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Rounded Sofa 1950s Style
Located in Milan, IT
Italian work rounded sofa in 1950s style, recent production.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Sofa 1950s Optical Fabric
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa 1950s optical fabric. New cover.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Exceptional and Unusual Italian Modernist Angular Wing Sofa, circa 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in San Diego, CA
Uniquely designed Italian modernist wingback angular or corner sofa, circa 1950s. Blue velvet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian 1950s Sofa in the Style of ISA
Located in London, GB
New re-upholstery in cream velvet sofa in the style of ISA on wooden feet, Italian, circa 1950s.
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20th Century Italian Sofas

Vintage 1950s Italian Flower Shape Two-Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
light color wooden feet, Italian, 1950s.
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20th Century Italian Sofas

Midcentury White Velvet 4-Seat Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture sofa produced in the 1950s. Wooden structure padded and lined with new white
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood, Velvet

Midcentury Yellow Velvet Italian 3-Seater Sofa, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture sofa produced in the 1950s. Wooden structure padded and lined with new yellow
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Marco Zanuso Blue Velvet Upholstery Italian “Lady” Sofa for Arflex, 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milan, IT
. Italy, 1950s. Measures: H cm. 90/45, L cm. 175, P cm. 75.  
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Velvet

Gigi Radice Velvet Sofa Brass Legs Italy 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Lucca, IT
Gigi Radice curved sofa in blu velvet, brass and metal legs, Italy 1955s. The curved sofa is iconic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

1950s Sofa, Cover in Fabric
Located in Milan, IT
1950s sofa cover in fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

1950s Italian Round Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Firenze, IT
newly reupholstered in gold/beige silk velvet , original hand cast natural brass feets
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Mid Century Italian Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
A very original 1950's Sofa from Naples, Italy. Upholstered in anise green fabric and raised on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Louis Philippe Style Wooden Sofa, 1950s, Italy
Located in Palermo, Italia
Comfortable Louis Philippe style three-seat sofa with wooden frame. The upholstery is in burgundy
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Mid-20th Century European Louis Philippe Sofas

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Textile, Hardwood

Midcentury Italian Green Fabric and Metal Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufactured sofa bed produced in the 1950s. Structure in black painted metal. Seat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

1950s Midcentury Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Blue Velvet
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kent, GB
This incredibly stylish two-seat Italian sofa is of the highest quality. We love the design and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Modern White Iron and Beige Fabric Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Firenze, Toscana
White lacquered handmade iron structure, upholstered with beige cotton fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Italian Midcentury Sofa by Ferdinanda Walcher for Walcher, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Sofa produced in the 1950s on a design by Ferdinanda Walcher for Walcher. Wooden structure padded
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

An Italian 1950 s Sculptural free form etched Copper Table
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1950's Sculptural free form etched Copper Table
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Italian Mid-century Armless Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1950's Italian armless sofa with button tufted casion and back-tapered legs with original brass
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20th Century Italian Sofas

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Large Curved Sofa, Grey Velvet with Brass Feet, Milano, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Milano, IT
Fine large curved sofa upolstered with dark grey cotton velvet. The elegant shape is enriched by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Vintage 1950s Italian Rattan Sofa in Style of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Italian made 2-seater sofa produced in the 1950s. Curved and woven cane structure. Good condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bamboo

Italian Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Sofa with Three-Seat, 1950s
By Bonacina
Located in Fregene, IT
Italian midcentury bamboo sofa with three-seat, completely Restored, 1950s. The sofa has a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bamboo, Rattan

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Rare Green Curved Channel Back Velvet Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Milano, IT
legs and brass feet manufactured by ISA Bergamo in Italy during 1950s. The green velvet is the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Curved Italian Mid Century Modern Two Place Sofa, Milano, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Milano, IT
Nice two places curved sofa with very representative design of Italian fifties. The wood legs with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Midcentury Minotti Italian Flower Shaped Sofa Cust Brass Leggs, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Curved sofa in the shape of a flower, back in wedges with thin legs in brass fusion, newly
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Italian sofa after Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Washington, DC
A 1950s curved Italian sofa on tapered brass legs in the style of Ico Parisi. Impressively scaled
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Brass

Italian Three-Seat Velvet Sofa
Located in Savona, IT
1950s Italian production sofa. Wooden frame, padded and lined with original velvet. Wood legs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Italian Three-Seat Grey Sofa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Savona, IT
Italian production sofa 1950s. Upholstered and lined wooden structure with new fabric in gray
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood, Fabric, Faux Leather

1950s Italian Three Pieces Modular Sofa, Black and White Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
Three pieces modular sofa newly reupholstered in black and white bouclè fabric, black steel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Steel

1950s Borsani Banquette or Little Sofa
By Arredamenti Borsani
Located in London, GB
1950s banquette or little sofa by O. Borsani, newly recovered.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Curved Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
Curved sofa, designed by Marco Zanuso, Italy Arflex, 1951. Slightly curved three-seat version of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas

Italian 1950s Sofa and Pair of Matching Armchairs Attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
A two-seat curved sofa and a pair of matching armchairs attributed to Ico Parisi Upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

1950s Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, newly reupholstered in glazed mint silk velvet, brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Brass

Cesare Lacca sofa Scalloped Shape, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautifully sofa in powdery blue velvet (Pierre Frey fabric) from post-war Italian designer Cesare
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Rare Curved Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very rare curved 'Lady' sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex. The sofa is priced to go and needs an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

"Relaxy" Sofa Bed by Busnelli, 1950s
By Busnelli
Located in Savona, IT
Sofa produced in the 1950s by Busnelli. Structure in black painted metal Seat formed by a teak
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Italian Three-Seat Velvet Sofa with Brass Feats
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Savona, IT
Italian production sofa, 1950s. Wooden structure, padded and lined with new fabric. Sitting with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Sofa Teak, 1950s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, CH
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife sofa made by Magnus Oelsen in the fifties in Denmark. Newly treated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak

Spectacular Monumental Sofa Manufactured by ISA with Original Silk Fabric, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Unique example of this large curved sofa with original silk cover manufactured by ISA in 1950
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

1950s D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Savona, IT
Sofa designed in the 1950s by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno. It was presented at the Tenth
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

1950s Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Megeve, FR
Blue velvet upholstery with solid handmade brass legs, Italian. Ico Parisi's 20th century Design
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Three Pieces Modular Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian curved sectional sofa, original vintage structure newly reupholstered in silver grey silk
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern 3-Seat Dove-Gray Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian made sofa produced in the 1950s. Padded wooden structure lined with new dove-gray velvet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

1950s Italian Settee in Maharam Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, all supported by four wooden legs ending in brass sabots, Italian 1950s. Length 52 in., depth 27 in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Brass

Large Bench or Low Table, Italy, 1950s
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
Exquisitely graphical bench or low table manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. Black lacquered metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Metal, Wire

ISA Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa Brass Legs
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Lucca, IT
ISA Bergamo velvet curved sofa, Italy, 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian Seating Set from the 1950s
Located in London, GB
1950s purple round back three pieces seating set on ebonized cone legs. Perfect condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Settee and pair of slipper chairs, Italian 1950s
Located in London, GB
fabric Italian 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Three-Seat Velvet Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Savona, IT
1950s, Italian three-seat sofa. Padded and lined with new wooden structure in light blue velvet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Spider Coffee Table by Carlo de Carli, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Vienna, AT
This coffee table consists of a solid wooden frame with elegant, delicate legs and an 8 mm thick glass top.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Glass, Wood

1950s Italian Design Mid Century Sofa
Located in London, GB
Sculptural sofa with a high back
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Italian design 1950s pair of chairs and sofa
Located in London, GB
Reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Italian Midcentury Garden Sofa in White Laquered Iron from 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Italian midcentury garden sofa in white laquered iron from 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Italian Mid-Century White and Grey Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Dramatic Italian manufacture loveseat. Structure in wood padded and lined with new fabric in white
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Metal, Brass

1950s Rare Italian Console/Sofa Table Attributed to Vito Latis
By Vito Latis
Located in London, GB
Rare and elegant 1950s Italian console / sofa table, attributed to Vito Latis. The two tiers
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Vintage 1950s Italian Console Tables

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Glass, Wood

1950s Italian Design Style Bouclé Fabric And Brass Feet Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming and rounded shaped sofa in an Italian 1950s Design Look with beige bouclé fabric with
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Fabric

Italian Mid-Century Modern Emerald Satin Sofa from ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, ISA Bergamo, Ico Parisi
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Totally reupholstered in cotton satin with pixelated flowers on emerald green.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Satin, Upholstery, Wood

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1950s Italian Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s Italian sofa you’re looking for. A 1950s Italian sofa — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 1950s Italian sofa, we have 933 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s Italian sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1950s Italian sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s Italian sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marco Zanuso, Gigi Radice and Osvaldo Borsani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950s Italian Sofa?

The average selling price for a 1950s Italian sofa at 1stDibs is $5,430, while they’re typically $356 on the low end and $134,000 for the highest priced.

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 1950s Italian Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    An Italian sofa is a sofa manufactured in Italy or produced by an Italian furniture maker. Some well-known Italian furniture brands include B&B Italia, Cassina, Mario Bellini, Alias and Afra Tobia Scarpa. Keep in mind that an Italian sofa is different from an Italian leather sofa. Italian leather is a full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather produced in Italy. High-end furniture makers from all over the world use Italian leather as upholstery. Therefore, a sofa with this name may have been manufactured in Italy or elsewhere. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.