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What is a serpentine sofa?

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What is a serpentine sofa?
A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Semi-Circular Sofa, 1970
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Semi-Circular Sofa, 1970’s. Original upholstery. Measures 33” deep 168” wide 26” tall seat height 15”
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Our Full-Circle Circular Sofa in Leather - Available as Half Circle Also
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
As both furniture makers and dealers we span a cross section of works. Our circular sofa when together makes a perfect circle and can be built in dimensions, fabrics or leathers to ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Leather

Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Sofa Sectional Plinth
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circular 2 piece sofa. Of course this will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60 year old fabric anyway!
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French 19th Century Giltwood & Veined Marble Topped Circular Sofa Table
Located in Reading, Berkshire
French 19th Century Giltwood & Veined Marble Topped Circular Salon Table in the Baroque Revival Style
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble

Organic Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Mirror Circular Sofa Table, 1950s, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Riviera style vintage circular like sofa table or coffee table from rattan and mirror glass in the style of Franco Albini, 1950s Italy.
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

Milo Baughman Ivory Cream Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There can hardly be a more emblematic Mid-Century Modern sofa than the Milo Baughman semi-circular sectional sofa circa 1970s made by Thayer Coggin.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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