$9,375Sale Price|25% Off
H 40 in W 80 in D 32 in
Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Culver City, CA
sculptural sofa is just as comfortable as it is beautiful. With long, clean lines and arched wingback sides
Bouclé, Teak
Wingback Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful example of the 'Kupé-sofa' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1971. Made by Fredericia
Teak, Leather
Danish Modern "Anita" Leather Wingback Sofa by Danish De Luxe
By Danish Deluxe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century modern sofa designed and manufactured by Danish De Luxe in Australia circa 1960’s. This
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Danish Midcentury Highback or Wingback Sofa, circa 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming high back or wingback 1950s sofa from Denmark upholstered in a floral fabric. Sturdy
Beech
Danish Modern Highback or Wingback Sofa 1950's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming high back or wingback 1950s sofa from Denmark. The sofa is very reminiscent of Fritz
Beech, Wool
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
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H 38.5 in W 80 in L 38.5 in
Danish Midcentury Fritz Hansen Style Highback or Wingback Sofa, circa 1955
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming high back or wingback 1950s sofa from Denmark. The sofa is very reminiscent of Fritz
Beech
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H 38.5 in W 80 in D 31 in
Danish Midcentury Fritz Hansen Style Highback or Wingback Sofa, circa 1955
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming high back or wingback 1950s sofa from Denmark. The sofa is very reminiscent of Fritz
Beech
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H 38.75 in W 77.5 in D 32 in
Sven Skipper 1960s Danish Three Person Coupe Wingback Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare to find super charming coupe sofa designed bu Sven Skipper and made by Skipper's Furniture in
Leather, Oak
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H 36 in W 79 in D 36 in
Georg Thams Leather & Rosewood Wingback Sofa for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Winged back sofa designed in Denmark by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik circa 1970’s. This
Leather, Rosewood, Wood
Leather and Rosewood Wingback Sofa by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbel
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish leather and rosewood wingback sofa by Georg Thams Danish modern wingback sofa designed by
Rosewood
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H 30 in W 76.75 in D 37 in
Vintage Leather Set of Chesterfield Sofa and Pair of Wingback Arm Chairs, Denmar
Located in Round Top, TX
Set (3) vintage leather Chesterfield style sofa and pair of wingback arm chairs. The dark brown
Brass
Frits Henningsen, Attributed, Two-Seat Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen, attributed. Two-seat patinated tan leather. Legs of mahogany. Designed in the 1930s, made by Frits Henningsen.
Mahogany, Leather
Bovenkamp, Wingback Sofa Design by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
. This sofa / settee is a perfect example of Danish Mid-Century design. Dimensions: Length : 167 cm
Oak
Danish Leather and Rosewood Wingback Sofa by Georg Thams
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Danish modern wingback sofa designed by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik in
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Wingback Sofa in White Boucle and Oak
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have this absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern sofa. Either Danish, or
Oak
Scandinavian Midcentury Sheepskin Sofa / Loveseat 1940s, Denmark
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning 2-seat sofa / loveseat produced in Denmark, circa 1940. This wingback sofa is constructed
Sheepskin
Red Leather Wingback Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Red leather wingback sofa, three-seater, in the Borge Mogensen-style, Danish mid-century modern.
$11,402 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, Anfibio Foldable Sofa Blue Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Production year 1970. Its history is full of important events and participations. A piece considered a “Classic”...
Wool, Cotton, Fabric
$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
$42,000
H 29 in W 56.75 in D 146 in
A Fine & Rare Louis XVI Mahogany Dining Table by Claude Messier, 18th Century
By Claude Messier
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine & Rare Louis XVI Mahogany Dining Table 18th Century By Claude Messier Maitre 1792 Active in Paris at the end of the 18th Century The top with rounded drop leaves, openi...
Mahogany
$1,820 / item
H 16 in W 6 in D 8.75 in
Series01 Lrg Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Charcoal Leather Pivoting Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in polished unlacquered finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for th...
Brass
$10,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs, by Martin Eisler, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of lounge chairs designed by Martin Eisler showcase the mid-century modern Brazilian style with a classic yet innovative design that harmonizes form and function. These pi...
Fabric
1960s Bkf Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Black
By Knoll
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Vintage BKF Hardoy “Butterfly Chairs” for knoll. Mid 20th century manufacture (1950-1970s) notice the slightly bent “ears” at top. Presented in their original age patina, some oxidat...
Iron
$19,264Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.81 in W 96.46 in D 26.38 in
Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy - 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Designed 1964, price on request.
Leather
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Walnut Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and grand scale French 19th century Louis Philippe period walnut dining "Table de Chateau'. The table is raised by eight turned legs ending with ormolu sabots with all ...
Walnut
$1,868 / item
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Organic Modern Center Table Jean in Natural Marble Stone Off-white, Black, Pink
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jean oval center table is unique in its conception with Organic Modern inspiration. The combination of three different Natural Stone Marbles like Estremoz marble, Nero Marquina and E...
Marble
$7,900
H 35 in W 37.8 in D 18.1 in
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century nutwood "trumeau" commode from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830 in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately veneered with absolutely amazing looking bookmatched ...
Brass
$2,721Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 37.41 in
French 1980s Black Leather Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in London, GB
A perfectly patinated black leather two-seater ‘Brigantin’ sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. French, c. 1980.
Leather
Vintage Modern Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered, Pair Available
By John Mascheroni, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautifully restored vintage curved sofa in new striated boucle upholstery. Pair Available
Wrought Iron
Ceppo Marble Montrose Dining Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Montrose dining table features a powder-coated steel base and an inset round stone top. For indoor or outdoor use. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los...
Marble, Steel
English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome English 19th century Regency mahogany dining table with the original crank. The table is raised on four square tapered legs decorated with maplewood fillets with the origi...
Mahogany
$2,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Vittorio Nobili Italian Midcentury Medea Chair for Fratelli Tagliabue Italy 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian modern antique vintage swivel chair designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue with curved plywood seat and painted metal frame, marked 'Medea deposited model' under ...
Metal
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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