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Minerva Sofa Daybed

Danish Minerva Sofa in Mohair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Renens, CH
A vintage Minerva sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, originating from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Minerva Daybed or Sofa Model 417 Manufactured by France & Søn
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The King of Danish Modern. The Minerva Daybed/Sofa Model FD 417t is a solid investment piece and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Wood

Danish Modern Solid Teak "Minerva" Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely gorgeous Danish modern solid teak "Minerva" daybed / sofa by Peter Hvidt for John
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Chenille

Danish Teak Daybed and Sofa Model Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard 50s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-century 3 seater sofa and daybed designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak, Upholstery

Minerva sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s
By Fredericia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Made in Denmark - Good original condition - New black upholstery - Wooden parts refreshed - Very good condition ! - Marked by maker.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Minerva Mid-Century Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A day bed or sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen France & Søn. Denmark, c1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Hvidt and Mølgaard-nielsen for France & Søn 'Minerva' Daybed in Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s. This elegant daybed or sofa is named 'Minerva' after the goddess
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern Minerva Teak Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s.
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Minerva Teak Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s. Elegant Danish Mid
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Vintage 1960s Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Danish Daybed Sofa Lounge Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in KINGSFORD, NSW
Danish 'Minerva' Daybed Sofa Lounge Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France and Sons
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wood

"Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Minerva” sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made up from two sections. Can be easily switched
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Sofa by France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa/daybed model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Teak Sofa Set Model Minerva by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
modern demands. The back rest can be removed, so the sofa turns easily into a daybed. Beyond this, all
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Oversize Minerva Sofa by France & Son
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Highland, IN
Finely crafted by France & Søn, this rare, extra large version of the Minerva sofa or daybed has a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian two-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

“Minerva” Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark 1950
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful sofa / daybed, model “Minerva”, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Teak "Minerva" Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak “Minerva” sectional sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

5 seat sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in The Hague, NL
a daybed. Emblematic model from the 60s, named "Minerva" after the Roman goddess of wisdom. Peter
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Canape "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian three-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Model FD 453 2seater Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard 50s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A classic 2 seater sofa and daybed designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Canape "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in PARIS, FR
Scandinavian three-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian 2-Seat Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian two-seat sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak structure
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

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Located in Praha, CZ
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Three-seat sofa/daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Model Minerva. Teak wooden frame
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Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa or Daybed, Model Minerva
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielson Danish Teak Daybed "Minerva" Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Daybed teak "Minerva" sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielson for France
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very useful and comfortable daybed whichh serves equally well as sofa or bed. Old innerspring
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Teak Sofa, 1960
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful daybed / sofa model FD 417 'Minerva' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Three-Piece Minerva Sectional Sofa Daybed, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in West Hartford, CT
This rare three-piece version of the famed Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard designed Minerva sofa or
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Minerva Lounge Sofa Set
By John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsomely restored Mid-Century Modern Minerva lounge sofas set designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Vintage "Minerva" Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Renens, CH
An original mid-century Danish “Minerva” daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Miami, FL
This Minerva FD 417 sofa was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek daybed in teak designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son. Newly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Midcentury Danish Modern Sofa or Daybed in Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
By Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simply designed sofa or daybed "Minerva", designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Midcentury Sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning three-seat sofa or daybed model "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark
Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Teak Sofa and Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn Denmark, 'Minerva' sofa and daybed designed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa daybed from the 1960s by France and Søn made of teakwood. This piece is featuring two
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa Daybed
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Danish sofa daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Minerva. Manufactured by France and Son for John
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Teak Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Teak 'Minerva' sofa daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Daybed / Sofa, Minerva, Leather & Teak
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Beautiful Black Leather Sofa / Daybed by Peter Hvidt and made by France & Son. This Leather Sofa
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Teak

Teak Daybed Sofa Minerva 417 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1954
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Berlin, DE
piece. It can be simply used as a sofa, or without the back-cushion as a daybed. The sofa is newly
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Minerva" Sofa or Daybed
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Porto, PT
Sofa or daybed ‘Minerva’, teak and chrome, original orange fabric. Marked.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Minerva Teak Wood Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Molgaard, Denmark
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Teak Wood three seater sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark 1955
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Daybed Sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Berlin, DE
can be simply used as a sofa, or without the backcushion as a daybed. The sofa is newly upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Sofa or Daybed, "Minerva"
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sofa or daybed designed by Architect Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen of Denmark. Richly hued
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Handewitt, DE
Three-seat sofa or daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Model Minerva. Teak wooden
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

'Minerva' Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Long Beach, CA
A fantastic 'Minerva' sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for France and Son in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Daybeds

Teak Minerva Sofa Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen, 1955
Located in Basel, CH
Stunning Minerva sofa or daybed, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Son
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

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Minerva Sofa Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal minerva sofa daybed for your home. A minerva sofa daybed — often made from hardwood, teak and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the minerva sofa daybed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A minerva sofa daybed made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn and Peter Hvidt each produced at least one beautiful minerva sofa daybed that is worth considering.

How Much is a Minerva Sofa Daybed?

Prices for a minerva sofa daybed start at $1,795 and top out at $7,731 with the average selling for $3,900.

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.