$8,192Sale Price / set|50% Off
Jungle Embroidery DUX "Playboy" Sofa 1970s Unique Fabric, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Milo Baughman
Located in Forest, BE
Sectional sofa with thick Jungle embroidery fabric made in Sweden in the 70's. The foot are Mae of
Fabric, Hardwood
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Pine and Leather Sofa From Ekornes, Norway, circa 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
. This piece is a vintage model made sometime in the 1970's, and therefore is showing minor signs of wear
Leather, Pine
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 38” H x 57.25
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, black-painted pine and beige fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c
Fabric, Pine
Uno and Östen Kristiansson 1970's Pine Sofa
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
detail. Sweden, 1970’s.
Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
, Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions: 31.75” H x 87.5” W x 36.5” D Seat height: 14.5”
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, White Fabric, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. 17” seat height
Fabric, Pine
Arne Norell Sofa model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather. Produced by Arne
Leather
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
Leather, Beech
Karin Mobring “Småland” Sofa for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA in the 1970s, the Småland sofa represents a refined expression
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s. Gorgeous two and half seater buttoned
Leather
Unique 3-seater sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ågesta 1970s, Sweden. This sofa (and a 2-seater, also available) was specially made for the staff room
Pine
Unique 2-seater sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ågesta 1970s, Sweden. This sofa (and a 3-seater, also available) was specially made for the staff room
Pine
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original green leather and black frame
Leather
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original black leather. Produced by Arne
Leather
1970s, Swedish 2-seater sofa by Arne Norell.
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish 2-seater sofa by Arne Norell. Original multicolor furniture fabric, furniture mesh
Fabric, Rattan, Beech
Scandinavian Modular Leather and Canvas Sofa by Overman
By Overman
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare sofa, model 008 by Overman, Tranås, Sweden 1970s. This sofa consists of six pieces, made
Leather, Canvas, Fiberglass
Pine Sofa by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pine Sofa by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus Sweden 1970s High-quality sofa with a solid pine wood
Fabric, Pine
Set of 2 Arne Norell sofas model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition. Please note: listed price is for a single sofa.
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
Leather
Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Rosewood by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
By Lennart Bender
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Newly Reupholstered in Velvet Fabric by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
Rosewood, Velvet
1970's Yngve Ekstrom Style Fat Pine Framed Reclining Sofa with White Upholstery
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun 1970's, Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese style, pine sofa with large scale pine frame and original
Upholstery, Pine
Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model "Ilona" two-seat designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Beautiful patinated leather and
Brass
1970s, 2-seater Swedish sofa, pink furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, 2-seater Swedish sofa. Original pink furniture velour, beech wood, springs in the seat
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Three-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
By Sven Ellekaer , Arne Norell
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Three-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s. Scandinavian
Faux Leather, Teak
$5,851 / item
Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model "Ilona" designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Beautiful patinated leather and original
Brass
1970s, 2-seater Swedish sofa, brown leather with patina, dark beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, 2-seater Swedish sofa. Original brown furniture leather with patina, dark beech wood
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden.
Brass
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
, Sweden. Global front door shipping, flat-packed: €800.
Brass
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
, Sweden. Global front door shipping, flat-packed: €800 Please note: cushions in need of new upholstery.
Brass
$7,724 / item
Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ilona sofas designed by Arne Norell 1960s, produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden. Dark
Brass
$5,271Sale Price|20% Off
Monumental minimalist Sven Larsson Solid Pine Coffee Table Sweden, 1970s
By Sven Larsson, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Ystad, SE
Monumental Minimalist Coffee Table by Sven Larsson, Sweden, 1970s A monumental and minimalist
Pine
Arne Norell ‘Merkur’ Sofa in Brown Leather and Wood
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Arne Norell Möbel AB, sofa model ‘Merkur’, leather, wood, Sweden, 1970s. This high
Leather, Wood
Swedish Modern Solid Pine Coffee Table by Sven Larsson, Brutalist, 1970s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a striking Swedish Modern coffee table that commands attention with its bold presence
Pine
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Rectangular Pine Coffee Table, Mid-20th Century, 1970s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Rainer Daumiller, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Hans Frydendal 1
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted Mid-Century Swedish solid pine coffee table, executed with simple yet
Pine
Vintage Swedish Pine Couch Table by Yngve Ekström, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hamburg, DE
Coffee table from the Swedish manufacturer Swedese according to a design by Yngve Ekström from the
Pine
Vintage Swedish Pine Couch Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hamburg, DE
Quadratic coffee table from the Swedish manufacturer Swedese after a design by Yngve Ekström from
Pine
Vintage Brutalist Swedish Pine Couch Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist coffee table from Swedish manufacturer Swedese designed by Yngve Ekström.A rustic design
Pine
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in original patinated green leather. Made by Norell
Brass
Midcentury Swedish Sofas, Benchs "Primo" Yngve Ekström Skandiform, 1970s
By Skandiform, Yngve Ekström, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3-seat - confortable - marked by imprinted label - sofa or bench - in style of Bruno
Fabric, Bentwood
Two Seater Brutalist Sofa in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, Made in the 1970s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
A comfortable two-seater sofa, upholstered in a vintage fabric. Attributed to Swedish Designer
Fabric, Pine
Unavailable|$9,347
Arne Norell Three Seater Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Vintage Three-seater ILONA model sofa, design by Arne Norell from Sweeden 1971. The structure is
Leather, Beech
Unavailable|$3,277 / set
Midcentury Swedish Oak Sofa & 2 Lounge Chairs, Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Riga, Latvia
inside (heavy). The wood has been cleaned. Sofa: H 67 cm H(seat) 36 cm W 198 cm D 72 cm Lounge
Wool, Oak
Sold|$6,600 / set
Pair of Swedish Modern Leather Sofas by Dux, c. 1970's
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your living space with this rare pair of two-seat sofas by Dux of Sweden, featuring a
Leather, Beech
Sold|$7,958
Sectional sofa "Playboy Zebra" DUX, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Göteborg, SE
- This is statement piece furniture! - The sofa consists of three sections, 2-seater, 2-seater & a
Fabric
Uno Kristiansson, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1970s. Seat Height (inches): 14.5” Arm Height (inches): 19.63" All items ship from High Point
Fabric, Pine
Sold|$4,300
Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's
By Arne Norell
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The plumpness of the cushions makes this ARNE NORELL-designed ILONA two-seat sofa stand out.Vintage
Beech, Leather, Fabric
Swedish designer, tiger pattern, modular sofa from the 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Mid-century modern modular sofa in six pieces. Produced in Sweden during the 1970s. Tigern
Fabric, Wood
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather. Produced by Arne
Leather
Two-seater sofa by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By Johan Bertil Häggström, IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sought after sofa designed by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s. Made in
Chrome
Roland Wilhelmsson Attribution, Sectional Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable sectional pine and off white fabric sofa attributed to Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Modern Steel Brown Leather Sofa, Johann Bertil Häggström for Ikea, 1970s
By IKEA, Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in MIlano, IT
Swedish modern chromed tubolar steel and original brown leather three seats sofa by Johann Bertil
Steel
Wooden Coffee Sofa Table in Pine by Sven Larsson produced in Sweden, 1970s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
in Sweden, 1970s. Original condition. Dimensions: H: 45 cm / 17.70" W: 100 cm / 39.35" D: 100 cm
Pine
Mid Century Pine Bench Sofa Table by Roland Wilhelmsson Produced in Sweden 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century bench / coffee sofa table in solid pine by Roland Wilhelmsson dated March 1970. In
Pine
Vintage Swedish Modular Brown Leather Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in Göteborg, SE
A striking Swedish modular leather sofa from the 1970s, offering both sculptural form and
Leather
Midcentury Chrome and Patchwork Leather Scandinavian Design Sofa, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Two-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
By Arne Norell, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Two-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s. Scandinavian Modern
Faux Leather, Teak
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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