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Franz Kottgen

Vintage Leather Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International
By Franz Köttgen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage leather sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International. Located in NYC.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Leather Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International
Vintage Leather Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 108 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
By Franz Köttgen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, Leather and Marble, 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
By Franz Köttgen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, Leather and Marble, 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Marble

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Franz Köttgen for Kill International Leather Daybed
By Franz Köttgen, Kill International
Located in New York, NY
A simple and wonderful design from the 1960s produced by Kill International, a furniture maker of outstanding quality. Three leather cushions can be removed to form a very comfortabl...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Pair of Model 6603 Daybeds by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
By Franz Köttgen, Kill International
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible sofa / daybed model 6603 set by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s. The set
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Travertine

Sofa Set Model 6603 by Franz Köttgen for Kill International
By Franz Köttgen, Kill International
Located in Hellouw, NL
Impressive sofa set, a three-seater, and two-seater sofa, 'Model 6603'by Franz Köttgen for Kill
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Pair of Vintage 1960s Sofas / Daybeds by Franz Köttgen for Kill International
By Franz Köttgen, Kill International
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of 1960s designer sofas / daybeds by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, model 6603. This
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Travertine

Franz Köttgen For Kill International, Daybed And Sofa Sofa Model ‘6603’, 1960s
By Alfred Kill International, Franz Köttgen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning daybed sofa and two seater sofa model 6603 by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Travertine

Franz Köttgen For Kill International, Daybed And Sofa Sofa Model ‘6603’, 1960s
By Alfred Kill International, Franz Köttgen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning daybed sofa and two seater sofa model 6603 by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Travertine

Franz Köttgen Sofa Set for Kill International Germany, 1960s
By Franz Köttgen
Located in Berlin, DE
Original leather and travertine sofa set #6603 by High-End Manufacturer Kill International. All legs are also leather covered. Fully functional vintage condition. The settee includin...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Travertine

Leather Couch with Marble Table, F. Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
By Kill International, Franz Köttgen
Located in Munster, NRW
The olive green leather couch with a side table of marble was designed by Franz Köttgen. It was
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Marble

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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.