French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa Circa 1900, With Velvet Trim
Located in London, GB
A wonderful French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa, Circa 1900, with an attractive embroidered
Leather, Velvet, Walnut
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Style Tufted Gondola Sofa Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Adrian Pearsall style tufted gondola shaped sofa with walnut trim and legs. This sofa will
Upholstery, Walnut
Dawson Sectional Arms Walnut Frame Trim detail loose seat & back cushions piping
Located in Ridgewood, NY
With a low back, elegant frame detail, and dark walnut legs, the sophisticated Dawson Sectional is
Fabric
Dawson Sectional Walnut base Frame Trim detail loose seat & back cushions piping
Located in Ridgewood, NY
With a low back, elegant frame detail, and dark walnut legs, the sophisticated Dawson Sectional is
Fabric
Art Deco Lounge Suite with Cloud Design Sides
Located in London, GB
and walnut trims Measures: Sofa - H 80 cm, W 150 cm, D 99 cm Armchair - H 80 cm, W 90 cm, D 99 cm
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Drexel Walnut Trim Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Walnut Trim Sofa Unique wood trimmed Drexel sofa. Good vintage
Walnut, Upholstery
Nice Angled Adrian Pearsall Walnut Trimmed Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An elegant angled walnut trimmed sofa. We bought and believe it has recently been re-upholstered in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Trimmed Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous striped Mid-Century Modern sofa with walnut trim in wonderful age appropriate condition
Fabric, Walnut
Spectacular Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Trim Couch
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Ferndale, MI
Couch by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Yellow Floral Walnut Trim Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern yellow and white floral brocade sofa with walnut accents c.1950’s. Overall good
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Trimmed Sofa Mid Century
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates, this mid-century sofa
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Trimmed Sofa Mid Century
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates, this mid-century sofa
Walnut
Midcentury Sofa in the Milo Baughman Style with Walnut Trim
By Milo Baughman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century "Block" sofa in the Milo Baughman style with walnut trim and green and white upholstery.
Walnut
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H 32 in W 84.5 in L 32 in
Vintage Art Deco or Art Nouveau Sofa with Walnut Frame & Trim from Vargas Furn.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage art deco or art nouveau sofa from Vargas Fine Furniture a long-established high
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Knoll Style Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Early 1960's Knoll Style Walnut trimmed, button-tufted two seat sofa custom upholstered in a light
Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model 7
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
! Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa features walnut trim with a rare
Fabric, Walnut
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H 29 in W 125 in D 49 in
Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Double Angled Sofa on Castors 2200-s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
. Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnut trim and two storage
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Black Leather Couches by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair Aluminum base Walnut Trim Black Leather Couches by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa with Slate Ends
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A striking Adrian Pearsall designed sectional sofa with walnut trim and slate end pieces. We’ve
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Elongated Low Profile Walnut Trimmed Sofa on Tapered legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Elongated Low Profile Walnut Trimmed sofa on Tapered legs Offered is an unrestored mid
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Trimmed Sofa Mid Century
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates, this mid-century sofa
Walnut
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H 31 in W 91 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Rust Brushed Chenille Lawson Sofa Walnut Trim
Located in Topeka, KS
walnut trim and tapered square legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not
Chenille, Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 114.5 in D 32.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Style Four Seat Walnut Wood Trim Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional four seat Adrian Pearsall style Mid-Century Modern sofa. This gorgeous walnut wood trim
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Adrian Pearsall Sofa, Model 2404S
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hamburg, PA
A refinished, reupholstered, Adrian Pearsall sofa with walnut trim and legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Adrian Pearsall atomic age walnut trimmed sofa. All new upholstery inside and out recreating the
Signed Harvey Probber L-Shaped Sofa with Sofa Table, 1965
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
a tank! Legs are walnut with brass trim. The triangular sofa table shown is included. The rosewood
Brass
Mid Century Modern Sofa
Located in Madison, WI
Mid century white vinyl sofa with walnut trim. Clean and sleek, simple lines.
PVC, Walnut
Art Deco Red Leather Lounge Suite
Located in London, GB
A Stunning Red Leather Art Deco Lounge Suite with cream pipping and inset walnut trims, two seater
Art Deco Lounge Suite Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
fabrics. Walnut trims. Measures: Sofa 82 cm H, 150 cm W, 92 cm D, seat is 41 cm H, 61 cm D. Chairs 82
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Trim Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
If I had to describe this sofa in one word it would have to be "Stellar." This newly upholstered
Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco Shell Back Sofa, Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
. Walnut trims. Measures: Sofa 82 cm H, 150 cm W, 92 cm D, seat is 41 cm H, 61 cm D.
Fabric, Walnut
$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...
Velvet
$3,459 / item
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
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
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Leather, Rosewood
$30,060Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Ris and Selldorf
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
$2,424Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 77.56 in D 34.65 in
Very rare and early Richard Stein Sofa / Daybed for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Stein
Located in Munich, DE
All original. can be converted to a bed.
Fabric
Bertu Counter Stools, Boca Uno Walnut Counter Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, Boca Uno Walnut Counter Stool Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU stumps? KILN DRIED Our stump...
Wood, Walnut
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 8...
Fabric, Wood
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Fabric
Vittorio Introini P60 lounge chair for Saporiti Italy, 1970s
By Olivier Mourgue, Vittorio Introini, Saporiti, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A P60 Lounge Chair from Saporiti’s “Proposals” collection, designed in 1962 by Vittorio Introini. A striking embodiment of Italian Space Age design, the P60 lounge chair showcases t...
Fabric, Upholstery
$5,400
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 30 in
Danish Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
Wool, Teak
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 32 in D 32 in
Handsome 7-Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome 7-piece Milo Baughman style sectional sofa from the midcentury. This set will need to be reupholstered as the original fabric is worn and dated. This sofa measures 28" T x 3...
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Funky Sculptural Sofa made by Artifot
By Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super groovy well built sofa made by Artifort in the Netherlands. Fabric is original & in poor condition. Needs a basic recovering to be excellent.
Chrome
$7,800
H 28 in W 142 in D 110 in
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Fabric
Large Custom Sectional Sofa with Chaise Lounge
Located in Greenwich, CT
This sectional sofa was a custom order that features three sections: a chaise lounge, loveseat and pod chaise. It also features a low back, with track arms. The back cushions are stu...
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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