$1,729
H 27.17 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
70s Sofa 2 Seater Leather Sofa Niels Bendtsen Lotus for N. Eilersen Danish Desig
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s sofa 2 seater leather sofa Niels Bendtsen Lotus for N. Eilersen Danish Design Object: sofa
Leather
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 112.21 in D 35.44 in
Lotus Corner Sofa by Niels Bendtsen For Niels Eilersen, 1970s
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Amazing corner sofa, 'Lotus' model, manufactured by Niels Eilersen, Denmark. Everyone can lounge on
Leather
Niels Bendtsen "Lotus" Sofa for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1974
By Niels Bendtsen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Chicago, IL
Niels Bendtsen "Lotus" Sofa for Niels Eilersen, 1974. Original fabric in excellent condition
Upholstery
Niels Bendtsen Lotus Sofa for N. Eilersen in Nu Buck Leather
By Niels Bendtsen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic and uncommon design by Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen in Danish glove-soft Nu Buck
Wood
Niels Bendtsen Lotus Sofa For N. Eilersen In Glove Soft Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic and uncommon design by Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen in Danish glove-soft leather
Wood
“Lotus” Sofa by Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen, 1974
By Niels Bendtsen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique “Lotus” Sofa by Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen, 1974. Made in Denmark with original tan
Fabric, Upholstery
Lotus Sofa by Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Niels Bendtsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘Lotus’ sofa by Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, circa 1970. The sofa features a fully
Leather
Sold
H 29.5 in W 91 in D 34 in
'Lotus' Leather Sofa by Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen, 1970s Denmark, Signed
By Niels Eilersen, Niels Bendtsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully patinated leather 'Lotus' sofa by Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen is covered in
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 82 in D 35 in
Niels Bendtsen Lotus Sofa and love seat Niels Eilersen midcentury danish modern
Located in Boise, ID
sofa and love seat in leather great vintage condition wear consistent with age and use
Leather
Sold
H 27.17 in W 157.49 in D 33.47 in
Danish Niels Bendtsen 'Lotus' Corner Sofa in Navy Leather, 1970s
By Niels Eilersen, Niels Bendtsen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Stunning, massive Lotus Corner Sofa Suite in a lovely navy Leather by Niels Bendtsen for N
Leather
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
Leather, Wood
1930s Art Deco sofa , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 47cm
Fabric, Wood
Ellaby Iroko Daybed
Located in Paris, FR
Daybed Ellaby Iroko with structure in solid iroko wood in oiled finish and with woven nautical rope in blue finish. With matress in L175xD79xH16cm with removable covering. Matres...
Fabric, Rope, Foam, Wood
$1,500
H 15.36 in W 35.83 in D 15.16 in
Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese table was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This is a double-sleeved desk whose lacquer has gained a deep flavor over time. The zelkova wood(Japanese ...
Wood
$1,506Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 76.78 in D 30.71 in
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark, 3 seater sofa.
By Cado, Arne Vodder
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark. 3 seater sofa, furniture wool, dark exotic/teak wood. Loose cushions. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Wool, Teak
M2L M Swivel Desk Chair in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Swivel chair 4 stars chromed steel base padded and upholstered
Textile
$11,660Sale Price|26% Off
H 23.23 in W 126.78 in D 89.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa cognac leather bed model Morna for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa - bed frame in cognac-colored leather - composed of headboard with integrated bedside tables and mattress base. Model "Morna" Molteni Italy 1972 Restored - wood ...
Leather
Vintage Bamboo and Leather with Glass Top Dining Table by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Organic Modern Bamboo and Leather with Glass Top Dining Table by McGuire The Vintage Organic Modern Bamboo and Leather with Glass Top Hexagonal Dining Table by McGuire exemp...
Leather, Bamboo
Rare N.eilersen Danish Modern Teak Loveseat Mid-century
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare n.Eilersen danish modern bentwood teak loveseat. This piece is very rare and is part of a set that I am offering here on 1stdibs. The original owner bought this loveseat along...
Chrome
$4,615
H 29.93 in W 75.6 in D 32.29 in
Restored Black Bauhaus Sofa, Robert Slezak, High-Quality Leather, Chrome, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored black Bauhaus sofa by Robert Slezak. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Number of Seats: 3 Material: Chrome-plated steel, high-quality leather Desig...
Chrome, Steel
$2,716Sale Price|35% Off
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 34.65 in
Danish Sven Ellekear for Coja Brown Vintage Retro 1960's Two Seater Leather Sofa
By Coja Culemborg, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Markington, GB
Great Sven Ellekear for Coja brown leather sofa is in very good vintage condition, leather is in very good condition as well, this Classic Danish designed sofa are the antiques of th...
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, oak, leather, Scandinavia, 1950s This three-seater sofa beautifully reflects the stylistic traits of Scandinavian Modern Design. The base and backrest are pure and clear in th...
Leather, Oak
$4,129
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Czech Bauhaus Black Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame. Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. New upholstery Sour...
Chrome
Axminster Rug Multicolor Floral Design, ca. 1880
Located in Ferrara, IT
Axminster carpets could be found in Chatsworth House and Brighton Pavilion as well as being bought by King George III and Queen Charlotte. This company produce the finest carpets in ...
Wool
$16,058
H 20.25 in W 17.75 in D 10 in
An equestrian bronze of the Duke of Wellington by Edward Baily, 1844
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This bronze statuette shows Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington riding his warhorse Copenhagen. He is dressed in civilian clothes with the reins in one hand and his top hat in the ...
Bronze
A bronze of Queen Elizabeth II Trooping the Colour by Amy Goodman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A bronze of Queen Elizabeth II Trooping the Colour by Amy Goodman and Vivien Mallock, 2022. This equestrian statuette was created for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. Riding t...
Bronze
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.