Spectacular Christian Liaigre “Augustin” Sofa in Blue Fabric
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa in navy blue cotton blend fabric and luxurious back pillows. The
Fabric
Christian Liaigre "Capetown" Sofa for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa in fantastic soft red velvet-adjacent fabric. Dark brown
Cotton
Christian Liaigre "Capetown" Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre "Capetown" sofa in fantastic tan ribbed fabric. Dark brown espresso
Fabric
$24,760 / set
H 30 in W 126 in D 86 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin 3-piece Sectional Sofa, France, 2016.
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin Sectional Sofa, Cream, France, 2016. (Left-arm facing
Textile
$12,000
H 27.5 in W 60.5 in D 36 in
Christian Liaigre Bouddha Sofa in Light Yellow Mohair, Modern Design
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this sensational Liaigre petite sofa. It's an oversized chair but can
Mohair
Christian Liaigre Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Christian Liaigre sofa done in grey leather with saddle stitched design and mahogany base.
Leather
Christian Liaigre Sofa, 2000's
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome black ebonized mahogany and upholstered sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The
Upholstery, Mahogany
Christian Liaigre Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful clean lined sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. Extremely well constructed and of
Upholstery, Wood
Christian Liaigre Sofa by Holly Hunt, Pair Available
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Raleigh, NC
Luxurious pair of sofas by Holly Hunt designed by Christian Liaigre, priced individually. These are
Upholstery
Christian Liaigre Augustin Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
Sofa is 10' long, beautiful hi-quality cut velvet. Includes five extra throw pillows. Please see
Upholstery, Wood
Océan Sofa by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Sofa model Océan by French designer Christian Liaigre 1999. High quality sofa made of oak wood and
Leather, Oak
"Safran" Sofa by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Danville, CA
Christian Liaigre Safran curved sofa features a polished chrome base and upholstered in a Liaigre
Stainless Steel
Christian Liaigre Ocean Sectional Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful lightly used "Ocean" sectional sofa by Christian Liaigre. Fabric is a high quality
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 111.82 in D 31.11 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Basse Terra Beige Linen Slipcover Sofa
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Basildon, London
Christian Liaigre terra linen sofa for Holly Hunt has a removable linen slipcover. It features a camelback
Linen
Sold
H 31 in W 112 in L 31 in
Christian Liaigre Basse Terra Linen Slipcovered Sofa for Holly Hunt Number 2
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, large, Christian Liaigre terra linen sofa for Holly Hunt with removable slipcover. It
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 108.5 in D 108.5 in
Designer Sectional Sofa by Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt, 21st Century
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Modern Designer Sectional Sofa by Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt. This luxurious sofa is
Upholstery, Wood
Suede Sofa Designed by Christian Liaigre
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sofa is luxuriously upholstered in a silver mint green-tone suede with fine exposed stitching
Wood, Suede
Christian Liaigre "Beluga" 2.5-Seat Sofa - In Linen Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
interiors-maison, Christian Liaigre. As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in the creations of
Linen
Christian Liaigre Sofa, 2000s
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome black ebonized mahogany and upholstered sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The
Upholstery, Wood
Christian Liaigre Sofa selected by Ai Weiwei
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre Sofa in light grey fabric—likely a high performance cotton blend
Fabric
Christian Liaigre Sofa, Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Raleigh, NC
A simple and stunning design by Christian Liaigre produced by Holly Hunt. This two piece sofa is
Mohair, Hardwood
Christian Liaigre Sofa, Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Raleigh, NC
A simple and stunning design by Christian Liaigre produced by Holly Hunt. This two piece sofa is
Upholstery, Hardwood
Christian Liaigre Latin Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Miami, FL
“Latin" sofa by Christian Liaigre, upholstered deep armless, and open slanted sofa, with tight back
Muslin, Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 102.5 in D 41 in
Christian Liaigre Beluga Sofa, Ebonized Wood w/Liaigre Belgian Linen Upholstery
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Liaigre Beluga Sofa, Ebonized Wood w/Liaigre Belgian Linen Upholstery Offered for sale
Linen, Oak, Silk
Sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful sofa is a woven fabric (maybe silk or linen) by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. Has a
Upholstery, Mahogany
Christian Liaigre "Augustin" Sofa by Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Highland, IN
Large, lush, and lovely, this stunning sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt is deep
Wool
Sold
H 27.56 in W 88.98 in D 35.44 in
Christian Liaigre "Curved-Back" Three-Seat Sofa in Cream Leather and Linen
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Barrowford, GB
leading French Interiors House, Christian Liaigre. As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in
Leather
Christian Liaigre Basse Terra Linen Slpicovered Sofa for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, large, Christian Liaigre Terra linen sofa for Holly Hunt with removable slipcover. It
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Wood
Sold
H 26 in W 38 in D 96 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, Tan Mohair Velvet Mousson 3-Seat Sofa, France
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, Tan Mohair Velvet Mousson 3-seat sofa, France. Designed circa
Textile, Mohair, Velvet, Wood
Christian Liaigre Modern Sofa in Pink Velvet
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern sofa upholstered in pink velvet, designed by Christian Liaigre. The piece has an all-over
Upholstery, Velvet
Sleek Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt Le Mystere Oak Console Sofa Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rift saw oak in Liaigre signature dark brown finish. Console is low lying with 4 drawers featuring
Wood, Oak
Christian Liaigre Sofa Upholstered in Silk Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa, upholstered in the original moss colored silk velvet. Ebonized
Velvet
Christian Liaigre Sofa/Daybed, 2 Available
By Christian Liaigre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sofa/Daybed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt (2 available, priced each). Wonderfully designed
Mahogany, Upholstery, Fabric
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Mousson Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Mousson sofa in Great Plains silk mohair with tapered, dark finish
Mohair, Oak
Large Leather Sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large leather sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. Beautifully crafted, extremely comfortable
Wood, Leather, Velvet, Linen, Upholstery, Fabric
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Sofa/Daybed, Pair Available
By Christian Liaigre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sofa/daybed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, two available, priced each. Wonderfully designed
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Faux Fur, Fabric
1980s Garden Living Room in Bamboo like Iron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
designers as Guy Lefevre, Pascal Mourgue or Christian Liaigre. Large three-seat sofa: Height 74 cm x
Sold
H 26 in W 131 in D 48 in
Original First-Run Eleven Foot Christian Liaigre "Augustin" Sofa, France
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Miami, FL
Made by Atelier Christian Liaigre in Paris, this sofa is from the earliest sold in 2001 in Paris
Upholstery
Suzerain Floor Lamp by Christian Liaigre; selected by Ai Weiwei
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Luxurious custom ordered Christian Liaigre floor lamp. This lamp was sourced from the incredible "Tsai house" in upstate NY, which was designed by world renown artist Ai Weiwei. The...
Metal
$12,950
H 29 in W 67 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article detailing the “Storage Wall”, George Nelson’s ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
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
$4,761
H 25.6 in W 110.24 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Italian Chrome Plated Sectional Sofa with Faux Fur, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vintage Italian sectional sofa, chrome plated, faux fur, the 1970s It has a relaxed and easygoing appearance to match its comfort level. This design is a great addition to any sit...
Chrome
$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
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$1,904 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
LUbrary Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brass and aluminium "LUbrary" Sconce is part of the Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection. This sconce can be customized in different finishes and dimensions and ordered f...
Aluminum, Brass
$61,879
H 94.49 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Magnificent Life-Size Marble Sculpture from Italy 200 CM PAIR OF CARIATIDES
Located in Madrid, ES
Add a touch of classical elegance to your collection with this magnificent life-size marble sculpture, masterfully crafted from the finest Italian marble. This exceptional piece, met...
Marble
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
Christian Liaigre "Oscuro" Console for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Christian Liaigre Oscuro Cabinet for Holly Hunt. Very few of these were actually produced as they were made to order for only a few years in the early 2000s. This can be use...
Lacquer
$7,000 / set
H 22.35 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Set of 2 - Christian Liaigre "Pacha" Side Tables Ebonized Oak
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a beautiful pair of Christian Liaigre "Pacha" black stained oak Geometric Side Tables. Purchased from Liaigre NYC showroom in 2012. The original retail ...
Oak
$9,718Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 26.38 in
Set of 6 black lacquered green velvet beech Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Christian Liaigre “Mandarin” Chairs
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present these elegant Liaigre leather slipper chairs. This model was originally designed in 1998. These are the smaller version of this model (they come in two dif...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular 38 Elements Snake Sofa 2015
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sectional sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet upholstery. The custom ordered sofa is from a Samantha Todhunter Design instal...
Metal
In his illustrious career, the French designer Christian Liaigre created furniture and private interiors with a minimalist and restrained sensibility that would become his trademark, but never at the cost of luxury. When he began designing furniture in the 1980s, Liaigre’s clean lines and no-frills approach caused a stir and was considered unusual for the era. But what Liaigre knew best was creating elegant, exquisite designs that would stand the test of time.
Liaigre studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. He initially began as a furniture designer, opening his studio in 1985 before he would move toward interiors. His bold, timeless pieces were made in France using luxurious materials such as marble and cashmere in a soothing palette of neutral tones that look fresh to this day. Later, Liaigre began to design private interiors — from homes of influential figures like Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld to holiday homes, offices and the cabins of private yachts. He designed the interiors of the Art Deco–era Hotel Montalembert in Paris and became known in the United States for his design of the Mercer Hotel in New York City, which opened in 1997. Soon afterward, he found himself working for hotelier Ian Schrager.
To each of his interior design projects Liaigre brought his minimalist touch, which was born from his ability to distill a broad range of inspirations — from Brancusi sculptures and African art to Art Deco furniture — into simple, balanced forms. The modest beauty of his popular Nagato stool, a small and sculptural piece of seating designed in oak in 1986, represents this vision clearly and points to some more of Liaigre’s influences: the stillness found in Donald Judd’s minimalist art and many aspects of Japanese culture.
Liaigre, who earned comparisons to celebrated French designers Jean-Michel Frank and Jean Royère, was also known for his visionary use of natural and unconventional materials and is considered to be one of the first to use wenge, an African hardwood, in combination with traditional timber such as oak in his furnishings. Liaigre’s creative foresight has ensured that today he is one of the most influential and widely imitated designers of the 20th century.
Find a range of Christian Liaigre seating, tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.