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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1980s
Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Arflex black lacquered L shape design sofa with newly professionally reupholstered suede cushions from Italy. Arflex is a well-known Italian furniture manufacturer that has been in operation since the 1950s. They are recognized for producing high-quality and innovative furniture, including sofas. Arflex sofas...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Zanotta Onda Sofa Classic Italian Design
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Zanotta Onda Sofa Classic Italian Design by De Pas, D'Urbino, and Lomazzi, this 2-seater sofa showcases iconic Italian style. With a width of 138cm, depth of 75cm, and height of 72c...
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1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1980s Eileen Gray "Lota" Sofa for ClassiCon in Black Leather and Lacquered Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a “Lota” sofa, designed by Eileen Gray in 1924. This particular sofa was manufactured by ClassiCon in the 1980s, and bears a label with Gray’s signature. Gray designed the Lo...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa
Located in London, GB
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Aralia sofa is similar in style to the iconic Togo and Kashima designs. Built for laid back comfort, the t...
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1980s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

Materials

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

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

Steve Chase Postmodern Illuminated Monterey Channel Sofa, Circa 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Steve Chase "Monterey" channel sofa that illuminates underneath along the front and side. The sofa has its original upholstery that's in very good condition, no rips, tears ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tentazione two-seater sofa, model 685, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1973. Its frame is made of steel, and the seat and back are formed from pliant mo...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Federico Munari Sofa’ con coppia poltrone 1950 Top Design
Located in Foggia, FG
Federico Munari Sofa’ con coppia di poltrone autentiche anni ‘50 Produzione Italiana Buono stato conservativo rivestimento dell’epoca da rifare Potremmo con differenza da chiedere ...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Max Stout Metal and Naugahyde Orange Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare sofa by North Carolina Blacksmith and furniture designer and maker Max Stout. Sofa is in complete original condition with original cushions (foam)...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Max Stout Metal and Leatherette Black Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare sofa by North Carolina Blacksmith and furniture designer and maker Max Stout. Wingback sofa with wooden arm rests in patinated metal and black re-...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Low Profile Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather in the Manner of Niels Eilersen, 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
As comfortable as it is visually alluring this low-profile three-seater sofa, styled after Danish designer Niels Eilersen's "Monza" sofa, is perfect for designers. With a heavy focus...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet fabric and cast aluminium sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s. 18.5” seat height
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Borge Mogensen Sofa, Model 2209, from Denmark, circa 1980
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Borge Mogensen Sofa, Model 2209, from Denmark, circa 1980. Original cognac leather with an amazing patina and wear. Very comfortable.
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1980s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s de Sede DS140 Adjustable Sofa by Reto Frigg in White Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DS140 adjustable sofa designed by Reto Frigg and produced by de Sede in Switzerland circa mid 1980s. The sofa has a unique rotating seat system, allowing it to become a double chaise lounge...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Post-modern sofa, wood and leather
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Yellow leather sofa and corrugated wood backrest. A clearly post-modern design that makes this item a piece to include in a contemporary setting. I...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Walnut Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut sofa designed by the iconic designer Jens Risom in the United States, circa 1950s. Transform your living space with this exquisitely ref...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Leather

De Sede DS2011 Black Leather Sofa, Switzerland - circa 1980
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful DS-2011 sofa in black slightly patinated leather. Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Model: DS2011 Color: Black Material: Leather Size in cm. WxDxH: 190x80x80 Seat...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

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

Materials

Bouclé

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Curved Sofa, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage curved sofa entirely restored and reupholstered with a bouclette fabric by Pierre Frey. Brass feet. Italy, 1980s.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Federico Munari, Curved Sofa, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved brass and orange velvet fabric sofa designed by Federico Munari and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. 14” seat height
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

1980s Vintage Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 Red Leather and Black Two Seat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 two-seater loveseat with gorgeous red leather upholstery and black casing. This is a favorite of ours, ...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s 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

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

Attributed Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Velvet Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino", 1950
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A rare sofa attributed Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino from the 1950s, curved three-seater sofa. The sofa was reupholstered more than twenty years ago but the velvet is worn and I reco...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Party Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Original Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
A party sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in original buttery soft light tan leather. Matching pair available. Priced individually.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ward Bennet, Sofa, Aluminium, Fabric, 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

Materials

Aluminum

Amorphous Post Modern Serpentine Sofa in Terra Cotta Velvet for Weiman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There's not a single straight line in this sexy Post Modern Serpentine Sofa upholstered in a rich terracotta velvet and made by Weiman. The...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite

Vigo Magistretti for Cassina 'Veranda' Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 'Veranda' sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, lacquered wood, Italy, 1983 Beautiful aesthetically balanced three-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti fo...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

1980s Rare Palecek Sculptural Rattan President Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning rattan sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
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1980s American Bohemian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mario Botta for Alias 'Obliqua' Sofa in Zebra Print Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Botta for Alias, sofa, model ´Obliqua´, fabric, black lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1983. 'Obliqua' sofa designed by Mario Botta for Italian manufacturer Alias in the 1980s. ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, 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

1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional and very rare F40 settee / sofa, designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by renowned bauhaus manufacturer Tecta. Tecta has been bringing to life earl...
Category

1980s German Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Suede, Foam

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

Materials

Mohair, Wood

1980s Mario Bellini for Cassina Black Leather Software Tilbury Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1980s production Tilbury three seat sofa (part of the Software collection), designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy. This example is one of a few s...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Plastic, Foam

Stunning Mid Century Modern Sofa attributed to Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mid Century Modern Sofa attributed to Jens Risom..Amazing style and design.. Unusual star base's ,Recently reupholstered,Extremely comfortable,,Hand delivery avail to New Yo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Italian modern black metal sofa Re e Regina by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal sofa Re e Regina by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985 Sofa mod. King and Queen two seater. The structure is entirely in perforate...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1960s, Danish velour 2 seater sofa, original condition, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Original 2 seater sofa in very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original furniture fabric, springs in the seat. Beech wood legs. Manufactured by a Danis...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Cinna / Ligne Roset Daybed Sofa GAO Design Jean Paul Laloy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Daybed Model GAO designed by Jean Paul Laloy. Rare Daybed Sofa in very good condition. The colour of the fabric is brown and...
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1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam

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

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

Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
By Klöber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular sofa was produced by Klöber, a German manufactory founded in 1935. It consists of four separate lounge chairs in black leather. The minimalist base is made from chrome-p...
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1980s German Minimalist Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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

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

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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