$11,940 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 37.41 in
Laauser Vintage Living Room Suite Modular 70s Velvet olive green Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Laauser in Germany. It is a genuine 1970s design
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Velvet
Mid century modern 70s italian modular sofa
Located in Palermo, PA
Step into the vibrant world of 1970s Italy with this stunning modular sofa, a true gem of mid
Metal
$14,626Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Sofa "Pianura" M.Bellini for Cassina 70s 4 seats wood and green velvet
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, MI
Modular sofa model Pianura made in 1975 by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Light Walnut Wood frame and green velvet upholstery. A sofa with elegant lines and the most natural materials, P...
Velvet, Wood
$8,238 / set
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 78.75 in
Complete Living Room 70's Sofa and Couple of Armchairs in Velvet
Located in taranto, IT
original living room complete of the 70s, consisting of sofa and pair of armchairs with patterned
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 129.93 in D 66.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Brown Velvet 70's Retro Style
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Brown Velvet 70's Style The Madison Sofa Yellow manifests modern
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 129.93 in D 66.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Yellow Mustard Velvet 70's Retro Style
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Yellow Mustard Velvet 70's Style The Madison Sofa Yellow
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 34.65 in D 102.37 in
‘70s inspired Ice Velvet Sofa, a contemporary yet timeless piece
By Cristina Jorge de Carvalho
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minimalist lines of the ice velvet sofa inspired by John Lautner's 1970s interiors, create a
Velvet
Unavailable
H 36.42 in W 106.3 in D 63.98 in
Organic Modern 70s Style Pink Velvet & Brass Sofa Sectional Manhattan
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
The Manhattan sofa is a true embodiment of the wild spirit of the late 70s. A symbol of hedonism
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 118.12 in D 59.06 in
Organic Modern, Contemporary 70s Style Aquamarine Velvet Sectional Sofa Unkai
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
comfort. It looks like it's floating and makes you feel like you're dreaming. This sectional sofa is
Velvet
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Orange Velvet Sofa by Gianni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 70s
By Gianni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Orange Velvet Sofa by Gianni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1970s. Designed in
Chrome
1970s modular wavy patterned sofa, ENGLENDER
Located in Leicester, GB
Retro 70s velvet sofa by Englender. Amazing pattern in shades of brown, black, caramel and beige
Velvet
Sold
H 32.29 in W 85.44 in D 33.47 in
Italian Terracotta Burgundy color velvet sofa bed, 70's - France
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Valladolid, ES
Italian Sophisticated and very refined three-seater velvet sofa in burgundy color, design from the
Velvet, Wood
Brown Velvet 2-Seater Sofa by Mobil Girgi, 70s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
in velvet, the sofa features a sturdy walnut structure that reflects the high standards and enduring
Velvet, Nutwood
Brown Velvet 3-Seater Sofa by Mobil Girgi, 70s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
in velvet, the sofa features a sturdy walnut structure that reflects the high standards and enduring
Velvet, Nutwood
Vintage 70s Comfort Designs Skyscraper Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Comfort Design Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage 70s sectional sofa. Made by the iconic Comfort Designs groups. Beautiful
Velvet
Sold
H 25 in W 97 in D 34 in
Stunning 1960s-70s Even Arm Velvet Sofa on Castors Attrib. to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1960s-70s Even Arm Velvet sofa on castors attributed to Milo Baughman, Classic design
Upholstery, Velvet
Sold
H 24.81 in W 59.85 in D 33.47 in
Simone black lacquered and blue velvet sofa by Dino Gavina for Simon 70s
By Dino Gavina, Simon International
Located in Padova, IT
"Simone" Sofa designed by Dino Gavina for Studio Simon in the 1970s. Original upholstery in Blu
Velvet, Wood
Italian modular sofa 70s - Lev & Lev
By Lev & Lev
Located in Paris, FR
Rare modular sofa with 7 modules in original brown velvet fabric. Made in Italy by the manufacturer
Velvet
Vintage 70s Burnt Orange Stripe Sectional Sofa Modular Sofa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofa. The sofa comes in 4 sections. You can arrange it in many ways
Velvet
Sold
H 29.14 in W 60.63 in D 35.04 in
70s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater "Banana" Sofa, Velour, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original, very good condition, no smells. Original green
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 61.03 in D 32.68 in
1960-70s, Danish 2 Seater "Banana" Sofa, Original Very Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960-70s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa. Original very good condition, no smells and no stains
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 77.96 in D 38.59 in
1960-70s, Swedish design by Swedfurn, Slätta Möbler, 3 seater sofa, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960-70s, Swedish design by Swedfurn, Slätta Möbler. 3 seater sofa in green vintage velour
Velvet
Sold
H 20.47 in W 65.35 in D 25.98 in
Three-seater sofa attributable to Gigi Radice x Minotti of the 70s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Catania, IT
Three-seater sofa attributable to Gigi Radice x Minotti from the 50s recently lined in blue velvet
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 27.17 in W 62.21 in D 32.68 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Lorenzetti, Mauro Marzocchi by Simon Gavina, 70s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern sofa Lorenzetti design Mauro Marzocchi by Simon Gavina, 70s A sofa with
Velvet
Sold
H 28.35 in W 77.17 in D 35.44 in
Square Sofa and Armchairs Set by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 70's
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Padova, IT
3 seater sofa and 2 armchairs with foam padding and velvet upholstery. Armchairs dimensions
Metal
Sold
H 25.99 in W 129.93 in D 35.44 in
Italian sofa 5 modules 70s in style of Mario Bellini heater midcentury design
By Mario Bellini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very large modular sofa from the 70s in the taste of Mario Bellini's work. This sofa is composed of
Velvet
Sold
H 30.32 in W 56.3 in D 31.11 in
1960-70s, Danish velour 2 seater sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry-red
Velvet, Beech
mid century 70's Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Canaan, CT
This sofa is sooo groovy baby, it will surely bring back your mojo! Velvet stunning with very
Wood
70s Retro Style “Open Arms Sofa” - AS IS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Point. Was made in house, here at our Los Angeles warehouse location. Upholstery is reminiscent of 70’s
Velvet
3 Seater Brick Red Modular Soda in the style of Mario Bellini, 70's
By Mario Bellini
Located in Outremont, QC
3 Seater Modular Sofa in the style of Amanta by Mario Bellini, 70's Features a fibreglass frame
Velvet, Fiberglass
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$2,244Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Walnut
$16,500 / set
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase.
By Maisa
Located in Almelo, NL
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase, Milan, Italy, 1970s The Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries in the 1970s designed this unique modular cab...
Glass, Ash
Cabinet in Oak and Brass by Oscar Nilsson, 1940's
By Oscar Nilsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Cabinet in Oak and Brass by Oscar Nilsson, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Oak and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Svensk möbelindustri in Sweden Dimensi...
Brass
Pierre Chapo Custom Made 'Chlacc' Highboard in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, wardrobe from the series 'Chacc', elm, brass, France, 1979-1989 Special highboard designed by Pierre Chapo for a private client. This piece easily catches the eye of t...
Brass
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani style bedside tables from the 60s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani style bedside tables from the 60s. A beautiful pair of bedside tables with a refined style, inspired by the famous Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani, a key fig...
Hardwood
$10,746 / set
H 23.63 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Voyage Immobile Modular Sofa by Studio Roche Bobois for Roche Bobois x Kenzo
By Kenzo Takada, Roche Bobois
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary modular sofa from the "Voyage Immobile" collection, designed by Studio Roche Bobois in the 1990s - an iconic piece of contemporary design, now discontinued and highly c...
Fabric
French Art Deco Console
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Classic French Art Deco wooden carved console in green patina. Polygonal top shape in predominately geometric motifs with fine carving details. The console features a beautiful mat...
Wood
$4,358
H 29.93 in W 79.53 in D 33.08 in
Vintage 3-seater sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, Italy 1965 (Customizable)
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Argelato, BO
Franz Sartori is best known for his organic sculptural work but he also designed furniture which reflected his sculptural talent. These incredible e seats sofa is extremely comfort...
Fabric, Wood
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 32 in D 32 in
Handsome 7-Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome 7-piece Milo Baughman style sectional sofa from the midcentury. This set will need to be reupholstered as the original fabric is worn and dated. This sofa measures 28" T x 3...
Upholstery
$5,950 / set
H 28 in W 158 in D 37 in
1970s Milo Baughman in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Brown Lattice Velvet Sectional
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare two pieces sectional by Milo Baughman upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.. This beautiful cotton velvet cut lattice sectional is statement piece which is also com...
Velvet, Wood
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with enlightened and different sized opaline glass globes, from Murano. Structure in brass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Pair available.
Brass
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.
Vacuum the velvet regularly. If a spill occurs, blot it immediately with a dry cloth. If the stain dries, you can blot it with a cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution.But test this, or any other cleaning solution, on a hidden spot first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage. Once the fabric is dry, use a soft, dry brush to restore the original direction and loft of the pile.
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