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Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s

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

Category

1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Child Size 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair
Restored Child Size 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair

Restored Child Size 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

" tall x 19" wide x 26" deep, seat height 12" Sofa: 23" tall x 45" wide x 26" deep, seat height 12

Category

1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Miami, FL

Fantastic Italian sofa from the 1950s. Very much in the style of Gio Ponti.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original Florence Knoll three-seater sofa, designed by the renowned Florence

Category

1950s American Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Rare sofa by Alvar Aalto. Finland, 1956. Provenance: Kansanela¨kelaitos (The Social Insurance

Category

1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base

Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base

By Jens Risom

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Uncommon Jens Risom Model 2516 sofa with a curvaceous back and sculptural walnut base. The sides

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Three-seater sofa attributed Gio Ponti, production in the early 1950s, with high backrest, the

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Vinyl, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Vinyl, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Vinyl, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and orange vinyl sofa likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Upholstery shows

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage Sofa in Light Blue and Purple Velvet by Isa Bergamo
Vintage Sofa in Light Blue and Purple Velvet by Isa Bergamo

Vintage Sofa in Light Blue and Purple Velvet by Isa Bergamo

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Milano, IT

Wonderful vintage light blue velvet sofa made in Italy by Isa Bergamo from the 1950s. The sofa is

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Taichiro Nakai, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Taichiro Nakai, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1950s

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Restored Two-Strand "Circles and Speed" Three Seat Rattan Sofa
Restored Two-Strand "Circles and Speed" Three Seat Rattan Sofa

Restored Two-Strand "Circles and Speed" Three Seat Rattan Sofa

By Axo

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rattan sofa has what we at the shop call the "Circles and Speed" two-strand chair arm with an

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Eks Malmö, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Eks Malmö, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1950s

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

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

American Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, USA, 1950s

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 2 Two - Seater Sofas "Triennale", Design: Marco Zanuso for Arflex 1950s
Set of 2 Two - Seater Sofas "Triennale", Design: Marco Zanuso for Arflex 1950s

Set of 2 Two - Seater Sofas "Triennale", Design: Marco Zanuso for Arflex 1950s

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Set of 2 This "IX Triennale" sofa was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s and manufactured by

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Elegant Italian Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Elegant Italian Sofa in Floral Upholstery

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Small Sofa Italian Mid-Century Design Green Velvet Cesare Lacca, 1950s
Small Sofa Italian Mid-Century Design Green Velvet Cesare Lacca, 1950s

Small Sofa Italian Mid-Century Design Green Velvet Cesare Lacca, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Palermo, Sicily

A small sofa with a pleasant shape, design and elegance, restored with a good petrol green velvet.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

La Gondola Sofa by Dunbar
La Gondola Sofa by Dunbar

La Gondola Sofa by Dunbar

Located in San Francisco, CA

La Gondola sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. model 5719, is representative

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist

Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant, feminine three-seat sofa from the “Paradis” series by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fir

Taichiro Nakai, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Taichiro Nakai, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Taichiro Nakai, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A red purple fabric and wood sofa designed by Taichiro Nakai and produced by Mobili Cantú, Italy, c

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Set of Vintage Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini in Purple Velvet
Rare Set of Vintage Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini in Purple Velvet

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide

Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide

Category

1950s Indian 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

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

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s

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

Category

1950s Brutalist 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

By Gigi Radice, Minotti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and light gray velvet

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Restored MCM Rattan 4-Strand Reverse Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Restored MCM Rattan 4-Strand Reverse Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.

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

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa
1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa

1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century leather safari sofa designed and manufactured in the United States 1950s. This stunning

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Restored Three-strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan 3-Seater Sofa
Restored Three-strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan 3-Seater Sofa

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa

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

Category

1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Two seat sofa by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s
Two seat sofa by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s

Two seat sofa by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A two-seat sofa from the Chandigarh project, defined by its bold V-form structure and sculptural

Category

1950s Indian 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Modular Group Sofa
George Nelson Modular Group Sofa

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige fabric and dark-stained wood sofa or loveseat likely designed and produced in the US, c

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradiset Sofa Scandinavian Midcentury
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradiset Sofa Scandinavian Midcentury

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

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool

Italian Sofa with Burlap Bed Mechanism
Italian Sofa with Burlap Bed Mechanism

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

White Garden Sofa Mid-century Worked Shaped  Green Metal Cushion 1950s
White Garden Sofa Mid-century Worked Shaped  Green Metal Cushion 1950s

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

M. Singer & Sons Triangle Corner Sofa Table
M. Singer & Sons Triangle Corner Sofa Table

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Circular Free-Form Sofa, Model 150BS
Vladimir Kagan Circular Free-Form Sofa, Model 150BS

Vladimir Kagan Circular Free-Form Sofa, Model 150BS

By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vladimir Kagan Free-Form Sofa- LARGE version, Model 150BS This is the premier sofa from his early

Category

1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Lovely Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Sofa
Lovely Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Sofa

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Minimalist Sofa, Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll, Vintage
Minimalist Sofa, Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll, Vintage

Minimalist Sofa, Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll, Vintage

By Walter Knoll

Located in Neuss, NW

Minimalist sofa by Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll from the 1950s. High-quality wooden frame with

Category

1950s German Minimalist 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher

Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher, Cado

Located in München, Bavaria

make this sofa one of the most popular designs of the Danish mid century era. The couch comes with

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Edward Wormley, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminum, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminum, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminum, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A beige fabric and aluminum sofa designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofas
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofas

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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare "S Arm" 3-Strand Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Rare "S Arm" 3-Strand Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set

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

Category

1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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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.