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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
Rare Kassel Living Room Suite by Paul Bode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, complete set designed by Paul Bode for Deutsche Federholzgesellschaft, Kassel in 1955. Consisting of sofa, two chairs and table, the fabric is a striped green velour with the t...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Sculptural Tube Sofa by Anna & Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1990s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Rare sculptural postmodern designer sofa model ''Tube'' designed by Anna & Carlo Bartoli for Italian high-end furniture manufacturer Rossi di Albizzate. The sofa features internal t...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for D...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Federico Munari Curved Boomerang Sofa with Polished Brass Legs, Italy 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Federico Munari A beautifully elongated kidney-shaped sofa by Federico Munari, with serpentine curves. The deep, highly comfortable seat, gracefully sloping back, and tapered arms ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Manufactured in the 1950’s in Denmark. It is made of solid oak...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet four Seater Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seater sofa, Italian design, solid wood structure and legs, original vintage chenille velvet upholstery, 1950s production. Conditions as ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Velvet, Beech

divano angolare anni '50 di Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Divano angolare proveniente da una commissione privata su disegno dell'Arch. Melchiorre Bega per un appartamento a Milano, inizi anni '50. Il divano è stato completamente ritappezzat...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954 A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

1999 Zanotta Alfa Grey Leather Sectional Modular Sofa by Emaf Progetti 2x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but they are sold separately) "Alfa" sectional/modular sofa, designed by Emaf Progetti. The sofa is beautifully constructed and uphols...
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1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden space fo...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Marco Zanuso "Triennale Corner" Green Velvet, Italy, 1951
Located in Madrid, ES
"Triennale corner" curved sofa designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex in 1951. Made of solid wood structure and polish brass legs. Upholstered in dark green cotton velvet.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Restored Bauhaus Umbrella Stand, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Umbrella Stand. Source: Germany Period: 1950-1959 Material: Chrome-Plated Steel Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to th...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

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

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sofa by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare sofa designed by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt / Plushy / Teal fabric. Matching chair available separately.
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

1950’s Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s French oak sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron. New upholstery. Arm height 22
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Italian Corner Sofa in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Corner sofa, fabric, velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1950s This sofa of Italian origin has a cozy appeal and is characterized by a splendid construction. The body is upholstered in a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

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

Mid-Century Danish Modern Long Sofa Designed by Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Legs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful 1955 Danish Sofa designed by Johannes Aasbjerg has original upholstery with a 4 seat design. Long 106 inch long sofa. Sits on 8 Solid teak tapered legs. Use As-Is or have i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 182 x 75 x 80 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century three seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This mod...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

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

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa in a Patterned Fabric, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This exceptional three-seater sofa is eccentric in the best way possible; with a large curved body and a one of a kind upholstery, both of which recall the Art Deco style of the 1930...
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1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans Wegner AP33 Four-seater Sofa for A.P. Stolen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Monumental and rare four-seater AP33 sofa designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark. This piece features angled oak legs and the original wool upholstery. It has a streamlined a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Two Seater Sofa by Wojtek D Carstens for Stouby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern two seater sofa 'Maria', designed by Wojtek Depka Carstens for Stouby Mobler, with solid soap-treated beech wood fr...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Suede

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
One of the most significant contributions of the Scandinavian countries to the European fine arts has been in the field of design. The Scandinavian countries have achieved world-wide...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
A gutter back armless sofa on aluminum legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt, Lush, Foggy velvet.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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

Materials

Metal

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

Superb 1958, 3 Seat, Gianfranco Frattini, '872' Leather Sofa, Cassina, Italy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and very rare 1958 '872' sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy. This 3 seat sofa has been newly upholstered with new Pantera TM foam and finished in superb dark brow...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Nickel

1950s Danish Modern Model AP18 Sofa by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Danish Modern Model AP18 Sofa by Prolific Mid-Century Furniture Designer Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. This Model AP18 Sofa is characterized by its sleek profile, three seats,...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa This amazing and sturdy 1950’s Curved Back Black Leatherette Chesterfield Style Sofa will be a speaking piece in any ro...
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1950s American Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Sofa or Couch by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 180 x 74 x 74 x43 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height) This beautiful and extremely rare sofa was designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer as part of his 400 series for Wilkhah...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Wicker

Three-Seater Sofa by Bruno de Caumont, Lacquered Wood and Fabric, 1990s
Located in Brussels, BE
Three-Seater Sofa by Bruno de Caumont, Lacquered Wood and Fabric, 1990s
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1990s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

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

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

Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Ljungs Industrier 1954
Located in Skå, SE
Experience the epitome of Scandinavian Modern design with the Folke Ohlsson Sofa Scania, a luxurious blend of sophisticated aesthetics and exceptional comfort. Crafted with exquisite...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and st...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, 1950s. 13.5" seat height
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Naeko Sofa (Daily Bed) by Kazuhide Takahama produced by Gavina Spa in 1957
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, first model manufactured by Gavina, recently covered in linen velvet. Two pieces available. Supporting structur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Attractive Danish Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
This is an attractive Danish sofa with a curved detail on stylish narrow beech legs reupholstered in a yellow linen to the seat and pink linen tick to back and sides, double piped i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

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

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

Ficks Reed Restored Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "S-arm" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair with matching the three-seat sectional sofa. Each seat features rounded three strands "S-arm" rattan arms ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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

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

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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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