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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iverson
Located in New York, NY
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iversen newly upholstered in Kravet tight Boucle. A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, outward swept rear legs retaining the original horse...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Crafted in Ettore Zaccari's own workshop in Italy during the 1930s, this exquisite lounge sofa is a testament to the remarkable skill and artistry of its creator. The sofa is finishe...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Ash

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat. The sofa was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Very good condition: n...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Sofa, Birger Hahl, A. Salmi Huonekalutehdas, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sofa, designed by Birger Hahl, manufactured by A. Salmi Huonekalutehdas, Finland, 1930s. Stained ash frame, wool fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition,...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Ash

American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Seat Height: 18.75" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Donald Deskey Art Deco Radio City Music Hall Sofa in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and historically important sofa was designed by the legendary Donald Deskey- the man responsible for the design of Radio City Music Hall where this sofa was originally h...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Two-seater straw sofa by Giuseppe Pagano
Located in Milano, IT
This two-seater sofa, designed by the visionary Giuseppe Pagano during the Italian Rationalist era, embodies the principles of functionality and simplicity that defined this movement...
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1930s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Sofas

Materials

Straw, Wood

Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, light green furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Light green furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Good condition: no smells, no s...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An art deco sofa attributed to Gugliemo Ulrich. Rounded back and aviator style silhouette with wood plinth feet. Upholstery as found. Sourced in Northern Italy.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, no stains ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Restored Art Deco Stick Rattan Three-Seat Transitional Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Art Deco rattan three-seat sofa features the classic transitional arms with double-strand arms accented by a center stick strand in the center. The intricat...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Teak Sofa with Leather Webbing by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, made from teak with sculptural details. The amazing leather webbing backrest makes this sofa a real room jewel. Seat upholstered in cream fabric.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Expertly Restored - Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Teak Sofa for N. Eilersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

Paolo Buffa Vintage Sofa in Wood and Floral Fabric 'Attr.'
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage floral sofa designed in the 1950s and attributed to the craftsmanship of Paolo Buffa, of fine Italian manufacture. The sofa has...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the Americ...
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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Sofas

Materials

Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

Elegant 1940s Edward Wormley, Dunbar for Modern, Curved Sofa on Mahogany Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid 1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa on six thick mahogany legs, with older re-upholstery in a Chinoiserie fabric. Upholstery is ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Italian Sofa with Burlap Bed Mechanism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s original Italian sofa refurbish and reupholstered with the panna cotta corduroy cotton velvet, and new foam. Sofa and the bed very comfortable .Brass and metal lags when the b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Newly Upholstered Gigi Radice Sofa in Green and Grey for Minotti, Italy, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Gigi Radice sofa for Minotti Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a velvet Dedar fabric.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Camel Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, sofa, model ‘4118’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930, production 1970s Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-seat sofa...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1930s Curved Italian Art Deco Sofa in Walnut Brown Velvet and Metal Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, walnut, aluminum, velvet, Italy, 1930s This exceptional sofa, crafted during the Italian Art Deco period of the 1930s, embodies the era's focus on streamlined forms and simpli...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. Seat height 18”.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Banana Sofa, Beige Shearling, Beech, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Settee or Loveseat, Beige Shearling, Beech, Denmark, 1950s This mid-20th century Danish "Banana" sofa features brand new beige Australian she...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Lacquered Empire Style Sofa with Leopard Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great statement piece with white lacquer wood finish and leopard printed upholstery. Loads of drama for either a simple or layered decor.
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1950s American Empire Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Classic Danish Teak & cane Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production ! Retains original BRAMIN burn in label.. A verstile design by Hans Olsen, this highly functional sofa has a variety of uses. The table and two seats can be configu...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Three-Seat Sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan, circa 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful sought after three-seat sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan made in Denmark probably between late 1940s and 1950. The design is a classic Pontoppidan with slim elegant scoop-like li...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Edward Wormley Elegant Sofa Day Bed with Walnut Legs, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sofa daybed model no. 5334 with separated back and arm with walnut legs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1953.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Fantastic Restored Vintage Modern Rattan Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: meticulously professionally restored and completely Installation Ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available. An exceptional vintage modern three-seat sofa, circa 1950. Stout, expertly crafted rattan frame construction. Beautiful design and detail. The matching pair of loungers...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 16.25" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously upholstered channeled back tufting. The settee has been fully restored and newly reu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Sofa from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Luxurious Art Deco sofa designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Bristol Merano Italia. Sofa with low armrests and a sculptural shape. Made in Italy in the early 1950s. The velvet is worn...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The ivory v...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Beech, Fir

Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern Curved Banana Sofa, Beech, Green Velvet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Banana Sofa, Green Velvet, Denmark c. 1940s Organic form mid-century modern banana sofa designed an...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and reminiscent of Kurt Olsen's design style. Built on a sturdy beech wood frame and raised on solid teak leg...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Red Mohair Sofa and Convertible Daybed, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic mid-century red mohair sofa that converts to a daybed in a great size. Asymmetric with dog-bone shape, a popular style in the 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern 1950's 3-Seat Sofa in Teak and Wool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sofa manufactured in the late 1950's. Classic design with low elegant lines and yet enough of a presence to anchor a living room. Covered in its...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa 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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech

Curved Sofa by Frederico Munari Italy, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning and lovely curved Italian sofa by Federico Munari, original from the 50's. This amazing sofa has a deep, highly comfortable seat and a gracefully sloping back. The or...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Extremely rare & stunning! This fully original ''Minerva seating group'' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen 1950. The design & luxurious feeling of this set are just superb. The combination of teak, rattan, wool & chrome are breathtaking. It looks stunning from any angle with the minimalist teak & chrome backrests so you can place it in the center of your room. The set has its original finish & original padded wool upholstery in grey/green. which remains in amazing condition! The FD516 coffee table...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Chrome

Classic Art Deco / Machine Age Tubular Chrome 3-seat sofa, after Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Art Deco / Machine sofa Made by Royal Metal Manufacturing, this Wolfgang Hoffmann sofa features a heavily made chromed round tubular frame with heavy vented naugahyde cushions.. The arms of the sofa feature graceful streamline moderne design connected to a double pole bottom frame This is a great example of 1930s modernism...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Marco Zanuso 'Sleep-o-Matic' Sofa for Arflex, 1951
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare 'Sleep-o-Matic' sofa / daybed designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1951. The sofa seat pulls forward and levels out to allow for a sleeping surface. Fully restored and reupho...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Curved "Comma" Italian sofa in blue velvet in the style of Ico Parisi
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Italian Mid Century blue velvet sofa in the style of Ico Parisi. Brass Upholstered in blue velvet and featuring brass feet. Ico Parisi`s `Comma` sofa is the 20th Century Desi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Johannes Andersen CAPRI Sofa for AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, in KVADRAT Upholstery
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This sofa was produced by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik from Sweden around 1950s/1960s according Johannes Andersen design. Like most furniture from Scandinavia, it was made with great car...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa Model '115' in Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, model '115', fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1950s A Dutch settee by Theo Ruth currently upholstered in a yellow velvet. The back tilts slightly backwar...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and st...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Dutch Art Deco Design Sofa by Pander 1930 Walnut Burl Wood with Display Cabinets
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous high end design Dutch Art Deco sofa designed & produced by Pander 1930 in Burl Walnut. Exquisite Art Deco design lines & both sides of ...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1950s Adrian Pearsall's "Cloud" sofa, crafted in the 1950s in the United States, is a stunning example of mid-century m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet four Seater Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seater sofa, Italian design, solid wood structure and legs, original vintage chenille velvet upholstery, 1950s production. Conditions as ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Chenille, Velvet, Beech

1950s Hans J Wegner Daybed Model Ge19 by GETAMA, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with good original corduroy fabric - sturdy and stable.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Zebrawood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, zebrawood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 16"
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Zebra Wood

Incomparable Tuxedo Sofa by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa maintains its original verdigris finish, with heavy patina. The piece may be painted or professionally powder coated if so desired. Finals may be finished in ag...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ward Bennett, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and light grey fabric sofa designed by Ward Bennet and produced by Lehigh Leopold, USA, c. 1950s. 18” seat height.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning teak sofa fully reupholstered in beige cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were...
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1950s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Teak, Cowhide, Cane

Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era five-strand Paul Frankl-inspired square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous five-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

1950s, 3-seater sofa, green furniture blend wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, 3-seater sofa. Green furniture blend wool, beech wood, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, no st...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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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