Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969.
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bonanza” Sofa for C&B, Cognac Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bonanza” sofa for C&B, cognac leather, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969, the Bonanza sofa is one of the most radical expressions of Afra & Tobia Scarpa’...
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool and Chromed Steel, Italy, 1969.
Bouclé
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Dark Brown Leather and Chromed Steel, Italy, 1969.
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is ...
Leather
$1,402Sale Price / set|55% Off
Modular Sofa Set by Peter Ole Schionning, Pine Wood, Brown, 1969
By Schionning & Elgaard, Niels Eilersen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The objects can be placed together as a 3-seater sofa or individually. Peter Ole Schionning designed this armchair in 1969 for Niels Eilersen.
Pine
Unique William Plunkett Sofa
By William Plunkett
Located in Munich, DE
Purchased 1969 at heals in London - possibly made by order.
Aluminum
$6,562Sale Price / set|25% Off
Carlo De Carli sofa and armchairs in chromed metal Model 915 produced by Cinova
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Vigevano, PV
Model 915 produced by Cinova 1969.
Steel, Chrome
Original Niels Eilersen Midcentury Sofa Couch Sessel mit Ottoman
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Niels Eilersen Ensemble aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Set besteht aus zwei Sesseln, die mit einer Holzablage verbunden werden können und eine...
Fabric, Wood
$933Sale Price|52% Off
Triangular Couch Table
Located in Wien, Au
Triangular couch table Original condition
Glass, Wood
Yellow leather sofa germany
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 3 seater sofa from the 60's. Structure of the sofa in chromed steel, seat and back composed of different cushions in yellow leather. Sober and pure lines with a very nice vinta...
Chrome
Half Round Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, French Provincial, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing French half round sofa by the famous duo Guillerme et Chambron from the 1960s. Guillerme et Chambron represent a significant moment in French mid-century design history. The ...
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Italian Sofa Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian wood veneered and smoke glass sofa console table. Measurements: Long 55" Height 25" Depth 15.5".
Smoked Glass, Wood
$13,998 / set
Mid-Century modular sofa set of 5
Located in Diest, BE
Mid-Century modular sofa set of 5, Italy 1960's
Wood
$6,800 / set
Scandinavian Modern Sofa and Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well designed and constructed sofa and matching side chairs in solid teak. Graceful sloping arms with sturdy frames and ample cushions create a very comfortable seat. The sofa also c...
Upholstery, Teak
Martin Visser BR02 Sofa/ Sofa bed/ Daybed by ‘t Spectrum, Dutch Mid-Century
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is an iconic BR02 sofa / sofa bed / daybed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum. Designed in 1960, this minimalist sofa can be converted in bed with one simple movement. Model no....
Stainless Steel
Woodard Andalusian Sectional Sofa and Coffee Table
Located in Newtown, CT
Woodard Andalusian Patio Sectional Sofa and Coffee table. Documented by original Woodard catalog from 1964. It consists of 3 sections that form a semi circle of 11 feet. The seat...
Metal
Danish Lounge Chair and 3-Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler, 1960s.
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Lounge Chair and 3 Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern living room set designed by professor Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mø...
Wool, Mahogany
rare george nelson steel frame sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munich, DE
nice sofa from the steel frame series. an icon of modern design. shows signes of previous use, but has no defects and the white leather has nice patina.
Metal
$8,500 / set
Danish Modern Teak Sofa and Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-century modern living room set, featuring a beautiful teak sofa and two matching lounge chairs, all crafted in Denmark during the icon...
Brass
$37,330 / set
4-seater sofa and two armchairs by Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 4-seater sofa and two armchairs are designed and manufactured by the legendary Italian furniture maker Saporiti. The seating furniture features a wooden frame, is partia...
Wood
Modernist Hartmut Lohmeyer Oak Sofa for Wilkhahn Midcentury
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Sofa designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. Minimalistic design. Oak wood and brown wool. Beautiful Patina on the wood. A very comfortable seating comfort.
Fabric, Wool, Oak
'S22' two seater sofa by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brussels, BE
Based on the design of the S 15 armchair, Pierre Chapo developed the S 22 two-seater sofa in 1967. For this model, the emphasis was on volume: the S 22 doubles the floor area of the ...
Leather, Wood
$2,295Sale Price|29% Off
20th century French Upholstered Crapaud Sofa, 1960s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful two-seater crapaud sofa that has been reupholstered by ourselves (we are also upholsterer) with a beautiful wool fabric as soft as sheep produced by the Larsen fabric ...
Fabric, Wool
Giulio Ponti Pistoia daybed sofa Italbed Italy 1966
By Giulio Ponti & Giuseppe Turchini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare ‘Pistoia’ Daybed Sofa designed by Giulio Ponti for Italbed, Italy, 1966. This striking and rare Pistoia daybed sofa, designed by the son of legendary architect and designer Gio ...
Fabric, Plywood, Paint
Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, Coffee / Sofa Table, solid teak
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, coffee / sofa table made in partly solid teak. Denmark, 1960s. Made by AB Seffle Möbelfabrik.
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani D70 sofa Tecno edition 1960 Limited edition
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Osvaldo Borsani D70 sofa Tecno edition 1960 Limited edition fabric and leatherette Original fabric Adjustable Fold-out sofa bed L 190 x H 81 x D 78 cm 5,900 euros Tecno Spa -...
Fabric
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybed / Sofa, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Elegant and understated Mid-Century Modern sofa or daybed, produced in the Netherlands in the 1960s. This refined piece has been professionally reupholstered in a soft, neutral sage-...
Metal
Sofa 620 by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Vienna, AT
Design Dieter Rams from 1962. Produced by Vitsoe Model 620 Two seat modular sofa which can be on request extended to 5 seat, price for the additional segment is 3300usd. Frame made o...
Velvet, Plastic
José Zanine Caldas sofa style off Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Grenoble, FR
Exotic wood sofa made from the stump of a tree. Provenace Brazil in the 60s. Artisanal work very close to the creations of Zanine Caldas
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa 2-Seat
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian sofa 2-seat in style of Carl Malmsten. Will be re-upholstered with the fabric of your choice between Step Melange fabric collection.
Beech
Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, Coffee / Sofa Table, solid teak
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, coffee / sofa table made in solid teak. Denmark, 1960s. Made by AB Seffle Möbelfabrik.
Teak
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Pietro Arosio Sliding Bed Sofa for Taccini
By Pietro Arosio, Tacchini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freshly reubholsted in butter yellow mohair, practical design, convertable sofa. This sofa transforms to a comfortable daybed by lowering the backrest. The sculptural base comprised ...
Aluminum
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sideboard Buffet TV Console Sofa Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Mahogany
Vintage Modern Danish Couch by Skippers Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern sofa by skippers furniture features mismatch black tufted cushions, rich rosewood grain frame. This sofa would make a great addition to any home or office. Plea...
Rosewood
Two seater sofa in wool fabric, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Two seater sofa in wool fabric, Denmark 1960
Wool, Wood
Guillerme and Chambron Romeo and Juliet model sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A stunning "Romeo and Juliet" sofa, designed by the iconic French duo Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for Votre Maison in the 1960s. This exceptional piece perfectly illustrate...
Fabric, Oak
$5,463Sale Price / set|20% Off
1930s Frits Henningsen Pair of Sofa tables
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This pair of tables by Frits Henninsgen from the 1930/40/50s has always fascinated me. Normally, tables either have veneered or solid wood surfaces. These tables have both. And stran...
Hardwood
$3,250Sale Price|50% Off
Lennart Bender "Corona" Leather Couch Sweden 1960
By Lennart Bender
Located in Surrey, BC
Swedish Mid-Century Modern rare sofa by Lennart Bender for Ulferts, Denmark , model Corona. Original leather with great patina. A great looking piece 1960 Original Cognag co...
Leather, Teak
$3,200 / item
2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
By Isamu Kenmochi, Akita Mokko
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko Design: Isamu Kenmochi Produced by Akita Mokko, Japan’s only specialist bentwood furniture manufacturer, the No.80 lo...
Beech
Hans Wegner JH 555 Sofa for Johannes Hansen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare sofa model JH 555 in oak by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960. Nice patina to oak frame with vintage upholstery in good usable condition. This piece is unmarked.
Oak
Tecno Italian Bulky Sofa in Dark Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tecno, sofa, suede, dark stained wood, Italy, 1960s. A substantial and sizable sofa produced by Italian furniture company Tecno. The bulky appearance is amplified by the upholstery...
Suede, Wood
Curvaceous Boucle Settee or Sofa circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Mid Century Settee or Sofa, American, circa 1960s. It has recently been reupholstered in an ivory white color boucle fabric.
Metal
Peter Hvidt Minerva Daybed Sofa, Teak & Upholstery, Mid-Century
By France & Søn, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Hanover, MA
Minerva daybed sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, made in Denmark by France & Søn, and imported to the USA by John Stuart,Inc for their 1961 Danish Craftsm...
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Vodder Sofa Set for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
Arne Vodder Sofa Set for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Yellow armchair set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs in mid-century modern style. The set was designed by Arne Vodder, a ...
Teak
Space Age Vintage White Ivory Coffee Table Sofa Table 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age ivory white vintage plastic coffee table or sofa table designed 1960s. The Space Age coffee table was designed and manufactured during the era of the moon landing. In this ...
Smoked Glass, Polyester
Parker Knoll Froxfield Leather Sofa & Armchairs, Balmoral Green, 1960
By Parker Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Parker Knoll Froxfield set consisting of two leather armchairs and a two-seater sofa in a stunning Balmoral Green with a mahogany-colored wooden frame. The set's patina is evident ...
Leather
Olivier Mourgue Iconic Djinn Sofa Airborne 1963 Reupholstered orange Kvadrat
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Designed by French industrial designer Olivier Mourgue in 1964–65 for Airborne, the Djinn sofa is an icon of Space Age design. Defined by its flowing, sculptural silhouette and low-s...
Steel
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed Sofa France & Søn
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Daybed vom dänischen Hersteller France & Søn / France & Daverkosen aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa wurde von Peter Hvidt & Orl...
Teak
Sofa / Daybed "GS195" by Gianni Songia for Sormani, 1960s
By Sormani, Gianni Songia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa convertible into a daybed with black leather cushion and wooden frame designed by Gianni Songia for Sormani. Model: GS195. Stamped Sormani. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPIN...
Leather, Wood
3-seater sofa, Daybed, Danish teak and fabric 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian sofa with a large, movable bench that can be used as a sofa or a guest bed. Understated minimalist design, beautifully crafted. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown ...
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Beige Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa, beige upholstery, 1960s. New upholstery.
Fabric
Illum Wikkelsø Capella Sofa, Jacaranda & Leather, Mid-Century, 1960
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in PARIS, FR
Très beau et assez rare sofa « Capella » 3 places en palissandre et cuir d’origine conçu par le designer danois Illum Wikkelsø. Il se distingue par sa structure en palissandre massif...
Leather, Jacaranda
One-off Erik Ole Jørgensen Sofa in Suede, Denmark, 1960
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Dronten, NL
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a true icon of Danish furniture design: rare two-seat sofa, most likely a one-off, designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Georg Jørgensen & ...
Steel
20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration in the 1959 sharing numerous important projects, in particular in the supply sector, establishing themselves as exponents o...
Metal
Sofa CH163 Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark 1965
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Sofa three seats model " CH163 " in brown leather with a solid oak frame and exquisite detailing. Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1965. Designer - Hans...
Leather, Wood
Restored Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Sofa, Mid-Century USA
By Russell Woodard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Restored vintage outdoor sofa by Russell Woodard. The spun fiberglass sofa will withstand sun and rain with it’s lightweight but durable construction. This three seat sofa has been r...
Fabric, Fiberglass
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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