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Hannah Sofa

Hannah & Morrison for Knoll Grey Sling Sofa, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Ivar Morrison for Knoll, this Sling sofa is a fantastic example
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

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Fabric

Hannah & Morrison for Knoll Grey Sling Sofa, 1970s
Hannah & Morrison for Knoll Grey Sling Sofa, 1970s
$1,273 Sale Price
50% Off
H 27.96 in W 47.64 in D 29.14 in
Sling Sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Designed by Hannah and Morrison for Knoll. Original upholstery with white powdercoated
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

1970s Hannah Morrison for Knoll Armless Sofa in Brown Leather
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Armless Sofa, originally designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

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Steel

Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Int. Three-Seater Sofa
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Int. three-seater Sofa upholstered and the aluminum
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Sling Settee Sofa Design, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Knoll sling bench designed by Hannah Morrison, black coated aluminum frame with grey wool
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa table Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat armchair sofa with middle white laminate table by Bruce Hannah and Andrew
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum, Steel

Sling Sofa in Steel and Bouclé by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage three-seat armless sofa in charcoal bouclé with an off-white powder-coated steel frame
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

1970s Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll in Fabric and Aluminum
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Two-Seat Sling Sofa, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. It
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

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Steel

Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison : Knoll Sofa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison (Designer), Knoll (Creator) Dimensions: Height: 28 in (71.12 cm
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20th Century French Sofas

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Fabric

Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison : Knoll Sofa
Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison : Knoll Sofa
$600
H 28.01 in W 47.25 in D 30.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Sling Loveseat Sofa By Hannah Morrison For Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic Mid-Century Modern two-seat sling sofa / loveseat was designed by Bruce Hannah and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Steel

Recent Sales

Hannah Sofa with Walnut Spines and Bronze Legs by Thomas Hayes Studio
By Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom sofa with three extruded solid wood spines that support the case on either end on top of
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2010s American Sofas

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Brass

Hannah and Morrison Aluminum Sofa for Knoll, Three-Seat Sling Couch, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Open arm three-seat sofa with purple microsuede upholstery designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

20th Century KNOLL 3-Seat Sling Sofa by Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Knoll 3-seat sling sofa by Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison was a Mid-century icon. The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Aluminum

Hanna Morrison 3 Seat Airport Sling Sofa
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Culver City, CA
This three seat sofa is upholstered in leather for a unique modern look. The sling back design and
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

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Metal

Hanna Morrison 2 Seat Airport Sling Sofa
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Culver City, CA
This two seat sofa / chair is upholstered in leather for a unique modern look. The sling back
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

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Metal

Hannah Morrison Three-Seat “Sling” Sofa for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Hannah Morrison. Manufacturer: Knoll International. Period/style: Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Brown and Red Hannah Morrison Sofa for Knoll International
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A three cushion sofa designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll International. Part of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Knoll 1970s Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison Modern Chrome Sling 3-Seat Sofa
By Bruce Hannah, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous example of the iconic Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison sling sofa design for Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Sling Sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Hannah and Morrison for Knoll. Cushion was reupholstered in Denim Kvadrat Remix wool
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Hannah Morrison Knoll Two-Seat Sling Sofa & Ottoman, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sleek, gray, sling sofa and ottoman that were designed by Hannah
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Knoll Sling Settee Sofa Design by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic Knoll sling three sit sofa in white coated metal frame and original brick rest red wool
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Vintage 1970s European Sofas

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Metal

Vintage Knoll Aluminum Sling 3 Seat Sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
Ultra-rare aluminum sling 3 seat sofa designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Sling Settee Sofa Design, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic Knoll sling bench in white coated aluminum frame with original brick red wool upholstery. Some small marks on the frame but in otherwise great condition for its age. Measures:...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Vintage “Sling” Sofas by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Raleigh, NC
Two matching three-seat settee sofas. Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll circa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage “Sling” Sofas by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll - a Pair
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Raleigh, NC
Two matching three-seat settee sofas designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll circa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Aluminum, Chrome

Sofa & 2x Chairs Model Sling by Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Aachen, NW
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison and made by Knoll. This set suits also perfect in an office. All
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Vintage 1970s American Living Room Sets

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Metal

Mid Century Modern 2 Seat Sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. Made in American
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Aluminum, Steel

Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Sling Sofa in Chocolate Cashmere
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Culver City, CA
This Mid-Century Modern sling sofa, designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll during
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Littleton, CO
Two-seat sling sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in vibrant 1970s red orange faux
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Steel

Classic Modernist Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic MODERNIST Two-seat sling sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in vibrant
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Aluminum, Steel

The Hannah Sofa w/ Walnut Spines & Bronze Legs by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom sofa with three extruded solid wood spines that support the case on either end on top of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Bronze

Hannah & Morrison Four-Seat Airport Sling Sofa
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a four-seat Hannah and Morrison airport sling sofa produced by Knoll with aluminum frame
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Knoll Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Fulton, CA
A 1970s polished chrome and enameled aluminium sling sofa designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel, Chrome

Knoll Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison
Knoll Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison
H 34.5 in W 55 in D 36 in
Hannah & Morrison for Knoll Aluminum Three-Seat Sling Sofa 'A', 1971
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1971 Knoll International aluminum three-seat sling sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Hannah & Morrison for Knoll Aluminum Three-Seat Sling Sofa 'B', 1971
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1971 Knoll International aluminum three-seat sling sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Two-Seat Sofa by Bruce R. Hannah and Andrew Morrison Ivar
By Walter Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Lisbon, PT
Two-seat sofa by Bruce R. Hannah and Andrew Morrison Ivar, produced by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Settee Sofa
By Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hannah Morrison Mid-Century for Knoll Sling settee sofa in original vintage red upholstery, with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1971 Three-Seat Leather Sling Sofa by Hannah & Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sacramento, CA
1971 three-seat leather Sling sofa designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. Sofa has
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Hannah Morrison Sofa
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Southampton, NY
Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling sofa oatmeal cotton blend upholstery. Inspired by the extruded
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Hannah Morrison Sofa
Hannah Morrison Sofa
H 25.5 in W 81.25 in D 33.5 in
Hannah & Morrison for Knoll Aluminum Frame Three-Seat Sling Sofa, 1971
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very inviting and comfortable 1971 Knoll International aluminum three-seat sling sofa by Bruce
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

1950's Two Seater Sofa by H Vaughan of London
By Hannah Vaughan
Located in Tarleton, GB
Stunning Limited Edition sofa This is a limited edition one off compact sofa by The Rare Chair
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Beech, Elm

1950's Two Seater Sofa by H Vaughan of London
1950's Two Seater Sofa by H Vaughan of London
H 31.5 in W 57.09 in D 32.29 in

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Hannah Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hannah sofa you’re looking for. A hannah sofa — often made from fabric, metal and aluminum — can elevate any home. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage hannah sofa now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a hannah sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right hannah sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one hannah sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Bruce Hannah and Thomas Hayes Studio produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hannah Sofa?

A hannah sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,728, while the lowest priced sells for $1,100 and the highest can go for as much as $40,120.

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.