$1,546Sale Price|50% 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
Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
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
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original striped green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Wool, Oak
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
Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant three-seat sofa newly upholstered in luxurious Acid green velvet, featuring a distinctive high, gently curved backrest and sculptural upholstered sides. The backrest is artic...
Wood
Ficks Reed, Three Seater Sofa, Bamboo, Cane, Beige Tweed, USA, 1950s
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
Ficks Reed, American Mid-Century Modern, Three Seater Sofa or Settee, Bamboo, Cane, Beige Tweed Fabric, USA, 1950s A bamboo three seater sofa designed and produced by Ficks Reed in ...
Fabric, Bamboo
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
$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, salmon pink furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Oak
$1,146Sale 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
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
$8,086Sale Price / set|35% 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
$2,577Sale Price|50% 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
$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
$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
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
Vintage Grey/Green Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautiful example of the traditional Knole sofa, featuring grey/green velvet upholstery and floral-patterned, reversible cushions. In good vintage condition with only a little wear...
Velvet
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
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
1950s Florence Knoll Slipper Settee / Sofa in Chrome and Fabric 2x Available
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1950s Slipper Settee Two-Seater Sofa, Model 66, initially designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This pair was produced in the United States in the 195...
Steel, Chrome
$2,840Sale Price|35% 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
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
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
$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
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
William Armbruster Custom Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan
By William Armbruster, Edgewood Furniture
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
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
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
$6,270Sale Price|44% 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, 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
$1,603Sale Price|50% 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
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
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
$13,746 / 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
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Exoskeleton Walnut Sofa for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Ditzingers, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
By Ditzingers
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and purple fabric sofa produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, 1950s. Acquired at Ditzingers, Sweden, 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use...
Fabric, Wood
$7,789Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern American Sofa, Brown Velvet, Wooden Legs, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Imposing brown velvet American sofa embodies elegance and comfort in perfect balance. circa 1950s-60s. The recently refreshed velvet envelops the frame with its soft and refined text...
Velvet, Wood
Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric sofa produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. *some scratches and discoloration to wood, overall good condition Di...
Fabric, Oak
Edward Wormley 1950s Mid-Century Designed Dunbar for Modern 3 Seat Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley three seat on tapered walnut legs is from his Dunbar for Modern collection, one of his early fully modern furniture collections. This sofa, was reupholstered by the or...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,557Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Wool, Cotton, Ash
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This sofa has slightly more straight backrest and the brass capped taller legs indicate a production date closer to 1950 when taller legs became more popular.
Brass
George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Marshmallow sofa, model 5670 Manufactured by Herman Miller A great example of an iconic form.
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel
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
$1,728Sale Price|66% Off
Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed.
Iron
$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
Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric sofa produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to the ...
Fabric, Oak
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
$12,187Sale Price|35% 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
$2,291Sale Price|20% Off
Paolo Buffa Vintage Sofa in Wood and Floral Fabric 'Attr.'
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage floral sofa designed in the 1950s and attributed to the craftsmanship of Paolo Buffa, of fine Italian manufacture. The sofa has a very elegant dark precious wood b...
Fabric, Wood
$10,996Sale 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
$3,591Sale Price|35% Off
Restored Quad Pole Rattan Sofa, 3-Seater, Mid-Century Modern
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
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
Mid Century Italian Sofa with Winged Back Details Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant and graceful Italian black and white upholstered sofa with winged back details attributed to Paolo Buffa, C 1950.
Wood
Italian Sofa Upholstered With Blanck and White Dedar fabrik , 1950s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This 1950s Italian sofa features a sleek metal frame. Its cotton fabric upholstery, with Dedar's distinctive 'Tiger Mountain' design, adds a touch of unique and timeless style. Meas...
Metal
$4,810Sale Price|35% Off
Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era five-strand Paul Frankl-inspired square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous five-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan b...
Wicker, Rattan
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa by Ehapa Møbler, original condition, wool fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Wool, Oak
$180,000
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks so...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$1,089Sale Price|78% Off
Mid-Century Red Curved Sofa 1950s Italian Design Wood Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century red curved sofa 1950s Italian design wood feet, restored.
Wool, Wood
Newly Upholstered Knoll International Black Leather Custom Sofa, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll International custom sofa in sorensen leather. Germany, 1950s.
Metal
Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s Magnificent Italian mid-century sofa original from the 1950s. Equipped with the original stiletto metal feet painted...
Metal, Brass
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model “Tema 1” Beechwood Sofa for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Beechwood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Rubber Pirelli Straps ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
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
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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