Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Vladimir Kagan Marilyn Sofa by Directional for Vladimir Kagan in new ivory white bouclé upholstery.
Bouclé, Upholstery
Studio 65 Bocca or Marilyn Sofa in Red Fabric by Gufram 1970s
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Bocca or Marilyn sofa with structure in expanded polyurethane foam covered with red fabric, the cover is completely removable.
Fabric, Foam
$20,500
H 35.01 in W 93.31 in D 34.01 in
Hans Hollein Marilyn Sofa, Birdseye Maple & Fabric, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Hollein
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This rare and unique sofa was produced in a limited edition by Poltronova and named after Marilyn Monroe by Hans.
Fabric, Birdseye Maple
$2,304Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.25 in W 79 in D 39.25 in
Vintage Carson's Sofa, Cream Upholstered Fabric, Post-Modern Design
By Carsons
Located in Charleston, SC
Ooooh this sofa is soooo good! The legs are very reminiscent of Vladamir Kagan’s “Marilyn sofa”.
Metal
$4,800
H 15.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Post Modern Reverse Painted Red and Black Glass Cube End Tables c. 1980
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé Pair of Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chairs in ...
Glass
$1,600 / set
H 28 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Post Modern off White Ivory Ceramic Lamps on Lucite Bases, circa 1985
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn sofa in ivory white bouclé Post Modern reverse painted red and black glass cube e...
Brass
Unique Sofa from the personal estate of Marilyn Monroe
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
Step into a piece of Hollywood history with the MARILYN MONROE Sofa, straight from the personal collection of the iconic Marilyn Monroe.
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 18 in Dm 27 in
Swivel Mushroom Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America Geometric Post Mo...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Post Modern Two Part Onyx Marble and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Boucle. Pair of Milo Baughman Style Sheepskin & Chrome Sl...
Onyx, Marble, Chrome
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 25 in
Mushroom Swivel Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America Geometric Post Mo...
Bouclé, Upholstery
$6,987
H 33.86 in W 82.68 in D 33.86 in
Red La Bocca Pop Art Lips Vintage Sofa Attr. to Studio 65 for Gufram Italy 1970s
By Studio 65
Located in Vienna, AT
The lips of Marilyn Monroe gave the sofa its name. So it was a tribute to Salvador Dali and name for this created sofa was The lips of Marilyn Monroe Sofa - La Bocca.
Fabric, Plastic
MITZI Sofa by Hans Hollein 1981/2022
By Hans Hollein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 1980s also marked his collaboration with Poltronova for the creation of the Mitzi and Marilyn sofas, together with commissions for Alessi, Munari, Memphis M.I.D. and others.
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Studio 65 Sofa Bocca or Marilyn Gufram, 1970, ca. Italy
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Bocca or Marilyn sofa in polyurethane foam covered with a red jersey fabric, designed by Studio 65 and produced by Gufram, Italy, 1970 approx.
Fabric, Foam
Marilyn Monroe Lip Sofa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vibrant lipstick red Marilyn Monroe Lip sofa in elasticated fabric on a metal frame done in a surrealistic style.Retains maker and importers tag-Italian Gufram Studio 65 Bocca By S...
Metal
Studio 65 Marilyn lip Sofa
By Studio 65
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An icon of Pop Art Furniture. A cleaver nod to the 1937 Salvador Dali Surrealist sculpture/sofa "Mae West" This is an older example with a multitude of issues. The cover is faded,...
Fabric
Modern Marilyn Bocca Sofa, Red, Studio 65 for Gufram Italy, 1970
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Marilyn Bocca sofa, red, Studio 65 for Gufram Italy, 1970 / 1986. limited run of 1000 (in 1986) , this is number 97.
Fabric, Upholstery
Sold
H 33.5 in W 82 in D 30 in
Marilyn Bocca Lip Sofa by Gufram, 1986, Signed, #79 From Edition of 1000
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Kansas City, MO
Studio 65 designed red lips sofa manufactured in an edition of 1000 in 1986. This is number 79 (see photos). This has been expertly reupholstered in stretch fabric virtually identica...
Upholstery
Gufram Homage To Salvador Dali Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
Studio 65 updated Salvador Dali's design in 1972 and called it the Marilyn Bocca Sofa in honor of Marilyn Monroe. This sofa provides a natural and inviting place to rest with its gra...
Marilyn Lips Sofa by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture
Located in London, GB
Re upholstered original 1970s 'Bocca' lips sofa. Based on the lips of Marilyn Monroe created as a tribute to Dalí by Studio 65 for Gufram, Italy, circa 1972.
Wool, Mohair, Upholstery
Studio 65 'Marilyn Bocca Lip' Sofa
By Studio 65
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio65 created this Lip Sofa as an hommage to Salvador Dalí's sofa from 1930.
Fabric
Marilyn sofa (Bocca)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frame: steel; molded foam covered in stretch nylon
Steel
Hans Hollein "Marilyn" Sofa for Poltronova
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare sofa was produced in a limited edition by Poltronova and named after Marilyn Monroe by Hans.
Studio 65 Marilyn Sofa in Pink Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio 65 reinterpreted the sofa in Honor of Marilyn Monroe. Restored in Pink Leather.
Leather, Upholstery
VINTAGE STUDIO 65 BOCCO LIP MARILYN SOFA
Located in Miami, FL
INTERNAL FRAME CONSTRUCTION WITH FOAM AND UPHOLSTERY
Foam, Upholstery
Marilyn sofa by Hans Hollein
Located in Chicago, IL
Branded manufacturer's mark to side: [HH Poltronova].
Upholstery, Beech
Bretz Marilyn Leather Sofa Black Three Seater Couch
By Bretz
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Bretz Marilyn leather sofa black three seater couch.
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 112.21 in L 33.47 in
Bretz Marilyn Designer Leather Corner Sofa White Genuine Leather Sofa Couch
By Bretz
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Bretz Marilyn designer leather corner sofa white genuine leather sofa couch.
Leather
PAIR OF TOMLINSON 1970S "MARILYN MONROE" SOFAS
Located in Geneva, IL
PAIR OF 1970S "MARILYN MONROE" SETTEES BY TOMLINSON. THE SOFAS HAVE BEEN RE-UPHOLSTERED - LOOSE PILLOWS FOR THE BACK.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in
Bretz Marilyn Designer Leather Sofa Cream Ivory Genuine Leather Three-Seat
By Bretz
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Bretz Marilyn designer leather sofa cream ivory genuine leather three-seat.
Leather
Marilyn by Studio 65
By Studio 65
Located in Antwerp, BE
Divan in the shape of giant lips
Studio 65 "Marilyn Bocca Lip" Sofa
By Studio 65
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Italian design manufactured by Gufram, 1972. Paying homage to Marilyn Monroe and Salvador Dali. Metal frame, foam with jersey-stretch upholstery.
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$17,400 / set
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Sp...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
Contemporary Chaise Longue 'Cherlon' by Carmworks
By Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaise Longue Cherlon by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks) Rattan / Burnt wood or natural Each piece is made to order and hand crafted by the artist. Dimension...
Leather, Rattan, Wood
$177,639
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
$30,130Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
$4,841Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$6,450 / item
H 15.75 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Shou Sugi Ban Coffee Table, solid Brass Disc, bronzed Steel Base – Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Brutalist and masculine. Part of the Primal collection, this sculptural coffee table by Egg Designs is handcrafted in Portugal and South Africa. The tabletop is charred using the tra...
Brass, Steel
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$34,343 / set
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features six modules with backrest. High quality Italian azure linen velvet upholstery. ...
Linen, Velvet, Foam
$14,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 36 in
Suzanne Geismar Swan Leda Lounge Chairs in Mink Velvet and Ivory Parchment Swans
By Vermillion, Suzanne Geismar
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These glamorous, and so beautifully delicate, Leda Swan lounge chairs were inspired by Eileen Gray's "Dragon Armchair" for Yves Saint Laurent and are transformed from dragons into sw...
Velvet, Parchment Paper
$22,000
H 46 in W 46 in D 8.75 in
One Light - immersive infinite perceptual ambient light wall sculpture
By Raymond Graber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Raymond Graber‘s celestial light sculptures transform the sense of perception, challenging the human eye’s sense for scale and time with a transcendental perceptual experience. In ...
Wood, Lights, LED Light, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Neon Light
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather Lounge Chair with Cast Brass Legs, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A commanding interpretation of Brutalist design, this sculptural lounge chair explores weight, proportion, and material contrast through a distinctly contemporary lens. Its bold, arc...
Brass
$8,200
H 31 in W 45 in D 36 in
Adrian Pearsall Channeled Post Modern Slipper Chair in Ivory White Bouclé
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Channeled and plush post modern chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, Inc. If you're seeking a chair to wind down and relax in - the sort you can sit in for hours an...
Upholstery, Bouclé
$33,159 / set
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 90.56 in
Rare Set Sofa and 2 Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940
By Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid and rare living room, production "Casa & Giardino", designed by Gio Ponti, 40s Composed of a three-seater sofa and a pair of shell-shaped armchairs , upholstered in bur...
Velvet, Wood
$4,865 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 17.72 in
Quartz Inlaid Side Table with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Quartz, Brass
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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