Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950's
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Norwalk, CT
designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Crafted in the 1950s, these sofas embody the era's focus on
Brass
1950s Italian Curved Sofa
Located in London, London
Italian Curved Sofa, 1950s A refined expression of mid-century Italian design, this sculptural two
Fabric
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills
Velvet, Walnut
One Of a Kind Mid-Century 1950’s Black & White 11ft Sofa Style of Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
One Of a Kind Mid-Century Custom Made 1950’s Black & White 11ft Sofa Style of Adrian Pearsall
Faux Fur, Walnut
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous timeless chesterfield sofa designed by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s. This sofa is made of
Brass
Arne Vodder Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark, 1950s. Beech, teak and fabric. 2 adjustable
Beech
Custom Sized 1950s Widdicomb Sofa
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning and exceptionally rare four-seat sofa by Widdicomb from the 1950s, custom-sized and
Steel
Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is spectacular! Designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler in the late 1950's, this
Bouclé, Teak
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Hollywood Regency Grand and Expertly Carved Sofa Chinoiserie/ Asian
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Expertly Carved Grand Sofa. Please look at pictures closely
Wood
1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century leather safari sofa designed and manufactured in the United States 1950s. This stunning
Leather, Walnut
Blue Curved Sofa In The Style Of Federico Munari, Italy 1950's
By Federico Munari
Located in Hellouw, NL
reminds us of the works by Federico Munari. An Italian designer who created a furore in the early 1950’s
Metal
Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric sofa produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 35” H x 79
Fabric, Oak
Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Slagelse Møbelværk two seat love sofa new upholstered with Bottle Green Magrethe wool fabric
Fabric, Beech, Leather
Gigi Radice, Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in High Point, NC
A brown fabric and brass sofa designed by Gigi Radice and produced by Minotti, Italy, c. 1950s
Brass
Sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s
By G.A. Berg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish pine sofa produced by Gustav-Axel Berg, Sweden, 1950s. Newly upholstered.
Pine
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Vinyl, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and orange vinyl sofa likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Upholstery shows
Faux Leather, Wood
Englander & Bonta, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown beige fabric sofa produced by Englander & Bonta in Argentina, c. 1950s. Fabric
Fabric, Wood
Curved Italian mid-century velvet sofa, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Curved Italian mid-century sofa with dark grey velvet upholstery from the 1950s in the style of
Metal, Brass
American Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear
Velvet, Wood
Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size. In excellent
Mohair, Wood
Taichiro Nakai, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown mohair fabric and wood sofa designed by Taichiro Nakai and produced by Mobili Cantú, Italy
Mohair, Wood
Eks Malmö, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and wood sofa or loveseat produced by Eks Malmö, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent
Velvet, Wood
Taichiro Nakai, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red purple fabric and wood sofa designed by Taichiro Nakai and produced by Mobili Cantú, Italy, c
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and dark-stained wood sofa or loveseat likely designed and produced in the US, c
Fabric, Wood
1950s Arne Vodder Sofa FD161 France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Vodder Sofa, model FD161 for France & Daverkosen Denmark, c.1950. 2-seater. On the armrests
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Edward Wormley, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminum, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and aluminum sofa designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s
Aluminum
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet, fabric string and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Tassels
Velvet, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved oak and green fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with
Fabric, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear to wood base
Velvet, Wood
$1,990 / set
1950s Italian Sofa With Matching Stool
Located in London, London
A sculptural 1950s Italian sofa and stool set, upholstered in a vivid Varese yellow velvet by
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s. Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master
Wool, Oak
Danish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan settee or sofa likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Moderate to
Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and wood sofa or loveseat designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage
Fabric, Wood
Sofa for W & J Sloane, 1950s
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and beautifully proportioned sofa, having a tufted and sectioned back with wide and
Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Wool, Beech
Wool, Beech
$1,416Sale Price|19% Off
Mid Century Sofa, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking mid century two seater sofa. It has been reupholstered in white and pink fabric
Fabric
Midcentury Italian Large Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian 20th century vintage curved four-seat sofa composed of six splayed polished legs
Fabric
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in High Point, NC
A green floral-printed fabric and wood sofa, model "Chile" designed by Svante Skogh and produced by
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brown velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Minor imperfections
Velvet, Walnut
Runar Engblom, Sofa, Fabric, Birch, Finland, 1950s
By Runar Engblom
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and stained birch sofa designed by Runar Engblom, Finland, c. 1950s
Fabric, Birch
Guillerme & Chambron, Sofa, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A purple fabric and oak lounge sofa or settee designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Sofa, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and oak lounge sofa or settee designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and
Fabric, Oak
$2,966
1950's occasional table
Located in Brecht, BE
a very charming mosaic inlaid garden table, made for a house on the French Rivièra in the 1950's
Stone, Iron
Cerdá, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green velvet sofa produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s. Cushions reupholstered
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Likely
Velvet, Wood
Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced by Salvatore Dinucci, Brazil, c
Velvet, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and light-grey fabric sofa designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1950s
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed sofa designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and red fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Cushions
Iron
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/4 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950's
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1950's. Beautiful and high quality original black leather with great
Steel
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage
Fabric, Wood
Paul Laszlo, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A burgundy red fabric and bleached mahogany sofa designed by Paul Laszlo, USA, 1950s. Dimensions
Fabric, Mahogany
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Moderate wear to
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 31” H x 78.5
Fabric, Birch
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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