De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
By De Sede, Heinz Ulrich, Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa. The DS 600 was designed in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede S...
Leather
Sculptural Ernst Kühn Sofa with Wing Shaped Back, Normina A/S, Denmark, 1930s
By Ernst Kühn, Normina
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seat sofa was designed by Ernst Kühn for the Wivex restaurant in Copenhagen in the early 1930s. The custom design was most likely produced by the Danish c...
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Beech
1950's Organic Design Sofa Restored with New Faux Sheepskin Upholstery
By Fritz Neth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful organic shaped 1950's sofa fully restored with love This sofa was purchased from an architects house interior in Belgium The design is very reminiscent to the works of...
Steel
Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously upholstered channeled back tufting. The settee has been fully restored and newly reu...
Brass
$3,769Sale Price|20% Off
1960's vintage Retro black painted Studio Couch, daybed surfboard shaped backing
Located in Markington, GB
Constructed in solid beech and elm, this Studio Couch has a beech black pained finish, and including a velvet blue grey and orange fabric The relaxing beech-frame sofa with firm uph...
Beech, Elm
Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
French Vis-a-Vis or Confident Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
The concept is to join together two-seats in an S-shaped couch. It permits for two people to seat next to each other but in an opposite direction.
Wood
Unavailable
H 37.8 in W 82.29 in D 232.29 in
Sculptural S Shaped Bench in Plywood, CNC-Cut Organic Modern Design
By Oleg Soroko
Located in Denpasar, ID
A sculptural double-sided bench designed for both functionality and aesthetics. Crafted from 18mm plywood and reinforced with metal rods, its fluid, dynamic form allows seating from ...
Plywood
Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa by Bassett Prestige
By Bassett Furniture
Located in New London, CT
Very well made with most likely a still very clean late 70's reupholstery, this long gondola-shaped sofa is trimmed in the classically Pearsall - like solid light walnut.
Fabric, Walnut
Unavailable
H 25.5 in W 54 in D 18 in
1980's Dolphin Shaped Painted Resin Beveled Glass Top Console Sofa Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Coastal / Tropical style glass top console table, unbranded. Two formed resin, or possibly fiberglass, bases painted a beige / off white color in the shape of mythical dolphins wit...
Glass, Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Grotto Confident Courting Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The concept is to join together two-seats in an S-shaped couch. It allows two people to seat next to each other but in an opposite direction for eye to eye conversation.
Silver Leaf
1980’s Postmodern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa
By Directional
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Postmodern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa in black Miore pattern fabric with channel tufted back c.1980’s.
Fabric
1940's Modernist Kidney Shaped Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional
sofa with modernist design.
Newly upholstered in a charcoal
brushed velvet, with ebonized
walnut legs.
Gelderland Curved U-Shaped Modular Sofa, 1970's
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Dutch Mid-Century U-shaped modular sofa manufactured by Gelderland in the 1970s.
Velvet
Sold
H 29 in W 86 in D 37 in
Kidney Shaped Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Model 2010-S Perfect
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space! Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa completely redone...
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Walnut
1970’s Mid-Century Danish L Shaped Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa made in the early 1970’s in Denmark. Upholstered in the original thick brown leather which is in great condition. Sits on wooden plinth base. All...
Leather
1980s Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long been desired by mid-century modern collectors.
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ultra rare Adrian Pearsall 2400-S custom large L-shaped sofa sectional with plinth base. Fabric is a thick oatmeal colored wool with chevron design and in very good vintage condition.
Fabric, Wood
Danish Midcentury Organic Shaped Channel Back Sofa ca 1940's
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Mogens Lassen's iconic designs with his signature rounded armrests but the piece is unmark...
Beech, Wool
Pair of Boucle Kidney Shaped Sofas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of 1960’s kidney shaped sofas. Newly reupholstered in a stunning nubby Boucle fabric.
Bouclé, Wood
Large L Shaped Burl and Velvet Sectional Sofa att to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Incredible 1970's L shaped sectional sofa, having blonde burl end panels, with allover organic curvilinear brown and cream pattern velvet ( possibly velour ) upholstered fabric.
Upholstery, Burl
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 27 in W 62 in D 33.5 in
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Beige Lambswool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 28 in W 63 in D 33 in
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Ivory Lambswool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 28 in W 66 in D 33 in
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Beige Lambswool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Serpentine Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic 1960's two-section large S-shaped sofa by Milo Baughman on solid cast square polished steel feet with arms.
Steel
Serpentine Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic 1960's two-section large S-shaped sofa by Milo Baughman on solid cast square polished steel feet with arms.
Metal, Steel
Pop-Art "Hand-Shaped" Sofa, 1980's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage sofa shaped as two hands, re-upholstered in red velvet.
Velvet
1960's L-Shaped Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Three piece sectional sofa recently repholstered in a grey fabric.
Vintage Kidney Shaped Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic 1950's kidney shaped sofa, newly reupholstered in charcoal velvet.
Wood
1970s S Shaped Sectional Sofa in Textured Patterned Taupe Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage "S" shaped 4-piece sectional sofa upholstered in a textured patterned taupe velvet.
Velvet
C shaped sofa in in grey ultra suede
Located in New York, NY
1970's "C" shaped sofa in channeled grey ultra suede
Wood, Suede
Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
1970's L-shaped sectional sofa. Newly reupholstered. When looking at the sofa, the right side is 109" and the left side is 84".
Sold
H 27 in W 65 in D 163 in
High Glam Two-Piece 1950s Serpentine Sofa in the Style of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Pour a glass of champagne and sit on this comfortable S-shaped two-piece sofa recently recovered in ivory velvet.
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$6,855 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$11,019 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$7,552 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 39.38 in
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic sputnik of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and deco...
Brass
LUte Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning LUte sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is an up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in unlacquered patinated brass or unlacquered gold finish. An all brass fixture, with ...
Gold, Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Pink Marble Oval Side Table - Trio II
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III pink marble side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid pink marble, ea...
Travertine
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$5,228 / set
H 36.23 in W 25.2 in D 36.23 in
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
Bouclé, Beech
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Asso...
Mohair, Walnut
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$3,000Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 25 in W 61.5 in D 32.75 in
Pair of Chrome Framed Love Seats in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Flair, Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original vintage two seat sofas floating within chromed steel bands. In the style of Milo Baughman but actually from the Flair division of Bernhardt. Original upholstery is ...
Chrome
On Hold|$23,820 / set
H 28.35 in W 152.76 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS 600 “Non-Stop” Sectional Sofa By Heinz Ulrich, Ueli Berger And Eleano
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” sectional sofa by Heinz Ulrich, Ueli Berger and Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva in original brown leather and brown felt bases, from the 1980s. Featuring t...
Leather
$9,750Sale Price|35% Off
H 29 in W 122 in D 82 in
James Mont Cerused King Size Bed Headboard with Integrated Nightstands
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Original signed James Mont Designs upholstered king size headboard with integrated nightstands and two-piece platform bed frame on ball casters. Bed platform, cabinet...
Giltwood, Oak
$3,750
H 33.47 in W 69.3 in D 28.35 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa in Moss Green Velvet and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s This gorgeous sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s. Organic and sculptural, this sofa is anything but minimalistic. Equipped ...
Brass
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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