Armless 'Sled' Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless wing sofa on laminated an ebonzied mahogany "sled" leg base.
20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
Armless 'Sled' Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless wing sofa on laminated an ebonzied mahogany "sled" leg base.
Upholstery
Armless 'Sled' Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1934
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless sofa on laminated mahogany "sled" feet. *upholstery required
Upholstery
Sled Base Grey Dunbar Style Goose Feather 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This sofa is an even armed sofa. It's upholstered in a grey flannel fabric.
Chrome
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Curved Erwin Lambeth Sled Leg Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Erwin Lambeth, Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Erwin Lambeth curved back sled leg sofa. This sofa was reupholstered long ago in this wonderful sapphire blue crushed velvet and still looks great-only minor signs of age.
Upholstery, Walnut
Simple Sled Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1968
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple sofa on a chromed steel sled base in the original upholstery.
Steel
Midcentury James Mont Style Lacquered Gondola Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The chic sofa features a gondola sled inspired wood frame with an ebonized black lacquer finish.
Fabric, Wood
2010s Davis Design Team for Davis Nora Two Seater Sofa in Grey Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The sofa features a steel sled base in black and is upholstered in grey leather.
Steel
20Th Century De Sede DS-31 Cognac Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Resting on polished chrome sled legs, the sofa maintains a light, floating appearance while offering robust stability.
Steel
$2,100Sale Price / item|40% Off
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Sled Base Rocking Slinder Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-war outdoor patio aluminum Slider Settee With double Poles Armrest. This Mid-century patio/outdoor settee consists of an aluminum frame with two arms on each side of the base co...
Aluminum
Patrician Sled Sofa
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A robust and well-designed sofa by Patrician Furniture Co. in black tufted Naugahyde. The chrome railed legs are light and airy, focusing attention upward. The sofa is slightly pitch...
Patrician Armless Sled Sofa
By Patrician
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A minimal and clean-lined armless sofa by Patrician. The body of this sofa appears to float as a result of the thin chrome sled legs which comprise the base.
Milo Baughman Sled-Base Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze sled-base banded and wrapped along front edge of sofa.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Patrician Chrome Sled Base Tufted Sofa
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Patrician chrome sled base tufted sofa.
Steel
Armless 'Sled' Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1934
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless sofa or bench or banquet on laminated mahogany "sled" feet.
Upholstery, Mahogany
IB Kofod-Larsen Sled Sofa for Selig, Two Available
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
The iconic design by Ib Kofod-Larsen, this pair of sled sofas are sculpted from walnut. Made in Denmark by Selig, these sofas rarely come in matched pairs.
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Sled Base Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid century sled base sofa Sofa measures: 102 wide x 33.5 deep x 30.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches All pieces of furniture can be ha...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 83.5 in D 29 in
Patrician Sleek Midcentury Steel Sled Base Tufted Gallery Sofa Saddle Naugahyde
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous example of Mid-Century Modern in a sleek and sturdy sofa. Great for home, office, or gallery. A luggage or camel colored tufted Naugahyde upholstery with a steel frame. Simp...
Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 83.5 in
Patrician Sleek Midcentury Steel Sled Base Tufted Gallery Sofa Saddle Naugahyde
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous example of Mid-Century Modern in a sleek and sturdy sofa. Great for home, office, or gallery. A luggage or camel colored tufted Naugahyde upholstery with a steel frame. Simp...
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Børge Mogensen Model 211 Oak Sled Sofa in Oak, 1956, Fredericia, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Hitchin, England
A Børge Mogensen three-seater sofa in oak and teak, designed in 1956, model number 211 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Pieces in oak and teak with exposed webbing are rare and early prod...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.75 in W 77 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Patrician Wool Tufted Sofa with Chrome Sled Base, circa 1970s
By Patrician
Located in San Antonio, TX
Stunning Mid-Century Modern tufted Patrician sofa is in overall excellent condition. New foam, new strapping and new upholstery.
Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 75 in D 30 in
Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern lb Kofod Larsen for Selig Lattice Back Sled Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage, mid century, Danish modern, sofa designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig features a distinct, solid Teak frame with lattice back and sleigh leg base. “In excellent conditi...
Teak
leather sofa by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Sofa on chromed sled base in the original tan Edelman leather with duck down fill.
Chrome, Steel
Jens Risom Even Arm Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exceptional and substantial even arm sofa with a sled base having three (3) seat and back cushions.
Upholstery
Psychedelic 60's Mod Pop Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This low slung sofa then rests on two sled like runners.
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Ole Jorgensen Designed sofa sold through DUX Furniture. Sleek Low Profile Sofa sitting on Aluminum Sled Like Legs.
Aluminum
Frits Henningsen Box-Form Mahogany Sofa-Bed, circa 1940
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Frits Henningsen 1888-1954. Box-shaped sofa, mahogany. Front with rounded sled-form sides, tapered legs.
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.44 in W 94.49 in D 42.92 in
Roche Bobois Three Seater Grey Leather Sofa, With Adjustable Backs
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
Featuring polished chrome sled legs, the sofa has contrasting grey leather with adjustable back rests.
Leather
Sold
H 29.93 in W 71.26 in D 29.53 in
Teak Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen FD130 Sofa for France and Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This sofa has unique sled base and beautifully designed wide armrests.
Wool, Teak
Cinnamon Brown Patrician Sled Base Sofa
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Beautiful, chromed sled base sofa, button tufted and covered in a cinnamon brown hyde of the Nauga.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa with Sled Legs by DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern sofa features an exposed solid teak frame with sled legs and winged armrests.
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Patrician Chrome Sled Base Tufted Sofa Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman, Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This sofa has tufted black Naugahyde upholstery and rests on a thin chrome sled base.
Chrome
14 Foot Long Adrian Pearsall 2834-S Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
***SUMMER SALE 50% OFF*** Extraordinary one of a kind 1960 vintage custom order extra long floating cloud gondola sofa on sculpted ebonized walnut sled base designed by Adrian Pears...
Naugahyde, Walnut
Sold
H 37.5 in W 96 in D 40 in
Henredon Sleigh Daybed or Sofa with Spindle Back and Rolled Arms, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Henredon Registry Sled sofa / daybed would work great in a Traditional, Transitional, Continental, Classical, Art Deco, Craftsman, Farm House, Monterey, Spanish, Missi...
Wood
sofa with rectangular sled base
Located in Hudson, NY
Sofa with unusual floating rectangular sled base.
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard, Nielsen Sled Sofa
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three-seat sofa by architects Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard, Nielsen, crafted by France and Son and imported for John Stuart Inc, New York, circa 1950s.
Fabric, Teak
7.5' wood sled base Upholstered Sofa with tenon detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.5' walnut sled base Upholstered Sofa with mortise and tenon detail
Sold
H 30 in W 90 in D 33 in
Handsomely Tailored Sofa with Lucite Sled Bases after Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Portland, OR
A handsomely tailored sofa with Lucite sled bases in the manner of American artist and furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones (b. 1945).
Lucite
Retro Leather Sofa, Sweden, circa 1960
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Retro leather sofa, Sweden, circa 1960 This retro leather sofa stands on an aluminium sled base.
Aluminum
5 peice 1940s oak sofa and chair set
Located in Hudson, NY
Playful design features sled foot base. Sofa and 2 chairs
Oak
Sofa 1950 Skai and Chrome Sled Base
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Trendy, retro look and design from the 1950s, this sofa has a chrome-plated sled base.
Chrome
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa, c. 1940
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa, c. 1940 An early sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, dating to approximately 1940. This substantial example features a generous seating ...
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Four Seat Sofa in the Dunbar style
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A refined four-seat sofa in beige bouclé upholstery on dark stained base with square legs. In the style of Edward Wormley / Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Unsigned. Reupholstered at a la...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
Custom Upholstered French 1940s Sofa
By Edition Modern
Located in New York, NY
Sofa purchased from Edition Modern, French 1940s Style. Recently Custom Upholstered in new Holly Hunt Great Plains 1978/03 Smokey Flaxen. Solid Oak Legs. Foam, Dacron with feather wr...
Bouclé
$3,744
H 33.86 in W 99.22 in D 42.13 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet four Seater Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seater sofa, Italian design, solid wood structure and legs, original vintage chenille velvet upholstery, 1950s production. Conditions as shown in the photos, it is advisa...
Chenille, Velvet, Beech
$4,000
H 31 in W 58 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Dunbar 2 seater loveseat sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery green woven wool in very nice to excellent condition. The loose seat cushions are qui...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,573Sale Price|50% Off
H 34.65 in W 57.88 in D 31.5 in
Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved sofa from the 1950s, Italian production. Original upholstery of the time, we recommend replacing the fabric.
Velvet, Beech
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Ellypse' Sofa in Grey Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti, 'Ellypse' sofa, fabric, lacquered wood, chrome, Italy, 1970s Mauro Lipparini, an Italian designer, has created the 'Ellypse' sofa for Saporiti, which s...
Chrome
Stunning Signed Dunbar Three Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Dunbar 3 seater sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery green woven wool in very nice to excellent condition. The loose seat cushions are quite firm ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminum, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and aluminum sofa designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimens...
Aluminum
$1,754Sale Price|30% Off
H 31.11 in W 96.46 in D 36.23 in
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa, blue furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa. Blue furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Manufactured by Danish ...
Velvet, Beech
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
$4,500
H 31 in W 90 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Floating 3-Seat Sofa with Steel Barcelona Style Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The great design lines of this sofa make it a blank canvas for your fabric of your choice. Fabric is original & needs recovering. The design lines and floating appearance are modern ...
Steel
12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 98 in D 40 in
Stylish Dunbar Style Curved Back Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Dunbar style channel-tufted curved back sofa. This sofa has tremendous vintage appeal with its sexy curved back and stubby cone-shaped walnut legs with brass tips. It measu...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,900
H 30 in W 88 in D 34 in
Midcentury Curved Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley for Reupholstering
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hanover, MA
Midcentury curved sofa (front and back) with half track arms, on six distinctive V-form walnut stained legs artfully positioned on a rakish angle, circa 1960. Two split notched edge ...
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
We offer a variety of the finest grade Burchell Zebra Skins straight from South Africa. We hand select each zebra for its uniqueness in color, stripes and natural marks.
Zebra Hide
$3,850
H 33 in W 94 in D 28.5 in
Mid Century Modern French Large Sofa with Green Velvet Upholstery, circa 1945
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French large sofa with green velvet upholstery on angled square tapering legs, circa 1945.
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Red Mohair Sofa and Daybed, 1950s Asymmetric Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic mid-century red mohair sofa that converts to a daybed in a great size. Asymmetric with dog-bone shape, a popular style in the 1950s.
Mohair, Wood
$4,200 / set
H 24 in W 37.5 in D 34 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Chairs with Walnut Base
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Roanoke, VA
Chi, low-profile swivel tub chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin represent a timeless blend of mid-century modern aesthetics and functional design. Chairs feature warm ...
Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of iconic design with this stunning vintage Mid Century "Zoe" Sofa, an homage to the legendary Vladimir Kagan's signature aesthetics. Designed by Kagan for Americ...
Suede
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$4,662 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$9,266
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 49.22 in
L.A. Studio Curved Yellow Sofa of Six-Seat Manufactured in Italy
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Curved sofa, upholstered in luxurious yellow cotton velvet with brass legs, combines comfort with elegant design. Crafted in Italy, it exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship and contem...
Brass
$5,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33 in W 153 in D 84 in
Stunning Curved Milo Baughman style 3 Piece Sectional Sofa Carson's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 3 piece curved Milo Baughman style sectional sofa. The original fabric does have some minor spots-cleaning recommended. We love the oversized scale of this sectional measu...
Upholstery
$9,208
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 49.22 in
L.A. Studio Contemporary Lime Cotton Velvet Curved Italian Sofa
By L.A. Studio
Located in Madrid, ES
Curved sofa upholstered in lemon green cotton velvet. Structure made of solid wood and legs made of brass. Manufactured in Italy. Transform your living space with the stunning curve...
Brass
$9,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 140 in W 240 in D 250 in
Mid-Century Modern-Inspired Tammi Bed Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Best known as one of the leading stars for Motown Records during the 60s, Tammi Terrell was an American singer-songwriter. Notably remembered for a series of duets with singer Marvin...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Curved Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern sofa with rounded back, in a Vladimir Kagan style. Please confirm location.
Fabric
Directional Biomorphic Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Directional biomorphic curved velvet sofa.
Velvet
$9,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27 in W 106 in D 36 in
Custom Tufted Green Velvet Sofa, Custom Design
Located in New York, NY
Custom tufted sofa newly upholstered in green velvet on a plinth base. Has loose seat and side cushions. The sofa shown is available now.
Velvet
Salvadore Sofa in Army (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with an oak structure, high-density foam, and a feather topper for optimum comfort, the Salvador sofa features a triple armrest, upholstered with a luxurious velvet (L...
Fabric
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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