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, round tapered walnut legs and brass sabots.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Henredon Sofa Modified Lawson Style Yellow & Beige Striped
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
That’s for SURE in the case of this incredible sofa!!!! This is a marvelous, modified Lawson style sofa wearing its gorgeous original off-white or oatmeal base color fabric with beig...
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
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 Baughman for James Inc.
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
This is a wonderful low-profile Lawson style sofa wearing a “very loved and worn” chartreuse green velvet fabric.
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.
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 tapered black painted legs.
Metal
Vintage Hollywood Regency Floral Cut Velvet Sofa Modified Lawson Style
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Hollywood Regency style greenish-gold colored floral cut velvet modified Lawson style sofa with loose seat and back cushions, three casters in front, and two round t...
Velvet, Wood
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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.
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Walnut Trimmed Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
The back height drops down to the arm height like a Lawson style sofa but the wood, not upholstered, legs come straight down at the corners like a Parson's style table so I'm not sur...
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 terracotta / peach / coral colored ribbed tight weave taffeta-like heavy upholstery f...
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 terracotta / peach / coral colored ribbed tight weave taffeta-like heavy upholstery f...
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 and two loose back 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 silhouette, U.S., California, 2022.
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 finishes.
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.
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.
Fabric
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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 rolled arms by Vargas Fine Furniture.
Brass
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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 by Philadelphia Chair Company for Abraham & Straus.
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Rosewood Midcentury Square End Table Cabinets
Located in Topeka, KS
When I first saw these substantial end tables, they were flanking a Milo Baughman Lawson style sofa. What an impression. Their large scale but simple lines and breathtaking material ...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Thayer Coggin and Milo Baughman in this one awesome vinyl sofa. This svelte Lawson style three cushion sofa seems to float on its four slender tapered wood legs.
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 with six legs and newly reupholstered.
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, upholstered in a beautiful gold small geometric pattern.
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 walnut trim and tapered square legs.
Chenille, Walnut
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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 by Drexel.
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 gorgeous Jack Lenor Larsen style abstract floral velvet fabric which is in fabulous vint...
Fabric, Wood
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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.
Walnut, Chenille
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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 for Thayer Coggin.
Fabric
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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 overtones.
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 Bernhardt Furniture.
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.
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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.
Velvet
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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
Handsome Mid-Century Modern green & gold plaid sofa by Mastercraft of Omaha. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear....
Metal
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$4,082
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy. This vintage sofa bears the signature qualit...
Fabric, Birch
$3,995 / set
H 24 in W 63 in D 33 in
Pair of Chrome Framed Grey Velvet Loveseats Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage 1970's chrome framed cantilevered loveseat sofas in the style of Milo Baughman and similar to seating groups of the period by Selig and Bernhardt's Flair division. T...
Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
$5,950
H 27.75 in W 63 in D 35.25 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa Settee Two Seat 1960s Knoll
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Fresh from the home of the original owner, a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa, fully marked. Professionally restored, the rosewood was well chosen and has wonderful...
Textile, Rosewood
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
Milo Baughman Dresser for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Drexel Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specifications: Wood Condition This Milo Baughman dresser for Drexel is in excellent restor...
Wood
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 89 in D 36 in
Stunning Asian Bird of Paradise Upholstered Sofa Chinoiserie Midcentury
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Chinoiserie style upholstered sofa with fabulous vintage bird of paradise floral fabric. This stylish sofa is actually all the rage right now and is in remarkable vintage co...
Upholstery
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 117 in D 83 in
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s
Located in New York, NY
Incredible sumptuous Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, midcentury sectional sofa, newly reupholstered in gray/green mohair. The sofa consists of three sections, two straight pieces, each ...
Metal
Large vintage 1950s red velvet curved sofa Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Large curved sofa with red velvet upholstery, black metal legs with gilt brass finials, Italian design, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
The 'Jaipur' Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is our Jaipur sofa. Inspired by an original Anglo- Indian sofa we found on our travels. We wanted to make a show stopping piece that encapsulated design with practicality and th...
Upholstery
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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