$48,000
H 31 in W 125.5 in D 107 in
Mid-Century Modern Sectional Velvet Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rests and an exposed sculpted ebonized wood frame. This sofa has been fully reupholstered in the
Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery
$18,029 / item
H 33.47 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
By Creart
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the unique essence of h...
Leather, Jute, Wood, Linen
SHIMNA Caribou Sofa with Walnut Exposed Frame
By SHIMNA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sofa is similar to our hallmark Beam sofa series, yet it features a hardwood exposed frame
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, ...
Exposed Frame Mid Century Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Sofa with nice exposed frame covered in grey. Polished frame.
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 44.5 in W 58 in D 30 in
19th Century Swedish Exposed Carved Wood Frame Sofa in White Bouclé Fabric
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century Swedish Exposed Carved Wood Frame Sofa in Modern White Bouclé Fabric. Soft and
Bouclé, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 90 in D 30 in
Gorgeous Sway Back Sofa with Exposed Mahogany Frame Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous sway nack sofa with exposed mahogany frame attributed to Paul McCobb. Very well made
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Blue Velvet Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in South Salem, NY
A late Swedish Gustavian sofa or daybed ca.1820. The exposed wood frame of the sofa features an egg
Pine
Sold
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 33.86 in
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Featuring an exposed beech wood frame, the 2-seater sofa is upholstered in soft tan leather. The back
Leather, Beech
Vintage Arne Norell Kontiki Olive Green Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Rochester, England
. Featuring an exposed beech wood frame, the 2-seater sofa is upholstered in soft olive green leather. The
Leather, Beech
Grey Suede Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Tight back and seat. Exposed mahogany wood frame along base of sofa with mahogany tapered legs
Mahogany, Suede, Upholstery
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
Pierre Chareau Designed Chaise Lounge French Art Deco
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Experience the epitome of vintage 1920s French charm with the Pierre Chareau Chaise Lounge Chair, a rare find that exudes the elegance of French Art Deco design. We are not exactly s...
Upholstery, Wood
Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare cabinet designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Brass
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.5 in W 57 in D 31 in
Model 5309 Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Denton, TX
Model 5309 rare coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Combination of rosewood and brass with the original glass top.
Brass
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak The Milo Baughman White Oak Night Stand for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. These are a licensed reintrodu...
Wood, Oak
Jacques Adnet Daybed, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional leather and oak daybed by Jacques Adnet. The entire frame is wrapped in dark green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching and brass hardware. Cane style paneling...
Brass, Steel
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks so...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired - US wiring compatible - W: 40 D: 53 H: 165 cm
Metal
Naeko Chandeliers by Kazuide Takahama
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naeko Chandelier by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed in Japan circa 1970s. This light features a white silk fabric which is supported by brass clips and pearl press studs. Wired...
Metal, Brass
$8,000
H 32.67 in W 86.61 in D 72.83 in
1950s Osvaldo Borsani (Edited by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo) Bed Frame
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking 1950s bed frame by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani, edited by Arredamenti Borsani (Varedo), is a rare and iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Featuring a Califo...
Mahogany
1960s Gray Camelback Sofa, Newly Reupholstered
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s camelback sofa, professionally reupholstered with new material in gray felt with contrast welting and buttons. Width: 86 in / Depth: 33 in / Height: 30.5 in / Seat Height: ...
Felt, Upholstery, Wood
Mohair Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Brass
Edward Wormley, Dunbar Sofa, Brown Velvet with Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Greensboro, NC
Dunbar sofa, designed by Edward Wormley. This sofa was a custom length/custom order. It has been reupholstered in a brown cotton velvet with new cushions combining foam and down. Bra...
Brass
$42,887 / set
H 27.56 in W 102.37 in D 96.46 in
Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare ‘Paysage’ modular sofa. The new fabric type and color closely resemble those of the original cuddly velvet upholstery. Additionally, the original sketches and ...
Velvet
$22,500
H 28.5 in W 90 in D 30.5 in
Rare Dunbar Sofa Model 5316 by Edward Wormley. Original Orange Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable sofa Model 5316 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This completely original example is in very good condition. No tears, holes or stains to the o...
Aluminum
$10,500
H 30 in W 90 in D 48 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 4756 wing shaped sofa in Mohair and Brass
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This wing shaped sofa, model 4756, was reupholstered in a moss colored mohair and sits on 10" solid brass stiletto legs. Ele...
Brass
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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