1980s Curved Post Modern Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning near mint condition 1980's Biomorphic Kidney Bean sofa by Directional. Comes in it's
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A kidney-shaped sofa that features a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back
Upholstery
Pair of Classic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofas
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of vintage kidney bean shaped sofas are the perfect blend of traditional style
Upholstery
1980’s Postmodern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa
By Directional
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Postmodern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa in black Miore pattern fabric with channel tufted
Fabric
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H 28 in W 86 in D 32 in
Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s. This piece has been
Ultrasuede
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H 30 in W 86 in D 44 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Modern Curved Kidney Bean Cloud Sofas or Loveseats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful matching pair of kidney bean shaped sofas circa 1980s. These feature gorgeous
Fabric
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H 46 in W 80 in L 46 in
Weiman Style Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Mid Century Sofa in Textured White Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely gently curved sofa has just been stripped down to the frame and is awaiting new
Upholstery
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H 28 in W 86 in D 32 in
Vladimir Kagan Sofa, Biomorphic Kidney Form for Directional Furniture, 1980s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1980s. This piece retains
Fabric
Vintage Postmodern Black Curved Sofa
By Directional
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Post Modern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa in black Miore pattern fabric with channel
Fabric
Kidney Bean Crescent Shaped Curved Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The crescent shaped, curved sofa was made famous by legendary designers. Kidney bean shaped couches
Fabric
Wonderful Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa Labeled Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa with Directional label-Vladimir Kagan style. This
Upholstery
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H 28.35 in W 77.96 in D 40.56 in
Fairy-Tale Kidney Bean Beige Velvet Sofa by Roberto Ventura, Italy
By Roberto Ventura
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 2000s. This sofa has a surreal and fairy-tale design and is upholstered in beige
Velvet
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H 27.5 in W 84 in D 46.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Modern Curved Kidney Bean Cloud Sofa Set in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful matching pair of kidney bean shaped sofas circa 1980s these feature gorgeous
Fabric
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H 30 in W 80 in D 46 in
Weiman Style Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Mid Century Sofa in Textured White Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely gently curved sofa has just been totally reupholstered in a lovely white textured
Upholstery
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H 28.25 in W 90 in D 36 in
Biomorphic Kidney Form Sofa by Directional Furniture in Emerald Green Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Classic biomorphic kidney bean shaped curved sofa made by Directional Furniture. Pristine, like-new
Fabric, Velvet
Valdimir Kagan Biomorphic Curved Sofa for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
kidney bean shaped sofa comes with two throw pillows. We have two of these sofas both identical. From a
Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa by Directional, 1970s
By Directional
Located in New London, CT
A refreshing break from the wildly popular cloud sofa also produced by Directional, this kidney
Chenille
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H 29 in W 91 in D 38 in
Exquisite Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s, this sofa has a brass
Pivot Double Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms Made in Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Brass
$3,200 / set
H 26 in W 25.5 in D 17 in
1960s Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut & Rosewood Demilune Nightstands or End Tables
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
United States designed and made, these nightstands or end tables feature a great look with modern clean lines and sculptured elements such as the arches on the drawers. The appeal is...
Rosewood, Walnut
$4,186
H 32.29 in W 94.49 in D 38.59 in
Hollywood Regency Style Taupe Velvet Chaise Longue by Promemoria, Italy c.2000
By Promemoria
Located in Glasgow, GB
A striking and generously scaled Hollywood Regency style chaise longue by Promemoria, handcrafted in Italy in the early 21st century by the renowned atelier’s master artisans. No l...
Velvet, Natural Fiber, Foam, Wood
Turquerie Ottoman View Bigger Tray
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman woman tray in a Turquerie style serving and decorative tray.
Wood
Pair of Murano Gilt Swirl Glass Lamps by Salviati
By Salviati
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary pair of substantial hand-blown glass table lamps by Salviati. Hollywood Regency period lamps featuring a large swirl or twist form with dazzling gilt flecks throughout....
Brass
Rare Arteluce Acrylic Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary chandelier by the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Arteluce is a true collector’s piece and a striking example of 1970s Space Age design. With its sculptural...
Metal
Italian Midcentury Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern design in the style of Stilnovo. Featuring six arms with white acrylic glass shades, a...
Metal, Brass
Bazane Stool
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
Frame description: Oak, wire brushed Frame finish: Charbon Other description: Leather Seat Other finish: Cavallino - Noir Oak WB, Charbon/Noir Cavallino.
Leather, Oak
Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful third quarter 19th century Italian 'grand tour' ancient marbles specimen plaque in original silver-gilt frame.
Marble
Vintage Heinz Meier Stendig Hausmann Sofa
By Heinz Meier, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern sofa made by Landes Furniture Mfg. Co. with a chrome rod and wood frame. Detachable cushions newly upholstered in white fabric. Lounge chairs also available.
Chrome
Ups Pouf Furry by Hermhaus – Modern Designer Pouf
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Ups Pouf by Hermhaus is a playful yet sophisticated example of modern designer furniture, featuring a unique furry upholstery that adds texture, warmth, and tactile appeal to any...
Wood, Oak
$15,059
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
Raphaël Raffel croissant sofa in Mohair velvet 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris produced in the mid-1970s. The sofa has been fully restored and newly upholstered with a beautiful light beige mohair velvet ...
Velvet
"Bubble Gum" sconces by Studio Glustin.
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of small "Bubble Gum" sconces in brass and pink tinted opaline glass globes by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2025
Brass
$6,995 / item
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Accent Hello Sofa - Contemporary Seating in Dedar Tiger Beat Jacquard by NOOM
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
The HELLO Sofa is a bold fusion of sculptural geometry and inviting softness — a true statement piece that brings playful elegance to any interior. With its rounded, organic lines an...
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
Uzbek Silk Velvet Handmade Pillow
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handwoven from silk velvet, these cushions bring a unique touch to your home with their rich texture and vibrant design. Note: Due to the handwoven nature of the cushions, no two ar...
Silk
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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