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Andre Arbus Style Robert Couturier Peach Velvet Post Modern Sofa
Andre Arbus Style Robert Couturier Peach Velvet Post Modern Sofa

Andre Arbus Style Robert Couturier Peach Velvet Post Modern Sofa

By Robert Couturier

Located in Sharon, CT

Custom made by Robert Couturier, peach velvet with classic ionic volute referenced arm treatments. Incredibly comfortable down pillow seat. White painted Louis XVI inspired structur...

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1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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In the Taste of Arbus, French Sofa, circa 1940
In the Taste of Arbus, French Sofa, circa 1940

In the Taste of Arbus, French Sofa, circa 1940

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H 36.25 in W 61 in D 36.25 in

In the Taste of Arbus, French Sofa, circa 1940

By André Arbus

Located in Paris, FR

In the taste of Arbus Sofa Wood, fabric France, circa 1940 Measures: H 92 x W 155 x D 92 cm.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jules Verne Sofa by Andre Arbus for William Switzer
Jules Verne Sofa by Andre Arbus for William Switzer

Jules Verne Sofa by Andre Arbus for William Switzer

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H 39 in W 86.5 in D 33 in

Jules Verne Sofa by Andre Arbus for William Switzer

By William Switzer, André Arbus

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

The Jules Verne sofa by André Arbus for William Switzer has a serene elegance, with simple lines and floating armrests.

Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's
Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's

Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's

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H 36.23 in W 61.03 in D 38.19 in

Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's

By André Arbus

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Sofa in the style of André Arbus, Bisson Bruneel fabric, France, 1940's.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus
Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus

Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Chicago, IL

Sourced in Paris, this 1940s sofa features a handsome curved silhouette and beechwood feet with finely details brass trim. And single welt piping. This sofa has been fully and carefu...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood

French Sofa Attributed to Andre Arbus
French Sofa Attributed to Andre Arbus

French Sofa Attributed to Andre Arbus

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H 32 in W 78 in D 33 in

French Sofa Attributed to Andre Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Timeless, Elegant French 1940's Sofa with an Exquisite Tapered Form and Delicate Carved Rope Detailing Tracing the Top Back Give this Piece the Highest Design Quality and Sculptural ...

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Vintage 1940s French Sofas

Andre Arbus Style Day Bed
Andre Arbus Style Day Bed

Andre Arbus Style Day Bed

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H 23 in W 108 in D 45.5 in

Andre Arbus Style Day Bed

Located in Miami, FL

A Very Glamorous Hollywood Day Bed. The Wood Frame is Covered with Python Snake, and the Cushions have Ivory Silk Upholstery. Done in the Style of Andre Arbus.

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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Pair of sofa / side tables in the style of Andre Arbus
Pair of sofa / side tables in the style of Andre Arbus

Pair of sofa / side tables in the style of Andre Arbus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of veined marble top side / sofa tables in the style of Andre Arbus.

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20th Century French End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed
French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed

French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed

By Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, André Arbus, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning French Art Deco geometric leather upholstered macassar loveseat, sofa or canapé in the manner of André Arbus and Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Macassar

André Arbus, Freestanding Sofa, France, 1956
André Arbus, Freestanding Sofa, France, 1956

André Arbus, Freestanding Sofa, France, 1956

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H 45.75 in W 105.5 in D 35.5 in

André Arbus, Freestanding Sofa, France, 1956

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and rare sofa commissioned for the Palais des Consuls of Rouen, at the height of Arbus' popularity.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Andre Arbus Sofa, 1940s
Andre Arbus Sofa, 1940s

Andre Arbus Sofa, 1940s

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H 30.71 in W 79.93 in D 30.71 in

Andre Arbus Sofa, 1940s

By André Arbus

Located in Toulouse, FR

Huge sofa by Andre Arbus made on order for a private house, south of France.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Jules Verne Sofa by André Arbus for William Switzer
Jules Verne Sofa by André Arbus for William Switzer

Jules Verne Sofa by André Arbus for William Switzer

By André Arbus

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed with applied manufacturer's label to underside: [William Switzer & Associates Made in Canada Handcrafted Furniture by William Switzer].

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Brass

1940s French Wrought Iron Base Sofa, attributed to A.Arbus
1940s French Wrought Iron Base Sofa, attributed to A.Arbus

1940s French Wrought Iron Base Sofa, attributed to A.Arbus

Located in Southampton, NY

1940s Upholstered French Sofa with Wrought Iron Base, attributed to A. Arbus

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sofas

A pair of sofa end tables att. to Andre Arbus
A pair of sofa end tables att. to Andre Arbus

A pair of sofa end tables att. to Andre Arbus

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H 24 in W 19.25 in D 13 in

A pair of sofa end tables att. to Andre Arbus

Located in New York, NY

A pair of sycamore sofa end tables,one drawer, wicker lower tier, square tapering legs,att. to Andre ARBUS, French, circa 1950.

Category

20th Century French Sofa Tables

Sofa-Bed Attributed to André Arbus, circa 1940
Sofa-Bed Attributed to André Arbus, circa 1940

Sofa-Bed Attributed to André Arbus, circa 1940

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H 33.86 in W 33.47 in D 66.93 in

Sofa-Bed Attributed to André Arbus, circa 1940

By André Arbus

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa-bed in cherrywood, the bedsides slightly spilled and curved planks, sheathed foot with gilded metal rings, covered with taupe velvet.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Metal

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Modern English Sofa in 100% Hemp Ecorcé with Down Cushion

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.

$1,050

H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 0.2 in

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Located in Istanbul, TR

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René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut

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By René Drouet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...

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Materials

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French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

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Located in Marbella, ES

French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.

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Custom George Smith Espresso Tufted Leather Sofa

Custom George Smith Espresso Tufted Leather Sofa

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H 46 in W 54 in D 29 in

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By George Smith

Located in New York, NY

An original custom made soft mottled dark espresso leather tufted with brass tacks and mahogany wood legs by famed bespoke British furniture maker, George Smith. Original label. Exc...

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Early 2000s English Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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By Marsh and Tatham

Located in Essex, MA

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$7,435

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Located in Gloucestershire, GB

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By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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Guglielmo Ulrich for Valzania Art Deco King Bed 160cm Mattress Burl Wood Bedroom

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Rare 19th Century Lion Monopodia Armchair After Thomas Hope

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19th Century William IV style White Chesterfield Sofa

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Located in Houston, TX

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Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

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$32,000

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Arbus Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic arbus sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and velvet, every arbus sofa was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a arbus sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A arbus sofa, designed in the Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made arbus sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by André Arbus and William Switzer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Arbus Sofa?

Prices for a arbus sofa start at $3,160 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $10,200.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.

Styles to Know

Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa

A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.