Sofa “Colonial” Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa ‘Colonial’ designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1960s. Brazilian rosewood and black leather. Measurements: H: 60 cm/ 1' 11 5/8" W: 123.5 cm/ 4' 5/8" D: 66 cm/ 2...
Leather, Rosewood
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian sofa in the style of Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 82 cm; W= 160 cm; D= 65 cm; H seat= 45 cm.
Velvet, Wood
A lovely shaped orignal Italian 1950s two seater sofa with curved back
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A lovely shaped orignal Italian 1950s two seater sofa with curved back on brass and wood feet. Newly upholstered in Designers Guild “Verese” Kingfisher velvet fabric.
Brass
$13,741Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Set of Vintage Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini in Purple Velvet
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set of sofas designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 50's, of fine Italian manufacture. The three-seater sofa is composed of three seats and a small table inserted into the...
Iron
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The ivory v...
Velvet, Beech, Fir
$10,988Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare leather sofa was designed during the 1950s. A form referring to the design of the Bauhaus school, where the aim was to combine creative imagination, art and technology with...
Chrome
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved organic wood and floral-printed fabric sofa or corner sofa, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Fabric distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age ...
Fabric, Wood
Howard Furniture, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and beige fabric sofa produced by Howard Furniture, Starkville, Mississippi, USA, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Scattere...
Fabric, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wood and fabric paddle-arm sofa designed and produced in USA, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Scuffs and abrasions ...
Fabric, Wood
1957 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen of Denmark Sofa Model 3300/4 4-Seat Sofa Knoll
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
While it is more common to see the single-seater, loveseat, or three-seat sofa, this is a far rarer 89 inch four-seater. The sofa measures 89 in D x 28.5 in H x 32 in H The sofa has...
Metal
Danish 1950s Sofa in Green Wool in the Style of Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The sofa has been re-upholstered at a later point and the green wool fabric is showing some signs of wear and we recommend having it reupholstered.
Wool, Mahogany
AP 18 - 3 seater sofa in textile by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 18 - Reupholstered 3 seater sofa in Nalia textile (colour: 250 & 220) with legs in beech. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by AP Stolen.
Fabric
$4,580Sale Price|50% Off
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and light gray velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been...
Brass
$1,685Sale Price|61% Off
Style Paolo Buffa Mid-century Italian Sofà high backrest 1950s Chanel tessut
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Paolo Buffa Mid-century Italian Sofà high backrest 1950s Chanel tessut type
Fabric
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Stamford, CT
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s Modernist seating arrangement including a sofa and two lounge chairs designed and produced by ISA Berg...
Brass
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and brown red fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. In very good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age and use. Light surface sc...
Fabric, Oak
Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
Brass
$2,372Sale Price|35% Off
Restored Three-strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 3-seat rattan sofa features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end with a decorative arch along the base. The sofa is decorated ...
Rattan
Italian 1950s Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, wood, Italy, 1950s This spacious Italian corner sofa from the 1950s has a bold, inviting shape. Its backrest changes height along the length of the sofa, giving the de...
Velvet
$2,568Sale Price|20% Off
White Garden Sofa Mid-century Worked Shaped Green Metal Cushion 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
White Garden Sofa Mid-century Worked Shaped Green Metal Cushion 1950s. Fabric Cushion with Leaves to make your Garden or Terrace even Greener.
Metal
George Nelson Modular Group Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
The modular seating group designed by the Nelson office in 1955 is one of our favorite sofa designs. It was designed on a 30" module and offered in a wide variety of configurations. ...
Steel
Elegant Italian Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric upholstery, metal, Italy, 1950s This sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s. Organic and sculptural, this three-seat sofa is anything but minimalist...
Metal
Sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s
By G.A. Berg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish pine sofa produced by Gustav-Axel Berg, Sweden, 1950s. Newly upholstered.
Pine
Set of 2 Two - Seater Sofas "Triennale", Design: Marco Zanuso for Arflex 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The pair of sofas has an metal frame and seat cushions on Pirelli straps.
Iron
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1950s Adrian Pearsall's "Cloud" sofa, crafted in the 1950s in the United States, is a stunning example of mid-century m...
Fabric, Walnut
Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms . Acid green new upholstery in perfect condition.
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered teak sofa by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa 1958–1959, presented in contemporary cognac hair-on-hide. A broad padded seat and inclined back...
Cowhide, Teak
$7,975Sale Price / set|44% Off
Restored MCM Rattan 4-Strand Reverse Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dimensions: chair: 30" h x 30.5" w x 38" d sofa: 30" x 75" x 38" United States, 1950
Fabric, Rattan
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved blue velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Some distress to fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34...
Velvet, Wood
Lovely Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Sofa
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Robsjohn-Gibbings attributed walnut sofa with sexy flared feet and double bowed front bottom edge. Yes, this piece will need to be reupholstered but that's what you designers ...
Upholstery, Walnut
American Designer, Sofa, Rattan, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950. Seat Height (inches): 16.5” Arm Height (inches): 24" Reupholstered in brand new velvet ...
Iron
Italian Designer, Sofa, Vinyl, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red vinyl and brass sofa, loveseat or settee designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Upholstery distressed, reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall ...
Brass
$7,008Sale Price|20% Off
Grete Jalk Sofa in Caviúna, Manufactured in Brazil Móveis Ambiente for Rino Levi
By Grete Jalk
Located in Curitiba, PR
This elegant sofa was designed by Danish designer Grete Jalk and produced in Brazil by Móveis Ambiente under exclusive commission from architect Rino Levi during the 1960s. The piece...
Hardwood
Guglielmo Veronesi, Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black fabric, red velvet and brass sofa or loveseat designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by ISA, Bergamo, Italy, c. 1950s. Fabric and cushions distressed; reupholstery enco...
Brass
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Sofa with Burlap Bed Mechanism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s original Italian sofa refurbish and reupholstered with the panna cotta corduroy cotton velvet, and new foam. Sofa and the bed very comfortable .Brass and metal lags when the b...
Brass
1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526. Reupholstered in a green mohair base with neutral diagonal striped wool loose cushions. A ver...
Mohair
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern banana shaped sofa with curved armrests, made by Danish cabinetmaker in the earl...
Fabric
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 182 x 75 x 80 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century three seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This mod...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$16,500
1950's Italian Settee
By Gigi Radice
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic 1950's Italian Settee Reupholstered in stunning mink mohair with iron splayed legs in antiqued brass Great curved shape with floating arms that have cut out detail Matching s...
Brass, Iron
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradiset Sofa Scandinavian Midcentury
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant Swedish sofa model "Paradise" designer by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist's in the 1950's.
Wool
$7,288Sale Price|35% Off
Rare "S Arm" 3-Strand Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Full "S Arm" rattan living room set featuring three-seat sofa and matching lounge chairs. This arm style flows sinuously into a the rounded back of the sofa and chairs into an S shap...
Rattan
Isa Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Isa Bergamo sofa, metal, fabric, Italy, 1950s This 1950s Italian sofa by Isa Bergamo is characterized by its long, sculptural curved form and elegant mid-century proportions. The ba...
Metal
Howard Furniture, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric sofa produced by Howard Furniture, Starkville, Mississippi, USA, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dime...
Fabric, Oak
Gigi Radice, Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in High Point, NC
A brown fabric and brass sofa designed by Gigi Radice and produced by Minotti, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dimensi...
Brass
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x 105.0"W x 56.0"D Seat Height (inc...
Fabric, Wood
Englander & Bonta, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown beige fabric sofa produced by Englander & Bonta in Argentina, c. 1950s. Fabric shows some distress. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Fabric, Wood
$1,260Sale Price|85% Off
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa Minotti Gigi Radice Italian Design Red Color
By Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved sofa Minotti Gigi Radice Italian design.
Velvet
$7,797Sale Price|20% Off
Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms . Acid green new upholstery in perfect condition.
Wood
Art Deco Two-Seat Sofa by Malatesta & Mason, Walnut Frame, 1950s
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Art Deco Two-Seat Sofa by Malatesta & Mason, Walnut Frame, 1950s A rare 1950s Art Deco two seats sofa beautifully made in Italy and attributed to designers Malatesta and Mason, ...
Fabric, Walnut
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet, fabric string and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Tassels moderately distressed. Light staining on fabric. Paint splatters on back panel. Wear co...
Velvet, Wood
Taichiro Nakai, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown mohair fabric and wood sofa designed by Taichiro Nakai and produced by Mobili Cantú, Italy, c. 1950s. Literature: Mobili Tipo, Aloi, pg. 108 illustrates related example. Re...
Mohair, Wood
Eks Malmö, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and wood sofa or loveseat produced by Eks Malmö, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.5"H x 49.0"W x 30.0"D Seat Height...
Velvet, Wood
$8,450 / item
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofas
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofas, model, 'D70', steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954 A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...
Brass, Steel
Etienne-Henri Martin, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, France, 1950s
By Steiner, Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue velvet sofa, model SK 250, designed by Etienne-Henri Martin and produced by Steiner, France, 1950s. Upholstery distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent ...
Wood, Velvet
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, red and light grey furniture wool, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original red and light grey furniture wool, carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construc...
Wool, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimensions (inches):...
Velvet, Wood
M. Singer & Sons Triangle Corner Sofa Table
By M. Singer & Sons
Located in Hanover, MA
M. Singer & Sons triangle corner sofa table in walnut with label underside. Likely made for use with their sectional sofas by Gio Ponti and Bertha Schaefer. Total height 27 inches....
Walnut
Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural sofa/divan bed/sofa bed attributed to Paolo Buffa (Italy, ca. late 1940s/early 1950s). Composed of a straight rail back connecting elegantly curved arms above x-form slats...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A gutter back armless sofa on aluminum legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt, Lush, Foggy velvet.
Velvet
$4,809Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Carlo De Carli Sofa
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Cassina.
Fabric
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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