$15,850 / item
H 27.56 in W 118.12 in D 35.44 in
Collectible Contemporary Modular Three Seat - Burgundy Velvet
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
. This is more than a sofa—it’s a gallery-worthy, design-forward collectible that brings timeless
Velvet
$15,850 / item
H 27.56 in W 118.12 in D 35.44 in
Collectible Contemporary Modular Three Seat - Taupe Velvet
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
. This is more than a sofa—it’s a gallery-worthy, design-forward collectible that brings timeless
Velvet
$15,850 / item
H 27.56 in W 118.12 in D 35.44 in
Collectible Contemporary Modular Three Seat - Petrol Velvet
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
. This is more than a sofa—it’s a gallery-worthy, design-forward collectible that brings timeless
Velvet
$13,864 / item
H 29.93 in W 119.3 in D 44.89 in
Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Leather col. Sequoia 027 (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with soft, padded cushions
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Coating
Alastair Sofa by Marta Sala Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Alastair sofa by Marta Sala Editions Dimensions: W 230 x D 96 x H 78 cm Materials: Mohair velvet
Velvet, Foam
$25,099 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Italian manufacturer Cassina. They features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as
Chrome
From $3,730 / item
+ 21 moreH 31.5 in W 88.98 in D 34.26 in
Galore 3-Seat Sofa, by Rikke Frost from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Luxurious 3-seat sofa with an elegant, attractive idiom, created by the talented Danish designer
Foam
$39,600 / set
H 24.81 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Living Room Set for Gavina, Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" living room set, camel velvet, Italy, 1970, set of four. (2 two-seater
Velvet
$35,156 / set
H 26.38 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
manufacturer Cassina in 1969. The set is composed of a three-seater sofa, a lounge chair and a pouf. Re
Chrome
$6,500
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" easy chair for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of 2
Velvet, Plastic
50' velvet sofa
Located in Torino, IT
Velvet three-seater sofa from the 1950s. Italian production. Refined three-seater sofa with sinuous curved arms. Lined in brick-colored velvet , original fabric of the period in p...
Velvet
$4,183
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy1973
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Firenze, FI
Maralunga two-seat sofa for Cassina, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973. It features enveloping shapes, curved armrests folded toward the seat, and an elegant brown corduroy uphols...
Velvet
$4,183
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1973
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Firenze, FI
Maralunga two-seat sofa for Cassina, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973. It features enveloping shapes, curved armrests folded toward the seat, and an elegant brown corduroy uphols...
Velvet
50' sofa, Italian production
Located in Torino, IT
50's sofa Refined three-seater sofa, 1950s Italian production. Brass feet and frame covered in forest green velvet. The fabric is its original and has no defects only slight signs...
Brass
$15,150 / set
H 25.71 in W 54.34 in D 32.68 in
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Blop' Lounge Set in Original Fabric
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, pair of two-seat sofa with coffee table, model 'Blop
Velvet
$6,573
H 29.53 in W 84.26 in D 33.86 in
Divano Arnolfo a 3 posti laccato nero Ufficio progetti Gavina per Simon Internat
By Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Ghedi, IT
Il divano Arnolfo di Simon Gavina a 3 posti è un’icona del design italiano anni ’70, espressione perfetta dell’estetica ultrarazionale e della raffinatezza minimalista tipica della ...
Velvet
$17,330 / set
H 30.71 in W 93.71 in D 35.44 in
Maralunga divano 3 posti e 2 poltrone in velluto blu notte di vico magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Ghedi, IT
Questo straordinario set Maralunga, progettato da Vico Magistretti nel 1973 per Cassina, rappresenta uno dei vertici del design italiano contemporaneo: un'icona di comfort innovativo...
Velvet
$8,964 / set
H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Amanta Mario Bellini per B&B 4 Poltroncine modulari in velluto
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Ghedi, IT
4 splendide poltrone Amanta, disegnate da Mario Bellini, icona del design italiano. Realizzate in velluto azzurro, queste poltrone modulari si distinguono per le loro condizioni ecce...
Velvet
From $3,833 / item
+ 18 moreH 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 41.15 in
Botera High Chair in Upholstery, by E-GGS
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botera High chair is padded with four different types of foam, following the chair's design focus of comfort. A chunky cushion forms the base from which the high or low backrest is d...
Upholstery
$19,000
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969. Although technically
Velvet
$10,368 / item
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 41.34 in
Kingdom One-Seat Sofa in Velvet Fabric Aged Brass Base and Golden Nails
Located in Paris, FR
One-seat sofa kingdom upholstered and covered with red wine cotton velvet fabric with matte
Brass
$13,147
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Two-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann two-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
Chrome
$26,928
H 76.78 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Contemporary Art The Perfect Big Half-Moon Silk Velvet Sofa by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabric and the embroideries are
Silk
$23,904 / set
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
7-Seat 5-Piece Togo Sofa Set in Black Leather by Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Created by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, the Togo is one of the most versatile icons of Mid-Century Modern and Organic Modern design. Extremely lightweight, it is designed ...
Velvet, Foam
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Velvet
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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