$160,000 / set
Rare 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 Older, clean reupholstery in Ultrasuede.
Chrome
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, by Paul Evans, circa the 1960s.
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 States, circa 1960s.
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 arrangement (not pictured). 17 in. seat height.
Paul Evans Brass Cityscape Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamorous brass Cityscape settee by Paul Evans. Paul Evans studio, circa 1978.
Brass
Cityscape Sofa by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cityscape sofa by Paul Evans. Hermes orange leather, custom upholstery.
Sold
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
This piece would also look great with other Milo pieces like a case sofa, or plinth sofa or perhaps a Paul Evans Cityscape sofa.
Stainless Steel
Sold
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 patchwork design base with an inlaid heavy glass top.
Chrome
Cityscape Sofa by Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This group is an excellent example of Paul Evans’ Cityscape series.
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, upholstered in original blue cotton velvet. The geometric panels in varying sizes...
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 Cityscape series in 1970.
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 shine brass patchwork Cityscape design and reupholstered with a deep-tufted seat and ba...
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.
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.
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.
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
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
$99,500
H 27.17 in W 116.93 in D 51.19 in
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
Fabric, Walnut
$16,250Sale Price|35% Off
H 29 in W 96 in D 66 in
Paul Evans Patchwork Burl and Steel Cityscape Executive Desk, 1970's
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
Some desks hold paper clips. Others hold power. This Paul Evans Cityscape Desk? It’s the power! Designed by the legendary Paul Evans in the 1970s, this monumental, sculptural masterp...
Steel
$407,576
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
Silver Plate
$3,490 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down
$6,250
W 42.92 in L 60.24 in
Antique Isparta Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim, from the Isparta region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Paul Evans Mid Century Deep Relief Cabinet Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century Deep Relief Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 96.5 wide x 20.5 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
Wood
Armored Jewelry Armoire La Grande Fortezza Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry armoire with pull out necklace bar. Available in malachite or white bird's eye maple. See below for more details about finishing options. Malachite: Gold leaf and...
Malachite, Brass
Jim Sofa by Proisy Studio
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Jim Sofa XL Size By Proisy Studio. Numbered Edition. The Jim sofa stands as the centerpiece of Proisy Studio’s Modern Cowboy collection, a sculptural oversized curved sofa, 3 to 5-...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
$4,190 / item
H 34 in W 72 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 72"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Lawless Sofa by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless sofa by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: W 1676, D 863, H 1016 mm W 66”, D 34”, H 40” inches Materials: Steel, brass, foam, Knoll stretch ap...
Brass
$9,399 / item
H 29.93 in W 119.3 in D 44.89 in
Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Dhogar col. 023 (or any Fabric cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Coating
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Tribal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian room size rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a geometric tribal design. Measures: 8' 8" x 11' 0"
Wool
$498,588
H 38.98 in W 58.27 in D 107.09 in
Rebuilt 1881 Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano Burr Walnut
Located in Leeds, GB
Rebuilt, 1881, Steinway & Sons Model D concert grand piano with a burr walnut case, filigree music desk and fluted, barrel legs. The music desk is an arabesque cut-out design wit...
Walnut
$8,600
W 55.91 in L 66.93 in
Antique Konya Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Handwoven Turkish Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Old Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account of his trave...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Aether Curve Sofa
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Redefine elegance with the Aether Curve Sofa - a seamless fusion of organic artistry and modern sophistication. Inspired by the fluid forms of nature, this masterpiece features a scu...
Sheepskin, Wood
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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