$9,500 / item
Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the piece has support belts featuring charcoal cotton webbing, aged veg tan leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$9,500 / item
Potomac Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the piece has support belts featuring black cotton webbing, cognac leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$13,500 / item
Brown Bison Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in beautifully textured pebbled brown bison leather.
Steel
$12,000 / item
Cognac Brown Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, cognac...
Steel
$14,000 / item
Obsidian Black Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoal cotton webbing, age...
Steel
Brentwood Navy Leather and Blackened Steel Armless Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the piece has support belts featuring natural cotton webbing, aged veg tan leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
$50,011 / item
Atlanta Sofa with Leather and Shiny Steel Details
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Atlanta with structure in solid beech wood, upholstered and covered with high quality genuine Italian leather.
Steel
$10,400 / item
Potomac Leather and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbin...
Steel
$12,900 / item
Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring olive cotton webbin...
Steel
Rare Pieff & Co. Art Deco Design Leather & Chromium Tubular Steel Frame Sofa
By Pieff and Co.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Pieff & Co Art Deco Design Black Leather & Chromium Plated Tubular Steel Framed Three Seater Sofa 1970's Designed by Mark Lawson Extra images of original sketches, no...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Potomac Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa with Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sofa features black webbing support belts and is finished with cognac leather straps and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$14,000 / item
Blue Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Three-Piece Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, black ...
Steel
$10,000 / item
Pebbled Black Leather and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring a replica of a WWII...
Steel
$11,500 / item
Potomac Tan Leather and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the piece has support belts featuring black cotton webbing, cognac leather and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
Valhalla Granite Leather and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring a replica of a WWII...
Steel
Encounter Cognac Leather and Blackened Steel Three-Piece Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an blackened steel plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoal cotton webb...
Steel
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Sofa in Brown Leather and Steel
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Bo-Ex, sofa model 'BO583', steel and leather, Denmark, 1962.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Camel Yellow Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, Germany, 1960s This streamlined sofa has a simple look, yet the combination of materials and the defined geometry of this piece, this sofa radiat...
Steel, Chrome
Sofa Model 57 in Black Leather and Steel by Bodil Kjær
By Hovedstadens Møbelfabrik, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
From this series is here offered is sofa model 57, a rare piece, in the indian red full grain aniline leather upholstery and chromed steel.
Stainless Steel
$8,000 / item
Black Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, cognac leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
Hannes Wettstein three seat sofa in black leather and steel. Model Delphi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hannes Wettstein three seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance full grain aniline leather.
Stainless Steel
Double-Seat Sofa in Milled Black Leather and Oiled Laser-Cut Steel
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sofa double is guilty as charged. Doubling the fun of Klein Agency's sofa Single, this contemporary piece is utilizing the same bulging pillow forms. The double allows ample room...
Cut Steel
Pair of Sofas in Black Leather and Flat Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1958
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Sofas in Black Leather and Flat Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1958 Additional Information: Material: Black leather and flat steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Rare pair of sofa...
Steel
Stylish Sofa Frame Made of Solid Timber Wood and Steel Printed Leather
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Steel
Stylish Sofa Frame Made of Solid Timber Wood and Steel Printed Leather
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Steel
$9,000 / item
Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa V1
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the piece has support belts featuring taupe cotton webbing, oxblood leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
1001 AX Sofa by Fjord Fiesta with Leather and Walnut Stainless Steel Frame
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Bambi 56/1 / Lounge Chair by Rastad & Relling Upholstered 3-seater leather sofa with fluted padding and a solid walnut and stainless steel base.
Stainless Steel
Sofa / Daybed Constanzebank in Teak, Steel and Leather by Johannes Spalt, 1960's
By Johannes Spalt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa / Daybed Constanzebank in Teak, Steel and Original Patinated Natural Leather by Johannes Spalt, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Teak, steel and original patinated natu...
Steel
$10,000 / item
Faribault Grey Wool and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoal cotton webbing, cognac leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$10,000 / item
Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa V2
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring taupe cotton webbing, oxblood leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$10,000 / item
Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blacked steel frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring taupe cotton webbing, oxblood leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
Soriana Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960s, Green Leather and Steel
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Green eco-leather upholstery with signature chrome-plated steel clamp structure.
Steel
Philippe Starck Prive Sofa by Cassina: Modern Steel and Leather Design
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Leather
Philippe Starck Prive Sofa by Cassina: Modern Steel and Leather Design
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Leather
Fabricius and Kastholm Four Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather with Steel Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Kill International, four-seater sofa, patinated leather, steel, Denmark, 1960s.
Leather
$10,500 / item
Auburn Leather and Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop an antique brass plated steel frame, the piece has support belts featuring olive cotton webbing, cognac leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$10,500 / item
Mauve Leather and Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop an antique brass plated steel frame, the piece has support belts featuring olive cotton webbing, cognac leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
Francesco Binfaré White Flap Sofa in Leather and Steel by Edra 2000s
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Flap sofa with a structure in steel and foam covered with white leather, was designed by Francesco Binfaré and produced by Edra in the early 2000s.
Metal
$14,000 / item
Cream Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in cream leather from the Providence Collection by Moore & Giles.
Steel
Sofa Frame Meade of Solid Timber Steel Pipes and Wood Different Leather
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Wood, Leather
Deadstock Tan Canvas and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the Two Seat Sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing, cognac leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blacked steel frame, this Inheritance Two Seat Sofa is strapped with support belts featuring taupe cotton webbing, black leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$12,500 / item
Waxed Cognac Leather and Marbled Rust Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring featuring a replica of a WWI...
Steel
$14,500 / item
Grey Nubuck Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in Granite nubuck Leather from the Cottswald Collection by Moore & Giles.
Steel
$15,500 / item
Black Bison Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in heavily pebbled black bison leather.
Steel
$11,000 / item
Teal Leather and Light Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in teal leather by Moore & Giles.
Steel
$14,000 / item
Waxed Moss Leather and Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in waxed moss leather from the Brentwood Collection by Moore & Giles.
Steel
$10,500 / item
Walnut Brown Leather and Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in walnut leather from the Providences Collection by Moore & Giles.
Steel
$14,000 / item
Natural Nubuck Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in cream leather from the Providence Collection by Moore & Giles.
Steel
Paltrona Frau 'Almo' Modern Leather Sofa Designed by Garcia Cumini
By Garcia and Cumini, Paltrona Frau
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinarily comfortable sofa that hugs you in all the right places and encompasses the whole body creating a seating environment. The full grain leather upholstery is soft to the...
Steel
$15,500 / item
Blue Leather and Polished Black Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in smooth blue leather from the Acadia Collection by Moore & Giles.
Steel
Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Two Seat Sofa V1
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blacked steel frame, the two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring olive cotton webbing, natural veg tan leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$13,900 / item
Olive Leather and Antique Brass Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique brass plated steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring olive c...
Steel
$11,500 / item
Potomac Leather and Antique Nickel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique nickel plated steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring olive ...
Steel
$13,500 / item
Indigo Leather and Antique Brass Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique brass plated steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring indigo ...
Steel
Philippe Starck Prive Sofa by Cassina, Steel & Leather, Mid-Century
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Leather
$13,900 / item
Natural Leather and Antique Brass Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique brass plated steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoa...
Steel
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 56.3 in D 30.32 in
Two Person Sofa by Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, Denmark, 1960s
By Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare black leather and steel sofa by Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, BO-911, circa 1960s.
Steel
Rare Jacques Charpentier Leather Sofas, France, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very rare dark green leather and steel sofas by Jacques Charpentier. This model with loose cushions and armrests is nearly unfindable, France, 1970s.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 24.81 in W 89.38 in D 36.23 in
"Apollo" Sofa by Jacques Charpentier, Leather and Stainless Steel, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, FR
"Apollo" sofa by Jacques Charpentier, original black leather and stainless steel for the frame, 1970s 3-seats This sofa is very characteristic of the 1970s style.
Stainless Steel
Truss Sofa in Liquorice Leather and Powder-Coated Steel by TRNK
By TRNK
Located in South El Monte, CA
Pictured above in Liquorice Leather, the Truss line is available in a range of carefully-chosen upholstery options including high-performing fabrics by Maharam, our signature fabric ...
Steel
Truss Sofa in Greige Leather and Powder-Coated Steel by TRNK
By TRNK
Located in South El Monte, CA
Pictured above in Greige leather, the Truss line is available in a range of carefully-chosen upholstery options including high-performing fabrics by Maharam, our signature fabric and...
Steel
Truss Sofa in Midnight Leather and Powder-Coated Steel by TRNK
By TRNK
Located in South El Monte, CA
Pictured above in midnight leather, the Truss line is available in a range of carefully-chosen upholstery options including high-performing fabrics by Maharam, our signature fabric a...
Steel
Truss Sofa in Ebony Leather and Powder-Coated Steel by TRNK
By TRNK
Located in South El Monte, CA
Pictured above in ebony Leather, the Truss line is available in a range of carefully-chosen upholstery options including high-performing fabrics by Maharam, our signature fabric and ...
Steel
Leather and Marble Sofa
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS Stone Sofa is made of steel, marble and leather. This piece is made to order and can, therefore, be customized.
Marble, Steel
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 96.85 in D 36.22 in
Art Deco Style Sofa with Leather Back and Polished Steel Details, Available Now
Located in Warsaw, Mazowickie
Styled in late Art Deco, it is a serious piece for an office space or a private studio. The sofa is upholstered in exquisite Dedar fabric with the corners finished in black leather ...
Leather, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 30 in W 72 in D 32 in
“I-Beam Couch” Steel, Oxidized Maple and Lacquered Aluminum I-Beam Modern Couch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "I-beam Couch", has got some big personality. Perfectly emphasized by the custom lacquered aluminum I - beam penetrating a hand turned oxidized maple foot, this piece is complete...
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 74.41 in D 28.35 in
Kho Liang Ie Sofa and Armchair with Black Leather, Artifort, 1959
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Brussels, BE
One very rare sofa and armchair made of steel, painted steel and slats of moulded rosewood.
Metal, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 74.81 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Mid-Century Ernest Race R57, 1965, Three-Seat Fabric and Leather Sofa
By Ernest Race
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
Ernest Race sofa in black leather and grey Irish tweed fabric that is excellent vintage condition save a few small scuffs to the leather here and there. The design dates back to the ...
Steel
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 97.64 in D 37.01 in
De Sede RH-306 3-Seat Sofa in Cafe Upholstery and Steel Feet by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Additional information: Material: Leather Category: Select, cafe Legs finish: Steel feet Type: Nappa leather, lightly pigmented Thickness 1.2-1.4 mm Characteristics: Meticulous...
Leather
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 97.64 in D 37.01 in
De Sede RH-306 3-Seat Sofa in Cafe Fabric and Steel Feet by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Additional information: Material: Leather Category: Select - Cafe Legs finish: Black steel feet Type: Nappa leather, lightly pigmented Thickness: 1.2 to 1.4 mm Characteristics:...
Leather
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 96.85 in D 36.22 in
Art Deco Armchair with Leather Back and Polished Steel Details, Customizable
Located in Warsaw, Mazowickie
The armchair (1 module) or bigger sofa is upholstered in exquisite Dedar fabric with the corners finished in black leather piping.
Leather, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 26 in W 135 in D 79 in
El Mar Sectional Sofa in Customizable Upholstery and Polished Bronze Base
By Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
El Mar Sectional Sofa Inspired by the waves of the sea, the powerful and magnificent design, with highly polished bronze detailing on the base makes it elegant. Fall back into the l...
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 26 in W 94 in D 40 in
El Mar Sofa in Boucle and Polished Bronze Base By Palena Furniture
By Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
El Mar Sofa Inspired by the waves of the sea, the powerful and magnificent design, with highly polished bronze detailing on the base makes it elegant. Fall back into the luxurious ...
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Poul Kjaerholm, Leather Sofa, Executed by E. Kold Christensen, circa 1958
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amstelveen, NL
This vintage steel and leather sofa, model PK31/2, is an early Industrial Design of Danish designer Poul Kjaerholm.
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Minimalist German Chrome and Leather Modular Lounge Chairs from Brune, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Minimalist and elegant easy chairs were produced by Brune, German manufactory founded in 1945. This model was created during the 1960s but not for regular offer. Those were mayb...
Steel
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
First Series Pk31/2 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, circa 1958
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amstelveen, NL
A great example is the PK31-series, designed by Kjærholm in 1958. This flat steel and leather sofa, model PK31/2, was part of the rare first series produced by E.
Steel
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 87.41 in D 33.86 in
Minimalist Black Leather 3-Seat Sofa and Armchair by Lind Furniture
Located in Warsaw, PL
This set consists a three-seat sofa and armchair upholstered in black leather with loose cushions.
Steel
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 149.61 in D 50.01 in
Gaia Sofa Sculptural Landscape Custom Made Limited Edition
By Naaz by Naz Yologlu
Located in Etiler, 34
Naz Yologlu, an Istanbul-based architect and designer, is renowned for her emotional and exclusive collectible furniture that merges diverse cultural relics, stories, and states of b...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Exceptional Italian Space Age Armchairs and Sofa, 1970
By Sormani
Located in Fossano, IT
Beautiful set composed by two armchairs and sofa, steel circular base upholstery in black leather in perfect condition Attributed to Sormani Italy, 1970 Each armchairs is depth ...
Steel
Sofa Single by Klein Agency
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulging over its edges, our sofa single screams comfort. Puffy cushions hug the laser cut steel frame, creating a supple cocoon, demanding you to wallow in its softness. With its bul...
Stainless Steel
Miller Borgsen leather and steel sofa
By Miller Borgsen
Located in BE
Very nice and timeless sofa. The sofa was designed by Miller Borgsen. He designed this sofa in the 1960s. The seat was manufactured by Röder Söhne. It has a beautiful aluminum frame ...
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 85.44 in D 36.23 in
"Diesis" Black Leather and Steel Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1979
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Renens, CH
"Diesis" black leather and steel sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia 1979.
Aluminum
Streamline Leather & Steel Tufted Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Streamline leather and steel sofa circa mid 1960's. This example has been recently upholstered in a beautiful Edelman gray leather and is masterfully tufted with the seams flowing ov...
Metal
Atlanta Sofa with Leather and Shiny Steel Details
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Atlanta made with leather category B + C/D with shiny steel details on armrest.
Steel
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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