1950s, Danish 2-seater drop arm/back sofa, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater drop arm/back sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, beech wood legs with brass wheels, brass springs in the seat.
Brass
Danish Mid Century Wooden & Wool Sofa attributed to Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century three seater sculptural sofa with a stained pine wooden base and light green wool fabric upholstery and cushions attributed to Kaare Klint produced in Denmark...
Wool, Pine
Pair of Elegant 1950s Curved Sofas - Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare chance to own a pair of elegant matching 1950s curved sofas, attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, on six thick mahogany legs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,178Sale Price|47% Off
1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction.
Velvet, Beech
$1,184Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Two-Seat Sofa by Malatesta & Mason, Walnut Frame, 1950s
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Art Deco Two-Seat Sofa by Malatesta & Mason, Walnut Frame, 1950s A rare 1950s Art Deco two seats sofa beautifully made in Italy and attributed to designers Malatesta and Mason, ...
Fabric, Walnut
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat.
Velvet, Ash
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 solid wood structure and blue velvet upholstery and black lacquered metal legs. The upholstery has been redone.
Metal
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Light Gray Wool, 1950s
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Stamford, CT
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa or Settee, Light Gray Wool, Mahogany, 1950s Danish cabinetmaker sofa designed by Ludvig Pontoppidan in Denmark circa 1950s.
Wool, Mahogany
1950s, 3-seater Danish sofa, original condition, furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction.
Velvet, Oak
Rare 1950s Walnut and Brass Sofa by Frank Kyle, Newly Upholstered
By Frank Kyle
Located in Toronto, CA
Relocated to Mexico in the 1950’s, Kyle’s perception of an aesthetic that evokes universal design with beautiful materials and clean lines, are represented in this rare piece.
Metal
Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Sofa from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa with low armrests and a sculptural shape. Made in Italy in the early 1950s.
Velvet, Beech
Two-Seater Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant Mid-Century Italian two-seater sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, featuring its original fabric.
Brass
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original striped green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original striped green furniture wool, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat.
Wool, Oak
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, salmon pink furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Salmon pink furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat.
Velvet, Oak
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, beige furniture wool fabric, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction.
Wool, Beech
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, salmon pink velour, furniture mesh, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Salmon pink furniture velour, furniture mesh, dark beech wood, springs in the seat.
Velvet, Rattan, Beech
$1,601Sale Price|20% Off
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Wool, Cotton, Ash
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed Gio Ponti, production in the early 1950s, with high backrest, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.
Velvet, Beech
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo.
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Minerva Sofa / Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen in Teak, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Halle, DE
Iconic Minerva sofa by renowned Danish design duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s.
Fabric, Teak
Swedish Modern, Freestanding Two Seater Sofa / Bed in Pine & Lambswool, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous compact two-seater sofa from the 1950s, handcrafted by a Swedish carpenter featuring a solid pine frame with beautiful natural grain.
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine
Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa
By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld, Metz & Co.
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional and highly authentic example of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld’s iconic Utrecht sofa, produced by Metz & Co. in the early 1950s.
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Modern Sofa by Stendig, New Luxurious Boucle, Switzerland, 1950s
By Stendig Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Following a meeting with Haussmann, Stendig became the retailer’s exclusive U.S. distributor. Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, Stendig Co. imported and sold furniture from ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Three Seat Office Sofa by Royal Metal Manufacturing, USA, 1950s
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Made by Royal Metal Manufacturing, this three seat metal and coated upholstery sofa defined the office during the Mid - Twentieth Century. Sleek, durable and functional, there produc...
Metal
1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This piece was produced in the USA at around the same time. It is a ...
Steel
White Garden Sofa Mid-century Worked Shaped Green Metal Cushion 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
White Garden Sofa Mid-century Worked Shaped Green Metal Cushion 1950s.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, Manta model, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian sofa and pair of armchairs from the 50s. We do not know who produced them but they are of great design and very rare. The structure is in excellent condition, only the fabric...
Fabric, Beech
Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good original condition. Original green leather cushions, braided natural leather in the back.
Leather, Walnut
$75,900Sale Price|20% Off
Important Adjustable 'Roll Back Day Bed' Sofa by Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All on top of Lucite legs giving the appearance the sofa is floating above ground. By all accounts - Vladimir Kagan advertisements, catalogues, the design community and even the te...
Brass
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green/beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original green and beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood, brass springs in the seat.
Wool, Oak
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and light gray velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been...
Brass
$1,420Sale Price|51% Off
Small Sofa Italian Mid-Century Design Green Velvet Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
A small sofa with a pleasant shape, design and elegance, restored with a good petrol green velvet.
Velvet, Wood
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa by Ehapa Møbler, original condition, wool fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa by Ehapa Møbler. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction.
Wool, Oak
Mid Century 2-Seat Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern 2-seat sofa, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 50s. This lovely sofa is just restored with new Italian bouclé fabric, it is in perfect conditio...
Wood, Fabric
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian sofa in the style of Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
$1,731Sale Price|61% Off
Style Paolo Buffa Mid-century Italian Sofà high backrest 1950s Chanel tessut
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Paolo Buffa Mid-century Italian Sofà high backrest 1950s Chanel tessut type
Fabric
Czech Midcentury Brown Beech Sofa by Jan Vanek, New Upholstery, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Midcentury beech sofa Material: Beech Completely restored. New upholstery, Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1950-1959.
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Beech
Completely Restored Czech Beech Midcentury Cheslong Sofa/Bed, Jan Vanek, 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Sofa - Bed, midcentury Source: Czechoslovakia Period: 1950 - 1959 Material: Beech Completely restored.
Wood, Beech
A lovely shaped orignal Italian 1950s two seater sofa with curved back
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A lovely shaped orignal Italian 1950s two seater sofa with curved back on brass and wood feet.
Brass
1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This example was produced during the later 1950's. It was re-done in recent years by East Penn Upholstery, a renowned upholstery shop very close to the Knoll factory, which is a reco...
Steel
Rare Foldable Side Table in Rosewood, Brass and Black Lacquered Wood, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Foldable Side Table in Rosewood, Brass and Black Lacquered Wood, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, brass and black lacquered wood Style: Mid century, Scandinav...
Rosewood, Wood
Pair of Side Tables in Rosewood and Steel by Knud Joos, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Side Tables in Rosewood and Steel by Knud Joos, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare pair of side tables model 6...
Steel
Mid-Century Danish Three-Seater Sofa in Beech and Original Fabric, ca. 1950s
Located in Rødding, DK
A sculptural solid beech three-seater sofa in the Danish Organic Modern tradition, produced by an accomplished Danish cabinetmaker workshop in the 1950s and upholstered in a richly c...
Fabric, Beech
$2,237Sale Price|57% Off
Mid-Century Orange Velvet Curved Sofa Made in Italy 1950s Wood Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century orange velvet curved sofa made in Italy, 1950s
Velvet
$825Sale Price|84% Off
Italian Mid-Century Design Sofa Peluche, 1950s Original Fabric by Gigi Radice
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-Century design sofa Peluche 1950s original fabric, designed by Gigi Radice, manufactured by Renzo Minotti, Meda, circa 1957.
Brass
Danish Modern, Sculptural Three Seater Sofa / Bench, Made by Hans Dau, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely romantic Baroque style three seater sofa with cushions covered in vintage fabric. Made in solid oak.
Fabric, Oak
1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526.
Mohair
Kai Kristiansen 4 Pc Danish Sofa Magnus Olesen Excellent Condition Denmark 1950s
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood 4 piece sofa For Magnus Olesen Made In Denmanrk.
Upholstery, Wood
Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Walnut and black leather. Good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Leather, Walnut
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs and curved sofa designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s.
Brass
Gigi Radice for Minotti 3-Seat Sofa, 1950s, Curry Color New Upholstery
By Gigi Radice
Located in Brussels, BE
Gigi Radice for Minotti 3-seat sofa - 1950s - Curry color new upholstery.
Brass
Arne Vodder 2-Seater Sofa, Model Fd 161, Reupholstered in Bouclé, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of a Danish modern 2-seater sofa in solid beech, reupholstered cushions in white bouclé.
Bouclé, Beech
Carlo Scarpa "Cornaro" Sofa early edition in Iroko Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Carlo Scarpa "Cornaro" 2 seat Sofa early edition in Iroko Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's Early production Cornaro sofa by Carlo Scarpa for Simon, Italy, 1973.
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest by Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo, model N. 512.
Beech, Fabric
George Nelson 1950s Steel Frame Sofa For Herman Miller Vintage Mid-Century
By George Nelson
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Is A Vintage 1950s George Nelson Steel Frame Sofa For Herman Miller.
Steel
Italian 1950s Velvet Suite Comprising of a Sofa & a Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950s suite comprising of a sofa and a pair of armchairs, buttoned upholstered in light purple cotton velvet, dark beech show frame and legs, with brass sabots.
Velvet
Rosewood Sven Ivar Dysthe Reupholstered 3-Seat Sofa & a Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Paris, France
Very elegant and chic, reupholstered 3-seater sofa and a lounge chair, 1950s, composed of solid rosewood in a wool blue navy stripe, attributed to Sven Ivar Dysthe.
Wool, Rosewood
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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