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1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott

$4,424

H 76 in W 180 in D 84 in

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Neuss, NW

Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid cherry frame with extandable head rest and adjustable back rest.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Sofas

Materials

Cherry

Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Karis, Nyland

Elegant and architectural sofa designed by Florence Knoll, model 578, produced by Knoll International in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s

Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s

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H 31.11 in W 88.59 in D 29.93 in

Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International the sofa is new upholstered in Knoll textile fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called ‘Model 66’ or ‘Slipper’ and features a slim black lacquered base in steel with a funk...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Completely Restored Florence Knoll 25 BC Three-Seat Sofa by Wohnbedarf, 1950s
Completely Restored Florence Knoll 25 BC Three-Seat Sofa by Wohnbedarf, 1950s

Completely Restored Florence Knoll 25 BC Three-Seat Sofa by Wohnbedarf, 1950s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Renens, CH

Three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, and produced under license by Wohnbedarf AG, in the early 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery
1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery

1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This piece was produced in the USA at around the same time. It is a ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This example was produced during the later 1950's. It was re-done in recent years by East Penn Upholstery, a renowned upholstery shop very close to the Knoll factory, which is a reco...

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Minimalist Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll, 1950s
Mid-Century Minimalist Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll, 1950s

Mid-Century Minimalist Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll, 1950s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Hamburg, DE

Minimalist coffee table from Knoll International based on a design by Florence Knoll from the 1950s.Pure simplicity and minimalism. … Read more Minimalist coffee table from Knoll Int...

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20th Century Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Minimalist Teak Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll, 1950s
Mid-Century Minimalist Teak Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll, 1950s

Mid-Century Minimalist Teak Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll, 1950s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Hamburg, DE

Minimalist coffee table from Knoll International based on a design by Florence Knoll from the 1950s. Pure simplicity and minimalism. The design uses the simplest materials to create...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table, 1950s
Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table, 1950s

Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table, 1950s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Minimalist Model T-Angle Expandable Flip-Top Couch Side Table by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s Convertible coffee table from the renowned manufacturer kn...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

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Mid-Century Two-Seater, Attrb. to Florence Knoll, 1950's
Mid-Century Two-Seater, Attrb. to Florence Knoll, 1950's

Mid-Century Two-Seater, Attrb. to Florence Knoll, 1950's

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H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 53.94 in

Mid-Century Two-Seater, Attrb. to Florence Knoll, 1950's

By Knoll

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Very nice vintage sofa. We have re-upholstered it in green fabric, and it has new filling. The sofa has a metal base, which reminds us of the Knoll parallel sofa. In good condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Florence Knoll from 1955 with Excellent Provenance
Mid Century Modern Sofa by Florence Knoll from 1955 with Excellent Provenance

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Florence Knoll from 1955 with Excellent Provenance

By Florence Knoll, Knoll, Poul Kjærholm, Finn Juhl

Located in Framingham, MA

Incredible original early 1950's Knoll sofa with satin chrome legs and excellent provenance - please click through the pictures to see paperwork that was kept with this sofa; like a ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

MidCentury German Extendable Beech Wood Daybed Sofa from Knoll Antimott, 1950s
MidCentury German Extendable Beech Wood Daybed Sofa from Knoll Antimott, 1950s

MidCentury German Extendable Beech Wood Daybed Sofa from Knoll Antimott, 1950s

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Riga, Latvia

Freestanding model by Walter/Wilhelm Knoll from 1950s. Daybed has an adjustable backrest and an extendable armrest, also it features a box for bedding. Fully original bouclé fabric u...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Florence Knoll Early 1950's Sofa with Magazine Holder
Florence Knoll Early 1950's Sofa with Magazine Holder

Florence Knoll Early 1950's Sofa with Magazine Holder

By Florence Knoll

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates sofa with built in magazine holder, circa early 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Knoll 1950's Black Sofa with Wooden Legs
Mid Century Modern Knoll 1950's Black Sofa with Wooden Legs

Mid Century Modern Knoll 1950's Black Sofa with Wooden Legs

By Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A mid century modern Knoll 1950's black sofa with wooden legs. A wonderful black sofa from Knoll featuring a classic, timeless design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Knoll International Custom Sofa by Florence Knoll, 1950s
Knoll International Custom Sofa by Florence Knoll, 1950s

Knoll International Custom Sofa by Florence Knoll, 1950s

By Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Knoll International custom sofa by Florence Knoll, 1950s Needs to be reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott

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H 32.29 in W 70.48 in D 33.08 in

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Neuss, NW

Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid cherry frame with extendable head rest.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Sofa, Wilhelm Knoll
1950s Sofa, Wilhelm Knoll

1950s Sofa, Wilhelm Knoll

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H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 33.86 in

1950s Sofa, Wilhelm Knoll

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in Neuss, NW

Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid teak stained cherry wood frame with extendable head rest and adjustable back rest.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott

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H 34.26 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Neuss, NW

Wonderful sofa from the 1950s with a solid cherry wood frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Cherry

Wilhelm Knoll Sofa or Couch Antimott, 1950s
Wilhelm Knoll Sofa or Couch Antimott, 1950s

Wilhelm Knoll Sofa or Couch Antimott, 1950s

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H 31.11 in W 81.89 in D 32.68 in

Wilhelm Knoll Sofa or Couch Antimott, 1950s

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1950s - Maker: Knoll Antimott - Adjustable back part - Completely original and very good condition - Original paper labels.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Classic Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Style Tufted Chrome Sofa, 1950s, USA
Classic Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Style Tufted Chrome Sofa, 1950s, USA

Classic Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Style Tufted Chrome Sofa, 1950s, USA

By Knoll

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Classic Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll style tufted sofa with chrome legs. Three-seat sofa with new upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1950s Magic Sofa Model Stella (no. 5920) By Wilhelm Knoll Germany
1950s Magic Sofa Model Stella (no. 5920) By Wilhelm Knoll Germany

1950s Magic Sofa Model Stella (no. 5920) By Wilhelm Knoll Germany

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Extraordinary 1950's "Magic Sofa", model Stella by Wilhelm Knoll, Germany A subtle barrel-arbor mechanism changes the sofa into a daybed by sliding the seats sidewards The cush...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1950s Early Florence Knoll Three-Seater Yellow Sofa Wood Base
1950s Early Florence Knoll Three-Seater Yellow Sofa Wood Base

1950s Early Florence Knoll Three-Seater Yellow Sofa Wood Base

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Early version Knoll Three-Seater Yellow Sofa by Knoll Associates Florence Knoll design. 91 w x 29 h x 31.5 d Seat 17 h x 22 d Arm rest 22.5 Original yellow upholstery some damage and...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rare Early Florence Knoll Chrome Parallel Bar Sofa, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Rare Early Florence Knoll Chrome Parallel Bar Sofa, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Rare Early Florence Knoll Chrome Parallel Bar Sofa, 1950s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a rare, early edition, circa 1950s, of the parallel bar sofa by Florence Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Pair of Tufted Loveseat & Sofa Wood Base 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Pair of Tufted Loveseat & Sofa Wood Base 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Pair of Tufted Loveseat & Sofa Wood Base 1950s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent and rare tufted blue upholstered sofa and loveseat set, by Florence Knoll Model #1205 S3, circa the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Early Model 37 Sofa by Jens Risom for Knoll in Mohair, 1950s
Early Model 37 Sofa by Jens Risom for Knoll in Mohair, 1950s

Early Model 37 Sofa by Jens Risom for Knoll in Mohair, 1950s

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Westport, CT

Exquisite and rare sofa designed by Jens Risom for Knoll, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Maple

1950s Steelcase Tuxedo Three Seat Sofa Chrome Base Style of Florence Knoll
1950s Steelcase Tuxedo Three Seat Sofa Chrome Base Style of Florence Knoll

1950s Steelcase Tuxedo Three Seat Sofa Chrome Base Style of Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Steelcase

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Sofa by Steelcase in the style of Florence Knoll, circa 1950s Classic Sofa tuxedo button tufted three-seater design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Early Richard Schultz Sofa / Daybed in Mohair, Model 704, Knoll, 1950's
Early Richard Schultz Sofa / Daybed in Mohair, Model 704, Knoll, 1950's

Early Richard Schultz Sofa / Daybed in Mohair, Model 704, Knoll, 1950's

By Richard Schultz

Located in Culver City, CA

This early Richard Schultz for Knoll daybed sofa is stunning! A standard tuxedo style, mohair-wrapped, and sharper than Brad Pitt’s jawline in the ‘90s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s

Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s

By De Coene Frères, Dedar, Florence Knoll

Located in The Hague, NL

A rare three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International and produced by De Coene in the late 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Lewis Butler Sofa for Knoll, Circa 1950s
Lewis Butler Sofa for Knoll, Circa 1950s

Lewis Butler Sofa for Knoll, Circa 1950s

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H 28 in W 82 in D 29 in

Lewis Butler Sofa for Knoll, Circa 1950s

By Lewis Butler for Knoll

Located in San Antonio, TX

Mid-century modern Lewis Butler Sofa for Knoll made with maple and walnut base, canvas straps and newly reupholstered faux shearling, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Maple, Walnut

1950s Sofa "Stella" by Wilhelm Knoll Day Bed
1950s Sofa "Stella" by Wilhelm Knoll Day Bed

1950s Sofa "Stella" by Wilhelm Knoll Day Bed

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H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in

1950s Sofa "Stella" by Wilhelm Knoll Day Bed

Located in Neuss, NW

Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. High-quality, solid frame in dark brown stained beech wood.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Antimott Series by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1950s
Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Antimott Series by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1950s

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Antimott Series by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1950s

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions 165-205 x 80 x 44 / 78 cm (Width x Depth x Seat Height /Height) This shapely and comfortable sofa is part of the Antimott series and was designed and manufactured by Walt...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery

Walter Knoll Teak & Newly Upholstered Daybed/ Sofa for Knoll Antimott, 1950's
Walter Knoll Teak & Newly Upholstered Daybed/ Sofa for Knoll Antimott, 1950's

Walter Knoll Teak & Newly Upholstered Daybed/ Sofa for Knoll Antimott, 1950's

By Knoll Antimott, Walter Knoll

Located in The Hague, NL

This sofa daybed was designed by Walter Knoll for Knoll Antimott in the 1950s Germany.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Walter Knoll Teak & Newly Upholstered Daybed/ Sofa for Knoll Antimott, 1950's
Walter Knoll Teak & Newly Upholstered Daybed/ Sofa for Knoll Antimott, 1950's

Walter Knoll Teak & Newly Upholstered Daybed/ Sofa for Knoll Antimott, 1950's

By Walter Knoll, Knoll Antimott

Located in The Hague, NL

This sofa daybed was designed by Walter Knoll for Knoll Antimott in the 1950s Germany.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1950s Vintage Sofa by Wilhelm Knoll
1950s Vintage Sofa by Wilhelm Knoll

1950s Vintage Sofa by Wilhelm Knoll

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H 31 in W 75 in D 31 in

1950s Vintage Sofa by Wilhelm Knoll

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in London, GB

A beautifully styled, top quality vintage sofa from the 1950s, this was made in Germany by Wilhelm Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Retro Sofa Bed by Wilhelm Knoll, Vintage, 1950s
Retro Sofa Bed by Wilhelm Knoll, Vintage, 1950s

Retro Sofa Bed by Wilhelm Knoll, Vintage, 1950s

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H 31.89 in W 65.36 in D 34.65 in

Retro Sofa Bed by Wilhelm Knoll, Vintage, 1950s

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in London, GB

A beautifully styled, comfortable and top quality sofa bed, this was made by Wilhelm Knoll, it dates from the 1950s-1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Daybeds

Materials

Cherry

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Knoll 'Stella’ Convertible Daybed Sofa Couch
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Knoll 'Stella’ Convertible Daybed Sofa Couch

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Knoll 'Stella’ Convertible Daybed Sofa Couch

By Knoll, Walter Knoll

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

1950s Mid-Century Modern Knoll ‘Stella’ convertible daybed/sofa.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1950s Vintage Sofa Bed by Wilhelm Knoll
1950s Vintage Sofa Bed by Wilhelm Knoll

1950s Vintage Sofa Bed by Wilhelm Knoll

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H 32 in W 79 in D 28 in

1950s Vintage Sofa Bed by Wilhelm Knoll

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and stylish vintage German sofa bed, this was made by Wilhelm Knoll in the 1950s-1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Retro Sofa/Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll Vintage, 1950s
Retro Sofa/Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll Vintage, 1950s

Retro Sofa/Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll Vintage, 1950s

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H 31.11 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in

Retro Sofa/Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll Vintage, 1950s

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely stunning sofa bed of the utmost quality, made by Wilhelm Knoll and dating from the 1950-1960s. We have had the frame fully stripped and re-polished, to a very h...

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Vintage 1950s German Daybeds

1950s Magic Day Bed Sofa Model Stella (no. 5920) By Wilhelm Knoll Germany
1950s Magic Day Bed Sofa Model Stella (no. 5920) By Wilhelm Knoll Germany

1950s Magic Day Bed Sofa Model Stella (no. 5920) By Wilhelm Knoll Germany

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Extraordinary 1950's "Magic Sofa", model Stella by Wilhelm Knoll, Germany A subtle barrel-arbor mechanism changes the sofa into a comfortable daybed by sliding the seats sidewards...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Rare 1950s Sofa and Daybed by Walter Knoll for Antimott, New Upholstered
Rare 1950s Sofa and Daybed by Walter Knoll for Antimott, New Upholstered

Rare 1950s Sofa and Daybed by Walter Knoll for Antimott, New Upholstered

By Walter Knoll

Located in The Hague, NL

This sofa daybed was designed by Walter Knoll for Knoll Antimott in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Retro Sofa Bed or Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll, Vintage 1950s
Retro Sofa Bed or Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll, Vintage 1950s

Retro Sofa Bed or Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll, Vintage 1950s

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in London, GB

A very stylish and practical sofa bed, this was made by Wilhelm Knoll and dates from around the 1950-60s. It's in excellent condition for its age, we've had this re-upholstered in ou...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Daybeds

Daybed Sofa Sofa bed Guest bed Canapé Walter Knoll 1950s
Daybed Sofa Sofa bed Guest bed Canapé Walter Knoll 1950s

Daybed Sofa Sofa bed Guest bed Canapé Walter Knoll 1950s

Located in Telgte, DE

For sale is an original Walter Knoll sofa bed/daybed from the 1950s, a well thought-out and minimalistically designed piece of furniture with many functions.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa c 1950/60's
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa c 1950/60's

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa c 1950/60's

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Incredible Mid Century classic sofa, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International ( Knoll Park Ave ). This iconic sofa displays all the sophistication, quality and beauty expec...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1950s Three-Seat Sofa by Knoll Midcentury Hallingdal Canapé Couch
1950s Three-Seat Sofa by Knoll Midcentury Hallingdal Canapé Couch

1950s Three-Seat Sofa by Knoll Midcentury Hallingdal Canapé Couch

By Knoll

Located in Telgte, DE

1950s three-seat sofa by Knoll midcentury Hallingdal Sofa by Knoll, very early and rare.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pair of Florence Knoll 57W Sofas by Knoll Associates 1950s, US
Pair of Florence Knoll 57W Sofas by Knoll Associates 1950s, US

Pair of Florence Knoll 57W Sofas by Knoll Associates 1950s, US

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Florence Knoll 57W Sofas by Knoll Associates 1950s, US The fabric is very rich with a golden yarn and in cream beige.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1st Generation Florence Knoll Model #578 Sofa by Knoll Associates, 1950s, Signed
1st Generation Florence Knoll Model #578 Sofa by Knoll Associates, 1950s, Signed

1st Generation Florence Knoll Model #578 Sofa by Knoll Associates, 1950s, Signed

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare example of the Florence Knoll Model #578 Sofa, designed in 1954, has a built-in attached magazine / book side table and is signed with the original early generation Knoll A...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Bronze "Parallel Bar" Loveseat, 1950's
Florence Knoll Bronze "Parallel Bar" Loveseat, 1950's

Florence Knoll Bronze "Parallel Bar" Loveseat, 1950's

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Parallel Bar Systems Two Seat Settee with Cato Fabric. Featuring a patinated deep Bronze frame with neutral tufted Blue, Gray and Off-White wo...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sofa with Walnut Table Attachment, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sofa with Walnut Table Attachment, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sofa with Walnut Table Attachment, 1950s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Karis, Nyland

Very large and exceptional sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates. In Finland, Billnäs got the license to produce Knoll Associates registered designs. This iconic, mode...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Wilhelm Knoll "Stella" Loveseat, 1950s
Wilhelm Knoll "Stella" Loveseat, 1950s

Wilhelm Knoll "Stella" Loveseat, 1950s

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H 29.75 in W 62 in D 28.75 in

Wilhelm Knoll "Stella" Loveseat, 1950s

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing Wilhelm Knoll style loveseat newly upholstered in mahongany velvet with a wood frame, and chrome hardware. A unique sliding cushion design with fold down back rests that conv...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Rare Florence Knoll Tufted Loveseat Sofa Wood Base, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Rare Florence Knoll Tufted Loveseat Sofa Wood Base, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Rare Florence Knoll Tufted Loveseat Sofa Wood Base, 1950s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a beautiful and rare two-seat wood base, tufted loveseat by Florence Knoll, circa the 1950s. Original Knoll wool blend fabric. Frame, foam and fabric are in...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Full Original Magic Daybed Sofa Model Stella by Wilhelm Knoll, Germany, 1950s
Full Original Magic Daybed Sofa Model Stella by Wilhelm Knoll, Germany, 1950s

Full Original Magic Daybed Sofa Model Stella by Wilhelm Knoll, Germany, 1950s

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

A unique and fully original "Magic sofa" Model Stella By Wilhelm Knoll Germany 1950. This Unique sofa can be turned into a daybed in a manner of seconds. You can easily turn one or b...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

1950s Florence Knoll Armless Sofa in Velvet
1950s Florence Knoll Armless Sofa in Velvet

1950s Florence Knoll Armless Sofa in Velvet

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage 1950s sofa designed by Florence Knoll. Completely restored and reupholstered in new Italian cotton velvet in olive green.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vintage 1950s Modern Sofa by Florence Knoll
Vintage 1950s Modern Sofa by Florence Knoll

Vintage 1950s Modern Sofa by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Hudson, NY

A very nice example of this early sofa by Florence Knoll. Made in the 1950s, this generous and comfortable sofa has down seat cushions and solid maple legs.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Teakwood Daybed and Sofa by Knoll Antimott, Germany, 1950s
Teakwood Daybed and Sofa by Knoll Antimott, Germany, 1950s

Teakwood Daybed and Sofa by Knoll Antimott, Germany, 1950s

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Nice teakwood sofa and daybed by Knoll Antimott, Germany, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1950s White Upholstery Three-Seat Sofa by Florence Knoll
1950s White Upholstery Three-Seat Sofa by Florence Knoll

1950s White Upholstery Three-Seat Sofa by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

The armless three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll has a chromium-plated parallel base with black finish. The three-seat and back cushions provides a very comfort seating and com...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950s Wilhelm Knoll Antimott Cherrywood Sofa Mid-Century Modern New Upholstery
1950s Wilhelm Knoll Antimott Cherrywood Sofa Mid-Century Modern New Upholstery

1950s Wilhelm Knoll Antimott Cherrywood Sofa Mid-Century Modern New Upholstery

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Fantastic 1950s Wilhelm Knoll cherrywood sofa, Knoll Antimott series.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Florence Knoll 2 seat sofa on tubular chrome legs-1950's

Florence Knoll 2 seat sofa on tubular chrome legs-1950's

Located in New York, NY

Florence Knoll 2 seat sofa on tubular chrome legs, reupholstered in an olive/brown polished cotton

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1950s FLORENCE KNOLL  SETTEE/ SOFA

1950s FLORENCE KNOLL SETTEE/ SOFA

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Located in Miami, FL

METAL FRAME IN CHROME FINISH WITH UPHOLSTERED TOP.

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Cherry and Leather Sofa by Knoll Antimott, Mid-Century Modern Design, 1950s
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Cherry and Leather Sofa by Knoll Antimott, Mid-Century Modern Design, 1950s

By Walter Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

A classic daybed design by Knoll Antimott. Made of solid cherrywood, the construction boasts a very high quality frame. Functionality is the main concept here - the daybed can be...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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1950s Knoll Antimott Daybed, Reupholstered

1950s Knoll Antimott Daybed, Reupholstered

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1950s Knoll Antimott Daybed, Reupholstered

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Karlsruhe, DE

Rare daybed from the 1950s. Manufactured by Knoll Antimott, Germany. Shapely, filigree solid cherrywood frame with extendible and height-adjustable head section.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Florence Knoll Sofa with Vintage Alexander Girard Stripe Fabric
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By Florence Knoll

Located in Tulsa, OK

This is a vintage 1950s original Florence Knoll sofa. It is an early design for the company.

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1950s Couch or Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll Antimott, New Upholstery
1950s Couch or Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll Antimott, New Upholstery

1950s Couch or Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll Antimott, New Upholstery

By Knoll Antimott, Wilhelm Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Original couch by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll Antimott. This vintage sofa was produced during the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Sofa, Sleeper or Daybed by Knoll, Germany, 1950s

By Knoll Antimott, Walter Knoll

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Wooden sofa that transforms to a daybed from Knoll Germany. The sofa has an ingenious rail system that rotates the seating to create the sleeper. The upholstery is almost perfect con...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Walter Knoll Teak Sofa Bed with Black Leather Cushions, Germany, 1950s
Walter Knoll Teak Sofa Bed with Black Leather Cushions, Germany, 1950s

Walter Knoll Teak Sofa Bed with Black Leather Cushions, Germany, 1950s

By Walter Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

The German Manufacturer Walter Knoll designed and produced this daybed in the 1950s.

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Walter Knoll Sofa Bed with Walnut Frame from the 1950s, Germany
Walter Knoll Sofa Bed with Walnut Frame from the 1950s, Germany

Walter Knoll Sofa Bed with Walnut Frame from the 1950s, Germany

By Walter Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

The German manufacturer Walter Knoll designed and produced this daybed in the 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

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Knoll 1950s Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal knoll 1950s couch for your home. A knoll 1950s couch — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a knoll 1950s couch — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A knoll 1950s couch made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Florence Knoll, Knoll and Knoll Antimott each produced at least one beautiful knoll 1950s couch that is worth considering.

How Much is a Knoll 1950s Couch?

The average selling price for a knoll 1950s couch at 1stDibs is $5,326, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.