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1950s Oak Frame Sofa by Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak sofa from Magnus Olesen, produced in Denmark in the 1950s. An upholstered wooden sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
$3,595 / item
Georges van Rijck for Beaufort sofa, 1950s
By Georges van Rijck, Beaufort
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mid century sofa designed by Georges van Rijck and manufactured by Beaufort.
Timeless
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Large Italian Curved Sofa in 1950s Style
Located in Paris, FR
Large sofa, newly made in the 1950s Ico Parisi style.
New gray velvet upholstery with solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
1950s Reupholstered Italian Sofa in Blue Velvet
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern sofa, designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s.
The upholstery is new
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
1950s Norwegian Teak Multi-Functional Sleeping Sofa with Storage Compartment
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely Mid-Century sofa, bed or daybed with storage compartment for e.g. blankets.
This solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak, Upholstery
Rounded Three-Seater Sofa by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This sumptuous curved sofa features the recognisable touch of Danish Modernism: exquisite materials
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofa Springs Foam Velvet and Wood Argentine 1950s Argentina Production
Located in Milano, IT
2 seats sofa; foam and springs padding, velvet covering, wood legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sofa Teak, Foam and Fabric Peter Hvidt, Denmark, 1950s-1960s
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France
Daverkosen
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa with seat cushion and removable back, foam padding, fabric covering, teak structure.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather, Danish Design 1950s, Cabinetmaker Quality
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Light curved three-seat sofa in patinated leather designed and made in Denmark. Great original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Upholstered Curved Cream Sofa by Ico Parisi (Attr.), Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Utrecht, NL
the Italian mid-century period. The 1950s saw brilliant Italian designers working to create furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Sofa in Wool by Kaare Klint For Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Stylish sofa upholstered in wool designed by MAA Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Shearling/Sheepskin Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite sofa is a prime example of Scandinavian Modern design. Named "Samspel," it was
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Scandinavian modern sheepskin sofa
Samspel
by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Carl Malmstens classic 'Samspel' sofa. Designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record, Bollnäs, Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-Century Black Vinyl Modular Sofa, 1950s
Located in View Park, CA
A black vinyl modular sofa sectional on brass casters, 1950s. Two sections that can be placed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Maurice Percival Lafer Sofa, Brazil, Circa 1950s
By Maurice Percival
Located in San Antonio, TX
Uncommon Maurice Percival lafer sofa in black leather, the wood is made of Jacaranda and leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Jacaranda, Leather
1950s Danish Teak Sofa by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely rare vintage danish sofa in solid teak, this was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Small curved sofa or loveseat, Italy, 1950s.
Located in London, GB
Small curved sofa or loveseat, Italy, 1950s.
A nicely made piece with bentwood frame and sprung
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Scandinavian modern sheepskin sofa
Samspel
by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A classic piece by Carl Malmsten, the Samspel sofa was designed in 1956 and manufactured by AB
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller Mid Century 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an original George Nelson black marshmallow sofa for Herman Miller
Maker
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Slagelse Mobler Model 185 Danish Sofa, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
Model 185 sofa, 1952
Rarely seen curved love-seat sofa from unknown designer for Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva
Niels Koppel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This three-seater sofa has the best characteristics of Danish mid-century modern design. Its
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech, Wool
Paul McCobb Sofa for Directional, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb four-seat sofa for Directional. Newly upholstered over refinished walnut frame.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Two-Part Sofa, circa 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Norwalk, CT
Very elegant vintage Vladimir Kagan sofa in two parts. Re-upholstered in the 1980s; fabric is
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Mid Century 1950s Italian Two Seater Sofa in Green Velvet
Located in London, London
Compact sofa
Two seater
New Designers Guild Portland velvet in antique jade
Brass legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1950s Guillerme et Chambron Curved Oak Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
The graceful curve of this oak sofa by French designers Guillerme et Chambron makes an effortlessly
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Magnificent Velvet Corner Sofa with Connected Cabinet, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Magnificent corner sofa with connected cabinet. Springs padding, velvet upholstery, rosewood veneer
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
White Italian Sofa by Nino Zoncada for Framar - New upholstery , 1950s.
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa by Nino Zoncada for Framar - New upholstery 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Mette Sofa by Arnold Madsen
Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, Netherlands, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen, Bovenkamp, Madsen
Schubell
Located in Ranst, VAN
Mette' sofa designed by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, Netherlands 1950s. The sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Sofa in the Style of Paolo Buffa Fabric Vintage, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa in the style of Paolo Buffa. Springs padding, fabric upholstery original of the period. Brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Black Large 1950s Italian Curved Sofa in Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large curved sofa, 1950s of geometric form, original black and grey vinyl leather, padding perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Bouclé, Model 2834-S, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Cloud floating sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s.
Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
1950s Scandinavian Kofod Larsen Sofa Upholstered in Black and Gold Linen
Located in London, GB
Danish 1950s three-seat sofa by Kofod Larsen with a modernist look. This 20th century sofa is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
1950s Italian Long Modernist Mahogany Couch with Beautifully Carved Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s.
An exceptional long modernist couch with beautifully carved and shaped side panels
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Sofa by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
By Móveis Cavallaro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern sofa Manufacturers in Brazil in 1950s by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios.
Structured
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Maija-Liisa Komulainen Asymmetrical Sofa in Velvet and Beech, Finland, 1950s
By Maija Liisa Komulainen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare asymmetrical sofa was designed by the Finnish designer Maija Liisa Komulainen in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Beech
Theo Ruth for Artifort 115 Sofa in Bouclé and Oak, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
115 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This piece is a rare, sophisticated center
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Blue Fabric and Brass, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa in blue fabric and brass, 1950s
elegant and classic sofa padded
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Three-Seat Teak Sofa by Propos Hulmefa, Dutch Design 1950s
By Hulmefa
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare midcentury teak sofa produced and designed by Propos Hulmefa in the Netherlands in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid Century Sofa in Bouclé Fabric by IPA Bologne, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Italian mid century sofa couch settees canape from the editor IPA Bologna Italy, original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Curved Back Sofa, Original Floral Velour Fabric, Channel Back, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Round Rock, TX
Danish channel back ‘banana’ sofa / settee in original floral velour, c. 1950s.
This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Carl Malmsten Mid Century Sofa Model "Lillsoffan" Produced in Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century sofa designed by Carl Malmsten and produced in Sweden during the 1950s. In good
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1950s Danish Sofa Loveseat by Grete Jalk in Teak and Kvadrat
By France
Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A 1950s model FD-118 sofa in teak and Kvadrat fabric by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
"Chile" Sofa by Svante Skogh for AB Klings Alingsås, Sweden 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
clearly visible in this sofa, with a design that dates to the early 1950s and has its roots in the Swedish
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Svante Skogh Two-Seater Sofa for AB Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh, is a rather rare example of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Sofa, Foam Metal and Leatherette, Italy 1950s-1960s Italian Production
Located in Milano, IT
Double seat sofa, foam padding, leatherette covering, metal legs. Good conditions, may show sign of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sofa shows, they believed that furniture should create a sense of tranquillity and have a modest
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Two-Piece Velvet Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-piece tight backed crushed blue velvet sofa retaining original upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather and Solid Rosewood, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in patinated leather and rosewood designed and made in Denmark. Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Midcentury Sofa in Boucle Designed by Elias Svedberg, 1950s Swedish Modern
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Elias Svedberg
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa with new bouclé. Designed by Elias Svedberg. Great condition. Made in Sweden 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Midcentury Sofa in Boucle Designed by Elias Svedberg, 1950s Swedish Modern
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Elias Svedberg
Located in Lejre, DK
Sculptural sofa upholstered in bouclé. Designed by Elias Svedberg. Great condition. Made in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Midcentury Sofa in Teak and Velvet by C.B Hansen, 1950s
By C.B.Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in oil finished teak and velvet. Designed and made by cabinetmaker C.B. Hansen. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Small Size Sofa of 1950s and Particular Design
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small size sofa of 1950s and particular design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wood
1950s Paul Mccobb For Directional 3 Seat Sofa Couch Mid Century Modern
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s Paul Mccobb for Directional sofa. Model 1307 sits on four tapered walnut legs with a thin
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Chair and Sofa in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hamburg, PA
An amazing vintage chair and sofa in walnut and original navy blue teddy bear fabric. This Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s 3-Seater Chrome Plated Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- It has been reupholstered many years ago
- Measures: High of seat 36 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Marco Zanuso Lady Sofa by Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Marco Zanuso lady sofa for Arflex, Italy, 1950s.
Rare and absolutely gorgeous model with the rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Utrecht, NL
the 1950s. This sofa version of 5316, was made on licence in Sweden by Ljungs Industrier/ DUX
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1950s couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. Find 4179 options for an antique or vintage 1950s couch now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s couch — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1950s couch, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s couch over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1950s Couch?
A 1950s couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,824, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $260,000.
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.
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