$1,990 / 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
$11,308Sale 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
$14,135 / 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, 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, 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
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
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
Federico Munari Curved Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Federico Munari Curved Sofa, wood and velvet, Italy, 1950s This curved sofa is by Federico Munari, produced in Italy around 1950.
Velvet, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Guglielmo Ulrich Attribution, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A silk fabric and dark-stained wood sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
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
$16,491 / 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
Mid Century Italian Curved Sofa in Cotton Velvet, 1950s
Located in London, London
Italian Curved Sofa in Cotton Velvet, 1950s A beautifully proportioned Italian sofa dating from the 1950s, distinguished by its elegant sculptural form and refined organic lines.
Velvet
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1950s Italian 2-Seater Sofa , Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in Velvet fabric - Sturdy and stable
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
$1,884Sale 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
Marco Zanuso "IX Triennale" Sofa for Arflex, Italy 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
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
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
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
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
$3,656Sale 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 Sofa
By Ico Parisi
Located in Wembley, GB
Italian, 1950s sofa, in the manner of Ico Parisi.
Upholstery
1950's Italian Sofa by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in New York, NY
The sofa by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi stands out as a unique and special piece of furniture, distinguished by its exquisite craftsmanship, innovative design, and the enduring leg...
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Italian Sofa, Manner of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Asheville, NC
A sculptural and detailed 1950s Italian Modern sofa, in the manner of Paolo Buffa.
Elegant 1950's Italian Curved Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
a very elegant and beautiful 1950's Italian sofa, with a slightly curved frame -- wonderful design and scale - perfect for a variety of settings. raised on tapered legs with brass ca...
Upholstery
Italian Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
1950s Italian sofa recently relined with an Elitis fabric.
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 68.51 in D 25.2 in
1950s Midcentury Italian Button Back Velvet Sofa with Tapered Bronze Legs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Stunning 1950s Italian sofa, fantastic shape with curved back and sweeping button detail descending from the arms under the seat.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 35.04 in W 75.6 in D 40.56 in
Mid-Century Modern 1950's Shell Sofa In Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich.
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Settee Sofa 1950's
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Sofa from 1950s Italy. Upholstered recently in a very soft Faux sheep wool, This cozy settee would go beautifully at the end the bed or any other seating area.
Upholstery, Wood
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
Italian Velvet sofa, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
Italian sofas from the 1950s are iconic pieces that embody the elegance, craftsmanship, and innovative design of mid-century modern furniture.
Velvet, Mahogany
Midcentury Italian Velvet Elliptical Sofa, 1950s
Located in London, GB
1950s Wood frame, recently upholstered Measures: 77 x 210 x 120 cm.
Velvet
Unusual, Vintage Sofa, Italian, 1950s
Located in London, GB
This unusual sofa in very extraordinary shape reupholstered in red velvet, on the wooden feet, Italy, circa 1950s.
1950s Two Seater Italian Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Amazing two seater Italian sofa, comfortable high back and very nice shape. Original good conditions
Fabric, Wood
Large 1950s Italian Corner Sofa
Located in London, GB
Large corner sofa upholstered in cream velvet on brass feet, in three separate sections.
Large 1950s Italian Curved Sofa
Located in London, GB
A large curved three-seat sofa with wooden legs and brass sabots Upholstered in designers Guild Glenville velvet color 'Pebble' Vintage cushions sold separately. Measures: Heigh...
Brass
1950s Italian Curved Sofa Settee
By Fratelli Barni
Located in Paris, FR
Nice crescent Italian settee. Three-seat cushions. Four legs in walnut wood. Beautiful reupholstered in elegant velvet.
Fabric, Wood
Stunning Italian Sofa After Gio Ponti, circa 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Italian sofa after Gio Ponti, circa 1950s. Reupholstered in neutral grey fabric with black lacquered legs, featuring a down-filled cushion as was original.
Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
Elegant and timeless two-seat sofa. Italian design, structure and legs in solid wood, recent blue velvet upholstery, 1950s production.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Petite Sofa and Pair of Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1950s, Italian petite sofa and pair of chairs. Suite is newly upholstered in a cream linen with contrasting linen on back and features curvilinear lines with legs gracefully design...
Brass
Italian Curved 2-Seat Sofa, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made bean sofa produced in the 1950s. Padded wooden structure lined with new fabric.
Wood, Fabric
Italian Sofa Bed in Red Fabric, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made sofa bed produced in the 1950s. Structure in black painted metal.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT
Enchanting two-seat Italian 1950s sofa characterized by typical brass 'stiletto' legs, curved line back and armrests.
Brass
1950s Italian Three Seats Sofa by Isa Bergamo
By Arredamenti ISA
Located in Parma, IT
1950s sofa produced by ISA Bergamo. With particular convex back. With perfectly restored upholstery and coverage.
Brass
1950s Franco Albini Italian Design Rattan Sofa
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design sofa by Franco Albini composed of a rattan structure and a comfy seat. High quality, elegant and timeless design. (New item, never used).
Rattan
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 51.19 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Completely Restored Marco Zanuso Lady Sofa, Italy 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Lady Sofa or Love seat by designer Marco Zanusso from the 1950s for Arflex. Completely restored to the highest quality with a beautiful cream-colored looped (Bouclé) fabric by French...
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 104.34 in D 51.19 in
1950s Ico Parisi-Style Italian Curved Sofa Elegant Mid-Century Design
By Ico Parisi
Located in PEGO, Alicante
## Vintage 1950s Italian Curved Sofa Mid-Century Elegance à la Ico Parisi Step into the golden age of Italian design with this exquisite curved sofa, a true embodiment of 1950s ele...
Brass
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 86.62 in D 29.53 in
Curved vintage sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Curved vintage sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s, black lacquered iron legs, brass feet, in the original fabric, excellent condition
Velvet
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet and Brass Sofa, Italian Design, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Milano, IT
A stunning Mid-Century Modern three-seat Italian sofa, covered in royal blue cotton velvet. The sofa features sculpted armrests and its structure is made of solid wood, with six meta...
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Blue Velvet and Brass Sofa, Italian Design, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Milan, Milan
A stunning Mid-Century Modern three-seat Italian sofa, covered in royal blue cotton velvet. The sofa features sculpted armrests and its structure is made of solid wood, with six meta...
Brass, Steel
Curved Italian Sofa
By Ico Parisi
Located in Wembley, GB
A large curved four-seat sofa, 1950s Italian, in the manner of Ico Parisi.
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 37.41 in
Midcentury Italian Velvet Sofa with Brass Feet Manufactured by ISA in 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural and stylish Italian midcentury two seats sofa produced By ISA circa 1950s with its typical cast brass feet.
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 40.56 in D 25.6 in
Italian Classic Sofa in Bamboo and Rattan with Curved Twine, Two-Seat, 1950s
By Bonacina
Located in Fregene, IT
Italian Classic sofa in bamboo and rattan with curved twine is completely restored.
Bamboo, Rattan
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern 3-Seat Powder Pink-Colored Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Curved Italian made sofa produced in the 1950s. Padded wooden structure lined with new powder velvet fabric.
Velvet, Wood
Seguso Murano Glass and Gold Italian Low Table, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Base in "Sommerso" glass with gold inclusions, brass details. Top in transparent glass. Murano 1950s. Seguso Vetri d'Arte Measures:- H 44 cm X 64x94 cm.
Glass, Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 57 in D 28 in
Curved ITSO Federico Munari Settee in Wood with Orange Upholstery, Italy 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950's. A charming curved sofa in the style of Federico Munari, with a comfortable, high sloped back and rounded, elegantly tapering arms, raised on conical wood legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Wembley, GB
Italian 1950s, three-seat sofa newly upholstered with impala washable fabric in linen color.
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
Rare Pair of Mahogany and Formica Side Tables in Style of Gio Ponti, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hollywood, FL
With one drawer and a cubby, the formica original in slate blue. Provenance: Parco Di Principe Hotel, Italy.
Formica, Wood
Unavailable
H 20.48 in Dm 25.2 in
Italian Midcentury Wood & Transparent Glass Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Fregene, IT
Beautiful low table in solid wood and transparent glass. The glass' Top is decorated with an amazing chessboard, directly frosted on the glass. The solid wood is walnut wood. The p...
Glass, Hardwood
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 44.1 in D 30.32 in
Set of Italian Midcentury Sofa and Armchairs by Isa Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Catania, IT
Made in Italy, 1950s. Dimensions: Sofa - height 91 cm, seat height 35 cm, depth 77 cm, width 112 cm Armchair - height 80 cm, seat height 35 cm, depth 65 cm, width 73 cm.
Brass
Couch Table Brass with glass top, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
This piece was designed in Italy in 1950s. The rack is made of brass and the tabletop of glass.
Brass
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 44.49 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Grey Wood Scandinavian Style Loveseat Sofa Made in Italy, 1950s
Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT
An elegant and Minimalist two-seat sofa made in Italy at the end of 1950s, with a Scandinavian allure.
Faux Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 30 in W 72 in D 27 in
Midcentury Italian Sculpted Walnut Sofa and Pair of Armchairs Set, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible midcentury Italian sofa set comprising one sofa and two armchairs. Expressive sculptural walnut frames with decorative legs and slatted backs. Velvet cushions throughout. ...
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Spectacular Mid-Century Designer Sofa Manufactured in the 1950s in Italy
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Vintage Italian Iconic sofa from the 1950s with a very characteristic design of the time, black lacquered needle legs, luxurious upholstered in a cream colored short pile, very soft ...
Fabric
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 56.7 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Settee Sofa 1950s Gio Ponti Era Original Upholstery
By Gio Ponti
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Settee in Original Ribbed Upholstery, 1950s A masterful example of Italian mid-century design, this architectural settee showcases the refined aesthetics...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Midcentury Sofa Bed in Yellow Fabric, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture sofa produced in the 1950s. Structure in black painted metal.
Metal, Brass
Elegant Italian Sofa
Located in London, GB
Italian 1950s elegant sofa reupholstered in grey and light green velvet with brass feet.
Superb Scalloped 1950's Italian Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Superb scalloped 1950's Italian sofa, original burgundy velvet, dawn cushions, brass legs.
1950s Italian Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
1950's Italian sofa with vintage velvet upholstery in very good condition.
1950s Italian Sofa
Located in London, Lambeth
Nice organic shape circa 1950s Italian.
Large Button-Back 1950s Italian Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Italian sofa which seats three, of comfortable design en suite with a pair of matching armchairs. Upholstered in a blue / grey ribbed velvet with buttoning and turned wooden ...
Curved 1950s Italian sofa by Federico Munari
By Federico Munari
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s sofa reupholstered in a mohair velvet also attributed to Ico Parisi Beautifully reupholstered in a mohair velvet.
Brass
Small Midcentury 1950s Italian Sofa in Blue Sahco Fabric
Located in London, London
Small sofa Reupholstered in Sahco Moss Twisted yarn and chenille fabric designed by Vincent Van Duysen Turned conical legs with brass covers Italian, 1950s.
Fabric
1950s Italian Sofa in Pink Velvet Fabric by Pierre Frey
Located in Rochester, England
Beautifully designed, this 1950s three-seat sofa has a classic silhouette with scroll-style armrests and sits on brass stiletto legs. Fully upholstered in a pink velvet fabric by Pi...
Brass
Italian Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian couch ,original upholstery , brass legs .Two chairs available from the set .
Metal
Sold
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 26.38 in
1950s Sofa, with Typical Italian Brass Feet and New Pierre Frey Wool Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
A magnificent blend of alpaca, merino and mohair wools woven in French mills give a beautiful texture to this 1950s, Italian sofa.
Fabric
Mid Century Italian Sofa in Red Mohair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Italian sofa in original deep red mohair upholstery.
Brass
Italian Sofa with Textured White Velvet and Ebonized Legs
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1950s Italian sofa has been through a ground up restoration; we've ebonized the legs and upholstered this voluptuous shaped piece in a lovely white textured velvet.
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Sofa Attributed to Paolo Buffa in Red Velvet and Wood
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and refined 1950s Italian sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa. The sofa is in its original 50's condition.
Velvet, Wood
Italian 1950s Salon Suite with Curved Sofa and Armchair Set
Located in London, GB
A salon suite of 1950s Italian sofa and armchairs. Re upholstered in a sable or champagne velvet, however in the same manner as the original fabric.
Velvet
1950s Italian Soft Three-Seat Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1950s Italian sofa which has been recently reupholstered in a high quality deep electric blue velvet.
Velvet
$19,909 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Monumental Omnibus Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental three-piece sectional Omnibus sofa by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s. This very large sofa would look great in any Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary home. The scale is wonderful...
Upholstery, Lucite
$16,710 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 128 in D 36 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 34.5 in
Fantastic Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman style rosewood case sofa. We just love the original textured gold velvet in usable condition-some minor wear to double sided seat cushions. This wonderful v...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Originating from Italy in the 1940s, the aesthetically refined sofa designed by renowned Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani epitomizes the enduring charm of mid-century Italian furnitu...
Fabric, Wood
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 124 in D 48 in
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall boomerang sofa with 2 attached tables. Yes, this sofa will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60-year-old fabric anyway? Let your imagination run wild wit...
Upholstery, Walnut
$18,500 / item
H 11 in W 39 in D 39 in
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Rosewood, Glass, Att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1955
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A refined and highly sculptural Brazilian modern coffee table attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, dating to the 1960s—an especially important period in which Tenreiro’s language matured ...
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bent Wood Sofa After Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bent Wood Sofa, inspired by the iconic designs of Gilbert Rohde. Featuring a gracefully curved bent wood frame...
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani D70 daybed sofa Tecno Italy 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful D70 daybed/sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani D70 and manufactured by Tecno in Italy in 1954. This comfortable daybed/sofa is truly unique. What sets it apart is the special ...
Metal, Brass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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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