Stellar Antique French Louis XVI Sun-Bleached Cherrywood Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
floating behind the sofa or between two chairs, with its clean, unobstructed appearance it mixes easily
Stellar Antique French Louis XVI Sun-Bleached Cherrywood Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
floating behind the sofa or between two chairs, with its clean, unobstructed appearance it mixes easily
Paul Evans, Tufted Floating Sofa, USA, 1975
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite 8ft long floating sofa in the Cityscape style. This piece has been newly filled and
Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa with Beige Upholstery & Ebony Walnut Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
First designed in 1952, the Floating Curved Sofa united two early Kagan signatures with its curved
Walnut
Sold|$9,500
Plexi-Plank Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
A 1969 Vladimir Kagan Sofa with lucite plank sides that give the sofa a "floating" effect. Re
Lucite, Ultrasuede, Suede
Sold|$6,200
Modern Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Upholstered 2-seat sofa with floating back and sculptural birch frame.
Birch
Chrome and Brass Console by Paul Evans for Directional
Located in New York, NY
. Great proportions make this console table extremely versatile. Perfect for a foyer, behind a sofa or
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Brass
James Mont Pair of Red Lacquered Stacked Tables, Usa, circa 1950s
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Mont" designs. Perfect bedside, sofa side or floating. Dimensions: 36'' D, 13'' W, 21" H.
Wood, Lacquer
Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa with Olive Upholstery & Natural Walnut Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
First designed in 1952, the Floating Curved Sofa united two early Kagan signatures with its curved
Walnut
Sold|$9,500
Pair of 1970s Floating Sofas
By Paul Evans
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1970's floating sofas with chrome sides. Price is for the pair but would consider selling
Fabric
Sold|$7,200
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Floating Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Edward Wormley designed, Dunbar floating sofa. This design is a more sculptural version of
Sold|$4,400
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Floating Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning Edward Wormley for Dunbar floating sofa. Original upholstery that is ready to be recovered
Wood, Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Floating Sofa, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautiful and extremely comfortable long floating sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. All
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Floating Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning floating sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Sofa rests on a walnut platform
Wood, Upholstery
Loft Thirteen Custom Rosewood Case Floating Sofa
By Loft Thirteen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New from Loft Thirteen Gallery, custom rosewood case floating sofa with Lucite base, custom length
1950s Danish Floating Sofa in the Manner of Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Amherst, NH
1950s Danish curved back floating sofa with a teak frame designed in the manner of Nanna Ditzel
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$5,800
Floating Sofa on Rosewood base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coffin sofa upholstered in blue wool on architectual rosewood stretcher base. Down back-cushions.
Sold|$4,000
Floating Sofa by jens Risom
By Jens Risom, Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful sofa design done in Knoll wool upholstery and all supported by round walnut legs
Walnut, Wool
Sold|$6,500
1950 Jens Risom Floating Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Great looking armless design that has been reupholstered in Greenhouse Fabric A9440 Mushroom. Nice neutral color, very soft material. New foam. Restored solid walnut base.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar floating sofas
Located in Turners Falls, MA
that run from the base and up the back of the sofa giving it the appearance of floating. The legs have
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold|$3,640
1980s Floating Sofa in Soft Grey Tweed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W 95 D 36.5 H 22.5 Vintage sofa in the manner of Milo Baughman. Item is in great
Brass
Sculptural Floating Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare sculptural sofa looks great from every angle. It floats beautifully on it's beautiful
Upholstery, Walnut
Floating Sofa with Modern Bohemian Upholstery and Walnut Base, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
This low Mid-Century Modern sofa has a wood base with a walnut finish and is upholstered in a
Upholstery, Wood
Luxurious Floating Sofa by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and luxurious sofa designed by Mies van der Rohe for the Seagrams Building. The bulk of
Upholstery
8 ft. Floating Sofa By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Large and accommodating 8 ft. sofa in original red wool upholstery. Fully signed.
Walnut, Wool, Upholstery
1970s Chrome Flat Bar Floating Sofa-Designer Guild Ombre Effect Jacquard Velvet
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This absolutely fabulous 1970s chrome flat bar Mid-Century Modern sofa has been completely restored
Chrome
Sold|$9,500
Mid-Century Modern Floating Curved Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhattan, NY
1950s long curved floating sofa on walnut legs in the manner of Vladimir Kagan.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$7,500
Harvey Probber couch
Located in Hudson, NY
Beutifully re-upholstered "floating" couch.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$3,500
Charak Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful floating sofa on dark walnut base. Labeled "Pace Collection for Charak Modern".
Sold|$6,400
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket-Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hadley, MA
Edward Wormley designed, Dunbar floating sofa. This design is a more sculptural, refined version of
Wood, Fabric
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa and Chair Sectional on Chrome Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Bridport, CT
Amazing floating sofa on chrome base. Sofa and chair sectional, newly upholstered in beautiful navy
Chrome
Sold|$4,800
ASIAN INSPIRED MIDCENTURY MODERN SOFA
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful low profile , Asian inspired 1950's floating sofa in the manner of James Mont.Wonderful
Wood
Sold|$3,800
Harvey Probber Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
Classic Probber three-seat floating sofa on six walnut legs in original upholstery. Matching
Wood, Upholstery
Sold|$5,800
Floating Curved Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic walnut sofa with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set on sculptural carved
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$5,800
Floating Curved Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic walnut sofa with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set on sculptural carved
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$5,200
Floating Curved Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic walnut sofa with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set on sculptural carved
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$5,950
Floating Tuxedo Sofa
By Daymor
Located in New York, NY
Nicely designed, handsome sofa by Daymor that floats on bracketed supports. Located at LV2, 113
Fabric
Sold|$18,500
Floating Curve sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Floating Curve sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Cowhide, Walnut
Sold|$16,000
Floating back tobacco leather Dunbar sofa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Plush tobacco leather sofa with a floating back and mahogany legs designed by Edward Wormley for
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$16,000
Floating back tobacco leather Dunbar sofa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Plush tobacco leather sofa with a floating back and mahogany legs designed by Edward Wormley for
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$6,500
Mid-Century Floating Curved Walnut Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic walnut sofa with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set on sculptural carved
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$1,800
Floating Modern Sofa on Chrome Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bridport, CT
Grey fabric on chrome base. Modern Styling in the manner of Milo Baughman. Clean lines, and nice detail. Simple understated design with great chrome base detail.
Dramatic Floating Gold Velvet Mid-Century Sofa
Located in Portland, OR
Dramatic floating Mid-Century sofa in original gold velvet upholstery on minimal gold metal legs
Chrome
Sold|$5,500
Floating Curved Sofa on Elegant Carved Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic walnut sofa after Vladimir Kagan with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$5,500
Floating Curved Sofa on Elegant Carved Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic sofa in the manner of Vladimir Kagan with curved backrest and a floating platform seat
Walnut, Foam, Fabric
1970s Milo Baughman Floating Cream Textured Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original fabric 1970s Milo Baughman three-seat sofa. Made by Forecast Furniture designed by Milo
Cotton
Sold|$6,281 / set
Pair of Modern 1960s Floating Pagoda Sofas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of vintage mid-century modern sofas crafted out of walnut wood and has been fully restored
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Set of floating back tobacco leather Dunbar sofas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set of tobacco leather mahogany leg floating back sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Floating top sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful floating arm and back sofa with mahogany legs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Fabric
Brazilian sofa with sculptural floating arms in Rosewood
Located in Hollywood, CA
A low mid-century sofa from Brazil made of Rosewood and upholstered in a tan woven fabric with blue
Rosewood, Fabric
Rosewood and leather sofa with attached floating marble tables
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautifully crafted sofa with rosewood frame and new leather cushions with original marble floating
Marble
Rosewood and leather sofa with attached floating marble tables
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautifully crafted sofa with rosewood frame and new leather cushions with original marble floating
Marble
Stunning Curved Sculptural Floating 3-Seat Sofa Dutch Design
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Sculptural sofa all handmade with the use of the highest quality materials, like solid American
Wool, Nutwood
Brazilian canvas, suede and rosewood sofa with floating arms
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bronze supports on this 70's Brazilian sofa. Seat Depth: 19"
Bronze
Swedish 1960s 3-Seat Sofa with Solid Oak Floating Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with new foam throughout, sitting on solid oak legs and floating base style. Very clean lined sofa.
Fabric, Oak
Rosewood and red leather sofa with floating ends by Celina
Located in Hollywood, CA
This sofa can be paired with the smaller settee version, also by Celina. This features floating
Rosewood
Rare and Early Vladimir Kagan "Floating Curve" Loveseat or Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare and early "Floating Curve" loveseat or sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Loveseat is a smaller version
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Modern Custom Sofa Floating on Brushed Brass Plinth Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This custom modern three-seat couch has Classic midcentury lines. It floats on an oval shaped
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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