1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good original condition - The upholstery has bee replaced few years ago and its in good/very good condition - can be used immediately
Fabric
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa with Metal Legs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian mid-century furniture and interior design is known for its elegantly organic forms. The era’s seating models - including this sofa - were created to highlight the spirit of r...
Metal
Classic Danish Midcentury Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant three-seat sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson in 1955 as Model 5464 for Fritz Hansen. We love the elegant angles of the sofa and the legs combined the slim cushi...
Wool, Teak
A Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa in two pieces, C. 1950s.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and visually arresting pair of sculptural sofas from the 1950s, evocative of cloud-like forms with their softly curved / contoured silhouettes and organic, low-slung profiles.
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa in Moss Green Velvet and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s This gorgeous sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s.
Brass
$11,440Sale Price|20% Off
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International the sofa is new upholstered in Knoll textile fabric.
Chrome
Enzo Minotti Italian Sofa in Luxurious Velvet, 1950s
By Minotti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large sofa, four seats, designed by Enzo Minotti, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Wim Rietveld '447' Sofa in Red Fabric 1950s
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Tilburg, NL
Wim Rietveld '447' Sofa in Red Fabric for Gispen, The Netherlands, 1950s.
Metal
Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved sofa from the 1950s, Italian production. Original upholstery of the time, we recommend replacing the fabric.
Velvet, Beech
French Wrought Iron Sofa Leather Cushions Mid Century Settee 1950s Vintage MCM
Located in London, GB
Most likely made around the 1950s in France, this impressively sized, very comfy and charmingly decorative sofa will add quintessential French-chic styling to any setting.
Wrought Iron
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture wool, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat.
Wool, Ash
An exceptionally refined Italian wall sofa from the 1950s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
An exceptionally refined Italian wall sofa from the 1950s, executed in richly figured cherrywood with a level of cabinetmaking rarely encountered today.
Wood
Swedish Sofa & chair with curved Back, circa 1940s–1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The design features gently rounded armrests and a subtly arched backrest with vertical channeling, creating a sense of rhythm and softness that is characteristic of Scandinavian mode...
Fabric, Wood
1950s XL Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Salmon Straw Linen Lotus Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1950s with this exquisite and timeless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Curved four seater sofa model 1669 by Fritz Hansen. This curved model later production on license by FDB (Fritz Hansen design) from the 1950s.
Sheepskin, Birch
Mid Century Modern Vintage Beech Brass Sofa Table Dining Table 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage beech brass sofa table or dining table from beech and brass 1950s Vienna.
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1950s, New Beige Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1950s - New Beige Upholstery.
Fabric
Pair of Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Sofas, Gustav Bertelsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Gustav Bertelsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seater sofa was designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen and produced by the master cabinet maker Gustav Bertelsen in the early 1950s.
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Manta model, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian sofa from the 50s. We do not know who produced it but it is of great design and very rare. The structure is in excellent condition, only the fabric should be replaced. The sh...
Fabric, Beech
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat.
Velvet, Ash
Teak and Metal Sofa Table Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Done sometime during the 1950s. Black lacquered metal base with a teak table top.
Metal
1950s Italian Gio Ponti Sofa for Hotel Bristol, Murano
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Italian Gio Ponti Sofa An exceptional 1950s Italian sofa designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Bristol, Murano.
Beech
1950s Guillerme et Chambron Inspired Brutalist Oak and Velvet Throne-Like Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and distinctively shaped oak sofa with large rounded finials at the front and high horn-shaped rods at the back. Very little information is available about this sofa but it is b...
Oak, Velvet
Borge Mogensen Model 201 Sofa in Original Wool for Fredericia, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Nashville, TN
Item Details: three-seater sofa in original wool Fredericia fabric Creator: Borge Mogensen Dimensions: width: 80” depth: 35” height: 31” f...
Wool, Oak
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s
Located in New York, NY
Incredible sumptuous Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, midcentury sectional sofa, newly reupholstered in gray/green mohair. The sofa consists of three sections, two straight pieces, each ...
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the 1950s, Italian design took a crucial turn from the technical, formal and artistic point of view.
Velvet, Wood
Michael Taylor Sofa for Baker Furniture Co. - Far East Collection - circa 1950s
By Michael Taylor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Taylor's furniture designs were inspired by his travels and were heavily influenced by Asian. Thus his 1950's Far East Collection for Baker Furniture.
Upholstery, Walnut, Down
$4,900Sale Price|50% Off
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutral velvet. The sofa features a sli...
Velvet, Mahogany
Beautiful Sofa Made of Teak by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, 1950s, Germany
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sofa by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, designed in the 1950s.
Cane, Teak
$7,912Sale Price|20% Off
Newly Upholstered Wingback Sofa 1307 by Paul McCobb for Directional, US, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb sofa model 1307 for Directional features a slight winged back resting on a maple frame that gives the sofa a floating look with loose cushions on seat and back. Newly reu...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple
Completely Restored Florence Knoll 25 BC Three-Seat Sofa by Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, and produced under license by Wohnbedarf AG, in the early 1950s.
Wool
N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
By N.A. Jørgensens
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dating from a period of unbridled creation, this exceptional sofa upholstered in Tibetan sheepskin preserves the traditional ideals of Scandinavian mid-century design, while also uti...
Sheepskin, Wood
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
A long, low sofa with Pearsall’s characteristic open structure, the iconic model 2408 pairs generous upholstered volumes with a sculptural walnut frame. Its partly open back and angl...
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa, reupholstered, furniture wool, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa. Reupholstered in quality furniture wool.
Wool, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa in a Patterned Fabric, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This exceptional three-seater sofa is eccentric in the best way possible; with a large curved body and a one of a kind upholstery, both of which recall the Art Deco style of the 1930...
Fabric, Wood
"Concha" Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Modern Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, modern Brazilian sofa, iron, and velvet. Brazil, circa 1950s.
Iron
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green/honing furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Green/honing furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass wheels on the front legs.
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautiful example of the traditional Knole sofa, featuring rich red velvet upholstery and floral-patterned, reversible cushions. Reupholstered few years ago, so in amazing conditio...
Velvet
European Mid-Century Sofa in Black Cow Hide, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique curved sofa is simple and striking. Despite the understated, elegant colours, this model is still an accent piece that stands out thanks to its materials and appearance. ...
Cowhide, Wood
1950s Vintage Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Oak Frame, Fabric Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sofa sofa Carl Malmsten Sweden period 1950s design Carl Malmsten OH.
Fabric, Oak
Two-Seat Triennale Sofa, Marco Zanuso, Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater "Triennale" sofa was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s and manufactured by Arflex in Italy.
Brass
1950s Italian Two-Seater Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti in Rubelli Fabric
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A beautifully proportioned 1950s Italian two-seater sofa designed by Gigi Radice and produced by Minotti, this piece captures the soft elegance and sculptural charm of Italian mid-ce...
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern style celebrated functionality, and this is still a key tenant when decorating homes of the 21st century. And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this pe...
Fabric, Wood, Faux Fur
European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Bouclé Cushions, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the cultural examples of the European country manor and rustic styles, European cabinetmakers’ furniture were endowed with a creative simplicity, with a feeling for the w...
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Brazilian Mid-Century Sofa in Hardwood, Leather and Fabric by Carlo Hauner 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Sofa in Hardwood, Leather and Fabric by Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gorgeous!
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Rare 1950s MCM Large 8 Foot + "Chevron" Shaped Sofa designed by Baker Furniture
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fabulous large Mid-Century Modern "Chevron" shaped sofa on castors, shown in original yellow silk fabric with down pillows. Unusual and I'd say rare, never seen another like it. Clas...
Silk, Down
Mid-Century Modern "Australia Model 50-4" Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Australia Model 50-4" Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 3-seater sofa, Steiner Joseph André Motte, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Joseph André MOTTE (1925-2013) & STUDIO STEINER (manufacturer). . Rare three-seater sofa, model 800, created in 1958, with a matte black lacquered steel frame and a straight back on ...
Metal
Sofa in Caviuna wood and Off-White Bouclé by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Brazil in the 1950s, this sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli is a striking example of the designer’s ability to unite sculptural elegance, structural clarity, and domestic comfo...
Bouclé, Hardwood
Newly Upholstered Gigi Radice Sofa in Green and Grey for Minotti, Italy, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Berlin, DE
Gigi Radice sofa for Minotti Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a velvet Dedar fabric.
Brass
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat.
Velvet, Oak
$14,726 / item
Vintage MP-25 Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1950s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Percival Lafer Vintage MP-25 Sofa Brazil, 1967 *Matching Armchairs Available* The MP-25 model, designed by Percival Lafer in 1967, combines elements from earlier models: the MP-13 ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original striped green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat.
Velvet, Beech
$6,145Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Danish 3-Seater Minerva Sofa in Teal by Peter Hvidt & Orla Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful 1950s three-seater "Minerva" sofa by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son.
Teak
Mid-Century Three Seats Sofa of Italian Production, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
Three-seats sofa Italian production of the 1950s. Wooden structure with conical feet, completely restored with vintage fabric.
Fabric, Wood
5 Piece Sofa Set for Reupholstering, Manufactured by Isa Bergamo in the 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The sofa set was designed and manufactured by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s.
Aluminum
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Honey-yellow furniture velour, carved ash wood, springs in the seat.
Velvet, Ash
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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