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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
1990s Weiman Royal Blue Cloud Serpentine Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, cloud sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement piece which is a...
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1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

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

Vladimir Kagan Curved Free Form Styled Sofa in Suede Upholstery, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic free form sofa in style of Vladimir Kagan produced in the early 1990s. In good condition with suede upholstery.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Custom Ralph Lauren Skirted Velvet Sofa (2 Available)
Located in Dallas, TX
Breathtaking custom skirted sofa by Ralph Lauren, circa mid-90s. Bold royal purple chenille velvet upholstery in excellent condition. Cushions are down wr...
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1990s North American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Velvet, Down

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

1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century leather safari sofa designed and manufactured in the United States 1950s. This stunning sofa features a black leather upholstery that s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pierre Jeanneret, Peon or Public Bench, Chandigarh late 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pierre Jeanneret, 'Peon' or Public Bench, model PJ-SI-37-B, designed for the High Court in Chandigarh, India, late 1950s. In 1950, architect Charles Eduard Jeanneret, known as Le ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Teak, Fabric

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

Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a magnificent piece of mid-century modern design that embodies both the elegance and functionality characteristic of the period. This stunning daybed is a testament to the timeless appeal of Prouvé's work and a must-have for any discerning collector of mid-century modern furniture. Crafted by Ateliers Prouvé in France in the 1950s, this double daybed showcases the purity of Prouvé's design philosophy. The metal frame is both sturdy and lightweight, and the new upholstery adds a touch of comfort to this functional masterpiece. The daybed has been restored to excellent condition, ensuring that it will last for many years to come. The S.C.A.L. double daybed's simple and elegant lines make it a versatile piece that will suit any interior design scheme. Whether used as a sofa, daybed, or guest bed, this piece will make a statement in any room. The new table tops have been redone to original measurements, ensuring that the entire piece retains its original charm. In summary, the S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a stunning example of mid-century modern design that will add both beauty and functionality to any space. Its high-quality materials, simple lines, and exquisite craftsmanship make it a true work of art that is both comfortable and durable. ------ S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950. This bed has been restored. Metal frame, new upholstery. In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Tables has been redone new according to original measurements. Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), French Industrial and furniture designer and architect. Jean Prouvé is one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern design movement, Jean Prouvé introduced the machine age and Industrial engineered modern design aesthetic to interiors in the steel, aluminum and architecture he created. He then continued her experiments with different materials. Jean Prouvé was born into an artistic family in Nancy, France, his famous father, Victor Prouvé...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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

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

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Corner Sofa for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
L corner sofa designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù. The sofa, as shown in the photo, is L-shaped, has a depth of 165cm and a length of 240c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

“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

Red leather 3-seater Business Class sofa with chrome iron feet, 1990s
Located in Manzano, IT
3-seater Business Class sofa in red leather and chrome iron feet,1990s Beauty Star upholstered sofa , made in Italy, with shapes that emphasize reliability and excellent choice for ...
Category

1990s Italian Sofas

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

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...
Category

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

Well-fitting Spacious Sheepskin Leather 2-Seater Sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this well-fitting sheepskin leather 2-seater sofa. This beautiful sheepskin leather sofa is exquisite in color, form, and size, providing excellent comfort and a premium l...
Category

1990s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Lunar Sofa by J. Irvine for B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
In the world of vintage collecting, James Irvine's Lunar sofa for B&B Italia is a work of art that embodies the exceptional design of the 1990s. Crafted wi...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Tito Agnoli Black Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing Timeless Luxury: Tito Agnoli's 1980s Italian Two-Seater Black Leather Sofa by Poltrona Frau Experience the epitome of sophistication with this Italian two-seater black l...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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.
Category

1950s 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

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

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

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

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

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...
Category

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

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

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

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

90s Hydra Castor sofa, white leather and steel, Luca Scacchetti Poltrona Frau
By Luca Sacchetti
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Hydra Castor model sofa, with chromed steel structure and white leather upholstery, designed by the Italian architect and designer Luca Scacchetti for the prestigious Cas...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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 ...
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

1990s Weiman Curved Abstract Sofas, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, curved sofas you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best,...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

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

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

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Materials

Rattan

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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