Max Stout Metal and Naugahyde Orange Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare sofa by North Carolina Blacksmith and furniture designer and maker Max Stout. Sofa is in
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Metal
Max Stout Metal and Naugahyde Orange Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare sofa by North Carolina Blacksmith and furniture designer and maker Max Stout. Sofa is in
Metal
$8,500
H 34 in W 72 in D 29 in
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Sofa with Fresh Black Naugahyde Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It is
Aluminum, Iron
$2,995
H 35 in W 78 in D 35 in
1940-1950’s Traditional Green Naugahyde Faux Leather Lawson Club Style Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Traditional green Naugahyde faux leather Lawson style club or library sofa with
Brass
$8,000
H 34 in W 72 in D 29 in
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three Seat Sofa in White Naugahyde #1
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's
Aluminum, Iron
$8,000
H 34 in W 72 in D 29 in
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three-Seater Sofa in White Naugahyde #2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's
Aluminum, Iron
Max Stout Metal and Leatherette Black Sofa
Located in New York, NY
sofa with wooden arm rests in patinated metal and black re-upholstered naugahyde. Our gallery is lucky
Metal
$1,790 / set
H 30 in W 70 in D 34 in
Classic Modernist deSIGN .Heywood Wakefield Bamboo modular sofa "ASHCRAFT"
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist deSIGN .Heywood Wakefield 3-PIECE .Bamboo modular sofa "ASHCRAFT" Beautiful lines
Naugahyde, Bamboo
$6,250
H 31 in W 52 in D 31 in
Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa
By George Nelson, Irving Harper, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
George Nelson Office – Limited Edition Marshmallow Sofa Designed by Irving Harper for the George
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$9,999
H 32.25 in W 74 in D 33 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Sofa, for Widdicomb Model 1727 c.1950 / walnut & brass
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Buffalo, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Sofa, for Widdicomb Model 1727 c.1950 / walnut & brass frame.. Retains
Brass
$5,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 87.5 in D 34 in
Rare Bert England for Interior Crafts Faux Ostrich and Mahogany Tuxedo Sofa
By Interior Crafts, Bert England
Located in Chicago, IL
Rarely seen or offered even arm sofa designed by Bert England for Interior Crafts, Chicago IL
Aluminum
$8,500
H 32 in W 132 in D 24 in
Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA 1974. This piece features three white fiberglass and light purple vinyl seats with Formica tables on each end sitting o...
Chrome
Midcentury 13 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa After Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Italian mid-century modern 13 piece modular sectional sofa in the style and manner of
Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Wood
Classic Modernist Sculpted Settee Sofa by Russel Wright for Thonet
By Russel Wright, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Sculpted Green Naugahyde Settee Sofa Designed by Russel Wright for Thonet, Untied States, c.1950
Naugahyde, Beech
$2,469Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 34.26 in
set of two loungechair can also be used as a sofa
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Munich, DE
and one without or as sofa without or with armrests.
Metal
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 139 in D 19 in
Extra Large Mid Century Woodard Wrought Iron and Metal Strap Sofa
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Incredible three piece sectional sofa, constructed of wrought iron, and repeating metal straps
Wrought Iron
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 65 in D 19 in
Mid Century Iron Patio Garden Poolside Gondola Sofa Loveseat att. to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century Gondola form loveseat, sofa attributed to The Woodard Furniture Company. The sofa
Metal, Wrought Iron
Rare Salterini 1950s Outdoor/Indoor Iron Sofa Set
By John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All original with the original Naugahyde cushions. A sectional or one long outdoor or indoor
Iron
1960s Florence Knoll Three-Seat Sofa with Chromed Steel Frame
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
steel base. Sofa is upholstered in a burgundy naugahyde with multi-toned fabric upholstery to the seat
Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Convertible Naugahyde Sofa Compact
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Six feet wide and seats three comfortably. Clean profile of this sofa is perfectly scaled for
Chrome
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Black Naugahyde Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The quintessential, sleek profile, mid century modern, four seat sofa designed by Milo Baughman for
Naugahyde
Knoll Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Knoll, tufted black naugahyde sofa with walnut legs.
Walnut
Out Of This World Tufted Space Age Sofa
By Chromcraft, Ward Bennett
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning all original Chromcraft Sofa in Naugahyde. Sofa sits a top 2 aluminum pedestals
Aluminum
Contemporary Transitional Pair of Naugahyde Swivel Chairs and Sofa
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This set of brown naugahyde swivel chairs and sofa is the perfect combination of comfort and style
Naugahyde
Sold
H 24 in W 85 in D 32 in
Classic Modernist Chromed Steel and Naugahyde Low Profile Sofa, Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Chromed steel and naugahyde low profile sofa.. attributed to Milo Baughman
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Black Naugahyde Faux Leather 4 seat Chrome Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern black Naugahyde faux leather chrome sofa 93” long. Very high quality 4 seat Mid
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 83.5 in D 29 in
Patrician Sleek Midcentury Steel Sled Base Tufted Gallery Sofa Saddle Naugahyde
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous example of Mid-Century Modern in a sleek and sturdy sofa. Great for home, office, or
Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 83.5 in L 30 in
Patrician Sleek Midcentury Steel Sled Base Tufted Gallery Sofa Saddle Naugahyde
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous example of Mid-Century Modern in a sleek and sturdy sofa. Great for home, office, or
Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 95 in D 28 in
Striking Mid-Century Modern Long Armless Sofa Original Naugahyde on Aluminum
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and in its original condition armless sofa in the style of Knoll, circa 1950s simply
Aluminum
Sold
H 32 in W 90 in D 32 in
Model 57W "Floating" Frame Sofa in Walnut & Naugahyde by Knoll, USA, c. 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
This early Mid-Century Modern Model 57W "floating" frame sofa, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Naugahyde, Walnut
Mid Century Sofa Bench in Pink Naugahyde by California Furniture 1974
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a statement piece! Designed by California Furniture of Los Angeles. Tag states, upholstered in "shocking pink naug." and dated 6/15/74 Exceptional quality piece of furnitur...
Upholstery
Curved Form Modern Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant sofa with original olive green naugahyde seat and back
Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage Three Seat Couch
Located in Surrey, BC
Vintage couch, in original covering, chrome splayed legs with wooden arm rests. No rips or fading
Chrome
Martin Borenstein Sofa / Daybed
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Borenstein sofa from the 1960s that is adjustable and can lie flat. Fully flat the depth is
Metal
Milo Baughman Style Thomasville Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
84" vintage Thomasville Founders sofa. Purple Vinyl upholstery. Sturdy chrome frame. This
Chrome
Florence Knoll Brown Sofa ~ Model 2577
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll three seat sofa by Knoll Associates. Model 2577. Original Naugahyde brown upholstery
Metal, Chrome
Waiting Sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni for Moroso
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Moroso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning sofa made in Italy, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni and manufactured by Moroso. The sofa
Aluminum
Modernist Even-Arm Tufted Sofa by Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning modernist sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Retains original black
Naugahyde, Walnut
1930 Kem Webber Tube Sofa for Lloyd Manufacturing
By Kem Weber
Located in Surrey, BC
Found in Chicago, solid, original Naugahyde. KEM Weber chair and sofa were designed in 1934
Naugahyde
Eames Sofa Compact for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vinyl upholstery. The frame is black enameled steel and the sofa sits on curved legs of chromed steel
Steel, Chrome
7FT Vintage Restored Stow Davis Sofa
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Walnut trim and restored in white Italian composite. Measures: 7'.
Naugahyde, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Manner of Milo Baughman 1960s
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern sofa in the style of Milo Baughman. Iconic conical peg legs and outlined
Naugahyde, Hardwood
Sold
H 31 in W 52 in D 32 in
Early, Museum Quality Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
. The Marshmallow sofa is in excellent untouched original condition with original Naugahyde, original
Steel
Classic Danish Modern Two-Seat Sofa by Arne Hovmand Olsen, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modern two-seat sofa attributed to Arne Hovmand Olsen, Denmark, Recently
Naugahyde, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Patrician Chrome Sled Base Tufted Sofa
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Patrician chrome sled base tufted sofa.
Steel
Rare Black Vinyl Sofa by Milo Baughman for James Inc
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare black vinyl sofa by Milo Baughman for James Inc. Tufted seat and back with chrome legs
Chrome
Stunning Button Tufted 4-Seat Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggen
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning button tufted 4-seat sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggen. Classic Mid-Century Modern
Naugahyde, Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 100 in D 35 in
Mid Century Modern Iconic Harvey Probber Sculptural Large Curved Black Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Hartford, CT
Large, sleek and sexy black naugahyde mid century modern classic with impeccable attention to
Textile, Naugahyde, Wood
Black and Chrome Modular Seating, Button Tufted Sofa, Mies Tugenhat
By Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
original black Naugahyde seat and back, polished chrome sled base, extremely comfortable, Versatile design
Chrome
Sold
H 33 in W 144 in D 36 in
Restored Paul Frankl Style Six Strand Rattan Five-Seat Curved Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six strand square pretzel curved rattan sectional sofa designed in the style of Paul Frankl. This
Naugahyde, Rattan
Sold
H 27 in W 75 in D 35 in
Monumental Circular Curved Midcentury Sofa Sectional by Selig Monroe White
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning circular sectional by Selig Monroe. Consists of four independent pieces. Each piece measures 75" wide, 35" deep, and 27" tall. Overall width with 4 pieces all together 159"...
Naugahyde, Wood, Walnut
Dunbar Loveseat
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
stretchers. In original Naugahyde and ready for you to reupholster in your choice of fabrics or use as is.
Mahogany, Wood, Naugahyde
Set of Four Swedish Modern Leather Patchwork Modules by Overman
By Overman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four slipper chairs / modules manufactured by Overman of Sweden (ca. early 1970s). Composed of patchwork leather 'sling' seats sewn to brown vinyl frames. Original soft and su...
Leather, Naugahyde
A Stainless Steel & Naugahyde Studio Couch
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Stainless Steel & Naugahyde Studio Couch, Pace Style Manufacture. Seat height: 16", Arm
Martin Borenstein Couch, Daybed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Couch / daybed designed by Martin Borenstein, AIA, IDA of MB Designs. This couch folds to 4
Metal
Knole Style Sofa and Chair Set
Located in Surrey, BC
Spanish cushioned sofa and chairs upholstered in blue leather, and leatherette, removable ties at
Leather, Naugahyde
Midcentury Sofa by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Nicely crafted and solid cubist design featuring contrasting colored dowels and joinery. The sofas
Naugahyde, Wood
Marge Carson Campaign Rosewood Sofa / Loveseat a Pair
By Marge Carson
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional matched pair of Campaign style rosewood sofas by Marge Carson. Deep, rich glow to
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Style Loveseat Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Charleston, SC
In a good vintage condition without any tear or damage. This beautiful piece features a walnut frame with tufted sling cushions. Both incredibly stylish as well as comfortable. Clean...
Naugahyde, Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 71.25 in D 25.75 in
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ultra cool modular two-seat sofa with built in table in walnut with aluminum accents and covered in
Aluminum
Sold
H 33 in W 80.5 in D 35 in
Suit of Gimbel Brothers Lounge Furniture: Sofa, Wingback and Club Chairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Club chairs are in the original Naugahyde upholstery including the original Gimbel label, the sofa in a
Mohair, Naugahyde, Oak
Sold
H 28 in W 82 in D 33 in
Classic Modernist Iron and Wood Sofa/Daybed in the Manner of Weinberg-Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic iron and Naugahyde sofa or daybed, wood arms. Wonderful design, back block cushion flips
Wrought Iron
Vintage Four Piece Sectional Sofa In Pony Naugahyde
Located in Hanover, MA
Assemble this four piece sectional sofa in many possible configurations. Two sections have
1950's Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A Chesterfield sofa like no other. Supple marbled caramel leather & Naugahyde upholstery with
Leather, Naugahyde
White Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Mid-Century Modern Sofa - This is a classic Mid-Century Sofa Frame. We have marked this to
Naugahyde
Chesterfield Sectional Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generous and highly comfortable L-shaped sectional sofa on casters in button-tufted chocolate
Naugahyde
Cinnamon Brown Patrician Sled Base Sofa
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Beautiful, chromed sled base sofa, button tufted and covered in a cinnamon brown hyde of the Nauga.
Chrome
Steve Chase Non Stop Channel Tufted Sofa, 1970
By Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
Steve Chase Non Stop Channel Tufted Sofa, 1970. Upholstered sofa in mohair and naugahyde. Similar
Mohair, Naugahyde
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sofas
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates hexagonal sofas. Rare, super stylish pair with red
Naugahyde, Wood
Eames Tandem Sling Sofa by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
aluminum seat frames that support heat-sealed Naugahyde seats and backs. The design relates directly to the
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Mid-Century Modern Compact Sofa by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Miller. Upholstered in a dark red Naugahyde, this very comfortable sofa does not fold down like earlier
Chrome
Midcentury Three Seat Spindle Back Sofa
By Viko Baumritter, Grete Jalk, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern three Seat Sofa with heavy solid wood frame. Very sturdy and well crafted. Light
Naugahyde, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in
Early D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Provenance Cees Braakman
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
Early D70 sofa, bought by Dutch designer Cees Braakman in 1954 and treasured by Braakman until he
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Patrician Chrome Sled Base Tufted Sofa Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman, Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Company. This sofa has tufted black Naugahyde upholstery and rests on a thin chrome sled base. Comfortable
Chrome
$3,790 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition by Noom in Patience & Gough recycled velvet
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience &a...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
$2,754Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Green velvet seventies sectional sofa in the style of COR TRIO, circa 1970
By COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Groovy modular sectional sofa in original green velvet fabric, circa 1970. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Sectional sofa Design period: 1970’s Date of manufacturing: ...
Velvet
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....
Bronze
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Leather, Rosewood
Tiffany Studios “Tyler” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York Tyler Leaded Glass and Patinated bronze Table Lamp, Circa 1900 Art Nouveau. A very special lamp with a geometric monochromatic deep green art glass surround...
Bronze
$165,680
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa. Red velvet upholstery. Beech wood legs. Delivery to NYC area available for $425. Please inquire prior to purchase.
Velvet
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Velvet
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Velvet, Wood
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
Upholstery, Birch
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 71.25"W x 36.5"D Seat Height (inches): 13.25" All upholstered furnitu...
Velvet, Wood
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,844Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 87.41 in D 37.41 in
1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa in quality vintage bottle green velor, two extra pillows. Ash wood legs. Brass springs in the seat and back is ...
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular 38 Elements Snake Sofa 2015
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sectional sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet upholstery. The custom ordered sofa is from a Samantha Todhunter Design instal...
Metal
$6,250Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.17 in W 81.89 in D 43.31 in
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa designed by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Bern, CH
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa (Pelle 2 823) designed by Antonio Citterio. With two matching cushions. New purchase price inc. cushions: CHF 11'140.- (This is a shop disp...
Steel
$4,500
H 35 in W 30 in D 72.5 in
2006 Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact with New Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Sofa Compact, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2006. The sofa's design features brow...
Steel
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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