1950s Yellow "Sculptura" Collection Sofa by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Sofa has been more recently powder coated bright yellow.
Wire
Sofa in Louis XVI Style Yellow Mustard, 1930s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German sofa produced in the 1930s in Berlin. The sofa is after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden legs are thoroughly cleaned and covered with a semi-matte...
Velvet, Beech
Florence Knoll two-seater sofa in mustard yellow leather, 1970
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Featuring its original mustard yellow leather upholstery with button tufted cushions, this sofa stands on a sleek chrome-plated steel frame, combining minimalism with luxurious comfo...
Chrome
Sofa with Arms Armchair in Yellow by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Patrick Norguet, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An homage to the masters of early 20th century Modernism, the Sofa with Arms armchair by Shiro Kuramata has a structure made of chromed tubular metal, padded with polyurethane foam a...
Metal, Stainless Steel
$400Sale Price|20% Off
"Return", Contemporary, Abandoned Interior, Victorian Sofa, Yellow, Photograph
By Rebecca Skinner
Located in Franklin, MA
Rebecca Skinner’s “Return” is a 12 x 18 inch color photograph of a Victorian sofa in the interior of an abandoned building. Peeling paint in pink, yellow and white demonstrate the pa...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Linoleum Coffee Couch Table Alvar Aalto Artek Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large coffee table by Artek, designed by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto. Shown here with a linoleum surface in a special color. This Scandinavian design is hard to beat ...
Wood
$9,000Sale Price|25% Off
Christian Liaigre Bouddha Sofa in Light Yellow Mohair, Modern Design
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Retail price for this sofa is around $20,000. Upholstered in a soft light yellow mohair with a lovely subtle pattern.
Mohair
Outdoor Lounge Sofa - White Performance Fabric and Yellow Leather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Flow Sunbed The Flow sofa is designed to blend into any outdoor space, offering simplicity and comfort. Its simple design invites relaxation, while the high-performance foam struct...
Leather, Fabric
Camogli Outdoor Sofa in Iroko Wood with Yellow Patterned Cushions
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Camogli Sofa, created in partnership with Mediterrazza, is a radiant expression of outdoor luxury furniture.
Fabric, Wood
Biedermeier Sofa Walnut circa 1830 Cream Material with Yellow Flowers
Located in DE
Large Biedermeier sofa circa 1830 in a typical cream material with yellow flowers.
Walnut
Antique Print of the Yellow Skulpin Fish by J. Couch, circa 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique fish print titled 'Yellow Skulpin'. This print originates from 'Fishes of the British Islands' by Jonathan Couch.
Paper
$803Sale Price|20% Off
Nude Female Figure Posed on Red Sofa in Yellow Interior Oil Painting
By Jacqueline Boisselot
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Portrait by Jacqueline Boisselot, French late 20th century 19.75 x 25.5 inches oil on artist paper, unframed condition: very good and ready to enjoy provenance: from a private ...
Oil
Martin Visser SZ04 Lounge Chairs Sofa 't Spectrum, 1964
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Newly upholstered in a bright yellow 'Gabriel' fabric which comes close to the original upholstery that was on them.
Stainless Steel
Elegant Yale Burge Louis XV Style Even-Arm Sofa
By Yale Burge
Located in Chicago, IL
Yale Burge high quality reproduction Louis XV style even-arm canape. Hand-carved beech frame, distressed and stained walnut with a single seat down filled cushion. Upholstered in a y...
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Pietro Arosio Sliding Bed Sofa for Taccini
By Pietro Arosio, Tacchini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freshly reubholsted in butter yellow mohair, practical design, convertable sofa.
Aluminum
$3,328Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Wooden Sofa in Fabric and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
The backrest is very distinctive: in fact, there is a slight lower central groove where the fabric is swapped colors: that is, the base is cream and the decorations are yellow. Very ...
Brass
Sofa by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Modern sofa in yellow fabric. Good condition, small signs of usage.
Fabric
Pair of Maralunga Sofas by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
Yellow leather sofa. Dimensions: Seatback height: 70 cm (close) - 100 cm (open) Lenght: 165 cm Seat height: 42 Maralunga is one of the most famous sofas of Italian design.
Metal
Space Age Tubular 2-Seater Sofa designed by Johan Bertil Haggstrom for IKEA
By IKEA, Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Beograd, RS
This vintage IKEA sofa features a Bauhaus-style tubular chrome frame with a fluffy, large seat in yellow mustard.
Steel
Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers on Sofa, After J.J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
The figures are positioned on a richly gilded rococo-style sofa with a yellow upholstery cushion, the seat further enhanced by a decorative crest at the back.
Porcelain
Flower Child by Patty Carroll, 2022, Archival Pigment Print, Photography
By Patty Carroll
Located in Denton, TX
A woman leans back in her couch, covered with yellow and orange flowers. Her floral patterned dress matches the color scheme of the room decor, the curtains, the couch, and the hangi...
Archival Pigment
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Sofa with Ebonized Base and Sunburst Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century sofa with orange, yellow, and gold sunburst patterned upholstery, resting on an ebonized wooden sled base.
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Ebony
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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