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Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-Century Modern sofa. Perfect for adding a unique look to any living room. Please confirm item location
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
H 32 in W 69 in D 28.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This attractive vintage modern sofa boasts a single overstuffed cushion covered in a plush royal
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
H 28 in W 81 in D 30 in
Mid Century Modern Velvet and wood Sofa
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a great statement piece in any home. If you are looking for a quality mid century modern couch
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Modern Sofa, Couch, Wood Trim, Black Leather
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Sofa, Couch, Wood Trim, Black Leather A finely detailed Mid Century Modern
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wood Scandinavian Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern wood Scandinavian sofa, circa 1950. With a new upholstery. In original
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wood Scandinavian Sofa, circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Wood Scandinavian Sofa, circa 1950
No Reserve
H 27.56 in W 46.07 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Sofa
By Paul McCobb, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This 8ft Mid-Century Modern Sofa makes a luxurious centerpiece that captures the essence of
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Sofa
H 27.5 in W 93.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Blue 3-Seat Sofa on Wood Base
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa on a wooden base with three seat cushions. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Boucle and Wood, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Boucle and Wood, 1960s -
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa
Located in Stratford, CT
Newly upholstered in light grey velour with cross-hatched patterning. The side profile of this sofa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa
H 32 in W 74 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved Wood and Original Upholstery Italian Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Midcentury curved Italian sofa made of solid wood structure with original upholstery, Italy, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Silk, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Concave Front 92" sofa Offered is a mid-century modern sofa with Yellow
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Curved Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Curved Sofa
H 27 in W 93 in D 33.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Wood and White boucle Fabric, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Wood and White boucle Fabric, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern manner linen upholstered couch, upon four gold-tone metal bracket
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Unattributed designer, Brazil, 1960s. This three-seater sofa is a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazil, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazil, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 32.88 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Leather Couch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful midcentury couch that is sure to wow with its quality construction of leather and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Fully restored curved sofa. It consists of solid sculptural legs in ebonized wood and a printed
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa
H 31.5 in W 96.46 in D 40.16 in
Guglielmo Ulrich, Mid-Century Modern, Three Seat Sofa, White Boucle, Wood, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Art Deco Style, Boucle, 1940s Italian organic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Textile, Wood

Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Silk Upholstery
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Superb four seater mid-century modern sofa made of Brazilian caviúna wood. Extremely well-made
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood, Silk

Mid-Century Modern Swanson Sofa Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
the mid-century period, while the shapely upholstery, in cotton velvet marsala, is reminiscent of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

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Brass

Mel Smilow Smilow Thielle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Frame Sofa Couch
By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle, Mid-Century Modern Danish Style teakwood sofa. Item features
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Teak

Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Inspired Sofa
By Jorge Elizondo
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
When you add a statement teel sofa like this to your space, decorating is practically one and done
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Scandinavian, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century design is typically characterized by clean, simple lines and honest use of quality
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Italy, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
stability to the structure. Mid-century modern designs - like this sofa - are simple, clean, and make use
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Wood and Fabric, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa,Wood and Fabric, 1960s - New Upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish sofa circa 1960's. Elegant lines with floating solid wood armrests and sleek legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Three Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid Century modern Italian three seat sofa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Three Seat Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 33.08 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Mid-Century Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Teak wood with handwoven rattan mid century sofa. Stunning circle back rest and rounded armrests
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Cotton, Rattan, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Long Mid Century Modern Sofa, 1969, USA
Located in Miami, FL
Original Mid Century Modern fabric long sofa with reversible pillows.  
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Long Mid Century Modern Sofa, 1969, USA
Long Mid Century Modern Sofa, 1969, USA
No Reserve
H 27.5 in W 90 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Three-Cushion Blue Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
This is a midcentury sofa with blue upholster and wooden legs.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Nordic Modern Sofa in Sheepskin, Scandinavia mid-20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
picture. As this sofa showcases, utility and style are not two different categories in Scandinavian mid
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin

Mid-Century Modern 3 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
comfortable and cozy, are what define Art Deco, as well as our collection. The Sublime modular sofa offers
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Textile, Wood

Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Suede Sofa "Ussaro", 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Luciano Frigerio. It is made of wood with brass friezes, the upholstery
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Custom Mid-Century Modern Inspired Curved Sofa Couch by Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom Mid-Century Modern inspired curved sofa couch by Carrocel. Custom hand crafted by the
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

'Franco' Sofa in solid hard wood, Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Franco" sofa, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, is a distinct representation of Brazilian mid
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Hardwood

Modern Industria Mid-Century Varnished Walnut Wood Italian Sofa Structure, 1960s
Located in Porto, PT
Three-seat sofa with walnut structure. This piece is in original condition, can be sold assim is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Blue Sofa Attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Cherry Wood, Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern blue sofa attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Cherry wood, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Cherry

Mid Century Modern Drexel Walnut Trim Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Walnut Trim Sofa Unique wood trimmed Drexel sofa. Good vintage
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Walnut, Upholstery

Mid-Century Danish Modern Beautiful Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Danish modern beautiful dark brown leather 3 seat sofa birch wood legs. Style of Børge
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Birch

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful brown leather 3 seat sofa wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Prestige Sofa
By Bassett Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa, in the style of Adrian Pearsall for Bassett
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Farrah Sofa Cotton Velvet Wood Polished Brass Nails
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
, as is the Farrah Sofa for Ottiu’s designers. Inspired by Fawcett, Ottiu came up with this shell-like
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sofa Restored in Designer Velvet
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa. Custom reupholstered with a designer velvet fabric. Classic
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Style 3 Cushion Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar style sofa 85" Offered is a Mid-Century Modern sofa with tapered legs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Sofa in wood and fabric, by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
, characteristics revered in mid-century modern design. The structure of the sofa is thoughtfully exposed, with the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Black Leather and Wood, 1960s, Two Available
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa, black leather and wood, 1960s - two available.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style 2 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
and cozy, are what define Art Deco, as well as our collection. The Sublime modular sofa offers all
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Textile, Wood

1950's Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern couch for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's, and is an original Paul
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

1950's Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Sofa
1950's Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Sofa
H 28.5 in W 81.75 in D 32.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Natural Leather and Oak Wood Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was produced in Scandinavia during the 1970s. The frame is made of solid oak
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood, Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa
By Bassett Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall style Gondola sofa Offered is a gorgeous vintage Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
living room set, composed of Cane Sofa and Armchairs, is made of solid Amendoim wood structures, with
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Cane, Wood

Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa Offered is a unrestored original mid-century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood

Imbuia wood Cimo Sofa Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This Imbuia Sofa was manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Blue Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Mid-Century Modern inspired sofa (known as "The Carlton") was hand built at our studio in
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Mid Century Italian Modern Kidney Shape Curved Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design sofa from Italy circa 1980's. It features a one piece kidney design with the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Black Leather & Wood by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian Modern sofa in black leather, wood and Chrome designed by Jorge
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Hedy Sofa Brushed Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
appearances, Ottiu designed the Natalie Mid-Century Modern sofa. This piece, upholstered in cotton velvet with
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Hedy Sofa Brushed Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hedy Sofa Brushed Brass
H 32.29 in W 94.49 in D 38.59 in
Mid-Century Modern Executive Sofa: Restored Vintage Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience mid-century modern perfection with our restored vintage executive sofa, blending style
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Mid Century Velvet Sofa
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your living space with this captivating Mid-century sofa, a true embodiment of timeless
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Velvet Sofa
Mid Century Velvet Sofa
H 30 in W 80 in D 34 in
Amazing, Mid Modern Century, Sofa. Italy 1940
Located in Catania, IT
Divano in sky e legno fine anni 40 produzione italiana.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

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Wood

Amazing, Mid Modern Century, Sofa. Italy 1940
Amazing, Mid Modern Century, Sofa. Italy 1940
H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
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Midcentury Modern Sofa Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury modern sofa wood available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every midcentury modern sofa wood was constructed with great care. There are 196 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury modern sofa wood you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury modern sofa wood — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A midcentury modern sofa wood made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made midcentury modern sofa wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Miroslav Navratil, Adrian Pearsall and Craft Associates are consistently popular.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern Sofa Wood?

The average selling price for a midcentury modern sofa wood at 1stDibs is $3,531, while they’re typically $612 on the low end and $27,080 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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 legendary 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.

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.