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Lawson Style Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Modified Lawson Style Sofa Black Frieze Fabric & Channel Back
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern modified Lawson style sofa with a channeled back, black frieze
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Vintage Blue Khaki Maroon & Black Plaid Lawson Style Tight Back Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage blue, khaki, maroon, and black plaid Lawson style tight back sofa with square
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Henredon Sofa Modified Lawson Style Yellow & Beige Striped
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henredon Modified Lawson style sofa with original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers

Franklin Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Franklin sofa is a variation on our Classic Montebello sofa style. It features two down-wrapped
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Franklin Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Franklin Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
H 29 in W 84 in D 36 in
Franklin Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Franklin sofa is a variation on our Classic Montebello sofa style. It features two down-wrapped
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Franklin Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Franklin Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
H 29 in W 84 in D 36 in
Montebello Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Montebello sofa is a tuxedo-style sofa with a button-tufted seat and wooden base. Comes with
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Montebello Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Montebello Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
H 29 in W 84 in D 36 in
Lawson-Fenning LF "Moreno" Sofa
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in San Antonio, TX
Contemporary style Lawson-Fenning Moreno Sofa in boucle sits deep and spacious with a curved
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Lawson-Fenning LF "Moreno" Sofa
Lawson-Fenning LF "Moreno" Sofa
H 32 in W 108 in D 34 in
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Mohair Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Curved Back Sectional by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sectional is a tuxedo style sofa with curved back corners and features down-wrapped
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Lawson 4 Cushion Sofa Attr Milo Baughman James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern turquoise Lawson style 4 cushion sofa attributed to Milo
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pieff & Co. Art Deco Style Leather & Chromium Plated Tubular Steel Frame Sofa
By Pieff and Co.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Sofa 1970's Designed by Mark Lawson Extra images of original sketches, not supplied with the sofa.
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture, Taylor Chair co., Edward Wormley
Located in Topeka, KS
and simple streamline Mid-Century Modern style sofa first. Was is Edward Wormley for Dunbar? Was it
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

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Rare Vintage green brown Chesterfield Corner Couch Made of Real Thick Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Chesterfield corner couch made of real thick leather. good condition and with a beautiful dark green patina. Measurements: 250cm x 250cm Height 72cm Seat height 40cm.
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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Ralph Lauren Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Writer's Chair
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered cigar leather wingback writers chair attributed to Henredon for Ralph Lauren. The hardwood frame is covered with thick, tufted cigar leather with a desirable ag...
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Casa E Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone, while the structure is robust and solid.
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Danish Modern Settee, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee from the 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a multicolored, floral themed upholstered and tufted body.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Danish Modern Settee, 1940
Danish Modern Settee, 1940
H 29 in W 53 in D 27 in
Outrageous Harvey Probber style Purple Velvet Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outrageous Harvey Probber style purple velvet curved back sofa. This super sexy sofa retains its original shimmery purple crushed velvet in very presentable condition. It shows some ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Set of Ten Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of ten art deco style mahogany dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon. From Lauren's modern Hollywood collection that paid homage to early Hollywood glamour....
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MCM to Modern Tuxedo Cube Sofa Upholstered Legs by Henredon Style Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern gray, light blue, navy blue, taupe, gold & rust chevron tuxedo cube sofa with upholstered legs and frame by Henredon style Milo Baughman. Bea...
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Red Mohair Sofa and Convertible Daybed, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic mid-century red mohair sofa that converts to a daybed in a great size. Asymmetric with dog-bone shape, a popular style in the 1950s.
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Custom Upholstered Sofa in Striped Silk Fabric by Scalamandre
By Henredon
Located in Pembroke, MA
Salon sofa by Scalamandre by Henredon, and custom upholstered by Scalamandre in silk Simbolo stripe fabric with contrasting cord and antique brass nailheads. The sofa has a tufted bu...
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Mid Century Blue Sofa
Located in Baltimore, MD
A very attractive two-seater sofa. Distinctive early mid century modern design shows Danish influence. Features original electric cobalt blue upholstery, two removable zippered seat ...
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Mid Century Blue Sofa
Mid Century Blue Sofa
H 28 in W 106.25 in D 32.25 in
Tartan Covered Platform Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
Unique king-size (American queen-size) bed designed and made by us. A full framed bed without a foot board and a quality upholstered head panel. This bed frame can be in any colour y...
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Tartan Covered Platform Bed
Tartan Covered Platform Bed
H 58 in W 63 in D 85 in
American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany classical upholstered sofa with swans head arm rest, carved corner cornucopia, and terminating on ebonized lions paw feet. Philadelphia.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Sofas

Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness corner sectional sofa, lacquer red, 1968-1972. Gorgeous low slung modern sectional seating set of three. This is a truly extraordinary, m...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Textile, Wool, Mohair

Chippendale Style Leather Loveseat from Ft. William Henry Hotel Lake George N.Y.
By Henredon, Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Chippendale settee, loveseat, sofa, in leather upholstery with decorative nailhead stud trim, and gutsy ball and claw feet. This extraordinary piece exhibits elegant clas...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Loveseats

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Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Burbank, CA
This Percival Lafer Sofa in Dark Chocolate Leather was originally purchased in Brazil and later
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Sofas

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Vint Mid-Century Modern Feather Lawson Style Sofa Frame Only Needs Upholstered
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern chartreuse green velvet Lawson style sofa with squared tapered
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Late 20th Century Lawson Style Sofa Ralph Lauren Henredon Original Buff Suede
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Lawson style sofa original buff suede leather by Ralph Lauren for Henredon. Three
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Sofas

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Danish Modern Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Lawson style sofa with three loose box seat cushions and three loose box back cushions.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Danish Modern Sofa
Danish Modern Sofa
H 27.5 in W 84 in D 36 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Floral Cut Velvet Sofa Modified Lawson Style
Located in Topeka, KS
. Circa, 1960’s. WOW… just, WOW! This is a marvelous, modified Lawson style sofa wearing a gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sofas

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Vintage Mid-Century Four Cushion Extra-Long Lawson Style Golden Yellow Sofa
By Lawson
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful golden yellow Mid-Century sofa in Lawson style extra-long with four cushions. This circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Walnut Trimmed Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
back height drops down to the arm height like a Lawson style sofa but the wood, not upholstered, legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Trimmed Sofa
Mid Century Modern Walnut Trimmed Sofa
H 31 in W 76.25 in D 30 in
Baker Sofas Lawson Style from the Crown and Tulip Collection Terracotta
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful Baker Furniture Lawson style sofas from their Crown and Tulip collection in a gorgeous
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1990s American Other Sofas

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Baker Sofa Lawson Style from the Crown and Tulip Collection Terracotta
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful Baker Furniture Lawson style sofa from their Crown and Tulip Collection in a gorgeous
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1990s American American Classical Sofas

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Vintage Mid-Century Modern 2 Piece Floral Sectional Sofa Style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
. What a fabulous and versatile Mid-Century Modern Lawson style sofa! Each section has two seat cushions
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Custom Montebello Sofa By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 10' "Montebello" style sofa by Lawson-Fenning. Available to order in custom sizes, COM and
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Maurice Sofa
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition mid-century style sofa by Lawson-Fenning. Available to order COM, $3250.
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Maurice Sofa
H 28 in W 84 in D 30 in
Gold Velvet Lawson Style Three-Cushion Sofa Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Topeka, KS
Slender and simple Lawson style three-cushion sofa in gold velvet upholstery. This vintage sofa is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Powder Blue Lawson Style Four Cushion Sofa Vintage, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Topeka, KS
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MCM Lawson Style 4 Cushion Gold Velvet Sofa Park Slope Coll. Abraham & Straus
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful MCM Mid-Century Modern Lawson style four cushion gold velvet sofa Park Slope Collection
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Red Smaller Size Lawson Sofa with Rolled Arms Down Bench Seat and Tight Back
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible cranberry red sofa in a smaller size Lawson style with rolled arms, a down wrapped bench
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Rosewood Midcentury Square End Table Cabinets
Located in Topeka, KS
saw these substantial end tables, they were flanking a Milo Baughman Lawson style sofa. What an
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Lawson style three cushion sofa seems to float on its four slender tapered wood legs. It retains its
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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1960s Tete a Tete Conversation Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
’ collection creating a new Classic in upholstered seating. Essentially two opposing, Lawson style right angles
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Deep Green Velvet Lawson Style Vintage Club Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Lawson style due to its arms which drop down slightly from the back height unlike the tuxedo style sofa
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Velvet

1950s Baker Tuxedo Style Black Shearling Settee
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Wilton, CT
Reupholstered in our Connecticut workroom this classic designed sofa from a Greenwich, Connecticut
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Vintage Mid Century Modern Tufted Tight Back Lawson Style Sofa on Walnut Base
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage mid-century modern Lawson style sofa with tufted tight back on a walnut base
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mid-Century Modern Sofa & Love Seat Pair Gold Lawson Style after Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Lawson style sofas, one three-cushion sofa and one two-cushion love seat
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Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Rust Brushed Chenille Lawson Sofa Walnut Trim
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding mid-century Hollywood Regency rust colored brushed chenille Lawson style sofa with
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas

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Chenille, Walnut

Vintage MCM to Modern Lawson Style Orange Wide Wale Corduroy Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage MCM a.k.a. mid-century modern to modern Lawson style orange wide wale corduroy sofa
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Four Cushion Lawson Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Style Velvet
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome long and lean midcentury four cushion Lawson style sofa. Upholstered in its original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Baker Lawson Style Low Profile Sofa in Bellagio Cobalt Fabric by Fabricu
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Baker Lawson style low profile sofa in Bellagio cobalt fabric by Fabricut. There
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Lawson Style Wide Wale Corduroy Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Lawson style sofa in its original olive colored wide wale corduroy fabric by Milo Baughman
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Late 20 Modern Custom Made Lawson Style Large Scale Tight Back Sofa Khaki Green
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Modern custom made Lawson style large scale tight back sofa khaki with olive green
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

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Mid-Century Modern Lawson Style White Sofa by Flair Division for Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Lawson style three cushion white sofa from the flair division of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Lawson Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic modern sofa in the style of Milo Baughman. Six loose cushions. In good condition.
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Milo Baughman Style Lawson Sofa
Milo Baughman Style Lawson Sofa
H 28 in W 84 in D 34 in
Green Velvet Lawson Style Three-Cushion Sofa Vintage, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Slender and simple Lawson style three-cushion sofa in green velvet upholstery. This vintage sofa is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mid-Century Modern Original Green & Gold Plaid Sofa by Mastercraft Lawson Style
By Mastercraft
Located in Topeka, KS
the tag says!! It’s a fabulous mid-century modern tuxedo style sofa by Mastercraft wearing its
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Brown Tweed MCM Lawson Sofa Tight Button Back Manner of Baughman or Wormley
By Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM sofa in a Lawson style with a tight button back and covered in a nice brown tweed. It
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Pr Late 20th Modern Custom-Made Lawson Style Large Scale Khaki Green Club Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage Modern custom-made Lawson style large scale club chairs khaki with olive green
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Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

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Lawson Style Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lawson style sofa for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and feathers, every lawson style sofa was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a lawson style sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A lawson style sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one lawson style sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company and Bernhardt produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Lawson Style Sofa?

A lawson style sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $3,495.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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 Lawson Style Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A Lawson style sofa has loose back pillows, a three-cushion seat design and a very simple shape. The armrests can be high, rolled or squared. The width of this sofa is big enough for a person to comfortably take a nap. Find your Lawson sofa on 1stDibs and let it blend in with your room or stand out altogether.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Home decor trends change often and certain styles of sofas come in and out of style. The sofa best suited for your home is a matter of personal preference and unique needs. Shop a wide range of sofas and other home furnishing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Lawson sofa is characterized by a classic-shaped frame, with deep detachable cushions. The arms might be straight or feature a slight roll. The sofa is often decorated with complementary pillows to offer an extra level of comfort. Find a selection of Lawson sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.