IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IPE Cavalli, sectional sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sectional sofa by IPE
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IPE Cavalli, sectional sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sectional sofa by IPE
Metal
$12,400
H 27.56 in W 110.63 in D 60.63 in
IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Colorful Striped Fabric
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IPE Cavalli, sectional sofa, fabric, steel, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sectional sofa by IPE
Steel
$5,450 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 31.11 in
IPE Cavalli Italian Lounge Chairs in Colorful Striped Fabric
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IPE Cavalli, lounge chairs, fabric, steel, Italy, 1970s These exceptional lounge chairs by IPE
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 113.39 in D 47.25 in
21st Century Darlington Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Darlington is an iconic sofa of the Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors collection, characterized by a
Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 111.42 in D 39.38 in
21st Century Clifton Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
, that wink at the wildest spirit of Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors. Clifton 3-seater sofa with
Foam, Leather
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 111.42 in D 39.38 in
21st Century Clifton Sofa in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
, that wink at the wildest spirit of Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors. Clifton 3-seater sofa with
Foam, Fabric
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 184.26 in D 146.46 in
21st Century Darlington.2 Sectional Sofa by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Darlington is an iconic modular sofa of the Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors collection
Foam, Leather
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 116.15 in D 48.04 in
21st Century Assal Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Assal is a sofa with soft and sensual shapes – an invitation to relaxation and conviviality. Its
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 103.55 in D 44.1 in
21st Century Manhattan Sofa in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A design sofa that offers the cozy sensation of inviting warmth and comfortable softness raised off
Foam, Fabric
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 102.37 in D 40.16 in
21st Century Inanda Sofa in Black Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
This new sofa with an appealing design is characterized by an interior upholstered with the new
Foam, Leather, Fabric
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 102.37 in D 39.38 in
21st Century Malawi Sofa in Pink Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Malawi is a welcoming, refined and charming sofa whose design is inspired by the deepest soul of
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 102.37 in D 39.38 in
21st Century Malawi Sofa in Black Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Malawi is a welcoming, refined and charming sofa whose design is inspired by the deepest soul of
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 96.86 in D 49.61 in
21st Century Darlington Sofa in Black Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Darlington is an iconic sofa of the Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors collection, characterized by a
Foam, Leather
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 188.19 in D 111.42 in
21st Century Darlington.2 Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Collection of sofas and modular sofas with structure in poplar wood and foam. Upholstery in leather
Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 196.86 in D 161.42 in
21st Century Viktoria Modular Sofa in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Collection of sofas and modular sofas with a structure in metal and multilayer wood. Filling in
Metal
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 96.46 in D 36.62 in
21st Century Sharpei Sofa in Black Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
the Sharpei sofa, an iconic piece of furniture that combines sartorial manufacturing with
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 103.55 in D 44.1 in
21st Century Manhattan Sofa in Grey Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A design sofa that offers the cozy sensation of inviting warmth and comfortable softness raised off
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 102.37 in D 44.49 in
21st Century Smoking 2 Sofa in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Smoking 2 3-seater sofa with structure in solid poplar wood and expansive polyurethane foam
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 102.37 in D 40.16 in
21st Century Inanda Sofa in Fabric and Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
This new sofa with an appealing design is characterized by an interior upholstered with the new
Foam, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 45.28 in
21st Century Aruba 3-Seater Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Contemporary lines and vintage references for the Aruba sofa, available in 2 or 3-seat versions or
Foam, Leather
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 106.3 in D 43.31 in
21st Century Caicos 3-Seater Sofa in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
In the Caicos sofa, the simple and linear shapes acquire a bold and seductive charm. The upholstery
Foam, Fabric
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 106.3 in D 43.31 in
21st Century Caicos 3-Seater Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
In the Caicos sofa, the simple and linear shapes acquire a bold and seductive charm. The upholstery
Foam, Leather
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 37.01 in
21st Century Nest 2-Seater Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Sofa is inspired by the informal lines of the 1970s; the hips are characterized by a special
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 43.31 in
21st Century Bold.2 Sofa in Black Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Bold.2 3-seater sofa structure in poplar wood, foam and feather. Upholstery in leather CAT. B Touch
Foam, Leather
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 159.85 in D 84.26 in
21st Century Kingston Modular Sofa by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A wide and comfortable seat for the new Kingston modular sofa. Customizable in both composition and
Upholstery, Foam
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 95.28 in D 48.82 in
21st Century Kingston Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A wide and comfortable seat for the new Kingston sofa. Customizable in both composition and
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 114.18 in D 42.92 in
21st Century Kruger Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Elegant and cozy, with its sinuous lines and its soft shapes, Kruger sofa expresses a concept of
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 149.61 in D 66.93 in
21st Century Aruba Modular Sofa in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Contemporary lines and vintage references for the Aruba sofa, available in 2 or 3-seater versions
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 196.86 in D 86.62 in
21st Century Baltimora Modular Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Thanks to its movable backrest and multiple seats, the casual-chic Baltimora sofa fits into any
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 156.7 in D 47.25 in
21st Century Baltimora Modular Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Thanks to its movable backrest and multiple seats, the casual-chic Baltimora sofa fits into any
Foam, Leather
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 164.18 in D 78.75 in
21st Century Baltimora Modular Sofa in Velvet by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Thanks to its movable backrest and multiple seats, the casual-chic Baltimora sofa fits into any
Foam, Fabric
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 149.61 in D 39.38 in
21st Century Hamptons.2 Modular Sofa in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Hamptons.2 Modular sofa Structure in poplar wood and foam. Extra-large covering. Upholstery in
Foam, Fabric
Unavailable
H 30.71 in Dm 70.87 in
21st Century Fielder Outdoor Loveseat by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Fielder Outdoor round love-seat with pouf with structure in mat micaceous iron Finishing. Upholstery in Fabric cat. A outdoor sky 912/15 & sun. Cushions set excluded. Additional deco...
Metal
Sold
H 32.68 in W 70.48 in D 38.59 in
New IPE Cavalli Velvet Sofa Solid Chrome Frame Rare Find Designer Velvet Silk
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely brand new IPE Cavalli velvet sofa This sofa has
Chrome
Sold
H 38.19 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in
1 of 2 IPE Cavalli Nella Vetrina Made in Italy Black Leather Sofas Nice
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely stunning 1 of 2 RRP £14,000 each IPE Cavalli Nella
Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in
"Hudson" Beige Velvet Curved Sofa by Roberto Lazzeroni for Ipe Cavalli, Italy
By Ipe Cavalli, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Renens, CH
Italian beige velvet curved sofa by Roberto Lazzeroni for Ipe Cavalli, Italy. This sofa is
Velvet
Modular 3 - Seat Sofa in Green Chenille, IPE Cavalli, Italy
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Perfect proportions on this beautiful and rare modular design from IPE Cavalli in a gorgeous, deep
Chrome
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Velvet Sofa
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Austin, TX
Roberto Cavalli velvet vintage sofa with a striking silver silk velvet upholstery. We love the
Upholstery, Velvet
Sold
H 31.5 in W 98.43 in L 31.5 in
Roberto Cavalli Lounge Sofa, Grey Fabric, Brushed Brass Base, Italy, 2016
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Firenze, IT
Lounge sofa "Montenapo" with dormeuse, newly reupholstered in grey fabric with original brushed
Fabric, Foam, Poplar
Ipe Cavalli Modular Sofa
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Napoli, NA
Bellissimo divano ipe cavalli modulare originale tessuto originale struttura originale ottime
Fabric
Sofa Settee Throne Italian Cavalli Visionnaire Siegfrid Bespoke Sofa Two
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
manufacturer Cavalli, the Visionnaire Siegfried sofa really has to be seen to be believed, the main structure
Velvet
Sofa Settee Throne Italian Cavalli Visionnaire Siegfrid Bespoke Sofa 1
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
manufacturer Cavalli, the Visionnaire Siegfried sofa really has to be seen to be believed, the main structure
Velvet
Pair of Armchairs Thrones Italian Cavalli Visionnaire Siegfrid Bespoke
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
exclusive furniture manufacturer Cavalli, the Visionnaire Siegfried thrones really have to be seen to be
Velvet
$1,904 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, 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
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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
$666Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$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
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
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$142,000 / set
H 29.34 in W 63.78 in D 63.78 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Set in Carved Pine
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, unique set of seven dining armchairs with table, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This unique dining ensemble is among the finest works we have en...
Pine
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape. Weight about ...
Blown Glass
$13,667
H 34.65 in W 71.66 in D 39.38 in
STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH MADE FOR LIBERTY'S LONDON KILIM THREE SEAT SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cush...
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid wood top and cast iron hardware and knobs. Original maker's tag. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or ...
Iron
$5,193 / item
H 61.03 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Henry Holland Studio Handmade Brown and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres echo silhouettes already found in the tableware, each is handmade in our signature Ne...
Earthenware, Linen, Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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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