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Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, MI
Il divano Maralunga di Cassina, disegnato da Vico Magistretti, è ormai un simbolo nella collezione
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cassina Maralunga 3seat Sofa in Darkbrown Leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Halle, DE
Vintage Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Maralunga Two-Seater Sofa by Cassina – Fully Restored, Desert Sand Leather
By Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
sofa by Cassina, originally designed by Vico Magistretti, blends timeless elegance with exceptional
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$5,500 / item
H 28.3 in W 65.4 in D 37.4 in
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Original Cocoa Brown Natural Leather
By Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
Magistretti for Cassina, upholstered in original natural leather in a rich cocoa brown tone. This piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$4,900
H 28.35 in W 65.75 in D 38.2 in
Cassina - Vico Magistretti Maralunga 2 Seater Leather Sofa
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bern, CH
Vico Magistretti Maralunga two seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina. Dark brown leather. With
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$5,242 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 28.35 in W 65.36 in D 33.86 in
Landeau Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy. Original leather upholstery. Curved and draped lines.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1969
Designed in 1969 by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$15,200
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 'Bull' Sofa in Black Leather
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 'Bull' sofa, Italy, 1980s
A monumental sofa design by Gianfranco
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier LC2 Vintage White Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC2 three-seat sofa in white leather was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina.
It
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Lacquer
2x Cassina Maralunga 2-seater sofa leather brown Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful 2-seater Cassina Maralunga by Vico Magistretti in dark brown leather
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$3,405 / item
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
TOPKAPI Sofa, Francesco Binfaré, Cassina
By Francesco Binfaré, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
TOPKAPI sofa from the 1980s by Francesco Binfaré for Cassina. High-quality frame with tubular steel
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1980s Mario Bellini for Cassina Black Leather Software Tilbury Sofa
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
), designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy. This example is one of a few similar sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Plastic, Foam
$9,000
H 26.75 in W 28.5 in D 80.5 in
Cassina Asped Red Leather Sofa Byjean-Marie Massaud, 2005
By Cassina, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Basildon, London
piece of modern design.
Upholstered in red leather, the sofa gives the illusion of being constructed
Category
Early 2000s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Maralunga Leather Three-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Maralunga Leather Three-Seater Sofa realized by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
$10,038
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 93.71 in
Cassina Asped Red Leather Sofa Byjean-Marie Massaud, 2005
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Cassina
Located in Basildon, London
piece of modern design.
Upholstered in red leather, the sofa gives the illusion of being constructed
Category
Early 2000s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cassina Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chair Leather Vico Magistretti Mid Century
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Munster, NRW
numerous interpretations.
In the Maralunga sofa, which has been imitated countless times, the height of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$5,019
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Leather Sofa or Loveseat for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in The Hague, NL
This lounge two-seat sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina manufacture in 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$3,525
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 28.75 in
Leather Sofa Model 919 by Ico Parisi for Cassina, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Scarce leather sofa model 919 by Ico Parisi for Cassina.
The piece was manufactured by Cassina upon
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian modern brown leather sofa Sesann Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather sofa Sesann Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
Sofa model Sesann
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$15,416
H 25.99 in W 94.49 in D 37.41 in
Vintage leather Maralunga sofa set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage chocolate brown leather maralunga sofa set designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Award
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$5,377 / set
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Cassina LC2 leather sofa in natural leather designed by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
.
Late 1990ies edition in beautiful natural leather, manufactured by Cassina, Italy.
Natural leather
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$12,667
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.08 in
Le Corbusier 2 Seater LC2 Vintage White Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC2 two seater sofa in white leather was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina.
It
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Lacquer
$5,855
H 26.38 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
"Maralunga" Two Seater Blue Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage "Maralunga" Two Seater Blue Leather Sofa realized by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
$6,453
H 28.35 in W 65.36 in D 15.36 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969.
Although technically
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
$12,800
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Cassina Maralunga Sofa brown Leather Vico Magistretti Lounge Chair MCM Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Munster, NRW
numerous interpretations.
In the Maralunga sofa, which has been imitated countless times, the height of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$7,409
H 27.56 in W 96.46 in D 34.26 in
Cassina Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chair Leather Vico Magistretti, Mid Century Modern
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Munster, NRW
numerous interpretations.
In the Maralunga sofa, which has been imitated countless times, the height of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$3,107
H 27.56 in W 40.95 in D 34.26 in
2010s Cassina LC2 3-Seat Sofa in Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rendered it to be soft & supple. The original Cassina label is affixed under the seat. Overall, this sofa
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa in Black Leather for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
used as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
$24,499 / item
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Cassina Cab 415 Neck Saddle Leather Sofa China Red / Ox Red
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Cab 415 sofa was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina.
It´s the thick
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Champagne Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Champagne Leather, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
$12,600
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incredible thick leather hides in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Canvas
$19,700 Sale Price / set
21% Off
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa in Black Leather & Chrome, Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 two-seater sofa in chrome tube steel and black leather. Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian 20th Century Beige "Soriana" Leather Sofa By Tobia Scarpa For Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful “Soriana“ leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, made in Italy around the latter
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Sofas
Materials
Metal
$16,526
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 36.62 in
Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Fiandra' Modular Sofa in Brown Leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1975
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
$4,400 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa, patinated brown leather, chromed metal, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$23,500
H 27.37 in W 99.22 in D 38.98 in
Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Fiandra' Modular Sofa in Brown Leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1975
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
$8,700 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Mid Century Italian Leather Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Mid Century Italian Leather Sofa
This sofa measures: 64 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Leather "Palmaria 709" 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1980
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
LEATHER "PALMARIA 709" 2-SEATER SOFA BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR CASSINA, ITALY 1970S
Introducing the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$5,974
H 35.44 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
-modern;
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Soriana, reupholstered in aniline leather. Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$24,051
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa and Ottoman in Light Tobacco Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
and ottoman in light tobacco leather by Cassina in aniline leather.
The ottoman is 95x82x42cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$23,900 / set
H 27.96 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Italian modern brown leather Soriana sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather Soriana sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1970s
Two-seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$19,360
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 41.34 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Wood 3seat Sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather wood 3-seater sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
3-seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,465
H 32.68 in W 88.59 in D 33.08 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa with ottoman, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$39,500 / set
H 25.99 in W 96.46 in D 40.95 in
Black Leather/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$8,800
H 26 in W 79 in D 30.75 in
Corner Sofa "Cardigan" designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, red leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Beograd, RS
Magistretti. Apart from a stanning tone of red leather this sofa is upholstered with, what makes it especially
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
$19,121
H 27.56 in W 80.71 in D 57.09 in
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
274cm width. The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size.
Cassina dresses the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$9,500 / item
H 39.38 in W 93.71 in D 37.41 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
manufacturer Cassina in 1969.
It features its original brown leather upholstery.
Winner of the “Compasso
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$12,279 Sale Price
25% Off
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Vico Magistretti, sofa mod. Sinbad for Cassina, 1980
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The sofa mod. Sinbad by Vico Magistretti has a throw blanket in leather that extends far over the
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40S Sofa for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size. The two-seater is available in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
C. 2008 Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
company and was used in their US headquarters. This LC2 was specified in classic black leather. The sofa
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Black Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1934. Relaunched by Cassina
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$14,580 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.96 in W 100.79 in D 30.71 in
Superb 1958, 3 Seat, Gianfranco Frattini, '872' Leather Sofa, Cassina, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and very rare 1958 '872' sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy.
This 3 seat sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Nickel
$7,000
H 29.14 in W 75.2 in D 33.47 in
Leather and Chrome Three Seat LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
produced by Cassina, 1970s features black leather upholstery with a tubular chrome frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
2000s Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand for Cassina LC2 3-Seat Sofa in Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
some small scuffs and scratches. The original Cassina markings are present. Overall, this sofa is in
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$11,500
H 27.25 in W 71.5 in D 27.75 in
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Uccle, BE
Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini, for Cassina, Italy, 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$10,755
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "920" Brown Leather Two Seats Sofa for Cassina, Italy '60
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa mod. "920" brown leather two-seats sofa manufactured by Cassina, Italy '60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,525
H 25.99 in W 59.06 in D 30.32 in
LC2 Two Seater Sofa in Light Blue Enamel and Leather
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This iconic LC2 two seater sofa designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeannerette and Charlotte
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Two Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
Two seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1969.
Original label.
Black Leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Steel
$17,926
H 26.78 in W 68.9 in D 38.59 in
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Finding the Right Sofas for You
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.