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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 1900s
Antique Biedermeier Sofa Made of Velvet Fabric and Carved Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Impressive Biedermeier sofa of Northern European origin from the early 1900s. The majestic sofa features a colossal wooden frame with several special fea...
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Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Danish 1950s Sofa Attributed to Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Variant
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and likely a variant of Fritz Hansen's famous model 1669. Just the shape of the l...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Italian Two-Seater Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition for this two-seater sofa in the manner of Gio Ponti, manufactured in Italy during the 50s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage rattan Belse 8, Dutch Design, 1950, 2 seater sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: This beautifully designed Dutch Design 2-seater sofa, made in the Netherlands in the 1950s. This rattan Belse 8, 2-seater sofa features a timeless design, a beautifully sha...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Antique Louis XV Style French Sofa Canapé
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Antique Louis XV style French sofa canapé. This is a perfect piece to restyle by maybe gilding or painting the gorgeous carved frame and reupholstering.
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1950s American Louis XV Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 This sofa or bench, a creation of Paul László, contains a well-preserved caned back and seat....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape and slim, tapered legs, this two-seater is exceptionally ...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

After Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa by ISA Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Daisy model sofa with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, good condition of the padding, cushions with springs. The velvet is original from the time but a new upholst...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Bouclé Cushions, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the cultural examples of the European country manor and rustic styles, European cabinetmakers’ furniture were endowed with a creative simplicity, with a feeling for the w...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

Mid Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno D70 Reclining Sofa 1954s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Osvaldo Borsani was a prominent Italian designer known for his innovative furniture designs, particularly during the mid-20th century. In 1954, Borsani created the iconic Tecno D70 Reclining Sofa...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Three Seater Sofa, Louis XV Style With Painted Frame
Located in London, GB
This a very well-made French three-seater sofa with 3 seat cushions, circa 1900, newly upholstered with a suede-like linen colour fabric, very resistant and easy to clean. The frame...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Raymond Loewy Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Raymond Loewy for Simmons three-seat sofa. Cut-out sides with inset leg support structure, black lacquered tapered legs. Original stripped fabric In go...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Raymond Loewy Sofa
Raymond Loewy Sofa
€6,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1950 Italian sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa Italy circa 1950 Original seating
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is spectacular! Designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler in the late 1950's, this sculptural sofa is just as comfortable as it is beautiful. With long, clean lines and arched wingback sides, the body is reminiscent of an Arne Jacobsen egg chair. The back of the sofa showcases the solid teak frame that perfectly cradles the body of the sofa. The teak frame is further accentuated with its rich color and patina that really pops off the white lower-pile fine Belgian boucle...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Red Patinated Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s/1960s Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period....
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Sofa by Schiller Polstermøbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though the advent of new materials like plastic, foam, and fibreglass revolutionized the production process, Scandinavian designers still valued craft over industrialization. This sc...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s, Danish design by Slagelse Møbelværk, sofa, model 185, reupholstered.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Slagelse Møbelværk, sofa model 185. Reupholstered in quality grey furniture velour. Buttons in black artificial leather. Beechwood legs, brass springs in the ...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original red furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. The sofa i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa Minotti Gigi Radice Italian Design Red Color
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved sofa Minotti Gigi Radice Italian design.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Restored Rattan Three-Strand Full Pretzel Lounge Chair and Three-Seat Sofa Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired living room set featuring a three-strand armchair and a solid piece three-seat sofa with intricate wrappings. Included in the price is...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
€2,400 Sale Price
33% Off
Upholstered Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural, tailored and fully upholstered (and very comfortable) sofa floating on well-scaled turned oak dowel legs and retaining its original cream strie´ wool fabric.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

‘Romantica’ Living Room Set by Piero Ranzani for Elam in Walnut, Italy, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Romantica’ Living room set by Piero Ranzani for Elam in dark Wood and Walnut, Italy, 1950’s What stands out are the straight lines of the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner Airport Sofa AP34/4 Denmark 1954
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern four seater sofa model AP34/4 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by AP Stolen, Denmark 1954. This is for the rare 4 seater version of this...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The triangular silhouette of the armrests underlines the modern dimensions of thi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, Manta model, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian sofa and pair of armchairs from the 50s. We do not know who produced them but they are of great design and very rare. The structure is in excellent condition, only the fabric...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Restored Milo Baughman Style Stick Reed Rattan Cubists Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Baughman style rattan sofa with woven stick rattan sides and pole rattan frame. The seats are covered in tuft blue cloth cushions. 1950, United States Sofa: 34" tal...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Italian Mid-Century Minimal Sofà Carlo Mollino Style Cherry Fabric Green
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian mid-century Minimal Sofà Carlo Mollino style cherry fabric green.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Fabulous Restored Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available. A fabulous restored vintage sofa...
Category

1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Peter Hvidt Gray Daybed or Sofa, Denmark 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Peter Hvidt daybed or sofa in teak, Denmark 1950s. New upholstered in Raf Simons Kvadrat Fabric.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Original Italian corner sofa from the 1950s, the upholstery is from the time, in damask velvet, in good condition but the intervention of the upholsterer is recommended.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Guglielmo Pecorini, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1954
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, 1954. Dimensions: 35.75” H x 81.5” W x 33.75“ D Seat height: 20”
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Corner sofa, Italy, circa 1950s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Fascinating corner sofa of Italian design, production circa 1950s. Very special piece, not very common. It comes with fabric in very good condition, very stable structure, wooden fee...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Corner sofa, Italy, circa 1950s.
Corner sofa, Italy, circa 1950s.
€1,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Italian Modern Curved Sofa on Brass Splayed Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian organic-form sofa with sculptural, winged-arm rests and deeply curved back supported by four brass, splayed legs (ca. 1950s). Chic, modernist design, presenting well ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Sofa with Fabric and Vinyl Upholstery German Import
Located in Seattle, WA
This mid-century modern sofa, likely from the 1950s or 1960s, showcases a minimalist silhouette with clean, straight lines, a low backrest, and narrow, angled arms capped with woode...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Italian Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian sofa bed was designed in the 1950s. The shapes lend elegance and modernity to the otherwise quite minimalist design. The seat is foldable...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A very beautiful sofa model "Triennale", designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex, Italy 1950's. Made of a solid structure and polished legs. This stunning piece is just re...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Borge Mogensen Sofa Model 203 in Original Wool for Fredericia, Denmark, 1955
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This fantastic sofa was designed by Borge Mogensen in 1955 as model 203 for Fredericia Stolefabrik and manufactured sometime between 1955 and 1960. In period...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Wonderful John Wisner for Ficks Reed Natural Bamboo Sofa Far Horizons Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful John Wisner for Ficks Reed natural bamboo sofa from the Far Horizons Collection. We love the natural finish of the bamboo and do have othe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Fabulous 2-Piece Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Low Mid-Century Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous 2 piece long low Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa. This is perfect for you designers who need to reupholster. The bones are magnificent but the fabric needs updating. Long ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Sofa in Beech & Smooth Beige Sheepskin, Asko 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely lounge sofa by danish architect Flemming Lassen in smooth beige natural sheepskin. The sofa has the same design as the Ingeborg chair in the series (sofa and chair) which ha...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model Minerva by France & Daverkosen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark. Seating group with 3 seater, 2 seater and side table...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. This sofa was purchased from Kagan about a decade ago and upholstered in a heathered lig...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Stunning model 550 designed by Fredrik Kayser of Norway, , Scandinavian Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning model 550 designed by Fredrik Kayser of Norway, , Scandinavian Design .. Simple elegance.. Sweeping curves. subtle joinery, and perfectly balanced frame creates a piece that...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede with Leather Piping
Category

1950s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Suede, Teak

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a long tradition of craftsmanship, there has always been a heightened appreciation of design throughout Scandinavia. Scandinavian design emerged as a prominent contributor to Eu...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The curved, or banana sofa is often thought of as the most ubiquitous piece of furniture. While a sofa with a rounded shape is not ground-breaking, it has typically been reserved for...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1950s cigar brown leather chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions This is a ...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

"Sleep-O-Matic" sofa by Zanuso At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Three-seater sofa bed, "Sleep-O-Matic" model, designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. Entirely restored and reupholstered with a bouclette fabric by Dédar Made in Italy in the 1950s-1960s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Upholstered Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tailored and fully upholstered sofa floating on well-scaled turned oak dowel legs. Model AP32-S by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in original upholstery.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wool, Oak

Italian Art Deco Grey Velvet and Macassar Sofa, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This sofa was produced in Italy in the 1950s. The feet are covered in Macassar. The sofa is newly upholstered with a gray fine velvet.
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Macassar

Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Corner sofa in blond wood and fabric,, Italy, 1950's What stands out most in this low corner bench are the recesses in the framework and the 9 straight, tapered, squared stiletto legs that are so typical for that period in Italy. As you can see the backrest is optional and was probably designed later to give it some extra comfort. Back in the days these sofas were mostly used for very practical purposes like a quick coffee or pasta. This sofa would work very well in a corner of course but strangely enough this rectangular sofa also works very well in the middle of a room for example with a round table and two chairs...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Sofa or Settee in Red Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, leather, wood, Scandinavia, 1950s A beautifully sculpted sofa in the style of Danish designer Arne Vodder. The high back is slightly curved and runs smoothly over in...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century, Gianfranco Frattini Sofa mod. 872 for Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Frattini graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1953. He opened his professional studio in Milan, after working in the studio of his teacher and mentor Gio Ponti. Hi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid settee sofa which has a pretty inlaid shaped top rail, lovely inlaid shaped splats, shaped open arms, newly recovered seat, standing on square taper...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sofas

Materials

Other

Bröderna Andersson 1950s "Domus" sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1950s Scandinavian sofa made by Bröderna Andersson, reupholstered in light gray cotton. Original "Domus" model produced by Bröderna Andersson in Sweden in the 1950s. The ca...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare and Exceptional Mid Century Walnut Four Seat Sofa from John Stuart
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A phenomenal mid century wood framed sofa originally purchased from John Stuart in New York City in 1959. Elegant frame with slightly angl...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale

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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