Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak and Wool by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts...
Brass
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Mid-Century Sofa in Original Wool Fabric 1960's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Scandinavian modern sofa made and marked by Dux of Sweden made sometime in the 1960's designed by Folke Ohlsson. Handsome build with profound design lines that bring elegance and sty...
Wool, Teak
$1,493Sale Price|20% Off
1950-60s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original condition, cotton/wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Fabric, Beech
1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Reupholstered in a green mohair base with neutral diagonal striped wool loose cushions. A very airy form the sofa looks like its floating on the 6 legs.
Mohair
J Robert Scott Sofa Redone in Mario Sirtori Alpaca Cotton Wool Blend
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful and extremely comfortable sofa by Sally Siskin Lewis , J Robert Scott. We have had it redone in a sumptuous Mario Sirtori Alpaca/Cotton/Wool/Poly blend fabric hat is so s...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid century Danish modern woven wool 3 seat sofa on pine legs circa 1970
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern woven wool 3 seat sofa on pine legs circa 1970 in the style of Hans Wegner.
Upholstery, Pine
Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Sofa von Knoll International zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Florence Knoll Bassett und ist bekannt unter der Modellbezeichnung 65a. In un...
Steel
$11,200
Curved Sofa, Italy 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Curved Sofa Italy, 1950 Curved sofa with rounded back in original textured wool blend, with tapered wood legs. 100”w x 50”d x 36”h x 16.5”seat Ref.
Wool
Gondola Sofa, America 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Gondola Sofa America, 1960 Mid century modern Gondola sofa in the style of Adrian Pearsall. Solid walnut triangular legs and base. Original upholstery. 94”L x 35”d x 27”h Ref. SO...
Wool, Wood
$14,587
Sofa by Paolo Deganello
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seater sofa from the Torso series, designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina in 1982, is still upholstered with the original fabric from the Larsen collection. The seats are up...
Leather, Wool
Two-Seat Sofa in New Grey Wool Upholstery Named 'Samas' by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautifully reupholstered quality grey wool two-seat sofa by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjogren of Sweden.
Rare French Midcentury Sofa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare beautiful sofa upholstered in a creme wool bouce from Dedar.
Brass
$4,434
Maison regain sofa
By Maison Regain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie canapé par la maison regain en orme massif, très jolie patine. À rétapisser.
Wool, Elm
Guillerme et Chambron Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
The sofa features the duo’s signature bold design and has been newly reupholstered in wool fabric, combining durability with a clean, updated look.
Wool, Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Greenish Brown Tufted 82" Sofa Couch w/ Walnut Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Greenish Brown Tufted 82" Sofa Couch w/ Tapered Walnut Leg...
Walnut, Wool
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s. Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s.
Wool, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Danish Modern Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Illum Wikkelsø three seater sofa with sculpted Teak legs. Upholstered with green wool.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner Sofa, Denmark circa 1950
By A.P. Stolen
Located in Culver City, CA
Denmark, 1950 Model ‘AP33' sofa with teak legs by Hans Wegner for A. P. Stolen, upholstered in wool. 100”L x 29”d x 30”h x 15”seat Ref.
Wool, Teak
Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sofa designed by Ed Wormley for Dunbar model 4906 reupholstered in Maharam Kvadrat grey wool textured hopsack.
Wool, Wood
$25,000
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman
By Sherman Bertram, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman for The Sherman Bertram Company. USA, 1952 A rare and collectible sofa designed by Greta Grossman. This sofa appeared in the May 1952 edition of the A...
Iron
1970's Cream Wool Sectional Sofa on Polished Brass Plinth Base w/ Ottoman
Located in Medina, OH
Sophisticated and inviting, 1970's mid-century modern cream wool sectional sofa on a polished brass plinth base, also comes with two side arm pillows and a semi-attached ottoman.
Brass
Sofa Probably Produced in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa by unknown designer. Probably produced in Finland.
Wool, Mahogany
Channeled Art Deco Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. USA. Extremely rare piece by Directional. Reupholstered in blue Maharam Gemma wool.
Wool
Alessandro Becchi, Anfibio Sofa, Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Krefeld, DE
Alessandro Becchi Anfibio sofa bed by Giovannetti Collezioni, Italy, 1970s. Designed in 1970 by Florence-born Alessandro Becchi, the Anfibio is one of the most iconic convertible des...
Fabric, Wool
Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Canapé concha by Joaquim Tenreiro circa 1950, La tapisserie n’est pas dans une belle condition.
Wool, Wood
$7,059Sale Price / set|65% Off
Hvidt and Molgaard Sofa and Armchair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, GB
Freestanding three seater sofa and matching easy chair of rosewood. Loose cushions in seat and back upholstered with two different shades of green wool.
Wool
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 211 New Upholstered
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sofa, model 211 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1956. Early production 1950s. Made in solid oak. We cleaned the sofa to preserve its old patina and got new straps, new c...
Wool, Velvet, Oak
Scandinavian oak decorative Kjaernulf style wood frame sofa
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning example of Scandinavian design, this Henning Kjaernulf style sofa features a decorative and ornate scalloped oak frame and beige wool cushions.
Oak, Wool
Mid Century Scandart Sofa Circa 1960
Located in Norwich, England
A vibrant contemporary take on their tweed fabric, with rich hues in textured flecks. 94% Pure New Wool & 6% Nylon. A two to three seater sofa, the back cushions matching the curve ...
Wool, Beech
George Smith Anatolian Kilim Sofa from Smith Workshop
Located in Round Top, TX
Elevate your living space with the George Smith Anatolian Kilim Sofa from Smith Workshop, with label stating "George Smith, Handmade in Newcastle, England". Crafted with exquisite at...
Wool
Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful three-seat sofa model no. 2253, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in original salmon colored wool with leather straps on an...
Wool, Oak
A Danish Midcentury Sofa by Johannes Andersen
Located in New York, NY
A free-standing three seater sofa mounted on a six-legged teak frame. Seat, sides and back upholstered with brown wool.
Wool, Wood, Teak
French 1970s Postmodern Serpentine Modular Sofa by Steiner
Located in London, GB
A postmodern, five-section modular sofa of shapely, serpentine form by Steiner - Paris.
Wool
Svend Ellekær Three Seat Sofa
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Svend Ellekær Manufacturer: Rolschau Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Leather, Wool Measurements: 78.75? wide Condition: In excellent origina...
Leather, Wool, Rosewood
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.
By Finn Juhl, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s. Elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern sofa/love seat in wool fabric and sleek round tapered stained beech legs.
Wool
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
Wool, Wood
Frits Henningsen, two seat Coupe sofa, model FH436
By Carl Hansen, Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Hennignsen two seater Coupe sofa with fabric and leather tubings. Frame of oak. Model FH436, made by Carl hansen.
Leather, Wool, Oak
Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Triva
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Kirsten Horlin-Holmquist Manufacturer: Triva Era: 1950s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: 73.75″ wide x 33.5″ tall
Wool, Beech
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradiset Sofa Scandinavian Midcentury
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant Swedish sofa model "Paradise" designer by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist's in the 1950's. This model is most often found with a fixed cushion while this has loose down filled ...
Wool
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Original Epeda cushions. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Wool, Oak
Original Sofa by Gigi RADICE for MINOTTI, 1960s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The sofa has been re-upholstered in fine gray wool material.
Brass
Swedish Modern Sofa in the Style of Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
The upholstery is the original coral pink woven wool. While the sofa is good as it is, it is a great candidate for reupholstery work.
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Wool, Beech Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall Condition: In good original condition wit...
Wool, Beech
$6,400 / set
Hans J. Wegner Sofa Model GE-236/4, 1950
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Danish four-seater sofa, model GE236/4 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1950, with a solid oak frame and original spring loaded cushions with original beige/grey stri...
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Sofa Model GE-290/3, 1950
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Danish three-seat sofa, model GE290/3 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1950, with a clean solid oak frame and original spring loaded cushions with a later date dark r...
Wool, Oak
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury #5526 Wormley Dunbar Armless Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Wormley has pioneered in a broad field of design, he was one of those unique designers who was sensitive to the interplay involved in selling modernism and still preserving the nosta...
Wool
Alessandro Becchi, Anfibio Sofa, Striped Fabric, Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in Krefeld, DE
Alessandro Becchi Anfibio sofa bed by Giovannetti Collezioni, Italy, 1970s. Designed in 1970 by Florence-born Alessandro Becchi, the Anfibio is one of the most iconic convertible des...
Fabric, Wool
$7,381
Sofa by Birte Iversen
By Birte Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa with new wool by Birte Iversen / A. J Iversen
Teak
Hans J. Wegner three seat sofa of teak, model GE280.
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three seat sofa with frame of oiled teak. New upholstered with yellow Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat.
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bantam, CT
Elegant sloped arm sofa, comfortable proportions. Sofa was reupholstered in a Maharam wool tweed.
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Maralunga Two-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory.
Wool
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Sofa in Beech and Fabric by Arne Vodder, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The seat and backrest have been newly upholstered with Gabriel Savak Plain wool fabric, a durable textile originally designed by Tove Kindt Larsen, ensuring the sofa maintains its hi...
Fabric, Beech, Wool, Teak
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufacture...
Wool, Beech
Gerhard Berg "Varia" Modular Three Seat Sofa
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Gerhard Berg Manufacturer: Vatne Møbelfabrik Era: 1950s Materials: Oak, Wool Measurements: 66.5" wide x 28" deep x 31" tall
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of black lacquered oak. Upholstered with striped fabric. Model 290, made by GETAMA.
Wool, Oak
‘Facet’ Sofa by Folke Jansson, Sweden, 1957
By Folke Jansson
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare 'Facet' sofa by Folke Jansson for S.M. Wincrantz Möbelindustri AB, Skövde Sweden 1957. Very rare model of which only eight copies where produced as a jubileum model. This one of...
Wool, Wood
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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