$5,132Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Italian Sofas, Arabesque Design, Fabric & Plastic, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing pair of sofas designed in the 1970s, fine Italian manufacture. The sofas are very special, in fact they have an incredibly charming arabesque shape. The shape is flared dow...
Fabric, Plastic
$7,000Sale Price|41% Off
Saturno Sofa Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA of Italy, 1957
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Camden, ME
A rare and beautifully preserved example of Gastón Rinaldi’s iconic “Saturno” sofa, designed in 1958 for RIMA, this example was produced in 1970.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Orange Two-Seater Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Orange Two-Seater Sofa, Italy
Fabric
De Sede “DS-28 Cosmos” Modular Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede “DS-28 Cosmos” Modular Sofa for De Sede, black leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of five The DS-28 Cosmos doesn’t sit in a room — it reshapes it.
Leather
1970s Three-Seat Leather Sofa/ Bed, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition Made of leather and leatherete The pillows are leather and the rest are leatherette Sleeping area 180cm by 135cm The sleeping mattress is suitable for rep...
Leather
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original red furniture wool, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Wool, Ash
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, blue furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Oak
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original condition, furniture wool, bentwood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Wool, Beech, Bentwood
Three-Seat Lounge Sofa by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi
By Sapporo
Located in Toronto, ON
A spacious lounge sofa designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi in Italy during the 1970s. This large and stylish sofa boasts fluffy cushions and inviting round shapes that beckon you to ...
Wool, Bouclé
1970s, 3-seater Danish sofa, orange/red furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Oak
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Beech
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
One of the most comfortable sofas we’ve ever had the pleasure of offering, this stunning piece was designed by Percival Lafer in the 1970s. It features a solid Brazilian hardwood fr...
Wood
1970s, Danish drop-arm daybed/sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, furniture wool.
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Wool, Rattan, Beech
Sofa Couch France & Søn Ole Gjerlov Knudson Torben Lind Teak
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Teakholzsofa von France & Son aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Zweisitzer wurde von Ole Gjerlov Knudson und Torben Lind entworfen un...
Fabric, Teak
Large Modular Sofa with Integrated Side Tables, Italy, 1970s - Original Fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Modular Sofa with Integrated Side Tables, Italy, 1970s - Original Fabric
Fabric, Wood
Modular Sofa " Sistema 61" by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Modular Sofa " Sistema 61" by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s Dimensions on the listing are for one of the possible configurations. This sofa is modular. Dimensions : 62*62*38.5h...
Fabric
$5,317Sale Price|15% Off
Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Milano, IT
Its popularity, however, does not derive from a widespread diffusion - as is the case for, say, the Camaleonda sofa or the Arco floor lamp. Instead, the soft convertible sofa designe...
Velvet
Original Erasmo Couch Modul Sofa B&B Italia Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3-teiliges Modulsofa von B&B Italia aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Afra & Tobia Scarpa und wurde unter dem Namen "E...
Fabric
Sofa with bamboo frame, geometric decoration on the backrest, and white chenille
Located in Madrid, España
Sofa with bamboo frame, geometric decoration on the backrest, and washable white chenille cushions - Vivi Del Sur - Italy - c. 1970 Dimensions: 76 x 140 x 80 cm
Bamboo
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further! Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...
Fabric, Bouclé
Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Studio Simon
Located in Roma, RM
Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon, 1970s. Complete with cushions covered with Dedar “Plushy” fabric Product details Dimensions 214 W x 67 H × 82 D cm
Fabric, Wood
Arne Norell Safari Two-Seat Leather Sofa for Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Rødding, DK
An iconic Safari two-seat sofa designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, circa 1970s. This celebrated Scandinavian design combines a stained beechwood frame w...
Leather, Beech
Vintage Danish Modern Bright Red leather sofa Loveseat by Erik Jørgensen
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Bright Red leather sofa with Patina by Erik Jørgensen. Two seat sofa upholstered in Bright Red leather with wear and patina on cylindrical brushed Steel legs. Has origi...
Leather, Birch, Wood
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
One of the most comfortable sofas we’ve ever had the pleasure of offering, this stunning piece was designed by Percival Lafer in the 1970s. It features a solid Brazilian hardwood fra...
Leather
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Velvet fabric in good original condition - cleaned - high of seat 40 cm
Fabric
Expertly Restored - Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Rosewood & Leather Sofa
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Brazilian Rosewood, New Italian Full-Grain Leather, New Goose Down Feather ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture i...
Leather, Rosewood, Feathers
1970s, Danish by Kurt Østervig, 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, teak wood.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Velvet, Teak
De Sede “DS-28 Cosmos” Modular Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede “DS-28 Cosmos” Modular Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970 The DS-28 Cosmos doesn’t sit in a room — it reshapes it.
Leather
$1,399Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
1970's rare design folding sofa, by Spicla, in former Czechoslovakia.
Leather
Mid-Century modern sofa attributed to Claudio Vagnoni, 1970s
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Paris, FR
A Mid-Century Modern style sofa attributed to Claudio Vagnoni, dating from the 1970s. . More than just a sofa, it's a design piece with enveloping curves. . A true signature piece,...
Fabric
Big Unique Luxury Design Midcentury Sofa, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Very stylish - Very comfortable - New upholstery.
Metal, Chrome
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, salmon pink furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original salmon pink furniture velour, oak wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition l: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manuf...
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This elegant vintage Serpentine sofa, designed in the style of Vladimir Kagan for Directional, beautifully captures the sculptural sophistication that made Kagan’s work so iconic in ...
Brass
Carlos Scarpa Sofa mod. Cornaro
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Scarpa (1906–1978) was one of the most poetic and materially sensitive architects of the 20th century. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Scarpa developed a deeply ...
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-76 Sofa Bed in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The DS-76 modular sofa by De Sede is a refined example of Swiss craftsmanship and innovative 1970s design. Upholstered in supple, high-quality leather, the sofa showcases clean archi...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Leather Sofa, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and leather sofa, France 1970s. This French sofa was made of bamboo and leather in France in 1970.
Leather, Bamboo
Model 757 sofa by Harry J M De Groot for Leolux
By Harry De Groot
Located in London, England
Model 757 sofa by Harry J M De Groot for Leolux. Solid chestnut frame and original patinated leather cushions.
Leather, Chestnut
$3,455Sale Price|25% Off
Chromed Metal and Black Rubber Design Sofa Signed System. French work.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This is a French work signed System. Circa 1970
Chrome
$11,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas. Iconic Mid-Century design, 1970’s America.
Brass
De Sede DS-31 Terracotta Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Rødding, DK
Iconic three-seat DS-31 sofa produced by De Sede in Switzerland during the 1970s. The sofa is upholstered in rich terracotta-colored leather that has developed a beautiful natural p...
Steel
Danish Leather and teak 3 seater sofa by Mikael Laursen, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful solid teak wood sofa wiyth camel brown leather cushions. Designed by Mikael Laursen in the 1970s Very comfy cushions and in very good condition. The frame is also in ver...
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Green Papillon Sofa by Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Green Papillon Sofa by Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
Fabric
$1,493Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish sleeping foldable sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish sleeping foldable sofa. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original vintage green furniture velour. Can be put in duvet, pillows, etc. Legs of teakw...
Velvet, Teak
$1,446Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish 2-seater classic sofa, original brown leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather with nice patina. Beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in abo...
Leather, Beech
Adriano Piazzesi “OKAY” Sofa in New Bouclé Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Almelo, NL
A rare and inviting Mid-Century Italian “OKAY” sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, newly upholstered in luxurious bouclé. This sculptural “OKAY” sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, designed and produce...
Agate, Steel
Gilt Chinoiserie Sofa Couch Loveseat by Broyhill and Lenoir Chair Company
By Broyhill
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous Chinoiserie sofa in Broyhill fabric by the Lenoir Chair Company. This sofa will make a statement in any room. It is upholstered in a stunning chinoiserie fabric from top t...
Fabric, Wood
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
The sofas comes from the waiting room of an important hotel designed by the architect Takahama.
Steel
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, beige furniture wool, solid oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Wool, Oak
White Fiberglass sofa table, Cesare Leonardi & Franca Stagi, Fiarm, 70s
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Fiarm
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Bibliografia: Domus n. 483, Febbraio 1970, p. 51
Fiberglass
1970s 3-Seater Sofa in Black Leather, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition with minor signs of use - The sides parts were newly reupholstered in very similar black leather - Cleaned
Leather
1970s, Danish 3 seater curved sofa, original multicolor furniture fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater curved sofa. Original multicolor furniture fabric, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction....
Fabric, Beech
Three-Seater Sofa by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare collaboration between Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara and Italian manufacturer Paolo Arnaboldi, this 1970s three-seater sofa exemplifies the fusion of Nordic clarity with M...
Wood, Leather
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa, green and red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original green and red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat cushions. Double sided seat cushions. Original good condit...
Velvet, Ash
1970s Modular Sofa by Karl Wittmann after Pierre Paulin
By Karl Wittmann, Pierre Paulin
Located in Wien, AT
A sculptural and elegant modular sofa designed by Karl Wittmann after Pierre Paulin, produced by Wittmann, Austria, in the 1970s. This rare and highly collectible piece embodies the ...
Fabric, Upholstery
DS- 47 sofa, de Sede, vintage
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
DS-47 two-seater sofa from the 1970s by de Sede with the distinctive original cover made of natural, up to 5 mm thick black Nappa leather and the artistic optical fold seams. The sea...
Leather
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy. In a gorgeous burnt orange leather upholstery with a beautiful age commensurate patina throughout. As comfort...
Steel
Waterfall Bear Sofa by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed & Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage three seater sofa designed and manufactured in the USA in the 1970s by Mr Lucite, Charles Hollis Jones and part of the Waterfall Bear Collection. The sofa is upholstered in...
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
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