Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather "Earth" Sofa, 1970s
By Percival Lafer, 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
Paraguayan Designer, Sofa, Wood, Paraguay, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wood sofa designed and produced in Paraguay, c. 1970s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use Seat back is adjustable; measured as shown Overall Dimensions (inches): 35...
Wood
Paraguayan Designer, Sofa, Wood, Paraguay, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved sofa designed and produced in Paraguay, c. 1970s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use Seat back is adjustable; measured as shown Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H ...
Wood
60s 70s teak sofa couch 3-seater Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Design
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sofa couch 3-seater Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Design 60s Object: sofa Manufacturer: Glostrup Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: 190cm x...
Fabric, Teak
Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in New York, NY
Don Shoemaker leather and rosewood sofa.
Leather, Wood, Cocobolo
Weiman Midcentury Sculptural Curved Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan Style Weiman Mid Century Sculptural Curved Sofa This sofa measures: 93 wide x 43 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 28 inches We take ...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,684Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Italian Blue Sofa 1970s by Tecno
By Tecno
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian sofa produced by Tecno with original fabric and metal frame with manufacturer’s mark, production Italy ca 1970s. Please note that the sofa is original of the period and this...
Metal
$17,832 / item
De Sede Terazza Sofa by Ubald Klug
By Ubald Klug
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare modular sofa designed by Ubald Klug for De Sede, Switzerland, 1973.
Leather
$1,517 / item
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s Make a bold statement with this stunning 1970s modular sectional sofa, upholstered in luxurious red velvet. With its curved silhouette, plus...
Iron
Dymling Sofa, Scandinavian Modern Design, Pine, Vintage, 1970s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Chicago, IL
"Dymling" sofa, Designed by Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese c. 1970's. This sofa features an old growth pine frame with playful chunky features as well as the original uph...
Pine
1970s Sofa, de Sede DS-12, Vintage
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sofa from the 1970s. Model DS-12 by de Sede with the striking original cover made of cognac-colored buffalo leather with a beautiful patina and coarse stitching. Very good w...
Leather
1970s Immaculate Quilted Chinoiserie Style Rattan Reed Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this rare occasion is one of the most beautiful chinoiserie style sofa you could hope to find. Extra hidden compartment with a new and unused sleeper. Outstanding design ...
Upholstery, Rattan
Jules Heumann Sofa for Metropolitan Furniture
By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by California native Jules Heumann for the San Francisco based company, Metropolitan Furniture, c.1970's. The sofa features a lacquered white frame and newly upholstered cushion...
Mohair, Upholstery
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and green fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric with staining, reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensio...
Fabric, Bamboo
$1,170Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage Rattan Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Sofa
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice all original rattan 3 seat modular sofa.
Rattan
Three-Seater Sofa in Dark Brown Leather by Axel Di Pietrobon, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning and rare three-seater lounge sofa by Axel di Pietrobon, 1970s Italy. Dark brown leather, metal construction and chromed metal legs. Made from one piece, not modular nor poss...
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Sofa, Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern sofa, manufactured by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s. Pine frame, original leather upholstery. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Leather, Pine
Italian Organic Sofa in Khaki Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, plastic, Italy, 1970s Eccentric sofa of Italian origin. The design reminds of the anatomy of the flower with its inward-facing tufted lines and a stuffed middle sectio...
Velvet, Plastic
Argentine Designer, Modular Sofa, Velvet, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet modular sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 9...
Velvet
Czech Leather Brown Sofa, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
This sofa was produced in Czech Republic during the 1970s. It features a wood structure and brown leather seats.
Leather, Beech
Italian Modernist Cognac Large Two Seat Leather Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Italian two-seat sofa from the 1970s, upholstered in beautifully aged cognac leather with a rich, warm patina. The generous cushions and broad, softly rounded armrests cre...
Leather
Bernhardt Modular Play Pen Style Sectional Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and inviting Bernhardt modular sectional sofa featuring a sculptural curved form and exceptionally comfortable deep seating. Upholstered in a warm taupe chenille fabric, this s...
Upholstery
Moon sofa attributed to Raphael Raffel
By Honoré Paris, Raphael Raffel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Canapé croissant ou lune attribué à Raphael Raffel pour la maison honoré
Leather
Leather Sectional Sofa, De Sede Style
Located in New York, NY
Black leather two-piece sectional sofa designed in the manner of De Sede. Sofa has lights at the bottom with a formica base. Each sectional measures: 96" W x 37" H x 35" D. This sofa...
Leather
De Sede 'DS-47' 3-seater sofa
By De Sede
Located in Brussels, BE
Exceptionally comfortable and built to last, this DS-47 sofa is upholstered in a superb, thick buffalo neck leather with a rich, natural patina. Designed by Team De Sede for De Sed...
Leather
Null, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved stained pine and white fabric sofa produced by Null Manufacturing, Maiden, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s. Seat Height (inches): 19" Arm Height (inches): 22.63" All uphols...
Fabric, Pine
Null, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved stained pine and white fabric sofa produced by Null Manufacturing, Maiden, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s. Seat Height (inches): 19" Arm Height (inches): 22.63" All uphols...
Fabric, Pine
Vintage Postmodern White Leather Sofa, circa 1970s–1980s
Located in Montréal, CA
Striking vintage postmodern sofa upholstered in luxurious white leather. Featuring a generous, low-profile silhouette with generously padded cushions, sculptural rounded arms, and di...
Leather
Howard Keith 'Cloud' Sofa Upholstered in Blue Velvet
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Cloud' sofa, velvet, United Kingdom, 1970s Stunning Howard Keith “Cloud” sofa featuring a sculptural organic form. Its low-slung profile and generous...
Velvet
Milo Baughman, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and light grey fabric sofa designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin Inc, High Point, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall ...
Fabric, Pine
Leather 'Sandra' sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully patinated black leather Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France, 1970's.
Leather
Null, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved stained pine and white fabric sofa produced by Null Manufacturing, Maiden, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric Wear to wood consistent with ag...
Fabric, Wood, Pine
$1,839Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chrome & leather sofa designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This stunning sofa features a white leather upholstery that sits on top of two chrome le...
Chrome
$8,400 / set
Dunbar Model 7350 Sofas by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Model 7350 sofas by Edward Wormley. Vintage 1970’s sofas with more recent grey & pink silk upholstery. Original labels are no longer on sofas.
Silk
Trä-Inn, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and floral-printed sofa designed and produced by Stockholms Träinrednings AB, Trä-Inn Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"...
Pine, Fabric
Rare Ligne Roset Model Satan by Bernard Govin Brown Leather Togo Sofa
By Bernard Govin, Ligne Roset
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a absolutley rare design by Bernard Govin for Ligne Roset. Bernard Govin is well knowned for his Asmara living Room suite landscape. This is a design after 1970.The Model n...
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
Trä-Inn, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and floral-printed fabric sofa or love seat designed and produced by Stockholms Träinrednings AB, Trä-Inn Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensi...
Fabric, Pine
Italian Sofa in Cognac Leather and Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, aluminum, leather, Italy 1970s Comfortable sofa made in the 1970s. This sofa strongly represent the essence of furniture design of the 1970s, going beyond the strict conventio...
Aluminum
$15,276 / set
Wittmann Atrium modular sofa Austria 1970
By Wittmann
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super cool Wittmann Atrium modular leather sofa manufactured in Austria 1970. This sofa is made of dark brown leather and consists of a 2-seater and 2 single-seat pieces, forming a f...
Leather
$3,804Sale Price|20% Off
Wood and Leather Rare Sormani Sofa
By Luigi Sormani
Located in Milano, IT
Delve into the opulent world of vintage design with this stunning Sormani sofa from the 1970s. Crafted during an era renowned for bold, experimental furniture, this piece is a specta...
Leather, Wood
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 original fabric, very good condition.
Brass
$7,900 / set
Couch and Ottoman by Martin Borenstein
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
All orginal couch and ottoman by Martin Borenstein. Couch measures 76" wide, 34" deep and 34" high. Seat height is 13". Ottoman measures 50" wide, 26" deep and 13" high.
Fabric, Wood
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa is upholstered in its original striped fabric. The backrests are adjustable and mec...
Fabric
Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century cylindrical sofa, a masterpiece from Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. The sofa features a unique hammock-like structure crafted from connected wooden slats, supp...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage Italian Velvet Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa, 1970s
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Brown Velvet Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa, 1970s. 30" H x 81" W x 38" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: From a Long Island, New York Estate.
Velvet, Upholstery
Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s
By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s. Superonda is distinguished by its bold absence of a body. At the center of its design are two sinuous waves, precisely sculpt...
Faux Leather, Foam
Pierre Paulin Three-Seater Sofa, ‘Blub Blub 275’
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Paulin (1927–2009) was a celebrated French furniture designer renowned for his innovative, sculptural approach to modern seating. He revolutionized postwar furniture design by...
Fiberglass
Vintage black leather and chrome sofa, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage two seater sofa made from a chromed steel frame and black leather seats and armrests. Very much in the style of Pascal Mourgue's Joker chairs/sofa 1970s - Belgium Good con...
Chrome
Mario Marenco Three seater Marechiaro sofa for Arflex
Located in New York, NY
The Three-Seater Marechiaro Sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex is an iconic piece that exemplifies the designer’s playful yet sophisticated approach to modern furniture. Mario Marenco,...
Metal
Maison Regain, Sofa, Elm, Fabric, France, 1970s
By Maison Regain
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and brown fabric sofa produced by Maison Regain, France, c. 1970s. With fold-out bed as illustrated. Minor wear to fabric. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. O...
Fabric, Elm
$17,500 / item
Two Rope and Tasseled Gilded Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Two rope and tasseled gilded sofas in linen-blend upholstery. Hollywood Regency, Napoleon III style. Dorothy Draper style. Sofas are priced individually.
Linen, Wood
Mid-Century 1972 Vintage Gabriella Crespi Sofa
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in London, GB
Gabriella Crespi (1922–2017) was an Italian designer, artist, and sculptor known for her luxurious and sculptural furniture, lighting, and decorative objects. She worked extensively ...
Aluminum
Italian vintage sofa by 1P, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian vintage sofa by 1P, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 207 cm; D= 85 cm; H seduta= 40 cm.
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Danish Brutalist Henning Kjaernulf Oak Sofa
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Danish Brutalist Henning Kjaernulf Style 3 seat sofa. Light cream wool upholstery with traditional Scandinavian stripes at center of cushions in green, brown and black. Carve...
Fabric, Wool, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable red fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Provenance: Collection of Richard Klank Wear consistent with age and use including minor ...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sofa, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 1970s French woven wicker sofa embodies elegant organic design, characterized by its deep seat and fluid, enveloping curves. Crafted from natural materials, it showcases excepti...
Wicker
Woven rattan sofa with dedar fabric cushions
Located in Roma, RM
Woven rattan sofa with dedar fabric cushions Includes cushions in Dedar fabric – About Flowers col. 001 Dimensions: 137 W x 70 H × 75 D cm
Rattan, Wood
$20,789Sale Price / set|45% Off
Carlo Bartoli Down Set Sofas and Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Sectional Sofa Model 'Down' This design embodies the bold and vibrant ethos of the 1970s, characterized by voluminous shapes and clean, sharp l...
Fabric, Hardwood
Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973
By Mario Bellini
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric "Tentazione" sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini in 1973 and produced by Cassina, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 60” W x 33” D Seat Height (inches): 16.75" All it...
Fabric
$3,982 / item
Mid-century modern bamboo sofa by Gervasoni
By Gervasoni
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Mid-century modern bamboo sofa by Gervasoni in excellent original condition with signs of use. Gervasoni is an Italian manufacturer of luxury, premium furniture that has been prese...
Fabric, Bamboo
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