Model #109 Sofa by Theo Ruth Sofa for Artifort
By Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
This expertly restored beech frame Model #109 sofa by Theo Ruth features luxurious textured Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca "Nomad Taupe" upholstery.
Upholstery, Beech
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa 109 in bouclé and oak, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful and rare model 109 Sofa in bouclé and oak by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s.
Wool, Oak
Theo Ruth Design Sofa Model 109 for Artifort, circa 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This Classic sofa has just been totally reupholstered, and is now covered in grey and gold Maharam fabric by Kvadrat, over black fabric, a design by Theo Ruth for Artifort, circa 1957.
Fabric, Wood
Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort , Model 109, 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Delft, NL
Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort , Model 109, 1950s A sofa for Artifort (Netherlands), 1950s By Theo Ruth (1915-1971).
Fabric, Wood
Rare Carlo De Carli Sofa
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Cassina.
Fabric
$4,493Sale Price|40% Off
H 29.93 in W 72.05 in D 33.08 in
Very Rare Bruno Mathsson Sofa in Perfect Condition
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Munich, DE
No.T201 sofa designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936 and made by Karl Mathsson. Re-upholstered to perfect condition. Vintage nos fabric. One from the first year of production! Soft seat a...
Fabric, Wood
$8,084 / item
H 25.2 in W 88.59 in D 36.23 in
Customizable Artifort Forte Sofa by Studio Stefan Scholten
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
extra cushions not included. Forte is an elegant and luxurious high-end sofa programme with a supremely comfortable deep seat, soft, rounded corners and an inviting design. The expr...
Upholstery
Customizable Artifort C683 Sofa by Kho Liang Le
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
A sofa by Kho Liang Ie. Restrained simplicity. Frame of pressed beech upholstered with moulded foam on a metal base. With integrated seat and back cushion. Base: Two metal straps:...
Textile
$7,080 / item
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 31.11 in
Customizable Artifort 905 Sofa by Artifort Design Group
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
This design, dating from 1964, is still up to date. As slim and tender as your first love. A Classic that is now in production for its second time. Now available as contract seating ...
Textile
From $3,899 / item
+ 4 moreH 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Dwell 2-Seat Sofa, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Dwell Sofa is recognizable for its light, accommodating design, which has a timeless appeal. The sofa features an eternal 1950s design with armrests that invite you simply to rem...
Foam
Customizable Artifort Bras Sofa by Khodi Feiz
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The Bras invites you to make yourself comfortable, and embraces you. Reclining and taking it easy, or sitting cosily in a corner, enjoy the relaxation and comfort offered by this bea...
Textile
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Model 37 Loveseat Sofa For Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This early Jens Risom model 37 loveseat sofa for Knoll is a classic example of Mid-Century Modern design. The fully upholstered sofa features a high back with rounded edges and reces...
Upholstery, Birch
Theo Ruth f815 Sofa by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F815 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This is are rare, amazing and sophisticated center-piece. The sofa is upholstered in a wool fabric which has some fading. ...
Metal
Theo Ruth for Artifort, Original Classic 2 Seater
By Theo Ruth
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Theo Ruth for Artifort, Original Classic 2 Seater
Fabric
$5,839
H 31.11 in W 82.68 in D 31.11 in
Mid Century Model 442 Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Pierre Paulin "442" Sofa for Artifort, designed in the 1960s. This lovely 3-seat sofa is also fabricated in the 60s The combination of steel and the upholstery give thi...
Steel
$9,011
H 31.89 in W 56.3 in D 31.5 in
Theo Ruth Sofa, Model 115 in Dedar Bouclé and Beech, Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Dedar, Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking sofa was designed by Theo Ruth in 1958. This model numbered 115 was produced by Artifort in the Netherlands. The design is marked by the rounded lines of the upholst...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, in original black and white fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1950s. This sofa is an iconic example of an Artifort sofa designed by Theo Ruth in the 1950s...
Fabric, Wood
Customizable Artifort Bras Sofa by Khodi Feiz
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The bras invites you to make yourself comfortable, and embraces you. Reclining and taking it easy, or sitting cosily in a corner, enjoy the relaxation and comfort offered by this bea...
Textile
Mid Century 2-Seat Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern 2-seat sofa, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 50s. This lovely sofa is just restored with new Italian bouclé fabric, it is in perfect conditio...
Wood, Fabric
$9,362
H 33.08 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
2-Seat Sofa Model "830" Design Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The sofa is in good original condition and is covered wit...
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved beige yellow bouclé fabric and metal sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc. Seat height: 15.5” Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
Metal
$5,500
H 28 in W 59 in D 33 in
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa has slightly taller legs indicating a production date closer to 1950 when taller leg...
Wool, Beech
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
Upholstery, Birch
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique example of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. A...
Fabric, Wood
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Bombola, Curved Sofa, United States, 2019
By Georgis & Mirgorodsky
Located in New York, NY
Bombola, is the diva of an ensemble collection designed by William Georgis and Ilya Mirgorodsky of Georgis & Mirgorodsky, soon to be released at Maison Gerard, New York. Bodacious, n...
Bronze
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
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