$13,922 / item
Arne Norell Sofa Model Merkur, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, 1960s. All original, dark stained beech legs and brown buffalo leather. Great vintage condition with small sign...
Leather
1960s Mid Century Walnut & Vinyl Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut & vinyl sofa designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s.This sofa boasts a beautiful black vinyl upholstery that sits atop a sleek and stylish waln...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Kontiki Three-Seater Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Kontiki Three-Seater Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
Leather, Wood
Mid Century 2-Seater Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Comfortabele 2-seater sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie. Manufactured by Artifort in the 60's. In original condition. Very solid and high quality, made with the best materials. It has...
Metal
$12,000 / set
Bo Ex Sofa Bo563 by Fabricius & Kastholm 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Boex
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine and rare 3-seater sofa model BO563 was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Bo Ex in 1965. A very rare sofa which was produces o...
Aluminum
$23,203 / set
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" sofa, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil. Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Leather
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with cognac vintage full grain aniline leather. Legs of oak. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Oak
Sofa (EJ315) by Erik Ole Jorgensen (1925-2002)
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red leather sofa with tufted seat and back, and a wood base.
Wood, Leather
Set of Vintage Sofa and Armchairs Italian Production, 1960s
By Franz Sartori
Located in Roma, IT
Set of three-seater sofa and two archairs in pink leather italian production of 1960s, in the style of Franz Sartori. Excellent condition.
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964
By Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare 932 'Quartet' sofa designed by architect Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1964. Very early model made up of five separate pieces. It's quite chall...
Leather
Danish Three-seater Sofa by Glostrup 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in VENLO, NL
Danish three-seater by Glostrup from the 1960s, featuring a solid teak frame and cognac leather. Its modular construction allows it to be split into a two-seater and a lounge chair. ...
Leather, Teak
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century De Sede Style Seven Piece Moss Green Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century De Sede style green leather 7 piece modular sectional sofa with three corner pieces. Has bottom clips to attach sections together. Corner pieces measure 33" x 33", single...
Leather
$16,822 / set
The GS195 Sofa by Gianni Songia, Italy, Set of 3
Located in PARIS, FR
Gianni Songia was an Italian furniture designer, best known for the GS195 sofa/daybed he designed for Sormani in 1963. It's a sculptural piece with a rosewood sliding frame and leath...
Leather, Wood
American Midcentury Sofa Done by W. Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Warren Platner (June 18, 1919 – April 17, 2006) was an American architect and interior designer. Platner produced a furniture collection that has proved to be a continuing icon of 19...
Leather, Zebra Wood
Klaus Rausch Mid-Century Brutalist Geometric Sofa, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern Brutalist geometric sofa By Klaus Rausch for Rausch Collection, "St. Moritz" Line Germany, 1960s Gorgeous hemlock wood frame, with upholstered seat cushi...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
A Coja set of 4 living room seats and sofas by Sven Ellekaer , Sweden 1960s
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Athens, Attiki
A Mid-Century Modern set for the living room. The set gives a touch of nostalgia and warmth The set consists of : Two armchairs, one 3seater sofa and one 2seater sofa. Dimensions: Ar...
Leather, Wood
Bastiano Sofa And Armchair By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in PAU, FR
Super Nice set of afra & Tobia scarpa Rare in white Wood and black leather Super confortable
Leather
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed and produced the Curved Sofa in circa 1960, commercializing it in his company Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações – with stores in São Paulo and Rio de...
Leather, Rosewood
1960ties Illum Wikkelsoe V11A, 3-Seat Sofa by Holger Christensen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø 1919-1999. Three-seat sofa, freestanding, upholstered in brown leather, loose cushions with down filling, cone-shaped oak legs, 1960s 1970s. Produced by Holger Kristia...
Leather, Oak
Erik Jørgensen Two-Seat Sofa, model EJ315. New upholstered
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Jørgensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Frame of oak. Model EJ 315/2, made by Erik Jørgensen.
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Walnut and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, walnut, Scandinavia, 1960s This Scandinavian Modern sofa is characterized by a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. The design features a solid constructi...
Walnut, Faux Leather
V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning example of mid-century Danish design, this rare V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen dates from the 1960s and stands out as one of the finest pieces we’ve so...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Red and Black Sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Sormani
Located in Weesp, NL
Oriole two-seat lounge couch designed in the 1960s by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani. Leather cushions and red lacquered wood. On the left top back corner, there is a tiny spot as can...
Leather, Wood
amazing no.26 florence knoll huge 245cm! sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful and all original florence knoll leather sofa. very unusual big size and in very good condition for it´s age.
Metal
Sofa Designed in the Manner of Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A black, three seater leather sofa by an unknown designer, in the manner of Illum Wikkelso. Features very sleek, angular lines, and petite, mahogany legs.
Leather, Mahogany
Sleek Four-Seat Danish Sofa in Black Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, metal, Denmark, 1960s. This four-seat sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its design. Due to the overall black color of the leatherette, the sofa radiates smoothne...
Metal
Ateljee Sofa by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sofa Ateljee designed in 1959 and produced in 1964 by finish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, Finland. Early edition in hardwood and wood legs with original black leather upholstery.
Metal
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2323, New Upholstered
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Legs of soap treated oak. Model 2323, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Oak
Maija Ruoslahti Sofa Produced by Sopenkorpi in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Maija Ruoslahti. Produced by Sopenkorpi in Finland.
Leather, Rosewood
Finn Juhl 'Jupiter' Sofa for France & Son, Denmark 1965
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A collectible mid-century statement, the "Jupiter" sofa offers both artistic presence and functionality.
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather by GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Three-seat Danish sofa in oak by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA The rarely seen model GE-40 sofa with it´s simple but elegant Wegner design feature a strong oak frame with small and s...
Oak
Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Modular” sofa represents Zalszupin’s most architectural approach to seating — a system conceived for flexibility, comfort, and elegant functionality. Constructed on a linear jac...
Marble, Metal
$13,922 / item
Set of 2 Ib Kofod-Larsen sofas model "President", 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-seater Ib Kofod Larsen sofa in original black leather, very good condition. Produced by OPE in Sweden, 1960s. Please note: matching 4-seater sofa also available.
Leather
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Teak
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Two-Seater Sofa
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' two-seat sofa, polyester lacquered wood, leather, Italy, 1964. This two-seat sofa named 'Saratoga' is designed by Italian desig...
Leather, Polyester
Three Seater Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three seater Coronado sofa designed in 1966 by Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia. Upholstered in original black leather.
Metal
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian company Celina Decorações manufactured this sofa in the 1960s. The piece is composed of a solid Rosewood structure, with cushions upholstered with leather. This three-sea...
Leather, Rosewood
"Tonico" Three-Seat Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Tonico three-seat sofa, designed by Sergio Rodrigues around 1963, is a masterpiece of Brazilian modernist design. Its stained freijó wood frame provides a strong yet elegant fou...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Three Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
Three seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1969. Original manufacturer's label. Black Leather, excellent condition. Ref. Giuliana Gramigna, "Repertorio del Design...
Steel
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark.
Steel
Massimo Vignelli Black-on-Black Saratoga Sofa, Poltronova, Italy, 1964
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional and rare black-on-black edition of the Saratoga sofa, designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova in 1964. A landmark of 20th-century design, the Saratoga co...
Leather, Wood
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Teak
"Monte Carlo" Sofa by Ingvar Stockum for Futura Möbler, Sweden 1960s
By Futura Möbler, Ingvar Stockum
Located in Utrecht, NL
This "Monte Carlo" sofa model was designed by Ingvar Stockum in the 1960s for Futura Möbler, but was only in production for two years before it was discontinued as a result of high p...
Leather, Wood
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather Legs of mahogany. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Mahogany, Canvas
Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern so called Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France and Son, Denmark 1965. The sofa has a solid rosewood frame and black leather seating. ...
Leather, Rosewood
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Rare Sofa prototype by Marzio Cecchi Model Serpente with certificate
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Milano, IT
Marzio Cecchi was an Italian designer of great talent and innovation who left an indelible mark on the world of design. He was an assiduous participant in the artistic and cultural m...
Leather
Bernt Petersen Sofa Produced by Wørts Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Bernt Petersen. Produced by Wørts Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark. Easy chair is also available.
Leather, Cane, Oak
Restored Bauhaus Sofa Barcelona, by L.M. van der Rohe for Knoll Inc., USA, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Architect: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Maker: Knoll Inc./ Knoll International This Barcelona Daybed is one of the most iconic objects of 20th-century modern design. Although the origin...
Chrome, Steel
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968. Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...
Steel
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa Model 168/4 by France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 168/4 sofa designed in 1962 by Charles ‘Fearnley’ France, the boss of France & Son. Produced from solid teak with black leather upholstery, this sofa is identical to one design...
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Two Seats Sofa in Rosewood Model Modus
By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish two seats sofa in rosewood model Modus by Kristian Vedel. New full grain leather covers. Referenced by the design museum, Denmark.
Leather, Rosewood
George Nelson for Hermann Miller Modular 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Naples, IT
Modular 3-seater sofa designed by George Miller in 1956. The sofa incorporates a system of modules that allows you to choose the seating arrangement, the coffee table and chest of dr...
Leather, Wood
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Canvas, Mahogany
Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Jean Gillon. Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.
Brass
C. 1966 Independent Suspension Group Brown Settee Sofa by Dave Woods
By J.G. Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Modern Brown Leather Settee Sofa, designed in 1966 by Dave Woods for the J.G. Furniture Company. The design was part of the Independent Suspension Group, introduced in Inte...
Steel
1963 Luigi Caccia Dominioni-Sofa series P11 Fasce Cromate upholstery
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
“The design of a furniture piece has involved the production of my pieces in small series; in this way, I had the opportunity to rigorously control every part of the object, which I ...
Metal
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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