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California Modern Rancho Style Sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company c. 1930's
By Monterey Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Incredible full size sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company, made in California, circa 1930's.
Iron
$15,745 / item
Monterey White Sofa from the Collezione Riviera
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Monterey sofa features two elegantly curved wooden armrests inspired by a hand-drawn wheel, creating a sense of motion and timeless style. Its deep seat and soft lines offer versatil...
Textile
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 74.02 in D 29.53 in
Teak Sofa, Model Monterey, by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Teak sofa from the series Monterey designed by Folke Ohlsson in the early 1960s. This item manufactured in 1963 by Bodafors in Sweden. Newly upholstered cushions and new Fagas rubber...
Teak
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 75.2 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Sofa Monterey /5-161 by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, 1960
By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Monterey /5-161 sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson, produced by the Swedish manufacturer Bodafors in 1961. The sofa has profiled armrests, representing high craftsmanship, characteristic...
Oak, Teak
Unavailable
H 28 in W 91 in D 33 in
Large Monterey Sofa in Beige with Lacquered Finish by Innova Luxuxy Group
By Innova Luxury Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Monterey sofa is luxurious, modern, and chic. With the combination of ease and style, this sofa is constructed with eight-way hand tied springs and a down-wrapped foam seat to en...
Brass
Unavailable
H 28 in W 73 in D 33 in
Small Monterey Sofa in Beige with Lacquered Frame by Innova Luxuxy Group
By Innova Luxury Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Monterey sofa is luxurious, modern, and chic. With the combination of ease and style, this sofa is constructed with eight-way hand tied springs and a down-wrapped foam seat to en...
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 75.2 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Sofa and Armchair Monterey /5-161 by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors.
By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Monterey /5-161 Sofa and Armchair designed by Folke Ohlsson, produced by the Swedish manufacturer Bodafors in 1961. Sofa and Armchair has profiled armrests, representing high craftsm...
Fabric, Oak
Monterey Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Monterey sofa with unusual rare lift back table, circa late 1920s-early 1930s. Original "old wood" finish, hand-painted flower, and hammered iron hardware. New leather cushions...
Wood, Leather
Monumental Steve Chase Monterey Style Channeled Leather Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke monumental channeled leather sofa made in the manner and style of Steve Chase for Martin/Brattrud. Grand sofa known as the Monterey features a long hardwood frame covered wit...
Leather, Hardwood
Swedish Modern “Monterey” Teak Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Monterey sofa isn't just a piece of furniture; it’s a statement of timeless design that evokes both comfort and style, perfect for those who appreciate the artistry of mid-centu...
Teak, Fabric
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H 30.5 in W 168 in D 38 in
Steve Chase Postmodern Illuminated Monterey Channel Sofa, Circa 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Steve Chase "Monterey" channel sofa in original fabric. The sofa illuminates underneath with a string light along the front and side. The upholstery is in very good cond...
Upholstery
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H 35 in W 126 in D 115 in
Steve Chase for Martin Brattrud "Monterey" Illuminated Channel Sofa, Signed
By Steve Chase
Located in Coronado, CA
Here is your opportunity to own an original "Monterey" sofa designed by acclaimed interior designer, Steve Chase. Originally designed in 1986, the "Monterey" was the Cadillac of Stev...
Chenille
Castelle Cast Aluminum Monterey Cushioned Cresent Outdoor Sofa
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Castelle Monterey Crescent Sofa combines timeless elegance with lasting comfort. Its gracefully curved cast aluminum frame features hand-forged detailing and gently scrolled arms...
Aluminum
California Rancho Monterey Wingback Sofa by Frank Mason
By Frank Mason, Monterey Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare California Rancho Monterey sofa designed by Frank Mason for Mason Furniture.
Iron
Rare Monterey Sofa with Attractive Floral Painting
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monterey sofa, circa 1930s. Original paint and upholstery.
Classic Monterey Green Rope Bottom Sofa Frame
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monterey Cie, circa 1930s. This rare green Classic period sofa has a drop arm shelf and iron hardware. Minor losses on the floral back panels. New rope. New leather upholstery 30" H ...
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H 30.25 in W 79.5 in D 33.5 in
Spanish Revival California Signed Monterey Drop-Arm Sofa with Leather Upholstery
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful and hard to find Monterey sofa with hand-painted back panels. The arm raises and lowers. Open the total length is 101.5. Marked with the Horseshoe mark. Original finish. Ne...
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H 30.75 in W 81 in D 33 in
Spanish Revival California Signed Monterey Drop-Arm Sofa in Old Wood Finish
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Exceptional, signed Monterey sofa in original old wood finish with hand-painted flowers on red rear panels. Great iron hardware and newly upholstered in leather. Very hard to find pi...
Monterey Side Table or Nightstand with One Drawer
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nightstand signed Monterey, circa 1930s. Stamped Monterey. New finish.
Wood
1930s Monterey Period Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monterey period sofa with new leather upholstery and restored finish, circa 1930s.
1930s Signed Monterey Couch by Barker Bros.
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful vintage Monterey sofa crafted by the Mason Manufacturing Co. for Barker Bros. with original smokey maple finish. Graceful scalloped base. Branded with horse shoe mark and m...
Iron
1930s Signed Monterey Sofa with New Leather Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Monterey sofa with new leather upholstery. Restored finish.
1930s Signed Monterey Sofa with New Leather Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Monterey sofa with new leather upholstery. Restored finish.
Signed Monterey Sofa/Rare Form
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful vintage Monterey sofa crafted by the Mason Manufacturing Co. for Barker Bros. with original smokey maple finish, scalloped frame, and lovely hand-painted floral designs ben...
1930s Signed Red Monterey Red Sofa with One Drop Arm
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's Monterey red couch with one drop arm. Signed. Finish was restored years ago. 103.75" Long when drop arm is opened. New dark leather upholstery.
Signed Monterey Rancho Sofa with Drop Arm with Old Wood Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Monterey sofa with new leather upholstery and one drop arm, circa 1930s. Measure: 103.75 " long when drop arm is opened. 30.25" H x 81" W x 33" D x 17" seat height.
1930s Hand-Painted Monterey Sofa with Drop Arm in Old Wood Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early Monterey couch with great original old wood finish and side drop arm. Wrought iron strapping. Vibrant floral painted panels. With the drop arm open the sofa is 102" long. Mea...
Rare and Exceptional Imperial Monterey-Style Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Incredible, hard-to find hand-crafted sofa c. 1920's by Imperial, with rope supports, wide paddle arms, and incredible hammered iron strapping and accents. This piece features the ra...
Iron
Rare and Early Monterey Sofa w/Handpainted Back and Side Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare, classic period Monterey sofa with original Old Wood finish and original hardware. The piece has been recently upholstered in soft, comfortable leather. Untouched painting on ...
Vintage Channeled Sectional in the Manner of Steve Chase’s Monterey
By Steve Chase
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage channeled sectional in the manner of steve chase’s monterey For Martin Brattrud. Circa 1980. This sectional is a showstopper! Recovered in a black confetti fabric. Eleg...
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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