$4,196Sale Price|30% Off
H 29 in W 81 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Modified Lawson Style Sofa Black Frieze Fabric & Channel Back
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern modified Lawson style sofa with a channeled back, black frieze
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$2,306Sale Price|30% Off
H 32 in W 81 in D 34.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Henredon Sofa Modified Lawson Style Yellow & Beige Striped
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henredon Modified Lawson style sofa with original
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
$2,096Sale Price|30% Off
H 35 in W 78 in D 35 in
1940-1950’s Traditional Green Naugahyde Faux Leather Lawson Club Style Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Traditional green Naugahyde faux leather Lawson style club or library sofa with
Brass
$2,796Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 96 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Lawson 4 Cushion Sofa Attr Milo Baughman James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern turquoise Lawson style 4 cushion sofa attributed to Milo
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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H 27.5 in W 90 in D 34 in
Vint Mid-Century Modern Feather Lawson Style Sofa Frame Only Needs Upholstered
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern chartreuse green velvet Lawson style sofa with squared tapered
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
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H 33 in W 93 in D 39 in
Late 20th Century Lawson Style Sofa Ralph Lauren Henredon Original Buff Suede
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Lawson style sofa original buff suede leather by Ralph Lauren for Henredon. Three
Suede, Wood
Danish Modern Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Lawson style sofa with three loose box seat cushions and three loose box back cushions.
Vintage Blue Khaki Maroon & Black Plaid Lawson Style Tight Back Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage blue, khaki, maroon, and black plaid Lawson style tight back sofa with square
Metal
Vintage Hollywood Regency Floral Cut Velvet Sofa Modified Lawson Style
Located in Topeka, KS
. Circa, 1960’s. WOW… just, WOW! This is a marvelous, modified Lawson style sofa wearing a gorgeous
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 27.75 in W 100.5 in D 34 in
Vintage Mid-Century Four Cushion Extra-Long Lawson Style Golden Yellow Sofa
By Lawson
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful golden yellow Mid-Century sofa in Lawson style extra-long with four cushions. This circa
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Walnut Trimmed Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
back height drops down to the arm height like a Lawson style sofa but the wood, not upholstered, legs
Fabric, Walnut
Baker Sofas Lawson Style from the Crown and Tulip Collection Terracotta
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful Baker Furniture Lawson style sofas from their Crown and Tulip collection in a gorgeous
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Down, Feathers
Baker Sofa Lawson Style from the Crown and Tulip Collection Terracotta
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful Baker Furniture Lawson style sofa from their Crown and Tulip Collection in a gorgeous
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
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H 30 in W 60 in D 33.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 2 Piece Floral Sectional Sofa Style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
. What a fabulous and versatile Mid-Century Modern Lawson style sofa! Each section has two seat cushions
Fabric, Wood
Lawson-Fenning LF "Moreno" Sofa
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in San Antonio, TX
Contemporary style Lawson-Fenning Moreno Sofa in boucle sits deep and spacious with a curved
Bouclé, Oak
Custom Montebello Sofa By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 10' "Montebello" style sofa by Lawson-Fenning. Available to order in custom sizes, COM and
Maurice Sofa
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition mid-century style sofa by Lawson-Fenning. Available to order COM, $3250.
Gold Velvet Lawson Style Three-Cushion Sofa Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Topeka, KS
Slender and simple Lawson style three-cushion sofa in gold velvet upholstery. This vintage sofa is
Upholstery
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H 29.5 in W 99.5 in D 34.5 in
Powder Blue Lawson Style Four Cushion Sofa Vintage, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Topeka, KS
Slender and simple Lawson style four cushion sofa in powder or Wedgwood blue upholstery. This
Fabric
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H 30.5 in W 94 in D 36 in
MCM Lawson Style 4 Cushion Gold Velvet Sofa Park Slope Coll. Abraham & Straus
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful MCM Mid-Century Modern Lawson style four cushion gold velvet sofa Park Slope Collection
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Rosewood Midcentury Square End Table Cabinets
Located in Topeka, KS
saw these substantial end tables, they were flanking a Milo Baughman Lawson style sofa. What an
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Lawson style three cushion sofa seems to float on its four slender tapered wood legs. It retains its
Faux Leather, Wood
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H 29 in W 84 in D 32.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tufted Tight Back Lawson Style Sofa on Walnut Base
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage mid-century modern Lawson style sofa with tufted tight back on a walnut base
Fabric, Wood
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H 29 in W 78.25 in D 34.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa & Love Seat Pair Gold Lawson Style after Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Lawson style sofas, one three-cushion sofa and one two-cushion love seat
Fabric, Wood
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H 31 in W 91 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Rust Brushed Chenille Lawson Sofa Walnut Trim
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding mid-century Hollywood Regency rust colored brushed chenille Lawson style sofa with
Chenille, Walnut
Sold
H 28.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Vintage MCM to Modern Lawson Style Orange Wide Wale Corduroy Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage MCM a.k.a. mid-century modern to modern Lawson style orange wide wale corduroy sofa
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Four Cushion Lawson Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Style Velvet
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome long and lean midcentury four cushion Lawson style sofa. Upholstered in its original
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 92 in D 35 in
Vintage Baker Lawson Style Low Profile Sofa in Bellagio Cobalt Fabric by Fabricu
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Baker Lawson style low profile sofa in Bellagio cobalt fabric by Fabricut. There
Walnut, Chenille
Sold
H 27.5 in W 93 in D 34.5 in
Lawson Style Wide Wale Corduroy Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Lawson style sofa in its original olive colored wide wale corduroy fabric by Milo Baughman
Fabric
Sold
H 34 in W 96 in D 38 in
Late 20 Modern Custom Made Lawson Style Large Scale Tight Back Sofa Khaki Green
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Modern custom made Lawson style large scale tight back sofa khaki with olive green
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Feathers
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H 26.5 in W 85 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Lawson Style White Sofa by Flair Division for Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Lawson style three cushion white sofa from the flair division of
Fabric, Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Lawson Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic modern sofa in the style of Milo Baughman. Six loose cushions. In good condition.
Sold
H 25.5 in W 85 in D 34.75 in
Green Velvet Lawson Style Three-Cushion Sofa Vintage, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Slender and simple Lawson style three-cushion sofa in green velvet upholstery. This vintage sofa is
Velvet
Sold
H 31 in W 94 in D 32.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Original Green & Gold Plaid Sofa by Mastercraft Lawson Style
By Mastercraft
Located in Topeka, KS
the tag says!! It’s a fabulous mid-century modern tuxedo style sofa by Mastercraft wearing its
Metal
Chinoiserie Pagoda
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie pagoda. Very decorative Italian painted plaster and wood three-tiered pagoda alla Mongiardino emanating from marine inspired grotto base with four masks issuing water in...
Gesso, Shell, Wood
$48,260
H 36 in W 17 in D 12.25 in
Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
By Maison Marquis, Languereau
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...
Enamel, Bronze
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
A French Napoleon III "Float" Armchair, C. 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined (yet funky) Napoleon III armchair featuring the classic "float" arm design with fully upholstered seat, rolled back, and arms on turned, ebonized wood legs with original ca...
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Travertine Wedge Side Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wedge shaped side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA. This end table features a trapezoidal travertine top, which sits atop dark contrasting mahogany base with horizont...
Travertine
Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic style four-sided sofa ideal for a large lobby or foyer. With vintage style brown tufted leather upholstered backrests and seats, raised on turned mahogany feet and finished...
Leather
20th Century Art Nouveau Revival Italian Sterling Silver Vase
By Ferrari Milano
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver vase in Art Nouveau - Liberty style made entirely by hand. The preparation of the structure of the vase required several processing times. The vase was made in differ...
Sterling Silver
French Napoleon III Style Settee in Vintage Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III style settee is upholstered in a plush floral patterned gold velvet with tassel adornments and matching bullion fringe. The beautifully curved back a...
Upholstery
English Scenic Porcelain Dessert Service, Mid-19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
English Scenic porcelain Dessert service, mid-19th century, polychrome hand-painted with three various romantic landscape scenes in a round cartouches on a pink border, decorated wit...
Porcelain
$10,400
H 31 in W 37 in D 57 in
Adrian Pearsall Wave Lounge in Plush Faux Vanilla Bean Shearling on Walnut Legs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Chaise lounges should always beckon with relaxation and comfort and this Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise delivers just that fully restored with new foam cushions and fresh cozy faux vani...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of unusual spongeware is in good condition with the original metal handle. The lid is also original to the piece.
Pottery
$1,789Sale Price|39% Off
H 31.89 in W 72.05 in D 34.65 in
1960s, Danish "Banan" 3 seater sofa, original condition, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Banan" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Sofa was checked by craftsman. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs...
Velvet, Beech
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$78,500 / set
H 21 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated three-piece basket Garniture and stands. Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks ...
Porcelain
$4,360
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 34.65 in
De Sede Ds 63 Three-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 three-seater sofa in patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Robust DS-63 modular three-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate comfort and building quality w...
Leather
$45,000 / set
H 23 in W 17.5 in D 14 in
Large Pair of French Red Lacquer, Chinoiserie Decorated and Ormolu-Mounted Vases
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of antique French transitional period red lacquer, chinoiserie decorated ormolu-mounted vases with gilt bronze Rococo mounts. The vibrant color of these highly polished ...
Bronze
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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