French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and yellow velvet sofa likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and yellow velvet sofa likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s
Velvet, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and oak sofa, model ML-140, designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by Mikael
Fabric, Oak
$20,626 / item
H 31.11 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
$19,786 / item
H 31.11 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Linen Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Beech
French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, France, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green fabric sofa likely designed and produced in France, c. 1980s. Vintage fabric in
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Sofa, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A purple fabric and oak lounge sofa or settee designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Sofa, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and oak lounge sofa or settee designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and
Fabric, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved oak and green fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with
Fabric, Oak
$21,585 / item
H 31.11 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...
$6,775 / item
H 28 in W 84 in D 30 in
Lawson-Fenning Maurice Sofa, Button Tufted with Solid Oak Base, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inner arms and piped details. The sofa rests atop a simple, rounded American walnut or white oak base
Upholstery, Oak
Oak wood Three seater sofa, Europe 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Oak wood Three seater sofa, Europe 1960s Faux Fur Upholstery and Oak wood
Upholstery, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Design 'GE 290/3' Sofa by Hans Wegner
Located in London, GB
Mid-century design sofa by Hans Wegner, circa 1950s, with wool upholstery and oak. Model 'GE 290
Oak, Wool, Wood
Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa attributed to Frits Henningsen in patinated oak new wool.
Oak
$4,736
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
Mid Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted Denmark Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner sofa model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The sofa is a mid century
Fabric, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Fabric, Oak
Georg Thams, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1964
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric sofa designed by Georg Thams in 1964 and produced by Vejen
Fabric, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new
Velvet, Oak
Vintage Danish Sofa in Oak, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa in Oak, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern couch in solid oak with original
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Midcentury Modular Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A set of three modular lounge chairs that can form as sofa. By Guillerme et Chambron
Oak
Vintage Danish Art Deco Sofa in Oak - 1940s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
the mid-century Danish focus on everyday comfort and durable construction. The wide solid oak frame is
Fabric, Oak
$17,000
H 31.5 in W 61 in D 33.5 in
Malatesta & Mason Three-Seater Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Pierre Frey Velvet
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in New York, NY
Malatesta & Mason sofa is a rare collectible of mid-century Italian furniture—timeless in its sculptural
Velvet, Oak
$5,516
H 28.35 in W 88.59 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Danish 3-seater Sofa ML-140 by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s.
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Danish 3-seater Sofa ML-140 by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s. Beautiful and elegant three
Oak
$10,811 / item
H 31.5 in W 87.41 in D 36.23 in
21st Century Mr. Jones Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet and Natural Oak, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
perfectly in a classic or modern interior. The sofa's base is of limed oak with pixelated shape metal feet
Brass
$9,975 / item
H 28.5 in W 96 in D 43 in
Lawson-Fenning Morro Sofa, Grey Tufted Cushions w/ Solid Oak Base, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Sofa by Lawson-Fenning is our deepest and largest scaled sofa featuring a biscuit tufted
Upholstery, Oak
$18,707 / item
H 31.11 in W 83.86 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
By Dedar, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...
$7,200
H 29.25 in W 84.5 in D 34 in
Danish Cabinetmaker, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark
Damask, Oak
$10,811 / item
H 31.5 in W 87.41 in D 36.23 in
21st Century Mr. Jones Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet and Natural Oak, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
perfectly in a classic or modern interior. The sofa's base is of limed oak with pixelated shape metal feet
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Oak and Purple Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa, model 'Gregoire', fabric, oak, France, 1960s The
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of black lacquered oak. Upholstered with striped fabric
Wool, Oak
$9,661 / item
H 30.71 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
21st Century Ida Sofa, Black Oak Base and Cast Bronze Details, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ida Sofa, Sand Brushed Black Oak Base and Cast Bronze Details, by Duistt The ida collection is a
Brass
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Oak early 1950s.
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare oak sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Søren Willadsen’s Møbelfabrik, early 1950s. Dismountable frame
Oak
Danish Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s A Danish cabinetmaker
Fabric, Oak
1950’s Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s French oak sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron. New upholstery. Arm height 22
Upholstery, Oak
$14,989 / item
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Beige Chenille, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Brass
$16,548
H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Leather, Handmade Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern 4-seat leather sofa Cannes, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, handmade in Portugal
Fabric, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Burl
$13,790
H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Leather, Handmade Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern 2-seat leather sofa Cannes, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, handmade in Portugal
Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Burl
Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Oak, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, rattan and oak sofa with painted bamboo details produced Heywood Wakefield, USA, c
Velvet, Rattan, Oak
$17,747
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Camel, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Brass
L. & J.G. Stickley, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1910s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
A quarter-sawn oak and white fabric sofa produced by L. & J.G. Stickley, USA, late 1910s. Wear
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Italian Sapporo Sofa
By Sapporo
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely mid-20th Century Italian Sapporo three seater sofa. In oak and reupholstered in light grey
Upholstery, Oak
$13,790 / item
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, DEDAR White Boucle, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern BeijinhoSofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Brass
$5,850
H 36.62 in W 84.26 in D 37.41 in
Guillerme & Chambron Véronique Sofa in Oak and Orange Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa Véronique, fabric, oak, France, 1970s This sculptural
Fabric, Oak
$8,993 / item
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Sofa, Boucle, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Seat Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal
Brass
Modernist Zig-Zag Oak Console Sofa Table by Lane
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a rare & seldom ever seen zig zag sofa table in an amazing two tone tiger grain oak
Oak
Sofa With Sculptural Armrests in Oak and Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, oak, fabric, Czech Republic, 1960s A comfortable and bulky three seat sofa with a soft feel
Fabric, Oak
1960s Guillerme et Chambron Oak Sofa upholstered in Tibor Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
Oak sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France, circa 1960s. The piece features a solid oak frame with
Fabric, Oak
$20,146
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Beige Nubuck, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Sofa in Oak, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron sofa in oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Wool, Oak
$16,189 / item
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Beige Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
Brass
$14,989 / item
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Olive Green, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Beijinho Leather Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Brass
1970’s Vintage French Brutalist Oak and Red Velvet Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Brutalist Oak 3 Seat Sofa c.1970’s, likely French, maker unknown. Solid oak frames with
Velvet, Oak
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 73 in D 25 in
Rare Oak Sofa By Henry Kjaernulf, Denmark Circa 1970's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Indulge in a touch of Danish design history with this rare 1970s carved oak sofa by Henry 'Henning
Oak
$11,782
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Curved Sofa in the manner of Frederico Munari, Italian
By Frederico Murani
Located in London, GB
Large Mid-century modern sofa designed in the manner of Frederico Munari with generous curves. The
Velvet, Oak
$11,985
H 28.35 in W 89.38 in D 31.5 in
Mid-century Three-Seat Sofa Model ML-140 by Illum Wikkelsø for Laursen, 1950s.
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Wikkelsø and produced by A. Mikael Laursen & Søn in the 1950s, this sofa is a true mid-century masterpiece
Velvet, Oak
A French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Sofa, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of mid-century European craftsmanship, this French heavy oak sofa frame, circa
Oak, Leather, Upholstery
$8,993
H 33.08 in W 59.06 in D 27.96 in
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa in Oak, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa in Oak, Edition Votre Maison Restored, wood, foam and woolen
Oak
$6,950
H 45.28 in W 60.63 in D 39.38 in
Guillerme & Chambron Grand Repos Sofa in Oak and Orange Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa grand repos, fabric, oak, France, 1960s This
Fabric, Oak
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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