Curvy Danish modern black and white sofa with large seat cushion
By Hans Olsen
Located in DK
This sofa with a large seat cushion was designed in 1956 by Hans Olsen (1919-1992).
Wool, Wood
Danish FDB Møbler Three-Seat Sofa in Solid Oak with Reupholstered Cushions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
FDB Møbler, sofa, solid oak, reupholstered velvet cushions, Denmark, 1950s Crafted by the Danish furniture company FDB Møbler, this sofa reminds of the Shaker-line by Børge Mogensen.
Velvet, Oak
Empire Style Sofa with Cushions and Castors, Made in Denmark, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Danish empire style sofa crafted in the mid/late 20th century.
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø Capella Sofa of Oak + Green Cushions Niels Eilersen Denmark 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage two-seater sofa Capella designed by the Danish furniture designer Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) manufactured by Niels Eilersen, Denmark. The sofa is made of sol...
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Three Seat Sofa in Oak and Forest Green Cushions
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, 'Capella' three seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Timeless and elegant Illum Wikkelsø 'Capella' three-seat sofa.
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Tan Faded Puffy Leather sofa Patina
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern light Solid Tan Faded puffy Leather sofa in by Stouby.
Leather, Wood
2-Person Sofa From Norr11 Made With Black Leather Cushions From 2000s
By Norr11
Located in Lejre, DK
Norr11's 2-seater sofa is a unique design, created with a stainless steel frame and black leather cushions, which gives the sofa a stylish and durable look. This combination of mater...
Stainless Steel
Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern tan Leather 3 Seat Sofa Georg Thams
By Georg Thams, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice thick light tan leather is soft and shows signs of use and patina but broken in nicely. Great Danish Modern sofa has original cushions with rounded arm rests.
Leather, Wood
1975 Tage Poulsen Sofa w/ Lime Green Fabric Cushions for CI Designs in Oak
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is TP633 Sofa, originally designed by Danish architect Tage Poulsen for CI Designs.
Oak, Fabric
Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern tan Leather 3 Seat Sofa great patina Stouby
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa is made in Denmark. Labeled Stouby under cushions. ready for use.
Leather, Beech
Mid Century Modern faded tan Leather 3 seat Sofa Sigurd Ressell Norway
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful light tan soft leather is soft and shows signs of use and fading/patina but broken in nicely. Great low Danish Modern sofa with leather woven cushions. Good vintage conditi...
Leather, Wood
Danish Modern 2-seater Sofa of Oak with Cognac Colored Leather Cushions + Strips
By Arne Norell
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish modern sofa with frame of soap treated oak.
Leather, Oak
Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern tan Leather loveseat Sofa patina Stouby
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa is made in Denmark. Labeled Stouby under cushions. ready for use.
Leather, Beech
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Mid-Century Modern brown Leather loveseat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Resell Norway
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great small Danish Modern sofa with leather woven cushions. Good vintage condition.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 60.24 in D 31.89 in
1970s Danish Mid-Century Pinstripe Six Cushion Two-Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
A super smart original Danish Mid-Century sofa, upholstered in the original grey woollen fabric with pinstriped cushions.
Wool
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-seats sofa with cognac leather cushions
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
This elegant sofa has an architectural slat back stained wood frame fitted with loose cognac leather cushions. Nice woodworking details that are also present in the designs of Kaare ...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 28 in W 90 in D 33 in
Illum Wikkelso Black Leather and Grey Wool Cushion Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Semi-rare original black leather tuxedo style sofa with round tapered teak legs. Featuring original grey wool seat cushions.
Leather, Wool
Unavailable
H 30 in W 69.5 in D 28 in
Børge Jensen Designed Rosewood Slat Back Sofa with Upholstered Cushions
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S, Borge Jensen
Located in BOSTON, MA
A Børge Jensen designed Mid Century Modern rosewood sofa by Bernstorffsminde Mobelfabrik featuring an architectural exposed slat back rosewood frame with shaped arms supporting three...
Velvet, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 81.5 in
Midcentury Teak Sofa with Leather Cushions by Grete Jalk for Cado
By Cado, Grete Jalk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The sofa shows best Danish quality craftsmanship. It comes with soft and very comfortable cushions with a newer soft leather upholstery.
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Leather Sofa by Hurup with a Shaped Oak Frame
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in BOSTON, MA
A Modern Danish three cushion sofa in thick full grain cognac leather with a gracefully curved slat back oak frame manufactured by the Hurup Mobelfabrik.
Leather, Oak
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 28.35 in
Teak and Plywood Seating Group with Green Cushions, Denmark, 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Maastricht, NL
A seating group with a sofa and chair, attributed to Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
Teak, Plywood
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Midcentury Danish Mogensen Style Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Gorgeous dark brown leather Mogensen style 1970s 3-seat Danish sofa. Detachable seat cushions. Wooden legs.
Leather
Sold
H 26.5 in W 75.3 in D 299.1 in
1960s Danish Mid-Century Oak Frame Sling Sofa With Upholstered Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Danish mid-century sofa embodies the era’s hallmark balance of clean structure and relaxed comfort.
Upholstery, Oak
Midcentury Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall Style 3 Cushion Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Midcentury Danish modern Adrian Pearsall style 79" 3 cushion sofa Offered is a gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa, in the style of Adrian Pearsall.
Walnut
Sold
H 31.11 in W 71.66 in D 28.35 in
Three-Seat Sofa by Cado Teak Springs Cushions Fabric Vintage, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado
Located in Milano, IT
A three-seat sofa by Cado. Teak structure, springs cushions, fabric upholstery.
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Baker Sofa with variety of cushions
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
USA and reissued in 2010 by license holder One Collection from Denmark. This is one of the first sofa's ordered in 2010 and hardy used / as new.
Upholstery
Danish Modern Teak Three-Cushion Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Midcentury Z three-seat sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig. This piece had been well preserved over the years, shows very little wear and retains its original finish. The teak is in excel...
Faux Leather, Teak
Danish Teak Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Danish teak sofa with 6 cushions.
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 27 in W 66 in D 31 in
Danish or Scandinavian Modern Loose Cushion Sofa New Red Stripe Upholster
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Danish modern or Scandinavian Modern loose cushion sofa with new but vintage old stock red, golden, and dark brown horizontal striped fabric.
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great scale Danish 1960s sofa with four loose cushions just back from the upholstery shop!
Teak, Upholstery
Danish Leather Three-Seater Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Danish leather sofa with removeable cushions. Feet are chrome-plated bell-shaped.
Metal
Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautiful example of the traditional Knole sofa, featuring rich red velvet upholstery and floral-patterned, reversible cushions. Reupholstered few years ago, so in amazing conditio...
Velvet
1970s Danish Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A 1970s chocolate brown leather sofa, built in Denmark. The buttoned sofa cushions and arm-rests speak to classic arm-chair design, while clean curves and elevating platform provide ...
Leather
70s, Danish 2-Seater Sofa, Original Brown Leather
Located in Tarm, 82
Danish 2-seater sofa, loose cushions with buttons.
Steel
Danish Sofa Loveseat in the Style of Karl- Erik Ekselius
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut leg and framed Danish sofa loveseat with removable cushions and great slant back arm design and a great design element to the reverse is the exposed frame support which give...
Sold
H 30 in W 93.5 in D 30 in
Ole Wanscher for John Stuart Danish Modern Sherpa Couch Sofa, Mid Century Modern
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Designed by Ole Wanscher for France and Sons John Stuart. This fine Danish modern four seat cushion couch sofa is sure to make a statement in any room setting.
Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 79 in D 32 in
Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern tan Leather 3 Seat Sofa white Oak Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Tan leather shows fading, patina and scuffs from use. Great Danish Modern sofa has original down cushions. Good Vintage condition.
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Sofa in the Manner of Ole Wanscher
Located in Astoria, NY
A Danish modern couch with removable cushions in a mustard colored tweed fabric.
Wood, Textile
Tailored Sofa by Larsen and Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An upholstered tight back danish sofa with a cushioned lumbar support and channel for shoulders.
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 90 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs sigurd ressell Norway
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great small Danish Modern sofa with leather woven cushions. Good vintage condition.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 58 in D 31 in
Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern dark brown Leather 2 Seat Sofa birch Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dark Brown leather. Great Danish Modern sofa has original down cushions. Good Vintage condition.
Leather, Wood
Fine 1960s Dyrlund Teak Sofa Denmark with Chenille Cushions
By Grete Jalk, Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
Fine 1960s Dyrlund of Denmark solid teak sofa with fitted cushions in new woven Chenille fabric in a olive green color.
Chenille, Teak
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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