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1978 Couches

DS125 Sofas by Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, 1978
DS125 Sofas by Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, 1978

DS125 Sofas by Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, 1978

By Gerd Lange, De Sede

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of DS125 sofas designed in 1978 by German designer Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Lauriana’ Sofa for B&B Italia, Italy, 1978
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Lauriana’ Sofa for B&B Italia, Italy, 1978

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Lauriana’ Sofa for B&B Italia, Italy, 1978

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Dronten, NL

Elegant ‘Lauriana’ sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1978, representing the designers’ sophisticated approach to Italian postmodern furniture.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Cognac Leather, 1978
Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Cognac Leather, 1978

Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Cognac Leather, 1978

Located in bari, IT

Two-seater sofa with red lacquered tubular frame seats and leather in an elegant cognac colour, late 1970s Italian production.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-125 Two-Seat Sofa by Gerd Lange, Swiss Design, 1978
De Sede DS-125 Two-Seat Sofa by Gerd Lange, Swiss Design, 1978

De Sede DS-125 Two-Seat Sofa by Gerd Lange, Swiss Design, 1978

By Gerd Lange, De Sede

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Two-seat sofa from the iconic DS-125 collection, designed by German architect Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland in 1978.

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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

cognac leather Le Bambole-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1978.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

LC 2 set 1978 - Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand - Cassina
LC 2 set 1978 - Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand - Cassina

LC 2 set 1978 - Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand - Cassina

By Cassina

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Exceptional LC-2 matching set in its original black leather. First owner (1979) with original invoices & delivery papers. Low numbers : 003528 & 003559 Designed by Le Corbusier, Pier...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Le Bambole leather pouf or foot rest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Price for the foot rest only ! The Le Bambole Sofas are available in our parallel listings herr o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978
Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978

Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978

By Hans Hopfer

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978; This sofa features lines that evoke the beauty of flower petals, representing both elegance and sophistication while encouragin...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet

Restored Pair of Breille Sofas by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed, circa 1978
Restored Pair of Breille Sofas by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed, circa 1978

Restored Pair of Breille Sofas by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed, circa 1978

By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed

Located in Atlanta, GA

An incredibly rare pair of restored sofa frames by the Great Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed firm, circa 1978.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rattan

Angelo Donghia Asymmetrical Brown Velvet Chaise Lounge, Ash Legs, 1978
Angelo Donghia Asymmetrical Brown Velvet Chaise Lounge, Ash Legs, 1978

Angelo Donghia Asymmetrical Brown Velvet Chaise Lounge, Ash Legs, 1978

By Angelo Donghia

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century (1978) asymmetrical brown velvet sofa /chaise lounge with an abstract back and curved side on four European ash saber legs.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Very rare Vagues/Waves modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
Very rare Vagues/Waves modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France

Very rare Vagues/Waves modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France

By Roche Bobois

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978; This sofa showcases flowing lines inspired by the beauty of waves, embodying both elegance and sophistication while promoting r...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

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Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofas Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978
Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofas Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978

Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofas Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare pair of vintage De Sede DS 125 sofas designed by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural pieces are upholstered in thick 3mm-5mm black lea...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage De Sede 'DS 125' Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978
Vintage De Sede 'DS 125' Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978

Vintage De Sede 'DS 125' Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

Discounted airfreight for our US and International customers (from 2 weeks door to door) We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa designed by Gerd ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978
Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978

Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural hand built pieces are upholstered in 3mm-5mm thick black neck leath...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maralunga Sofà by Vico Magistretti production Cassina 1978 Three seats
Maralunga Sofà by Vico Magistretti production Cassina 1978 Three seats

Maralunga Sofà by Vico Magistretti production Cassina 1978 Three seats

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Lucca, IT

Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti production Cassina Three-seater in Blue Velvet Italy 1975 First series of the famous and important Maralunga Sofa , which has become a design icon...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978
Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978

Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural hand built pieces are upholstered in 3mm-5mm thick tan neck leather...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede Ds-66 Vintage Love Seat Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1978
De Sede Ds-66 Vintage Love Seat Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1978

De Sede Ds-66 Vintage Love Seat Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1978

By De Sede

Located in Vienna, AT

De Sede DS-66 love seat cognac leather, Switzerland 1978. Vintage cognac leather loveseat with espresso accent piping.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modular 2-seater Sofa by Oelsa, Germany, 1970
Modular 2-seater Sofa by Oelsa, Germany, 1970

Modular 2-seater Sofa by Oelsa, Germany, 1970

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H 27.56 in W 59.45 in D 32.29 in

Modular 2-seater Sofa by Oelsa, Germany, 1970

Located in Wroclaw, PL

Modular Sofa from Oelsa Furniture Factory in Rabenau, Germany, 1978.

Category

Late 20th Century German Space Age Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa and Armchair Design by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978
Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa and Armchair Design by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978

Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa and Armchair Design by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978

By Gerd Lange, De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa and armchair designed by Gerd Lange in 1978.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-2878 Boxing Glove Sofa Set
De Sede DS-2878 Boxing Glove Sofa Set

De Sede DS-2878 Boxing Glove Sofa Set

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H 33.86 in W 40.95 in D 66.93 in

De Sede DS-2878 Boxing Glove Sofa Set

By De Sede

Located in PEGO, Alicante

DS-2878 Boxing Set including the lounge chair and DS-2878/60 punching Bag by de Sede Design Team Spectacular Boxing Chaise Lounge from the manufacturer De Sede, a 7.1 scale boxing g...

Category

2010s Swiss Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

De Sede Black Leather Sofa 1978 Switzerland
De Sede Black Leather Sofa 1978 Switzerland

De Sede Black Leather Sofa 1978 Switzerland

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H 31.89 in W 59.45 in D 20.48 in

De Sede Black Leather Sofa 1978 Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Den Haag, NL

Top Quality sofa from Switzerland. Love the curved shape of this sofa. Smooth soft Black leather. Wonderful condition.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1978 Knoll International Bastiano Oak Black Leather Sofa
1978 Knoll International Bastiano Oak Black Leather Sofa

1978 Knoll International Bastiano Oak Black Leather Sofa

By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Vintage 1978 Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Bastiano sofa. Black leather against this honeyed oak is the most visually pleasing combination option illustrated by The Bastiano sofa.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Davis Sofa by Vico Magistretti for De Padova, Italy, 1978
Davis Sofa by Vico Magistretti for De Padova, Italy, 1978

Davis Sofa by Vico Magistretti for De Padova, Italy, 1978

By Vico Magistretti

Located in London, GB

A rare Davis sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for De Padova, Italy in 1978.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Gerd Lange Model DS 125 Sofa De Sede Switzerland 1978
Gerd Lange Model DS 125 Sofa De Sede Switzerland 1978

Gerd Lange Model DS 125 Sofa De Sede Switzerland 1978

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H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 28.35 in

Gerd Lange Model DS 125 Sofa De Sede Switzerland 1978

By De Sede, Gerd Lange

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Stunning and rare sofa model DS 125 designed by Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland 1978.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ligne Roset Togo Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy in Red Velvet, 1978
Ligne Roset Togo Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy in Red Velvet, 1978

Ligne Roset Togo Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy in Red Velvet, 1978

By Michel Ducaroy, Arconas, Ligne Roset

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Please find and follow our 1stdibs storefront at 1stdibs dot com backslash dealers backslash Otto-Binx Stunning Red (Silk) Velvet Togo Sofa Set of 3 by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Silk

Lauriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1978
Lauriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1978

Lauriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1978

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Uppsala, SE

Lauriana 2-seat sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1978 for Italian luxury manufacturer B&B Italia.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1978 Italian Vintage Baxter Bull Leather Sofa in Distressed Used Look
1978 Italian Vintage Baxter Bull Leather Sofa in Distressed Used Look

1978 Italian Vintage Baxter Bull Leather Sofa in Distressed Used Look

By Baxter Furniture

Located in Almelo, NL

An Italian Baxter bull leather sofa from high quality. The sofa contains an solid wood frame and an distressed thick buffalo hide. We also loved the cognac color of the leather which...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Le Bambole Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1978
Vintage Le Bambole Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1978

Vintage Le Bambole Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1978

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Le Bambole Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1978.

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Vintage 1970s European Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Swiss DeSede DS-66 Cognac Leather Sofa by Carl Larsson, 1978
Swiss DeSede DS-66 Cognac Leather Sofa by Carl Larsson, 1978

Swiss DeSede DS-66 Cognac Leather Sofa by Carl Larsson, 1978

By De Sede

Located in Bern, CH

De Sede DS-66 cognac leather sofa. Designed by Carl Larsson, 1978. Produced by DeSede, Switzerland in the late 1970's.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mississippi Sofa by Pierre Paulin
Mississippi Sofa by Pierre Paulin

Mississippi Sofa by Pierre Paulin

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H 25.6 in W 314.97 in D 31.5 in

Mississippi Sofa by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mississippi by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1978. The depth of the sofa is 80 cm, height backrest 65 cm, seat height 36 cm , length +/- 800 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Arne Jacobsen 3300 Sofa for Fritz Hansen, 1957
Arne Jacobsen 3300 Sofa for Fritz Hansen, 1957

Arne Jacobsen 3300 Sofa for Fritz Hansen, 1957

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H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 28.35 in

Arne Jacobsen 3300 Sofa for Fritz Hansen, 1957

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Labeled with the date and manufacturers label from 1978. Designer: Arne Jacobsen Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen (marked with label) Date of design: 1957 Date of manufacture: ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Style Bouclé Sofa with Chrome Base
Milo Baughman Style Bouclé Sofa with Chrome Base

Milo Baughman Style Bouclé Sofa with Chrome Base

By Milo Baughman, Metropolitan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Milo Baughman style postmodern bouclé sofa with chrome base by San Francisco, CA-based Metropolitan Furniture, c.1978.

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Original vintage Togo from 1978 in mint green by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Original vintage Togo from 1978 in mint green by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

Original vintage Togo from 1978 in mint green by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

This 1987 Togo sofa boasts a rare, mint-colored leather upholstery that would be a stunning addition to any interior design. The high-quality craftsmanship and classic style of this ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Diesis velvet sofa, first series, Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1979
Diesis velvet sofa, first series, Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1979

Diesis velvet sofa, first series, Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1979

By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia

Located in Milano, IT

Diesis velvet sofa, first series, by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1978 Diesis midnight blue velvet sofa with armrests, aluminium and leather frame.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare modular lounge set "Refugio Due", by Roche Bobois, France, 1978
Rare modular lounge set "Refugio Due", by Roche Bobois, France, 1978

Rare modular lounge set "Refugio Due", by Roche Bobois, France, 1978

By Roche Bobois

Located in Lyon, FR

A rare and complete modular lounge set, model “Refugio Due,” designed and produced by Roche Bobois in the late 1970s. This striking ensemble evokes early 20th-century Art Deco aesthe...

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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa

Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa

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H 27.17 in W 80.71 in L 27.17 in

Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in London, GB

Slagelse Møbelværk was a famous Danish maker for many of the great designers such as architect Flemming Lassen (1902-1984) and Viggo Boesen, but went out of business in 1978. These s...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

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1978 Couches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1978 couches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, all 1978 couches available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 1978 couches available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1978 couches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco 1978 couches are of considerable interest. De Sede, Gerd Lange and Afra & Tobia Scarpa each produced beautiful 1978 couches that are worth considering.

How Much are 1978 Couches?

Prices for 1978 couches start at $3,091 and top out at $27,219 with the average selling for $11,419.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.