$26,774 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 102.37 in
Giovannetti, Mid-Century Modern R.Semprini Round Island Sofa Burgundy, O Vulcano
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The central sofa "O Vulcano" with its sweet profile invites us to choose the right posture, living down like in a chaise-longue or sitting like on a normal sofa. A light comes out of...
Fabric, Velvet
Soho Blue Side Sofa, Designed by Stefano Bigi, Made in Italy
By Stefano Bigi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Soho is the collection dedicated to the relaxing moment, it is elegant, simple and with a co...
Velvet
$11,935 / item
H 29.93 in W 148.82 in D 44.89 in
Moss Modular Sofa - Dhogar col. 023 (or Fabric cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Upholstery, Coating, Fabric, Velvet
$15,850 / item
H 27.56 in W 118.12 in D 35.44 in
Collectible Contemporary Modular Three Seat - Camouflage Velvet
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Slinky collection is a statement piece that redefines the essence of modern living. Bibibi was inspired by an architectural silhouette and fluid, sculptural lines, it blends luxury m...
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
Slinky collection is a statement piece that redefines the essence of modern living. Bibibi was inspired by an architectural silhouette and fluid, sculptural lines, it blends luxury m...
Velvet
$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
Slinky collection is a statement piece that redefines the essence of modern living. Bibibi was inspired by an architectural silhouette and fluid, sculptural lines, it blends luxury m...
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
Slinky collection is a statement piece that redefines the essence of modern living. Bibibi was inspired by an architectural silhouette and fluid, sculptural lines, it blends luxury m...
Velvet
$9,303 / set
H 29.53 in W 105.12 in D 45.28 in
Modern Mid-Century Style Green and Forest Motif Curved Sofa and Armchair France
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant set composed of a curved sofa and a matching armchair has been newly reupholstered in a refined combination of deep green cotton velvet and printed linen with vegetal mo...
Linen, Velvet
$13,574 / 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
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
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, polyurethane foam Variations of Material and Dimension are available. Collect...
Velvet, Foam
$24,574 / 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
Set of three Sesann lounge chairs, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. They features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome...
Chrome
$6,200 / item
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" easy chair for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage edition using...
Velvet, Plastic
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, Rikke Frost. Galore exudes the decadence of yesteryear in a contemporary interpretat...
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 Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" living room set, camel velvet, Italy, 1970, set of four. (2 two-seater sofas + 2 armchairs) Designed in 1970 by Cini Boeri for Gavina, this armchair belo...
Velvet
$34,535 / 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 Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana living room set, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. The set is composed of a three-seater sofa, a lounge chair and a...
Chrome
Maralunga armchair by Cassina, reupholstered in black leather
By Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully restored Maralunga armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, newly upholstered in refined black leather. Originally introduced in 1973, the Maralunga has becom...
Velvet
$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 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it was o...
Velvet, Plastic
$4,095
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
$4,095
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', original velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1972 A postmodern design by Italian master of a...
Velvet
$6,436
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
$16,967 / 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 Cassina, Vico Magistretti
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
$8,776 / 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 Miniforms, E-GGS
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 designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarp...
Velvet
$10,180 / 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 vintage brass base and with golded polished nails.
Brass
$12,872
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Black Leather Sesann Two-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
It features black leather upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as structural support.
Chrome
$26,364
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 Carla Tolomeo, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabric and the embroideries are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
Silk
$23,414 / 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 Mario Bellini, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
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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