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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Industrial Modernist Art Deco Anodized Aluminum Warren McArthur Park Ave Sofa
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and rare McArthur sofa created in the early thirties, an icon of the Hollywood era. His signature grid with aluminum curved tubing, tootsie roll armrests and black puck feet are all present on this sofa. Notched tubes and milled washers another feature well represented. This sofa carries his Park Ave...
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1930s American Modern Vintage Sofas

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Aluminum

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

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Fabric

Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Manufactured in the 1950’s in Denmark. It is made of solid oak...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, wood, Italy, 1950s Beautiful and very spacious sofa dating back to the 1950s, crafted in Italy. This corner sofa is an eye-catching piece that has all the characteris...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2219 for Fredericia Furniture Make in Denmark
Located in Portland, OR
A stunning example of mid century simplicity. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 4 seat sofa model 2219. Featuring a solid oak frame with two tone cushions 4 red, 4 grey with ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Oak

ViNTAGE RESTORED REGENCY GREEN LEATHER CIRCA 1950'S CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage fully restored green leather Chesterfield tufted sofa circ 1950-1960's Please note th...
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1950s English Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954 A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lady model sofa, Marco Zanuso for Arflex Italia 50's velvet Pierre Frey
Located in Catania, IT
Beautiful and authentic sofa model Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1950s. It has recently been upholstered with a fine velvet "OPERA" burnt orange/earth color produced by Mai...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare New Upholstered Beige Paul McCobb Set for Directional, USA - 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 1950s Paul McCobb Set for Directional, newly upholstered in Dedar Fabric. The measurements given apply to the sofa. The Lounge Chair measures: D9...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three seater sofa in the style of Ico Parisi. Very elegant and comfortable, with floral fabric upholstery, the upholstery was redone twenty years ago but new upholstery is recommended.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Jack Larsen Colorful Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, colorful, Dubar x Larsen textile sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocal...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Dunbar Gondola Sofa
Located in Toledo, OH
Dunbar Gondola sofa, designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar, very good to excellent condition. This sofa has a very solid walnut frame. The ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut sofa designed by the iconic designer Jens Risom in the United States, circa 1950s. Transform your living space with this exquisitely ref...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut, Leather

Sofa Model 830 with Light Grey Velvet, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Italy, 1955
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The body of the piece of furniture is newly covered with light grey ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
One of the most significant contributions of the Scandinavian countries to the European fine arts has been in the field of design. The Scandinavian countries have achieved world-wide...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood

Italian Armchair 1950's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This armchair was made in Italy in the estimated 1950s.The simple, clean silhouette is typical of a lean, Italian design.The backrest has a narrow edge at the top, giving it a stylis...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Rare Sleep-O-Matic Sofa / Daybed by Marco Zanuso
Located in Munich, DE
Made by arflex. Can be pulled out as bed.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for D...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Arne Norell curvy Soffa Produced by Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, circa 1960
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
A rare curvy 3 seats Arne Norell soffa produced by Westbergs Möbler edition in 1950. The sofa is composed by stained beech feets and is reupholstered with a bouclette fabric in white...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Tubular Steel Couch / Daybed in Art Deco Streamline Design, circa 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original tubular steel Couch / Daybed in Art Deco - Streamline Design is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery t...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Teak Couch by Arne Vodder, Glostrup
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 131 x 78 x 73 cm (Width x Height x Depth) (approx. 51.6 x 30.7 x 28.7 inches) This Scandinavian designer sofa from Glostrup is often attributed to Arne Vodder. Crafted ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

1950s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Fringe Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Unique Italien Sofa
Located in Munich, DE
By unknown designer or manufacturer. Two parts reupholstered in alcantara. should be cleaned or re-upholstered.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

I.S.A. Sofa Set in Original Condition, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa set was made by the manufacturer I.S.A. in the 1950s. It consists of two armchairs and a sofa, all of which are in exceptionally good original condition. The particularly o...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good original condition - The upholstery has bee replaced few years ago and its in good/very good condition - can be used immediately
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Three-Seat Sofa by Russell Wright, Black Frame and Light Grey-Silver Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
Russel Wright for Conant Ball sofa. Black lacquered wood frame and newly upholstered in a beautiful light grey or sliver fabric.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

3 Seater Sofa Model GE290 By Hans J. Wegner From 1953s
Located in Lejre, DK
Model GE 290 is a 3-seater sofa designed by the famous Danish designer Hans J. Wegner in 1953. The sofa has a stylish oak frame and light fabric cushions, which gives it an elegant a...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak

N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish two-seater sofa by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery of the era’s cabinetmakers. The design in many ways trans...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Sheepskin, Wood

1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Three Seat Sofa for Reupholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. This piece was produced in the USA at around the same time. It is a ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

1950s George Nakashima Studio 72 inch Three Seat Slatted Sofa / Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare settee crafted by George Nakashima circa late 1950s, acquired from the family of the original owners. This is an iconic example of the slatted series, which in many ca...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

1960s, Danish drop arm sofa, furniture wool, oak wood, orginal condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa in original very good condition. No smells, no stains, stable construction. Sofa was checked by craftsman. Furnit...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Oak

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

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Three-seater white velvet sofa with metal and brass, Digamma model designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina in 1957. The extraordinary elegance of the Digamma three-seater sofa, created in 1957 by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, is revealed through a surprising combination of materials and futuristic design. The carefully crafted metal structure supports the upholstered part of the sofa, creating a perfect balance between form and functionality. The distinctive signature of Ignazio Gardella, a renowned designer and visionary engineer, is evident in the curved brass terminals on which the sofa gracefully rests. His architectural conception, bridging art and design, is reflected in every detail of this unique piece. The Gavina brand introduced the Digamma collection in 1957, ushering in a new approach to seating that goes beyond traditional forms of sofas and armchairs. The series, of which this extraordinary sofa is a part, features square and rational volumes, demonstrating an exceptional level of innovation for its time. Today, the sofa is in excellent condition, meticulously restored in upholstery and adorned with a light-shaded velvet covering that enhances its intrinsic beauty. Its dimensions of 197x82,5x81 make it ideal for comfortably accommodating three people, offering a seating experience that combines style and comfort without compromise. A functional work of art, Ignazio Gardella's Digamma Sofa...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern 1950's Shell Sofa In Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Shell-shaped in Blue velvet. with wooden feet. This sofa showcases elegant form and rich details with its beauti...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa / Daybed
Located in Dallas, TX
A one arm sofa / daybed with brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model Croissant Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model croissant designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Vintage Brown-Cognac Leather Club Stool
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This club stool, is covered with hand-patinated sheep leather. The stool have a very nice easy shape. The leather is very sturdy and it is very comfortable.  
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wood, Fabric

Two-seater Model 115 in Velvet Upholstery by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands
Located in Hellouw, NL
Theo Ruth’s Model 115 for Artifort is a refined example of mid-century Dutch design. With a focus on organic form and comfort, this two-seater combines sculptural elegance with a rel...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Hauner Sofa
Located in London, GB
Sergio Rodrigues designed the Hauner sofa in 1950. The piece is characteristic of Rodrigues’ unique aesthetic and the mid-century sensibility he championed. Made of beautiful Pinho d...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury sofa mod. D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1954
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic sofa "with wings" model D70 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Originally born as a sofa bed, the D70 has an innovative mechanism that allows you to open the sofa until it...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms . Acid green new upholstery in perfect condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wood

1930s Made in England Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown 3 Seat Chesterfield Club
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled cushions ...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA. Newly upholstered in a high pile rich green mohair. The seating system features three cushioned seats and a white laminate side...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s
By Seng
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Settee; Couch; Daybed; Green Upholstery; Fabric; Seng Company; Germany; German Design; Mid-Century Modern; Sofa-Sleeper; Sofa daybed in green upholstery, made in West-Germany in the 1930s. Pull out sofa bed...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare leather sofa was designed during the 1950s. A form referring to the design of the Bauhaus school, where the aim was to combine creative ima...
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1950s Brutalist Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Model 4906 Large Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic large Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass legs model 4906 sofa that measures 100 inches wide and still retains its original light green textured fabric in good condition. It ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Textile, Wood

Restored Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. The original pair of mid-century woven wicker sectional sofas features a body s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa in a Patterned Fabric, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This exceptional three-seater sofa is eccentric in the best way possible; with a large curved body and a one of a kind upholstery, both of which recall the Art Deco style of the 1930...
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1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

LENZI Sofa '548' from the 1950s Iron and brass legs, fabric covering. Italy.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
3 Sitzer Sofa Design Lenzi, Studio Tecnico A.P.A. Quarrata- Pistoia, Modell '548' 1950s. Die Polsterung mit blau grauen Samtbezug hat leichte Flecken. Die schwarz lackierten Eisenb...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Imitation Fur Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage sofa made in the 1950s, Italian manufacture. The sofa is totally covered in black faux fur, very whimsical. The shapes are very simple and sinuous. There are 4 fee...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fur, Faux Fur

Modular Seating Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s. USA. Reupholstered in Pierre Frey “Bourail” Jacquard fabric. Refoamed as well. White laminate side tables with metal frame.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa with integrated tabletop by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for forma, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa with integrated tabletop by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for forma, 1950s Carlo Hauner was an Italian-born Brazilian designer and architect, widely recognized for his work in t...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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