Italian Tufted Sofa
Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's Channel Tufted Sofa
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in New York, NY
Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's sofa; the whole with channel and tufted upholstery, the sides and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Italian Tufted Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, late 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully worn chesterfield style sofa with a deep seat and tufted back and arms, the front of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Classic Tufted Sofa, NUBE Sofa
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The NUBE sofa is inspired by a cloud and gives a contemporary twist to the classic Capitonné. Our
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Very comfortable lounging sofa made in Italy by Ambienti Bernini. It reminds me of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$2,940 Sale Price
40% Off
H 27 in W 64 in D 36 in
Armonia/2 Italian Three-Seat Sofa with Button Tufted Back & Fringe by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Armonia/2 is a chic Classic sofa (3-seater) with button tufted backrest and handmade fringe at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$23,450 / item
H 36.62 in W 94.49 in D 44.1 in
DALMATIA Tufted Sofa Covered with Leather in White Oak Finish
By Fratelli Boffi, Archer & Humphryes Architects
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the sofa features a classic rolled-arm design that
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
$13,943
H 33.47 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in
19th c. Tufted Sofa with gold leaf/Iron Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You can literally smell the roses on this sublime sofa. Deep enough to sit and swill.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Capitone Tufted Sofa With Walnut Frame by Lenoir House
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This vintage American sofa by Lenoir House features a streamlined profile with deep tufted
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
$7,550
H 24.81 in W 98.43 in D 31.5 in
Millennium Four-Seat Leather Sofa with Button Tufting & Gold Finish by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The millennium special shape sofa upholstered in leather 2261 with its curved line will beautifully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$39,952
H 32.68 in W 125.99 in D 64.18 in
Borromeo Three-Seat Tufted Sofa with Carved Antique Gold Feet by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Borromeo three-seat sofa, which has become one of the iconic models distinguishing the Zanaboni
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$31,310 / item
H 40.95 in W 96.46 in D 44.49 in
Lifetime Italian Leather Sectional Chaise Tufting Tone on Tone Stitching
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Italian made Lifetime leather sectional, Light soft color
with soft tufting on the seating and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Steel
$17,855
H 32.5 in W 132 in D 103 in
Post Modern Channel Tufted Leather Sofa / Settee / Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Post Modernist Channel Tufted Leather Sofa / Settee / Italy.??.Upholstered in premium leather, it
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Italian Figural Tufted Sofa and Chair Newly Reupholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Style Hand-Carved Finely Detailed Figural Lion Motif Tufted Sofa and Chair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
$10,750 / set
H 39 in W 78 in D 32 in
1960s Italian Steel and Tufted Velvet Blue Re-Upholstered Sofa or Daybed
By Busnelli, Gae Aulenti
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian metal steel sofa or daybed produced by Busnelli, an iconic design company
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
$5,759
H 25.2 in W 75.6 in D 32.29 in
Tetrad Solo Leather 1970’s Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann, Tetrad
Located in Hanover, MA
our separate listing for the very companionable 1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Rug with Gorgeous Medallion and Variations of Strawberry Field, c.1910's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
tables, italian marble fireplace, old tufted chesterfield sofa, magnificent chandeliers, world-class
Category
20th Century Rugs
Materials
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$14,450
W 146.4 in L 110.4 in
Recent Sales
Sensational Burgundy Italian Settee or Couch in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A sensational Italian, button tufted, burgundy, settee or couch with brass legs in the manner of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Twelve Foot Tufted Italian Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
An unusually long mid century modern Italian sofa. Upholstered in tufted, red velvet with wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Italian Tufted "Cloud" Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautiful vintage suede "Cloud" sofa made in Italy, circa 1970s. This sofa is wrapped by a padded
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Wood
Postmodern Italian Tufted Sectional Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tufted sectional sofa in the style of Mario Bellini's Camaleonda
Postmodern modular couch which
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Valdichienti Tufted White Leather & Stainless Steel Sofa, Italy
By Valdichienti
Located in Miami, FL
Valdichienti tufted white leather & stainless steel sofa, Italy
Offered is a buttery, soft
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Houston, TX
Tufted leather Chesterfield sofa labeled "Poltrona Munari." This 1960s Italian sofa is in good
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Edwardian Sofas
Materials
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Italian Vintage Sofa with Tufted Upholstery and Walnut Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine vintage Italian sofa with new upholstery and walnut arms. Beautiful creme colored fabric
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Sleek Black Leather Italian Mid-Century Modern Tufted Sofa
By Donghia
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Low slung sexy and super comfortable Donghia sofa in sleek tufted soft black leather with mahogany
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Italian Fruitwood Tufted Leather Nailhead 3 Seat Library Sofa Couch 77"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian sofa or couch featuring a Fruitwood frame with high back and padded rolled arms
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
H 77 in W 42 in D 34 in
Sculptural Tufted Chesterfield Leather Curved Nailhead Sofa Made in Italy
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Chesterfield vintage sofa that was made in Italy and is hallmarked as such. It is unusual to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Curved Tufted Leather Chesterfield Nailhead Sofa Made In Italy
By Chesterfield
Located in Southampton, NJ
Iconic Chesterfield vintage sofa that was made in Italy and is hallmarked as such having the
Category
1990s Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Brass
"Soriana" Tufted Leather Sofa by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful and immensely comfortable leather tufted sofa was designed by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Chester Moon Tufted Sofa by Paola Navone for Baxter
By Paola Navone
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy.
116 inches of uninterrupted soft tufted leather, the BAXTER CHESTER MOON sofa will
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pace Collection Original White Tufted Tuxedo Sofa on Chrome Legs
By Pace Collection, Frank Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Original Pace Collection white button tufted tuxedo sofa. The vintage 1970s luxury couch features
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Tufted Black Leather Sofa, Imported from Europe in the '60s
By Marco Zanuso, Tecno, Arflex, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Europe, 1960s
High quality tufted black leather sofa with down filled cushions. Purchased from a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Ralph Lauren Brompton Style Button Tufted Low-Profile Sofa Set Custom Upholstery
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Chicago, IL
, button-tufted, low-profile, sofa on casters set. Absolutely stunning set of beautifully patinated Italian
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 24 in W 67 in D 35 in
Midcentury Italian Tufted Velvet Settee in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Troy, MI
Small sofa / settee found in Italy with iconic Zanuso style elements including a high, button
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Custom Black Leather Sofa, Italy, Mid-20th Century, circa 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusually large vintage Italian black leather sofa with tufted seat and back cushion, having
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tufted Camel Suede Vintage Three-Seat on Chrome Feet 1970s, Italy
By Harvey Probber
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camel colored suede leather sofa, made in Italy in the 1970s. The tufted design makes it a very
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Antique Italian Diamond Tufted Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous antique Italian tufted large settee with painted and gilded frame. It features beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Settees
Carved Italian Walnut Tufted Leather Chaise Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Carved Italian Walnut Tufted leather Chaise sofa settee.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Italian Rococo Carved Tufted Wedding Sofa Newly Upholstered in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Carved Tufted Wedding Sofa Newly Upholstered in a Teal Mohair
This is a
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Materials
Mohair, Wood
H 47 in W 66.5 in D 34 in
Poltrona Frau Renzo Frau Fumoir Tufted Leather Armchair Sofa Suite
By Poltrona Frau
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofa from the Fumoir collection designed by the great Renzo Frau
Historic pieces of the Poltrona
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Adriano Piazzessi Attributed Italian 1970's Tufted Sofa
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in New York, NY
An Adriano Piazzessi Attributed Italian 1970's generously proportioned brown tufted sofa, with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Chesterfield Style Tufted Leather Sofa by Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1967
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Southampton, NJ
“Bonnie” Sofa by Poltrona Frau.
Curved frame having tufted black leather with overstuffed down
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather, Down
Italian Tufted Black Leather Chester Moon Sofa by Paola Navone for Baxter
By Baxter, Paola Navone
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an outstanding Italian tufted black leather Chester Moon sofa designed by Paola Navone for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.75 in W 101 in D 43.5 in
E. Cobianchi Sofa in Tufted Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
E. Cobianchi for Insa Italy, sofa, leather, wood, Italy, 1970s
An Italian sofa in cognac
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Tufted Black Leather Chester Moon Sofa by Paola Navone for Baxter
By Baxter, Paola Navone
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an outstanding Italian tufted black leather Chester Moon sofa designed by Paola Navone for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Modular Sofa in Cognac Leather With Tufted Backrests and Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, making this piece versatile and stylish. The sofa’s tufted cushions are tufted at the backrest and seats
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Curved Light Brown Italian Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Redding, CT
Curved lightbrown Italian leather chesterfield sofa. Sumptuous tufted button back curved sofa. The
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960s Modern Italian Sofa in Eggplant Chenille Upholstery
Located in Buchanan, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with slight tufting along the back. This piece is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
NEW Harvey Probber Black Raf Simons Velvet Deep Tuft Black Modular Sofa in STOCK
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Harald # 192 black
Sofa is new but the base arrived with some damaged during transportation from Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 24.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Harvey Probber Deep Tuft - In Stock
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber deep tuft designed in 1972.
M2L has the exclusive licensee to produce and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Italian Modernist Blue Velvet Curved Back Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage curved sofa with curved arms and back. Reupholstered in navy velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
1960s Italian Tufted High Back Sofa in Grey Flannel
Located in New York, NY
Tufted high back sofa upholstered in grey flannel. Italy, 1960's.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Tufted leather and glass sofa, Fabio Lenci attribution
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tufted leather sloped frame with glass sides and metal and wood support poles designed in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-century Armless Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1950's Italian armless sofa with button tufted casion and back-tapered legs with original brass
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Tufted White Leather Sofa
Located in New York, NY
scheme and know that it works in almost any environment.Great shiny tufting and mirrored feet add to the
Category
20th Century Italian Loveseats
Materials
Mirror
"Chester Moon" Italian Tufted Leather Sofa for Baxter
By Paola Navone, Baxter Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
parts of the 19th century. This Italian sofa is the unforgettable contemporary adaptation by the iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Blue Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary vintage blue leather tufted chesterfield sofa in great condition is crafted out of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Dunbar Curved & Tufted Down Pillow Sofa in Italian Velvet, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Drama 3-seat sofa design-classic with a beautiful banana / bow curved shaped by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Velvet, Teak
H 27.17 in W 88.59 in D 29.53 in
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Italian Tufted Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian tufted sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An Italian tufted sofa — often made from fabric, animal skin and metal — can elevate any home. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage Italian tufted sofa now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Italian tufted sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian tufted sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Italian tufted sofa over the years, but those crafted by Zanaboni, Palmobili and Paola Navone are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an Italian Tufted Sofa?
Prices for an Italian tufted sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,295 and can go as high as $33,097, while the average can fetch as much as $9,125.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
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.
Questions About Italian Tufted Sofa
- What is a tufted sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021In a tufted sofa, the upholstery fabric is tightly pulled and folded into a geometric pattern and secured by buttons. The cushions on a tufted sofa remain plump and quite comfortable over time. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tufted sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does tufted sofa mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term “tufted sofa” means a sofa that features folds and pleats in its upholstery. Tufting adds patterns to sofas and couches. A classic example is button-tufting where rows of fabric-wrapped buttons appear in indentations. On 1stDibs, shop a range of tufted sofas.
- What is an Italian sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024An Italian sofa is a sofa manufactured in Italy or produced by an Italian furniture maker. Some well-known Italian furniture brands include B&B Italia, Cassina, Mario Bellini, Alias and Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Keep in mind that an Italian sofa is different from an Italian leather sofa. Italian leather is a full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather produced in Italy. High-end furniture makers from all over the world use Italian leather as upholstery. Therefore, a sofa with this name may have been manufactured in Italy or elsewhere. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is an Italian leather sofa good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.
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