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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1910s
Sofa by Gio Ponti for Home and Garden
Located in Lucca, IT
Sofa by Gio Ponti for Home and Garden 1950 .This sofa is a two-seater , it is a sofa with soft and enveloping lines , with its rounded line is a design icon of the 1950s .It sets w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Tellus Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical, yet often coincidental, availability...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, 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

Elegant Italian Sofa in Moss Green Velvet and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s This gorgeous sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s. Organic and sculptural, this sofa is anything but minimalistic. Equipped ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Brass

French Sofa after Jean Prouve, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1950, designed in the manner of Jean Prouve. Lacquered metal base and wood. The cushion are original. In good original condit...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish pine sofa produced by Gustav-Axel Berg, Sweden, 1950s. Newly upholstered cushions.
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Pine

European Mid-Century Sofa in Black Cow Hide, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique curved sofa is simple and striking. Despite the understated, elegant colours, this model is still an accent piece that stands out thanks to its materials and appearance. ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Silk Upholstery
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Superb four seater mid-century modern sofa made of Brazilian caviúna wood. Extremely well-made, beautiful and stylish, with a sophisticated blue silk upholstery.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Silk

Two-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1950, New Upholstery Bouclé Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful two-seat curved sofa manufactured in the 1950s. Lovely shape and curves. Very comfortable seat with two feather cushions covered of blue Kvadrat velvet. Perfect condition,...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Italian sofa from the 1950s exudes timeless charm and elegance. Cloaked in rich red velvet, this three-seater sofa visually demonstrates why the appeal of Italian mid-century fu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Sofa in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, leather, wood, Scandinavia, 1950s A beautifully sculpted sofa in the style of Danish designer Arne Vodder. The high back is slightly curved and runs smoothly over in...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Midncenury design daybed by Miroslav Navrátil
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Midncenury design daybed by Miroslav Navrátil professionally stained and repolished.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare midcentury rattan Belse 8, 2-seater sofa, Dutch Design, 1950
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this unique and very rare, beautifully designed Dutch Design 2-seater sofa made in the 1950s in the Netherlands. This rattan Belse 8, 2-seater sofa is in good condition a...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Divano '872' Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina, anni 50, color panna e legno
Located in Milano, IT
Divano tre posti disegnato da Gianfranco Frattini e prodotto da Cassina a partire dalla fine degli anni '50. Gambe in metallo smaltato e legno, imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

vintage sofa | sofa | 1950s | Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage sofa | sofa | 1950s | Sweden period | 1950s design | Krogenaes Mobler | Sweden condition | good | light signs of use size | 85 x 215 x 72 (hxwxd) seat height 43; details | ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Flemming Lassen, 'Ingeborg' Sofa from the 1950s, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A neat and functional lounge sofa by danish architect Flemming Lassen (1902-1984). The Ingeborg series (sofa and chair) has been named after Flemming Lassen’s beloved mother, artist ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5150, fabric, metal, United States, 1950s.  The sofa exudes a simple and elegant style, reminiscent of the classic design elements typically a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Arne Norell curvy Soffa Produced by Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, circa 1960
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
A rare curvy 3 seats Arne Norell soffa produced by Westbergs Möbler edition in 1950. The sofa is composed by stained beech feets and is reupholstered with a bouclette fabric in white...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s. This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a typical Danish mid-century furniture piece. This particular design invites you to spend more time o...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist design sofa for her Paradise collection by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Elegant lines combined with high quality construction make for a pretty and comfortabl...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Scandinavian Modern Sofa from Folke Ohlsson in Rattan and Teak
Located in Skå, SE
Elevate your interior with the exquisite Scandinavian Modern sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. This iconic piece, crafted in rattan and teak, perfectly embodies the essence of ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Teak

“Paradise” Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1958
Located in Skokie, IL
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" sofa designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, sofa, model 'ML-140', leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s. This sophisticated sofa shows an unusual elegance and great eye for detail, com...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Midcentury rattan Belse 8, 2 seater sofa, Dutch Design, 1950
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this unique and very beautifully designed Dutch Design 2-seater sofa made in the 1950s in the Netherlands. This rattan Belse 8 2-seater sofa, which is in very good conditi...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Special Midcentury rattan 2-seater sofa, Dutch Design, 1950
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this unique and very beautifully designed Dutch Design 2-seater sofa made in the 1950s in the Netherlands. This uncommon rattan 2-seater sofa in very good condition has a...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

"Compact Sofa" Ray & Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This slim, upright modern "Compact Sofa" designed by Ray & Charles Eames was a gift to their Godson, Erik Saarinen, son of their good friend Eero Saarinen. Both Ray and Charles Eames attended Cranbrook Academy of Art where they met Eero Saarinen and became godparents to Erik. The sofa was given to Eric who is now selling this piece of history. Provenance is directly from Eric Saarinen...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Statement Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This three-seater mid-century modern sofa is a timeless statement piece. In the world of interior design, few furniture pieces captivate the imagination quite like the mid-century mo...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans J. Wegner 'GE-236/3' Three Seat Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, three-seat sofa model GE-236/3, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s Beautiful sofa by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. This sofa has a solid oak frame with the constructio...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Grete Jalk, JH180 Johannes Hansen Sofa
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A mahogany sofa by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. As far as we know, this is the only design Jalk created for Johannes Hansen. It is a linear and minimalist box style sofa that enve...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Wool

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Sofa for Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare armless sofa / daybed with brass legs. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Royal Alpaca / Angora.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955 This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Petite Danish modern sofa with horseshoe curved teak and woven light cane seat
Located in DK
This very rare petite sofa designed by C. H. Brockmann Petersen (1914-1972) has a combined curved teak backrest and armrest. Its seat is in woven cane. The bearing bars underneath ar...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

Kho Liang Ie 416/3 Sofa for Artifort Holland, 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and original 3-seat sofa Model 416/3 designed by Dutch designer Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Holland 1959. This sofa was one of the nicest designs by Kho Liang Ie for Artif...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler 'Divina' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler, 'Divina' sofa, fabric, stained beech, Sweden, late 1950s This 'Divina' sofa is designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The seat is characterized ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Angle Arm Upholstered Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish Angle Armed 96" Long Sofa. Newly upholstered in a cream fabric with threads of reds and tans. Even Armed Design perfect for unobstructed views! Very comfortable with a cozy...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Midcentury Modern Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This three-seat sofa with elegant and sensual forms was named “Paradis” and was a series designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet). Reupholstered with Swedish ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest by Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo, model N. 512. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The u...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner - Upholstered and restored with custom-made fabric by Hanne Vedel in Denmark. In great condition, made by AP Stolen in the 1950s."
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mahogany Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of mahogany framed sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Modern Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This three-seat sofa with elegant and sensual forms was named “Paradis” and was a series designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet). Reupholstered with Swedish ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Metal structure with sponge padding and red bouclé wool covering. The sofa has a perfect 1950s style line that recalls the design of Gigi Radice. Th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Velvet 3-seater Sofa, 1950's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A mid-century italian designer sofa from the 1950’s. Upholstered in a maroon red velvet with an interesting angular design and splayed patinat...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Dunbar Gondola Sofa
Located in Toledo, OH
Dunbar Gondola sofa, designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar, very good to excellent condition. This sofa has a very solid walnut frame. The ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian sofa 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
This small Scandinavian sofa dates back to the 1950s. Its designer is unknown. It embodies the principles of Scandinavian design with simple and stu...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

rare marco zanuso lady sofa by arflex
Located in Munich, DE
rare and elegant lady sofa by marco zanuso. only produced for a short period by arflex / italy.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa in Ecru Cowhide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa in Ecru Cowhide
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1950s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Attributed Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Velvet Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino", 1950
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A rare sofa attributed Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino from the 1950s, curved three-seater sofa. The sofa was reupholstered more than twenty years ago but the velvet is worn and I reco...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Kontur Sofa Bench by Alf Svensson for Dux Sweden 1950s
Located in Halle, DE
A really Ultra-Rare Kontur Sofa or Sofa - Bench by Alf Svensson for Dux of Sweden ,1950s. Very comfortable and ergonomic this Sofa is elegant and small enough to fit in many Room Si...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Exquisite Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Green Velvet Upholstery and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Two seater sofa, velvet fabric, mahogany, Italy, 1950s This beautifully shaped sofa of Italian origin comes with an expressive forest green colored upholstery that is pleasing to th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Osvaldo Borsani D70 daybed sofa Tecno Italy 1954
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful D70 daybed/sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani D70 and manufactured by Tecno in Italy in 1954. This comfortable daybed/sofa is truly unique....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
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1950s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm rattan living room set with a sectional sofa and lounge chair sofa features a decorative arch detail on both the front and back sides of the base. Also i...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

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Rattan

Danish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Rosewood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Three Seater Sofa for Reupholstery Mid-Century Modern sofa designed and produced in Denmark having turned rosewood spindles. Needs re-upholstery. ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Rosewood

1950s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Fringe Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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