Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Italian sofa from the 1950s. Very much in the style of Gio Ponti.
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Italian sofa from the 1950s. Very much in the style of Gio Ponti.
Fabric, Wood
1950s Belgium Sofa in the Style of Alfred Hendrickx
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brussels, BE
1950s Belgium sofa in the style of Alfred Hendrickx.
Textile
Scandinavian Art Deco Style Three-Seater Sofa, Beige Bouclé, 1950s
Located in Rødding, DK
A refined Scandinavian three-seater sofa from the 1950s, executed in an elegant Art Deco–inspired style that balances soft, organic curves with classic proportions.
Bouclé, Oak
"Trienna" Sofa by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
His designs, including this sofa, are defined by the elegance and simplicity that defined mid-century design.
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Original Italian corner sofa from the 1950s, the upholstery is from the time, in damask velvet, in good condition but the intervention of the upholsterer is recommended.
Velvet, Beech
Costela Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s–1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Wien, AT
This iconic “Costela” sofa, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, was most likely produced in the late 1950s or early 1960s and is considered one of the most important and reco...
Metal
Bridge Sofa by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Bridge sofa, designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh project in the 1950s, reflects a synthesis of architectural clarity and sculptural expression.
Leather, Teak
Swedish Modern Curved Sofa in Pink Upholstery, circa 1940s–1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural Swedish Modern sofa from the mid-20th century, distinguished by its elegant curved form and softly channeled backrest.
Fabric
A Pair of Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater "Koppel" Sofas, Denmark 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Utrecht, NL
Eva and Nils Koppel met while she was studying at the Danish Academy, Copenhagen. Together they studied architecture and later worked in design icon Alvar Aalto’s office. Their furni...
Fabric, Wood
Model 802 White and Azure Carlo De Carli Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Model 802 sofa by Carlo De Carli for Cassina.
Wood
Pair of Velour Two-Seater Sofas with Solid Wood Legs, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designer of this sofa pair evidently attached great and equal importance to form and function. With an open design profile, this two-seater model carries with it some of the fund...
Wood, Upholstery
Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
Here we have the iconic Sofa mod. 803 designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina in 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Two Seat Sofa in Wood and Fabric Paolo Buffa Style, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury two-seater sofa in the style of Paolo Buffa, featuring a wooden structure and cushions in texture. Made in Italy in the 1950.
Wood, Fabric
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original honey yellow furniture velour, carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat.
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Tellus Sofa by Folke Jansson for Sm Wincrantz, 1950s
By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The stylish Tellus two-seater sofa was designed by Folke Jansson and manufactured for SM Wincrantz Möbelindustri AB Skövde in 1955, features beech legs with original brass details. ...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
Organic Modern Vintage Carl Auböck Tree Trunk Sofa Table Side Table 1950s Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage walnut tree trunk table attributed to Carl Auböck 1950s Vienna. A wonderful sofa table with a solid walnut tree trunk top which spreads a harmonic organ...
Metal
High Back Sofa By Gio Ponti For ISA Bergamo in Bouclé Fabric Upholstery 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Elegant three seat high back sofa reupholstered in new bouclé fabric was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the ISA company in Bergamo, Italy 1950s.
Brass
Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved beige yellow bouclé fabric and metal sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc. Seat height: 15.5” Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
Metal
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with a solid wood frame, upholstered in original jacquard fabric, and gold-plated brass legs. We recommend replacing the worn upholster...
Brass
Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three seater sofa in the style of Ico Parisi. Very elegant and comfortable, with floral fabric upholstery, the upholstery was redone twenty years ago but new upholstery is recommended.
Fabric, Beech
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Green furniture wool fabric, oak wood, brass springs.
Wool, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Italy, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though mid-century Italian designers may not have the name recognition as some of their Scandinavian and American counterparts, they were integral to developing a modern aesthetic in...
Fabric, Wood
Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern Description: A striking and rare example of 1950s French modernism, this teak and cane sofa beautifully complements the mat...
Cane, Teak
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Curved Green Cotton and Wool Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti - Mid-Century
Located in Manzano, IT
1950s Curved Green Cotton and Wool Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti – Mid-Century Italian Luxury Experience the epitome of mid-century Italian design with this stunning curved sofa b...
Brass
Finn Juhl Model 137 Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Hellouw, NL
A beautifully resolved design by one of Denmark’s leading modernists, this Model 137 sofa by Finn Juhl was produced in the 1950s by France & Søn.
Fabric, Teak
1950s Gigi Radice Style Mid-Century Modern Wisteria Velvet Italian Sofa
By Gio Ponti, Gigi Radice
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The sofa is upholstered in wisteria-colored velvet fabric.
Brass
Borge Mogensen 211 Sofa in Oak and Teak by Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Troy, MI
Børge Mogensen 211 Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark circa 1957 Solid oak and teak frame with finger joint detail and exposed webbing Loose seat cushions in a period striped c...
Teak, Fabric, Oak
ML-90 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, 1950s Denmark.
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Landgraaf, NL
ML-90 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, 1950s Denmark.
Mohair, Oak
3-Seat Sofa Model "830" Design Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina.
Fabric, Wood
2-Seat Sofa Model "830" Design Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina.
Fabric, Wood
$14,131 / set
I.S.A. Sofa Set in Original Condition, Italy, 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa set was made by the manufacturer I.S.A. in the 1950s.
Aluminum, Brass
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with a solid wood frame and green velvet upholstery, brass legs, and black lacquered metal. It is recommended to replace the worn uphol...
Metal, Brass
$1,120Sale Price|78% Off
Mid-Century Red Curved Sofa 1950s Italian Design Wood Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century red curved sofa 1950s Italian design wood feet, restored.
Wool, Wood
$848Sale Price|20% Off
1950s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater Sofa, Original Very Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design, 2 seater lounge sofa in dark red-cherry velour with fringes.
Velvet, Beech
Newly Upholstered Knoll International Black Leather Custom Sofa, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll International custom sofa in sorensen leather. Germany, 1950s.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet four Seater Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seater sofa, Italian design, solid wood structure and legs, original vintage chenille velvet upholstery, 1950s production.
Chenille, Velvet, Beech
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, beige/ brown furniture fabric, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Beige/ brown furniture fabric, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat.
Fabric, Oak
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, striped furniture wool, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Striped furniture wool, ash wood legs, springs in the seat.
Wool, Ash
Curved Velvet Sofa by Federico Munari with Matching Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant curved sofa designed by Federico Munari, embodying the soft, sculptural language of Italian design from the 1950s.
Velvet
Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Gray Velvet Sofa, Radice Style, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Gigi Radice
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Elegant and refined Italian Mid-Century three-seater sofa from the 1950s, designed in the style of Radice, and representative of the sophisticated post-war Italian approach to uphols...
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1950 - 1960, Italy. Seat: 16.5" H x 65" W x 22" D Pillows: 20" H x 20" W x 5" D I.S.A.
Metal
1950s, Danish sofa-daybed, red/beige furniture wool, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish sofa-daybed. Original red and beige furniture wool, brass springs in the seat, ash wood legs, foldable armrests.
Wool, Ash
Italian Sofa Upholstered With Blanck and White Dedar fabrik , 1950s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This 1950s Italian sofa features a sleek metal frame.
Metal
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, ash wood, furniture mesh.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood, furniture mesh.
Velvet, Rattan, Ash
Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Sofa in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s Magnificent Italian mid-century sofa original from the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Wool & Oak, Danish Design, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa, original upholstered with dark grey 180 Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat Legs of oak. Model No. 1, made by Fredericia Furniture. This is the old model ...
Wool, Oak
Finn Juhl Style, Danish Modern, Wood, Beige Fabric, Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stamford, CT
Finn Juhl Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Wood, Beige Fabric, Sofa or Settee, Denmark, 1950s A modernist sofa in the manner of Finn Juhl, designed and produced in Denmark in the m...
Fabric, Wood
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat.
Velvet, Oak
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 4756 wing shaped sofa in Mohair and Brass
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This wing shaped sofa, model 4756, was reupholstered in a moss colored mohair and sits on 10" solid brass stiletto legs. Ele...
Brass
Sofa “Colonial” Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa ‘Colonial’ designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1960s. Brazilian rosewood and black leather. Measurements: H: 60 cm/ 1' 11 5/8" W: 123.5 cm/ 4' 5/8" D: 66 cm/ 2...
Leather, Rosewood
$11,300Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare leather sofa was designed during the 1950s. A form referring to the design of the Bauhaus school, where the aim was to combine creative imagination, art and technology with...
Chrome
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern banana shaped sofa with curved armrests, made by Danish cabinetmaker in the earl...
Fabric
Swedish Wooden Sofa in Pine attrib. to David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden sofa in pine..(Rustic Modernist) attributed to David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced, 1950s.
Fabric, Pine
European Mid-Century Two Part Sofa in Black Cow Hide, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique curved sofa consists of two parts and whether the parts are standing next to each other or together, the design is simple and striking. The two separate part construct...
Cowhide, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Wooden Cross Legs, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Generally speaking, Mid-Century Modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an open design and classic shapes. This streamlined three-seater sofa not only possesses all these v...
Fabric, Wood
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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