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1988 Italian Leather Sofa

Buffalo Leather Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll, c. 1988, Signed
Buffalo Leather Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll, c. 1988, Signed

Buffalo Leather Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll, c. 1988, Signed

By Knoll, Robert and Trix Haussmann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This phenomenal buffalo leather three-seat sofa is by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll International (designed in 1988) and signed with Knoll decking fabric and Knoll Made in Ital...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

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Zanotta “Europa” sofa/daybed in black leather, Italy 1988
Zanotta “Europa” sofa/daybed in black leather, Italy 1988

Zanotta “Europa” sofa/daybed in black leather, Italy 1988

By Zanotta, Mazzoni, Gianfranco Gualtierotti

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Zanotta “Europa” sofa designed by Gianfranco Gualtierotti & Alessandro Mazzoni in 1988. The backrests and armrests are independently adjustable, allowing the sofa to convert into a ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Memphis Black Leather Sofa by Pallucco and Rivier for Pallucco, 1988
Mid-Century Memphis Black Leather Sofa by Pallucco and Rivier for Pallucco, 1988

Mid-Century Memphis Black Leather Sofa by Pallucco and Rivier for Pallucco, 1988

Located in Berlin, DE

The sofa "La Grande Siccita" (The Great Drought) was designed by Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier, and manufactured by Pallucco during the 1980s. The sofa features a black frame w...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Molto+Di Postmodern Sectional by Ammannati & Giampiero for i4 Mariani Pace, 1988
Molto+Di Postmodern Sectional by Ammannati & Giampiero for i4 Mariani Pace, 1988

Molto+Di Postmodern Sectional by Ammannati & Giampiero for i4 Mariani Pace, 1988

By i4 Mariani, Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli

Located in Hamburg, PA

A very unique sectional sofa by Antonietta Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli. The architect and designers created this innovative design sofa in 1988. The elegant sofa is missing some ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ribalta Leather Sofa, Designed by F. Ballardini and F. Forbicini, Arflex 1988
Ribalta Leather Sofa, Designed by F. Ballardini and F. Forbicini, Arflex 1988

Ribalta Leather Sofa, Designed by F. Ballardini and F. Forbicini, Arflex 1988

By Arflex

Located in Cimelice, Czech republic

Reclining leather sofa Ribalta from the 1990s, designed by Fabrizio Ballardini and Fulvio Forbicini in 1988, manufactured by Arflex, Italy.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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1988 Italian Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1988 Italian leather sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1988 Italian leather sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage 1988 Italian leather sofa now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1988 Italian leather sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1988 Italian leather sofa made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made 1988 Italian leather sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Driade, Philippe Starck and Gordon Guillaumier are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1988 Italian Leather Sofa?

A 1988 Italian leather sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,523, while the lowest priced sells for $876 and the highest can go for as much as $25,119.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.

Styles to Know

Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa

A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.