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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Late 18th Century
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

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Rattan

Danish 1940-50's Curved Sofa or Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably manufactured around 1950 even if the original design came out of the late art deco e...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool

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

“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

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

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

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Fabric, Wood

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

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

Marco Zanuso "IX Triennale" Sofa for Arflex, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“There is no border between craftsmanship and design. What we do on the model, which will then be reproduced a thousand times, is an activity in which we bring all our experience.” s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage Hollywood Regency Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Knole couch for sale. This was is from the 1950's, and was previously reupholstered in silk with a beautiful pattern. It's ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Feathers

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

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

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Walnut

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

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Oversize Minerva Sofa by France & Son
Located in Highland, IN
Finely crafted by France & Søn, this rare, extra large version of the Minerva sofa or daybed has a frame of solid teak with steel fittings and comfortable spring cushions which have ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Floral Motifs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5125, fabric, stained wood, United States, 1950s This cubic shaped sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The sofa features a cubic-sh...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, 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

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

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A small sofa / settee designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Iconic form with tapered brass legs. Fully restored and upholstered in Designtex / Lambert / Smoke.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Stunning Modernist Angled Sofa Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Modernist angled sofa attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Solid brass legs, Amazing quality, construction and design. Retains original fabric. in need or restoration.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

A Swedish Sofa bench Late 18th- 19th century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Swedish Neoclassical style painted wood sofa from the late 18th- 19th century, with scrolled arms, acanthus carving, fluted legs and new Belgian linen upholstery. The rectangular b...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

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

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

Danish Modern Sofa, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish Modern sofa attributed to Svend Skipper, 1950, with earthy multicolor striped upholstery on teak legs and with sculptural teak hand rests.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Teak "Minerva" Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak “Minerva” sectional sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This set has an avant-garde de...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian three-seater sofa from the 1950s. The structure and legs are in beech and fir, the cushions in goose down, the sofa was upholstered in the 90s but the fabric is faded and wor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

Classic Modernist 110 inch "Long" Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist 110 inch "Long" Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb.. Stuning form,, Retains original mid century wool fabric.. Amazing original condition.. Extremely comfortable, Hand ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Red Mohair Sofa and Convertible Daybed, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic mid-century red mohair sofa that converts to a daybed in a great size. Asymmetric with dog-bone shape, a popular style in the 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, 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

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

Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
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1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Pine

Pierre Jeanneret Bench, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning solid teak bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Stencil reads - M.L.A.(GH)-036. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. Connected by a crossbar connecting each leg to its opposite. New caning. New cushion. Benches were used in the hostels and hotels for civil servants. Purchased originally from the Indian government. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration done by artisans in India who specialize only in Jeanneret. Reference number PJ-010906. Excellent condition. Seat Height : 18" without cushion, 20" with cushion. Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration. Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
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1950s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

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

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

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

Curved mid-century sofa in new, neutral boucle
Located in West Hollywood, CA
92" W x 24 3/4" H x 39" D Seat Height: 15 1/2" Inside Seat Depth: 22 1/2" Inside Seat Width: 70"
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

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

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

Lacquered Empire Style Sofa with Leopard Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great statement piece with white lacquer wood finish and leopard printed upholstery. Loads of drama for either a simple or layered decor.
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1950s American Empire Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Mid-Century Sofa by Eva and Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950’s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Immerse yourself in the epitome of Scandinavian design elegance with this authentic Danish Mid-Century Sofa. Brought to life by the visionary minds of Eva and Nils Koppel for the est...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. 16.5” seat height
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 495 sofa in gray velvet and mahogany legs
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 495 sofa recently reupholstered in gray velvet and dark mahogany sculpted legs. Dunbar construction is unparalleled and this sofa is ready to ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Mahogany

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 4756 wing shaped sofa in Mohair and Brass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This wing shaped sofa, model 4756, was reupholstered in a moss colored mohair and sits on 10" solid brass stiletto legs. Ele...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Brass

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

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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