$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 108 in D 33 in
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.
Travertine
$5,049
H 30.32 in W 87.8 in D 29.14 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
Marble
$5,770
H 31.11 in W 113.78 in D 34.65 in
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
Marble
$12,562
H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 35.44 in
Large Sofa with Table in Leather and Lacquered Wood by Franz Köttgen, 1964
By Franz Köttgen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Sofa with Table in Leather, Stone & Lacquered Wood by Franz Köttgen, 1964 Additional
Travertine, Steel
Franz Köttgen for Kill International Leather Daybed
By Kill International, Franz Köttgen
Located in Long Island City, 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...
Steel
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H 29.53 in W 116.15 in D 34.26 in
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
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
Travertine, Metal
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H 29.53 in W 116.15 in D 34.26 in
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
Travertine
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H 30.32 in W 114.18 in D 34.26 in
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
Travertine
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H 30.32 in W 114.18 in D 85.44 in
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
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...
Travertine
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H 27.56 in W 87.41 in D 28.35 in
Leather Couch with Marble Table, F. Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
By Franz Köttgen, Kill International
Located in Munster, NRW
The olive green leather couch with a side table of marble was designed by Franz Köttgen. It was
Marble
$5,500
H 27 in W 102 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...
Fabric, Walnut
$5,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 124.5 in D 63.25 in
1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly fun and inviting 1970s De Sede style green tufted leather modular sectional sofa. This versatile piece offers exceptional flexibility in arranging a lounge space, composed of...
Leather
$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
$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 Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
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
Vico Magistretti Silver Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
Cassina “Maralunga” 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti — Fully Restored with Silver Technical Fabric, Italy, circa 1975s. Offered here is an iconic 2-seater “Maralunga” sofa, design...
Acrylic
Harvey Probber Curved Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Harvey Probber Curved Sofa Piece was commissioned for a Long Island, NY estate.
Upholstery
1970s Selig Lucite & Leather Strap Sofa Couch
By Selig
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Selig lucite frame and leather strap sofa couch. Three long nickel bars run through the length of the sofa holding the black leather straps and back cushion straps. Newly recov...
Metal
$9,995
H 29.5 in W 120 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa, 1960s Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
This exceptional Adrian Pearsall platform sofa showcases the renowned mid-century modern designer's signature floating aesthetic with integrated walnut end tables elegantly positione...
Upholstery, Walnut
$12,562
H 25.99 in W 84.65 in D 30.71 in
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Tobia Scarpa, 1960's
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Tobia Scarpa, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and original black leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare sofa ...
Rosewood, Leather
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.