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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1820s
Ilmari Tapiovaara Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather and Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili manufactured by Paolo Arnaboldi, sofa, teak, leather, brass, fabric, Italy, 1957. This three-seat sofa is designed by Finnish...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Ward Bennett, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and light grey fabric sofa designed by Ward Bennet and produced by Lehigh Leopold, USA, c. 1950s. 18” seat height.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Aluminum

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

Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century Giò Ponti Style Wood and Beige Velvet Two-Seat Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant two-seat sofa with wooden structure and padding lined in light beige smooth velvet. In the style of Giò Ponti, italian manifacture from the 1950s. Wear consistent with a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Florence Knoll three-seater sofa, designed by the renowned Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This example was produced during the later ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Ficks Reed Restored Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "S-arm" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair with matching the three-seat sectional sofa. Each seat features rounded three strands "S-arm" rattan arms ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

1958 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa, Model 57 in Green Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extremely early Florence Knoll ‘Parallel Bar’ Sofa, Model 57, designed by Florence Knoll in 1958. It is a rare example of Florence K...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini, Sofa with Tapered Wooden Legs Italy, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini sofa with Tapered wooden legs Italy, in the 1950s. This small sofa with tapered wooden legs and original upholstery was designed by Emilio Sala and G...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Italian 2-Seat Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy - Made of wood, fabric - Good Original condition. - Cleaned.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s, Danish vintage 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. 2 seater "Banana" sofa in original cherry-red fabric. Very good condition: no smells and no stains ( used not too much from 1960s ). Brass springs in the seat. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1957 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen of Denmark Sofa Model 3300/4 4-Seat Sofa Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Model 3300/4 sofa, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This examples was produced circa 1957. While it is more common to see the single-seater...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

divano angolare anni '50 di Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milan, IT
Divano angolare proveniente da una commissione privata su disegno dell'Arch. Melchiorre Bega per un appartamento a Milano, inizi anni '50. Il divano è stato completamente ritappezzat...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modular Table Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller with Pierre Frey cushion
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
“design is a response to social change“ george nelson said, the director of design with office furniture manufacturer herman miller. economic growth and larger companies lead to rapi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK31-2 Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
This iconic Danish sofa has been fully reupholstered to the highest standard, with leather from Denmark’s finest leather tannery in a shade of lava grey. The stainless steel frame an...
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1950s Danish Vintage Sofas

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Stainless Steel

Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and reminiscent of Kurt Olsen's design style. Built on a sturdy beech wood frame and raised on solid teak leg...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Organic Curved Sofa Reupholstered in Beige Buclé , Italia, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Wingback Italian sofa. It consists of a solid handcrafted wood structure with a curved high back and ebonized conical leg. Reupholstered in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Foam, Wood

Hans Wegner AP33 Four-seater Sofa for A.P. Stolen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Monumental and rare four-seater AP33 sofa designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark. This piece features angled oak legs and the original wool upholstery. It has a streamlined a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

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

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

1950’s Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s French oak sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron. New upholstery. Arm height 22
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Sofa Model GE-236/3, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 1950s Danish three-seat sofa, model GE236/3 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, solid oak frame with nice patina and original spring loaded cushions with grey/brown wool...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Fabulous Restored Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available. A fabulous restored vintage sofa...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

1950s Jindřich Halabala Sofa or Bed for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - The sofa can be converted into a bed - Fabric upholstery shows minor signs of use - when unfolded, size 190cm / 153cm - seat height 47 cm - mattresse...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare sofa designed by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt / Plushy / Teal fabric. Matching chair available separately.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 182 x 75 x 80 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century three seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This mod...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

1950's Mid-Century Modern Folding Daybed / Sofa
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950's Midcentury Modern foldable sofa / daybed for sale. Originally from the 1950's, and was professionally reupholstered in the 1960's. The owners ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Silk

Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Manufactured in the 1950’s in Denmark. It is made of solid oak and teak wood. The cushions have been ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish curved Banana form Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1950s. The legs are made of dark stained wood and the sofa is upholstered with green...
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1950s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Naeko Sofa (Daily Bed) by Kazuhide Takahama produced by Gavina Spa in 1957
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, first model manufactured by Gavina, recently covered in linen velvet. Two pieces available. Supporting structur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954. Osvaldo Borsanis sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, because so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed. This eccentric sofa...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954 A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Brass, Steel

1950s Danish Modern Model AP18 Sofa by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Danish Modern Model AP18 Sofa by Prolific Mid-Century Furniture Designer Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. This Model AP18 Sofa is characterized by its sleek profile, three seats,...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Oak

Attractive Danish Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
This is an attractive Danish sofa with a curved detail on stylish narrow beech legs reupholstered in a yellow linen to the seat and pink linen tick to back and sides, double piped i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
A gutter back armless sofa on aluminum legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt, Lush, Foggy velvet.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and st...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Mid-Century Teak Sofa or Couch by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 180 x 74 x 74 x43 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height) This beautiful and extremely rare sofa was designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer as part of his 400 series for Wilkhah...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Wicker

Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Ljungs Industrier 1954
Located in Skå, SE
Experience the epitome of Scandinavian Modern design with the Folke Ohlsson Sofa Scania, a luxurious blend of sophisticated aesthetics and exceptional comfort. Crafted with exquisite...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

Restored Bauhaus Umbrella Stand, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Umbrella Stand. Source: Germany Period: 1950-1959 Material: Chrome-Plated Steel Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to th...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Sofas

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Superb 1958, 3 Seat, Gianfranco Frattini, '872' Leather Sofa, Cassina, Italy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and very rare 1958 '872' sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy. This 3 seat sofa has been newly upholstered with new Pantera TM foam and finished in superb dark brow...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Nickel

Elegant Corner Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti in Velvet Beige
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing an exquisite and sophisticated asymmetrical sofa attributed to the esteemed Italian designer, Gio Ponti. Crafted in the early 1950s, this remarkable piece showcases Ponti...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

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

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Mohair, Wood

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for D...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa in a Patterned Fabric, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This exceptional three-seater sofa is eccentric in the best way possible; with a large curved body and a one of a kind upholstery, both of which recall the Art Deco style of the 1930...
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1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, 1950s. 13.5" seat height
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa This amazing and sturdy 1950’s Curved Back Black Leatherette Chesterfield Style Sofa will be a speaking piece in any ro...
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1950s American Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
One of the most significant contributions of the Scandinavian countries to the European fine arts has been in the field of design. The Scandinavian countries have achieved world-wide...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood

Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s. Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s. Striped ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Arne Jacobsen Sofa Model 3300-4 Fritz Hansen Denmark 1957, In White Boucle
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have a truly exceptional vintage Airport Sofa, designed by the acclaimed Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen and produce...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Sizeable Sofa, Fabric, Wood, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable beige fabric and wood sofa, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. 14.5" seat height
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' Lounge Chairs, 1950s A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in chase Erwin 'Embrac...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Bouclé, Wool, Elm

Florence Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Three-Seat Sofa reupholstered with Great Plains "Teddy" warm silver heavy boucle made of alpaca, and wool. Solid maple-turned tapered legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Hans Mitzlaff 1950s Boomerang Sofa for Eugen Schmidt, 1950's
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish style three-seater sofa designed by Hans Mitzlaff for Eugene Scmidt Soloform during the 50’s. This boomerang-shaped model brings to mind the popular designs from the likes of Alfred Christensen. The sofa features a stylish 1950s design, beautiful teak wood, and loose cushions with new foam and a new fabric upholstery and easy-to-unzip upholstery for easy cleaning. Add instant wow to your vintage or modern interior with this top design piece! Designer/Manufacturer: Hans Mitzlaff/Eugene Schmidt Soloform...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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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