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1950s, 3-seater sofa, green furniture blend wool, beech wood.
1950s, 3-seater sofa, green furniture blend wool, beech wood.

1950s, 3-seater sofa, green furniture blend wool, beech wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, 3-seater sofa. Green furniture blend wool, beech wood, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa

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

Category

1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

James Mont Style Sofa
James Mont Style Sofa

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s

By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Alfred Christensen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish smaller curved Banana form Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1950s. The legs are made of

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1950s Danish Art Deco 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Four Seat Sofa in the Dunbar style
Mid-Century Modern Four Seat Sofa in the Dunbar style

Mid-Century Modern Four Seat Sofa in the Dunbar style

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

A refined four-seat sofa in beige bouclé upholstery on dark stained base with square legs. In the

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Cocktail Sofa from 1950s
Cocktail Sofa from 1950s

Cocktail Sofa from 1950s

Located in Neuss, NW

Charming cocktail sofa from the 1950s. The original spring core has been reupholstered and covered

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile

Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa by Cesare Lacca, 1950s

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare French Midcentury Sofa
Rare French Midcentury Sofa

Rare French Midcentury Sofa

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare beautiful sofa upholstered in a creme wool bouce from Dedar. Seat and backrest with springs

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood, furniture mesh. Double

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1950s Danish Louis XVI 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Ash

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

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

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Salmon pink furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s

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

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Sofà Mid-Century Italian Design Velvet and Brass
Sofà Mid-Century Italian Design Velvet and Brass

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sofa in Cherrywood by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Sofa in Cherrywood by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Cherry

Vintage Walnut Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom
Vintage Walnut Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa

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

Category

1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Corner sofa by Marco Zanuso (1916-2001), published by Arflex
Corner sofa by Marco Zanuso (1916-2001), published by Arflex

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

Category

1950s Italian 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish 1950s Sofa in Oak and Seagrass, Attributed to Frits Schlegel
Danish 1950s Sofa in Oak and Seagrass, Attributed to Frits Schlegel

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Oak

1950s Sofa with Houndstooth Upholstery
1950s Sofa with Houndstooth Upholstery

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Pretzel Sofa Four Strand Pretzel Rattan Sofa After Paul Frankl Knoll
Mid Century Pretzel Sofa Four Strand Pretzel Rattan Sofa After Paul Frankl Knoll

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Original 20th Italian Two-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather
Original 20th Italian Two-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather

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. The

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Fuchsia Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Vintage Fuchsia Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Restored Art Deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Five-Seat Sectional Sofa
Restored Art Deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Five-Seat Sectional Sofa

Restored Art Deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Five-Seat Sectional Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco six-strand square pretzel style, five-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Expertly Restored - Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Teak Sofa for N. Eilersen
Expertly Restored - Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Teak Sofa for N. Eilersen

Expertly Restored - Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Teak Sofa for N. Eilersen

By Illum Wikkelsø, Neils Eilersen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

Restored Quad Pole "R" Arm 3 Seat Rattan Sofa
Restored Quad Pole "R" Arm 3 Seat Rattan Sofa

Restored Quad Pole "R" Arm 3 Seat Rattan Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

4 pole base. 1950, United States Sofa: 33in. H x 73in. W x 36in. D. We only purchase and sell the

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

matching 3-seat sectional sofa and lounge chair. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.
1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.

1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

Scandinavian 1950s design. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in 1950-55s. The sofa was checked by

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

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

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, striped furniture wool, ash wood legs.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, striped furniture wool, ash wood legs.

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

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Ash

Stunning Three Seater Danish Sofa By Grete Jalk
Stunning Three Seater Danish Sofa By Grete Jalk

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

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik

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

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Fantastic Restored Vintage Modern Rattan Three-Seat Sofa
Fantastic Restored Vintage Modern Rattan Three-Seat Sofa

Fantastic Restored Vintage Modern Rattan Three-Seat Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

service is available. An exceptional vintage modern three-seat sofa, circa 1950. Stout, expertly crafted

Category

1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

1950s, Danish sofa-daybed, red/beige furniture wool, ash wood legs.
1950s, Danish sofa-daybed, red/beige furniture wool, ash wood legs.

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

Category

1950s Danish Art Deco 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Ash

Green velvet Wilhelm Knoll 50's 'banana' sofa
Green velvet Wilhelm Knoll 50's 'banana' sofa

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

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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 and green velvet upholstery

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sofa by Milo Baughman
Sofa by Milo Baughman

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5305 Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5305 Sofa

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

Category

1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base
Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base

Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Sofa or Couch with wickerwork backrest by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s
Sofa or Couch with wickerwork backrest by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s

Sofa or Couch with wickerwork backrest by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s

By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn

Located in München, Bavaria

ausgesprochen seltenes Sofa aus der 400er-Reihe, entworfen von Hartmut Lohmeyer für Wilkhahn, Deutschland, um

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Teak, Cane

Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu

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.

Category

1950s French Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Unique Italien Sofa
Unique Italien Sofa

Unique Italien Sofa

$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.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

William Armbruster Custom Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan
William Armbruster Custom Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan

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

Category

1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Restored Black Two-Strand "Half Moon" Rattan 3-Seat Sofa
Restored Black Two-Strand "Half Moon" Rattan 3-Seat Sofa

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

Category

1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede with Leather Piping

Category

1950s Indian 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Suede, Teak

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

I.S.A. Sofa Set in Original Condition, Italy, 1950s
I.S.A. Sofa Set in Original Condition, Italy, 1950s

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Charles Eames Sofa Compact
Charles Eames Sofa Compact

Charles Eames Sofa Compact

$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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu

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.

Category

1950s French Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, 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.