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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
Place of Origin: North American
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style 4 Seat Sofa on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb style sofa on pencil legs Offered is an unrestored Mid-Century Modern sofa in the style of Paul McCobb. The sofa has sharp and curved lines which mak...
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style 4 Seat Sofa on Pencil Legs
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style 4 Seat Sofa on Pencil Legs

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style 4 Seat Sofa on Pencil Legs

$2,995
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

Billy Baldwin Style Two Part Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa Settee
Billy Baldwin Style Two Part Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa Settee

Billy Baldwin Style Two Part Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa Settee

$8,500
American Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 31” H x 78.5” W x 33” D Seat Height: 20”
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

American Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, USA, 1950s

$11,500
Red Suede Weiman Preview Chaise Lounge Cloud Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Weiman preview chaise lounge sofa in red ultra-suede.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

Red Suede Weiman Preview Chaise Lounge Cloud Sofa
Red Suede Weiman Preview Chaise Lounge Cloud Sofa

Red Suede Weiman Preview Chaise Lounge Cloud Sofa

$7,500
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165
By Milo Baughman
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin rosewood frame sofa. Milo Baughman rosewood sofa #2165 for Thayer Coggin made in the USA 1968. Listing this rare 3 sided rosewood sofa...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165

1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165

$10,200
Pair of Brass Frame Sofa s, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Brass Low Frame sofas circa 1960. Restored and newly reupholstered. Sofa's measure 92" long, 34.5" deep 28" tall, seat height 13", 26" deep.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Pair of Brass Frame Sofa s, 1960
Pair of Brass Frame Sofa s, 1960

Pair of Brass Frame Sofa s, 1960

$10,800
Tobia Scarpa Style Mid Century Sofa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tobia Scarpa Style mid century sofa The sofa measures: 83 wide x 30 deep x 26 high, with a seat height of 14 inches and arm height of 22 inches All ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tobia Scarpa Style Mid Century Sofa
Tobia Scarpa Style Mid Century Sofa

Tobia Scarpa Style Mid Century Sofa

$3,595
Henry P Glass Intimate Island Sofa for Richbilt Furniture
By Henry P. Glass, Richbilt MFG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by Henry P Glass for Richbilt Furniture, C.1960s, USA. The sofa features a sculpted walnut frame and has been recently reupholstered in a beige chenille fabric along the backres...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut

Henry P Glass Intimate Island Sofa for Richbilt Furniture
Henry P Glass Intimate Island Sofa for Richbilt Furniture

Henry P Glass Intimate Island Sofa for Richbilt Furniture

$12,500
American Mid-Century Modern Lane “Tuxedo” Sofa circa 1960s
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very nice mid-century sofa from Lane's highly sought-after "Tuxedo" line still retaining a wonderful early woven tween upholstery, it features sleek square lines with the two secti...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

American Mid-Century Modern Lane “Tuxedo” Sofa circa 1960s
American Mid-Century Modern Lane “Tuxedo” Sofa circa 1960s

American Mid-Century Modern Lane “Tuxedo” Sofa circa 1960s

$5,000
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional sofa on tapered legs with round brass stretcher from front to back and side to side. Drop arm detail, older floral upholstery ne...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher

$3,900
Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Spain. This sofa is one of Kagan's most Avant Garde ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century
Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century

Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century

$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 97 wide x 33 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 28 inches Fair Vintage Conditio...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa

$5,195
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Plush Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful plush lustrous mohair fabric. Light blue gray.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Lucite, Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Plush Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Plush Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Plush Mohair

$24,000
Dune Studio Galaxy Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dune Studio, New York, Galaxy with curved form, upholstered in a faux suede fabric with poly-urethane foam over solid wood and resting upon seven brushed brass tapering legs. This s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Dune Studio Galaxy Sofa
Dune Studio Galaxy Sofa

Dune Studio Galaxy Sofa

$22,000
1960s Vintage Brass and Oak Safari Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1960s Brass & Oak Sofa Expertly crafted in the United States circa the 1960s, this striking vintage sofa is the perfect blend of bold design and everyday comfort. It feature...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1960s Vintage Brass and Oak Safari Sofa
1960s Vintage Brass and Oak Safari Sofa

1960s Vintage Brass and Oak Safari Sofa

$4,500
Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tuxedo 3 seater sofa by Harvey Probber. Down feather back cushions. Recently reupholstered in Kvadrat Maharam fabric. Labeled.   
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa
Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa

Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa

$6,217
Milo Sofa, Taupe/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded wooden frame to support the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Milo Sofa, Taupe/Umber Velvet
Milo Sofa, Taupe/Umber Velvet

Milo Sofa, Taupe/Umber Velvet

$8,544 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1950 s Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Sofa
By Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Grete Jalk, Jens Risom
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original 1950's Midcentury Modern couch for sale. Has a Scandinavian Danish Modern design, and was previously reupholstered. Has the classic Danish design with a slanted back...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

1950 s Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Sofa
1950 s Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Sofa

1950 s Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Sofa

$2,199
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa This sofa measures: 85 wide x 32 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 21 inches...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Sled Leg Sofa

$5,195
Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected very slight wear on arms and seat. No tears, very little soiling...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa
Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa

Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa

$2,679
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Sofa
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Sofa This sofa measures: 72.5 wide x 34 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height of 21.75 inches All pieces ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Sofa
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Sofa

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Sofa

$4,795
Pair of Rare 7 ft. Ward Bennett Plinth Base Tufted White Leather Sofas
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of stunning 7ft Ward Bennett tufted sofas on walnut plinth bases. Ward Bennett created everything from interiors and furniture to textiles and flatware. The unsung New York Cit...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Rare 7 ft. Ward Bennett Plinth Base Tufted White Leather Sofas
Pair of Rare 7 ft. Ward Bennett Plinth Base Tufted White Leather Sofas

Pair of Rare 7 ft. Ward Bennett Plinth Base Tufted White Leather Sofas

$25,000 / set
Elegant Paul McCobb Style Brass Base Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Elegant Paul McCobb style brass stretcher base sofa. This wonderful long sofa is in very nice vintage condition-original fabric still looks clean-...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Elegant Paul McCobb Style Brass Base Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Elegant Paul McCobb Style Brass Base Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Elegant Paul McCobb Style Brass Base Sofa Mid-Century Modern

$7,500
1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern velvet and chrome sofa was designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. This stunning velvet and chrome sofa boasts a magnificent blue velvet u...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa
1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa

1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa

$3,425
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Paul McCobb for Directional sculptural cubist sofa or settee. Legs have been refinished, older reupholstery and foam must be updated. Great sleek geom...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa

Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa

$8,500
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Style Sofa Pearsall Attributed Oatmeal Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Gondola style sofa pearsall attributed oatmeal upholstery.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Gondola Style Sofa Pearsall Attributed Oatmeal Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Style Sofa Pearsall Attributed Oatmeal Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Gondola Style Sofa Pearsall Attributed Oatmeal Upholstery

$6,500
Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three-seat sofa, Model #U250, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s. Composed of a sculptural walnut base on which the tufted, high-back seat is mounted. Sharp, modern...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa
Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa

$6,800
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
From the estate of the famous architect Viljo Revell. Hard foam. Designed in 1954. Original condition.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll

Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll

$3,197 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Pencil Splayed Leg 93" 4 Cushion Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Pencil Leg 93" 4 Cushion Sofa Offered is an unrestored Milo Baughman mid-century modern sofa, probably by Tha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Pencil Splayed Leg 93" 4 Cushion Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Pencil Splayed Leg 93" 4 Cushion Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Pencil Splayed Leg 93" 4 Cushion Sofa

$2,595
Milo Baughman Floating Sofa w/Chrome Base, 1960
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Floating Sofa w/Chrome Base, 1960. Newly reupholstered in green boucle. Measures 57" long, 29" deep, 27.5" tall, 16.5" seat ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Floating Sofa w/Chrome Base, 1960
Milo Baughman Floating Sofa w/Chrome Base, 1960

Milo Baughman Floating Sofa w/Chrome Base, 1960

$5,500
Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered

Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered

$3,800
Dunbar Model 7350 Sofas by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Model 7350 sofas by Edward Wormley. Vintage 1970’s sofas with more recent grey pink silk upholstery. Original labels are no longer on ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk

Dunbar Model 7350 Sofas by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Model 7350 Sofas by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Model 7350 Sofas by Edward Wormley

$8,400 / set
Pair of Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofas in Lee Jofa Upholstery
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful sofas have been completely restored. Newly upholstered in a high-quality fabric by Lee Jofa. The fabric has a beautiful pattern, a tight weave with nubby design detai...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofas in Lee Jofa Upholstery
Pair of Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofas in Lee Jofa Upholstery

Pair of Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofas in Lee Jofa Upholstery

$36,000 / set
Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era five-strand Paul Frankl-inspired square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous five-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan b...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa

Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa

$7,400
Large Curved Modern Velvet Sofa in Pink Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large curved sofa inspired by Italian mid-century design. Upholstered in blush pink crushed velvet. Velvet is napless. Single cushion with foam, dacron, and down. Tight back that is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Poplar, Down

Large Curved Modern Velvet Sofa in Pink Velvet
Large Curved Modern Velvet Sofa in Pink Velvet

Large Curved Modern Velvet Sofa in Pink Velvet

$14,710 / item
Stylish Harvey Probber Super Deep 3 Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Harvey Probber 3 seater sofa with super deep cushions. We just love everything about this handsome mid-century sofa from the 37"deep seat cushions to the Dorothy Leibes attri...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Stylish Harvey Probber Super Deep 3 Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Stylish Harvey Probber Super Deep 3 Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Stylish Harvey Probber Super Deep 3 Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern

$4,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Couch and Ottoman by Martin Borenstein
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
All orginal couch and ottoman by Martin Borenstein. Couch measures 76" wide, 34" deep and 34" high. Seat height is 13". Ottoman measures 50" wide, ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Couch and Ottoman by Martin Borenstein
Couch and Ottoman by Martin Borenstein

Couch and Ottoman by Martin Borenstein

$7,900 / set
George Sofa by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The George sofa is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The low profile silhouette sits above a sculpted solid wood base. This piece is availab...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

George Sofa by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
George Sofa by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning

George Sofa by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning

$10,875 / item
Adrian Pearsall Faux Snow Leopard Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Fully Restored
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not just a sofa—it’s an iconic statement of mid-century modern fantasy. The Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, reimagined as an expansive sectional, embodies ultimate comfort and sculptural boldness. Upholstered in opulent, plush leopard-patterned faux fur, the design combines tactile luxury with Pearsall’s signature fluid silhouette. Crafted by Craft Associates in the early 1970s, the original Cloud Sofa features an organic, continuous form—like a gentle wave of plush seating—supported by a platform base of solid walnut and hidden black plinth. This sectional adapts that form into an enveloping L-shape perfect for both lounging and dramatic spatial presence. The ultra-soft fur, in cream, taupe, and charcoal tones, wraps the sinuous curves, offering sensory warmth that visually pops against the warm walnut trim. The continuous cushion and integrated chaise allow versatility while retaining iconic Cloud geometry. What makes this sectional extraordinary is the way the leopard fur elevates the Cloud’s iconic form with plush, textural opulence, transforming it into a museum-quality centerpiece. The sofa has been fully restored, including a refined walnut base with a rich reddish hue and flawlessly renewed upholstery, ensuring both comfort and lasting beauty. It remains an object of functional elegance, holding its form as both a centerpiece of comfort and a sculptural anchor in any space. Designer Context: Adrian Pearsall (1925–2011), originally an architect, founded Craft Associates in 1952 and quickly developed a design vocabulary defined by bold curvature, platform bases, and playful luxury. The Cloud Sofa, created in the 1970s, stands as one of his most celebrated forms—its serpentine back and floating base embodying leisure crafted with spectacle and gravity. Pearsall’s work remains sought after for its structural daring and dramatic presence. Ideal for collectors of rare mid-century American design, homes or galleries craving sumptuous sculptural comfort, and interiors driven by form, material lushness, and personality, this sectional is a rare union of Pearsall’s design legacy and decadent materials—embodying modernist boldness and tactile indulgence. A true jaw-dropper from every angle. The new faux snow leopard fur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Faux Snow Leopard Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Fully Restored
Adrian Pearsall Faux Snow Leopard Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Fully Restored

Adrian Pearsall Faux Snow Leopard Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Fully Restored

$23,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Tufted seat and back sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Dark stained African mahogany cross stretcher base with floating ends. The silk blend original fabric is in amazingly good condi...
Category

1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric

$17,850
Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!
By Ficks Reed, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern box shape rattan cane bamboo loveseat sofa settee mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Cane

Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!
Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!

Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!

$2,800
set of 2 norman bel geddes sofas
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Munich, DE
rare set of two small 2-seater sofas by norman bel geddes. corner element also available.
Category

1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

set of 2 norman bel geddes sofas
set of 2 norman bel geddes sofas

set of 2 norman bel geddes sofas

$8,527 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Metal Mid Century Garden Poolside Sofa bench by Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Probably the most sought after form made by Homecrest, this settee if from the Chiquita series circa 1960's. This example is in very good, original estate condition, showing only the...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Metal Mid Century Garden Poolside Sofa bench by Homecrest
Metal Mid Century Garden Poolside Sofa bench by Homecrest

Metal Mid Century Garden Poolside Sofa bench by Homecrest

$1,400
1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526. Reupholstered in a green mohair base with neutral diagonal striped wool loose cushions. A ver...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool

1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool

$12,500
Edward Wormley New York Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for D...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley New York Sofa
Edward Wormley New York Sofa

Edward Wormley New York Sofa

$12,000
Pair of New Reupholstered Dunbar Tuxedo Lounge Chairs in Ultra Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an even arm Tuxedo lounge chairs by Dunbar Furniture. It has 3 cushioned seats and is on casters for easy movability. It has be newly reupholstered in a rich off white Ultra ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of New Reupholstered Dunbar Tuxedo Lounge Chairs in Ultra Fabric
Pair of New Reupholstered Dunbar Tuxedo Lounge Chairs in Ultra Fabric

Pair of New Reupholstered Dunbar Tuxedo Lounge Chairs in Ultra Fabric

$11,990
Midcentury 101in Model 488 Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dunbar Edward Wormley Wormley has pioneered in a broad field of design, he was one of those unique designers who was sensitive to the interplay involved in selling modernism and st...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Down

Midcentury 101in Model 488 Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Midcentury 101in Model 488 Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Midcentury 101in Model 488 Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,520 Sale Price
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Weiman Black Leather Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Weiman black leather sofas. Label underside Weiman. Vladimir attributed
Category

1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Weiman Black Leather Sofa
Weiman Black Leather Sofa

Weiman Black Leather Sofa

$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mogensen 2213 Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 2213 sofa was designed by Børge Mogensen for his own home in 1962. With generous proportions, modest aesthetic, a choice of materials and execution secon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Mogensen 2213 Sofa
Mogensen 2213 Sofa

Mogensen 2213 Sofa

$22,248 / item
Rare 1950s Walnut and Brass Sofa by Frank Kyle, Newly Upholstered
By Frank Kyle
Located in Toronto, CA
Stunning 3-seater sofa by American interior designer and sculptor, Frank Kyle. Relocated to Mexico in the 1950’s, Kyle’s perception of an aesthetic that evokes universal design with ...
Category

1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare 1950s Walnut and Brass Sofa by Frank Kyle, Newly Upholstered
Rare 1950s Walnut and Brass Sofa by Frank Kyle, Newly Upholstered

Rare 1950s Walnut and Brass Sofa by Frank Kyle, Newly Upholstered

$8,500
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides, tufted seats backs with down and foam filled inside. Rosewood plinth...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa

Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa

$15,120
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC
By William Armbruster, Edgewood Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC Armbruster included in MoMA's Good Design exhibits in the early 50's and l...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC

Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC

$52,000 / set
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Cloud Sofa, Beige Velvet, Lucite, USA, 1980s The Cloud Sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the 19...
Category

1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet

Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet

$14,000
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 31 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15.25 and arm height of 23 inches Great Vint...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

$6,095
Rare 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Lou Hodges, California Design Group 1970 Modernist
By Lou Hodges
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare 3-seat sofa designed by Lou Hodges for California Design Group in the 1970s. Cantilever design oak frame features rounded edge, all original condition, retains origina...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rare 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Lou Hodges, California Design Group 1970 Modernist
Rare 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Lou Hodges, California Design Group 1970 Modernist

Rare 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Lou Hodges, California Design Group 1970 Modernist

$5,800
Handsome Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman style Rosewood case sofa. The rosewood is amazing with a deep dark colour and tons of fabulous graining. There were some minor chips that have been repaired...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Handsome Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern
Handsome Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern

Handsome Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern

$8,800 Sale Price
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Milo Sofa, Violet/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded wooden frame to support the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Milo Sofa, Violet/Chesterfield Velvet
Milo Sofa, Violet/Chesterfield Velvet

Milo Sofa, Violet/Chesterfield Velvet

$8,544 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Mohair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully updated and restored. The iconic bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This has been reupholstered in a stunning high-quality mohair from "The Sign". This sofa ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Mohair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Mohair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Mohair

$18,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofa by Arden Bell Jacobson
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa by Arden Bell Jacobson. America, circa 1970’s, iconic mid-century modern styling. Restored with all new upholstery and foam material, like new. Fabr...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofa by Arden Bell Jacobson
Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofa by Arden Bell Jacobson

Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofa by Arden Bell Jacobson

$11,175 Sale Price
25% Off
Spectacular Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber even arm Tuxedo sofa. This sofa was reupholstered by the original owners in this sensational tropical abstract fabric probably in the 80's-has been well ca...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Spectacular Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Spectacular Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Spectacular Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern

$5,480 Sale Price
20% Off

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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