1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mohair
1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting
Mohair
1950s Danish Sofa Reupholstered with Designer Mohair Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 1950s Danish sofa that has been beautifully reupholstered in a plush Schumacher designer
Mohair, Birch
1930's Danish Deco Curved Sofa in Original Pink Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
1930's Danish Deco curved sofa crafted of a solid wood frame with eight-way hand-tied springs
Mohair
$10,900
H 32.5 in W 74 in D 40 in
Vintage Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa In Mohair/Velour Fabric, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa In Mohair/Velour Fabric, Circa 1950. Fantastic quality and design
Mohair
$44,688 / set
H 31.5 in W 63.78 in D 31.5 in
Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Finn Juhl, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen, Gio Ponti
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
$9,000
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 28.94 in
Three-Seater Sofa in Blue Mohair Upholstery by Jørgen Christensen, Denmark 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
It was in Denmark that Modernism reigned between the 1920s and 1960s and produced the most iconic
Mohair, Wood
Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, sofa, beech, mohair, Denmark, 1940s. This beautifully crafted Danish sofa from the
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Danish Modern Banana Sofa in the Style of Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1950s, this Danish Modern sofa is upholstered in a rich coral pink mohair. Its elegant
Mohair, Oak
$23,552
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 30.71 in
Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's Additional
Ash, Velvet
$6,872 / item
H 29.93 in W 50.4 in D 31.11 in
ARCH 2 Seater Sofa in Oak and DAW/Mohair & Mcnutt Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
ARCH 2 Seater Sofa in Oak and DAW/Mohair & Mcnutt Upholstery by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 128 x D
Other
Custom Made Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$8,746 / item
H 32.68 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$8,746 / item
H 33.47 in W 62.21 in D 33.47 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$9,024 / item
H 32.68 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Custom Made Love-Seat Sofa by Alfred Kristensen. Available in COM upholstery
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker
Bouclé, Beech, Wool, Sheepskin, Mohair, Oak, Walnut
$44,688 / set
H 31.5 in W 63.78 in D 31.5 in
Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Alfred Christensen, Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
$4,348
H 33.47 in W 74.81 in D 30.32 in
Danish Minerva Sofa in Mohair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Renens, CH
using synthetic materials such as velour. Materials: Mohair, teak wood Origination: Denmark, early
Mohair, Teak
Kurt Olsen Danish Mohair Sofa
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
1950's Danish sofa in original olive green multi-directional wool mohair.
Danish Curved Sofa, Blue Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Curved Sofa, Blue Mohair Circa 1940's, Denmark origin
Mohair, Wood
Mohair Art Deco Danish Banana Sofa
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Wilton, CT
This outstanding Art Deco Danish banana sofa from the 1930s is upholstered in imported mohair
Mohair
1930s Danish Deco Blue Mohair Sofa
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1930s curved back settee newly upholstered in cobalt blue mohair. Solid wood frame with eight
Mohair
1940’s Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair
Located in Hudson, NY
A curvaceous Danish banana sofa dating from the 1940’s. Recently upholstered in a light coffee
Mohair
Curved Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair Velvet
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Elegantly curved sofa fabricated in Denmark, 1940s. The sofa is and slightly reshaped and
Mohair, Teak
1930s Danish Curved Sofa in Original Mohair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1930s curved back sofa in the original mohair fabric with brass tacks along outer edge, eight
Mohair
Early 1930s Danish Deco Mohair Sofa Settee
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
eight-way hand tied copper springs and horsehair and cotton padding, newly upholstered in new mohair
Mohair, Wood
Vintage Mohair Cabinetmaker Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Mohair Cabinetmaker Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950. Comfortable model, later upholstered in
Mohair
Danish Midcentury Curved Banana Form Sofa Mohair Fabric, 1940s
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s Danish curved sofa often referred to by the Danes as banana form sofa. This sofa has a really
Mohair, Beech
Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
, grounding the sofa's opulence with organic beauty. The Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa isn't just a
Mohair, Oak
1940's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Blue Mohair
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
This amazing 1940s Danish channel back settee is a stunning addition to any room. Boasting a solid
Mohair
Art Deco Danish Oak and Mohair Sofa Couch Circa 1940 Art Deco Couch
Located in Rochester, NY
An absolutely stunning example of 1940s glamour with this Art Deco sofa couch from Denmark.
Mohair, Oak
Danish Curved Sofa in Dark Brown Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Curved Sofa in Dark Brown Mohair
Wool, Wood
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Green Mohair with Art Deco Legs
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Mogens
Mohair, Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 32.29 in
Scandinavian Curved Sofa and Armchair in Original Mohair, Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Curved Danish sofa and arm lounge chair in original Mohair velvet fabric and teak legs, circa 1950
Mohair, Teak
Illum Wikkelso Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Mohair, Denmark circa 1968
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Culver City, CA
Illum Wikkelso Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Mohair Denmark circa 1968 Model ML90 sofa, newly
Mohair, Teak
Brown Mohair + Teak Sofa in the Style of Georg Thams, Denmark 1960s
By Georg Thams
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Danish Modern sofa in the style of Georg Thams. Newly reupholstered in a gorgeous chocolate
Mohair, Teak
Curved Mohair Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Tufted Three Seater in Mohair
Velvet, Wood
Large Danish Curved Sofa in Green Original Mohair ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching curved Danish sofa from around 1950. Set on carved and curved beech legs and
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 29.5 in W 61 in D 36 in
Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa in green mohair wool fabric. The sofa has
Mohair, Beech
Fritz Hansen Mid Century Mohair Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Fritz Hansen Mid-Century Mohair Sofa The sofa measures: 75 wide x 32 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat
Mohair, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Wingback Mohair Sofa by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mid-Century Danish Modern Wingback Sofa by Iconic furniture maker Slagelse Møbelværk
Velvet, Beech
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa in Original Green Mohair, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
in the seat and the backrest and the cushions are nice and firm and the sofa very sturdy. The mohair
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
An original Mid-Century Modern Danish Cabinetmaker sofa. Great lines & timeless shape with newly
Mohair
Hans Olsen Three Seat Sofa in Italian Mohair
By Hans Olsen, CS Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist three seat sofa by Danish designer Hans Olsen for CS Møbler, circa 1960. The sculpted
Mohair, Teak
1940s Scandinavian Deco Green Mohair Sofa
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
1940s Danish curved channel back sofa in original green mohair fabric.
Brass-Accented Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Mohair, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A rarely seen sofa featuring brass risers and sculptural walnut base, original from Denmark, circa
Brass
1950s Slagelse Møbelvaerk Attributed Mohair Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All original 1950s Slagelse attributed sofa with original mohair upholstery. Visible wear to
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 69 in D 26 in
1950's Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish mid-century corner sofa. This sofa was made around 1950 well before corner sofas and
Beech, Wool, Mohair
Danish Curved Sofa, circa 1940
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Beautiful three-seat sofa produced in Denmark in the 1940s. It is in it´s original condition with
Mohair, Beech
Vintage Hans Wegner Ch72 Sofa, Restored in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Hans Wegner designed the CH71 lounge chair and CH72 sofa in 1952, drawing on expertise in
Mohair
MId-century Mohair Sofa with Flared Arms
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
1940's three-seat sofa with dramatic flared arms in original green mohair wool velvet.
Wood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 79 in D 32 in
Vintage Mid Century Curved Sofa In Mohair Velvet From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Mid Century curved sofa in mohair velvet from Denmark, Circa 1950. Superb Danish
Velvet
Sold
H 30.32 in W 77.56 in D 30.32 in
Green Mohair Velvet Four-Seat Sofa by a Danish Master Cabinet Maker, C. 1945
Located in London, GB
A slender 1940s, possibly '50s, four-seater sofa exquisitely made by a Danish master cabinet maker
Velvet, Teak
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style curved loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930's or early 1940's. This small
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1940's or early 1950's. This small
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Yellow Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930's or early
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930's or early
Mohair, Beech
Vintage Cabinetmaker Sofa from Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Cabinetmaker Sofa From Denmark, circa 1950. Nice model, later upholstered in a copper
Mohair
1935 Scandinavian Modern Mohair Sofa in manner of Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, Erik Wørts
Located in Oakland, CA
1935 elegant curved sofa with button tufted back and sculpted arms features an impressively
Danish 1940s Sofa Bench by Master Carpenter, Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant and rare 1940s sofa or bench by Master Furniture Maker Georg Kofoed of Copenhagen
Mohair, Mahogany
Swedish Mid-Century Beech & Red Mohair Sofa, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
& Red Mohair Sofa. A sublime ode to the 1950s, this piece flawlessly embodies the spirit and artistry of
Beech
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, Peter Hvidt, but the designer’s earlier models - like this sofa - are widely renowned for their
Mohair, Beech
Danish Modern Mid-Century Curved Banana Shape Sofa 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940's. We can judge the
Mohair, Beech
Sold
H 29 in W 74 in L 29 in
Banana Shaped Curved Sofa Covered in Original Green Velvet Danish Midcentury
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green velvet fabric. The sofa has
Mohair, Beech
Sold
H 29.5 in W 61 in D 36 in
Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Pink Velvet
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or in rose pink mohair wool fabric. The sofa
Beech, Mohair
Sofa by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Long Island City, NY
A handsome Danish three-seat sofa with a double row of button tufts and the original pale-green
Beech, Mohair
Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Swan sofa designed by sofa Arne Jacobsen, produced by Fritz Hansen. This iconic piece was
Aluminum
Danish Mid-Century Curved Banana Shape Loveseat, 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1940. This small sofa
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940's Curved Loveseat or Small Sofa in Red Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the curved "banana" sofas. Very plush and
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Red Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved sofa/loveseat in red mohair wool fabric. The sofa has
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1950's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Original Green Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming Danish 1950's sofa. Nice classic angular shapes, plush and elegant. Sturdy and strong and
Mohair, Beech
1930's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Mohair with Button Tufted Back
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish channel back curved sofa circa 1930, Denmark. Sofa crafted of a solid wood frame with eight
Mohair, Beech
Sold
H 30.25 in W 61 in L 30.25 in
Danish Midcentury Curved or Banana Form Sofa or Loveseat in Beech and Mohair
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s Danish curved sofa often referred to as banana form sofa. Where curved sofas often have short
Mohair, Beech
Danish Ca. 1950 Curved Sofa in Green Mohair and Brass Capped Legs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant late 1940s to early 1950's curved three-seat sofa in green mohair wool
Mohair, Beech
1930's Danish Channel-back Deco Settee Sofa
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish channel-back Deco settee with curved form crafted of a solid wood frame with eight-way hand
Mohair, Beech
$500
H 25.79 in W 20.08 in D 0.4 in
Japanese Old Artist's Drawing Board / Abstract Art Wall Decoration / Late 1900s
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a drawing board used by a Japanese painter. It is made by gluing together pieces of cardboard, and it is thought that the artist repeatedly painted on it. The colorful water...
Paper, Paint
$9,440 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$13,794 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
On Hold|$1,995
H 16 in W 62 in D 22 in
Folke Ohlsson Dux Sweden Travertine Teak Coffee Cocktail Table Mid Century
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden Mid Century travertine coffee table on a solid teak base. The substantial rectangular travertine top is beautifully figured. The travertine top floats...
Travertine
Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very cool Danish 1940s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This model is from ar...
Wool, Beech
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s. Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,943
H 34.26 in W 46.86 in
Animal Large Painting on Canvas Tribal Art India Natural Mud Village Rainbow
By Anil Vangad
Located in Norfolk, GB
This is a fabulous, large tribal painting on cloth canvas with dung wash and white paints. Anil Vangad, Cloth size: 87 x 119 cm, Image size 78.5 x 110.5 cm, white colour on dung wa...
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media
Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic style four-sided sofa ideal for a large lobby or foyer. With vintage style brown tufted leather upholstered backrests and seats, raised on turned mahogany feet and finished...
Leather
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous completely restored Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chair. This piece has been reupholstered in a fabulous high end woven fabric called "sunset." The wood has been ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. The 5...
Wool, Beech
$6,642
H 31.5 in W 80.32 in D 35.44 in
Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa Collection designed in the style of Gio Ponti for the manufacturing company Isa Bergamo in the late 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been redone in...
Bouclé, Beech
Meiji Period Silver Oxidized Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Meiji Period Silver Oxidized Screen Period: Meiji Size: 352 x 174 cm SKU: 2423 Step back in time with this Meiji period screen, where the allure of silver oxidation artfully c...
Silver Leaf
$8,500
H 34 in W 116 in D 51 in
Stunning Italian Arketipo Roche Bobois Two-Piece Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Arketipo
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning asymmetrical two-piece Roche Bobois ultra-suede sofa. The sofa back is adjustable by rolling it along a thick black granite attached table. The circular ottoman has a wedge ...
Granite
On Hold|$11,836 / set
H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...
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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