Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Rare Extra Long Danish modern Minerva Daybed Sofa. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart circa 1960's. Beautiful sleek Mid Century Design. Rare extra long size...
Teak
Fabricius and Kastholm Four Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather with Steel Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Kill International, four-seater sofa, patinated leather, steel, Denmark, 1960s. The sofa embodies a solid construction that is established by ...
Leather
Sofa model 920 by Tobia Scarpa produced by Cassina, Italy, 1960s
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa model 920 by Tobia Scarpa produced by Cassina, 1960s Sofa upholstered and covered in gray cotton and wood and metal frame.Designed in the 1960s by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Goo...
Metal
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Paradise Model Sofa in Light Gray Boucle Danish Modern
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, circa 1960s. This "Paradise" Model Sofa has been reupholstered at some point in a light gray boucle. Beec...
Upholstery, Beech
$12,061 / item
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa for Arflex 240cm
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production.
Fabric
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 seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 10-15 years ago. Very good condition: ...
Velvet, Ash
Lara Sofa by Roberto Pamio & Noti Massari & Renato Toso for Stilwood
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Incredible so-called 'Lara' sofa designed by Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso and manufactured by Stilwood, Italy, 1958. This beautiful puzzle-shaped sofa has a lovely geo...
Fabric, Bouclé
Guillerme et Chambron Sculptural Oak Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best design characteristics of Guillerme and Chambron meet in this beautiful, artistic oaken sofa. The duo’s designs are exceptional for a wide array of reasons, starting from th...
Bouclé, Oak
$2,322Sale Price|20% Off
1960s, Danish 3-seater "Banana" sofa by Edmund Jørgensen, original condition.
By Edmund Jorgensen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Edmund Jørgensen. 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture wool/cotton fabric, beech wood legs, brass springs in the ...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa. Green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 10-15 years ago. Very good condition: no s...
Velvet, Beech
1960s, Danish design by H.J.Wegner, 3 seater sofa model CH 163.
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by H.J.Wegner. 3-seater sofa model CH 163. Original black leather, teak wood. Partially restored: new upholstery on armrests, extra cushion filling, wood refresh...
Leather, Teak
Brown Leather Danish Mid Century "V11" Three Seater Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and an iconic example of a Danish mid century three seater sofa model "V11" in thick original light brown and beautifully patinated leather with beautiful matching wooden...
Leather, Walnut
Newly Upholstered Red 'Model 1712' Sofa by André Cordemeyer for Gispen
By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic design from the "Furniture for a Modern Interior" collection, the Model 1712 sofa by André Cordemeyer for Gispen has become a much sought after piece in recent years. Wi...
Metal
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a stainless steel frame with fuchsia tweed upholstery.
Stainless Steel
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
Unusual Curved Danish Modern Teak Kurt Ostervig Attr. Sofa Mid-Century
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Danish Modern teak Kurt Ostervig attributed curved sofa. We just love everything about this wonderfully designed sofa with the sexy curved back, warm teak armrests and handso...
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Set 'Malù' by Diego Mattu, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Sofa Set "Malù is an original design item realized in 1960s by Diego Mattu for 1P. This very rare sofa consisting of 4 standard modules, two of which with armrest (very rare) and ...
Formica
Carl Malmsten 'Visingsö' 3 Seater Sofa c.1960s made from solid pine
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten ‘Visingsö’ 3-Seater Sofa, c.1960s Solid pine frame H78 x W205 x D78 cm Made in Sweden This elegant three-seater sofa is part of the ‘Visingsö’ series, designed by Swed...
Pine
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa Model 2213, Teak Legs, Leather, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with jepard aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather
Børge Mogensen Model 2208 Two-Seat Sofa in Teak & Aniline Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2208, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Teak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa with ottoman, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969 Iconic design by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
Steel, Chrome
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Handsome Teak Grete Jalk 3 Seater Sofa for France and Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A Grete Jalk's sculptural sofa for France & Son, this three-seater features sinuously contoured slats that create spectacular lines from all angles. The flared armrests, base and ori...
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Sculptural Curved Velvet Crescent Tufted Sofa Set, 3 Pieces
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous tufted quilted design and curves on this b...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Modular sofa set "Malù, Italian design piece realised in 1960s by Diego Mattu for 1P. This very rare sofa consisting of 4 standard modules and one corner. Structure in Abs and polyur...
Suede, Plastic
Midcentury Daybed or Sofa Miroslav Navratil, Interier Praha, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil, Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iconic model from Czechoslovakia - Very practical and comfortable.
Fabric, Wood
Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva corner sofa set. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid ...
Chrome
A Classic Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa With Rosewood Legs Model 4907
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa, model 4907, with six rosewood legs. Nine feet long.
Upholstery, Rosewood
Børge Mogensen 1960s Two-Seat Sofa in Black Leather with Oak Legs
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with black leather. Legs of oak. Model 2322, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Oak
Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn / France & Daverkosen, Den
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
This three-seater sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by France & Søn in the 1960s. Crafted in teak, it showcases classic Danish modern design with elegant lines and high-...
Teak
4-Seat White Faux Leather "Montenapo" Sofa by Zanotta, Italy, 1965
By Zanotta
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare 4-seat white capitoned faux leather "Montenapo" sofa by Mario Scheinchenbauer, produced by Zanotta, Italy, 1965. Fair original vintage condition. One scratch on the back (pictu...
Faux Leather
$1,747Sale Price|30% Off
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa, blue furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa. Blue furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Manufactured by Danish ...
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Chrome and Boucle Fabric, 1960s. New Upholstery.
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Sergio Asti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern "Regent" Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Regent" Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Velvet
Guillerme et Chambron Two-Seater Oak Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This model visually represents the very reason Votre Maison and Guillerme et Chambron significantly influenced French design history. From every angle, this sofa’s design has unique ...
Oak, Bouclé
Johannes Andersen Curved Three-Seat Sofa in Royal Purple Upholstery and Oak
By Johannes Andersen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Trensums Fatöljfabrik, sofa, fabric, oak, Sweden, 1960s Swedish three-seat sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in the 1960s. The curved sofa features a striking...
Fabric, Oak
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
Ateljee Sofa in Black Leather 1960s by Yrjo Kukkapuro, Made in Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous black vintage Ateljee leather sofa, this piece was designed by Yrjo Kukkapuro and was made in Finland in 1963. Crafted from beautiful black leather, ebonized woo...
Chrome
Three-Seater Sofa by Georges van Rijck for Beaufort, Belgium, 1960s
By Georges van Rijck, Beaufort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-seater sofa designed by Georges van Rijck and manufactured by Beaufort in Belgium. This piece merges the timeless design aesthetics of 1960s Belgium with contemporary elegance....
Metal
Italin Mid-Century Superonda Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, 1967
Located in MIlano, IT
Italin mid-century superonda sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, 1967. Modular sofa "superonda" model, composed of two S-shaped shapes in glossy sky. The lightness and modula...
PVC
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian PJ112 Sofa 3 Seats by Ole Wanscher
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian PJ112 sofa 3 seats by Ole Wanscher. Newly upholstered in Gabriel Step Melange fabric #68162.
Velvet, Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, X-Leg, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Upholstered Sofa, X-Leg, White Linen, India, 1960s Rare sofa comprised of a slightly tilted backrest, seat, and armrests sitting on a do...
Linen, Teak
Chic Modern Chippendale Sofa by Erwin-Lambeth, circa 1965, Pair Available
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored, upholstered and completely installation ...
Mahogany
Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Brass Console Sofa Table Spain
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 8 leg faux bamboo sofa table with a brass tray top. Black enamel with brass caps atop each leg. Stretchers cross on both bottom and top sections creating X-stretchers. Would...
Brass
Erik Jørgensen EJ 315/2 Two-Seat Sofa, Mahogany Frame, Tan Leather
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Jørgensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Frame of mahogany. Model EJ 315/2, made by Erik Jørgensen.
Leather, Mahogany
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Three Seat Sofa in Oak and Forest Green Cushions
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, 'Capella' three seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Timeless and elegant Illum Wikkelsø 'Capella' three-seat sofa. Crafted in the 1950s, this e...
Fabric, Oak
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa by Alfred Christensen, red furniture wool, original.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa by Alfred Christensen. Red furniture wool fabric, brass springs in the seat, brass plugs on beech wood legs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains...
Wool, Beech
$19,450Sale Price / set|22% Off
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It doesn't get much cooler than this early year (original) collectors set of the model-932 'Quartet' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incred...
Leather, Canvas
Handsome Harvey Probber Style Four-Seat Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber style four-seat sofa with black lacquered tapered legs. Original white woven fabric still looks great with only light wear-very comfortable too. Please check ...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Model 442 Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Pierre Paulin "442" Sofa for Artifort, designed in the 1960s. This lovely 3-seat sofa is also fabricated in the 60s The combination of steel and the upholstery give thi...
Steel
Vintage sofa from the 60s, Italian manufacture, white bouclé fabric and wood
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sofa from the Sixties, Italian manufacture. The sofa has a simple and light brown teak wood structure, reminiscent of the Danish style. Upholstery in white bouclé fabric. Pizzetti pr...
Fabric, Wood
“Model V11” Three-Seater Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
This free-standing sofa, better known as “Model V11” is considered among the masterpiece designs of Illum Wikkelsø. The Danish designer created the “V11” series in 1965 whilst workin...
Leather, Wood
$7,755 / item
Rattan Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi , 2022, Y･M･K-NAGAOKA
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This is a custom-made model, exclusive to CASA DE, produced by YMK Nagaoka (formerly Yamakawa Rattan), which has been manufacturing rattan furniture since the 1950s. The supple curve...
Rattan
Steiner Sofa Solid Wood Frame and Pierre Frey Fabric, France, 1960s
By Siege Steiner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
An extraordinary midcentury sofa from the 1960s manufactured by Sièges Steiner. With a solid wood frame, the sofa has been professionally reupholstered in a new very soft cream/beige...
Fabric, Wood
$26,800Sale Price|21% Off
'Mole' Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s, Signed
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare signed example of the 'Mole' sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, produced by OCA Brazil in the 1960s (see image gallery for a photo of the OCA stamp). This Mole sofa has an expansive am...
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage Senator Two-Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cado, Danish Teak, 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A beautifully proportioned vintage Senator two-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cado, made in Denmark and rooted in the quiet refinement that defines Wanscher’s work so well. The Sena...
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Teak
Eccentric Sofa with Geometric Carvings in Solid Oak and Light Beige Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, solid oak, fabric, Europe, 1960s This elegant yet eccentric sofa, crafted in Europe during the 1960s, embodies both flair and comfort. Its distinctive design showcases a uniqu...
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil 1960s Depth when open : 87cm
Fabric, Wood
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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