Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Bracket Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare bracket back model 486 sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered.
1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Bracket Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare bracket back model 486 sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century design is typically characterized by clean, simple lines and honest use of quality materials. It also generally includes minimal, tasteful use of decorative embellishment...
Fabric, Wood
Minimalist Sofa, Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll
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
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Small tears on seat cushions, vintage fabric in fair to distressed condition. Wea...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$26,061 / set
French Art Deco-Style Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant set consisting of a three-seater sofa and two armchairs, French, from the 1950s, featuring a soft, enveloping silhouette inspired by Art Deco aesthetics. In addition to t...
Brass
Danish Designer, Sofa, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and teak sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an add...
Fabric, Teak
20th Century, Ico Parisi for Cassina Sofa mod. 865
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Torino, Piemonte
His activity, marked by continuous experimentation, consists in an incessant research in the fields of architecture, art and design. Between 1948 and 1950 he devoted himself to the s...
Metal
1950s, 3-seater Danish sofa, green furniture velour, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Teak
$4,784Sale Price|20% Off
Restored "Floral Rose" Arm Rattan 3-Strand 3-Seater Sofa with Scoop Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Paul T. Frankl inspired double "Floral Rose" arm, three-seat three-strand sofa with 3 poll rose design along the side of the arm, and deep cushion scoop base. Custom cushion...
Rattan
Ward Bennet, Sofa, Aluminium, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and light grey fabric sofa designed by Ward Bennet and produced by Lehigh Leopold, USA, c. 1950s. 18” seat height
Aluminum
Otto Schulz Chesterfield sofa for Jio Möbler - Sweden, 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
The Chesterfield-style three-seater sofa by Otto Schulz features deep button tufting on the back and armrests, which are streamlined and gently curving in accordance to the aesthetic...
Hemp
Classic Modernist Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb.. Amazing lines.. Sleek elegant design.. Reupholstered (within the last 15 years)..in an ivory mattelasse fabric.. Nice useable condi...
Fabric, Wood
Model AP18 3-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A. P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 3 seat sofa with sprung seat cushions designed 1950 by Hans Wegner model AP 18s produced by AP Stolen.
Fabric, Wood
Italian White Fabric Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian white fabric sofa, 1950s - New upholstery European.
Fabric
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo and rattan sofa attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.25"H x 67.75"W x 30.0"D Seat Height (inches): 15.0" A...
Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 18.75" Arm Height (inches): 22.5" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon...
Fabric, Wood
Three-Seater "Susanna" Sofa by Aake Antilla, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the 1950s by Aake Anttila and manufactured by Lahti Lepokaulusto, this “Susanna” sofa is a wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design. While Finnish design is ...
Upholstery, Wood
Max Stout Metal and Leatherette Black Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare sofa by North Carolina Blacksmith and furniture designer and maker Max Stout. Wingback sofa with wooden arm rests in patinated metal and black re-upholstered naugahyde. Ou...
Metal
$4,644Sale Price|30% Off
rare marco zanuso lady sofa by arflex
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Munich, DE
rare and elegant lady sofa by marco zanuso. only produced for a short period by arflex / italy.
Metal, Brass
Ficks Reed, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and blue fabric sofa produced by Ficks Reed, USA, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally replaced. Moderate wear to rattan consistent with age ...
Fabric, Rattan
Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “goo...
Fabric, Wood
Marco Zanuso 'Sleep-o-Matic' Sofa for Arflex, 1951
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare 'Sleep-o-Matic' sofa / daybed designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1951. The sofa seat pulls forward and levels out to allow for a sleeping surface. Fully restored and reupho...
Fabric
Lara sofa Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso Stilwood 1958
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Oirlo, LI
Stunning so-called ‘Lara’ sofa, designed by Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari, and Renato Toso and manufactured by Stilwood, Italy, 1958. This beautiful puzzle-shaped sofa has a striking ...
Fabric
$4,928Sale Price|20% Off
rare 1. edition osvaldo borsani d70 sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Munich, DE
an wonderful design icon by tecno. designed to sit by the fireside or to the other side without moving the sofa. also a useful bed for two persons. mechanism works smooth. for resta...
Metal, Brass
Italian Wingback Three-Seater Sofa, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant three-seater sofa is a quintessential example of mid-century Italian design. Visually, it represents modernism by rejecting the common design choices of the past, such a...
Upholstery, Wood
Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Reupholstered Sheepskin, Sweden, 1956
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and now have its ...
Sheepskin
$5,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Restored "Big King" Plush Over Stuffed Rattan Settee Sofa W/ 4 Strand Arms, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare pair of restored overstuffed "Big Kings" plush rattan loveseat/Settees. These exquisite pieces feature distinctive 4 Strand Arms, indulgent extra-plush armrests, and sumptuous p...
Rattan
1950s Rare Børge Mogensen 3-Seat "Shaker" Sofa by FDB Mobler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered pillows are not original - Labeled by Manufacturer.
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Muted Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wool, beech, Scandinavia, 1950s This Scandinavian-modern sofa from the 1950s embodies a quiet elegance rooted in the design language of mid-century Northern Europe. The sofa’s...
Wool, Beech
1950s Swedish Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden's...
Beech, Sheepskin
Runar Engblom Sofa, Upholstered, Scandinavian Modern, Finland, 1950s
By Boman OY, Runar Engblom
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Immerse yourself in true Scandinavian vintage elegance with the Runar Engblom 1950's sofa, originally designed for the iconic Hotel Vaakuna in Helsinki.
Upholstery
Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, 1954
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Three seats sofa Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brazil, 1954 Jacaranda, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements: ...
Fabric, Jacaranda
Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brasil, 1954
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Three seats sofa Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1954 Jacaranda, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements: ...
Fabric, Jacaranda
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green fabric sofa, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear to rattan consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dimension...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Fringe Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
Upholstery, Wood
Gigi Radice for Minotti 3-Seat Sofa, 1950s, Curry Color New Upholstery
By Gigi Radice
Located in Brussels, BE
Gigi Radice for Minotti 3-seat sofa - 1950s - Curry color new upholstery.
Brass
20th Century, Gio Ponti Sofa 'Attributed' in Wood and Upholstery in Fabric, '50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Very beautiful Sofa attributed to Gio Ponti designed in '50s in Italy. The sofa has a wooden structure and the upholstery in two colors fabric (white and green). The sofa seems to be...
Fabric, Wood
Folke Jansson, Sofa, Fabric, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Folke Jansson
Located in High Point, NC
A pink grey fabric, teak and brass sofa or settee, model Tellus, designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Skövde, Sweden, c. 1950s. Minor staining to fabric backrest....
Brass
McGuire C-1 Rattan Three Seat Sofa
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This important early design by Elinor McGuire dates from the 1950s. It's from their "Style 1" series, and was offered as this model B-1 loveseat, as a single lounge chair, and also a...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Elegant Curved Four-Seat Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved sofa, upholstery, Italy, 1960s This sofa bears multiple dynamic features. The shape of the sofa is slightly curved. Four loose seat cushions structure the sofa. Elegant legs ...
Metal
Original D70 Sofa by Osvaldo BORSANI for TECNO, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The 'D70' variable tilt sofa-bed, produced by Tecno, Milan, 1954. Black tubular frame with foam rubber padding and brass knobs, for changing the back and seat height of the sofa.
Metal, Brass
Viggo Boesen, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and blue floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed by Viggo Boesen and produced by R. Wengler, Denmark, c. 1950s. Wicker wrapping loose on back center support l...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
An exceptionally refined Italian wall sofa from the 1950s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
An exceptionally refined Italian wall sofa from the 1950s, executed in richly figured cherrywood with a level of cabinetmaking rarely encountered today. The architectural silhouette,...
Wood
$19,548 / item
Sofa in Cane and Teak by Hans Olsen, 1957
By Hans Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare pair of model 161 sofas, designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Bramin Møbler in Denmark in 1957, represents an exceptional synthesis of mid-century Scandinavian desig...
Cane, Teak
Danish Sofa in Original Black Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seater sofa, leather, brass, oak, Denmark 1950s. Elegant three-seat sofa in original leather and decorated with brass nails. This sofa is designed in the style of Frits Henni...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid Century modern Italian three seat sofa
Wool, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Loveseat Sofa by Wilkhahn, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Wilkhahn, Coco Chanel, Hartmut Lohmeyer, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A superb Mid-Century Modern sofa or loveseat bench designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer and produced in Germany by Wilkhahn. A contemporary of Finn Juhl, Grete Jalk and Hans J. Wegner. Eleg...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 8...
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1950s Sofa Attributed to Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Variant
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the very early 1950's and likely a variant of Fritz Hansen's famous model 1669.
Wool, Beech
1950s Danish Sofa Reupholstered with Designer Mohair Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 1950s Danish sofa that has been beautifully reupholstered in a plush Schumacher designer mohair fabric, offering both luxury and durability. Its angular arms, a signature mi...
Mohair, Birch
Edward Wormley Model 4907 Sofa by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
In our opinion, this Ed Wormely design for Dunbar is one of the most spectacular sofas ever made. Modern, classic, and timeless... this form transcends styles, genres and eras. Nine ...
Brass
2 Piece Directional Sofa Designed by Paul Mccobb
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Two piece directional sofa designed by Paul Mccobb smaller section is 62 inches feel free to reach out with any questions
Brass
Federico Munari, Curved Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and brass sofa designed by Federico Munari and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. In untouched original condition in ...
Brass
Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Sofa in Dusty Rose 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
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Svante Skogh 1957 “Bodo” Sofa in Swedish Oak
Located in Roma, RM
Svante Skogh 1957 “Bodo” Sofa made in Swedish oak PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions: 193w x 80h x 80dcm Materials: oak wood, fabric Production: Saffle Mobler 1957 The coordinated armchairs ...
Textile, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa for Tecno, 1954 - Metal Frame, Adjustable
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Irace, Osvaldo Borsani, p. 252-256, Leonarde De Luca Editori, 1992; G. Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-80, p. 80 Mondadori, 1985
Metal
Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition. The seating area and the backrest are organically shaped and together with the absen...
Brass, Iron
previous unknown and possible unique sofa by gastone rinaldi
Located in Munich, DE
unique gastone rinaldi sofa by rima. possibly a prototype. according to giuseppe and jacopo drago writers off the book about rima and gastoni rinaldi and longtime collectors of rima...
Metal
Tight Back Sofa by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original upholstery, on Cuban mahogany legs.
Mahogany, Wool
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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