Stunning black leather Kashima sofa 1985 by Michel Ducaroy - Ligne Roset France
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Kashima Sofa, Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1985 All-Foam Tufted Leather Sofa in Original Black Leather The Kashima sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, is a mastercl...
Leather
Chesterfield Leather Sofa, Vintage Upholstery, Patina Finish, 1985
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chesterfield leather sofa with tons of patina and expected wear. Sofa is on 4 small wheels which allows for easy turning and angling! I sold this sofa to a customer about 10 years ...
Leather, Upholstery
Extremely Rare Adjustable Sofa "Trio" by Jochen Hoffmann for Franz Fertig, 1985
By Franz Fertig
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
What more can you say to this wonderful sofa? Adjustable "thousand" times. Great leather, very sculptural, various positions possible. An eyecatcher par excellence. The seat ...
Metal
"Ottomama" Four Seater Sofa Designed in Italy by B&B Italia, Dated 1985
By B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage four seater sofa designed and manufactured in Italy by B&B Italia. The sofa is part of the "Ottomama" collection and manufactured for the American branch of B&B Italia that ...
Metal
"Ottomama" Four Seater Sofa Designed in Italy by B&B Italia, Dated 1985
By B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage four seater sofa designed and manufactured in Italy by B&B Italia. The sofa is part of the "Ottomama" collection and manufactured for the American branch of B&B Italia that ...
Metal
Stunning Excelsior sofa in black leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy, 1985.
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning & rare Excelsior sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy, 1985. Full black leather!
Leather
Symbol sofa by William Sawaya for Sawaya and Moroni, Italian Design 1985
By Sawaya & Moroni, William Sawaya
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant expression of 1980s Italian design, the Symbol sofa designed by William Sawaya in 1985 represents a perfect balance between architectural rigor and contemporary comfort. I...
Fabric, Wood
Postmodern Artifici Table designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina 1985
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Artifici coffee table, designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, 1985. Two Table top of superimposed glass plates, with exchangeable graphic inlets from textile, legs in natural wood...
Cast Stone
Original 'Koala' Sofa by Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti Stamped 'BG'
By Mattia Bonetti, Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti, Élizabeth Garouste
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic 'Koala Sofa' circa 1985 by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti.
Bronze
Osvaldo Borsani Corner Sofa Upholstered in Blue Velvet
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) Corner sofa upholstered in velvet with elegant patellation on the back.
Velvet, Wood
Italian “Onda” Black Leather Sofa by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Iconic “Onda” sofa, designed in 1985 by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, representing one of the most recognizable examples of Italian postmodern design of the 1980s.
Steel
2003 Danish Hans J. Wegner GE-284 Getama 100 Year Jubilee Sofa in Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Wegner for GETAMA in 1985 and this sofa was manufactored in 2003 and is labeled with GETAMAS 100 years anniversary label.
Oak
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Vtg 'Onda' Sofa by De Pas D’Urbino + Lomazzi for Zanotta 1980s Cream + Chrome
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Basel, BS
Created in 1985, this sofa beautifully highlights expressive curves with its striking superb one of a kind cream textured designer upholstery.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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H 29 in W 55 in D 34 in
Postmodern Teal Leather Zanotta Onda Loveseat Sofa 1985, Italia Two-Seat Sofa
By Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Onda by Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1985. Gorgeous cerulean leather and chromed tubular steel.
Stainless Steel
Stanley Tigerman Sofa Chrome Plinth Base, Boucle, 1985
By Stanley Tigerman
Located in Chicago, IL
Stanley Tigerman sofa chrome plinth base and original white boucle, 1985.
Chrome
Sofa by Javier Mariscal with original leather - Espagne 1985
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Javier Mariscal Sofa with a grey lacquered metal base and an original leather backrest Espagne 1985 H. 80 cm W. 275 cm D. 120 cm S.H. 48 cm
Metal
Michel Ducaroy Yoko sofa set Ligne Roset France 1985
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A rare and striking pair of postmodern sofas designed by Michel Ducaroy and produced by Ligne Roset, France, 1985.
Leather
Ron Arad Transformer Sofa One/off, United Kingdom 1985
By Ron Arad
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare sofa designed by Ron Arad for One/Off, United Kingdom 1985.
Metal
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H 33.86 in W 64.18 in D 29.53 in
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 1789, Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1985
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The sofa has an adjusteable drop Down side. The sofa is manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1985 and upholstred with wool from Hallingdal.
Leather, Wool, Beech
Excelsior" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy, 1985
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Modern Italian all original leather sofa "Excelsior" designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1985.
Leather
Sofa Designed by Ron Arad for One/Off, United Kingdom, 1985
By Ron Arad
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare sofa designed by Ron Arad for One/Off, United Kingdom, 1985 Steel structure and PVC seating cushion filled with unexpanded polystyrene granules.
Steel
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H 33.86 in W 63 in D 30.12 in
Spokeback sofa in beech and classic black leather, by Børge Mogensen, 1985
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Spokeback sofa in beech and with originally upholstered cushions of classic black leather, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1945 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1985.
Leather, Beech
Nicoletti Salotti Modern Leather Sectional Sofa, circa 1985
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Nicoletti Salotti leather sectional sofa circa 1985. This piece is in very good to excellent original condition.
Leather
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H 26.78 in W 45.28 in D 33.08 in
Rare two seater sofa Len Niggelman by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1985
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in London, GB
Rare two seater Len Niggelman sofa by Philippe Starck. Manufactured by Disform in the mid eighties, this limited edition sofa features the distinctive aluminium fin shaped legs with ...
Aluminum
"Onda" Sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino et Lomazzi, Zanotta circa 1985
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Onda sofa, designed by the Italian trio Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta in 1985, is a quintessential piece of postmodern design.
Steel
"Onda" Sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino et Lomazzi, Zanotta circa 1985
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Onda sofa, designed by the Italian trio Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta in 1985, is a quintessential piece of postmodern design.
Steel
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H 30.71 in W 96.86 in D 35.04 in
Reto Frigg DS140 Two Seater Leather Modular Sofa for De Sede, Switzerland 1985
By Reto Frigg
Located in Renens, CH
Founded in 1965, De Sede is a renowned Swiss furniture manufacturer that has become synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship, exquisite leatherwork, and timeless design. De Sede is...
Leather
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H 26.38 in W 50.99 in D 32.09 in
"Hill House Set" by C. R. Mackintosh for Cassina Sofa and Armchair, Italy, 1985
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Palermo, IT
Armchair: height 67 width 76 depth 82; Sofa: height 67 cm width 130 depth 82.
Fabric, Wood
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H 27 in W 99.5 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Cognac Leather 'Bommel' Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Label, 1985
By Label, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Bommel' sofa in gorgeous cognac leather by acclaimed innovative Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for his own Label, 1985.
Leather
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H 33.08 in W 88.59 in D 31.89 in
Italian Black Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy Mod, Excelsior, Label, 1985
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Modern Italian sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1985.
Leather
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H 29.92 in W 48 in D 27.55 in
Ugo La Pietra for Busnelli Flessuosa Black and White Leather Sofa, Italy 1985
By Ugo La Pietra, Busnelli
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare leather sofa Flessuosa by Ugo La Pietra for Busnelli, Italy, 1985 Black and white leather sofa by Ugo La Pietra for Busnelli, Italy, 1985.
Steel
Zanotta Onda Sofa by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1985
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Toronto, CA
Onda means “wave,” and this one’s best caught in your living room. Dreamed up in 1985 by De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazzi for Zanotta, it captures the bold spirit of Italian postmodern ...
Steel
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H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century "Tremme Sofa" in Beech by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen, 1985
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish mid century spoke back sofa "Tremme sofa" by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen, designed 1945. Model 1789. Produced since 1962. This sofa is in beech and features "new" cushions...
Leather, Beech
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H 25.5 in W 96.5 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Brown Leather 'Bommel' Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for LABEL, 1985
By Label, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mid-Century 'Bommel' sofa by Gerard van den Berg for LABEL, 1985. Attractive three-seater sofa with thick brown leather and wood feet.
Leather, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in
Vintage "Onda" sofa set by De Pas D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italië 1985
By Depas E D'urbino, Zanotta
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Zanotta sofa set model Onda. Design De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi.design classic. Consisting of a three seater sofa and 2 seater sofa. Dark blue alcantara. Very good& well maintained ...
Suede
PRAO Sofa, Peter Maly
By Ligne Roset, Peter Maly
Located in Neuss, NW
The sofa was manufactured from 1985 to 2010. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfect proportions and visible attention to detail high-quality workmanship using first...
Leather
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H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2208 with Red Brown Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
The cushions are filled inside with granules and natural feathers which gives the sofa a very good seating comfort. The sofa is made in June 1985 by Fredericia Stolefabrik and remai...
Leather, Foam, Mahogany, Feathers
Osvaldo Borsani Boomerang Sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985). Curved sofa. Manufactured by l’Atelier di Varedo, Italy, 1947 Chesnut and upholstered in grey velvet.
Upholstery, Wood
1985 Sofa by Javier Mariscal
By Javier Mariscal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Impresive design for this sofa created by Javier Mariscal & Pepe Cortes ;called "la movida".The base structure is in black lacquered metal with brown original Leather back and wool ...
Metal
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H 26 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
Blue Couch Offset Print, Imaginary Scene, Circa 1985, Unframed
By Thomas McKnight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In "Blue Couch", McKnight's features his characteristic style, with the blue couch serving as a focal point within the composition. McKnight's paintings are often characterized by th...
Offset
Four Piece White Leather Sectional Sofa by Roche Bobois, 1985
By Roche Bobois
Located in Hamburg, PA
A label on underside, circa 1985. Also in the manner of De Sede, BB Italia, Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Sofa, and others.
Leather
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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