Iconic Sofas

Metal Sofa Italian

Eileen Gray Jean

Adrian Pearsall Couch

Magnificent Sofa

1930s Couch

Bellini Camaleonda

Materials

Metal

$35,000

H 29.5 in W 74.8 in D 28.7 in

Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

His work emphasized lightness, organic forms, and an extraordinary understanding of proportion—qualities that are beautifully expressed in this iconic sofa. The dramatic sweeping ba...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Materials

Leather

Unavailable

H 33.51 in W 96.86 in D 37.29 in

Kintsukuroi Sofa by Alma De Luce

Located in Joane, PT

Kintsukuroi sofa an iconic design and match in perfection with modern interiors.

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2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Satin, Velvet

1970s Modular Sofa by Patrick Maleterre

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 104.34 in D 70.87 in

1970s Modular Sofa by Patrick Maleterre

Located in Madrid, ES

Modular sofas were an icon of 60s-70s design, offering a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, as well as versatility due to the wide variety of configurations they offer.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1950s Osvaldo Borsani Sofa, New Upholstery

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 75.99 in D 36.62 in

1950s Osvaldo Borsani Sofa, New Upholstery

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

This iconic adjustable sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani with two flexible wings can also be used as a bed.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Unavailable

H 32 in W 77 in D 43 in

1960 Italian Leather Sofa 'Regent' Designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Introducing the authentic and iconic ''Regent'' sofa, crafted by the esteemed historic brand Arflex in the 1960s and designed by the renowned architect Marco Zanuso.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Leather

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H 28 in W 89 in D 30.5 in

1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa

Located in Houston, TX

1960s Italian ombre peacock cut silk mohair (Astrakhan style) velvet curved sofa with wood and brass legs. Fabric sample available upon request.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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Iconic Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of iconic sofas available for sale. Each of these unique iconic sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. Iconic sofas have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Iconic sofas are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made iconic sofas over the years, but those made by De Sede, Herman Miller and Steve Chase are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Iconic Sofas?

Prices for iconic sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, iconic sofas begin at $2,495 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,560.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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