1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon Leather Sofas
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon leather sofas circa 1955. These sofas are done in a buttery
Leather, Wood
Henredon Green Leather Sofa, 1980
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Henredon postmodern green leather sofa, 1980. Chair is listed separately.
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 94 in D 40 in
Henredon Rolled Arm English Style Button Tufted Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage rolled arm English style button tufted brown leather chesterfield sofa by Henredon on
Leather
Sold
H 31 in W 87 in D 40 in
Vintage Brown Leather Sofa by Ralph Lauren for Henredon Furniture Ind., Inc.
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage sofa designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon Furniture Ind., Inc. it has the labels
Leather
Henredon Ralph Lauren Saddle Leather Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Ralph Lauren sofa in thick, buttery, luxurious saddle leather. Lovely light patina. Sink
Leather, Wood
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920 in old fabric. Interior Dimensions: 56" X 76"
Upholstery, Wood
Country House Library Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An elegant George III style mahogany library chair, with brass castors. Can be supplied in specialist aged leather or upholstered in the clients own material. Bespoke sizing, design ...
Brass
$3,506
H 41 in W 51.5 in D 29 in
19th-C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Settee With Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a lovely piece! It is a 19th century French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee in vintage upholstery. The frame shows some non-offensive chippiness. The upholstery i...
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
Pine
Richard LE CORRONE at CIBOURE Large Stoneware Vase, Early 1950s
By Richard Le Corrone, Ciboure
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large Stoneware Vase by Richard Le Corrone, Ciboure Pottery, France, Early 1950s. Striking large stoneware vase by Richard Le Corrone, produced at the renowned Ciboure pottery on th...
Ceramic, Stoneware
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
$13,201
H 52.37 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
1930s Art Deco Cabinet Dresser in Burl Walnut by Crafts Cantu
By Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Exquisite refined Art Deco cabinet dresser by Crafts Cantu in walnut and burl walnut applied in excellent condition all original components, polished with wax Measures cm: H 133 W...
Walnut, Burl
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Brass
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$13,400
H 36.5 in W 44.25 in D 1.25 in
20th Century French Modern Abstract Vintage Oil Painting by Daniel Clesse
By Daniel Clesse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-blue, red vintage Mid-Century modern French abstract oil on canvas painting of a face with eye and a large hand, painting by Daniel Clesse in good condition. Signed on the low...
Canvas, Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style 16-Light Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass sixteen-light chandeliers. The solid bronze frames surmounted with pendants, molded towers, fleur de lis and a central suppor...
Crystal, Bronze
$13,692 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
$9,800
H 48.82 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
18th-Century Rococo Sofa, Carved Oak Frame and Original Upholstery, Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Swedish Rococo sofa from the 18th century, crafted around 1750. This refined piece features a beautifully carved wooden frame with delicate Rococo motifs, showcasing the l...
Fabric, Textile, Oak
$404,694
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
Silver Plate
$38,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 144 in W 150 in D 0.5 in
Flemish 17th-18th Century Baroque Historical Tapestry Fragment "A Royal Family"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large Flemish 17th-18th century Baroque figural historical tapestry fragment. The large tapestry depicting an allegorical Royal family scene of a warrior meeting his new b...
Wool, Silk
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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