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Lacquered Empire Style Sofa with Leopard Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great statement piece with white lacquer wood finish and leopard printed upholstery. Loads of drama for either a simple or layered decor.
Category
1950s American Empire 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Three-Seat Sofa in Pink Velvet and Carved Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, beech, velvet, Europe, 1950s
Charming sofa from the 1950s. Its overall form is rectangular
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Ilmari Lappalainen "Laila" Sofa for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Designed in the halcyon phase of what we know today as Mid-Century Modern, this charming sofa is a unique
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Grete Jalk Sofa JH180 Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1955
By Grete Jalk, Johannes Hansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful small Danish sofa or love seat, model JH180 designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, fabric and chrome plated metal, Switzerland, design
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Matching Pair of Mid Century Danish Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Great clean lines and the perfect size for the hard to fit room. Very deep and very comfortable should one choose to take a nap.
These are very structurally sound but they need to be...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$6,500 / set
Englander
Bonta Attribution, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander
Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-brown velvet, wood and brass sofa attributed to Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s
Category
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Seattle, WA
Designed in 1958, the Saturno Sofa was one of the most iconic designs by Gastone Rinaldi, a
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
$4,198 Sale Price
60% Off
American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and beige fabric sofa or bench, designed and produced in the US, c
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
Sofa with Iron Frame Attributed to William Armbruster
By William Armbruster
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific sofa with it's floating back and arms attached to the iron frame is classic post
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Oasis
Sofa in Camel Wool
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in camel wool, mahogany
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Sofa Mid-Century Italian Design Geometric Form 1950s Wood Feat Grey Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Beautiful Mid-Century Italian design geometric form 1950s, including shipping worldwide. The particular form remember Ico Parisi design.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,909 Sale Price
45% Off
Poul Volther Diva Daybed Sofa Gemla, Denmark, 1959
By Poul Volther
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sophisticated daybed sofa Model 981 designed by Poul M Volther and manufactured by Gemla
Category
1950s European Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Curved sofa in wood and velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved sofa in wood and fabric, velvet upholstery, Italian craftsmanship, in the style of Gio
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Arne Vodder 2-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark, 1950s.
Beech, teak and fabric. 2 adjustable positions.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Beech
Elegant Danish Modern 1950s Sofa in Light Green Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This classic Danish sofa showcases clean, understated lines
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Sofa Attributed to Gerhard Berg, Norway, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare sofa produced in Norway. Attributed to Norwegian designer Gerhard Berg. Most likely produced
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofas in Red Upholstery
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofas, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, design
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$6,950 / item
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5150, fabric, metal, United States, 1950s.
The sofa exudes
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
D70
Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954.
Osvaldo
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Theo Ruth f815 Sofa by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F815 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958.
This is are rare, amazing and
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Classic Mid-Century Modernist Sofa, , After Paul McCobb.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist sofa, beautiful design. Extremely comfortable. Very reminiscent of the classic
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
New York Sofa by Katavolos, Litell and Kelley
By ICF Group, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Barcelona, ES
New York sofa originally designed in 1952 by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for
Category
1950s Italian International Style 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Italian Modern Curved Sofa on Brass Splayed Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian organic-form sofa with sculptural, winged-arm rests and deeply curved back
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Important Poul Volther Freestanding Sofa, Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1952
By Poul Volther, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare freestanding sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by the
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA. Newly upholstered in a high pile rich green
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
$9,500 / item
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Steel Airport Tandem Sofa, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of mid-century American contract design, this three-seat tandem sofa was sourced
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1940s. This sofa is currently
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sculptural Woven Leather Sofa, Metal Frame, UK, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Woven leather; Sculptural sofa; Metal frame; Settees; Two-seater; Living room set; United Kingdom
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$6,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, USA, c
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Italian Sofa by Lenzi Nello, 1954
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very rare Italian "piccolo" sofa, designed by Lenzi Nello in the early 50's. The lovely
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,662 Sale Price
20% Off
Jens Risom Floating Three-Seat Armless Walnut Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three-seat sofa, Model #U250, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Design in the 1950s. Composed of a
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Frits Henningsen round Sofa Table in solid mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen round table in solid mahogany.
Made by Frits Henningsen in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Midcentury Sofa by Tove
Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s
By Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "parallel bar" frame sofa with a button tufted back on chromed steel legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
$9,500 / item
Swedish Modern "Star" Sofa for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
By SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian respect for elevated craftsmanship.
This sofa has a lot of character with a welcoming presence
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Divina" loveseat sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of loveseat sofas model "Divina" produced in Sweden by Westbergs möbler. Made during the 1950s
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid-Century "Perla" Sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa, Italy (Customizable)
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Argelato, BO
This sofa, designed by Guglielmo Veronesi in the 1950s for ISA Bergamo, is part of the celebrated
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Sofa or Settee in Red Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, leather, wood, Scandinavia, 1950s
A beautifully sculpted sofa in the style of
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brass Mounted Faux Bamboo Adjustable Settee, Circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass mounted faux bamboo adjustable settee in the manner of Billy Haines circa 1950.
We are
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Olof Ottelin
Duetto
Sofa, Keravan Puusepäntehdas Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
By Olof Ottelin, Oy Stockmann AB
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Olof Ottelin and produced by Keravan Puusepäntehdas for the
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Carlo Scarpa "Cornaro" Sofa early edition in Iroko Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Carlo Scarpa "Cornaro" 2 seat Sofa early edition in Iroko Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's
Early
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare sculptural lounge sofa designed and made by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1955. The
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Asymmetrical Sofa Table with Marble Top, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa table was made in Italy in the 1950s. The heavy marble top has an unusual, asymmetrical
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Marble, Iron
Curved Sofa by Gigi Radice, 1950s - A Timeless Italian Masterpiece
Located in Manzano, IT
Curved Sofa by Gigi Radice, 1950s – A Timeless Italian Masterpiece
Introduce Italian mid-century
Category
1950s Italian 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Spanish Sofa in Ash and Yellow and Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, ash, cane, leatherette, metal, Spain, 1950s.
Joyful Spanish two-seater sofa with soft
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Cane, Ash
1960s, Danish design by Slagelse Møbelværk, sofa, model 185, reupholstered.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Slagelse Møbelværk, sofa model 185. Reupholstered in quality grey furniture
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Teak and Greenish Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Scandinavian modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Floral Print Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa of English inspiration, retaining the original dark olive, coral, brown and beige mock-Asian
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Style "Hawaii" Rattan Fan Arm Three-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features the famous Mid-Century fan arm 3 seater sectional sofa. The sofa
Category
1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$4,826 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Edward Wormley
Located in Utrecht, NL
exceptional “New York” sofa - sophisticated, stylish, understated and exceptionally well-made.
Officially
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Linen
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1950 Vintage Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950 vintage sofas available for sale. Each of these unique 1950 vintage sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. There are 183 antique and vintage 1950 vintage sofas for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1950 vintage sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency 1950 vintage sofas are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 1950 vintage sofas over the years, but those made by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1950 Vintage Sofas?
Prices for 1950 vintage sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950 vintage sofas begin at $615 and can go as high as $24,565, while the average can fetch as much as $3,548.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
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.
Questions About 1950 Vintage Sofas
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a sofa is vintage, first look for labels and stamps on the frame, the back or the cushions. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your sofa via these markings, and from there, you can conduct research to learn when the company was active and making pieces similar to yours. To be classified as vintage, a sofa must be between 20 and 99 years old. More recently crafted pieces are contemporary, while older sofas are antique. If you're unable to find any markings or would like an expert opinion, work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage sofas.
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