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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A oak and green fabric sofa, designed and produced in the US, 1950s. 14" seat height
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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 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

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

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

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

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Bouclé, Maple

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

Materials

Bouclé, Wool, Elm

Guglielmo Veronesi, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood sofa, designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dick Cordemeijer 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

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Metal

1950s velvet shell sofa in the style of Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, IT
The Italian 1950s were iconic and innovative especially in terms of seating, this small sofa is an example of Italian creative genius. Among the great masters who designed these mode...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Giltwood

Restored "Triple Triangle" 3-strand Sectional Settee W/ Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 3-strand "Triple Triangle" arm rattan 2-seat sectional settee featuring an arch looped base with a stack rattan seat. Measures: Sofa: 33in. H x 73in. W x 36in. D. We only purc...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather, Danish Design 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Light curved three-seat sofa in patinated leather designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Three Seater Teak Sofa For Ope, 1950's Sweden
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning vintage three-seater sofa designed by Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for Ope, Sweden. This model Kandidaten sofa features a stylish 1950’s design, teak afrormosia frame and...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Edward Wormley Model 4907 Sofa by Dunbar
Located in Highland, IN
n our opinion, this Ed Wormely design for Dunbar is one of the most spectacular sofas ever made. Modern, classic, and timeless... this form transcends styles, genres and eras. Nine f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a long tradition of craftsmanship, there has always been a heightened appreciation of design throughout Scandinavia. Scandinavian design emerged as a prominent contributor to Eu...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Ekornes Stressless Buckingham Leather High Back Reclining Sofa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Stressless Buckingham is a beautiful cross between Scandinavian design and traditional luxury. The Buckingham is a design match to the b...
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1990s Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Lara Sofa by Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso for Stilwood, 1958
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning ‘Lara’ sofa designed by Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso, manufactured by Stilwood, Italy 1958. This beautiful organic shaped sofa exists of 2 pieces that fit per...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three seater sofa in the style of Ico Parisi. Very elegant and comfortable, with floral fabric upholstery, the upholstery was redone twenty years ago but new upholstery is recommended.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Italian modern rounded sofa in electric blue fabric by Maison Gilardino, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern rounded sofa in electric blue fabric by Maison Gilardino, 1990s Three seater irregular rounded sofa, entirely upholstered and covered in electric blue fabric. The wavy...
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1990s Italian Modern Sofas

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa with Metal Legs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian mid-century furniture and interior design is known for its elegantly organic forms. The era’s seating models - including this sofa - were created to highlight the spirit of r...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

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

N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish two-seater sofa by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery of the era’s cabinetmakers. The design in many ways trans...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Teak "Minerva" Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak “Minerva” sectional sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This set has an avant-garde de...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Chrome

Ubald Klug for De Sede Pair of 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Brown Leather
Located in Padova, IT
A pair of DS-125 Terrazza sofa in dark brown leather designed by Ubald Klug for De Sede in the seventies. The shapes inspired by nature of this sofa combined with the great quality o...
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1990s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish 1940-50's Curved Sofa or Loveseat
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool

Bilbao Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Danville, CA
Bilbao sofa by Vladimir Kagan. These sofas were some of Kagan's most Avant Garde creations and are quite dramatic. There is wear to the upholstery and it ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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

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Fabric, Cotton, Foam, Wood

Ilmari Lappalainen "Laila" Sofa for Asko, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” models from the series by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection. Designed in the halcyon phase of what we know today as Mid-Century Modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Finnish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. This sofa is from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic Mid-Century Modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. As an essentially Finnish modern piece, this sofa is built around the core characteristics of the era: gently rounded edges, tapered wooden legs, and a generous, fully upholstered body. The style was modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with three large tufted buttons. In the absence of ornamentation, the three large tufted buttons on the back stand out, creating depth as they sink into the textured green fabric. The design has the “Classic Nordic look”, which explains the contemporary popularity of this sofa both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well. Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. This sofa was created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Svante Skogh Swedish model "Bodö" Oak 3, 5 Seater Sofa for Säffle Möbler, 1950
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare vintage Swedish design 3.5 seater oak sofa, model Bodö. Designed by Svante Skogh for Säffle Möbler in the 1950s/60s. This iconic design piece has six loose cushions, which are e...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Fabric, Oak

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

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

Restored Mid-Century Stacked Rattan Sofa Daybed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This sofa daybed was built by Seven Seas Rattan Company (1938 to 2011) in the manner of Paul Frankl with a large green seat. It is modeled after the...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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

Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

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Fabric, Wood

Hydra Caster Leather Sofa by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hydra Castor sofa is a piece of furniture designed by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau, an Italian furniture company. It features a striking combination of red leather and chrom...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1990s Nicoletti Salotti Post-Modern & Sleek Fine Tan Leather Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This Stylish leather sofa is packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. A superb and classy sofa designed and manufactured by Nicoletti of Italy. This sofa ...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

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

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Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

Vintage Shearling Cabinetmaker Sofa from Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Shearling Cabinetmaker Sofa From Denmark, circa 1950. Very nice, comfortable model in excellent condition. We prefer to spea...
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1950s European Vintage Sofas

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Sheepskin

Classic Danish Midcentury Three-seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines by one of the early Danish iconic designers made around early 1950's. Backrest and seat nice and firm and frame raised on Cuban mahogany legs remains s...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Beech, Wool, Mahogany

Lacquered Empire Style Sofa with Leopard Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great statement piece with white lacquer wood finish and leopard printed upholstery. Loads of drama for either a simple or layered decor.
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1950s American Empire Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Bamboo Wood and Bouclé Upholstery Sofa, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Bamboo wood and bouclé upholstery Sofa, France, 1950s. This exquisite bamboo and wood sofa hails from France, crafted with finesse in the...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern style celebrated functionality, and this is still a key tenant when decorating homes of the 21st century. And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this pe...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Faux Fur, Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Sofa Attributed to Nanna Ditzel, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful mid-century sofa attributed to Nanna Ditzel. Eye catching design with finely crafted wooden legs. The sofa has been reupholstered in blue fabric. 1950s - Denmark Perfect co...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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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

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Rattan

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

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Sheepskin, Wood

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

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Rattan

Restored Paul Laszlo Rattan Four Strand Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo four-strand sectional settee featuring four-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases. Dimensions: 28.5" H x 54" W x 34" D We only purchase and s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Rattan

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

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Upholstery, Teak

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

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Iron

Vintage Sofa Gognac Color Model Budapest Design by Paola Navone by Baxter
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Sofa Cognac color Model Budapest design by Paola Navone by Baxter. Has your eye fallen on this unique vintage design beautiful sleek lounge sofa. Material: beautiful suppl...
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1990s German Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

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Velvet, Beech

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

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Metal

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

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Rattan

Restored Child Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set with a lounge chair and matching settee with fancy wicker wrappings. The set features white cloth cushions and 2 throw...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

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Rattan

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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