$3,953
H 29.14 in W 62.6 in D 30.32 in
small curved 1950's Italian 2 Seater Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi, green tweed
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A Small curved organic 1950's Italian 2 Seater Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi, upholstered in a
Wool, Wood
Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved sofa from the 1950s, Italian production. Original upholstery of the time, we recommend
Velvet, Beech
$2,359Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
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.
Velvet, Wood
$5,400
H 28 in W 59 in D 28 in
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Setteewith Red Wool Fabric
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around early 1950s. This small sofa will make a
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Settee in Red Mohair Tufted Backrest
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around early 1950s. This small sofa will make a
Mohair, Beech
Small Three-Seat Sofa, Ercol Style, 1950s
By Ercol
Located in Schagen, NL
This small grey fabric sofa was designed during the 1950s in the style of Ercol. It was
Fabric, Wood
SMALL 1950'S SOFA IN A NEW RETRO FABRIC
Located in New York, NY
Small 1950's sofa newly reupholstered in a wonderful retro textured chenille dot fabric with
Small curved sofa or loveseat, Italy, 1950s.
Located in London, GB
Small curved sofa or loveseat, Italy, 1950s. A nicely made piece with bentwood frame and sprung
Upholstery, Wood
Small Midcentury 1950s Italian Sofa in Blue Sahco Fabric
Located in London, London
Small sofa Reupholstered in Sahco Moss Twisted yarn and chenille fabric designed by Vincent
Fabric
Small Size Sofa of 1950s and Particular Design
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small size sofa of 1950s and particular design.
Cotton, Wood
Italian Heart Shaped Small Padded Sofa Metal Golden Leaf, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Italian heart shaped small padded sofa, newly upholstered with silk brocade fabric, neutral colors
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 34.26 in W 57.88 in D 29.14 in
After Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Small Sofa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Small sofa in Gio Ponti style Italian production of the 1950s, upholstered in cream-colored velvet
Velvet, Beech
Small Italian Sofa Made in Italy in the 1950s by I.S.A. Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa was made in Italy in the 1950s by I.S.A. Bergamo. The sofa is upholstered in blue fabric
Iron
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 9.85 in
1950s Small Sofa Table in Iron, Black Glass and Brass, Brazil Mid Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Beautiful table with black glass top. Perfect for using in the sofa.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 30.75 in W 51.5 in D 27 in
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Teak Armrests Attributed to Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant small 1950s Danish sofa with legs and armrests in teak. The high quality
Wool, Teak
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1940's or early 1950's. This small
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1950's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Original Green Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming Danish 1950's sofa. Nice classic angular shapes, plush and elegant. Sturdy and strong and
Mohair, Beech
Small Curved Boomerang Sofa Cesare Lacca 1950s Italian Design
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Curved Boomerang Sofa Cesare Lacca 1950s Italian Design
Velvet
Sold
H 32.68 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
1950s Italian Curved Sofa, New Upholstery and Small Typical Brass Feet
Located in Brussels, BE
A 1950s Italian curved sofa, new upholstery and small typical brass feet.
Brass
Sold
H 30.71 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
1950s Danish Teak and Upholstered Small Sofa with Original Atomic Design Fabric
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Fabulous little Mid-Century sofa, in all original condition, fabric is very special ! It does have
Fabric, Teak
Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Sofa, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Vik & Blindheim
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander (attributed) Clam sofa, 1950s. Small sofa bench attributed to Danish
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-Century American Modern 1950s Slipper Loveseat, Red Sofa
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and comfy 1950s American modern small sofa loveseat, freshly recover in cotton tweed
Cotton, Wood
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat with Green Floral Wool Fabric
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around early 1950s. This small sofa will make a
Mohair, Beech
Casa e Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Sofa, 1950s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone
Fabric, Beech
Danish Wooden Comfortable Basket Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s This small sofa has various interesting details that make sure
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Loveseat Sofa
Located in London, England
Swedish cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin loveseat sofa This small love seat sofa was produced in
Sheepskin, Beech
Classic Scandinavian Modern Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant Danish 1950s sofa in original pink upholstery. Small scuff on the front edge of the right
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1950's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Original Green Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming Danish 1950's loveseat. From the era of the curved "banana" sofas but with a more angular
Mohair, Beech
Sold
H 28 in W 59 in D 29 in
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat with Smooth Back in Green Mohair
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around early 1950s. This small sofa will make a
Mohair, Beech
Sold
H 29.25 in W 62 in D 31.5 in
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat with Channeled Back in Brown Mohair
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1940s or early 1950s. This small sofa
Mohair, Beech
Sold
H 32.5 in W 106 in D 83 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 'Minerva' Set France & Daverkosen Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mølgaard Nielsen, a three part lounge suite, 'Minerva' from France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950'/60's
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 26.78 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
"Banana" sofa in velvet, on small flattened spindle legs, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brussels , BE
Extremely beautiful and funky.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
Finn Juhl "The Poet" Two-Seat Sofa with White Wool Upholstery, Denmark, '1950s'
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Finn Juhl "The Poet" two-seat sofa with white wool upholstery, Denmark (1950s). This small two
Wool
Grey Sofa'
Located in London, GB
1950's small two seats sofa on black and brass legs.Reupholstered in a very good quality wool.
Elegant Settee by Erton
Located in Pasadena, CA
Upholstered sofa by Erton made in France from the 1950's. This small sofa has very versatile lines
Iron, Brass
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
$10,383
H 36.23 in W 114.18 in D 35.44 in
Ico Parisi Curved fabric sofa with brass legs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Ico Parisi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Curved fabric sofa with brass legs, designed by Ico Parisi, manufactured by Isa Bergamo. This sofa, designed by Ico Parisi, epitomizes the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. It...
Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$917 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$9,976 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$2,225Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940's - New Upholstery
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$13,610 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$6,489
H 31.5 in W 80.32 in D 35.44 in
Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa Collection designed in the style of Gio Ponti for the manufacturing company Isa Bergamo in the late 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been redone in...
Bouclé, Beech
$3,262Sale Price|56% Off
H 71.26 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
Ico Parisi Vanity Dressing Table, Glass & Beech Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An extraordinarily elegant dressing table or vanity by Italian designer Ico Parisi. This wonderful piece of furniture has a glass dressing / console table at a height of 90cm below w...
Brass
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Uno Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Uno Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU stumps? KILN ...
Wood, Maple
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding two-seat sofas. Frame of mahogany. Sides, seat and back upholstered with fabric. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
Leather, Mahogany
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.
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