is some of Gio Ponti’s most important designs.
The Dezza sofa is light and very comf...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules - renovated and restored with high quality green velvet upholstery
A striking and iconic modular sofa designed by Ma...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic, Wood
Stunning De Sede DS-101 Reclining Sofa in a Neutral Butter-tone Leather
By De Sede
Located in Round Rock, TX
This De Sede DS-101 three-seat sofa is designed for uncompromising comfort. Each section reclines individually, creating a customizable lounge experience that has made the model a ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Beige Nubuck Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Beijinho leather sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa
By Ekornes
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa
This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 21 inches
Gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, 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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iverson
Located in New York, NY
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iversen newly upholstered in Kravet tight Boucle. A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, outward swept rear legs retaining the original horse...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown leather, Italy, 1970, set of six.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
This sofa measures: 80 wide x 32 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.25 and arm height of 21.75 inches
Grea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Runar Engblom, Sofa, Fabric, Birch, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and stained birch sofa designed by Runar Engblom, Finland, c. 1950s.
Provenance: Hotel Vaakuna, Helsinki.
Minor scuffing on feet.
Minor fraying of trim.
V...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 11
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, Italy, 1970, set of eleven.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sof...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Two-seater Sofa
Bambole
in Upholstered Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in Hellouw, NL
A key figure in postwar Italian design, Mario Bellini created the Bambole series for B&B Italia to challenge traditional ideas of structure and comfort. The Bibambola, a two-seater f...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Diesis, black leather sofa, first series, Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1979
Located in Milano, IT
Black leather Diesis sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1978. Designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava, the Diesis is a true icon of modern design. This is the three-seater ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
1960 Kho Liang Ie Model 070 Corner Sofa Set with Marble Side Table for Artifort
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome 'Model 070' corner sofa set with daybed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s. Kho Liang Ie was born in 1927 in Magelang, Dutch East Indies. After Indonesia's independence in 1...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Marble, Metal
Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Edward Wormley took the best elements from classical, historical Scandinavian and other European furniture design and translated them into a Modern vernacular. The result was furnitu...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Linen
Two-Seater Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant Mid-Century Italian two-seater sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, featuring its original fabric. This piece showcases the refined design and craftsmanship typical of 1950s Italian furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen 3 Seater Sofa 1960
s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Fritz Henningsen, born in 1889, operated his own workshop primarily in Copenhagen, overseeing the entire process from design to furniture production. His high-quality furniture, whic...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 20th century Danish curved sofa upholstered in velvet. Most likely made by Fritz Hansen. Ca 1930s Denmark.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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
20th Century , Brown Atlantis Three seats Sofa, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
$3,221 Sale Price
20% Off
Studio
Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest):
L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$21,211 / item
A Coja set of 4 living room seats and sofas by Sven Ellekaer , Sweden 1960s
Located in Athens, Attiki
A Mid-Century Modern set for the living room.
The set gives a touch of nostalgia and warmth
The set consists of : Two armchairs, one 3seater sofa and one 2seater sofa.
Dimensions:
Ar...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Cini Boeri “Gradual” Sofa for Knoll International, Italy, 1972
Rare “Gradual” sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International in 1972. Upholste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Studio
Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Curve module
Measures: W. 125 cm / D. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seat Height 42 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Velvet fabric in good original condition
- cleaned
- high of seat 40 cm
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vtg
Onda
Sofa by De Pas D’Urbino + Lomazzi for Zanotta 1980s Cream + Chrome
Located in Basel, BS
The ultimate squiggle!! Superbly stylish Italian design.
Very rare textile version of this piece. Upholstered in fantastic postmodern textured textile, in a beautiful cream color!
...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$6,869 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a magnificent piece of mid-century modern design that embodies both the elegance and functionality characteristic of the period. This stunning daybed is a testament to the timeless appeal of Prouvé's work and a must-have for any discerning collector of mid-century modern furniture.
Crafted by Ateliers Prouvé in France in the 1950s, this double daybed showcases the purity of Prouvé's design philosophy. The metal frame is both sturdy and lightweight, and the new upholstery adds a touch of comfort to this functional masterpiece. The daybed has been restored to excellent condition, ensuring that it will last for many years to come.
The S.C.A.L. double daybed's simple and elegant lines make it a versatile piece that will suit any interior design scheme. Whether used as a sofa, daybed, or guest bed, this piece will make a statement in any room. The new table tops have been redone to original measurements, ensuring that the entire piece retains its original charm.
In summary, the S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a stunning example of mid-century modern design that will add both beauty and functionality to any space. Its high-quality materials, simple lines, and exquisite craftsmanship make it a true work of art that is both comfortable and durable.
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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.
In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Tables has been redone new according to original measurements.
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), French Industrial and furniture designer and architect. Jean Prouvé is one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern design movement, Jean Prouvé introduced the machine age and Industrial engineered modern design aesthetic to interiors in the steel, aluminum and architecture he created. He then continued her experiments with different materials.
Jean Prouvé was born into an artistic family in Nancy, France, his famous father, Victor Prouvé...
Category
1950s French Vintage 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
Vintage Mid Century Patchwork Leather and Chrome Sofa in the style of De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Patchwork Brown Leather Sofa with tubular chrome frame and exterior fittings with black strap sling system. Very much in the style of Swiss maker De Sede, maker unknow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Cabinetmaker, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Organic form mid-century modern banana sofa designed and produced in Denmark ci...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Damask, Oak
Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and reminiscent of Kurt Olsen's design style. Built on a sturdy beech wood frame and raised on solid teak leg...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Giancarlo Piretti "Sistema 61" Green Fabric Modular Sofa for Castelli, 1973
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Okay, with that rich design history for the "Sistema 61" and the specific manufacture date of 1973 in mind, let's rewrite the listing. This allows us to fully leverage the "in-depth ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Guillerme et Chambron Grand Repos style Settee, France 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Guillerme et Chambron Grand Repos style Settee, France 1960
Grand repos style settee by iconic French design duo Guillerme and Chambron, crafted in solid white oak and showcasing the duo’s unmistakable architectural sensibility. This mid-century masterwork is defined by its sculptural “finger back” design, a signature of the designers' refined yet bold aesthetic. The settee has been newly upholstered with almond linen and orange button. The seat is supported with new webbing, ensuring lasting support and structural integrity.
Available to view in-situ in our Miami gallery...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Mod. "920" Dark Blue 3 Seats Sofa for Cassina, Italy
70
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa mod. "920" dark blue fabric three-seats sofa manufactured by Cassina, Italy '70.Good Vintage condition.
Set of 2 armchairs available.
References: G. Gram...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$3,979 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Woven Rattan Oval Shaped Couch, ca. 1999
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully formed and encompassing tightly woven oval rattan couch, supported on an iron frame.
Measures: 86 W x 47 D x 30 / 16 H.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
1950s Italian 2-Seater Sofa , Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in Velvet fabric
- Sturdy and stable
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Noa Curved Sofa with Integrated Side Pod By Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural chaise sofa is conceived as a continuous, flowing form—where seating becomes landscape and furniture reads as an object in space. Its generous, asymmetric silhouette ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
A stylish Mid-Century Italian modular sofa from around 1970, retaining its original beige cord fabric. The design reflects the era’s fascination with organic forms and comfort, featu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Plywood
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