Michiel Van Der Kley C-725 Bird Sofa for Artifort
By Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Sofa named as "Bird" sofa due to its sculptural shape designed by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort manufacture, made in 1990s period.
Aluminum
Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort Pair of Birds Sofas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculptural sofa by Artifort with aluminum frame and legs. In original celery Tonus fabric by Kvadrat for Maharam in as new condition on both pieces.
Aluminum
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.