1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165
By Milo Baughman
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin rosewood frame sofa. Milo Baughman rosewood sofa #2165
Metal
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa This sofa measures: 81.5 wide x 32.5
Chrome
Milo Baughman Rosewood / Chrome Curved Sofa Table for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An exceptionally stunning Brazilian rosewood curved sofa table with squared tubed chrome base. The
Chrome
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 34.5 in
Fantastic Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman style rosewood case sofa. We just love the original textured gold velvet
Upholstery, Rosewood
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 83.5 in D 32 in
Outrageous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Case Sofa John Stuart
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outrageous Milo Baughman style rosewood and chrome case sofa. The rosewood case is gorgeous with a
Chrome
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 90 in D 35.5 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa Brass Base Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa by Thayer Coggin. This sofa has been reupholstered in
Upholstery, Rosewood
$9,500
H 23.75 in W 96 in D 34 in
Fantastic Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Case Sofa with Chrome Base Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman Rosewood style case sofa with chrome base. This sofa is spectacular, to say
Chrome
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 91 in D 36.5 in
Handsome Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman style Rosewood case sofa. The rosewood is amazing with a deep dark colour
Upholstery, Rosewood
$10,500
H 28.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
$12,000
H 24.25 in W 83.75 in D 33.75 in
Vintage Brazilian Rosewood Case Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brazilian rosewood case sofa designed by the iconic designer Milo Baughman for Thayer
Chrome
$5,950
H 27.75 in W 63 in D 35.25 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa Settee Two Seat 1960s Knoll
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Fresh from the home of the original owner, a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa
Textile, Rosewood
$35,000
H 27 in W 164 in D 144 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Large Sectional Sofa with Rosewood Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Introduced by Thayer Coggin in the 1970s as part of the Environment Collection designed by Milo
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Selig
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional Selig rosewood sofa from 1960s Denmark is the kind of piece that stops
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Rosewood Case Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Case Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Chrome base. All
Velvet, Rosewood
$5,800 / set
H 24.5 in W 71 in D 22 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Nesting Sofa & Coffee Tables + Pair Benches
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1970s or 80s by American design legend Milo Baughman, this very rare set of nesting
Upholstery, Rosewood
$5,800 / item
H 20 in W 75.5 in D 18 in
Sofa Console Tables in Brazilian Rosewood by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful book-matched rosewood and chrome curved sofa table model no. 1331-30-B designed by Milo
Steel
$1,600
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
MCM Rosewood & Chrome Coffee or Side Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
: it had been styled seamlessly next to a Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa, also with square chrome
Chrome
Milo Baughman Sling Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Nashville, TN
Milo Baughman for Founders sling sofa.
Rosewood
Stunning Milo Baughman Floating Rosewood and Brass Tuxedo Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman floating tuxedo sofa on brass frame with stunning rosewood.
Rosewood Tuxedo Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drop Dead Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood Tuxedo Sofa or Wood Case Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Unavailable
H 30 in W 84 in D 34 in
Midcentury American Rosewood Case Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American rosewood case sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Model # 2165
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 30 in W 84 in D 33 in
Rosewood and Chrome Case Sofa with Oval Base Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing modernist case sofa attributed to Milo Baughman with rosewood and chrome side panels
Chrome
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bench, Sofa Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, circa 1970s Rosewood and chromed
Steel
Milo Baughman Rosewood Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Outstanding Milo Baughman rosewood sofa. Completely refurbished with new refinishing and upholstery
Rosewood, Wool
Milo Baughman Rosewood Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Chrome
Milo Baughman Rosewood Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sofa by Milo Baughman
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Rosewood Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman design rosewood sofa upholstered in Paul Smith fabric, completely restored.
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Rosewood Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Nice example of Baughman's rosewood cased sofa. Figured rosewood veneer surrounds the entire form
Steel
Milo Baughman Rosewood Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tufted sofa with back and arms of equal height in Rosewood with chrome legs finished with rosewood
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 84.25 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman Rosewood Black Leather and Chrome Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Milo Baughman rosewood sofa. This is a magnificent mid century modern sofa with a luxurious
Rosewood
Yellow Velvet Milo Baughman Parsons Chairs, Pair. 1960s.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
currently pairing these chairs with a Milo Baughman rosewood sofa, Mastercraft brass circular coffee table
Velvet
Rare Milo Baughman Chromed Steel Cube Chairs in New Knoll Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a custom Milo Baughman rosewood sofa. Please take a moment to look at our art offerings under the
Midcentury Orange Crushed Velvet Club Chairs, circa 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inches We're currently pairing these chairs with a Milo Baughman rosewood sofa, Mastercraft brass
Velvet
Rosewood Wrapped Milo Baughman Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly refinished and upholstered wood-wrapped sofa by Milo Baughman. dimensions: 87" x 34" x 24
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosewood case sofa upholstered in tufted black mohair. Designed by Milo Baughman. Figural
Rosewood, Mohair
Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
8ft rosewood case sofa by Milo Baughman. Fully restored. Beautiful rosewood wood grain. Newly
Rosewood, Mohair
Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosewood case sofa by Milo Baughman. Beautiful wood grain with vibrant geometric pattern fabric.
Rosewood, Fabric, Feathers
Milo Baughman Rosewood Cube Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Baughman for Thayer Coggin cube sofa, reupholstered with great plains fabric cotton blend
Chrome
Rosewood Case Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosewood case sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Fully restored fiigural rosewood grain case
Leather, Rosewood
Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa.
Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa in Mohair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Austin, TX
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Handsome three cushioned sofa with a rosewood case surround and
Mohair, Rosewood
Milo Baughman Rosewood and Chrome Sofa Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early Brazilian rosewood and chrome Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin sofa table circa mid-1960s
Chrome
Vintage Rosewood and Velvet Milo Baughman Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in North York, ON
This Mid-Century Modern, Milo Baughman sofa is the latest addition to the Carrocel Revival
Chrome
Stunning and Rare Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Stunning and rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin rosewood case sofa circa late 1960's. This
Rosewood, Leather
Mid-century Milo Baughman Rosewood Leather Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood case sofa designed by Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered with full aniline navy blue
Rosewood, Leather
Outstanding Milo Baughman Rosewood Cased Sofa Mid-century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS MID-CENTURY MODERN MILO BAUGHMAN ROSEWOOD CASED SOFA ON EBONIZED PLINTH. THE BRAZILIAN
Rosewood, Wood
Milo Baughman Circular Sofa with Rosewood Console Tables
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Large semi-circular sofa by Milo Baughman on rosewood base. Sofa is in 3 sections. Pair of
Metal
Tufted Velvet Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have this stunning Milo Baughman style rosewood case sofa. This sofa is
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood & Boucle Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Handsome Brazilian rosewood case sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circa late 1960's. This
Bouclé, Rosewood
Milo Baughman, Rosewood Case Sofa, circa 1950 - 1959
By Milo Baughman
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Wrapped rosewood three-seat sofa. Meticulously reupholstered with Dedar Milano fabrics, designed by
Metal
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style Mid Century rosewood case sofa Sofa measures: 85.5 wide x 34 deep x 24 high
Chrome
Milo Baughman Curved Sofa Table in Rosewood and Chrome
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Brazilian rosewood and chrome Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin sofa table circa late 1960s. This
Chrome
Rosewood Cased Tuxedo Three-Seat Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Tuxedo style three-seat sofa in in rosewood cased frame by Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. A
Rosewood, Upholstery
Fabulous Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Simply gorgeous Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa. The back is stunning with nicely figured rosewood
Upholstery, Rosewood
Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Baughman for Thayer Coggin Partial Circular Sofa with Matching Sofa Table. Curved table dims: 76
Suede, Rosewood, Leather
MId Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Case Sofa, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
A vintage rosewood case sofa in the manner of Milo Baughman. New velvet upholstery and refinished
Wrought Iron
Thayer-Coggin Rosewood Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thayer-Coggin Rosewood Sofa by Milo Baughman
Steel
Milo Baughman for Directional Rosewood Panel Case Sofa
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Milo baughman for directional rosewood panel case sofa in “Royale Chocolate” Performance Velvet
Steel
Milo Baughman Tosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosewood case sofa by Milo Baughman. Fully restored and refinished. Reupholstered in plush cream
Mohair, Rosewood
Thayer Coggin Rosewood Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Incredibly stunning vintage rosewood sofa designed by iconic designer Milo Baughman for Thayer
Velvet, Rosewood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa in Maharam Mohair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This sofa is hard to come by. And this one is beautiful. The graining is special. Large rosewood
Mohair, Rosewood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood and Leather Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin rosewood and leather case sofa, circa early 1970s. This fabulous
Milo Baughman Rosewood and Leather Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin rosewood case sofa. The rosewood frame has an incredible grain and
Sold
H 23.75 in W 85.75 in D 34 in
Rosewood Cased Three-Seat Sofa in Manner of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Tuxedo style three-seat sofa in a rosewood cased frame, in the manner of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Case Sofa By Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, low-profile, mid-century modern, rosewood case sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Chrome
Rosewood Case Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A coveted 1960s sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Luxurious rosewood provides a
Rosewood, Upholstery
Milo Baughman Rosewood Curved Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Milo Baughman rosewood curved bench. Beautiful veneer grain throughout the bench.
Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tufted Sofas
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Stunning pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin biscuit tufted sofas circa early 1970's. These
Upholstery, Rosewood
Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa by Milo Baughman
Steel
Sold
H 27 in W 164 in D 144 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Large Circular Sofa in Mohair and Rosewood
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with the Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Large
Mohair, Rosewood
Rosewood Box Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hamburg, PA
An elegant Mid-Century Modern rosewood tuxedo sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Upholstery, Rosewood
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Curved Sofa Table Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern sofa table designed by Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin which could
Chrome
Rosewood Box Sofa by Carlton after Milo Baughman Pair Available
By Charlton Company, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic rosewood box sofa with original upholstery. Clean, ready to use condition, one of two
Chrome
Milo Baughman Rosewood and Chrome Blue Sling Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Attr. to Milo Baughman rosewood and chrome sofa by Founders. Fabric is fairly recent but
Elegant Pair of glass wall sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, white disks. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 11 inches (28 cm) ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$3,120Sale Price / item|35% Off
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood
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
$229,511Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 33.75 in D 33.25 in
Milo Baughman Style Club Chair by Bassett, Grey Velvet, Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman, Bassett Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stately, bold, and unapologetically sculptural, this cube-shaped club chair from the 1970s marries architectural assertiveness with inviting comfort. Inspired by the celebrated aesth...
Upholstery, Oak, Velvet, Fabric
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
Walnut
Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp, Wicker Willow
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel Aulanko. Characterised by its elegant and airy lampshade and rattan-covered stem, ...
Brass
$11,181
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 41.34 in
Burgundy red "Piumino" sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic and very comfortable ‘Dall’Occa’ sofa that was designed by De Pas, D’urbino, and Lomazzi and manufactured in Italy by Dall’Oca in 1975. The sofa is in a stunning original...
Leather
$7,920Sale Price|24% Off
H 30 in W 172 in D 36 in
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Five Piece Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern five piece sectional designed by Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. There are four seating sections plus additional section with white laminate top side ta...
Fabric, Laminate
$3,750
H 33.47 in W 69.3 in D 28.35 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa in Moss Green Velvet and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s This gorgeous sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s. Organic and sculptural, this sofa is anything but minimalistic. Equipped ...
Brass
$7,603 / 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
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 124 in D 48 in
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall boomerang sofa with 2 attached tables. Yes, this sofa will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60-year-old fabric anyway? Let your imagination run wild wit...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 28 in D 27.5 in
Hermes Inspired Saddle Stitched Brown Green Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980s, France
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Roche Bobois vintage brown green leather lounge chairs, 1980s, France Beautiful and heavy 1980s lounge chairs. The green leather is in very good condition and sturdy throughout. The...
Leather, Ultrasuede
Josef Hoffmann vanity table by J. & J. Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This smal table made by J. & J. Kohn is designed by Josef Hoffmann. You can use this as a small desk or as a vanity table. The table is completely made out of wood and has a glas...
Glass, Wood
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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