Unavailable|$2,071
Knoll Sofa - Daybed in Original Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury day d/sofa designed by Walter Knoll. Designed and produced in the 1950s.
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Unavailable|$3,978
Italian bench, 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.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$9,361 / set
Bamboo Rattan Pretzel Living Room Suite Sofa Chairs Table, France 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Bamboo rattan pretzel living room suite sofa chairs table, France 1950s. Consists of one sofa, three matching lounge chairs and coffee table.
Bamboo, Rattan
Unavailable|$5,710
Classic set of Chairs in Walnut and Velvet by A.A.Patijn Art Deco, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
This set, with a high back 'Men's' model and the lower 'Ladies' model was designed by Dutch furniture designers Abraham Patijn during the 1950s. We have the matching sofa in stock, s...
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable|$4,773 / set
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
Unavailable|$2,574 / set
50s Augusto Bozzi Chairs for Saporiti Set/2
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
This orginal 1950s set of 2 chairs is in good condition consistent with age and use.
Metal
Unavailable|$877
Italian Midcentury Sofa Bed in Yellow Fabric, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture sofa produced in the 1950s. Structure in black painted metal.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$4,724
Elegant Italian Sofa
Located in London, GB
Italian 1950s elegant sofa reupholstered in grey and light green velvet with brass feet.
1950s Sofa with Folding Function and Wicker Armrests, Prof. Reupholstered
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Elegant sofa from the 1950s with wicker beech armrests. The original innerspring was professionally reupholstered and covered with a high-quality, grey and white mottled cushion fabr...
Beech
Unavailable|$6,000
1950s Art Deco Couch Table with Ivory Colored Applications, Second Piece
Located in Senden, NRW
Great midcentury couch table made of Macassar wood. This piece offers a simple but elegant design with straight lines and an octagonal shape. On the tabletop you will find wonderful ...
Macassar, Lacquer
Sold|$3,500
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 separate new down filled seat and back cushions.
Sold|$6,500
Elegant 1950s Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This stunning 1950s sofa is newly reupholstered is a elegant soft chenille style fabric.
Walnut
Sold|$6,436
1950s Sofa by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s sofa by the Italian architect Paolo Buffa New upholstered on velvet Great vintage condition 2 armchairs and stools available.
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$7,900
Scalloped Edges Italian 1950's Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and unique Italian sofa with scalloped edges on a wide open arm and back rest. The open flower shape, the scalloped edges and the slim brass legs make this pair stand out com...
Sold|$3,900
1950's Sofa With New Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern sofa with a rolled arm and wooden legs newly upholstered in a deep turquoise linen fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$2,699
1950’s sofa bed/mid century modern daybed
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in London, Lambeth
Superbly re upholstered sofa bed with a wonderful light blue cotton fabric, easily goes from a sofa to a comfortable bed .strong foam and useful function.Cc1950s
Cotton
Florence Knoll Early 1950's Sofa with Magazine Holder
By Florence Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates sofa with built in magazine holder, circa early 1950s.
Walnut
Elegant 1950s Sofa, Springs Padding, Original Velvet Upholstery, Beech and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant 1950s sofa, springs padding, original velvet upholstery, stained beech wood legs with brass tips.
Brass
Sold|$2,691
1950s Sofa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Completely restored sofa, manufactured in Italy in the '50s.
Cotton, Upholstery
Sold|$3,744
1950s Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
2 seater sofa; natural beech wood structure, spring and foam padding, fabric upholstery. Product in very good condition; may show slight traces of wear; it may have undergone restora...
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Restored Curved 1950s sofa with sculptural legs in the manner of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Berlin, DE
Curved 1950s sofa with sculptural legs in the manner of Vladimir Kagan.
Fabric, Wood
Modern Danish 1950s Sofa with Rosewood Frame by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Quite rare this 1950s sofa has a beautiful frame of rosewood that has faded into a nice teak color.
Wool, Rosewood
Werner West, Finnish 1950's sofa "Royal" for Stockman Oy, Finland
By Werner West, Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Werner West Royal Bent Sofa, a stunning addition to any vintage furniture collection. Crafted by the renowned Stockman Oy in Finland, this stylish sofa exudes eleganc...
Fabric, Upholstery
Sold|$5,300
Semicircular 1950s Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Four-seat semicircular sofa, with structure made in solid wood upholstered in sand linen with seats fill in goose feathers. Black lacquer legs finished in brass.
Brass
Modern Danish 1950s Sofa with Stained Birch Frame by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Quite rare this 1950s sofa has a beautiful frame of dark stained flamed birch.
Wool, Rosewood
Sold|$2,294
An Italian 1950s Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape, supported on black enameled legs. Newly upholstered in a ribbed blue or grey velvet.
1950s Sofa 2 Seater by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Danish Mid Century Design
By France & Daverkosen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in London, GB
1950s sofa designed by wife and husband team Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Daverkosen, model FD 117.
Linen, Oak, Teak
Sold|$4,970
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid cherry frame with extendable head rest.
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$4,376
1950s Sofa, Wilhelm Knoll
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid teak stained cherry wood frame with extendable head rest and adjustable back rest.
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$4,375
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s with a solid cherry wood frame.
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
Sold|$5,995
Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's Sofa Set
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Theo Ruth for Artifort Two-Seater Sofa and Two Matching Lounge Chairs. Legs are in Blonde Wood with Original Green Tweed Upholstery, Leather Armrests on sofa and vinyl armrests on ch...
Upholstery
Sold|$2,969
1950s Greaves&Thomas Sofa/1950s Sofa
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in London, Lambeth
Magnificent midcentury recently Re upholstered sofa by the iconic British furniture maker Greaves and Thomas, circa 1950s, Afromosia frame with a two tone fabric, the chair arms have...
Fabric
Sold|$3,779
1950s Sofa by Eva and Nils Koppel
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in London, GB
A three-seat sofa designed by Eva and Nils Koppel Edited by Slagelse Møbelværk Upholstered in red wool Denmark, circa 1955.
1950s Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, for Craft Associates
Located in London, England
An elegant and stylish sofa. Walnut base and feet supporting sofa flanked by integral end tables in Roman travertine. Re-upholstered in off-white fabric. Model illustrated in Craf...
Travertine
Sold|$3,580
1950s Sofa "Stella" by Wilhelm Knoll Day Bed
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. High-quality, solid frame in dark brown stained beech wood.
Upholstery, Beech
Sold|$1,825
1950s Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered. Wooden parts have been repolished.
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$1,825
1950s Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered. Wooden parts have been repolished.
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 1950s and likely a variant of Fritz Hansen's famous model 1669.
Wool, Beech
1950s Sofa Springs Padding Velvet Upholstery Stained Beech Wooden Legs
Located in Milano, IT
Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Beech, Velvet
Carl Malmsten 1950s Sofa Model Samspel for O.H. Sjogren
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century 2 1/2 seat sofa model Samspel (meaning interplay in Swedish) designed by Swedish design icon, Carl Malmsten in 1955 for O.H. Sjogren, Sweden. Malmsten's work is...
Wool, Beech
Sold|$4,400
Custom 1950's Orange Sofa & Ottoman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Custom 1950's sofa and accompanying ottoman/table. This biomorphic bonanza is done in its original tangerine orange crepe fabric and has a beautifully partitioned back and dramatical...
Upholstery
Sold|$3,200
Decorative Four Seater Danish Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Decorative four seater sofa from Denmark circa late 1950's. Sofa body is done in a cream ultra suede and the seat cushions are done in a cream and multi colored brown striped fabric.
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Sofa, with Typical Italian Brass Feet and New Pierre Frey Wool Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
A magnificent blend of alpaca, merino and mohair wools woven in French mills give a beautiful texture to this 1950s, Italian sofa.
Fabric
Sold|$4,400
Rosewood & Leather Sofa by Hans Olsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rosewood and leather sofa by Hans Olsen circa early 1950’s. Sofa features exotic Brazilian rosewood with beautiful black graining and flared arms.
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Sofa in Rosewood by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil Modern Design
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Big and classy four-seat sofa, with arms and legs in Brazilian rosewood, produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, São Paulo, Brazil, 1950s.
Leather, Rosewood
Cocktail Sofa from the 1950s, New Velvet Upholstery
Located in The Hague, NL
Newly upholstered 1950s sofa in ocher yellow velvet, Germany, 1950s.
Velvet
Midcentury Italian Original Cladding Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This 1950s sofa, covered with the original fabric of the era, is in excellent condition, as shown in the photo.
Fabric, Velvet
Sold|$17,008
Curved 1950s Italian sofa by Federico Munari
By Federico Munari
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s sofa reupholstered in a mohair velvet also attributed to Ico Parisi Beautifully reupholstered in a mohair velvet.
Brass
Rare Vintage Cabinet Maker Sofa in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare Vintage Cabinet Maker Sofa in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s. Sofa with an oak edge and a slightly curved shape.
Sheepskin
Italian Green Faux Leather, Brass and Metal Rod Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian green faux leather, brass and metal rod sofa bed, 1950s Sofa bed with upholstery in stitched green faux leather, metal structure and brass tips Perfectly preserved.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$19,893
Sofa by Joseph Andre Motte
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s Sofa in velvet a brass feet Model 770 Edition Steiner Reuphostered.
Brass
Italian Bicolor Alcantara and Beech Sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian bicolor alcantara and beech sofa, 1950s Sofa with two-tone Alcantara covering and turned beech legs.
Velvet, Beech
1950s Sofa in Stitched Leather by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare occasional sofa in stitched leather by Jacques Adnet.
Metal
Mid-Century Sofa with Exposed Walnut Frame and Brass Legs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful 1950s sofa with exposed walnut frame. Fully restored, refinished, and reupholstered in blue velvet with brass legs.
Sold|$11,701
Joseph Andre Motte Sofa
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s Sofa with polished brass feets by Joseph Andre Motte.
Brass
Sold|$9,200
Vintage Curved Sofa by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
A 9 ft. vintage curved sofa by Harvey Probber. This 1950s sofa features a streamlined curved design, and an elegant pearl fresnel reflection on its fabric.
Sold|$2,299
1940s Art Deco Stainless Steel Sofa
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1940s / 1950s couch for sale. Has a stainless steel frame with solid wood armrests lacquered in black.
Stainless Steel
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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