c.1970s Guillerme et Chambron 'Elmyre' Corner Sofa With Slatted Backrest
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
Guillerme et Chambron ‘Elmyre’ Corner Sofa with Slatted Backrest, Edition Votre Maison, c.1970s A corner sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron and produced by Edition Votre Maison ...
Upholstery, Oak
1970's dark green German corner bench
Located in BE
This modular 1970s sofa consists of two separate sections, allowing for flexible seating arrangements. Set on a solid pinewood base, the dark green leather cushions can be reposition...
Leather, Wood
Space Age Vintage Modular Lavender Leather Togo Sofa Michel Ducaroy 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic corner sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in fabulous lavender pastel color from leather 1970s France.
Leather
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian Modular Corner Sofa, 1970s A beautiful Italian modular corner sofa from the 1970s in a warm sand beige tone.
Fabric, Wood
Italian modern modular corner Beige Sofa Antelami by Takahama Simon Gavina 1970
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular corner Sofa Antelami by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1970s Modular and corner sofa mod.
Fabric
Italian modern Beige fabric Modular sofa by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s
By Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Beige fabric Modular sofa by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s Modular and corner sofa, fully padded and covered in brown-beige linen fabric.
Fabric
"Bacone" Corner Leather Lounge Chair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Bacone lounge chair by Cini Boeri for Arflex. Extra large piece with generous squared proportions.
Leather
1970's Dennis Christiansen for Dunbar Gold Tone Leather Sofa Corner Wedge Chair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
RARE Dennis Christiansen for Dunbar gold tone sculptural leather corner or wedge shape sofa chair with curved back and thin profile seat cushion, Dunbar label, circa 1970s.
Leather
Vintage Love Seat Module, Corner Leather Sofa Armchair in Blush Colour, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1970s Love Seat Module, Corner Leather Sofa Armchair, Blush Colour, by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, Model Petronio, Furniture Discover this beautiful Loveseat or Corner Mo...
Leather
N. Eilersen Corner Leather Sofa Leather 1970s Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic corner sofa from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form.
Leather
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 112.21 in D 35.44 in
Lotus Corner Sofa by Niels Bendtsen For Niels Eilersen, 1970s
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Amazing corner sofa, 'Lotus' model, manufactured by Niels Eilersen, Denmark. Everyone can lounge on this 6 module sofa. Super thick buffalo leather upholstery in excellent condition....
Leather
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 55.12 in D 82.68 in
De Sede DS15 Modular Vintage Thick Caramel Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa & Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Hamburg, DE
This rare 1970s sectional leather lounge corner sofa is from the worldwide renowned leather manufacturer and luxury Switzerland brand de Sede.
Leather
Sold
H 29.34 in W 130.32 in D 106.3 in
Italian Space Age Modular Sofa in Green Fabric by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Modular sofa in green fabric by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s Corner sofa upholstered and covered in forest green coarse-grained fabric, consisting of 6 modules: a ...
Fabric, Wood
1970's Vintage Leather Modular Corner Sofa
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, impressive and extremely comfortable vintage leather modular corner sofa suite. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1970’s.
Leather
Sold
H 25 in W 95 in D 35 in
Alberto Roselli for Saporiti Italian Confidential Corner Sectional Sofa 1970's
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Italian design at its best: This 2-piece sectional sofa called the 'Confidential Sofa' was created by Alberto Roselli for Saporiti and is exemplary of the 1970's time period furnitur...
Wool
3-Section Channeled Curved Corner Sofa, France, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A three-section curved sofa featuring ribbed detailing and a sculptural shape reminiscent of designs by Michel Ducaroy. Low slung, ultra comfy and ready for a kitchen banquette, livi...
Textile, Foam
Sold
H 27.17 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Corner Sofa, Original Brown Velvet, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Corner Sofa, Original Brown Velvet, 1970s.
Velvet
Modular Corner Sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large corner sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s.
Canvas
Large Italian Curved Corner Sofa and Armchair, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large sofa group, Italy 1970. Very nice large set with strong sculptural bulky shapes. The sofa group consists 5 elements; four sofa parts and one loose chair. The set is newly uphol...
Velvet
Corner Sofa by Frigerio Walnut Foam Fabric Italy, 1970s-1980s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
Corner sofa with modular elements designed by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Desio, walnut stained wood, foam cushions with fabric upholstery of the period.
Upholstery, Walnut
6-Piece, De Sede "DS 46" Swiss Neck Leather Corner Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Delft, NL
6-piece, De Sede "DS 46" Swiss neck leather corner sofa, 1970s This sofa consist of 6-piece Swiss design heavy elements of De Sede "DS 46" from the 1970s in extremely high quality t...
Leather, Wood
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H 28.35 in W 129.93 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Corner Sofa, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Large Corner Sofa, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Upholstery
Sold
H 25.99 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Corner Sofa Brown Velvet Fabric, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful, simple and elegant Mid-Century five-piece modular corner sofa. Late 1960s production, Italy. Foam and wooden construction, thick velvet upholstery, chrome legs. Old foa...
Metal
1970s B&B Italia Baia Sectional Corner Sofa in Velvet
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare Baia modular sofa designed by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava for B&B Italia. Wonderful original velvet upholstery in good vintage condition. No stains or significant wear. C...
Velvet, Plastic, Foam
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H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
Large oak and ceramic corner sofa, Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare fan-shaped corner banquette in solid waxed oak and ceramic, designed by the iconic French duo Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, circa 1970. This remarkable seating...
Ceramic, Fabric, Oak
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H 27.56 in W 91.34 in D 40.16 in
Togo 2-Seater and Corner by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Iconic Togo seating set designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, consisting of a 2-seater and a corner element. First introduced in 1973, the Togo remains one of the most recogniz...
Textile, Foam
1970s Black Leather Corner Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1970s black leather 'Togo' corner piece sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Leather
Large Cognac Leather Danish Corner Sofa, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Large corner modular sofa in three parts with a very nice cognac leather patina. Possibility of removing the central part to make a four-seat sofa. Danish manufacturing, circa 19...
Leather
Sculptural Corner Sofa By Wiener Werkstätte, Austria 1970s
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing, organic shaped sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria 1970s. A rare custom made design in the 1970s with each sofa to be a masterpiece.
Upholstery
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H 21.66 in W 96.46 in D 35.44 in
Italian Alberto Rosselli Confidential Corner Sofa for Saporiti, Early 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Prato, IT
Italian "Confidential" sectional corner sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti from early 1970s with original blue-black velvet cover.
Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
Michel Ducaroy Style Modular Leather Corner Sofa, 1970s
By RS Associates
Located in Coronado, CA
An absolute masterpiece, this divine, utterly rare sofa was designed and manufactured by R.S. Associates in Montreal in the 1970s.
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 40.56 in
Togo Vintage Original Leather Corner Sofa Beige Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
Original Togo vintage corner sofa or club chair from beige leather designed by Michel Ducaroy 1970s France for Ligne Roset.
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 40.56 in
Space Age Vintage Beige Ligne Roset Togo Corner Sofa Michel Ducaroy 1970s France
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Vienna, AT
A Space Age vintage beige ligne Roset Togo corner sofa, which was designed by Michel Ducaroy 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 41.74 in D 42.52 in
Modern Corner Element Vintage Green Sofa Togo Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage green turquoise corner element original sofa Togo designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970s in turquoise green color tone.
Ultrasuede
Sold
H 25.5 in W 132 in D 60 in
Alberto Rosselli, Saporiti Sectional Corner Sofa, Original Tan Leather, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in High Point, NC
A big and comfortable Italian sectional sofa in its original patinated brown leather. Produced by Italian company Saporiti, 1970s. Original leather in good condition. Other italian ...
Leather, Plastic
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H 22.45 in W 96.86 in D 65.75 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Corner Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
By Giovanni Offredi, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, corner sofa, lacquered wood, metal, fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Suede
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, sectional corner sofa, suede, Italy, 1970s. Grand modular corner sofa by Italian designer Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot.
Suede
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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