Midcentury Italian Two-Piece Asymmetric Sofa circa 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural 2-piece asymmetric sofa, midcentury Italian, circa 1950. Each piece can serve as stand-alone seating.
Upholstery, Wood
Asymmetrical Sofa Table with Marble Top, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa table was made in Italy in the 1950s. The heavy marble top has an unusual, asymmetrical shape and a beautiful pinkish-grey colour.
Marble, Iron
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Sculptural Asymmetrical Sofa in Black Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic asymmetrical sofa design made in Italy in the 1980s.
Fabric
Riva 1920 PATMOS ASYMMETRICAL WHITE SOFA BY TERRY DWAN
By Riva 1920, Terry Dwan
Located in Boston, MA
This modern sofa, created by Terry Dwan, has a sleek and fashionable shape that exudes a sense of style. The white Crystal leather upholstery is beautifully enhanced with a streamlin...
Leather, Textile
Asymmetrical chaise longue / Sofa in leather Riva 1920 Patmos Design Terry Dwan
By Riva 1920, Terry Dwan
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Patmos Design by: Terry Dwan Patmos is conceived both as a sofa and as an asymmetrical chaise longue, offering a refined interpretation of contemporary comfo...
Iron
Italian Coffee Table with Brass Frame and Cut Crystal Glass Top
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This asymmetrical sofa table was made in Italy in the 1950s.
Brass
Italian Asymmetrical Sofa with Brass Sabots
Located in Houston, TX
An elegant and minimal asymmetrical Italian sofa with fruitwood base and bronze sabots newly upholstered in a creamy fleece wool.
Brass
Midcentury Italian Two-Piece Asymmetric Sofa circa 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural 2-piece asymmetric sofa, midcentury Italian, circa 1950. Each piece can serve as stand-alone seating.
Upholstery, Wood
Asymmetrical Sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini, Italy, circa 1989
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Culver City, CA
Asymmetrical sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini Italy circa 1989 Newly upholstered in 100% virgin wool by Rosemary Hallgarten on original antique frame.
Metal
Pallucco and Rivier Asymmetric Leather Sofa, circa 1980, Italy
By Paolo Pallucco
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Asymmetric sofa by Paollo Pallucco et Mireille Rivier by Palucco, circa 1980. Black leather and metal frame. Dimensions: 165 cm W, 100 cm D, 95 cm H. Good original condition. Al...
Metal
Mid-Century Wool Bouclé Asymmetric White Sofa, Italy, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Three module sofá, with rounded back, armrest on one side and rounded chaise longue on the other.
Wool, Wood
Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, on brass feet and newly upholstered in grey silk velvet.
Brass
Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, on brass feet and newly upholstered in grey silk velvet.
Brass
Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, on brass feet and newly upholstered in grey silk velvet.
Brass
Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, on brass feet and newly upholstered in grey silk velvet.
Brass
Curved Shape Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1970s
By Ico Parisi
Located in amstelveen, NL
A large Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style Ico Parisi or Federico Munari, on steel feet, and newly upholstered in green/gold velvet.
Velvet
Felicirossi Asymmetrical Leather Wrapped Argentine Cowhide Sofa
By Felicerossi
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is stunning. This Italian Felicerossi sofa is clad in a black leather covered frame with polished stainless chrome legs and the cushion is upholstered in fine Argentine hai...
Chrome
Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, on brass feet and newly upholstered in grey silk velvet.
Large Sculptural Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, possibly manufactured by I.S.A.
Large Iconic Sculptural Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style of Ico Parisi on brass feet by I.S.A and newly upholstered in silver-grey silk velvet.
Brass
Elegant Corner Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti in Velvet Beige
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing an exquisite and sophisticated asymmetrical sofa attributed to the esteemed Italian designer, Gio Ponti.
Velvet, Wood
Large Iconic Sculptural Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style Ico Parisi, on brass feet by ISA, and newly upholstered in grey silk velvet.
Brass
$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
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$1,699 / item
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, ...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$11,030 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
$1,953Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.1 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Venetian Modern Octagonal Small Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency octagonal mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous wall mirrors features a double layered mirror frame made o...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available indi...
Wrought Iron
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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