Skip to main content

Sofas

17
1,265
to
128
761
481
1,265
1,265
1,265
633
210
59
23
13
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
4
2
2
1
1
147
635
7,579
8,580
4,196
2,483
34
11
68
170
277
1,013
1,591
1,501
454
160
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
1,156
82
38
7
7
5
2
1
1
1
1
1
907
844
309
252
213
923
338
283
247
214
45
28
24
20
19
Sofas For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1950s
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 ...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Ash

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...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

English Art Deco Cloud Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein Upholstered in Green Leather
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with burr walnut show wood banding that runs throughout. Re-upholstered in olive green leather. Design...
Category

1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, 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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Rare Charles Dodouyt sofa
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The large armchairs of the rare model designed by Charles Dudouyt are a true rarity that fuses sculptural art with functionality. Dudouyt, renowned for his distinctive approach to fu...
Category

Early 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

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...
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

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,...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

English Art Deco Small Two Seat Sofa C.1930
Located in London, GB
English Art Deco Small Two Seat Sofa C.1930 Of neat proportions, having been recently upholstered in a duck egg blue cotton velvet. England, C.193...
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Maple

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”
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Carved Painted and Giltwood Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
Swedish Painted and Parcel-Gilt Sofa. Features padded scrolled back, sides and seat within a berry-leaf carved frame. The arms are decorated with unique black griffin supports, the a...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood, Paint

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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

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.
Category

1950s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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 ...
Category

1950s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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 ...
Category

1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

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...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Chesterfield button seat sofa full of allure, 3 seater
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this wonderfully seated patinated antique cowhide 3-seater Chesterfield sofa with an amazing appearance due to its patina. This Chesterfiel...
Category

Early 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

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...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Three-seater white velvet sofa with metal and brass, Digamma model designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina in 1957. The extraordinary elegance of the Digamma three-seater sofa, created in 1957 by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, is revealed through a surprising combination of materials and futuristic design. The carefully crafted metal structure supports the upholstered part of the sofa, creating a perfect balance between form and functionality. The distinctive signature of Ignazio Gardella, a renowned designer and visionary engineer, is evident in the curved brass terminals on which the sofa gracefully rests. His architectural conception, bridging art and design, is reflected in every detail of this unique piece. The Gavina brand introduced the Digamma collection in 1957, ushering in a new approach to seating that goes beyond traditional forms of sofas and armchairs. The series, of which this extraordinary sofa is a part, features square and rational volumes, demonstrating an exceptional level of innovation for its time. Today, the sofa is in excellent condition, meticulously restored in upholstery and adorned with a light-shaded velvet covering that enhances its intrinsic beauty. Its dimensions of 197x82,5x81 make it ideal for comfortably accommodating three people, offering a seating experience that combines style and comfort without compromise. A functional work of art, Ignazio Gardella's Digamma Sofa...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Curved Sofa, Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Curved Sofa, Linen
Category

Early 20th Century European Sofas

Materials

Linen, Beech

Unique Sofa from the personal estate of Marilyn Monroe
Located in Budapest, HU
This item was obtained during the auction "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe" held on October 27 and 28, 1999, at Christie's in New York. It can be traced back to page 302, lot 435 of the auction catalog. Step into a piece of Hollywood history with the MARILYN MONROE Sofa...
Category

Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Sofas

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Antique English Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlay Sofa W/ Down Cushion Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 Antique English Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Sofa With Classical Sheraton Inlay Detailing and Oversized Down Cushion. Solid Walnut Hardwood Construction and Hand Dovetailed Joinery. Eight way hand tied...
Category

Early 20th Century American Sheraton Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Wool, Fabric, Hardwood

English C 1900 Camel Back Upholstered Sofa
Located in Southampton, GB
Large, Camel Back Sofa, upholstered in a soft-touch, plain Cotswold Wool in a grey/beige neutral which is fire retardant. Deep filled feather seat cushions. Resprung and webbed. Orig...
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Danish 1950's Sofa by Kurt Olsen Teak Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curved sofa by Kurt Olsen from the 1950's. Epitome of Danish 1950's style. Made by Slagelse Møbelværk around late 1950's5800. Solid and sturdy but needs to get reupholstered. Remova...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Antique Pair of Charles II Style Carved Walnut Sofas w/ Mohair Fabric Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of High Quality Circa 1900 Charles II Carved Walnut Sofas with Tan Mohair Upholstery all in very good condition. With eight-way hand-tied coil foundation springs, heavily carved...
Category

Early 20th Century American Charles II Sofas

Materials

Down, Mohair, Walnut

Knole Settee, Early 20th century, English Baroque in Belgium Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, upholstered 17th century couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sa...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Paul McCobb Angle Arm Sofa for Directional, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A rare sofa, model 3147, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional and manufactured by Custom Craft Inc. Similar to some of McCobb's other "origami" designs, this sofa features strikin...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid century italian sofa set by Marco Zanuso, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century 'lady' sofa by Marco Zanuso in yellow velvet. Original fabric. very elegant curvy design and still very comfortable. Very decorative and good looking mid century itali...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish Banana Sofa in Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are o...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Green velvet 50's 'banana' sofa
Located in TILBURG, NL
'Banana' shape, 50's couch. Newly reupholstered in a green color, velvet fabric. The back and seating have new foam. As a square the couch is measured W230xD116xH76cm. As the shape i...
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

“Minerva” Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful sofa / daybed, model “Minerva”, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard and manufactured by France & Son in Denmark around 1950. Made of high quality teak wood in a beau...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Sofa in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, 1956. Exquisite sofa designed by the Swedish designer Folke Jansson, featuring graceful lines that captivate the eye...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Comfortable Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, blue fabric, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s Stunning four seat sofa made in the 1950s. Grand in size, this sofa is not only beautiful in its simplistic shape, it also provides great...
Category

1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Original "Samsas rund" Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa "Samsas rund" by Carl Malmsten in beech and upholstery for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s. This sofa was first designed in 1923 by Carl Malmsten for the Stockholm concert hall and...
Category

1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Brazilian Modern 3-seater Sofa in Espresso Leather by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Diego, CA
As with all of Sergio Rodrigues' chairs, this sofa is as comfortable and livable as can be. This is a completely restored 3-seater Sheriff sofa designed b...
Category

1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

vintage sofa Edward Wormley Dux sofa "New York"
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage sofa Edward Wormley Dux sofa "New York" Rare sofa by American designer Edward J. Wormley, designed in 1952 for Dunbar Furniture USA. Produced at Ljungs Industrier / DUX C...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950-60s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original condition, red cotton/wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original red cotton/wool furniture fabric, beech wood legs with brass plugs, brass springs in th...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech

Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Grace Walnut Leather for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic design from 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen Denmark (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). This (re-)edition of the Swan Sofa (Model 3321) wa...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1920’s. It is of outstanding quality, this is extremely well ...
Category

1920s British Victorian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ernst Kühn, 1890-1948 Architectural and sculptural sofa designed by Ernst Kühn, presumably made for the Wivex restaurant in Copenhagen in the early 1930s and most likely produced by ...
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Finn Juhl Sofa in Mint Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl, sofa model '57', fabric, steel, teak, leather, Denmark, design 1957, later production An extraordinary sofa designed by Finn Juhl. The sofa was exhibited for the very fir...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Restored "Big Kings" Plush Rattan Loveseat Sofa With 4 Strand Arms, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover luxury in the form of a rare pair of restored "Big Kings" plush rattan loveseat sofas. These exquisite pieces feature distinctive 4 Strand Arms, indulgent extra plush armres...
Category

1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern 'Linha Z' Lounge Sofa by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern 'Linha Z' Lounge Sofa by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s This 'Linha Z' sofa, made of solid wood structure, and upholstered with fabric, stands out with its arc...
Category

1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lady Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950's Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in the 1950s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored from the frame and special brass legs to...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing company in the late 1930s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored fro...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good original condition - The upholstery has bee replaced few years ago and its in good/very good condition - can be used immediately
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Boho Striped Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho sofa. A super chic striped upholstery on a classic sofa style. Beautiful turned wood front legs. Acquired from thr collectio...
Category

Early 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era five-strand square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous five strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base. Measures: Sofa:...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Large Shell Sofa Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Italy Decorated Velvet Fabric ochres
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Shell Sofa Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Italy Decorated Velvet Fabric ochres
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Kidney Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful curved sofa features the recognizable touch of European Modernism: exquisite materials, craftsmanship, and an elegantly curved shape, because of which this type of sof...
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, leather, stained wood, brass, Denmark, 1950s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backre...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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.

Recently Viewed

View All