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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1940s
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Swedish Mid-Century Beech & Red Mohair Sofa, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transport yourself to an era of unparalleled elegance and design with the Swedish Mid-Century Beech & Red Mohair Sofa. A sublime ode to the 1950s, this...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

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

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

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

Viborg Sofa And Armchairs By Bernard Brunier For Coulon, 1960s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa model Viborg by Bernard Brunier for Coulon, 1960s. This elegant design is made of a plywood frame with stunning Rio Rosewood veneer ...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

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

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

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

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

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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

Danish Mid-Century Sofa in the Style of Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Journey into a world where design meets dream with this captivating Danish Mid-Century Sofa, channeling the evocative style of the legendary Flemming Lassen. A relic from the radiant 1940s, this piece gracefully straddles the line between art and comfort, inviting you to experience an era where every curve had a purpose and every hue had a heart. Cloaked in a luxurious teal, the sofa’s sculpted mohair frieze fabric is a tactile delight, as sumptuous to touch as it is spellbinding to behold. The deep button tufting not only accentuates the plushness but also creates intricate patterns of light and shadow, turning the sofa into a landscape of valleys and peaks, of coziness and charm. Yet, the essence of this masterpiece lies in its sculpted contours, reminiscent of Lassen's commitment to organic form. Its silhouette, with flowing lines and gentle arcs, evokes the serene landscapes of Denmark—rolling dunes, gentle waves, and the seamless union of nature and nurture...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, 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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

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

Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room despite its smaller size. Beautiful...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

Antique French Louis XV Style Caned Settee Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XV Style Caned Settee Sofa Country: United States Materials: Carved Wood, Original Wicker Condition: New Silk Upholstery with Down Feather Style: French An...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Curved Sofa by Frederico Munari Italy, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning and lovely curved Italian sofa by Federico Munari, original from the 50's. This amazing sofa has a deep, highly comfortable seat and a gracefully sloping back. The or...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Shearling, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A organic curved beige shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat height: 15”
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

1949 Florence Knoll Associates 26 BC Upholstered 3-Seater Sofa New Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1949 Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates 26 BC upholstered 3-seater sofa, which was just freshly reupholstered by Forthright, a renowned upholstery shop based in...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

Danish wicker bench from the 1940’s - attributed Robert Wengler.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This wicker bench is made by the old Danish basket makers and bears witness to top-class craftsmanship. A craft and furniture tradition that no longer exists. The is attributed t...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Danish Modern Settee by Jacob Kjaer, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee designed by Jacob Kjaer, 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a newly upholstered linen fabric.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step into a world where design meets artistry with the mesmerizing Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, brought to life in the 1940s by the renowned Slagelse...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak, Mohair

Art Deco Sofa in Red Striped Velvet and with Swoosh Armrests, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite two-seater lounge sofa, a piece of timeless elegance hailing from the early 20th century. The gracefully curved armrests and streamlined design create an air of sophisticat...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Grete Jalk Sofa in Teak for France & Daverkosen Danish Mid-Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Grete Jalk sofa for France & Daverkosen Denmark, circa 1955 Teak frame, upholstery. Measures: 80.5" W x 30.5" D x 32" H 'John Stuart Inc' distributors label attached to inte...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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

Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Journey back to a transformative era of design with this alluring sofa, echoing the style of the legendary Flemming Lassen. A Danish mid-century marvel from the 1940s, this piece cap...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak

Curved 'Banana' Sofa in Amber-toned Brown Shearling
Located in West Hollywood, CA
31 1/2" H x 68" W x 36" D Seat Height: 20" Inside Seat Depth: 25"
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fur

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

Materials

Metal

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa...
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The influence of the Art Deco movement was significant on early Scandinavian modernism, resulting in a unique aesthetic mixture based on traditional craftsmanship and quality. In thi...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century three-seater sofa, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Rosewood

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

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

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

Danish "Banan" Curved Sofa from the 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Danish curved sofa made in the 1940s. These charmers were made with variations from the 1930s up to about 1950. These design with the beefier legs were generally from th...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool

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

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

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

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

Materials

Brass

Curved Shearling Sofa in the Style of Viggo Boesen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Curved Shearling Sofa in the Style of Viggo Boesen with oak plank legs and rounded back.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fur

Double seat sofa. France, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Two seats sofa. France, 1940s.
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1940s French Space Age Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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 Modern Sofa in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall, Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W115 D32 H31 SW72 SD23 SH19 Vintage Adrian Pearsall style sofa in good vintage condtion. Frame has been fully restored by our in house artisan. Item has new solid walnut legs with n...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Edward Wormley Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric sofa attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1950s. 18” seat height
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Velvet

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

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Canvas, Velvet, Walnut

Finnish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Sofa
Located in London, GB
Finnish Cabinetmaker Curved sofa, 1940s. Curved sofa produced in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa has carved, stained elm wood legs and has be...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Aino Aalto Finnish Modern Pine Sofa, Artek, Finland, 1940s
Located in Espoo, FI
Extremely rare "Kesäsohva" by Aino Aalto, a Finnish Modern gem from the 1940s, meticulously crafted and produced by Artek in Finland. Carved from fine pine, this sofa was tastefully re-upholstered in the 1980s by Artek, retaining its ageless charm. With minor signs of wear, both the upholstery and pine remain in good condition. Aino Aalto was a key figure in the emergence of what is now known as Finnish Functionalism...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Pine

American Designer, Sofa, Rattan, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950.  16.5” seat height
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa in quality vintage bottle green velor, two extra pillows. Ash wood legs. Brass springs in the seat and back is ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Velvet, Ash

McGuire C-1 Rattan Three Seat Sofa
Located in Highland, IN
This important early design by Elinor McGuire dates from the 1950s. It's from their "Style 1" series, and was offered as this model B-1 loveseat, as a single lounge chair, and also a three seat sofa...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil & Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the realm of mid-20th century Swedish furniture design, Carl Cederholm is known as a furniture designer who favoured the classic elegance of Swedish furniture design and combined ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish 1950s original sofa by Kurt Østervig, Rolschau Møbler
Located in København K, DK
This beautiful sofa is a forerunner of the 50's beautiful and minimalist approach to design. The clean lines and lightness of the sofa are combined with incredible quality and profes...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech, Teak

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa bed which is part of a set ...
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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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