Rare Oval Design Black Leather Sofa. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Circa 1970
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Chrome
Rare Oval Design Black Leather Sofa. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Circa 1970
Chrome
Classic French Art Deco 1930 Style Leather Club Sofa / Couch
Located in New York, NY
Classic French Art Deco 1930 style stitched, grey leather sofa circa 1970 with pure, clean lines and an elegant, relaxed form.
Leather, Down
Vintage Mid Century Leather Sofa From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Mid Century Leather Sofa From France, Circa 1970. Very comfortable model with a solid pine frame and original. cognac leather upholstery.
Leather
Scandinavian Modular Leather Sofa, Norway, circa 1970
Located in Voorburg, NL
This striking modular sofa is a refined example of high-end Norwegian modern design from the late 1960s–early 1970s, combining architectural presence with exceptional comfort and cra...
Leather, Oak
Vintage Leather De Sede DS47 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Leather De Sede DS47 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970.
Leather
Vintage Leather De Sede DS47 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Leather De Sede DS47 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970.
Leather
Large Leather Sectional Sofa From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Large Leather Sectional Sofa From France, Circa 1970. Very comfortable model upholstered in original light brown leather.
Leather
Vintage Leather De Sede Sofa Model Ds 125, Switzerland, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Leather De Sede Sofa Model DS 125, Switzerland, circa 1970.
Leather
Swedish Pine and Leather Sofa From Ekornes, Norway, circa 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
This mid-century sofa is a stunning example of the bold and innovative designs from the Ekornes brand. This sofa is from the 'Party Collection', for its intended use of entertaining ...
Leather, Pine
Space Age Sofa in White Wood and Aubergine Leather, USA circa 1970
By William Andrus
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with aubergine hued leather, which appears slightly espresso in darker light.
Leather, Wood
Vintage Postmodern White Leather Sofa, circa 1970s–1980s
Located in Montréal, CA
Striking vintage postmodern sofa upholstered in luxurious white leather. Featuring a generous, low-profile silhouette with generously padded cushions, sculptural rounded arms, and di...
Leather
Rare Leather sofa Designed by Tim Bates for Pieff, England, circa 1970s
By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.
Located in Praha, CZ
- UK, circa 1970s - marked by manufacturer - good original condition with patina - renovated and repaired pillows, down parts completely changed,see the pictures - one rubber part no...
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Pair Of Leather Loveseats By De Sede Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Leather Loveseats By De Sede Switzerland, Circa 1970. Very comfortable model with original cognac leather upholstery with great patina and use.
Leather
Italian Post-Modern Sculptural Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, cognac leather, sofa, Italy, circa 1970 This striking sofa is executed in beautiful cognac leather that contributes to a refined monochrome appearance, emphasizing the sculptu...
Leather
Vintage Italian Modern Red Simone Sofa by Simon International, Italy, Circa 1972
By Dino Gavina
Located in Detroit, MI
This rare Italian modern three-seat red “Simone” sofa attributed to Dino Gavina and Maria Simoncini was made in Italy circa 1972 by Simon International. The Simone is distinguished b...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Sofa
By Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm Stainless steel and leather upholstered sofa by Alfred Kill, circa 1970
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS11 Patchwork Leather Sectional in Caramel, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most comfortable sofas ever made. This De Sede 'DS-11' sectional sofa features five pieces including two corner pieces. Switzerland, 1970s. It's beyond comfortable. The ...
Leather
Red Maralunga Love Seat by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Circa 1970s
By Cassina
Located in Austin, TX
Love seat sofa from Italy made with the original red Italian tan leather. This piece was designed as part of the Maralunga line by Vico Magistretti and crafted by Cassina. Originally...
Leather
Vintage Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa From Sweden, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Arne Norell Ilona Leather Sofa From Sweden, Circa 1970. Original black leather upholstery with light wear and use.
Leather
VINTAGE CIRCA 1970's GREEN LEATHER SCULPTURAL SOFA ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOL SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Modern circa 1970's to 1980's Vintage green leather four piece sofa, armchair and footstoo...
Leather
Vintage Cinna Loveseat Sofa By Ligne Roset, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Cinna Loveseat Sofa By Ligne Roset, Circa 1970. Original black leather upholstery with very light patina and use.
Leather
DeSede DS-600 non-stop modular sofa, Circa 1970's
By De Sede
Located in LE PRÉ-SAINT-GERVAIS, FR
DS-600 Modular Sofa System 1970's Introduced in 1972, the DS-600 is an iconic modular seating system composed of individual armchair elements that can be assembled and extended as d...
Leather, Acrylic
Mid Century Vintage De Sede DS 66 brown leather loveseat sofa
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid century Vintage De Sede DS 66 sofa loveseat Brown leather Switzerland circa 1970.
Leather, Wood
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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