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: North American
20th Century American Directional Sofa - Vintage Curved Settee by Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A half-round, vintage Mid-Century Modern American three seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good condition. The seat back rest of the divano is curved with a wide armrest, supported by two round wooden bases. Newly upholstered in a white cotton fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1970, United States.
The sofa belong to the Broadway theatre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Armless Sofa
Located in Napa, CA
This well taken care of armless sofa by American furniture designer, Adrian Pearsall will surely make your space that much more unique!
This armless sof...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$10,500
Huge Sofa Set by Norman Bel Geddes, 1950s, USA
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely rare huge sofa set by Norman Bel Geddes from the 1950s.
We have the set from the possession of a US soldier stationed in Germany or Roth after...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$45,596 / set
Edward Wormley 1950s Mid-Century Designed Dunbar for Modern 3 Seat Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley three seat on tapered walnut legs is from his Dunbar for Modern collection, one of his early fully modern furniture collections. This sofa, was reupholstered by the original owners, in the late 90s to fit their new southwest decor...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Martin Borenstein Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by Martin Borenstein, USA, c.1950s. The sofa has been newly upholstered in a beautiful Italian velvet alpaca with tan suede trim. The sofa features a walnut side table with thre...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$18,000
Lovely 2 Piece Marge Carson Curved Tufted Back Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Marge Carson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Custom Stylish Marge Carson 2 piece curved sectional sofa with tufted design in a custom textured
stitched fabric. This well crafted sofa sect...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$3,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Le Jeune Upholstery Hollywood Sofa Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Hollywood Sofa Showroom Model
Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery HOLLYWOOD S8.923 Sofa showroom model. This sofa is built...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Milo Baughman Button-Tufted Green
Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Inherently sophisticated and intriguing! For your consideration is a sleek and stylish long sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. Elegant from every angle-his best sofa design. Dripping with style makes this sofa a versatile choice to heighten the elegance of your living room...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and beige fabric sofa or bench, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Seat height 18”
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Baron Sofa by Robert Haussmann for Stendig, Cream Leather, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Baron Sofa by Robert Haussmann for Stendig. cream leather, 1970. Original leather with beautiful patina. Pair of chairs are sold in separa...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gondola Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gondola sofa. By iconic mid-century modern designer Adrian Pearsall. Masterfully restored to its original glory with newly refinished walnut...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul McCobb for Directional Two-Piece Cream White Sectional Sofa, 1958, Brass
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb for Directional, two piece sectional sofa, c 1958. Cream on cream minimal Jacobean floral textile and solid brass. Two parts can be used together as one long sofa or as separate pieces. Gorgeous lines and minimal modern design. Single cushions for seat and back delineate each part but come together to form a sleek, neatly symmetrical (yet one-armed) sofa, comprised of a armless. Vintage Scalamandre pillows in main photo are for display only and NOT included with sofa.
Settee and one arm loveseat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Solid wood frame Walnut TAMBU Sofa with down filled upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of organic and geometric forms, the TAMBU sofa was born from a desire to create a super comfortable yet elegant seating pieces. We believe ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic clean lined sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have updated with Great Plains Mohair by Holly Hunt.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Green Print Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Model 2408-S, or the Gondola sofa, for Craft Associates.
Original mid-century printed green velvet wool. Walnut base. One main settee cushion with t...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$7,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Jamestown Lounge Co. 1960s British Oak Sofa Mid Century Jack Van Der Molen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our British Oak sofa by Jamestown Lounge Co.. Crafted with exquisite thistle carvings and embodying mid-century design can you picture this sofa u...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Stunning Harvey Probber 4-Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Harvey Probber 4-seat sofa. This stylish sofa was re-upholstered about 15 years ago and still looks great-light cleaning recommended.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Dennis Christiansen for Dunbar Mid Century Leather Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Dennis Christiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dennis Christiansen for Dunbar Mid Century Leather Sofa
This sofa measures: 76 wide x 35 deep x 25.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Custom Tufted Blue Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa with handmade brass base in blue velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be made in different sizes, colors and fabrics or a different metal for the base.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pair of c1970s Vintage Massive Thick Bamboo Bases Loveseats MINT
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of c1970s Vintage Massive Thick Bamboo Bases Loveseats MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane
Handcrafted Ebonized Oak Moresby Sofa with Custom Linen or Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This handmade solid wood constructed sofa includes handcut joinery and custom upholtered seat and seat back cushions.
This sofa is shown in our in house black leather with an ebon...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
High Quality Sofas in White Leather, De Sede, Milo Baughman
Located in Munich, DE
In the manner of Milo Baughman, but made in De Sede quality. Very low, very elegant and 100% comfort.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$4,746 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Group Mid Century Channel Back Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Group Mid Century Channel Back Sofa
This sofa measures: 82.75 wide x 30 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 21.25 i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Dazzling R. Huber Curved Back Teak Sofa, Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Huber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Dazzling Mid-Century Modern Huber curved back sofa (R. Huber & Co., Canada, 1968). We love the swooping thick teak band that surrounds the top edge-very handsome. The legs are also q...
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Pencil Reed Modular or Sectional Sofa with New Cushion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and sculptural sofa made by Comfort Design Furniture in the 1970's. The sofa features nice heavy construction with a sculptural design & bamboo reed clad. Cushions were re...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Prestige Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa, in the style of Adrian Pearsall for Bassett 'Prestige'. Features a tufted backs, 3 removable se...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Ward Bennett Style Sofas for Reupholstery
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ward Bennett Style Parlor Sofas on Chrome Bases in Original Burgundy Leather - Set of 2
Item does not have maker's label.
Selling for reupholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Gorgeous Harvey Probber Two-Part Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A well-tailored, nicely proportioned and architecturally clean-looking design this two-piece sectional sofa by Harvey Probber. With even arms, tufted seat cushions and six loose cush...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$9,950 / set
Alexandra Sofa
Located in Carmel, CA
Designed by Ashley Yeates, 'The Modern Hepburn,' handcrafted in California using FSC-certified wood, natural tree latex foam, organic cotton, wool batting, non-toxic finishes and nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$14,992
Mid Century Lime Green Sofa Compact by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in Detroit, MI
This classic vintage mid century modern Eames Compact Sofa circa 1970 has been professionally reupholstered in a gorgeous Herman Miller lime green fabric. The Eames compact sofa is e...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Waterfall Bear Sofa by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed
Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage three seater sofa designed and manufactured in the USA in the 1970s by Mr Lucite, Charles Hollis Jones and part of the Waterfall Bear Collection.
The sofa is upholstered in...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design
By Jens Risom
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern American two seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed and produced by Jens Risom Design, Model U-151, in good condition. The seat, back rest of the divano is slightly inclinated with a button-tufted back and two straight arms, supported by a hand crafted Walnut frame, standing of four small curved wooden feet. Newly upholstered in an orange velvet. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, New York, United States.
Seat: 18.5" H x 44.5" W x 19.5" D
Pillows: 20" H x 20" W x 7" D
Jens Risom was a Danish, American furniture designer born in 1916, in Copenhagen, Denmark and passed away in 2016, in New Canaan, United States. He finished his apprenticeship as a designer at the Copenhagen School...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Morro Sectional by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Sectional is our deepest and largest scaled sectional featuring a biscuit tufted seat, loose back cushions and a geometrically sculpted base. Available in American walnut o...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Oak
$15,350 / item
American Designer, Sofa, Rattan, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950.
Seat Height (inches): 16.5”
Arm Height (inches): 24"
All items ship from High Point, N...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Blue 3-Seat Sofa on Wood Base
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa on a wooden base with three seat cushions. The cushioning is in good condition, but needs to be reupholstered. The sofa is structurally s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A. Brandt for Ranch Oak Cerused Oak Minimalist Three Seat Sofa.
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist sofa from the 1950s designed and manufactured by August Brandt for Ranch Oak Furniture. Ranch Oak was a furniture brand that had a slight western look and feel. This sofa,...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
$3,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Modular sofa in 4 parts by Herman Miller At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb vintage modular sofa entirely restored and reupholstered with a fabric by Dédar.
Designed by Don Chadwick for Herman Miller.
4 parts.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$6,513 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Midcentury Harvey Probber Style Walnut Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Large four seater vintage sofa in an off-white fabric with light mauve and sky blue accents of geometric stripes and floral patterns with rose motifs. The midcentury couch features a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern "Cloud" Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern "Cloud" sofa originates from the United States and dates back to the 1980s. Its most striking feature is its sculptural biomorphic form, which gives it a trul...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern American Sectional Corner Sofa in Structured Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sectional sofa, structured yellow upholstery, metal, United States, 1960s
This two-part sofa is upholstered in soft yellow structured fabric that emphasizes the strong lines...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rare
Model 66
2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called ‘Model 66’ or ‘Slipper’ and features a slim black lacquered base in steel with a funk...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
San Rafael Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Sloane Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Established in 2008, the Vladimir Kagan Couture collection features a selection of the Classic Kagan designs from 1950s to his new designs from 21st century. One of the new designs on offer here is the New Moon sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$22,000 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole rattan. This a great example of a post-WW...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$8,550 Sale Price
25% Off
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century cloud sofa
Sofa measures: 124 wide x 72 deep x 31.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in wh...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Black Leather Tufted Sofa Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a very handsome, gorgeous black leather geometric tufted pattern sofa by the Kroehler Mfg. Company, in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The design of the frame is rema...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Curvaceous Sofa by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Mid Century Sofa or Settee, designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, 1940s, Pair Available
By Paul Frankl
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available,
USA, circa 1944.
From an important estate.
Silk over oak frame.
Measure: 88 W x 27 D x 33 H in.
224 W x ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Oak
Classic Modernist Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb.. Amazing lines.. Sleek elegant design.. Reupholstered (within the last 15 years)..in an ivory mattelasse fabric.. Nice useable condi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom Tufted Green Velvet Sofa, Custom Design
Located in New York, NY
Custom tufted sofa newly upholstered in green velvet on a plinth base. Has loose seat and side cushions.
The sofa shown is available now.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$9,600 Sale Price / item
20% Off
EARL Handcrafted Walnut Moresby Loveseat with Custom Linen or Leather Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This handmade solid wood constructed sofa includes handcut joinery and custom upholtered seat and seat back cushions.
This sofa is shown in our in maharam plume ciabatta ivory tex...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Lovely Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Robsjohn-Gibbings attributed walnut sofa with sexy flared feet and double bowed front bottom edge. Yes, this piece will need to be reupholstered but that's what you designers ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Charles Eames Sofa Compact
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very rare and rather exceptional sofa compact by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.
This example is special for a few reasons.
It is a very early model as evidenced by the centre metal bracket. It is also a folding example. Later pieces were fixed in place.
This sofa also retains the original vintage Alexander Girard "giant stripe" textile. A very rare thing as most were reupholstered of originally upholstered in a basic vinyl or wool . This textile and construction dates the sofa to approx. 1959.
This is most likely the best example of a vintage Sofa Compact available for sale.
A true museum example.
From Herham Miller website: Why “compact” for a sofa that’s six feet wide and seats three? The clean profile of the Eames sofa compact...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Ultra Rare Milo Baughman James Inc. 4 Seater Sofa Brass Legs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ultra rare 4 seater sofa designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. We just love the sleek brass legs with the classic 4 seater design. The original fabric still looks pretty good wi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Stunning Curved Erwin Lambeth Sled Leg Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Erwin Lambeth curved back sled leg sofa. This sofa was reupholstered long ago in this wonderful sapphire blue crushed velvet and still looks ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Vintage 1990s Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sectional End Sofas
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Two Vintage 1990s Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sectional End Sofas
Each sofa measures: 74 wide x 36 deep x 38.25 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches
All pieces of furniture can...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Dunbar Jack Larsen Gray Velvet Cut Down Floating Plinth Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$5,700 Sale Price
40% Off
Stunning John Widdicomb Long Low Sofa Unusual Arms Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning John Widdicomb long low carved walnut sofa, circa 60's. This is the most unusual vintage sofa we have seen in quite sometime. Look at the wonderful carved Greek-key detail...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 3-Seater
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the Børge Mogensen 3-seater sofa of the No.1 series in 1955. He united a sharply defined shape with a softer, more intimate character that works well as the focal p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
$8,496 / item
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll. Recent 2009 production based on his 1930s designs for the Esters and Lange residenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
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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