$17,419
H 29.14 in W 79.53 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Rare model” Värend” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s. The sofa has been reupholstered. Stained elm, back with ribs, loose back cushions and upholstered seat, cove...
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Boucle and Wood, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Boucle and Wood, 1960s -
Fabric, Wood
A mid century modern Danish, Ib Kofoed-Larsen Sofa, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning Mid-Century Modern vintage sofa from Ib Kofoed Larsen. The model `Kandidaten` stands out as a perfect piece of vintage Danish Design history.
Leather
$34,165 / item
H 27.56 in W 141.74 in D 114.18 in
Modern Coast Modular Sofa, Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Contemporary, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Coast Modular Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Brass
$24,000
H 29.1 in W 78.7 in D 17.3 in
Brazilian Modern “VIP” Sofa in Fiberglass & Mohair by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare and sculptural example of Brazilian late modernism, this iconic “VIP” sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1973 during a pivotal moment in Brazil’s design hi...
Fiberglass, Mohair
$58,168 / item
H 31.5 in W 100.79 in D 39.38 in
Ecume Sofa by Guillaume Chevalier: Solid Walnut & Fabric, Post-Modern
Located in Geneve, CH
Ecume Sofa by Guillaume Chevalier Dimensions: D 100 x W 256 x H 80 cm. Materials: Solid American walnut and fabric. Handcrafted in France by Ateliers de Brimbois. Copies signed and ...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,971Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Modern Gentle Sofa in Salmon Velvet and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that contrasts beautifully with a quilted leather base.
Metal
$4,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Modern Gentle Sofa in Teal Velvet and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that contrasts beautifully with a quilted leather base.
Metal
$4,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Modern Gentle Sofa in Mustard Velvet and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that contrasts beautifully with a quilted leather base.
Metal
$4,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Modern Gentle Sofa in Blue Velvet and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that contrasts beautifully with a quilted leather base.
Metal
$4,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Modern Gentle Sofa in Green Velvet and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that contrasts beautifully with a quilted leather base.
Metal
$4,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Modern Gentle Sofa in Purple Velvet and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that contrasts beautifully with a quilted leather base.
Metal
$4,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Modern Gentle Sofa in Black Velvet and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that contrasts beautifully with a quilted leather base.
Metal
$4,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Modern Gentle Sofa in Red Velvet and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that contrasts beautifully with a quilted leather base.
Metal
$4,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Modern Gentle Sofa in Brown Velvet and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that contrasts beautifully with a quilted leather base.
Metal
$4,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Modern Gentle Sofa in Cream Velvet and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Gentle Sofa embodies elegance and comfort, featuring a smooth, inviting shell that contrasts beautifully with a quilted leather base.
Metal
$3,495
H 37 in W 90 in D 46 in
1999 Modern Overscale Modified Tuxedo Sofa with Fantasy Eggplant Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Modern to Hollywood Regency overscale modified tuxedo style sofa wearing “Fantasy Eggplant” fabric on loose zippered poly/foam filled seat & back cushions, arm cove...
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
$7,800
H 30 in W 96 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa By Rowe Furniture
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern gondola sofa was produced by Rowe Furniture Co. in the 1950s designed in the style of Adrian Pearsall's gondola sofa model 2640-S, the hottest sellin...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
$26,863 / item
H 30.71 in W 80.71 in D 177.17 in
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Desyo Curvy Sofa with Quilted Back
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Semicircle sofa system with wooden structure covered with a layer of polyurethane in different densities. Quilted back. The maximum comfort of the seat is determined by an intertwini...
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
A classic mid century modern tailored sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Leather, Mahogany, Feathers
Gorgeous Wide Chrome Band Sofa Mid-century Modern
By Craft Associates
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Craft Associates wide chrome band sofa with walnut side panels. This piece retains it original bright yellow cut velvet fabric in very nice vintage condition. The thick chu...
Chrome
$3,220 / item
H 26.38 in W 82.68 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch in Dark Grey Linen, Wood Feet, Modern Design
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart piece. -Accompanies plus two loose cushions to a better comfort. (If you want more, it is possible to request a quote). Cushion's measuring 45x45 cm each o...
Fabric, Hardwood
$28,758 / item
H 29.53 in W 104.34 in D 62.21 in
Piero Lissoni Cheisse Long Met Sofa, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni Cheisse Longe Met Sofa For Cassina A design sofa with sleek, pure, geometric lines that, in its utter simplicity, embodies comfort, versatility and flawless elegance. ...
Aluminum
$15,889 / item
H 28.35 in W 96.07 in D 43.31 in
Modern Uffo Curved Sofa, DEDAR Jacquard Metallic Accents, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Uffo Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$11,545
H 25.99 in W 90.56 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Grey Sofa by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s
By Raffaella Crespi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern grey sofa by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s New Upholstery.
Fabric, Wood
$2,975
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery.
Chrome
$4,476
H 34.45 in W 89.77 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Vladimir Kagan Marilyn Sofa by Directional for Vladimir Kagan in new ivory white bouclé upholstery.
Bouclé, Upholstery
$16,301
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 A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality.
Upholstery
$3,295
H 33 in W 65.5 in D 34 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Upholstered Camelback Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and very comfortable modern Regency style camelback upholstered sofa or loveseat By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 65.5"W x 34...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,789Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 75.99 in D 30.32 in
1960's Midcentury Modern Dutch Design 3 Seat Sofa Bench
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design 3 Seat Sofa Bench, made in the Netherlands 1960's.
Metal
$3,298
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 70.87 in
Elegant Three-Seater Sofa, Rattan and Bamboo, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant three-seater sofa from the 1960s. Beautifully shaped rattan and bamboo frame. This wonderful sofa is in very good condition with slight signs of wear from age and use, preser...
Bamboo, Rattan
$6,500
H 29 in W 90 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Style Sofa Pearsall Attributed Oatmeal Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Gondola style sofa pearsall attributed oatmeal upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
$24,387 / item
H 24.81 in W 81.5 in D 41.34 in
Kissing Sofa, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal, Black Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing sofa and Kissing armchair feature two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft upholstery apart...
Bronze
$24,387 / item
H 24.81 in W 81.5 in D 41.34 in
Kissing Sofa, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal, Grey Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing sofa and Kissing armchair feature two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft upholstery apart...
Bronze
Modern Mid-Century style sofa with plush velvet upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A mid-century style sofa with a sleek angular silhouette upholstered with plush camel-colored velvet.
Upholstery, Velvet
$10,591
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 32.29 in
Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage sofa by Florence Knoll, designed in 1954 for Knoll International – a true icon of modernist furniture and architectural elegance. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, ...
Steel, Chrome
$4,198Sale Price|60% Off
H 28 in W 78 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi, 1958, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Seattle, WA
The Saturno sofa is now a part of the Modern and Contemporary Art Collection at MoMA New York.
Steel
$8,239
H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet. It’s in good vintage conditi...
Velvet, Birch
$37,841 / item
H 33.08 in W 98.82 in D 34.65 in
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...
Aluminum
$33,486 / item
H 64.97 in W 129.14 in D 34.65 in
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...
Aluminum
$35,757 / item
H 30.71 in W 98.82 in D 34.65 in
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailoring in...
Aluminum
$43,767 / item
H 128.35 in W 98.82 in D 34.65 in
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...
Aluminum
$33,486 / item
H 34.65 in W 129.14 in D 64.97 in
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...
Aluminum
$43,767 / item
H 34.65 in W 98.82 in D 128.35 in
Piero Lissoni Modular Sofa by Cassina, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa and For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailorin...
Aluminum
Tommi Parzinger Classic Modern Ten Foot Sofa in Mahogany, 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and extraordinarily well-built Tommi Parzinger Sofa. This sofa was acquired from the original owners in south Florida who were friends of Tommi Parzinger.
Mahogany
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 89 in D 34 in
Glamorous Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Glamorous Selig sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen style cut velvet fabric. The original fabric is in remarkable condition and is even more fabulous in person. This is a true vintage gem an...
Upholstery
$8,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 116.54 in D 41.34 in
Mid-century Modern Nancy Sofa Cotton Velvet by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Nancy Wilson was an American singer whose career spanned over five decades. Although she did not consider herself a jazz vocalist, many others did, including the Grammy awards judges...
Textile
$61,474 / item
H 31.5 in W 164.18 in D 69.3 in
Leather Palmo Sofa by Amura Lab, Post-Modern Design, Italy
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather Palmo Sofa Composition by Amura Lab Dimensions: W 417 x D 176 x H 80 cm Materials: FRAME: poplar multiply SUSPENSIONS: rubber and polypropylene belts. SEAT: polyurethane foam...
Foam, Poplar
$23,246 / item
H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 37.41 in
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa, Hand-Woven Fiber, Modern Design
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast. The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
Metal
$20,574 / item
H 29.5 in W 118.1 in D 35.4 in
Contemporary Modern Jacob Sofa in Leather by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Collector Studio Jacob Sofa in Green Velvet by Collector This fun and sophisticated 21st century sofa designed by Collector Studio, it’s simple shape and attra...
Fabric
$17,177 / item
H 32.68 in W 86.62 in D 45.28 in
Modern Velvet Sofa with Oversized Curvy Arms, Handcrafted in Portugal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa has an impactful Silhouette. The oversized softly curved arms and back work in either formal and more casual settings, it has relaxed comfort in mind. It’s grand, curvy and...
Velvet, Lacquer
$49,250
H 27.56 in W 137.8 in D 33.47 in
Celina Sofa by Muniz Zylberberg, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil, 1966
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Celina" Sofa by Muniz Zylberberg, a stunning piece of Brazilian Modernism designed in the 1960s. This exceptional three-seater sofa features a highly geometrical structure in massi...
Marble
$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 in usable condition-some minor wear to double sided seat cushions. This wonderful v...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$22,384 / item
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 55.12 in
Organic Modern Fibonacci Spiral Sofa, Beige Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fibonacci sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Fibonacci combines fine craftsmanship and noble materials, becoming a Greenapple best-seller...
Velvet, Beech
$14,726 / item
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Beige Chenille, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Brass
$11,697 / item
H 29.93 in W 133.08 in D 48.04 in
Form Modular Sofa by Formiing in Harald Blush Cotton, Modern Design
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Form Modular Sofa by Formiing, Setup 10 (1x Center Chaise Lounge-F1O, 2x Armrest Chaise Lounge-F1M, F1N) Fabric: Harald 212 Modular Sofa: Assemble different modules for your own com...
Cotton
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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