Armless Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-seat armless sofa with original button tufted upholstery supported by eight brushed-steel
20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
Armless Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-seat armless sofa with original button tufted upholstery supported by eight brushed-steel
Upholstery
$6,850
H 31 in W 84 in D 28.5 in
Florence Knoll Sofa. Expertly redone in Charcoal Robert Allen Chenille Fabric.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Armless Florence Knoll parallel bar sofa expertly reupholstered in Robert Allen Chenille fabric
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Button-Tufted Black Leather Armless 3-Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (Knoll style) armless black leather 3-seat sofa with chrome steel base and classic
Steel
Knoll Inspired Chrome Framed Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
A chrome frame Florence Knoll inspired armless sofa, reupholstered in a tufted elegant concord
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 84 in L 30 in
Pair of Florence Knoll Armless Sofas, Walnut Frames and Original Green Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early set of 2 Florence Knoll armless sofas. These are in original condition and usable as is. No
Upholstery, Walnut
Midcentury Florence Knoll Armless Sofas, a Pair
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
These two sofas were designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s. They are a three-seater and are
Steel
Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sets one and only home was a Richard Nuetra estate in the Hollywood Hills. Price is for both items All items are viewable at our Los Angeles Arts District showroom and warehou...
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Armless Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence Knoll armless sofa with button tufted seat and back.
Chrome, Steel
Sold
H 30.5 in W 84 in D 29 in
Florence Knoll Armless Three-Seat Sofa with Walnut Frame and New Gray Upholstery
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Florence Knoll armless sofa with blind tufted cushions and a solid walnut frame that features
Upholstery, Walnut
Florence Knoll Chrome and Cream Wool Upholstered Armless Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
This armless sofa by the seminal furniture designer Florence Knoll retains its original wool
Chrome
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three-Seat Armless Sofa Red Wool Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence knoll three-seat parallel bar sofa without arms. Newer, striking red wool fabric. Very
Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Astoria, NY
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Armless Sofa in Gray, chromed metal structure. Provenance: From a
Upholstery
Armless Black Parallel Bar Sofa Attributed to Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Redding, CT
Armless black parallel bar sofa attributed to Knoll. It is made of solid steel case construction
Steel
Plush Armless Grey Velvet and Chrome Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Great restored chrome base armless sofa with plush grey velvet fabric. Cushions have buttons on
Chrome
3 Seater Armless Sofa designed by Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
3-Seater armless sofa with base in polished steel designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, American
3 Seater Armless Sofa designed by Florence Knoll
Located in Stratford, CT
Classic three-seater armless sofa with polished steel base designed by Florence Knoll; recently
Upholstery
Armless Sofa In The Manner Of Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern three-seat, armless sofa similar to a Florence Knoll 66 sofa. Three button
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 78 in D 32 in
Jens Risom Sofa - Mid Century Modern - Model 250 Armless Sofa with Walnut Base
By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage Jens Risom Model 250 armless slipper sofa, circa 1960s. Gorgeous silouhette with the high
Fabric, Walnut
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Armless Sofa in Light Gray, chromed metal structure. Provenance
Chrome
Mid-Century Three-Seat Armless Parallel Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
A Classic Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll armless sofa. This is part of the Parallel series which
Florence Knoll Upholstered Three-Seat Armless Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, three-seat, armless sofa by Florence Knoll features a chrome frame with new
Chrome
1970's Florence Knoll Armless Lounge Settee Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Completely original early 1970's Knoll armless lounge settee. Tufted Knoll upholstered seating on
Steel
Handsome Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armless Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Florence Knoll parallel bar armless sofa. This piece will need reupholstering but that's
Steel
A Florence Knoll Armless Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Florence Knoll Armless Sofa with a sleek architectural design. Square tubular
Steel
1950s Florence Knoll Armless Sofa in Velvet
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1950s sofa designed by Florence Knoll. Completely restored and reupholstered in new
Velvet, Walnut
Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Two Matching Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut framed armless sofa designed by Florence Knoll. Two matching chairs also available. Sofa is
Walnut, Upholstery
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armless Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in New London, CT
Super clean sofa from 1962 with the original Knoll fabric.
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 56 in D 30.5 in
Florence Knoll 'Parallel Bar' Two-Seat Armless Sofa for Knoll Associates 'USA'
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
Two-seat armless sofa or settee designed by Florence Knoll recently reupholstered in 'Ash' wool
Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 49 in D 28 in
Classic Steelcase 2-Seat, Armless Sofa/Loveseat with Knoll and Nelson Style Cues
By Steelcase, Florence Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
Florence Knoll and George Nelson. Vintage steelcase build quality and original wool/nylon "Knoll-quality
Upholstery
Early Florence Knoll armless quilted sofa on walnut frame
Located in New York, NY
Early Florence Knoll armless quilted sofa on solid walnut frame, reupholstered in Kravet linen-1950
Linen, Walnut
Florence Knoll armless 3 seat quilted sofa with walnut base
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll armless 3 seat quilted sofa on exposed walnut base. Early version, reupholstered in
Walnut, Fabric
Knoll Armless 2 Seat Sofa in Lipstick Red Leather
By Florence Knoll
Located in Little Rock, AR
Classic armless Knoll loveseat in LIPSTICK RED leather - rare and beautiful! Knoll Associates
Chrome
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,267 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Classic Hannah Morrison Knoll Bench, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic off-white and original orange upholstery bench by Hannah Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. The three-seat is 81" long.
Steel
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Teak, Upholstery
$232,342Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with sculptural presence and rich material contrast. Upholstered in black leather, the ...
Brass
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Rare Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Slipper chair designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International. Rare Model No. 65, only produced from 1955-1973. We bought this chair directly from the family ...
Chrome
Monumental Florence Knoll Bench or Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Custom unique Florence Knoll bench for Knoll is black leather and chrome frame. Amazing opportunity to own a one of a kind piece. This bench can also make a great soft ottoman.
Steel, Chrome
$11,000Sale Price|28% Off
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' three-seat sofa (authentic signed and earlier year production example with low number production number stamped on the fram...
Steel
$6,995Sale Price|41% Off
H 31 in W 112 in D 33.88 in
Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Soaring like a streamlined icon of mid-century modern design, the Adrian Pearsall–style 1709-S platform daybed is a rare marriage of architectural line and functional elegance. With ...
Metal
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
$23,649
H 95.28 in W 82.68 in D 17.72 in
1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This late 19th to early 20th Century bow fronted shop display cabinet with double doors, and four adjustable internal shelves over a plinth base, is really spectacular. Its glass she...
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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