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1970's Italian Leather Sofa
1970's Italian Leather Sofa

1970's Italian Leather Sofa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970's Italian leather sofa with wonderful shape and patina

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970
De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970

De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970

By De Sede

Located in Chicago, IL

De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970. Original leather and each seat individually reclines.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Black leather sofa - Spain - c. 1970
Black leather sofa - Spain - c. 1970

Black leather sofa - Spain - c. 1970

By A Space

Located in Madrid, España

Black leather sofa - Spain - c. 1970

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970’s, French Leather Sofa
1970’s, French Leather Sofa

1970’s, French Leather Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern French leather sofa. 4 Matching sofas available.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rectangular Italian Leather Sofa Table 1970's
Rectangular Italian Leather Sofa Table 1970's

Rectangular Italian Leather Sofa Table 1970's

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

This is a sofa table produced in Italy during the 1970's in what would have been a glam style at

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Brown Leather Sofa Karl Wittmann Atrium, Austria 1970
Brown Leather Sofa Karl Wittmann Atrium, Austria 1970

Brown Leather Sofa Karl Wittmann Atrium, Austria 1970

By De Sede, Karl Wittmann, Wittmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Brown leather bed- sofa Karl Wittmann‚ Atrium’ in original brown leather, Austria, circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Brown Leather Two-seater Sofa, Italy 1970
Mid-Century Brown Leather Two-seater Sofa, Italy 1970

Mid-Century Brown Leather Two-seater Sofa, Italy 1970

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Title: Vintage Brown Leather 2-Seater Sofa - Classic Italian Design Indulge in timeless elegance

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970's Channeled Leather Sofa by Metropolitan
1970's Channeled Leather Sofa by Metropolitan

1970's Channeled Leather Sofa by Metropolitan

By Metropolitan

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome channeled leather sofa with chrome base by San Francisco, CA-based Metropolitan Furniture

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

French 1970's Chesterfield Sofa with Original Leather
French 1970's Chesterfield Sofa with Original Leather

French 1970's Chesterfield Sofa with Original Leather

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The first leather Chesterfield Sofa, with its distinctive deep buttoned, quilted leather upholstery

Category

Vintage 1970s French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Modular Leather Sofa, Norway, circa 1970
Scandinavian Modular Leather Sofa, Norway, circa 1970

Scandinavian Modular Leather Sofa, Norway, circa 1970

Located in Voorburg, NL

This striking modular sofa is a refined example of high-end Norwegian modern design from the late

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970
De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970

De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970

By De Sede

Located in Munich, Bavaria

De Sede black leather 2-seat sofa from 1970. Both seats are extendable for much more lounge seat

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970

Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970

By Raphael Raffel

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

, leather, France, 1970. This iconic “Croissant” lounge sofa, originally conceived by French designer

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970
Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970

Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970

By Drabert, Otto Zapf

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This Lobbytop three-seater leather sofa is upholstered in soft, high-quality leather and is in very

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pierre Chapo. S22 two-seater sofa, in elm and black leather. 1970
Pierre Chapo. S22 two-seater sofa, in elm and black leather. 1970

Pierre Chapo. S22 two-seater sofa, in elm and black leather. 1970

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pierre Chapo Two-seater sofa in natural elm with black leather back and seat cushions and natural

Category

Vintage 1970s French Sofas

Materials

Leather, Elm

1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa
1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa

1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sven Ellekaer leather sofa produced by Coja, 1960 - 1970
Sven Ellekaer leather sofa produced by Coja, 1960 - 1970

Sven Ellekaer leather sofa produced by Coja, 1960 - 1970

By Sven Ellekaer , Coja Culemborg

Located in Bern, CH

Sven Ellekaer 2 seater leather sofa, produced by Coja. Natural nubuck leather with solid oak frame

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa by Percival Lafer Brazil 1970
Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa by Percival Lafer Brazil 1970

Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa by Percival Lafer Brazil 1970

By Percival Lafer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Amazing Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa Designed by Percival Lafer Made in Brazil. Cube

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Leather, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Leather, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Leather, 1970

By Percival Lafer

Located in High Point, NC

This 1970s Brazilian leather sofa by Percival Lafer is a striking example of bold mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Leather Sectional Sofa From France, Circa 1970
Large Leather Sectional Sofa From France, Circa 1970

Large Leather Sectional Sofa From France, Circa 1970

Located in Nashville, TN

Large Leather Sectional Sofa From France, Circa 1970. Very comfortable model upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Sofa
Leather Sofa

Leather Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cognac leather sofa showcases a rich patina that enhances its vintage character, embodying the

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-76 Sofa, Brown Leather, Mid-Century Modern, 1970
De Sede DS-76 Sofa, Brown Leather, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

De Sede DS-76 Sofa, Brown Leather, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

Located in Austin, TX

Sofa, from Switzerland, DeSede exclusive, Model DS 76, upholstered in thick brown leather hide. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Hide, Leather

Leather 5-Seater Sofa "Fiandra" by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970, Italy
Leather 5-Seater Sofa "Fiandra" by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970, Italy

Leather 5-Seater Sofa "Fiandra" by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970, Italy

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in The Hague, NL

Fiandra Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina — Five-Seat, White Leather Designed by Italian master

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Black Leather, 1970
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Black Leather, 1970

Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Black Leather, 1970

By Cini Boeri, Gavina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofa for Gavina, black velvet, Italy, 1970 Designed in 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Sofa with Faux Leather, France 1970
Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Sofa with Faux Leather, France 1970

Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Sofa with Faux Leather, France 1970

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare model in Plexiglass 2 seats sofa France 1970 by anonymous designer imitation leather

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Plexiglass

Cognac Leather 2-Seater Sofa by MarCo Milisich for Baxter, Italy, 1970
Cognac Leather 2-Seater Sofa by MarCo Milisich for Baxter, Italy, 1970

Cognac Leather 2-Seater Sofa by MarCo Milisich for Baxter, Italy, 1970

By Baxter

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Introducing the exquisite cognac leather 2-seater sofa 1970 by Marco Milisich for Baxter Arcon - a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Girsberger “Eurochair” Sofa by Hans Eichenberger, Black Leather and Chrome, 1970
Girsberger “Eurochair” Sofa by Hans Eichenberger, Black Leather and Chrome, 1970

Girsberger “Eurochair” Sofa by Hans Eichenberger, Black Leather and Chrome, 1970

By Girsberger, Hans Eichenberger

Located in Rødding, DK

, architectural lines and functional elegance characteristic of the era. The sofa features supple black leather

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Wittmann Atrium modular sofa Austria 1970
Wittmann Atrium modular sofa Austria 1970

Wittmann Atrium modular sofa Austria 1970

By Wittmann

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Super cool Wittmann Atrium modular leather sofa manufactured in Austria 1970. This sofa is made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini
1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini

1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE Very comfortable lounging sofa made in Italy by Ambienti Bernini. It reminds me of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Leather De Sede Sofa Model Ds 125, Switzerland, circa 1970
Vintage Leather De Sede Sofa Model Ds 125, Switzerland, circa 1970

Vintage Leather De Sede Sofa Model Ds 125, Switzerland, circa 1970

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Leather De Sede Sofa Model DS 125, Switzerland, circa 1970. Original grey leather with nice

Category

Vintage 1970s European Sofas

Materials

Leather

Borge Mogensen Spokeback Sofa 1970's
Borge Mogensen Spokeback Sofa 1970's

Borge Mogensen Spokeback Sofa 1970's

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

This spoke-back sofa is one of the most representative pieces in the collection of the master

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa  for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa  for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.

Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.

By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Sacile, PN

Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970

Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970

By Raphael Raffel

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970. This iconic “Croissant” lounge sofa

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Roche Bobois sofa
Leather Roche Bobois sofa

Leather Roche Bobois sofa

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Roche Bobois leather 2 seaters sofa from the seventies. Thick buffalo leather, brass corners

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Swedish Pine and Leather Sofa From Ekornes, Norway, circa 1970's
Swedish Pine and Leather Sofa From Ekornes, Norway, circa 1970's

Swedish Pine and Leather Sofa From Ekornes, Norway, circa 1970's

Located in Norwalk, CT

an interesting combination of the modern and rustic aesthetic, this sofa pairs a stylish leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Pine

Strato sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970
Strato sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970

Strato sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Conversano, IT

. Product Name: Strato sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970 Designer: Giovanni Offredi Year of Design

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6

By De Sede

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, black leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6. The De Sede “DS-11

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of six

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Wood and leather set of 3 LP sofas designed by Ricardo Blanco, Argentina, 1970.
Wood and leather set of 3 LP sofas designed by Ricardo Blanco, Argentina, 1970.

Wood and leather set of 3 LP sofas designed by Ricardo Blanco, Argentina, 1970.

By Ricardo Blanco

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Wood and leather set of 3 LP sofas designed by Ricardo Blanco, Argentina, 1970. Dimensions of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970, and features a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Dutch Modern tufted puffy cognac Leather 3 seat sofa 1970
Mid Century Dutch Modern tufted puffy cognac Leather 3 seat sofa 1970

Mid Century Dutch Modern tufted puffy cognac Leather 3 seat sofa 1970

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Netherlands circa 1970. Beautiful Color leather. Located in Brooklyn NYC The sofa measures 82" x 33" x 29

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Studio Smania “Marango” series sofa, Italy 1970
Studio Smania “Marango” series sofa, Italy 1970

Studio Smania “Marango” series sofa, Italy 1970

By Smania

Located in Roma, RM

Studio Smania “Marengo” series sofa, Italy 1970 Product Details Crafted from Indian cane and brass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Rolf Benz Vintage Oxred Leather Living room Sofa Ensemble, Germany, 1970
Rolf Benz Vintage Oxred Leather Living room Sofa Ensemble, Germany, 1970

Rolf Benz Vintage Oxred Leather Living room Sofa Ensemble, Germany, 1970

By Rolf Benz

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This stunning leather Living suite room sofa ensemble was produced by Rolf Benz an manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Beech

Walter Knoll Vintage Modular Grey Buffallo Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
Walter Knoll Vintage Modular Grey Buffallo Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970

Walter Knoll Vintage Modular Grey Buffallo Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970

By Walter Knoll

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This stunning Modular sectional leather sofa was manufactured by Walter Knoll in Germany. It is a

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood

1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa

1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa

By Henredon

Located in Malibu, CA

Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

English Victorian style camel tufted leather chesterfield sofa with out-scrolled arms on four

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa

Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa

Located in Montreal, QC

Leather Chesterfield Style sofa

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Glossy Lacquered , 1970's Timeless
Vintage Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Glossy Lacquered , 1970's Timeless

Vintage Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Glossy Lacquered , 1970's Timeless

By Acerbis

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Italian Sofa - Mid Century Designer Sofa - 1970's sofa Very cool and unusual, imposing

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 6
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 6

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 6

By De Sede

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, natural leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6. The De Sede “DS-11

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4

By De Sede

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Leather, Switzerland, 1970, Set of 4 The De Sede “DS-11” modular

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rolf Benz Vintage Modular lime Green Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
Rolf Benz Vintage Modular lime Green Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970

Rolf Benz Vintage Modular lime Green Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970

By Rolf Benz

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This stunning Modular sectional Rolf Benz leather sofa was manufactured in Germany. It is a pure

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Polystyrene

Black Leather Piumotto  Sofa By Arrigo Arrigoni For Busnelli, Italy, 1970’s
Black Leather Piumotto  Sofa By Arrigo Arrigoni For Busnelli, Italy, 1970’s

Black Leather Piumotto Sofa By Arrigo Arrigoni For Busnelli, Italy, 1970’s

By Arrigo Arrigoni, Busnelli

Located in Den Haag, NL

Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni designed these sofas for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli S.P.A. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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1970 Leather Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1970 leather couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1970 leather couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a 1970 leather couch — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1970 leather couch, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1970 leather couch over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Mario Bellini and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1970 Leather Couch?

Prices for a 1970 leather couch start at $718 and top out at $67,930 with the average selling for $6,679.

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.

Questions About 1970 Leather Couch
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many furniture lovers and interior designers believe a leather couch is worth it. Although full-grain and top-grain leather upholstery generally costs more than faux leather and textiles, high-quality leather gives a couch a sumptuous feel and elevated appearance. Premium leathers also resist wear and can be easily wiped clean. However, whether or not it's worth buying a leather couch is subjective. At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of leather sofas and other furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To know if your couch is real leather, first look for the tag. Usually, you'll find it sewn onto the side of a cushion, next to the arm or on the back. The tag typically identifies the materials used for both the upholstery and cushioning. Another way to tell is to examine the upholstery under a magnifying glass. With natural leather, you can expect to see an irregular grain pattern. A repeated pattern usually indicates man-made leather. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of leather sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A good-quality leather couch should last at least 25 years, if properly cared for.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To rejuvenate a leather couch, start by wiping it clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Apply a leather cleaner labeled as safe for the specific type of leather to remove stains or heavy soiling. Then, rub a leather conditioner into the sofa and allow it to rest for a few hours. Wipe off any excess with a soft cloth. When it comes to rejuvenating vintage furniture, however, experts recommend that you consult a professional. On 1stDibs, find a collection of leather couches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best color for decor and furniture to go with your brown leather couch will vary upon your personal preference. Earthy hues, warm and serene, will enhance the beauty of your brown leather couch – consider beige, bluish pink, orange or teal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary brown leather couches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.