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Sofas For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1950s
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

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Single Flat Weave Antique textile Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of handwoven flat-weave antique Indian Durie textile on both side ,with indigo and cream colors of geometric motifs fresh new insert. The textile was professi...
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1910s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored vintage Campaign style sofa from a difficult to find series by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Exceptional rattan and hardwood construction with Cane back panels. Bra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1900s Swedish Two-Seater Gustavian Style Gilt Velvet Sofa with Carved Decoration
Located in London, GB
This wonderfully large and comfortable Swedish two-seater gilt sofa dates from the 1900s period and is designed in the Gustavian style. The sofa features classic scrolling decoration...
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Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood, Velvet

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

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

Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood White Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs - 3 Pc Set. Item features (1) Sleek sculptural sofa (1) barrel back lounge chair (1) rocking c...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood

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

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

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

Mid Century Folding Sofabed, Czechoslovakia, 1950´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This folding sofabed was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. The construction is of wood and it´s veneered with dark stained beech wood. ...
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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

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

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest by Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo, model N. 512. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The u...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech, Fabric

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

Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

French Cream painted Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality early 20th Century French cream painted three seater sofa, having carved scrolling foliate and fluted decoration, raised on turned taper legs. Batch 73 BYZKN
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Beech

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.
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Kofod Larsen Three Seat Danish Sofa
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic three seat sofa designed by IB Kofod Larsen, manufactured in Denmark and distributed through Selig. Frames restored, new straps, re...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Ash

Art Deco Walnut & leather Settle circa 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Stylish Art Deco Walnut & leather Settle circa 1920s Panel Back, with ebony line detail, stepped at each side, Shaped slab sides, holding leather tan upholstered seat, with Silver p...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed Cleopatra designed by Dick Cordemeijer. Manufactured by Auping (Netherlands), circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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

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...
Category

1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Single Flat Weave Antique textile Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of handwoven flat-weave antique Indian Durie textile on both side ,with indigo pink and cream colors of geometric motifs fresh new insert. The textile was pro...
Category

1910s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cotton

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...
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful and unique Arts and Crafts sofa in original blue stripe ticking upholstery. With a generous straight back, accompanied by gently scro...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

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

Vintage Camelback Sofa with Tufted Back in Blue Corduroy and Velvet
Located in Munster, IN
Blue on blue on blue, this vintage sofa is looking for a new place to call home. Textured corduroy in a classic navy covers the deep seat, extravagant arms, and diamond tufted back. ...
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Corner sofa in blond wood and fabric,, Italy, 1950's What stands out most in this low corner bench are the recesses in the framework and the 9 straight, tapered, squared stiletto legs that are so typical for that period in Italy. As you can see the backrest is optional and was probably designed later to give it some extra comfort. Back in the days these sofas were mostly used for very practical purposes like a quick coffee or pasta. This sofa would work very well in a corner of course but strangely enough this rectangular sofa also works very well in the middle of a room for example with a round table and two chairs...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

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

George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa in Light Brown Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, sofa, model ‘5671’, fabric, metal, designed in 1955 and produced in 1956-78. This wonderful midcentury sofa is designed by the renowned American ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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

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

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Carl Malmsten 1950s Cirkus Sofa in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Cirkus Sofa, c1950s Model 'Cirkus' love-seat sofa, designed in the 1950s by Swedish Master designer Carl Malmsten and produced by OH Sjögren in Tranås, Sweden. The sofa has restored and re-finsiehd stained elm wood legs and has been reupholstered in off-white boucle fabric. H 80cm / D 80cm / W 151cm / SH 41cm.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Divano curvo vintage anni 50 in velluto blu design italiano
Located in None, IT
Divano curvo a quattro posti in velluto blu con piedi in legno, design italiano, anni 50. CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, presenta segni d'usura dati da...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Italian Art Nouveau Antique Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare complete Italian Art Nouveau 1900s living room set includes: 1 sofa 2 armchairs 2 chairs Refined living room set in carved beech wood. The wood has an elegant carved decoration...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique 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

Circa 1920's Art Deco Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1920’s Art Deco fully restored Chesterfield club sofa which is part of a suite This sofa is very stylish, it has t...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

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

1950's Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
1950 Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric. Original upholstery
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

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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