1950s Sofa with Houndstooth Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
upholstery fabric– in this case a terrific black and white houndstooth. The gently tapered legs lift the sofa
Upholstery, Wood
$1,895
H 29.5 in W 71 in D 34.5 in
Mid-20th Century Coastal Bent Rattan Sofa by Ficks Reed With Houndstooth Upholst
By Ficks Reed
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Classic bent rattan meets graphic drama in this Mid-20th Century three-seat rattan sofa by Ficks
Upholstery, Rattan
$6,500
H 27.5 in W 79.5 in D 26.75 in
2016 Hollow Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia in Houndstooth Fabric
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Hollow’ Case Sofa, designed by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia in 2006. This
Steel
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 90.56 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Grey Houndstooth Wool Pitfield Sofa by Pitfield London
Located in London, GB
Classic and elegant with a slick brushed steel frame our Pitfield sofa is available as part of our
Steel
Sold
H 27 in W 96.5 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Early Rare Long Houndstooth Sofa Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, early and rare, long sofa, with a houndstooth fabric, on
Fabric
Fine Houndstooth Danish Wegner Style Three Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
, this 1960s three seat sofa from Denmark is in the style of Hans Wegner's Getama sofa. The seat form
Down, Fabric, Teak, Upholstery
Sold
H 29.53 in W 70.48 in D 30.32 in
Mid-Century Danish Wooden Sofa Reupholstered in Houndstooth Fabric
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stylish mid-century modern sofa from Denmark. This organically shaped piece form the 1960s has
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 23.63 in W 102.37 in D 35.44 in
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Richard Houndstooth Three Seat Sofa
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in 2016, the Richard sofa is a fantastic
Fabric
Sold
H 27.5 in W 92 in L 27.5 in
Baughman Style Selig Mid CenturyMulti-Color Houndstooth and Chrome Floating Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baughman style Selig Mid Century multi-color houndstooth and chrome floating sofa Sofa measures: 92
Chrome
Swedish Empire Biedermeier Birch Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
ornament. Newly upholstered in large-scale black and cream houndstooth check fabric, this sofa has been
Fabric, Birch
Black and White Houndstooth Modern Sofa with Bolsters
By Crate & Barrel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sexy and modern sofa that was a sold-out limited edition by CB2. Made in USA of a black and white
Fabric
Midcentury Houndstooth Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very unique mid-century houndstooth sofa in original upholstery. Overall good condition with some
Ward Bennett Sofa with Original Wool Houndstooth Fabric
By Ward Bennett
Located in San Francisco, CA
Simple yet sleek Ward Bennett sofa with the original wool houndstooth fabric, on satin aluminum
Aluminum
Milo Baughman Houndstooth Upholstery and Leather Button Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hollywood, CA
A lovely vintage sofa microtufted in black and white houndstooth fabric with black leather buttons
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Black and White Houndstooth, circa 1955
By Florence Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Mid-Century Modern sofa in black and white houndstooth, circa 1955. Professionally re-upholstered
Fabric
$3,408 / item
H 31 in W 72 in D 31 in
Madison Slip Covered Ticking Stripe Linen Sofa with Scallop Skirt Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Madison Slip Covered Sofa Our sofa has been designed with a linen slip cover in a flax with ecorcé (bark/brown) ticking stripe. The fabric is designed and made specially for us! The ...
Linen, Foam, Wood
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In usable condition but would look great with updated fabric. We have 2 matching sof...
Fabric
$960 / item
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bantam, CT
Elegant sloped arm sofa, comfortable proportions. Sofa was reupholstered in a Maharam wool tweed. Shows minor wear, general good condition.
Fabric, Wool, Oak
$17,361
H 29.53 in W 149.61 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS-19 black leather 4-seater 'Pagoda' Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS1-19, Pagoda, De Sede Switserland, 1970s Rare De Sede Pagoda four-seater sofa in newly upholstered black leather. The design is characterized by pointy edges that are noti...
Leather
Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional, having two curved sections, with an even arm and seat back. This sofa can be set up together, or each piece can be placed separately if that works be...
Upholstery
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
$7,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...
Linen, Oak
$24,109 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. The pieces without arms each...
Alpaca
$7,500
H 34.65 in W 57.88 in D 23.63 in
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' model sofa, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacq...
Fabric, Oak
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Metal
Pair of John Mascheroni Curved Sofas
By John Mascheroni
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of John Mascheroni curved sofas, an elegant duo of modern furniture that adds a touch of sophistication to any living space. These beautifully crafted sofas feature strikin...
Bouclé
12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,200 / item
H 28.75 in W 32.68 in D 77.96 in
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Day or Single Beds in Teak
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, daybed/single beds, teak, Denmark, 1960s. Elegant en simplistic design by Børge Mogensen. Suitable to utilize as a day bed or a single bed. Th...
Teak
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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