1950s Sofa Bed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody Rousínov, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This convertible sofa bed was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in the 1950s by UP Závody Rousínov, Pozořice factory, as confirmed by the original factory label.
Wood, Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable|$3,914
1950s Italian Sofa
By Ico Parisi
Located in Wembley, GB
Italian, 1950s sofa, in the manner of Ico Parisi. Newly upholstered.
Upholstery
Unavailable|$3,650
Amazing 1950's Slat Back Sofa by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in Hudson, NY
a wonderful and very handsome solid walnut 1950's sofa designed by Mel Smilow, with upholstered cushions and rail back with beautiful and expert joinery work.
Walnut
Unavailable|$4,097
1950s Italian Three Seats Sofa by Isa Bergamo
By Arredamenti ISA
Located in Parma, IT
1950s sofa produced by ISA Bergamo. With particular convex back.
Brass
Unavailable|$2,329
Elegant 1950s Sofa with Folding Mechanism, Reupholstered
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Elegant, streamlined sofa from the 1950s. Professionally restored and reupholstered inside-out with new foam and high quality fabric.
Fabric
Unavailable|$6,400
Elegant 1950s Paul Lazlo Inspired Sofa
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
A wood frame 1950s sofa restored in silver grey silk velvet. Its elegant wood frame has been finished in satin black.
Silk, Wood
Unavailable|$2,575
Mid-Century Modern Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT
Enchanting two-seat Italian 1950s sofa characterized by typical brass 'stiletto' legs, curved line back and armrests.
Brass
Unavailable|$5,149
1950s Danish Banana Sofa by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This early 1950s sofa is by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, made in the manner of Modernist Danish architect, Flemming Lassen.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$4,800
Very Long American Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Long 1950s sofa with back tufted with square buttons, on walnut tapered legs with brass sabots.
Unavailable|$1,871 / set
1950s Sofa and Armchairs in Art Deco Style
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Art Deco style upholstered green velvet sofa and armchairs with wooden armrests and legs. Upholstered in green velvet (recommended replacement). Made in Denmark in 20th century. S...
Velvet, Oak
Unavailable|$19,316 / set
Set of Sofa and Armchairs in Blue Velvet, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Toulouse, France
Splendid 1950s sofa and pair of armchairs, newly reupholstered in a blue velvet fabric by Maison Elitis, hand-stitched piping.
Velvet
Unavailable|$3,300
Great Dunbar Style Mid-Century Long Length Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Sophisticated design 1950s sofa with original button tufted striped fabric and three pillows .In need of re-upholstery, once done up it would be beautiful in a luxe fabric.
Unavailable|$6,800
1950's Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley.
Unavailable
1950's Tommi Parzinger Sofa
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Custom creation by Tommi Parzinger for a private estate, early 1950's.
Original fabric selected by Parzinger.
Unavailable|$3,950
Elegant 1950's Italian Curved Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
a very elegant and beautiful 1950's Italian sofa, with a slightly curved frame -- wonderful design and scale - perfect for a variety of settings. raised on tapered legs with brass ca...
Upholstery
Unavailable
1950's Tommi Parzinger Ultimate Sofa
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Glamour & Elegance...with just the right amount of restraint thrown in--
courtesy of Parzinger, of course. It goes without saying, but they truly don't make them like this any...
Unavailable
1950's Edward Wormley Chesterfield Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar chesterfield sofa. Solid mahogany frame, beautiful pillow-style tufted cushions. Covered in a soft, brushed leather. Very comfortable.
Excellent con...
Unavailable|$2,500
1950’s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ivory Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
Classic 1950’s rounded end on one side and one arm attached throw pillow on the other.
Velvet
Unavailable|$2,850
Mid-Century Italian Settee Sofa 1950's
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Sofa from 1950s Italy. Upholstered recently in a very soft Faux sheep wool, This cozy settee would go beautifully at the end the bed or any other seating area.
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$1,850
1950's Oriental Design Sofa Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic oriental design to this 1950s American made sofa. Solid wood frame construction.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$3,506
Georg Kofoed sofa from 1950’s, Denmark
By Georg Kofoed
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish modern sofa designed by Georg Kofoed in 1940’s/50’s. Classic construction with a mahogany frame, original fabric upholstery with leather cord decoration. Condition Good, age ...
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$2,165 / item
Three-Seater Sofa Attrb to Gelderland, The Netherlands 1950's
By Gelderland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We think the sofa was manufactured by Gelderland in the 1950's.
Metal
Unavailable|$2,048
Two-Seater Sofa Attrb to Gelderland, The Netherlands 1950's
By Gelderland, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We think the sofa was manufactured by Gelderland in the 1950's.
Metal
Unavailable|$18,000
Jorge Zalszupin Brazilian Rosewood Jacaranda 3 Seat Sofa 1950's
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely gorgeous three seat sofa or settee by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian furniture desinger. This sofa is an exceptional piece and captures the lightness and strength for whic...
Unavailable|$35,000
1950's Brazilian 'M1' Sofa by Branco & Preto
By Branco & Preto
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from cavina wood and fabric, this sofa embodies the modern and sophisticated vision of its creators, a group of pioneering architects from São Paulo who came together in the ...
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$12,000
1950's Brazilian Sofa Attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
The sofa attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli is unique and special due to its exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and the rich artistic heritage of its creator. Made of caviu...
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$5,800
1950s Jacaranda Sofa
Located in London, GB
1950's Brazilian jacaranda wood sofa with brass tips and upholstered in a soft grey fabric.
Mid-Century Modern 1950's Shell Sofa In Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich.
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$32,000
1950's Italian Sofa by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in New York, NY
The sofa by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi stands out as a unique and special piece of furniture, distinguished by its exquisite craftsmanship, innovative design, and the enduring leg...
Fabric, Walnut
Unavailable|$4,960
1950s Curved German Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950s curved German sofa. Matching pair chairs available.
Fabric
Unavailable|$9,000
Liceu de Artes e Oficios Mid-Century Sofa, 1950's
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in the 1960's. Pau ferro wood structure with recently reupholstered seats Liceu De Artes e Oficios was established in 187...
Wood
Unavailable|$14,000
Fabulous 1950s French Leather Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
Fabulous 1950s, French green leather sofa.
Unavailable|$3,277
Scandinavian sofa 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
This small Scandinavian sofa dates back to the 1950s. Its designer is unknown.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$5,500
Viggo Boesen, Rattan Sofa, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rattan and Cane sofa designed by Viggo Boesen-see other listing with matching chair.
Rattan
Unavailable|$5,618
White Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark 1950s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Outstanding Art Deco banana sofa. Made in Denmark during the 1950s. Upholstered in white fabric.
Fabric
Unavailable|$2,282 / item
Early Danish Two-Seat Sofa, 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early 1950s two-seat sofa. Upholstered in original green and grey fabric.
Teak
Unavailable|$7,500
1950s Paul McCobb Three-Seat Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic low-slung midcentury 1950s three-seat sofa by Paul McCobb. Wood trimmed back with a blush-pink chenille upholstery.
Chenille, Walnut
Unavailable|$3,850
1950s Italian Sofa, Manner of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Asheville, NC
A sculptural and detailed 1950s Italian Modern sofa, in the manner of Paolo Buffa.
Unavailable|$8,546
Italian Velvet sofa, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
Italian sofas from the 1950s are iconic pieces that embody the elegance, craftsmanship, and innovative design of mid-century modern furniture.
Velvet, Mahogany
Unavailable|$3,453
Restored Club Sofa, 1950s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Restored club sofa, 1950s. 1950s cocktail sofa. Very well constructed sofa, fully spring seat with a solid beech inner frame and solid beech legs.
Velvet
Unavailable|$5,669
Scallop Back Kidney Shaped Sofa, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Two-seat sofa with Hollywood Regency style shaping, with scalloped back and curved kidney seat, on ebonised bun feet. This piece has been fully refinished and upholstered in a beaut...
Wool, Wood
Unavailable|$6,209
Midcentury Italian Velvet Elliptical Sofa, 1950s
Located in London, GB
1950s Wood frame, recently upholstered Measures: 77 x 210 x 120 cm.
Velvet
Unavailable|$1,346
German lounge sofa. 1950s
Located in Braga, Braga
Nice single sofa from the 50s. Restored. New Upholstery in new quality bouclé fabric The sofá is in mint condition. It was professionally restored to it’s original quality standar...
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$5,500
1950s Square Tube Aluminum Three-Seat Couch
Located in New York, NY
1950s square tube aluminum couch with luxurious reupholstered black cashmere original cushions with black silk satin piping.
Aluminum
Unavailable|$5,034
Two-Seat Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron in the 1950s, France.
Unavailable|$2,780
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.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$4,454
Unusual, Vintage Sofa, Italian, 1950s
Located in London, GB
This unusual sofa in very extraordinary shape reupholstered in red velvet, on the wooden feet, Italy, circa 1950s.
Unavailable|$5,700
1950s Chocolate Brown Tufted Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
1950s Edward Wormley inspired sofa reupholstered; tufted in chocolate brown velvet.
Metal
Unavailable|$4,097
Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
Elegant and timeless two-seat sofa. Italian design, structure and legs in solid wood, recent blue velvet upholstery, 1950s production.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$23,414 / set
Rare Poetic Oswald Haerdtl Sofa Suite, Austria, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Poetic Oswald Haerdtl Sofa Suite, Austria, 1950s.
Fabric
Unavailable|$5,384
Congo Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Sofa 'Congo' by Theo Ruth for Artifort, newly upholstered with Luxury Siberian long pile faux fur upholstery fabric The Netherlands, 1950s This Congo sofa is by Theo Ruth for Artifort.
Beech
Unavailable|$15,500 / set
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
Unavailable|$15,900
Stunning Italian Sofa After Gio Ponti, circa 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Italian sofa after Gio Ponti, circa 1950s. Reupholstered in neutral grey fabric with black lacquered legs, featuring a down-filled cushion as was original.
Unavailable|$2,497
1950s Two Seater Italian Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Amazing two seater Italian sofa, comfortable high back and very nice shape. Original good conditions
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$3,779
Large 1950s Italian Corner Sofa
Located in London, GB
Large corner sofa upholstered in cream velvet on brass feet, in three separate sections.
Unavailable|$6,546
Large 1950s Italian Curved Sofa
Located in London, GB
A large curved three-seat sofa with wooden legs and brass sabots Upholstered in designers Guild Glenville velvet color 'Pebble' Vintage cushions sold separately. Measures: Heigh...
Brass
Unavailable|$4,500 / set
Rare Salterini 1950s Outdoor/Indoor Iron Sofa Set
By John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All original with the original Naugahyde cushions. A sectional or one long outdoor or indoor sofa.
Iron
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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