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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Late 18th Century
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

Italian Corner Sofa in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Corner sofa, fabric, velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1950s This sofa of Italian origin has a cozy appeal and is characterized by a splendid construction. The body is upholstered in a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

After Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Small Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Small sofa in Gio Ponti style Italian production of the 1950s, upholstered in cream-colored velvet, feet in natural beech.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Double Daybed, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950. This bed has been restored. Metal frame, new upholstery. In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), French Industrial and furniture designer and architect. Jean Prouvé is one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern design movement, Jean Prouvé introduced the machine age and Industrial engineered modern design aesthetic to interiors in the steel, aluminium and architecture he created. He then continued her experiments with different materials. Jean Prouvé was born into an artistic family in Nancy, France, his famous father, Victor Prouve...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Rosewood, Grey Fabric, Brazil, 1955
Located in High Point, NC
A grey fabric and rosewood sofa designed and produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1955. Presents with partial makers label to underside.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Rosewood

Impeccably Restored Paul Frankl Four Strand Rattan Three-Seat Corner Sectional S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this meticulously restored Four-Strand Square Pretzel Corner Rattan Sectional Sofa, a masterpiece crafted in the style of the renowned Paul Frankl...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Curved Arflex Mid-Century Italian Design Sofà Pink Magenta Metal Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved Arflex Mid-century Italian design sofà pink magenta metal feet.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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

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

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Rosewood, Suede

Exciting T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for Widdicomb Curved Sculptured Wood Edge Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare T. H. Robsjon-Gibbings for Widdicomb sculptural wooden edge sofa. Just look at that sexy curved teak edge along with tall tapered legs-so well designed! This sofa measures 29" T...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/4 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exceptional 4 seat PK31 sofa. This stunning sofa is designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1950's. Beautiful and high quality original black lea...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Smoked Pewter Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa was realized by the legendary Jules Leleu in France circa 1950. It offers the clean silhouette, attention to detail and timeless (yet perenially ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

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

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Pine, Fabric

Angular Vintage Velvet Sofa by Gio Ponti with Certificate
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric vintage grey corner sofa designed by the great Gio Ponti in the 1950s, of fine Italian manufacture. The sofa is fully upholstered in grey v...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel arm rattan Livingroom set with a sectional sofa and reclining lounge chair sofa features a decorative wave detail ...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Carl Malmsten 1950s Sofa in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Sofa, c1950s. Small sofa designed in the 1950s by Swedish master-designer Carl Malmsten and produced by his own company in Sweden. The sofa has been restored and r...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Bouclé, Elm

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, fabric and chrome plated metal, Switzerland, design 1954. This comfortable three-seat sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi in original fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant small Italian living room sofa attributed to Ico Parisi from the 1950s. The sofa is in its original condition, we also find its original fabric of the time in grey-brown stri...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 85-102 x 190 x 74 41 cm (Depth x Width x Height / Seat height) This unique mid-century design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 196...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Italy, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though mid-century Italian designers may not have the name recognition as some of their Scandinavian and American counterparts, they were integral to developing a modern aesthetic in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

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

Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Paper Knife sofa designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabr...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hvidt and Mølgaard-nielsen for France & Søn 'Minerva' Daybed in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Minerva' daybed, teak, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s. This elegant daybed or sofa is named 'Minerva'...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

"Divina" sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Divina" two seater sofa attributed to Arne Norell. Produced in Sweden by Westbergs Möbler during the 1950s. Stained beech legs and new upholstery in light beige "Hallingdal" wool fa...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Danish Modern Long Sofa Designed by Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Legs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful 1955 Danish Sofa designed by Johannes Aasbjerg has original upholstery with a 4 seat design. Long 106 inch long sofa. Sits on 8 Solid teak tapered legs. Use As-Is or have i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Teak, Upholstery

Ico Parisi Sofa Model 865
Located in New York, NY
Ico Parisi Sofa Model 865. Enameled metal and upholstery. Manufacture: Figli di Amedeo Cassina Lit: Roberta Lietti: Ico Parisi Design - Catalogue R...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl, Rare Important Sofa Walnut Fabric, Baker Furniture United States 1951
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan. Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama, 1957, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" sofa by Kazuhide Takahama - New Upholstery.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Italian Settee in Wool Boucle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1950s Italian settee on walnut legs. Completely restored and reupholstered in a wool blend nubby boucle. The legs have been refinished s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Bouclé, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sofa Set by Martin Borenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California Modern sofa with coffee table set by Martin Borenstein. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern is a term that has become very familiar to design aficionados in the past decades. It evolved from the craft traditions of cabinetmaking in Denmark, bolstered by the Co...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Concordia Sofa in Leather for Zanotta, Original Label
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful sofa in black leather from the prestigious Italian manufacture Zanotta. The sofa is designed for three seats, entirely made of soft and original black leather of the time, ...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tufted Sofa in Blue Mohair Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid Century sofa attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s. This piece was reupholstered by previous owners in a beautiful blue mohair and features tufting details on th...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Green Velvet and Oak Wood Armchairs and a Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 armchairs and a sofa. Upholstered with green velvet an oak wood. Manufactured by unknown designer in Spain, circa 1950. Materials: Velvet. Oakwood. Important inf...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Oak

Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic sofa model 2408 / 'Gondola' sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1950s. One of the sofa's distinctive features is its beautiful open structure with a partly open back...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Sofa by Casa E Giardino, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian sofa by Casa e Giardino, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 75 cm; W= 142 cm; D= 75 cm; H seat= 38 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

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

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

Sleek Danish Modern Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Black Leather, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921–2003) Sculptural sofa by Hans Wegner contemporary Ib Kofod-Larsen, for Selig. With graceful mahogany stained teak frame, biomorphic winged armrests, beautifull...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Teak

Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three-seat sofa, Model #U250, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s. Composed of a sculptural walnut base on which the tufted, high-back seat is mounted. Sharp, modern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model Minerva by France & Daverkosen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

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

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Wenge

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

Eugenio Escudero Sofa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
The sofa's sculptural design done by Eugenio Escudero of the late 1950s. The sofa was made in mahogany and professionally restored, Escudero is cataloged one of the greatest icons of...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Organic Sofa on Sculpted Wood Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
A very interesting high style organic sofa on sculpted wooden legs. The back lifts off and the two sides separate for easy transport. Currently upholster...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Sofa Knoll Antimott 1950s Cherry Wood
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s, solid frame in black lacquered cherry wood. The sofa has been newly upholstered by the previous owner and covered with a new high-quality upholstery fa...
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1950s German Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa with Built-in Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa with Built-in Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans Wegner Three-Seater and Set of Chairs for the "Airport", 1957
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Wegner 3 seater "airport" sofa and set of chairs. Made by AP Stolen made 34/3. No longer in production. Patinated natural leather. The set was designed by Wegner in 1957. The a...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Chrome

Pierre Guariche “L-10” Sofa for Airborne, France 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare and large sofa model, L-10, designed by Pierre Guariche and manufactured by Airborne in France around 1950. This eye-catching piece has a black lacquered, tubular metal ...
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1950s French Vintage Sofas

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Metal

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

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Four seat sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The way the armrests bent outwards remind of the designed by Folke Ohls...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/2 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Steel

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

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Beech

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

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

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Fabric, Oak

Scandinavian Sofa in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s This understated sofa is an iconic example of Scandinavian design from the 1950s. Organic and sculptural, this sofa is anything but minimalist...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Banana Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s. This bulky sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are organically...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

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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