LC2 Two Seater Sofa in Light Blue Enamel and Leather
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This iconic LC2 two seater sofa designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeannerette and Charlotte Perriand is well-contoured and fully upholstered in a soft yet durable leather.
Steel
$5,329
H 27.17 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Cassina LC2 Two Seater Sofa By Charlotte Perriand And Le Corbusier
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing LC2 two seater sofa, a true design classic by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, originally designed in 1928.
Chrome
$5,802Sale Price|39% Off
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
LC2 Two-Seat Sofas by Le Corbusier Edited by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of sofas made of polished chrome-plated steel frame and leather cushion. Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and edited by Cassina in 1978. ...
Steel
$19,499 / item
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Two-Seat Sofa by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle Armchair, two and three-seat sofas and pouf with polished chrome or painted steel frame in the LC color palette.
Steel
$19,499 / item
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Two-Seat Sofa by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle Armchair, two and three-seat sofas and pouf with polished chrome or painted steel frame in the LC color palette.
Steel
$5,365
H 26.38 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier 2 Seater LC2 Vintage White Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC2 two seater sofa in white leather was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina.
Leather, Upholstery, Lacquer
$3,641
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 70.87 in
Italian Modern Lc2 Sofa, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1980s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Lc2 two-seater sofa, with black tubular structure with satin finish and completely removable cover in white cotton fabric.
Metal
Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa in Black Leather & Chrome, Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 two-seater sofa in chrome tube steel and black leather.
Steel, Chrome
$12,600
H 26.5 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible quality thick and supple black leather wrapped by quality tubular frame, this fantastic LC2/2 two seat settee is suitable for interior designers working on luxury interior...
Steel
$8,200
H 26.5 in W 51.5 in D 27.75 in
Authentic Cassina LC2 Black Leather Two-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier 1994
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele two-seat black leather sofa originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was produced by Cassina in 1994.
Steel, Chrome
$19,499 / item
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc2 Divano Two-Seat Sofa
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle armchair, two and three-seat sofas and pouf with polished chrome or painted steel frame in the LC color palette.
Steel
Unavailable
H 68 in W 130 in D 68 in
LC2 Two-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier et Al Cassina, Leather and Chrome
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Originally designed in the 1920s by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, this re-edition of the LC2 sofa was manufactured by Cassina in Italy. For shipping costs...
Chrome
Two-Seat Sofa Le Corbusier LC2 for Cassina, 1965
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Two-seat sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1928, produced in 1965 in black leather and chrome; very good condition.
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Cassina Lc2 Two Seater Sofa by Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing LC2 two seater sofa, a true design classic by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, originally designed in 1928.
Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Cassina Lc2 Two Seater Sofas by Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing pair of LC2 two seater sofas, a true design classic by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, originally designed in 1928.
Chrome
Sold
H 27.17 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Cassina LC2 Two Seater Sofa By Charlotte Perriand And Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing LC2 two seater sofa, a true design classic by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, originally designed in 1928.
Chrome
Sold
H 26.97 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier Piere Jeanneret Charlotte Perriand LC2 Two-Seat Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Munster, NRW
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, early sofa model LC 2, by Cassina This early LC2 2-seat sofa in white leather was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassin...
Chrome
Sold
H 26.38 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Cassina LC2 Two-Seat in Chrome and Black Leather, Designed in 1928, Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
LC2 in black leather with cushion. The leather in very good condition only some light cat made cat picks. Also the base is in very good condition. Frame number is N 76007.
Chrome
Cognac leather "LC2" sofa by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Iconic "LC2" two seat sofa by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret och Charlotte Perriand, made from steel and cognac colored leather.
Steel
Sold
H 27 in W 66 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, Two Seater, Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, Two Seater, Perriand Iconic LC2 two seater sofa originally designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte P...
Chrome
Sold
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
LC2 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Wien, AT
The LC2 two-seater sofa, originally designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and later produced by Cassina, is one of the most celebrated icons of m...
Chrome
Vintage Red LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier, Italy 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roma, IT
Adorn your living room with this iconic armchair LC2 Two Seats Sofais a timeless model, the only and authentic one realized byLe Corbusierfor Cassina, which has made the history of ...
Steel
Sold
H 26.38 in W 50.99 in D 27.56 in
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in La xara, VC
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 26.38 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Cassina LC2 Sofa, Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Ch. Perriand Two-Seater
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Munster, NRW
Design by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand von 1928 made & signed by Cassina 2seater sofa in bordeaux red leather - all over perfect condition, just 2 small holes underneath on...
Sold
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Leather Two-Seat Sofa Cassina Espresso & Chrome Modern Loveseat
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The exclusive reproduction rights have been acquired by Cassina. The LC2, petit confort collection consists of an armchair, two-seat and three-seat sofa and is included in the des...
Stainless Steel
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H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Leather Two-Seat Sofa Cassina Espresso & Chrome Modern Loveseat
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The exclusive reproduction rights have been acquired by Cassina. The LC2, petit confort collection consists of an armchair, two-seat and three-seat sofa and is included in the des...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 24 in W 39.75 in L 24 in
Early Production 'LC3' and 'LC2' Set by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEASUREMENTS: LC3 Chairs (2) H 24" x W 39.75" x D 29.25" Seat Height: 15.75" Seat Depth: 21.5" LC2 Sofa (1) H 26.25" x W 54" x D 29" Seat Height: 19.75" Seat Depth: 21.25" COND...
Steel
LC2 Two Seats Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
LC2 two seats sofa is a sophisticated piece of design furniture realized in the 1970s by Le Corbusier for Cassina.
Steel
Le Corbusier LC 2 Two Seat Sofa Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Original Cassina LC 2 sofa, chromed, gray leather. Good used condition with normal wear. No damages.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina Two-Seat Gray Chamois Leather Sofa Italia, 1970s
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Palermo, IT
Two-seat gray chamois leather sofa, mod. LC2 designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in 1970s It features a chromed tubular steel frame Engraved brand visible on a chromed...
Steel
Sold
H 25.6 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina Two-Seat Gray Chamois Leather Sofa, Italia, 1970s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Palermo, IT
Two-seat gray chamois leather sofa, mod. LC2 designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in 1970s It features a chromed tubular steel frame Engraved brand visible on a chromed...
Steel
Sold
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
'LC2' Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
More About the Design (From Cassina's website): Fauteuil Grand Confort (LC3), petit modèle (LC2) Armchair, two- and three-seater sofas and pouf with polished chrome or painted steel...
Chrome
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H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
'LC2' Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand for Cassina, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
More About the Design (From Cassina's website): Fauteuil Grand Confort (LC3), petit modèle (LC2) Armchair, two- and three-seater sofas and pouf with polished chrome or painted steel...
Chrome
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 Leather Sofa Black Two-Seat
By Cassina
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 leather sofa black two-seat.
Leather
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 Fabric Sofa Two-Seater Couch
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 fabric sofa two-seater couch. SKU: #15954-c2 Product measurements in centimeters: depth: 70 width: 130 height: 70 ...
Fabric
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 Fabric Sofa Blue Two-Seater Couch
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 fabric sofa blue two-seater couch.
Fabric
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 Leather Sofa Black Two-Seat Couch
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 leather sofa black two-seat couch.
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 50.4 in L 25.6 in
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 Fabric Sofa Red Two-Seat Couch Le Corbusier
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 fabric sofa red two-seat couch Le Corbusier.
Fabric
Sold
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in L 26.78 in
Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 Leather Sofa Black Two-Seater Le Corbusier Couch
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Cassina Le Corbusier LC 2 leather sofa black two-seat Le Corbusier couch.
Leather
Cassina LC2 Leather Sofa Black Two-Seater Le Corbusier Chrome
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Cassina LC2 leather sofa black two-seater Le Corbusier chrome.
Leather
Sold
H 26.38 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Two-Seat Sofa Cassina LC2
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Grenoble, FR
Two-seat sofa with polished chrome-plated steel frame. Loose cushions with polyurethane foam and polyester padding with polyurethane core. Black leather. Yet another timeless cla...
Chrome
Sold
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Cassina Lc2 Leather Sofa Set Black Two-Seater Armchair Le Corbusier Chrome
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Cassina LC2 leather sofa set black two-seater armchair Le Corbusier chrome.
Leather
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$5,672
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-125 Sofa by Gert Lange in cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional and highly sculptural DS-125 sofa by Gert Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1980s. This iconic model exemplifies De Sede’s mastery of leather craftsmanship and arch...
Leather
$8,272
H 27 in W 70 in D 27.5 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa in Chic Mango Fabric with Peach Tube Steel, Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 three-seater sofa in peach tube steel and herringbone-patterned mango fabric. Made in Italy by Cassina. Signed with serial number. The LC2 was des...
Steel
$4,727 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
$13,000 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it w...
Leather, Plastic
$4,400
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 33.47 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi 'Ateljee' Sectional Sofa in Black Leather
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, modular sofa, leather, metal, wood, Finland, 1963 This streamlined sectional sofa is characterized by a simplistic, natural and modernist aesthetic...
Metal
$15,395
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$7,800
H 26 in W 79 in D 30.75 in
Black Leather/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
Leather, Wood
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Wood
$8,881 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 17.92 in
Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...
Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood
$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
Furniture manufacturer Cassina is a prolific design house for more reasons than one: It not only owns the licenses to an exquisite collection of iconic chairs, sofas, tables and other pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries but also produces original works that are characterized by innovation and the finest Italian craftsmanship.
Cassina’s illustrious legacy includes being one of the first companies to bring industrial design to Italy in the 1950s. Founded in 1927 in Meda, Italy, by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina, the Italian manufacturing giant originally specialized in bespoke woodworking. In nearly a century since its founding, the company has shown incredible foresight about design trends and the evolution of technology.
In 1964, Cassina signed an exclusive licensing agreement to manufacture furniture by Le Corbusier and his collaborators — such as the LC4 chaise longue made with trailblazing French modernist Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret — a move that would shape the future of the company. Cassina’s I Maestri collection is an ongoing initiative to restyle landmark designs from the 20th century, such as pieces by Gerrit Rietveld (the Red and Blue armchair from 1918), Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Franco Albini and Frank Lloyd Wright. The company preserves the intentions and original styles of their designs but adds updated techniques, materials and processes — rendering them the best possible combination of past, present and future. The brand has also worked with contemporary icons like Zaha Hadid, Gio Ponti and Philippe Starck.
Cassina’s original designs are cutting-edge as well. They include pieces for everyday use, the development of which is guided by comfort and the marriage of Italian craftsmanship with industrial technology.
Some of Cassina’s pieces, both from its contemporary and I Maestri collections, can be found in the collections of museums like the Museum of Modern Art and the Vitra Design Museum. In 2014, the company became part of Haworth in its acquisition of Italian furniture group Poltrona Frau, and in 2015, Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola joined Cassina as its art director, leading the brand into its next century of inventive style.
Find a collection of new and vintage Cassina furniture on 1stDibs.
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.