Leather 2-seater sofa Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy ca. 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An iconic piece of Italian mid‑century design, this Coronado two‑seater sofa, created in the 1960s by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia, embodies the designers’ ce...
Leather
1960, Hans Roebers, Very Long Original Snake Couch in Old Brown Leather
By Hanshan Roebers 1
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Leather, Upholstery
Peter Hivdt Style Teak corner sofas model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway 1960
Located in Paris, IDF
Corners sofa with table, model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway. Sofas with frames in teak and beech, as well as armrests in rattan. Fixed upholstered seat and loose cushions in the back...
Rattan, Wood
Mid Century Vintage Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern brown leather three-seat sofa with removable cushions and hard wood frame. The years of use are revealed in the aged patina of the leather, including impressions, ...
Leather, Wood
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen 2 seat Sofa in cognac patinated Leather, Denmark, 1960’s
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Loveseat by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in Cognac Leather and Solid Teak, 1960's A rare and characterful loveseat by Danish designer Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, upholstered in its original cogna...
Leather, Teak
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Son 1960's
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in LYON, FR
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Danish sofa, Minerva model produced by France and Son. Sofa designed in the 1960s by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard. It is a classic Dan...
Cotton, Teak
$3,600Sale Price|38% Off
Mid-Century Modern Four-Seat Sofa by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers and creatives! This exceptional Danish sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen is need of new upholstery and we want to leave it up to you to choose the fab...
Maple
Rare and special, Henning Korch 1960´s Mid Century Modern Danish sofa Table
By Henning Korch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The "Alabama Table" by Henning Korch for Silkeborg Møbler—a rare midcentury Danish rosewood sofa table boasting exquisite craftsmanship and functionality. With its sleek design and n...
Wood
Three-Seater Sofa in Fruitwood & Leather by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
As rare as it is aesthetically captivating this stunningly unique mid century modern three-seater sofa by Ecuador’s Angel Pazmino is the epitome of functional art. Crafted by artisan...
Fruitwood
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop dow...
Upholstery
Danish 2-seater sofa, laminated beech and mahogany model AX by Peter Hvidt 1960.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa composed of two movable armchairs, each with an armrest.
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
Danish Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
Wool, Teak
Danish 3-seater sofa, laminated beech and mahogany model AX by Peter Hvidt 1960.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa composed of two movable armchairs, each with an armrest and a chaise longue in the middle.
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
Erik De Forse , Sofa in lacquered wood and leather circa 1960
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Erik De Forse , sofa in lacquered wood and leather circa 1960.
Leather, Wood
Michel Arnoult, two-seater sofa, c. 1960, Unique Piece. 127 x 70 x 72 cm
By Michel Arnoult
Located in PARIS, FR
Michel Arnoult (1922–2005) Two-Seater Sofa, c. 1960 This rare two-seater sofa by Michel Arnoult, created circa 1960 as a custom piece for a residence in São Paulo, exemplifies the de...
Cotton, Nylon, Hardwood
Small Martin Visser BZ29 Sofa for t' Spectrum in Plum with Teak Armrests, 1960
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Visser's BZ29 settee for 't Spectrum features a rectilinear black enameled metal frame with square-section legs and flat teak armrests that extend outward at seat level. The a...
Steel
vintage sofa sofa bed daybed Gijs van der Sluis
By Gijs Van Der Sluis, Gispen
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sofa sofa bed daybed Gijs van der Sluis period 1960s design Gijs van der Sluis Gispen Netherlands condition good minor signs of use size 74 x 190 x 80 (hxbxd) det...
Metal
Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) is known as the “father” of Brazilian modernism, being one of the pioneers, with a work that reflects a refined coexistence of traditional values and mod...
Cane, Wood
Yrjö Kukka a Rosewood Sofa Model Ateljee for Haimi Finland, 1960
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Paris, IDF
Sofa Ateljee designed in 1959 and produced in 1964 by finish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi in Finland. Leather cushions, oak frame, metal details. Good vintage condition, Beauti...
Leather, Rosewood
"Californian" Sofa FRANCE 1960s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Jacques Charpentier , a French decorator and editor trained at the École Boulle, this sofa reflects his work of the 1960s. It rests on a stainless steel base, a signature...
Metal
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,500
Ole Wanscher Sofa
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Sofa, Model 602 By Carl Hansen & Son
Leather, Mahogany
Guillerme et Chambron Sculpted Oak Two-Seater Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
This rare and multi-use Chambron sofa sectional in 2 pieces allows for the two chairs to be used together or apart. Each chair has a small wood drinks shelf to the side and beautifu...
Velvet, Oak
X-leg Easy Sofa 3-Seater by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back.
Fabric, Teak
$2,500
large chrome sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and elegant 1960 chrome sofa, the fabric is blue and original, we have also the single seat with the ottoman ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY
Metal, Chrome
1960 Kho Liang Ie Model 070 Corner Sofa Set with Marble Side Table for Artifort
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome 'Model 070' corner sofa set with daybed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s. Kho Liang Ie was born in 1927 in Magelang, Dutch East Indies. After Indonesia's independence in 1...
Marble, Metal
Torbjørn Afdal — Model “Winston” Sofa
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
An exceptional and rare Winston sofa designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor and produced by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, circa 1960.
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelso Teak & Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An Illum Wikkelso teak sofa for Soren Willadsen. Model no. 50-4. A four-seat sofa with a solid teak frame raised on six tapered cylindrical legs.
Velvet, Wood, Teak
Sculptural Oak Long Four '4' Seat Full Length Sofa by Erwin Lambeth, c. 1960's
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Deland, FL
This sofa is certainly one of the most iconic designs by Erwin Lambeth. The long sofa provides ample seating and is found in it's original light khaki fabric. The top of the sofa is ...
Fabric
$3,541 / set
De Sede DS44 sofa set, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of gorgeous leather DS44 sofas from De Sede consisting of a 2 and 3 seater sofa. De Sede, renowned for using the best quality leather has created some wonderful sofas. These ar...
Leather
Sofa by Folke Ohlsson " Colorado" Made by Bodafors Teak Wood Sweden 1960 Signed
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Paris, IDF
Sofa by Folke Ohlsson " Colorado" made by Bodafors teak wood Sweden 1960 signed underneath the frame.
Teak
$4,700
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Gorgeous Dunbar bracket back sofa in cream silk fabric with walnut legs and back supports. 73" long x 31" deep x 28" high. Seat depth 21", seat height 17". Structurally sound with so...
Silk, Walnut
Brazilian Design - Liceu de Artes e Oficios, 4-seater sofa, solid wood. c. 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in PARIS, FR
Liceu de Artes e Oficios 4-seater sofa, c. 1960 Solid wood and natural linen fabric 200 x 80 x 71 cm 78 37/50 x 31 1/2 x 27 19/20 in Made in the 1960s, this four-seater sofa exempla...
Linen, Hardwood
Very rare sofa by Movéis Gerdau
By Móveis Gerdau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très rare banquette par Moveís Gerdau, vers 1960. Entièrement retapisé en velours de Mohair Pierre Frey
Metal
$3,300Sale Price|40% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern 3 Seat 205 Sofa by Børge Mogensen Sofa Green
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern 3 seat sofa by børge mogensen sofa. Great Scandinavian Modern Borge Mogensen model 205 low slung three-seat sofa. Manufactured by Frederica Stolefabrik in 1...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Guy Rogers Gambit Sofa Bed
By Guy Rogers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very rare vintage Guy Rogers Gambit sofa bed. This was made in England during the 1960’s.
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge sofa/ Easy sofa , with storage space 1960s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge sofa/ Easy sofa , with storage space 1960s Design year: 1960s It is in good condition. However, as with all the vintage items some minor wea...
Fabric, Teak
Guillerme et Chambron Sculpted Oak Two-Seater Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Grand Repos” sofa deserve its title of iconic, both in terms of quality and design. This model visually represents the very reason Votre Maison, the French duo, Guillerme...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely well made vintage Diplomat sofa by Howard Keith. This conic and award winning sofa was designed by John Home, it was made in England and dates from the 1960’s.
Chrome
$6,400Sale Price|54% Off
Style Napoleon III Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unsual french settee, the settee is heavily tufted and trimmed with matching tassels and contrasting fringe, very good condition, sold as is.
Fabric
Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sofa designed by Ed Wormley for Dunbar model 4906 reupholstered in Maharam Kvadrat grey wool textured hopsack. Backrests are down & seat is high quality foam with hand tied frame spr...
Wool, Wood
Midcentury Sofa Dreisitzer Couch Eiche Vintage danish design
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Sofa aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Dreisitzer verfügt über ein aufgearbeitetes Holzgestell aus hochwertigem, geölten Eichenholz, währ...
Oak
Vintage Mid Century Sofa Bed by Toothill
By Heal's, Toothill
Located in London, GB
An outstanding and very rare vintage sofa bed by Toothill, made in England and dating from the 1960’s.
Bouclé, Wood
$4,608Sale Price / item|20% Off
Set Of 2 2. Pers Sofa Model 2212 Made In Red Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1960
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 2 two-seater sofas, model 2212, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolfabrik in the 1960s. The sofas are upholstered in red leather and have oak frames. Their simple, ...
Leather, Oak
Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, red fabric, wood, metal, Italy, circa 1960 This Italian two-seat settee features a soft red color and can be placed in an entryway or bring a touch of elegance to any room. ...
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Cross-Frame Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret was a renowned Swiss architect and designer who left a lasting mark on modernist architecture and furniture design, particularly through his work in Chandigarh. Coll...
Linen, Wood
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Danish Capella Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish leather Capella sofa by Illum Wikkelso. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s.
Leather, Wood
Three seater sofa / bed in leather
Located in Torino, IT
Three seater sofa / bed in leather
Leather, Teak
Harvey Probber Sloped Arm Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
At last, a mid-century sofa at a comfortable seat height thanks to its 10 inch high legs. Original Harvey Probber mid-century modern sofa with distinctive sloped arms and square tape...
Brass
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Armless Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Napa, CA
This well taken care of armless sofa by American furniture designer, Adrian Pearsall will surely make your space that much more unique! This armless sofa was constructed by the Cra...
Fabric, Walnut
$41,607
Cubo sofa by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Canapé cubo par Jorge Zalszupin par l’atelier. État d’origine
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Danish Vintage Sofa Bed by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage sofa bed by Arne Vodder for Vamo Mobelfabrik. It was made in Denmark, and dates from the 1960’s.
Bouclé, Wood
Chesterfield Sofa From Charak
Located in Hanover, MA
Original vintage three seater tufted chesterfield sofa in white Naughahyde with six cylindrical wooden legs.
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy, 1960s
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Sofa Couch Walter Wilhelm Knoll ausziehbar Nussbaum
By Wilhelm Knoll, Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes ausziehbares Vintage Sofa im Design von Walter & Wilhelm Knoll zum Verkauf an. Der Zwei- bis Dreisitzer lässt sich ausziehen und in eine 140 cm breit...
Fabric, Walnut
Original de Sede DS44 Dreisitzer Büffelleder Sofa Couch
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes DS44 Dreisitzer Sofas von de Sede zum Verkauf an. Der Schweizer Traditionshersteller de Sede ist bekannt für seine außerordentlich hohe Qualität und die ...
Leather
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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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