Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by A Rudin
By A. Rudin
Located in New York, NY
This sleek, playful, and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric is by the esteemed furniture company A.
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall Large L-Shape "Cloud" Sofa, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Coronado, CA
Adrian Pearsall 'Model 3600-8' "Cloud" for Craft Associates, circa 1970. This stunning, large-scale piece is defined by its graceful, undulating form, which floats atop a black reces...
Upholstery, Walnut
Beautiful Serpentine / Cloud Sofa in Toast Color, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning curved sofas in the boucle toast fabric in very good to excellent condition. Very few if any signs of use. These sofas are about 20 years old and were rarely used. Beautiful...
Chrome
Sold|$4,850 / set
1990s Postmodern Kidney Cloud Sofa Settee, a Pair
Located in Bensalem, PA
A nice set of matching highend kidney sofas from the early 1990s
Upholstery
"Cloud" Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning sculptural sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Newly reupholster in silver sheen fabric. Polished chrome legs.
Fabric
Modern Blue Velvet Serpentine / Cloud Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous modern blue micro suede sculptural serpentine sofa signed by Directional. Most likely custom. Wonderful and unique. No rips or tears but should be reupholstered for perfection.
Velvet
Sold|$34,000 / set
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Cloud Sofas, a pair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s for Directional in their original microsuede. Interested in a single sofa? Shoot us an email, we’re happy to split the set. This is an opposing pair that includes an armless...
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa for Directional in Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1980s, fully restored in mohair. In lieu of a Directional tag, this has a Theodore’s furniture store tag. Theodore’s was a well-known modern and contemporary furniture store t...
Mohair
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall cloud sectional/sofa for Comfort Designs, 1970. Original 3 piece modular.
Upholstery
Sold|$12,000 / set
Contemporary Modern Purple Serpentine Cloud Sofas & Ottoman, Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding pair of purple micro- suede, serpentine sofas, with a matching ottoman, by Weiman, circa the 1980s. Though the fabric looks pinky in some of ...
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sectional Cloud Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Two-piece sectional sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, with subtle curves reminiscent of Vladimir Kagan's designs. Retains original off-white textured wool upholste...
Wool
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Cloud Sofa with Lucite Support
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud or Serpentine sofa in original polyester blend fabric with lucite support.
Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Cloud Sofa, American Leather, Organic Modern
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic cloud or serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather.
Ultrasuede
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa for Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning organic sculptural serpentine sofa with great scale and lines to die for. The luxurious gray velvet fabric is less than two years old and is still in very good condition sav...
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
1960s Harris of California El Dorado Serpentine Cloud Sofa
By Harris of California, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A curvy serpentine shaped sofa by the furniture company Harris of California. This design was until very recently attributed to an early serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. W...
Bouclé, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa Upholstered in Heavy Boucle
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan sofa is absolutely stunning! With Kagan's furniture having more curves than Beyonce and the class and sophistication of the queen, it’s obvious why Vladimir Kagan...
Bouclé
Sold|$28,000 / set
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Organic Freeform Cloud Sofas, Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Original pair of matched Vladimir Kagan sofas for Directional. Iconic serpentine freeform design, one of which having an arm. Upholstered base with Lucite center support. Directional...
Upholstery, Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa designed by Weiman in the 1980s. It features a curved design, with black metal legs, and two color original print upholstery. Needs recovering. Manufacture label.
Fabric
Restoration Hardware Cloud sofa in Luce width black leather
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Extremely supple black leather, thick, durable, will wear like a baseball mitt. This couch has been vital and at the top of decorators lists for a decade, because of how comfortable ...
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Style Kidney Shape Cloud Sofa Black Leather
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Black leather upholstery. 27" h x 83" w x 42" d. Seat height 17". Condition Scratches and minor wear.
Leather
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa with Lucite Support
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Features a soft blue microsuede upholstery, above two round pedestal bases and a lucite center support. Great organic desig...
Ultrasuede, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa with Lucite Support
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Features a very light off white with blue hue microsuede upholstery, above two round pedestal bases and a lucite center sup...
Ultrasuede, Lucite
Sold|$9,995 / set
Pair of Matching Mid Century Cloud Sofas by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in West Hartford, CT
Matching pair of organic sculptural serpentine sofas with great scale and lines to die for. The luxurious gray velvet fabric is less than two years old and is still in very good cond...
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Alpaca Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful alpaca mohair fabric by Holly Hunt.
Alpaca, Lucite
Pair of Freeform Cloud sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Sculptural Freeform sofas on drum plinths with Lucite center support by Vladimir Kagan for Directional (labeled on underside). The pair is in excellent original condition.
Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Smokey Flaxen
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful fabric by Holly Hunt. Smokey is a faux fur that feels super soft and look luscious.
Alpaca, Lucite
Sold|$4,300 / set
Maurice Villency 3-Piece Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Black Velvet
By Maurice Villency, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Attributed to Milo Baughman's designs, This 3-piece black velvet sofa produced and sold by Maurice Villency came from the original owners who purchased from the Maurice Villency stor...
Velvet
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Bouclé, Model 2834-S, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Cloud floating sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s.
Bouclé, Walnut
Large Milo Baughman Serpentine Sectional Cloud Sofa in Navy Blue Velvet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
We can replace base if desired or leave as is. The effect of this sofa is to have a "cloud-like" seat hanging over the base.
Brass
Mid-Century Weiman for Preview Cloud Sofa, Grey Suede, Kidney Shape
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century Vladimir Cloud ssofa for Weiman, Grey Suede, Kidney Shape, American Iconic Mid-Century Modern sculptural sofa by Vladimir Kagan.
Textile
Sold|$10,121 / set
Pair of B&B Italia “Cloud ” Sofas in Grey “Gamma” Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb pair of “Cloud” 3-Seat Sofas (one being a CLO200 unit, and the other a CLO200SC unit) from the “Project” range of the world renown Italian furniture house, B&B Itali...
Leather
Magnificent Pair of Vladimir Kagan Sepentine Cloud Sofas, Purple Ultra Suede
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asymmetric shaped pair of sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. Flowing, curvaceous lines and depth offer decadent comfort and visual exuberance as only a Vladimir ...
Wood
Sold|$29,850 / item
Pair Vladimir Kagan Large Orange Serpentine / Cloud Sofas, Eleven Feet Long
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two original Vladimir Kagan curved sofas in the original orange fabric in very good to excellent condition. Very few if any signs of use. These sofas are about 20 years old and were ...
Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood
Mohair Cloud Sofa on Walnut Bases by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Serpentine sofa designed by the late Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. This rare example features fully restored walnut bases an Lucite support. Newly upholstered in na...
Mohair, Walnut
Midcentury Weiman 3-Piece Serpentine Sectional Cloud Sofa in Gray Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and curvy three-piece sectional sofa produced by Weiman in the 1980s. The sofa has its original light grey velvet and is moderately worn. Basic recovering is needed. The pad...
Fabric
Directional Mid-Century Biomorphic Rose Color Suede Leather Cloud Sofa Sectional
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant three piece sectional sofa from Directional Furniture, circa late 1970s-1980s. The fabric is a showstopper - rose colored suede and it features a subtle but stylish two-tone ...
Leather, Suede, Fabric, Textile, Wood
Large Velvet 'Cloud' Sofa by Howard Keith for HK Furniture, England, 1970
By Howard Keith
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning large sofa model 'Cloud' by Howard Keith for HK Furniture, London, 1970s.
Velvet
Matching Pearsall Comfort Design Cloud Sofas New Upholstered in Slate Gray, Pair
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this set of two matching Adrian Pearsall Cloud seven foot sofas have the lines, scale and comfort that make them so c...
Fabric, Wood
Matching Pearsall Comfort Design Cloud Sofas New Upholstered in Slate Gray, Pair
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this set of two matching Adrian Pearsall Cloud seven foot sofas have the lines, scale and comfort that make them so c...
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Three Seater Cloud Sofa by the Epstein Brothers Circa 1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco cloud back sofa by Harry and Lou Epstein. Figured Walnut banding to arms with faux suede re=upholstery.
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Long Island Cloud Sofa for Directional with Lucite Leg Support
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A long island / cloud / serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional USA.
Fabric, Lucite
Large Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa One Piece Kidney Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large sculptural design sofa circa 1990's. The extremely heavy well made sofa features it's original two tone upholstery with solid wood legs.
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Cloud Sofa, White Boucle, American
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan's iconic mid-century deisgn in it's original form finished in a brand new white boucle upholstery. This sofa consists of the signature kidney shape upper sitting on tw...
Textile, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered this week in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven foot sofa has the lines, scale and comfort that make it so coveted. It is one of two id...
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven-foot sofa has the curved silhouette, scale and comfort that make it so coveted.
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Comfort Designs Newly Upholstered in Slate Gray
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered this week in a luxurious slate gray cotton blend fabric, this Pearsall seven-foot sofa has the lines, scale and comfort that make it so coveted.
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Italian Modern Curved Kidney Bean Cloud Sofas or Loveseats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful matching pair of kidney bean shaped sofas circa 1980s. These feature gorgeous silhouettes with their original upholstery. Fabric is vintage but in good condition for it's...
Fabric
Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein, Brown Leather Upholstery
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs by Harry & Lou Epstein. Figured walnut banding with brown leather upholstery and crimson leather piping. Set over brass castors. Dimensions: H 79...
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$17,600
Cloud Style Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Lazar Industries
Located in Chicago, IL
Kagan style "Cloud" sofa, features solid metal polished legs, new hand cut foam, recovered with great plains mohair.
Metal
Sold|$18,000
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional.
Fabric
Sold|$1,900
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fulton, CA
Impressive 2 piece sectional "Cloud" sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall. Lower cushions are reversible.
Fabric
Petite Cloud Sofa or Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
White Asymmetric chaise longue or settee, with four chrome-plated legs. Manufactured in the U.S. circa 1998 for Weiman Preview. Purchased for a walk-in closet in a Summer home that...
Ultrasuede
Sold|$22,000
"Cloud" Style Sofa, after Vladimir Kagan
By Lazar Industries, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
"Tango II" Sofa no. M760 made by Lazar Industries. Designed in the iconic style of Vladimir Kagan's 'Cloud' Sofa for Directional.
Chrome
Sold|$4,640
Cloud linen sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Cloud sofa 126”w x 44”d x 35”h. SH:17”. SD:29”. AH:24”
Linen
Sold|$9,000
Clound Sofa Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional.
Wood, Foam
Sold|$39,000 / set
Pair of Sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of serpentine / cloud sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional.
Fabric
Pair or Single Vintage Adrian Pearsall Kidney Cloud Curved Sofas
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1980s Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved, Kidney shaped, cloud sofas. One is a light pink and the other is cream.
Upholstery
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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