$34,000
H 31 in W 102 in D 48 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
An outstanding Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Model 6329 Angle sofa newly upholstered in a Raf
Upholstery, Mahogany
$68,000 / set
H 31 in W 102 in D 48 in
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofas in Raf Simons Velvet w/ Leather
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An outstanding pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Model 6329 Angle sofas newly upholstered in
Upholstery, Mahogany
Janus et Cie Amalfi 3 Seat Tuxedo Sofa a Pair Salterini Style
By Janus et Cie
Located in Newtown, CT
Janus et Cie 3 Seat Tuxedo Sofa a pair. They are 72" wide, 24" deep and the back height and arms
Iron
Edward Wormley Angular Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Janus Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for dunbar sofa #6329, circa 1965 Janus Collection. Fully restored and reupholstered
Upholstery, Mahogany
Janus sofa Dunbar-Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Janus sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original Jack Lenor Larsen "Happiness" fabric on mahogany
Wood, Fabric
Janus Sofa Dunbar-edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Janus sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original Jack Lenor Larsen "Happiness" fabric on
Wood, Fabric
Janus Sofa Bed by Ligne Roset
By Sebastian Herkner, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Janus Sofa Bed by Ligne Roset, a stunning addition to any modern home. This
Metal
Angled Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An angled Janus sofa on mahogany frame. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Monumental Dunbar "Janus Sofa" by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, André Dunoyer de Segonzac
Located in Chicago, IL
Large-scale "Janus sofa" by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Wide angle sofa model #6329. Fully restored
Mahogany, Velvet
Janus Sofa #6329 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Janus sofa #6329 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stunning sofa recently restored in champagne velvet
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Reupholstered 'Janus' Sofa with Green Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus sofa model 6392A, reupholstered in green fabric, mahogany, United
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 102 in D 44 in
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled "Janus" Sofa Model 6329
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and unique modern wide angle sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar for their "Janus
Dunbar Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An angled Janus sofa with mahogany stretchered base. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
the Dunbar Wide Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An angled 'Janus' sofa on a walnut frame base in original pink upholstery. Each 'wing' is 43.5"L
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley Janus Day Bed/Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar Janus Group Daybed/ Sofa Reupholstered with Great Plains Boucle
Mahogany, Upholstery
Edward Wormley Janus Collection Sofa For Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
This extremely rare sofa heralded the resurgence of Wormley at Dunbar, as part of his Janus
Mahogany
Salterini Style Outdoor Sofa/Loveseat
By Janus et Cie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautful outdoor sofa or love seat in the style of Salterini. The sofa shows beatiful architectural
Steel
Janus et Cie Bronze Woven Sectional Sofa, 21st C
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of four Janus et Cie Bronze Woven sectional sofa (four parts, one corner, three sides), 21st
Metal
Janus Corner Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
A Janus Collection corner sofa produced by Dunbar and designed by Edward Wormley. Model 629A
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Style Sofa in Castel Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
We have reupholstered this beautiful graceful sofa in a high quality fabric by Castel. Refinished
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.5 in W 80 in L 30.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Janus Collection
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful Edward Wormley sofa for Dunbar from the Janus Collection, circa 1960s. This fantastic
Edward Wormley Dunbar Janus Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Janus sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa early 1950's. The light cream colored
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.44 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Edward Wormley Model 6329 Janus Sofa, Jack Lenor Larsen Flamestitch Velvet 1960s
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edward Wormley Model 6329 Janus sofa, Jack Lenor Larsen Flamestitch velvet 1960s. Made in Berne
Velvet, Mahogany
Monumental "Janus" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental angular "Janus" sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sofa has a sturdy frame and
Upholstery, Wood
Wide Angle "Janus" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Uniquely designed wide Angle "Junas" sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model #6329. Sofa is
Silk
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
-century modern furnishing, and this Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley Janus collection faceted sofa. Sexy from every angle.
Janus et Cie Amalfi Tuxedo Sofa Bench by Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic neoclassical style Amalfi tuxedo sofa bench or daybed attributed to Janus et Cie, Los
Iron
Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Janus sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fantastic eight foot sofa with ebonized mahogany base
Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery
Pair of rare Janus Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare pair of Janus sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sofas are in original condition, and the
Wood, Upholstery
Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
This large sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar's Janus Collection. Its deep seat and
Upholstery
Edward Wormly for Dunbar Mid-Century Janus Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Completely original Dunbar sofa Designed by Edward Wormley.
Wood
Janus Sofa, Model 6329, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley created this striking sofa, model 6329, for Dunbar's Janus Collection. Angled for
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of rare sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection
Located in Hollywood, CA
heather brown Frieze. These sofas are part of the Janus collection which heralded the resurgence of
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.5 in W 80 in D 43 in
Angular Janus Collection Sofa, Model 6329, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this sofa, model 6329, as part of his famous Janus collection for Dunbar
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$3,800
H 21.5 in W 33.5 in D 17.75 in
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and iron chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Iron
$17,150 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
Brass
Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
By Frank Oelke
Located in Padova, IT
Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...
Resin, Wood
1960s Reupholstered Dusty Pink Velvet 'Palazzo Torta' Sofa
Located in Florence, Tuscany
I love a 'Palazzo Torta' sofa. These wonderful round sofas are mainly found in large palazzi or in old hotels in Italy. This one was found in Naples - it was made in the 1970s and we...
Canvas, Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
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
Thomas Moser floor lamp by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Highland, IN
This great floor lamp is architectural with a restrained playfulness, it employs innovative materials (perforated steel) and reflected light for a nice mix of direct and indirect ill...
Brass, Steel
$7,609 / item
H 19.69 in W 16.15 in D 10.63 in
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Brass & Silk Desk Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann table lamp with a fabric-shade - different Colors are available Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstätte Atelier, now custom-made production at the Woka Lamp...
Brass
Lightolier, Floor Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston floor lamp by Lightolier. Features a brass and walnut base and a perforated brass shade. Measures: 17" diameter x 64.5" height.
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Mid Century Burl Cube Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning walnut burl cube by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A great piece used as a small coffee table, large side table or pedestal. Matching coffee table and console with ottom...
Glass, Burl
$25,000
H 29 in W 81 in D 33 in
Rare T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Bleached Walnut & Vellum Strap Sofa Settee
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare, likely custom ordered Sofa or Settee, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings with a bleached Walnut frame and Vellum Strapping. Stunning, elegant neo-classical design. One long ...
Walnut
Art Nouveau Bentwood Ebonised Bench Circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Nouveau ebonised bentwood bench. No 96. Circa 1900. There is no maker's mark, but almost certainly made by Thonet or J&J Kohn in Vienna, Austria. The bench is in good original ...
Cane, Bentwood
$6,995 / set
H 26.25 in W 25.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Mid-Century Two-Tier Side Tables in the manner of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Hanover, MA
Dramatic vintage pair of bi-level tables in the style of Ico and Luisa Parisi. Finely constructed of walnut hardwood and veneer, both tiers feature upswept ends and are supported by...
Brass
$2,657 / item
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Dining Chair for Cassina, Italy - New
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material and size. The measurements given apply to the chair without armrests. With armrests the chair measures 64cm width and 63cm depth. The bas...
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak
$14,000 / set
H 28 in W 96 in D 32.5 in
Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exceptional pair of sofas attributed to iconic mid-century designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Crafted in the 1950s, these sofas embody ...
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.
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