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Ignazio Gardella, L Sofa
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in London, England
, wooden frame, reupholstered with white fabric, and thick brass whale-fin shaped feet. Measures: 224 x
Category

1950s Italian Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ignazio Gardella, L Sofa
Ignazio Gardella, L Sofa
H 24.81 in W 88.19 in D 88.19 in
Round Brazilian Sofa in Red Upholstery and Black Wooden Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, lacquered wood, fabric, Brazil, 1970s This bulky Brazilian sofa consist of a round shell
Category

1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Art Deco style, 1940s. It features an ebonized beech frame. It is vintage
Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Art Deco style, 1940s. It features an ebonized beech frame. It is vintage
Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950s Oak Frame Sofa by Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak sofa from Magnus Olesen, produced in Denmark in the 1950s. An upholstered wooden sofa
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Vintage 1950s Oak Frame Sofa by Magnus Olesen
1950s Oak Frame Sofa by Magnus Olesen
H 29.5 in W 74 in D 29.5 in
Scandinavian Sofa with Sculptural Frame in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, stained wood, Scandinavia, 1960s This sofa embodies a splendid construction
Category

1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Swedish 1960's Sofa with Wooden Accents and Low Organic Proportions
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabriker AB. The wooden accents are built in to the sofa according to Swedish tradition and adds an upscale
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, and together with the transparent layout of the wooden frame, the sofa gets a more inviting and open
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century sofa with wooden side table / end cabinet by Florence Knoll 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Mid-Century sofa with wooden side table / end cabinet designed by Florence Knoll in the 1960s. The
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Peter Hvidt Danish Wooden Frame Caned Gold Patterned Upholstered Sleeper Settee
By Peter Hvidt
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century expandable sleeper settee with a teak wood frame with caned sides, a solid seat
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Ecru Upholstery and Wooden Frame Two Seater by Giroflex
By Giroflex Stoll
Located in Weesp, NL
Gorgeous 1970's two seater sofa with it's original ecru upholstery in great condition. Designed by
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wooden brown feet. Brass rivets along trim. Solid frame. Aged leather discoloration.
Category

1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
H 29 in W 84 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eye-catching patterned seats and backs are complemented by a rich wooden frame in this vintage Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
H 32 in W 69 in D 28.5 in
Yellow leather Durlet sofa, 1960s
By Durlet
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Yellow leather sofa set by drulet. Wooden frames with yellow leather cushions. Timeless mid
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Yellow leather Durlet sofa, 1960s
Yellow leather Durlet sofa, 1960s
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 32.29 in
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and the stabile construction. The wooden frame holds the seat in a graceful manner. Edward Wormley
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
H 29.14 in W 89.38 in D 29.53 in
Mid-century Bauhaus tubular sofa
By Kem Weber
Located in Copenhagen, DK
is built from solid wooden boxes. A handcraft that you don't see anymore. The sofa has been in a home
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Bauhaus tubular sofa
Mid-century Bauhaus tubular sofa
H 31.5 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Light and elegant, this vintage wooden sofa epitomizes the homey sophistication of Danish Modern
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery

20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofa
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofa
H 33.1 in W 74.8 in D 30.3 in
Italian vintage Modular sofa- sold separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sections. Sofa has a strong and sturdy frame with fresh fabric. Each section sits on solid wooden pine legs
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Chenille

Rob Parry Doublet Sofa, 1950s, Wool
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in Bunnik, NL
metal frame, wooden armrests and a nice grey wool fabric upholstery. This combination of materials and
Category

1950s Dutch Minimalist Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Metal

Rob Parry Doublet Sofa, 1950s, Wool
Rob Parry Doublet Sofa, 1950s, Wool
H 27.17 in W 83.08 in D 27.56 in
Moveis Cimo sculptural sofa Brazil 1960
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
and yet playful, with a strong wooden frame made of Jatoba wood. The frame is like a rectangle, and at
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Moveis Cimo sculptural sofa Brazil 1960
Moveis Cimo sculptural sofa Brazil 1960
H 27.17 in W 93.71 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Sofa with Faux Lambskin
Located in Brescia, IT
Modern Danish vintage two-seater sofa with wooden frame and upholstered seat reupholstered with
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Sofa with Faux Lambskin
Vintage Scandinavian Sofa with Faux Lambskin
H 35.04 in W 54.34 in D 29.14 in
Josef Hoffmann Kubus Sofa, Ca.1980
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Meulebeke, BE
. Made of soft black leather and wooden frame and legs. Marked with label.
Category

1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Josef Hoffmann Kubus Sofa, Ca.1980
Josef Hoffmann Kubus Sofa, Ca.1980
H 28.35 in W 65.36 in D 30.32 in
Multicolored German Sofa Table, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
, white and black and surrounded by a shiny brass frame, the wooden legs have brass finishes. Fine
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Brass

Multicolored German Sofa Table, 1950s
Multicolored German Sofa Table, 1950s
H 23.23 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Eisler and Hauner 'Costela' Sofa, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Antwerp, BE
frame and Brazilian wooden slats that are patinated. It's hard to find these iconic chairs in such
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Metal

Eisler and Hauner 'Costela' Sofa, 1960s
Eisler and Hauner 'Costela' Sofa, 1960s
H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 30.32 in
Otto Schultz Scandinavian Modern "Boet" Sofa
By Otto Schulz
Located in Kramfors, SE
and two loose cushions. Wooden frame in elm. The sofa has the original upholstery with some smaller
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Otto Schultz Scandinavian Modern "Boet" Sofa
Otto Schultz Scandinavian Modern "Boet" Sofa
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 17.72 in
Rare Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa, Denmark 1940
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. This eye-catching sofa has a wonderful warm brown wooden frame with spokes in the armrests creating an
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa, Denmark 1940
Rare Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa, Denmark 1940
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The inviting body is supported by an expertly crafted wooden frame with tapered wooden legs that are
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Leather Patchwork Sofa Daybed, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
stitching and sits on a stained beech wooden frame, Sweden, 1970s. *There is wear on the leather as shown in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather, Beech

Italian Mid Century Two Seater Sofa 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater italian sofa found in an driving school, metal frame with wooden finials lined with
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid Century Two Seater Sofa 1960s
Italian Mid Century Two Seater Sofa 1960s
H 34.26 in W 60.24 in D 29.53 in
Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
elegant lines that structure the red floral fabric in a graceful manner. The sofa rests on small wooden
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery
Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery
H 28.35 in W 84.65 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Sofa, the Netherlands 1960's
By Rob Parry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-century sofa on a metal frame with wooden arm rests. We have re-upholstered the sofa with a
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Sofa, the Netherlands 1960's
Mid-Century Sofa, the Netherlands 1960's
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 70.87 in
Mid-Century French Oak and Boucle Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
natural white bouclé. A modern classic, wooden mid-century sofas recall comfort and ease of a simpler time
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Mid-Century French Oak and Boucle Sofa
Mid-Century French Oak and Boucle Sofa
H 30.3 in W 80.3 in D 33.9 in
Scandinavian Sofa in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
armrests. The armrests are finished with a nice wooden detail. The frame is upholstered in a light green
Category

1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Sofa in Teak and Green Upholstery
Scandinavian Sofa in Teak and Green Upholstery
H 33.08 in W 68.12 in D 24.81 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro Ateljee Sofa, Haimi, Finland, 1964
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in London, GB
products. A masterpiece of minimalistic serenity, the sofa was inspired by the structure of a steel-framed
Category

1960s Finnish Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Erik Jørgensen Sofa in Original Cognac Leather
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
beautiful pattern. The natural leather has beautifully aged and shows a nice patina. A light wooden frame
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Marzio Cecchi Serpente Sofa Black Vinyl, 1972
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Padova, IT
architect own brand "Studio Most". 18 elements with wooden frame covered in glossy black vinyl, impressive
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Marzio Cecchi Serpente Sofa Black Vinyl, 1972
Marzio Cecchi Serpente Sofa Black Vinyl, 1972
H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 228.35 in
Guglielmo Veronesi sofa by ISA, 1960’s Italy
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
features sculptural wooden frame with velvet fabric upholstery, leather legs with brass feet. Condition
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Guglielmo Veronesi sofa by ISA, 1960’s Italy
Guglielmo Veronesi sofa by ISA, 1960’s Italy
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H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Small Three-Seat Sofa, Ercol Style, 1950s
By Ercol
Located in Schagen, NL
manufactured in Belgium. The sofa features a wooden frame, and a recently re-upholstered dark black fabric seat
Category

1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Small Three-Seat Sofa, Ercol Style, 1950s
Small Three-Seat Sofa, Ercol Style, 1950s
H 35.44 in W 53.55 in D 32.68 in
D. Janniccelli, a. Manoukian, Sofa Model "Veronica"
Located in London, GB
Sofa with wooden frame and white cotton fabric. This famous model called Veronica was published in
Category

1960s Italian Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Postmodern Italian 'Manhattan Skyline' Sofa in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian sofa consisting of multiple cubes in a wooden frame. Both the seat and the surrounding frame are
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Brass

Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
mid-century modern design. This stunning sofa, designed in 1967, features a gorgeous Jatoba wooden
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
H 26.5 in W 89.25 in D 28.5 in
Jean Gillon Rodeio sofa Italma Woodart Brazil 1965
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Woodart, Brazil 1965. This sofa features a sturdy rosewood frame in a rich brown-red hue. The sofa
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Sofa in Beige Leather
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
in beige leather are placed into a cubic black lacquered wooden frame. The frame is structured with
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Steel

Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa. Rounded out
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vignelli Saratoga Large Black Sofa with Black Leather
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
& Massimo Vignelli. The black lacquered wooden frame holds the beautifully patinated leather cushions like a
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather, Polyester

Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa and armchairs
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
through the well-balanced appearance and the stabile construction. The wooden frame in beech holds the
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Metal

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
wooden frame comprises a shell-shaped piece with soft nubuck leather upholstered padding and cushions
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro sofa for Gavina, Italy 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in London, GB
d’Altivole. The Cornaro sofa embodies the intentions of its designer to combine Japanese minimalism with
Category

1970s Italian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Mohair, Wood

1970s Modular Three Seater Sofa by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly reupholstered - The beech wooden frames has been refurbished - Hight of seat 36cm.
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Italian Sofa by Serafino Arrighi in White Bouclé
By Serafino Arrighi
Located in Milano, IT
features a wooden frame with sharp, clean lines, while the back has a geometric play of lines. The armrests
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Geometric Sofa with Grid Framework in Black Lacquered Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
note that the wooden frame is in good, used condition with signs of age and use, including dents and
Category

1980s European Post-Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Rosenthal Hombre 2 seater leather sofa by Burkhard Vogtherr
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
wooden frame, is in good condition. The leather only shows signs of wear on the seat and the upper edge
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather

Rare Sofa, Italy, 1970s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer, Mario Bellini, Joe Colombo
Located in London, GB
mid century design. The wooden frame is in original condition, structurally sound, with some signs of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Andre Vanden Beuck Aluminium and Black Leather Sofa
By Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the ultimate sofa for the discerning collector: the 1960's Swiss high-quality designed
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Aluminum

Lorenzo F. Davanzati for The Pace Collection 'Bounty' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
has a black lacquered wooden frame, comprising of sleek, lineair lines that exude a sense of precision
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood, Lacquer

Aage Christiansen Three-Seater Sofa in Dark Brown Leather
By Aage Christiansen, Erhardsen & Andersen
Located in Barcelona, ES
brown leather and wooden frame with loose cushions.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Three Seater Sofa by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful midcentury three seater sofa with a nicely organic designed teak wooden frame and grey
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Down' Sectional Sofa
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the sofa is in good, used condition with imperfections in the wooden frame. In addition, the fabric
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Green Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
for his rather unique sofa designs. This one is no exception. On a low base of a thick walnut frame
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sofa wooden frame vintage you’re looking for. Each sofa wooden frame vintage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 163 options for an antique or vintage sofa wooden frame vintage now, or shop our selection of 65 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sofa wooden frame vintage, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sofa wooden frame vintage, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one sofa wooden frame vintage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Guillerme et Chambron produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Sofa Wooden Frame Vintage?

Prices for a sofa wooden frame vintage start at $265 and top out at $37,060 with the average selling for $5,692.

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