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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1910s
Small Italian Sofa Made in Italy in the 1950s by I.S.A. Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa was made in Italy in the 1950s by I.S.A. Bergamo. The sofa is upholstered in blue fabric and cream fabric with a floral motif on the seat and backrest. The body of the piec...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Leather Sofa by Emiel Veranneman, Belgium, 1958
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Leather sofa by Emiel Veranneman, 1958.
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma. This example is in very good, estate condition, specifically the fabric shows wear, s...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Sofa in Oak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, three-seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. This sofa is characterized by a splendid design that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aestheti...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Pine Sofa, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century pine sofa, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970. Mid-century brutalist solid pine lounge chair with new upholstery in it's original brown velvet. Elegant design and great comfor...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Oak, Fabric

1950s Italian Paolo Buffa Two-Seat Wingback Sofa in Grey Velvet
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Elegant two-seat winged back sofa designed by Paolo Buffa for the Hotel Bristol, Merano, Italy, 1950s with wooden cone feet, re-upholstered in mouse grey h...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Wooden Sofa in Fabric and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
The sofa was designed in the 1950s for fine Italian craftsmanship. It is upholstered in the original fabric. The structure is very simple and of hard shapes, made of simple wood, b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Jorge Zalszupin Brasiliana sofa L'Atelier Brazil 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A beautiful and sophisticated so called ‘Brasiliana’ sofa designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959. With ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Suede

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Stendig, New Luxurious Boucle, Switzerland, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Sofa by Stendig, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid Century Modern, Labeled. A rare Mid Century Modern sofa by Stendig, made in Switzerland, in a new sheepskin style boucle, thick and rich with fully redone cushions. The box form mid century modern design is supported by a group of heavy chrome circular disk like feet. This sofa has a matching pair of box chairs, fully redone to match, sold separately. Seat height 18 inches. lhSX Stendig Co. played a pivotal role in introducing modern European furniture to the American market, thanks to the business acumen of founder Charles Stendig. Around 1950, the Brooklyn, New York–born Stendig (b. 1924) worked for Raymor, a purveyor of modern china and accessories that is best known for distributing designer Russel Wright’s American Modern line of ceramics. While at Raymor, Stendig focused on the company’s less popular pieces that were made in Italy and Scandinavia, recognizing their potential for the American market. In 1955, he left the company and decided to establish Stendig Co. In 1956, the first Stendig Co. showroom opened in Manhattan. A year later, during a trip to Zurich, Stendig came across a Bauhaus–inspired furniture store featuring pieces by Swiss designers Kurt Thut, Hans Eichenberger and Robert Haussmann, the store’s co-owner. Following a meeting with Haussmann, Stendig became the retailer’s exclusive U.S. distributor. Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, Stendig Co. imported and sold furniture...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Danish Settee Ca 1950's in the Style of Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Handsome Danish two-seat sofa in the style of Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Simple yet very elegant and refined design beautiful from all angles. Supportive and...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Denmark, 1950s Original leather.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley 1950s Mid-Century Designed Dunbar for Modern 3 Seat Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley three seat on tapered walnut legs is from his Dunbar for Modern collection, one of his early fully modern furniture collections. This sofa, was reupholstered by the original owners, in the late 90s to fit their new southwest decor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Italian Three-Seater Sofa in Pink Velvet and Brass, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Elegant Italian three seater sofa in dark pink velvet from the 1950s. This elegant three-seater sofa would not have looked out of place in a beautiful setting from an Italian film fr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Brass

Italian Designer, Sofa or Settee, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric and brass sofa, designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Julia Gaubek, Beige Upholstery, Hungary, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern sofa by Julia Gaubek, beige upholstery, Hungary, 1950s. New upholstery.
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1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, oak, leather, Scandinavia, 1950s This three-seater sofa beautifully reflects the stylistic traits of Scandinavian Modern Design. The base and backrest are pure and clear in th...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Oak

Scandinavian 3-Seater Sofa Attributed to Nanna Ditzel, Denmark 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful 3-seater sofa in Scandinavian style, attributed to Nanna Ditzel, manufactured in Denmark around 1950. This elegant sofa is beautifully made of high quality black faux le...
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1950s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, 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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Original 20th Italian Two-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian sofa from 1950, original, in two-seater brown leather, with buttons and stitching. The structure is in beech. To prove the authenticity, no drastic intervention was done,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Beech, Leather

Arflex Sofa Triennale Model Design Marco Zanuso 60's Vintage
Located in taranto, IT
Rare two-seater sofa produced by Arflex, "triennale" model, design Marco Zanuso, late 50s. Polyurethane structure with ribbed velvet upholstery of light beige sand color, measurin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 5316 Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare model 5316 sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1953. Floating back with exposed mahogany frame. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt / Vladimir / Silver Fog ...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Pine Sofa by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine sofa or bench produced in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s. Good condition, solid and stable.   
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Pine

Paolo Buffa Mid-century Italian Sofà high backrest 1950s Chanel tessut type
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Paolo Buffa Mid-century Italian Sofà high backrest 1950s Chanel tessut type
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Hans Wegner AP-18S Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-18S sofa produced by A.P. Stolen.
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1950s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Arne Norell 'Divina' Two Seat Sofa, Westbergs Möbler AB, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare two seat sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the late 1950s. The model is called 'Divina' and it was produced by Westbergs Möbler AB in Tranås, Swe...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Fabric, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa, White Fabric, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Rare Ole Wanscher Sofa for J. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An outstanding, very rare 2-seater sofa designed by Ole Wanscher, manufactured by J. Jeppesen in Denmark around 1950. This impressive piece is really well made by on of the greate...
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1950s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Small Sofa Italian Mid-Century Design Green Velvet Cesare Lacca, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
A small sofa with a pleasant shape, design and elegance, restored with a good petrol green velvet.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Sofa, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking mid century two seater sofa. It has been reupholstered in white and pink fabric. Typical and elegant 1950s design. 1950s - Belgium Very good condition, like new....
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sculptural Woven Leather Sofa, Metal Frame, UK, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Woven leather; Sculptural sofa; Metal frame; Settees; Two-seater; Living room set; United Kingdom; UK; sculptural; 1950s; Sculptural sofa made of woven brown leather. The subtle ...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 801 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1959
Located in New York, NY
The 1950s proved to be politically and economically favorable to initiatives related to industrial production. The Polish naturalized Brazilian architect, Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020)...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Theo Ruth Sectional Sofa by Artifor, 1950's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Modular seating group by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 1950's. The four elements can be used separately or can be combined together as a four-seat sofa. These chairs h...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Extra Large Modernist Sofa 1950s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Exceptionally Large Modernist sofa Width 123.2 inch = 313 cm Brand new Sheepskin like upholstery. The frame is made of solid Wengé. Nice minimalist design.  
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wenge

Vintage Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa In Mohair/Velour Fabric, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa In Mohair/Velour Fabric, Circa 1950. Fantastic quality and design. Upholstered a green mohair velvet fab...
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1950s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

1950's Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Sofa
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern couch for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's, and is an original Paul McCobb piece with the original fabric. It's in need of reupholstery. We had the legs re...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Wooden Cross Legs, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Generally speaking, Mid-Century Modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an open design and classic shapes. This streamlined three-seater sofa not only possesses all these v...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Loveseat for Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loveseat by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, for Widdicomb c.1950s USA. This sofa features rounded stained beech wood frame with armrests. The cushions have been newly reupholstered in a gray ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Guillerme et Chambron Angular Corner Sofa for Votre Maison, 1960s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning corner sofa by designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for "Votre maison", France 1960s. Oak structure, seat and back in original purple wool fabric. Two rectangular...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Sofa in Soft Pink Textured Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, brass, beech, Denmark, 1950s A bright frame in beech wood curves around the seat and backrest. Both are upholstered in a soft pink fabric that is attached to the frame...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Salon Set by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s, Excellent Condition
Located in Praha, CZ
Art nouveau sofa set Thonet, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed by architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, Austria, completely restored, newly ...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Carl Malmsten Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: Sweden, c. 1950. Material: faux shagreen upholstery, beech. Size: 63 W × 32 D × 33.25 H in seat height 16.5 inches.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Mid-Century American Modern Embroidered Floral Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant 1950s American mid-century sofa composed of an off-white upholstery with a pale taupe floral motif (it appears slightly pink in some of the images but is not). Clean lines w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Classic Mid-Century Modernist Sofa, , After Paul McCobb.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist sofa, beautiful design. Extremely comfortable. Very reminiscent of the classic design by Paul mcCobb. A magnificent example of Mid-Century Modern Design, this rare Paul McCobb style...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ignazio Gardella, L Sofa
Located in London, England
Ignazio Gardella (1905–1999) was an Italian architect and designer known for his significant contributions to the modernist and rationalist movements in architecture and design. The Rationalist architectural movement emphasized functionality, simplicity, and the use of new materials. His work often featured clean lines, geometric forms, and an emphasis on the integration of interior and exterior spaces. One of Gardella's most famous works is the Casa alle Zattere, a residential building in Venice designed in the late 1940s. This building is considered a masterpiece of modernist architecture and showcases his innovative approach to space and materials. He also designed the Olivetti showroom in Milan in 1957, which is another iconic example of his architectural style. We have an example of an "L" sofa, wooden frame...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

Mid Century Woven Wicker Sectional Dinner Booth, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original pair of 1950s sectional woven wicker dinner booths each featuring a woven wicker body into 3 different sectional pieces. Each piece feature hand-...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wicker

20th Century Danish Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A leather sofa from Denmark, produced during the 20th Century. A beautiful vintage three-seater sofa wrapped in sumptuous brown leather. Standing on four squ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

MCM Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Sofa Walnut New Charcoal Gray Tweed Upholstery
Located in Las Vegas, NV
MCM Mid-Century Modern Kroehler sofa walnut new charcoal gray tweed upholstery Attractive vintage modern sofa with unique arm rests. Sleek design wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

'Juliette' Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron in Solid Stained Oak and Cowhide, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Juliette' sofa designed by Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron for French manufacturer Votre Maison, ca 1950s France. The Juliette sofa is one of the duo's most known designs. T...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Animal Skin, Cowhide, Wool, Wood, Oak

Extra Large Black Leather Cabinet Maker Italian Sofa 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra large black leather cabinet maker Italian sofa 1950's. The sofa was ordered from Italy by a famous Dutch Bank late 1950's. It was a special...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden space fo...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Cane, Rattan, Oak, Wool

Carl Malmsten Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: Sweden, c. 1950 Material: faux sheepskin, beech Size: 61.5 W × 31 D × 32.5 H in seat height 16.5 inches Description: Metal manufacturer's labels to underside ‘AB O.H.Sjogren Stoppmobler Tranas Sweden Model Komponerad AV Carl Malmsten’.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Stunning Modernist Angled Sofa Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Modernist angled sofa attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Solid brass legs, Amazing quality, construction and design. Retains original fabric. in need or restoration.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Antique 1910 Edwardian Brown Leather Club Sofa with Feather Filled Seat Cushions
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 Edwardian English Oak and cognac brown Leather club sofa which is part of a suite The sofa is very stylish and comfortabl...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

Space Age Leather and Steel Sofa att. to Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, IT
Two-seat leather sofa attributed to the magnificent designer Gae Aulenti, of fine Italian manufacture, from the Space Age period. The sofa has a supporting structure totally made of steel. The 4 supporting legs are connected to each other in pairs and are also connected to the armrests. The seat consists of two very beautiful and flamboyant light brown leather cushions. The backrest is also made of two brown leather cushions with punched details. The sofa is ideal for furnishing living areas as well as small reading...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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