Mobili nella Valle sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova
By Mario Ceroli
Located in London, GB
A rare two-seater sofa from the “Mobili nella Valle” series, designed by Mario Ceroli in 1972 for
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Pine
Mobili nella Valle sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova
By Mario Ceroli
Located in London, GB
A rare two-seater sofa from the “Mobili nella Valle” series, designed by Mario Ceroli in 1972 for
Pine
$17,092
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
$21,840
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
$27,894
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
$10,680
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 Poltronova, Mario Ceroli
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 Poltronova, Mario Ceroli
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
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
$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
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
$10,995 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$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
'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
$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
$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
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Walnut
$7,668 / 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
$13,650 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and...
Fabric, Wood
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
$1,649
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin
By Lucien Rollin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only). Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"
Wood
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
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.