Italian modern green leather sofa by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green leather sofa by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1970s Three-seater sofa fully padded and covered in dark green leather.
Leather, Wood
Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Cassina; Tobia Scarpa; Afra Scarpa; Minimalist; Italian Design; Hollywood Regency; Post-modern; Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Soriana, reupholstered in aniline leather....
Chrome
Percival Lafer Sofa, Re-upholstered in Leather, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
A rare and beautifully preserved sofa by Percival Lafer, one of Brazil’s most celebrated modernist designers. Known for his innovative use of exotic woods and deeply comfortable upho...
Leather, Wood
Patinated Leather Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Leather Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1970s A striking vintage leather sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis in the Netherlands during th...
Leather, Beech
$1,459Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish 2-seater classic sofa, original brown leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains.
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa Daybed in Cognac Tan Leather Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous Cognac Tan leather DS88 landscape daybed / sofa by De Sede in patchwork. The item features 8 pieces in toptal: – 2 seat elements (bottom + seat + backrests...
Leather, Foam, Wood
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Daybed Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous Cognac Tan leather DS88 landscape daybed / sofa by De Sede in patchwork. The item features 8 pieces in toptal: – 2 seat elements (bottom + seat + backrests...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Italian modular sofa in brown leather, 70s design, Italy, 1970s
By Giorgio Saporiti, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Vittorio Introini, Mario Bellini
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning Italian modular sofa dating from the early 1970s, 70s, representative of the high-end lounge design of that era.
Leather
$1,695Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, German design, 2 seater sofa, leather, chrome steel.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, German design. Original 2 seater sofa in black leather.
Steel
$3,296Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Sofa Camel-Colored Leather Three-Seat, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Italian-made three-seat sofa from the 1970s. The sofa is made of camel colored leather.
Leather
Set of Three De Sede DS-83 Sofas in Tan Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Three De Sede DS-83 Sofas in Tan Leather, Switzerland, 1970s Exceptional set of three DS-83 sofas by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland in the 1970s.
Leather, Beech
Soft Mid Century Modern Leather Sofa by Ernst Lüthy, De Sede Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede, Ernest Lüthy
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Exceptional Sofa by Ernst Lüthy for De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s A remarkable three-seat sofa designed by Ernst Lüthy for De Sede in the 1970s, showcasing the Swiss manufacturer’s re...
Leather
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous and rare center piece DS88 element sofa by De Sede in Cognac Chocolate Brown patchwork leather. 3 seating elements that can be used as separate pieces or a...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Vintage De Sede DS-83 Two-Seat Sofa in Original Tan Leather, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage De Sede DS-83 Two-Seat Sofa in Original Tan Leather, 1970s Elegant DS-83 two-seat sofa by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland in the 1970s.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model "Ilona" two-seat designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Beautiful patinated leather and original fabric, very good condition.
Brass
1970s Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa Vintage Leather Becchi Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Leather
Italian Design Marzio Cecchi Three-seater Sofa in Brown Buffalo Leather, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Renens, CH
An exceptional three seater sofa, executed in thick and very heavy buffalo hide; the aged leather shows a wonderful deep dark-brown patina, it remains in excellent condition, with so...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Leather Sofa, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and leather sofa, France 1970s. This French sofa was made of bamboo and leather in France in 1970.
Leather, Bamboo
1970's Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa 240 cm Copper Fabric Becchi Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A pi...
Leather
Pair of Original Leather De Sede Terrazza Sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s Switzerland
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of original leather Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug for De Sede, 1970s Switzerland.
Leather
Finnish Modern Wood Panel and Leather Two-Seat Sofa, Attr: Artek, Finland, 1970s
By Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A two-seat sofa in warm stained wood and brown leather, produced in Finland in the 1970s and attributed to Artek.
Steel
1970s MP-211 Two-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer in original black leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Percival Lafer and produced by Lafer S.A. in Brazil around 1975, the MP-211 two-seater sofa stands among the most recognizable and technically sophisticated examples of B...
Leather, Rosewood
Stendig De Sede DS 600 Nonstop Sectional Sofa, Leather, 1970s
By Stendig Co., Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Astoria, NY
Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, and Heinz Ulrich for Stendig De Sede, DS 600 "Nonstop" Sectional Sofa, 1970s, in 14 sections with light green leather upholstery, "Stendig" label t...
Leather
Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
1970's rare design folding sofa, by Spicla, in former Czechoslovakia.
Leather
$5,029Sale Price / set|49% Off
1970s Marius & Marius Leather Sofa and Pouf Set by Mario Marenco for Arflex
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s Marius & Marius Leather Sofa and Pouf Set by Mario Marenco for Arflex – Set of 3 A rare vintage seating set designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s, featuring two lux...
Metal
Stylish Leather Downfilled Wingback Two-seater Sofa by Durlet, 1970s
By Durlet
Located in Izegem, VWV
This very comfortable downfilled leather two-seater sofa by renowned Belgian company Durlet was created in the 1970s and is still in a great condition.
Leather, Down
Okay Three Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi In Balck Leather and Chrome 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This sofa is a Space Age design piece created by the Italian designer, painter and sculptor Adriano Piazzesi in the 1970s.
Chrome
1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chrome & leather sofa designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s.
Chrome
20Th Century De Sede DS-31 Cognac Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-31 Cognac Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s This authentic De Sede DS-31 three-seat sofa from Switzerland, produced in the 1970s, is an outstanding example of ...
Steel
Gerard van den Berg rattan leather double sofa for Montis, The Netherlands 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Zevenaar, NL
The Netherlands, 1970s It is a beautiful loveseat with buck leather seating and hanging headrest pillows on a rattan frame.
Leather, Rattan
$1,071Sale Price|43% Off
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original condition, furniture leather, teak.
Located in Tarm, 82
Sofa was checked by craftsman. Original green furniture leather, solid teak wood.
Leather, Teak
$3,739Sale Price|42% Off
Italian modern black leather Three-seater sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather Three-seater sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970s Three-seater sofa with seat and backrests padded and covered in black faux leather.
Steel
Italian Modern Caramel Leather Piumino Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino & Lomazzi, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern caramel leather three seating Piumino sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, 1970s.
Leather
$1,411Sale Price|29% Off
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Leather, Beech
1970s Sofa, de Sede DS-12, Vintage
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sofa from the 1970s. Model DS-12 by de Sede with the striking original cover made of cognac-colored buffalo leather with a beautiful patina and coarse stitching.
Leather
$1,784Sale Price|22% Off
Two Seater Sofa Made In Patinated Brown Leather By Arne Norell From 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Arne Norell
Located in Lejre, DK
This two-seater sofa is a distinctive example of Arne Norell's design from the 1970s.
Metal
De Sede DS-47 Brown Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 brown neck leather sofa from Switzerland, 1970s. Introducing the De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather two-seat Sofa, crafted in the 1970s in Switzerland with great attention t...
Leather, Beech
Vintage DS-47 Two-Seater Sofa by De Sede, Neck Leather Extendable Seat, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A beautifully grounded vintage DS-47 two-seater sofa by De Sede, made in Switzerland in the 1970s.
Leather
$1,236Sale Price|63% Off
Giovanni Offredi Leather Sofa by Saporiti Italia, Curved Design, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This leather sofa comes in very good condition. The black leather is soft and supple and shows hardly any signs of wear.
Leather
de Sede DS-11 Patchwork Leather Modular Sofa, 1970s, 9 Elements
Located in Oakville, CA
Made in Switzerland, 1970s. Upholstery composed of original black patchwork leather. Configuration consists of 9 elements: 5 single elements, 2 true corner elements, 1 right facing c...
Leather
1970s Pickled Teak Ribbed Three-Piece Sofa with Purple Leather Upholstery
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a pickled teak sofa with purple leather cushions, produced sometime in the 1970s.
Leather, Foam, Teak
1970s Hannah Morrison for Knoll Armless Sofa in Brown Leather
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Armless Sofa, originally designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971. It features a black cast-steel frame, and has an upholstered seat & back. The fram...
Steel
$2,255Sale Price|25% Off
3. Seater Sofa Made In Patinated Brown Leather By Arne Norell From 1970s
By Arne Norell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa in brown patinated leather with a metal frame, designed by Arne Norell in 1970, is a distinctive example of Scandinavian furniture design from the 20th century....
Metal
Arne Norell Safari Two-Seat Leather Sofa for Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Rødding, DK
An iconic Safari two-seat sofa designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, circa 1970s.
Leather, Beech
Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972. This piece is one of the very rare prototypes or early editions, and still 100% original, r...
Leather
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Purple Colored Leather Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Production year 1970. Its history is full of important events and participations. A piece considered a “Classic”...
Leather
Italian modern brown leather sofa Coronado Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather sofa Coronado Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s Sofa model Coronado in brown leather with high back.
Leather, Plastic
Mid Century Vintage De Sede DS 66 Dark brown leather 3 seat sofa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid century Vintage De Sede DS 66 sofa 3 seat dark Brown leather Switzerland circa 1970. Very High quality thick full grain Leather. Great loveseat with arms. Amazing sculp...
Leather, Wood
Erasmo sofa in brown Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Erasmo sofa in brown Leather by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1970s Erasmo sofa covered in brown Leather.
Leather
De Sede DS-31 Terracotta Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Rødding, DK
Iconic three-seat DS-31 sofa produced by De Sede in Switzerland during the 1970s.
Steel
Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Leather Sofa or Loveseat for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in The Hague, NL
This lounge two-seat sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina manufacture in 1970s period, Italy.
Steel
Mogens Hansen, Mid-Century 2-Seater Sofa, Patinated Black Leather, 1970s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Mogens Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Modern two-seater sofa upholstered in patinated black leather, resting on legs crafted from solid beech.
Leather, Beech
Mogens Hansen, Mid-Century 3-Seater Sofa, Patinated Black Leather, 1970s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen, Mogens Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Modern three-seater sofa upholstered in patinated black leather, resting on legs crafted from solid beech.
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS-44 Buffalo Leather 3-Seater Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic three seat leather sofa DS-44 by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970, handcrafted from thick buffalo neck leather with a rich patina that showcases the exceptional Swiss craftsmanship ...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brown Faux Leather, Italy, 1970s Design
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
3-seater sofa with foam padding and leatherette upholstery.
Plastic
1970s de Sede DS-76 Modular Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The sofa is upholstered in thick brown hide leather, consisting of two modules.
Steel
Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - publicated in books and magazines - designer: Arch. Spicka - very good original condition with patina - combination of leather and leatherette - dimen...
Leather
De Sede DS-88 Modular Patchwork Leather Sectional Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A DS-88 modular patchwork leather sectional sofa by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland in the 1970s.
Leather
$3,652Sale Price|32% Off
The Rock Tall back rattan loveseat sofa by Gerard van den Berg leather, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Period: 1970s It is a beautiful loveseat with buck leather seating and hanging headrest pillows on a rattan frame.
Leather, Rattan
Arne Norell Sofa model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Cushions newly lubricated with leather conditioner. Very ...
Leather
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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