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Imperial Sofa

Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa

Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa

By Milo Baughman, Selig

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 93 wide x 33 deep x 27

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Imperial Stylish Lion Salon Couch in Antique Empire Style beech hand carved
Imperial Stylish Lion Salon Couch in Antique Empire Style beech hand carved

Imperial Stylish Lion Salon Couch in Antique Empire Style beech hand carved

Located in Berlin, DE

Fine detailed carving work on solid beechwood. Gilded. Armrests ended in protruding, winged, forward leaning lions heads in Bronze. Measures: Width:146cm height:117 cm Depth: 7...

Category

20th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Beech

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Archizoom Associati SAFARI Seating Pod 'Historic' '1967-2022'
Archizoom Associati SAFARI Seating Pod 'Historic' '1967-2022'

Archizoom Associati SAFARI Seating Pod 'Historic' '1967-2022'

By Archizoom Associati

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Safari Imperial sofa, design by Archizoom Associati The famed, ultimate Pop Art sectional pod

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Fur, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Striped 3-Seat Selig Imperial Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Striped 3-Seat Selig Imperial Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Striped 3-Seat Selig Imperial Sofa

By Selig

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Selig Imperial. This is a three-seater

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Jan Kuypers for Imperial
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Jan Kuypers for Imperial

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Jan Kuypers for Imperial

By Imperial Furniture of Canada, Jan Kuypers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Jan Kuypers for Imperial Furniture in Canada, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

1960s Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Sofa by IMPERIAL RATTAN Co
1960s Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Sofa by IMPERIAL RATTAN Co

1960s Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Sofa by IMPERIAL RATTAN Co

By Paul Frankl

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Bamboo Sofa by IMPERIAL RATTAN Co With special cushions that have their own set of internal springs so

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Sofa in Imperial Velvet with Solid Walnut Legs
Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Sofa in Imperial Velvet with Solid Walnut Legs

Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Sofa in Imperial Velvet with Solid Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

vibrant Imperial Cotton velvet fabric. The legs are turned from solid walnut. Construction: solid beech

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Very Rare Leather Sofa by Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Tokyo Cassina, 1996
Very Rare Leather Sofa by Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Tokyo Cassina, 1996

Very Rare Leather Sofa by Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Tokyo Cassina, 1996

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

. This sofa costed new over $20.000. Frank Lloyd Wright. Sofa designed for the Imperial Hotel in

Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Striped Selig of Monroe Imperial Loveseat, Two-Seat Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Striped Selig of Monroe Imperial Loveseat, Two-Seat Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Striped Selig of Monroe Imperial Loveseat, Two-Seat Sofa

By Selig

Located in Chicago, IL

What a find. Mid-Century Modern loveseat made by Selig of Monroe from 1965. This is a two-seat with black, brown and cream striped polyester upholstery and solid wood base. Very soli...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Postmodern Selig Imperial Sofa Possibly by Milo Baughman
Postmodern Selig Imperial Sofa Possibly by Milo Baughman

Postmodern Selig Imperial Sofa Possibly by Milo Baughman

By Selig, Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Chic 1970’s box sofa by Selig having polychrome stripped fabric upholstery, probably by Jack Lenor

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Leather Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Tokyo Sofa Cassina, 1996
Leather Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Tokyo Sofa Cassina, 1996

Leather Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Tokyo Sofa Cassina, 1996

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

. Frank Lloyd Wright. Sofa designed for the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo 1916-22. Manufacturer: Cassina

Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Sofa in Oatmeal Belgian Boucle Attributed to William Hinn
Mid-Century Sofa in Oatmeal Belgian Boucle Attributed to William Hinn

Mid-Century Sofa in Oatmeal Belgian Boucle Attributed to William Hinn

By Selig

Located in Culver City, CA

, this mid century modern sofa is timelessly chic. Attributed to William Hinn for Selig Imperial, this

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Imperial Couch & Chair
Imperial Couch & Chair

Imperial Couch & Chair

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H 45 in W 84 in D 31 in

Imperial Couch & Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

Imperial Couch & Chair. Great ranch type couch & chair in the Monterey style and era with Linen

Category

Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Linen

Imperial Three-seat Sofa
Imperial Three-seat Sofa

Imperial Three-seat Sofa

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H 35 in W 83.75 in D 31.5 in

Imperial Three-seat Sofa

Located in Pasadena, CA

Great Imperial sofa with rope detailing, paddle arms, and original finish; recently upholstered

Category

Early 20th Century American Sofas

Imperial Tufted Sofa with Walnut Side and Back Detail
Imperial Tufted Sofa with Walnut Side and Back Detail

Imperial Tufted Sofa with Walnut Side and Back Detail

Located in Union City, NJ

The Imperial sofa was created with Biophilic Design in mind. We wanted to bring the wooden

Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Pair Rare Imperial Club Chairs
Pair Rare Imperial Club Chairs

Pair Rare Imperial Club Chairs

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H 31.75 in W 35 in D 33.5 in

Pair Rare Imperial Club Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

upholstery. Priced and sold as pair. Coordinate with Imperial sofa listed separately.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Imperial Rosewood Caned Sofa
Imperial Rosewood Caned Sofa

Imperial Rosewood Caned Sofa

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H 39 in W 93 in D 23 in

Imperial Rosewood Caned Sofa

Located in New York, NY

19C Imperial Brazilian Empire Jacarandá (Brazilian Rosewood) canapé with caned seat and carved swan

Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Lucite Selig Sofa by Imperial
Lucite Selig Sofa by Imperial

Lucite Selig Sofa by Imperial

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H 24 in W 90.5 in D 35 in

Lucite Selig Sofa by Imperial

By Selig

Located in Portland, OR

A handsome Selig Sofa by Imperial. The beauty is all orginal and is comfortable as well

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Wool

Rare and Exceptional Imperial Monterey-Style Sofa
Rare and Exceptional Imperial Monterey-Style Sofa

Rare and Exceptional Imperial Monterey-Style Sofa

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H 29.75 in W 79 in D 39.75 in

Rare and Exceptional Imperial Monterey-Style Sofa

Located in Pasadena, CA

Incredible, hard-to find hand-crafted sofa c. 1920's by Imperial, with rope supports, wide paddle

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sofas

Materials

Iron

Magnificent Brazilian Rosewood Newly Upholstered Sofa
Magnificent Brazilian Rosewood Newly Upholstered Sofa

Magnificent Brazilian Rosewood Newly Upholstered Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Imperial 19C Biedermier influenced sofa in striking Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood) with bear claw

Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Neoclassical Style Desk or Sofa Table
Neoclassical Style Desk or Sofa Table

Neoclassical Style Desk or Sofa Table

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H 29.75 in W 71.5 in D 30 in

Neoclassical Style Desk or Sofa Table

Located in Essex, MA

A well made neoclassical style writing desk in mahogany by the Imperial Furniture Company, Grand

Category

Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Revival Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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Located in Praha, CZ

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Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi

Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi

By Odditi

Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU

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Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs

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By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

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Beech

1960s Style Sofa Sectional Tapered Legs Aqua Green Crushed Velvet Upholstery
1960s Style Sofa Sectional Tapered Legs Aqua Green Crushed Velvet Upholstery

1960s Style Sofa Sectional Tapered Legs Aqua Green Crushed Velvet Upholstery

Located in Monrovia, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970

Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970

$3,600

H 27.75 in W 100 in D 37 in

Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970

Located in Chicago, IL

Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970's. Fabric is original, with no rips, tears or stains. Made by Schweiger. Measures 100" long, 37" deep, 27.75" tall, seat height 16.5"

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat "Coronado" Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat "Coronado" Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B

Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat "Coronado" Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B

By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seat flamingo pink velvet "Coronado" sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B. Project from 1960s The sofa can come as a living room set together with its pair ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fiberglass Upholstered Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair by Buaghman for Thayer Coggin
Fiberglass Upholstered Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair by Buaghman for Thayer Coggin

Fiberglass Upholstered Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair by Buaghman for Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Very cool and rare swivel tilt lounge chair Space Age style, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This example is in untouched, original condition, showing only light cosmeti...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Brass Base Sofa
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Brass Base Sofa

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By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman style mid century brass base sofa. The sofa measures: 83 wide x 33 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 24 inches. All pieces of furniture...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in The Hague, NL

If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further! Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Curved Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Curved Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Curved Sofa

$1,695

H 27 in W 93 in D 33.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Curved Sofa

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Concave Front 92" sofa Offered is a mid-century modern sofa with Yellow Velvet upholstery. The sofa features a unique shape-Concave front and a curved back...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's

Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's

$8,531

H 27.17 in W 86.23 in D 31.5 in

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By Percival Lafer

Located in Uccle, BE

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Vintage Swedish 1980s Convertible Sofa Lounge Chairs built in Table Daybed

Vintage Swedish 1980s Convertible Sofa Lounge Chairs built in Table Daybed

$4,236Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 58.25 in D 31 in

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Located in Basel, BS

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater and footstool re-upholstered For Cassina

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater and footstool re-upholstered For Cassina

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in The Hague, NL

If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further! Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...

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Bramin Møbler Four Seater Sofa in Blue Velvet by N.A. Jørgensens
Bramin Møbler Four Seater Sofa in Blue Velvet by N.A. Jørgensens

Bramin Møbler Four Seater Sofa in Blue Velvet by N.A. Jørgensens

$2,563Sale Price|50% Off

H 29.93 in W 93.31 in D 28.75 in

Bramin Møbler Four Seater Sofa in Blue Velvet by N.A. Jørgensens

By N.A. Jørgensens

Located in Basildon, London

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By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

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Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Walnut Wood, Restored Fabric, USA, 1960s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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Imperial Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the imperial sofa you’re looking for. Each imperial sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and fabric. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage imperial sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an imperial sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An imperial sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made imperial sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cassina, Selig and Frank Lloyd Wright are consistently popular.

How Much is a Imperial Sofa?

Prices for an imperial sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,295 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,316.

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