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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1910s
Carl Malmsten 1950s Sofa in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Sofa, c1950s. Small sofa designed in the 1950s by Swedish master-designer Carl Malmsten and produced by his own company in Sweden. The sofa has been restored and r...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RECONSTRUCTION MODERNIST "Compas" ARMCHAIR, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and confortable "compas" armchair, dynamic angular wood structure, comfortable cream white fabric, in the spirit of Pierre Guariche and French modern by yet unknown desig...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century Design Oak Three Seat Sofa Ole Wanscher for PJ, Denmark, 1950s
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 m...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Bench for Cansado circa 1958
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench with side table and drawer, from Cite Cansado, Mauritania, designed by Charlotte Perriand. wood, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa Knoll Antimott 1950s Cherry Wood
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s, solid frame in black lacquered cherry wood. The sofa has been newly upholstered by the previous owner and covered with a new high-quality upholstery fa...
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1950s German Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Butaque Sofa by Clara Porset
Located in Danville, CA
Clara Porset Butaque sofa from an important architectural masterpiece designed by Ricardo Legarreta in Emeryville California. Part of a reception ...
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1950s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak

Superb Mohair 'Lady' Sitting Room Set Designed by Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Sumptuous and extremely rare 'lady' living room set designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex ,Italy in 1961. The set consists of a super rare and extremely elegant , three seat elliptical form, 'Lady' sofa ,the largest size produced complete with a matching pair of very early (artisan wood frame) production 'Lady Chairs '. Please note the coffee table is not included with this set. This set has been recovered in an extremely elegant high quality 'Musco' 00 mohair fabric by the famous Dutch textile manufacturer 'De Ploeg' . The fabric creates a warm luxurious organic glow as the mohair pile...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Brass

Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
From the estate of the famous architect Viljo Revell. Hard foam. Designed in 1954. Original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Italy, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though mid-century Italian designers may not have the name recognition as some of their Scandinavian and American counterparts, they were integral to developing a modern aesthetic in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A MODERNIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM Grey Velvet SOFA, France, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and confortable sofa in light grey velvet, Moderniste, Forme Libre, with generous curved lines holding on 5 conical feet in massive wood, ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

After 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, cushions with springs. The velvet is original from the time but a new upholst...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

Curved Arflex Mid-Century Italian Design Sofà Pink Magenta Metal Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved Arflex Mid-century Italian design sofà pink magenta metal feet.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1950s, Oak and Brown Velvet Lounge Club Arm Easy Sofa from Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful two-seat sofa made in Denmark. This sofa is made of oakwood with brown velvet cushions. It is in a very nice condition. Period: 1950s. Please note! Because Shipping Costs ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak

Impeccably Restored Paul Frankl Four Strand Rattan Three-Seat Corner Sectional S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this meticulously restored Four-Strand Square Pretzel Corner Rattan Sectional Sofa, a masterpiece crafted in the style of the renowned Paul Frankl...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Guillerme et Chambron, Canapé for Votre Maison, circa 1950/60
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
By Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, for" Votre maison" circa 1950/60 Sofa in solid oak. Solid oak frame and the backrest su...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hvidt and Mølgaard-nielsen for France & Søn 'Minerva' Daybed in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Minerva' daybed, teak, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s. This elegant daybed or sofa is named 'Minerva'...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel arm rattan Livingroom set with a sectional sofa and reclining lounge chair sofa features a decorative wave detail ...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Rosewood, Grey Fabric, Brazil, 1955
Located in High Point, NC
A grey fabric and rosewood sofa designed and produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1955. Presents with partial makers label to underside.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Exciting T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for Widdicomb Curved Sculptured Wood Edge Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare T. H. Robsjon-Gibbings for Widdicomb sculptural wooden edge sofa. Just look at that sexy curved teak edge along with tall tapered legs-so well designed! This sofa measures 29" T...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet covering and legs in brass and black lacquered metal. It is recommended to replace the lining...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iron-framed gondola sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Fully restored. The frame is newly powder coated in black. ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

S12 Model 3 Seat Sofa by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium, 1958
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Design model S12 3 seat Sofa by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium 1958. All original, untouched fabric and vintage condition. Comes all complete with a...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning teak sofa fully reupholstered in beige cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were...
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1950s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Teak, Cowhide, Cane

Comfortable Early 20th Century Dormeuse, Budapest, 1910
Located in Budapest, HU
Comfortable early 20th century dormeuse. The backrest is in Capitonné style.
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1910s Hungarian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Smoked Pewter Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa was realized by the legendary Jules Leleu in France circa 1950. It offers the clean silhouette, attention to detail and timeless (yet perenially ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Jorge Zalszupin Brasiliana Sofa, circa 1959
Located in São Paulo, SP
Brasiliana sofá by Jorge Zalszupin in jacarandá. Wood shows time patina as supposed. Amazing condition. The upholstery was generic made, can be redone ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Large Sofa Marco Zanuso Arflex "Senior" Velvet by Pierre Frey Brass 1951 Italy
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant "Senior" sofa designed by Marzo Zanuso for Arflex in Italy, 1951. This sofa has been restored, it has been upholstered in a precious light green velvet from the prestigious ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Marshmallow sofa, model 5670 Manufactured by Herman Miller A great example of an iconic form.
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Paper Knife sofa designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabr...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 85-102 x 190 x 74 41 cm (Depth x Width x Height / Seat height) This unique mid-century design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 196...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 Green Velvet and Oak Wood Armchairs and a Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 armchairs and a sofa. Upholstered with green velvet an oak wood. Manufactured by unknown designer in Spain, circa 1950. Materials: Velvet. Oakwood. Important inf...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Oak

Taichiro Nakay La Permanente Mobili Cantù Sofà Pierre Frey Fabric Italy 1955
Located in Catania, IT
Corner sofa designed by the Japanese Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù in Italy, 1955. It is a rare sofa with unique and sinuous lines supp...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama, 1957, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" sofa by Kazuhide Takahama - New Upholstery.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Sofa in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s This understated sofa is an iconic example of Scandinavian design from the 1950s. Organic and sculptural, this sofa is anything but minimalist...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Federico Munari Style Mid Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa in the style of Federico Munari, Italian manufacture of the 1950s. Charming sofa with a curved shape, upholstered in aqua green velvet. Completely refurbished.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

"Divina" sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Divina" two seater sofa attributed to Arne Norell. Produced in Sweden by Westbergs Möbler during the 1950s. Stained beech legs and new upholstery in light beige "Hallingdal" wool fa...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Concordia Sofa in Leather for Zanotta, Original Label
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful sofa in black leather from the prestigious Italian manufacture Zanotta. The sofa is designed for three seats, entirely made of soft and original black leather of the time, ...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Mid-Century Minimal Sofà Carlo Mollino Style Cherry Fabric Green
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian mid-century Minimal Sofà Carlo Mollino style cherry fabric green.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cherry, Fabric

1950s Gilt French Couch in Mohair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
French style gilt wood couch, covered in mohair about 8 years ago. Metal ornaments.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Italian Sofa by Casa E Giardino, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian sofa by Casa e Giardino, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 75 cm; W= 142 cm; D= 75 cm; H seat= 38 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Organic Sofa on Sculpted Wood Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
A very interesting high style organic sofa on sculpted wooden legs. The back lifts off and the two sides separate for easy transport. Currently upholster...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Hans Wegner Three-Seater and Set of Chairs for the "Airport", 1957
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Wegner 3 seater "airport" sofa and set of chairs. Made by AP Stolen made 34/3. No longer in production. Patinated natural leather. The set was designed by Wegner in 1957. The a...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern is a term that has become very familiar to design aficionados in the past decades. It evolved from the craft traditions of cabinetmaking in Denmark, bolstered by the Co...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A wonderful 1950s sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 1950s sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet with primitive style hand turned beech wood frames and orignal handwoven abaca rope seats and backs,...
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1950s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rope, Wood

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sofa Set by Martin Borenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California Modern sofa with coffee table set by Martin Borenstein. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Tufted Sofa in Blue Mohair Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid Century sofa attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s. This piece was reupholstered by previous owners in a beautiful blue mohair and features tufting details on th...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Curved Three-Seat Sofa in Light Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric and wood, Italy, 1950s. Simplistic Italian sofa with clean lines and a high back. The sofa features small tapered wooden legs. The high back embraces the sitter in com...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa with Built-in Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa with Built-in Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Le Corbusier Lc2/3-Seater Sofa with Black Leather and Steel Frame
Located in Herlev, 84
Le Corbusier LC2/3-seater sofa in black leather and steel frame, which appears in a slightly patinated condition without holes in the leather and without rust on the frame. All sofas...
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1950s Danish Other Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Sofa in Vibrant Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, blue velvet, metal and brass, Italy, 1950s Elegant sofa with voluptuous armrests. These wide armrests are balanced out by the slender and delicate metal legs that have a beaut...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Bench, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning solid teak bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Stencil reads - M.L.A.(GH)-036. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. Connected by a crossbar connecting each leg to its opposite. New caning. New cushion. Benches were used in the hostels and hotels for civil servants. Purchased originally from the Indian government. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration done by artisans in India who specialize only in Jeanneret. Reference number PJ-010906. Excellent condition. Seat Height : 18" without cushion, 20" with cushion. Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration. Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
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1950s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Four seat sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The way the armrests bent outwards remind of the designed by Folke Ohls...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The curved, or banana sofa is often thought of as the most ubiquitous piece of furniture. While a sofa with a rounded shape is not ground-breaking, it has typically been reserved for...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Black Imitation Fur Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage sofa made in the 1950s, Italian manufacture. The sofa is totally covered in black faux fur, very whimsical. The shapes are very simple and sinuous. There are 4 fee...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fur, Faux Fur

Mid-Century Three Seats Sofa of Italian Production, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
Three-seats sofa Italian production of the 1950s. Wooden structure with conical feet, completely restored with vintage fabric. In excellent conditions.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Guariche “L-10” Sofa for Airborne, France 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare and large sofa model, L-10, designed by Pierre Guariche and manufactured by Airborne in France around 1950. This eye-catching piece has a black lacquered, tubular metal ...
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1950s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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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