Pair of Herman Miller 'Hush' High Back Sofas
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Norwalk, CT
These sofas, renowned for their understated elegance and exceptional craftsmanship, are a testament to Herman Miller's legacy of producing iconic furniture.
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Four Seat Wool & Teak Sofa
Located in Norwalk, CT
This sofa is an iconic example of Danish mid-century design.
Wool, Teak
$7,082
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Cinna ‘Sandra’ Three-Seater Sofa by Annie Hiéronimus, France, 1970s
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
An iconic Sandra three-seater sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna, France, during the 1970s.
Velvet
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
To celebrate its first 50 years of work in 2016, Gufram introduces a special limited series of only fifty Bocca sofas. Retaining its iconic shape, inspired by the red lips of the Hol...
Wool
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
To celebrate its first 50 years of work in 2016, Gufram introduces a special limited series of only fifty Bocca sofas. Retaining its iconic shape, inspired by the red lips of the Hol...
Wool
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
To celebrate its first 50 years of work in 2016, Gufram introduces a special limited series of only fifty Bocca sofas. Retaining its iconic shape, inspired by the red lips of the Hol...
Wool
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in New York, NY
To celebrate its first 50 years of work in 2016, Gufram introduces a special limited series of only fifty Bocca sofas. Retaining its iconic shape, inspired by the red lips of the Hol...
Wool
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
To celebrate its first 50 years of work in 2016, Gufram introduces a special limited series of only fifty Bocca sofas. Retaining its iconic shape, inspired by the red lips of the Hol...
Wool
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
To celebrate its first 50 years of work in 2016, Gufram introduces a special limited series of only fifty Bocca sofas. Retaining its iconic shape, inspired by the red lips of the Hol...
Wool
Customizable Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in New York, NY
To celebrate its first 50 years of work in 2016, Gufram introduces a special limited series of only fifty Bocca sofas. Retaining its iconic shape, inspired by the red lips of the Hol...
Wool
1940s Pegasus Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Upholstered in beautifully aged distressed brown leather, the sofa features the iconic deep button tufting across the back and arms, classic rolled arms of equal height, and a genero...
Leather, Burlap, Wood
Mid-Century Modern "Cloud" Walnut Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your living space with this extraordinary vintage Cloud sofa, an iconic creation by celebrated architect and designer Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Fabric, Walnut
Kubus Leather Sofa by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hamburg, PA
Iconic Kubus sofa designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1910 and masterfully produced by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, Austria, in the 1980s.
Leather, Wood
$120,000
H 32.68 in W 84.65 in D 31.1 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "LOVÖ" sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, with original cushions.
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
A perfect example of Hjorth's ability to balance form and function, the "Lövö" sofa remains an iconic piece of Scandinavian furniture that effortlessly elevates any space.
Pine
Mid-Century Modern “Cloud” Sofa Vladimir Kagan Style, Circa 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An iconic and highly sculptural “Cloud” Sofa attributed to Vladimir Kagan, ( it has no maker’s label or mark) embodying the organic forms and artistic spirit that made Kagan one of t...
Fabric, Wood
Sofa Set by Gigi Radice, Mid-20th Century
By Gigi Radice
Located in Roma, IT
Gigi Radice is known for his iconic comma-shaped sofas, true masterpieces in terms of elegance and class.
Brass
Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa (LBA2) by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Rare and iconic Bambole sofa, designed in 1973, featuring bold, sculptural lines and unmistakable Italian flair.
Canvas
Henry Link Rattan Sofa with New Sunbrella Upholstery and Cushions
By Henry Link
Located in Miami, FL
Henry Link Rattan Sofa with New Sunbrella Upholstery and Cushions Offered for sale is a Henry Link rattan sofa that was reupholstered with Sunbrella washable indoor-outdoor fabric a...
Upholstery, Wicker
$33,050Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules - renovated and restored with high quality green velvet upholstery A striking and iconic modular sofa designed by Ma...
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic, Wood
$23,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 135.5 in D 72 in
1970s Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, Faux Snow Leopard, Walnut Base
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not just a sofa—it’s an iconic statement of mid-century modern fantasy.
Upholstery, Walnut
Post Modern “Mayan” Sofa Designed By Harvey Probber, 1980s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Original 1983 Harvey Probber “Mayan” Sofa. This iconic design epitomizes the expressiveness of postmodernism in the 1980s.
Mohair, Foam, Wood
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptura Sofa Loveseat
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptura Sofa Loveseat Iconic Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Sofa.
Walnut, Upholstery
$3,800
H 35.44 in W 80.71 in D 33.47 in
Postmodern Mint Green Sofa inspired by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1980s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Postmodern Sofa in pale mint green velvet. Design of the sofa is inspired by the iconic Maralunga and Portovenere Sofas, both designed by Vico Magistr...
Velvet, Wood
Ilona Sofa by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel, 1971.
By Arne Norell
Located in LYON, FR
Two-seater sofa. The iconic ILONA model by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbel.
Leather, Wood, Beech
Ron Arad MT2 Sofa in Polyethylene for Driade
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in Milan, IT
Innovation, experimentation of the materials and forms. This sofa is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc sofa, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colo...
Plastic
$18,297
H 32.29 in W 72.05 in D 24.41 in
Costela Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s–1960s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Wien, AT
This iconic “Costela” sofa, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, was most likely produced in the late 1950s or early 1960s and is considered one of the most important and reco...
Metal
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas.
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Cini Boeri for Arflex Strips Sofa in velvet, Italy 1968
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Cini Boeri for Arflex, two seater strips sofa in aubergine velvet, Italy 1968 The iconic Strips sofa, a comfortable and versatile design.
Velvet
$4,150
H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 36.23 in
Martin Visser Sofa / Daybed for 't Spectrum – Netherlands, 1960s
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Almelo, NL
Martin Visser Sofa / Daybed for 't Spectrum – Netherlands, 1960s This iconic mid-century modern sofa, designed by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum in the 1960s, is a refined example of...
Steel, Chrome
90in Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Iconic Florence Knoll three-seat sofa in original berry fabric.
Chrome
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This sofa is an iconic example of an Artifort sofa designed by Theo Ruth in the 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa in White Leather
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful design by George Nelson for Herman Miller this marshmallow sofa is a sculptural icon. The sofa is done in white leather and bears the Herman Miller tag on the back.
Steel
Art Deco Speed Arm Geometric Sofa by Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Paul Frankl designed Art Deco Speed Arm Sofa showing the iconic designer's flair for bold, streamlined forms.
Fabric, Mahogany
ISA Bergamo Italian Sofa in Brass and Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s This sofa exemplifies the iconic Italian design of the 1950s, characterized by its organic and sculptural form that defies minimalism.
Brass
Fritz Hansen “Favn Jh3” Sofa, in Purple Alcantara
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a rare exam...
Fabric
Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
An iconic Soriana sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in the 1970s.
Steel
$7,900 / set
H 29.53 in W 122.05 in D 35.44 in
Sectionnal sofa Poltrona Frau with matching coffee table , model Socrates
By Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Italian sofa manufactured by Poltrona Frau for a high-end design that will enrich any room where it is placed.
Leather, Feathers
Amanta modular sofa by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, sand velvet
By B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This configuration consists of three individual modules, professionally reupholstered in high-quality sand-colored velvet that beautifully complements the sofa’s iconic sculptural fo...
Velvet, Fiberglass
Saturno Sofa Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA of Italy, 1957
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Camden, ME
A rare and beautifully preserved example of Gastón Rinaldi’s iconic “Saturno” sofa, designed in 1958 for RIMA, this example was produced in 1970.
Steel
Limited Edition Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
To celebrate its first 50 years of work in 2016, Gufram introduces a special limited series of only fifty Bocca sofas. Retaining its iconic shape, inspired by the red lips of the Hol...
Wool
Limited Edition Gufram Bocca Sofa by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in New York, NY
To celebrate its first 50 years of work in 2016, Gufram introduces a special limited series of only fifty Bocca sofas. Retaining its iconic shape, inspired by the red lips of the Hol...
Wool
$25,250
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 57.09 in
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, United States, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed to stand freely within a room, it transforms any setting into a statement of movement and sophistication. A timeless icon, the Serpentine Sofa celebrates Kagan’s vision of f...
Velvet
$5,800 / item
H 31.11 in W 61.82 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Safari Two-Seat Leather Sofa for Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Rødding, DK
An iconic Safari two-seat sofa designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, circa 1970s.
Leather, Beech
'Togo' 3 seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Brussels, BE
TOGO Sofa by Michel Ducaroy – A Design Icon Since 1973 Designed by Michel Ducaroy (1925–2009), the iconic TOGO sofa is the very definition of relaxed comfort.
Leather
$4,962
H 27.96 in W 82.68 in D 26.78 in
De Sede DS-31 Terracotta Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Rødding, DK
Iconic three-seat DS-31 sofa produced by De Sede in Switzerland during the 1970s.
Steel
Serpentine Style Sofa with Chrome Feet by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Iconic, curved "Serpentine" style sofa by Directional Furniture.
Chrome
Vintage Coastal Four Strand Bent Rattan Sofa After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace coastal sophistication with this Vintage Four Strand Bent Rattan Sofa, reminiscent of iconic designs by Frankl. Crafted with American flair, its elegant four-strand construct...
Upholstery, Rattan
Art Deco Sofa / Day Bed H 363 by Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic elegant H-363 sofa designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody in 1930s.
Textile, Wood
Sofa FD 130 by Peter Hvidt for France and Daverkosen, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Condition: Professionally restored – new upholstery and fabric, frame cleaned and refinished, structurally checked. A high-quality and iconic vintage sofa in excellent condition.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Bouclé, Teak
$8,000
H 27.56 in W 73.63 in D 35.44 in
Sculptural Postmodern 3-Seater Sofa "Fantasy Island" designed by Kurt Bayer
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Beograd, RS
This Fantasy Island sofa is an iconic piece and has a timeless design.
Steel
$13,375 / item
H 33.08 in W 137.8 in D 56.7 in
Gatsby 350 Sofa in Solid Wood, Upholstery & Polyurethane Foam by Softhouse
Located in Geneve, CH
Please contact us. Gatsby, the iconic Softhouse Sofa, sinuous and with a contemporary design.
Other
$11,933 / item
H 33.08 in W 114.18 in D 51.19 in
Gatsby 290 Sofa in Solid Wood, Upholstery & Polyurethane Foam by Softhouse
Located in Geneve, CH
Please contact us. Gatsby, the iconic Softhouse Sofa, sinuous and with a contemporary design.
Other
Rare Lou Hodges Three-Seat Sling Sofa, Oak & Leather, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly rare and iconic 1970's Sling sofa by Lou Hodges for California Design Group has been restored and is in beautiful condition.
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Le Jeune Upholstery Jones Angled Arm Sofa Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Jones Angled Arm Sofa Showroom Model Offered for sale is a truly classic styled Sofa with outward angled arms to simulate their being on a hinge, however, they ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
$24,000
H 29.1 in W 78.7 in D 17.3 in
Brazilian Modern “VIP” Sofa in Fiberglass & Mohair by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare and sculptural example of Brazilian late modernism, this iconic “VIP” sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1973 during a pivotal moment in Brazil’s design hi...
Fiberglass, Mohair
$17,530
H 24.41 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
An iconic Soriana sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in the 1970s.
Chrome
$13,693
H 28.75 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Modular Sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Beige Leather, Italy, 1970s Design
By Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Iconic modular sofa by Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s.
Leather
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