$2,210
H 27.56 in W 50.4 in D 24.81 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original striped green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original striped green furniture wool, oak wood legs, brass springs in
Wool, Oak
$1,481
H 42.13 in W 67.72 in D 29.14 in
1950s, Danish sofa-daybed, red/beige furniture wool, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish sofa-daybed. Original red and beige furniture wool, brass springs in the seat, ash
Wool, Ash
$1,950
H 27.96 in W 53.94 in D 25.6 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat
Velvet, Oak
$2,304
H 35.44 in W 65.36 in D 29.53 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, salmon pink furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Salmon pink furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat
Velvet, Oak
1950s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A rare and elegant sofa by Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, showcasing the refined proportions and
Wood
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
taller legs indicate a production date closer to 1950 when taller legs became more popular. The sofa has
Brass
Mid-Century Sofa with Sheepskin Upholstery, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
postwar period, Scandinavian designers still valued craft over industrialisation. This sculptural sofa is
Sheepskin, Wood
$8,066 / set
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 28.75 in
Finn Juhl Model 137 Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark 1950s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Hellouw, NL
A beautifully resolved design by one of Denmark’s leading modernists, this Model 137 sofa by Finn
Fabric, Teak
$1,951
H 33.47 in W 72.45 in D 34.65 in
1950s, 3-seater Danish sofa, original condition, furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction
Velvet, Oak
$9,900
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
curved sofa features the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism: exquisite materials, craftsmanship, and
Fabric, Wood, Faux Fur
$1,607Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red furniture
Wool, Cotton, Ash
$2,328
H 37.8 in W 58.67 in D 31.5 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater drop arm/back sofa, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater drop arm/back sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, beech wood legs with brass
Brass
$1,772
H 28.35 in W 49.22 in D 27.17 in
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa, furniture wool, oak wood, orginal condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable
Wool, Oak
$1,831
H 33.47 in W 58.67 in D 31.5 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, beige furniture wool fabric, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable
Wool, Beech
$2,186
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, beige/brown furniture fabric, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Beige/brown furniture fabric, carved oak wood, springs in the seat
Fabric, Oak
$9,000
H 31 in W 70.5 in D 29 in
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Light Gray Wool, 1950s
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Stamford, CT
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa or Settee, Light Gray Wool, Mahogany, 1950s
Wool, Mahogany
$1,224
H 34.26 in W 56.7 in D 24.81 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa by Ehapa Møbler, original condition, wool fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa by Ehapa Møbler. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and
Wool, Oak
$2,600
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 26.78 in
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, salmon pink velour, furniture mesh, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Salmon pink furniture velour, furniture mesh, dark beech wood, springs
Velvet, Rattan, Beech
$29,547
H 23.63 in W 48.63 in D 25.99 in
Sofa “Colonial” Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa ‘Colonial’ designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1960s. Brazilian rosewood and
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Danish Sofa Reupholstered with Designer Mohair Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 1950s Danish sofa that has been beautifully reupholstered in a plush Schumacher designer
Mohair, Birch
Viggo Boesen, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and blue floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed by Viggo Boesen and
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Sofa in Original Black Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seater sofa, leather, brass, oak, Denmark 1950s. Elegant three-seat sofa in original
Brass
$2,068
H 31.5 in W 64.97 in D 31.89 in
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green/beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original green and beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood, brass
Wool, Oak
$1,152
H 29.53 in W 61.82 in D 31.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century
Fabric
Danish 1950s Sofa in Green Wool in the Style of Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hvidt made circa 1950. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on beech wood legs remains sturdy. The sofa
Wool, Mahogany
Grete Jalk Sofa JH180 Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1955
By Grete Jalk, Johannes Hansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful small Danish sofa or love seat, model JH180 designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by
Leather, Oak
Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Faux Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, faux leather, stained wood, brass, Denmark, 1950s This voluptuous sofa is based on a
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning two-piece sectional sofa represents the pinnacle of Danish modern design, created by
Chrome
$3,430
H 29.53 in W 63.78 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Danish Three-Seater Sofa in Beech and Original Fabric, ca. 1950s
Located in Rødding, DK
A sculptural solid beech three-seater sofa in the Danish Organic Modern tradition, produced by an
Fabric, Beech
Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut-Stained Beechwood, New Tweed Fabric, New Pirelli Webbing _____________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history...
Upholstery, Walnut, Beech
Aage Sattrup, Beech, Fabric, Rare Floating Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Sattrups Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Stamford, CT
Aage Sattrup, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beech, Beige Fabric, Rare Floating Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
Fabric, Beech
Danish 1950s Sofa Attributed to Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Variant
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the very early 1950's and likely a
Wool, Beech
$2,836
H 20.48 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Frits Henningsen & Kähler Sofa Table in mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Thirslund, Kähler, Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen sofa table in mahogany with Kähler tiles made by Jens Thirslund Made by Frits
Ceramic, Mahogany
$4,950
H 27 in W 83.5 in D 33 in
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
Fabric, Walnut
$2,600
H 31.5 in W 70.08 in D 34.65 in
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Furniture velour, carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Original
Velvet, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Airport Sofa AP34/4 Denmark 1954
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern four seater sofa model AP34/4 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by AP
Steel
$2,481
H 31.89 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, red and light grey furniture wool, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original red and light grey furniture wool, carved oak wood, brass
Wool, Oak
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original green furniture wool, oak wood legs, brass springs in the
Wool, Oak
$1,816
H 32.29 in W 55.91 in D 30.71 in
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green striped furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in
Velvet, Beech
Sofa in Teak and Grey Fabric Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
$7,450
H 31.7 in W 74.41 in D 31.89 in
Elegant Danish Modern 1950s Sofa in Light Green Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This classic Danish sofa showcases clean, understated lines
Fabric, Wood
"Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Minerva” sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made up from two sections. Can be easily switched
Teak
$1,654Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 63.78 in D 36.23 in
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat
Velvet, Beech
$4,736
H 29.53 in W 71.66 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
make this sofa one of the most popular designs of the Danish mid century era. The couch comes with
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$2,681
H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 32.29 in
1960s, Danish design by Slagelse Møbelværk, sofa, model 185, reupholstered.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Slagelse Møbelværk, sofa model 185. Reupholstered in quality grey furniture
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century sofa combines simple yet elegant lines with striking vintage upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery
$6,850
H 30 in W 118 in D 33.25 in
Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1940s. This sofa is currently
Upholstery, Wood
$4,136
H 86.62 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Model 2213 Leather sofa by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture, Denmark.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in København K, DK
Excellent 3 seat sofa in original leather and cushions by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture
Leather, Oak
1950s Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s. This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a typical Danish
Fabric, Wood
Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Teak and Greenish Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Scandinavian modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The
Fabric, Teak
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines
Fabric, Teak
Nanna Ditzel Freestanding Sofa by Knud Willadsen in Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by Knud Willadsen in Denmark.
Fabric, Oak
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Four seat sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet
Fabric, Teak
$6,500
H 31.5 in W 68.51 in D 33.47 in
1960s, Danish design by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, sofa, model 490, reupholstered.
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. 3-seater sofa model 490. Oak legs and teak nails
Wool, Oak, Teak
$3,971Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 28.35 in
1950s Rare Børge Mogensen 3-Seat "Shaker" Sofa by FDB Mobler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered pillows are not original - Labeled by Manufacturer.
Upholstery, Wood
$4,822Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 87.41 in D 37.41 in
1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa in quality vintage bottle
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
$6,500
H 32.68 in W 80.71 in D 33.86 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Wool & Oak, Danish Design, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa, original upholstered with dark grey 180 Hallingdal wool from
Wool, Oak
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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