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1950s Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper
By Svend Skipper
Located in Handewitt, DE
Unique four-seat sofa by the Danish designer and furniture maker Svend Skipper. This prototype has
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brocade, Teak

Rare Cognac Colored Leather Sofa by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren
Located in Kastrup, DK
This rare prototype sofa by Klaus Wettergren is upholstered with a cognac colored leather. A rare
Category

Late 20th Century European Sofas

Materials

Leather

Surrealist Salivasofa 'Original' Prototype Red Lips Sofa By Salvador Dali
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their innovative design prowess.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Salvador Dali Surrealist 'Salivasofa' Unique Prototype Red Lips Sofa
By BD Barcelona Design, Salvador Dalí­
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Salivasofá: First prototype sofa designed by Salvador Dalí & Oscar Tusquets, 1972. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian Design, Prototype, 2000's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian design, unique prototype, early 21st century
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare Sofa prototype by Marzio Cecchi Model Serpente with certificate
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Milano, IT
iconic and futuristic achievements is the Serpente sofa prototype with certificate, a work of art
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Contemporary West Elm x Steelcase Belle Prototype Navy and Grey Sectional Sofa
By Steelcase
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary west elm x Steelcase Belle prototype navy and grey sectional sofa. A stunning and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Brown Sofa by Alekos Fassianos
By Alekos Fassianos
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
prototypes from the artist’s archive. The images of the works are showing the original unique works which are
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Brown Sofa by Alekos Fassianos
Brown Sofa by Alekos Fassianos
H 37.41 in W 78.75 in D 22.05 in
Brown Sofa by Alekos Fassianos
By Alekos Fassianos
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
prototypes from the artist’s archive. The images of the works are showing the original unique works which are
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Brown Sofa by Alekos Fassianos
Brown Sofa by Alekos Fassianos
H 38.19 in W 55.12 in D 22.05 in
Loveseat, Settee or Bench by Jordan Mozer, Unique, One of a Kind Prototype
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Kansas City, MO
This small sofa / love seat / bench is a one of a kind prototype designed by Jordan Mozer, Chicago
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Wood Labirint Sofa by Andrea Giomi
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Labirint sofa by Andrea Giomi Dimensions: D 80 x W 60 x H 84 cm Materials: painted wood
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Wood Labirint Sofa by Andrea Giomi
Wood Labirint Sofa by Andrea Giomi
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
21st Century Modern Sofa Upholstered In Leather
By Federico Carandini
Located in Milan, IT
Big Game is inspired by a specific old sofa, classically sober in its lines, open in its volumes
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

21st Century Modern Sofa Upholstered In Leather
21st Century Modern Sofa Upholstered In Leather
H 33.08 in W 98.43 in D 36.23 in
Liquid Steel Labirint Sofa by Andrea Giomi
Located in Geneve, CH
Liquid Steel Labirint sofa by Andrea Giomi Dimensions: D 80 x W 60 x H 84 cm Materials: liquid
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Liquid Steel Labirint Sofa by Andrea Giomi
Liquid Steel Labirint Sofa by Andrea Giomi
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Wood Labirint Free Sofa by Andrea Giomi
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Labirint Free Sofa by Andrea Giomi. Dimensions: D 80 x W 60 x H 84 cm. Materials: Various
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Wood Labirint Free Sofa by Andrea Giomi
Wood Labirint Free Sofa by Andrea Giomi
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Red and Blue Sofa by Alekos Fassianos
By Alekos Fassianos
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
prototypes from the artist’s archive. The images of the works are showing the original unique works which are
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Red and Blue Sofa by Alekos Fassianos
Red and Blue Sofa by Alekos Fassianos
H 31.5 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Maralunga Sofas by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Maralunga sofas in original vintage fabric. The overall impression of this two-seater couch is excellent
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Sofas
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
These sofas are absolutely stunning! Classic sofas, model no. 2092, designed by Ward Bennett for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Rare Dominique Prevost & Claude Favriau Sofa Bench in Yellow Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dominique Prevost & Claude Favriau for Édition France Design, sofa or bench, fiberglass, rubber
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa for De Sede, leather, Switzerland, 1974. Ubald Klug designed
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa for De Sede, leather, Switzerland, 1974. Ubald Klug designed
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vico Magistretti, Maralunga Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Odense, DK
. Cassina chief Cesare Cassina punched the back of the sofa prototype and actually broke it, forcing
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

3-seater Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italy 1973
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in PARIS, FR
The Maralunga sofa was created in 1973 by Vico Magistretti for the Italian firm Cassina. Known for
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Fur

Fernando and Humberto Campana Anhanguera Sofa from the Brazilian Baroque Collect
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This work is a prototype aside from the edition of 3 produced by Galleria O. Project, Rome
Category

2010s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Bronze

"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Leather Sofa, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two also sold separately. Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972. This piece
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Link Sofa by Lowie Vermeersch and Design Agency Kvd for Durlet, 2000
By Durlet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Link is not a real sofa, it is more a large cushion or pouf that gives the function of sitting a
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Square Italian Mid Century Sofa Table with Slate Top Attributed to Tobia Ccarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian sofa table from the 1980-ies attributed to the designer Tobia Scarpa. The table impresses
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Slate

Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974, Set of 2
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of two. Ubald
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” 2 Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
” collection compromised a sofa, daybed, chaise longue, and bed. The prototypes of this collection were stuffed
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
geometry of stitches and covers. The whole 'Bambole' collection compromised a sofa, daybed, chaise longue
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Tavolo Con Ruote Low Table with Glass Top by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte
By Gae Aulenti, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that skips the drawing board stage and goes straight from the idea of an everyday item to the prototype
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass

Rare 5 Seating Elements + Corner Table by Otto Zapf, 1967, Germany, New Fabric!
By Otto Zapf
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
and a 3 seat sofa The super elegant and minimal sculptural form is fully complemented by the new
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood

T. Ford & W. Sofield Prototype Settee
By Yves Saint Laurent, D & W. Sofield
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Great prototype settee or sofa designed by Tom Ford and William Sofield. Developed at Studio
Category

Late 20th Century American Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pierre Paulin prototype Blub lounge chair, Artifort 1971. Rare opportunity to own a one of a
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass

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Prototype Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the prototype sofa you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and animal skin, every prototype sofa was constructed with great care. Find 135 options for an antique or vintage prototype sofa now, or shop our selection of 89 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer prototype sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each prototype sofa bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made prototype sofa over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, De Sede and Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Prototype Sofa?

The average selling price for a prototype sofa at 1stDibs is $10,282, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $497,965 for the highest priced.