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Beautiful Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE 375
Beautiful Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE 375

Beautiful Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE 375

By Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful sofa is in a good vintage condition with signs of use. The oakwood frame is

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20th Century Danish Sofas

1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa
1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa

1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This mid-century modern velvet and chrome sofa was designed and manufactured in the United States

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sofa C684 by Kho Liang Le for Artifort
Sofa C684 by Kho Liang Le for Artifort

Sofa C684 by Kho Liang Le for Artifort

By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1968 Design by Kho Liang Le. Touched up grey/blue frame with new indigo blue upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Michel Ducaroy's Togo Three Seater Togo Sofa in Violet Alcantara
Michel Ducaroy's Togo Three Seater Togo Sofa in Violet Alcantara

Michel Ducaroy's Togo Three Seater Togo Sofa in Violet Alcantara

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Seattle, WA

A rare and in good condition Michel Ducaroy's three seater sofa in original Violet Alcantara. Some

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Early 2000s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

French Art Deco Sofa in the Manner of Paul Follot
French Art Deco Sofa in the Manner of Paul Follot

French Art Deco Sofa in the Manner of Paul Follot

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Deco sofa with carved in giltwood frame. The curved back joined to base by reeded

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Fernando and Humberto Campana “Boa” Sofa for Edra, Italy, 2002
Fernando and Humberto Campana “Boa” Sofa for Edra, Italy, 2002

Fernando and Humberto Campana “Boa” Sofa for Edra, Italy, 2002

By Campana Brothers, Edra

Located in Miami, FL

Excellent example of the creative talents of the Campana Bros. The Boa sofa, a woven nest

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Down, Feathers

Modern Purple & Orange Sofa Sectional Roche Bobois Style Mah Jong Modular
Modern Purple & Orange Sofa Sectional Roche Bobois Style Mah Jong Modular

Modern Purple & Orange Sofa Sectional Roche Bobois Style Mah Jong Modular

By Roche Bobois

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

The Modern Purple & Orange Sofa Sectional draws inspiration from the iconic Roche Bobois Mah Jong

Category

Late 20th Century Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Artifort Navy Sofa Model 662 by Kho Liang Ie
Artifort Navy Sofa Model 662 by Kho Liang Ie

Artifort Navy Sofa Model 662 by Kho Liang Ie

By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1968 Design by Kho Liang Ie with chrome frame and new indigo blue upholstery with tufted back. Frame in original condition with wear consistent with its age and usage. Other models a...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Chrome Base Sofa Newly Upholstered
Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Chrome Base Sofa Newly Upholstered

Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Chrome Base Sofa Newly Upholstered

By Florence Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Chrome Base Sofa Newly Upholstered in a Blue Velvet Beautiful

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage purple scallop-edge sectional “Folio 500” sofa by Henredon, 1975
Vintage purple scallop-edge sectional “Folio 500” sofa by Henredon, 1975

Vintage purple scallop-edge sectional “Folio 500” sofa by Henredon, 1975

By Henredon

Located in View Park, CA

A vintage «Folio 500» 4piece purple modular scallop-back sectional sofa by Hendredon, 1975. In its

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Beautiful Sofa Made in the USA Designed by EOOS for Coalesse
Beautiful Sofa Made in the USA Designed by EOOS for Coalesse

Beautiful Sofa Made in the USA Designed by EOOS for Coalesse

By Coalesse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 8 feet sofa designed by the Danish design studio EOOS and manufactured by Coalesse which

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2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile

Purle Leather "Area" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, Switzerland, 1980
Purle Leather "Area" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, Switzerland, 1980

Purle Leather "Area" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, Switzerland, 1980

By Vitra, Antonio Citterio

Located in DE MEERN, NL

This clever and high-quality Postmodern sofa by Milan-based Antonio Citterio for Vitra designed in

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa, Foam Metal and Leatherette, Italy 1950s-1960s Italian Production
Sofa, Foam Metal and Leatherette, Italy 1950s-1960s Italian Production

Sofa, Foam Metal and Leatherette, Italy 1950s-1960s Italian Production

Located in Milano, IT

Double seat sofa, foam padding, leatherette covering, metal legs. Good conditions, may show sign of

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Couch - Design and manufacturing by La Permanente Mobili Cantu, Italy, 1950s.
Couch - Design and manufacturing by La Permanente Mobili Cantu, Italy, 1950s.

Couch - Design and manufacturing by La Permanente Mobili Cantu, Italy, 1950s.

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Sofa - designed and manufactured by La Permanente Mobili Cantu, Italy, 1950s. The small two-seater

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Raspberry Linen
Mid-Century Modern Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Raspberry Linen

Mid-Century Modern Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Raspberry Linen

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a rare example of Wormey's work, a variation on his "Career Group" line. Sofa has

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Rotor Sofa EJ-800 by Peter Hort-Lorentzen for Erik Jorgensen, Denmark
Rotor Sofa EJ-800 by Peter Hort-Lorentzen for Erik Jorgensen, Denmark

Rotor Sofa EJ-800 by Peter Hort-Lorentzen for Erik Jorgensen, Denmark

By Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, Johannes Foersom, Erik Jørgensen

Located in Halle, DE

Rotor sofa EJ-800 – 2 seat sofa designed 1983 by Peter Hiort-Lorentzen & Johannes Foersom

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Italian Leather Sofa or Chaise by Studio Cerri & Associati for Poltrona Frau
Italian Leather Sofa or Chaise by Studio Cerri & Associati for Poltrona Frau

Italian Leather Sofa or Chaise by Studio Cerri & Associati for Poltrona Frau

By Studio Cerri, Poltrona Frau

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A rational and elegant design. Upholstery is in blue Pelle Frau® leather. The sofa rests on a metal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Kwok Hoi Chan 'Chromatic'  modular sofa in red, purple and yellow colors
Kwok Hoi Chan 'Chromatic'  modular sofa in red, purple and yellow colors

Kwok Hoi Chan 'Chromatic' modular sofa in red, purple and yellow colors

By Kwok Hoi Chan, Steiner

Located in amstelveen, NL

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, fabric, France, 1970 This Chromatic

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Post Modern 2 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig
Midcentury Post Modern 2 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig

Midcentury Post Modern 2 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig

By Selig, Mario Bellini

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Clean midcentury post modern 2 seat Pink leather puffy sofa circa 1980 by Selig. This sofa is a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Post Modern 3 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig
Midcentury Post Modern 3 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig

Midcentury Post Modern 3 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig

By Mario Bellini

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Clean midcentury post modern 3 seat Pink leather puffy sofa circa 1980 by Selig. This sofa is a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Elongated Form Sofa Attributed to T.H. Robsjohn, Gibbings
Mid-Century Modern Elongated Form Sofa Attributed to T.H. Robsjohn, Gibbings

Mid-Century Modern Elongated Form Sofa Attributed to T.H. Robsjohn, Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rochester, NY

sofa with lower full wraparound walnut frame having six tapered legs. Attributed to T.H. Robsjohn

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in the iconic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Bambole Sofa / Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
Bambole Sofa / Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

Bambole Sofa / Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Renens, CH

Iconic set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, consisting of two single seat Bambole Sofa elements

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Giovanni Offredi Onda Wave Sofa with Original Missoni Fabric for Saporiti Italia
Giovanni Offredi Onda Wave Sofa with Original Missoni Fabric for Saporiti Italia

Giovanni Offredi Onda Wave Sofa with Original Missoni Fabric for Saporiti Italia

By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Miami, FL

Rare three seat Onda Wave arm sofa with original Missoni fabric designed by Giovanni Offredi for

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s
Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in München, Bavaria

SH) This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Danish Designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Iconic Modern Design 1970s "Chiclet" Sofa Settee by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
Iconic Modern Design 1970s "Chiclet" Sofa Settee by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller

Iconic Modern Design 1970s "Chiclet" Sofa Settee by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller

By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller

Located in Hudson, NY

Iconic piece nicknamed the "Chiclet", after the candy-coated gum, this modular sofa group’s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Cameleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
Cameleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini

Cameleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Two element sofa designed by Mario Bellini. Italy, B&B Italia, 1971. Modular sofa with backrests

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chromed-Steel and Mohair Compact Sofa
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chromed-Steel and Mohair Compact Sofa

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chromed-Steel and Mohair Compact Sofa

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage compact sofa designed in 1954 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. An adaptable

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage "Onda" sofa set by De Pas D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italië 1985
Vintage "Onda" sofa set by De Pas D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italië 1985

Vintage "Onda" sofa set by De Pas D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italië 1985

By Zanotta, Depas E D'urbino

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Zanotta sofa set model Onda. Design De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi.design classic. Consisting of a three

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

De Sede, DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa, 29 Elements, Switzerland 1980s
De Sede, DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa, 29 Elements, Switzerland 1980s

De Sede, DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa, 29 Elements, Switzerland 1980s

By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amplify your space with the sofa that really never stops. De Sede Non-Stop DS-600 Sofa by eli

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

Magnificent XL Milo Baughman 4-Piece Sofa Sectional Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
Magnificent XL Milo Baughman 4-Piece Sofa Sectional Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet

Magnificent XL Milo Baughman 4-Piece Sofa Sectional Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent extra large Milo Baughman 4-piece sectional with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen purple

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Knoll 4 Pc Modular Sectional Sofa 1960s
Mid Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Knoll 4 Pc Modular Sectional Sofa 1960s

Mid Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Knoll 4 Pc Modular Sectional Sofa 1960s

By Kazuhide Takahama, Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a marvelous, four piece, modular sofa sectional, on aluminum bases, by

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Authentic Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 3 Part Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Authentic Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 3 Part Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Authentic Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 3 Part Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

wonderful geometric form, 3 part sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This signed classic has

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa, Missoni Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Roche Bobois, 2015
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa, Missoni Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Roche Bobois, 2015

Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa, Missoni Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Roche Bobois, 2015

By Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Roche Bobois

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mah-Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and a textile from the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Silk, Velvet

1968, Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Chrome Base 3-Seat, Redone in Purple Fabric
1968, Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Chrome Base 3-Seat, Redone in Purple Fabric

1968, Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Chrome Base 3-Seat, Redone in Purple Fabric

By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

-seat in purple. The sofa shows traces of wear but the upholstery is still very good. The upholstery is

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Danish Modern Walnut Loveseats by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Pair of Danish Modern Walnut Loveseats by Ib Kofod-Larsen

Pair of Danish Modern Walnut Loveseats by Ib Kofod-Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

upholstered chenille cushions. They can be used together as one long sofa or in a right angle. Each

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Fine Mid-20th Century 3-Piece Suite
Fine Mid-20th Century 3-Piece Suite

Fine Mid-20th Century 3-Piece Suite

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

armchairs and matching sofa. Richly upholstered in a deep blue velour fabric. 2-seat sofa button backed

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Exceptionnal Low Table by Roger Capron "planète bleue", 1950
Exceptionnal Low Table by Roger Capron "planète bleue", 1950

Exceptionnal Low Table by Roger Capron "planète bleue", 1950

By Roger Capron

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Roger Capron (1922-2006) Exceptionnal and very rare low table by Roger Capron. The name of this model is "Planete bleue" / "Blue planet" Elegant different sort of blue ceram...

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Vintage 1950s Sofa Tables

Divano mod. D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1955
Divano mod. D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1955

Divano mod. D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1955

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Rivoli, IT

Divano letto modello D70, Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, 1955

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Curvaceous Settee, Italy 1950
Curvaceous Settee, Italy 1950

Curvaceous Settee, Italy 1950

By Arredamenti ISA

Located in Miami, FL

Amazing curvaceous Italian settee. Newly upholstered with blue mohair fabric. Elegant polished brass legs. Great lines. Please see our listing for the matching pair of lounge chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1970´s mid-century modern Danish ceramic table
1970´s mid-century modern Danish ceramic table

1970´s mid-century modern Danish ceramic table

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This Danish mid-century modern sofatable combines sleek, understated design with functional elegance. Featuring a rectangular shape, the table is adorned with vibrant blue tiles that...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Italian Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Italian Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Italian Armchairs

Located in bari, IT

This set of two vintage Italian armchairs features in a delicious pink velvet and brass feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Monumental Three-Piece Sectional by Milo Baughman
Monumental Three-Piece Sectional by Milo Baughman

Monumental Three-Piece Sectional by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Sexy and curvaceous, this monumental sectional by Milo Baughman is ready to be reinvented with your choice of fabric. Reimagine the plinth base in brass, bronze or mirrored finish. W...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Bunny Williams Home Purple Lotus Sofa Throw
Bunny Williams Home Purple Lotus Sofa Throw

Bunny Williams Home Purple Lotus Sofa Throw

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

Soft, hand blocked reversible throw with stitching, made with 100% cotton. Reversible. Sofa Throw

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

George Smith Purple Velvet Signature Scroll Howard Arm Sofa Settee
George Smith Purple Velvet Signature Scroll Howard Arm Sofa Settee

George Smith Purple Velvet Signature Scroll Howard Arm Sofa Settee

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

sofa RRP £13,000 in purple velvet George Smith Chelsea make some of the finest hand made in England

Category

20th Century English Victorian Settees

Materials

Velvet

Harvey Probber Seating Group Vintage Modern Sofa and Loveseat in Purple Floral
Harvey Probber Seating Group Vintage Modern Sofa and Loveseat in Purple Floral

Harvey Probber Seating Group Vintage Modern Sofa and Loveseat in Purple Floral

By Harvey Probber

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning and rare custom seating group by Harvey Probber. Seating group includes three seat sofa

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Cassina by Jaime Hayon Vico Purple Sofa and Armchairs, Set of 3
Cassina by Jaime Hayon Vico Purple Sofa and Armchairs, Set of 3

Cassina by Jaime Hayon Vico Purple Sofa and Armchairs, Set of 3

By Jaime Hayon, Cassina

Located in Rochester, England

upholstered in purple fabric. The perfect way to add a pop of colour, this set of Vico armchairs and sofa

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Purple Couch Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal purple couch sofa for your home. Each purple couch sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, plastic and foam. There are 161 variations of the antique or vintage purple couch sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 46 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect purple couch sofa — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A purple couch sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one purple couch sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Koinor, Rolf Benz and Vladimir Kagan produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Purple Couch Sofa?

Prices for a purple couch sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $77,695, while the average can fetch as much as $4,546.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.

Questions About Purple Couch Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Who says sofa vs. couch comes down to geography and profession. In the United States, many people commonly use the word couch, though some also say sofa. American interior designers and those working in the U.S. furniture industry tend to use the word sofa, which is the preferred term in the UK and Canada. Couch is also the more common name in Ireland, South Africa and Australia. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, the words couch and sofa are used interchangeably. In reality, however, a sofa and a couch are different types of furniture. A sofa is defined as an upholstered bench with cushions, two arms, and ample seating space, whereas couches are quite small, armless, and are used to lie down.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a couch, a sofa and a lounge is often design. Technically, couch, sofa and lounge are synonyms and can generally be used to describe an upholstered seating solution designed to seat two or more people. However, some people do differentiate between the words. Among those who do, a couch is normally simpler and less formal than a sofa. A lounge can be a longer sofa designed to provide more space for laying down, or a chaise longue, a one-person sofa with a backrest on one end that enables users to sit with their feet elevated. Find a large collection of sofas, couches and lounges on 1stDibs.