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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
20th Century Bentwood Sofa signed by Fischel, circa 1900, Caned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
20th century bentwood sofa in the Thonet style, circa 1925, caned seat This sofa it´s very heavy and sturdy. Height from the floor to the arm : 26.77in
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1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Le Corbusier & Cassina - Sofa LC2 Black Leather
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic LC3 sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret in 1928. Cassina edition in black leather. Engraved serial number and Cassina signature. Very nice condition. W...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Sofa in Green Velvet and Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Let's immerse ourselves in the enchanted atmospheres of the 1950s, a golden era for Italian design, through our magnificent green velvet sofa. This piece is much more than a mere fur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1950s "La Gondola" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Belgian Linen and Goatskin
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s La Gondola Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This sofa with a solid mahogany bracket back, exaggerated curved arms, and floating open back is a true masterwork. The...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Goatskin, Linen, Mahogany

Mid-Century Tete A Tete w/ Ebonized Walnut Cabriole Legs & Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This unique and lovely Mid-Century Modernist Tete A Tete With Saber Style Cabriole Legs in Ebonized Walnut and Holy Hunt Uphlstery originates from France, Circa 1950. The french term...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Giò Ponti (attr) for ISA Bergamo Wood and Fabric Four-Seat Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Imposing and beautiful 4-seater sofa with wooden structure, brass feet and padding covered in mustard-colored original fabric, with seat with four cushions. Attributed to Giò Ponti, ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Red Velvet Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Red Velvet Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950. Original upholstery with very light use and wear.
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1950s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

An Original Art Deco Club Sofa with Brown Leather Re-Upholstery
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Club Sofa. Burr and figured walnut veneered throughout with burr walnut banded arms and scrolled detail. Re-upholstered in brown leather. Dimensions: H 79cm W 168cm D 7...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife three seater sofa Magnus Olesen Denmark 1956
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful elegant shaped three-seat sofa model Paper Knife no. 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1956. This sculpted sofa features a solid te...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Large Curved Danish Sofa in Light Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s A grand sofa of Danish origin that radiates sophistication and understated simplicity. The curved form will bring your room a sense of dynamism. T...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen From Denmark, 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen From Denmark, 1950. Original black leather upholstery with great patina on a solid chrome base.
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1950s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant...
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1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Sofas

Materials

Foam, Mahogany, Fabric

1960s, Danish vintage 2 seater sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green/yellow velour, beech wood legs. Springs in the seat. M...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved beige yellow bouclé fabric and metal sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc. Seat height: 15.5” Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish mid-century designers’ ideal was to create furniture with a restrained aesthetic. As this sofa shows, they believed that furniture should create a sense of tranquillity and ha...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 This sofa or bench, a creation of Paul László, contains a well-preserved caned back and seat....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Sofa in Customized Striped Upholstery by the Apartment, Sweden, 1950
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, 1950's Sofa in customized upholstery by The Apartment. H 80 x W 130 x D 60 cm
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1950s Swedish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile

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

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard FD130 Teak sofa in Cognac Leather - Denmark, 1950's
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Amazing minimalistic solid Teak and Cognac leather sofa model FD130 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Søn – Denmark, circa 1960. The leather has a lot of patina a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, wood, Italy, 1950s Beautiful and very spacious sofa dating back to the 1950s, crafted in Italy. This corner sofa is an eye-catching piece that has all the characteris...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

3-seater Sofa by Rob Parry for Gelderland, Netherlands 1970
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Rob Parry Mid-century 3-Seater Sofa by Gelderland: A Timeless Dutch Design Masterpiece Elevate your living space with the epitome of mid-century sophistication – the...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Studio sofa by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Extremely elegant sofa by Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Model called Studio but sometimes referred to as Trienna or Triennale since the sofa won a gold medal at the Mi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Finn Juhl for France & Søn ‘Japan’ Sofa in Teak and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 'Japan' sofa, model ‘137/3’, teak, brass, reupholstered in leather "Anilin H cognac by Hans Renke", Denmark, designed in 1957 In the 'Japan' series by Fi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Exquisite 1950s Walnut Sofa by Alfred Christiansen from Slagelse Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Timeless Elegance: Alfred Christiansen Designed Sofa in Green Striped Fabric, Crafted in Walnut by Slagelse Møbelfabrik circa 1950s. Embrace the legacy of mid-20th-century furniture...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Lara Sofa by Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso for Stilwood, 1958
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning ‘Lara’ sofa designed by Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso, manufactured by Stilwood, Italy 1958. This beautiful organic shaped sofa exists of 2 pieces that fit per...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Paul McCobb "Pagoda" Style Arched Wing Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Arched sofa fashioned after the iconic "Pagoda" by Paul McCobb with tapered legs, circa 1950, arched cathedral back, and low profile seat. This sof...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, leather and steel, Switzerland, design 1954. This comfortable sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede and features a chromed ...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

rare 1. edition osvaldo borsani d70 sofa
Located in Munich, DE
an wonderful design icon by tecno. designed to sit by the fireside or to the other side without moving the sofa. also a useful bed for two persons. mechanism works smooth. for resta...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Mid-Century White Boucle Curved Sofa with Six Legs by Gigi Radice for Minotti
Located in Madrid, ES
The white bouclé sofa designed by the renowned Italian designer Gigi Radice and produced by Minotti showcases the perfect blend of craftsmanship and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The LC2 sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, is a true icon of modern furniture design. With its clean lines, minimalist aesthetic, and impeccable craftsmanship, t...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Blush Velvet and mahogany
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare variation of the bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture company of Berne Indiana circa 1950s. This A-frame bracket is similar to the designs of Jens Risom, t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic mid-century tufted sofa by Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International c.1950s, USA. It can easily be floated in the center of a room as the b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century Ignazio Gardella Sofa mod. Digamma for Gavina Metal&Fabric, 1950s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ignazio Gardella (1905-1999) was an Italian architect, engineer and designer. His long professional career produced an enormous number of projects and achievements. Among the first b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. This sofa was purchased from Kagan about a decade ago and upholstered in a heathered lig...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage rattan Belse 8, 2 seater sofa, Dutch Design, 1950
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This rattan Belse 8, 2-seater sofa has a timeless design, a beautifully shaped and ergonomic back and beautiful curved details. This sofa was handmade in the 1950s from high-quality...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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

3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen by Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen's significant work has been mainly carried out together with his partner, Peter Hvidt, but the designer’s earlier models - like this sofa - are widely renowned ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Three-Seater Sofa in Yellow Teddy Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seater sofa, teddy upholstery and beech, Europe, 1950s This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and a yellow teddy upholstery. The sofa has a high lined and slightly ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

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

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Cowhide, Wood

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

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Metal

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

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

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Sheepskin, 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

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

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

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

FULLY COIL SPRUNG VINTAGE 1920's HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1920's, super comfortable, fully coil sprung, hand dyed saddle brown...
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1920s English Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

STYLISH ANTIQUE ART DECO CIR 1920 BURR WALNUT GREEN VELOUR SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920’s Art Deco Burr Walnut framed sofa with Green Velour upholstery that is part of a ...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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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