Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Style 3 Cushion Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar style sofa 85" Offered is a Mid-Century Modern sofa with tapered legs.
Upholstery, Wood
$6,900
H 35 in W 86 in D 32 in
Deco Style "Presidents" Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket 3-Seat Sofa, Floral Cushions
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Nantucket three-seat stick rattan "Nantucket" Sofa featuring wicker wrappings with holders for both drinks and magazines. This striking Nantucket 3-seater s...
Rattan
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-seats sofa with cognac leather cushions
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
This elegant sofa has an architectural slat back stained wood frame fitted with loose cognac leather cushions. Nice woodworking details that are also present in the designs of Kaare ...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa Offered is a unrestored original mid-century modern sofa.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Vikko Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century 3 cushion vikko sofa Offered is an unrestored Mid-Century Modern sofa.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Groovy Geometric 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern geometric 3 cushion open arm walnut sofa Offered is a restored Mid-Century Modern sofa.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Probber Style Low Back 3 Cushion Sofa 82"
By Harvey Probber
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Probber Style Low Back 3 Cushion Sofa 82" Offered is a mid-century modern sofa with tapered legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall Style 3 Cushion Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Midcentury Danish modern Adrian Pearsall style 79" 3 cushion sofa Offered is a gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa, in the style of Adrian Pearsall.
Walnut
Handsome Leolux 3-Seat Sofa with Cognac Leather Cushions
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Leolux 3-seat with thick well worn cognac leather and lightly refinished oak frame with matching leather inset panel in the back. Cushions show visible wear with discolorati...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 32 in W 84 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Mario Buatta for Widdicomb Chinoiserie textured Silk 3 Cushion Sofas
By Mario Buatta, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of Mario Buatta for Widdicomb off-white upholstered sofas in great condition. Black chinoiserie base and feet. Absolutely stunning in person. Price is for one- we have ...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 27.5 in W 72 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura 3 Seat Sofa with Cushions by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Seat cushions with back pillows also in very good condition. Color is a gun metal gray with some oxidation. See pics. S...
Steel, Wire
Sold
H 29 in W 74 in D 30 in
3 Piece Wrought Iron Woodard Metal Patio Set Reversable Cushions Sofa & 2 Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Le Shoppe Too is this really fun Woodard wrought iron metal patio set including sofa and 2 armchairs. Cushions are reversible and the set is in very good condition. Dimensions: ...
Metal
Sold
H 36 in W 73 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern 3 Seat Iron Sofa with Full Cushions by John Salterini C1960
By John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Salterini iron sofa with full cushions, 6 striped outdoor fabric with plenty of foam in good condition. Could probably use a trip thru the washer. Iron is in excellent vinta...
Iron
3 CUSHION SOFA BY JANSEN
Located in New York, NY
JANSEN MID-CENTURY FRENCH 3 CUSHION SOFA WITH SPIRAL CARVED WHITEWASHED LEGS
Early Florence Knoll 3 Seat Loose Cushion Sofa Knoll 1947
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
3 Seat Loose Cushion Sofa Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1947
Sold
H 29 in W 82 in D 31 in
"Matador" 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Aage Christiansen for ERAN, Demark, 1960s
By Eran, Aage Christensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish midcentury 3-seat loose cushion sofa newly upholstered in a blue-grey fabric, model "Matador", circa 1960s. Designed by Aage Christiansen for ERAN.
Fabric
Harvey Probber Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Harvey Probber Sofa, this Mid Century Modern 3 cushion Couch has been newly upholstered, with twin oak inverted dome "L" pedestal. to see our collection Sofas, Sofa Tables and more p...
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$8,364 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$7,610 / 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
Large Pink Velvet Scalloped Sofa by The Tailored Home, Modern Design
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scalloped sofa with striking form. Sits deep with ample single seats that can be customized. Shown in performance pink velvet and hemp brush fringe, standard with three oversized pil...
Velvet, Wood, Maple
$13,548 / 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
Pair of Vintage Modern Dunbar Style Lounge Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage modern club chairs feature design similar to that by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Hardwood legs with stretchers add to the mid-century style of this uphols...
Upholstery
$34,141
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Case #1 Customizable Modern Sofa
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and stylized the case #1 sofa is streamlined and comfortable. Upholstered in a high-end durable pewter colored velvet. The sofa can be customized to your liking with plenty ...
Chrome
Swedish Modern coffee table / side table, 1940s
By Carl-Erik Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite Swedish coffee table from the 1940s is a true masterpiece of mid-century design, combining elegance with innovative craftsmanship. The table features a raw glass top, ...
Metal
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat height of 13.5 and arm height of 21 inches Great...
Upholstery, Wood
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
$8,000
H 28 in W 79 in D 33 in
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Stamford, CT
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s Beautifly organic shaped Danish sofa similar to works by Flemming Lassen. This sofa ...
Bouclé
Basilian 1 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Maxalto, Italy, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Basilan 1 series, crafted by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1975, exemplifies Italian craftsmanship and design. Featuring rattan panels in various sizes, the collection of...
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo
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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