1970s Vintage Striped Woven Upholstery Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Winston-Salem, NC
Wrapped entirely in richly textured striped upholstery, this vintage sofa carries a low, architectural silhouette with a clean, blocky profile.
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Vintage Brutalist Wood, Brass, and Striped Upholstered Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking 1970s mid-century modern safari-style sofa combines bold architectural structure with quintessential vintage warmth.
Brass
Brutalist Burgundy Three-Seat Sofa with Striped Upholstery, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Characterful three-seater sofa from the 1970s, featuring a substantial solid wood frame with bold geometric lines and wide, architectural armrests. The robust construction and expos...
Textile, Pine, Lacquer
Danish Modern Pine Sofa Striped Nubby Textile Wool 1970s Guillerme Cham
By Henning Kjærnulf, Luxus of Sweden, Hans Frydendal 1, Guillerme et Chambron, Yngve Ekström
Located in Round Top, TX
Circa 1970s, this sofa combines style, comfort and craftsmanship in a unique way.
Wool, Pine
Alessandro Becchi, Anfibio Sofa, Striped Fabric, Giovannetti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Krefeld, DE
Alessandro Becchi Anfibio sofa bed by Giovannetti Collezioni, Italy, 1970s. Designed in 1970 by Florence-born Alessandro Becchi, the Anfibio is one of the most iconic convertible des...
Fabric, Wool
Howard Keith “Diplomat” Sofa in Original Sereno Striped Upholstery, UK, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rare oversized “Diplomat” sofa designed by John Home for Howard Keith Furniture, United Kingdom, 1970s.
Velvet
Mid Century Sofa Compact Eames for Herman Miller, Girard Striped Fabric, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Eames Sofa Compact Model S-473 was produced by Herman Miller between 1974-1980. The sofa features original Alexander Girard "Giant Stripes" fabric, a ...
Steel, Chrome
1970s Striped Blue Upholstery Bamboo Frame Mid Century Modern Sofa MINT!
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Brass Chrome Rectangle Base Adjustable Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Mint!
Bamboo, Reed
1970s Pink Striped Floating Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning original 1970s floating frame, newly reupholstered in pink and brown velvet striped fabric. In beautiful, brand new condition ready for another 40 years.
Fabric, Wood
Striped Italian Bamboo Sofa or Daybed, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Stunning bamboo daybed or sofa from the 1970s. Sourced in Italy. The open structure of the frame gives the sofa a very elegant feel and it makes it look beautiful from any angle.
Fabric, Wood, Bamboo, Rattan
seven-piece 1970s striped modular sofa and chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Danish seven-piece living living room set. Green and brown striped velvet upholstery. Feels like a very low pile velvet, soft to the touch. Foam is in great condition. *** ref...
Fabric, Foam
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H 27.5 in W 81 in D 30 in
Modern Three-Seat Striped Sofa Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Chicago, IL
Striped wool upholstery is earth tones and nailhead details beautifully complement the intricately carved frame.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 38.98 in
Vintage Italian Space Age Modular Sofa in Striped Brown Velvet, Set of 4, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful four-part Mid-Century-Modern modular sofa in the style of Rino Maturi designed modular sofas, in original brown velvet upholstery. A vintage Italian production, sourced ...
Velvet, Wood
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H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 28.75 in
1 of 20 Italian Mid-Century-Modern Striped Blue Modular Sofa Modules, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Design your own vintage Italian modular sofa! A stunning twenty-piece Mid-Century-Modern modular sofa in blue striped upholstery. With modules sold per piece, you can create your ow...
Metal
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H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 34.65 in
Italian Space Age Modular Seating Set in Striped Brown Fabric, Set of 4, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful Mid-Century-Modern modular seating set consisting of four individual chairs in original brown striped fabric upholstery with chrome wheels. In the style of Verner Panton ...
Fabric
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H 29.93 in W 80.71 in D 31.5 in
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Sofa of Solid Oak with Original Green Striped Wool 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A great sofa in the style of the 1970s The fine natural surface and patina with a warm glow has slowly been added after years of daily use.
Wool, Oak
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H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 21.26 in
Italian Coffee Table in Striped Velvet and Smoked Glass, 1970s Design
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Coffee Table in Striped Velvet and Smoked Glass, 1970s Design Vintage coffee table from the 1970s combining luxurious textures with a sleek, modern silhouette. The rectangul...
Velvet, Glass
Striped Sofa, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Are you a flower child or hippie at heart, yearning to time travel to the 1970s? Well now’s your chance! Recline on this chenille time capsule, and imagine a world where shag carpet ...
Brass
1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione Striped Sofa in Dark Green
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This stunning 1970s Tentazione sofa, designed by the renowned Mario Bellini for Cassina, is a perfect blend of Italian craftsmanship and modern design.
Cotton
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H 76 in W 80 in D 75 in
Danish 1970s Mid-Century Striped Fabric Occasional Armchair with Teak Legs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish armchair. Upholstered in striped grey fabric which has flecks of orange through it, creating a rich and warm overall effect.
Wool, Teak
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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