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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
Restored Curved 1950s sofa with sculptural legs in the manner of Vladimir Kagan
Located in Berlin, DE
Curved 1950s sofa with sculptural legs in the manner of Vladimir Kagan. Purchased from the original owners, who bought the sofa from an interiors gallery in a villa in Hamburg, Germa...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antonio Citterio, Charles Sofa, B&B Italia, Creme Beige, Two Parts Sofa
Located in Berlin, BE
Super comfortable sofa by the famous Designer Antonio Citterio. The two-part sofa was manufactured by Charles for B&B Italia and designed 1997. The Sofa has L-shaped aluminium legs,...
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1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Theo Ruth For Artifort F115 Sofa In Beige Velvet And Metal , 1950s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful F115 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. A nice combination of newly upholstered beige velvet and black lacquered metal frame makes this sofa fit into almost...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vladimir Kagan 'Barrel Back' Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Barrel Back sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, c.1950s, USA. We're happy to present this piece in collaboration with Armando Aguirre of Studio Armando Aguirre. Armando, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Danish Modern Golden Velvet Banana Sofa by Kurt Olsen, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Golden Velvet Banana Sofa by Kurt Olsen, 1950s. Danish Mid-Century Modern banana shaped sofa designed by Danish architect Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Casa e Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone, while the structure is sturdy and solid. The two armchairs are also available.     
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive and very comfortable low profile "Cloud Sofa" designed by the iconic American architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. More t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare '020 Series' seating group by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare and complete seating group is a design by Kho Liang Ie for the company of Artifort. Kho Liang Ie joined Artifort in 1958 as estethic advisor. The 020 model was designed in 1958 and was a turning point for Artifort in their designs and was a representation of Artiforts new design philosophy. This can be considered as their first modernist design and for many to follow. The seating group offered is, considering age and use, in a very good condition. The frame is bright and shiny. It is constructed by connecting the legs with the horizontal black metal parts and the upper horizontal chrome part on the back. The structure is very visible in this design as well as how the seat is put onto the frame. The seats are all upholstered in the same black leather. Also the backs are upholstered in leather so it can be placed in the middle of a room. The upholstery has been redone years ago and does show signs of age and use, no missing buttons. The table is of the same material for the frame, with a black lacquered wooden top. This top does show some light scratching from age and use. The bottom of the table is labelled with the original and early Artifort...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Angled Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
An angled sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored with refinished mahogany base and reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Terazzo / Silver Blue. New down pillows.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Three-seat sofa by Oscar Niemeyer
Located in New York, NY
Three-seat sofa in rosewood veneer with upholstered cushions. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the SESC hotel, Brazil, 1990.
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1990s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Divani o daybed in acciaio e cotone di Eileen Gray per Alivar, 1990 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Divani daybed gemelli, dal disegno in stile Bauhaus, con struttura in tubolare d'acciaio cromato, seduta imbottita e rivestita in cotone bianco ed impunture sulla seduta. Disegnati da Eileen Gray e prodotti da Alivar nel 1990 ca. Ottime condizioni. Misure in cm 220x90x60h schienale, 43h seduta Possibile acquistare anche il singolo divano. Rara coppia di divani, o divani letto...
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1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Frits Henningsen Style Two-Seat Sofa in Mahogany by Søren Willadsen, Denmark
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Frits Henningsen style sofa manufactured and marked with label by Søren Willadsen, Denmark probably sometime in the 19...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Lara Sofa, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso for Stilwood, White Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Lara Sofa, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso for Stilwood, White bouclé Upholstery.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

A pair of L shaped sofas by Giulio Minoletti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of L shaped sofas, covered in their original fabric, from the 50s.
Category

1950s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two person Sofa Designed by Bent Møller Jepsen with teak legs and nails, 1950
Located in Lejre, DK
Two-person sofa, designed by Bent Møller Jepsen with teak legs and nails covered with patterned fabric from around the 1950s. With original upholstery. Stil...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Cassina by Vico Magistretti Maralunga Grey Three-Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, the Maralunga sofa has become a true design icon. Upholstered in soft grey fabric, the sofa features the signature adjustable headrests and folded armrests...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish Modern Banana Sofa and Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Banana Sofa and Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s. Danish Mid-century Modern curved sofa and lounge chair in velvet upholstery with armrests and legs in solid teak. This is a rare model No. 275 three-seater velour sofa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Large Curved 'L' Shape Ico Parisi Style Sofa, Italy, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A rare large size Ico Parisi style sofa re upholstered in off white Alpaca. Italy, circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Red Loop 554 Sofa, Set of 4
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design classic. This four-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be co...
Category

1990s French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Taichiro Nakai - Free Form Couch, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Taichiro Nakai (Japanese) for the Concorso Internazionale del Mobile in Cantú, 1954, this couch was awarded a prize by a jury including Gio Ponti, Finn Juhl, Alvar Aalto ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Italian Sofaset Designed by Guglielmo Veronesi, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set, consisting of two armchairs and a sofa, is from 1950 and was designed by Gugliemo Veronesi. It is covered with a yellow patterned fabric, which is in very good cond...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Giulio Minoletti Italian Sofa in White Bouclé 'Attr.'
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful sofa produced in Italy in the 1950s of fine workmanship. The sofa has a very particular and captivating shape: the backrest is curved while the two seats re-enter the cent...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Hans Wegner Oak Cigar Sofas in White Pebbled Fabric for Getama, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner oak Model GE240/2 "Cigar Sofa" for Getama, 1950s. Recently re-upholstered by the previous owner with removable slipcovers in a white pebble weave. These sofas feature ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Wenge

Sofa by Lucian Ercolani, United Kingdom, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Sofa by Lucian Ercolani, United Kingdom, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 75 cm; W= 172; D= 65; H S= 38 cm.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Marco Zanuso Italian Midcentury Sofa model sleep o matic
Located in bari, IT
Sofa bed sleep o matic model by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy. Metal tubular structure, Pirelli rubber bands, foam rubber padding. Brass supports. Produced by Arflex, Italy, 1954.Ma...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Post-Modern Sofa Antonio Citterio Paolo Nava, B&B Italia, 1980
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Post-Modern Sofa model "Diesis" by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava, signed by B&B Italia. Designed 1980. from the 90th only produced on demand. Very comfortable sof...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding two seater sofa with legs of oak. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with natural tanned ox-hide. Model 2208. Manufactured and marked by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Leather Sofa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian Leather sofa with original black leather cushions and rosewood linear frame. Great design.
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Art Deco Black Velvet and Red Snake Skin Sofa and Armchairs Set
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century Art Deco black velvet and red snake skin sofa and armchairs set - 1950s.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Oiva Parviainen "Susanna" Sofa and Lounge Chair, Finland, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design is the Susanna seating line created by Lahti Lepokaulusto and designed in the 1950s by Oiva Parviainen...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cassina Lc2 3seat Sofa by Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier in Blue Fabrics
Located in Halle, DE
Iconic Designclassic: LC2 3seat Sofa, designed 1928 by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. Manufactured by Cassina, Italy. Upholstered i...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modern Modular Sofa Cannaregio by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1987
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Modular sofa Cannaregio by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1987 Sofa mod. Cannaregio composed of three modules that can be positioned as...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo 2 Seater Sofa and Corner in Brown Suede
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design classic. This 2-seater and corner sofa has been upholstered in extra soft l...
Category

1990s French Sofas

Materials

Suede

1950s Mid-Century Oak Bentwood Folding Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - convertible to daybed - adjustable angle of backrest - the depth is 110 cm when extended.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood

Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Ico Parisi, 1950s
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
Large Italian curved four-seater sofa composed of six splayed polished legs, large wing shaped arms and a curved high back, in the style of Ico Parisi. Upholstered in beige fabric. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Guillerme et Chambron "Grand Repos" Sofa with Two Round Cushions, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Grand Repos” sofa deserve its title of iconic, both in terms of quality and design. This model visually represents the very reason Votre Maison, the French duo’s company ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Certificated Two Seater Sofa Design Matteograssi for Fiumicino Airport, 1990
Located in taranto, IT
splendid very rare two-seater sofa, original production by matteograssi, design study of matteograssi projects, made on a steel and metal structure, seat and back in black leather ...
Category

1990s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Walnut "Gondola" Sofa in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage walnut “Gondola” sofa designed in the manner of Adrian Pearsall in the United States, circa 1960s. This modernist sofa has a captivating design and represents in a ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

"Grand Repos" Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Grand Repos” sofa deserve its title of iconic, both in terms of quality and design. This model visually represents the very reason Votre Maison, the French duo, Guillerme...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Danish Teak Sofa by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Modens Kold
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s Danish teak sofa by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Modens Kold, stunning, classic design, extremely comfortable, retains original cushions, nice original condition, superior quality an...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Two-Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a two-seat upholstered sofa by Guillerme et Chambron made circa 1950 and it is in great condition. Measures: Seat: 16.25 H x 48 W x 22.5 D inches Armrest: 22.5-23 H...
Category

1950s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Channel Tufted Curved Sofa in Cut Velvet with Brass Legs, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Italian Mid-Century Modern loveseat features a channel tufted fluted cushioned back over a curve shaped seat in brown and black cut velvet upholstery rising on tapered brass legs. Such groovy fabric, get this for your interior design project before someone else does. This 1950s Italian...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Antonio Citterio for Vitra Modern 3-Seater Sofa in Cast Aluminum, 1990s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage modern three seater sofa on cast aluminum frame by architect and Italian designer, Antonio Citterio for VITRA 1990s Sculptural Clean and very comfortable design. Black fabri...
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1990s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Cassina Lazy Working Sofa Design Philippe Starck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Philippe Starck designed this Model Lazy sofa. This Model is the pure one without the shelves. The fabric is white ecru and it is in a very good condition only little signs of wear. Feet made of aluminium. "Lazy Working Sofa...
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1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Guillerme et Chambron "Grand Repos" Sofa in Premium Bouclé Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Guillerme et Chambron "Juliette" sofa in carved oak, France, 1950s. Produced by "Le mobilier Votre Maison". This Guillerme et Chambron sofa displays a beautiful contrast between ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Japanese Series Sofa by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare U+N ‘Japanese’ series sofa by Cees Braakman for UMS PASTOE, Utrecht, the Netherlands. The seat, back- and armrest have been reupholstered with new foam filling and a beautifu...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Curved Sofa and Chair OPE Sweden, 1950s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This sofa and chair were made at Olof Persson Fåtöljiundustri in Sweden during the early 1950. The curves on this furniture is amazing. The sofa and chair are both reupholstered with...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-B Upholstered Sofa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional correct vintage example of Pierre Jeanneret's iconic A- frame upholstered sofa. Frame is teak has been left as found for provenance and historical patina. Painted l...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Teak

White Curved Sofa by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White curved sofa by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s Soft and inviting shapes in this famous sofa by ISA. Corner sofas are very hard to find so we are...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Sofa Designed by Hans Wegner, Model 236, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage leather sofa designed by Hans Wegner, Model 236, Denmark 1950s. Original Cognac leather upholstery with amazing patina and wear. Solid oak frame with original cushions Manufa...
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1950s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antonio Citterio for Vitra 'Area' Sofa / Daybed, Signed, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This clever and high-quality Postmodern sofa by Milan-based Antonio Citterio for Vitra designed in 1990, ‘Area’ is a hybrid of daybed and so...
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1990s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Two-Piece Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley, Armless, Brass Legs, Models 4756 & 4828
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two piece, armless, sectional sofa designed by Edward Wormley, made by Dunbar. A combination of models 4756 and 4828 in the Dunbar Catalog. The backless end on the angled piece (4756...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Style Sofa in Original Reversible Weave Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kaare Klint style sofa in original Swedish reversible fabric of blue on green background. Comfortable homey Scandinavian modern blends in both a modern and traditional setting. Cushi...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Armchairs and Sofa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic curved sofa and pair of armchairs designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo. Very elegant and comfortable newly reupholstered in cotton and...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Louis Cane, Sofa, Two-seater Sofa, France, 1995
Located in New York, NY
These exceptional Louis Cane chairs unite a traditional aesthetic with a more contemporary feel. Their modern, cube-like bases and perforated backs are comp...
Category

1990s French Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Sampsel Sofa by Carl Malmsten, 1956
Located in London, GB
First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record, Bollnas, Sweden. Reupholstered in Melton wool fabric from Abraham Moon. Stained beech legs.
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Sampsel Sofa by Carl Malmsten, 1956
Located in London, GB
First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record, Bollnas, Sweden. Reupholstered in Melton wool fabric from Abraham Moon. Stained beech legs.
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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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