$5,411Sale 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 Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Milano, IT
Offered by Spinzi Milano , we have a very rare Anfibio Armchair/ Bed The Anfibio is one of the
Velvet
$14,727
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
$14,845
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
$18,249
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
$11,876
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
$8,776Sale Price|20% Off
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
$14,133
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Anfibio 3-Seater Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970's
By Giovanetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This extraordinary "Anfibio" three-seater sofa bed, designed in 1970 by Alessandro Becchi alongside
Fabric, Foam
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
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
Sold
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
Sold
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 Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
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 Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
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 Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
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
Sold
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
Sold
H 25.5 in W 71 in D 31.5 in
Anfibio Black Leather Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970’s
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
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 for Giovannetti, circa 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Ostend, BE
Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, circa 1970s. Converts into a bed.
Space Age Sofa in White Wood and Aubergine Leather, USA circa 1970
By William Andrus
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with aubergine hued leather, which appears slightly espresso in darker light. Significantly dis...
Leather, Wood
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019
By Amura Lab, Emanuel Gargano
Located in Paris, IDF
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes. Designer: Emanuel Gargano Maker: Amura Lab 'Lapis' can be made in several dimension and comb...
Leather, Wool, Cotton
$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
$10,689 / set
H 25.6 in W 42.52 in D 39.38 in
Mario Marenco first edition pair of leather lounge chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The first edition pair of Marenco leather lounge chairs by Arflex, originating from the 1970s, epitomize the ingenuity of Mario Marenco's design. Debuting in 1970, these lounge chai...
Leather
$56,533Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Roma, IT
Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Sofa Set 8 modules+ottoman, realized for C&B, first series 1970 ca. Original C&B Label. Wood, Metal and Leather Height: 65cm Width: 95cm Depth: 95 cm ...
Leather
Space Age Cooffe Table 1970s
By Space Age Products
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Cooffe Table 1970s
Chrome
$1,900 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
$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
$24,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 180 in D 34 in
Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hollywood Regency an extra long two-part sofa with a deep tufted back. The sofa splits in the centre, each side has a single seat cushion with rounded outer edge on an uphols...
Upholstery
$51,782 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy 70s, White Bouclé Reupholstered
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for C&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 4 large modular seats with backrest, 3 small modular seats with backrest, 1 small module ...
Bouclé, Wood
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
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
$4,750 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This set comes in it's original...
Leather
Mario Bellini Modular Sofa by C&B 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The Camaleonda sofa is one of the most iconic creations by Mario Bellini, designed in 1970 for the company B&B Italia. This sofa exemplifies how design can be functional, modular, an...
Fabric, Wood
$3,978Sale Price|50% Off
H 70.87 in W 75.6 in D 23.63 in
Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970
By MB Italy
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind dressing table, space age style, 70s, with great influence of Art Deco aesthetics. In white lacquered wood, with a black marble effect fiberglass top. Large circular m...
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer
Postmodern Sculptural Curved Serpentine Sectional Snake Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental serpentine snake sectional sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan and Milo Baughman. This unique modular curved sofa consists of three interlocking sections reupholstered in ...
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
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.