Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. ...
Wood, Fabric
1950s Sofa with Houndstooth Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
This wonderful sofa has a design reminiscent of Edward Wormley's work for Dunbar, and a quality construction to match. The clean lines and subtle details allow the form to be the per...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Rustic Sculptural Live Edge Wood Sofa with Sheepskin Upholstery, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Why We Love It: • Extraordinary handcrafted live edge wood construction • Sculptural silhouette with one-of-a-kind organic details • Rich natural grain patterns and dramatic textures...
Burl, Fabric
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
Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and reminiscent of Kurt Olsen's design style.
Wool, Teak
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. Adorned with vibrant hues, it showcases an array of sea creatures, creating ...
Brass
Swedish Sofa & chair with curved Back, circa 1940s–1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The design features gently rounded armrests and a subtly arched backrest with vertical channeling, creating a sense of rhythm and softness that is characteristic of Scandinavian mode...
Fabric, Wood
European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Bouclé Cushions, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the cultural examples of the European country manor and rustic styles, European cabinetmakers’ furniture were endowed with a creative simplicity, with a feeling for the w...
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
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
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
Italian Dark Sofa Table with Colorful Hand Painted Motives on Table Top, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa table was designed in the 1950s. The table frame is made of lacquered iron and brass, the angular table top is hand-painted. Various strong colours were chosen for the moti...
Metal, Brass
1950s Jacaranda Sofa
Located in London, GB
1950's Brazilian jacaranda wood sofa with brass tips and upholstered in a soft grey fabric.
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. This example of ISA sofa has a particularly beautiful proporti...
Brass
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
Mid-Century Italian Three Seats Sofa
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Three seats 1950s stylish sofa with sinous solid sculptured wood structure.
Fabric
Unavailable
H 17.33 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in
1950s Boomerang Style Black Wooden Base with Beige Bouclé Fabric Curved Seat
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage Design and Booremang style black wooden feet with beige Bouclé fabric curved bean shaped seat: Trendy and practical, you can use it as a sofa or a daybed. It will be perf...
Fabric, Wood
1950's Sofa With New Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern sofa with a rolled arm and wooden legs newly upholstered in a deep turquoise linen fabric.
Fabric, Wood
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H 75 in W 142 in D 60 in
Italian 1950's 2 Seater Sofa, Reupholstered in White Velvet with Boucle Seat
Located in London, GB
Italian two seat sofa, 1950s, reupholstered in white velvet and off white boucle for the seat cushion and with wooden legs. Perfect in a living room to add extra seats without takin...
Velvet, Wood
High-Quality Olive Green Velvet Sofa with Ebonized Wood Feet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
It features ebonized wood feet and it is upholstered in velvet. It may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but the fabric is in excellent condition and it is ready to beco...
Velvet, Wood
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H 29.93 in W 63 in D 28.15 in
European Upholstered Two-Seater Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The European perspective on cabinetmaking is exceptional, and wood is omnipresent in mid-century modernism. This sumptuous curved sofa features the immediately recognizable touches o...
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley Elegant Sofa with Mahogany Legs, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant sofa with four back pillows and conical mahogany legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1950s.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Mahogany
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H 30.71 in W 54.34 in D 24.41 in
Danish Upholstered Two-Seater Sofa with Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish-made freestanding sofa is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century design; from the restrained aesthetic to the elegant pairing of materials, this two-se...
Wool, Linen, Wood
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H 34.65 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Italian Mid-Century Black Leather Sofa with Armrests and Wooden Legs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century black leather sofa with armrests and wooden legs, 1950s Sofa in black leather, with armrests, central stitching on the back, with small brass studs on the back a...
Leather, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Tufted Buttons, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the halcyon phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Danish craftsmanship was brought into modernism....
Fabric, Wood
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H 27.96 in W 82.29 in D 38.39 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the peak of Danish Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape, this sofa is exceptionally cosy and elegant. Curved sofas li...
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
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H 35.83 in W 60.63 in D 37.01 in
Guillerme et Chambron "Grand Repos" Sofa with Two Round Cushions, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Grand Repos” sofa deserve its title of iconic, both in terms of quality and design. This model visually represents the very reason Votre Maison, the French duo’s company ...
Fabric, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in
Restored Curved 1950s sofa with sculptural legs in the manner of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Berlin, DE
Curved 1950s sofa with sculptural legs in the manner of Vladimir Kagan. Purchased from the original owners, who bought the sofa from an interiors gallery in a villa in Hamburg, Germa...
Fabric, Wood
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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
Italian Midcentury Sofa or Settee with Brass and Lilac Pink Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent sofa or loveseat made in Italy during the 1950s in the typical Italian midcentury design. Perfect for a boudoir - this loveseat has black painted legs with shiny brass m...
Brass
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H 33.08 in W 55.12 in D 24.81 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with new Black Velvet 1950s Canapes Wooden Legs
Located in Rome, IT
Italian modern sofa' with new black cotton velvet upholstery Wooden black lacquered legs
Velvet, Wood
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H 16 in W 48 in D 24 in
Italian 1950s Two-Tier Kidney Shape Glass Sofa Table with Art Deco Style Legs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This typical midcentury sofa table features two kidney shape tiers, the top tier of clear tempered glass and the lower tier of tempered 'verre Églomisé' meaning painted on the back s...
Brass
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H 23.63 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Danish 1950s Beech Wood Coffee Table with Patinated Leather and Brass
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table from the 1950s is crafted from beech wood with a beautifully patinated leather top, giving it a distinctive vintage look. The table is further adorned with elegant ...
Leather
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H 36 in W 83.25 in D 33.75 in
Italian Brown Mohair Chaise with Wood Base Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chicago, IL
Of fine Italian manufacture, this wood and mohair chaise, attributed to the great designer Paolo Buffa, was produced in the 1950s.
Mohair, Wood
WHITE LEATHER SOFA
Located in New York, NY
1950'S WHITE LEATHER SOFA WITH EBONISED WOOD
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Set of 4 1950s Armchairs with Corner Element in Striped Fabric - Mid-Century El
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 4 1950s Armchairs with Corner Element in Striped Fabric - Mid-Century Elegance Add a touch of mid-century sophistication to your living space with this exceptional set of fou...
Fabric, Wood
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H 34.26 in W 55.12 in D 30.71 in
Hollywood Regency Style Red Pink Velvet Love Seat Sofa with Fringe, 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage mid-century Design Hollywood Regency style velvet 2 seat loveseat sofa with fringe in red / pink, made in Belgium 1950's. In the style of the 1920's / 30's boudoir sofa seats...
Velvet, Wood
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H 69.3 in W 33.08 in D 29.93 in
Set of Two Green Fabric and Wood 1950s Perla Armchairs with Sofa by G. Veronesi
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This living room set is composed by 2 "Perla" armchairs and 1 related sofa. They are made from their original green fabric upholstery, padding and wooden shaped legs. The set remains...
Fabric, Wood
Two-Tone Italian Sofa Set from the 1950s with New Upholstery
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian sofa set from the 1950s consisting of a two-seat sofa and two armchairs. New upholstery with fabric from Backhausen (Vienna).
Fabric, Wood
Unique Fabric Sofa with Wooden Legs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
It has wooden legs and its padding is upholstered in fabric, which has been recently changed. In excellent condition.
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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