Andre Arbus Style Robert Couturier Peach Velvet Post Modern Sofa
By Robert Couturier
Located in Sharon, CT
Couturiers' own sofa, gifted to a Litchfield Hills friend, and purchased by us from her representative. A
Velvet
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.
Fabric, Wood
Jules Verne Sofa by Andre Arbus for William Switzer
By André Arbus, William Switzer
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The Jules Verne sofa by André Arbus for William Switzer has a serene elegance, with simple lines
Upholstery, Wood
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. Two legs in lacquered oak.
Fabric, Lacquer
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
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
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
Andre Arbus Style Day Bed
Located in Miami, FL
have Ivory Silk Upholstery. Done 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.
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 32.5 in W 92 in D 32.5 in
Vintage Sofa in the Manner of Arbus with Solid Bronze Legs, Recent Fabric, c1960
Located in Highwood, IL
Mid-Century Modern sofa in the Manner of Arbus probably made around 1960. The fabric appears to be
Bronze
Sold
H 30.25 in W 55 in D 33.5 in
French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed
By André Arbus, Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Houston, TX
geometric leather upholstered macassar loveseat, sofa or canapé in the manner of André Arbus and Émile
Leather, Macassar
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
Velvet, Wood
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. Upholstery in perfect
Velvet
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].
Brass
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
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
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
$9,500 / set
H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
Steel
Sold|$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,117
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
$5,442 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
$6,300Sale Price|30% Off
H 31.5 in W 85 in D 22 in
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, single bed, model L79, brass, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1963. This eccentric single bed is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid construction of...
Brass
$75,488 / set
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Leather
Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Re...
Wood, Feathers
$16,441
H 56.89 in W 65.75 in D 113.39 in
EXQUISITE LIMiTED EDITION RALPH LAUREN RUE ROYALE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SLEIGH BED
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this handmade in America, Ralph Lauren Rue Royal King sleight bed with American Walnut Gold Gilt frame and C...
Brass
Basilian 1 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Maxalto, Italy, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Basilan 1 series, crafted by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1975, exemplifies Italian craftsmanship and design. Featuring rattan panels in various sizes, the collection of...
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$11,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 37 in W 58 in D 34 in
1980s Zanaboni Silk Velvet Leopard Tiger Sculptural Curved Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
In 1967, in the Italian town of Honey began to operate the factory, named by the founder Vittorio Zanaboni "Zanaboni Salotti Classici, Classic furniture by Zanaboni". So far this bra...
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
French Louis XVI Provençal Settee, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Provençal settee, 18th century Painted and patinated wood frame, recent Provençal upholstery in vintage pattern. A very beautiful, perfectly proportionned model in ...
Upholstery, Wood
$21,958
H 31 in W 80 in D 36 in
19thC Antique Hamptons & Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day including a selection of our own ...
Leather
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.
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