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1970s Three Seater Beech Sofa by Hikor, Czechoslovakia
1970s Three Seater Beech Sofa by Hikor, Czechoslovakia

1970s Three Seater Beech Sofa by Hikor, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- fabric in good condition with minor signs of use - can be converted into bed - The Depth of the lying area is 95cm - The skelet made of staind beech wood - high of seat 44 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Maralunga Sofa Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Maralunga Sofa Vico Magistretti for Cassina

Maralunga Sofa Vico Magistretti for Cassina

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This nice and comfortable two-seat sofa “Maralunga” was designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original cherry-red velour.
1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original cherry-red velour.

1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original cherry-red velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banan" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage Sofa in Fabric, 1970s
Vintage Sofa in Fabric, 1970s

Vintage Sofa in Fabric, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Sofa realized by an italian manufacture in 1970s. Padded fabric. Signs of time

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Pianura Sofa 3Seater by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian walnut
1970s Pianura Sofa 3Seater by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian walnut

1970s Pianura Sofa 3Seater by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian walnut

By Mario Bellini

Located in Victoria, BC

A Pianura modular three-seat sofa designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Bauhaus Style Two-Seater Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
Bauhaus Style Two-Seater Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s

Bauhaus Style Two-Seater Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

harmonious design typical for the Bauhaus. In addition to the sofa, there are also two armchairs available by

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, bamboo, leather
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, bamboo, leather

1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, bamboo, leather

Located in Tarm, 82

construction, camel brown furniture leather. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1970-75s. The sofa

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bamboo

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in The Hague, NL

If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further! Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Fabric

Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet

Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet

Located in Budapest, HU

Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules - renovated and restored with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Plastic, Wood

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

LC2 Style Inspired Sofa in Distressed Suede Leather
LC2 Style Inspired Sofa in Distressed Suede Leather

LC2 Style Inspired Sofa in Distressed Suede Leather

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Saint Louis, US

This LC2 inspired sofa offers a leisure that few get to experience. This sturdy solid wood base

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Two Tier Brass And Glass Console Sofa Table
Two Tier Brass And Glass Console Sofa Table

Two Tier Brass And Glass Console Sofa Table

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern brass and glass two-tier table which could be used as a sofa table or console

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Super Original Set of Three Modular Sofas from the 70s
Super Original Set of Three Modular Sofas from the 70s

Super Original Set of Three Modular Sofas from the 70s

Located in Barcelona, ES

The fully restored modular sofa from the 1960s, brimming with retro charm, is a true gem that

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Elegant Italian Design Sofa Free Standing. Printed velvet Fabric
Elegant Italian Design Sofa Free Standing. Printed velvet Fabric

Elegant Italian Design Sofa Free Standing. Printed velvet Fabric

Located in Kastrup, DK

Italian design sofa, very elegant shape. 2 loose cushions. Newly upholstered in printed velvet from

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s

Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Brussels, BE

Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina,New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s Gianfranco Frattini

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

70s Sofa by De Sede Model DS-61 Buffalo Leather
70s Sofa by De Sede Model DS-61 Buffalo Leather

70s Sofa by De Sede Model DS-61 Buffalo Leather

By De Sede

Located in Neuss, NW

Rare high-backed 2-seater sofa DS-61 from the 1970s by DeSede with the striking original cover made

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage 1970s Ultra Modern Fabric Sofa Daybed, 4-Seater, USA Made
Vintage 1970s Ultra Modern Fabric Sofa Daybed, 4-Seater, USA Made

Vintage 1970s Ultra Modern Fabric Sofa Daybed, 4-Seater, USA Made

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Ultra Modern 4 Seat Sofa Doubles as a Daybed. Extra wide and taking off the back pillows

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Sienna ultrasuede 3 Seat Sofa birch Legs
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Sienna ultrasuede 3 Seat Sofa birch Legs

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Sienna ultrasuede 3 Seat Sofa birch Legs

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful Sienna ultrasuede Long leather 3 seat sofa with round Birch

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Ultrasuede

1970s Two-Seater Rattan Sofa by Uluv, Czechoslovakia
1970s Two-Seater Rattan Sofa by Uluv, Czechoslovakia

1970s Two-Seater Rattan Sofa by Uluv, Czechoslovakia

By Úľuv

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition - Made of wood and rattan - Made by ULUV.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Blop Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s
Blop Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s

Blop Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s

By Carlo Bartoli

Located in Brussels, BE

Blop Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s D: 79 cm (31.10") H

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

1970s, Norwegian design by Jan Erik Lindgren, 2-seater sofa model "Amazon".
1970s, Norwegian design by Jan Erik Lindgren, 2-seater sofa model "Amazon".

1970s, Norwegian design by Jan Erik Lindgren, 2-seater sofa model "Amazon".

By Jan Erik Lindgren, Ekornes

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Norwegian design by Jan Erik Lindgren. 2-seater sofa model "Amazon". Original light brown

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Teak

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 2-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 2-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 2-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in The Hague, NL

If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further! Maralunga 2 -seat Sofa, designed 1973

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina

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-seater Sofa, designed

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco

Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco

By Mario Marenco

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco Mario Marenco was born in 1933. He

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Guillerme et Chambron Sofa in Oak, Edition Votre Maison
Guillerme et Chambron Sofa in Oak, Edition Votre Maison

Guillerme et Chambron Sofa in Oak, Edition Votre Maison

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Guillerme et Chambron sofa in oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.   

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Michael Taylor Wicker Loveseat Sofa, 1970s USA
Mid-Century Modern Michael Taylor Wicker Loveseat Sofa, 1970s USA

Mid-Century Modern Michael Taylor Wicker Loveseat Sofa, 1970s USA

By Michael Taylor

Located in Southampton, NJ

Distinctive woven rattan Loveseat sofa by Michael Taylor featuring graceful waisted and scalloped

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wicker, Rattan

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood legs.
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood legs.

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood legs.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1970s Curved Sofa in Bouclé
1970s Curved Sofa in Bouclé

1970s Curved Sofa in Bouclé

Located in New York, NY

1970s Curved Sofa in Boucle with a chrome base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711
Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711

Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Milano, IT

At the height of the Seventies, in an era of innovation and avant-garde design, a sofa was born

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Walnut & Vinyl Sofa
Mid Century Walnut & Vinyl Sofa

Mid Century Walnut & Vinyl Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This mid-century walnut and vinyl sofa was designed and manufactured in the United States in the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid-century vintage wrought iron faux bamboo console/sofa table
Mid-century vintage wrought iron faux bamboo console/sofa table

Mid-century vintage wrought iron faux bamboo console/sofa table

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid-century vintage wrought iron faux bamboo console table or sofa table. This console

Category

Vintage 1970s American Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, leather.
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, leather.

1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, leather.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original good condition, velour, oak wood.
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original good condition, velour, oak wood.

1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original good condition, velour, oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original good condition. Original light blue velour fabric, dark oak

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1970s Orange Leather Sofa, Lafer Inspired
1970s Orange Leather Sofa, Lafer Inspired

1970s Orange Leather Sofa, Lafer Inspired

Located in Corby, GB

I have for sale a gorgeous two-seater sofa, designed in such a way it could almost be a Percival

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, furniture wool.
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, furniture wool.

1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, furniture wool.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool

De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s
De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s

De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Dronten, NL

. The DS-42 is a testament to this philosophy—a sofa that embraces the raw, untamed beauty of nature and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Cream Boucle Sofa in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa Soriana
Cream Boucle Sofa in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa Soriana

Cream Boucle Sofa in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa Soriana

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Cream boucle sofa in the manner of Tobia Scarpa Soriana. This sofa is low and comfy - it’s like

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Giovanni Offredi Leather Sofa by Saporiti Italia, Curved Design, 1970s
Giovanni Offredi Leather Sofa by Saporiti Italia, Curved Design, 1970s

Giovanni Offredi Leather Sofa by Saporiti Italia, Curved Design, 1970s

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This leather sofa comes in very good condition. The black leather is soft and supple and shows

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid century Italian leather sofa set by Ercole Biella for Grappeggia, 1970s
Mid century Italian leather sofa set by Ercole Biella for Grappeggia, 1970s

Mid century Italian leather sofa set by Ercole Biella for Grappeggia, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century cognac leather sofa set consiting of a two seater sofa and armchair designed by Ercole

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture

By Howard Keith

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Impressive Grand Diplomat sofa in original Sereno striped fabric designed by Howard Keith for HK

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1970s de Sede DS-76 Modular Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather
1970s de Sede DS-76 Modular Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather

1970s de Sede DS-76 Modular Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Two-Seater Modular Sofa, Model DS-76, designed and produced by de Sede in Switzerland in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

DS-83 Sofa, de Sede
DS-83 Sofa, de Sede

DS-83 Sofa, de Sede

By De Sede

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic DS-83 sofa from the 1970s by de Sede with the striking original cover made of brown leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Bogo Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate
Bogo Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate

Bogo Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate

By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Modular suede and leather sofa 'Bogo' by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate. Italy, 1970 circa

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Suede

Extraordinary Restored Walnut Probber Style Tuxedo Sofa - Pair Available
Extraordinary Restored Walnut Probber Style Tuxedo Sofa - Pair Available

Extraordinary Restored Walnut Probber Style Tuxedo Sofa - Pair Available

Located in Atlanta, GA

is available. An incredible Tuxedo sofa, circa 1970. While no longer marked, the piece is consistent

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Danish Three-seater Leather Sofa by Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970s.
Danish Three-seater Leather Sofa by Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970s.

Danish Three-seater Leather Sofa by Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970s.

By Erik Jørgensen, Jørgen Gammelgaard

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Three-seater Leather Sofa by Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970s. Sculptural Danish Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Harvey Probber Attributed Tuxedo Sofa in Purple Velvet, 2x Available
1970s Harvey Probber Attributed Tuxedo Sofa in Purple Velvet, 2x Available

1970s Harvey Probber Attributed Tuxedo Sofa in Purple Velvet, 2x Available

By Harvey Probber

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Three-Seater Tuxedo Sofa attributed to designer Harvey Probber, having been produced in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Set Maralunga two seater Sofa and 2 armchairs vico magistretti for cassina
Set Maralunga two seater Sofa and 2 armchairs vico magistretti for cassina

Set Maralunga two seater Sofa and 2 armchairs vico magistretti for cassina

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Ghedi, IT

composition consists of a two-seater sofa and two armchairs that have recently undergone a complete, strictly

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Tito Agnoli 3-Seater Korium Sofa for Matteo Grassi – Black Leather
Tito Agnoli 3-Seater Korium Sofa for Matteo Grassi – Black Leather

Tito Agnoli 3-Seater Korium Sofa for Matteo Grassi – Black Leather

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in The Hague, NL

This elegant three-seater sofa was designed by renowned Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Matteo

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

White bean sofa in bouclé, 1960
White bean sofa in bouclé, 1960

White bean sofa in bouclé, 1960

Located in Milano, Lombardia

“Fagiolone” model sofa with white bouclé fabric upholstery, probably made in Italy around the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Cotton

Jules Heumann Sofa for Metropolitan Furniture
Jules Heumann Sofa for Metropolitan Furniture

Jules Heumann Sofa for Metropolitan Furniture

By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, c.1970's. The sofa features a lacquered white frame and newly upholstered cushions in a gray mohair

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

McGuire Rattan 3 Seat Sofa
McGuire Rattan 3 Seat Sofa

McGuire Rattan 3 Seat Sofa

By McGuire

Located in Dallas, TX

Fantastic vintage McGuire of San Francisco Model C-1 sofa, featuring a thick, bent pole rattan

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rattan

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1970 Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1970 couch available at 1stDibs. A 1970 couch — often made from fabric, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Find 4446 options for an antique or vintage 1970 couch now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1970 couch, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1970 couch is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1970 couch over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Mario Bellini and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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