$17,130
H 31.5 in W 61.82 in D 27.17 in
Mario Ceroli 2 Seater Sofa “Mobili nella Valle” series for Poltronova, 1972
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2-seater sofa from the “Mobili nella Valle” series, Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy, 1972 A
Wood, Pine
$21,888
H 31.5 in W 92.52 in D 27.17 in
3-seater sofa from the “Mobili nella Valle” series by Mario Ceroli for Poltronov
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mario Ceroli 3-seater sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1972. Mario Ceroli (Castel Frentano, 1938) is one
Pine
$27,955
H 31.5 in W 61.03 in D 25.2 in
Italian Mid Century Wooden Pine Sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, 1970s
By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic Italian mid century two seater sculptural wooden sofa in Russian pine from the from
Pine
$11,658
H 31.5 in W 60.04 in D 27.56 in
Mario Ceroli Two-Seater Sofa in Wood Mobili della Valle series by Poltronova 70s
By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Two-seater sofa from Mobili della Valle series in pine wood, designed by Mario Ceroli and produced
Wood, Pine
Pair of Two Seater Sofas by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two seater sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova. Sculptural frames crafted in raw Russian
Pine
Sofa by Mario Ceroli
By Mario Ceroli
Located in London, GB
Mario Ceroli (born 1938), Italy, 1966. Slatted Russian pine with three dished seats. Part of
Pine
Three Seats Sofa by Mario Ceroli, Mobili Nella Valle
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Rome, IT
The sofa is one of the maximum examples of Mario Ceroli's art production, who succeeded in the
Wood
Two Seats Sofa by Mario Ceroli, Mobili Nella Valle
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Rome, IT
The sofa is one of the maximum examples of Mario Ceroli's art production, who succeeded in the
Wood
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H 31.5 in W 61.82 in D 26.97 in
Mario Ceroli ‘Mobili Della Valle’ sofa in raw Russian pine, Italy 1966
By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova
Located in Sittard, LI
Sculptural sofa by Italian designer Mario Ceroli, produced by Poltronova in Italy ca. 1966. Brand
Pine
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H 31.5 in W 61.82 in D 26.97 in
Mario Ceroli ‘Mobili Della Valle’ sofa in raw Russian pine, Italy 1966
By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli
Located in Sittard, LI
Sculptural sofa by Italian designer Mario Ceroli, produced by Poltronova in Italy ca. 1966. Brand
Pine
Mario Ceroli '1938', Three-Seat Bench, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Greding, DE
Large three-seat bench in pine of slatted construction with scalloped seat and back. Stamped Ceroli
Pine
Love Seat, Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, 1970s
By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli
Located in Roma, IT
Love seat for Poltronova is an original design set realized in the 1970s by Mario Ceroli (Castel
Pine
Mario Ceroli Sofa "Mobili nella Valle"
By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful sofa designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova. A piece of the series "Mobili nella Valle
Wood
Mario Ceroli 'Mobili della Valle, ' Sofa, 1962
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Cologne, DE
Mario Ceroli 'Mobili della Valle,' sofa, 1962. Execution: Poltronova, Italy. Russian natural
Wood
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H 31.5 in W 62.21 in D 27.17 in
Mario Ceroli 'Mobili Della Valle, ' Sofa, Pine Wood, Potronova, Italy 1966
By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare two sofas by Mario Ceroli, Italy, 1966. Russian pine. Signed with Ceroli. Two sofas are
Pine
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$8,800 / set
H 29 in Dm 36 in
John Risley Sculptural Patio Set with Two Lady Chairs and Wire Tulip Table 1960s
By John Risley
Located in Dallas, TX
Two solid steel lady chairs by mid-century sculptor John Risley (1919-2002). Handmade in his studio in Middletown, Ct circa 1960. Freshly powder-coated in a Calder red finish and r...
Steel
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
$16,892 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$5,166Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Rare early 20th century Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare and elegant early 20th century mahogany and leather sofa by Frits Henningsen with leather-covered back, with Neoclassical tapered legs terminating in cube feet. ca 1930s Denmark...
Leather, Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$5,948Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
Metal
$7,684 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Mario Ceroli is an Italian sculptor born in Castel Frentano, Italy in 1938. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson, Mississippi. One of his sculptures is on the Luigi Einaudi campus of the University of Turin and another one is at the Vatican Museums.
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.