Gigi Radice Sofa
$21,500
Gigi Radice Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gigi Radice sofa for Minotti — Italy, 1950's Reupholstered in gorgeous dark green wool boucle with
1950s Italian 1950 Vintage Sofas
Brass, Iron
$21,500
Gigi Radice Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gigi Radice sofa for Minotti — Italy, 1950's Reupholstered in gorgeous dark green wool boucle with
Brass, Iron
Italian Sofa in Vibrant Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, blue velvet, metal and brass, Italy, 1950s Elegant sofa with voluptuous armrests. These wide
Metal, Brass
Edward Wormley Dunbar Gondola Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Toledo, OH
. This sofa is part of the Janus Collection, designed by Wormley circa 1950.
Walnut
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Tan Patinated Leather
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A handsome and generously sized Chesterfield-style sofa upholstered in rich, naturally patinated
Leather
Multicolored German Sofa Table, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This table was made in Germany in the 1950s. The combination of robust materials and soft colour tones gives the table a special appearance. The table top is covered with tiles in so...
Brass
Sofa by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in MADRID, ES
Sofa model ’67C’ designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll International. Chromed steel
Steel
Harvey Probber Monumental Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A monumental sofa designed by Harvey Probber. Bleached mahogany and brass legs with a dynamic
Fabric
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist design sofa for her Paradise collection by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
Upholstery, Birch
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
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
furniture maker in about 1950-55s. Original Scandinavian vintage design directly from Denmark. The sofa was
Wool, Ash
Paul McCobb "Pagoda" Style Arched Wing Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950, arched cathedral back, and low profile seat. This sofa has a clean look with a design nodding to
Fabric
Paul McCobb Shaped Back Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul McCobb shaped back sofa model 3137. Manufactured by Custom Craft, USA. 7” Wood splayed legs
Upholstery
Vintage Sofa Bed in Steel and Birch
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage sofa bed in steel and birch. This was made in England, it
Steel
Danish Modern, Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid Century Modern, Curved Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s A large modernist
Fabric, Wood
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
$38,281 / set
Pair of French Sofas by Lucien Rollin
By Lucien Rollin
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of rare and elegant sofas by the French designer Lucien Rollin who studied under Jacques
Fabric, Mahogany
$4,302
Fifties Hallway Sofa
Located in London, England
Sweet chrome fold-out sofa bed. Rescued and completely rebuilt. Small blemishes to the metalwork
Chrome
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Harvey Probber Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage mid century modern sofa designed by Harvey Probber. Two seat cushions with button tufted
Fabric, Walnut
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Sofa
Velvet, Ash
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, teak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
maker in about 1950-55s. Original Scandinavian vintage design directly from Denmark. The sofa was
Velvet, Teak
Midcentury Sofa Attributed to Nanna Ditzel, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful mid-century sofa attributed to Nanna Ditzel. Eye catching design with finely crafted
Fabric
Vintage Chip N Dale Style Camelback Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chip N Dale Style Camelback couch. Goose down filled upholstery with all new Belgium linen
Fabric, Wood
$1,724Sale Price|20% Off
Munari sofa
By Bruno Munari
Located in Catania, IT
Sofa with elegant lines that reflect the classic Italian furniture of the 50s, attributable to
Fabric, Wood
$19,550 / set
Restored Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
comfort. The original pair of mid-century woven wicker sectional sofas features a body separated into
Fabric, Wicker
Italian Couch Table with Fish Motives, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This 1950s Italian sofa table exudes charm with its captivating underwater landscape depicted on
Brass
$10,000
Charles Eames Sofa Compact
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very rare and rather exceptional sofa compact by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This example is
Metal
20th Century, Gio Ponti Light Blue Wooden Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
wonderful Sofa in wooden structure and light blu fabric covering, designed by Gio Ponti in 1950 circa. In
Fabric, Wood
$4,306Sale Price|20% Off
Concordia Sofa in Leather for Zanotta, Original Label
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful sofa in black leather from the prestigious Italian manufacture Zanotta. The sofa is
Leather
$10,000
Charles Eames Sofa Compact
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very rare and rather exceptional sofa compact by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This example is
Metal
Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner - Upholstered and restored with custom-made fabric by Hanne Vedel in Denmark
Fabric
Mid-Century Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design
Fabric, Wood
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
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
furniture maker in about 1950-55s. Original Scandinavian vintage design directly from Denmark. The sofa was
Velvet, Ash
Knoll Antimott Sofa Midcentury Couch Walter Wilhelm Knoll Ahorn
By Walter Knoll, Wilhelm Knoll, Knoll Antimott
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Knoll Antimott Vintage Sofa aus den 1950er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das
Fabric, Maple
1950s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa, reupholstered, furniture wool, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa. Reupholstered in quality furniture wool. Renewed oak, brass
Wool, Oak
$18,000
Martin Borenstein Sofa
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by Martin Borenstein, USA, c.1950s. The sofa has been newly upholstered in a beautiful Italian
Chrome
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa. Rounded out
Fabric, Wood
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green/honing furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
directly from Denmark. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1950-55s. The sofa was checked by
Velvet, Beech
Restored Mid-Century Stacked Rattan Bed Sofa Daybed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This sofa daybed was built by Seven Seas Rattan Company (1938 to 2011) in the manner of Paul T
Rattan
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Model 131
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dunbar Furniture bracket back sofa, Model 131 designed by Roger Sprunger. Rare smaller version sofa
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original honey yellow furniture velour, carved oak wood, brass springs
Velvet, Oak
1950s Italian Gio Ponti Sofa for Hotel Bristol, Murano
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Italian Gio Ponti Sofa An exceptional 1950s Italian sofa designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel
Beech
$10,080Sale Price|20% Off
Tommi Parzinger Sofa for Parzinger Originals
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger sofa for Parzinger Originals, ceruse oak solid legs, fully restored and
Upholstery, Oak
Scandinavian Art Deco Style Three-Seater Sofa, Beige Bouclé, 1950s
Located in Rødding, DK
A refined Scandinavian three-seater sofa from the 1950s, executed in an elegant Art Deco–inspired
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Manta model, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian sofa from the 50s. We do not know who produced it but it is of great design and very rare
Fabric, Beech
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was
Velvet, Oak
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original striped green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in
Velvet, Beech
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.
By Finn Juhl, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s. Elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern sofa/love seat in
Wool
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
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950-55s. Original Scandinavian craftsmanship vintage design directly from Denmark. The sofa was
Wool, Oak
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with a solid wood frame, upholstered in original
Brass
Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
Sofa mod. 803 designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina in 1950s. Wooden structure with fabric
Fabric, Wood
Restored Mid-century10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan 3-seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Mid Century ten-strand square pretzel arm rattan 3-seater sectional sofa
Rattan
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
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, beige/ brown furniture fabric, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Beige/ brown furniture fabric, oak wood legs, brass springs in the
Fabric, Oak
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
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iverson
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iversen newly upholstered in Kravet tight Boucle. A sofa with a raised
Bouclé, 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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