American Midcentury Sofa Done by W. Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Warren Platner (June 18, 1919 – April 17, 2006) was an American architect and interior designer.
Leather, Zebra Wood
$8,500
H 30 in W 90 in D 30.75 in
C. 1975 Warren Platner for CI Designs Three-Seat Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather
By Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an important three-seater sofa, designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Warren Platner.
Metal
Vintage Settee by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Designed in 1966, this sofa exemplifies Platner’s visionary approach to blending form and function, featuring a sculptural steel wire base with a nickel finish that creates a strikin...
Steel
Custom Warren Platner Sofa
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare custom Warren Platner sofa for an executive office he was commissioned to design in the late 1960s.
Warren Platner Sofa & Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Sofa and lounge chair designed by Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold in 1970.
Warren Platner Bronze Wire Sofa for Knoll International, c 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original Warren Platner for Knoll International sofa, designed in 1966 and produced in the late 1960s–1970s.
Bronze
Warren Platner Rosewood Case Sofa, 1970
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren platner case sofa for "Lehigh Leopold" 1970. Rosewood case with original cream/white woven tweed boule, sitting on stainless steel pedestal base.
Stainless Steel
Warren Platner Space Pod Sofa for Steelcase
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Classic early 1970's sofa designed by Warren Platner for the ever innovative Steelcase with 2001 Space Odyssey stylings.
American Midcentury Sofa Done by W. Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Warren Platner (June 18, 1919 – April 17, 2006) was an American architect and interior designer.
Leather, Zebra Wood
Rare Settee Sofa by Warren Platner for Knoll International
By Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful settee, sofa from 1968 by Warren Platner for Knoll International.
Warren Platner for Steelcase Sofa & Club Chair
By Steelcase, Warren Platner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a mid-century modern sofa set by Warren Platner for Steelcase. Sofa and club chair are made of fiber glass mounted in lucite base with brown leather cushions. ...
Fiberglass
Extremely Rare Polished Copper Sofa by Warren Platner for Knoll c.1969
By Warren Platner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This extremely rare sofa by Warren Platner (1919-2006) is one of the few produced by Knoll between 1969-1970 in solid copper, unlike the rest which have either a nickel or painted me...
Copper
Loveseat by Warren Platner For Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare settee / sofa by Warren Platner from his collection for Knoll, circa 1966.
Steel
American Mid-Century Sofa by W. Platner
Located in Houston, TX
American mid-century sofa done by W. Platner Warren Platner (June 18, 1919 – April 17, 2006) was an American architect and interior designer.
Chrome
Sofa designed by Warren Platner for Steelcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Fiberglass sofa with lucite base and original leather designed by Warren Platner for Steelcase.
Warren Platner for Knoll Side/End Table, 1960
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll side/end table in chrome and glass 1960. Original We have 2 of these tables available. They are individually priced.
Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Side/End Table, 1960
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll side/end table in chrome and glass 1960. Original We have 2 of these tables available. They are individually priced.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Apparently original navy blue leather upholstered sofa with tufted seat and back cushions within a bookmatched walnut veneered back and sides; raised on a steel platform to make this...
Steel
Vintage Norwegian Leather Sofa
By Ekornes, Arne Norell, Warren Platner, Percival Lafer, Kalustekiila
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century vintage Norwegian leather and rosewood sofa. In the likeness of Ekornes and Arne Norell. Distinctive profile with a high-back and streamlined platform base. This sofa fe...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Rosewood
Settee By Warren Platner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A settee in a vibrant golden woolen upholstery, on a bronzed steel comb frame. By Warren Platner for Knoll.
Steel
Fiberglass and Lucite Sofa by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic piece of design by Warren Platner for Steelcase. Fiberglass frame sofa floating on a Lucite Base.
Fabric, Fiberglass, Lucite
Sold
H 30 in W 81.5 in D 32.5 in
William Andrus Sofas and Table Set of Lucite, Leather and Fiberglass, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Austin, TX
Original leather upholstery in beautiful condition and very comfortable. Similar to Warren Platner's pieces, the sofas have a fiberglass shell with upholstered seats and backs.
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Warren Platner Knoll Sofa with Brown & Orange Upholstery
By Warren Platner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Warren Platner for Knoll sofa with brown and orange patterned upholstery.
Upholstery
Mid-Century Warren Platner Style Fibreglass 7 Piece Sofa Set
By Warren Platner
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Warren Platner Style Fibreglass & Piece Sofa Set Offered is a vintage Mid Century sofa set.
Rattan
Pair of Warren Platner Sofas in Teakwood for Lehigh Leopold, 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Warren Platner Sofas in Teakwood for Lehigh Leopold, 1970 This pair of Warren Platner sofas features a beautifully crafted oiled teakwood frame complemented by a polished alu...
Aluminum
Sold
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
When comparing to the Milo Baughman case sofa, which is very popular and in-demand, this Warren Platner sofa is hands down better in every way.
Chrome
American Midcentury Sofa Done by W. Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Warren Platner (June 18, 1919 – April 17, 2006) was an American architect and interior designer.
Chrome
Warren Platner Coffee Table 1966 for Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Munster, NRW
Warren Platner's hyper elegant coffee table for Knoll International. Coming from Paris, France...original clear glass top, very nice condition!
Steel
Sold
H 23 in W 82 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Style Steelcase Fiberglass Lucite Sofa & Table
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare William Andrus for Steelcase, chic and cool, fiberglass floating sofa on a Lucite base with original leather with the perfect age patina to the leath...
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Lehigh-Leopold Floating Sofa on Walnut Base
By Jens Risom, Lehigh Furniture Company, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
1960's "floating sofa" on walnut base by Lehigh-Leopold. Fully restored and reupholstered. Down back cushions.
Walnut
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Sofa
By Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Seldom seen Warren Platner for Knoll bronze finish sofa. Produced for a limited time in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Bronze
Warren Platner Settee
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Settee sofa by Warren Platner for Knoll. Nickel frame with original deep red mohair upholstery.
Nickel
Warren Platner Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine cube/even arm sofa by Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold. Sofa floats on a heavy steel I-beam.
Chrome, Steel
RARE WARREN PLATNER SOFA FOR KNOLL WITH "ECLIPSE" FABRIC
Located in Queens, NY
Warren Platner Wire sofa for Knoll in bronze finish. Sofa features Warren Platner designed "Eclipse" fabric.
Fabric
Sofa by Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with paper manufacturer's label to decking: [Lehigh Leopold].
Stainless Steel
Rare Bronze 2 Seat Sofa By Warren Platner For Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Rare size of sofa produced by Knoll. The bronze finish was only made for a brief period in the 1970s. Wool fabric has been changed in good condition.
Iron
1970's Warren Platner Settee
By Warren Platner
Located in Miami, FL
Double Seat Sofa by Warren Platner for Knoll with bronze finish steel wire base and back, Original Knoll wool upholstery in good condition With some wear at the arms.
Wool, Upholstery
$1,872 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
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
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$15,897 / item
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional extra-large Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial...
Metal
$2,950 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...
Fabric
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
French Interior Apartment Gates circa 1910
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of highly decorative interior apartment gates circa 1910 Dimensions: Total width of doors with wall bracket 31.25 inches Width if individual doors 15.5.inches Heigh...
Wrought Iron
$16,616 / 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
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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