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American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and red fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Cushions
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
American Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 31” H x 78.5
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Fabric, Birch
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Fabric, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green-velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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Velvet, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Seat Height: 18.75"
All
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet fabric and cast aluminium sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
18.5” seat
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Aluminum
American Designer, Large Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved green fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Seat height: 16”
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Curved Sofa, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved black-painted iron and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Size
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and beige fabric sofa or bench, designed and produced in the US, c
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
American Designer, Sofa, Rattan, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950.
16.5
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century American Modern Embroidered Floral Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant 1950s American mid-century sofa composed of an off-white upholstery with a pale taupe
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century American Modern Upholstered Sectional Sofa
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern (1950s) upholstered beige sectional sofa. (FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FOR HERITAGE
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Curvaceous Sofa by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Reupholstered In Your Fabric
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Mid Century Sofa or Settee, designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
styling have made this the quintessential 1950s American Mid-Century Modern sofa for collectors
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950's Oriental Design Sofa Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic oriental design to this 1950s American made sofa. Solid wood frame construction. A good
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Modern Upholstered Sec Sofa, Frank LLoyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Hollywood, FL
American modern upholstered sectional sofa, 1950's, Frank LLoyd Wright for Heritage Henredon.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.5 in W 129 in D 69 in
1950s American Rattan Sofa
Located in London, GB
Very comfortable 1950s three-seat sectional sofa with curved stacked rattan base and decorative fan
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
American 1950s Black Frame Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
Very handsome small scaled sofa, Orignial upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
American Designer, Sizeable Sofa, Fabric, Wood, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable beige fabric and wood sofa, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
14.5" seat
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved moulded bamboo and beige mohair fabric sofa, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
17.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Bamboo
Edward Wormley, Rare Curved Sofa, Original Fabric, Dunbar, America, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and large curved sofa. Designed by Edward Wormley. Produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
American Black Framed Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
American 1950's Black Framed Sofa.
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20th Century Sofas
Fully Restored Channelled Sofa by Edward Wormley in Pale Gray or White, 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
Designed by Edward Wormley, renowned midcentury American designer and furniture historian, for
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 28 in W 97 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Four Seater Sofa in the Manner of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, CA
1950's American four seat sofa with classic leaf print upholstery and shaped walnut detail legs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
1950s American Walnut Sofa with Rattan Panels
Located in Victoria, BC
A beautiful blend of form and function, this 1950s American walnut sofa is a sculptural standout
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Rattan
Mid-Century American Modern 1950s Slipper Loveseat, Red Sofa
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and comfy 1950s American modern small sofa loveseat, freshly recover in cotton tweed
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Cotton, Wood
1950s Solid American Walnut Sofa or Daybed with Attached Table
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking solid walnut frame sofa or daybed, with attached side table, removable back cushion
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Walnut
1950s American Modern Mid Century Sofa Daybed in Solid Walnut Frame
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very unique solid walnut frame with upholstered red cushions on Knoll fabric. the back cushion its removable and converts into daybed, new fabric and new foam solid and sturdy the ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Restored Heywood Wakefield Aristocrat Sofa Settee
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
Heywood Wakefield 1950s Aristocrat series loveseat sofa. Fully restored and modified to a rich
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Walnut
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A oak and green fabric sofa, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
14" seat height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1950s Velvet Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
1950's tufted back sofa featuring a gently curved classic design. Upholstered in button tufted blue
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Vintage 1950s North American Regency Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Down
Vintage American Barley Twist Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic 1950s American sofa with wooden barley twist frame with curved back corners, and newly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofa after Paul McCobb, Original Fabric
By Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Mid-Century Modern sofa after Paul McCobb, original fabric
Offered is a sleek Midcentury
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 4906-A Bouclé and Brass Sofa, Reupholstered
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cushions, conical brass legs and classic tuxedo styling have made this the quintiessential 1950s American
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 33.5 in W 109 in D 36 in
Rare Vintage Signed Jens Risom Settee in Walnut & Wool, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare and early two seater sofa or settee by Jens Risom for Risom Manufacturing Corp. in walnut
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
American 1950s Sofa with Black Saber Legs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sofa by Heywood-Wakefield, newly recovered in ivory linen, on black painted maple saber legs. Arms
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstered Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Upholstered sofa with tufted seat and back cushions. By Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Shaped Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Shaped sofa with notched back by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950s. Featured on The Martha
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Rare American Modern Taliesin Collection Sofa, Frank Lloyd Wright, 1950s
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Hollywood, FL
American modern upholstered sectional sofa, 1950s, Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Osvaldo Borsani Style Sofa Settee Mid¬Century 1950s Italian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning Mid-Century Italian design sofa 1950s
A fabulous original vintage 1950s Italian sofa
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Vintage 1950s Italian American Classical Sofas
Materials
Satin
Vivid Ruby Red 1950s Button Tufted Dunbar Style Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vivid ruby colored "burnout" style velvet sofa with striking turquoise piping and sexy brass
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Late 1950s Striking Visual Couch with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Fabio Lenci
Located in New Rochelle, NY
You are viewing a one of a kind couch in the manner of Fabio Lenci, but much nicer! We know the
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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American 1950s Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal American 1950s sofa for your home. An American 1950s sofa — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an American 1950s sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An American 1950s sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made American 1950s sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Heywood-Wakefield Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is an American 1950s Sofa?
The average selling price for an American 1950s sofa at 1stDibs is $5,500, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $260,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About American 1950s Sofa
- Is sofa American or British?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Sofa is both American and British. In the UK, sofa is the most commonly used term for an upholstered piece of furniture designed to seat two people or more. Americans use the word sofa as well. However, couch is the more popular name for sofas in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas.
- What do Americans call a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024What Americans call a sofa varies. Often, people living in the U.S. refer to an upholstered furnishing designed to hold more than one person as a couch. However, the word sofa is also commonly used in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas.
- 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 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 ExpertNovember 21, 2023In 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, 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.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank 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.