$1,982 / 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
A Pair of 1950s Italian 1950s sofas reupholstered in linen
By Federico Munari
Located in Oxford, GB
A Wonderful pair of shapely 1950s Italian sofas. Purchased in Italy and reupholstered in the UK in a natural haze nut coloured lined produces by William Yeoward.
Fabric, Wood
Italian Couch Table with Fish Motives, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This 1950s Italian sofa table exudes charm with its captivating underwater landscape depicted on the top.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Osvaldo Borsani Italian Sofa Daybed from Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Italian Sofa-Day Bed manner of architect designer Osvaldo Borsani.
Iron
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
Italian Sofa Upholstered With Blanck and White Dedar fabrik , 1950s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This 1950s Italian sofa features a sleek metal frame.
Metal
Italian Two-Seater Red Sofa, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Att. Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Gio Ponti. Rare and elegant 1950s Italian sofa produced by I.S.A. of Bergamo, a company for which Gio Ponti worked for a long time, probably contributing to the creation of this m...
Brass
$11,345Sale Price|20% Off
White Italian corner sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, reupholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant 1950s Italian Corner Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti – Sculptural, Reupholstered Masterpiece A Refined Tribute to Italian Mid-Century Modernism This exceptional Italian corner...
Fabric, Wood
ISA Bergamo Sculpturally Curved Sofa, Italy 1950's
By ISA Bergamo
Located in North Miami, FL
Exquisitely reupholstered in bone neutral boucle fabric, this wonderful ISA Bergamo sofa with sexy curves and details demonstrates the elegance and style of Italian furniture in the ...
Brass
Marigold Marco Zanuso Sofa, Italy 1950's
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Regent Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex shown here in its original marigold teddy upholstery. It could be cleaned with some inner refurbishment and used as is or reupholstered in COM....
Velvet
A 1950's Italian Bamboo Three Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
A mid-century Italian rattan and bamboo sofa, beautifully crafted with elegant curves and a warm, natural finish that highlights the quality of the materials. The sofa has been newly...
Bamboo, Rattan
$14,181 / 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. It consists of two armchairs and a sofa, all of which are in exceptionally good original condition. The particularly o...
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Velvet 3-seater Sofa, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A mid-century italian designer sofa from the 1950’s. Upholstered in a maroon red velvet with an interesting angular design and splayed patinated brass legs.
Brass
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
Extra Large Black Leather Cabinet Maker Italian Sofa 1950's
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra large black leather cabinet maker Italian sofa 1950's. The sofa was ordered from Italy by a famous Dutch Bank late 1950's.
Brass
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
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 36.75” H x 76” W x 35” D Seat height: 16.75”
Metal
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
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. Seat height 16.5”.
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, black-painted wood and brass sofa or loveseat designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Brass
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
Gigi Radice, Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in High Point, NC
A brown fabric and brass sofa designed by Gigi Radice and produced by Minotti, Italy, c. 1950s.
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
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, 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
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
Italian Wingback Three-Seater Sofa, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant three-seater sofa is a quintessential example of mid-century Italian design. Visually, it represents modernism by rejecting the common design choices of the past, such a...
Upholstery, 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
Italian White Fabric Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian white fabric sofa, 1950s - New upholstery European.
Fabric
Blue Curved Sofa In The Style Of Federico Munari, Italy 1950's
By Federico Munari
Located in Hellouw, NL
An Italian designer who created a furore in the early 1950’s with these types of striking and artistic shapes.
Metal
Large Italian Slight Curve Sofa Newly Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Italian slight curve sofa newly upholstery, 1950s.
Fabric
Federico Munari, Curved Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and brass sofa designed by Federico Munari and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Fabric, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa, White Fabric, 1950s.
Fabric
Asymmetrical Sofa Table with Marble Top, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa table was made in Italy in the 1950s. The heavy marble top has an unusual, asymmetrical shape and a beautiful pinkish-grey colour.
Marble, Iron
$16,545 / set
Vintage Sofa Set by Silvio Cavatorta - Italy 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sofa Set realized by Silvio Cavatorta in the Mid-20th century. Top rare an impressive set of a sofa and a pair of armchairs realized in curved plywood veneered in rosewood...
Wood, Fabric, Rosewood
Gigi Radice for Minotti Curved Modular Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare curved modular sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
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
1950's style three-seater sofa with wooden base
Located in Milano, IT
Three-seater sofa with wooden base and padded velvet upholstery. Made by Officina Antiquaria, custom-made.
Velvet
Maurizio Tempestini, Unique Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A unique wood, fabric and black-lacquered metal sofa designed and produced by Maurizio Tempestini for Hotel Croce di Malta in Montecatini Terme, Italy, 1950s.
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Italian sofa from the 1950s exudes timeless charm and elegance.
Brass
Curved sofa in wood and velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved sofa in wood and fabric, velvet upholstery, Italian craftsmanship, in the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
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
1950s Italian 2-Seater Sofa , Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in Velvet fabric - Sturdy and stable
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
Fabric
$1,893Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Metal structure with sponge padding and red bouclé wool covering.
Metal
Very Rare Sofa, Attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1950s/60s
By Augusto Romano, Studio BBPR
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Very Rare Sofa, Attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1950s/60s.
Brass
Marco Zanuso "IX Triennale" Sofa for Arflex, Italy 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Utrecht, NL
“There is no border between craftsmanship and design. What we do on the model, which will then be reproduced a thousand times, is an activity in which we bring all our experience.” s...
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Attribution, Heart Sofa, Italian Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stamford, CT
Osvaldo Borsani Attribution, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Heart Shape Sofa or Settee, White Boucle, Wood, 1950s This exquisite heart-shaped sofa or settee, designed in the style o...
Fabric, Wood
Curved Sofa by Gigi Radice, 1950s - A Timeless Italian Masterpiece
Located in Manzano, IT
Curved Sofa by Gigi Radice, 1950s – A Timeless Italian Masterpiece Introduce Italian mid-century elegance into your living space with this stunning curved sofa designed by the renow...
Brass
Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Sofa, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Flower-Shaped Sofa, Fabric Upholstery, Brass, Italy, 1950s This mid-century flower-shaped sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s.
Brass
Curved Sofa, attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raised on tapered wooden legs and upholstered in rich velvet, it exemplifies the refined proportions and expressive modernism characteristic of Italian design from the 1950s.
Velvet
Mid-Century Italian Sofa by ISA Bergamo, c.1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in London, GB
A grey mid-century modern design sofa by ISA Bergamo designed c.1950s. The sofa is upholstered in velvet and supported on top of brass legs.
Brass
Sculptural Oak Lounge Sofa by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural oak Lounge Sofa by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s This describes a midcentury sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Pecorini in the 1950s.
Linen, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Fabric
$3,668Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant two-seater sofa designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy during the 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
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 1950s 'Perla' Sofa by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Beautifully shaped 1950s Italian 'Perla' sofa designed by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, reupholstered in Thurstan mohair velvet.
Mohair
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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