Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
By Alfred Christensen, Viggo Boesen, 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 dark stained wood and the sofa is upholstered with green velour/velvet with floral pa...
Fabric, Wood
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant two-seater sofa designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy during the 1950s. This sculptural piece embodies the refined balance between organic form and architectural precision typica...
Velvet, Wood
Curved Velvet Sofa by Federico Munari with Matching Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant curved sofa designed by Federico Munari, embodying the soft, sculptural language of Italian design from the 1950s. The sweeping silhouette wraps gently around the seating ...
Velvet
$928Sale Price|19% Off
Sofà Mid-Century Italian Design Velvet and Brass
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofà Mid-Century Italian design velvet and brass, Isa Bergamo production. The velvet is original from its 1950s and below it has a photo that has been repaired, but according to o...
Brass
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, ash wood, furniture mesh.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Rattan, Ash
Sofa in Cherrywood by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sofa from the 1950s in cherry wood, upholstered in cotton with a pattern of leaves, a harmonious interplay of beige and wheat tones with hints of green.
Cotton, Cherry
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original striped green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Wool, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury sofa features stylish curved armrests, original studded upholstery, and a unique finish. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Upholstery
Federico Munari Curved Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Federico Munari Curved Sofa, wood and velvet, Italy, 1950s This curved sofa is by Federico Munari, produced in Italy around 1950.
Velvet, Wood
$6,576Sale Price|25% Off
Corner sofa by Marco Zanuso (1916-2001), published by Arflex
By Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) Published by Arflex. IX Triennale" corner sofa with metal frame upholstered in foam and covered in blue velvet, resting on a tubular metal base. Model presen...
Velvet
Vintage Walnut Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut sofa designed by the iconic designer Jens Risom in the United States, circa 1950s. Transform your living space with this exquisitely refinished and reupholstered class...
Fabric, Walnut, Leather
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, salmon pink furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Oak
Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautiful example of the traditional Knole sofa, featuring rich red velvet upholstery and floral-patterned, reversible cushions. Reupholstered few years ago, so in amazing conditio...
Velvet
$918Sale Price|20% Off
Original 20th Italian Two-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian sofa from 1950, original, in two-seater brown leather, with buttons and stitching.
Leather, Beech
$11,599Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Fuchsia Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous fabric sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the fine manufacturer Azucena Italia. The vintage sofa is made of brown, fuchsia and purple striped fabric, which creates...
Metal
1950s Sofa with Houndstooth Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
This wonderful sofa has a design reminiscent of Edward Wormley's work for Dunbar, and a quality construction to match. The clean lines and subtle details allow the form to be the per...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,451Sale Price|30% Off
Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three seater sofa in the style of Ico Parisi. Very elegant and comfortable, with floral fabric upholstery, the upholstery was redone twenty years ago but new upholstery is recommended.
Fabric, Beech
$3,315Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Quad Pole "R" Arm 3 Seat Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "R" arm rattan 3 seater sofa with "Quad Pole" design featuring 4 strand rattan arms, legs, and 4 pole base. 1950, United States Sofa: 33in.
Rattan
Mid Century Pretzel Sofa Four Strand Pretzel Rattan Sofa After Paul Frankl Knoll
By Paul Frankl
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A four strand pretzel sofa after Paul Frankl freshly recovered in a green Knoll fabric. Recently MillerKnoll closed the East Greenville location & our region was briefly flooded with...
Fabric, Rattan
Danish 1950s Sofa in Oak and Seagrass, Attributed to Frits Schlegel
Located in Lejre, DK
A beautifully crafted Danish Modern sofa from the 1950s, attributed to Frits Schlegel, executed in solid oak with a handwoven seagrass seat and backrest. The sofa displays the refine...
Cane, Oak
Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved beige yellow bouclé fabric and metal sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc. Seat height: 15.5” Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
Metal
Stunning Three Seater Danish Sofa By Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Portlaoise, IE
A stunningly beautiful sofa designed by the legendary Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik.
Upholstery, Hardwood
Fantastic Restored Vintage Modern Rattan Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional vintage modern three-seat sofa, circa 1950. Stout, expertly crafted rattan frame construction.
Rattan
$1,160Sale Price|47% Off
1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
Original red furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. The sofa is a classic Scandinavian 1950s design. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in 1950-55s.
Velvet, Beech
$7,464Sale Price / set|40% Off
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
We fully guarantee your complete satisfaction! -Dimensions- Sofa: Height: 34" X Width: 81" X Depth: 36" Chair: Height: 34" X Width: 81" X Depth: 36" United States, 1950 Harvey Sch...
Rattan
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Manufactured in the 1950’s in Denmark.
Fabric, Oak, Teak
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman.
Velvet, Ash
$2,800
Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Milo Baughman's tapered leg sofa, adorned with a fresh Herman Miller, Alexander Girard fabric and new foam, exudes timeless sophistication. The sleek, tapered legs provide a modern t...
Upholstery, Wood
Green velvet Wilhelm Knoll 50's 'banana' sofa
Located in TILBURG, NL
'Banana' shape, 50's couch. Newly reupholstered in a green color, velvet fabric. The back and seating have new foam. As a square the couch is measured W230xD116xH76cm. As the shape i...
Velvet, Wood
Winter garden sofa in white lacquered wrought iron, made in France, 1950s.
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare and elegant French winter garden sofa from the 1950s. Updated by its previous owners with wooden seat and back inserts as well as new upholstery, this white lacquered wrought-ir...
Wrought Iron
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, striped furniture wool, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Striped furniture wool, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 10-15 years ago. Manufactured by Danish furniture m...
Wool, Ash
$2,250Sale Price|70% Off
Unique Italien Sofa
Located in Munich, DE
By unknown designer or manufacturer. Two parts reupholstered in alcantara. should be cleaned or re-upholstered.
Fabric
$2,189Sale Price|29% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Original Italian corner sofa from the 1950s, the upholstery is from the time, in damask velvet, in good condition but the intervention of the upholsterer is recommended.
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Elegant 1950s Curved Sofas - Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare chance to own a pair of elegant matching 1950s curved sofas, attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, on six thick mahogany legs. American made and quality built, but these sofa...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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 wheels, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 yea...
Brass
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 wood legs, foldable armrests. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stabl...
Wool, Ash
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Upholstery, Oak
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in London, GB
A rare sofa by Italian designer Ignazio Gardella for Gavina. circa 1957, Italy. Enameled steel, and brass. This rare sofa was only available from Gavina by special-order a...
Steel
Expertly Restored - Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Teak Sofa for N. Eilersen
By Neils Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is li...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
$2,273Sale Price|30% Off
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 and green velvet upholstery, brass legs, and black lacquered metal. It is recommended to replace the worn uphol...
Metal, Brass
$6,840Sale Price|40% Off
Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This sofa has been meticulously refinished to highlight the natural rattan’s warmth and durability.
Rattan
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. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Da...
Velvet, Oak
$2,622Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Black Two-Strand "Half Moon" Rattan 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era black 3-seater rattan sofa, with what we at the shop call the "Half Moon", two-strand side arms. Inspired by Paul Frankl this lounge is a Mid-Century chair featuring ...
Rattan
William Armbruster Custom Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan
By Edgewood Furniture, William Armbruster
Located in Chicago, IL
The William Armbruster Custom Designed Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offices, Embodies luxury and sophistication. Crafted with expert craftsmanship, this gr...
Chrome
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Charles Eames Sofa Compact
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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 cent...
Metal
$11,250Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Teal 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Se
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An original restored 1950's teal rattan living room set features a pair of lounge chairs and a 3-piece sectional sofa.
Fabric, Rattan, Paint
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Upholstery, Oak
$13,919 / set
I.S.A. Sofa Set in Original Condition, Italy, 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa set was made by the manufacturer I.S.A. in the 1950s. It consists of two armchairs and a sofa, all of which are in exceptionally good original condition. The particularly o...
Aluminum, Brass
Sofa or Couch with wickerwork backrest by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in München, Bavaria
Maße: ca. 180 × 74 × 74 × 43 cm (Breite × Tiefe × Höhe × Sitzhöhe) Außergewöhnlich formschönes und ausgesprochen seltenes Sofa aus der 400er-Reihe, entworfen von Hartmut Lohmeyer fü...
Upholstery, Wicker, Teak, Cane
A wonderful 1950s sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 1950s sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet with primitive style hand turned beech wood frames and orignal handwoven abaca rope seats and backs, all in perfect original c...
Rope, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5305 Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A large model 5305 angled sofa on bleached mahogany frame with leather capped legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Fabric
Arne Vodder Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark, 1950s. Beech, teak and fabric. 2 adjustable positions.
Beech
$11,135Sale Price|20% Off
White Italian corner sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, reupholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant 1950s Italian Corner Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti - Sculptural, Reupholstered Masterpiece A Refined Tribute to Italian Mid-Century Modernism This exceptional Italian corner...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Scandinavian 'Vita' Sofa Designed By Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Dallas, TX
Nanna Ditzel Vita Sofa, 1950s Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of the Nanna Ditzel Vita Sofa, a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design. Created in the ...
Oak
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 cushions. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 years ago. Manufactured by Dani...
Fabric, Oak
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 construction. Beige furniture wool fabric, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Manu...
Wool, Beech
$25,000
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman
By Sherman Bertram, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman for The Sherman Bertram Company. USA, 1952 A rare and collectible sofa designed by Greta Grossman. This sofa appeared in the May 1952 edition of the A...
Iron
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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