Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1958
By Casa e Giardino
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater sofa in wrought iron and brown velvet seat produced by Casa e Giardino 1950s, it is possible to purchase the set with the two related chairs and the complete set with cent...
Wrought Iron
$4,781Sale Price|20% Off
1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa in quality vintage bottle green velor, two extra pillows. Ash wood legs. Brass springs in the seat and back is ...
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
Brazilian Mid-Century Cream Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Jacaranda wood
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
MArtin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Sofa (two units available) Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1955 Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery Mea...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Mid-century curved sofa in the style of Federico Munari (Dedar fabric), Italy
By Federico Munari
Located in Argelato, BO
This mid-century Italian sofa stands out for its harmonious elegance. Its curved silhouette, in keeping with Munari's style, characterized by a continuous, fluid line, evokes a sense...
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Mahogany Bergere Style Sofa with Cane Details and Ball Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa originates from 1950s production, combining traditional bergere construction with Mid-Century materials and craftsmanship. The mahogany frame features hand-carved details and sc...
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Mahogany
Wonderful Italian Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti and Completely Re-Upholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing lines resting on two legs in front and two castors at the back for easy moving. Belts, foam and velvet completely redone.
Velvet
"Concha" Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Modern Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, modern Brazilian sofa, iron, and velvet. Brazil, circa 1950s. Shell or "Concha" sofa is made of iron and recently reupholstered in yel...
Iron
Minotti Two Seater Sofa for Gigi Radice in Kvadrat Bicolor Velvet - 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Torino, IT
This rare two-seater sofa, designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti in 1955, represents a founding moment in postwar Italian design. Radice, a key figure in Italian modernism, introduces ...
Velvet
Osvaldo Borsani Model P-35 Two-Seater Sofa for Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1951
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Paris, FR
An Osvaldo Borsani model P-35 sofa, designed in 1951 and manufactured by Arredamenti Borsani in Varedo, Italy. Part of a coordinated seating group comprising a sofa and matching armc...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Large Curved Sofa in the manner of Frederico Munari, Italian
By Frederico Murani
Located in London, GB
Large Mid-century modern sofa designed in the manner of Frederico Munari with generous curves. The sofa has a deep seating and a slopping backrest and arms, that makes it very comfor...
Velvet, Oak
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Ivory Chenille Cotton Curved Italian Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Madrid, ES
A stunning curved three-seat sofa designed by Italian designer Gigi Radice and edited by Minotti. Structure made of solid wood with metal legs. Newly reupholstered in chenille cotton...
Metal, Brass
$68,499Sale Price|27% Off
Important Adjustable 'Roll Back Day Bed' Sofa by Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very important piece of design history, and to understand why - it is all in the details, so to anyone interested in modern art and interior design, please keep reading. ...
Brass
Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Loveseat in Olive Green Dedar Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Dedar, Giulia Veronesi
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare loveseat, designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo in the early 1950s, belongs to the celebrated Perla series—an iconic seating design of the Italian Modern ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Two-seater Model 115 in Velvet Upholstery by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Hellouw, NL
Theo Ruth’s Model 115 for Artifort is a refined example of mid-century Dutch design. With a focus on organic form and comfort, this two-seater combines sculptural elegance with a rel...
Fabric, Wood
Lady model sofa, Marco Zanuso for Arflex Italia 50's velvet Pierre Frey
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Catania, IT
Beautiful and authentic sofa model Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1950s. It has recently been upholstered with a fine velvet "OPERA" burnt orange/earth color produced by Mai...
Brass, Iron
Large vintage 1950s red velvet curved sofa Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Large curved sofa with red velvet upholstery, black metal legs with gilt brass finials, Italian design, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Two-seater sofa 50s-60s multicolor wooden armrests
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Italian-made vintage two-seater sofa with lacquered wood frame, foam and spring padding, jungle-themed velvet upholstery
Velvet, Wood
50' sofa, Italian production
Located in Torino, IT
50's sofa Refined three-seater sofa, 1950s Italian production. Brass feet and frame covered in forest green velvet. The fabric is its original and has no defects only slight signs...
Brass
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Paolo Buffa 3-seat sofa, structure in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was redone a few years ago, the cushions are original in goose down.
Velvet, Beech
Louis XVI Red Velvet Hall Sofa 1950s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice elegant Louis XVI style small hall Sofa . Creme Color Craquele Wood ,comes with Gold Color details . Upholstery in Red Velvet .in very good condition . Also called Teleph...
Velvet
$3,222Sale Price|50% Off
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful sofa designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been redone in velvet. A pair of armchairs is also available The armchairs measure: cm W 81 x D...
Brass
Marco Zanuso Attributed Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa Senior, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Senior 2 seater sofa from the 50s, the sofa is characterized by a tapered structure with brass feet. The sofa was completely restored some time ago, with light green velvet upholster...
Brass
Title: 1950s Danish Red Velvet Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautifully preserved Danish sofa and lounge chair set from the 1950s, upholstered in vibrant red velvet. Showcasing timeless Scandinavian design, this matching set is in remarkabl...
Velvet
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
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
Swedish Mid-Century Sofa and Triangular Teak Desk Set
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Swedish Mid-Century set pairs an armless three-seat sofa with a sculptural asymmetrical triangular desk, both raised on matching tapered cylindrical legs that unify the two piec...
Metal
$2,109Sale Price|50% Off
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Velvet
$7,800Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pair of streamline lounge chairs and streamline sofa by Thonet in sage cotton velvet and maple stained legs. Dimensions for chairs: 33 H x 30 D x 28 W. Dimensions for sofa: 33 H...
Cotton, Velvet
Ico Parisi Curved fabric sofa with brass legs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Curved fabric sofa with brass legs, designed by Ico Parisi, manufactured by Isa Bergamo. This sofa, designed by Ico Parisi, epitomizes the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. It...
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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