Roche Bobois Eclipse 4 Seater Sofa Deep Purple Velvet
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
deep purple velvet fabric, the sofa features three separate seat cushions and four back cushions
Velvet
Italian Sofà Attr. Pier luigi Colli in Purple Velvet and Green, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Milano, IT
Fantastic and eccentric four seater sofa from the 1950s by Pierluigi Colli Model Claudia. The sofa
Velvet
Round Soft Swivel Sofa, B&B Italia, Circular Amoenus Loveseat, Purple, Fuschia
By Antonio Citterio, Maxalto, B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round soft swivel sofa, B&B Italia, circular Amoenus loveseat, purple, Fuschia. Iconic “Amoenus
Stainless Steel
Baker Furniture Company Upholstered Sofa w Purple Floral Modern Print
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Baker Furniture Company upholstered sofa w purple floral Modern Art Deco style print. Marked
Cotton, Wood, Feathers
Luxurious Large George Smith Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered in Purple Mohair
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An iconic symbol of traditional British design and craftsmaship, the tufted Chesterfield sofa as
Mohair
Sold|$4,758
Fritz Henningsen Sofa
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in London, GB
Elegant sofa designed and made by Fritz Henningsen. Wool navy upholstery and carved mahogany legs
Mahogany
Vintage Hollywood Regency Custom Purple Mohair Serpentine Tassel Skirted Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Custom Purple Mohair Serpentine Tassel Skirted Sofa. Original vintage
Mohair
Italian Midcentury Sofa or Loveseat in New Purple Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent Italian midcentury sofa original from the 1950s. Equipped with the original stiletto
Brass
Sold|$4,750
Gelderland Sofa Set
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super linear, newly upholstered mad men style three-seat sofa with chromed steel base and a pair of
Steel
Artifort C610 Purple Velvet Tufted Rolling Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing two-seat Artifort tufted sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt newly upholstered in amethyst velvet
Metal
Sold|$11,256 / set
Pair of Duresta "Trafalgar" Sofas - In Aubergine Purple Linen & Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, majestic pair of Duresta "Trafalgar" Cushion-Back Sofas (one
Linen, Velvet
Sold|$16,000
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofa.
Upholstery
Magnificent Pair of Vladimir Kagan Sepentine Cloud Sofas, Purple Ultra Suede
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asymmetric shaped pair of sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. Flowing
Wood
Finn Juhl NV53 Sofa
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in London, GB
Teak sofa designed by Finn Juhl and made by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. Great sculptural arms
Brass
Sold|$1,800 / set
Saporiti "Queening" Modular Sofa & Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
Saporiti "Queening" Three Seat Modular Sofa and Armchair, blue cotton blend upholstery, marked
Cotton, Upholstery
Italian Modern Purple Velvet Sofa Bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Purple velvet sofa bed mod. Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Sold|$3,200
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Its an amazing color, hard to put your finger on! Is it blue? Or purple? Either way, it is sure to
Sold|$1,800
Milo Baughman Style Thomasville Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
84" vintage Thomasville Founders sofa. Purple Vinyl upholstery. Sturdy chrome frame. This
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Purple Velvet and Brass Italian Curved Sofa, circa 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Stylish curved sofa in the manner of Ico Parisi made in Italy in the 1950s, has been reupholstered
Brass
Italian Modern Purple Velvet Sofa Bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Purple velvet sofa bed mod. Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s Sofa
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Sold|$6,200
D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Montreal, QC
Modular folding D70 sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Cloth, foam and black-lacquered tubular
Sold|$33,430
Padded Sofa in Sculpted Brass
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning padded sofa, in sculpted brass, upholstery Rubelli blue velvet. Created for the Gallery
Brass
Danish Reupholstered Red and Purple/Violet blue Banana Sofa from Slagelse Møbelv
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Exuberant Danish Banana sofa by Slagelse Møbelvaerk in vibrant red and violet blue/purple wool
Wool, Oak
Sold|$2,800
Postmodern Contemporary Plum Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Contemporary Plum Leather Sofa Circa 20th Century Dimensions: Sofa : 37"H x 92"W x
Leather
Sold|$11,000
Vladimir Kagan Directional Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic biomorphic sofa in original eggplant ultra-suede. Features a kidney or cloud shape with
Lucite, Ultrasuede
Sold|$23,709
Sofa by Jacques Charpentier, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sofa Apollo by Jacques Charpentier from 70 Metal and fabric Pierre Frey.
Metal
Minotti by Rodolfo Dordoni Purple Fabric Seymour Low 02 Semi Round Sofa
By Minotti, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Rochester, England
low sofa is a fantastic example of modern Italian design. With a curvaceous silhouette, the sofa has
Fabric
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Loveseat Sofa, Herald Cassis Purple Velvet
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Loveseat Sofa, Herald Cassis Purple Velvet. Characteristics A
Textile
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofas, Pair of Newly Upholstered in Purple/Plum Ultrasuede
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Kansas City, MO
Complimenting pair of Vladimir Kagan cloud sofas. Each an iconic design. Manufactured by
Upholstery, Lucite
Sold|$2,750
Martin Visser Streamline Sleeper Sofa
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Martin Visser sleeper sofa with pull out bench that levels to day bed size. Newer indigo
Metal
Sold|$8,495
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofa by Directional
Located in Raleigh, NC
Classic curved form to this luxurious sofa. Made by Directional in the 1980s and newly upholstered
Mohair
Sold|$8,750
Diesis Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Dronten, NL
Diesis sofa, designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, Italy in 1979. The
Aluminum, Steel
Sold|$9,950
Paradise Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Berlin, DE
Paradise sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniets Verkstader in new Fanny Aronsen
Sold|$12,000 / set
Contemporary Modern Purple Serpentine Cloud Sofas & Ottoman, Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding pair of purple micro- suede, serpentine sofas, with a
Sold|$14,500
Custom Designed Sofa by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed custom sofa by James Mont. Newly reupholstered in adurable sapphire blue
Upholstery
Long Louis XV Blue Purple Chippendale Cane Sofa and Fortuny Style Fabric 1900s
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long upholstered Cabriole and Chippendale sofa or daybed with humped camelback and rolled arms
Metal
Sold|$2,200
Eames Compact Sofa for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles and Ray Eames compact sofa for Herman Miller, 2006 Blue Upholstery Measures: 72 1/4
Steel
Sold|$4,200
Milo Baughman Style Cantilevered Chrome Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This floating sofa features a curved, chrome-plated steel frame (no pitting or rust). The wool
Chrome, Steel
1990s Postmodern Mauve Pink Serpentine Cloud Sofa
Located in Chino Hills, CA
postmodern cloud sofas beckons to be the centerpiece of your living space. Crafted in the 1990s, this sofa
Suede
Sold|$9,000
Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa by Fritz Hansen
By Eero Saarinen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Swan sofa designed by sofa Arne Jacobsen, produced by Fritz Hansen. This iconic piece was
Aluminum
Peter Hvidt + Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Danish Teak Frame Purple Sofa w. Caned Back
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Kensington, MD
- Finely crafted by France & Søn of Denmark for John Stuart, Inc., and designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen - It has a frame of solid teak with arms and a three panel ba...
Upholstery, Teak, Cane
Sofa Spring Feathers Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Three-seat sofa, spring padding, feather cushions, velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Feathers
Contemporary Modern Roche Bobois Purple Two Piece Sofa Sectional
By Roche Bobois
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Roche Bobois purple two piece sofa sectional. This sofa sectional from luxury French furniture
Fabric
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Two-Seat Sofa, circa 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Danish sofa by Frits Henningsen, circa 1940s, with an upholstered back and seat, channelled
SCP Baude Lilac Three Seater Sofa Matthew Hilton
By Matthew Hilton
Located in Rochester, England
The SCP Baude Lilac Three-Seater Sofa by Matthew Hilton is a refined piece that seamlessly blends
Wool
Sold|$5,709
19th Century Walnut 4 Seater Hump Back Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofa with original blue velvet fabric. Beautiful shaped sofa with arms and four loose cushions standing
Velvet
Gaetano Pesce Sofa "La Michetta" for Meritalia, Italy, 2005
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Greding, DE
Sofa designed by Gaetano Pesce (*1939) for Meritalia, designed in 2005. This sofa consists of five
Fabric
Sold|$26,000
De Sede Ds600 Non-Stop Sectional Sofa
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, Ueli Berger
Located in Chicago, IL
Design by Ueli bergere, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt, 1972. Rare blue leather. 22 sections. 10" long per section.
Leather
Classic Mid-Century Gelderland Attributed Three Seater Sofa
By Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly Classic Mid-Century Modern sofa newly upholstered in indigo blue fabric. Frame is
Steel
De Sede DS-102 Leather Sofa by Matthias Hoffman
By Mathias Hoffmann
Located in Oakville, CA
been deep cleaned and conditioned. Upholstery is in good condition sub scratches to seated area - sofa
Leather
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Curved Back Sofa, 1970s
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern curved back sofa By Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Furniture USA
Chrome
Restoration Hardware Cloud sofa in Luce width black leather
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Extremely supple black leather, thick, durable, will wear like a baseball mitt. This couch has been
Leather
Vintage Custom Charles Stewart for Hickory Sunbrella Boseman Sofa
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Charles Stewart for Hickory sofa. The coveted Boseman style. Beautiful blue
Upholstery
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Purple 2 Seater Sofa
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
order aubergine purple velvet fabric. Measurements: Small 2 seater sofa 131 cm (W) x 70 cm (H) x
Velvet
1980s Maralunga Dark Leather Three Seaters Adjustable Headrest Sofa
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in IT
Maralunga is an emblematic sofa of the work of Italian architect and Industrial designer Vico
Leather
Long Danish 1930s Sofa Upholstered in Wool and Leather
Located in Long Island City, NY
serve as an upholstered bench or banquette as well as a sofa. We love its masculine angularity, tempered
Leather, Mahogany, Wool
Pair of Postmodern Mauve Pink Serpentine Cloud Sofas, c1990s
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
postmodern cloud sofas beckons to be the centerpiece of your living space. Crafted in the 1990s, these sofas
Chrome
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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