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1980s Vintage A. Rudin Curved Loveseat Sofa
1980s Vintage A. Rudin Curved Loveseat Sofa

1980s Vintage A. Rudin Curved Loveseat Sofa

By A. Rudin

Located in Chicago, IL

the structure is sound and sturdy. Def needs new fabric but belonged to a single owner and there are

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Italian Modern Lc2 Sofas, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina 1980s
Italian Modern Lc2 Sofas, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina 1980s

Italian Modern Lc2 Sofas, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina 1980s

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern two Lc2 white fabric and black metal sofas by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1980s Spanish Reupholstered Wooden Sofa Chairs
Pair of 1980s Spanish Reupholstered Wooden Sofa Chairs

Pair of 1980s Spanish Reupholstered Wooden Sofa Chairs

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of vintage 1980s Spanish reupholstered wooden sofa chairs.

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Weiman Serpentine Curved Four-Piece Sectional Sofa
1980s Weiman Serpentine Curved Four-Piece Sectional Sofa

1980s Weiman Serpentine Curved Four-Piece Sectional Sofa

By Weiman

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

. The sofa is incredibly well preserved; thus, the fabric is in great condition. Please see all attached

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Italian Modern Lc2 Sofa, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1980s
Italian Modern Lc2 Sofa, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1980s

Italian Modern Lc2 Sofa, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1980s

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina

Located in MIlano, IT

cover in white cotton fabric. Designed by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina around 1980

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Modular Sofa, Vilka, 1970/1980s
Modular Sofa, Vilka, 1970/1980s

Modular Sofa, Vilka, 1970/1980s

By Vilka Finland

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Modular sofa, manufactured by Vilka, Finland, 1970/1980s. Staine birch frame with plush fabric

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1980s Bentwood Two-Seat Sofa, Ton Czechoslovakia
1980s Bentwood Two-Seat Sofa, Ton Czechoslovakia

1980s Bentwood Two-Seat Sofa, Ton Czechoslovakia

By TON a.s.

Located in Praha, CZ

Produced by Ton, Czechoslovakia in late 1980s. The frame is made from beech bentwood. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Artifort F780 sofa set by Pierre Paulin, 1980s
Artifort F780 sofa set by Pierre Paulin, 1980s

Artifort F780 sofa set by Pierre Paulin, 1980s

By Artifort

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pierre Paulin sofa set and table model F780 by Artifort. This model was made in the 1980s. This

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Florence Knoll Sofa by Knoll International, circa 1980s
Florence Knoll Sofa by Knoll International, circa 1980s

Florence Knoll Sofa by Knoll International, circa 1980s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A all original Florence Knoll three sear sofa made by Knoll International. Circa 1980s Original

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Rare Vintage Sculptural Pencil Reed & Wood Sofa by Betty Cobonpue, Usa 1980s
Rare Vintage Sculptural Pencil Reed & Wood Sofa by Betty Cobonpue, Usa 1980s

Rare Vintage Sculptural Pencil Reed & Wood Sofa by Betty Cobonpue, Usa 1980s

By Betty Cobonpue

Located in Hastings, GB

A rare sculptural pencil reed & wood sofa by Betty Cobonpue, USA 1980s. From her 'Scultura' range

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Reed, Wood

1980s Scandinavian Upholstered Modular Sofa, Set of Six
1980s Scandinavian Upholstered Modular Sofa, Set of Six

1980s Scandinavian Upholstered Modular Sofa, Set of Six

Located in High Point, NC

Scandinavian piece from circa 1980 with a typical period design, streamlined and pastelized in original fabric

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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Monumental Post Modern 1980s Deco Sectional Sofas- a Pair
Monumental Post Modern 1980s Deco Sectional Sofas- a Pair

Monumental Post Modern 1980s Deco Sectional Sofas- a Pair

Located in Saddle River, NJ

inches Period: 1980s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Materials: Fabric Color: Light Mint Green

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Modern Directional Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional, 1980s
Contemporary Modern Directional Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional, 1980s

Contemporary Modern Directional Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional, 1980s

By Directional

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a stupendous, serpentine, three piece sofa sectional, for Directional

Category

Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Chrome Sofa Designed by Viliam Chlebo, 1980s
Midcentury Chrome Sofa Designed by Viliam Chlebo, 1980s

Midcentury Chrome Sofa Designed by Viliam Chlebo, 1980s

By Viliam Chlebo

Located in Praha, CZ

- Designed by Viliam Chlebo - Czechoslovakia, around 1980s - maker: Kodreta Myjava - very good

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rattan sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
Rattan sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s

Rattan sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s

By Roche Bobois

Located in Lyon, FR

Gorgeous and very rare to find sofa from the 1980s, made in France by Maugrion "Le rotin prestige

Category

Vintage 1980s French Bohemian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Large two-seats pink sofa, made in France, 1980s
Large two-seats pink sofa, made in France, 1980s

Large two-seats pink sofa, made in France, 1980s

Located in Lyon, FR

2-seats sofa made in France in the 1980s, fully reupholstered in a beautifully textured rose-toned

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

3-seats rounded sectional sofa by Roche Bobois, 1980s
3-seats rounded sectional sofa by Roche Bobois, 1980s

3-seats rounded sectional sofa by Roche Bobois, 1980s

By Roche Bobois

Located in Lyon, FR

Very nice 3-seats modular sofa, with a rounded shape, made by Roche Bobois in France in the 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Modernist Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional Kagan Style, 1980s
Contemporary Modernist Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional Kagan Style, 1980s

Contemporary Modernist Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional Kagan Style, 1980s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a sculptural, serpentine sofa sectional, in the style of Vladimir Kagan

Category

Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1980's Preview Sectional
1980's Preview Sectional

1980's Preview Sectional

Sold|$25,000 / set

1980's Preview Sectional

By Preview

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large completely re-upholstered and redone sectional sofa set from the 1980's by Preview

Category

Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Contemporary Modern Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional Kagan Style 1980s
Contemporary Modern Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional Kagan Style 1980s

Contemporary Modern Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional Kagan Style 1980s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a spectacular, serpentine, three-piece sofa sectional, in the style of

Category

Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Gaetano Pesce Cannaregio Modular Sofa by Cassina Meda 1980s
Gaetano Pesce Cannaregio Modular Sofa by Cassina Meda 1980s

Gaetano Pesce Cannaregio Modular Sofa by Cassina Meda 1980s

By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Cannaregio modular sofa with structure in plywood, polyurethane foam covered with multicolored

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood

Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B italia, 1980s
Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B italia, 1980s

Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B italia, 1980s

By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rare vintage 'Baisity' sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B italia. This three seater sofa

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Large Vintage American Curved Sectional Sofa By Dansen, USA 1980s
Large Vintage American Curved Sectional Sofa By Dansen, USA 1980s

Large Vintage American Curved Sectional Sofa By Dansen, USA 1980s

By Hekman-Dansen Contemporary

Located in Hastings, GB

Large sectional sofa by Dansen Contemporary, USA 1984. Comprising 3 angled & curved sections which

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Sofa, Biomorphic Kidney Form for Directional Furniture, 1980s
Vladimir Kagan Sofa, Biomorphic Kidney Form for Directional Furniture, 1980s

Vladimir Kagan Sofa, Biomorphic Kidney Form for Directional Furniture, 1980s

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in New York, NY

Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1980s. This piece retains

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Modern 3-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa 1980s Gray Black
Contemporary Modern 3-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa 1980s Gray Black

Contemporary Modern 3-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa 1980s Gray Black

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a fabulous, three-piece, curved sofa sectional, circa 1980s. In excellent

Category

Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Vladimir Kagan Style Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa 1980s
Mid Century Vladimir Kagan Style Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa 1980s

Mid Century Vladimir Kagan Style Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa 1980s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in West Hartford, CT

Complete three-piece curvlinear Modernist Vladimir Kagan style sectional sofa, reupholstered twelve

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

1980s Sity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
1980s Sity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia

1980s Sity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed for B&B Italia in 1986, Antonio Citterio's Sity sofa system was awarded Italy's most

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1980s 'Plumy' Sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna / Ligne Roset
1980s 'Plumy' Sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna / Ligne Roset

1980s 'Plumy' Sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna / Ligne Roset

By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)

Located in Toronto, CA

of sinking into a cloud. Originally produced in the 1980s, it boasts original heavy cream upholstery

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

ORIGINAL 3-SEATER SOFA YUCCA BY MICHEL DUCAROY FOR CINNA, 1980s
ORIGINAL 3-SEATER SOFA YUCCA BY MICHEL DUCAROY FOR CINNA, 1980s

ORIGINAL 3-SEATER SOFA YUCCA BY MICHEL DUCAROY FOR CINNA, 1980s

By Michel Ducaroy, Cinna (Ligne Roset)

Located in Wesseling, DE

Rare original designer 3-seater sofa model "Yucca" by Michel Ducaroy for Cinna from the early 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Large vintage modular peach velvet and gold metal sofa, USA 1980s
Large vintage modular peach velvet and gold metal sofa, USA 1980s

Large vintage modular peach velvet and gold metal sofa, USA 1980s

Located in Hastings, GB

Large modular peach velvet and gold metal sofa, USA 1980s. It's quite Milo Baughman in style, but

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

2-seater Kali sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1980s
2-seater Kali sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1980s

2-seater Kali sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1980s

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Lyon, FR

Gorgeous 2-seater sofa, model Kali, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the early 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Vintage Veranda Two Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s
Vintage Veranda Two Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s

Vintage Veranda Two Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage red fabric veranda two seater sofa/daybed designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

1980s Postmodern “Pipeline” Sofa by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen for Erik Jørgensen
1980s Postmodern “Pipeline” Sofa by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen for Erik Jørgensen

1980s Postmodern “Pipeline” Sofa by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen for Erik Jørgensen

By Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, Johannes Foersom

Located in Berlin, DE

This striking Postmodern “Pipeline” sofa by Johannes Foersom & Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, produced by

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian "Onda" Sofa by Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980s
Mid-Century Modern Italian "Onda" Sofa by Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980s

Mid-Century Modern Italian "Onda" Sofa by Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980s

By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian "Onda" Sofa by Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980s The Onda was designed

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antonio Citterio Sofa Max for Flexform 1st Edition Ivory Boucle 1980s Italy
Antonio Citterio Sofa Max for Flexform 1st Edition Ivory Boucle 1980s Italy

Antonio Citterio Sofa Max for Flexform 1st Edition Ivory Boucle 1980s Italy

By Antonio Citterio, Flexform

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Iconic sofa max by Antonio Citterio for Flexform creation 1983 Italy. Nice curved shape on chrome

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1980s Post-Modern Plumy Sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna / Ligne Roset
1980s Post-Modern Plumy Sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna / Ligne Roset

1980s Post-Modern Plumy Sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna / Ligne Roset

By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)

Located in Izegem, VWV

A super comfortable Plumy large two-seater sofa designed in 1980 by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna

Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Down, Feathers

Monumental 1980's Antonio Citterio Sectional for B&B Italia
Monumental 1980's Antonio Citterio Sectional for B&B Italia

Monumental 1980's Antonio Citterio Sectional for B&B Italia

By Antonio Citterio

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Absolutely monumental 3 piece sectional by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Newly upholstered in faux shearling, in excellent condition. The longer side has an amazing curve to it ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern 4 Pc Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin White Sectional Sofa, 1980s
Mid-Century Modern 4 Pc Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin White Sectional Sofa, 1980s

Mid-Century Modern 4 Pc Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin White Sectional Sofa, 1980s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

" B.H. x 17" S.H. and the dimensions of the sofa as a whole are 161" W x 84" D.   

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Togo 3-Seater in Original 1980s Fabric, Mint Condition by Michel Ducaroy
Togo 3-Seater in Original 1980s Fabric, Mint Condition by Michel Ducaroy

Togo 3-Seater in Original 1980s Fabric, Mint Condition by Michel Ducaroy

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Toronto, CA

The Timeless Ligne Roset Togo in Rare Original 1980s fabric - a showstopper worthy of its icon

Category

Vintage 1980s French Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Foam

Super Lounge sectional sofa, Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
Super Lounge sectional sofa, Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s

Super Lounge sectional sofa, Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s

By Roche Bobois

Located in Lyon, FR

in France in the 1980s. Called "Super Lounge", this is a one-of-a-kind sectional sofa composed of 12

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Tord Björklund, Lounge Chair in Fabric & Pine, Model "Gotland" for IKEA, 1980s
Tord Björklund, Lounge Chair in Fabric & Pine, Model "Gotland" for IKEA, 1980s

Tord Björklund, Lounge Chair in Fabric & Pine, Model "Gotland" for IKEA, 1980s

By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund

Located in Odense, DK

The "Gotland" lounge chair, a creation by Tord Björklund for IKEA in the 1980s, exudes understated

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1980s Mid-Century Modern Circular 5 Piece Sectional
1980s Mid-Century Modern Circular 5 Piece Sectional

1980s Mid-Century Modern Circular 5 Piece Sectional

By Milo Baughman

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

the 1980s. Showcasing clean Mid-Century lines and unequaled comfort, this large sofa is perfect for

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1980s Vladimir Kagan Style Weiman Curved Three-Piece Sectional
1980s Vladimir Kagan Style Weiman Curved Three-Piece Sectional

1980s Vladimir Kagan Style Weiman Curved Three-Piece Sectional

By Weiman Preview Furniture

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

, smooth on the back. Marked on the bottom. The sofa is incredibly well preserved; thus, the fabric is in

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1980s Milo Baughman Style Three Piece L-Shaped Sectional
1980s Milo Baughman Style Three Piece L-Shaped Sectional

1980s Milo Baughman Style Three Piece L-Shaped Sectional

By Milo Baughman

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

, circa the 1980s. This L-shape cornering sofa features slim arms, clean Mid-Century lines and

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Togo 2-seats by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, made in France, 1980s
Togo 2-seats by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, made in France, 1980s

Togo 2-seats by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, made in France, 1980s

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Lyon, FR

Original 2-seats Togo sofa made in France in the 1980s, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

1980s Spanish Reupholstered Blue & White Fabric Sofa Chair
1980s Spanish Reupholstered Blue & White Fabric Sofa Chair

1980s Spanish Reupholstered Blue & White Fabric Sofa Chair

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Spanish reupholstered blue and white fabric sofa chair.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modular Italian Sofa in Red Fabric and Polyurethane with Waves, 1980s
Modular Italian Sofa in Red Fabric and Polyurethane with Waves, 1980s

Modular Italian Sofa in Red Fabric and Polyurethane with Waves, 1980s

By Fatto

Located in Milano, IT

also become a sofa with 3 seats and 1 side armchair. The fabric is original of the time in perfect

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Plastic

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1980s Fabric Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1980s fabric sofa available at 1stDibs. A 1980s fabric sofa — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1980s fabric sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1980s fabric sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Post-Modern styles are sought with frequency. Vladimir Kagan, Steve Chase and Directional each produced at least one beautiful 1980s fabric sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1980s Fabric Sofa?

Prices for a 1980s fabric sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $766 and can go as high as $35,477, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.

Questions About 1980s Fabric Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The most durable fabric for sofas is microfiber furniture fabric. Tightly weaved ultra-fine fibers create durability and add a strong layer of protection against dirt, dust and liquids. You’ll find a variety of sofa designs and styles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.