$7,500
De Sede Two Seater Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark chocolate brown leather two-seater sofa by De Sede (DS44). The buttery soft leather, marked by a rich patina, underscores its sumptuous yet understated appeal, ensuring it fits ...
Leather
Luciano Frigerio 'Norman' 3 Seat Sofa in Custom Missoni Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching Loveseat available, sold separately. Custom designed by Luciano Frigerio in the 1970s for the Missoni family, the 'Norman' sofa is a rare example of Italian craft meeting fa...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
$5,128 / set
Space Age Sofa by Interlübke, 1970s
By Interlübke
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Ultra rare sofa set by Interlübke with brown fabric seats and white wooden bases. Complete set with a wooden corner piece which serves as a storage space. The high back design ...
Fabric
Carlos Scarpa Sofa mod. Cornaro
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Scarpa (1906–1978) was one of the most poetic and materially sensitive architects of the 20th century. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Scarpa developed a deeply ...
Leather, Wood
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
$4,700
Walnut and Fabric Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s sofa with a walnut leg frame. The sofa has been newly recovered, the frame is in original condition and it has minor chips on the back legs (see detail photos). Me...
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Italian Tubular Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
fully restored in a nubby, wool-blend textile with new foam. The frame has wear consistent with age and use including scuffs, scratches, and paint use
Metal
Percival Lafer “MP-49” Sofa
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s in excellent, restored condition
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. High quality, great condition, very comfy. Loveseat available...
Leather
$15,500
1970's Italian Leather Sofa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's Italian leather sofa with wonderful shape and patina
Leather
Vintage Sofa in Fabric, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sofa realized by an italian manufacture in 1970s. Padded fabric. Signs of time, especially a discoloration on the back.
Fabric, Wood
Maison Jansen Style small leather sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Jansen style leather sofa
Leather, Wood
Esko Pajamies for Asko "Bonanza" Sofa
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Long Island City, NY
The “Bonanza” sofa is more commonly available with a beechwood frame, but we prefer this handsome stained oak iteration.
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
DS- 47 sofa, de Sede, vintage
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
DS-47 two-seater sofa from the 1970s by de Sede with the distinctive original cover made of natural, up to 5 mm thick black Nappa leather and the artistic optical fold seams. The sea...
Leather
Esko Pajamies 3-seater "Bonzana" sofa
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
The "Bonzana" sofa by Esko Pajamies is a celebrated example of Scandinavian modern design. It combines a solid wooden frame in stained oak with black leather seating. Designed in t...
Leather, Oak
60s 70s Sofa 3-Seater Couch Seating Set Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s sofa 3-seater couch seating set Danish Modern Design Denmark 60s 70s Object: sofa Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Faux Leather, Teak
$27,500 / set
Michel Ducaroy 'Marsala' sectional sofa, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acrylic, fabric, foam. Manufactured by Ligne Roset, France. Back seam with manufacturer's fabric tag and shells with manufacturer's sticker. Comprising two curved pieces, three strai...
Velvet, Acrylic
1970s Curved Sofa in Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
1970s Curved Sofa in Boucle with a chrome base.
Chrome
Two seater sofa – Spain 1970
Located in Girona, Girona
Two-seater sofa, stripped and waxed solid pine wood, original canvas back system, new ‘Astrakhan’ wool cushions. Spain circa 1970
Fabric, Pine
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Erasmo” Sofa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
produced by B&B Italia - this piece is in excellent vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear. The original clips that hold the sections together are missing, but we will inc...
Fabric
Maralunga Sofa Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This nice and comfortable two-seat sofa “Maralunga” was designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. Maralunga is one of the most famous Italian design sofas, a landmark that ha...
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. The front edge is finished with decorativ...
Leather
$4,043
DS-83 Sofa, de Sede
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic DS-83 sofa from the 1970s by de Sede with the striking original cover made of brown leather with beautiful patina and coarse stitching. Quality Features: very good work...
Leather
Bruno Mathsson 4 Seater Eva Sofa
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Eva Sofa by Bruno Mathsson for Edvard Wilberg Møbelfabrikk Sweden, c. 1970 canvas, steam bent beech 33 h × 79 w × 24 d in (84 × 201 × 61 cm)
Canvas, Bentwood
Directional Biomorphic Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Directional biomorphic curved velvet sofa.
Velvet
Italian modern modular brown leather sofa, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular brown leather sofa, 1970s Composed of three sections, upholstered in cognac color leather and characterized by soft, rounded lines. The backrest is completed b...
Leather
$4,518 / 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
Vintage ‘Togo’ Two-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy in Off-White Fabric, 70s France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage iconic ‘Togo’ two-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy, produced for Ligne Roset in the 1970s. This example features its characteristic low profile, ergonomic form, and deeply ple...
Upholstery, Foam
$7,500 / item
1970’s, French Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French leather sofa. 4 Matching sofas available.
Leather
60s 70s Teak Sofa 3 Seater Couch Seating Set Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sofa 3 seater couch seating set Danish Modern Design Denmark Object: sofa Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: 184...
Fabric, Teak
675 MARALUNGA Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, vintage
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
675 MARALUNGA sofa after a design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the 1970s. Original cover made of high-quality, gray speckled upholstery fabric. The backrests of the two-seate...
Fabric
Selig Lucite Sofa, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Lucite sofa by Selig with black leather straps. There are three long nickel bars running through the length of the sofa holding the black leather seat straps and back cushi...
Lucite
McGuire Rattan 3 Seat Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic vintage McGuire of San Francisco Model C-1 sofa, featuring a thick, bent pole rattan frame with gracefully curved back. The rattan is lashed together with leather rawhide l...
Leather, Rattan
Vintage Dunbar Sofa W/Original Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Striking vintage 1970’s Dunbar sofa featuring its rare and eye-catching original Dunbar upholstery. This statement piece showcases a bold geometric chevron pattern in vibrant green a...
Upholstery, Wood
Ekornes Mid Century Stressless Sofa
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ekornes Mid Century Stressless Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 32 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 24 inches All pieces of furniture can be ha...
Upholstery, Wood
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa is upholstered in a beige/yellow upholstery. The backrests are adjustable and mech...
Fabric
Rattan Sofa by Clark Casual
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely rattan sofa has a dynamic frame of curved and swooping lines which make it a delight from every angle. The basket-like form cradles the seat and back cushions and makes f...
Upholstery, Rattan
Freeform Sculptural Organic Modern Wood Sofa Bench
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A striking fusion of nature and design, this sculptural sofa is crafted from solid, organically shaped wood, preserving the raw curvature, knots, and expressive grain of the original...
Hardwood
Excepcional sofá modular autor desconocido · Años 70
Located in Barcelona, ES
Conjunto modular de cuatro sillones de los años 70, de autor desconocido, concebido con una notable versatilidad formal y funcional. El conjunto puede disponerse como sofá de cuatro...
Upholstery, Wood
Two-Seater Sofa Model “Satan” By Bernard Govin For Ligne Roset, France 1970s
By Bernard Govin, Ligne Roset
Located in Hellouw, NL
Two-Seater Sofa Model “Satan” By Bernard Govin For Ligne RosetThe French designer Bernard Govin is known for his wide range of futuristic designs for, for example, Ligne Roset. Far a...
Leather
$713Sale Price / set|19% Off
Set of 2 Vintage Sofas, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 2 Vintage Sofas, 1970s A set of two vintage sofas from the 1970s, featuring a bold, multicolored fabric upholstery with an abstract pattern typical of the era. The soft curves...
Fabric, Wood
Vico Magistretti Cardigan Sofa for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully tailored 'Cardigan' sofa in grey leather designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Leather
Early “Bocca” Sofa by Studio65
By Gufram Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
for Gufram c. 1970s, fully restored with original importer’s tag
Fabric
McGuire bamboo and Lucite Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
McGuire Bamboo and lucite Sofa.
Fabric, Bamboo, Lucite
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
White bean sofa in bouclé, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
“Fagiolone” model sofa with white bouclé fabric upholstery, probably made in Italy around the 1960s. The soft and enveloping shape, characterized by full volumes and continuous profi...
Textile, Cotton
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa is upholstered in a grey/dark blue upholstery. The backrests are adjustable and me...
Fabric
Eero Aarnio Mid Century Rattan Sofa
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Aarnio midcentury rattan sofa This sofa measures: 76 wide x 32 deep x 24.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height of 24.5 inches All pieces of furniture ca...
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Modern Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered
By Milo Baughman, John Mascheroni
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautifully restored vintage curved sofa in new striated boucle upholstery.
Wrought Iron
675 MARALUNGA Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, vintage
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
"675 MARALUNGA" Sofa based on the design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the early 1970s. Original cover made of high-quality black-grey striped fabric. The backrests of the two...
Fabric
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. Eilersen Danish Design Object: sofa Manufacturer: N. Eilersen Condition: vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimen...
Leather
The Rock Sofa, Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los angeles, CA
Rock Sofa by Gerard van den Berg Low-profile Rock sofa by Gerard van den Berg, upholstered in leather with a natural patina. Sculptural form with a gently reclined back and broad se...
Leather
$6,350
DS-76 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s, Switzerland, in excellent condition. This piece has been fully reupholstered in a 100% alpaca fabric. It also has a clip to hold the two sections together
Alpaca
Borge Mogensen Spokeback Sofa 1970's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This spoke-back sofa is one of the most representative pieces in the collection of the master Danish designer Boe Mogensen, and was exhibited at the Cabinetmakers' Guild exhibition i...
Leather, Beech
Tobia Scarpa Style Mid Century Sofa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tobia Scarpa Style mid century sofa The sofa measures: 83 wide x 30 deep x 26 high, with a seat height of 14 inches and arm height of 22 inches All pieces of furniture can be h...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
6.5FT Stow Davis Sofa
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Classic lines with a trim in rich walnut with ivory upholstery. Measure: 6.5FT.
Walnut
Chesterfield Sofa Floral Print Velvet Fabric
Located in Paddington, NSW
This striking sofa is a bold reinterpretation of a classic Chesterfield silhouette, distinguished by its deeply tufted back, low rolled arms, and generous proportions. Upholstered in...
Fabric, Wood
Sofa Table, Travertine, Italy, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian sofa table in travertine with glass top, 1970s.
Travertine
Organic Shaped Wavy Sofa in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Organic shaped sofa, pine, fabric, Europe, 1970s This sculptural sofa, crafted in Europe during the 1970s, embodies the organic spirit of its era through its fluid, curvilinear form...
Fabric, Pine
Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather "Earth" Sofa, 1970s
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Coronado, CA
This Brazilian modernist "Earth" sofa was designed by Percival Lafer, and manufactured in Brazil in the 1970s. The incredibly comfortable settee features a "scoop" form seat with pat...
Steel
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