1950s White Couch
Osvaldo Borsani White D70 Armless Sofa for Tecno, Italy 1950
s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
The iconic D70 sofa was restored as it appears on a period photo with the designer—white on white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
One Of a Kind Mid-Century 1950’s Black
White 11ft Sofa Style of Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
One Of a Kind Mid-Century Custom Made 1950’s Black & White 11ft Sofa Style of Adrian Pearsall
A
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Walnut
$3,950
H 31 in W 133 in D 30 in
Italian White Fabric Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian white fabric sofa, 1950s - New upholstery
European.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Fabric, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa, White Fabric, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1950s Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s.
This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a typical Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutral velvet. The sofa features a slight wing back and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$5,390 Sale Price
44% Off
H 31.5 in W 81 in D 30 in
Model 802 White and Azure Carlo De Carli Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Model 802 sofa by Carlo De Carli for Cassina.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood
$8,083
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Italian Sofa Upholstered With Blanck and White Dedar fabrik , 1950s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This 1950s Italian sofa features a sleek metal frame. Its cotton fabric upholstery, with Dedar's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$5,349
H 27.56 in W 76.78 in D 30.32 in
White Garden Sofa Mid-century Worked Shaped Green Metal Cushion 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
White Garden Sofa Mid-century Worked Shaped Green Metal Cushion 1950s.
Fabric Cushion with Leaves
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$2,329 Sale Price
30% Off
H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
French Modernist Living Room Sofa Set In White Leather, 1950
s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Introducing an impressive French modernist living room set from the 1950s, featuring a versatile
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Pine
$17,236
H 30.32 in W 77.96 in D 39.38 in
Patio set Wrought Iron White Painted Metal Bistro Chairs and Sofa, France 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Antwerp, BE
designed in style of the French designer Mathieu Matégot. White enameled wire frame and armrests, frames in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,279 / set
H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 26.78 in
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White Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark 1950s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Outstanding Art Deco banana sofa.
Made in Denmark during the 1950s.
Upholstered in white fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Lovely Sofa and Daybed of White Wool by Ire Möbler, 1950s, Sweden
By Ire Mobel 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
the 1950s, Sweden. The back is removable in which makes this a perfect extra bed as well. The sofa is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wool, Birch
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 75 in W 142 in D 60 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1950s American Rattan Sofa
Located in London, GB
Very comfortable 1950s three-seat sectional sofa with curved stacked rattan base and decorative fan
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Hans Wegner Oak Cigar Sofas in White Pebbled Fabric for Getama, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner oak Model GE240/2 "Cigar Sofa" for Getama, 1950s. Recently re-upholstered by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
White Leather Sofa Probably Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NY
Probably designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This is a beautiful long and low sofa. Four
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
WHITE LEATHER SOFA
Located in New York, NY
1950'S WHITE LEATHER SOFA WITH EBONISED WOOD
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Sofa Velvet Upholstery Springs Padding Vintage Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, springs padding and velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Fully Restored Channelled Sofa by Edward Wormley in Pale Gray or White, 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
Dunbar. This curvaceous sofa has channelled upholstery at continuous arms and generous, comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 28 in W 97 in D 38 in
Italian three seat white velvet curved sofa with metal leg and brass tips, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian three seat white velvet curved sofa with metal leg and brass tips, 1950s
Three seats
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 35.44 in W 76.38 in D 37.01 in
Gio Ponti Rare Production Settee or Sofa, White Fabric Oak, Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
manufacturer Asko in the 1950s.
Drawings and information about this sofa are recorded in the Asko factory
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.5 in W 62 in D 30 in
French Mid-Century Ceramic Sofa Table Cubistic Szene Black-White-Red-Blue 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Round mid-century sofa table with a square ceramic tile insert from the 1950s in France.
The insert
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Iron
H 16.93 in Dm 27.17 in
Federico Munari, Italian Modern, White Boucle, Bronze, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Manhasset, NY
Federico Munari, Italian Modern, White Boucle, Bronze, Italy, 1950s
A white boucle and bronze
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Berthold Muller 1950s Natural Stone Mosaic Table in Black or White
By Berthold Muller
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare version of a Berthold Muller table with a brass edge and brass feet.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
German Brass, White, Grey, Blue and Yellow Glass Mosaic Side Table, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Berthold Müller side table with glass mosaic, Italy, 1950s. The Mosaic is designed with geometric
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
H 22.84 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Rare Patio Sofa White Iron 1950s
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible wrought iron, patio sofa, with rare pads made of brown
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Untitled, figurative oil painting of 1950s interior, woman on white couch
By Kathy Osborn
Located in New York, NY
the 1950s and 60s. Osborn’s multi-step process begins with a meticulous arrangement of dollhouse
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Board
1950s Vintage White Sofa
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1950s two seats vintage sofa with fabric cover and wood legs. Wood legs have been traited through
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
White Curved Sofa by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
White curved sofa by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Soft and inviting shapes in this famous sofa by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Large Danish Stately Sofa in White, 1960s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, in walnut and white fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
This sofa shows exquisite Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish White Boucle with Cherrywood Sculptural Arms
Brass Sofa Couch
Located in London, England
1950s vintage Danish sofa recently reupholstered in white boucle fabric with sculptured Cherrywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 66.15 in D 31.11 in
White Lacquer Outdoor Settee Sofa by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1950s white lacquer outdoor settee sofa by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
The set
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
BLACK AND WHITE 1950S SECTIONAL SOFA
Located in Geneva, IL
2 piece sectional sofa circa the 1950s - newly recovered in black and white Sunbrella fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s American 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
1950s White Upholstery Three-Seat Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
The armless three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll has a chromium-plated parallel base with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Finn Juhl "The Poet" Two-Seat Sofa with White Wool Upholstery, Denmark,
1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Finn Juhl "The Poet" two-seat sofa with white wool upholstery, Denmark (1950s).
This small two
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
H 34.26 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
Vintage French 1950s Foldable Sofa in Faux Bamboo and Red/White Striped Textile
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
France, 1950s
Charming foldable sofa in faux bamboo with striped textile.
Size: H 84 x W 132
Category
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Materials
Textile, Faux Bamboo
H 33.08 in W 51.97 in D 27.17 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Floridasofa in White Sheepskin from Vatne, Norway, 1950s
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
1950s. This stunning midcentury sofa has new real white and soft sheepskin upholstery.
The Florida
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
1950s French White Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1950s French curved sofa upholstered in white linen.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Loveseats
Materials
Linen
Italian Midcentury Garden Sofa in White Laquered Iron from 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Italian midcentury garden sofa in white laquered iron from 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Three-Seat White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian sofa produced in the 1950s.
Wooden structure padded and lined with new white velvet.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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1950s White Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s white couch available at 1stDibs. Each 1950s white couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. There are many kinds of the 1950s white couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1950s white couch, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made 1950s white couch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Osvaldo Borsani, Edward Wormley and Dunbar are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s White Couch?
The average selling price for a 1950s white couch at 1stDibs is $2,672, while they’re typically $313 on the low end and $35,000 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 White Couch
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some 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, 2024The 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, 2022Yes. 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.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s 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 ExpertNovember 27, 2023In 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, 2023There 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, 2024The 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.
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