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Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iron-framed gondola sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Fully restored. The
Category
1950s American Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Paul Laszlo, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A burgundy red fabric and bleached mahogany sofa designed by Paul Laszlo, USA, 1950s.
Dimensions
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dimensions
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 31” H x 78.5
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Italian Wingback Three-Seater Sofa, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant three-seater sofa is a quintessential example of mid-century Italian design. Visually
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Guglielmo Pecorini, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1954
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, 1954.
Dimensions
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Edward Wormley Dunbar Green Wool Sofa model 5138 Mahogany Base (2 avail)
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s tuxedo even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5138. The sofa floats on a solid
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Pierre Guariche, Sofa, Fabric, Steel, France, 1954
By Airborne International, Pierre Guariche
Located in High Point, NC
A blue fabric and chrome-plated steel sofa designed by Pierre Guariche in 1954 and produced by
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Restored "Hairpin" Leg Rattan 2-Strand 3-Seat Sofa with Bent Pole Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Paul T. Frankl inspired "Hairpin" leg rattan 2-strand 3-seat sofa with bent pole arms
Category
1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Frits Henningsen
Kähler Sofa Table in mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen, Kähler, Jens Thirslund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen sofa table in mahogany with Kähler tiles made by Jens Thirslund
Made by Frits
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
Model AP18 3-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A. P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 3 seat sofa with sprung seat cushions designed 1950 by Hans Wegner model AP 18s produced by
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Marco Zanuso, Sofa, Velvet, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and brass sofa designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex, Italy, c. 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Sofa, Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Neuss, NW
Minimalist sofa by Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll from the 1950s. High-quality wooden frame with
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Style of Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino" Fabric Sofa, Italia, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
Two-seat wooden and fabric sofa with floral motifs, in style of Gio Ponti, "Casa e Giardino" series
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,080 Sale Price
35% Off
1950s Two-Piece Sofa Set - Elegant Vintage Charm
Located in Manzano, IT
1950s Two-Piece Sofa Set – Elegant Vintage Charm
This exquisite 1950s two-piece sofa set embodies
Category
1950s Italian 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
$5,938 / item
Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
ILLUM WIKKELSØ, a sofa
Australia Modell 50-4
for Søren Willadsen, with ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
impressive sofa.
Partly worn. Stains. Marks. Renovated and upholstered 1998.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
materials. It also generally includes minimal, tasteful use of decorative embellishments. This sofa is a
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and teak sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
All upholstered furniture
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
2 Piece Directional Sofa Designed by Paul Mccobb
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Two piece directional sofa designed by Paul Mccobb smaller section is 62 inches feel free to reach
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Curved Sofa Attributed to Federico Munari
By Federico Munari, Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi, Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Italian modern curved sofa attributed to Federico Munari.
Offered is a stunning mid
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Marco Zanuso
Sleep-o-Matic
Sofa for Arflex, 1951
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare 'Sleep-o-Matic' sofa / daybed designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1951. The sofa seat pulls
Category
1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Muted Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wool, beech, Scandinavia, 1950s
This Scandinavian-modern sofa from the 1950s embodies a
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Classic Modernist Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb.. Amazing lines.. Sleek elegant design
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric in fair
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Light Fabric, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Legs in stained wood
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Seat Height (inches
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Federico Munari, Curved Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and brass sofa designed by Federico Munari and produced by ISA Bergamo
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Ward Bennet, Sofa, Aluminium, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and light grey fabric sofa designed by Ward Bennet and produced by Lehigh Leopold, USA
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Elegant Curved Four-Seat Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved sofa, upholstery, Italy, 1960s
This sofa bears multiple dynamic features. The shape of the
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rare Ib Kofod Larsen Sofa for Laauser, Germany 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare vintage sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for Laauser. The elegant, solid nutwood frame gives it a warm
Category
1950s German 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Nutwood
Pair of Mahogany Sofas / Daybeds by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of mahogany framed sofas / daybeds designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
1950s 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Sofa in Original Black Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seater sofa, leather, brass, oak, Denmark 1950s.
Elegant three-seat sofa in original
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Restored "Floral Rose" Arm Rattan 3-Strand 3-Seater Sofa with Scoop Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Paul T. Frankl inspired double "Floral Rose" arm, three-seat three-strand sofa with 3 poll
Category
1950s American Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956
The Samspel sofa was designed in 1956 and first produced by AB
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Max Stout Metal and Leatherette Black Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare sofa by North Carolina Blacksmith and furniture designer and maker Max Stout.
Wingback
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
rare marco zanuso lady sofa by arflex
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Munich, DE
rare and elegant lady sofa by marco zanuso. only produced for a short period by arflex / italy.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,655 Sale Price
30% Off
Folke Jansson
Tellus
Sofa in Dusty Rose Upholstery
By Folke Jansson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, 1956.
Exquisite sofa designed by
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian White Fabric Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian white fabric sofa, 1950s - New upholstery
European.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Ward Bennett, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s
By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and light grey fabric sofa designed by Ward Bennet and produced by Lehigh Leopold, USA
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
rare 1. edition osvaldo borsani d70 sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Munich, DE
moving the sofa. also a useful bed for two persons. mechanism works smooth.
for restauration or re
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,940 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Danish Sofa Reupholstered with Designer Mohair Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 1950s Danish sofa that has been beautifully reupholstered in a plush Schumacher designer
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Birch
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s
First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Restored "Big King" Plush Over Stuffed Rattan Settee Sofa W/ 4 Strand Arms, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-page book for $39.99.
Dimensions:
27" tall X 62" wide x 36" deep
16" Seat Height
United States, 1950
Category
1950s American 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$4,800 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s
This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Faux Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, faux leather, stained wood, brass, Denmark, 1950s
This voluptuous sofa is based on a
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Brass, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and brown yellow velvet sofa or settee designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal
Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare leather sofa was designed during the 1950s. A form referring to the design of the Bauhaus
Category
1950s Brutalist 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet fabric and cast aluminium sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
18.5” seat
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa and armchairs
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"New York" Charcoal Gray Sofa by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collector's piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and
Category
1950s American Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
1950s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Fringe Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Rare Børge Mogensen 3-Seat "Shaker" Sofa by FDB Mobler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered pillows are not original
- Labeled by Manufacturer.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Iconic Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa in Beige Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, sofa model ‘Serpentine’, fabric, chrome-plated metal, United States, design 1950s
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950 Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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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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