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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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric

$5,450

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975. Cubic ‘Artona’ sofa by Italian designer couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa. This sofa shows absolute st...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, India, 1964
Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, India, 1964

Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, India, 1964

$18,800

Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, India, 1964

Located in High Point, NC

A sofa designed by Gajanan Upadhyay and produced by the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India, c. 1964. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.65"H x 72.0"W ...

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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather long loveseat Sofa
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather long loveseat Sofa

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather long loveseat Sofa

$1,800Sale Price|50% Off

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather long loveseat Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful Red leather long loveseat sofa with white oak wood legs. Beautiful Red leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great D...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Mid Century Tête-à-Tête Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Mid Century Tête-à-Tête Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Mid Century Tête-à-Tête Sofa

$9,095

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Mid Century Tête-à-Tête Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Mid Century Tête-à-Tête Sofa This sofa measures: 81.25 wide x 29 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 28.5 inches Great...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza by Ubald Klug Customised in dark red leather, 1970s
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza by Ubald Klug Customised in dark red leather, 1970s

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza by Ubald Klug Customised in dark red leather, 1970s

$39,646 / set

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza by Ubald Klug Customised in dark red leather, 1970s

By Ubald Klug

Located in PARIS, FR

Designed in 1973 by Swiss architect Ubald Klug for de Sede, the Terrazza (DS-1025) was conceived as a landscape rather than a sofa — a stepped, terraced form inspired by the alpine v...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Cassina 2‑Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1990
Cassina 2‑Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1990

Cassina 2‑Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1990

$2,915

Cassina 2‑Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1990

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautifully proportioned two‑seat sofa designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1990, reflecting the enduring influence of mid‑century Italian design. Magistretti, o...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber
Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber

Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber

$5,600

Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Bantam, CT

Elegant sloped arm sofa, comfortable proportions. Sofa was reupholstered in a Maharam wool tweed. Shows minor wear, general good condition.

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

$24,975

Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist sofa, upholstered in luxurious smoked sapphire blue velvet and featuring sculptural supports, is a masterful example of the work of celebrated American de...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Model 150BS
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Model 150BS

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Model 150BS

$30,000

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Model 150BS

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

This stunning and rare Serpentine Sofa, Model 150BS, designed by Vladimir Kagan, dates to the 1990s and showcases his signature sensual, sculptural form. The gracefully curved frame ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to C. J. Boman, Circa 1940s
Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to C. J. Boman, Circa 1940s

Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to C. J. Boman, Circa 1940s

$5,818

Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to C. J. Boman, Circa 1940s

By Boman OY

Located in Helsinki, FI

A striking curved sofa of generous proportions, often referred to as a banana-shaped sofa, manufactured in Finland during the 1940s and most likely by Boman Oy under the direction of...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bastiano Sofa Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italy, 1960s
Bastiano Sofa Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italy, 1960s

Bastiano Sofa Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italy, 1960s

$9,500

Bastiano Sofa Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italy, 1960s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Round Rock, TX

Three-seat “Bastiano” sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, produced in Italy prior to the later Knoll manufacturing examples. An early and increasingly difficult-to-find version...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Weiman
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Weiman

Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Weiman

$12,500

Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Weiman

By Weiman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sleek and modern, this sofa was produced by Weiman Preview, dating to the 1980s. It features an elegant three-piece design, with the main body set upon an upholstered plinth-style ba...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather

$39,500 / set

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa with ottoman, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969 Iconic design by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The ‘Soriana’ p...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza Sofa Pair by Ubald Klug, 1970s
De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza Sofa Pair by Ubald Klug, 1970s

De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza Sofa Pair by Ubald Klug, 1970s

$34,500 / set

De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza Sofa Pair by Ubald Klug, 1970s

By De Sede, Ubald Klug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s. Upholstered in rich dark moss green leather. Designed for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. Its distinctive lay...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful black Leather long loveseat Sofa
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful black Leather long loveseat Sofa

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful black Leather long loveseat Sofa

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful black Leather long loveseat Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful black leather long loveseat sofa with white oak wood legs. Beautiful black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Gre...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs
Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs

Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs

$3,000

Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful medium reddish brown leather 3 seat sofa wood frame and legs. Style of Mogens Hansen. Soft thick Brown leather is soft and shows little signs of u...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Greenish Brown Tufted 82" Sofa Couch w/ Walnut Legs
Vintage Mid Century Modern Greenish Brown Tufted 82" Sofa Couch w/ Walnut Legs

Vintage Mid Century Modern Greenish Brown Tufted 82" Sofa Couch w/ Walnut Legs

$950

Vintage Mid Century Modern Greenish Brown Tufted 82" Sofa Couch w/ Walnut Legs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Greenish Brown Tufted 82" Sofa Couch w/ Tapered Walnut Leg...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel

$3,300

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Jean Gillon Paddle Sofa Leather For Probel, 1960
Jean Gillon Paddle Sofa Leather For Probel, 1960

Jean Gillon Paddle Sofa Leather For Probel, 1960

$12,900

Jean Gillon Paddle Sofa Leather For Probel, 1960

By Probel, Jean Gillon

Located in Vienna, AT

Paddel sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, in leather and wood Beautiful and comfortable sofa in great condition with hardly any wear. We have a pair of chairs available also. Gillon's ...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery

Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery

$9,700

Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery

By Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage 80's Italian Modern Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Vintage 80's Italian Modern Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood

Vintage 80's Italian Modern Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood

$1,912

Vintage 80's Italian Modern Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood

Located in Palermo, IT

Beautiful leather sofa. Wooden frame with curved sides and decorated with a lattice pattern. The back, side and seat cushions are padded and covered in cognac leather with a zipper. ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mario Bellini, Modular Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1970s
Mario Bellini, Modular Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1970s

Mario Bellini, Modular Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1970s

$18,400

Mario Bellini, Modular Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric and metal modular sofa, model Camaleonda, designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B&B Italia, Italy, c. 1970s. Some staining on fabric. One fastener on one seat cus...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa

$12,000

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...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery

$8,450

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954. Osvaldo Borsanis sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, because so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed. This eccentric sofa...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern American Sectional Corner Sofa in Structured Yellow Upholstery
Modern American Sectional Corner Sofa in Structured Yellow Upholstery

Modern American Sectional Corner Sofa in Structured Yellow Upholstery

$4,950

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...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Red Leather Amigo Sofa
Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Red Leather Amigo Sofa

Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Red Leather Amigo Sofa

$3,200Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Red Leather Amigo Sofa

By Ekornes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes 'Amigo' Redish burnt orange leather 3 seat sofa. Great vibrant Red soft leather tufted cushions and arm rests with solid Stained birch wood ...

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1980s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch, Foam

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Camel Yellow Leather and Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Camel Yellow Leather and Steel

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Camel Yellow Leather and Steel

$2,450

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Camel Yellow Leather and Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, Germany, 1960s This streamlined sofa has a simple look, yet the combination of materials and the defined geometry of this piece, this sofa radiat...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Rosewood Leather Sling Sofa
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Rosewood Leather Sling Sofa

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Rosewood Leather Sling Sofa

$3,895

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Rosewood Leather Sling Sofa

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Rosewood Leather Sling Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 32 deep x 26.25 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 26.25 in...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sofa in Rosewood & Mohair by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Modern, 1960s
Sofa in Rosewood & Mohair by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Modern, 1960s

Sofa in Rosewood & Mohair by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Modern, 1960s

$35,000

Sofa in Rosewood & Mohair by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Modern, 1960s

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional example of Brazilian Modern design from the 1960s, this monumental sofa by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios embodies the movement's pursuit of architectural simplicity, master...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Rosewood

American Designer, Sofa, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Sofa, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Sofa, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s

$13,800

American Designer, Sofa, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and brown velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Minor imperfections throughout wood frame consistent with normal use. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Elegant Velvet Sofa with Piping Detail & Upholstered Feet By José Castro
Elegant Velvet Sofa with Piping Detail & Upholstered Feet By José Castro

Elegant Velvet Sofa with Piping Detail & Upholstered Feet By José Castro

$8,880Sale Price / item|20% Off

Elegant Velvet Sofa with Piping Detail & Upholstered Feet By José Castro

Located in New York, NY

This comfortable and modern sofa is a study in streamlined design and understated elegance. It features a plush, upholstered seat and back, the contours of which are gracefully outli...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Sofas in Camel Brown Leather & Oak
Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Sofas in Camel Brown Leather & Oak

Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Sofas in Camel Brown Leather & Oak

$25,500 / set

Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Sofas in Camel Brown Leather & Oak

By Robert Haussmann, De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Robert Haussmann for De Sede, 'DS-P' three and four seat sofa, leather, oak, Switzerland, 1960s The DS-P sofa designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede, is a striking example of func...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents

Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents

$3,895

Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New Pirelli Webbing, New Italian Cognac Leather Bolster Pillow _________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern fu...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Curved Velvet Sofa with Ribbed Base, c. 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Style Curved Velvet Sofa with Ribbed Base, c. 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Style Curved Velvet Sofa with Ribbed Base, c. 1970s

$12,450 / item

Mid-Century Modern Style Curved Velvet Sofa with Ribbed Base, c. 1970s

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional, vintage-style three-seater sofa, embodies the sophisticated glamour of Art Deco-revival design popular in the 1970s. Upholstered in a rich, luxurious performance ve...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Martin Visser Wenge and Green Leather Three Seater Sofa
Martin Visser Wenge and Green Leather Three Seater Sofa

Martin Visser Wenge and Green Leather Three Seater Sofa

$2,950

Martin Visser Wenge and Green Leather Three Seater Sofa

By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, Martin Visser designed, green leather and wenge three seater sofa. Manufactured by the legendary post war furniture manufacturer 't Spectrum. Visser's well execut...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wenge

1970s Green 3-Seater Sofa/bed, Italy
1970s Green 3-Seater Sofa/bed, Italy

1970s Green 3-Seater Sofa/bed, Italy

$1,308

1970s Green 3-Seater Sofa/bed, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition - Fabric in good condition - Extended dimension: 167cm. - Cleaned - Seat Height 41cm

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

675 MARALUNGA Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, vintage
675 MARALUNGA Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, vintage

675 MARALUNGA Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, vintage

$4,756

675 MARALUNGA Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, vintage

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Neuss, NW

"675 MARALUNGA" Sofa based on the design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the early 1970s. Original cover made of high-quality black-grey striped fabric. The backrests of the two...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary 3 Seater Curved Sofa with Tailored Upholstery & Brass Plinth
Contemporary 3 Seater Curved Sofa with Tailored Upholstery & Brass Plinth

Contemporary 3 Seater Curved Sofa with Tailored Upholstery & Brass Plinth

$11,200Sale Price / item|20% Off

Contemporary 3 Seater Curved Sofa with Tailored Upholstery & Brass Plinth

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features a graceful, upholstered curved form that creates an inviting and fluid silhouette....

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Elegant Curved Four-Seat Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Elegant Curved Four-Seat Sofa in Floral Upholstery

Elegant Curved Four-Seat Sofa in Floral Upholstery

$4,450

Elegant Curved Four-Seat Sofa in Floral Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Curved sofa, upholstery, Italy, 1960s This sofa bears multiple dynamic features. The shape of the sofa is slightly curved. Four loose seat cushions structure the sofa. Elegant legs ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Two-Seat Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Chrome and Leatherette
1970s Italian Two-Seat Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Chrome and Leatherette

1970s Italian Two-Seat Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Chrome and Leatherette

$2,686Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Italian Two-Seat Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Chrome and Leatherette

By Adriano Piazzesi

Located in Praha, CZ

A striking two-seat sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi in Italy during the 1970s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the bold aesthetic of Italian design from the period, combining sof...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970

$22,200

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage large serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1970s. This sculptural piece epitomizes Kagan’s mastery of organic, flowing forms, featuring a bold ki...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

$7,400

Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

$16,500

Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brown velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced by Salvatore Dinucci, Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Casa Teo, São Paulo.  Overall D...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery

$12,000

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery

By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

$39,000

Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular 27 piece sectional sofa designed in the mid 20th century by Hans Hopfer (German b. 1931). The dramatic 21st century sofa features Kenzo Tak...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's

Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's

$8,454

Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's

By Percival Lafer

Located in Uccle, BE

Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs

By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful Black leather 3 seat sofa dark wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nic...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa With Wraparound Wood Back By José Castro
Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa With Wraparound Wood Back By José Castro

Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa With Wraparound Wood Back By José Castro

$12,512Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa With Wraparound Wood Back By José Castro

Located in New York, NY

This striking and luxurious sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and dramatic design. It features a plush, upholstered seat for superior comfort. The sofa is defined by a continuous ...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s

$11,500

Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 71.25"W x 36.5"D Seat Height (inches): 13.25" All upholstered furnitu...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Kwok Hoï CHAN For STEINER Lounge Chairs model CHROMATIC Deep midnight blue
Kwok Hoï CHAN For STEINER Lounge Chairs model CHROMATIC Deep midnight blue

Kwok Hoï CHAN For STEINER Lounge Chairs model CHROMATIC Deep midnight blue

$8,000 / set

Kwok Hoï CHAN For STEINER Lounge Chairs model CHROMATIC Deep midnight blue

By Kwok Hoi Chan

Located in Miami, FL

A set of Four modular lounge chairs model Chromatic, designed by Kwok Hoï CHAN for Steiner Label on the back side of each seats. Upholstered in a dark midnight blue wool cloth . C...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Acrylic, Foam

1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa
1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa

1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa

$11,800

1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa

Located in Houston, TX

1960s Italian ombre peacock cut silk mohair (Astrakhan style) velvet curved sofa with wood and brass legs. Fabric sample available upon request.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Case Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman, 1970s
Rosewood Case Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman, 1970s

Rosewood Case Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman, 1970s

$6,308

Rosewood Case Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman, 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

Everyone knows the Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa for Thayer Coggin. Fewer people know Charlton Furniture Company was quietly making the same architectural statement under its own ...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

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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