Items Similar to Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s

European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Statement Sofa, Europe ca 1950s

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Wooden Cross Legs, Europe, ca 1950s

1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa

European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Bouclé Cushions, Europe circa 1950s

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Kidney Sofa, Europe ca 1950s

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 17

Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s

About the Item

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 people who could afford to choose an artistic style over a practical one. That is, until mid-century Northern European designers came to the picture. Mid-century designers in Europe focused more on the aesthetics of modern design whilst employing the exquisite technique and material familiarity of highly skilled craftsmen such as cabinetmakers. This three-seater sofa is a great example of the style with its clean and pure lines coupled with craftsmanship and delicate research into proportions, materials and the requirements of the human body. The body has gentle, rounded lines that are visible even through the richly textured upholstery. The gently scalloped back sections it optically, giving the design a slight touch of Art Deco. The large seat and curving body is balanced by the five wooden legs, supporting the structure. The two tapered legs in the front leave the focus on the body, while the three back legs assure firm stability. The pairing of the wood and the fabric is perhaps the most classic mid-century European look that is inherently cosy and timeless. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden feet as well. The large curls of the faux shearling elevate the sheer size and shape of the sofa, especially around the edges. From every single angle, this three-seater sofa offers stunning lines and a rich texture. Above all, furniture designers of the era believed that design could certainly be used to improve people's lives. Looking at this model, this was evidently a not too far-fetched ideal. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered in faux shearling. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 66.92 in W x 38.97 in D x 28.74 in H; seat height 17.71 in; arm height 24.4 in 170 cm W x 99 cm D x 73 cm H; seat height 45 cm; arm height 62 cm Shipping: This sofa will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the item in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

Dimensions:

Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 66.93 in (170 cm)Depth: 38.98 in (99 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Fabric,Wood

Place of Origin:

Europe

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1950s

Condition:

Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered in faux shearling. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Seller Location:

Utrecht, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: 888800961stDibs: LU2947331000972

More From This Seller

View All

European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Statement Sofa, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This three-seater mid-century modern sofa is a timeless statement piece. In the world of interior design, few furniture pieces captivate the imagination quite like the mid-century mo...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Statement Sofa, Europe ca 1950s

$11,000

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s

$12,000

Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Wooden Cross Legs, Europe, ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Generally speaking, Mid-Century Modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an open design and classic shapes. This streamlined three-seater sofa not only possesses all these v...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Wooden Cross Legs, Europe, ca 1950s

$7,900

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Bouclé Cushions, Europe circa 1950s

$9,950

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Kidney Sofa, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful curved sofa features the recognizable touch of European Modernism: exquisite materials, craftsmanship, and an elegantly curved shape, because of which this type of sof...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Kidney Sofa, Europe ca 1950s

$12,754

Velour Two-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The designer of this sofa evidently attached great and equal importance to form and function. With an open design profile, this two-seater sofa carries with it some of the fundamental characteristics and ideals of mid-century modernism. Clutter-free and disciplined, this low sitting sofa...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Velour Two-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s

$7,700

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa

$3,826

Divano tre posti Anni 50 in velluto arancio

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Divano a 3 posti, imbottitura a molle, rivestimento in velluto. Discrete condizioni, tessuto rovinato. Possibile rifacimento tessuto nel nostro laboratorio previo preventivo.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Divano tre posti Anni 50 in velluto arancio

$1,507

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A three-seat sofa designed by Børge Mogensen, crafted in Denmark in the 1950s. This piece features clean, architectural lines and subtle curves at the armrests, upholstered in richly...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1950s

$18,000

1950s Italian Curved Sofa

Located in London, London

Italian Curved Sofa, 1950s A refined expression of mid-century Italian design, this sculptural two-seat sofa dates to the 1950s and offers a striking silhouette—low, elegant, and ge...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1950s Italian Curved Sofa

$2,612

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet four Seater Curved Sofa, 1950s

$3,710

Biomorphic Serpentine Sofa, ca 1950s

Located in Cathedral City, CA

This is a beautiful sofa in a biomorphic shape emblematic of the designs of the 1950s. Although no labels are present as the sofa has been reupholstered in the past, the dimensions a...

Category