Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin is a celebrated example of the designer’s innovative approach to modern seating, showcasing his ability to combine comfort, visual elegance, and sculpt...
Fabric
$33,350
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 31.5 in
ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Melbourne, VIC
One of the most distinctive features of the ABCD sofa is its modular and undulating structure.
Fabric
$22,818
H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
ABCD 2 Seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Melbourne, VIC
One of the most distinctive features of the ABCD sofa is its modular and undulating structure.
Fabric
Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural two-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
Fabric
Mid Century ABCD 3-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural three-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
Fabric
Model ABCD 1-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural one-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
Fabric
$32,648
H 25.6 in W 94.49 in D 28.75 in
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Rare First Edition ABCD Three-Seat Sofa, 1968
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An exceptionally rare first-edition ABCD three-seat sofa (Model F260), designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
Fabric, Foam
ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Toronto, ON
Incredible ABCD sofa, a sculptural one-seater designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
Angora, Mohair, Goat Hair
Cashmere 'ABCD' Two Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three shades of blue 'ABCD' cashmere two-seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort on metal casters.
Fabric
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
Metal
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
Metal
ABCD Loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Oakville, CA
ABCD loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968.
Steel
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
We purchased this armchair In Maastricht together with a P.Paulin ABCD 3 seater sofa and rare P.Paulin 315 armchair from a collector and formal worker at Artifort, Jos candle.
Wool, Fiberglass
Azucena ABCD Two-Seat Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Novedrate, IT
The greatest designers know only too well that success lies in the detail. Luigi Caccia Dominioni took a forensic interest in all his work, whether a large-scale architectural projec...
Mohair
Unavailable
H 24.81 in W 95.28 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin, a “F260” Sofa by Pierre Paulin, from the ABCD Series
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin, L'homme et l'oeuvre, Nadine Descendre, Albin Michel A “F260” sofa by Pierre Paulin, from the ABCD series, in an original purple fabric.
Fabric
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in London, GB
The ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin is iconic due to its inviting and undulating form.
Wool, Foam
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968 one of the greatest French designer Fabric by Kvadrat Raf Simons for Kvadrat The artistic director of the Dior house, Raf Si...
Fabric
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Oakville, CA
ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968. Sofa has been carefully restored by stripping down to bare metal frame and latex seat sling, re foaming and re upholstering in a velvet...
Formica, Latex, Polyester
Sold
H 23.63 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Armchair for ARTIFORT – Netherlands, 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ABCD sofa and chair in original fabric by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – Netherlands, 1968.
Chrome
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Large ABCD three-seater sofa by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), from the 1970s.
Textile
Artifort Classic Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
By Artifort, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in momentum blue flame by Jack Lenor Larsen The ABCD two-seat is a comfortable modern sofa. The ABCD modern seating series was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in ...
Fabric
Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin three-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD."
Fabric, Upholstery, Wool
Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin two-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD."
Fabric, Upholstery, Wool
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa Set, Artifort, 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing pair of so called ABCD lounge sofas designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort, Holland, 1968.
Metal
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Lounge for Artifort
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Three seat sofa and lounge chair on casters by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, with foil labels.
Foam, Wool, Upholstery
Sold
H 24.81 in W 95.67 in D 30.71 in
Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa Early Edition Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The Abcd three-seat sofa was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort.
Metal
Sold
H 24.02 in W 94.49 in D 29.14 in
Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa for Artifort 1968 France Fabric Pierre Frey
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The ABCD three-seat sofa was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort.
Wool
Pierre Paulin pair of early three seater ABCD sofas by Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of Pierre Paulin sofas, labeled and upholstered in their original fabric, belongs to the ABCD series, which was designed in 1968 for Artifort.
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in amstelveen, NL
ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured during the 1960s by Artifort, Netherlands.
Wool
Pair of ABCD armchairs by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
In perfect condition. ABCD sofa also available.
Textile
Sold
H 35.44 in W 75.6 in D 31.89 in
Italian Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century two-seater sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s Two-seater sofa mod.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 22.45 in W 94.49 in D 29.53 in
Three seater sofa "ABCD" by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin (1927- 2009) Large sofa "ABCD" Wood and fiberglass structure, foam padding, recently recovered with Bergamo wool from Bisson-Bruneel; resting on spherical casters.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin ABCD sofa, 1960s
Sold
H 24.75 in W 95.75 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Purple Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s.
Velvet
Sold
H 25.2 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin in Pierre Frey Fabric, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Hitchin, England
An immaculate ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured during the 1960s by Artifort, Netherlands.
Steel
Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin three-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD."
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery
Sold
H 25.2 in W 96.46 in D 29.93 in
Early Edition Pierre Paulin Three-Seat ABCD Sofa for Artifort, Late 1960s
By Kvadrat, Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural three-seat sofa is the first edition of the ABCD series designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
Metal
Pierre Paulin Three-Seat Sofa from the ABCD Series for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Early edition three-seat sofa from the ABCD series of Pierre Paulin for Artifort.
Fabric
Sold
H 25.2 in W 96.46 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin Early Edition Sofa and Chair of the ABCD Series for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa and one lounge chair from the ABCD series, in fabric, wood and metal, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands, circa 1968.
Metal
Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, two-seat sofa from the ABCD series, fabric Kvadrat Hallingdal 65 - Color 0563, wood, metal, The Netherlands, design 1968 Beautifully curved and iconic tw...
Metal
Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'ABCD' Settee in White Italian Boucle
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pierre Paulin for Artifort ABCD settee in high grade white Italian boucle. Pair of complementary F580 armchairs available separately. Imported by Turner Ltd.
Bouclé
Pierre Paulin ABCD Settee for Artifort, circa 1970
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pierre Paulin ABCD settee sofa for Artifort, circa 1970. This piece has been expertly restored in Alpaca Boucle.
Steel
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa, France, 1968
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The “ABCD” sofa by Pierre Paulin 1968 is both fun and functional.
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Three-seat ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, edited by Artifort.
Metal
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa for Artifort, circa 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Newly reupholstered in a off-white bouclé.
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Reupholstered in fresh blue and white fabric. On wheels to move easily.
Fabric
ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with applied manufacturer's label to underside: [Artifort Made in The Netherlands].
Chrome, Steel
Vintage ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century ABCD three-seat sofa was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, France.
Fiberglass, Foam, Upholstery
Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Berlin, Germany
Pierre Paulin designed this stunning sculptural sofa in 1968 for Artifort. This model is the three-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD".
Metal
ABCD sofa and lounge chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with applied maunfacturer's label to underside of chair: [Artifort Made in The Netherlands]. Signed with foil decal manufacturer's label to underside of each example: [Artifor...
Upholstery
Sold
H 25.2 in W 96.46 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Paulin Abcd 3 Seat Sofa by Artifort with Jack Lasen Fabrick
By Pierre Paulin
Located in SCHIEDAM, ZH
Rare abcd sofa by France designer Pierre Paulin designed in the '60 and made by Artifort.
Fabric
Sold
H 30.32 in W 33.47 in L 30.32 in
Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort F157 "Oyster", the Netherlands, 1959
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
He designed many great pieces like the ABCD sofa, the tulip dining chairs and round pedestal coffee table.
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Set of Two "Orange Slice" Lounge Chairs Model F437B Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
He designed many great pieces like the ABCD sofa, the tulip dining chairs and round pedestal coffee table.
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Dutch Modern Design 1961
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
He designed many great pieces like the ABCD sofa, the tulip dining chairs and round pedestal coffee table.
Stainless Steel
Pierre Paulin Early ABCD Sofa Set
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful early edition ABCD sofa and chair designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort, circa 1968.
Upholstery
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
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
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s.
Brass
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning beige travertine CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design pi...
Travertine
$37,000
H 36 in W 27 in D 40 in
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Bouclé, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
An early production adjustable lounge with retractable footrest. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950. Branded. Features finely carved walnut, re...
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
$7,559 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century cylindrical sofa, a masterpiece from Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. The sofa features a unique hammock-like structure crafted from connected wooden slats, supp...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$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
$3,366 / item
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$8,639 / set
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Rare Original Eva Chair by Giovanni Travasa, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare, original 1960s Eva Chair designed by Giovanni Travasa in 1965, and produced by Bonacina, Italy. This example from a now closed independent boutique in Torino in rare white ...
Fabric, Bamboo
Pierre Paulin introduced a fresh breeze into French furniture design in the 1960s and ’70s, fostering a sleek new Space-Age aesthetic. Along with Olivier Mourgue, Paulin developed chairs, sofas, dining tables and other furnishings with flowing lines and almost surreal naturalistic forms. And his work became such a byword for chic, forward-looking design and emerging technologies that two French presidents commissioned him to create environments in the Élysée Palace in Paris.
Paulin was born in Paris to a family of artists and designers. He initially sought to become a ceramist and sculptor and was studying in the town of Vallauris near the Côte d'Azur — a center for pottery making, where Pablo Picasso spent his postwar summers crafting ceramics — but broke his hand in a fight. He enrolled at the École Camondo, the Paris interior design school. There, Paulin was strongly influenced by the work of Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Arne Jacobsen, as was reflected in his early creations for the manufacturer Thonet-France.
It was at the Dutch firm Artifort, which he joined in 1958, where Paulin blossomed. In a few years, he produced several of his signature designs based on abstract organic shapes. These include the Butterfly chair (1963), which features a tubular steel frame and slung leather, and a group of striking seating pieces made with steel frames covered in polyurethane foam and tight jersey fabric: the Mushroom (1960), Ribbon (1966) and Tongue (1967) chairs. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole.
In 1971, the Mobilier National — a department of France’s Ministry of Culture in charge of furnishing top-tier government offices and embassies — commissioned Paulin to redesign President Georges Pompidou’s private apartment in the Élysée Palace. In three years, Paulin transformed the staid rooms into futuristic environments with curved, fabric-clad walls and furnishings such as bookcases made from an arrangement of smoked-glass U shapes, flower-like pedestal chairs and pumpkin-esque loungers.
Ten years later, the Mobilier National called on Paulin again, this time to furnish the private office of President François Mitterand. Paulin responded with an angular, postmodern take on neoclassical furniture, pieces that looked surprisingly at home in the paneled, Savonnerie-carpeted Louis XVI rooms. As those two Élysée Palace projects show, Paulin furniture works well both in a total decor or when used as a counterpoint to traditional pieces. His creations have a unique personality: bright and playful yet sophisticated and suave.
Find vintage Pierre Paulin lounge chairs, armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.