1960s "Governor" Sofa by Poul Cadovius for France & Son — Three Seat
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Victoria, BC
A refined 1960s “Governor” sofa designed by Poul Cadovius for France & Son, defined by its
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Italian 2-Seater Sofa in Bouclé
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in white Boucle fabric - carefully refurbished
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Mid-Century Sofa by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s
By Carl Straub
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century three seater sofa designed by Carl Straub in black leather and teak. Beautifully
Chrome
1960s Pod Sofa by R Huber in teak and blue upholstery
Located in Victoria, BC
A 1960s pod sofa by R. Huber, produced in Canada. The design combines a solid teak frame with a
Teak
1960s, Danish curved 2-seater sofa, red/beige furniture wool fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish curved 2-seater sofa. Original red and beige furniture wool fabric, brass springs in
Wool, Beech
Jules Heumann Sofa in Walnut and Vanilla Boucle and Down Feathers
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in San Diego, CA
This exceptionally rare sofa by Jules Heumann by Metropolitan Furniture is a striking
Walnut, Bouclé
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C. A dark stained Mahogany sofa in the
Fabric, Mahogany
Midcentury Sofa Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - New upholstery - Measures: Adjustable depth 87 cm - Good condition.
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Sofa Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Upholstery is in very good, original condition - Adjustable - Very good, original condition.
Fabric, Wood
1960s “Governor” Sofa by Poul Cadovius for France & Son — Two Seat
By Paul Cadobius
Located in Victoria, BC
A refined 1960s “Governor” sofa designed by Poul Cadovius for France & Son, defined by its
Bouclé, Wood
Italian brutalist sofa solid walnut and white chenille velvet 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful brutalist three seater sofa from an anonymous Italian designer created in the 1960s. The
Velvet, Walnut
$6,579 / set
Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan sofa with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s. Very good condition with
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Beige boucle Fabric, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Beige boucle Fabric, 1960s New Upholstery
Fabric
1960s Miroslav Navratil Convertible Restored Daybed Sofa, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefuly Refurbished - Newly upholstered - The sleeping area dimmensions : 196cm x 88cm - heigh of seat 43 cm
Fabric, Beech
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original, brown furniture wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original brown furniture wool in stripes. Original very good condition
Wool, Beech
Fredrik Kayser 3 seat upholstered sofa with original fabric
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Great Kayser sofa in near pristine condition. Original Danish wool fabric similar to a Hallingdal
Teak
$8,400
Louis XIV Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style sofa. Sofa has a painted black and gold frame, caned sides and back with linen
Linen, Wood
$3,507Sale Price|25% Off
Romantic Three-Seat Sofa in Brass and Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Italian sofa from the 1960s with a refined organic silhouette and deep red upholstery. The gently
Brass
Costela Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s–1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Wien, AT
This iconic “Costela” sofa, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, was most likely produced in
Metal
Midcentury Sofa Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, Czech Republic, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
, wooden frame. Dimensions folded sofa is 189 cm x 82 cm.
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern "Okay" Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, 1960s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Okay" Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, 1960s Adriano Piazzesi was a renowned Italian
Metal
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banan" sofa, black-white fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa. Quality furniture fabric, beech wood legs, springs in the seat
Fabric, Beech
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood legs.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Pink Love Seat Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 1960s love seat with pink original fabric. Everything about this sofa is original, down
Silk
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, ash wood legs and armrests, brass
Velvet, Ash
Mid-century Modern Italian Bamboo Two-Seat Lounge Sofa
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-seat Italian mid century modern Lounge Sofa Bamboo A beautiful very well made bamboo sofa from
Metal
Danish 60er Ole Wanscher Mahagoni Sofa Love seat PJ112 Poul Jeppesen
Located in Bremen, DE
Original 1960s! Extremely rare! Made in Denmark! Stunning Danish two-seater sofa for your cottage
Mahogany
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Black Leather, Italy, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
2-Seater Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, Black Leather, Italy, 1962
Metal
VINTAGE HAND DYED FULLY RESTORED WHiSKY BROWN LEATHER CURVED CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Whisky brown leather Chesterfield Tufted Curved frame club sofa in newly restored condition with fully
Leather
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable
Velvet, Ash
1960s Vintage Sofa Redone
Located in Chicago, IL
Breathtaking sofa from the 1960s. Reupholstered in a soft blue with custom brass feet. Absolutely
Brass
Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tuxedo 3 seater sofa by Harvey Probber. Down feather back cushions. Recently reupholstered in
Wood
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Biscuit Tufted Sofa by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
By Maurice Bailey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Marvelous biscuit tufted sofa designed by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young, ( It has no label
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Martin Visser "BR03" for Spectrum Dutch Minimalist Daybed, Sofa, 1960s
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in The Hague, NL
Wonderful Dutch Minimalist modern design sofa / daybed model ''BR03'' designed by Martin Visser for
Metal
1960s Vintage Sofa - Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
I adore this sofa - from the 60s we removed the original yellow fabric, streamlined the sewing in
Brass
1960s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa in Black Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, originally designed by Florence Knoll in
Steel
Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Suede Two-Seater Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler. This two-seater sofa, designed by
Suede
Vintage FK 6720 Sofa by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill International, 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century minimalist design two seater sofa designed by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill
Chrome
Teak Sofa by H. Brockmann-Petersen for Randers Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Randers Møbelfabrik, H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant teak sofa designed by H. Brockmann-Petersen and produced by Randers Møbelfabrik in the
Teak
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Martin Borenstein Platform Sofa
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful sofa by Martin Borenstein. Vintage piece in good condition. Upholstery appears original
Upholstery, Teak
$3,636Sale Price|20% Off
1960s International Style Sofa Table in Walnut with Integrated Drawers
By Rolf Benz
Located in Berlin, DE
This refined sofa table from the 1960s reflects the principles of the International Style, a
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s Sofa with wooden stick legs and fabric
Fabric, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa upholstered Camira wool. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/3, produced
Wool, Oak
Midcentury Adjustable Sofa, 1965s
Located in Praha, CZ
This sofa was made in the 1965's by HIKOR Písek company in the former Czechoslovakia. It's made of
Fabric, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa V11 by Holger Christiansen
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dallas, TX
A sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen. Original black leather and rosewood legs.
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s Three-seater sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, circa
Fabric, Wood
'Elliptique' Sofa by Bernard Govin, 1965
By Saporiti, Bernard Govin
Located in New York, NY
The 'Elliptique' Sofa by Bernard Govin, 1965 produced by Saporiti Italia, Besnate, Italy
Velvet, Wood
Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley and Produced by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
A newly upholstered sofa made by Dunbar and designed by Edward Wormley, circa 1965.
Walnut
Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Antwerp, BE
Djinn sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s France, an iconic sofa upholstered in luxurious
Metal
Mid-Century Rattan Sofa 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century rattan sofa 1960s.
Rattan
Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, original fabric
By Rito Valla, IPE Brevettato
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant sofa, designed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna in the 1960s, represents a perfect fusion
Metal
Price Upon Request
1960s Retro Couch/Sofa Used in Beyonce's New "Grown Woman" Video
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind, 1960s couch / sofa with an abstract upholstered pattern with wood legs. Arms are
Upholstery, Wood
$12,760Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern blue velvet curved sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans
Velvet, Wood
Elegant Three-Seater Sofa, Rattan and Bamboo, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant three-seater sofa from the 1960s. Beautifully shaped rattan and bamboo frame. This
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,359Sale Price|39% Off
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original good condition, cotton-wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction
Wool, Cotton, Beech
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Spanish" drop arm sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry
Velvet, Ash
1960s, Swedish 2-seater sofa by Dux Sweden, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Swedish 2-seater sofa by Dux Sweden. Red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the
Velvet, Ash
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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