KK 4118 - Sofa in patinated Niger leather designed by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 4118 - 3-seater sofa in patinated Niger leather on a cross frame in Cuban mahogany. Designed in 1930 by Kaare Klint. Made by Rud Rasmussen.
Leather, Mahogany
Two-Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Danish two-seater sofa in cognac leather, model 2432, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik in the 1960s.
Leather
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier '4698' Sofa with Ottoman in Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rasmussens Snedkerier, sofa, model ‘4698’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1933, made late 1970s This sofa is designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen and was part of Copenhagen...
Leather, Mahogany
Swan Settee / Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early and rare Arne Jacobsen swan sofa / love seat / in the original taupe / warm gray leather. No tears or scuffs. Mild fading. Very good original condition.
Aluminum
$5,896Sale Price / set|25% Off
Living room furniture in rosewood with a sofa and a pair of leather armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Mainly produced furniture by Danish designer Grete Jalk. Living-room furniture comprising a sofa and a pair of armchairs with headrests in rosewood and brown leather.
Leather, Wood
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
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
Børge Mogensen 2209 sofa for Fredericia Furniture, 1970's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in LYON, FR
Durable construction using the finest woods and leathers by Danish craftsmen. Wooden frame with black leather upholstery, solid teak legs, feather-filled cushions for cozy comfort.
Leather
A Danish modern leather and oak 2212 loveseat by Børge Mogensen, signed, 1962
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern Danish leather and wood 2212 loveseat sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture, Denmark circa 1962.
Leather, Wood
Poul Kjærholm, Sofa & Armchair, models PK31/3, PK31/1, E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Kjærholm (Danish 1929-1980) PK31/3 Three-Seater Sofa and PK31/1 Armchair black leather with steel frame made by E.
Steel
1960s 1970s Teak Sofa & 2 Easy Chairs by Holstebro Møbelfabrik A/S
By Holstebro Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Teak Sofa (3-seater) & 2 Armchairs (Easy Chairs) by Holstebro Møbelfabrik A/S Item: 3-seater sofa and 2 armchairs Manufacturer: Holstebro Møbelfabrik A/S Condition: Good...
Leather, Teak
$3,663Sale Price|25% Off
Scandinavian 2-Seat Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian two-seat sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak structure with black leatherette upholstered seat and cushions. This vintage sofa can be tran...
Faux Leather, Teak
H.W Klein for Komfort. A Mid-century Modern 1970s Danish Living Room Set.
By Komfort
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish 1970s low rosewood and leather sofa and armchairs by Komfort of Randers Komfort of Randers were a small quality Danish maker who used various designers such H.W Klein as Arne ...
Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa by GETAMA, Oak Frame, Leather
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with pure aniline leather. Original Epeda cushions. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
Oak, Leather
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa by GETAMA, Aniline Leather, Oak Frame
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure aniline leather. Original Epeda cushions. Frame in solid soap treated oak. Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
Leather, Oak
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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