Mid-Century Modern Funky Sculptural Sofa made by Artifot
By Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super groovy well built sofa made by Artifort in the Netherlands. Fabric is original & in poor
Chrome
$7,142
H 31.5 in W 129.14 in D 83.47 in
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Palermo, PA
from its comfort or charm. Comfortable funky and fun this sofa is a perfect addition for lovers of
Steel
$4,541
H 31.5 in W 55.91 in D 29.93 in
Rare 'Model 66' 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called
Steel
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 139.5 in D 32 in
1990s Maurice Villency Serpentine Sectional Sofas- Set of 2
By Maurice Villency
Located in Charleston, SC
Wowzers! This is one sexy and funky set of sofas. Designed by Maurice Villency in the early 1990
Metal
$1,000Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 30 in W 59 in D 32 in
Mid century modern neon pink wild 1980s upholstered loveseat sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century post modern 2 seat sofa with neon pink ultrasuede and wild funky 1980’s print
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
Funky pink modular sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This modular Italian sofa, upholstered in playful pink velvet, embodies the vibrant and
Velvet
Funky De Sede DS-66 Sofa with Nice Wear and Tear, 1970s
By Carl Larsson, De Sede
Located in Beerse, VAN
Designed in the 1970s by Carl Larsson, this funky De Sede DS-66 sofa with nice wear and tear is a
Leather
Sold
H 36 in W 75 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ficks Reed Bamboo Chaise Sofas W/ Funky 90s Fabric
By Ficks Reed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Ficks Reed bamboo chaise sofas with a funky 90's fabric. This very eclectic pair of
Bamboo
Sold
H 27.96 in W 55.91 in D 31.11 in
Danish Two-Seat Sofa, Model EJ20 by Jørgen Gammelgaard for Erik Jørgensen
By Jørgen Gammelgaard, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
1980s Danish 2-seat sofa, Model EJ20 by Jørgen Gammelgaard for Erik Jørgensen. This funky little
Fabric, Beech
Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Various Colored Velvet Upholstery
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern funky vintage modular sofa Great piece from the 1980s that is still in very
Velvet
Funky Nautical Theme Sofa Bed
Located in New York, NY
Interesting nautical theme sofa in turquoise vinyl with sailboats; the frame also has nautical
Upholstery, Wood
Green Shag Sofa
By Montgomery Ward
Located in New York, NY
Funky green shag midcentury sofa. This example shows some cosmetic wear, notable to the upholstery
Sold
H 29.93 in W 66.15 in D 23.63 in
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Sofa and Lounge Chairs by De Ster Gelderland
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
design in solid teak. New upholstered cushions with a funky fabric. Measurements sofa: H:76 cm x W: 168
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 33.08 in
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofa 671 by Kho Liang Le for Artifort, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Mid-Century Modern sofa 671 by Kho Liang Le for Artifort. Striking Dutch design from the
Fabric, Plywood
Sold
H 22.75 in W 85 in D 42 in
Mod Round Sleeper Sofa with Ottomans in Orange Fuzzy Fabric by Spherical Furn
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun and funky mod round foam sleeper sofa with ottomans in its original orange fuzzy fabric by
Fabric, Foam
Striped midcentury lounge sofa, Sweden 1970
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
This funky stripe sofa is from Scandinavian origin and has removable neck pillows. Extremely
Textile, Wood
Funky Old Wicker Sofa with Vintage Linen Upholstery.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Totally charming old sofa. New seat and back cushions with vintage linen fabric. Distressed finish
Wicker, Linen, Feathers, Down
Ligne Roset Togo Set Re-Upholstered in Funky Green Fabric
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
This set consists a three-seat, two-seat, one seat, corner and pouf. All in beautiful flashy green fabric. A wonderful bright color perfect for an eye-catching togo. Perfectly re-up...
Psychedelic 1968 Kazuhide Takahama Sofa
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Hudson, NY
Sofa for Knoll Furniture Company very clean upholstery. Fabulous funky pattern! Comfortable, low
Upholstery
Chunky Faceted Lucite Console/Sofa Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This funky faceted lucite console or sofa table with snug glass top is a perfect addition to your
Lucite, Glass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 148.82 in D 40.16 in
Large Set of Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Funky Full Grain Leather
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
This set was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1974 and was manufactured by Ligne Roset. Reupholstered in Belgium in our rich full grain cognac leather. This set consists following piece...
Leather, Foam
$16,953
H 50 in W 39 in D 42 in
Original 1970s Lee West ‘Alpha” Stereo Egg Chair, Black Fiberglass and leather
By Lee West
Located in Echt, NL
Original and iconic ‘Alpha' music chair end stool in excellent condition. The ‘Alpha' chair was designed and produced by Lee West in 1968. The outer shell of this chair is fully ma...
Leather, Fiberglass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$5,449 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 70.87 in
Branching Chandelier, Black/Ivory with Gold Inside, Stilnovo Style, solid brass.
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
For a large room, a hall or an urban loft. This midcentury style chandelier has 32 lights. Branching chandeliers has the limit of dim light output, this has finally the right design ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$24,975
H 30 in W 96 in D 36 in
Rare Mid-Century Curved Back Sofa in Book-Matched Walnut signed Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This rare curved-back sofa, signed by renowned American designer Karl Springer and crafted circa 1980, is a masterpiece of mid-century modernist luxury and craftsmanship. The piece’s...
Mohair, Walnut
Art Deco Style Tortoise Lucite Trinket Box
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Here is a jewelry/trinket box in Art Deco style produced during the late 1960's. The material is lucite/plexiglass with black and brown tortise decor and a white inside. The box is i...
Lucite, Plexiglass
On Hold|$5,400
H 30 in W 36 in D 41 in
Susi & Ueli Berger Boxing Glove Chair by De Sede, Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede, Susi & Ueli Berger
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic sculptural seating object / chair / bean bag in the shape of an oversized boxing glove, designed in the 1970s by Swiss artists Susi and Ueli Berger. This remarkable piece w...
Leather
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 96 in D 35 in
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Atomic Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch 96"
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era sofa or couch featuring traditional gondola form with the original peach and tufted floral fabric. Dimensions: 96" x 35 x 28"; seat 15"
Upholstery, Walnut
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Matte White Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These MATTE WHITE collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
Wood
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
$1,550 / item
H 5 in W 5 in D 5.25 in
Alice Flushmount or Sconce in Brass with Hand Blown Sandblasted Glass Cube
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alice collection is inspired by brutalist modular architecture. The textured hand blown glass cubes are sandblasted to create a soft glow. Available in satin brass or matte black...
Brass
$730 / item
H 5.1 in W 13.3 in D 3.5 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Aluminum
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are st...
Metal, Aluminum
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$6,500
H 31 in W 100.5 in D 30 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Rare Extra Long Danish modern Minerva Daybed Sofa. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart circa 1960's. Beautiful sleek Mid Century Design. Rare extra long size...
Teak
$6,418 / 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
Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958
By Bruno Munari
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of mid-century Italian design: the “Bali” table lamp, designed by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano in 1958. This exquisite lamp is...
Fabric, Resin, Plywood
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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