Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220 Papa Bear Style, 1960's
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed sofa by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk as Model 220. This iconic sofa has a slight curve to it and teak "nails" on the armrest in typica...
Wool
Kurt Olsen 'Papa Bear' Model 220 Sofa by Slagelse Møbevaerk
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Ottawa, ON
Sofa designed by Kurt Olsen and manufactured in Denmark by Slagelse Møbelvaerk. The back of the sofa has a gentle curve and the armrests have teak 'bear paw' teak arm caps. The pi...
Teak
AP19 Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya City, JP
AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 This papa bear chair was reupholstered in October 2022 with "Hallingdal 65/153" fabric by Kvadrat, a reputable Danish fabric company. The Hallingdal se...
Upholstery, Beech, Pine
Danish Modern “Papa Bear” Sofa
By Kurt Olsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak “Papa Bear” sofa in the style of Kurt Olsen.
Fabric, Teak
Kurt Olsen Model-220 “Papa Bear” Sofa for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Kurt Olsen Manufacturer: Slagelse Mobelvaerk Period/Style: Danish Modern Country: Denmark Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 30.5″H x 70″L x 34″W Seat Height 18.25″ Material...
Teak
Papa Bear Sofa by Erton
Located in Pasadena, CA
8 tapered legs support a boomerang shape body which is extremely comfortable! The upholstery has been redone in rust color mohair. A plus sofa which invites one to sit for hours. ...
Wood, Upholstery
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$3,450
H 34 in W 72.5 in D 32 in
Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak and Wool by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts...
Brass
Pins Medium Side Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Colorful and sophisticated, this side table will make an elegant statement in a contemporary living room, where it can be displayed alone or combined with others in the same Pins col...
Brass
$1,775 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$2,840Sale Price|50% Off
H 36.23 in W 71.66 in D 37.41 in
Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest by Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo, model N. 512. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The u...
Beech, Fabric
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
$3,442
H 38.19 in W 98.43 in D 34.26 in
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet covering and legs in brass and black lacquered metal. It is recommended to replace the lining...
Brass
$6,400
H 30 in W 72 in D 42 in
Single Pedestal Base Oval racetrack Shape Two Leaves Cerused Oak Dining Table
By Pace Collection, Dux of Sweden, Knoll, Brueton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Pedestal Base Oval racetrack Shape Two Leaves Cerused Oak Dining Table MINT! two leaves 20 inches each 112 inches extended table length
Oak
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
Fabric, Wood
Lounge Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful early example, freshly reupholstered in finest quality wool fabric, as closely as possible to the original color scheme of two shades of grey.
Wool, Teak
Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois Sideboard in Solid Elm
By Roche Bobois, Luigi Gorgoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois, sideboard, solid elm, France, 1980s The Italian designer and architect Luigi Gorgoni designed furniture pieces for Roche Bobois since the mid 1970s. ...
Elm
$6,470 / set
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Set of Two Montreux Armchairs in Retro-Style In Custom High Performance Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This set of two Montreux armchairs brings retro-inspired elegance to life through soft sculptural lines and enveloping comfort. Upholstered in a sumptuous chocolate velvet, the chair...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
770 Armchairs by J.A Motte for Steiner, France 1950's
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in New York, NY
Andre Motte for Steiner 770 large lounge chairs, extremely comfortable and lightweight, ideal entertainment chair A second pair available for COM.
Brass
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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