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Rosewood and green leather sofa with floating ends by L'Atelier
Rosewood and green leather sofa with floating ends by L'Atelier

Rosewood and green leather sofa with floating ends by L'Atelier

Located in Hollywood, CA

A four section green leather sofa by L'Atelier with squared bulbous rosewood feet, a floating end

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood and Green Leather Sofa with Floating Ends by L'Atelier
Rosewood and Green Leather Sofa with Floating Ends by L'Atelier

Rosewood and Green Leather Sofa with Floating Ends by L'Atelier

By L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in Hollywood, CA

A four section green leather sofa by L'Atelier with squared bulbous rosewood feet, a floating end

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Swedish 1960s Newly Reupholstered 3-Seat Sofa with Solid Oak Floating Base
Swedish 1960s Newly Reupholstered 3-Seat Sofa with Solid Oak Floating Base

Swedish 1960s Newly Reupholstered 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. Clean sofa with nice lines.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Floating Walnut Base Sofa by DUX, Made in Sweden
Mid Century Floating Walnut Base Sofa by DUX, Made in Sweden

Mid Century Floating Walnut Base Sofa by DUX, Made in Sweden

By Dux of Sweden

Located in santa monica, CA

Walnut legs are beautifully sculpted. Green Fabric is in good vintage condition. Measures: W 85, D 33, H 30, SH 17

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Sofa on Floating Mahogany Base
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Sofa on Floating Mahogany Base

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Sofa on Floating Mahogany Base

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exquisite Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa features a gently arched back and curved sides, model 5604

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Milo Baughman Sofa
Milo Baughman Sofa

Milo Baughman Sofa

Sold|$11,650

Milo Baughman Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous deep tufted velvet sofa floating on a mirrored chrome base. Located at ABC Home 646-602

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

AMAZING GLASS SOFA
AMAZING GLASS SOFA

AMAZING GLASS SOFA

Located in Miami, FL

Extremely comfortable and stylish..floating glass sided sofa. WE also have a matching chair and

Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vladimir Kagan sofa
Vladimir Kagan sofa

Vladimir Kagan sofa

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Washington, DC

An early floating seat and back sofa, model 176SC, by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. The

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Linen

Milo Baughman Tuxedo sofa
Milo Baughman Tuxedo sofa

Milo Baughman Tuxedo sofa

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chocolate brown cotton chenille floating tuxedo sofa with chrome legs. Nice deep, low profile sofa.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Gorgeous Tufted Velvet Sofa
Gorgeous Tufted Velvet Sofa

Gorgeous Tufted Velvet Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful silver/grey tufted velvet sofa floating on discreet chrome legs. Located at ABC Home, 212

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Knoll Pfister Sectional Sofa
Knoll Pfister Sectional Sofa

Knoll Pfister Sectional Sofa

By Knoll, Charles Pfister

Located in Southampton, NY

Classic floating sectional sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll, 1971 -- This one from the late 90's

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

sofa with rectangular sled base
sofa with rectangular sled base

sofa with rectangular sled base

Located in Hudson, NY

Sofa with unusual floating rectangular sled base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Large AmericanTwo Piece Floating Sectional On Blond Wood Frame
Large AmericanTwo Piece Floating Sectional On Blond Wood Frame

Large AmericanTwo Piece Floating Sectional On Blond Wood Frame

Located in Pasadena, CA

A large two piece sectional sofa floating on a newly refinished stretcher base and tapering dowel

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Martin Visser, "Slaapbank, " Sofa/Daybed, 1958
Martin Visser, "Slaapbank, " Sofa/Daybed, 1958

Martin Visser, "Slaapbank, " Sofa/Daybed, 1958

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sofa/Daybed with floating cushion. Satin chrome and black enameled steel base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Sofas

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Sofa
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Sofa

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Sofa

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

10 foot George Nelson style sofa floating on solid walnut frame base, we also have the matching 6

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

FABIO LENCI SOFA / CHAISE / CLUB CHAIR  SET
FABIO LENCI SOFA / CHAISE / CLUB CHAIR  SET

FABIO LENCI SOFA / CHAISE / CLUB CHAIR SET

Located in Miami, FL

Amazing!!! Floating glass sofa ,oversized chaise and club chair attributed to Fabio Lenci and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Glass, Wood, Fabric

Norwegian Sven Ivar Dysthe Rosewood Leather Sofa
Norwegian Sven Ivar Dysthe Rosewood Leather Sofa

Norwegian Sven Ivar Dysthe Rosewood Leather Sofa

By Sven Ivar Dysthe

Located in New York, NY

note the floating curved structure of the sofa's side and the matching curve of the rosewood armrests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

1970's Burl Wood Waterfall Sofa Table
1970's Burl Wood Waterfall Sofa Table

1970's Burl Wood Waterfall Sofa Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Canaan, CT

this table is on the DL. It's perfect for behind of sofa floating in a room. A great treasure

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Stunning 1970s Chrome Tube Waterfall Sofa by Stendig
Stunning 1970s Chrome Tube Waterfall Sofa by Stendig

Stunning 1970s Chrome Tube Waterfall Sofa by Stendig

By Stendig Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1970s waterfall sofa floating on thick chrome tube with nubby knoll upholstery. Very heavy

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Jens Risom Sofa with Built in Storage Table
Jens Risom Sofa with Built in Storage Table

Jens Risom Sofa with Built in Storage Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Providence, RI

Jens Risom sofa, circa 1955, floating on a walnut frame, with a built in cantilevered storage table

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Laminate, Walnut

Outstanding Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa in Taupe Mohair
Outstanding Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa in Taupe Mohair

Outstanding Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa in Taupe Mohair

By Harvey Probber

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

. The sofa also has floating leg details in ebonized mahogany.

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa with Metal Legs
Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa with Metal Legs

Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa with Metal Legs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern three-seat green leather sofa with floating style metal legs. It

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

‘Kai’ Couch in Swedish Pine and Australian Shearling
‘Kai’ Couch in Swedish Pine and Australian Shearling

‘Kai’ Couch in Swedish Pine and Australian Shearling

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful contemporary couch with floating wall-mounted back which can be installed at the height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Jens Risom U150 Mid Century Danish Modern Sofa
Jens Risom U150 Mid Century Danish Modern Sofa

Jens Risom U150 Mid Century Danish Modern Sofa

By Jens Risom

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Mid 20th Century Danish Modern floating three seat sofa by Jens Risom, his U150 model. Features a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Danish Midcentury Refurbished Four-Seat Sofa in Wool
Danish Midcentury Refurbished Four-Seat Sofa in Wool

Danish Midcentury Refurbished Four-Seat Sofa in Wool

Located in Haverhill, Suffolk

tapered legs are a touch longer than usual which give this sofa a floating presence, in spite of her long

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

A Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chesterfield Sofas
A Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chesterfield Sofas

A Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chesterfield Sofas

By Edward Wormley

Located in Portland, OR

A wonderful pair of chesterfield sofas by Edward Wormley on floating plinthes. Both sofa are

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Sofa for Herman Miller Ca. 1950's
George Nelson Sofa for Herman Miller Ca. 1950's

George Nelson Sofa for Herman Miller Ca. 1950's

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

steel legs, inset from the corners gives the sofa its graceful floating like appearance. This item is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Rare George Nelson Sofa with New Graphite and Slate Woven Upholstery
Rare George Nelson Sofa with New Graphite and Slate Woven Upholstery

Rare George Nelson Sofa with New Graphite and Slate Woven Upholstery

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning George Nelson Sofa Floating On Chrome Legs with New Graphite and Woven Slate Upholstery

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom U150 Sofa w/ New Mint Green Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom U150 Sofa w/ New Mint Green Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom U150 Sofa w/ New Mint Green Upholstery

By Jens Risom

Located in Asheville, NC

Mid-Century Modern iconic “floating” U150 sofa with a walnut frame designed by Jens Risom. New foam

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Howard Keith Original Barbican Three Seater Sofa By HK London Mid Century
Howard Keith Original Barbican Three Seater Sofa By HK London Mid Century

Howard Keith Original Barbican Three Seater Sofa By HK London Mid Century

By Howard Keith

Located in Cambridge, GB

its castors and creates a shadow gap to give the illusion of the sofa floating above the ground

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

A pair of curved sofas designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.  C. 1969
A pair of curved sofas designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.  C. 1969

A pair of curved sofas designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. C. 1969

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

pieces, giving the impression that the sofas are floating. These pieces were acquired along with one

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Large Two Piece Floating Sectional On Bird Eyes Maple Frame
Large Two Piece Floating Sectional On Bird Eyes Maple Frame

Large Two Piece Floating Sectional On Bird Eyes Maple Frame

Located in Pasadena, CA

A large two piece sectional sofa floating on a newly refinished stretcher base and tapering dowel

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Awesome Adrian Pearsall Boomerang L-Sofa Ottoman Set
Awesome Adrian Pearsall Boomerang L-Sofa Ottoman Set

Awesome Adrian Pearsall Boomerang L-Sofa Ottoman Set

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Tulsa, OK

two floating ottomans that you can configure to the ends to make it a 9+ foot sofa in each direction

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Angular Sectional Sofa with Ottoman, New Teal Upholstery
Mid Century Angular Sectional Sofa with Ottoman, New Teal Upholstery

Mid Century Angular Sectional Sofa with Ottoman, New Teal Upholstery

Located in Asheville, NC

Stunning Mid-Century Modern angular sectional sofa with floating ottoman that can go against either

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman Floating Case Sofa
Milo Baughman Floating Case Sofa

Milo Baughman Floating Case Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hudson, NY

. Square chrome tube legs with matching wood caps. Matching sofa available.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Rosewood and leather settee, attached floating marble tables
Rosewood and leather settee, attached floating marble tables

Rosewood and leather settee, attached floating marble tables

Located in Hollywood, CA

floating tables. See also matching sofa in separate listing. Seat depth: 23.5"

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Greaves & Thomas Rare Arms Sofa Bed Settee Velvet Vintage Retro MCM
Mid Century Greaves & Thomas Rare Arms Sofa Bed Settee Velvet Vintage Retro MCM

Mid Century Greaves & Thomas Rare Arms Sofa Bed Settee Velvet Vintage Retro MCM

By Greaves and Thomas

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Mid Century Greaves & Thomas Rare Floating Rocket Designs Arms Sofa Bed From Greaves

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Teak

1970s Italian Curved Canape
1970s Italian Curved Canape

1970s Italian Curved Canape

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant, asymmetrical sofa. Floating on six brass legs. Newly upholstered grey velvet, Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes

Materials

Brass

Pair Milo Baughman Cube Lounge Chairs
Pair Milo Baughman Cube Lounge Chairs

Pair Milo Baughman Cube Lounge Chairs

Located in St. Louis, MO

Beautiful pair of Milo Baughman cube chairs on floating walnut bases. Matching sectional sofa also

Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Lucite and Chrome "Argenta" Loveseat by Pace
Lucite and Chrome "Argenta" Loveseat by Pace

Lucite and Chrome "Argenta" Loveseat by Pace

By Pace Collection

Located in Pasadena, CA

flanked by Lucite panels which gives the piece the appearance of floating. The two-seat sofa is

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Six Drawer Leather Chest
Six Drawer Leather Chest

Six Drawer Leather Chest

Located in Middleburg, VA

of drawer or floating behind a sofa.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Paul McCobb Calvin Group Console
Paul McCobb Calvin Group Console

Paul McCobb Calvin Group Console

Located in New York, NY

and 2 pull out drawers.Piece can either be used against a wall or sofa or floating in room. contact

Category

20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Stunning Lacquered Console Table With Thick Lucite Legs
Stunning Lacquered Console Table With Thick Lucite Legs

Stunning Lacquered Console Table With Thick Lucite Legs

Located in Miami, FL

. Console has wonderful clean lines with rounded ends as shown. Ideal for floating behind a sofa or against

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lucite

Pair of Harvey Probber Even-Arm "Floating" Sofas
Pair of Harvey Probber Even-Arm "Floating" Sofas

Pair of Harvey Probber Even-Arm "Floating" Sofas

By Harvey Probber

Located in Providence, RI

Pair of Harvey Probber even-arm "floating" sofas in dark red velvet. We offer free delivery on

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

William Andrus for Steelcase Floating Sofa
William Andrus for Steelcase Floating Sofa

William Andrus for Steelcase Floating Sofa

By Steelcase, William Andrus

Located in Toronto, ON

leather upholstery. Lucite base gives the illusion this space age sofa is floating like a hovercraft

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite

Curved 'Floating' Sofa with Lucite Base by Milo Baughman
Curved 'Floating' Sofa with Lucite Base by Milo Baughman

Curved 'Floating' Sofa with Lucite Base by Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Hudson, NY

A beautiful curved 'floating' two-piece sectional sofa with Lucite bases designed by Milo Baughman

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Geometric Floating Sofa with Built-In End Tables by Adrian Pearsall, 1960's
Geometric Floating Sofa with Built-In End Tables by Adrian Pearsall, 1960's

Geometric Floating Sofa with Built-In End Tables by Adrian Pearsall, 1960's

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Adrian Pearsall (1925–2011) An expressive and clean-lined floating geometric sofa by Adrian

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Floating Curved Sofa on Sculptural Walnut Legs
Floating Curved Sofa on Sculptural Walnut Legs

Floating Curved Sofa on Sculptural Walnut Legs

Located in New London, CT

Mid-Century Modern Inspired floating sofa with solid walnut sculpted legs. Fabric is a soft, off

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Sofa

Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Sofa

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Vladimir Kagan omnibus angled floating sofa on recessed Lucite supports.    

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Cantilevered Chrome and Wood Frame Mohair Sofa
Cantilevered Chrome and Wood Frame Mohair Sofa

Cantilevered Chrome and Wood Frame Mohair Sofa

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern cantilevered floating sofa in the style of Milo Baughman with steel frame and

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Ward Bennett Sofa for Brickel Associates
Ward Bennett Sofa for Brickel Associates

Ward Bennett Sofa for Brickel Associates

By Ward Bennett

Located in Denver, CO

Classic, quiet, even-arm, full floating sofa, designed by Ward Bennet for Brickel Associates (USA

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Down, Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

inserts. This Modern Floating Sofa is sturdy, sleek, and ready to be used for years to come. Arm Height

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Floating Curved Sofa
Mid-Century Floating Curved Sofa

Mid-Century Floating Curved Sofa

Located in Pasadena, CA

A biomorphic, walnut sofa with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set on sculptural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Upholstery, Walnut

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Floating Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the floating couch you’re looking for. A floating couch — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a floating couch, we have 442 options in-stock, while there are 34 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer floating couch, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A floating couch, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one floating couch that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan and Edward Wormley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Floating Couch?

Prices for a floating couch start at $353 and top out at $260,000 with the average selling for $6,223.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.