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Italian Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian couch ,original upholstery , brass legs .Two chairs available from the set .
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

1950s Sofa, with Typical Italian Brass Feet and New Pierre Frey Wool Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
texture to this 1950s, Italian sofa.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Mid Century Italian Sofa in Red Mohair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Italian sofa in original deep red mohair upholstery. Sculptural back detail and brass feet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian Sofa with Textured White Velvet and Ebonized Legs
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1950s Italian sofa has been through a ground up restoration; we've ebonized the legs and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Sofa Attributed to Paolo Buffa in Red Velvet and Wood
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and refined 1950s Italian sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa. The sofa is in its original 50's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Italian 1950s Salon Suite with Curved Sofa and Armchair Set
Located in London, GB
A salon suite of 1950s Italian sofa and armchairs. Re upholstered in a sable or champagne velvet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Living Room Sets

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Velvet

1950s Italian Soft Three-Seat Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1950s Italian sofa which has been recently reupholstered in a high quality deep electric
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Velvet

Four-seat-sofa. Italy 1950 s
Located in Madrid, ES
Four seat sofas made in solid wood in angular form, upholstered in pink cotton velvet . Italy 1950
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Wood

An Elegant Italian Two-seater Sofa, 1950 s
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
An elegant italian two-seater sofa in the taste of Marco Zanuso, entirely reupholstered in nile
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Scalloped Edges Italian 1950 s Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and unique Italian sofa with scalloped edges on a wide open arm and back rest. The open
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Burgundy "Egg" Three Seater Sofa, Italy 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant burgundy sofa on brass legs. Sofa will need full upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Elegant 1950 s Scalloped Sofa.
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant 1950's scalloped sofa, newly upholstered with lavender mohair, dawn cushions, brass legs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Italian Midcentury Circular Velvet Sofa, 1950 s
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Italian 20th century vintage curved four-seater sofa composed of six splayed polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Semicircular Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
black lacquer metal finished in pivoted feet. Italy 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa made in Italy, 1950s. Original fabric and padding.   
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Italian Curved Velvet Sofa by Bega Melchiorre, 1950 s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
, Italy 1950’s. The sofa features its original warm red/brown velvet upholstery and has conical feet made
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Sofa Velvet Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Three-seater sofa with spring and feather padding, upholstered in velvet.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Feathers

1950 s 2 Tier Sofa Table by Italian Designer Angelo Ostuni
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A striking mid century modern rectangular table of black metal, and glass, accented with brass.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

1950 s Curved Italian Sofa by Designer Gigi Radice for Minotti
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Brussels, BE
1950s curved Italian sofa by Designer Gigi Radice for Minotti. New upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian sofa, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 68 cm; W= 120 cm; D= 67 cm Seat Height = 40 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Vintage Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
In perfect original condition. It has a pleasant round shape. It has no stains or rips and it is ready to become a piece in the home.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Stunning Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in fabric with wooden legs. In excellent original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

An Italian 1950s Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian two-seat settee in the style of Arflex, with detailed buttoned back and angular shape
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1950 s Italian Settee.
Located in Miami, FL
1950's Italian settee, resting on cast bronze legs. Newly upholstered with 2 tones velvet.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

1950s Italian Curved Back Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
A low lying 1950s Italian curved back sofa with wooden legs and brass sabots, professionally
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas

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Brass

1950s Italian Two-Seat Sofa
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A small Italian two-seat sofa in the manner of Marco Zanuso. Of unknown designer although sourced
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 30.2” H x 75.5
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Curved Sofa by Gigi Radice or Ico Parisi, New Upholstery, Italy, 1950 s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large new upholstered Italian sofa by Ico Parisi or Gigi Radice. It has eight turned solid teakwood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak, Fabric

Italian Vintage Midcentury Sofa, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century vintage convertible sofa from the 1950s decade in Italy designer with an interesting
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Sofa Spring Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa with an "encircling" line, spring padding, fabric upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Foam

Sofa by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s, recently reupholstered with a Bisson Bruneel fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Brass

Italian 1950 s Settee.
Located in Miami, FL
A curvaceous Italian sofa newly upholstered in two tones velvet. Sleek brass legs (newly restored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Curved Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A stylish curved sofa, with five legs, Italy, 1950s. High quality original manufacture with wooden
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Elegant 1950s Re-Upholstered Italian Sofa
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant 1950s re-upholstered Italian sofa.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Federico Munari Curved Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in New York, NY
Federico Munari large sofa with elegantly curved form and back on tapering legs, Italy, 1950s Fully
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Italian 1950 s 2 Seater Sofa, Reupholstered in White Velvet with Boucle Seat
Located in London, GB
Italian two seat sofa, 1950s, reupholstered in white velvet and off white boucle for the seat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

3 Seater Sofa in Walnut and Velvet, 1950 s Italian Production
Located in Parma, IT
Italian 3-seater sofa from the 1950s. Solid walnut wood structure, cushions with velvet cover. In
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Bean Shaped Sofa Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bean-shaped sofa; spring padding, velvet lining.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Sofa Spring Brass Velvet Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa, spring padding, velvet upholstery, brass legs.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Sofa Spring Foam Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa, spring and foam padding, bicolor velvet upholstery, not original from the time, since it was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Rare Sofa by Aldo Morbelli, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Morbelli
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare sofa by Aldo Morbelli for ISA, Italy circa 1950's. newly restored to perfection
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Italian Orange Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian orange velvet sofa, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Velvet

Sofa Wool Springs Velvet Italy 1950s Italian Production
Located in Milano, IT
4 seats sofa shaped as a "bean", springs padding, wool pillows, velvet covering.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Coquille-Shaped Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coquille-shaped sofa, Italian, 1950s reupholstered.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

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Mohair

1950s Italian Design Curved Sofa
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant 1950s Italian curvaceous sofa or settee. Newly upholstered with white chenille fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

"Triennale" Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
"Triennale" model sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Italian Design Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy, 1950 s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
1950's. Soft fabric in kaki green on this well formed 3 seater sofa with brass feet. The 3 seating
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Mid Century Italian Sofa, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This mid century Italian sofa was re-upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon linen and has four black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Metal

Vintage Sofa Fabric Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa with spring padding, cloth upholstery and metal feet.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Pair of Italian Bamboo Sofas from 1950s
Located in Prato, IT
Pair of stunning Italian Bamboo Sofas from 1950s Both sofas are in excellent conditions.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bamboo

Italian 1950s Shell Sofa Set
Located in London, GB
Italian elegance. Generously proportioned and comfortable two-seat “shell” sofa with matching
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

1950s Sofa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Completely restored sofa, manufactured in Italy in the '50s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Cotton, Upholstery

Sculptural Italian Sofa in Textured Velvet, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Italian sofa in textured velvet, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Vintage Sofa Leatherette Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa with foam upholstery, skai upholstery and metal legs with brass tips.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Sofa Foam Brass Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Three seater sofa in the style of Radice, with foam padding and fabric covering, brass legs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.