Mid-Century Armless Sofa by Florence Knoll, Black Leather, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (Knoll style) armless black leather 3-seat sofa with chrome steel base and classic button-tufted leather seat & back Light wear, consistent with use.
Steel
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 legs.
Upholstery
Florence Knoll Sofa. Expertly redone in Charcoal Robert Allen Chenille Fabric.
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Armless Florence Knoll parallel bar sofa expertly reupholstered in Robert Allen Chenille fabric.
Steel, Chrome
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 grape suede.
Chrome
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.
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.
Steel
Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set
By Florence Knoll, 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 mortise and pegged tenon construction to the rear legs.
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 upholstery and has chromed tubular steel supports.
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 good condition.
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.
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 and is very heavy. This Barcelona style sofa would complement any home or office with...
Steel
Plush Armless Grey Velvet and Chrome Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
In the style of Florence Knoll.
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 1960’s (signed on bottom) Reupholstered in gray velvet
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 reupholstered in mint-colored cotton velvet
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.
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 Florence Knoll, Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage Jens Risom Model 250 armless slipper sofa, circa 1960s. Gorgeous silouhette with the high angled ergonomic back juxtaposed with the organic solid black walnut bracket back ba...
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.
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 features a chrome plated parallel base with black enamel supports.
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, box-stitch upholstery in medium gray, cotton linen.
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 a mirror chromed steel frame. It is in very good vintage condition. Upholstery a...
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 what you designers are looking for anyway-right?
Steel
A Florence Knoll Armless Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Florence Knoll Armless Sofa with a sleek architectural design.
Steel
1950s Florence Knoll Armless Sofa in Velvet
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1950s sofa designed by Florence Knoll. Completely restored and reupholstered in new Italian cotton velvet in olive green. The walnut frame has been refinished.
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.
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 Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
Two-seat armless sofa or settee designed by Florence Knoll recently reupholstered in 'Ash' wool/synthetic blend.
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
Wonderful armless settee (circa 1965 USA) with period styling cues and strong influences of Florence Knoll and George Nelson. Vintage steelcase build quality and original wool/nylon ...
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's.
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.
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, Inc. label present.
Chrome
Mid Century Danish Modern black Leather 3 seat Sofa nice patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Black leather long 2 seat sofa with Round stained birch wood legs. Beautiful black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great...
Leather, Birch
Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A midcentury Knoll classic designed by Florence Knoll. This three person sofa features tufted black leather upholstery with chrome plated steel legs. Measures: 90". Recently restored.
Chrome
$7,750
H 29.93 in W 76.38 in D 31.5 in
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa Daybed in Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, sofa or daybed, leather, chrome-plated steel, Austria, 1960s. This mid-century modern sofa is designed by the acclaimed Austrian furniture designer Joha...
Steel, Chrome
Morrison Naugahyde Sofa, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Morrison Naugahyde sofa, 1960. Original naugahyde. Measures 93" long, 32" deep overall height 32", seat height 16", seat depth 22" arm height 21".
Naugahyde
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1954. Original condition. should be re-upholstered. the base can be disassemble for more economic shipping.
Fabric
$5,850
H 29.5 in W 90.5 in D 31.5 in
1960s One-Owner Florence Knoll Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa - For Reupholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
An exceptional mid-century modern design icon: the Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa, designed by the legendary Florence Knoll in 1954 and manufactured by Knoll Associates circa 1960s. Thi...
Metal, Chrome
$8,858
H 32.29 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one time for a photo shooting and very exclusive model redone with very cosy fabric in wa...
Metal
$1,195
H 28 in W 72 in D 27 in
Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa
By Universal Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern settee or loveseat sofa in black vinyl faux leather by Universal of High Point. It is in wonderful vintage condition. We have restored the wood, cleaned t...
Faux Leather, Wood
$5,617
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian 3 Seat Sofa in Solid Wood and Black Leather, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Exceptional Scandinavian three-seat sofa from the 1960s, crafted from solid wood and upholstered in original black leather. The most distinctive feature of the piece is its beautifu...
Leather, Hardwood
Percival Lafer Mid-Century Three-Seat Sofa in Black Leather, 1958
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Later three seat sofa in black leather. This beautiful piece of Brazilian Mid century is in good vintage condition with minimal wear and scuffing throughout. The foam interi...
Steel
$10,520
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 32.29 in
Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage sofa by Florence Knoll, designed in 1954 for Knoll International – a true icon of modernist furniture and architectural elegance. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, ...
Steel, Chrome
$2,047
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 29.93 in
Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970
By Otto Zapf, Drabert
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Lobbytop three-seater leather sofa is upholstered in soft, high-quality leather and is in very good condition. The black, smooth leather shows a slight patina on the seat cushio...
Leather
90in Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Iconic Florence Knoll three-seat sofa in original berry fabric. Chrome legs. Chrome has been restored. Measures: 90 in.
Chrome
Danish Channel Back Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Danish channel back sofa. Newly reupholstered in a dark gray textured linen blend. “Banana” form silhouette with a straight classic skirt.
Linen
$7,168
H 31.5 in W 88.59 in D 30.32 in
Original Florence Knoll Sofa Modell 65a Couch Knoll Intenational
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Sofa von Knoll International zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Florence Knoll Bassett und ist bekannt unter der Modellbezeichnung 65a. In un...
Steel
$9,033
H 29.14 in W 96.07 in D 30.71 in
Florence Knoll Sofa Knoll International 3 Seater Knoll International Model 26
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
Authentic mid-century collectible with documented provenance: This spacious Florence Knoll Model 26-3KC sofa was produced in the 1960s and upholstered in an exceptionally high-qualit...
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$2,700
H 36 in W 72 in D 30 in
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
Steel, Chrome
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$900 / item
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Simonini Designer Bar Stool, Solid Wood, Customizable Height, Modern
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precisio...
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather
Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This leather sofa is upholstered in our high-grade Newport Toffee leather. With tightly tufted backrests and seat cushions with high-density foam, with natural finish brass nailhead ...
Leather
Sold|$10,925
H 33.5 in W 80 in D 31 in
Eames Three-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An icon of American modernism and one of the most refined seating designs of the 20th century, this is the celebrated Eames Three-Seat Sofa designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herm...
Leather, Walnut
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 34.5 in
Fantastic Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman style rosewood case sofa. We just love the original textured gold velvet in usable condition-some minor wear to double sided seat cushions. This wonderful v...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Ate Van Apeldoorn King Size Pine Platform Bed Frame, 1960s
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid pine platform bed frame by Dutch designer Ate Van Apeldoorn, sized for a European king mattress at 68 x 78.5 inches. The frame is built from thick-cut solid pine planks with pr...
Pine
$3,300
H 29.93 in W 88.59 in D 27.56 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design 1958, production 1960s/70s This sofa model 67A is designed by Florence Knoll for Knol...
Steel
Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design.
Metal
$3,962
H 27.56 in W 85.04 in D 33.86 in
Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.
Iron
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 75 in D 35 in
Dutch Modern Cognac Leather loveseat sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dutch Modern Cognac leather loveseat sofa. Chrome flat bar legs. Made by label van den berg and designed by Gerard Van Den Berg. Made circa 2000s. Pre owned with signs of use and pat...
Chrome
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Large Art Deco Showcase in Stained Oak and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Showcase, oak, glass and metal, Europe, 1940s. This large showcase is made in dark stained oak, with sliding glass doors and a glass top and sides. The transparency allows the user ...
Metal
Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An art deco sofa attributed to Gugliemo Ulrich. Rounded back and aviator style silhouette with wood plinth feet. Upholstery as found. Sourced in Northern Italy.
Upholstery
$1,228 / item
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Polished Aluminium Brass & Glass Edison Flameproof Strip Light
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's with highly polished finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels t...
Aluminum, Brass
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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