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Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Rare curved sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa, circa 1950
walnut, original gold velvet, iron
very good original condition
Measures: 145.5 x 60 cm height 94 cm height seat. 41 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Iconic Canape by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This iconic canape was designed by the French designer Jacques Charpentier, in France in the 70s.
The canape has been entirely reupholstered in faux fur. The base is a stainless stee...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lips - Italian space age modular island sofa, Circa 1960s
By Space Age Products
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1960s Space Age design, influenced by space exploration and atomic era tensions, brought a futuristic twist to art, cinema, and interior design. Originating amid Cold War anxiet...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Aesthetic Movement Canapes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery.
Overall the sofa is in good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Charpentier Brown Leather 'Apollo' Sofa in Stainless Steel Frame, 1960s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jacques Charpentier 1960s brown leather sofa with stainless steel structure. Crafted with precision and style, this iconic piece showcases the perfect fusion of vintage charm and tim...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 24.81 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Italian Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian sofa bed was designed in the 1950s. The shapes lend elegance and modernity to the otherwise quite minimalist design. The seat is foldable, this way the sofa can serve as...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Iron
Yellow leather sofa germany
Located in Lyon, FR
Large 3 seater sofa from the 60's. Structure of the sofa in chromed steel, seat and back composed of different cushions in yellow leather. Sober and pure lines with a very nice vinta...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery time between 6-8 weeks.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Canapes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 26.78 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery, circa 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery time between 6-8 weeks.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Canapes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Spanish Sofa in Peach Leather and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, brass, metal, Spain, 1980s
A highly delicate canapé with voluminous shapes and eccentric decorations. The brass frame is composed of curved tubes that are beautifully...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Sofa Bed D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in PARIS, FR
Sofa bed D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The Italian firm was founded by the Borsani twins in 1953. The following year he presented his first project for the firm, the D70, at the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Corner Sofa in White Genuine Leather with Chrome Legs
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century French corner sofa made in white genuine leather resting on elegant chrome legs.
Perfect condition.
France, circa 1990.
Category
Late 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 24.81 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Curved leather sofa Max by Antonio Citterio, Flexform, Italy, 1983
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Renens, CH
This already iconic sofa is composed of an aerial structure in satin-finish tubular metal which accommodates a curved seat and backrest.
With its sculptural lines, this sofa fits ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Canapes
Materials
Steel
Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani Model D70 Italian for Tecno Years 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Lyon, FR
Sofa folding model D70 of the famous designer Osvaldo Borsani published by Tecno in the 60s. Black lacquered metal structure and solid brass adjustment elements. Seat covered with bl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hand-Crafted Regency-Style Daybed: Vintage Elegance & Contemporary Aesthetics
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a realm of vintage luxury with our meticulously restored Regency-Style Daybed, where classic design meets contemporary elegance. This hand-crafted masterpiece showcases the...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Daybeds
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Silver Leaf
H 44 in W 90 in D 46 in
3 Seater Sofa, « De Knoop », De Ster Gelderland, Netherlands, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Vintage Dutch sofa by producer De Ster, Gelderland in excellent condition. The sofa is executed in a solid teak wooden frame, with iconic amrrests, which gaves the sofa its name knot...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Sofa by Lenzi velvet on metal and brass base Italy 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare sofa made by Lenzi in Italy in the late 50s. Organic shape very comfortable with a rounded back. Bicolor red and blue original velvet on blackened metal base with brass acc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
C684 sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, The Netherlands 1968
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Design sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, The Netherlands 1968.
The white frame has some traces of use, but can be repainted if desired.
We upholstered the sofa in a light grey wool ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa model 3330 was designed by Arne Vodder for the Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen during the 1960s. A museum piece, rarely available for sale, especially in the tw...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 30.32 in
Canadian Art Deco Streamline Living Room Set by Atlas Bedding Ltd, circa 1931
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Kem Weber
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Exceptional salon / living room set consisting of two armchairs and a convertible sofa bed.
In chromed and painted metal, wood and fabric.
Very good manufacturing quality (assemb...
Category
Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 36.23 in W 77.96 in D 31.5 in
Large Sofa Marco Zanuso Arflex "Senior" Velvet by Pierre Frey Brass 1951 Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant "Senior" sofa designed by Marzo Zanuso for Arflex in Italy, 1951.
This sofa has been restored, it has been upholstered in a precious light green velvet from the prestigious ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 38.98 in W 81.5 in D 33.08 in
Pierre Paulin, 3 Seater Armchair Model 442, Édition Artifort, 1962
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin - 3 seater armchair model 442 - Édition Artifort, 1962
Original textile
Measures: L 210 x P 80 x H 72.
Sofa - Pierre Paulin
Sofa 442, Artifort edition
Original fabri...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Charpentier Brown Leather 'Apollo' Sofa in Stainless Steel Frame, 1960's
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Post-modern Apollo sofa by Jacques Charpentier was made in France in the 1960s. It currently has its original leather upholstery. We do have an in-house expert upholsterer who ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 24.81 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Velvet Sofa Attributed to Marzio Cecchi, Italian Design, Glam Canape, 1970's
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marzio Cecchi; Italian design; Italy; Glam; Hollywood Regency; Blue velvet; Brass; Post-modern; Firenze;
Italian glam couch newly reupholstered in blue velvet and attributed to Mar...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in W 129.93 in D 49.22 in
Vintage Scandinavian Leather Black Sofa by John-Bertil Häggström for Swed-Form
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant, quilted sofa designed by John-Bertil Häggström for the Swedish manufacture Swed-Form, Skillingaryd during the 1970s. The sofa is upholstered in black natural leather wi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 31.11 in
Italian Settee with Brass Legs, Attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Settee with brass legs, Attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino.
A rare and unique settee with curved, elegantly shaped back and arms supported on splayed and tapered cas...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
H 31.25 in W 53 in D 22.5 in
Hans Hollein Mitzi Sofa in Poplar and Wool Cloth by Poltronova 1981
By Poltronova, Hans Hollein
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Mitzi sofa presents a poplar plywood base with erable finish, semi-gloss water–based varnish, iron inner structure, polyurethane cushions, wool
cloth upholstery and cloth–covered bu...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 39.38 in W 80.71 in D 35.83 in
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Bouclé Sofa, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This sofa is made from solid mahogany, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. The res...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage German Minimalist Tubular Steel Beige Suede Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was produced during the 1960s. The geometric frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel. The seat and backrest are upholstered with beige suede leather. Suede ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare leather sofa was designed during the 1950s. A form referring to the design of the Bauhaus school, where the aim was to combine creative imagination, art and technology with...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brutalist Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 21.66 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Federico Munari Curved Boomerang Sofa with Polished Brass Legs, Italy 1950's
By Federico Munari
Located in New York, NY
Federico Munari
A beautifully elongated kidney-shaped sofa by Federico Munari, with serpentine curves. The deep, highly comfortable seat, gracefully sloping back, and tapered arms ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Design Sofa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Design sofa 1980 in white lacquered metal and cushions.
Measures: H: 71 cm, W: 161 cm, D: 86 cm.
Category
Vintage 1980s European Canapes
Materials
Metal
Extremely Rare Adjustable Sofa "Trio" by Jochen Hoffmann for Franz Fertig, 1985
By Franz Fertig
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
What more can you say to this wonderful sofa?
Adjustable "thousand" times. Great leather, very sculptural, various positions possible.
An eyecatcher par excellence. The seat ...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 44.89 in W 70.08 in D 36.23 in
Two-Seat Sofa by Zanotta, "Onda, Italy
By Zanotta
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat leather sofa model "Onda" edited by Zanotta in Italy. Design by Jonathan De Pas (1932-1991), Donato D'Urbino (born 1935) and Paolo Lomazzi (born 1936), dating from the 80s. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Teak Cleopatra Daybed with Original Leather Mattress by Cordemeijer for Auping
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Voorburg, NL
Stunning cleopatra daybed in teak and with steel base. Designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping in the 1950s. Teak wood ends with enameled black metal frame. Frame in original conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
H 14.57 in W 77.96 in D 33.08 in
Carved Art Deco Sofa in Gold Leaf, France, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco sofa with relief carving along the frame and ball feet in gold leaf. A stylized flower motif along the back with antiqued paint and gold leaf. Textured grey linen/silk uphol...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sofa by Jacques Charpentier, circa 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa from the 1970s in original condition
Leather cushions over a brushed steel base
Designer Jacques Charpentier
Sofa is convertible in a bed , mattress missing.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stitched Leather Daybed by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Stitched leather daybed by Jacques Adnet
1950s
France.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Senior Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
Senior sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Canapes
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rare 1970s Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Sofa Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Three seats couch designed and made by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. Modern design sofa with chrome frame, lucite detail and light. Signed.
Provenance directly from CHJ priva...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
André Simard Sofa Daybed Airborne, 1955
By André Simard
Located in Grenoble, FR
André Simard
convertible sofa daybed in wool Kvadrat fabric and articulated metal structure. 1950s edition for the Airborne brand. Refurbished. Ash toe cap
Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Iron
Rare and Sexy Large Sofa Cantilever Design Chesterfield Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a beauty this sofa, it was restored, if I did not have a two years old son, I would have kept this sofa for me, the picture speak for it self.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Iconic Loveseat by Gigi Radice for Minotti, in Dedar Velvet
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Iconic design for this loveseat by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s, black lacquered steel legs, brass feet, upholstered in Dedar, Dante velvet (colors lago and perla).
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Brass
Italian Modern Curved Sofa with Brass Legs Attributed to Federico Munari
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Gigi Radice, Federico Munari
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Italian midcentury curved sofa with splayed brass legs attributed to Federico Munari, circa 1960.
In the style of Gio Ponti/Ico Parisi / Gigi Radice. Currently upholstered ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa and Pair of Armchairs by Airborne
Located in Paris, FR
Base in a tubular chrome steel structure
Fiberglass white hull around the exterior
Beige padding in silky velvet on the seat.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Canapes
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Maple Brass and Fabric Austrian Canape Sofa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Characteristic and precious Austrian sofas in bleached maple with rich brass inserts, all married with a beautiful black and silver fabric.
The sofa have a maple structure; the wood...
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Canapes
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room sofa by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
This sofa from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting with nostalgia. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end Italian ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 76.38 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa Velvet
By Federico Munari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gorgeous Italian midcentury curved sofa with splayed legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa with Brass Legs Attributed to Federico Munari
By Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi, Carlo Guglielmi, Federico Munari
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Italian midcentury curved sofa with splayed brass legs attributed to Federico Munari, circa 1960.
Currently upholstered in grey velvet.
The fabulous sculptural sofa is sim...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 95 in D 32 in
"Apollo" Sofa by Jacques Charpentier, Leather and Stainless Steel, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, FR
"Apollo" sofa by Jacques Charpentier, original black leather and stainless steel for the frame, 1970s
3-seats
This sofa is very characteristic of the 1970s style.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 24.81 in W 89.38 in D 36.23 in
Curved Canape with Bouclette Fabric. Pierre Frey
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Curved canape with bouclette fabric, four bass legs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Canapes
Materials
Brass
Pierre Guariche Sofa Bed for Airborne French Design
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Lyon, FR
French designer Pierre Guariche.
Rare model with golden base
Freshly re-upholstery.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Black Leather 3-Seat Sofa and Armchair by Lind Furniture
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Minimalist and elegant living room set was produced by Lind, a manufactory originally established in Denmark in 1965 and expanded to Canada in 1988. Lind furniture manufacture a...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Minimalist Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel
Joseph Andre Motte Style Yellow Fabric Sofa, French, 1950
By Joseph-André Motte, Hugues Steiner
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
An yellow fabric sofa made in France, circa 1950.
A wonderful design in the style of Joseph André Motte ,Steiner and Pierre Guariche.
In good condition and very comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Lounge Set
Located in Paris, FR
Nice lounge set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs, Italy, 1950.
Good original condition. The feet are in brass.
Dimensions of the sofa
Height: 30.31 in.
Seat height: 13.38...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Canapes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sofa in the Style of Marco Zanuso, circa 1960
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage sofa in the style of Marco Zanuso, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Brass
Design and Colorful Fiberglass and Brushed Metal Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design sofa and colorful fabric (seat cushion and fabric cover removable) with fiberglass shell and brushed metal luge feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Space Age Canapes
Materials
Metal
Two-Seat Tubular Steel Cantilever Couch, German Modernism, circa 1940
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Two-seat chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever couch by Alfons Mauser, German Modernism, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 34.65 in W 45.08 in D 31.5 in
Bauhaus Minimalist Leather Tubular Sofa by Pethrus Lindlöf for Lindlöfs Möbler
By Lindlöfs möbler
Located in Warsaw, PL
This two-seat elegant couch was designed by Pethrus Lindlöf and produced by AB Lindlöfs Möbler Lammhults in Sweden during the 1970s. The frame is made from tubular chromed steel. Rem...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Bauhaus Canapes
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 72.84 in D 34.65 in
Beautiful AR-1 Sofa by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, 1960s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The sofa AR-1 by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol was designed for Les Hughes-Minvielle in the early 1960s.
This canape´ has never been used and when you open the sofa, it becomes a ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
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Find a variety of 20th century metal canapes available on 1stDibs. 20th century metal canapes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some 20th century metal canapes are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 20th century metal canapes, measuring 22.05 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. 20th century metal canapes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Jacques Adnet are consistently popular.
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