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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Bouclé Cushions, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the cultural examples of the European country manor and rustic styles, European cabinetmakers’ furniture were endowed with a creative simplicity, with a feeling for the w...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

Restored Milo Baughman Style Stick Reed Rattan Cubists Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Baughman style rattan sofa with woven stick rattan sides and pole rattan frame. The seats are covered in tuft blue cloth cushions. 1950, United States Sofa: 34" tal...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored Quad Pole "R" Arm 3 Seat Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "R" arm rattan 3 seater sofa with "Quad Pole" design featuring 4 strand rattan arms, legs, and 4 pole base. 1950, United States Sofa: 33in. H x ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini, Sofa with Tapered Wooden Legs Italy, in the 1950
Located in Almelo, NL
Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini sofa with Tapered wooden legs Italy, in the 1950s. Lovely small sofa with tapered wooden legs and ori...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Svante Skogh Two-Seater Sofa for Ab Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh, is a rather rare example of the interior and furniture designer’s repertoire. With a creative and masterfully craf...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Elegant 1940s Edward Wormley, Dunbar for Modern, Curved Sofa on Mahogany Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid 1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa on six thick mahogany legs, with older re-upholstery in a Chinoiserie fabric. Upholstery is ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
Located in Stamford, CT
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut Johannes Andersen for Trensum Møbelfabrik Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Walnut and Fabric Curvaceou...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Poul Kjaerholm 'PK31' Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, three-seat sofa model PK 31, leather and metal, Denmark, 1958. Beautiful PK31 sofa in patinated black leather by P...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style "Hawaii" Rattan Fan Arm Three-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features the famous Mid-Century fan arm 3 seater sectional sofa. The sofa features beautifully shaped fan arms with a stacked rattan base. 1990, United States So...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Gigi Radice Sofa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gigi Radice sofa settee for Minotti - Italy, 1950's Reupholstered in creamy wool boucle with iron splayed legs with brass feet. Great curved shape with clean lines. Matching pair ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art "Hawaii" Rattan Fan Arm Two-Seat Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features the famous Art Deco fan arm 2-seater sectional settee featuring mostly famously in the living room of Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia in the 80s/90s cl...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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

Danish 1950s Sofa Attributed to Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Variant
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and likely a variant of Fritz Hansen's famous model 1669. Just the shape of the l...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

French Sofa after Jean Prouve, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1950, designed in the manner of Jean Prouve. Lacquered metal base and wood. The cushion are original. In good original condit...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden. The characteristic Hörlin-Holmqv...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Mid-Century Curved Loveseat or Settee Around 1950
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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Restored Six-Strand Square Square Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century rattan living-room set including a matching 3-seat sectional sofa and lounge chair. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base or...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa with Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole rattan. This a great example of Post WWII American designed rattan at its height of...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Jorge Zalszupin Brasiliana sofa L'Atelier Brazil 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A beautiful and sophisticated so called ‘Brasiliana’ sofa designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959. With ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Suede

Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian Orange Velvet Sofa Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Attributed.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

White Fabric Sofa by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Martin Eisler (Vienna, 1913 – Brasile, 1977) & Carlo Hauner (Brescia, 1927 – Isola di Salina, 1997) European by birth and Brazilian by adoption, Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner began...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ico Parisi / Federico Munari Sofa in Orginal Fabric, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Ico Parisi / Federico Munari sofa in original fabric and tapered wooden legs, Italy 1950s Italian 1950s organic sofa, attributed to Ico Parisi. (also sometimes attributed to Feder...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Restored Eight-Strand Square Pretzel Arm 3-Seat Section Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Art Deco 8-strand rattan square pretzel arm sectional sofa with seating for three people. The sofa features Paul frankl inspired square pretzel ...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Sofa Fabric Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa in the style of Carlo De Carli with sprung upholstery, fabric cover and beechwood legs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1950s Hans J Wegner Daybed Model Ge19 by GETAMA, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with good original corduroy fabric - sturdy and stable.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

LENZI Sofa '548' from the 1950s Iron and brass legs, fabric covering. Italy.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
3 Sitzer Sofa Design Lenzi, Studio Tecnico A.P.A. Quarrata- Pistoia, Modell '548' 1950s. Die Polsterung mit blau grauen Samtbezug hat leichte Flecken. Die schwarz lackierten Eisenb...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Leather&Rosewood 3-Seat Sofa by Kurt Østervig
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This leather three-seater sofa was designed by Kurt Østervig for the Danish manufacturer Centrum Møbler during the 1950s. It is model 55 from early productio...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa Designer: Unknwon Country: France Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Carved Wood, Faux Zebra Leather Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920’s $4,500 Dimensions: 42”H x 55”W x 26” Seat Height 20
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian sofa in the style of Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 82 cm; W= 160 cm; D= 65 cm; H seat= 45 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Leather Cabinetmaker Sofa from Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage leather cabinetmaker sofa From Denmark, circa 1950. Original black leather upholstery with great wear and patina. We prefer ...
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1950s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1950s, New Beige Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1950s - New Beige Upholstery.
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood, Grey Leather & White Fabric by Cimo, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern sofa in hardwood, grey leather, and white fabric by Cimo, 1960s is simply fantastic! This spectacular S...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Hardwood, Leather, Linen

Elegant Danish Sofa in Light Blue Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric by Evolution21 "Capri", Denmark, 1950s This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Settees feature an armless profile complete with two mahogany "sled" like legs. These occasionally come up in so...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bentwood

Børge Mogensen #330 Fredericia Oak "Football" Sofas / Daybeds w/ Original Fabric
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A rare pair of sofas/daybeds designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia A/S. Originally designed in a larger version for Erhard Rasmussen, this awesome sofa set is truly unique. It is...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Large Beige Sofa by Ico Parisi, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. A model like this one but with different feet has been published on a catalogue. This sofa is upholstered in beige fabric, which makes it ready to be covered w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1960s Art Deco Wormley Style 9ft Rounded Sofa
Located in Bensalem, PA
Well built 109" sofa with nicely sculpted sides which makes it very comfortable to lay back on.Similar to an Edward Wormley design.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Art Deco Grey Velvet and Macassar Sofa, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This sofa was produced in Italy in the 1950s. The feet are covered in Macassar. The sofa is newly upholstered with a gray fine velvet.
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Macassar

Pair of Party Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Original Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of party sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in original buttery soft light tan leather.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Living Room Set, Malatesta and Mason, Italy 1950 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A rare 1950s Art Deco style living room set by Malatesta and Mason. Beautifully made in Italy, the set consists of two armchairs and a two-seater sofa and a curved solid wood coffee ...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Damask, Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Orange Velvet Curved Sofa Made in Italy 1950s Wood Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century orange velvet curved sofa made in Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Brazilian Rosewood 3 Seater Sofa by Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant Brazilian rosewood 3 seater sofa manufactured by Skive Møbelfabrik and attributed to Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, circa 1950s Rosewood structure in very good condition, cushion...
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1950s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Mid-Century Swedish White Loveseat Sofa w/ Tapered Wood Legs & Small Curved Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish cream white loveseat sofa with tapered legs and wood details on the arms. Legs are tapered with a carved ball on the end. Slightly uneven, but s...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Svante Skogh 1957 “Bodo” Sofa in Swedish Oak
Located in Roma, RM
Svante Skogh 1957 “Bodo” Sofa made in Swedish oak PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions: 193w x 80h x 80dcm Materials: oak wood, fabric Production: Saffle Mobler 1957 T...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Unique Italien Sofa
Located in Munich, DE
By unknown designer or manufacturer. Two parts reupholstered in alcantara. should be cleaned or re-upholstered.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been redone in velvet. The sofa measures cm: W 147 x D 85 x H 87 x S 42.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Classic Danish Midcentury Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant three-seat sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson in 1955 as Model 5464 for Fritz Hansen. We love the elegant angles of the sofa and the legs combined the slim cushi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Stylish Scroll Top Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian three seat sofa with gently curved front and scrolled top. Sofa has 3 loose seat cushions, tight button tufted seat back and brass legs Covered in Holly Hu...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Marco Zanuso Sofa for Arflex, Italy, 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning 3-seater sofa designed by Marco Zanuso, manufactured by Arflex in Italy around 1950. This eye-catching sofa is newly upholstered in grey fabric. The outwards tilted, tu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armed Sofa. Newly reupholstered in a great weave fabric in shades of red, gray and purple. Very solid and subst...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gondola sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar’s Janus Collection in the 1950s. This sculptural sofa features angled arms and a floating back attached to the base with walnut s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery, on rosewood legs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Chip N Dale Style Camelback Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chip N Dale Style Camelback couch. Goose down filled upholstery with all new Belgium linen. Very good condition.  
Category

1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa by ISA Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Daisy model sofa with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, good condition of the padding, goose down cushions. The velvet is original from the period but a new upholste...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

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

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is spectacular! Designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler in the late 1950's, this sculptural sofa is just as comfortable as it is beautiful. With long, clean lines and arched wingback sides, the body is reminiscent of an Arne Jacobsen egg chair. The back of the sofa showcases the solid teak frame that perfectly cradles the body of the sofa. The teak frame is further accentuated with its rich color and patina that really pops off the white lower-pile fine Belgian boucle...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, 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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