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Scandinavian Curved Sofa and Armchair in Original Mohair, Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Model: Curved sofa and lounge armchair Design period: circa 1950
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Mohair, Teak

Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs and curved sofa designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Brass

Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa and armchairs
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Wood

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed and produced the Curved Sofa in circa 1960, commercializing
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Leather, Rosewood

Gio Ponti curved sofa by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful curved sofa with a wooden frame and fabric upholstery, designed by Gio Ponti
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Walnut

Rare 'Unicorn' Leather and Aluminum Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, c. 1963
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Unicorn' curved sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc. designed and produced circa 1963, shortly after Kagan
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Aluminum

Elegant and Large Italian Three-Seat Curved Sofa, New Velvet Upholstery. 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and wide Italian three-seat curved sofa. Circa 1950/60. Soft and comfortable seat. Light
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric

Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
stunning combination of curved bamboo, rattan and leather. The base of the sofa is made in a gorgeous
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Brass

Attributed Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Velvet Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino", 1950
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A rare sofa attributed Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino from the 1950s, curved three-seater sofa. The
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Velvet, Beech

Shell Midcentury Curved Sofa, Brass Cast Feet, Original Velvet, Casa e Giardino
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Update: This is the sofa which is part of the group with two armchairs. The armchairs were
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Brass

Sublime Fully Restored Art Modern Curved Back Brown Leather Sofa Part of Suite
Located in GB
, in total I have a pair of armchairs, a two seat and three seat sofa, this sale is for the item
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20th Century English Post-Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Leather

Greaves & Thomas Cream Ivory Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Greaves and Thomas Cream Ivory Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM A
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Rattan, Teak, Cotton, Foam

De Sede DS35 Vintage Leather 3 Seater Sofa with Two Matching Armchairs
By De Sede
Located in Highclere, Newbury
to the leather and with the polished cast aluminium feet to both the armchairs and sofa. It’s a rare
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Aluminum

20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
upholstered in a bright green-yellow cotton chinoiserie fabric. Front of sofa in a lovely curved serpentine
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20th Century American Louis XV Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Wood

3-seater “bean” shaped sofa. Contemporary work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3-seater “bean” or curved sofa, with a gap between the bottom of the backrest and the seat
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Beech

Bamboo Sofa by Paul Frankl, Dal Vera
By Paul Frankl
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A bamboo sofa designed by Paul Frankl is a captivating combination of natural beauty and modern
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Bamboo

Bamboo Sofa by Paul Frankl, Dal Vera
Bamboo Sofa by Paul Frankl, Dal Vera
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron Sculptural Oak Sofa, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
make the reputation of their armchairs and sofas. Votre Maison continued to produce furniture right
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Bouclé, Oak

Sofa Set by Gigi Radice, Mid-20th Century
By Gigi Radice
Located in Roma, IT
Sofa Set is a design item realized by Gigi Radice in the half of 20th century Pair of armchairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Brass

Sofa Set by Gigi Radice, Mid-20th Century
Sofa Set by Gigi Radice, Mid-20th Century
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 102.37 in
Jules Leleu three seater sofa mohair velvet 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, IDF
beauty, finished with curved oak feet, one of Jules Leleu clubs signature. This sofa has been fully
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Velvet

Vintage Sofa Set by Silvio Cavatorta - Italy 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Roma, IT
set of a sofa and a pair of armchairs realized in curved plywood veneered in rosewood and fabric
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Wood, Fabric, Rosewood

Curved modular Flabello sofa, design by Ugo La Pietra, 1986
By Ugo La Pietra
Located in Misinto, IT
upholstered armchair equipped with a concealed "undertrack" side table, which, once pulled out, allows it to
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1980s Italian Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Brass

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni Italian Sofa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
fine sofa in curved wood. It is formed by two large square in curved wood, (typical processing of that
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Rattan, Beech

Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Sofa 4 places, c. 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in PARIS, FR
Created in the 1960s, this set consisting of a sofa and a pair of armchairs is now iconic of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Linen, Hardwood

Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Bouclé Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Bouclé, Beech

Tellus Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
geometric shapes superimposed on them. This “Tellus” sofa is a beautiful example of this combination, with a
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Wood

Guillerme et Chambron Corner Sofa with Faience Table, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
the reputation of their armchairs and sofas. Votre Maison continued to produce furniture right into
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen Reupholstered in White Teddy Fur
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Berlin, DE
designed the Capri series consisting of a sofa, armchairs and a coffee table all produced by Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Metal

Arne Norell 'Divina' Two Seat Sofa, Westbergs Möbler AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare two seat sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the late 1950s. The model is called 'Divina
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Angelo Mangiarotti Three Seat Sofa, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
By La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare three seat sofa was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by the Italian
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Sapele Wood

Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
to its subtle but pronounced curves, this sofa is inherently elegant while also keeping the warmth
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Wood

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
visionary engineer, is evident in the curved brass terminals on which the sofa gracefully rests. His
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
curves that end in the arm rests. What makes this sofa so special is the sleek design which is iconic
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Velvet, Hardwood

1960's Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood & Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
. Also, the back consists of rounded curves that end on the arm rests. What makes this sofa so special is
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Wood

Giulia Veronisi for ISA Bergamo 'Perla' Sofa in Ivory Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Giulia Veronisi for ISA Bergamo elegant and sculptural ivory velvet Perla sofa with slightly curved
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Velvet, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan (1927-1988) Tufted Livid Velvet 'Unicorn" Sofa Model U522, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Germantown, MD
which includes a table, armless chair, armchair, sofa of different sizes ranging from loveseat to semi
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Aluminum

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Light Blue Fabric, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This “Curva” (curve in Portuguese) sofa was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s for his own
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Hardwood

5 Piece Sofa Set for Reupholstering, Manufactured by Isa Bergamo in the 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
cast aluminum legs consists of a curved sofa, two armchairs, and two smaller side chairs. The original
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Aluminum

Guillerme et Chambron Sculpted Oak Two-Seater Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Grand Repos” sofa deserve its title of iconic, both in terms of quality and design
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Wood

5 piece Brown Carrera Modular Sofa by Lomazzi, De Pas + D'urbino for BBB Italia
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Chicago, IL
Lomazzi for BBB Italia in 1969. This stunning sofa has two curved corner sections and three center
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Upholstery

3-Piece Yellow Carrera Modular Sofa by Lomazzi, De Pas + D'urbino for BBB Italia
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Chicago, IL
Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina Italia in 1969. This stunning sofa has two curved corner sections and one center
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Upholstery

Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
are slightly curved in a curl. 1940s. Very good condition. The armchairs have very light marks on the
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Wood

20th Century antique French Empire Salon Ameublement with Two Armchairs carved
Located in Berlin, DE
slightly rising armrests ending in rolled-up volutes. High-rimmed, slightly curved backrest frame with a
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20th Century French Empire Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Beech

1968 Ciprea Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina (1968), Italy, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tito Agnoli, Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
subtle ergonomic curves These iconic armchairs, boasting a unique padding of injected polyurethane
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Velvet, Plywood

Set of Four Giuseppe Munari Modular Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Cognac Leather
Located in Madrid, ES
Four modular armchairs that can be combined to a sectional sofa by Giuseppe Munari. Made by
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Armchairs and Sofa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic curved sofa and pair of armchairs designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo. Very elegant
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric

Set of 2 Armchair and a Sofa by Paul Frankl, Dal Vera
By Paul Frankl
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The set of 2 bamboo armchairs and bamboo sofa designed by Paul Frankl is a captivating combination
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Bamboo

Mid Century Modern Three Seat Sofa With Curved Arms, Denmark circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Handsome mid-century modern brown leather three-seat sofa with impressive, curved arms. The years
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Leather, Wood

Midcentury Pair Teak Lounge Armchairs 1960s Vintage Retro 1970s sofa
Located in London, GB
Pair of lovely wooden armchairs manufactured in the 1960s. The teak frame, polished in Danish oil
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, FR
collectable vintage sofa is the crossed wooden panels on the sides, a curved and organic frame, with splayed
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa, 1950s
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Brown Leather Plastic Sofa Flou by Betti Habitat Ids, 1970s
By Augusto Betti, Habitat International
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Brown leather and plastic sofa Flou by Betti for Habitat Ids, 1970s A three
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Leather, Plastic

Mid-Century Curved Bamboo and Leather Armchair, White Fabric, Italy 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
armchair is incredible as it is made in a stunning combination of curved sturdy bamboo and knotted leather
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Chestnut

J.D. Moveis E Decoraçoes Sofa Set: Sofa and Armchairs, Brazil, 1960s
By J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes
Located in Whitstable, GB
JD Móveis e Decorações Set of two armchairs and sofa, Brazil, 1960s. One of the most striking
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Hardwood

Sofa and two armchairs, 1960, for Trensum, Sweden
Located in Tallinn, EE
Johannes Andersen Sofa and two armchairs c. 1960, for Trensum, Sweden polished aluminium foot
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Leather

Pair of Restored Art Modern Curved Back Brown Leather Armchairs Part of Suite
Located in GB
suite, in total I have a pair of armchairs, a two seat and three seat sofa, this sale is for the item
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20th Century English Post-Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Leather

Italian Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
sofa incredibly comfortable. We do also have another sofa, an armchair and a coffee table with the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut

1960s Swedish Curved Sofa & Chair Johannes Andersen Trensums Mid-Century Modern
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Rare, and seriously striking curved three-seat sofa and matching armchair designed in 1960 by
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Wool, Oak

Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Fabric and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
. The armchairs are juxtaposed with a sofa in the same style.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Fabric and Brass
Vintage Wooden Armchairs in Fabric and Brass
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Walnut Sofa and Arm Chair by Sapporo
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare walnut sofa and armchair by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, made in the 1970's, Italy. Beautifully
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Cotton, Walnut

Walnut Sofa and Arm Chair by Sapporo
Walnut Sofa and Arm Chair by Sapporo
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Axel Larsson Armchair in Bouclé and Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in The Hague, NL
Møbelværk, combined with a sofa and armchair designed by Viggo Boesen. The chair has been fully
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Wooden Sofa in Fabric and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
. The sofa is juxtaposed with a set of two small armchairs in the same style.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs and Couches

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Brass

Vintage Wooden Sofa in Fabric and Brass
Vintage Wooden Sofa in Fabric and Brass
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 22.05 in
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Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs And Couches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage curved sofa sofas armchairs and couches is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and velvet, all vintage curved sofa sofas armchairs and couches available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage curved sofa sofas armchairs and couches available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage curved sofa sofas armchairs and couches bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage curved sofa sofas armchairs and couches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino and Federico Munari are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Curved Sofa Sofas Armchairs And Couches?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,274, while they’re typically $3,039 on the low end and $16,160 highest priced.

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