Vintage Modular Sofa, 80s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant corner modular sofa entirely restored and reupholstered. 5 modules Italy, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
80s Sofa Couch
Vintage 80's Italian Modern Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful leather sofa. Wooden frame with curved sides and decorated with a lattice pattern. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency
$2,900
H 32 in W 88 in D 39 in
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency, Couch, Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage 80s Postmodern off White Light Cream bouclé Bolster Sofa
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 84 in D 38 in
Vintage 80s Postmodern off White Light Cream bouclé Bolster Sofa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Postmodern Bolster sofa. The sofa has a bolstered back and seat and it supports the
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Postmodern 80s Sectional Sofa, Pink Floral Upholstery, USA, c. 1980s
$6,545
H 26.5 in W 114 in D 36 in
Postmodern 80s Sectional Sofa, Pink Floral Upholstery, USA, c. 1980s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive sectional sofa in the postmodern tradition, crafted with plush upholstery and
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
Corner Modular Sofa 4 Seats Light Blue Cassina Fiandra - Magistretti 80s
$16,242 / set
H 27.56 in W 106.3 in D 106.3 in
Corner Modular Sofa 4 Seats Light Blue Cassina Fiandra - Magistretti 80s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, MI
prodotto all'inizio degli anni 80. è Strato da noi ritappezzato con un velluto azzurro (blue). i 4 moduli
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modular Sofa 5 Seats Blue Blue Cassina Fiandra - Magistretti 80s
$18,243 / set
H 27.56 in W 106.3 in D 106.3 in
Modular Sofa 5 Seats Blue Blue Cassina Fiandra - Magistretti 80s
By Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
prodotto all'inizio degli anni 80. è Strato da noi ritappezzato con un velluto azzurro (blue). Gli 8 moduli
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Large Modular "U" Sofa Light Blue Cassina Fiandra - Magistretti 80s
$23,304 / set
H 27.56 in W 141.74 in D 106.3 in
Large Modular "U" Sofa Light Blue Cassina Fiandra - Magistretti 80s
By Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
prodotto all'inizio degli anni 80. è Strato da noi ritappezzato con un velluto azzurro (blue). Gli 8 moduli
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vico Magistretti Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina, Italy, 80s
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 66.54 in D 33.47 in
Vico Magistretti Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina, Italy, 80s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Basel, BS
Original Loveseat sofa "Maralunga," designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Cassina in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Ettore Sottsass Eastside Knoll 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Blue + Red (2 Avail)
$5,055
H 31.89 in W 53.15 in D 29.14 in
Ettore Sottsass Eastside Knoll 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Blue + Red (2 Avail)
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Basel, BS
Here for sale is one breathtaking Eastside Club Sofa loveseat two seater designed by Ettore
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass Knoll Eastside 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Beige + Red (2 Avail)
$5,055
H 31.89 in W 53.15 in D 29.14 in
Ettore Sottsass Knoll Eastside 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Beige + Red (2 Avail)
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Here for sale is one breathtaking Eastside Club Sofa loveseat two seater designed by Ettore
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vico Magistretti Navy / Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina Italy 80s
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 66.54 in D 33.47 in
Vico Magistretti Navy / Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina Italy 80s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Original Loveseat sofa "Maralunga," designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Cassina in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Knoll 80s Eastside Two Sofas +1 Lounge Chair, SET 3 PCS
$11,758 / set
H 31.89 in W 53.15 in D 29.14 in
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Knoll 80s Eastside Two Sofas +1 Lounge Chair, SET 3 PCS
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
The Eastside sofa and chair are quintessential pieces of 1980s postmodern design from Ettore
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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Sofa bed by Robin Day for Habitat 80's
By Robin Day
Located in LYON, FR
Sofa bed Robin Day 1980 Habitat edition Daybed by English designer Robin Day from Habitat editions
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
80s Thayer Coggin-Style Tuxedo Sofas
By Thayer Coggin
Located in New London, CT
Great set of down-filled tuxedo sofas in the manner of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin (they have
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Giulio Corner Black Leather Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, Italy 80s
Unavailable
H 28.55 in W 133.86 in D 98.43 in
Giulio Corner Black Leather Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, Italy 80s
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Zagreb, HR
Giulio sofa was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia in 1987. This corner shaped sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
80s Postmodern Oscar Tusquets Blanca for Casas Model Alibaba Sofa Settee
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 79 in D 38 in
80s Postmodern Oscar Tusquets Blanca for Casas Model Alibaba Sofa Settee
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Elloree, SC
Designed to emulate the flowing, wavy architecture of a magic carpet, the “Alibaba” sofa by Oscar
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
80's Style Glam Blush Colored Leather Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Worn patina leather sofa in a soft blush color. Ruched back, circa 1980s. Dimensions: 80" W x 38
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
80s Saporiti Leather Sofa/ Loveseat
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
An Italian sofa/loveseat by Saporiti composed of soft leather cushions encased in a burgungy/brown
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
80s Saporiti Italian Leather Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful large 1980s Italian cube sofa with natural leather seats. The rectangular cube case is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Wing Sofa by Roy Fleetwood for Vitra 80’s
By Roy Fleetwood, Vitra
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Wing sofa by Roy Fleetwood for Vitra 80’s. This is the 1st edition. Constructive metal frame, black
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
80s "High Style" Roche Bobois Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
A great French Roche Bobois1980s exaggerated cloud Art Deco sofa newly reupholstered in a natural
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Vintage 80s Howard Furniture Curved Wood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM sofa. A chic curved wood frame with a thick leather cushion. Quite a
Category
Late 20th Century North American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gerard van den Berg Leather Sofa, NL, 1970-80's, Two Available
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Austin, TX
comfortable. Post-modern styling from The Netherlands, 1970-80's. Two available. Sold separately.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather De Sede 2-Seater Daybed Sofa 1970/80s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This stunning daybed was made by De Sede in the 1970/80s. It has removable pillows and it was
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
Playful Teddy Sofa by Design Studio Polster Mit Pep, Germany 80s
Sold
H 37.41 in W 133.86 in D 66.93 in
Playful Teddy Sofa by Design Studio Polster Mit Pep, Germany 80s
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Playful sofa by Design studio Polster mit pep, Germany 80s. Every sofa they design is unique. Two
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
80s Postmodern Convertible Black Leather Designer Frigg De Sede 140 Sofa DeSede
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H 35 in W 90 in D 35 in
80s Postmodern Convertible Black Leather Designer Frigg De Sede 140 Sofa DeSede
By De Sede
Located in Basel, BS
, black patinated leather. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Sofa in Bamboo Post Modern in Grey Fabric
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 80's post modern Italian sofa. The sofa is totally made of bamboo wood with rattan weaves
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Modular Sofa P.11 D/S. by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Anni 80
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, IT
Sectional sofa consisting of 2 rattan seats with foam cushions and fabric upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Sofa Set and Pair of Vintage Armchairs from the 80s in Leather Sormani Design
Sold
H 70 in W 215 in D 85 in
Sofa Set and Pair of Vintage Armchairs from the 80s in Leather Sormani Design
By Sormani
Located in None, IT
Set consisting of a three-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs, equipped with wheels, brown leather
Category
Vintage 1980s European Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Original Green Chesterfield Sofa from the 80's
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Chesterfield sofa, quilted seat and back strong leather. Color is green, seats are with
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rare couchtable by Lothar Klute, germany 80s
By Lothar Klute
Located in Kiel, SH
Rare couchtable in glass and metal by Lothar Klute from the 80s We'll disamble the table for the
Category
Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
80’s Mixed Object Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 80s sofa offers optimal comfort without sacrificing design. Provides ample back support on
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Sofas
Materials
Leather
80s Low Three Seat Slatted Bench / Sofa
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Low seat sofas or chairs have in common is the feeling connecting with earth but also it gives a
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
A Rare Four Part Curvy Sectional Sofa by Preview 1970/80s
By Weiman
Located in London, GB
A Fabulous Four Part Curvy Sectional Sofa by Preview in Original Upholstery 1970/80s with Original
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Sectional Sofas
Large Brunati Leather Sofa in Typical 80s Color
By Brunati
Located in Schagen, NL
Great large leather sofa in Salmon-Pink Pastel and typical 1980s color. The sofa remains in good
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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80s Sofa Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 80s sofa couch for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every 80s sofa couch was constructed with great care. There are 19 variations of the antique or vintage 80s sofa couch you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 80s sofa couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 80s sofa couch made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. De Sede, Fredericia and Saporiti Italia each produced at least one beautiful 80s sofa couch that is worth considering.
How Much is a 80s Sofa Couch?
Prices for a 80s sofa couch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,676.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 80s Sofa Couch
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
- Who says sofa vs. couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Who says sofa vs. couch comes down to geography and profession. In the United States, many people commonly use the word couch, though some also say sofa. American interior designers and those working in the U.S. furniture industry tend to use the word sofa, which is the preferred term in the UK and Canada. Couch is also the more common name in Ireland, South Africa and Australia. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Today, the words couch and sofa are used interchangeably. In reality, however, a sofa and a couch are different types of furniture. A sofa is defined as an upholstered bench with cushions, two arms, and ample seating space, whereas couches are quite small, armless, and are used to lie down.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The difference between a couch, a sofa and a lounge is often design. Technically, couch, sofa and lounge are synonyms and can generally be used to describe an upholstered seating solution designed to seat two or more people. However, some people do differentiate between the words. Among those who do, a couch is normally simpler and less formal than a sofa. A lounge can be a longer sofa designed to provide more space for laying down, or a chaise longue, a one-person sofa with a backrest on one end that enables users to sit with their feet elevated. Find a large collection of sofas, couches and lounges on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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