Mid-Century Style 1980's Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Three seat sofa upholstered in white boucle. This sofa has been newly upholstered with foam. Sofa
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Mid-Century Style 1980's Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Three seat sofa upholstered in white boucle. This sofa has been newly upholstered with foam. Sofa
Bouclé
Postmodern Italian 1980s Sofa, Two-Seat
By Memphis Milano
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s Postmodern two-seat sofa. Sculpted beech frame with aluminum accents. Original warm
Leather, Plywood
1980s Sofa and Armchair in Satin Zanaboni Milano Chester Silk
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original armchair and sofa from 1980, produced by the renowned Zanaboni company of Milan Italy
Silk
Pair Post Modern Sculptural Sofa, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Post Modern Sculptural Sofa’s 1980’s. Sofas are in original upholstery which are in great
Upholstery
Sculptural Sofa in New Chic Silver Grey Metallic Leopard Jacquard Fabric
By Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful, newly upholstered revision! We took an amazing 1980s sofa by Directional and found a
Fabric
$1,400Sale Price|69% Off
“Squash” Brown Sofa by Paolo Deganello for Driade
By Paolo Deganello
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sculptural, Minimalist 1980s sofa by famed Italian designer Paolo Deganello (b. 1940). The sofa is
Metal
Post Modern 1990s Preview Sectional Sofa in Plush Ivory White Bouclé
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
rigid lines of the 1980s, sofas and swivels made in the 1990s were meant to look like art when not in
Bouclé, Upholstery
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by Steve Chase in the 1980's this modern sofa was called the "Amphibious" sofa. With its
Chenille
Vintage 1980's Danish Sofa by Emil Finkelstein
Located in New York, NY
Vintage rare Danish diamond pattern rope-backed sofa by Emil Finkelstein with beautiful large
Rope, Ash
Arne Vodder 3 Seater Sofa Model. AV59 1980's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is the Model AV 59 three-seater sofa, designed by Arne Vodder in 1959 and manufactured by
Leather, Oak
$14,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of 1980's Designer Sofas by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Las Vegas, NV
TWO AVAILABLE Absolutely stunning Pagoda style sofas by Baker Furniture Company. If you are
Velvet, Wood
Rare Italian 1980's Lucite and Brass Sofa by Fabian
By F. Fabbian
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1980's Lucite and Brass sofa by Fabian. The Brass and lucite sofa has wonderful linear lines
Brass
$20,000
Curved 1980's Wave Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Four pc. asymmetrical curved sofa. Sculptural wave like back. Newly upholstered with Italian Bouclé
Bouclé
$2,312Sale Price|20% Off
1980's Modern Manhattan Elegant Tufted Standard Sofa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1980's Modern Elegant and Tufted "Manhattan" style Standard Sofa. Beautiful modern style sofa.
Fabric
$25,187Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werstätte, Austria, 1980's
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werstätte, 1970. Very distinctive
Leather, Chenille
Post Modern Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll 1980's
By Knoll, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in New York, NY
Seating series, circa 1980's. The upholstered box form sofa rests on an aluminum trim. This example is
Aluminum
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa or Daybed, 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Wood,Metal Daybed has dimensions:Height-33cm,Depth-206cm,Width-133cm Seat height is 38cm Good Original condition.
Metal
1980s Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking red leather sofa is a timeless statement piece, showcasing classic craftsmanship and
Leather, Wood
Comfortable 1980's Steiner Modular Pillow Sofa Paris France, Original Fabric
By Steiner
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
retaining its original upholstery (covers) from the 1980's The fabric colors have faded over the years but
Upholstery, Plastic, Down
‘Fantasy Island’ 2-seater sofa by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent "Fantasy Island" 2-seat sofa by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's. This sculptural sofa is
Steel
$2,396Sale Price|38% Off
Solid Teak Danish Modern 3- Seater Sofa by Sun Cabinet, c. 1980's
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Deland, FL
Exceptional vintage solid teak three-seater sofa by Sun Cabinet. The Danish modern design features
Teak
$4,090 / item
Brutalist Sofa, 1980s
Located in Oakville, CA
Vintage brutalist sofa with various hard wood layered side panels. Reupholstered in an avocado
Walnut
$10,000
1980s Vintage Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely my favorite sofa I’ve ever had. I keep thinking I’m going to keep it for myself:) am
Mohair
1980s Vintage Red Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1980s Red Leather Chesterfield This 1980s American Chesterfield sofa is a stunning
Leather
1980s Cloud Sofa, attributed to Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a stunning curvaceous sofa, circa 1980s, attributed to the Weiman company (though label
Fabric, Wood
1980s Vintage Curved Cloud Red Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning cloud sofa, circa the 1980s. This biomorphic sofa sits on
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sandra Sofa by Annie Hieronimus, Italy 1980s
By Annie Hiéronimus, Ligne Roset
Located in Roma, IT
Sandra Sofa is a design item realized in 1980s for Cinna (Ligne Roset). Designed by Annie
Leather
French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, France, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green fabric sofa likely designed and produced in France, c. 1980s. Vintage fabric in
Fabric, Oak
$7,916Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1980s Three Seat Sofa by Preview
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1980s Three Seat Sofa by Preview USA, Circa 1980's A quietly luxurious Preview 3 piece
Upholstery
1980s Post Modern Italian Leather Sofa
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely Italian Post Modern Leather sofa. Literally looks like it was never sat on. Off white
Leather
Modular Sofa by Casa Bella, 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede, Casa Bella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
just that. Manufactured by Casa Bella in the 1980s, and in the style of the De Sede Non Stop Sofa, here
Leather
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Serpentine Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Serpentine Sofa in off white boucle fabric Dimensions: 31"H x 122"W x
Bouclé
Hans Hollein Marilyn Sofa for Poltronova, 1980s
By Hans Hollein
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A beautiful and rare sofa from this post-modern Austrian designer. Hollein was born in Vienna in
Fabric, Birdseye Maple
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
By De Sede, Heinz Ulrich, Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa. The DS 600 was designed in
Leather
Sculptural Post-Modern Steel Sofa, France 1980s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Very unique and unusual sofa. Inspired by the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer era. Sourced in the south
Steel
$5,960Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Preview Purple Sculptural Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
By Preview
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, purple microfiber cloud sofa you could hope
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Rare Palecek Sculptural Rattan President Sofa
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning rattan sofa you could hope to find. This is
Rattan
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Gondola Scandinavian Sofa, 1980s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Teak frame Original Danish Mid Century Modern very long Gondola Sofa. This design is pleasing
Teak, Upholstery
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and floral printed beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Kurt Beier "Fantasy" Sofa in Longhair, Germany 1980s
By Kurt Beier
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Fantasy” sofa, designed by Kurt Beier, epitomises the avant-garde and experimental nature of
Steel
Set of 3 Nicoletti Salotti for Interline Italia c. 1980's Leather Sectional Sofa
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 American 1980s Post-Modern style sofa suite in a dusty lilac leather featuring a single
Leather
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous White Leather Cloud Sofa Weiman, 1980s
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous white leather cloud sofa, circa 1980s. The original owner had this sofa recently re
Leather
Butterfly Sofa in Leather by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1980's
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Country: Netherlands Model: Butterfly sofa Design period: 1980’s Date of manufacturing: 1980’s Size WDH in
Metal
Vintage 1980s Three Seater Sofa by Weiman Furniture
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1980s three seater sofa manufactured by Weiman Furniture. The piece has beautiful
Wood, Upholstery
Large Leather Corner Sofa, 1980s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Large Leather Corner Sofa, 1980s Vintage Design XXL vintage leather sofa 1970´ 310/250 h65cm Seat
Leather
1980s Cognac Leather Piumotto 3 Seat Sofa by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli 1980s
By Busnelli, Arrigo Arrigoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cognac leather 3 seater sofa designed by Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli
Leather
Curved Sculptural Sofa, Spanish, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
1980's Spanish very unusual curved sculptural shape sofa. Unique and dramatic design. Newly
Upholstery
Natural Finish Bamboo Sofa, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
Natural Finish Bamboo Sofa, 1980s Product Details Dimensions: 200 W x 80 H x 83 D cm Complete with
Fabric, Bamboo
Italian 2-Seat Sofa, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and comfortabele 2 seat sofa, manufactured in Italy in the 1980s. Very solid black
Fabric, Wood
Weiman 1980s U-Shaped Sectional Pit Sofa
By Weiman, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pit sofa by Weiman
Ultrasuede
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Stressless Tan Leather Teak Wood Reclining Sofa
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural reclining leather sofa
Leather, Wood
Monumental 1980s 3 Piece Sofa by Steve Chase
By Martin Brattrud, Steve Chase, A. Rudin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This MASSIVE 3 piece sofa by Steve Chase is a sight to behold. Measuring in at just under 15 feet
Fabric
1980s Wittmanns Leather Sofa Chair
By Wittmann
Located in Marbella, ES
Anthracite color original Wittmann designer sofa chair in a minimalistic and modern design. Very
Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman, Sectional Sofa, Fabric, Stainless Steel, USA, 1980s
By Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A large grey fabric and stainless steel sofa designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer
Stainless Steel
Italian modern five modules sofa in blue velvet, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern five modules sofa in blue velvet, 1980s Modular sofa in blue velvet composed of five
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Two-Seat Couch — Circa 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Italian mid-century modern two-seat leather couch, circa 1980s. Upholstered in high
Leather
1980s Saporiti Sofa Attributed to Mauro Lipparini, Cinched Arms, Two-Tone
By Mauro Lipparini, Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa manufactured by Saporiti in the 1980s presents sculptural Italian postmodern design attributed
Metal, Steel
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