Marthe Armitage X Sigmar, Kaare Klint 4118 Sofa
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
This reupholstered Kaare Klint 4118 sofa is the centrepiece of our recent collaboration with Marthe Armitage Prints for London Design Festival 2023.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Model 4118 Box Sofa, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Kaare Klint Model 4118 two-seat box sofa with profiled cross legged mahogany frame.
Mahogany, Leather
KK 4118 - Sofa in patinated Niger leather designed by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed in 1930 by Kaare Klint. Made by Rud Rasmussen.
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 4118 Sofa by Kaare Klint, mahogany base with cross-connections, newly upholstered in leather.
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118 in Mahogany and Patinated Leather
By Kaare Klint
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Kaare Klint sofa model 4118 with mahogany base and patinated leather.
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118 Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model 4118 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark.
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
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H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 60.24 in
Three Seat Sofa by Danish Designer Kaare Klint Model 4118 for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare Scandinavian three seat sofa by Danish designer Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Model "4118" dating from 1929 with a classic and sober design, precursor of the Scandinavian design.
Leather
Sold
H 35 in W 77 in D 32 in
Kaare Klint Model 4118 Style Box Sofa in Burgundy Leather Made in USA 2010s
By Kaare Klint
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A replica of Kaare Klinte Model 4118 Sofa for Red Rasmussen. This example was made in the USA in the 2010s and comprises a hardwood frame, hand tied coil springs, and new burgundy le...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 29.53 in W 51.78 in D 29.53 in
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Model 4118 Settee Made by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1940
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
A two-seat 4118 settee designed by Kaare Klint and made by cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen in Denmark, circa 1940.
Upholstery, Mahogany
KK 4118 3-Seat Sofa in Niger Leather by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 4118, 3-seat sofa with solid mahogany crossed legs and new niger leather. Designed in 1929. Maker Rud. Rasmussen.
Mahogany
KK 4118 3-Seat Sofa in Niger Leather by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 4118, 3-seat sofa with solid mahogany crossed legs and new niger leather. Designed in 1929. Maker Rud. Rasmussen.
Mahogany
3-Seater Sofa by Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
danish kaare klint 3-seater sofa, model #4118
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 31.89 in
Kaare Klint Sofa Model No 4118 Produced by Rud. Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model no 4118 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen in Denmark.
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Model 4118 Two-Seat Box Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
A two-seat 4118 settee designed by Kaare Klint and made by a master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen in Denmark, circa 1940.
Leather, Linen, Mahogany
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H 34 in W 78 in D 31 in
Vintage Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa Model 4118, From Denmark Circa, 1930
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa Model 4118, From Denmark Circa, 1930.
Leather
Kaare Klint X Base Sofa
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint X-base sofa, Model #4118. Designed in 1930 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint X-Base Sofa
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint X-base sofa, model #4118. Designed in 1930 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Fabric, Mahogany
Kaare Klint X-Base Sofa
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint X-base sofa, Model #4118. Designed in 1930 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Fabric, Leather, Mahogany
$55,993
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
$3,034 / item
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood brown woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration....
Leather, Walnut
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Severin Hansen Danish Model 36 Oak Desk - 1958
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...
Oak
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
Wool, Beech
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
$6,065
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Frosted Glass & Brass, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier, pendant made of hand blown frosted opaline glass, designed and produced by Stilnovo in good condition. The oval white shade of the ce...
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Ash Club Chairs
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1925) ash club chairs with padded upholstered scoop back and seat on U form support & platform. (Attributed to Pierre Chareau) (PRICED AS Pair)
Ash, Upholstery
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Bedside Cabinets, c1960s. A pair of patinated oak bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early 1960s. The design features Kristian...
Oak
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
$110,819
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...
Pine
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This wonderfully curved sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting back and wrap around arms. It also features a curved seat and has been totally refurbish...
Sheepskin, Oak
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.