Mid 20th Century, Danish Three Seater Sofa
Located in Bristol, GB
A 1950's danish three seater sofa. With teak paws and low elegant lines all sitting on turned solid teak legs.
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Teak 4-Seater Paw Sofa
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 97” L x 27” D x 33” H (15” SH) Description: A great quality teak 4 seater sofa. Solid teak arm rests and base. Made in Canada, Circa ...
Teak
Danish Modern Three-Seater Cream Sofa with Teak Paws
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern atomic mid century three seater sofa hails from the late 1950s and is an exceptional find. Teak armrests and solid turned teak base provide beautiful contrasting a...
Teak
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H 29.5 in W 83 in D 25 in
1930s Dutch Colonial Teak Sofa with Wavy Back, Paw Feet and Rattan Upholstery
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial carved teak sofa with rattan upholstery from the 1930s.
Rattan, Teak
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H 28.25 in W 84 in D 27 in
Compact Danish Modern Sofa with Teak Paws, Oak H Base, 1960's, 2 Configurations
Located in Culver City, CA
Now we've been doing this long enough to know that teak paws on a sofa of this silhouette, with this base, from this era, puts you squarely in the orbit of some of the most signific...
Velvet, Oak, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Teak Paws
Located in San Marcos, CA
This comfortable sofa went thru a full restoration including teak frame and paws refinishing, new foam, new webbing and new period correct textured mint-teal upholstery.
Teak
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H 29.93 in W 70.08 in D 28.35 in
Cream Wool 3 Seater Sofa with Teak Paws Mid Century 1960s Danish
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish cream wool 3 seater sofa with teak paws, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work area.
Wool, Teak
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H 29.53 in W 92.52 in D 28.75 in
1970s Danish Mid-Century Four-Seat Beige and Blue Sofa with Teak Paws
Located in London, GB
The arms are inset with teak panels (paws). Sits elegantly on turned teak feet, a genuine statement piece.
Wool, Teak
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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