Eva and Nils Koppel lounge chair "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This lounge chair has the best characteristics of Danish mid-century modern design. Its comfort and delicate design elements make this three-seater the most coveted work of Eva and N...
Beech, Fabric
Wittmann Atrium modular sofa Austria 1970
By Wittmann
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Wittmann really started to make a name for itself as an internationally respected manufacturer of upholstered furnishings in the 1950s. Chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses are still h...
Leather
$5,770 / set
H 36.62 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Sofa and 2 Armchairs 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This set of typical Chiavari chairs and a sofa with armrests was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in Italy, where they have been produced since then in various mo...
Satin, Beech
$10,486 / set
H 29.53 in W 71.26 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Australian Teak Sofa and Chairs from Parker Furniture, 1950s, Set of 3
By Parker Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This impressive set of sofa and two armchairs was designed and produced by the Australian company Parker Furniture in 1956. Parker has a legacy of creating some of the finest Mid-Cen...
Fabric, Teak
Osvaldo Borsani "T68" Coffee Table, circa 1960, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Girona, Spain
With his stylish and technically innovative furniture, Osvaldo Borsani helped change the face of Italian design in the 1950s and ’60s. His sofas and chairs, featuring deeply upholste...
Glass, Rosewood
$8,764
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Pink Italian Armchairs and Sofa Paolo Buffa Style, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Delicious set of pink painted wood frames lounge chairs or armchairs with deep seat. Upholstered with flower design in a very good vintage condition.
Wood
1950s Italian Petite Sofa and Pair of Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1950s, Italian petite sofa and pair of chairs. Suite is newly upholstered in a cream linen with contrasting linen on back and features curvilinear lines with legs gracefully design...
Brass
Restored Yellow Club Sofa, and chairs 1950s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Restored yellow club sofa and chairs , 1950s. 1950s cocktail sofa. Very well constructed sofa, fully spring seat with a solid beech inner frame and solid beech legs.
Velvet
Beautiful 1950's Pinecrest Lounge Sofa & Chair by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
a beautiful and extremely versatile 1950's Pinecrest sectional lounge set by Woodard. the set has three pieces, two single armchairs and one armless. these can be arranged as three i...
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard 1950s Sculptura Sofa and Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Hudson, NY
A rare example of Russell Woodard's iconic Sculptura long sofa in wrought iron and woven steel mesh. Beautiful proportions in this wide and deep lounge sofa make this very comfortabl...
Wrought Iron
Living Room Set by Spruij Holland, 1954, Set of 3
By Sprij Meubelen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful lounge set by Sprij / Spruij Holland, 1950s. Stunning Curved sofa and lounge chair. Black painted wood in combination with pine armrest.
Pine
Midcentury Curved Sofa and Chair OPE Sweden, 1950s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This sofa and chair were made at Olof Persson Fåtöljiundustri in Sweden during the early 1950. The curves on this furniture is amazing. The sofa and chair are both reupholstered with...
Fabric
Walnut Chair and Sofa in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hamburg, PA
An amazing vintage chair and sofa in walnut and original navy blue teddy bear fabric. This Mid-Century Modern set would look great in any Mid-Century or Contemporary home. We were no...
Upholstery, Walnut
Loveseat and Lounge Chair Set by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Circa. 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Model 1679 sofa and Model 1721 tub chair, masterfully designed by T.H.
Velvet, Walnut
Sofa and Easy Chair, 1950s-1960s, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sofa and lounge chairs, Danish design, mid-1900s. Reupholstered in wool fabric.
Wool
Sold
H 32.68 in W 68.12 in D 31.5 in
Danish Cabinetmaker, Three Seat Sofa in Boucle and Aniline Leather, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker three seat sofa new upholstered with boucle, with cognac aniline leather tubing and buttons. Legs of stained beech. Made in the 1940s.
Bouclé, Leather, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 46.46 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Wicker Lounge Set with a Sofa and Two Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a lounge set featuring one sofa and two chairs, all made from wicker. The set may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in very good orig...
Wicker
Sofa and Lounge Chairs Set in Rattan and Brass, 1950's
By Jean Dive, Gilles Sermadiras, Galerie Maison et Jardin
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Sofa and lounge chairs set in rattan of Malaca and brass One 3-seat sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Two removable cushions. newly re upholstered in ecru cotton. Design: Gilles ...
Brass
Sold
H 29.93 in W 32.88 in D 30.52 in
1950s Wool Brass and Teak Danish Sofa and Easy Chairs Attributed to Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
An identical set was auctioned at Rago Art Auctions and sold for $10.000 march 3rd, 2013. Sofa measures 32" x 74" x 32". Easy chairs measurements listed below.
Brass
Set of 1950s Lounge Cocktail Chair and Sofa
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind, this beautiful authentic 1950s club cocktail chair and sofa! Material: original English silk fabric with teak wood legs.
Silk, Wood
Sold
H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 26.78 in
Patio set Wrought Iron White Painted Metal Bistro Chairs and Sofa, France 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury wrought iron metal outdoor patio set featured four chairs and one two-seater a loveseat designed in style of the French designer Mathieu Matégot. White enameled wire frame...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 33.47 in W 56.3 in D 31.5 in
1950s, Oak and Brown Velvet Sofa and Chair Lounge Set from Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful two-seat sofa and chair, made in Denmark. This lounge set is made of oakwood with brown velvet cushions.
Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 61.42 in D 29.93 in
Danish 1950s Sofa and Lounge Chair Set in Jade Kvadrat by Grete Jalk
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A 1950s model FD-118 two-seat sofa and lounge chair in teak and Kvadrat fabric by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen.
Fabric, Teak
Iconic Osvaldo Borsani ‘P40’ Reclining Lounge Chair by Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sittard, LI
Osvaldo Borsani, Italian (1911-1985) With his stylish and technically innovative furniture, Osvaldo Borsani helped change the face of Italian design in the 1950s and ’60s. His sofas...
Aluminum, Chrome
Nanna Ditzel Set of a Lounge Chair and a Sofa, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A very beautiful set of an armchair ND 83 and a settee ND 82 reupholstered in a Pierre Frey wool ivory fabric. The teak is in very good condition with nice patina. Sofa W 127cm, D...
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Danish Modern Banana Sofa and Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Banana Sofa and Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s.
Velvet, Teak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 51.19 in D 20.87 in
1950s Beech Bench, Sofa and Chair Set with Rush Seats, Arno Lambrecht for WK
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s beech bench – sofa and chair set with rush seats – Arno Lambrecht for WK Mobel 1950s beech bench – sofa and chair set with rush seats.
Beech
1950s Mahogany Three Piece Suite of Sofa and Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality Swedish 1950's retro mahogany sofa and chairs circa 1950.
Mahogany
Sold
H 31.11 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in
1950s Boomerang Sofa & 2 Easy Chairs by Hans Mitzlaff for Soloform, Germany
By Eugen Schmidt, Soloform, Hans Mitzlaff & Albrecht Lange
Located in London, England
1950s Boomerang sofa and two easy chairs designed by Hans Mitzlaff and Eugen Schmidt.
Brass, Wire
Chair and Sofa by Jens Risom, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Hamburg, PA
A timeless design for the collector. The sofa and chair are structurally sound with age-appropriate wear.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 27.5 in W 80 in D 27 in
Maurizio Tempestini John S. Salterini Wrought Iron Sofa with Reed, circa 1950
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Miami, FL
Maurizio Tempestini John S. Salterini wrought iron sofa with reeded accents, circa 1950 Offered for sale is a sofa designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John S.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 29.73 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chairs Paul Frankl Style, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern rattan sofa and lounge chairs Paul Frankl style, 1950s.
Leather, Rattan
Japanese Antique Sofa Chair 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese lounge chair. I think it was made around 1950 to 1960. A compact and cute chair. I think the natural frame goes well with a variety of interiors. I think it ...
Wood
Japanese Antique Sofa Chair 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese lounge chair. I think it was made around 1950 to 1960. A compact and cute chair. I think the natural frame goes well with a variety of interiors. I think it ...
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 72.5 in D 25.75 in
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Modular Sofa and Chair Set for Madison Furniture, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ultra cool modular two-seat sofa and lounge chair in walnut with aluminum accents and covered in green Naugahyde designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s for Madison Furniture Industr...
Aluminum
Sold
H 30.75 in W 50.63 in D 29 in
Finn Juhl by Niels Vodder Two-Seat Sofa and Lounge Chairs, Model No. Nv53, 1950s
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Amarillo, TX
Finn Juhl two-seat sofa and lounge chairs, Model no. NV53 Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1950s.
Brass
Sold
H 31.11 in W 110.24 in D 25.6 in
Ole Wanscher Mahogany PJ112 Four-Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair for Poul Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Malmo, SE
Midcentury four-seat sofa and lounge chair by famous Danish designer Ole Wanscher.
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 71 in W 191 in D 72 in
Danish Sofa and Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin, 1950s, Scandinavia
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Kongens Lyngby, DK
Sofa and lounge chair produced by Bramin in Denmark. Original and patinated wool cover in green with brown cubes pattern and teak legs. Measurements in cm: Sofa W 191, D 72, H 71, ...
Wool, Teak
Settee and pair of slipper chairs, Italian 1950s
Located in London, GB
A settee and pair of slipper chairs,
With metal feet and reupholstered in original coloured fabric Italian 1950s
Sold
H 31.5 in W 86 in D 32 in
Restored Norwegian Teak Sofa, Mama and Papa Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, 1950s
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
The matching pair of lounge chairs - a taller "papa" chair and a lower "mama" chair with a matching ottoman, typical of the 1950s, are done in a complementary soft cream plush uphols...
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 29.93 in
1950s Brown, Leather Pair of Lounge Chairs and Matching Sofa for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Beautiful pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs comes in brown leather which are in very good original condition and stands on chromium-plated steel base. The matching sofa comes as w...
Steel
1950s Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Sofa and Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of Sculptura lounge seating by Russell Woodard, circa 1950. Set includes a long four seat sofa, and a pair of large lounge chairs with spring bases. Woodard's iconic Sculptura ...
1950s Sculptura Sofa and Pair of Lounge Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of Sculptura lounge seating by Russell Woodard, circa 1950. Set includes a long four seat sofa, and a pair of large lounge chairs. Woodard's iconic Sculptura collection is desi...
1950s Sculptura Sofa and Pair of Lounge Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of Sculptura lounge seating by Russell Woodard, circa 1950. Set includes a long four seat sofa, and a pair of large lounge chairs. Woodard's iconic Sculptura collection is desi...
Wrought Iron
Italian design 1950s pair of chairs and sofa
Located in London, GB
Reupholstered
Sold
H 30.32 in W 69.69 in D 29.53 in
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Mahogany Sofa and Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
A pair of armchairs and matching sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by Poul Jeppesen in Denmark in the 1950s. The elegant mahogany frames combine Wanscher's knowledge and...
Fabric, Mahogany
Theo Ruth Vintage Set of 1950s Chairs and Couch in Vinyl
Located in Paris, ile de france
THEO RUTH vintage set of 50s chairs and couch in vinyl
PVC, Wood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 28.35 in
Pastoe FB06 Sofa and Two Easy Chairs Designed by Cees Braakman, 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Ghent, BE
Very nice sofa set designed by Cees Braakman during the 1950s for Pastoe Definitely influenced by Alvar Aalto, this bent birch framed loveseat and two easy chairs have new upholster...
Birch, Plywood
Living Room Set by Spruij Holland, 1954, Set of 3
By Percival Lafer
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful lounge set by Sprij / Spruij, Holland, 1950s. Stunning curved sofa and lounge chair. Black painted wood in combination with pine armrest.
Pine
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$2,103 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
On Hold|$3,637 / set
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
Leather
$29,145 / set
H 24.81 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Large COR Trio Sectional Sofa, Germany / Switzerland 1972 NEW VELVET UPHOLSTERY
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage COR Trio Sofa in new Dark Chocolate Brown Velvet. The velvet can easily be brushed to give it a different look, with lighter and darker brown tones (see different looks in th...
Fabric, Velvet
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Marseille, FR
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...
Linen
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
Swedish Modern coffee table / side table, 1940s
By Carl-Erik Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite Swedish coffee table from the 1940s is a true masterpiece of mid-century design, combining elegance with innovative craftsmanship. The table features a raw glass top, ...
Metal
JMF Chair by Forsyth
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The JMF Chair is inspired by and in homage to the lean, modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank. 1 and a quarter inch solid oak, richly stained, is hand...
Oak
$28,700
H 28.75 in W 139.77 in D 36.03 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Warm Sage Colored Suede
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, suede, felt, Switzerland, 1970s A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This De Sede modular Sn...
Suede, Felt
$37,240Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.2 in W 78.75 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This recently upholstered cubo (Cube) sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from ...
Velvet, Wood
$11,550
H 28.75 in W 68.12 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag containing formle...
Foam, Suede
$12,950 / set
H 26 in W 165 in D 84.5 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Circular Sectional Sofa, Cream Upholstery, 1970
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous two piece circular sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The original cream colored fabric seems to be an ultra suede. There are no flaws to the fabric. It is u...
Upholstery, Wood
$17,914 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
1970s Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa Vintage Leather Becchi Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Leather
$43,800 / item
H 30 in W 124 in D 42 in
STRATUS Caramel Mohair Sofa with walnut frame by STUDIO BALESTRA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
STRATUS Caramel Mohair Sofa with walnut frame by STUDIO BALESTRA Made in Los Angeles COM/COL Available Custom Sizes Available Custom Finishes Available
Mohair, Walnut
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