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Gufram Vintage Bocca

Italian modern red sofa Bocca by Studio 65 for Gufram, 1970s
Italian modern red sofa Bocca by Studio 65 for Gufram, 1970s

Italian modern red sofa Bocca by Studio 65 for Gufram, 1970s

By Gufram Furniture

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern red sofa Bocca by Studio 65 for Gufram, 1970s Bocca model sofa, in fact it is in the

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1970s Italian Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric

Studio 65 Bocca or Marilyn Sofa in Red Fabric by Gufram 1970s
Studio 65 Bocca or Marilyn Sofa in Red Fabric by Gufram 1970s

Studio 65 Bocca or Marilyn Sofa in Red Fabric by Gufram 1970s

By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65

Located in Cascina, Pisa

and the imaginative flair typical of art. Gufram's unmistakable furniture items like the couch Bocca

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric, Foam

Early “Bocca” Sofa by Studio65
Early “Bocca” Sofa by Studio65

Early “Bocca” Sofa by Studio65

$8,050

H 33 in W 84 in D 32 in

Early “Bocca” Sofa by Studio65

By Gufram Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

for Gufram c. 1970s, fully restored with original importer’s tag

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric

Red La Bocca Pop Art Lips Vintage Sofa Attr. to Studio 65 for Gufram Italy 1970s
Red La Bocca Pop Art Lips Vintage Sofa Attr. to Studio 65 for Gufram Italy 1970s

Red La Bocca Pop Art Lips Vintage Sofa Attr. to Studio 65 for Gufram Italy 1970s

By Studio 65

Located in Vienna, AT

Red la Bocca sofa, a beautiful and fantastic Pop Art lips sofa attributed to Studio 65 for Gufram

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric, Plastic

Convertible Postmodern Design Sofa by Bonaldo, Red Fabric, Italy circa 1980
Convertible Postmodern Design Sofa by Bonaldo, Red Fabric, Italy circa 1980

Convertible Postmodern Design Sofa by Bonaldo, Red Fabric, Italy circa 1980

By Bonaldo

Located in Regensburg, DE

, the sofa is reminiscent of design classics such as the Bocca sofa by Gufram. Dimensions: * H 90 cm

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Stainless Steel

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Estudio '65 Gufram  Bocca
Estudio '65 Gufram  Bocca

Estudio '65 Gufram Bocca

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H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 32.29 in

Estudio '65 Gufram Bocca

By Studio 65

Located in MADRID, ES

roja Bocca de Studio 65 para Gufram, años 70. Sofá icónico mod. Bocca (Boca) en forma de labios

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric, Foam

Studio 65 ‘Bocca’ sofa by Gufram, 1970’s
Studio 65 ‘Bocca’ sofa by Gufram, 1970’s

Studio 65 ‘Bocca’ sofa by Gufram, 1970’s

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H 32.28 in W 83.46 in D 31.5 in

Studio 65 ‘Bocca’ sofa by Gufram, 1970’s

By Gufram Furniture

Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL

Iconic First Edition Studio 65 ‘Bocca’ Lip sofa by Gufram. Since 1970’s this spectacular pop art

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric, Foam

Sofa 'Bocca' by Studio 65 for Gufram

Sofa 'Bocca' by Studio 65 for Gufram

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H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in

Sofa 'Bocca' by Studio 65 for Gufram

By Studio 65

Located in Berlin, DE

Sofa 'Bocca.' Design by Studio 65, 1970. Manufactured by Gufram, Italy. Foam, red fabric

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1970s Italian Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric, Foam

Gufram Bocca Sofa
Gufram Bocca Sofa

Gufram Bocca Sofa

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H 34 in W 78 in D 31 in

Gufram Bocca Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Studio 65 for Gufram, Bocca sofa from the Mutipli Edition 1986. Amusing homage to the original

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20th Century Italian Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Wool, Foam, Plastic

'Bocca' sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram
'Bocca' sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram

'Bocca' sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram

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H 32.29 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in

'Bocca' sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram

By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture

Located in Milano, IT

Iconico divano modello 'Bocca' disegnato da Studio 65 e prodotto da Gufram negli anni '70

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1980s Italian Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric

Studio 65 Sofa Bocca or Marilyn Gufram, 1970, ca. Italy
Studio 65 Sofa Bocca or Marilyn Gufram, 1970, ca. Italy

Studio 65 Sofa Bocca or Marilyn Gufram, 1970, ca. Italy

By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Bocca or Marilyn sofa in polyurethane foam covered with a red jersey fabric, designed by Studio 65

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric, Foam

Modern Marilyn Bocca Sofa, Red, Studio 65 for Gufram Italy, 1970
Modern Marilyn Bocca Sofa, Red, Studio 65 for Gufram Italy, 1970

Modern Marilyn Bocca Sofa, Red, Studio 65 for Gufram Italy, 1970

By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modern Marilyn Bocca sofa, red, Studio 65 for Gufram Italy, 1970 / 1986. limited run of 1000 (in

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric, Upholstery

Marilyn Bocca Lip Sofa by Gufram, 1986, Signed, #79 From Edition of 1000
Marilyn Bocca Lip Sofa by Gufram, 1986, Signed, #79 From Edition of 1000

Marilyn Bocca Lip Sofa by Gufram, 1986, Signed, #79 From Edition of 1000

By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Studio 65 designed red lips sofa manufactured in an edition of 1000 in 1986. This is number 79 (see photos). This has been expertly reupholstered in stretch fabric virtually identica...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Upholstery

Famous Design Pop Sofa "BOCCA"
Famous Design Pop Sofa "BOCCA"

Famous Design Pop Sofa "BOCCA"

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H 35.44 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in

Famous Design Pop Sofa "BOCCA"

By Gufram Furniture

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Sofa "mouth" Classic from design pop Gufram (for Edra). This piece is inspired by the Dali model

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1970s Italian Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric

Piero Gilardi, "Massolo" coffee table, prod. Gufram 1986, exh. 116/500
Piero Gilardi, "Massolo" coffee table, prod. Gufram 1986, exh. 116/500

Piero Gilardi, "Massolo" coffee table, prod. Gufram 1986, exh. 116/500

By Gufram Furniture, Piero Gilardi

Located in Rivoli, IT

inconfondibili di Gufram, come BOCCA®, CACTUS®, PRATONE®, CAPITELLO, BABY-LONIA, MASSOLO, SASSI, TORNERAJ.

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1980s Italian Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Polyester

Gufram Homage To Salvador Dali Sofa
Gufram Homage To Salvador Dali Sofa

Gufram Homage To Salvador Dali Sofa

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H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 31.5 in

Gufram Homage To Salvador Dali Sofa

Located in Kent, Dover

An original Italian Gufram Studio 65 bocca sofa in the form of lips: 'A tribute to Salvador Dali

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Late 20th Century Italian Gufram Vintage Bocca

Marilyn Monroe Lip Sofa
Marilyn Monroe Lip Sofa

Marilyn Monroe Lip Sofa

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H 33.4 in W 83.5 in D 31.5 in

Marilyn Monroe Lip Sofa

Located in Cincinnati, OH

surrealistic style.Retains maker and importers tag-Italian Gufram Studio 65 Bocca By Stendig.

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1970s Italian Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Metal

Limited Edition Bocca Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Signed Dated Numbered, 1986
Limited Edition Bocca Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Signed Dated Numbered, 1986

Limited Edition Bocca Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Signed Dated Numbered, 1986

By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

collections, the Bocca (Lips) sofa was a run of 1,000 units - and this particular example is signed: Gufram

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric, Foam

Red Leather Art Deco Mustache Club Chairs, Pair
Red Leather Art Deco Mustache Club Chairs, Pair

Red Leather Art Deco Mustache Club Chairs, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Studio 65 for Gufram 'Bocca' Lips sofa, which we currently have in stock, contact us for details. This

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20th Century American Art Deco Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Leather, Wood

"Bocca" Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Italy, 1986
"Bocca" Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Italy, 1986

"Bocca" Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Italy, 1986

By Studio 65

Located in New York, NY

Bocca sofa in red stretched upholstery over foam. Designed by Studio 65, produced by Gufram, Italy

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Late 20th Century Italian Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Formica

Sofa Bocca- Studio 65- Gufram- 1970
Sofa Bocca- Studio 65- Gufram- 1970

Sofa Bocca- Studio 65- Gufram- 1970

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H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 27.56 in

Sofa Bocca- Studio 65- Gufram- 1970

By Studio 65

Located in Milan, IT

Bocca sofa- designer Studio 65 - Gufram on a project of 1970

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

Bocca Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Iconic Pop Art Radical Design, Italy, 1980s
Bocca Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Iconic Pop Art Radical Design, Italy, 1980s

Bocca Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Iconic Pop Art Radical Design, Italy, 1980s

By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture

Located in Zagreb, HR

Iconic Bocca Sofa by Studio 65 was designed in 1972 for a fitness centre in Milan, Italy Using

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric

Bocca Sofa by Studio 65, Edition 1986, Signed
Bocca Sofa by Studio 65, Edition 1986, Signed

Bocca Sofa by Studio 65, Edition 1986, Signed

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H 33.5 in W 83.5 in D 35 in

Bocca Sofa by Studio 65, Edition 1986, Signed

By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65

Located in Miami, FL

Gufram, called the multiply series which this "Bocca" is the #269 of that edition. The Manufacturer’s

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

Studio 65 ‘Lips’ Sofa for Edra
Studio 65 ‘Lips’ Sofa for Edra

Studio 65 ‘Lips’ Sofa for Edra

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H 34.65 in W 82.68 in D 32.29 in

Studio 65 ‘Lips’ Sofa for Edra

By Studio 65, Edra

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

Studio 65 ‘Bocca’ sofa by Gufram is an icon of postmodern furniture design. Studio 65 created this

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Bocca or "Lips" Sofa, Italy, 1970's
Mid-Century Modern Bocca or "Lips" Sofa, Italy, 1970's

Mid-Century Modern Bocca or "Lips" Sofa, Italy, 1970's

By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65, Edra

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This sofa is a nice eyecatcher. It is inspired by the Gufram Bocca sofa by Studio 65 for Edra. In

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric

Gufram Vintage Bocca Lips Sofa by Studio 65
Gufram Vintage Bocca Lips Sofa by Studio 65

Gufram Vintage Bocca Lips Sofa by Studio 65

By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture

Located in Portland, ME

Designed in 1972, as an homage to Salvador Dali's Mae West-inspired sofa, the "Bocca" is an icon of

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Gufram Vintage Bocca

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Fabric, Foam

"Bocca" Sofa Designed by Studio 65 for Gufram, Italy
"Bocca" Sofa Designed by Studio 65 for Gufram, Italy

"Bocca" Sofa Designed by Studio 65 for Gufram, Italy

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H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 30.71 in

"Bocca" Sofa Designed by Studio 65 for Gufram, Italy

By Studio 65

Located in Brussels, BE

Gufram limited edition (1986 ) Labeled and numberd 179.

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Late 20th Century Italian Gufram Vintage Bocca

Materials

Fabric, Polyester

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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.