$9,375Sale Price|25% Off
H 40 in W 80 in D 32 in
Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Culver City, CA
sculptural sofa is just as comfortable as it is beautiful. With long, clean lines and arched wingback sides
Bouclé, Teak
Wingback Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful example of the 'Kupé-sofa' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1971. Made by Fredericia
Teak, Leather
Danish Modern "Anita" Leather Wingback Sofa by Danish De Luxe
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century modern sofa designed and manufactured by Danish De Luxe in Australia circa 1960’s. This
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Danish Midcentury Highback or Wingback Sofa, circa 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming high back or wingback 1950s sofa from Denmark upholstered in a floral fabric. Sturdy
Beech
Danish Modern Highback or Wingback Sofa 1950's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming high back or wingback 1950s sofa from Denmark. The sofa is very reminiscent of Fritz
Beech, Wool
Mid-Century Danish Modern Wingback Mohair Sofa by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mid-Century Danish Modern Wingback Sofa by Iconic furniture maker Slagelse Møbelværk
Velvet, Beech
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H 38.5 in W 80 in L 38.5 in
Danish Midcentury Fritz Hansen Style Highback or Wingback Sofa, circa 1955
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming high back or wingback 1950s sofa from Denmark. The sofa is very reminiscent of Fritz
Beech
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H 38.5 in W 80 in D 31 in
Danish Midcentury Fritz Hansen Style Highback or Wingback Sofa, circa 1955
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming high back or wingback 1950s sofa from Denmark. The sofa is very reminiscent of Fritz
Beech
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H 38.75 in W 77.5 in D 32 in
Sven Skipper 1960s Danish Three Person Coupe Wingback Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare to find super charming coupe sofa designed bu Sven Skipper and made by Skipper's Furniture in
Leather, Oak
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H 36 in W 79 in D 36 in
Georg Thams Leather & Rosewood Wingback Sofa for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Georg Thams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Winged back sofa designed in Denmark by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik circa 1970’s. This
Leather, Rosewood, Wood
Leather and Rosewood Wingback Sofa by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbel
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Georg Thams
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish leather and rosewood wingback sofa by Georg Thams Danish modern wingback sofa designed by
Rosewood
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H 30 in W 76.75 in D 37 in
Vintage Leather Set of Chesterfield Sofa and Pair of Wingback Arm Chairs, Denmar
Located in Round Top, TX
Set (3) vintage leather Chesterfield style sofa and pair of wingback arm chairs. The dark brown
Brass
Frits Henningsen, Attributed, Two-Seat Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen, attributed. Two-seat patinated tan leather. Legs of mahogany. Designed in the 1930s, made by Frits Henningsen.
Mahogany, Leather
Bovenkamp, Wingback Sofa Design by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
. This sofa / settee is a perfect example of Danish Mid-Century design. Dimensions: Length : 167 cm
Oak
Danish Leather and Rosewood Wingback Sofa by Georg Thams
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Danish modern wingback sofa designed by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik in
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Wingback Sofa in White Boucle and Oak
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have this absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern sofa. Either Danish, or
Oak
Scandinavian Midcentury Sheepskin Sofa / Loveseat 1940s, Denmark
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning 2-seat sofa / loveseat produced in Denmark, circa 1940. This wingback sofa is constructed
Sheepskin
Red Leather Wingback Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Red leather wingback sofa, three-seater, in the Borge Mogensen-style, Danish mid-century modern.
$6,240 / item
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches in Edo on Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
Oak
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s. Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...
Fabric, Walnut
Finn Juhl, Rare Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, United States, 1951
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A rare fabric and walnut sofa designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Baker, USA, 1950s. Fully restored, pre-restoration images available upon request. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4...
Fabric, Walnut
$7,931Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Wool Bouclé, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho daybed is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture desi...
Stone, Onyx, Marble
$15,995 / set
H 32.75 in W 35 in D 41 in
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...
Rosewood, Leather
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Metal
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
Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 13.5" Arm Height (inches): 18" All ite...
Metal
Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
Alfred Christensen - Tisso Love Seat Sofa The official re-edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen which was originally produce...
Sheepskin, Oak
$11,000
H 29.93 in W 72.45 in D 33.86 in
Danish Mid-Century Sofa by Schiller Polstermøbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though the advent of new materials like plastic, foam, and fibreglass revolutionized the production process, Scandinavian designers still valued craft over industrialization. This sc...
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Berlin" Three-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Berlin” three-seater sofa is “Malmstenesque” to its core. Designed in 1960, this sofa shows the designer’s predilection for traditional Swedish craftsmanship. Rejecting strict f...
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more contemporary version he later named the Fiftyish Sofa. Vladimir Kagan's tendency to ov...
Stainless Steel
$31,150
H 27.96 in W 91.34 in D 29.53 in
Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This rare sofa was designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, a company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927- 1996) and Martin Eisler (1913- 1977). This piece is an icon and illustrates some ...
Leather, Rosewood
Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful sofa produced in Denmark, 1940s, designer unknown. Professionally reupholstered in high quality sheepskin.
Sheepskin
$14,000
H 31.11 in W 52.96 in D 31.5 in
Svante Skogh Two-Seater Sofa for Ab Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh, is a rather rare example of the interior and furniture designer’s repertoire. With a creative and masterfully craf...
Sheepskin, 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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