Vintage Thayer Coggin Chevron Velvet Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Thayer Coggin sofa is a quintessential piece of American mid-century design, embodying
Chrome
$5,000
H 28 in W 107.5 in D 32 in
Rare 1950s MCM Large 8 Foot + "Chevron" Shaped Sofa designed by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fabulous large Mid-Century Modern "Chevron" shaped sofa on castors, shown in original yellow silk
Silk, Down
Unavailable
H 27 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1970's Velour Chevron 7-Piece Modular Sofa in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Sausalito, CA
A vintage 7-piece modular sectional sofa designed in the Manner of Milo Baughman. This is a perfect
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Coastal Chevron Rattan Fern Print Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal three seat sofa. A chic Chevron rattan design. Beautiful vintage fern
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofas in Chevron Pattern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofas in Chevron Pattern. The Chevron patterned fabric is most likely
Upholstery, Velvet
1970s Style Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Chevron Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
Located in Redding, CT
1970s style sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Chevron fabric.Most likely Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This
Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Green and Peach Chevron Print Velvet Sofa
By Sherrill Furniture Company, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Mid Century Velvet Velour Sofa in shades of green, peach and brown in a geometric chevron
Fabric, Wood
Custom Tufted and Skirted Chesterfield Sofa in Chevron Woven Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant tufted custom chesterfield sofa upholstered in a neutral beige chevron woven fabric
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Down
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman Style 7-Piece Pit Group Orange Velour Chevron 1970s Modular Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not the sofa to pass over because you'll "wait for the next one to come around". This is it
Oak
Chevron Fabric 1970s Baker Sofa
By Baker, Knapp & Tubbs, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This electrifying chevron fabric looks like an EKG reading full of blues, greens and yellow
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Chevron Walnut Sofa Daybed
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall style Mid Century chevron walnut sofa daybed Daybed measures: 74 wide x 31 deep x
Upholstery, Walnut
Mahogany Chippendale-Style Server
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Reproduction Chippendale-style mahogany server or sofa table with chevron inlay and cabriole legs.
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Style Cut Velvet Chevron Sofas, Pair, circa 1970
By Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Why settle for one eye-catching sofa when you can have a pair? This set of two Edward Wormley style
Velvet, Walnut
Jack Lenor Larsen Style Mid Century Chevron Sectional Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Lenor Larsen style mid century Chevron sectional sofa This sectional sofa measures: 245.5
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman Style 7-Piece Pit Group Orange Velour Chevron 1970s Modular Sofa
By Selig, Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not the sofa to pass over because you'll "wait for the next one to come around". This is it
Oak
Art Deco Black Sectional Sofa Couch Hoffmann Style
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Upholstered in chevron black velour. Two pieces that can configure as one sofa.
Velvet
Sold
H 28.5 in W 78 in D 35 in
MCM to Modern Tuxedo Cube Sofa Upholstered Legs by Henredon Style Milo Baughman
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern gray, light blue, navy blue, taupe, gold & rust chevron
Fabric
Sold
H 24.5 in W 58.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Reeded Rattan Waterfall Style Console Table or Sofa Table with Chevron
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome reeded rattan sharp edged waterfall style console table or sofa table with a chevron
Rattan
Sold
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 32.68 in
Mid Century G Plan Melissa Corner Sofa Brown Geometric Chevron Pattern Vintage
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century G Plan Melissa Modular Corner Sofa Brown Geometric Chevron Pattern Vintage
Other
Sold
H 15.75 in W 84.65 in D 27.96 in
Robin Day For Hille ‘Form Group’ Modular Sectional Sofa Set Settee Mid Century
By Robin Day
Located in Cambridge, GB
personal needs. We also have a Robin Day for Hille Chevron chair and sofa bed available. All in the same
Chenille, Foam, Teak
$2,500 / item
H 18.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron and marble 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères. Great between 2 armchairs. Also sold as a pair or more. Indoor or outdoor use.
Marble, Wrought Iron
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
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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
$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
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$7,450
H 32.29 in W 31.89 in D 33.47 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Regent' Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, lounge chair model 'Regent', fabric, metal, wood, Italy, 1960 Admirable ‘Regent’ lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1960. Characteristic for this mode...
Metal
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
$4,441 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Singular by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Miguel Milà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miguel Milá is one of the most renowned Spanish industrial designers. He began his career in the fifties, and is one of the country’s pioneers of the discipline. To the present day, ...
Metal
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
$8,500
H 29.25 in W 60 in D 41.75 in
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Zebrawood, Glass, USA, 1967
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Zebrawood, Glass, USA, 1967 The Model 6705 extendable dining table, designed by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. in ...
Glass, Zebra Wood
Harvey Probber Impressive 16 Foot Angle Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
This sofa has a wow factor. The upholstery is actually good and we think the seat cushion could be flipped to show the unfaded section. It can also be reupholstered to update. This s...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Oval Sofa or Console Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern polished chrome sofa or console table, lower shelf with glass insert, and oval glass top. Gorgeous condition with wear consistent with age as expected wit...
Chrome
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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