$4,680Sale Price|40% Off
Paul McCobb "Pagoda" Style Arched Wing Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Arched sofa fashioned after the iconic "Pagoda" by Paul McCobb with tapered legs, circa 1950, arched cathedral back, and low profile seat.
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 gently flared arms and a continuous upholstered backrest. Raised on tapered wooden le...
Velvet
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 dates from around the 1950’s.
Steel
Harvey Probber Monumental Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A monumental sofa designed by Harvey Probber. Bleached mahogany and brass legs with a dynamic triangular open end. Fully restored and reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Conifer / Oatmeal ...
Fabric
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Wool, Ash
$27,827 / set
Set of 2 sofas by Olof Ottelin
By Olof Ottelin
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 sofas by Olof Ottelin. Finland, 1950. Manufactured by Keravan Puusepa¨ntehdas, Stockmann.
Fabric, Wood
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 corner sofa designed and produced in Denmark in the middle of the 20th century. This ex...
Fabric, Wood
$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 back and a walnut base.
Fabric, Walnut
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 architectural clarity that define his early Danish modern work. The sculptural frame, angled ...
Wood
Edward Wormley Bracket Back Sofa for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing the newly restored Bracket-Back three-seat sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar—a refined expression of mid-century modern design that balances architectural presence with e...
Fabric, Walnut, Bouclé
$4,176
Fifties Hallway Sofa
Located in London, England
Sweet chrome fold-out sofa bed. Rescued and completely rebuilt. Small blemishes to the metalwork visible. Reupholstered in a slim vintage blue/off white stripe. France 1950s. W ...
Chrome
$1,669Sale 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 Bruno Munari.
Fabric, Wood
$37,103 / 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-Émile Ruhlmann.
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Ash
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. Very good condition.
Fabric, Wood
$11,730Sale Price / set|40% Off
Restored Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The original pair of mid-century woven wicker sectional sofas features a body separated into three different sectional pieces.
Fabric, Wicker
Scarce sofa by Audoux Minnet for Vibo Vesoul
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rarissime banquette en chêne et corde par Audoux Minnet pour Vibo, Vesoul. Bel état de conservation. Nous savons néanmoins que c'est certainement lors de leur v...
Rope, Oak
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 the top. Adorned with vibrant hues, it showcases an array of sea creatures, creating ...
Brass
$4,174Sale 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 designed for three seats, entirely made of soft and original black leather of the time, ...
Leather
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. In great condition, made by AP Stolen in the 1950s."
Fabric
20th Century, Gio Ponti Light Blue Wooden Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
Here we have a wonderful Sofa in wooden structure and light blu fabric covering, designed by Gio Ponti in 1950 circa.
Fabric, Wood
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. Thanks to its curved shape and slim, tapered legs, this two-seater is exceptionally ...
Fabric, Wood
$13,500Sale Price / set|40% Off
Restored 4 Person Curved Stacked Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Measurements Overall: 28" Tall x 88" Wide x 33.5" Deep Sofa Section:: 28" Tall x 44" Wide x 33.5" Deep United States, 1950 We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan...
Rattan
1950s Vintage Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Oak Frame, Fabric Upholstery
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sofa sofa Carl Malmsten Sweden period 1950s design Carl Malmsten OH. Sjogren's Sweden condition good light signs of use size 77 x 205 x 78 (hxwxd) seat height 43; ...
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “goo...
Fabric, Wood
$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 special for a few reasons. It is a very early model as evidenced by the Centre met...
Metal
Knoll Antimott Sofa Midcentury Couch Walter Wilhelm Knoll Ahorn
By Walter Knoll, Knoll Antimott, Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Knoll Antimott Vintage Sofa aus den 1950er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Dreisitzer Sofa wurde professionell aufgearbeitet und verfügt über neue Bezüge in e...
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 springs in the seat and back.
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 velvet alpaca with tan suede trim. The sofa features a walnut side table with thre...
Chrome
$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 special for a few reasons. It is a very early model as evidenced by the centre me...
Metal
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Ash
$2,190Sale Price|40% Off
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 Frankl with a large green seat. It is modeled after the section sofas often found in t...
Rattan
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green/honing furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1950-55s. The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Beech
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Model 131
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dunbar Furniture bracket back sofa, Model 131 designed by Roger Sprunger. Rare smaller version sofa or loveseat that is perfect for two people. Solid mahogany "L" bracket supports gi...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Sofa for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger sofa for Parzinger Originals, ceruse oak solid legs, fully restored and reupholstered with great plains cotton-poly.
Upholstery, Oak
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original red/beige furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original red/beige furniture wool and beige furniture velour. Beech wood legs with brass details, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no ...
Wool, Velvet, Beech
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 Bristol, Murano. This beautifully proportioned piece captures Ponti’s distinctive sense o...
Beech
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, 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. The structure is in excellent condition, only the fabric should be replaced. The sh...
Fabric, 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 fabric and sleek round tapered stained beech legs. Made by unknown Danish mast...
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
$31,477
"Capri" Sofa DENMARK - 1958
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Forest, BE
Designed in 1958 by Danish designer Johannes Andersen, the Capri model embodies the essence of post-war Scandinavian modernism. Its fluid, sculptural lines are balanced by the lightn...
Velvet
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 style that balances soft, organic curves with classic proportions. The piece embodie...
Bouclé, Oak
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 reupholstered by craftsman about 20 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, no st...
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 the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Man...
Velvet, Beech
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Wool, Oak
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 sofa has a deep, highly comfortable seat and a gracefully sloping back. The or...
Metal
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 replacing the fabric.
Velvet, Beech
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. This sofa was purchased from Kagan about a decade ago and upholstered in a heathered light grey Holly Hunt cashmere fab...
Fabric
$5,950Sale Price|30% Off
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, tight back and sloping arms, outward swept rear legs retaining the original horse...
Bouclé, Oak
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A small sofa / settee designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Iconic form with tapered brass legs. Fully restored and upholstered in Designtex / Lambert / Smoke.
Brass
$9,750
James Mont Style Sofa
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Theatrical 1950's Hollywood Regency sofa in the Orientalist modern taste with sculpted greek key arms, shaped back cushions, black lacquered wood trim and Asian style upswept armrest...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,865Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Metal structure with sponge padding and red bouclé wool covering. The sofa has a perfect 1950s style line that recalls the design of Gigi Radice. Th...
Metal
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with a solid wood frame, upholstered in original jacquard fabric, and gold-plated brass legs. We recommend replacing the worn upholster...
Brass
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, beige/ brown furniture fabric, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Fabric, Oak
Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Fabric, Wood
$10,800Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Mid-century10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan 3-seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Measurements: 36" Tall X 63" Wide X 34" Deep Seat Height: 16.5" United States, 1950
Rattan
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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