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 upholstered in its spectacular original woven fabric.
Steel
Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is spectacular! Designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler in the late 1950's, this sculptural sofa is just as comfortable as it is beautiful.
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, all of the wood frame is carved with stunning Asian motif. Very high quality vintage...
Wood
Federico Munari Curved Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Federico Munari Curved Sofa, wood and velvet, Italy, 1950s This curved sofa is by Federico Munari, produced in Italy around 1950.
Velvet, 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.
Leather, Walnut
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” W x 30.75” D Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 28.25" All items s...
Fabric, Oak
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved organic wood and floral-printed fabric sofa or corner sofa, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Vinyl, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red vinyl and brass sofa, loveseat or settee designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Guglielmo Veronesi, Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black fabric, red velvet and brass sofa or loveseat designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by ISA, Bergamo, Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Legs of stained wood. This sofa is made in the 1950s and is made in the style of Finn Juhl.
Fabric, Beech, Leather
Howard Furniture, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric sofa produced by Howard Furniture, Starkville, Mississippi, USA, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Oak
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved blue velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Some distress to fabric.
Velvet, Wood
Gigi Radice, Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
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.
Pine
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 condition, 1950s, Italy.
Mohair, Wood
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.
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.
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, 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 Marco Zanuso or Gigi Radice.
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.
Velvet, 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.
Velvet, 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, c. 1950s.
Mohair, 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. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s. Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s.
Wool, Oak
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. 1950s.
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 comfortable flattened arms. The cushions are down filled and the fully upholstered sofa ...
Upholstery
$1,966 / 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 Designers Guild.
Velvet, Beech
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 with beautiful detail. Original cushions and fabric. Made in beech and teak armrests....
Fabric, Beech, Teak
$1,731
Mid Century Sofa, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Typical and elegant 1950s design. 1950s - Belgium Very good condition, like new.
Fabric
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
1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Wool, Beech Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall Condition: In good original condition wit...
Wool, Beech
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.
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.
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.
Velvet, Wood
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, large wing shaped arms and a statement high back in the style of Ico Parisi. Rare...
Fabric
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.
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.
Fabric, Wood
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/4 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950's
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Kold Christensen, Denmark 1950's. Beautiful and high quality original black leather with great patina on the sofa.
Steel
$2,900
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 ... can be used indoors or outdoors ... in good vintage condition .. lovely bright co...
Stone, Iron
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 Klings, Sweden, c. 1950s.
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.
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 produced by Votre Maison, France, 1950s.
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 produced by Votre Maison, France, 1950s.
Fabric, Oak
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.
Velvet, Wood
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 in brand new velvet.
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
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. 1950s.
Velvet, 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.
Iron
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.
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, c. 1950s.
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: 28.75” H x 60.25” W x 30.5” D Seat Height: 17.5”
Fabric, Mahogany
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): 28.0"H x 71.25"W x 36.5"D Seat Height (inches): 13.25" All upholstered furnitu...
Velvet, 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.
Fabric, Birch
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.
Fabric, Wood
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.
Fabric, Wood
Table Coffee Sofa Low Burr Yew 1950's Pedestal Mid-Century Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- unusual & striking Mid-Century Modern conversation piece - stunning burr veneers - elegant floating on a pedestal base - practical with a large magazine compartment The 7" th...
Burl
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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