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Gigi Radice Sofa
Gigi Radice Sofa

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

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1950s Italian 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Sofa in Vibrant Blue Velvet
Italian Sofa in Vibrant Blue Velvet

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley Dunbar Gondola Sofa
Edward Wormley Dunbar Gondola Sofa

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.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Tan Patinated Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Tan Patinated Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Tan Patinated Leather

Located in TOURCOING, FR

A handsome and generously sized Chesterfield-style sofa upholstered in rich, naturally patinated

Category

1950s Italian 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Multicolored German Sofa Table, 1950s
Multicolored German Sofa Table, 1950s

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...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sofa by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll
Sofa by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll

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

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Harvey Probber Monumental Sofa
Harvey Probber Monumental Sofa

Harvey Probber Monumental Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

A monumental sofa designed by Harvey Probber. Bleached mahogany and brass legs with a dynamic

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1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa

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

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Curved Sofa, attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
Curved Sofa, attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s

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

Category

1950s Italian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Ash

Paul McCobb "Pagoda" Style Arched Wing Sofa
Paul McCobb "Pagoda" Style Arched Wing Sofa

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Paul McCobb Shaped Back Sofa
Paul McCobb Shaped Back Sofa

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Sofa Bed in Steel and Birch
Vintage Sofa Bed in Steel and Birch

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

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern, Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Modern, Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

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

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
1950s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard

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

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1950s Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Sofas by Lucien Rollin
Pair of French Sofas by Lucien Rollin

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

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Fifties Hallway Sofa
Fifties Hallway Sofa

Fifties Hallway Sofa

Located in London, England

Sweet chrome fold-out sofa bed. Rescued and completely rebuilt. Small blemishes to the metalwork

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Harvey Probber Sofa
Mid Century Harvey Probber Sofa

Mid Century Harvey Probber Sofa

$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

Category

1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour.

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, teak wood legs.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, teak wood legs.

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Midcentury Sofa Attributed to Nanna Ditzel, 1950s
Midcentury Sofa Attributed to Nanna Ditzel, 1950s

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Chip N Dale Style Camelback Couch
Vintage Chip N Dale Style Camelback Couch

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

Category

1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Munari sofa
Munari sofa

Munari sofa

$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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sectional Sofa
Restored Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sectional Sofa

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

Italian Couch Table with Fish Motives,  1950s
Italian Couch Table with Fish Motives,  1950s

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Charles Eames Sofa Compact
Charles Eames Sofa Compact

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

20th Century, Gio Ponti Light Blue Wooden Sofa
20th Century, Gio Ponti Light Blue Wooden Sofa

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Concordia Sofa in Leather for Zanotta, Original Label
Concordia Sofa in Leather for Zanotta, Original Label

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

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1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Charles Eames Sofa Compact
Charles Eames Sofa Compact

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s

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

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Mid-Century Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s

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

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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored 4 Person Curved Stacked Rattan Sectional Sofa
Restored 4 Person Curved Stacked Rattan Sectional Sofa

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

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1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved ash wood.
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved ash wood.

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

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1950s Danish Louis XVI 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Knoll Antimott Sofa Midcentury Couch Walter Wilhelm Knoll Ahorn
Knoll Antimott Sofa Midcentury Couch Walter Wilhelm Knoll Ahorn

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

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Maple

1950s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa, reupholstered, furniture wool, oak.
1950s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa, reupholstered, furniture wool, oak.

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

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Martin Borenstein Sofa
Martin Borenstein Sofa

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s

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

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green/honing furniture velour.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green/honing furniture velour.

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Restored Mid-Century Stacked Rattan Bed Sofa Daybed
Restored Mid-Century Stacked Rattan Bed Sofa Daybed

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

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1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Model 131
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Model 131

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved oak wood.
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved oak wood.

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1950s Italian Gio Ponti Sofa for Hotel Bristol, Murano
1950s Italian Gio Ponti Sofa for Hotel Bristol, Murano

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

Tommi Parzinger Sofa for Parzinger Originals
Tommi Parzinger Sofa for Parzinger Originals

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Scandinavian Art Deco Style Three-Seater Sofa, Beige Bouclé, 1950s
Scandinavian Art Deco Style Three-Seater Sofa, Beige Bouclé, 1950s

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

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1950s Danish Art Deco 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Manta model, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Manta model, 1950s

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, oak wood legs.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, oak wood legs.

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood.

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool

1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa
1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery
Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Curved Sofa by Frederico Munari Italy, 1960's
Curved Sofa by Frederico Munari Italy, 1960's

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, beige/ brown furniture fabric, oak wood.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, beige/ brown furniture fabric, oak wood.

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s
Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iverson
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iverson

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

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

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1950 Vintage Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950 vintage sofas available for sale. Each of these unique 1950 vintage sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. There are 183 antique and vintage 1950 vintage sofas for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1950 vintage sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency 1950 vintage sofas are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 1950 vintage sofas over the years, but those made by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1950 Vintage Sofas?

Prices for 1950 vintage sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950 vintage sofas begin at $615 and can go as high as $24,565, while the average can fetch as much as $3,548.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.

Questions About 1950 Vintage Sofas
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a sofa is vintage, first look for labels and stamps on the frame, the back or the cushions. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your sofa via these markings, and from there, you can conduct research to learn when the company was active and making pieces similar to yours. To be classified as vintage, a sofa must be between 20 and 99 years old. More recently crafted pieces are contemporary, while older sofas are antique. If you're unable to find any markings or would like an expert opinion, work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage sofas.