$11,800
H 30 in W 98 in D 29.53 in
Modernist Luigi Tiengo Sofa in Walnut /Ultra Suede for Cimon Montréal, 1963
By Luigi Tiengo, Cimon, Raf Simons
Located in Buffalo, NY
This rare Classic Mid-Century Modern sofa was designed by Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian
Fabric, Walnut
$16,500
H 29 in W 97 in D 33 in
Luigi Tiengo No. 500-13 Sofa in Chocolate Mohair for Cimon Montréal, 1960's
By Cimon
Located in Culver City, CA
Prepare yourself for a sofa that’s truly out of this world: a rare, Luigi Tiengo gondola
Mohair, Walnut
$17,004
H 29.14 in W 97.64 in D 29.53 in
Luigi Tiengo Sofa in Walnut and Blue Raf Simons Fabric for Cimon Montréal, 1963
By Cimon, Raf Simons, Luigi Tiengo
Located in The Hague, NL
been restored and refinished. The sofa is marked twice with a Cimon Limitee Montréal label. Luigi
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$14,960Sale Price|24% Off
H 29 in W 123 in D 33 in
Rare Adrian Pearsall Sofa with End Tables Displayed at Habitat 67, Expo 67
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Habitat 67 for Expo 67, Montreal, Canada. The sofa features two Roman Travertine end tables on each side
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Jean-Marie Giguère Abstract Fish Art Glass Sculpture Circa 1999
Located in Miami Beach, FL
, Montréal, QC,Canada SOFA,Chicago, Galerie des métiers d'art du Québec, Illinois,E-U 2002 Expressions
Art Glass
Amazing 1950's Slat Back Sofa by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in Hudson, NY
, and in the U.S. Pavilion at World Expo 67 in Montreal. This sofa boasts a solid walnut frame with
Walnut
Unavailable
H 82.3 in W 105 in D 105 in
21st-century modern modular sofa, customisable in Fabric and Leather
Located in Porto, PT
Montreal modular sofa is sharp lines and sweeping curves. Comfort and luxury imbue every detail to
Fabric, Lacquer
Montauk Sofa Handmade in Montreal, Canada
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Montauk sofas are upholstered products that are handmade in Montreal, Canada. The solid wood frames
Upholstery
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Sofa Settee by Cimon of Montreal
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Manufactured in the 1950s for Cimon of Montreal, this rare sofa is a showstopper! Sturdy
Linen, Teak
Sofa in Chianti Leather by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Montréal, 1963
By Luigi Tiengo, Cimon
Located in Westport, CT
Rare sofa designed by Italy born furniture designer Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian
Leather, Walnut
Seating Suite by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon, Montréal, 1963
By Cimon
Located in Westport, CT
Canadian manufacturer Cimon in Montréal, circa 1963. Fully restored sculptural frames executed in walnut
Wool, Walnut
Mel Smilow Rail Back Sofa
By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Yorker, The New York Times, and in the U.S. Pavilion at World Expo 67 in Montreal. This sofa boasts a
Walnut
$2,650
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Wonderful Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Light Fixture Signed Degas
Located in Roslyn, NY
Art Deco glass and silvered bronze fixture signed Degas. Frosted glass is beautifully embossed flowers and leaves. There are four interior lights.
Bronze
Bended Center Table by Valentin Loellmann
By Valentin Loellmann
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large center table with bended top in oak hand finished to fit the shape. The base is made from hazel branches coated with coal that has been reinforced with resin. Each piece is a...
Oak
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Rewire Custom Brass Castanet Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Brass Castanet Sconce. Each sconce requires one E26 100w maximum bulb. Sconce naturally patinas over time to resemble the result in the photographed image. Priced and ...
Brass
$3,200
H 23.5 in W 33 in D 2 in
Rare Konrad Galaaen Colorful Mid-Century Ceramic Tile Abstract Wall Sculpture
By Konrad Galaaen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made by Konrad Galaaen, this series of sculptures was made in Norway. Made of many squares of varying sizes, they form an abstract shape with no definable pattern. Like ...
Ceramic, Wood
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Metal, Leather, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and metal "F-444" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.8” H x 32.75” W x 29.5” D ...
Metal
$7,535 / item
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 55.12 in
Dandy Day Bench Upholstered in Black Fur with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$3,500
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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...
Steel
$2,880
H 46.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s Features a beautiful sculpted Mid Century Modern Design, with curved legs, a gorgeous walnut wood gr...
Walnut
$11,800 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 20.67 in
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Set of Four 'Pamplona' Dining Chairs in Red Lacquer
By Augusto Savini, Poggi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, set of four 'Pamplona' dining chairs, lacquered wood, fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1960s 'Pamplona' armchairs in red lacquered wood and red textured upholster...
Aluminum
Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This set comes in it's original...
Leather
Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair with cowhide and leather cushion and wooden frame. Reversible cushion. Seat height: 38 cm. Wear due to time and age of lounge chair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE...
Leather, Wood, Cowhide
1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Chair
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite black leather chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design ...
Leather, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970. Original upholstery and new chrome plinth base. Measures 25.5” tall 91.5” long 35” deep.
Chrome
$7,770Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 26 in W 38 in D 40 in
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of design history. Here we have a completely original vintage example in original velvet co...
Steel
$1,650
H 26.5 in W 77.5 in D 97 in
Mid-Century European Teak Full-ish Bed Frame with Built-in Nightstands
By Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century European full-ish Teak bed with built in nightstands and enameled metal frame. The bed features an inset quilted black skai headboard. In original condition with some wea...
Metal
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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