1980s Cassina Maralunga Style Black and Butter Beige Leather Sofa
By Cassina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite two toned beige butter and black leather sofa. The ultra rare three seaters sofa exudes an air of lux...
Leather, Wood
Vintage American Art Deco–Style Sofa, Late 20th Century (c. 1980s)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking American Art Deco–style sofa dating to the late 20th century, showcasing bold architectural form and refined craftsmanship. The design features a low, elongated silhouette...
Leather, Burl
$6,250Sale Price|50% Off
1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous curves on this beauty! Bright and vibrant Pucci ...
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Postmodern Chrome Frame Sofa by Bernhardt, Flair Line Milo Baughman Style
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A striking postmodern sofa from the coveted Flair Line collection by Bernhardt Furniture, circa 1980s.
Chrome
Mid-Century Style Modern Italian Sofa, Beech Frame, White Fabric, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, London
Mid to Late 20th Century Italian Sofa A generous Italian sofa from the 1970s or 1980s, designed with a strong architectural frame in solid wood and deep, inviting cushions. The cont...
Fabric, Beech
$3,800Sale Price|40% Off
Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
By Weiman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebel and produced by Wieman in the 1980s and 90s, this curvaceous sofa was inspired by Vladimir Kagan's designs such as the 'Cloud' sofa by Directional, the 'Serpentine' sofa by Kaga...
Leather, Lucite
1980s Nicoletti Salotti Lilac Leather Sectional Sofa Suite, Set of 3
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 arm chair, two cushion loveseat and a larger two seat sofa (Nicoletti Salotti for INT...
Leather
$6,129Sale Price / set|20% Off
Italian Sofa and Armchair in the Style of Chesterfield, circa 1980s
By Chesterfield
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this fantastic vintage living room set (circa 1980s) consisting of a three-seater sofa and an armchair.
Leather
Karl Springer Style Large Lucite Brass and Glass Console / Sofa Table, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Refurbished vintage Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer style huge five foot long (150cm) and tall console, sofa, foyer or entrance table made of Lucite / acrylic with glass tabletop wi...
Brass
Two-Seater Sofa in Scandinavian Style, 1980s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This two-seater sofa was produced in the 1980s in a Scandinavian style.
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 73.63 in D 37.41 in
Memphis Style Italian 2-Seat Sofa in Blue Alcantara Fabric, Postmodern, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Postmodern sculptural daybed sofa featuring elegantly shaped asymmetrical seating and the 80's style metal legs.
Metal
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Vintage 1980s Italian Sofa in Black Leather and Lacquer Wood, Space Age Style
By Acerbis
Located in Milan, IT
Very cool and unusual, imposing, three-seater sofa in black calf leather with a black lacquer wood structure. In true 1980s fashion, the structure is avant-garde and almost "aerodyna...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
1980s Design Style Beige Bouclé Fabric Curved and Graphic Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1980s design and vintage style beige bouclé fabric graphic sofa.
Fabric
Unavailable
H 27.5 in W 96 in D 31.5 in
1980s Vintage Italian Le Corbusier Lc3 Grand Confort Attributed Sofa
By Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage European Le Corbusier LC3 Grand Confort attributed sofa, circa 1980s. Styled after Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand's famous design.
Leather
Unavailable
H 31 in W 153 in D 153 in
Flexible Nine Part Sectional Sofa by Preview, style of Vladimir Kagan, C 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large, dynamic and flexible sectional sofa designed in the style of Vladimir Kagan, by Preview furniture company.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
An Estate 1980's French Style Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
an estate 1980's french style sofa.
1980's Milo Baughman Style Sofa with Chrome Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
1980's Milo Baughman Style black sofa with chrome base.
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Style Sectional Sofa by Weiman, 1980s
By Weiman
Located in Hamburg, PA
A luxurious sculptural sectional sofa by Weiman in the style of Vladimir Kagan. This Kagan style sofa came out of a Mid-Century Modern designed home circa 1980s.
Upholstery, Lucite
Curved Sofa in the Style of Vladamir Kagan, 1980s, 2 Available
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1980s curved sofa in the style of Vladamir Kagan.
Textile
1980s Gelderland-Style Cognac Leather Four-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four-piece sectional sofa in warm cognac leather, produced in the 1980s in the Gelderland manner of Dutch furniture making. The low-profile frame supports generously deep seat cushio...
Chrome
Sold
H 29.5 in W 85 in L 29.5 in
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 Vladimir Kagan, circa 1980s.
Fabric
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, circa 1980s.
Fabric
De Sede Style Brown Patchwork Leather Modular Sofa, 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic De Sede style modular sofa in chocolate brown leather. Rectangular leather patchwork on seat and seat back.
Leather
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 months ago in a luxurious Donghia chartruese fabric with gold and green hues and s...
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Green olive De Sede style patchwork leather sofa from France, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous patchwork leather sofa in the style of De Sede, made in France in the 1980s, with a nice patina.
Leather
Sold
H 30 in W 140 in D 68 in
Two Piece 1980s Weiman Serpentine Contemporary Modern Sofa Sectional Kagan Style
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A two piece 1980s Weiman Serpentine white sectional sofa. This is a gorgeous contemporary modern sofa from the 1980s. This sofa has a very lovely curved design that arcs around the s...
Fabric
Sold
H 28 in W 62 in D 36 in
Contemporary Modern Kagan Style Preview 3-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa, 1980s
By Preview
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, curved, three-piece sectional sofa, with a white fabric upholstery, Vladimir Kagan, by Preview, circa 1980s. In excellent condition. The dimen...
Upholstery
Vintage postmodern curved pastel sofa, USA 1980s- two available
Located in Hastings, GB
Post modern pastel curvaceous Kagan style sofa, USA 1980s. Matching pair available- selling individually.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 62 in D 34 in
Percival Lafer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Two Seater Sofa, Leather, Wood, 1980s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Stamford, CT
Percival Lafer Style, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style, Two Seater Sofa or Settee, Leather, Wood, 1980s Unique two seater sofa having quality mid-century construction and a tufted...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Percival Lafer Style, Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa, Leather, Wood, 1980s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Stamford, CT
Percival Lafer Style, Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa or Settee, Leather, Wood, 1980s Unique three seater sofa having quality mid-century construction and a tufted cognac color...
Leather, Wood
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H 37.5 in W 75 in D 14.5 in
1980s Percival Lafer Style Leather Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Percival Lafer style leather sofa, designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, embodies vintage charm with its tufted caramel leather upholstery and striking black wooden frame.
Leather
Sold
H 33 in W 144 in D 96 in
Post-Modern & Vintage Sculptural Serpentine 3-Part Sectional Sofa Weiman Style
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Produced in the late 1970s or early 1980s, this serpentine style sectional sofa is an incredible statement piece!
Fabric, Upholstery
1980s Vladimir Kagan Style Weiman Curved Three-Piece Sectional
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a modern, elegant, three-piece curved sectional by Weiman in the style of Vladimir Kagan, circa the 1980s. Built for laidback lounging, this gorgeous pie...
Fabric
1980s Milo Baughman Style Three Piece L-Shaped Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stylish, yet comfortable sectional in the style of Milo Baughman, circa the 1980s. This L-shape cornering sofa features slim arms, clean Mid-Century li...
Fabric
Sold
H 35 in W 36 in D 35 in
1980s Percival Lafer Style Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Percival Lafer Style lounge chair, designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, showcases caramel leather upholstery with tufted details and a sturdy black wooden frame. Its inv...
Leather
Fontana Arte Style Metal Coffee Table with Mirror Top, Italy 1980s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Naples, IT
This side table rests on a sturdy black flared cast aluminum base. The table is made entirely of black cast aluminum. Its round gray mirror top is wide enough to hold a vase and a fe...
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 156 in D 55 in
Vladimir Kagan 5 Pc Serpentine Sectional Sofa with Maxwell Alameda Snow Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Vladimir Kagan serpentine 5 piece sectional sofa. This magnificent 1980s style masterpiece of a sofa is begging for a beautiful new home.
Polyester
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