Gerhard Berg "Varia" Modular Three Seat Sofa
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Gerhard Berg Manufacturer: Vatne Møbelfabrik Era: 1950s Materials: Oak
Wool, Oak
Rare Sofa Attributed to Gerhard Berg, Norway, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare sofa produced in Norway. Attributed to Norwegian designer Gerhard Berg. Most likely produced
Bouclé, Teak
"Varia" Five Piece Modular Sofa by Gerhard Berg
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Gerhard Berg Manufacturer: Vatne Lenestolfabrikk Era: 1950s Materials
Wool, Beech
Norwegian Teak Sofa by Gerhard Berg for LK Hjelle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Norwegian teak sofa designed by Gerhard Berg for LK Hjelle in Norway, circa 1960s. This
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Gerhard Berg Low Sideboard with Sliding Doors in Teak, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
the Florida chair, section couch Varia. Gerhard Bergs worked is defined by particularly organic
Brass
Gerhard Berg Teak Sofa for LK Hjelle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Gerhard Berg designed this scarce modernist sofa LK Hjelle of Norway in the golden age of Norwegian
Upholstery, Teak
$17,064 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$13,794 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$64,200 / set
H 32 in W 26 in D 25 in
Paul Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A most special and large iconic set of Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs designed by one of the most beloved of all Paul Frankl fully restored from top to bottom with newly refinished...
Mahogany, Bouclé, Upholstery
$3,895 / set
H 39 in W 29 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
$6,369 / 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
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Velvet
$2,895
H 27 in W 30 in D 30 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsenn
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960s. This sleek and ergonomic lounge chair features a sturdy wood frame with angled legs and a sculptura...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$8,895
H 41.5 in W 47.25 in D 5.5 in
Rare Pierre-Adrien Ekman Hand Painted Folding Screen / Room Divider
Located in Forney, TX
An extraordinarily scarce French hand-painted oil on canvas wooden three panel folding screen - room divider; Signed P.A. Ekman (Pierre-Adrien Ekman, France, 1904-1993), fabulous Tro...
Wood, Paint
$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
$13,819 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,762 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Sculptural Single Chrome Bed, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural single bed with chrome steel frame and leather upholstery.
Chrome
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
Wool, Beech
$4,188Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 13 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in
pair of GIO PONTI oak hanging nightstand tables, side tables Hotel Royal, 1955
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
pair of hanging oak wood nightstands or bed side tables by Gio Ponti wall mounted two shelves side tables finishing of the owl's beak top part of a pair of original headboards whe...
Oak
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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