$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 89 in D 36 in
Stunning Asian Bird of Paradise Upholstered Sofa Chinoiserie Midcentury
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Chinoiserie style upholstered sofa with fabulous vintage bird of paradise floral fabric
Upholstery
$18,500 / set
H 24 in W 90 in D 32 in
Radiant Restored Billy Baldwin Style Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning restored Billy Baldwin style Parsons three-seat sofa, circa 1975. Elegant hardwood form
Cane, Hardwood
$34,500
H 31 in W 84 in D 32 in
Exquisite Restored Cane Tuxedo Sofa by Bielecky Brothers - Pair Available
By Bielecky Brothers, Billy Baldwin
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed by Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers, circa 1975. Stout solid hardwood frame construction
Brass
Sparkling Hollywood Regency Column Tufted Loveseat Sofa
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular sparkling Hollywood regency column tufted loveseat. This piece is spectacular in person with wonderful up sweeping arms and lower back with unusual bead-like gold fabric...
Wood, Fabric
$1,370
H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in
Montauk Sofa Cognac Leather and Walnut Tuxedo Ottoman or Footstool, Canada 2000s
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Tuxedo cube ottoman or footstool rendered in cognac leather upholstery with a down filled foam cushion and walnut feet, made in Montreal Canada, 2000s
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Billy Baldwin Style Two Part Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish cane basketweave two-part parsons sofa or settee made in the style and manner of Billy
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Custom Velvet Down Sofa in the Style of Billy Baldwin
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Dallas, TX
This timeless velvet sofa blends clean, tailored lines with plus, lounge worthy comfort
Velvet, Wood, Down
1960s Custom Slipcovered Sofa by DeAngelis for Billy Baldwin
By De Angelis, Ltd.
Located in Dallas, TX
Remarkable 68” three pillow sofas, manufactured by De Angelis & chosen by Billy Baldwin in 1960 for
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Chenille
Sold
H 25 in W 84 in D 36 in
Vintage 70s Bench Seat Sofa Newly Upholstered in Chartreuse Crypton Fabric
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Vintage 70s parsons style sofa with a chinoiserie feel. Has great modern lines and tufted bench
Fabric
Billy Baldwin Tuxedo Sofa
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Southampton, NJ
Billy Baldwin Tuxedo sofa custom commissioned by the original owner in the late 1970s. Hand block
Silk
Original Fabulous Billy Baldwin Vintage Sofa
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic, casual and comfortable sofa by iconic decorator Billy Baldwin, who’s style became defined as
Sleek Mid-Century Modern Moviestar Sofa by Billy Baldwin
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous comfortable and very large sofa by the iconic Billy Baldwin. Great bones but recommend
Upholstery
Billy Baldwin Sofa
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular sofa by one of the most accomplished designers of the 20th Century. The scale
Billy Baldwin Style Plush Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Sumptuous sofa in the manner of Billy Baldwin. Completely upholstered frame with notched arms , 3
Wood, Upholstery
Custom Billy Baldwin Full Size Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Large and impressive, sofa was custom made for Linden, a large private estate. Sofa is still in the
Billy Baldwin Custom Designed Green Sofa
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fabulous chartreuse on custom designed frame - deep and extremely comfortable - tailored upholstery in great original velveteen fabric.
Billy Baldwin Davenport
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand tied springs, down wrapped, upholstered in black cashmere
Wood, Fabric, Down
Pair of Custom Small Sofa's by Billy Baldwin, circa 1960
By Billy Baldwin
Located in San Francisco, CA
This useful pair of small and well-tailored sofas was custom made by Billy Baldwin. While compact
Upholstery
Sofa w/ Pineapple Details
Located in East Hampton, NY
This Billy Baldwin-style sofa features four beautiful pineapple finnials in metal, squared sides
Vintage Billy Baldwin Style Tuxedo Sofa
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Billy Baldwin style tuxedo sofa Loose cushions tuxedo sofa, Low square arms and back with
Textile, Foam, Feathers, Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$10,060 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$3,820 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale chandelier with 3 rotating arms on the new Giacometti style finish.
By Silvio Piattelli, Diego Giacometti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This new finish adds a unique textured look to the Orbitale collection. It is a thick, handmade plaster finish called the Giacometti finish, used by Diego and Alberto on some of thei...
Gold, Brass
Vintage Coastal Palm Print Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage coastal rattan sofa, a stunning fusion of tropical elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully curved rattan fr...
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
$5,500
H 27 in W 102 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...
Fabric, Walnut
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$5,185Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$1,751 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$1,672 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$6,328 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$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...
Linen, Velvet
$24,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 180 in D 34 in
Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hollywood Regency an extra long two-part sofa with a deep tufted back. The sofa splits in the centre, each side has a single seat cushion with rounded outer edge on an uphols...
Upholstery
Custom Upholstered Sofa By Anthony Lawrence In Lee Jofa Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and colorful Blue upholstered Hollywood Regency style Sofa with rolled arms loose upholstered seat cushions with rope turned trim and fringed base. Dimensions: 87” wide ...
Velvet, Wood
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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