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 sofa exemplifies the great art of craftsmanship and design of the 1970s.
Leather
Martin Visser Important One-Off Boomerang Sofa in Wengé and Black Leather 1970
By Martin Visser
Located in Meer, VAN
Martin Visser One-Off Boomerang Sofa in Solid Wengé and Black Leather The Netherlands 1970 A very special and one-off boomerang style sofa by Martin Visser, one of the most renowned...
Leather, Wenge
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 70ties design with timeless modern shape. The leather is a pure aniline pistacchio ...
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Polystyrene
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 upholstery is in Black Leather .White dread stitching . Cushions stuffed with goose...
Leather
Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's Channel Tufted Sofa
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in New York, NY
Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's sofa; the whole with channel and tufted upholstery, the sides and back are curved and covered in a warm brown Italian leather.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage De Sede DS-47 Sofa In Black Leather, From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage De Sede DS-47 Sofa In Black Leather, From Switzerland, Circa 1970.
Leather
Vintage Taupe Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s
Located in TOURCOING, FR
legant Chesterfield sofa upholstered in patinated taupe leather, with classic deep button tufting, rolled arms, and two large seat cushions.
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Model 290 Three-Seat Sofa, Black Oak, Leather, 1970
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of new laquered black oak. New upholstered with vintage aniline leather. Model 290, made by GETAMA.
Oak, Leather
Luciano Frigerio Dragoni sofa made in Italy 1970
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare and extraordinary lounge sofa designed by Luciano Frigerio and manufactured by his own company Frigerio di Desio in Italy in 1970.
Leather, Hardwood
Sleek Barcelona Sofa, c. 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek Barcelona leather sofa, c. 1970's Dimensions: 31.5"H x 59"W x 31"D.
Chrome
Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's
By Arne Norell
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Leather sofa by Swedish master craftsman Arne Norell, 1960s. The structure, combining thick leather and beach wood, is the essence of Scandinavian design, combining beauty and functi...
Leather, Beech
Maison Jansen Style small leather sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Jansen style leather sofa
Leather, Wood
Rectangular parchment low coffee table Aldo Tura 1950s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Conversano, IT
Product Name: Pair of Strato sofas by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970 Designer: Giovanni Offredi Year of Design: 1970s Style: Italian design of the second half of the twentieth c...
Leather, Wood
Piumino sofa De Pas, D’urbino and Lomazzi Italy 1970
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Their iconic works, such as the Blow Chair (1967) and the Joe Sofa (1970), became symbols of postmodern design.
Leather
Three-Seat Leather Sofas in Original Leather, by Mogens Hansen
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined three-seat sofas by Mogens Hansen exemplifies the brand’s commitment to understated elegance, comfort, and enduring craftsmanship. Upholstered in original cognac-toned l...
Leather
Vintage brown leather sofa set, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dark brown sofa set made in germany in the 1970s. Beautiful timeless design with great seat comfort. 1970s - Germany Good condition with normal age related wear. Dimensi...
Leather
$6,123Sale Price|20% Off
1970 Vintage Coronado Brown Leather Large Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia
By C&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970 Vintage Coronado Brown Leather Large Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia Outstanding three seats “Coronado” large sofa, an iconic design by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia ...
Leather
Czech Leather Brown Sofa, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
This sofa was produced in Czech Republic during the 1970s. It features a wood structure and brown leather seats.
Leather, Beech
$4,435 / item
Vintage Tetrad Modular Leather Sofa
By Tetrad
Located in London, GB
This versatile sofa comprises three 71cm-wide sections that can be arranged as a three-seater, a two-seater with a single chair, or used individually. Upholstered in original, beauti...
Chrome
Alessandro Becchi Anfibio cognac leather comvertible sofa
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Brussel, BE
Rare Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi in cognac leather. Comvertible sofa, in really good condition
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered.
Leather, Plastic
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
About the sofa: The sofa is many small patches of leather in differents variations of cognac brown.
Leather, Foam, Wood
1970's Leatherette and Fabric 4-Seater Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- leatherette and fabric in good condition with some signs of use
Fabric, Faux Leather
Large Lounge Sofa in Bordeaux Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970
By Mobil Girgi, Sapporo
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in bordeaux red Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970 A large lounge sofa in leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, in the 1970s.
Leather
Roche Bobois leather 3 seaters sofa
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful leather 3 seaters Roche Bobois sofa from 1970's. Thick leather, brass corners, side cushions for more comfort.
Leather
Vintage black leather and chrome sofa, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage two seater sofa made from a chromed steel frame and black leather seats and armrests. Very much in the style of Pascal Mourgue's Joker chairs/sofa 1970s - Belgium Good con...
Chrome
2-seater leather sofa by Gérard Guermonprez, 1970s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This 2-seater cognac-colored leather sofa is designed by Gérard Guermonprez. It dates from the 1970s and has the original label. This piece is in good original condition.
Leather
$3,320Sale Price / set|40% Off
Italian Design COROLLA Leather Sectional Sofa by I.P.E. Italy 1970's
By IPE
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 'COROLLA' Leather Sectional Sofa by I.P.E. Italy 1970's. Marked on the bottom.
Metal
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
MID CENTURY BLACK LEATHER SOFA This Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sofa is a timeless piece that exudes sophistication and elegance.
Steel
De Sede DS-88 Landscape Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather, Switzerland 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous center piece Cognac Tan leather DS88 sofa in patchwork by De Sede. The sofa is sectional so it can be set-up in different ways to your own liking.
Leather
Large Lounge Sofa in Firebrick Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Lounge Sofa in Patinated Firebrick Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970 A large lounge sofa in leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, in the 1970s.
Leather
Large Lounge Sofa in Brown Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Lounge Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970 A large lounge sofa in leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, in the 1970s.
Leather
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s. Gorgeous two and half seater buttoned Chesterfield style sofa in beautiful patinated olive green leather. Manufactured in Swe...
Leather
Large Vintage Chesterfield Sofa, Cognac Leather, Late 20th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Classic Chesterfield sofa in beautifully patinated tufted leather, featuring deep buttoning, rolled arms, and three loose seat cushions.
Leather
Arne Norell Ilona sofa from the 1970´s
By Arne Norell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ilona Two-Seat Sofa – a timeless blend of elegance and comfort. Designed by renowned Swedish architect Arne Norell in the 1960s for Norell Möbel AB
Leather
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa Daybed in Cognac Tan Leather Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The item features 8 pieces in toptal: – 2 seat elements (bottom + seat + backrests, 1 corner and 1 straight backrest) – 1 magazine rack – 1 headrest cushion Designer: De Sede design...
Leather, Foam, Wood
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Daybed Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The item features 8 pieces in toptal: – 2 seat elements (bottom + seat + backrests, 1 corner and 1 straight backrest) – 1 magazine rack – 1 headrest cushion Designer: De Sede design...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Italian modular sofa in brown leather, 1970s design
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Giorgio Saporiti, Vittorio Introini, Mario Bellini
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning Italian modular sofa dating from the early 1970s, representative of the high-end lounge design of that era. With its low, deep, and elegant lines, this set perfectly embo...
Leather
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
About the sofa: The sofa is many small patches of leather in differents variations of cognac brown.
Leather, Foam, Wood
De Sede DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful dark brown leather sofa model DS31 designed and produced by De Sede. One of our personal favorites from De Sede. Well designed polished aluminum legs. The sofa has been ...
Leather
1970s Czechoslovak Modular Leather Five-Seat Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
.Modular leather sofa manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1980s. This versatile system consists of five individual lounge modules that can be arranged into a long sofa or used sepa...
Leather
1970s Wittmann Hochbaret leather Modular Sofa, Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of wear due to age - Patinated leather - heigh of seat 41 cm
Leather
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s.
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s. The sofa consists of four seating elements, 2 two-seats and 2 one-seats. The elements can be attached to each other with...
Leather
Sofa by Pizzetti, Set - Sofa and two armchairs in leather. Italy 70s
By Pizzetti Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s Pizzetti set adds a sophisticated edge to any living space. The ensemble includes a sleek loveseat and two matching lounge chairs, all upholstered in luxurious black leath...
Leather, Wood
$1,837Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original brown leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Classic 70s Danish design, a combination of modernity with Danish vintage style. Original brown lea...
Leather, Beech
$1,181Sale Price|19% Off
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original brown leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Classic 70s Danish design, a combination of modernity with Danish vintage style. Original brown lea...
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed, Jitona, 1970's
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood, leatherette Daybed :Height- 87 :Depth-136 Original condition.
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage Montana Leather Sofa 3-Seater by Ekornes, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Norway looked at the sofa and decided it wasn't doing enough. The result was the Montana: a solid teak frame, clean Scandinavian lines, and cushions so well engineered that "Stressle...
Leather, Teak
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
Børge Mogensen Three-Seater Sofa, Model 2209, Original Upholstery c. 1970
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Andes, NY
Three-seater sofa designed by Børge Mogensen, model 2209, produced by Fredericia in Denmark. Upholstered in light linen with brown leather piping and walnut legs. Designed in 1963, r...
Leather, Linen
Vintage 1970s Honey Tan Leather Sofa Tufted Feather Cushion Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage American-made leather sofa from the 1970s. Upholstered in a rich honey brown leather that has developed a beautiful patina over time, this sofa offers both timeless...
Leather, Wood, Feathers
$4,920Sale Price|20% Off
De Sede DS47 Bullhide Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS47 two-seater sofa, a masterpiece crafted by De Sede in Switzerland in 1970.
Leather
Luxurious Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Black Leather Sofa by Stouby
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super luxurious Danish midcentury modern black leather down filled sofa by Stouby having cylindrical beech legs. Back side cushions are cleverly two big pillows that fold in the cor...
Leather, Beech
1970s Danish Brown Leather 2 Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition with minor signs of use.
Leather
1970s Danish Brown Leather 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable.
Leather
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 Lafer, but also perhaps Mario Marenco. Fantastically comfortable, it sits nicely lo...
Leather
70s Sofa 2 Seater Leather Sofa Niels Bendtsen Lotus for N. Eilersen Danish Desig
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s sofa 2 seater leather sofa Niels Bendtsen Lotus for N.
Leather
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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