1960s Reupholstered Dusty Pink Velvet 'Palazzo Torta' Sofa
Located in Florence, Tuscany
reupholstered it in a dusty pink silk velvet. It can sit under a chandelier in a grand entrance or it can be
Canvas, Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Grete Jalk Three Seater Sofa in Dusty Pink Chenille
Located in Sarasota, FL
Grete Jalk for France and Sons teak sofa with newly upholstered cushions in a dusty pink chenille
Chenille, Teak
$14,250 / item
H 33 in W 94.5 in D 40 in
Two Serpentine Sofas, Reupholstered in Dusty Rose Pink Velvet, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
sink back, relax and let your mind drift away. Professionally re-upholstered in a dusty rose pink
Wood, Velvet
Knoll by Eero Saarinen Womb Dusty Pink Velvet Settee Sofa
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
pillows - something she could really curl up in”. A curved pink velvet Knoll original fabric on chrome
Chrome
Michel Ducaroy's Togo Three Seater Sofa in Dusty Pink Bloom Alcantara
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Seattle, WA
Dusty Pink Bloom Alcantara. Several Blemishes on the seating area that have been captured in the last
Foam
Vintage Pink Velvet Three-Seater Sofa, Model Lola
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lola, named after our daughter. The sofa consists of a frame in solid beech and plywood and has
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
1960s Tufted Pink Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeous dusty rose pink vintage sofa with gently curved back and tufted detail. Fabric does show
$7,049 / set
H 29.93 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Macaroons Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces Macaroons in brass and Murano glass. Contemporary work from a small italian design artisanal workshop, minor imperfections due to artisanal handmade...
Brass
$2,208Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 1.58 in
Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Sunburst Mirror in Gold Leaf Gilt Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern wrought iron sunburst round wall mirror in gilt iron, Spain, 1950s. This sunburst mirror features a ring fra...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
Brass
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
$734
H 16.54 in W 13.98 in D 6.7 in
Vista Rattan Table Lamp, Brass Shade, Mid-Century Modern, Philippines
Located in Oxford, GB
Vista Rattan Table Lamp with Brass Shade Top A harmonious fusion of organic charm and refined elegance, the Vista table lamp captivates with its petite silhouette and artisanal cr...
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 98 wide x 30 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 21 inches We take our photos in ...
Upholstery, Wood
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
Set of 2 Alabaster and Bronze Sconces
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of wall lights in polished brass and enlightened alabaster cups. France, 2026.
Alabaster, Bronze
$1,268 / item
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s This elegant Cesca chair, created by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a fine example ...
Steel
$3,300 / set
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Burnished Steel Sconces with Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a curved brass arm extending from a circular wall plate (12 cm diameter) to support a spherical opaline glass diffuser. ...
Brass
$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
"Bold" Rosso Levanto Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Rosso Levanto Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veining of rosso levanto marble. This ...
Marble
$3,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 60 in W 46 in D 14 in
Italian Deco Vanety with the Triptih BrassMirrore and Pier Luigi Colli Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian Art Deco vanity with a triptych metal mirror is a piece of furniture from the early 1950 s that combines functionality with the distinctive aesthetic of the Art Deco move...
Metal, Brass
$4,406
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light Orsa from Goldkant, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
A cocoon pendant lamp made by Goldkant, model "Orsa", Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is...
Metal
$1,706 / item
H 118.12 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
Flötotto chests of drawers, 1970s, Vintage
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four-part profile system by Flötotto from the 1970s. The system consists of two containers, each with one door and one shelf, one open container with two shelves and one container wi...
Wood
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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