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
Leather "Palmaria 709" 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
LEATHER "PALMARIA 709" 2-SEATER SOFA BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR CASSINA, ITALY 1970S
Introducing the timeless and iconic Palmaria 709 2-Seater Sofa, design...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure tan aniline leather.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid teak.
Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut 3 Seat Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century walnut 3 seat sofa
This sofa measures: 64 wide x 23 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height of 18 inches
Ready for new upholstery. This service is avai...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Model 333 Three-Seater Sofa in Solid Beech by Schou Andersen, Denmark, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
This elegant Model 333 three-seater sofa by Schou Andersen embodies the refined simplicity of Danish Mid-Century Modern design from the 1980s. Crafted from solid beech, the frame showcases the wood’s smooth texture and warm, honeyed tones, with clean lines and subtle curves that highlight its Scandinavian aesthetic. The original floral upholstery, featuring a delicate pattern in soft, earthy hues, adds a touch of vintage charm while complementing the beech’s natural beauty. The sofa’s slatted backrest and ergonomic design ensure both comfort and style, making it a versatile piece for a modern living space or a collector’s curated interior. Produced by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, this sofa reflects the company’s commitment to quality craftsmanship and timeless design, capturing the essence of late 20th-century Danish furniture.
Schou Andersen, often associated with the broader legacy of Danish furniture design, refers to the work produced by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, a prominent manufacturer in Denmark during the mid-to-late 20th century. While specific details about an individual designer named Schou Andersen are scarce, the name is tied to the company’s output, which often featured collaborations with renowned designers like Kai Kristiansen. Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik was known for producing high-quality furniture, including dining chairs, tables, and sofas, that exemplified the Danish Modern movement’s emphasis on functionality, minimalist forms, and natural materials like teak, rosewood, and beech. Their pieces, including the Model 333 sofa, gained recognition for their durability and elegant design, contributing to the global popularity of Scandinavian furniture.
Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, established in Denmark during the mid-20th century, was a respected manufacturer known for its role in the Danish Modern movement. The company produced a wide range of furniture, often collaborating with notable designers such as Kai Kristiansen, who designed iconic pieces like the Model 42 dining chairs for them. Operating primarily from the 1950s through the 1980s, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik specialized in crafting furniture from premium woods like teak, rosewood, oak, and beech, focusing on clean lines, ergonomic design, and meticulous craftsmanship. The Model 333 sofa, manufactured by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, reflects their dedication to creating functional yet aesthetically refined pieces that remain cherished by collectors today. The company’s legacy endures through its timeless designs, which continue to be celebrated in the vintage furniture market.
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Width: 72 in / 182.88 cm
Depth: 27 in / 68.58 cm
Height: 31 in / 78.74 cm
Seat Height: 18 in / 45.72 cm
Arm Height: 30 in / 76.2 cm
This splendid three-seater sofa by Schou Andersen is in 100% original, vintage condition and has aged to perfection. The solid beech legs and frame are in excellent shape showing only minor nicks (the worst of which can be seen in the detail photos provided) but showing no deep scratches, stains or gouges whatsoever.
The upholstery too is in very good condition showing only minor areas of subtle discoloration as well pin...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Modern European Sofa in Black Upholstery and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, lacquered metal, Northern Europe, 1970s
The design is characterized by a solid construction based on sharp lines and geometrical shapes that are noticeable in the...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Fabulous 2-Piece Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Low Mid-Century Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous 2 piece long low Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa. This is perfect for you designers who need to reupholster. The bones are magnificent but the fabric needs updating. Long ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Ligne Roset Two Seater Blue Togo by Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a mid-century design classic. This two seater sofa is incredibly versatile and can be ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Manufactured in the 1950’s in Denmark. It is made of solid oak...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Daybed di Taichiro Nakai per La Permanente Mobili anni 50 restaurato
Located in Milano, IT
Daybed disegnato da Taichiro Nakai e realizzato da La Permanente Mobili Cantù per la Prima Selettiva del 1955. Presenta una struttura in metallo verniciato nero con profili in legno,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chesterfield Custom Sofa Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Westport, CT
Velvet soft Toupe /Grey Chesterfield sofa,circa 1970 with large ball feet,heavy construction custom made "Sally Sirkin Lewis.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa 3 Seater
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Modular sofa Camaleonda model designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B Italy in 1972. Composed of 3 large modular seats with support. White Bouclé wool upholstery.
Large seats measures (3): W 96...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Henry Olko Mid Century Modern Square Series Rattan Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite and rare rattan sofa by accomplished Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed company, circa 1975. This unique sofa is from the Olko's Square series.
Substantial and sturdy rattan and hardwood construction with precision cane detail. A very comfortable sofa. Cushions are in great condition. There are matching pieces available: A pair of arm chairs...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Cane, Hardwood
Dunbar Edward Wormley Deep Blue Alpaca Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
Rare Mid-Century Rich Royal Blue Alpaca Three-seat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar sits on square chrome legs. It has one tufted seat cushion and three loose ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Brazilian Mid-Century Sofa in Hardwood, Leather and Fabric by Carlo Hauner 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Sofa in Hardwood, Leather and Fabric by Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gorgeous! Crafted f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Amazonas sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art
Located in New York, NY
Jean Gillon for Italma, 'Amazonas' sofa, rosewood, dark brown cognac leather, Brazil, 1968.
This Amazonas sofa comes from the concept of the body being captured by the piece of furn...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rope, Rosewood
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and floral printed beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s.
Lower left side post, right center post, and right corner arm rest wicker fraying.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Italian, Two seater sofa
Located in London, GB
c.1960s
Bamboo
H84 x W125 x D75 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo
$1,971
Midcentury Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Daybed Model 615
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space!
Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates daybed...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Danish Design Kai Kristiansen Seating Group Model Universe, 1960s
Located in Renens, CH
A rare seating arrangement designed by designer Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark.
This set has been made from Brazilian Rio Palisander and represents excellent craftsman...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This sofa was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. The sofa is made of solid Rosewood, with seats and backs upholstered with a gorgeous fabric 100% Organ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Rosewood
DS 84 Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Made in Switzerland, 1970s
Playful and futuristic silhouette with its sculptural, low-slung form and aviation-inspired channel stitching.
Made of 5 mm of thick Buffalo leather
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1980s Trix
Robert Haussmann for Knoll Tan Brown Saddle 2-Seat Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
This iconic modern-design of peerless quality is a 2-seat lounge seating sofa designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann and manufactured by the world-renown Furniture House, Knoll Intern...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Wittmann Atrium modular sofa Austria 1970
By Wittmann
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super cool Wittmann Atrium modular leather sofa manufactured in Austria 1970. This sofa is made of dark brown leather and consists of a 2-seater and 2 sin...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$15,290 / set
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Silk Upholstery
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Superb four seater mid-century modern sofa made of Brazilian caviúna wood. Extremely well-made, beautiful and stylish, with a sophisticated blue silk upholstery.
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Silk
1950s Rare Børge Mogensen 3-Seat "Shaker" Sofa by FDB Mobler, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered pillows are not original
- Labeled by Manufacturer.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms .
Acid green new upholstery in perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Artona
Sofa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975, a Pair Available
Located in Brussels, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' sofa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975 - A pair available.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
D70
Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954
A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
Located in Skokie, IL
Ettore Sottsass model "Califfo" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s– Newly Upholstered
Discover a timeless piece of design history with the Ettore Sottsass Califfo...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Vintage Sofa, 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Mid-century three seats sofa in a brown leather.
Good vintage condition with minor wear.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, two elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa de...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic
Vintage Coastal Four Strand Bent Rattan Sofa After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace coastal sophistication with this Vintage Four Strand Bent Rattan Sofa, reminiscent of iconic designs by Frankl. Crafted with American flair, its elegant four-strand construct...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s Bernhardt Boucle Professionally Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hartville, OH
This is one very cool cat. Epic renovation just back from the Upholstery Masters and wrapped in the most sophisticated Boucle you’ve ever seen, from Kravet. White and dark charcoal. It’s brilliant. Spectacular lines. Just a wonderful piece. Very special. Low profile. Flair companion chairs...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Four-Piece Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century-inspired bamboo and rattan four-piece sectional sofa. Stylish vintage design, padded seats, gorgeous complementary colors, and interesting support and armrest shapes make for a fun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,000 / item
1960, Hans Roebers, Original Snake Couch in Beautiful Soft Brown Leather
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This couch is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
$4,759 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Midcentury Loveseats by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great pair of Mid-Century Modern loveseats designed by Robert Haussmann. Quality construction with a sturdy polished steel frame spanning the sides and back of the pieces. Upholstere...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$6,500 / set
Original Himolla Vintage Couch Spanisches Sofa rot Kaminsofa
By Himolla
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eins von zwei wunderschönen Vintage Sofas vom deutschen Traditionshersteller Himolla zum Verkauf an.
***Der Preis bezieht sich auf ein Sofa.***
***Bei der Abnahme von be...
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s.
Seat height 18”.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Paus 2-Seater Sofa Claret Red Velvet by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 2-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating piece designed to combine comfort, sculptural presence, and architectural clarity. Upholstered in rich claret red velvet,...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak
$6,830 / item
Wonderful Italian Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti and Completely Re-Upholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing lines resting on two legs in front and two castors at the back for easy moving. Belts, foam and velvet completely redone.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid Century Modern 405 Duc Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Plum Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern 405 Duc Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Plum Leather
Beautiful Italian mid century modern 3 seat plum/eg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Handmade Contemporary Mambo Unlimited Ideas Naked Round Soft Mallard Upholstery
Located in Lisbon, PT
Naked sofa reveals sculptural and organic shapes meant to embrace the user and encourage to stay seated in this cozy and comfortable piece. With comfort as the constant starting-poin...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Sofa Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern Danish sofa features clean lines and unique tapered legs. Scandinavian modern style adds a retro flare to any home or office space. Perfect two-seat sofa for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage Walnut Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut sofa designed by the iconic designer Jens Risom in the United States, circa 1950s. Transform your living space with this exquisitely ref...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Leather
Mid-Century Modern Style Jack Cartwright Kelly Settee Lounge, Two Seats Sofa
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant and High-end quality Kelly Settee lounge by Jack Cartwright. very comfortable and well designed.
Fits seamlessly into any environment and among Mid-century classic design.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960
s
Located in Uccle, BE
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Original Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, weißes Dreisitzer Sofa (Modell: Brigadier) von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ciri Boeri, einer der einflussreichste...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1960’s Cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions
This is a...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler
Divina
Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler, 'Divina' sofa, fabric, stained beech, Sweden, late 1950s
This 'Divina' sofa is designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The seat is characterized ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Manhattan Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Manhattan is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1960 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The piece is made of a wood structure entirely upholstered, with an organic shape achieved by the curvy lines of the single volume.
The work of Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) presented itself as one of the most versatile in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His designs are an example of a transition process from the artisanal production mode to serial industrial production.
L'atelier Móveis...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" 3 Seat Rattan Sofa Sleeper Bed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock three-strand 3/4, three-seat rattan "Kauai" sofa sleeper bed featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with loop center feet and fold-out queen mattress. Add that mid-20th-centu...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$4,734 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Tor Wolfenstein, Organic Shaped Sofa, Circa 1940, Origin: Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Tor Wolfenstein (Swedish) organic shaped sofa with birch feet, manufactured for Ditzingers Workshop, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1940
Reup...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Birch
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available.
USA, circa 1944.
From an important estate.
Silk over oak frame.
Measures: 88 W x 27 D x 33 H in.
224 W x...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
Sofa in Hardwood
Loose Cushions in Blue Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind four seat sofa with no arms was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes in the late 1950s or early 1960s. The sofa features a...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa model 3330 was designed by Arne Vodder for the Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen during the 1960s. A museum piece, rarely available for sale, especially in the two-seater version. This sofa is upholstered in high-quality amber brown natural leather. Spacious and comfortable pillows are loosely placed. The wide armrests resemble the shape of a wing. The legs are made of black lacquered steel. Perfect proportions, Scandinavian craftsmanship with a clearly marked line of furniture due this project timelessness. The traditions and philosophical assumptions of Danish craftsmanship have been translated into a modern furniture idiom.
Vodder was born in Denmark in 1926. Trained as a carpenter and architect, he studied with Finn Juhl at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. After school, he worked as a designer in Hindsgaul, focusing primarily on office decor. In 1950, Vodder founded his own architectural and design studio with architect Anton Borg. Over the years, the studio moved to several locations in Copenhagen before finally settling in the suburb of Holte, north of the city. Vodder and Borg worked together until the 1970s.
Vodder is best known for its furniture designs that were usually simple pieces consisting of natural materials such as rosewood and teak. His designs were often inspired by natural forms. Vodder collaborated with respected brands, designing furniture for manufacturers such as Fritz Hansen, France & Søn, Nielaus, Sibast, Kircodan. In the 1950s and 1970s, Vodder furniture designs were used by President Jimmy Carter at the White House and President Anwar Sadat in Cairo, and were incorporated into the United Nations Office in Geneva and graced many hotels, banks, and embassies around the world. His works have been widely presented both individually and in collective exhibitions with artists such as Verner Panton and Nanna Ditzel.
Fritz Hansen, also known as the Republic of Fritz Hansen, is a Danish furniture design company whose history begins in 1872 in Nakskov. From the very beginning, Fritz Hansen and his son Christian placed emphasis on the high quality of their furniture, which is their hallmark until the present day. The long list of orders in the first fifty years of the company's operation confirms this. At the beginning of the 20th century, Christian Hansen began experimenting with the steam-bending of beech wood, and in 1915 he created the first laminated chairs, which became the company's specialty. Arne Jacobsen completely dominated the 1950s in the company. He started working together in 1934, but his breakthrough came when he created the Ant laminated chair in 1952. The next projects: Series 7 (1955), Swan (1958) and Egg (1958), which were designed for the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, became milestones in the history of Fritz Hansen and are still produced today.
This sofa is in original vintage condition. It has a natural patina and traces of age, leather scrapes, pigment changes, traces of repair on the seat. The seat is 39 cm high.
Literature: Catalog of Fritz Hansen, April 1968, page 72. Mobilia Magazine...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$3,326 Sale Price
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