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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

1920s Antique Vintage Georgian Sofa Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa is stunning. The scale and beautiful Burled wood takes my breath away. Since it’s not deep, using this as formal seating or as a bench makes sense. Either way, it’s so bea...
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1920s American Georgian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare early mid-century Danish 2-piece sectional corner sofa. This sofa was made even before sectional sofas became a thing but excellent proportions and overall form lending support ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

20th Century, Gianfranco Frattini Sofa mod. 872 for Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Frattini graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1953. He opened his professional studio in Milan, after working in the studio of his teacher and mentor Gio Ponti. Hi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare Fabric Folding Sofa by Halabala for UP. Zavody, 1953, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
1953 rare wooden folding couch made by Halabala for UP Zavody, in fomer Czechoslovakia. Made of fabric and wood. Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age (mainly the fabric an...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret A Leg Bench, 1950s Chandigarh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful teak bench titled the King Bench A Leg designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh. Imported from India with care, this bench tell a story far beyond what the eye can see. ...
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1950s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa Designer: Unknwon Country: France Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Carved Wood, Faux Zebra Leather Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920’s $4,500 Dimensions: 42”H x 55”W x 26” Seat Height 20
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 208 x 80 x 85 x 43 cm (WxDxHxSH) Dimensions: 81.9 x 31.5 x 33.5 x 16.9 in (W x D x H x SH) This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Danish Designers Peter Hvidt ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Danish 1950s Sofa Attributed to Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Variant
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and likely a variant of Fritz Hansen's famous model 1669. Just the shape of the l...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole rattan. This a great example of a post-WW...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and reminiscent of Kurt Olsen's design style. Built on a sturdy beech wood frame and raised on solid teak leg...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco ottoman , sofa bed, 1920s, in walnut, with futurism original upholstery in good condition. Solid wood of walnut restored and polished with shellac and wax The original sprin...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Orange Velvet Curved Sofa Made in Italy 1950s Wood Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century orange velvet curved sofa made in Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Paul McCobb Shaped Back Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul McCobb shaped back sofa model 3137. Manufactured by Custom Craft, USA. 7” Wood splayed legs. Newly reupholstered in JB Martin pink velvet. Arm he...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, USA, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 34.5” H x 83.5” W x 33.25...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

"Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Minerva” sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made up from two sections. Can be easily switched into a daybed by removing the back cushions. Made fro...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Teak

Teak Sofa with Leather Webbing by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, made from teak with sculptural details. The amazing leather webbing backrest makes this sofa a real room jewel. Seat upholstered in cream fabric.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Italian Midcentury Sofa or Settee in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent Italian mid-century sofa original from the 1950s. Equipped with the original stiletto metal feet painted in gold and brass tips, which have been...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large vintage 1950s red velvet curved sofa Italian design
Located in None, IT
Large curved sofa with red velvet upholstery, black metal legs with gilt brass finials, Italian design, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original cherry-red furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, dark beech ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Marshmallow sofa, model 5670 Manufactured by Herman Miller A great example of an iconic form.
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel

Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved sofa from the 1950s, Italian production. Original upholstery of the time, we recommend replacing the fabric.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Italian Sofa Vivai del Sud Cane Bamboo and Black Fabric with Flowers
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian sofa Vivai Del Sud Cane Bamboo and black fabric with flowers.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored vintage Campaign style sofa from a difficult to find series by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Exceptional rattan and hardwood construction with Cane back panels. Bra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Finland, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted wood and pink velvet sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1920s. Seat Height: 16" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional...
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Even Arm Sofa Model 4907A/ Brass Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 108" long, 4 back Cushions Sofa with the desirable Brass Legs! Often described as the most beautiful sofa of it's time! Design is still classic and timele...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-240 3 seat sofa. Oak body with teak arms. Redone about 13 years ago but retaining it's original inner coil springs. Looks like arms were refinished at some...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Sofa in Beech & Smooth Beige Sheepskin, Asko 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely lounge sofa by danish architect Flemming Lassen in smooth beige natural sheepskin. The sofa has the same design as the Ingeborg chair in the series (sofa and chair) which ha...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa Collection designed in the style of Gio Ponti for the manufacturing company Isa Bergamo in the late 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been redone in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. Seat height 18”.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iverson
Located in New York, NY
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iversen newly upholstered in Kravet tight Boucle. A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, outward swept rear legs retaining the original horse...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gold Leaf & Alpaca Mohair Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gold Leaf & Alpaca Mohair Sofa Country: France Materials: Carved Gold-Leaf Wood, New Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered, New Alpaca Moha...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Paolo Buffa Vintage Sofa in Wood and Floral Fabric 'Attr.'
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage floral sofa designed in the 1950s and attributed to the craftsmanship of Paolo Buffa, of fine Italian manufacture. The sofa has...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Early Art Deco period Northern Italian sofa, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the back of the sofa is gracefully curved and extends to acce...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Sofas, Gustav Bertelsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seater sofa was designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen and produced by the master cabinet maker Gustav Bertelsen in the early 1950s. The sofa has been newly upholstered in an ivory white wool bouclé fabric with a buttoned back detail. The club shaped legs...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat. The sofa was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Very good condition: n...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and white fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s Seat height: 16"
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Curved sofa in wood and velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved sofa in wood and fabric, velvet upholstery, Italian craftsmanship, in the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s. Comfort demands curved lines, and this Italian sofa perfectly meets the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful armless sofa with solid walnut sculpted frame and steel spring support insert. Has Orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the Americ...
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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Sofas

Materials

Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

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

Mid-Century Italian Settee Sofa 1950's
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Sofa from 1950s Italy. Upholstered recently in a very soft Faux sheep wool, This cozy settee would go beautifully at the end the bed or any other seating area.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Wicker Two Seat Sofa By Dryad and Co.UK 1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Two Seat Sofa Arts and Krafts Wicker By Dryad and Co UK. 1920s
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1920s British Victorian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Bench for Cansado circa 1958
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench with side table and drawer, from Cite Cansado, Mauritania, designed by Charlotte Perriand. wood, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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

1950s, 3-seater sofa, green furniture blend wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, 3-seater sofa. Green furniture blend wool, beech wood, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, no st...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Johannes Andersen CAPRI Sofa for AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, in KVADRAT Upholstery
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This sofa was produced by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik from Sweden around 1950s/1960s according Johannes Andersen design. Like most furniture from Scandinavia, it was made with great car...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1950s Frank Kyle Floating Mahogany Sofa End Tables Mexico City
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Sensational mahogany sofa designed by Frank Kyle Mexico City Asian inspired design. Mexico modernism at its finest. ...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Edward Wormley Elegant Sofa Day Bed with Walnut Legs, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sofa daybed model no. 5334 with separated back and arm with walnut legs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1953.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa Model '115' in Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, model '115', fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1950s A Dutch settee by Theo Ruth currently upholstered in a yellow velvet. The back tilts slightly backwar...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lacquered Empire Style Sofa with Leopard Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great statement piece with white lacquer wood finish and leopard printed upholstery. Loads of drama for either a simple or layered decor.
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1950s American Empire Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Classic Danish Midcentury Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant three-seat sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson in 1955 as Model 5464 for Fritz Hansen. We love the elegant angles of the sofa and the legs combined the slim cushi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

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