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
1980s Three Seater Adjustable Sofa / LEDA LUX, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- The pillows have stains on one side
- Manufacturer Hikor Písek 1987
- Seat height 44 cm
- Dimensions when unfolded, depth 1...
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Swedish Cream Loveseat Sofa with Tapered Legs and Curved Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An inviting example of Mid-Century Swedish design, this cream loveseat sofa offers comfort and elegant proportions. It features gracefully tapered wooden legs, each accented with a d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Curved Sofa
Located in London, London
Italian Curved Sofa, 1950s
A refined expression of mid-century Italian design, this sculptural two-seat sofa dates to the 1950s and offers a striking silhouette—low, elegant, and ge...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Kazuhide Takahama, 4 Seat or Large 3 seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant large three-seat sofa model "Suzanne" designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured in Italy by Gavina in the 1960s.
This important sofa shows an impressive curved...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Soriana 2 seater sofa by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 60s, 70s
Located in Padova, IT
Soriana is an iconic seat designed in 1969 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and awarded a Compasso d’Oro at the time. Cassina is pleased to propose from its archives a version that is attent...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish 1940
s Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. Legs made from solid beech. Comfortable and super solid with nice and s...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
ROCHE BOBOIS 11 PiECE KENZO MAH JONG BY HANS HOPFER CORNER MODULAR SOFA SET
By Roche Bobois
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this collectable Roche Bobois 11 Piece Kenzo Mah Jong Corner sofa set by Hans Hopfer
Please note the deliv...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Technical Sofà Mid-Century Italian Design Beige Velvet Tecno D70 Borsani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modern Technical Sofa, current and trendy, original fabric in good overall condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
$5,388 Sale Price
30% Off
De Sede DS-44 two seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
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
Divano Gradual di Cini Boeri per Knoll International original fabric
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Ghedi, IT
Il divano Gradual di Cini Boeri per Knoll, anni '70, lungo 230 cm, è un’icona del design modernista italiano. Caratterizzato da una struttura in legno laccato marrone, la sua finitur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Mid-century modern Boomerang sofa by Olavi Hänninen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Add a touch of mid-century modern luxury to your space with the Olavi Hänninen 1960's Boomerang sofa. Crafted from rich mahogany, this iconic piece features the legendary boomerang s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sofa Design
This “Stringa” sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova is a str...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Divano Super C di Willy Rizzo modulare in pelle di cinghiale 6 moduli
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Ghedi, IT
Prodotta dall’Atelier Willy Rizzo, questa composizione modulare incarna lo stile sofisticato e glamour tipico del designer italiano, noto per i suoi arredi che fondono linee pulite c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Guillerme et Chambron "Mathilde" Sofa for Votre Maison, France mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The duo of Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and their company, Votre Maison, denote a landmark of French mid-century design history. Robert Guillerme, who designed most of the w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Afra
Tobia Scarpa 2 Seater
Erasmo
Black Leather Sofa + Table B&B Italia 1973
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This black leather 2 seater + matching table version 'Erasmo' sectional sofa was produced in 1976 and designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973
The black laminated tab...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Plywood
$4,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Maralunga Sofa + Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. New Maharam Memory by Patricia Urquiola upholstery with articulating backrests. Tagged.
O...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International and produced by De Coene in the late 1950s. From 1954 onwards, the renowned Belgian manufacturer De Coene pr...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Three Seater Sofa for Gavina, 1966
Located in Vicenza, IT
Designed in 1966 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, the Bastiano sofa is a masterpiece of modern Italian design, combining architectural precision with inviting comfort. This origi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Saporiti Italia 2 seater leather sofa by Giovanni Offredi
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This leather sofa comes in very good condition. The black leather is soft and supple and shows hardly any signs of wear. There are 2 dents in the leather on the back of the sofa, but...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$1,246 Sale Price
63% Off
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further!
Maralunga 3-seater Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Vintage Saporiti “Confidential” Three-Seater Sofa in Terracotta Brown Leather
By Saporiti
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
This iconic three-seater “Confidential” sofa, designed by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia in the 1970s, is a striking example of bold, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair, Mid-Century Pine Armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Mid-century pine armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970
Mid-century brutalist solid pine lounge chair with new upholstery in it's original brown corduroy.
Elegant design and great ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare three-seater sofa is a masterpiece of Danish Modern design by the legendary architect Kaare Klint. Produced by the prestigious furniture maker Rud. Rasmussen, this sofa is ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Textile, Upholstery
A1950s Italian Two Seater Sofa with Brass Legs Newly Upholstered in Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1950s Italian two seater. curved backed sofa with slender brass legs and newly upholstered in Designers Guild blue velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish 2-Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish 2 Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern two seater sofa designed by professor Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik A/S Den...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
1960s Two-Seater Sofa by Bonino , Italy
By Bonino
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Wool upholstery with some signs of use
- Labeled
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
Saporiti Italia "Wave" Sofa by Giovanni Offredi 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed in 1974 by Giovanni Offredi, "Wave" three seat sofa. Since 1950 Saporiti has produced some of the most sophisticated and advanced pieces of furniture in the history of Itali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Aage Sattrup, Beech, Fabric, Rare Floating Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Sattrups Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Manhasset, NY
Aage Sattrup, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beech, Beige Fabric, Rare Floating Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
Very rare sofa designed by Aage Sattrup and manufactured by Sattrups Polstermøbelfab...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Contemporary Gulman Sofa with Sleek Curved Silhouette And Brushed Brass Base
Located in Freamunde, PT
Gulman sofa the ultimate expression of luxury and comfort, designed to make a bold yet inviting statement in any living space. With its sculptural lines, plush upholstery, and elegan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca
Midcentury Sofa from Two Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable
- Rare type
- Can be upholstered (customer request).
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Down
Sofa in black leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Carlo Bartoli Down (Blob) sofa set, 1970s, Italy.
“Down” sofa set by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy. Part of the Down series this set consist a 2-piece modular sofa, 4 cabinets and a coffee table. Satin black lacquered wood and upholstered in the original black leather with amazing patina. As the coffee table is as wide as the frame of the sofa it can also be placed on the corner to make an L-shaped configuration. Bold 70s Italian design thats striking to look at and has a comfortable seat. The 2 corner seats are more used so a little less high.
Measurements 4-seater sofa
– Height: 75 cm
– Width: 290 cm
– Depth: 82 cm
Measurements 2-seater:
– Height: 75 cm
– Width: 145 cm
– Depth: 82 cm
Measurements coffee table:
– Height: 24 cm
– Width: 73 cm
– Depth: 73 cm
Measurements cabinets:
– Height: 24 cm
– Width: 2x73 cm and 2x68cm
– Depth: 37,5 cm
Note: The Carlo Nason Lotus...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
Buffalo Leather DS 47 Sofa By De Sede 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Čelinac, BA
Buffalo Leather DS47 Sofa By De Sede Switzerland 1970s
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$5,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sofa, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 1970s French woven wicker sofa embodies elegant organic design, characterized by its deep seat and fluid, enveloping curves. Crafted from natural materials, it showcases excepti...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wicker
Sculptural French Sofa in Taupe Velvet, 1980s–1990s
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
A striking and unique vintage sofa from France, dating to the late 1980s or early 1990s. While the maker ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Three-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Foam
$3,383 Sale Price
25% Off
Marzio Cecchi Custom Floating Five Seater Sofa in Mustard Yellow Velvet
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
One of one custom piece. Museum piece
This extraordinary Marzio Cecchi sofa and lounge chair set embodies the daring creativity of 1970s Italian modernist design. A master of form a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
3-Seater Sofa Made In Dark Green Leather With Chrome Legs From 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
The 3-seater sofa in dark green leather with chrome legs from the early 1970s is a period and stylish piece of furniture that exudes a special elegance and luxury. The deep green col...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural Midcentury Italian Sofa in Faux Lambswool
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian sofa of sculptural design, with soft curves, on six tapering wooden legs and newly upholstered in buttoned faux lambswool.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Three-Piece Antimott Sofa by Walter Knoll / Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Antimott three-piece sofa.
Design by Walter Knoll & Wilhelm Knoll.
Striking German design from the 1960s.
Solid teak frame with six original c...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage
Sapporo
3-seater sofa in suede by Mobil Girgi, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fabulous 'Sapporo' 3-seater sofa by Mobil Girgi, made in Italy in the 1970s. Low and wide shape with rounded edges and deep cushions. Upholstered in the original orange suede fabric....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
Model "Onda" Set by De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice rounded and curved "Onda" set of one 3-seat sofa and one fauteuil.
The set is designed by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi and fabricated by Zanotta, Italy, 1985.
The expressive curves of the sofa is emphasized by the vibrant color of the green leather.
The structured and bend tubular chrome makes the piece look nice in a freestanding place.
Because of the soft leather, it is comfortable to sit in.
The original green leather is in good used condition with some normal traces of use (see the pictures).
Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi are three Milanese designers, born in the 1930s. Around 1960, they started working together. With their designs, they wanted to bring forward a new Italian design, contrasting with the international style...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$4,717 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Roche Bobois ‘Informel’ Two-Seater Sofa – Original Natural Leather Upholstery
By Roche Bobois
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
A rare and elegant two-seater ‘Informel’ sofa by Roche Bobois, retaining its original natural leather upholstery in a sophisticated steel gr...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1950s Danish Sofa Reupholstered with Designer Mohair Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 1950s Danish sofa that has been beautifully reupholstered in a plush Schumacher designer mohair fabric, offering both luxury and durability. Its angular arms, a signature mi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Birch
Vintage Bamboo Sofa, Made in Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
It is made in bamboo.
This sofa is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Divina wool in 100 % New Zealand wool.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Elegant daybed by René Gabriel ca 1950, original patina in elmwood
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A René Gabriel daybed of the reconstruction period in the original patina. Very elegant piece, very versatile. Upholstered in a beautiful Bouclé by Dedar Milano.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Elm
Mario Bellini two sofas Model "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of fabric sofas, from the Le Bambole series, designed by Mario Bellini in 1972, Italian production, bearing the B&B brand.
The 1970s marked a period of significant cultural and...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Togo
3 seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Brussels, BE
TOGO Sofa by Michel Ducaroy – A Design Icon Since 1973
Designed by Michel Ducaroy (1925–2009), the iconic TOGO sofa is the very definition of relaxed comfort. Its distinctive, low-s...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 2 and a half-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further!
Maralunga 2 and a half-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
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
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Burgundy red "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
Mid-Century Cognac Leather 4 Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very comfortable four-seat sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. This large edition is not in production any more. It has soft cognac colored leather cushions and frame...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Borge Mogensen Sofa Model 203 in Original Wool for Fredericia, Denmark, 1955
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This fantastic sofa was designed by Borge Mogensen in 1955 as model 203 for Fredericia Stolefabrik and manufactured sometime between 1955 and 1960. In period...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
De Sede DS-600 ‘Snake’ Sectional Sofa in Patinated Tan Leather by Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 ‘Snake’ Sectional Sofa in Patinated Tan Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland, 1972
An enduring icon of avant-garde furniture design, the DS-600 sectional sofa by Ueli ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa By Ellekær
Norell For Coja
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Danish mid-century modern sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja exemplifies Scandinavian design at its most refined, combining generous comfort with clean architectural lines....
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features a graceful, upholstered curved form that creates an inviting and fluid silhouette....
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Georg Thams Mid-Century Danish Leather Sofas
By Georg Thams
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extra long Danish sofas with original leather upholstery that are very comfortable. One of the sofas has a different cushion from the other 8, though it appears to be a close match. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$3,400 / item
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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