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Early Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa
Early Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa

Early Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Its generous dimensions allow two people to recline side by side with ease, emphasizing a relaxed mode of domestic living that contrasted with the more rigid modernism of the period....

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Regency Ebonized and Gilt Rosewood Sofa Table
Regency Ebonized and Gilt Rosewood Sofa Table

Regency Ebonized and Gilt Rosewood Sofa Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine English Regency period rosewood sofa table, the top with vividly grained rosewood with wide crossbanding in satinwood with holly stringing, over two drawers (one real and one fa...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood, Giltwood

B. Sprij Sculptural Three-Seat Sofa in Wood, Netherlands, 1960s
B. Sprij Sculptural Three-Seat Sofa in Wood, Netherlands, 1960s

B. Sprij Sculptural Three-Seat Sofa in Wood, Netherlands, 1960s

By Bram Sprij

Located in Wommelgem, BE

Its restrained proportions and organic detailing are characteristic of the development of Dutch modernist furniture during the post-war period. The sofa retains its loose seat and b...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fruitwood

1930s Danish Three Seat Sofa in Soft Purple Colored Fabric
1930s Danish Three Seat Sofa in Soft Purple Colored Fabric

1930s Danish Three Seat Sofa in Soft Purple Colored Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Iversen, and Kaj Gottlob, that were active in the period this sofa was made in. The sofa features smooth, sweeping lines that wrap around the piece, creating a sense of flow and comf...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s Organic Modern Custom Sheepskin Sofa with Birch Legs
1960s Organic Modern Custom Sheepskin Sofa with Birch Legs

1960s Organic Modern Custom Sheepskin Sofa with Birch Legs

By Gio Ponti

Located in Dallas, TX

Striking and sculptural, this 1960s organic modern sofa embodies the expressive forms and tactile materials that defined avant-garde interior design of the period.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

18th Century Rococo Sofa, Wood, Light Grey Upholstery, Sweden, Antique
18th Century Rococo Sofa, Wood, Light Grey Upholstery, Sweden, Antique

18th Century Rococo Sofa, Wood, Light Grey Upholstery, Sweden, Antique

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A period 18th century Rococo sofa with carved decorative detailing to the top and along the front stretcher.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair Regency Mahogany & Satinwood-Inlaid Sofa Tables
Fine Pair Regency Mahogany & Satinwood-Inlaid Sofa Tables

Fine Pair Regency Mahogany & Satinwood-Inlaid Sofa Tables

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine and rare pair of English Regency-period mahogany sofa tables of elegant design. Early-19th century, ca 1811 - 1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s

Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Early Art Deco period Northern Italian sofa, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the back of the sofa is gracefully curved and extends to accentuate the curvature of the sloping a...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Brutalist Sofa in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Design, 1960s
Brutalist Sofa in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Design, 1960s

Brutalist Sofa in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Design, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Lemmer, NL

brutalist sofa couch 1960s Danish period 1960s design style Henning Kjaernulf Denmark condition good light signs of use size 85 x 202 x 85 (hxwxd) seat height 44 cm; detai...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak and Bouclé Three-Seat Sofa, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Brutalist Solid Oak and Bouclé Three-Seat Sofa, Czechoslovakia 1970s

Brutalist Solid Oak and Bouclé Three-Seat Sofa, Czechoslovakia 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Distinguished by its powerful architectural silhouette, sculptural construction, and beautifully figured oak grain, this piece exemplifies the expressive furniture design of the peri...

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Antique Federal Sheraton Style Mahogany Sofa with Eagle Carving, circa 1870
Antique Federal Sheraton Style Mahogany Sofa with Eagle Carving, circa 1870

Antique Federal Sheraton Style Mahogany Sofa with Eagle Carving, circa 1870

Located in Perkasie, PA

Three loose seat cushions provide comfortable seating while maintaining the sofa's formal period appearance. Professionally reupholstered approximately ten years ago, this is a stri...

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Antique 1870s American Federal Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Beech, Wool, Circa 1940
Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Beech, Wool, Circa 1940

Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Beech, Wool, Circa 1940

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

These increasingly sought after late deco period designed sofas have a great presence about them with alluring low swung very organic lines.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Costela Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s–1960s
Costela Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s–1960s

Costela Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s–1960s

By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Wien, AT

According to the previous owners, the sofa was acquired in Brazil between 1960 and 1965, supporting the dating and adding a compelling layer of provenance closely aligned with the pe...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Patinated Leather Lounge Sofa, France, 1930s
French Art Deco Patinated Leather Lounge Sofa, France, 1930s

French Art Deco Patinated Leather Lounge Sofa, France, 1930s

Located in Almelo, NL

It rests on subtly tapered wooden legs that anchor its visual weight, staying true to the design language of the period. What truly sets this sofa apart is the gorgeous patina of th...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa, bench, settee, or love seat In the manner of Charles P.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elegant French Art Deco three-seat sofa attributed to Alfred Porteneuve
Elegant French Art Deco three-seat sofa attributed to Alfred Porteneuve

Elegant French Art Deco three-seat sofa attributed to Alfred Porteneuve

By Alfred Porteneuve

Located in Miami, FL

Its generous back, rounded arms, and streamlined profile make it a strong example of period Art Deco seating. The sofa reflects Porteneuve’s connection to the Ruhlmann circle and the...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s

Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

These increasingly sought after late deco period inspired sofas are great anchor pieces for the living room with alluring low swung very organic lines.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Hand Carved Sofa
French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Hand Carved Sofa

French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Hand Carved Sofa

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A French Louis XVI period Provençal carved sofa from the late 19th century, with new upholstery, lovely fluted legs and exquisite carving.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Lounge Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Lounge Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Lounge Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

This three-seat design showcases the casual luxury and ergonomic comfort that defined Italian modernist aesthetics of the period. The sofa features gently rounded lines, subtly curv...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period open arm settle sofa In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Beautiful quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholster...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery
Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The design is defined by clear proportions and a strong architectural structure, typical of Italian furniture from this period. The sofa shows a base with a low, grounded profile.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

EXQUISITE ORIGINAL EDWARDIAN KILIM UPHOLSTERED SOFA CHAISE LOUNGE WiTH DROP ARM
EXQUISITE ORIGINAL EDWARDIAN KILIM UPHOLSTERED SOFA CHAISE LOUNGE WiTH DROP ARM

EXQUISITE ORIGINAL EDWARDIAN KILIM UPHOLSTERED SOFA CHAISE LOUNGE WiTH DROP ARM

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Edwardian Circa 1910 Kilim upholstered Drop arm Sofa / Chaise Lounge Please note t...

Category

Vintage 1910s Kilim Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Rossi di Albizzate Sectional Sofa in Original Cognac Leather, Italy – 1970’s
Rossi di Albizzate Sectional Sofa in Original Cognac Leather, Italy – 1970’s

Rossi di Albizzate Sectional Sofa in Original Cognac Leather, Italy – 1970’s

By Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: by or in the style of George Bighinello Manufacturer: Rossi di Albizzate Country: Italy Model: Sectional sofa Design Design period: 1970’s Date of manufacturing: circa 1970...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Arm Paw Sofa In Knoll Textiles
1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Arm Paw Sofa In Knoll Textiles

1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Arm Paw Sofa In Knoll Textiles

By Knoll, Hans J. Wegner, George Nelson, Jens Risom

Located in Burbank, CA

The fabric is a blend of wool and Rayon, and was designed by Knoll in 1961 so it's period correct for the couch. The fabric was designed by Paul Maute for Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Hans Hollein Marilyn Sofa, Birdseye Maple & Fabric, Mid-Century Modern
Hans Hollein Marilyn Sofa, Birdseye Maple & Fabric, Mid-Century Modern

Hans Hollein Marilyn Sofa, Birdseye Maple & Fabric, Mid-Century Modern

By Hans Hollein

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A beautiful and rare sofa from this post-modern Austrian designer. Hollein was born in Vienna in 1934 and worked with Sottsass during the Memphis period.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birdseye Maple

18th-Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Scraped Paint, Circa 1780
18th-Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Scraped Paint, Circa 1780

18th-Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Scraped Paint, Circa 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine period Gustavian sofa dating to circa 1780, retaining its original painted surface, carefully scraped back to reveal the authentic historic finish.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Wood

Fully Refurbished Mid Century Modern 3-seater sofa in boucle, Yugoslavia 1970s
Fully Refurbished Mid Century Modern 3-seater sofa in boucle, Yugoslavia 1970s

Fully Refurbished Mid Century Modern 3-seater sofa in boucle, Yugoslavia 1970s

By Walter Knoll

Located in Beograd, RS

An excellent example of Yugoslav mid-century and 1970s modernist furniture, combining Scandinavian-influenced restraint with the distinctive craftsmanship and architectural approach ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900

Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900

By Charles Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa or bench By Charles Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat cushion.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Oak

Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Camel Mohair by Móveis Provenzal, Brazil, 1960s
Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Camel Mohair by Móveis Provenzal, Brazil, 1960s

Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Camel Mohair by Móveis Provenzal, Brazil, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Unlike many European modernist sofas of the period, this design balances sculptural purity with remarkable comfort and livability.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Rosewood

Lifetime Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
Lifetime Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900

Lifetime Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900

By Lifetime

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By Lifetime USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat and back cushion...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sofa, Newly Refinished
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sofa, Newly Refinished

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sofa, Newly Refinished

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa or bench By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat cushion.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa
1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa

1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period. Cognac leather three seat sofa with straps and buckles on the side rests.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table, Early 19th Century, England, Circa 1810
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table, Early 19th Century, England, Circa 1810

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table, Early 19th Century, England, Circa 1810

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Good Quality, Early 19th Century, Regency Period Mahogany Sofa Table, Having Well Figured Rectangular Drop Flap Top With Ebonised Inlay Decoration, Over Two Frieze Drawers Opposed ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

American Mahogany

Directoire Sofa in Fruitwood with Paw Feet, France, ca. 1800
Directoire Sofa in Fruitwood with Paw Feet, France, ca. 1800

Directoire Sofa in Fruitwood with Paw Feet, France, ca. 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

Directoire period fruitwood sofa with carved paw feet, France, circa 1800,

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Unique Biedermeier Sofa In Original Fabric And Walnut Veneer, Vienna 1825
Unique Biedermeier Sofa In Original Fabric And Walnut Veneer, Vienna 1825

Unique Biedermeier Sofa In Original Fabric And Walnut Veneer, Vienna 1825

Located in Zohor, SK

The sofa retains its original grey-blue velvet upholstery, complemented on the back side by the period linen fabric.

Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Recently reupholstered in a high-quality striped fabric true to the period, the sofa offers superb comfort while maintaining its authentic character.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Rail Back" Sofa By Mel Smilow For Smilow-Thiell
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Rail Back" Sofa By Mel Smilow For Smilow-Thiell

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Rail Back" Sofa By Mel Smilow For Smilow-Thiell

By Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The final images display this historic sofa model in period. One of the archival photographs documents the Rail Back sofa positioned in front of the fireplace inside Mel Smilow's own...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Three-Seat Sofa by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio, Italy, 1970s
Three-Seat Sofa by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio, Italy, 1970s

Three-Seat Sofa by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio, Italy, 1970s

By Luciano Frigerio di Desio, Luciano Frigerio

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rooted in the Italian design culture of the period, the sofa embodies a balance between material richness and formal restraint.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gustav Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
Gustav Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900

Gustav Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat In the manner of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with up...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Baxter ‘Arcon’ Sofa in Buffalo Leather by Marco Milisich – Italy, 1970’s
Baxter ‘Arcon’ Sofa in Buffalo Leather by Marco Milisich – Italy, 1970’s

Baxter ‘Arcon’ Sofa in Buffalo Leather by Marco Milisich – Italy, 1970’s

By Baxter

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Marco Milisich Manufacturer: Baxter Country: Italy Model: Arcon sofa Design period: 1970’s Date of manufacturing: 1970-80’s Size in cm: 165x95x86 Seat height 44 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Stouby Danish modern brown leather beechwood sculptural two-seater sofa 1980s
Stouby Danish modern brown leather beechwood sculptural two-seater sofa 1980s

Stouby Danish modern brown leather beechwood sculptural two-seater sofa 1980s

By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik

Located in Lisboa, PT

A quiet standout from the late modern Scandinavian period, this sofa is a rare find in such untouched condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Sectional Sofa by Rossi di Albizzate in Original Cognac Leather, Italy – 1970’s
Sectional Sofa by Rossi di Albizzate in Original Cognac Leather, Italy – 1970’s

Sectional Sofa by Rossi di Albizzate in Original Cognac Leather, Italy – 1970’s

By Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Its organic curves and substantial proportions exemplify the relaxed luxury that became synonymous with Italian seating design during the period. Designed with both comfort and flex...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Off-White Bouclé by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Off-White Bouclé by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s

Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Off-White Bouclé by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in New York, NY

Created during the formative years of Brazilian modernism, this sofa represents a period when designers such as Scapinelli, Joaquim Tenreiro, Sergio Rodrigues, and Carlo Hauner were ...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Caviuna

Post-Modern Italian Two Seat Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery
Post-Modern Italian Two Seat Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

Post-Modern Italian Two Seat Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The design is defined by clear proportions and a strong architectural structure, typical of Italian furniture from this period. The sofa shows a base with a low, grounded profile.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antique Gustavian Sofa by Johan Lindgren, Hand-Scraped Original Paint, 1780
Antique Gustavian Sofa by Johan Lindgren, Hand-Scraped Original Paint, 1780

Antique Gustavian Sofa by Johan Lindgren, Hand-Scraped Original Paint, 1780

By Johan Lindgren

Located in Wichita, KS

A fine, period Gustavian sofa or settee from Stockholm, hand-scraped to the original paint, and newly upholstered with nail head trim, circa 1780.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of Baxter ‘Arcon’ Sofas in Buffalo Leather by Marco Milisich – Italy, 1970s
Pair of Baxter ‘Arcon’ Sofas in Buffalo Leather by Marco Milisich – Italy, 1970s

Pair of Baxter ‘Arcon’ Sofas in Buffalo Leather by Marco Milisich – Italy, 1970s

By Baxter

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

PLEASE NOTE: this listing is for the large sofa, not for the pair of sofa's. Designer: Marco Milisich Manufacturer: Baxter Country: Italy Model: Arcon sofa Design period: 1970’s Da...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Baxter ‘Arcon’ Sofa Large in Buffalo Leather by Marco Milisich – Italy, 1970’s
Baxter ‘Arcon’ Sofa Large in Buffalo Leather by Marco Milisich – Italy, 1970’s

Baxter ‘Arcon’ Sofa Large in Buffalo Leather by Marco Milisich – Italy, 1970’s

By Baxter

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

PLEASE NOTE: this listing is for the large sofa, not for the pair of sofa's. Designer: Marco Milisich Manufacturer: Baxter Country: Italy Model: Arcon sofa Design period: 1970’s Da...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1930's HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CLUB SOFA
1930's HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CLUB SOFA

1930's HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CLUB SOFA

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This is a very rare find, you almost never come across mid-20th century Chesterfield club sofas with the period correct leather unless it’s in pieces.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel
Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel

Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Coated with precious original Venetian brocade fabric of the deco period; includes a sofa cover of the same fabric.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Extraordinary Period Tragsofa from the Region of Varmland
Extraordinary Period Tragsofa from the Region of Varmland

Extraordinary Period Tragsofa from the Region of Varmland

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

An extraordinary period tragsofa from the region of Varmland, Sweden in original paint. With exquisite carving with swags along the base and to the sides. This piece has been dry s...

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Stunning & Rare DS-85 matching sofa set in black leather by De Sede Swiss
Stunning & Rare DS-85 matching sofa set in black leather by De Sede Swiss

Stunning & Rare DS-85 matching sofa set in black leather by De Sede Swiss

By De Sede

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Technical details Designer: De Sede in-house design team Manufacturer: De Sede, Switzerland Model: DS-85 Period: 1970s Set: One convertible sofa/daybed and two matching lounge c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this period, exemplified by this curved sofa, combines functionality, pragmatism, and an appeal to the senses.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Faux Fur

19th Century Regency Rosewood Sofa Table by T & G Seddon, London
19th Century Regency Rosewood Sofa Table by T & G Seddon, London

19th Century Regency Rosewood Sofa Table by T & G Seddon, London

By Thomas & George Seddon

Located in Essex, MA

Period rosewood sofa table by the Acclaimed cabinetmakers, Thomas and George Seddon, London On a for by Thomas Hope, neoclassical and Greek inspired.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS

FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS

By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

These are the highly collectable duvet model meaning the arms and back are feather filled (along with the seat cushions) like the finest duvets, they are stamped with serial numbers ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1950s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
1950s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English

1950s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1950s cigar brown leather chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions This is a ...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

1960s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
1960s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English

1960s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1960’s Cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions This is a...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Period Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of period sofas available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, all period sofas available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of period sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Period sofas bearing Regency or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many period sofas are appealing in their simplicity, but Georges Jacob, Octavio Vidales and Reiners Möbler produced popular period sofas that are worth a look.

How Much are Period Sofas?

Prices for period sofas start at $950 and top out at $40,829 with the average selling for $7,445.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.