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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1820s
Vintage Sofa Fabric Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa in the style of Carlo De Carli with sprung upholstery, fabric cover and beechwood legs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Sofa with Dedar Boucle Fabric by Fritz Neth for Correcta, 1950s
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Hard to find sofa with Dedar boucle fabric by Fritz Neth for Correcta from the 1950s.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa "Lady", 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Lady Marco Zanuso style sofa. The sofa has been restored and upholstered in blue velvet, the feet are in beech wood. The two armchairs are also available Immediately after the ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Beech, Fir

Midcentury Italian Large Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian 20th century vintage curved four-seat sofa composed of six splayed polished legs, large wing shaped arms and a statement high back in the style of Ico Parisi. Rare...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Iconic Glam Midcentury Modern Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Iconic sleek and sexy Dunbar midcentury modern sofa by Edward Wormley, just reupholstered in an appropriate to the style nubby off-white fabric. Measures: Seat height 18.5.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery

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

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Sofa module set Saga with table by Gunnar Sørlie 1958, Norway
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special and rare midcentury sofa set named Saga- including a teaktable that can be removed and placed where you wish. New upholstery in beige soft fabric. Leather piping around the seatedges. Teaklegs and trunk. This set is designed by Gunnar Sørlie...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern Settee-Sofa in Cognac Tanned Leather, Model 55 by Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Ostervig designed tanned leather two-seated sofa or Settee with tapered oak legs. It features original upholstery and intricate leather upholstery details around the top part of...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Oak

Rare Smilow Daybed Couch
Located in New York, NY
Wood frame, loose cushion seat and back. Well-crafted and well designed, the frame is in excellent condition, the cushions show significant wear and will need to be replaced. Rare fo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This impressive set of sofa and two armchairs was designed and produced by the Australian company Parker Furniture in 1956. Parker has a legacy of creating some of the finest Mid-Century furniture. These eco-friendly seats are no exception. In an elegant, deep design with perfect proportions, there are simple pillows covered with a characteristic designer material in the color of royal blue, which complements the scultured structure of the frame. The cushions can be raised and the pieces have a spring frame. Elegant, aerodynamic arches are embedded in a low-line solid teak frame that creates an ultra-streamlined 20th century classic. Parker reflects the lightness of form present in the best Mid-Century design and this highly organic living-room set by Parker are a great example of a coveted modernist style. Clean lines and a relaxed profile come together to create a comfortable and stylish pair with a timeless feel. The beauty of these elements can be seen in thoughtful details. The sharp angles visible in the armrests and rear slats add sophistication to this forward-looking design. The set is signed with a label on the wooden frame and an insert on the cushions. Sleek low-back style and sophisticated design are examples of Parker's form from the 1950s. Armchair has 75x69x73cm. The height of seat is 42 cm Parker Furniture began as ‘Dagger and Parker’, a partnership formed between craftsman Alf Dagger, and salesman Jack Parker, after the depression era. From humble beginnings, the company quickly grew, making government tender furniture. Originally, the company made mainly traditional style furniture – reproductions of antique or art deco styles. In the mid 1940s, Tony Parker...
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1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

PK-31/2 Leather Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958, Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This sofa was once placed in a bank building in Denmark. It is completely original and marked with the original marking of E. Kold Christensen on the bottom bar. The dark brown leath...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Steel, Chrome

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

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Wrought Iron

Small Sofà Bamboo and Brass Italian Design Mid Century Gabriella Crespi Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small sofà bamboo and brass Italian design mid century Gabriella Crespi style.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Brass

1950's Hollywood Regency Grand and Expertly Carved Sofa Chinoiserie/ Asian
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Expertly Carved Grand Sofa. Please look at pictures closely, all of the wood frame is carved with stunning Asian motif. Very high quality vintage...
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1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas

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Wood

Malatesta & Masson Shell Sofa Mid-Century Design 1950's
Located in Taranto, IT
Wonderful shell sofa by Malatesta & Masson , Italy 1950s. Bent wood frame, fabric upholstery. The item is in excellent conservative condition, there are no major cosmetic or struct...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Ico Parisi Curved Sofa
Located in Red Lion, PA
Italian mid-century curve sofa by Ico Parisi with tapered wooden legs Italy Circa 1951
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1950s Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Over Scaled Mid-Century Italian Sofa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
With all the stylistic hallmarks of the Italian modern furniture, in particular Gio Ponti to whom this sofa is attributed, this statement sofa has been ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in camel wool, mahogany, United States, design 1952 The 'Oasis' sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Mahogany

Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Walnut and black leather. Good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

Federico Munari Virgola Curved Sofa 1950's Iconic Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Iconic and very rare curved sofa by Federico Munari mod. Virgola from the 1950s. Curved wood frame, upholstery in Grey Changeling alcantara. Original upholstery of the period. Tape...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

1950's Italian Sofa by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi
Located in New York, NY
The sofa by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi stands out as a unique and special piece of furniture, distinguished by its exquisite craftsmanship, innovative design, and the enduring leg...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

1950's Brazilian Sofa Attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
The sofa attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli is unique and special due to its exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and the rich artistic heritage of its creator. Made of caviu...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic Cubus mahogany framed meridienne sofa with ram's horn arms. The sofa is constructed of solid mahogany with no secondary woods or veneers. Th...
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1820s French Charles X Antique Sofas

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Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Sofa and 2 Armchairs 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This set of typical Chiavari chairs and a sofa with armrests was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in Italy, where they have been produced since then in various mo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Satin, Beech

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 original steel frame , three segmented fol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Expertly Restored - California Modern Sofa with Table Set by Martin Borenstein
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 American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Steel

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

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Chrome

Art Dèco Style French Brass And Fabric Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa in Art Deco style, with feet and columns to support the armrests, in brass. The upholstery was redone twenty years ago but is worn and stained, new upholstery is re...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

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Brass

Regency Sofa in Pierre Frey Fabric, England circa 1820
Located in Culver City, CA
Regency Sofa in Pierre Frey Fabric England circa 1820 Antique mahogany frame, newly upholstered in linen blend by Pierre Frey. 76”L x 31.5”d x 30”h x 13”seat Ref. SOFA1667
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1820s English Regency Antique Sofas

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Linen, Mahogany

"Trienna" Sofa by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
At the Tenth Milan Triennial in 1954, Finland received the largest relative proportion of available prizes. The amount was even more than those eight prizes the country collected at ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Wood

1950s Restored 3/4 3-Strand Pretzel Rattan Living Room Set- 3 Pieces
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel arm rattan living room set with a sectional sofa and lounge chair sofa features a decorative wave detail on both sides of the base. Also included in ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Rattan

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

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Rattan

Midcentury Italian Two-Piece Asymmetric Sofa circa 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural 2-piece asymmetric sofa, midcentury Italian, circa 1950. Each piece can serve as stand-alone seating. Upholstered seat and back, carved wood tapered legs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Gio Ponti Home & Garden Sofa Velvet Mid-Century 3 Seater 1950's Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
Gio Ponti Home & Garden Sofa Velvet Mid-Century 3 Seater 1950's Modernism. Entirely carved wooden frame, upholstery in ochre-colored velvet original to the period. The item is in g...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

English Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Original Distress Leather, Has Old Leather Repairs Style: Traditional Condition: Original Patinated Leather, Has Old Leather Repairs
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1950s American Other Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ico Parisi sofa
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and very elegant Ico Parisi sofa, with brass legs, Italy, 19590's
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Brass

D70 Osvaldo Borsani Italian Green Blue Velvet Sofa for Tecno 1954
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian sofa model D70 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1954 with metal frame, polyurethane foam padding and new blue green velvet upholstery by the prestigious Rubelli Venez...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal, Brass

American Designer, Large Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved green fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Seat height: 16”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Fritz Hansen Three-Seat Sofa Green Model 1669a / 4468
Located in Hamburg, HH
Three-seat sofa by Fritz Hansen, Model 1669a/4468. Oval, stained beech legs. Seat, sides and back upholstered in wool. Literature: Catalogue from Fritz Hansen 1942, p. 17. Catalog...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Beech

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid cherry frame with extendable head rest and adjustable back rest. The original spring core has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Ludvig Pontoppidan, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Light Gray Wool, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa or Settee, Light Gray Wool, Mahogany, 1950s Danish cabinetmaker sofa designed by Ludvig Pontoppidan in Denmark circa 1950s. This ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Mahogany

1950s Rare Børge Mogensen 3-Seat "Shaker" Sofa by FDB Mobler, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered pillows are not original - Labeled by Manufacturer.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid cherry frame with extendable head rest. The original spring core has been reupholstered, covered with a high-quality fabric in charcoal and inclu...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Model 118-4 Grete Jalk France & Son & Daverkosen Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Mode 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son or France & Daverkosen Made in Denmark, in the late 1950s to earl...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Other

Roland Rainer Bauhaus For WK Möbel Vienna Dark Green Leather 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Roland Rainer Bauhaus for WK Möbel Vienna Dark Green Leather 3 Seater Sofa A late 1950s, possibly early 1960s Bauhaus inspired dar...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rare Midcentury Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great condition. Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Design ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

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

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Nielsen "3 seater sofa" Soborg Mobler
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This is a 3-seater sofa designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidtand Orla Molgaard Nielsen, featuring a beautiful curved armrest. The overall design is clean and the seat is spacious ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wood, Fabric

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 by James Mount. The sofa has...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

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Wood

Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak & Cane Daybed Sofa
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

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Fabric, Cane, Wood, Teak

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

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Wool, Teak

1950s sofa with teddy bear upholstery still original
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1950s sofa with black painted iron frame and brass feet. Original red bear cover. For better performance of this furniture we recommend replacing the upholstery and padding.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Iron

Robin Day For Hille 1958 ‘Cane Back’ Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Robin Day For Hille 1958 ‘Cane Back’ Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM Featured in the Hille sales brochures and catalogues from 1958 to 1963. Complete wi...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Cotton, Cane, Foam, Mahogany

For Allison Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa and two lounge chairs 'Samspel"
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This is for Allison, one sofa and two lounge chairs. Item Reference LU4154138829682 LU4154138829492 This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufact...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Sheepskin

Pair of Velvet Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' lounge chairs, circa 1950s. A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in Rose Uniack...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Elm

1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in quality furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in quality furniture wool. Sofa was reupholstered about 20 years ago. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Renewed oak wood, brass springs in the...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Oak

Italian Sofa From The 1950s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This 1950s Italian sofa features a sleek metal frame. Its cotton fabric upholstery, with Dedar's distinctive 'Tiger Mountain' design, adds a touch of unique and timeless style. Meas...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

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

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Velvet, Wood

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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