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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1910s
Italian mid century modern two-seater green fabric and wooden sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Two-seater sofa, covered in green fabric, with turned legs in beech wood and a beautiful, slightly wavy profile of the backrest and armrests. 1950 ca. Excellent condition, restored a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Futurist-era geometric sofa with cotton fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Enter a portal of artistic innovation and historical reverence with this extraordinary Italian Futurist-era armchair from the dynamic 1910-1915 period. These sofas are not just furni...
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1910s Italian Futurist Vintage Sofas

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Cotton, Wood

Vintage Danish Sofa Bed
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Fair Vintage Condition Dimensions: 79” L x 28” D (35” D Bed) x 28” H (15.5” SH) Description: A vintage elm sofa bed, made in Denmark, circa 1950s. Still usable. Frame is structurally sound. Easily converts to bed with one hand. Can be fully restored with new upholstery and foam. Frame can also be refinished. Reupholstery options are not included in the Black Friday Sale...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Elm

1960s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original condition, velour, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, teak wood. Springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danis...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Teak

Danish Modern Feather Down Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W96 D30 H28.75 SW85 SD18 SH18 AH20 Minimal danish sofa in fully restored conditon. Item features new fuzzy high pile fabric in grey with fresh feather foam mix and newly refinished ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood, Feathers

Italian Gold Gilt and Cream Painted Mid Century Art Nouveau Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely and elegant Art Nouveau Italian sofa, loveseat or settee painted neutral off white and gold, with beautiful original muted striped damask fabric. Can be sold separately; part ...
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1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sofas

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Wood

1950 Branco e Preto-Sofa wood fabric upholstery Manufactured by Paubrà
Located in Milan, IT
The name chosen by the young Brazilian architects Miguel Forte, Jacob Ruchti, Plinio Groce, Roberta Aflalo, Carlos Millan and the Chinese Che Y Hwa for their design company literally...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Sofas

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Wood

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

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Sheepskin

1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526. Reupholstered in a green mohair base with neutral diagonal striped wool loose cushions. A ver...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Mohair

Divano D70 italiano ad ali mobili di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Divano modello D70, con seduta rettangolare imbottita in poliuretano espanso rivestito con tessuto rosso brillante e con struttura di base in metallo verniciato nero. La particolarit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Divano due posti, modernariato italiano, in seta rosa e piedini in legno, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Divano a due posti, di modernariato italiano, rivestito interamente in seta rosa e piedini in legno, 1950 circa. Divano a due posti con braccioli, rivestito in tessuto di seta color ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Silk, Wood

Modernist Danish vintage sofa in white bouclé
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the enchanting world of mid-century elegance with this exquisite Danish modernist sofa hailing from the 1950s. It embodies the quintessential forms of European Nordic desig...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood

Vintage T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Bleached Walnut Sofa for Widdicomb
Located in East Hampton, NY
Loveseat by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, for Widdicomb. This sofa features rounded original solid bleached walnut wood frame with armrests. The cushions have been newly reupholstered in a ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

1950s Modern Gray Sofa George Nelson Herman Miller New Upholstery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Modern Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Early label design 1950s 28 h x 91 w x 30 d Seat 15.5 Retains Herman Miller label. Sofa has chrome plated legs, pati...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Chrome

Danish Curved Antique Sofa, Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Origin: Denmark Dimensions: 100” W X 35” D X 28.5” H, SH 19” Quantity: 1 Available One of a kind and antique At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and handcr...
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1950s Danish Vintage Sofas

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Linen

1958 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa, Model 57 in Green Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extremely early Florence Knoll ‘Parallel Bar’ Sofa, Model 57, designed by Florence Knoll in 1958. It is a rare example of Florence K...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Expertly Restored - Poul Jensen Teak Love Seat 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, Teak

Sculptural Italian Midcentury Sofa
Located in London, GB
An Italian mid-century sofa of sculptural form, on brass legs and newly upholstered in a stone coloured wool boucle.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A welcoming four-seater sofa, likely to have been made in Denmark during the late 1940s or early 1950s. This long, yet deceptively slim, sofa has recently been reupholstered in sof...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Linen, Beech

Mid-Century 2-Seat Sofa, Minerva Series by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 125 x 80 x 85 x 43 cm (WxDxHxSH) This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Danish Designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Daverkosen. The ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Steel, Chrome

1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green furniture velour, oak wood. Brass springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danish furniture m...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Oak

Divano curvo di modernariato italiano in velluto ciliegia e ottone, 1950 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Divano di forma curva, quasi angolare, in velluto nuovo color ciliegia e con sei zampe in ottone. 1950 ca. Ottime condizioni perchè interamente restaurato nell'imbottitura interna e ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Brass

Poul Volther Daybed Model Diva 981 for Gemla, Sweden
Located in Dronten, NL
Very nice sophisticated daybed sofa Model 981 designed by Poul Volther, manufactured by Gemla, Denmark, circa 1960. This sofa is nicknamed 'Diva' and features a sophisticated solid o...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa / Daybed
Located in Dallas, TX
A one arm sofa / daybed with brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern "Cigar" Ge-240 Sofa by Hans Wagner for Getama
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern sofa model GE-240 aka "Cigar" sofa designed by Hands Wenger and manufactured by Getama Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1950's. This exquisite pi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Teak

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

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

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Upholstery, Wood

1950s bean-shaped sofa in gray velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa with "bean" shape with sprung upholstery and non-original velvet upholstery of the period.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Palm Beach Regency Custom "Sun Kissed Yellow" Mohair Curved Arm Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Palm Beach Regency Custom Upholstered Plush "Sun Kissed Yellow" Hand Tufted Mohair Curved Sofa Classic & exquisite Palm Beach regency tufted curved sofa. This exceptional a...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Arne Vodder Sofa for Ivan Schlechter
Located in Dallas, TX
Arne Vodder two seater settee sofa for Ivan Schlechter. Perfectly restored in leather with down cushions.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1950s Oak Frame Sofa by Magnus Olesen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak sofa from Magnus Olesen, produced in Denmark in the 1950s. An upholstered wooden sofa produced by famed Danish furniture manufacturer Magnus Olesen, known for putting out high...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Bouclé, Oak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-41-A Pair of Advocate Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century
Located in Zürich, CH
This pair of chairs are fantastic pieces. They are raw in their simplicity, nothing too much but still nothing is missing. We can do any upholstery you like in any colour and fabric....
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak

1950's Organic Design Sofa Restored with New Faux Sheepskin Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful organic shaped 1950's sofa fully restored with love This sofa was purchased from an architects house interior in Belgium The design is very reminiscent to the works of...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa 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. Seat height 16”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Ico Parisi Three Seater Curved Sofa for Ariberto Colombo 'Attr.', Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An extremely stylish and slightly curved three seater sofa attributed to Ico Parisi and made by Ariberto Colombo. It has been completely restored and reupholstered in a blue petroleu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-41-A Advocate Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It is raw in its simplicity, nothing too much but still nothing is missing. We can do any upholstery you like in any colour and ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in White Boucle
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in white boucle, wood, United States, 1952 The 'Oasis' sofa (1952) is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Th...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Model 131
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dunbar Furniture bracket back sofa, Model 131 designed by Roger Sprunger. Rare smaller version sofa or loveseat that is perfect for two people. Solid mahogany "L" bracket supports gi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

William Armbruster Custom Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan
Located in Chicago, IL
The William Armbruster Custom Designed Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offices, Embodies luxury and sophistication. Crafted with expert craftsmanship, this gr...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Fritz Hansen, very good condition, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Fritz Hansen. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Sofa was reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman. Green furniture velour. Renewed bee...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Restored Rattan Three-Strand Full Pretzel Lounge Chair and Three-Seat Sofa Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A fully restored living room set featuring a three-strand armchair and a solid piece three-seat sofa with intricate wrappings. Included in the price is a custom choice of our fabric...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red furniture fabric, dark lacquered ash wood legs and armrests. Brass springs in the seat. New ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Cotton, Ash

"Banana" sofa in velvet, on small flattened spindle legs, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brussels , BE
Extremely beautiful and funky.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige velvet fabric sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. Seat height 19.5”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional sofa on tapered legs with round brass stretcher from front to back and side to side. Drop arm detail, older floral upholstery ne...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A. Brandt for Ranch Oak Cerused Oak Minimalist Three Seat Sofa.
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist sofa from the 1950s designed and manufactured by August Brandt for Ranch Oak Furniture. Ranch Oak was a furniture brand that had a slight western look and feel. This sofa,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Oak

Jens Risom Armless Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Jens Risom armless sofa with maple frame. Older restoration in Knoll boucle.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Maple

Rob Parry Doublet Sofa, 1950s, Wool
Located in Bunnik, NL
“Doublet” is a beautiful and rare find of Dutch mid-century design by Rob Parry. A square black metal frame, wooden armrests and a nice grey wool fabric upholstery. This combination ...
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1950s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Mid-Century White Boucle Curved Sofa with Five Legs, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
The white bouclé sofa is composed of a wooden structure and five metallic legs with brass details, upholstered in a white boucle. Made in Italy in t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Divano 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno blu
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico divano "con le ali" modello D70 di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, disegnato nel 1954. Nato come divano letto, il D70 ha un meccanismo che permette di aprire il divano fino a quan...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Vintage Mid Century Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Mid Century Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950. Original upholstery in very good condition.
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1950s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Uncommon Jens Risom Model 2516 sofa with a curvaceous back and sculptural walnut base. The sides of the base with subtle bow tie shape, cutouts in the front of the frame lend to the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Walnut

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape and slim, tapered legs, this two-seater is exceptionally ...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Sheepskin, Wood

Sculptural Oak Lounge Sofa by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural oak Lounge Sofa by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s This describes a midcentury sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Pecorini in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Linen, Oak

Finn Juhl "Japan" Sofa in Teak and Shearling, 1957
Located in Coronado, CA
Finn Juhl early "Japan" sofa produced by France & Daverkosen in 1957. This example in solid teak with luxurious sheepskin upholstery and original brass accents. The piece has been fu...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sofa by Bengt Ruda for NK
Located in Brescia, IT
Nordic sofa in original vintage blue fabric. Designed by Bengt Ruda for NK in the 1950s, it was manufactured in Sweden. X-shaped legs offer stability and modernity, while rounded wo...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Sofa with Iron Frame Attributed to William Armbruster
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific sofa with it's floating back and arms attached to the iron frame is classic post-war design. Attributed to William Armbruster for Edgewood Furniture. A well built pi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Iron

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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