Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture
By Howard Keith
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive Grand Diplomat sofa in original Sereno striped fabric designed by Howard Keith for HK
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Chrome
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture
By Howard Keith
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive Grand Diplomat sofa in original Sereno striped fabric designed by Howard Keith for HK
Chrome
$18,805
H 25.6 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in
Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive large ‘Diplomat sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely well made vintage Diplomat sofa by Howard Keith. This conic and award winning
Chrome
"Diplomat" Sofa by John Home for HK Furniture, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by John Home and produced by Howard Keith Furniture, United Kingdom, late 1970s. Model
Metal
Rare Lounge Chair by Howard Keith Diplomat 70s
By Howard Keith
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare lounge chair by John Home and made by Howard Keith Model "Diplomat" 1970s. Very comfortable
Fabric
Deep 1970s Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa
By Howard Keith
Located in London, London
Diplomat sofa By Howard Keith Very similar to the Durant sofa by Kelly Wearstler Smaller
Fabric
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture
By Howard Keith
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive Grand Diplomat sofa in original Sereno striped fabric designed by Howard Keith for HK
Chrome
Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Stafford, TX
1970s "Diplomat" Sofa Designed By John Home for Howard Keith Furniture, UK Beautiful sofa with
Velvet
Howard Keith by John Home Orange Fabric Diplomat Sofa
By Howard Keith
Located in Rochester, England
and made by Howard Keith. The company, which was founded in 1933, became synonymous with high quality
Chrome
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa, UK 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large 'Diplomat' sofa by Howard Keith for HK Furniture, United Kingdom, 1970s. Interesting sleek
Chrome
Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, fabric, chrome-plated metal, United Kingdom, 1970s
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely well made vintage Diplomat sofa by Howard Keith, dating from the 1960’s. This
Chrome
Sold
H 25.6 in W 104.34 in D 43.31 in
Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa in Patinated Leather, UK 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Almelo, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, patinated leather, United Kingdom 1970s Howard
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa for HK Furniture, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A "Diplomat" sofa designed by Howard Keith in 1970's for HK Furniture. One of few successful UK
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 38.19 in
Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro
By Howard Keith
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa Settee HK London Mid Century Vintage
Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 38.19 in
Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Pair Of Armchairs HK London Mid Century
By Howard Keith
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Pair of Chairs Lounge Armchairs HK London Mid
Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
Sold
H 24.41 in W 100.79 in D 39.38 in
Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa, Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Fabric
By Howard Keith
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Large high quality vintage 1970s HK Diplomat sofa in fabric. Designed by Howard Keith, circa
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 24.41 in W 100.79 in D 39.38 in
Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa or Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Brown Leather
By Howard Keith
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Large vintage 1970s HK Diplomat sofa in brown leather. Designed by Howard Keith, circa 1970s
Steel, Chrome
$15,522
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
$6,212
H 44 in W 90 in D 88 in
King Size Bed Upholstered in Ivory Fabric with Walnut Finish, Elbow Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Elbow King size bed by Uultis in walnut finish with ivory twill weave fabric. Introducing the Elbow King Bed by Uultis, a perfect fusion of charm and sophistication that transfor...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$925 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards.
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
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
$25,074
H 25.6 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
French decorated modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in MIlano, IT
French decorated modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s Modular sofa mod. Mah Jong composed of 12 square cushions, padded and covered in fabric with different t...
Fabric
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III beige travertine side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid natural tr...
Travertine
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$1,751 / 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
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
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.