$19,150
H 29.53 in W 133.86 in D 125.99 in
On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra in 2004, On the Rocks is a bold, sculptural sectional sofa
Fabric
$19,427 / item
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 125.99 in
Great Italian On The Rocks modular sofa in orange by Francesco Binfaré for EDRA
By Francesco Binfaré
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
rare blend of artistry, comfort, and radical flexibility with On the Rocks — the modular sofa system
Fabric
Large Francesco Binfare ON THE ROCKS Sectional Sofa, 4 Pcs.
By Edra
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
: Edra label, Edra imprint Materials: upholstery, plastic (feet) Dimensions (H, W, D): inquire, sofa can
Upholstery
Edra On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré
By Francesco Binfaré
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the On the Rocks Sofa, a stunning piece designed by Francesco Binfare for Edra. This
Fabric, Polyester, Plywood
Francesco Binfaré for Edra Beige On The Rocks Sofa
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, the On The Rocks sofa was inspired by the archipelagos of
Fabric
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H 13.39 in W 94.49 in D 103.94 in
Francesco Binfare' for Edra "On The Rocks" Red Sofa, Italy 2000
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, the On The Rocks sofa is inspired by Mediterranean
Fabric
Tufted Velvet Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Culver City, CA
thing missing from this tableau is a scotch on the rocks! The sofa would look incredible in any Mid
Rosewood
On the Rocks, Modular Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
On the Rocks is a modular sofa designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra. The On the Rocks sofa
Fabric
Edra 'On the Rocks' sectional sofa by Francesco Binfare
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sectional sofa, Francesco Binfare, Edra, Italy, 2010 Maximum modularity that uses elementary
Foam
Edra on the Rocks
By Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Francesco Binfare Edra 2004. Maximum modilarity contemporary design. Spacious and completely free of any rigid structure. L 293 m D 174 cm.
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H 29 in W 117.5 in D 117.5 in
Modular Green Sectional Sofa "On The Rocks" by Francesco Binfare for Edra, Italy
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
be placed at will. The fabric is designed on the texture of the rocks. Elements can be placed
Bouclé
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H 60 in W 156 in D 300 in
Edra "On The Rocks" Sectional Sofa in Red and Orange by Francesco Binafare
By Francesco Binfaré
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a superb suite of Iconic Edra
Fabric
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H 24.41 in W 59.85 in D 118.12 in
Edra "On The Rocks" Sectional Sofa in Pink and Red Kvadrat by Francesco Binafare
By Francesco Binfaré
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine sofas and chairs. On offer on this occasion is a superb suite of Iconic Edra
Fabric
Antique Arte Povera Italian Low Table
Located in Austin, TX
Shepherd table from the Dolomites in Italy. This piece is made of solid chestnut wood and features the original patina. It is crafted with peg joinery. This piece has four low legs s...
Wood
Pierre Chapo “B40” Desk for Atelier Pierre Chapo, 1970
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “B40” Desk for Atelier Pierre Chapo, elm, France, 1970 Designed in the early 1970s by Pierre Chapo, the B40 desk exemplifies the sculptural clarity and craftsmanship th...
Elm
$16,719 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,435 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
Copper
$3,100
H 44.1 in W 28.35 in D 30.71 in
Jamapa Hanging Chair · Outdoors Toasted by Balsa · Currently in stock
By Christian Vivanco
Located in Juarez, Mexico City
An indoor/outdoor hanging lounge chair handwoven by master artisans from central Mexico. Christian Vivanco designed the Jamapa Hanging Lounge Chair inspired by hammocks and tradition...
Natural Fiber
$4,200
H 21.66 in W 15.36 in D 7.68 in
Murano Venini Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso & Massari Italy 2001
By Toso, Massari & Associates, Gaetano Pesce, Noti Massari, Renato Toso, Venini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare Postmodern "Totem" floor or table lamp by Renato Toso, Noti Massari, and Associates for the premier Murano glassworks: Venini. Constructed of a diamond shaped metal base, under...
Metal, Stainless Steel
$960 / item
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s (14 Available, Priced per Fixture) Description: Offered here is a set of Mid-Century Modern lights made in Ita...
Metal
$4,000 / set
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 20.48 in
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Dining Chairs for Emme, 1973, Set of 2
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” dining chairs for Emme, wood, Italy, 1973, set of two Designed in 1973 by Italian architect and designer Gigi Sabadin, the “Pala” chairs embody the radical exper...
Wood
Solid Wood Lounge Chair with Round Cushions, Indonesia 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout the 20th century, wood had been the most important furniture material. This is especially true for the mid-century era, during which it was a staple material across the wo...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$5,887
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
Space Age Ball Chair in White Fiberglass and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge or ball chair, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1960s This pop-cultural lounge chair features a concave-shaped seat perched atop a conical base. The base securely supports a hemis...
Leather, Fiberglass
Montgomery 3-Seater Quilted Yellow Soft by Studio 63
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Hypnotizing with its eccentric sculptural silhouette, this stylish three-seater sofa is a statement-making design sure not to go unnoticed. The rigorous profiles characterizing the b...
Textile
19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century French folk art storage basket. coiled construction with straw and bark. Ca 1890 France.
Straw
Umran Sink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...
Travertine, Marble
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
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.