Joseph-André Motte Sectional Sofa Seat in Red Original Upholstery France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Almelo, NL
Joseph-André Motte Sectional Sofa Seat in Red Original Upholstery France, 1950s This is a set of three sectional sofa seats designed by Joseph-Andre´ Motte in France in the 1950s an...
Steel
Paul McCobb Symmetric Group 3-Piece Channel Back Sectional Sofa -Widdicomb 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional and highly collectible three-piece sectional sofa designed by Paul McCobb for his celebrated Symmetric Group line in the 1950s.
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Immaculate Yellow Boucle Style Quilted Serpentine Curved Modular Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1950s with this exquisite modular, luxurious yellow, boucle style upholstery sectional sofa.
Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber Deep Tufted Sectional from the Nuclear Sert Series Early 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
This two-piece Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert sectional sofa is one of his earliest designs and was fabricated in the early 1950s.
Upholstery, Wood
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and orange velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Some staining on fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered at some point in hi...
Iron
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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 Curved Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric and Brass, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Italian Curved Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric and Brass, 1950s. This modular sectional sofa is upholstered in a sage green fabric over a sprung frame, composed of angled seating units...
Metal, Brass
Black Leather Tellus Sofa by Folke Jansson, Sweden, 1950s
By Folke Jansson
Located in Madrid, ES
Tellus sofa by Folke Jansson. Sweden. 1950s. 160cms.
Leather
Modular Settee Sofa Set, Original Psychedelic Abstract Print Tribal Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This original 1950s sofa sectional couch comes in two separate pieces which allows room to play aesthetically.
Upholstery
1950s Sectional Sofa, Three-Pieces
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wonderful scale on this relatively petite sofa. Tight seat and back, reupholstered in taupe velvet. Gold-finished metal legs with sophisticated tapered form.
1950s Three-Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American sectional sofa in three pieces with interesting tetrahedron like solid walnut legs. Still upholstered in the original orange chenille.
Fabric, Walnut
Boomerang-Form Sectional Sofa, USA, circa 1950s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Sleek and elegant. All new upholstery in grey velvet. Walnut legs with brass caps. Each of the straight end pieces are 54" wide. The center, curved section is 60" wide. Depth is 35"....
Vintage Modern Three-Piece Sectional Sofa, circa 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wonderful modern lines with loose button detailed seat fusions, loose back cushions on a simple geometric frame. Floated on dark wood platform. Purchased by the original owner in the...
1950s Striped Velvet Two Piece Corner Sectional Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic 1950s two-piece sectional clad in button-tufted olive, gold, and umber striped velvet upholstery. Long tapered wood legs, curved corners and sloped arms with loose seat cushi...
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
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H 29.25 in W 91 in D 27 in
Heywood Wakefield Ashcraft Hollywood Regency Bamboo Form Sectional Sofa, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional all original mid-century modern Hollywood Regency two-piece sectional sofa By Heywood Wakefield USA, 1950s Bamboo form solid ash wood, with original vinyl upholster...
Upholstery, Ash
Exciting Two-Piece 1950s Serpentine Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Mid-Century Modern two-piece, 1950s serpentine sectional sofa. Wonderful undulating sofas fill a room with great style and make a huge statement.
Wood
Italian victorian style sectional or modular round sofa in fabric, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian victorian style sectional or modular round sofa in fabric, 1950s Sectional or modular round sofa in victorian style, composed by for pieces or modules, each of them taking th...
Fabric, Wood
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H 29.75 in W 88 in D 29 in
Calif-Asia Midcentury Hollywood Regency Rattan Four-Piece Sectional Sofa, 1950s
By Calif-Asia
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency rattan four-piece sectional sofa Made by Calif-Asia Philippines, circa 1950s Crafted rattan and hardwood Measu...
Rattan, Hardwood
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H 32 in W 93 in D 93 in
Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa in Black Leather with Mahogany Legs 1950s 'signed'
By Harvey Probber
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Clean line sectional (2 piece) sofa upholstered in Edelman black leather with mahogany legs by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed with original label “furniture design by HARVEY...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
1950's Mid-Century Modern 2-Piece Sectional Loveseat
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern lounge couch for sale. From the 1950's, and has been professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. It's a two-piece lounge sofa with two lounge chai...
Fabric, Wood
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H 30 in W 30.5 in D 126 in
Mid-Century French 'L-10' Sectional Sofa by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and sought-after 'L-10' sectional sofa designed by Pierre Guariche for the renowned French company, Airborne, in the 1950s.
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 211 in D 32 in
Hollywood Regency Pink Microsuede Sectional Sofa Couch & Coffee Table Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Ultra elegant vintage 1950s sectional sofa with matching coffee table / ottoman.
Sold
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 34.5 in
Paul McCobb Three Chair Sofa Sectional for Directional by Custom Craft
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hanover, MA
Mid-1950's sectional sofa design by Paul McCobb for Directional by Custom Craft in seldom seen 3-piece linear configuration.
Rare 1950s Outdoor Wrought Iron Sectional by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This beautiful six section sectional sofa designed by Russell Woodard is wrought iron that is newly powder-coated in black and has all new seat and back cushions upholster in a white...
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H 312 in W 96 in D 27.5 in
1950's Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish mid-century corner sofa. This sofa was made around 1950 well before corner sofas and sectionals really became a thing and the proportions are reflective of the homes at t...
Wool, Mohair, Beech
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H 31 in W 69 in D 26 in
1950's Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish mid-century corner sofa. This sofa was made around 1950 well before corner sofas and sectionals really became a thing and the proportions are reflective of the homes at t...
Beech, Wool, Mohair
Two-Piece Sectional Restored in Brazilian Cowhide, 1950s
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This beautiful Mid-Century sofa underwent a meticulous interior restoration. The Forsyth design team hand-selected our natural black Brazilian cowhides for their sophisticated yet mo...
Cowhide
Couch Foam Brass Velvet 1950s-1960s Italian Prodution
Located in Milano, IT
Big bowed couch; foam padding, velvet covering, brass legs.
Brass
French Bentwood + Seagrass Rope Settee, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A sculptural 1950s French settee, reminiscent of designs by Erich Dieckmann. Crafted from richly stained bentwood, this piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship and attention to det...
Rope, Bentwood
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H 26.78 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 in
One of Seven Joseph Andre Motte Slipper Chairs 743 for Steiner, France, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Berlin, DE
New upholstered Motte lounge chairs in yellow Romo fabric and black powder coated frame. All in excellent condition.
Metal
1950's Free-Form Sectional Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1950's free-form sectional sofa. Upholstered about 15 years ago, just bought back from customer.
Upholstery
1950s Sectional Oasis Sofa by Modernize
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Versatile two-piece sectional sofa by "Modernize" circa early 1950s. This fabulous sofa retains it's original silk Greek Key design upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 127 in D 29 in
1950s L Shaped Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 sectional (2 sofas) Mohair and Woo
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of 1950s iconic armless sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526.
Wool, Mohair
1950s American Rattan Sofa
Located in London, GB
Very comfortable 1950s three-seat sectional sofa with curved stacked rattan base and decorative fan arms.
Rattan
Sold
H 28.5 in W 74 in D 37.25 in
Rattan Sectional 5-Piece Suite by Ficks Reed circa 1950's Completely Original
Located in Highwood, IL
Ficks Reed furniture was made from rattan, which is solid, unlike bamboo, which is hollow. Rattan is a tropical vine that stretches over the jungle floor and is primarily found in th...
Rattan
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