Mid-century modern or just modern style is loved by everyone today, and that’s not surprising: it’s very welcoming, cozy and simple looking elegant and chic at the same time. One of the main points for creating a mid-century modern space is rocking such furniture, and we’ve prepared some ideas of such pieces for those of you who are planning to make a mid-century modern, Scandinavian, contemporary or some other interiors that can easily welcome a mid-century modern sofa.
How Does A Mid-Century Modern Sofa Look?
Mid-century designers paid particular attention to ergonomics in their designs. This means that a mid-century modern couch is more comfortable than standard sofas.
Mid-century modern sofas typically have splayed legs and arms and a formal back, creating a modern 1950s/60s silhouette. You’ll often find mid-century modern sofas feature tapered legs, wood frames, square armrests, and rectangular seat cushions. Most mid-century sofas have a low profile and a rectilinear shape, though some also utilize curves. They also combine both geometric and organic shapes into a seamless design. Exposed legs that are wooden or metal of many shapes including tapering cones, square, or spheres.
Most mid-century sofas on offer today have solid color bases. Neutrals are popular as are bright colors like burnt orange and turquoise. Many mid-century sofas feature a blend of textures.
A beautiful living room with catchy walls, a deep red sofa, printed furniture and a rug and a vintage suitcase for storage.
A beautiful mid-century modern living room with a fireplace, dark beams on the ceiling, a modern turquoise sofa and touches of gold for more elegance.
A beautiful neutral living room with a candle fireplace, a modern navy sofa, built-in shelves, a glass coffee table and lovely gold touches here and there.
A beautiful Scandinavian living room with a mustard sofa, an amber butterfly chair, a glass coffee table and a bold chandelier.
A boho living room with a floral tapestry, an orange sofa, a round table and a side table plus candle holders and a boho rug.
A boho living room with a modern orange sofa, potted plants, a macrame hanging, a small workspace in the corner is amazing.
A bold living room featuring statement lamps, a rust-colored modern sectional, and a bright gallery wall. Use bright art pieces for the gallery wall to create a focal point and choose lighting that highlights the art.
A bright living room with a green loveseat, a red chair, a stained coffee table, a brigth gallery wall and a printed rug.
A carved wooden coffee table serves as a stunning centerpiece in this bright living room. Turquoise dominates the decor with a printed rug, curtains, and a plush sofa. Balance bold colors with neutral wall tones to avoid overwhelming the space.
A bright mid-century modern living room with a chevron floor, a yellow loveseat, a stained credenza and a table, a bold artwork.
A bright mid-century modern living room with a stained storage unit, a coral and mustard chair, a navy sofa, a side table and colorful lamps.
A charming living room with a bold burnt orange modern sofa, a teal chair and matching pillows plus a lovely gallery wall.
A cheerful living room with a hot pink sofa, turquoise chairs with quirky pillows, a printed rug, a potted plant and a blush pouf.
A chic living room with a floor lamp, navy walls, a rust-colored mid-century modern sofa, and a low table with tiles. Choose a floor lamp with adjustable height to suit different activities and use the tiled table for a unique texture.
A chic modern living room with graphite grey walls, a modern red sofa, a colorful rug, a black chair and potted cacti is wow.
A colorful living room with a stained storage unit, a navy velvet sofa, a striped coffee table, colorful chairs, a bright floor lamp and a paneled wall.
A contemporary living room with a fireplace, a modern turquoise sofa and bright textiles, pendant lamps and printed mini rugs.
A gorgeous eclectic living room with a modern rust-colored sofa and a matching chair, a round table, a pretty gallery wall and a floor lamp.
A light-filled livng room with a yellow mid-century modern sofa, navy chairs, a coffee table, lots of potted plants.
A lovely contemporary neutral living room with built-in shelves, a non-working fireplace, a hot pink loveseat, potted plants and a cool gallery wall.
How To Make Your Sofa Look Mid-Century Modern?
Have a sofa and wanna give it a mid-century modern look? Get the elevated style of mid-century modern by replacing or adding legs to lift the sofa off the floor. Wooden sofa legs with an authentic mid-century taper are available at hardware and home improvement stores. Adding button tufting to back and seat cushions completes the look.
The classic styles of mid-century modern sofas work well when you blend them with other styles or as a focal point in a room with all mid-century modern furniture. Their classic and elegant look also elevates the look of any room you place them in. With all of the options available, you will be able to find an option that works well for your budget, color scheme, and particular style or even DIY it.
A lovely living room with a rust-colored mid-century modern sectional, a low table, floating shelves and potted plants here and there.
A lovely modern living room done in neutrals, witha pink sofa, an airy gallery wall, white textiles, potted plants and some tables.
A mid-century modern living room with a blue sofa, a stained buffet, a black rocker, a low bench, a basket for storage and a cool gallery wall.
A mid-century modern living room featuring a cool gallery wall, a bold printed rug, a grey sofa, a white stool, and a navy chair. Use the bold rug to define the seating area and mix different frame styles on the gallery wall for visual interest.
A mid-century modern living room with a modern orange sofa, hexagon shelves, a low table and colorful pillows is welcoming.
A mid-century modern living room with a vintage bureau, a modern blue sofa with colorful pillows, leather chairs, coffee tables and a red printed rug.
A mid-century modern living room with green chairs, a tan leather sofa, a low coffee table, stained storage funriture and a gallery wall that includes macrame.
A mid-century modern living room with grey walls, an amber leather sofa, a black woven chair, an open shelf with decor and mirrors.
A mid-century modern to boho living room featuring woven poufs, tan leather furniture, a low white coffee table, a macrame hanging, and potted plants. Arrange potted plants in varying heights for depth and use woven poufs for additional seating.
A modern boho living room with a neutral sofa, printed rugs, a bookshelf, a glass coffee table, black pendant lamps and potted plants.
A modern farmhouse neutral living room with a modern blue sofa, a gallery wall, a round coffee table and mismatching chairs, a stylish chandelier.
A modern living room with grey walls, a mid-century modern red sofa, a black leather chair, a monochromatic artwork and a round table.
A moody living room with black walls, a faux fireplace, a modern navy loveseat and a bold orange chairs, a round table, a statement artwork and some plants.
A moody living room with purple paneled walls, a modern orange sofa, orange floor lamps, a gold hammered table and statement plants.
A neutral living room with a modern navy sofa with neutral pillows, a round mirror in a gold frame, a creamy upholstered bench, a gold floor lamp and a side table.
A pretty living room with a modern turquoise sofa, a modern storage unit, a coffee table and touches of gold here and there.
A pretty mid-century modern living room done in neutrals and spruced up with bold touches - a red sofa, a chest and an orange pillow.
A pretty neutral living room in boho style, with a rust-colored modern sofa, a low table and a fur stool, printed textiles is very welcoming.
A Scandi meets modern living room with a tan leather sofa, light-stained furniture and a leather Eames rocker, a printed rug and a pendant lamp.
A Scandinavian living room with a navy sofa, a gallery wall, layered rugs, a grey chair, potted plants is a cozy space.
A Scandinavian living room with a stained trestle desk, a grey mid-century modern sofa, a stained coffee table and a gallery wall.
A Scandinavian living room with a tan leather sofa and pouf, a chair with faux fur, a coffee table, a chandelier and black and white artwork.
A serene Scandinavian living room with neutral furniture, a chic gallery wall and an orange leather sofa with boho pillows is amazing.
A stylish mid-century modern farmhouse living room with a leather sofa, elegant chairs, a living edge table, potted plants.
A stylish mid-century modern living room featuring a turquoise sofa, a grey accent wall, printed textiles, and a monochromatic gallery wall. Use bold prints for the textiles to add contrast and choose black-and-white artwork for the gallery wall to maintain a cohesive look.
A stylish mid-century modern living room with a tan leather sofa, a green chair, a tiered coffee table and a stump and a floor lamp.
A vibrant space with blue walls, built-in bookshelves, a red sofa and a floral chair, layered rugs and an acrylic table.
A welcoming mid-century modern living room with a modern turquoise sofa, elegant mid-century modern furniture and touches of gold for chic.
An eclectic living room with a mid-century modern turquoise sofa, a rough wooden table, a chair, a wooden dresser and some mirrors on it.
An elegant living room with a hot pink tufted sofa, a low table, a wooden sideboard and lots of potted plants in the balcony.