Spectacular Christian Liaigre “Augustin” Sofa in Blue Fabric
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa in navy blue cotton blend fabric and luxurious back pillows.
Fabric
Christian Liaigre "Capetown" Sofa for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa in fantastic soft red velvet-adjacent fabric.
Cotton
Christian Liaigre "Capetown" Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre "Capetown" sofa in fantastic tan ribbed fabric.
Fabric
$24,760 / set
H 30 in W 126 in D 86 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin 3-piece Sectional Sofa, France, 2016.
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin Sectional Sofa, Cream, France, 2016.
Textile
$12,000
H 27.5 in W 60.5 in D 36 in
Christian Liaigre Bouddha Sofa in Light Yellow Mohair, Modern Design
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this sensational Liaigre petite sofa. It's an oversized chair but can seat two people comfortably.
Mohair
Christian Liaigre Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Christian Liaigre sofa done in grey leather with saddle stitched design and mahogany base.
Leather
Christian Liaigre Sofa, 2000's
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome black ebonized mahogany and upholstered sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The simple lines of this sofa would fit well in any Mid-Century Modern, Traditional, or C...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Christian Liaigre Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful clean lined sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. Extremely well constructed and of the highest quality.
Upholstery, Wood
Christian Liaigre Sofa by Holly Hunt, Pair Available
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Raleigh, NC
Luxurious pair of sofas by Holly Hunt designed by Christian Liaigre, priced individually.
Upholstery
Christian Liaigre Augustin Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
Sofa is 10' long, beautiful hi-quality cut velvet. Includes five extra throw pillows. Please see images.
Upholstery, Wood
"Safran" Sofa by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Danville, CA
Christian Liaigre Safran curved sofa features a polished chrome base and upholstered in a Liaigre Brumes-Caviar linen textile.
Stainless Steel
Océan Sofa by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Sofa model Océan by French designer Christian Liaigre 1999.
Leather, Oak
Christian Liaigre Ocean Sectional Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful lightly used "Ocean" sectional sofa by Christian Liaigre. Fabric is a high quality linen with silk back cushions.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 111.82 in D 31.11 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Basse Terra Beige Linen Slipcover Sofa
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Rochester, England
Reflecting classical and new art influences, these designs are expertly crafted with an eye for subtle detail and the highest quality materials. This Christian Liaigre terra linen s...
Linen
Sold
H 31 in W 112 in L 31 in
Christian Liaigre Basse Terra Linen Slipcovered Sofa for Holly Hunt Number 2
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, large, Christian Liaigre terra linen sofa for Holly Hunt with removable slipcover.
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 108.5 in D 108.5 in
Designer Sectional Sofa by Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt, 21st Century
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Modern Designer Sectional Sofa by Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt. This luxurious sofa is of the highest quality and was designed by the Master of Modern Minimalism.
Upholstery, Wood
Suede Sofa Designed by Christian Liaigre
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sofa is luxuriously upholstered in a silver mint green-tone suede with fine exposed stitching throughout. Rich brown frame and legs. Labeled.
Style: Art Deco, Hollywo...
Wood, Suede
Christian Liaigre "Beluga" 2.5-Seat Sofa - In Linen Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, sublime, entirely-original, 2.5-Seat "Beluga" sofa, covered in a natural, neutral linen-fabric with pale-wood armrests, and manufactured by the p...
Linen
Christian Liaigre Sofa, 2000s
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome black ebonized mahogany and upholstered sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The simple lines of this sofa would fit well in any Mid-Century Modern, Traditional, or C...
Upholstery, Wood
Christian Liaigre Sofa selected by Ai Weiwei
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre Sofa in light grey fabric—likely a high performance cotton blend.
Fabric
Christian Liaigre Sofa, Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Raleigh, NC
A simple and stunning design by Christian Liaigre produced by Holly Hunt. This two piece sofa is very deep and comfortable and is newly upholstered in a luxurious mohair.
Mohair, Hardwood
Christian Liaigre Sofa, Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Raleigh, NC
A simple and stunning design by Christian Liaigre produced by Holly Hunt. This two piece sofa is very deep and comfortable and is newly upholstered in a striking textured abstract c...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Christian Liaigre Latin Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Miami, FL
“Latin" sofa by Christian Liaigre, upholstered deep armless, and open slanted sofa, with tight back and seat upholstery, with down-filled loose back seat cushions.
Muslin, Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 102.5 in D 41 in
Christian Liaigre Beluga Sofa, Ebonized Wood w/Liaigre Belgian Linen Upholstery
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Liaigre Beluga Sofa, Ebonized Wood w/Liaigre Belgian Linen Upholstery Offered for sale is a Christian Liaigre ebonized wood "Beluga" sofa with Liaigre Belgian linen uphols...
Linen, Oak, Silk
Sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful sofa is a woven fabric (maybe silk or linen) by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Christian Liaigre "Augustin" Sofa by Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Highland, IN
Large, lush, and lovely, this stunning sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt is deep, comfortable, and stylish.
Wool
Sold
H 27.56 in W 88.98 in D 35.44 in
Christian Liaigre "Curved-Back" Three-Seat Sofa in Cream Leather and Linen
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine sofas and chairs. On offer on this occasion is a sublime, i...
Leather
Christian Liaigre Basse Terra Linen Slpicovered Sofa for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, large, Christian Liaigre Terra linen sofa for Holly Hunt with removable slipcover.
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Wood
Sold
H 26 in W 38 in D 96 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, Tan Mohair Velvet Mousson 3-Seat Sofa, France
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, Tan Mohair Velvet Mousson 3-seat sofa, France.
Textile, Mohair, Velvet, Wood
Christian Liaigre Modern Sofa in Pink Velvet
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern sofa upholstered in pink velvet, designed by Christian Liaigre.
Upholstery, Velvet
Sleek Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt Le Mystere Oak Console Sofa Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rift saw oak in Liaigre signature dark brown finish. Console is low lying with 4 drawers featuring a clever self engaging drawer mechanism where pushing one drawer opens the next. ...
Wood, Oak
Christian Liaigre Sofa Upholstered in Silk Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa, upholstered in the original moss colored silk velvet.
Velvet
Christian Liaigre Sofa/Daybed, 2 Available
By Christian Liaigre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sofa/Daybed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt (2 available, priced each).
Mahogany, Upholstery, Fabric
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Mousson Sofa
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Mousson sofa in Great Plains silk mohair with tapered, dark finish oak legs.
Mohair, Oak
Large Leather Sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant and comfortable sofa design retains its original Holly Hunt/Christian Liaigre tag.
Wood, Leather, Velvet, Linen, Upholstery, Fabric
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Sofa/Daybed, Pair Available
By Christian Liaigre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sofa/daybed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, two available, priced each.
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Faux Fur, Fabric
1980s Garden Living Room in Bamboo like Iron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Their collections were designed by prestigious french designers as Guy Lefevre, Pascal Mourgue or Christian Liaigre. Large three-seat sofa: Height 74 cm x length 218 cm x depth 88 ...
Sold
H 26 in W 131 in D 48 in
Original First-Run Eleven Foot Christian Liaigre "Augustin" Sofa, France
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Miami, FL
Made by Atelier Christian Liaigre in Paris, this sofa is from the earliest sold in 2001 in Paris only.
Upholstery
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$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
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$1,885 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 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 n...
Steel, Chrome
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
$3,200
H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in
Rudolf Horn for Rölf Cantilever Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Steel
By Rudolf Horn 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rudolf Horn for Rölf Potsdam, cantilever lounge chair, leather, chrome-plated steel, Germany, design 1964 and manufactured in 1966 DDR-designer Rudolf Horn strongly admired the icon...
Steel
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Christian Liaigre Acier Table Lamp
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Liaigre Acier Table Lamp, Bronze-painted metal spine with exposed cord power source and original paper cone-shaped shade. This Bronze brass lamp blends in with all types o...
Metal
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 73 in D 19.5 in
Handsome X-Long Bench Harvey Probber style Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome X-long Harvey Probber style walnut bench. The original striped woven fabric still looks quite nice with only light signs of use. This piece measures 18.5"t x 73"l x 19.5"d
Upholstery, Walnut
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
2010s Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Cordovan Bench, 1x Available
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cordovan Wooden Bench, designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The listed price includes one bench, and we currently have two available for purchase. Their design fea...
Steel
$6,550
H 14.5 in W 69.75 in D 15 in
Christian Liaigre Pirogue Bench or Coffee Table Holly Hunt Art Deco Style 70"L
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Pirogue" Model Bench, designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, American, circa 1990s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bench or coffee table.
Wood
$7,000 / set
H 22.35 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Set of 2 - Christian Liaigre "Pacha" Side Tables Ebonized Oak
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a beautiful pair of Christian Liaigre "Pacha" black stained oak Geometric Side Tables. Purchased from Liaigre NYC showroom in 2012. The original retail ...
Oak
Pair Of Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt Club Chairs
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt with sloop arms The high-quality craftsmanship is evident in the meticulous attention to detail, from the elegantly...
Leather, Fabric
Christian Liaigre Clean Lined Coffee Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Clean Lined coffee table, designed by Christian Liaigre, circa 2000s.
Wood
In his illustrious career, the French designer Christian Liaigre created furniture and private interiors with a minimalist and restrained sensibility that would become his trademark, but never at the cost of luxury. When he began designing furniture in the 1980s, Liaigre’s clean lines and no-frills approach caused a stir and was considered unusual for the era. But what Liaigre knew best was creating elegant, exquisite designs that would stand the test of time.
Liaigre studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. He initially began as a furniture designer, opening his studio in 1985 before he would move toward interiors. His bold, timeless pieces were made in France using luxurious materials such as marble and cashmere in a soothing palette of neutral tones that look fresh to this day. Later, Liaigre began to design private interiors — from homes of influential figures like Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld to holiday homes, offices and the cabins of private yachts. He designed the interiors of the Art Deco–era Hotel Montalembert in Paris and became known in the United States for his design of the Mercer Hotel in New York City, which opened in 1997. Soon afterward, he found himself working for hotelier Ian Schrager.
To each of his interior design projects Liaigre brought his minimalist touch, which was born from his ability to distill a broad range of inspirations — from Brancusi sculptures and African art to Art Deco furniture — into simple, balanced forms. The modest beauty of his popular Nagato stool, a small and sculptural piece of seating designed in oak in 1986, represents this vision clearly and points to some more of Liaigre’s influences: the stillness found in Donald Judd’s minimalist art and many aspects of Japanese culture.
Liaigre, who earned comparisons to celebrated French designers Jean-Michel Frank and Jean Royère, was also known for his visionary use of natural and unconventional materials and is considered to be one of the first to use wenge, an African hardwood, in combination with traditional timber such as oak in his furnishings. Liaigre’s creative foresight has ensured that today he is one of the most influential and widely imitated designers of the 20th century.
Find a range of Christian Liaigre seating, tables and other 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.