$3,750
H 27 in W 87 in D 32.75 in
1970s Minimalist Charles Pfister for Knoll Tuxedo Sofa -- Off White Upholstery
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in St. Louis, MO
An original three-seat tuxedo sofa, originally design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Elegant
Upholstery, Foam, Down
Charles Pfister for KNOLL Tuxedo Sofa (Label)
Located in North Miami, FL
Original Charles Pfister for KNOLL tuxedo sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen mohair fabric in camel/caramel
Sold
H 31 in W 74 in D 31.5 in
1950s Steelcase Tuxedo Three Seat Sofa Chrome Base Style of Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Steelcase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sofa by Steelcase in the style of Florence Knoll, circa 1950s Classic Sofa tuxedo button tufted
Chrome
Knoll Pfister Tuxedo Sofa in Original Red Mohair, 1970s
By Charles Pfister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sofa designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. USA, circa 1970s. Upholstered in a fabulous
Mohair, Velvet
Sold
H 28 in W 76 in D 30 in
Charles Pfister for Knoll Box Stitched Leather Tuxedo Style Three-Seat Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Fantastic, near excellent condition Charles Pfister for Knoll three-seat sofa in a sturdy carmel
Steel
Sold
H 26 in W 87 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Charles Phister Knoll Classic Tuxedo 3-Seater Sofa Dark Brown Mohair
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles Pfisters 1971 sofa, designed for Knoll, is a classic and minimalist design which works in
Upholstery
Black Leather Tuxedo Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
Located in Fraser, MI
Leather Tuxedo Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Double Stitched through the backrest. Cushion foam has
Leather
Charles Pfister for Knoll Tuxedo Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Oaks, PA
Charles Pfister for Knoll Tuxedo Sofa, fitted with three backrest cushions and three seat cushions
Fabric, Upholstery
Pair of Charles Pfister/ Knoll Tuxedo Sofas
By Charles Pfister
Located in Oaks, PA
Pair of Charles Pfister/ Knoll Tuxedo Sofas Four seat Tuxedo sofa, USA, 1970s Recent Custom
Metal
Pair of Knoll Tuxedo Sofas
By Charles Pfister
Located in Southampton, NY
A pair of upholstered tuxedo sofas in modular units. Pieces may be configured as two seat sofa and
Metal
Classic Modern Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
A modern even arm three-seat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This Classic Knoll tuxedo
Pair of Classic Modern Sofas by Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Hudson, NY
Knoll. These are Classic Knoll tuxedo sofas, extremely well made and beautifully designed. Both with
Pair of Tuxedo Sofas by Charles Pfister for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
A matched pair of tuxedo arm sofas with deep set cushions and frame floating on hidden adjustable
Upholstery
Charles Pfister for Knoll Tuxedo Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful three-seat back and seat cushion sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Very good original
Steel
Knoll Tuxedo Sofa by Charles Pfister
By Charles Pfister
Located in Canaan, CT
Knoll quality. Made to last. In need of reupholstering. Solid frame, cushions are great. Knoll tag
Compact Tuxedo Sofa by Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare, compact tuxedo sofa on solid walnut base designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, c
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
$7,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
$2,950
H 29.25 in W 83.25 in D 37.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Coronado' Sofa in Butterscotch Leather, 1966
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 'Coronado' three-seater sofa, a testament to the revolutionary Italian Mid-Century Modern movement, was designed by the esteemed duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the world...
Steel
$5,990
H 28 in W 90 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis Slip Covered Sofa Custom made to order. Available in any length, can be made into a sectional, and sofa sleeper. The Louis Sofa blends modern and coastal aesthetics with clean...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 87.5 in D 33 in
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofa Offered for sale is one upholstered three-seat sofas designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll Studio. The sofa was recently reuph...
Linen
Vintage Regency Sofa After Barbara Berry for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite sofa blends timeless Regency elegance with tailored modern lines. Done in the manner of Barbara Barry for Baker. Upholstered in a warm Holly Hunt textured taupe fabric...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 seater sofa with chunky round feet. This is a designer delight in that it needs new upholstery-original is well worn and faded. We love the long low...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,700Sale Price|40% Off
H 29 in W 85 in D 33 in
Dunbar Jack Larsen Gray Velvet Cut Down Floating Plinth Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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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