Scandinavian Modern Muslinge or Clam Sofa
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Muslinge sofa or Clam sofa designed in 1944 likely by Arnold Madsen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Clam Sofa
Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The very rare Clam sofa, designed by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944, is a distinguished example of mid-century Scandinavian furniture design t...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
Italian Midcentury Modern Shell Sofa, Velvet, Circa 1940
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian midcentury modern clam shell sofa with a striking silhouette. The arched channel back and curved seat are upholstered in a soft brown velvet, finished with round tapered l...
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Materials
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Vintage Dark Large Brown Sofa in the Style of Tobia Scarpa
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Dark Large Brown Sofa in the Style of Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-20th century version of Tobia Scarpa's sofa with chrome clams keep the fabric together and in the right place.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Sofa, 1950s
By Vik & Blindheim, Philip Arctander
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander (attributed) Clam sofa, 1950s. Small sofa bench attributed to Danish architect Philip Arctander which compliments his iconic “Muslingestolen” (the Clam chair).
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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Sheepskin "Clam" Sofa by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing, rare “Clam” sofa by Philip Arctander, upholstered with sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Sheepskin
Italian Midcentury Clam Velvet Sofa
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Elegant sofa with brass spider legs in a Classic clam design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Green and White Rococo Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Made in pine and richly decorated with hand carved wooden decorations in the shape of clam formations. This model of sofa is in Swedish known as a Trågsoffa.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Materials
Pine
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Materials
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Category
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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.
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