$3,280
H 32.29 in W 63.78 in D 32.29 in
Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping, Svante Skogh
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and expressive Swedish sofa designed by Svante Skogh for Förenade Möbler, Linköping, mid
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.25 in W 81.25 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Steel Airport Tandem Sofa, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of mid-century American contract design, this three-seat tandem sofa was sourced
Steel
$5,500
H 28 in W 60.5 in D 33.5 in
Studio Smania, Italian Modern, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Smania
Located in Stamford, CT
Studio Smania, Italian Modern, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, Sofa, Italy, 1970s An Indian cane and bamboo
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
$5,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 59.45 in D 26.38 in
Walnut and Blue Leather Essex Sofa in Scandinavian Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Essex collection, this sofa brings a refined, architectural touch to modern interiors
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$5,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 59.45 in D 26.38 in
Walnut and Green Leather Essex Sofa in Scandinavian Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Essex collection, this sofa brings a refined, architectural touch to modern interiors
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$5,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 59.45 in D 26.38 in
Walnut and Purple Leather Essex Sofa in Scandinavian Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Essex collection, this sofa brings a refined, architectural touch to modern interiors
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern chrome sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall and manufactured by Craft Associates in
Chrome
$16,476
H 32.29 in W 124.02 in D 40.16 in
Moncloud Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, Modern Italian Design
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Moncloud Sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) THE FUTURE IN A SOFA
Upholstery
$3,093 / item
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Cargo Sofa by Cellule Creative Studio: Modern Faux Leather & Metal
By Cellule Creative Studio
Located in bari, IT
” sofa is a limited-edition creation that stands out for its strong character. Its name evokes a sense of
Metal
Boho Modern Weathered Split Reed Ball Sofa and Chair
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A set of split reed bamboo sofa and chair. An organic bulbous shape, these are pleasing form every
Reed
$6,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Walnut and Camel Velvet Modern Empire Sofa in Scandinavian Design
Located in New York, NY
The Empire collection introduces a plush, modern interpretation of comfort and sophistication
Suede, Wood, Walnut
$6,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Walnut and Grey Velvet Modern Empire Sofa in Scandinavian Design
Located in New York, NY
The Empire collection introduces a plush, modern interpretation of comfort and sophistication
Suede, Wood, Walnut
$6,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Walnut and Green Velvet Modern Empire Sofa in Scandinavian Design
Located in New York, NY
The Empire collection introduces a plush, modern interpretation of comfort and sophistication
Suede, Wood, Walnut
$6,850 / item
H 32.5 in W 108 in D 44 in
Custom Upholstered Cloud Sofa by The Tailored Home, Modern Design
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A relaxed, deep-seat sofa designed for comfort, with a low profile and generously scaled cushions
Linen, Foam, Wood, Maple
$9,995
H 29.5 in W 120 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa, 1960s Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
This exceptional Adrian Pearsall platform sofa showcases the renowned mid-century modern designer's
Upholstery, Walnut
$13,196 / item
H 29.93 in W 176.38 in D 48.04 in
Form Modular Sofa by Formiing, Pet-friendly Fabric, Modern Design
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Form Modular Sofa by Formiing, Setup 19 (2x Center-F1C, 1x Armrest-F1B, 1x Large Armrest Chaise
Wool, Nylon
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 97 in D 32.5 in
Stunning Harvey Probber 4-Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Harvey Probber 4-seat sofa. This stylish sofa was re-upholstered about 15 years ago and
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,216Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Walnut and Blue Velvet Empire Sofa in Scandinavian Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
family alike. A harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern design, the Empire Sofa
Suede, Wood, Walnut
$4,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 59.45 in D 26.38 in
Walnut Wood Essex Sofa with Blue Velvet Upholstery, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Sofa effortlessly combines the rich warmth of walnut wood with the soft, opulent feel of
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Original Italian corner sofa from the 1950s, the upholstery is from the time, in damask velvet, in
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Chenille Tweed, 1970s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Vintage mcm sofa Tuxedo Style Featuring a 1 piece bottom cushion
Cotton
$2,995
H 27.5 in W 96 in D 39 in
Modern Chesterfield Diamond Tucked Sofa Beige Twill Fabric Style Paola Navone
By Paola Navone
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Modern Chesterfield style sofa composed of a beige twill upholstery with an all
Twill, Wood, Paint, Foam
$15,500 / item
H 15.36 in W 70.87 in D 74.81 in
Very Large Suar Wood Sofa Table Espresso Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A commanding expression of nature and craftsmanship, this monumental coffee table is carved from a single, substantial slab of solid suar wood. Celebrating the organic contours of th...
Wood
$7,450
H 31.7 in W 74.41 in D 31.89 in
Elegant Danish Modern 1950s Sofa in Light Green Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This classic Danish sofa showcases clean, understated lines
Fabric, Wood
$12,500 / set
H 29 in W 98 in D 44 in
Pair of Vintage Modern Serpentine Sofas by Weiman, for upholstery
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exceptional pair of Weiman serpentine sofas featuring the graceful S-curved silhouette that
Upholstery
Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern Description: A striking and rare example
Cane, Teak
$10,825
H 24.02 in W 82.88 in D 37.8 in
Italian modern white wood leather sofa Saratoga by Vignelli Poltronova 1980s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white wood and brown leather sofa Saratoga by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for
Leather, Wood
$9,160
H 24.02 in W 59.06 in D 37.8 in
Italian modern white wood leather sofa Saratoga by Vignelli Poltronova 1980s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white wood and brown leather sofa Saratoga by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for
Leather, Wood
$40,000
H 28.75 in W 75.2 in D 29.53 in
Paraty Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A refined expression of Rodrigues’ mastery of proportion and comfort, the Paraty sofa combines
Upholstery, Rosewood
$8,208
H 38.19 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Couch, Original Upholstery - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Outstanding "Chesterfield" style couch, with its original sheepskin upholstery, minor wear
Brass
$4,520 / item
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 32.29 in
Modern Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Sofa, 21 Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Sofa, 21 century Modern production sofa for outdoors or
Metal
$4,200
H 28 in W 90 in D 46 in
Mid-Century Modern Kidney Shaped Curved Serpentine Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern biomorphic kidney shaped sofa. This long tailored cloud sofa features
Upholstery, Wood
$5,488 / item
H 26.78 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, England
reupholstered in Ivory bouclé by Dedar (Karakorum 001, 00T1701100001). The Camaleonda sofa is a renowned and
Bouclé
$7,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 40 in W 92 in D 29 in
RAG Home Three-Seat Modern Bench Sofa in Green Velvet
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Three-Seat Modern Bench Sofa in Green Velvet Original Designed by RAG Home. RAG under this brand
Velvet
$8,500
H 34.25 in W 80.75 in D 31 in
Mid-20th Century Restored Organic Modern Split Rattan Sculptural Sofa
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A bold and sculptural Mid-20th Century split rattan sofa, fully restored and showcasing exceptional
Rattan, Wood
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa Mid Century Modern
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional 1950s Mid-Century Modern bracket back sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, ( it
Fabric, Walnut
Modern Two-Cushion Sofa with Tapered Walnut Legs, Custom
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern two-cushion sofa with clean lines and gently angled arms. The example shown is upholstered
Velvet, Polyester, Poplar, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bent Wood Sofa After Gilbert Rohde
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bent Wood Sofa, inspired by
Wood
$14,000
H 28.5 in W 94 in D 40.5 in
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Cloud Sofa, Beige Velvet, Lucite, USA
Velvet, Lucite
Stunning Signed Dunbar Three Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Dunbar 3 seater sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery green
Upholstery, Walnut
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Balic Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in rich
Velvet, Walnut
$21,366 / item
H 28.35 in W 133.86 in D 40.16 in
Patricia Urquiola Mon-Cloud Sofa, Mid-Century Modern Fabric, Italy
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates
Fabric
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink
Velvet, Walnut
$3,568
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Cognac Leather, 1978
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater sofa with red lacquered tubular frame seats and leather in an elegant cognac colour
Metal
$4,620
H 30.5 in W 84 in D 42 in
Restoration Hardware Brown Leather Three-Seat Sofa Vintage Modern Down-Filled
By Restoration Hardware
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timeless three-seat leather sofa by Restoration Hardware, upholstered in rich brown leather with
Leather, Feathers
Baia Curved Sofa by Ruya Akyol and Oak Desk, Modern Design
By Rüya Akyol Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Curved modular sofa with integrated desk, the Baia Sofa is a contemporary seating system designed
Fabric, Oak, Linen, Cotton
Stunning Signed Paul McCobb Long Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Paul McCobb sofa made by Custom Craft. Great looking solid walnut legs with down
Upholstery, Walnut
$12,700
H 26.38 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa
Leather
Wonderful Pace Collection Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-century Modern
By Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Pace Collection even arm tuxedo sofa from the mid-century. This sofa is very high
Steel
$3,595
H 33.75 in W 80.75 in D 31.5 in
Tufted Leather Balinese Style Danish Modern Solid Teak and Cane Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Finn Juhl
Located in Chattanooga, TN
sofa has a distinctive Danish modern design but may actually be Canadian. The sofa feature 3-panels of
Leather, Teak, Cane
Mid-Century Modern Four Seat Sofa in the Dunbar style
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A refined four-seat sofa in beige bouclé upholstery on dark stained base with square legs. In the
Fabric, Wood
$1,171 / item
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1960s - Sold Individually - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa,1960s - Sold Individually - New Upholstery 3 different colors
Fabric
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 seater sofa with chunky round feet. This is a designer delight in
Upholstery, Wood
$8,500
H 27 in W 91.5 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Cubic Sofa in Kvadrat Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern cubic sofa in the style of Giancarlo Piretti. This sofa has been newly upholstered in
Oak, Upholstery
$3,806Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 102.37 in D 35.44 in
1960's Midcentury Modern Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Belgium, 1960's period
Bouclé
Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Fabric and Wood, Dark Gray & Orange, USA
Located in Stratford, CT
Three seater sofa with dark gray and medium dark shade of orange. Newly upholstered.
Fabric, Wood
$10,350
H 25.99 in W 140.95 in D 83.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Modular Sofa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Fabric
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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