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Arflex Novemila 9000 sofa by Tito Agnoli 1969
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful ‘Novemila 9000’ modular sofa in original wool cream fabric, designed by Tito Agnoli for
Category

Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arflex Novemila 9000 sofa by Tito Agnoli 1969
Arflex Novemila 9000 sofa by Tito Agnoli 1969
$6,449 / set
H 22.84 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Soriana” three seat bouclé sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa from Italy, 1969. The Post-Modern sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
$25,000
H 24.81 in W 99.61 in D 38.59 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Three Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
Three seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1969. Original manufacturer's label
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

Three Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969
Three Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969
$15,048 Sale Price
30% Off
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Coronado Two-seater Sofa by Tobia Scarpa in Cognac Leather, 1969
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Coronado sofa designed in 1966 by Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia, Mobilplast edition
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Two Modules of "Novemila" Modular Sofa Set by Tito Agnoli for Artflex, 1969
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Roma, IT
Two modules of the iconic "Novemila" Modular Sofa set realized by Tito Agnoli for Arflex in 1969
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Coronado Two-seater Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia, 1969
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Coronado sofa designed in 1966 by Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia, Mobilplast edition
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
$12,272 Sale Price
25% Off
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana three seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Ennio Chiggio “Environ” Modular Sofa for Nikol International, 1969
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” modular sofa for Nikol International, 1969 The Ennio Chiggio "Environ
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Chenille

Midcentury Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set composed by two seater sofa and two ottoman by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Original label
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi “Carrera” Sofa for BBB Bonacina, 1969, Set of 5
By BBB Bonacchina, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi “Carrera” Modular Sofa for BBB Bonacina, Wood and Foam, Italy, 1969, Set
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

ABCD 2 Seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that
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20th Century Sofas

Materials

Fabric

ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that
Category

20th Century Dutch Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” modular sofa for Verpan, green fabric, Denmark, 1969. Verner Panton
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

"Soriana" Sofa in Green Velvet by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969. Although technically
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1969. Although
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Modular Sofa group, designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Mario Sabot, 1969.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A fully restored 'Super-C' modular sofa group by Willy Rizzo consisting of three separate modules
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Camaleonda sofa in brown corduroy by Mario bellini for C&B Italia 1969
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini in the original brown corduroy upholstery by C&B Italia
Category

Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian “Stringa” Chrome and Leather Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1969 Italian Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Willy Rizzo Super C Sofa Set with Wood Base and Ultra-suede Upholstery, 1969
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This modular sofa set designed by Willy Rizzo features one three-seater module and two single-seat
Category

Antique 1660s Italian Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Willy Rizzo Super C Sofa Set with Wood Base and Ultra-suede Upholstery, 1969
Willy Rizzo Super C Sofa Set with Wood Base and Ultra-suede Upholstery, 1969
$22,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 41.25 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Sand Beige Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Sand Beige Leather, Italy, 1969. Although
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Luigi Colani Modular Orbis Sofa Table 1969 COR Germany Orange Velvet Space Age
By Luigi Colani, COR
Located in Munster, NRW
Luigi Colani, 1969 for COR, Germany - modular Orbis sofa with original orange-red needle velvet
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Plywood

Two Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
Two seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1969. Original label. Black Leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian Midcentury Modular Sofa Novemila by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1969
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury modular sofa Novemila by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1969 Modular sofa mod. Novemila
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR in New Mohair Upholstery, Germany – 1969
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
COR, Germany – circa 1969. The Corbi sofa consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used as
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR in New Mohair Upholstery, Germany – 1969
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
COR, Germany – circa 1969. The Corbi sofa consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used as
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair

1 OF 2 FINE & IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC
By David Hicks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
important original 1969 David Hicks Paire De Canapes, Vers sofas in the original ticking fabric Please note
Category

20th Century English Country Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1 OF 2 FINE & IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC
1 OF 2 FINE & IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC
$13,717 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 72.25 in D 37.41 in
Low Table 'Tovaglia' by Studio Tetrarch, 1969
By Studio Tetrarch
Located in Berlin, DE
This extraordinary 'tovaglia' table by Studio Tetrarch is 40 cm high. It was produced in 1969 by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Low Table 'Tovaglia' by Studio Tetrarch, 1969
Low Table 'Tovaglia' by Studio Tetrarch, 1969
$19,945
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Fabio Lenci Sofa 2-Seat
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Fabio Lenci 2-Seat Hyaline, 1960-1967, in natural black genuine leather and with security
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Glass

Fabio Lenci Sofa 2-Seat
Fabio Lenci Sofa 2-Seat
$18,990
H 27.56 in W 53.15 in D 35.44 in
Folke Ohlsson Sofa by DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful, subtle design by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson, this upholstered three seat sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Folke Ohlsson Sofa by DUX
Folke Ohlsson Sofa by DUX
$4,200
H 27 in W 87 in D 33 in
Soriana Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana 2 seater by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, reupholstered in metallic green
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Soriana Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Soriana Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
$12,092 Sale Price
25% Off
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 66.93 in
Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana sofa 2 seater designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, Reupholster in new
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Soriana by  Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Soriana by  Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
$17,915
H 26.78 in W 65.36 in D 38.19 in
"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two seater "Soriana" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Rare edition in original cognac
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Chrome

"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
$22,000
H 28 in W 68.7 in D 41.3 in
Sculptural Corner Sofa By Wiener Werkstätte, Austria 1970s
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing, organic shaped sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria 1970s. A rare custom made design in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

vintage sofa sofa 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sofa sofa 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good light signs
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

vintage sofa  sofa  60s  Sweden
vintage sofa  sofa  60s  Sweden
$1,237 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Danish Sofa in Oak, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa in Oak, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern couch in solid oak with original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Sofa in Oak, 1960s.
Vintage Danish Sofa in Oak, 1960s.
$1,440
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in
Soriana Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the iconic ‘Soriana’ collection for Cassina in 1969, with the chair
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Soriana Sofa
Soriana Sofa
$22,540 Sale Price
30% Off
H 25.98 in W 95.28 in D 38.58 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Light Blue Alcantara Soriana Chaise Lounge for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” chaise longue, Alcantara and metal, Italy, 1969. The Soriana lounge
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

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
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Metal

vintage sofa  sofa bed  daybed  Gijs van der Sluis
vintage sofa  sofa bed  daybed  Gijs van der Sluis
$2,806
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Illum Wikkelsø V11A Three-seat Leather Sofa, Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Hellouw, NL
A masterclass in sculptural simplicity and lasting comfort, the V11A three-seat sofa by Illum
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Sofa Vintage Couch 1960er rot retro samt
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful vintage couch from the 1960s for sale. The sofa is covered with a red
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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Sofa Vintage Couch 1960er rot retro samt
Mid Century Sofa Vintage Couch 1960er rot retro samt
$1,182
H 29.14 in W 88.59 in D 39.38 in
Ico Parisi Sofa
By Ico Parisi
Located in Hudson, NY
A curved Italian Ico Parisi sofa. Tapered legs and a smooth, subtle curve make this a true Mid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Ico Parisi Sofa
Ico Parisi Sofa
$8,100
H 34.5 in W 93 in D 31.4 in
Danish Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown leather single tufted Danish sofa on wood base.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Danish Sofa
Danish Sofa
$13,500
H 27.5 in W 95 in D 29.5 in
Original Juul Kristensen Midcentury Sofa Glostrup Couch Teak 1960
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Juul Kristensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Dreisitzer Sofa vom dänischen Traditionshersteller Glostrup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, original upholstery
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen original upholstered kupe sofa with cognac leather. Legs of oak. Model 2292, made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, original upholstery
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen original upholstered kupe sofa with black leather. Legs of black stained oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

"Senzafine" Leather Sofa by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Zanotta, Italy, 1960s
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Zanotta
Located in Milan, IT
Senzafine leather sofa by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Zanotta. Armrests and backrests leather cover
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Original Midcentury Dreisitzer Sofa Couch Arne Norell Mexico Leder
By Arne Norell
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Dreisitzer Sofa von Arne Norell aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Sofa prototype by Marzio Cecchi Model Serpente with certificate
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Milano, IT
iconic and futuristic achievements is the Serpente sofa prototype with certificate, a work of art
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Sofa prototype by Marzio Cecchi  Model Serpente with certificate
Rare Sofa prototype by Marzio Cecchi  Model Serpente with certificate
$363,085 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.17 in W 123.63 in D 32.68 in
Midcentury Sofa France & Søn Couch Ole Wanscher Dreisitzer teak
By France & Daverkosen, France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Teakholz Dreisitzer Sofa von France & Son aus den 1960er Jahren zum
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Sofa Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern stunning, beautiful, high-quality long gondola walnut framed sofa Adrian
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Foam

Italian Modern Soriana Sofa Designed By Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Cassina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Weehawken, NJ
This iconic sofa features original brown corduroy upholstery in excellent vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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1969 Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1969 sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1969 sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1969 sofa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1969 sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1969 sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Børge Mogensen and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1969 Sofa?

A 1969 sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,910, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.