Max Stout Metal and Naugahyde Orange Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare sofa by North Carolina Blacksmith and furniture designer and maker Max Stout. Sofa is in complete original condition with original cushions (foam) and the original Orange ...
Metal
Runar Engblom, Sofa, Fabric, Birch, Finland, 1950s
By Runar Engblom
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and stained birch sofa designed by Runar Engblom, Finland, c. 1950s. Provenance: Hotel Vaakuna, Helsinki. Minor scuffing on feet. Minor fraying of trim. V...
Fabric, Birch
Guillerme & Chambron, Sofa, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A purple fabric and oak lounge sofa or settee designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, 1950s. Fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimen...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Sofa, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and oak lounge sofa or settee designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, 1950s. Fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensio...
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, oak, leather, Scandinavia, 1950s This three-seater sofa beautifully reflects the stylistic traits of Scandinavian Modern Design. The base and backrest are pure and clear in th...
Leather, Oak
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 tubular steel feet in black. The seat and backrest have been reupholstered and covered ...
Steel
Guglielmo Ulrich Attribution, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A silk fabric and dark-stained wood sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (in...
Fabric, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani "D70" Sofa, Tecno, Italy 1951
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Sofa “Model D70” by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno – newly upholstered with original yellow vintage fabric from Tecno. Designed in 1951 in Italy.
Brass, Steel
$7,125Sale Price|25% Off
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Shaped Back Sofa, Pink Velvet, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE Paul McCobb shaped back sofa model 3137. Manufactured by Custom Craft, USA. 7” Wood splayed legs. Newly reupholstered in JB Martin pink velvet. Arm height 23.5” Seat...
Upholstery
Midcentury Italian Large Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian 20th century vintage curved four-seat sofa composed of six splayed polished legs, large wing shaped arms and a statement high back in the style of Ico Parisi. Rare...
Fabric
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Likely reupholstered in fairly recent history, fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches...
Velvet, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green-velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Dimensions: 37.5” H x 78” W x 35” D Seat Height: 18” All upholstered fu...
Velvet, Oak
Sofa for W & J Sloane, 1950s
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and beautifully proportioned sofa, having a tufted and sectioned back with wide and comfortable flattened arms. The cushions are down filled and the fully upholstered sofa ...
Upholstery
Newly Redone Pair of L-Shaped Sofas by Giulio Minoletti (Attributed)
By Giulio Minoletti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and rare pair of L-shaped sofas attributed to Italian architect and designer Giulio Minoletti. Defined by their low-back profile and sculptural curved edges, these pieces ...
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brown velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Minor imperfections throughout wood frame consistent with normal use. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. ...
Velvet, Walnut
Danish Banana Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s. This elegant 1950s Danish banana sofa is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design. Its distinctive curved silhouette gives th...
Fabric, Wood
Modernist Thonet Carved and 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...
Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber Mahogany Corner Triangle Sofa Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely versatile well balanced triangular shaped table by Harvey Probber. Original vintage mid-1950's. Ideally suited as a corner console table behind one of his famous angular Nu...
Brass
Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, wood, Italy, 1950s Beautiful and very spacious sofa dating back to the 1950s, crafted in Italy. This corner sofa is an eye-catching piece that has all the characteris...
Velvet, Wood
Three-Seater Upholstered Sofa, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the years after the Second World War, Danish designers quietly transformed the language of modern furniture. Moving away from the austerity of early functionalism, they explored a...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white fabric, bamboo and rattan sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Cushions reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dimensions (...
Bamboo, Rattan
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Metal
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed sofa designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 52.5"W x 25.0"D Seat Height (in...
Fabric, Wood
Cerdá, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green velvet sofa produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s. Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D Seat ...
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
$6,992Sale Price|20% Off
Restored "Hairpin" Leg Rattan 2-Strand 3-Seat Sofa with Bent Pole Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Paul T. Frankl inspired "Hairpin" leg rattan 2-strand 3-seat sofa with bent pole arms. This sofa features 2-strand rattan side arms and the 2-strand "Hairpin" style legs and...
Rattan
Louis Paolozzi, Sofa, Metal, Velvet, France, 1957
By Louis Paolozzi
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and black-lacquered adjustable sofa / daybed designed by Louis Paolozzi and produced by Zol, France, c. 1957. Loss of black paint and oxidation present to metal. Re...
Metal
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and orange velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Some staining on fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered at some point in hi...
Iron
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and...
Fabric, Wood
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten, 1956
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' sofa This iconic piece of Swedish furniture was designed in 1956 by master cabinetmaker Carl Malmsten. It was produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden. Thi...
Sheepskin, Beech
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Moderate wear to wood consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in distressed condition ideally ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, brass, Italy, 1950s This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition. The seating area and the backrest are organically shaped and together wit...
Brass, Steel
Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Sofa in Blue Upholstery
By Folke Jansson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, 1956. Exquisite sofa designed by the Swedish designer Folke Jansson, featuring graceful lines that captivate the eye...
Brass
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 71.25"W x 36.5"D Seat Height (inches): 13.25" All upholstered furnitu...
Velvet, Wood
Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler 'Divina' Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler, 'Divina' sofa, fabric, stained beech, Sweden, late 1950s This 'Divina' sofa is designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The seat is characterized ...
Fabric, Beech
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 30.75” H x 78” W x 36” D Seat height: 17.5”
Fabric, Wood
Luigi Scremin, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Luigi Scremin
Located in High Point, NC
A purple fabric and wood sofa or settee designed and produced by Luigi Scremin, Italy, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in a brand new Lupa Wool Linen from ZAK+FOX. Overall Dimensions (inch...
Fabric, Wood
Englander & Bonta, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brass, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable wood green velvet fabric and brass sofa sofa produced by Englander & Bonta in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in need of reuphols...
Brass
Flemming Lassen, Sofa, Fabric, Birch, Finland, 1952
By Flemming Lassen
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and birch sofa or settee designed by Flemming Lassen and produced by Asko, Finland, c. 1952. Vintage fabric. Reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (i...
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Delicate Italian Sofa in Patterned Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, brass, metal, fabric, Italy, 1950s This sofa was designed in Italy and shows similarities with the designs of Gigi Radice. The sofa is comfortable and has playful details. Th...
Brass, Metal
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and red fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 33.5” H x 73” W x 43” D All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an...
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5"H x 96.0"W x 32.0"D Seat Height (inches): 16.5" Arm Height (inches): 20.25...
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and light-grey fabric sofa designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 78.5"W x 27.75"D Seat Height (inches): 16.75" Ar...
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Mid Century Italian Curved Sofa in Cotton Velvet, 1950s
Located in London, London
Italian Curved Sofa in Cotton Velvet, 1950s A beautifully proportioned Italian sofa dating from the 1950s, distinguished by its elegant sculptural form and refined organic lines. Th...
Velvet
$1,081Sale Price|35% Off
Midcentury Style of Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino" Fabric Sofa, Italia, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
Two-seat wooden and fabric sofa with floral motifs, in style of Gio Ponti, "Casa e Giardino" series, Italy, 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use.
Fabric, Wood
Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iron-framed gondola sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Fully restored. The frame is newly powder coated in black. There is new foam on the seat, and the seat a...
Iron
ILLUM WIKKELSØ, a sofa 'Australia Modell 50-4' for Søren Willadsen, with ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, IDF
The low lines typical of Danish design make The Australia a perfect piece of furniture. A subtle internal spring back and firm cushions create a comfortable seating experience. Much...
Fabric, Rosewood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained beech and fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use Vintage fabric in fair condition consistent with age and use L...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and red fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Cushions reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 36.25” H x 49” W x 34” D Seat Height: 18”
Iron
Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage 'Curva' Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro / Curva Sofa Velvet, Wood / Brazil, 1950s Matching Pair of Armchairs Available The Curva model, designed in the 1950s and produced in different variations through ...
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 36.75” H x 76” W x 35” D Seat height: 16.75”
Metal
Swedish Maker, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and beige fabric Empire-style sofa designed and produced in Sweden, first half of 19th century. Some fabric trim missing. Wear consistent with age and use, including som...
Fabric, Mahogany
Etienne-Henri Martin, Sofa, Wood, Silk, France, 1950s
By Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-lacquered wood and beige Japanese floral printed silk sofa, model SK 250, designed by Etienne-Henri Martin and produced by Steiner, France, 1950s. Wear consistent with age a...
Silk, Wood
Guglielmo Pecorini, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1954
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, 1954. Dimensions: 35.75” H x 81.5” W x 33.75“ D Seat height: 20”
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Vinyl, Steel, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, green floral vinyl and steel sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina and distress to frame and fabric consistent with age and use. Overall Dimension...
Steel
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric shows some distress ideally replaced. Wear consistent with age and use. Ov...
Brass
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, black-painted wood and brass sofa or loveseat designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Fabric shows distress on armrests and seat cushion, reupholstery recommended. ...
Brass
American Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 31” H x 78.5” W x 33” D Seat Height: 20”
Fabric, Birch
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x 54.5” W x 34” D Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 21....
Fabric, Oak
Pierre Guariche, Sofa, Fabric, Steel, France, 1954
By Pierre Guariche, Airborne International
Located in High Point, NC
A blue fabric and chrome-plated steel sofa designed by Pierre Guariche in 1954 and produced by Airborne International, France, c. 1950s. Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 83” W x 42” D ...
Steel
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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