Harvey Probber Monumental Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A monumental sofa designed by Harvey Probber. Bleached mahogany and brass legs with a dynamic triangular open end.
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Monumental Sofa
Monumental Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Studs and Velvet Late 19th Century
$20,604
H 40.95 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in
Monumental Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Studs and Velvet Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Monumental Sofa in Patinated Dark Brown Leather, Brass Studs and Velvet Late 19th Century A very remarkable and monumental late 19th century sofa in patinated dark brown leather, st...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Brass
Haute House, Large Audrey Channel Sofa, Purple Fabric, Giltwood, 21st c.
$5,500
H 30 in W 122 in D 38 in
Haute House, Large Audrey Channel Sofa, Purple Fabric, Giltwood, 21st c.
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Stamford, CT
Haute House for Neiman Marcus, Large Audrey Channel Sofa, Purple Fabric, Giltwood, 21st c. This monumental sofa is upholstered in a shimmer chashmere polyester velvet with gilt gold...
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Monumental Leopard Velvet Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold, high-octane statement with this monumental vintage leopard print velvet sofa. A quintessential example of 1970s Hollywood Regency glamour, this three-seat couch is uphol...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Monumental 1980s 3 Piece Sofa by Steve Chase
By Martin Brattrud, Steve Chase, A. Rudin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This MASSIVE 3 piece sofa by Steve Chase is a sight to behold. Measuring in at just under 15 feet across, it is a real statement maker.
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Monumental Lychee Wood Sofa Table with Sculptural Organic Form
$10,800 / item
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Monumental Lychee Wood Sofa Table with Sculptural Organic Form
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Whether placed within a sophisticated living room, boutique hotel lounge, resort villa, or contemporary gathering space, this monumental lychee wood table offers both functional vers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
Monumental Vintage 12 Piece Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
They don’t make them like this anymore! This spectacular monumental modular sofa consists of six regular and four rounded corner pieces, plus two rolling ottomans.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker, Fabric, Wood, Monumental Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
$12,000 / set
H 30.5 in W 147 in D 30.5 in
Danish Cabinetmaker, Fabric, Wood, Monumental Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Green Fabric, Wood, Two Piece Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s A large two piece banana sofa designed and produced in Denmark in the later half o...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Monumental Large Diameter Bamboo Frame Mid-Century Sofa, 1970s
$4,095
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Monumental Large Diameter Bamboo Frame Mid-Century Sofa, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
This striking Mid-Century sofa, crafted from large-diameter bamboo, is a true statement piece.
Category
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Colonial Revival Sofas
Materials
Bamboo
Monumental Pair of Italian Postmodern ‘Butterfly’ Sofas by Mantellassi 1926
$15,523 / set
H 37.8 in W 118.12 in D 45.28 in
Monumental Pair of Italian Postmodern ‘Butterfly’ Sofas by Mantellassi 1926
Located in Worcester, GB
Monumental Pair of Italian Postmodern ‘Butterfly’ Sofas by Mantellassi 1926 An exceptional and highly theatrical pair of monumental Italian ‘Butterfly’ sofas by Mantellassi 1926, e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan, Walnut, Fabric, Monumental Serpentine Sofa, USA, 2000s
$23,500
H 30 in W 108 in D 49.5 in
Vladimir Kagan, Walnut, Fabric, Monumental Serpentine Sofa, USA, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Fabric, Large Serpentine Sofa, USA, 2000s A large serpentine sofa designed and produced by Vladimir Kagan in the early 2000s. This exampl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
American Modern, Tropical Fabric, Monumental Custom Sofa, USA, 20th c.
$1,600Sale Price|60% Off
H 31.5 in W 103.5 in D 42 in
American Modern, Tropical Fabric, Monumental Custom Sofa, USA, 20th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
American Modern, Tropical Fabric, Monumental Custom Sofa, USA, 20th c. A large custom made sofa dressed in a tropical printed fabric.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
William Armbruster Custom Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan
$26,000
H 27.75 in W 144 in D 32 in
William Armbruster Custom Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan
By William Armbruster, Edgewood Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
The William Armbruster Custom Designed Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offices, Embodies luxury and sophistication.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Monumental “Boa” Sofa by Fernando and Humberto Campana — Brazil, 2002
$100,000
H 25.6 in W 137.8 in D 74.81 in
Monumental “Boa” Sofa by Fernando and Humberto Campana — Brazil, 2002
By Fernando and Humberto Campana
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A striking icon of contemporary Brazilian design, the “Boa” sofa, created by celebrated designers Fernando and Humberto Campana in 2002, stands as a bold testament to the Campana Bro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Monumental Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa for Craft, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental Adrian Pearsall sectional sofa for Craft.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Monumental Restored Stacked Rattan Sofa With Custom Upholstery
$9,500
H 31.25 in W 118 in D 31 in
Mid-20th Century Monumental Restored Stacked Rattan Sofa With Custom Upholstery
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Newly upholstered in a textured performance Sunbrella fabric, it balances vintage authenticity with everyday practicality and durability. • Monumental scale at nearly 10 feet long (1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Plywood
William Armbruster Monumental Five-Seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offic
$26,000
H 27.75 in W 149 in D 32 in
William Armbruster Monumental Five-Seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offic
By William Armbruster
Located in Chicago, IL
William Armbruster Monumental five-seat sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offices.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC
$52,000 / set
H 27.76 in W 149.01 in D 32.01 in
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC
By William Armbruster, Edgewood Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC Armbruster included in MoMA's Good Design exhibits in the early 50's and lauded by such figures as George...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Monumental Omnibus Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental three-piece sectional Omnibus sofa by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage Bielecky Brothers Rattan Sofa
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental vintage sofa by the legendary Bielecky Brothers is a masterclass in the sophisticated "California Look" of the mid-to-late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Sofas
Materials
Textile, Rattan
Tufted Wing Back Sofa
Located in East Hampton, NY
Monumental wing back sofa with and down seat on a stylized dark wood base with either a tufted or tight back... in natural linen or COM.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Feathers
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
$7,437Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Big Sur Sofa by MICHAEL HILAL
By Michael Hilal
Located in Antwerpen, BE
BIG SUR 1.2 – A 1970s conversation pit inspired this monumental version of the 1.1 sofa. A sculptural work of art, the Big Sur 1.2 is also entirely functional and comfortable.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Redwood Slab Sofa After Darryl Stokes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental redwood slab sofa is a tour de force of organic modernism, masterfully executed in the tradition of the California Studio Craft movement.
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Sofas
Materials
Fur, Rope
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.
Category
1990s Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
Baker Stately Homes Collection Rolled Arm Empire Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Canton, OH
From Baker Furniture Stately Homes Collection. Monumental Empire Revival Scrolled Arm Sofa.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Empire Revival Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Steel, Leather, Czech, 1930s
$4,446
H 29.93 in W 75.6 in D 32.29 in
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Steel, Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This functionalist sofa is a monumental and exceptionally rare piece of furniture designed in the pure Bauhaus style from the 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Steel, Leather, Czech, 1930s
$4,446
H 29.93 in W 75.6 in D 32.29 in
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Steel, Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This functionalist sofa is a monumental and exceptionally rare piece of furniture designed in the pure Bauhaus style from the 1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Pencil Reed Rattan Sofa-Sculptural Rolled Arms & Brass Feet
$6,800
H 25 in W 89 in D 36.25 in
Mid-20th Century Pencil Reed Rattan Sofa-Sculptural Rolled Arms & Brass Feet
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Absolutely stunning monumental pencil reed rattan sofa featuring oversized sculptural rolled arms with intricate woven detailing and brass cap feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Plywood
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
$13,000 / set
H 24.81 in W 114.97 in D 89.77 in
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
This design forgoes visible legs, resting instead on a concealed monolithic base, which grounds the sofa in a monumental presence. The "DS-11" provides exceptional comfort and durabi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Togo Sofa 3 seater in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
$5,537
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Togo Sofa 3 seater in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic Togo sofa is now a design classic. Timeless comfort and style make this monumental five piece sectional sofa the perfect choice for any sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Camel Leather Togo Sofas, Set of 5
$12,877
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Camel Leather Togo Sofas, Set of 5
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. Timeless comfort and style make this monumental five piece sectional sofa the perfect choice for any sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rare Indigo Blue Leather ‘ISU’ Sofa by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1995
$8,750
H 29.53 in W 67.33 in D 29.53 in
Rare Indigo Blue Leather ‘ISU’ Sofa by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1995
By Pastoe
Located in Dronten, NL
The monumental aluminum legs emphasize the sofa’s clean lines and low, elegant profile, while the gently curved arms and generous seating reflect Uchida’s refined approach to comfort...
Category
1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Black Leather Togo Sofa and pouf, Set of 2
$6,085 / set
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Black Leather Togo Sofa and pouf, Set of 2
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic Togo sofa is now a design classic. Timeless comfort and style make this monumental five piece sectional sofa the perfect choice for any sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Monumental minimalist Sven Larsson Solid Pine Coffee Table Sweden, 1970s
$4,589Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Monumental minimalist Sven Larsson Solid Pine Coffee Table Sweden, 1970s
By Sven Larsson, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Ystad, SE
Monumental Minimalist Coffee Table by Sven Larsson, Sweden, 1970s A monumental and minimalist Swedish coffee table designed by Sven Larsson during the 1970s, executed in solid pine....
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Pine
Monumental Italian Circular Red Velvet Tufted Ottoman with Bronze Faun Sculpture
$8,671
H 53.15 in Dm 47.25 in
Monumental Italian Circular Red Velvet Tufted Ottoman with Bronze Faun Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Spectacular large circular ottoman sofa designed and produced in Italy during the 1980s, upholstered in luxurious deep red velvet with elegant capitonné button tufting. The generous ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Fruitwood
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 6
$11,800 / set
H 24.81 in W 114.97 in D 89.77 in
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
This design forgoes visible legs, resting instead on a concealed monolithic base, which grounds the sofa in a monumental presence. The "DS-11" provides exceptional comfort and durabi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4
$7,900 / set
H 24.81 in W 114.97 in D 32.29 in
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
This design forgoes visible legs, resting instead on a concealed monolithic base, which grounds the sofa in a monumental presence. The "DS-11" provides exceptional comfort and durabi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Kreiss Boucle Chenille Sectional Sofa
By Kreiss
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the ultimate in relaxed luxury with this monumental U-shaped sectional sofa by the renowned manufacturer Kreiss.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Wood
Vintage Monumental Bernhardt Brown Leather Ushaped Pit Sectional
By Bernhardt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, six pieces sectional you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sectional is statement p...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Large-Scale De Sede DS 11 Modular Sofa Consisting of Sixteen Elements
$84,500 / set
H 24.41 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
Rare Large-Scale De Sede DS 11 Modular Sofa Consisting of Sixteen Elements
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede modular DS 11 sofa, leather, beech, Switzerland, 1970s Monumental DS-11 modular sofa by De Sede, produced in Switzerland during the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
"Miami" Sectional Sofa by Paola Navone for Baxter Upholstered in Gray Leather
$34,950 / set
H 31 in W 162 in D 70 in
"Miami" Sectional Sofa by Paola Navone for Baxter Upholstered in Gray Leather
By Baxter, Paola Navone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by celebrated Italian designer Paola Navone and manufactured in Italy by Baxter Furniture, this monumental Miami sectional sofa embodies the brand’s signature balance of rel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless comfort and style make this monumental five piece sectional sofa the perfect choice for any space.
Category
Late 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modernist Spotlight Silk Wool Rug by David Rockwell 18'W x 24.5'L
By The Rug Company, David Rockwell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The rug was designed to match and anchor a custom color De Sede DS600 non-stop snake sofa. The monumental rug provides a strong colorful focal point to any room or large space.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rothschild & Gaudissard, Monumental Giltwood Blue Sofa, France, c. 1935
$148,000
H 34 in W 155.5 in D 33 in
Rothschild & Gaudissard, Monumental Giltwood Blue Sofa, France, c. 1935
By Jean-Maurice Rothschild, Émile Gaudissard 1
Located in New York, NY
This monumental ten legged sofa was designed by Rothschild and Gaudissard for the famed luxury ocean liner the SS Normandie.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Libertine, Contemporary Sofa, United States, 2022
$165,000
H 30 in W 221 in D 55 in
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Libertine, Contemporary Sofa, United States, 2022
By Georgis & Mirgorodsky
Located in New York, NY
This monumental swoosh of a sofa includes two integral side tables and an ottoman.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
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Monumental Crimson Mohair Sofa, Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Hollywood, FL
Monumental sofá in crimson mohair velvet, with brass nailheads, Angelo Donghia.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Monumental 1980s 'Island' Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A spectacular and beautiful sectional island sofa. The sofa was designed for a private estate just outside Paris in the 1980s.The fabrication is German. Four cushions come with the ...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
'Ridges', Modern Velour Sofa for Tangibility and Visual Joy
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H 26.78 in W 108.67 in D 35.44 in
'Ridges', Modern Velour Sofa for Tangibility and Visual Joy
By Alexander van Straten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This velour sofa has a monumental and minimalistic look. The back of the sofa consists of a pattern of ridges.
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Monumental vintage M. Fillmore Harty sectional
Located in Pineville, NC
We are happily offering this Monumental Sectional Sofa with curved plinth bases. it is extremely versatile and can be arranged with a left, right, or symmetrical orientation.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italian Midcentury Two Piece Sofa in Sienna Orange Bouclé with Walnut Legs
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 150 in D 28 in
Italian Midcentury Two Piece Sofa in Sienna Orange Bouclé with Walnut Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Italian two piece sofa, circa mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Brass
Monumental Stainless Steel Bench or Sofa
Located in Southfield, MI
Massively scaled stainless steel bench or sofa, intended for indoor use, and dating to the early 1970's. No cushions.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Red Velvet Monumental Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Red crushed velvet monumental sofa with original black painted legs and frame
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Sofas
Materials
Brass
MONUMENTAL SOFA, custom designed for Hanna-Barbera Studios
Located in Rockaway, NJ
One-of-a-Kind, Ultra-Rare Italian curved monumental sofa from the early 1980's, made exclusively for the Hanna-Barbera Studios.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Fine and Rare Monumental Sofa in the Style of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental sofa (125") with attached end tables in faux bronze by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Resin, Wood, Laminate, Upholstery, Velvet
Monumental Belgian Red Velvet Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Red crushed velvet monumental sofa with original black painted legs and frame.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Monumental Belgian Red Velvet Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Red crushed velvet monumental sofa with original black painted legs and frame.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Antique Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1900, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique monumental sofa from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Carlo Scarpa, Cornaro Sofa for Dino Gavina, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Monumental sofa designed by the famous Italian architect Carlo Scarpa for the Simon Gavina company in 1973.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sectional Channel Back Sofa in Three Parts Designed by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is a spectacular Sofa consisting of three pieces that can be separated or attached together as one long monumental sofa.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1960s Mid Century Modern Vintage Long Gondola Style Sofa in Blaze Pattern Fabric
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H 29 in W 111 in D 33 in
1960s Mid Century Modern Vintage Long Gondola Style Sofa in Blaze Pattern Fabric
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage: 1960s Mid-Century Modern Long Gondola Sofa Style: Inspired by Adrian Pearsall Design: Monumental sofa/couch seating with wood accents Fabric: Original blaze style fabric Dim...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Monumental Mid-Century Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental mid-century curved sofa recovered in a luxe ostrich-like pearlized cream leather.
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
monumental organic sofa - 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Curved sofa from the 1970s. Textured black fabric in beautiful condition, not new. Exceptional size, design, and comfort.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Vintage Regency Monumental Curved Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency curved sofa. Monumental in size and drama. Beautiful curved shape with seamed detail.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Monumental Carved Oak / Leather Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Original tufted leather, strong form
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Raphael Raffel Monumental Black Sofa, 1980
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Raphael Raffel Monumental black sofa, 1980. Wear consistent with age and use, sun fading and discoloration.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Monumental Six Legged Louis IV Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Louis IV monumental six legged sofa from the region of Languedoc, in the south of France
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Linen, Cotton
2000s Monumental Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A monumental Vladimir Kagan sofa produced in early 2000s.
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Monumental Rosewood Case Sofa - Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized rosewood case sofa by Harvey Probber. Beautiful rosewood grain with extra wide case arms. Fully restored. Newly upholstered in champagne colored Belgian mohair. 21" tall a...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Mohair
Monumental Custom Upholstered Loose Cushion Sofa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 10 foot custom upholstered loose cushion sofa is extremely comfortable. Upholstered in a cream chenille with just a hint of gold lurex throughout, it is dazzling to the eye. F...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery
Pair of Monumental Distressed Leather Chesterfield Sofas. Priced Per Sofa.
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H 30 in W 118 in D 47 in
Pair of Monumental Distressed Leather Chesterfield Sofas. Priced Per Sofa.
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of monumental distressed leather chesterfield sofas. Note priced per sofa.
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
Monumental Chesterfield Leather Sofa with Nailhead Trim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental scaled leather tufted Chesterfield style sofa with double row of nailhead trim.
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Monumental Dunbar "Janus Sofa" by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, André Dunoyer de Segonzac
Located in Chicago, IL
Large-scale "Janus sofa" by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Wide angle sofa model #6329. Fully restored. New velvet upholstery over refinished mahogany base. We also have the smaller m...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Monumental Serpentine Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental serpentine sofa by Directional. Sofa is in good vintage condition but does need new upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Monumental Distressed Leather and Carved Wood Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French hand carved wood and distressed Italian leather sofa has such a fantastic form and look.This large sofa is very comfortable and just so nicely distressed and great lookin...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Monumental Rosewood Case Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized rosewood case sofa by Milo Baughman. Beautiful rosewood grain with extra wide case arms. Fully restored. Newly upholstered in champagne colored Belgian mohair. 21" tall at ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Rosewood
Monumental Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental sectional sofa by Directional. This sectional is in good vintage condition and new upholstery is recommended, circa 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Monumental Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
This highly coveted Thayer Coggin 3-piece sectional sofa is absolutely extraordinary. The sofa is comprised of three components that can be used individually or placed together to fo...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Monumental Joe D'urso Sofa
By Joseph D'Urso
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional modernist sofa by Joe D'urso for Knoll. This piece was custom ordered with two additional arms so that it can be configured in numerous ways. A very large 16' long s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Monumental Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Purchased in 1954 at the Dallas Decorative Center this Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa is the epitome of high-style mid-century seating. This sofa was recently recovered in a coral col...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Linen
Monumental Milo Baughman Modular Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Commanding and versatile eight piece modern sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Retains original manufacturers lable. Six pieces, two ottomans. Each piece is 32 W x 3...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Monumental Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 8-piece sectional sofa with ottoman. 3 corner pieces, 4 center pieces, and ottoman. Very good vintage condition - the beige velvet upholstery s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Monumental Steve Chase Monterey Style Channeled Leather Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke monumental channeled leather sofa made in the manner and style of Steve Chase for Martin/Brattrud.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Large Empire Influenced Birch Sofa of Monumental Proportions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present to largest sofa we have ever had here at Debenham antiques at 18 and half feet long. A sofa of this size would have come from a railway station in central Sweden. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Materials
Birch
Large Empire Influenced Birch Sofa of Monumental Proportions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present to largest sofa we have ever had here at debenham antiques at 18 and half feet long. A sofa of this size would have come from a railway station in central Sweden. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Materials
Birch
Monumental 12 Foot Sofa with Stainless Steel Detail
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An unusually long (12'-0") sofa with stainless steel frame and original down-filled cushions, upholstered in a slightly worn camel colored cotton velvet.
This sofa is ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Monumental 9 foot Mid Century Modern Daybed-Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Manner of George Nelson,,Pearsall. wonderful long ,low sofa/daybed,, Solid walnut construction,Newly reupholstered in ice blue silk fabric,
Category
20th Century Unknown Sofas
Monumental 10 Foot Red Leather Sofa by Swaim
By Swaim
Located in Houston, TX
Impressive supple red leather 10 foot sofa manufactured by Swaim. In Excellent vintage condition with very high quality leather. Cushions have goose down in them - extremely comforta...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Monumental Giovanni Offredi for Il Loft Saporiti Sofa
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning black leather sofa designed by Giovanni Offredi and manufactured by il Loft. Il Loft is the company that Giorgio Saporiti created in 1994 after decades spent working as c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Monumental Custom Biscuit Tufted Sofa designed by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Monumental biscuit-tufted sofa, nearly ten feet in length, designed by William Haines in the late 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Matching Pair of Unusual, Monumental Queen Anne Curved Sofas
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair of oversized, very dramatic Queen Anne curved sofa's, featuring exaggerated hump back, Rolled arms, semicircle curve and carved mahogany paw foot, Modernist meets tradit...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Queen Anne Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Monumental Organic Modern Rattan Weave “Jennifer” Sofa by Michael Taylor
By Wicker Works
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Vintage 1980s Rattan Braid Sofa by Michael Taylor, showcasing the designer’s iconic organic modern style. The sofa features a beautifully woven rattan braid frame with a soft, rounde...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Monumental Milo Baughman Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Two piece Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin with rosewood plinth bases and generous proportions. A very comfortable piece. The two sections together create a full 180 de...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Textile, Rosewood
Monumental Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 8-piece sectional sofa with ottoman. 3 corner pieces, 4 center pieces, and ottoman. Very good vintage condition - the beige velvet upholstery s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Monumental Post Modern 1980s Deco Sectional Sofas- a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Monumental Post Modern 80s Deco Sectional Sofa. Make a bold statement with this monumental Post Modern sectional sofa.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Monumental Two-Piece Serpentine Sectional Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing Mid-Century Modern two-piece serpentine sofa with its undulating lines, this exciting stylized sofa will make an incredible statement. Superior quality, in the manner of Vlad...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Monumental Edward Wormley Dunbar, L-Shaped Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A generously proportioned L-shaped sectional Chesterfield sofa with tuck and roll button tufted original leather upholstery. This amazing set of sofas retains their original caramel...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Monumental Chrome Base Craft Associates Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely three-piece sectional made by Craft Associates. As seen in the first photo, the longest back side measures 10 feet long (120 inches), other back side measures 7 3/4 feet (93...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Custom Made Monumental Green Velvet Tufted Hollywood Regency Sofa Sectional
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H 41 in W 145 in D 36 in
Custom Made Monumental Green Velvet Tufted Hollywood Regency Sofa Sectional
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A custom made monumental tufted green velvet Hollywood regency style sectional sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
De Sede NON STOP Sofa, Rare Matched Pair or One Monumental 34 Element System
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H 28 in W 326 in D 41 in
De Sede NON STOP Sofa, Rare Matched Pair or One Monumental 34 Element System
By Mario Bellini, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, Stendig Co., De Sede
Located in San Diego, CA
You can use as two matching sofas (matched pair) each with 17 sections or one monumental 34 section seating system.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Monumental Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1975 Curved Circular Sectional Sofa
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H 27 in W 170 in D 84 in
Monumental Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1975 Curved Circular Sectional Sofa
By Maurice Villency, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
Incredible all original 1975 Thayer Coggin Sofa purchased in 1975 from Maurice Villency. Labels are intact. This piece has a sturdy custom upholstery chosen by the original owner. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Monumental Circular Curved Midcentury Sofa Sectional by Selig Monroe White
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H 27 in W 75 in D 35 in
Monumental Circular Curved Midcentury Sofa Sectional by Selig Monroe White
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning circular sectional by Selig Monroe. Consists of four independent pieces. Each piece measures 75" wide, 35" deep, and 27" tall. Overall width with 4 pieces all together 159"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood, Walnut
Monumental Semi-Circular Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Rosewood Base
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H 26 in W 156 in L 26 in
Monumental Semi-Circular Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Rosewood Base
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Monumental semi circular sofa by Milo Baughman. An iconic and desirable design by one of the best from the 20th century.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Linen, Velvet
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
$655Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
$26,340 / set
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Early 20th Century Art Deco Serving Tray Silver Plated with Wood
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Art Deco tray, with silver plated rim and handles. The central piece is mahogany. The tray is marked with small hallmarks 'HDR', maker unknown. Light polishing spots can be seen on 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
$6,085
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
RESTORED HAND DYED LEATHER 2.5 SEATER CHESTERFiELD TETRAD OSCAR SOFA
$5,196
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 41.34 in
RESTORED HAND DYED LEATHER 2.5 SEATER CHESTERFiELD TETRAD OSCAR SOFA
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This restored 2.5 seater Chesterfield sofa is the celebrated Oscar model by Tetrad, a design that reinterprets the traditional Chesterfield with a more relaxed, ...
Category
20th Century British Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique Bench Carved Oak Church Renaissance Revival
$866Sale Price|60% Off
H 22.05 in W 49.61 in D 15.75 in
Antique Bench Carved Oak Church Renaissance Revival
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful antique bench, made of carved oak, with a green vinyl seat, this object probably comes from a church, Renaissance Revival style, circa 1890. Unique bench, gracefully and e...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Benches
Materials
Oak
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
$5,500
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby P...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Metal
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Category
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
Art Deco Chairs by Jules Leleu, Walnut & Chenille, 1920s
$5,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Chairs by Jules Leleu, Walnut & Chenille, 1920s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 8 chairs designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Walnut wood with inlay and chenille upholstery. Francoise Sirex (2008) "The House of Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern Wo...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Kazuhide Takahama, Mantilla Sofa for Gavina, Italy 1974 (Big Size)
$5,850
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Kazuhide Takahama, Mantilla Sofa for Gavina, Italy 1974 (Big Size)
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama (Japan, 1930 - Bologna, 2010) "MANTILLA" SOFA wooden frame, padded and covered in velvet in shades of white Production Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974 Bibliography: Ac...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Butterfly Buffet by Jules Leleu
$100,000
H 35 in W 74.5 in D 19 in
French Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Butterfly Buffet by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco credenza is designed by famous artisan Jules Leleu. It is comprised of mother-of-pearl inlay forming a butterfly motif with gold hardware, which accents the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
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Monumental Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the monumental sofa you’re looking for. A monumental sofa — often made from fabric, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a monumental sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A monumental sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made monumental sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Directional, Harvey Probber and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.
How Much is a Monumental Sofa?
Prices for a monumental sofa start at $795 and top out at $42,000 with the average selling for $9,800.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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