Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Vladimir Kagan Marilyn Sofa by Directional for Vladimir Kagan in new ivory white bouclé
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
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
A beautiful and rare sofa from this post-modern Austrian designer. Hollein was born in Vienna in
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
Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé Pair of Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
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
along with and also currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn sofa in ivory
Brass
Unique Sofa from the personal estate of Marilyn Monroe
Located in Budapest, Budapest
-auctioned there years later. Step into a piece of Hollywood history with the MARILYN MONROE Sofa, straight
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
available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé Kaizo Oto for Design
Bouclé, Upholstery
Post Modern Two Part Onyx Marble and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Saint Louis, MO
available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Boucle. Pair of Milo Baughman
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
currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé Kaizo Oto for
Bouclé, Upholstery
$11,304
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
Sofa. The time goes by and the next generation loved Marilyn Monroe. Her beauty and her figure and her
Fabric, Plastic
MITZI Sofa by Hans Hollein 1981/2022
By Hans Hollein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
also marked his collaboration with Poltronova for the creation of the Mitzi and Marilyn sofas, together
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
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
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
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
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
Upholstery
Gufram Homage To Salvador Dali Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
exceptional condition. The Studio 65 Gufram Marilyn Bocca Lip Sofa is made with cold expanded polyurethane
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
Wool, Mohair, Upholstery
Studio 65 'Marilyn Bocca Lip' Sofa
By Studio 65
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, metal frame, foam by Studio65, Italy, 1972. Paying homage to Marilyn Monroe and
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
A beautiful and rare sofa from this post-modern Austrian designer. Hollein was born in Vienna in
Studio 65 Marilyn Sofa in Pink Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank. 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. Product
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
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
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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
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
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
$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
$3,999Sale Price|50% Off
H 70.87 in W 75.6 in D 23.63 in
Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970
By MB Italy
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind dressing table, space age style, 70s, with great influence of Art Deco aesthetics. In white lacquered wood, with a black marble effect fiberglass top. Large circular m...
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer
$30,239Sale 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 Rosenthal, Ris and Selldorf
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
$34,507 / 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
$178,489
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
$1,492,512
H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
Copper, Gold
$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
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano Diva Vintage Wall Mirror, Italy, 1984
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
A post-modern wall-mounted mirror, Model „Diva" designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy. This mirror is a vintage original from the 1980s, made from wood and mi...
Glass, Mirror, Laminate, Wood
$3,317Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Handmade Velvet Fringes Bench by Munna Design Studio, Modern Style
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade bench draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with sculptural presence and rich material contrast. Upholstered in black leather, the ...
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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