$5,360Sale Price|15% Off
H 25.6 in W 45.28 in D 41.34 in
Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Milano, IT
Offered by Spinzi Milano , we have a very rare Anfibio Armchair/ Bed The Anfibio is one of the
Velvet
$14,588
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
$17,059
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
“Anfibio” leather sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 70s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Padova, IT
define the "Radical Design" movement of the 1970s. Most Famous Work: The "Anfibio" Sofa (1971). This
Leather
$16,900
H 25.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Vintage Anfibio Sofa By Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, Italy 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Anfibio Sofa By Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, Italy 1970. Original black
Leather
$18,078
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Purple Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Production year 1970. Its
Wool, Leather
$11,765
H 70 in W 100 in D 240 in
Canapé- lit "Anfibio" par Alessandro Becchi pour Giovannetti des années 1970
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Paris, FR
Canapé-lit Anfibio d'Alessandro Becchi pour Giovannetti, 1972. Entièrement restauré et recouvert
Cotton
$10,785
H 23.63 in W 69.3 in D 37.01 in
AN Italian "Anfibio" Sofa Bed By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti Collezioni
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
One of the rarest of mid-century design sofas, the “Anfibio” sofa bed was a design by Alessandro
Fabric
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 45.28 in D 41.34 in
Collectible Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, Italian Space Age
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Milan, IT
The Anfibio is one of the most recognisable and sought after pieces of Italian design ever. Its
Velvet
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H 25.5 in W 71 in D 31.5 in
Anfibio Black Leather Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970’s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anfibio Black Leather Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970’s. In good vintage
Leather, Foam
Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic leather “Anfibio” convertible sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, circa 1970s
Leather, Sheepskin
Anfibio Sofa Giovannetti Suede Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Milano, IT
Anfibio sofa convertible in bed through the opening on the seat. Designed by Alessandro Becchi
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam
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H 25 in W 96 in D 39 in
Vintage “Anfibio” Leather Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage “Anfibio” sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, circa 1970. Superb quality and
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Anfibio sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti Collezione Italy 1971
By Giovanetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible Anfibio sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti Collezione Italy 1971. This
Leather, Bouclé
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H 27.17 in W 94.49 in D 33.47 in
Italian modern Sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi Giovannetti Collezioni 1980
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in MIlano, IT
. Anfibio with seat and backrest padded and covered in black leather. On the front there are decorative
Leather, Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 47.25 in
"Anfibio" Black and White Stripes Sofa by Alessandro Becchi, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Roma, IT
"Anfibio" back and white stripes sofa is a design furniture realized by Alessandro Becchi for
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
Sold
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
Alessandro Becchi 'Anfibio' Sofa in Denim Upholstery
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 'Anfibio' sofa bed, denim upholstery, Italy, 1970s. This
Fabric
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H 25.2 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Anfibio Transformable sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti
Located in Brecht, BE
This bedsofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Quite rare to find it in its original fabric.
Fabric
Sold
H 24.02 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Anfibio Sofa Bed Designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1972
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
Anfibio sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, with original black
Leather
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H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Green Two Seaters Sofa / Bed ''Anfibio'' by Alessandro Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century green two seaters sofa / bed ''Anfibio'' by Alessandro Becchi. Sofa convertible in bed
Suede
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H 25 in W 96 in D 38 in
'Anfibio' Convertible Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 1970s Signed
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly coveted and sought after 'Anfibio' convertible sofa bed is by Alessandro Becchi for
Leather, Sheepskin
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H 24 in W 52 in D 40 in
Iconic Pair of “Anfibio” Chairs by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Iconic black leather “Anfibio” convertible chairs by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, circa 1970s
Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, circa 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Ostend, BE
Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, circa 1970s. Converts into a bed.
De Sede 'DS-2011' Chocolate Leather Sofa, Swiss 1983
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking vintage De Sede 'DS-2011' sofa, designed in Switzerland in 1983. This iconic piece features a captivating low-slung, curvilinear profile, upholstered in thick, high-qualit...
Leather
$229,422Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$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
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970. This exceptional "Croissant" lounge sofa, designed by the avant-gardist Raphael Raffel in his French atelier in 1970, embodie...
Leather
$2,950
H 29.25 in W 83.25 in D 37.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Coronado' Sofa in Butterscotch Leather, 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 'Coronado' three-seater sofa, a testament to the revolutionary Italian Mid-Century Modern movement, was designed by the esteemed duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the world...
Steel
$8,262Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultraf...
Glass, Acrylic
$18,500
H 20.5 in W 111 in D 63 in
Raphael Raffel Croissant Sofa in Brown Leather, Honoré Paris, 1970s
By Honoré Paris, Raphael Raffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Raphael Raffel designed, 1970's, made-to-order natural leather Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris. Raphael Raffel (1912-2000), who trained at the École des Beaux Arts, was a well-know...
Leather
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$97,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Mid-Century Teak Console, Style of Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
Circular Club Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Club chair, pink velvet and chromed metal, Italy, 1970s. This lounge chair has a gorgeous Hollywood Regency feel. The low seat features a circular shape with a thick shell around th...
Chrome
Vintage Black Leather Armchair, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A generously proportioned lounge armchair featuring an enveloping, organically contoured silhouette characteristic of Italian design in the 1970s. Upholstered in supple black leather...
Leather
Weiman 1980s U-Shaped Sectional Pit Sofa
By Weiman, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pit sofa by Weiman
Ultrasuede
Italian Corner Sofa attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in CA, CA
Corner sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, upholstered in a black and white silk fabric by Christian Lacroix
Upholstery
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.