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De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta Sofa Model ‘Onda’
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, sofa, model 'Onda', leather, chrome, Italy, 1985
Rounded
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
"Montenapo" sofa by Mario Scheichenbauer for Zanotta, 1960's
By Zanotta
Located in Brussels , BE
Three seater sofa with orange leather footing and white "bouclé" upholstery. The sofa was designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bouclé
Zanotta “Greg” 3-Seat Sofa & Armchair in Dark Grey Wool
By Zanotta
Located in Barrowford, GB
A rare, immaculately presented “1323 Greg” 3-Seat Sofa and Armchair, from the world renown Italian
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Wool
4-Seat White Faux Leather "Montenapo" Sofa by Zanotta, Italy, 1965
By Zanotta
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare 4-seat white capitoned faux leather "Montenapo" sofa by Mario Scheinchenbauer, produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
Zanotta “Alfa 1326” L- Shape Sofa & Ottoman in Pale Grey Velvet
By Zanotta
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare, pristine “Alfa 1326” L-Shape 4-Seat Sofa & Ottoman from the world renown Italian
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Zanotta “Alfa 1326” L- Shape Sofa & Ottoman in Yellow Linen & Black Leather
By Zanotta
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare, pristine “Alfa 1326” L-Shape 4-Seat Sofa in a Mustard-Yellow woven-linen fabric
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Linen
H 25.2 in W 100.01 in D 64.57 in
Customizable Zanotta Kilt Sofa by Emaf Progetti
By Zanotta, Emaf Progetti
Located in New York, NY
Price for starting fabric and without cushions.
Armchair, monobloc, modular sofas, pouf. Steel
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Textile
Customizable Zanotta Flamingo Sofa by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
modular sofas. Polished or black painted aluminum alloy feet, or with natural or black nickel-satin finish
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Customizable Zanotta Za:Za Sofa by Studio Zaven
By Studio Zaven, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Different sizes and fabrics available - price listed for starting fabric.
Monobloc sofas. Carrying
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile
Customizable Zanotta Za:Za Sofa by Studio Zaven
By Studio Zaven, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Different sizes and fabrics available - price listed for starting fabric.
Monobloc sofas. Carrying
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile
Zanotta Kilt Monobloc Sofa in White Leather by Emaf Progetti
By Zanotta, Emaf Progetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Kilt Monobloc Sofa in White Leather by Emaf Progetti
Steel frame. Elastic strips
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Shiki Monobloc Sofa with Wooden Base by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Shiki Monobloc Sofa with Wooden Base by Damian Williamson
Wooden base covered with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Zanotta William Monobloc Large Sofa in Brown Leather by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Monobloc Large Sofa in Brown Leather by Damian Williamson
Aluminum alloy feet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 88.19 in D 35.44 in
Zanotta Large Flamingo Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Flamingo Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame by Damian Williamson
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.78 in W 91.34 in D 35.04 in
Zanotta Small Flamingo Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Small Flamingo Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame by Damian Williamson
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.78 in W 70.08 in D 35.04 in
1960s Yellow "Throw-Away" Sofa, Willie Landels for Zanotta, Reupholstered, 1968
By Willie Landels, Zanotta
Located in Zagreb, HR
1968 Space age "Throw-Away" sofa, designed by Willie Landels for Zanotta, Italy.
Reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
H 24.02 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Zanotta William Monobloc Small Sofa in Brown Leather by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Monobloc Small Sofa in Brown Leather by Damian Williamson
Aluminum alloy feet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Zanotta Club Sofa in Painted Steel Internal Structure and PVC Thread Weave
By Prospero Rasulo, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Club Sofa in Painted Steel Internal Structure and PVC Thread Weave
Painted steel internal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 26.38 in W 74.81 in D 30.71 in
Throw Away Sofa by Willie Landels for Zanotta 1965 in White Vinyl
By Zanotta, Willie Landels
Located in Halle, DE
Vintage 2seat sofa, model “ Throw Away“. Designed by Willie Landels 1965 for Zanotta, Italy. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
Throw Away Sofa by Willie Landels for Zanotta 1965 in White Vinyl
By Willie Landels, Zanotta
Located in Halle, DE
Vintage 2 seat sofa, model “ Throw Away“. Designed by Willie Landels 1965 for Zanotta, Italy. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
Zanotta Throw Away Three-Seater Sofa in Grey Upholstery by Willie Landel
By Willie Landels, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Throw Away Three-Seater Sofa in Grey Upholstery by Willie Landel
Expanded polyurethane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 24.02 in W 80.71 in D 29.53 in
Zanotta Throw Away Two-Seater Sofa in White Leather by Willie Landel
By Willie Landels, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Throw Away Two-Seater Sofa in White Leather by Willie Landel
Expanded polyurethane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 24.02 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Zanotta Throw Away Three-Seater Sofa in White Leather by Willie Landel
By Willie Landels, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Throw Away Three-Seater Sofa in White Leather by Willie Landel
Expanded polyurethane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 24.02 in W 80.71 in D 29.53 in
Zanotta William Monobloc Three-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Monobloc Three-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather by Damian Williamson
Aluminum alloy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 88.19 in D 35.44 in
Zanotta Flamingo Three Seater Sofa in Blue Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Flamingo Three Seater Sofa in Blue Upholstery with Black Aluminum Frame by Damian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.78 in W 102.76 in D 35.04 in
Zanotta Hiro Sofa in Quadrifoglio Fabric and Aluminum Frame by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Hiro Sofa in Quadrifoglio Fabric and Aluminum Frame by Damian Williamson
Aluminum alloy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 108.67 in D 36.62 in
Zanotta 1009 Club Sofa for Indoor or Outdoor Designed by Prospero Rasulo
By Prospero Rasulo, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Armchair and sofa for outdoor and indoor use. Steel internal structure painted for outdoor use
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Nylon, PVC
H 26.38 in W 74.81 in D 30.71 in
1999 Zanotta Alfa Grey Leather Sectional Modular Sofa by Emaf Progetti 2x Avail
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
quality Italian leather, as is typical of Zanotta. The sofa measures 25 inches tall by 82.50 inches wide
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 25 in W 36 in D 82.5 in
Zanotta Kilt Modular Sofa in Quadrifoglio Fabric by Emaf Progetti
By Zanotta, Emaf Progetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Kilt Modular Sofa in Quadrifoglio Fabric by Emaf Progetti
This sofa series offers linear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in White Fabric by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in White Fabric by Damian Williamson
These modular elements allow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Zanotta Medium Bruce Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Medium Bruce Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame by Ludovica+Roberto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 89.77 in D 40.95 in
Zanotta Large Dove Sofa in Brown Leather with Graphite Painted Aluminium Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Dove Sofa in Brown Leather with Graphite Painted Aluminium Frame by Ludovica+Roberto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.71 in W 93.71 in D 40.95 in
Zanotta Large Dove Sofa in Super Leather with Graphite Painted Aluminium Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Dove Sofa in Super Leather with Graphite Painted Aluminium Frame by Ludovica+Roberto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.71 in W 93.71 in D 40.95 in
Zanotta Small Bruce Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Small Bruce Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame by Ludovica+Roberto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 81.89 in D 40.95 in
Zanotta Large Bruce Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Large Bruce Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Black Painted Steel Frame by Ludovica+Roberto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 97.64 in D 40.95 in
Zanotta Flamingo Sectional Sofa in Vale Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Flamingo Sectional Sofa in Vale Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame by Damian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.78 in W 136.23 in D 35.04 in
Zanotta Alfa Monobloc Sofa in Teolo Red Fabric by Emaf Progetti
By Emaf Progetti, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Alfa Monobloc Sofa in Teolo Red Fabric by Emaf Progetti
Steel feet, chromium-plated or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Zanotta Hiro Modular Sofa in Quadrifoglio Fabric with Aluminum Alloy Frame
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Hiro Modular Sofa in Quadrifoglio Fabric with Aluminum Alloy Frame by Damian Williamson
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 128.75 in D 64.97 in
Zanotta Flamingo Sectional Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Flamingo Sectional Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame by Damian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.78 in W 103.55 in D 35.04 in
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in Brown Leather with Black Steel Frame
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in Brown Leather with Black Steel Frame by Damian Williamson
These
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 149.61 in D 41.34 in
Zanotta Shiki Modular Sofa in Tocco Fabric & Wooden Base by Damian Williamson
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Shiki Modular Sofa in Tocco Fabric & Wooden Base by Damian Williamson
The range of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 34.26 in W 165.36 in D 74.81 in
Zanotta Shiki Sofa in Quinoa Fabric with Wooden Base by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Shiki Sofa in Quinoa Fabric with Wooden Base by Damian Williamson
Wooden base covered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 34.26 in W 151.97 in D 107.88 in
Zanotta Dove Sofa in Viburno Upholstery with Graphite Aluminium Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Dove Sofa in Viburno Upholstery with Graphite Aluminium Frame by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.71 in W 114.97 in D 40.95 in
Zanotta Shiki Monobloc Sofa in Torre Fabric & Wooden Base by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Shiki Monobloc Sofa in Torre Fabric & Wooden Base by Damian Williamson
Wooden base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 34.26 in W 87.8 in D 44.1 in
Zanotta William Modular Sofa with Shelf in White Fabric by Damian Williamson
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Modular Sofa with Shelf in White Fabric by Damian Williamson
These modular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 34.26 in W 122.05 in D 86.62 in
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in Black Leather & Steel Frame by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in Black Leather & Steel Frame by Damian Williamson
These modular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 149.61 in D 41.34 in
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in White Fabric & Steel Frame by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Modular Sofa in White Fabric & Steel Frame by Damian Williamson
These modular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 34.26 in W 122.05 in D 63 in
Zanotta William Sofa in Vins Fabric with Steel Frame by Damian Williamson
By Zanotta, Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta William Sofa in Vins Fabric with Steel Frame by Damian Williamson
Aluminum alloy feet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 34.26 in W 129.14 in D 63 in
Zanotta Scott Modular Sofa in Teatro Gray Fabric with Nickel Plated Black Feet
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair, monobloc, modular sofas, pouf. Polished aluminum alloy or nickel-plated glossy black feet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.08 in W 179.53 in D 81.89 in
Zanotta Scott Modular Sofa in Top Gray Fabric with Nickel Plated Black Feet
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair, monobloc, modular sofas, pouf. Polished aluminum alloy or nickel-plated glossy black feet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.08 in W 179.53 in D 81.89 in
Zanotta Bruce Sectional Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Bruce Sectional Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame by Ludovica+Roberto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 140.16 in D 122.84 in
Zanotta Bruce Sectional Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zanotta Bruce Sectional Sofa in Grey Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Frame by Ludovica+Roberto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 140.95 in D 57.88 in
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Grey Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Grey Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
The range of modular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 25.6 in W 163.78 in D 73.23 in
Zanotta Bruce Sectional Sofa in Black Upholstery with Black Painted Frame
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Bruce Sectional Sofa in Black Upholstery with Black Painted Frame
The range of modular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 109.45 in D 67.72 in
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Vale Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Vale Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
The range of modular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 25.6 in W 126.78 in D 37.8 in
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Blue Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Blue Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
The range of modular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 25.6 in W 185.83 in D 73.23 in
Zanotta Scott Modular Sofa in Beige Upholstery by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Scott Modular Sofa in Beige Upholstery by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
The range of modular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.08 in W 133.08 in D 57.09 in
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in White Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in White Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
The range of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 25.6 in W 162.21 in D 37.8 in
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
The range of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 25.6 in W 169.69 in D 129.93 in
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Beige Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Beige Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
The range of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 25.6 in W 154.34 in D 45.67 in
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Zanotta Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal zanotta couch for your home. A zanotta couch — often made from animal skin, leather and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 24 variations of the antique or vintage zanotta couch you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect zanotta couch — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A zanotta couch, designed in the Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made zanotta couch over the years, but those crafted by Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi and Willie Landels are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Zanotta Couch?
Prices for a zanotta couch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $859 and can go as high as $13,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,415.
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.
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