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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
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.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Ib Kofod-Larsen Sette for Carlo Garhn, Denmark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ib Kofod Larsen design small sofa or settee for Carlo Garhn, Denmark. Rare design in very limited production for manufacturer Carlo Garhn. High lighting the sculpted lines and float...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Large 10' James Mount Style Embroidered Floral Modrenist Section Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 118" 4-person Mid-century section sofa featuring an Asian style quilted floral pattern fabric and modern shape much like the furniture made popular ...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Milo Baughman's tapered leg sofa, adorned with a fresh Herman Miller, Alexander Girard fabric and new foam, exudes timeless sophistication. The sleek, tapered legs provide a modern t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare pair of Gio Ponti armchairs for "Casa e Giardino", 1936. Curved shell model covered in original vintage satin, the cushions have springs inside. The upholstery, as seen in the ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Fir

Art Deco "President" Stick Reed Rattan Fan Back Settee and Sofa Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Art Deco president stick reed rattan fan back sofa set features a 3 seater sofa and 2 seat settee. Both sofas have a distinctive fan-back form and an...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

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

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

Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa Model 'Samspel" Carl Malmsten, 1956
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and now have its ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

Hans J. Wegner “GE240” Cigar Sofa for Getama, Denmark 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful “Cigar” sofa, model GE240, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama in Denmark around 1950. This highly recognizable piece is made of excellent quality oa...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Gigi Radice Two Seater Sofa Mid-Century Design 1950's Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
Gigi Radice Two Seater Sofa Mid-Century Design 1950's Modernism. Wooden frame, leather upholstery. The item, other than the coating, is in good conservative condition; there are no...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Delicate Italian Sofa in Patterned Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, brass, metal, fabric, Italy, 1950s This sofa was designed in Italy and shows similarities with the designs of Gigi Radice. The sofa is comfortable and has playful details. Th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Brass, Metal

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
Located in Manhasset, NY
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut Johannes Andersen for Trensum Møbelfabrik Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Walnut and Fabric Curvaceou...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. 16.5” seat height
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Curvaceous Sofa by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Mid Century Sofa or Settee, designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco side table Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Period: 1930-1939 Source: Germany Material: Chrome-Plated Steel Designed by world-renowned German designe...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Hollywood Regency Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Knole couch for sale. This was is from the 1950's, and was previously reupholstered in silk with a beautiful pattern. It's ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Feathers

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

Marco Zanuso Floreal Mid-Century 1950's Sofa Bed
Located in Taranto, IT
Marco Zanuso Floreal Mid-Century 1950's Sofa Bed. Wonderful 3-seater sofa, Lady model by Marco Zanuso. All-wood frame, covered in original floral fabric of the period. By recli...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed Gio Ponti, production in the early 1950s, with high backrest, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

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

Pair of James Mont Sofa's
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful James Mont Sofa's. The elegant Lattice framed Sofa's have been Newly reupholstered in an ivory colored fabric and each sofa has two separate ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Exoskeleton Walnut Sofa for Selig
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, Wood, Walnut

Sofa Model DS-61 Produced by De Sede in Switzerland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model DS-61. Produced by De Sede in Switzerland.
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Green Vintage wool sofa with rosewood frame
Located in London, GB
This striking vintage wool sofa captures the essence of mid-century design. Recently upholstered in a rich moss green coloured wool, with subtle tar...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Three Seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen 1930s. Original Condition
Located in Handewitt, DE
Three seat sofa by the famous danish cabinetmaker and designer Frits Henningsen 1930s. In original untouched condition, with blue fabric. This is upholstered by Frits henningsen's fa...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Metal structure with sponge padding and red bouclé wool covering. The sofa has a perfect 1950s style line that recalls the design of Gigi Radice. Th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Sofa, for Widdicomb Model 1727 c.1950 / walnut & brass
Located in Buffalo, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Sofa, for Widdicomb Model 1727 c.1950 / walnut & brass frame.. Retains original off white / cream naugahyde upholstery . usable but dis-colored, Retains orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Octagonal Sofa Attributed to Harvey Probber, Restored in Blue Maharam Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
Octagonal / round seating unit / sofa / loveseat that we are attributing to Harvey Probber. Eight walnut legs around the perimeter plus a center walnut leg. Expertly restored and reu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa,, Professionally reupholstered. Stunning gray wool fabric. Retains origi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid-Century Modern Two Seat Sofa Settees By Max Stout Mohair w Iron Frames
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous styling from the 1950s, pair of wingback Settees with mohair upholstery. Beautiful iron frames with oak arms create the perfect seating. And there's a pair!! 2nd settee is o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Curved 3-Seat Sofa in Chestnut Mohair, Italy 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian three-seat sofa characterized by gracefully curved lines and plush down-filled cushions. The elegant silhouette is upholstered in beautiful warm chestnut brown mohair...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed Cleopatra designed by Dick Cordemeijer manufactured in Netherlands, circa 1950. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beauti...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Sofa, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sofa By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Cream Mohair velvet upholstery, with tapered solid walnut legs. Measures: 7...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Mohair, Walnut

Marco Zanuso, Sofa, Velvet, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and brass sofa designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex, Italy, c. 1950s. Seat Height: 15.5" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

French 1950s Oak Banquette, Daybed by Free-Span
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French midcentury "Jour et Nuit" oak sofa or daybed by Free-Span.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Modernist Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Chromed Metal, Fabric Upholstery, c. 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 tim...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Modern, Beech, Brown Sheepskin, Organic Sofa, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Beech, Shearling, Three Seater Sofa, Denmark, 1930s Gorgeous example of an organic modern three seater sofa designed and produc...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing Finn Juhl sofa Model 137 in teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s. This three-seater 'Japan' sofa has the elegance and round shapes that are so recognizable for Finn Juhl and ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Sofa by Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome sofa by Harvey Probber upholstered in plum velvet with self-welting, six loose cushions (the seat cushions have a zipper), a buttoned back, and a spring base, all supported ...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Attributed 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, goose down cushions. The velvet is original from the period but a new upholste...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Italian Goatskin Coffee Table by Aldo Tura
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vintage coffee table, designed by Aldo Tura in the 1950s, is a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship. Celebrated for his innovative use of exotic materials, Tura h...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Iron

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

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Elegant Harvey Probber Two-Part Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A well-tailored, nicely proportioned and architecturally clean-looking design this two-piece sectional sofa by Harvey Probber. With even arms, tufted seat cushions and six loose cush...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Seldom Seen Danish Sofa Designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Danish modern sofa (frame) designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold. In original estate condition. Retain original finish, patina showing just the right amount of cosmetic...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Oak, Teak

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

Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa from Bröderna Andersson, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater sofa was made by the Swedish manufacturer Bröderna Anderssons during the 1950s. The sofa is upholstered with a high-quality material in a noble red color. It is an ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Bauhaus Chrome Sofa with Original Upholstery by Hynek Gottwald, Prague 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Bauhaus Chrome Sofa with Original Upholstery by Hynek Gottwald, Prague 1930s This is a Bauhaus chrome sofa designed by Hynek Gottwald, crafted in Prague during the 1930s. It feature...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Three Seater Sofa by Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Frits Henningsen three seater sofa on a mahogany frame with eight legs and covered with green wool. The sides have exposed wood panels on either side. It was designed and made circ...
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1930s Danish Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Restored "Big Kings" Plush Rattan Loveseat Sofa With 4 Strand Arms, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover luxury in the form of a rare pair of restored "Big Kings" plush rattan loveseat sofas fashioned after Paul Frankl's design. These exquisite pieces feature distinctive 4-Stra...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Two Seater Danish Banana Sofa
Located in London, England
Two seater Danish banana sofa reupholstered in Ivory coloured soft Alpaca Wool Boucle.
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1930s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Grace Walnut Leather for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic design from 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen Denmark (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). This (re-)edition of the Swan Sofa (Model 3321) wa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Aluminum

Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Teak and Greenish Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Scandinavian modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The way the armrests bent outwards remind of the designs by Folke Ohlsson. Looking at the...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Tete A Tete w/ Ebonized Walnut Cabriole Legs & Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This unique and lovely Mid-Century Modernist Tete A Tete With Saber Style Cabriole Legs in Ebonized Walnut and Holy Hunt Uphlstery originates from France, Circa 1950. The french term...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare Restored "1940s Transition" Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Full "1940s Transition" rattan living room set features a three-seat sofa, two matching lounge chairs, and a stacked coffee table. This...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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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