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Mid-Century Modern Settees

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
DS 44 Two Seater Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede
DS 44 Two Seater Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede

DS 44 Two Seater Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede

$6,900

DS 44 Two Seater Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in New York, NY

Made in Switzerland, 1970s Leather block style sofa with vertical stitching on seat and seat back. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck" leather is extremely thick (up to 5mm or 3/16in) a...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

$9,221 / item

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant modern scallop back 3 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair fabric. Also available in bespoke widths and in COM - please enquire. Fast ship...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery

Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery

$3,750

Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme & Chambron, sofa, oak, fabric, France, 1960s Beautiful two-seat settee by Guillerme & Chambron, in solid oak. The back of the seat has been beautifully finished with woode...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s

Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s

$3,280

Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s

By Svante Skogh, AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping

Located in Odense, DK

A refined and expressive Swedish sofa designed by Svante Skogh for Förenade Möbler, Linköping, mid-20th century. This elegant piece features upholstered cushions paired with a staine...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery
Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery

Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery

$1,950

Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Settee, red fabric, wood, metal, Italy, circa 1960 This Italian two-seat settee features a soft red color and can be placed in an entryway or bring a touch of elegance to any room. ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery
Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery

Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery

$2,750

Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery

By Hans Elli, 't Spectrum Bergeijk

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans Ell for 't Spectrum, sofa or settee, model 'sz18', chrome-plated metal, fabric, The Netherlands, 1970-71 This sofa is designed by Hans Ell for 't Spectrum. A rare model, as th...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Italian Mid Century Modern Leather Settee
Italian Mid Century Modern Leather Settee

Italian Mid Century Modern Leather Settee

$9,800

Italian Mid Century Modern Leather Settee

Located in Houston, TX

Italian mid century modern leather settee: :newly upholstered in a dark olive with cognac welt and buttons.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's
Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's

$5,800

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare and unusual settee By Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1940's. Distinguishing feature is the channel back, mahogany legs, heavy construction-with hand tied springs, built to last.

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard
Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard

Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard

$2,120Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking mid-century modern metal mesh loveseat featuring a sculptural silhouette and airy architectural form. Constructed from expanded steel mesh over a tubular steel frame, this...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Iron

Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Settee Bench
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Settee Bench

Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Settee Bench

$1,600

Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Settee Bench

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Settee Bench. Item features heavy wrought iron construction, very rare model, sleek sculptural form. Circa Mid 20th Ce...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s

$4,475Sale Price|30% Off

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Three-seater sofa attributed Gio Ponti, production in the early 1950s, with high backrest, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Christopher Guy, Modern, Curved Lafite Sofa, Beige Velvet, Black Wood, 2010s
Christopher Guy, Modern, Curved Lafite Sofa, Beige Velvet, Black Wood, 2010s

Christopher Guy, Modern, Curved Lafite Sofa, Beige Velvet, Black Wood, 2010s

$12,000

Christopher Guy, Modern, Curved Lafite Sofa, Beige Velvet, Black Wood, 2010s

By Christopher Guy

Located in Stamford, CT

Christopher Guy, Modern, Curved Lafite Sofa, Beige Velvet, Black Wood, 2010s LAFITE sofa designed and produced by Christopher Guy. This curvaceous settee exhibits charm through its soft edges and gently rolled back, curved arms, and fluted ebonized wood tapered leg...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955

$12,500

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut

$4,950

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Stamford, CT

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut Johannes Andersen for Trensum Møbelfabrik Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Walnut and Fabric Curvaceou...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s
Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s

Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s

$2,557

Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s Magnificent Italian mid-century sofa original from the 1950s. Equipped with the original stiletto metal feet painted...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s

$3,661Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, has been restored and reupholstered in black velvet.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather

Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather

$4,950

Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, leather, Europe, 1960s. This two-seat sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its design. Due to the overall black color of the leatherette, the sofa radiates smoothness and underl...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s
De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s

De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s

$4,550

De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Dronten, NL

An icon of brutalist luxury from the Swiss masters of leather. In the 1970s, the Swiss brand De Sede elevated furniture-making to an art form by refusing to compromise on material o...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Beech

A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.
A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.

A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.

$995

A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elegant and refined, this mid-century settee features splayed legs and sculpted wood armrests, framing a newly upholstered backs, arms and seat. The clean geometry, lightness of form...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard

$2,995 / item

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excelle...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Iron

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

$19,900Sale Price|28% Off

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptionally rare and coveted settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white bouclé fabric cushions, refinished elm frames with incredible wood grain, sig...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Jacques Quinet, Settee, Leather, Hide, Metal, France, 1970s
Jacques Quinet, Settee, Leather, Hide, Metal, France, 1970s

Jacques Quinet, Settee, Leather, Hide, Metal, France, 1970s

$15,600

Jacques Quinet, Settee, Leather, Hide, Metal, France, 1970s

By Jacques Quinet

Located in High Point, NC

A white leather, metal and leopard-printed hide settee or sofa designed and produced by  Jacques Quinet, France, c. 1970. Some tears in seat cushions; shows more wear than back cush...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950
Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950

Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950

$10,462Sale Price|25% Off

Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950

By Ico Parisi

Located in Milan, IT

Spectacular Italian bench / settee with wall hanging back, Italy, 1950.  

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Settee, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Settee, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Settee, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950

$1,278

Mid-Century Modern Settee, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Sofa with sprung upholstery and capitonné-worked back, fabric upholstery.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Brazilian Designer, Settee, Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Designer, Settee, Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Designer, Settee, Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

$9,800

Brazilian Designer, Settee, Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered iron, dark-stained wood and floral-printed settee or sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Fabric has areas of distress. Natural wood cracking arm rests....

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Iron

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

$4,475Sale Price|30% Off

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

By Gigi Radice, Minotti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and ivory velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been repl...

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1650s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa

$2,800

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique midcentury sofa features stylish curved armrests, original studded upholstery, and a unique finish. Please confirm item location (NY or ...

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1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s

$4,600

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and pink fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Vintage fabric ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inch...

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1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s

$4,800

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and brown vinyl settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Vinyl seat cushions are distressed and needs reupholstery. Wear to wood frame consistent with ag...

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1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s
Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s

Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s

$12,322Sale Price|32% Off

Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Antwerp, BE

Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana Sofa; Two-Seater; Cassina; Bouclé Wool; Italy; Italian Design; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern; This Soriana two-seater sofa, reupholstered in bouclé ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Loveseat for Richbilt Furniture
Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Loveseat for Richbilt Furniture

Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Loveseat for Richbilt Furniture

$8,500

Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Loveseat for Richbilt Furniture

By Henry P. Glass, Richbilt MFG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Loveseat by Henry P Glass for Richbilt Furniture, C.1960s, USA. The loveseat features a sculpted walnut frame and has been recently reupholstered in a beige chenille fabric along the...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Midcentury Two-Tone Sofa or Settee with Wood Accents ca. 1950
Danish Midcentury Two-Tone Sofa or Settee with Wood Accents ca. 1950

Danish Midcentury Two-Tone Sofa or Settee with Wood Accents ca. 1950

$3,450

Danish Midcentury Two-Tone Sofa or Settee with Wood Accents ca. 1950

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Ultracool Danish midcentury two-seat sofa form ca. 1950. We are unaware of the Designer and Maker but the piece epitomizes the style from around 1950. We were starting to see lower p...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Ficks Reed, Two Seater Sofa, Bamboo, Cane, White Fabric, USA, 1950s
Ficks Reed, Two Seater Sofa, Bamboo, Cane, White Fabric, USA, 1950s

Ficks Reed, Two Seater Sofa, Bamboo, Cane, White Fabric, USA, 1950s

$3,100

Ficks Reed, Two Seater Sofa, Bamboo, Cane, White Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Ficks Reed

Located in Stamford, CT

Ficks Reed, American Mid-Century Modern, Two Seater Sofa or Settee, Bamboo, Cane, White Fabric, USA, 1950s A bamboo settes designed and produced by Ficks Reed in the United States c...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Cane

Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s

Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s

$20,240Sale Price|20% Off

Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Antwerp, BE

Marzio Cecchi; Brown; Buffalo; Leather; Sofa; Italy; 1970s; Italian Design; Postmodern; Architect; Daybed; Adjustable Sofa; Cushions; A rare sofa by Italian designer Marzio Cecch...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll

$3,500

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher

Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher

$5,200

Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Teak

20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests
20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests

20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests

$12,787

20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration in the 1959 sharing numerous important projects, in particular in the supply sector, establishing themselves as exponents o...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Original Custom Mid-Century Settee with Dedar Milano Upholstery
Original Custom Mid-Century Settee with Dedar Milano Upholstery

Original Custom Mid-Century Settee with Dedar Milano Upholstery

$11,800

Original Custom Mid-Century Settee with Dedar Milano Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

Charming custom made mid-century style settee in Dedar Milano fabric Nouvelles Vagues. Crafted with comfort and style in mind, this couch is a one of a kind piece designed by the tea...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas

$11,160Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas

Located in North York, ON

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas. Iconic Mid-Century design, 1970’s America. Masterfully restored in an ebony wood finish with brass foot caps. Completed in a l...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

$6,509Sale Price|30% Off

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

By Minotti, Gigi Radice

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and light gray velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Brass

PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed
PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed

PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed

$10,900Sale Price|22% Off

PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This highly collected early production original of the PK-31 loveseat sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen has beautifully aged black leather and patinated steel. Designed...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Steel

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Style, Settee, Cream Boucle, Denmark, 1960s
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Style, Settee, Cream Boucle, Denmark, 1960s

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Style, Settee, Cream Boucle, Denmark, 1960s

$3,200

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Style, Settee, Cream Boucle, Denmark, 1960s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Stamford, CT

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Settee, Tweed, Beige Boucle, Denmark, 1960s A modernist two seater sofa in the manner of Peter Hvidt & Orla Møl...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Wood

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed

$48,500

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed

By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Irving Harper

Located in Kansas City, MO

Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office therefore attributed to George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller and signed who...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Aluminum, Steel

Finnish Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s
Finnish Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s

Finnish Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s

$5,500

Finnish Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s A two seater channel back settee designed and produced in Finland in the middle of the 20th century. This examp...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Velvet, Wood

rare george nelson steel frame sofa
rare george nelson steel frame sofa

rare george nelson steel frame sofa

$1,976

rare george nelson steel frame sofa

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Munich, DE

nice sofa from the steel frame series. an icon of modern design. shows signes of previous use, but has no defects and the white leather has nice patina.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Metal

Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

$9,800

Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Height (inches): 23.5" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-century Modern settees for sale on 1stDibs.

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