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George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States. Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Elba Modular Barrique + Gray Seating System by Massimo Castagna
By Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
Distilling a sense of serenity with a sleek yet inviting design, this modular seating system
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Single and modular sofa system with wooden structure covered with a layer of polyurethane in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System
H 30.32 in W 39.38 in D 141.74 in
Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture that goes beyond the sofa model, Free System presents a series of elements (tatami, pouf and seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
H 29.14 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture that goes beyond the sofa model, Free System presents a series of elements (tatami, pouf and seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
H 29.14 in W 157.49 in D 39.38 in
Malitte Outdoor Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Ed. GINOSTRA
By Roberto Matta, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
fabric. Malitte is a seating system, an ever-changing composition of five polyurethane blocks. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Malitte Outdoor Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Ed. QUERCIA
By Roberto Matta, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
fabric. Malitte is a seating system, an ever-changing composition of five polyurethane blocks. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Customizable Tacchini Quadro Modular Seating System Designed by Pietro Arosio
By Pietro Arosio, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Quadro is a modular system which enables several configurations of sofas, armchairs and ottomans in
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Roberto Sebastián Matta, Seating System Model “Malitte”, Green, Italy, 1966
By Sebastian Matta
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roberto Sebastián Matta Seating system model “Malitte” Named after Malitte Pope, Matta´s wife
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool, Foam

George Nelson Modular Sofa Table System Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, BE
Modular Sofa by George Nelson with a strong metal structure including chrome-plated feet. Two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Malitte Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Ed. KVADRAT DIVINA 3
By Roberto Matta, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
vary according to chosen fabric. Malitte is a seating system, an ever-changing composition of five
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Malitte Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Edition PUGI RG MIRAGE
By Roberto Matta, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
according to chosen fabric. Malitte is a seating system, an ever-changing composition of five polyurethane
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Roberto Matta for Gavina “Malitte” Modular Seating System
By Gavina, Roberto Matta
Located in Pawtucket, RI
is a seating system, an ever-changing composition of five polyurethane blocks covered in a slightly
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile, Foam

Curt Single Module – Fabric Barcelona 'Cornhusk' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Single Module – Fabric Barcelona 'Serpentine' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Modular Sofa Seating, Gerogen Nelson for Herman Miller, covered in Dedar fabric
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
system shows perfectly. in 1955 nelson developed the „modular seating system“, including sofas, benches
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Curt Single Module – Fabric Barcelona 'Russet Red' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - or simply the basic component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Curt Single Module, Fabric Dama '0058 Red' - Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - or simply the basic component for probably the most flexible sofa system in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Curt Single Module, Fabric Barcelona 'Lotus Rose', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - or simply the basic component for probably the most flexible sofa system in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Single Module – Fabric Jet '9803 Grey' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, Stool, Ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Single Module – Fabric Jet '9605 Blue' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, Stool, Ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Single Module, Fabric Sera 'Ebony Black', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Single Module, Fabric Sera 'Gravel Grey', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - or simply the basic component for probably the most flexible sofa system in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Chromed Metal and Black Rubber Design Sofa Signed System. French work.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual design sofa is made of chromed metal with black rubber back part and seat. This is a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid century Florence Knoll Sofa #57 Parallel Bar System - needs upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage circa 1960 Midcentury Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa Model #57 three-seat sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Curt Single Module – Fabric Jet '9110 Grey / Beige' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, Stool, Ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Curt Set 6 Modules, Fabric Jet '9605 Blue', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Modular Sofa System is also a classic sofa bed. But also a two-seater with armrests, a double couch, three
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Single Module – Fabric Jet '6098 Dark Blue' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, Stool, Ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Single Module – Fabric Jet '9607 Blue Purple' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Single Module, Fabric Sera 'Calla White / Beige', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - or simply the basic component for probably the most flexible sofa system in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Curt Single Module, Fabric Dama '0048 Dark Blue', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - or simply the basic component for probably the most flexible sofa system in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Single Module, Fabric Dama '0029 Beige / Grey', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - or simply the basic component for probably the most flexible sofa system in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Single Module – Fabric Jet '9806 Dark Grey' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, Stool, Ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Cappellini Oblong System Sofa in Multi-Density Foam & Fabric by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed for residential and contract spaces, the oblong system sofas is a series of free-standing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Curt Set 6 Modules – Fabric Jet '6098 Dark Blue' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Modular Sofa System is also a classic sofa bed. But also a two-seater with armrests, a double couch, three
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Set 6 Modules, Fabric Jet '9110 Grey / Beige', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Modular Sofa System is also a classic sofa bed. But also a two-seater with armrests, a double couch, three
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Set 6 Modules, Fabric Jet '9607 Blue / Purple', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Modular Sofa System is also a classic sofa bed. But also a two-seater with armrests, a double couch, three
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Oblong System Sofa in Multi-Density Foam and Brown Leather by Jasper Morrison
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Designed for residential and contract spaces, the oblong system sofas is a series of free-standing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

21st Century White Carrara Infinity Marble Modular Sofa System Custom Cushions
Located in Carrara, IT
Infinity sofa is a sectional sofa made with Carrara marble.? This is a rare quality of marble that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Carrara Marble

Shift Sofa
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Shift is a series of products that owe their name to the metal leg system rotating around the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Shift Sofa
Shift Sofa
H 29.14 in W 82.68 in D 29.53 in
Theater Sofa
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa featuring an iconic design. With a system composed of single elements and various modular
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Theater Sofa
Theater Sofa
H 30.32 in W 141.74 in D 39.38 in
Theater Sofa
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa featuring an iconic design. With a system composed of single elements and various modular
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Theater Sofa
Theater Sofa
H 30.32 in W 141.74 in D 39.38 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
ottoman, 1x armrest): L 240cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
armrest): Measures: L 240cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
armrest): L300cm / P96cm / H70cm / Seating H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Wool

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
ottoman, 1x armrest): L. 240 cm / P. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seating H. 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Wool

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
small, 2x armrest): L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
/ Seating H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range of fabrics
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Sofas

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
small, 2x armrest): L 300cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
/ Seating H42cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range of fabrics
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, Beige
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
. 70cm / seating H. 42cm Model shown: Barnum boucle 3 Modular sofa: assemble different modules to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
/ Seating H. 42cm. Model shown: Barnum bouclé 24 Modular sofa: Assemble different modules to create
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Domino Ecological Sofa
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
Customizable Luxury. This exclusive sofa will be the focal point of any modern living room with its
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Latex, Wood

Domino Ecological Sofa
H 31.5 in W 145.67 in D 37.41 in
Katsura 88" Sofa
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
feelings of modern and traditional design. This sofa features solid Elm legs, back, and arms accompanied by
Category

2010s Asian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Katsura 88" Sofa
Katsura 88" Sofa
H 32 in W 88 in D 34 in
Levante Gray Sofa
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and comfortable, this sofa features a delicate gray hue that will infuse any interior with
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Other

Levante Gray Sofa
Levante Gray Sofa
H 28.35 in W 133.86 in D 41.34 in
Brando Brown Sofa
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
A harmonious combination of sophistication and comfort, this sofa embodies elegance and traditional
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal, Other

Brando Brown Sofa
Brando Brown Sofa
H 34.26 in W 102.37 in D 45.28 in
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Sofa Seating System For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sofa seating system you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wood, every sofa seating system was constructed with great care. Find 64 options for an antique or vintage sofa seating system now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sofa seating system, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sofa seating system bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sofa seating system over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Tacchini and Mario Bellini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sofa Seating System?

Prices for a sofa seating system start at $527 and top out at $75,925 with the average selling for $8,186.

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 Sofa Seating System
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best filling for sofa seat cushions is really a matter of preference. Filling options include polyester, foam, and feather. While foam is the most popular sofa seat cushion filling, feathers are preferred by those who prioritize softness.