1950s Sofas

The sculptural sofa with down feather cushions and bolsters is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. The solid walnut legs on casters provide a sturdy foundation for the s...

Living room from the 50's in ivory velvet, attributable to Guglielmo Ulrich. Dimension: Sofa: H 85 x 215 x 95, seat height - 43; Armchair: H 85 x 1oox95, seat height - 43; Armch...

Four iconic armchairs and four-seater sofa designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantu. Very elegant and comfortable, with upholstery redone twenty years ago but in good condi...

Italian sofa, Guglielmo Ulrich style, 1950s. Dimensions: H=83 cm; W=123 cm; D=85 cm.

A gutter back armless sofa on aluminum legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and upholstered in faux shearling.

Ficks Reed furniture was made from rattan, which is solid, unlike bamboo, which is hollow. Rattan is a tropical vine that stretches over the jungle floor and is primarily found in the Philippines and East Indies. The Ficks Reed Co. converted the rattan into high-styled furniture. Beginning in 1885, Louis Ficks created the National Carriage and Reed Company in NY. By 1890, Ficks relocated his company to Ohio and added a partner; thus was born the Ficks Reed Company of Cincinnati. They specialized in quality luxury furniture and stayed in business for the next 126-years (closed in Jan 2011). Call it funky, groovy, mid-century modern, but for me, it screams 1950’s and makes all of us smile, especially for those who grew up with it. The fact that the fabric is in such incredible condition (very light stains) after roughly 60-plus years of service is a real testimonial as to their quality standards. Ficks Reed worked with famous interior designers, such as Dorothy Draper, Paul T. Frankl, John B. Wisner and Paul László. To find such a large rattan suite...

Set of 5 armchairs in bentwood, a typical woodworking in that period in Italy. Another peculiarity is that the armchairs can be modular and they can form one two sofas. The shapes of...