Mid Century Danish Curved Sofa c. 1950's
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid-Century Danish curved sofa c. 1950's, newly reupholstered in a heavy burgundy velvet.
Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Danish Curved Sofa c. 1950's
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid-Century Danish curved sofa c. 1950's, newly reupholstered in a heavy burgundy velvet.
Velvet, Wood
ISA Bergamo Sculpturally Curved Sofa, Italy 1950's
By ISA Bergamo
Located in North Miami, FL
curves and details demonstrates the elegance and style of Italian furniture in the 1950's. This is a
Brass
Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Four-seat curved Italian sofa from the 1950's. The sofa features a continuous curved backrest, four
Metal, Brass
Blue Curved Sofa In The Style Of Federico Munari, Italy 1950's
By Federico Munari
Located in Hellouw, NL
This curved sofa would not have looked out of place on a film set a la Visconti. Besides the fact
Metal
$13,794 / item
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills
Velvet, Walnut
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
art. The sofa’s curved structure and intricate detailing showcase his unique design approach and
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Pair of Large Right and Left Curved Sofas in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1950-1959
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large righand left curved sofas in the style of Ico Parisi, 1950-1959 Italy.
Fabric
Curved Sofa, attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural curved sofa, attributed to Ico Parisi, features an elegant, enveloping form with
Velvet
Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian sofa from the early 1950s is a refined
Fabric, Wood
small curved 1950's Italian 2 Seater Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi, green tweed
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A Small curved organic 1950's Italian 2 Seater Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi, upholstered in a
Wood, Wool
$9,667Sale Price|25% Off
Curved sofa by Federico Munari, Italy
By Federico Munari
Located in Tourinnes-la-Grosse (Beauvechain), BE
Beautiful curved Federico Munari sofa, in blue velvet. Iconic piece of Italian design.
Brass
1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good original condition - The upholstery has bee replaced few years ago and its in good/very good condition - can be used immediately
Fabric
$13,500Sale Price / set|40% Off
Restored 4 Person Curved Stacked Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-Century rattan curved sectional sofa with four
Rattan
Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved sofa from the 1950s, Italian production. Original upholstery of the time, we recommend
Velvet, Beech
Curved Sofa by Frederico Munari Italy, 1960's
By Federico Munari
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning and lovely curved Italian sofa by Federico Munari, original from the 50's. This amazing
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seat sofa of Italian design, structure and legs in solid wood, velvet upholstery, 1950s
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Midcentury Italian Large Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian 20th century vintage curved four-seat sofa composed of six splayed polished legs
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved beige yellow bouclé fabric and metal sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by
Metal
$6,635Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Curved Sofa attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
An elegant Gio Ponti sofa in its original two tone effect emerald green velvet, standing on its
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by
Brass
Italian Modern Curved Sofa Attributed to Federico Munari
By Carlo Mollino, Gio Ponti, Federico Munari, Carlo Guglielmi, Ico Parisi
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Italian modern curved sofa attributed to Federico Munari. Offered is a stunning mid
Brass
$3,212Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-Century Red Curved Sofa 1950s Italian Design Wood Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century red curved sofa 1950s Italian design wood feet, restored.
Wool, Wood
Elegant Curved Four-Seat Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved sofa, upholstery, Italy, 1960s This sofa bears multiple dynamic features. The shape of the
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet four Seater Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seater sofa, Italian design, solid wood structure and legs, original vintage chenille
Chenille, Velvet, Beech
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Alfred Christensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish smaller curved Banana form Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1950s. The legs are made of
Fabric, Wood
Federico Munari, Curved Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and brass sofa designed by Federico Munari and produced by ISA Bergamo
Brass
American Designer, Curved Sofa, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved black-painted iron and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Size
Iron
Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition
Brass, Iron
$4,227Sale Price / set|56% Off
Elegant Modular Curved Sofa Italian Midcentury Green Brass Feet Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant modular curved sofa Italian midcentury design Cesare Lacca Design.
Brass
Gigi Radice for Minotti Curved Modular Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare curved modular sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy, 1950s. This elegant mid
Metal, Brass
A lovely shaped orignal Italian 1950s two seater sofa with curved back
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A lovely shaped orignal Italian 1950s two seater sofa with curved back on brass and wood feet
Brass
Curved sofa in wood and velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved sofa in wood and fabric, velvet upholstery, Italian craftsmanship, in the style of Gio
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Italian Modern Curved Sofa on Brass Splayed Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian organic-form sofa with sculptural, winged-arm rests and deeply curved back
Brass
Italian Curved Three-Seat Sofa in Light Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric and wood, Italy, 1950s. Simplistic Italian sofa with clean lines and a high back
Fabric, Wood
$3,804Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Orange Velvet Curved Sofa Made in Italy 1950s Wood Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century orange velvet curved sofa made in Italy, 1950s
Velvet
Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by
Metal
$3,804Sale Price|58% Off
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa Minotti Gigi Radice Italian Design Red Color
By Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved sofa Minotti Gigi Radice Italian design.
Velvet
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut Johannes Andersen
Fabric, Walnut
Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, Velvet, 1956
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, velvet, Italy, 1956 Designed in 1956 for Casa e
Velvet, Wood
Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The curved, or banana sofa is often thought of as the most ubiquitous piece of furniture. While a
Fabric, Wood
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
Brass
Elegant 1940s Edward Wormley, Dunbar for Modern, Curved Sofa on Mahogany Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid 1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa on six thick mahogany legs, with older re
Upholstery, Mahogany
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
Leather, Hardwood
Curved Sofa by Gigi Radice, 1950s - A Timeless Italian Masterpiece
Located in Manzano, IT
Curved Sofa by Gigi Radice, 1950s – A Timeless Italian Masterpiece Introduce Italian mid-century
Brass
Sophisticated Erwin Lambeth Curved Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sophisticated and stylish curved mid-century modern sofa designed by Erwin Lambeth. The handsome
Walnut, Upholstery
Exceptional Curved Cesare Lacca Sofa in Fadini Borghi Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional two-seater sofa was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy in the early
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
this curved sofa, combines functionality, pragmatism, and an appeal to the senses. This sumptuous
Fabric, Wood, Faux Fur
Exceptional Ficks Reed Mid Century Curved Rattan Sectional Sofa and Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Exceptional Two Section Ficks Reed Mid Century Curved Rattan Sectional Sofa with Matching End
Fabric, Rattan
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Ivory Chenille Cotton Curved Italian Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Madrid, ES
A stunning curved three-seat sofa designed by Italian designer Gigi Radice and edited by Minotti
Metal, Brass
Pair available Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House rare four-seat curved sofa
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
Located in South Charleston, WV
An extremely rare collectors piece, this large 97 inch wide four-seat sculptural sofa by Vladimir
Aluminum
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Midnight Blue Cotton Velvet Curved Italian Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Madrid, ES
A stunning curved three-seat sofa designed by Italian designer Gigi Radice and edited by Minotti
Metal, Brass
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exciting T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for Widdicomb Curved Sculptured Wood Edge Sofa
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pemberton, NJ
curved teak edge along with tall tapered legs-so well designed! This sofa measures 29" T x 80" L x 28" D
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-century curved sofa in the style of Federico Munari (Dedar fabric), Italy
By Federico Munari
Located in Argelato, BO
This mid-century Italian sofa stands out for its harmonious elegance. Its curved silhouette, in
Velvet, Wood
Petite Danish modern sofa with horseshoe curved teak and woven light cane seat
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in DK
This very rare petite sofa designed by C. H. Brockmann Petersen (1914-1972) has a combined curved
Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Large Curved Sofa in the manner of Frederico Munari, Italian
By Frederico Murani
Located in London, GB
Large Mid-century modern sofa designed in the manner of Frederico Munari with generous curves. The
Velvet, Oak
Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Channel Back Sofa in Navy Velvet
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo rare and sophisticated channel back curved sofa with gilt
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Curved Green Cotton and Wool Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti - Mid-Century
Located in Manzano, IT
1950s Curved Green Cotton and Wool Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti – Mid-Century Italian Luxury
Brass
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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