$9,000Sale Price|37% Off
Warren McArthur Style No. 977L AUR 3 Seater Sofa Celadon Mohair 1938
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Camden, ME
Rare and early Warren McArthur Style No. 977L AUR three-seat sofa, circa 1938. This example represents a transitional phase in McArthur’s production, preceding his later work designi...
Aluminum
3-seater sofa in light ash wood and green mohair velvet. Contemporary
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3-seater bench in light ash, upholstered in green mohair velvet. The seat consists of 3 cushions in a box, the backrest is cylindrical in shape. Italian craftsmanship produced in sm...
Ash
Custom Copacabana 3-seaters Sofa, COM/COL, Natural Oak Wood Made in Portugal
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
21st Century Copacabana Sofa, in Natural Oak, by Duistt With a bohemian look, the Copacabana sofa is the perfect blend of unique style and cozy comfort. Inspired by the sidewalks of...
Velvet, Bouclé, Mohair, Wool, Leather, Fur, Fabric, Oak, Wood
Curved 3-Seat Sofa in Chestnut Mohair, Italy 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian three-seat sofa characterized by gracefully curved lines and plush down-filled cushions. The elegant silhouette is upholstered in beautiful warm chestnut brown mohair...
Brass
Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade 3-Seater Sofa Leather/ Mohair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful and hard to find three seat Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Sofa. Covered in a smokey blue/gray leather and mohair. You often see the chairs and sometimes a love seat. T...
Mohair
Contemporary Modern Donghia Style 3 Seat Curved Arm Sofa in Mohair
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Modern Donghia Style 3 Seat Curved Arm Sofa in Mohair Decorate your space with this gorgeous contemporary modern vintage 3 seat, curved arm sofa styled after Do...
Mohair, Upholstery
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen's significant work has been mainly carried out together with his partner, Peter Hvidt, but the designer’s earlier models - like this sofa - are widely renowned ...
Mohair, Beech
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H 26 in W 38 in D 96 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, Tan Mohair Velvet Mousson 3-Seat Sofa, France
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, Tan Mohair Velvet Mousson 3-seat sofa, France. Designed circa 2011.
Textile, Mohair, Velvet, Wood
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H 26.78 in W 104.34 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Mario Bellini 3 Seat 'Pianura' Sofas & Table, Mohair & Solid Walnut 1971
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This is a modular system so you could rearrange the sofas into a four seat sofa and a two seat sofa too should that configuration be more suitable, please see images 3,6 and 7/ Th...
Steel
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H 26 in W 87 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Charles Phister Knoll Classic Tuxedo 3-Seater Sofa Dark Brown Mohair
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles Pfisters 1971 sofa, designed for Knoll, is a classic and minimalist design which works in any interior. The small back legs are set back to impart a "floating" appearance. Ou...
Upholstery
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H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Sandra 3-seater sofa in mohair velvet by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna Ligne Roset
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Sandra sofa was designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna after she joined the Roset Bureau d'Etudes in 1976. Constructed fully from foam, the sofa has a solid form. The lines enh...
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Knoll 3 Seat Sofas 1970s Orange Velvet
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a ravishing pair of Knoll Mohair, three seat sofas, circa the 1970s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions of each are 86.5" W x 33" D x 28" B.H. x...
Mohair
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H 27.96 in W 83.47 in D 35.83 in
2 and 3 Seat Mohair 'CALIFORNIA' Sofas by Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and exclusive two and three seat mohair 'CALIFORNIA' sofas freshly reupholstered in beautiful mohair fabric with inset stainless steel bases by Parisian high society designer ...
Stainless Steel
Ligne Roset Togo 3-Seat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Togo sofa by Ligne Roset in excellent condition. Reupholstered in a high quality forrest green luxurious mohair supreme which gives a beautiful and rich effect. The Togo is The loung...
Mohair
Harvey Probber Mohair Sofa Ca. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber Mohair 3 seat sofa Ca. 1960's.Fully restored with Mohair upholstery and natural down cushions on solid mahoghany round dowel legs.Seat height at 18" high to top of the...
Mohair, Down
Harvey Probber Mohair Sofa Ca. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber Mohair 3 seat sofa Ca. 1960's.Fully restored with Mohair upholstery and natural down cushions on solid mahoghany round dowel legs.Seat height at 18" high to top of the...
Mohair, Down
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H 31 in W 85 in D 34.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Upholstered in a Mink Brown Mohair 3-Seat Tuxedo Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style newly upholstered mohair wool tuxedo sofa in a warm gray or mink brown color way. This piece is a three-seat sofa with three-seat ...
Mohair, Wood
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,400
H 30.5 in W 24.75 in D 32 in
Art Deco Machine Age Lounge Chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age lounge chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company circa 1930's. The chair features a sexy tubular chrome frame with large upholstered ...
Chrome
$2,800
H 28 in W 68.5 in D 32 in
Art Deco Machine Age Sofa Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Company
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco Machine Age sofa designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company, circa 1930's. The couch features a sexy tubular chrome frame, with thick cushions. This clas...
Chrome
Warren McArthur Art Deco Dining Table, Aluminum & Black Formica, 1938
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Camden, ME
This square table by Warren McArthur, circa 1938, embodies the refined industrial elegance that defines the designer’s work. With its compact yet generous 42 x 42 inch footprint, it ...
Aluminum
Warren McArthur Side Table with Patinated Top
By Warren McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren McArthur aluminum table with patinated wooden top.
Aluminum
$39,500 / set
H 25.99 in W 96.46 in D 40.95 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa with ottoman, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969 Iconic design by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The ‘Soriana’ p...
Steel, Chrome
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 26 in D 30 in
Gilbert Rohde Lounge Chair Herman Miller Co. Model No. 3689 1936
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Camden, ME
A Gilbert Rohde classic chrome plated lounge chair model number 3689 Eaasy chair designed for Herman Miller in 1936. Freshly re-upholstered in a thick dark grey boucle and very comfo...
Steel, Chrome
$20,402 / item
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 62.21 in
Modern Galapinhos Curved Sofa, Cream Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Galapinhos Curbed Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos curved sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by ...
Bouclé, Oak, Leather, Wool, Linen
$4,800
H 28 in W 24 in D 12 in
Rare Warren McArthur Console / Hall Table, Art Deco, Machine Age, 1930's
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare demilune console table designed by Warren McArthur. Amazing design, proportion, table has been re-painted (at some point) Retains remnants of original label, Also orig...
Aluminum
$11,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 42 in W 50.5 in D 37.5 in
Warren McArthur Anodized Aluminum Study Desk, State Library of Virginia, 1939
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Camden, ME
This rare study desk is a documented, site-specific design by Warren McArthur, produced for the Rare Book Room of the State Library of Virginia and installed in 1939. The commission ...
Aluminum, Steel
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 66 in
Warren McArthur Pair of Chaise Loungues Style No. 1018 NAMCO Australia 1950s
By Namco, Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
Pair of Warren McArthur Style No. 1018 chaises, produced by Namco Ltd. in Australia during the early 1950s under license from the Warren McArthur Corporation. These rare post-war exa...
Aluminum
$5,077 / item
H 33.08 in W 40.56 in D 38.59 in
Copacabana Sofa Armchair, Natural Oak wood base, COM/COL made in Portugal
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Armchair in Natural Oak wood base with COM/COL upholstery The Copacabana Armchair is a sculptural lounge chair inspired by the rhythmic mosaics of Rio de Janeiro’s iconic...
Wood, Fur, Leather, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Lacquer
$2,200
H 18.25 in Dm 24 in
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Table by McKay Craft Furniture Made in USA c 1930's
By Salvatore Bevelacqua, McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Machine Age side, or end table, made by Mc Kay Furniture Company, circa 1930's, design sometimes attributed to Salvatore Bevalacqua, however we cannot document that. This exampl...
Chrome
$12,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37 in W 24 in D 32 in
Warren McArthur Set of Four Lounge Chairs, Aluminum, Devon Blue, 1939
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur suite of four lounge chairs circa late 1930s. These seldom seen examples retain their original finish to their tubular aluminum frames. They have been newly upholster...
Aluminum
$11,547 / item
H 33.08 in W 98.43 in D 38.59 in
Copacabana 3-seater Sofa, Darkened Oak Wood Base, COM/COL option, Portugal
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
21st Century Copacabana Sofa, in Darkened Oak, by Duistt With a bohemian look, the Copacabana sofa is the perfect blend of unique style and cozy comfort. Inspired by the sidewalks o...
Fabric, Wood, Oak
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.
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