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Italian Bicolor Alcantara and Beech Sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian bicolor alcantara and beech sofa, 1950s Sofa with two-tone Alcantara covering and turned
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Italian Midcentury Velvet and Steel Sofa, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
20th century Italian vintage two-seat sofa designed with wingback armrests, a cross-shaped black
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Steel

1950s Italian Royal Blue Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Geneva, CH
1950s Italian royal blue velvet curved sofa Very good condition, wood feet 160 cm long.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Velvet

Mid Century Baxter Italian Leather Sofa 1950s
By Baxter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian Baxter leather sofa is a serious contender for any living room! Hermes stitching
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Couch, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage couch upholstered with springs and foam. The coating is in velvet.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Sofa, Springs Feather and Velvet, Italy, 1950s Italian Prodution
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa; springs padding, feathers pillows, smooth and textured velvet covering.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Feathers

1950s Italian Curved Sofa by Federico Munari
By Federico Munari
Located in London, London
legs. Italian 1950s. Upholstery service available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Sofa, Foam Velvet and Beech, Italy 1950s Italian Prodution
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa; foam padding, velvet covering, beech wood structure. Good conditions; may show light signs of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Beech

Angular Upholstered Lenzi Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in New York, NY
1950's Italian Lenzi sofa. An angular sofa displaying great shape from all angles. This iconic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Fabric

20th Century Italian Design Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Excellent condition in the wooden structure, signs of wear and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Poplar

Sofa Velvet Upholstery Springs Padding Vintage Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, springs padding and velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Italian Lady Style Aubergine Purple Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Lady style aubergine purple velvet sofa, 1950s. The sofa, with curved arms and black metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Italian Sofa, Guglielmo Ulrich Style, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian sofa, Guglielmo Ulrich style, 1950s. Dimensions: H=83 cm; W=123 cm; D=85 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood

Sofa Stained Beech Velvet Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa, stained beech, springs and foam padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Beech

Capitonnè Sofa Velvet Upholstery Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A capitonnè sofa, springs padding, velvet upholstery, brass legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Sofa Beech Velvet Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, foam padding, velvet upholstery and beech on sight structure. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Beech

Mid-Century Italian Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Melbourne, VIC
This sofa bed was manufactured in the 1950s in Italy. It features new upholstery in grey fabric and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This sofa was designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. The sofa features the original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Sofa Spring Feathers Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Three-seat sofa, spring padding, feather cushions, velvet upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Feathers

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian three-seater sofa from the 1950s. The structure and legs are in beech and fir, the cushions
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

1950s Italian Vintage White Velvet Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
This 1950s sofa, has got the original white velvet cover and is in a great vintage condition. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

1950s Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
2 seater sofa; natural beech wood structure, spring and foam padding, fabric upholstery. Product in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Foam, Beech

Midcentury Italian Original Cladding Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This 1950s sofa, covered with the original fabric of the era, is in excellent condition, as shown
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Velvet

Osvaldo Borsani Sofa Set, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Catania, CT
and produced in Italy during the 50s. Original black and turquoise sky with trace of age and use
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood

1950 s Exeptional Vintage Bent Stick Rattan Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Exceptional vintage bent stick rattan refinished sofa that has new custom textured Boucle style
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Sofas

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Wood, Rattan

Sofa Springs Padding Velvet Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, springs padding, feather cushions, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Feathers

Sofa Foam Padding Metal Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa, foam padding, metal. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Sofa, Italian, 1950s Wooden Legs and Reupholstered in Mohair
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kidney-shaped sofa with wooden legs, Italian, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in grey mohair.                
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair

Three Seaters Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Three seaters Triennale sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Sofa Springs Foam Padding Velvet Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, three seats. Springs and foam padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Original Midcentury, 1950s Italian Curved Sofa in Velvet
By Federico Munari
Located in London, London
Original curved sofa In the style of Federico Munari Turned conical legs New two tone blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Curved 3-Seat Sofa in Chestnut Mohair, Italy 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian three-seat sofa characterized by gracefully curved lines and plush down-filled
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Sofa Stained Beech Springs Foam Padding Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, stained beech, springs and foam padding, fabric upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Foam, Beech

Sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Berlin, DE
3-seater sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, 1950s. The sofa is in it's original condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Sofa and Armchairs Set by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
designer Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) during the 1950s. It is a three-seat sofa with two armchairs realized
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Hardwood, Fabric

Sofa, Spring Device and Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa; spring padding, velvet covering. Good conditions, shows small signs of wear.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Italian Green Velvet, Wood and Brass Sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian green velvet, wood and brass sofa, 1950s. The sofa has a wooden structure with forest
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Vintage 1950s Vatican Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

1950s Curved Sofa
By Federico Munari
Located in London, England
Stylish, organic curved sofa with sloping backrest. On tapering wood feet, and re-upholstered (some
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Upholstery

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

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Brass

Large Kidney Shape Sofa by Federico Munari, Italy 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century modern Italian large kidney shape sofa by Federico Munari. Newly upholstered with pearl
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Sofa Fabric Foam Brass Spring, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Three-seat bean-shaped sofa. Spring and foam padding, fabric upholstery, brass legs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Curved Sofa by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Curved sofa by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s. The sofa is reupholstered with a luxurious silk and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Iron

Munari Sofa 1950s
By Bruno Munari
Located in Milano, IT
Majestic center sofa attributable to the production of Federico Munari; spring padding, velvet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Sofa Springs Foam Padding Velvet Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, springs and foam padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Mid-Century Curved Italian Sofa Upholstered in Mohair, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian mid-century furniture and interior design is known for its elegantly organic forms. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury 1950s Italian Two-Seat Sofa on Brass Legs
Located in London, London
but it's not in perfect condition. Can be reupholstered at cost. 1950s Italian.   
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian Scuola Di Torino Two Seat Sofa from the 1950s
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
1950s Italian designed, Scuola Di Torino two seat sofa with wood frame and slate blue velvet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Attributed to Giacomo Balla, 1950s
By Giacomo Balla
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Attributed to Giacomo Balla, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

1950s Italian "Mitzi" Two Seater Loveseat Sofa By Ezio Longhi
By Ezio Longhi
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An original 1950s "Mitzi" loveseat sofa by Italian designer Ezio Longhi for Elam. It features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Beech

Italian Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian three setter sofa. Metal and brass legs. Sofa just reupholstered in Pana Cotta
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Peacock Blue Velvet 1950s Style Sofa, Italian Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Peacock blue velvet sofa in the style of the 1950s. Nice curved "bean" shape, the sofa stands on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

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Velvet

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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Alpaca, Wood

Sofa Foam Fabric Brass Plated Metal, Italy, 1950s 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Three seater sofa. Foam padding, fabric upholstery, brass-plated metal legs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Italian Brass and Fabric Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
. Italian production of the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical 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 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 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
    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.