Paul Evans Biscuit Tufted Cityscape Sofas, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of Paul Evans biscuit tufted Cityscape sofas, signed and in near mint condition
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Sofa/Settee
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans Cityscape sofa from the 200 series. Manufactured by Directional Furniture circa 1970
Chrome
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H 28 in W 66 in L 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome Wrapped Tufted Sofa Loveseat
By Paul Evans
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a luxe, tufted sofa or loveseat, with a chrome wrapped "Cityscape" base
Chrome
Vintage Chrome "Cityscape" Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage chrome “Cityscape” sofa in the manner of Paul Evans and manufactured in the United
Chrome
Rare vertical Cityscape sofa(s) by Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vertical Cityscape sofa(s) by Paul Evans. Multiple possibilities, including linear 4 element
Paul Evans Brass Cityscape Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamorous brass Cityscape settee by Paul Evans. Paul Evans studio, circa 1978. Model PE 248 love
Brass
Cityscape Sofa by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cityscape sofa by Paul Evans. Hermes orange leather, custom upholstery. Measure: 19" SH.
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H 34 in W 66.25 in D 17.5 in
Milo Baughman Patchwork Burl and Chrome Credenza, Thayer Coggin, 1970's
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Culver City, CA
other Milo pieces like a case sofa, or plinth sofa or perhaps a Paul Evans Cityscape sofa. Such a
Stainless Steel
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H 24.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome and Glass Console/ Sofa Table Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning Cityscape design coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional. It features a chrome
Chrome
Cityscape Sofa by Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A brass patchwork sofa by Paul Evans for Directional. The deep-tufted velvet seat and interior in
Brass
Cityscape Sofa and Club Chair by Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
An 8 foot sofa and oversized club chair with the classic polished chrome "Cityscape" series surface
Chrome
A Chrome Cityscape 9ft Sofa, Paul Evans, USA, c. 1970
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive Paul Evans sofa, made by the Paul Evans Studio for Directional as part of the
Pair of Cityscape Brass Settees by Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Cityscape brass settees by Paul Evans for Directional, c. 1970s. Each with the high
Brass
Paul Evans, Cityscape Sofa Midcentury, circa 1970, Brass
By Paul Evans
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Cityscape sofa designed by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1970. Sofa is in very good condition
Brass
Paul Evans Cityscape Four-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Cityscape modular sofa. Use the four pieces together or apart. Polished steel and anodized brass
Brass, Steel
Rare Paul Evans Cityscape 4 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rare Paul Evans Cityscape 4 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa. Good original condition with some
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Dynamic sofa table by Paul Evans "Cityscape" for Directional
Located in New York, NY
Glass top rest on two chrome and brass sculptural forms
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
Brass
$450
H 18 in W 19 in D 19 in
Vintage Nina Studio Concrete Cement Dragonfly Cattail Leaf Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Concrete Cement Dragonfly Cattail Leaf Garden Planter Pot by Nina Studio. Item featured has a large impressive form, Dragonfly design, signed "Nina Studio", great style. Circ...
Concrete
French Limed Oak Armoire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Limed oak two door armoire. Height 210 cm. Width 127 cm. Depth 64 cm.
Glass, Wood, Oak
$4,085 / item
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Dandy Stool in Mink Shagreen and 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
$2,387 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Murano Chandelier 6 arms Blush Pink Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Blush Pink artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$14,468
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan Denmark. Original black leather upholstery with a loose cushion and a comfortable cushion...
Leather, Walnut
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Contemporary Bronze Planter, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze planter by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV.
Bronze
$1,441 / item
W 70.87 in L 80.71 in
KENNA Hand Tufted Modern Shaped Silk Rug in Ivory Gold Colour by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
Volcano is a flame of life. Like humans, fire is one of the livings, an organic life. It is conceived, needs sustenance and oxygen, it ages and succumbs. The physical attribute of a ...
Silk
Cylinder Secretary Desk in Lucite Late 1980s Style Louis XVI
By Comatec
Located in Brussels, BE
Amazing very rare limited edition cylinder secretary desk in Lucite late 1980s This is the best secretary kept in town: A fine art, exquisite piece of furniture offered in mint cond...
Radial Dining Table by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton
By Stanley Friedman
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Part of the 'Radial' series, this dining table by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton, USA, c. 1980s. features a fiddleback and burl maple top showcasing a beautiful wood grain, along ...
Stainless Steel
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Model 54 lounge chair A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and produced using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is a contemporary update of an obsc...
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Brutalist Bronze Mid Century Modern Entry Doors
By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Bronze Entry Doors... A Mid-Century Jewel and great statement piece for the front of any Mid-Century Style space. The pair were acquired from a Palm Beach Estate, and are ...
Bronze
$13,060
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 1.38 in
19th Century Table Clock with Silver, Nephrite and Precious Stones by Dreyfous
Located in London, GB
This delicate table clock features a central circular white dial with black Roman numerals and gilt detailing. The dial is signed 'E. DREYFOUS, To Their Majesties' and is mounted all...
Jade, Silver
$10,851
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 36.23 in
Franco Albini PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair designed by Franco Albini (1905-1977) and Franca Helg Model n° PL19, 'Tre pezzi' Lacquered metal, brass and recently eupholstered in white sheep wool skin. Early original m...
Metal
Modern Ash Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Ash Buffet, a straightforward silhouette showcases its extraordinary linear veneer patterns and is topped with a cream stone top that ensures usability and durability. Block f...
Stone
Karl Springer Brass Bench
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Brass Bench Original upholstery A large example of this form
Brass
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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