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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Divano con 2 poltrone in legno di faggio e corda anni 60
Located in Catania, IT
Divanetto panca 2 posti vintage più 2 poltrone in legno curvato e seduta in corda intrecciata in buone condizioni ma da rivedere la corda intrecciata. Il divanetto misura: Larghezza ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

String, Beech

1950s Finnish Three-Seater Sofa Model “Susanna” by Oiva Parviainen
Located in London, GB
This comfortable three-seater sofa “Susanna model” was designed in the 1950s by Oiva Parviainen and manufactured by Lahti Lepokaulusto. The sofa is presented on a minimalistic elegan...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency in the Style of John Salterini, circa 1950
Located in Asheville, NC
Four-piece iron sofa, chairs, in the style of John Salterini from a Palm Beach Estate. Attractive scrollwork on the arms.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Original Upholstery Italian Sofa, Ready to Ship
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern two-seat sofa. Made of solid wood structure. Original hand painted upholstery with brass conical shape legs, Italy, 1950s. Every item LA Studio offers is checked ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Bronze

Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Rare curved sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa, circa 1950 walnut, original gold velvet, iron very good original condition Measures: 145.5 x 60 cm height 94 cm height seat. 41 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern 1950's Shell Sofa In Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Shell-shaped in Blue velvet. with wooden feet. This sofa showcases elegant form and rich details with its beauti...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili, sofa, wood, painted metal, fabric, Italy, 1955. Rare free-form sofa designed by Japanese designer Taichiro Nakay and presented at t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Lenzi Nello, Sofa, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1954
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and brass sofa designed and produced by Lenzi Nello, Italy, 1950s. Literature: Domus 299, October 1954. Seat height 15.5”
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow beige bouclé fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Seat height 16.5”.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Camel Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period. T...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic sofa model 2408 / 'Gondola' sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1950s. One of the sofa's distinctive features is its beautiful open structure with a partly open back...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, in original black and white fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1950s. This sofa is an iconic example of an Artifort sofa designed by Theo Ruth in the 1950s...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Marco Zanuso Sofa for Arflex Mid Century Italian Modern
Located in Vilnius, LT
Beautiful stylish vintage sofa bed / daybed designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex Italy in the 1950s. Model Sleep-O-Matic version with 2 legs instead of 3. The sofa is upholstered in v...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

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Velvet

Ib Kofod-Larsen Sette for Carlo Garhn, Denmark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ib Kofod Larsen design small sofa or settee for Carlo Garhn, Denmark. Rare design in very limited production for manufacturer Carlo Garhn. High lighting the sculpted lines and float...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Nielsen "3 seater sofa" Soborg Mobler
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This is a 3-seater sofa designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidtand Orla Molgaard Nielsen, featuring a beautiful curved armrest. The overall design is clean and the seat is spacious ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wood, Fabric

Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Model 118-4 Grete Jalk France & Son & Daverkosen Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Mode 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son or France & Daverkosen Made in Denmark, in the late 1950s to early 1960s, this four seater...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Other

Large 10' James Mount Style Embroidered Floral Modrenist Section Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 118" 4-person Mid-century section sofa featuring an Asian style quilted floral pattern fabric and modern shape much like the furniture made popular by James Mount. The sofa has...
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Exoskeleton Walnut Sofa for Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Roland Rainer Bauhaus For WK Möbel Vienna Dark Green Leather 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Roland Rainer Bauhaus for WK Möbel Vienna Dark Green Leather 3 Seater Sofa A late 1950s, possibly early 1960s Bauhaus inspired dark green 3 seater sofa by Roland Rainer...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

1950s sofa with teddy bear upholstery still original
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1950s sofa with black painted iron frame and brass feet. Original red bear cover. For better performance of this furniture we recommend replacing the upholstery and padding.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Iron

1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in quality furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in quality furniture wool. Sofa was reupholstered about 20 years ago. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Renewed oak wood, brass springs in the...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Robin Day For Hille 1958 ‘Cane Back’ Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Robin Day For Hille 1958 ‘Cane Back’ Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM Featured in the Hille sales brochures and catalogues from 1958 to 1963. Complete wi...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Cotton, Cane, Foam, Mahogany

Upholstered Curved Cream Sofa by Ico Parisi (Attr.), Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Domenico Parisi, nicknamed Ico, is one of the most famous architects and interior designers from the Italian mid-century period. The 1950s saw brilliant Italian designers working to ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Alpaca, Wood

Vintage Danish Cabinetmaker Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made vintage Danish cabinetmaker leather sofa. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1950’s. The quality is outstandin...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Beech

Italian Sofa From The 1950s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This 1950s Italian sofa features a sleek metal frame. Its cotton fabric upholstery, with Dedar's distinctive 'Tiger Mountain' design, adds a touch of unique and timeless style. Meas...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

1950s Sofa, model Stella
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. High-quality solid beech wood frame. The sofa can be transformed into a guest bed in just a few simple steps. The original spring core has been reuphol...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak & Cane Daybed Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood, Teak

Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 5
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. 5 pieces set Togo was designed in 1973. Five pieces set: three seater, twoseater, one seater, corner and pouf. The sofa is upholstered wi...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, cotton-wool fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original red cotton-wool furniture fabric. Beech wood legs with brass plugs. Brass springs in th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

White upholstered Italian three leg sofa circa 1950, having new fabric.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
White upholstered Italian three leg sofa circa 1950, having new fabric.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa D70 in Cuoio Leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno sofa 'D70', enameled steel base, brass hardware, cognac leather upholstery. Osvaldo Borsani's sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 wh...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Gray Suede Leather
Located in East Hampton, NY
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Sofa, Model 'D70' in gray suede 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

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Brass, Steel

Finn Juhl Danish Modern Upholstered Sculpted Teak Sofa, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Danish Modern sofa Attributed to Finn Juhl Denmark, 1950s Sculpted teak frame and brass accents, with green upholstered seat and tufted back. Measures: 64"...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

"Sleep O Matic" Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Pizzetti
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning sofa model "Sleep O Matic" designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by the Pizzetti company in the 1950s. The sofa comes with the original fabric in excellent condition, an iri...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Illum Wikkelsø "Capella" Teak Sofa for N. Eilersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Large Curved Sofa in the manner of Frederico Munari, Italian
By Frederico Murani
Located in London, GB
Large Mid-century modern sofa designed in the manner of Frederico Munari with generous curves. The sofa has a deep seating and a slopping backrest and arms, that makes it very comfor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Sofa Bed, Finland, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Reclining sofa, manufactured in Finland, 1940/1950s. Stained birch frame, reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's Baby Velour 14 -fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina consiste...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

French Cerused Oak Loveseat in the Style of Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
French cerused oak loveseat style of Jean Michel Frank. The feet have steel chrome-plated sabots. Original fabric.
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era five-strand square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous five strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base. Measures: Sofa:...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Velvet Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' lounge chairs, circa 1950s. A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in Rose Uniack...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Elm

Early Mid-Century Florence Knoll Sofa with Magazine Holder
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates sofa with built in magazine holder, circa early 1950s. This example is upholstered in a pumpernickel Knoll boucle which pops beautifully next to t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Walnut

Marco Zanusso Italian Green Sofa for two
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and beautiful Sofa Lady by Marco Zanuso for Arflex Designed in 1951 by the Italian architect and furniture manufacturer Marco Zanuso, this iconic sofa is a symbol of style, m...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s. Solid cherry frame with extandable head rest and adjustable back rest. The sofa has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in beige....
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1950s German Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cherry

Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Komfort Sculptural Teak Sofa
Located in Springfield, OR
A finely restored sculptural teak sofa by designer Arne Hovmand Olsen for Komfort. Made in Denmark in the late 50s or early 60s. It has been fully cleaned, oiled and new cushions mad...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Teak

Handsome Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa Model 4906 Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass legs. Model 4906. This piece retains its original fun fur teddy bear fabric in usable condition. The foam in cushions ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century design is typically characterized by clean, simple lines and honest use of quality materials. It also generally includes minimal, tasteful use of decorative embellishment...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms . Acid green new upholstery in perfect condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno D70 Reclining Sofa 1954s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Osvaldo Borsani was a prominent Italian designer known for his innovative furniture designs, particularly during the mid-20th century. In 1954, Borsani created the iconic Tecno D70 Reclining Sofa...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Nordic Oak and Leaf Velvet Throne-Like Sofa with Ornate Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and distinctively shaped oak sofa with large rounded finials at the front and high horn-shaped rods at the back. Very little information is available about this sofa but it is b...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

“Lotus” Sofa/Daybed By Rob Parry For Gelderland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rob Parry was a Dutch furniture designer whose innovative creations left an indelible mark on the world of mid-century modern design. Born in 1925 in the Netherlands, Parry studied a...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Edward Wormley took the best elements from classical, historical Scandinavian and other European furniture design and translated them into a Modern vernacular. The result was furnitu...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Linen, Wood

Rare Dutch Design sofa by Theo Ruth F109 for Artifort 1950 Mid-Century Modern
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Very rare mid-century modern design sofa model: F109 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950. High end Dutch design. The sofa is very comfortable and displays Theo Ruth's famous organic line...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. Seat height 18”.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1950s Edward Wormley Dunbar Green Wool Sofa model 5138 Mahogany Base (2 avail)
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s tuxedo, even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5138. The sofa floats on a solid mahogany base and is upholstered with new foam and a high end green wool fabric fro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Mahogany

German lounge sofa. 1950s
Located in Braga, Braga
Nice single sofa from the 50s. Restored. New Upholstery in new quality bouclé fabric The sofá is in mint condition. It was professionally restored to it’s original quality standar...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Italian mid century modern two-seater green fabric and wooden sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Two-seater sofa, covered in green fabric, with turned legs in beech wood and a beautiful, slightly wavy profile of the backrest and armrests. 1950 ca. Excellent condition, restored a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Danish Sofa Bed
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Fair Vintage Condition Dimensions: 79” L x 28” D (35” D Bed) x 28” H (15.5” SH) Description: A vintage elm sofa bed, made in Denmark, circa 1950s. Still usable. Frame is structurally sound. Easily converts to bed with one hand. Can be fully restored with new upholstery and foam. Frame can also be refinished. Reupholstery options are not included in the Black Friday Sale...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Elm

1960s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original condition, velour, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, teak wood. Springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danis...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Teak

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

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