Ward Bennett, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s
By Ward Bennett, Lehigh Leopold
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and light grey fabric sofa designed by Ward Bennet and produced by Lehigh Leopold, USA, c. 1950s. 18” seat height.
Aluminum
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow beige bouclé fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new boucle fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and red fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
$16,500
1950's Italian Settee
By Gigi Radice
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic 1950's Italian Settee Reupholstered in stunning mink mohair with iron splayed legs in antiqued brass Great curved shape with floating arms that have cut out detail Matching s...
Brass, Iron
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, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and brass sofa or settee designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric, wood and yellow rubber sofa likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wood, Fabric
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved two-piece green fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s.
Fabric, 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 condition, 1950s, Italy.
Mohair, Wood
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Englander & Bonta, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood sofa with floating wall-mounted backrest produced by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Howard Furniture, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and beige fabric sofa produced by Howard Furniture, Starkville, Mississippi, USA, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wood and fabric paddle-arm sofa designed and produced in USA, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use.
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and brown red fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Oak
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
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
Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Curved Italian mid-century velvet sofa, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Curved Italian mid-century sofa with dark grey velvet upholstery from the 1950s in the style of Marco Zanuso or Gigi Radice.
Metal, Brass
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
$1,700
Mid Century Sofa, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Typical and elegant 1950s design. 1950s - Belgium Very good condition, like new.
Fabric
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
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
$1,973 / 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
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
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
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, 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
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
$23,863Sale Price|40% Off
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik
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
$2,849
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
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 items ship from Hig...
Velvet, Wood
Italian mid-century modern green velvet sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern green velvet sofa, 1950s Two-seater sofa upholstered in petrol green velvet, with a high, slightly reclined backrest and decorative buttons.
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
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
Luigi Scremin, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Luigi Scremin
Located in High Point, NC
A purple fabric and wood sofa or settee designed and produced by Luigi Scremin, Italy, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green-velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Velvet, Oak
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
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
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