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
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas
Rosewood
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
Rosewood
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
Metal
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.
Fabric, Oak
1940s Modern French Deco Floating Arm Sofa with Walnut and Brass Details
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an immaculate, 1940s French deco sofa. The piece is upholstered in a tan or brown fabric
Brass
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
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
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
1970s Milo Baughman Style Floating Chrome Sofa in Ice Blue and Silver Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning 1970s floating chrome sofa, attributed to Milo Baughman. Recently upholstered
Chrome
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
Chrome
Sold|$9,500
AMAZING GLASS SOFA
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely comfortable and stylish..floating glass sided sofa. WE also have a matching chair and
Glass, Wood
Sold|$17,500
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
Walnut, Linen
Sold|$4,800
Milo Baughman Tuxedo sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chocolate brown cotton chenille floating tuxedo sofa with chrome legs. Nice deep, low profile sofa.
Sold|$9,650
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
Velvet
Sold|$4,800
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
Wood, Upholstery
Sold|$3,800
sofa with rectangular sled base
Located in Hudson, NY
Sofa with unusual floating rectangular sled base.
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
Upholstery
Martin Visser, "Slaapbank, " Sofa/Daybed, 1958
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sofa/Daybed with floating cushion. Satin chrome and black enameled steel base.
Sold|$4,500
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
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
Glass, Wood, Fabric
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.
Rosewood, Leather
Sold|$3,200
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
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
Chrome
Sold|$1,600
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
Fabric, Laminate, Walnut
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.
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
Metal
‘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
Sheepskin, Pine
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
Walnut, Fabric
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
Wool
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
Wood
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
Tuxedo Arm Sofa after Paul McCobb in Original Creme Tweed Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful floating three seat tuxedo arm sofa on a bronzed steel frame in original creme colored
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
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
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Other
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
Rosewood
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
Birch, Upholstery
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
Upholstery, Walnut
Sensational Three Part Velvet Upholstered Sectional Sofa, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A Sensational Three Part Cotton Velvet Upholstered Sectional Sofa on Floating Polished Steel Base
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
Upholstery
Sold|$3,850
Milo Baughman Floating Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
. Square chrome tube legs with matching wood caps. Matching sofa available.
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"
Marble
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
Velvet, Foam, Teak
Sold|$10,000
1970s Italian Curved Canape
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant, asymmetrical sofa. Floating on six brass legs. Newly upholstered grey velvet, Italy
Brass
Sold|$2,700
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
Upholstery
Sold|$3,800
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
Chrome
Sold|$3,800
Six Drawer Leather Chest
Located in Middleburg, VA
of drawer or floating behind a sofa.
Leather
Sold|$3,400
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
Travertine, Brass
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
Wood, Lucite
Sold|$12,000
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
Sold|$15,495
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
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
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
Upholstery
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
Wool, Walnut
Sold|$12,500
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
Alpaca, Walnut
Sold|$4,640
Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Vladimir Kagan omnibus angled floating sofa on recessed Lucite supports.
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
Steel
Sold|$4,800
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
Down, Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$4,175
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
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$8,900
Mid-Century Floating Curved Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic, walnut sofa with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set on sculptural
Suede, Upholstery, Walnut
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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