Rare French Midcentury Sofa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare beautiful sofa upholstered in a creme wool bouce from Dedar.
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Rare French Midcentury Sofa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare beautiful sofa upholstered in a creme wool bouce from Dedar.
Brass
Rare Gastone Rinaldi Saturno sofa
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Munich, DE
rare and absolutely futuristic design from 1954!
Metal
$4,804Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Carlo De Carli Sofa
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Cassina.
Fabric
Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare 4-seater Ib Kofod Larsen sofa in original black leather, very good condition.
Leather
Rare Curved Scandinavian Modern Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare and highly sculptural curved sofa by an unknown Swedish designer and maker, dating from the 1930s.
Fabric, Birch
Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
Fabric, Beech
Midcentury Rare Scandinavian Sofa, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - good original condition
Metal
$3,260Sale Price|50% Off
Rare and Exclusive Loose Cushion Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
By george nelson. ultra soft high qualitily leather with nice and worm patina. down filled cushions.
Leather
Rare Viennese enamel mounted sofa, 19th century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite Viennese enamel-mounted sofa, crafted in the late 19th century, exemplifies the opulence of the period.
Enamel
$4,484Sale Price|30% Off
rare marco zanuso lady sofa by arflex
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Munich, DE
rare and elegant lady sofa by marco zanuso. only produced for a short period by arflex / italy.
Metal, Brass
1980s Rare Palecek Sculptural Rattan President Sofa
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning rattan sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
Rattan
Price Upon Request
Rare 4-Seater Sofa by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, England
Designed by Martin Eisler for his company FORMA S/A, this is a rare 4-seater version of a very iconic sofa in Midcentury Brazilian.
Fabric, Hardwood
Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa attributed to Frits Henningsen in patinated oak new wool.
Oak
Rare Vintage Coastal Heywood Wakefield Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible vintage Coastal rattan sofa. Made by the MCM master Heywood Wakefield. Beautiful scalloped design with a chic arched back and four seats. Structurally great and ready f...
Rattan
$4,758Sale Price|20% Off
rare 1. edition osvaldo borsani d70 sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Munich, DE
an wonderful design icon by tecno. designed to sit by the fireside or to the other side without moving the sofa. also a useful bed for two persons. mechanism works smooth. for resta...
Metal, Brass
$2,573Sale Price|50% Off
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France, 1870.
Brocade, Beech
$160,000 / set
Rare Paul Evans Biscuit Tufted Cityscape Sofas, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of Paul Evans biscuit tufted Cityscape sofas, signed and in near mint condition. Finding one is hard, but a pair in this pristine state is near impossible.
Chrome
Rare 20th Century Sofa Table by Uno Åhrén
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare 20th century hexagonal sofa table in black lacquered pine with an pewter top.
Pewter
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
Rare No. 853 Daybed / Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Munich, DE
Back can be turned to use the complete seating area as daybed.
Metal
1960s Rare 3-Seater Oak Sofa, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in quality 100% recycled KIRGBY fabric. - Wooden parts have been carefully refurbished. - Height of seat 44 cm.
Fabric, Wood
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Oak early 1950s.
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare oak sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Søren Willadsen’s Møbelfabrik, early 1950s.
Oak
Cesare Lacca rare two-seater sofa with enveloping lines
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Milano, IT
COD-S168 Cesare Lacca A rare two-seater sofa with enveloping lines, fully padded and upholstered in fabric.
Velvet
$6,005Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Giorgetti Italian Velvet Conversation Sofa "Progetti", 1980s
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare conversation sofa in solid ebonized beech and armrests in glossy Pau Ferro, the padding of the seat and back is in polyurethane foam.
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
Birch
$4,392Sale Price|40% Off
Very Rare Bruno Mathsson Sofa in Perfect Condition
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Munich, DE
No.T201 sofa designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936 and made by Karl Mathsson.
Fabric, Wood
Rare MP-61 Sofa, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The MP-61 series from 1972 were the first designs in which Percival Lafer used a fully visible fiberglass shell. The molded shell allowed greater freedom in shaping the form while si...
Leather, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Rare Paul McCobb Symmetric Group Sofa for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Pawtucket, RI
One of Paul McCobb's final designs, this graceful floating sofa features a symmetrical silhouette on walnut legs. Manufactured by Widdicomb as part of the Symmetric Group. Recently e...
Textile, Walnut
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Velvet fabric in good original condition - cleaned - high of seat 40 cm
Fabric
Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International.
Stainless Steel
Maison Regain, Rare Large Corner Sofa in Elm circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo, Maison Regain
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Maison Regain, rare large corner sofa in elm circa 1960 the mattresses and all the cushions are available, all in good condition each bench measures 30.7"x75.98"x33.46" (78x193x85cm).
Upholstery, Elm
Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Illum Wikkelsø Manufacturer: Ryesberg Møbler Era: 1970 Materials: Leather Condition: In excellent original condition.
Leather
Rare Pair Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat A
Located in Lewes, England
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish.
Birch
Vintage Rare Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa, Original Label, Attributed Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
A Dunbar tuxedo sofa with the original manufacturer's label intact, documented, dated, and fully restored. Dunbar Furniture of Berne, Indiana was one of the most respected American ...
Chrome
Rare Midcentury Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great condition. Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Design ...
Fabric, Oak
19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Sofa Reupholstered Hand Carved Rare
Located in Southampton, GB
19th Century Anglo Indian inlaid sofa. With hand carved wood arm supports and mother of pearl detailing. Recently upholstered in quality, neutral linen. Feather squab cushion ( comfo...
Linen, Padouk
Rare Italian Leather 3-Seat Sofa by Marzio Cecchi, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare three-seat sofa designed by Marzio Cecchi in the 1970s.
Leather, Upholstery
Jacques Adnet, Rare Two Seater Sofas, Leather, Steel, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Stamford, CT
Jacques Adnet, French Mid-Century Modern, Pair of Two Seater Sofas or Settees, Leather, Steel, Upholstery, France, 1950s A unique pair of two seater sofas or settees designeda and p...
Brass
Rare No. 704 Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design.
Metal
Price Upon Request
Rare Brazilian Sofa & Lounge Chairs Set by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Kensington, MD
Mid Century Modern as only the Brazilian designers do it! Rosewood frame with plush tufted leather cushions. Set includes a sofa and two lounge chairs. *Due to time, labor costs, ...
Rosewood, Leather
Sandra Sofa by Annie Hiéronimus, Leather, Italy, 1980s Design, Rare
By Ligne Roset, Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Roma, IT
Designed by Annie Hieronimus in 1976. Rare Leather two seats Sofa Dimensions: h: 70 cm L.: 125 cm Depth: 90 cm H.Seat 36 cm
Leather
Rare Edward Wormley Model #5719, La Gondola Sofa, Dunbar, 1957
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
Some sofas sit in a room. This one floats in it. Released by Dunbar in 1957 as a limited edition piece, the La Gondola is arguably Edward Wormley's most iconic design ~ and coming f...
Leather, Fabric, Mahogany
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare leather sofa was designed during the 1950s.
Chrome
Rare Angled Back Tailored Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare upholstered sofa with an arched back on pentagonal shaped mahogany legs.
Upholstery
Rare Lou Hodges Three-Seat Sling Sofa, Oak & Leather, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly rare and iconic 1970's Sling sofa by Lou Hodges for California Design Group has been restored and is in beautiful condition.
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare 1950s French Teak and Cane Sofa – Mid-Century Modern Description: A striking and rare example of 1950s French modernism, this teak and cane sofa beautifully complements the mat...
Cane, Teak
Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
1970's rare design folding sofa, by Spicla, in former Czechoslovakia.
Leather
Rare Carl Westman Sofa, Oak & Linen, Arts and Crafts, Sweden, 1900
By Carl Westman
Located in PARIS, FR
Very rare Carl Westman sofa, circa 1900 Original oak wood Very good condition Newly reupholstered in blue-green woven linen by Holland & Sherry.
Linen, Oak
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet.
Velvet, Birch
Rare Italian 1980's Lucite and Brass Sofa by Fabian
By F. Fabbian
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1980's Lucite and Brass sofa by Fabian. The Brass and lucite sofa has wonderful linear lines and sits on a plinth base.
Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Three seat sofa, very rare
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen three seat sofa with back of cane. New upholstered with Coda fabric from Kvadrat. Frame in teak and oak. Made by France & Daverkosen.
Fabric, Cane, Oak, Teak
Rare Gio Ponti Attributed Sofa by Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Gio Ponti attributed sofa for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s.
Fabric, Wood
$3,294Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Sleep-O-Matic Sofa / Daybed by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Munich, DE
Made by arflex. Can be pulled out as bed.
Fabric
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with cross banding. Sloped arms lead to reeded supports in front of remarkable three-di...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Rare three-seater sofa in grey textile by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 77 - 3-seater sofa in new grey textile (Ecriture from Kvadrat, colours 270/210) with oxidised steel frame and teak shoes. Designed in 1953. Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke.
Steel
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Bouclé Sofa, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This sofa is made from solid mahogany, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish.
Brass
Rare Vintage John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Woven Rattan Sofa
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare "Block Island" sofa by John Hutton for Donghia.
Fabric, Rattan
$10,977Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare leather sofa was designed during the 1950s.
Chrome
Rare Harvey Probber Settee Couch in Plush Shark Blue w/ Lucite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Harvey Probber Settee Couch in Plush Shark Blue with Lucite Legs
Fabric, Lucite
Rare Howard Keith Sofa, Harrods London, 1970s – Original Earth-Toned Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Hammarö, SE
A rare and highly expressive 1970s sofa by Howard Keith, retailed through Harrods, London.
Textile
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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