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
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
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
Brass
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 73 in D 25 in
Rare Oak Sofa By Henry Kjaernulf, Denmark Circa 1970's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Indulge in a touch of Danish design history with this rare 1970s carved oak sofa by Henry 'Henning
Oak
$19,186 / item
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
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
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 102 in D 40 in
Rare Important Original 4 Seater Lady Sofa, Marco Zanuso, Arlfex, 1951
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Culver City, CA
special! The Marco Zanuso “Lady” Sofa, designed in the early 1950s for Arflex, is one of those rare
Brass, Steel
Rare Slightly Curved Sofa by Wormley for Dunbar with Brass Legs
By Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Seldom seen curved sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Supported by 6 Brass legs. Sofa requires
Brass
$15,589 / set
H 30.71 in W 109.45 in D 75.99 in
Maison Regain, Rare Large Corner Sofa in Elm circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo, Maison Regain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Regain, rare large corner sofa in elm circa 1960 the mattresses and all the cushions are
Elm, Upholstery
$3,453Sale Price|40% Off
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in
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
$4,116Sale Price|30% Off
H 34 in W 71.5 in D 28 in
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
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
Solid Oak Sofa by Slagelse Møbelvaaek Denmark 1930s / Rare Offered
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered Slagelse Møbelværk sofa in sold oak and brown wool fabric. Produced in 1930s. In
Fabric, Oak
$8,394Sale Price|50% Off
H 29.53 in W 78.35 in D 37.41 in
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
Brass
$11,507Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.66 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Rare Vintage Brutalist Bauhaus Tubular Metal & Dark Leather Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare leather sofa was designed during the 1950s. A form referring to the design of the Bauhaus
Chrome
$13,540
H 34 in W 74.5 in D 29 in
Rare Curved Italian Mid-Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale Sofa / Divan/ Couch by Marco Zanuso for
Brass, Steel
$11,637
H 25.6 in W 143.31 in D 70.87 in
Rare Minotti “Dubuffet” Curved Sofa – in Dark Grey “Pelle” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a superb, Minotti “Dubuffet” 5
Leather
$10,792 / set
H 35.04 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa and Two Armchairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa and two armchairs from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The whole set has been
Brocade, Beech
$23,983
H 33.47 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa, 1947
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A very rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa in mahogany and
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
$22,500
H 28.5 in W 90 in D 30.5 in
Rare Dunbar Sofa Model 5316 by Edward Wormley. Original Orange Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable sofa Model 5316 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This
Aluminum
$8,993
H 25.6 in W 77.96 in D 31.5 in
Rare 3-Seater Sofa by Horst Brüning for Kill International, 1960s
By Horst Bruning, Alfred Kill International
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Super rare modernist sofa designed by Horst Brüning around 1965. It features a sculptural chrome
Steel
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa Model 168/4 by France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 168/4 sofa designed in 1962 by Charles ‘Fearnley’ France, the boss of France & Son. Produced
Leather, Teak
$8,800
H 30 in W 82 in D 36 in
Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa by Percival Lafer Brazil 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Amazing Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa Designed by Percival Lafer Made in Brazil. Cube
Leather, Wood
$13,400
H 31.11 in W 85.44 in D 33.47 in
Rare Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio 'Bossa' Sofa in Fiberglass
By Giotto Stoppino, Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1968 This rare Bossa sofa (1968), born from the collaboration between Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto
Velvet, Fiberglass
$30,000
H 31.5 in W 87.8 in D 48.82 in
Taichiro Nakai Rare Freeform Sofa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1954
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Taichiro Nakai rare freeform sofa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, steel and velvet, Italy, 1954
Velvet
$1,187
H 33.08 in W 74.02 in D 60.24 in
Rare Fabric Folding Sofa by Halabala for UP. Zavody, 1953, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
1953 rare wooden folding couch made by Halabala for UP Zavody, in fomer Czechoslovakia. Made of
Fabric, Wood
$2,494Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 77.56 in D 34.65 in
Very rare and early Richard Stein Sofa / Daybed for Knoll
By Richard Stein, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
All original. can be converted to a bed.
Fabric
$70,750
H 34.26 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen snedkerier. A stunning pair of rare Kaare Klint Model no. 4118S two
Leather, Mahogany
$8,450
H 25 in W 78 in D 33.5 in
Rare Three Seat Platform Sofa, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic platform sofa is the epitome of
Walnut, Fabric
$34,636
H 60.83 in W 52.37 in D 34.65 in
SURE RARE ViNTAGE HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD PORTERS SOFA SETTEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare
Leather
Rare Mid century easy lounge couch for DE Ster teak , 1960s
By De Ster
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Mid century easy lounge couch for DE Ster teak , 1960s It is in great condition. However
Fabric, Teak
$48,500
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 36.62 in
Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa
By Metz & Co., Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
sofa retains its original red Eisengarn upholstery—a rare and desirable feature—beautifully preserved
Fabric, Beech
$20,782
H 41.74 in W 80.91 in D 30.71 in
RARE LION HEAD HAND CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Georgian English style, Victorian Chesterfield Oxblood leather sofa with hand carved Lion's heads to the
Leather, Wood
$27,709
H 29.53 in W 100.4 in D 42.92 in
RARE EQUESTRIAN EMBOSSED FENDI CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER PATiNA HAND DYED SOFA
By Fendi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stunning, fully restored, custom made Fendi leather sofas with Equestrian embossed logos to the back
Leather
$35,000
H 30 in W 69 in D 35 in
Mogens Lassen Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in New York, NY
Mogens Lassen rare beautiful Scandinavian Modern sofa in luxurious ivory curly sheepskin adorned
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 91.25 in D 35 in
Rare N. Eilersen Danish Modern Teak Three-Seat Sofa Mid-Century
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous N. Eilersen bentwood teak three-seat sofa. Actually this piece is very rare and hard to
Chrome
Rare 1950s Walnut and Brass Sofa by Frank Kyle, Newly Upholstered
By Frank Kyle
Located in Toronto, CA
Stunning 3-seater sofa by American interior designer and sculptor, Frank Kyle. Relocated to Mexico
Metal
$6,835
H 37.6 in W 98.43 in D 31.89 in
Rare Leather “Squash” Sofa by Paolo Deganello for Driade, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare leather “Squash” sofa by Paolo Deganello for Driade, Italy, 1980s.
Leather
$13,854
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 38.59 in
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored
Leather
$8,526 / set
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Rare Wittmann Sectional Sofa Model 'Sirius', Austria 1970s
By Karl Wittmann, Wittmann
Located in Wien, AT
This extraordinary Wittmann sectional sofa consists of 6 modular elements plus a side table, it can
Fabric
$9,700 / item
H 26.78 in W 156.7 in D 68.12 in
Curved Organic-Shaped Sofa with Rare Apple Rind and Golden Pharaonic Fabric
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Curved organic-shaped sofa with rare apple rind and golden Pharaonic fabric. To eternity and
Upholstery
$6,800 / item
H 25.6 in W 110.24 in D 53.94 in
Curved Organic-Shaped Sofa with Rare Apple Rind&Golden Pharaonic Fabric - Small
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Curved organic-shaped sofa with rare apple rind and golden Pharaonic fabric. To eternity and
Upholstery
$2,157
H 29.93 in W 79.53 in D 37.8 in
Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - publicated in books and magazines - designer: Arch. Spicka - very good original condition with patina - combination of leather and leatherette - dimen...
Leather
$13,900
H 31 in W 69 in D 30 in
Rare Midcentury Leather Sofa Designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark, circa 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare midcentury leather sofa designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark, circa 1960. Original black leather
Leather
$4,156
H 30.32 in W 72.45 in D 42.13 in
Howard & Sons Style Mulberry Designer Sofa Rare Made in Feather Filled
By Mulberry, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Rare Mulberry home designer sofa. The colour
Fabric
$8,500
H 32 in W 76.5 in D 32 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Paul McCobb for Directional sculptural cubist sofa or settee. Legs have been refinished, older
Upholstery
$13,854
H 33.86 in W 75.2 in D 39.38 in
Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Moustache Back Brown Leather Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian gentleman’s club sofa with coil sprung base and rare Moustache back This is one of the best
Leather
$34,200 / item
H 28 in W 97 in D 32 in
Pair available Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House rare four-seat curved sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in South Charleston, WV
An extremely rare collectors piece, this large 97 inch wide four-seat sculptural sofa by Vladimir
Aluminum
$2,704Sale Price|44% Off
H 30.32 in W 89.38 in D 31.5 in
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1954. Original condition. should be re-upholstered.
Fabric
$8,750
H 29.53 in W 67.33 in D 29.53 in
Rare Indigo Blue Leather ‘ISU’ Sofa by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1995
By Pastoe
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and important example of late 20th-century Japanese design, this indigo blue leather ‘ISU
Aluminum
$3,237Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.32 in W 88.59 in D 31.5 in
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
From the estate of the famous architect Viljo Revell. Hard foam. Designed in 1954. Original condition.
Fabric
$18,700
H 35.63 in W 89.38 in D 32.68 in
Rare René Drouet Three-Seat Sofa in Olive Green Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to René Drouet, three-seat sofa, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Attributed to
Velvet, Walnut
$5,885 / item
H 35.44 in W 64.18 in D 35.44 in
RARE Alberto Rosselli Sofa Two Seater for Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy, 1970s
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Basel, BS
Alberto Rosselli Set For Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy Design, 1972 Two seater sofa by Alberto
Steel
$5,334
H 35.83 in W 132.29 in D 39.38 in
RARE HUGE TIMOTHY OULTON HALO HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER 6 SEATER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Timothy Oulton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Timothy Oulton Halo Earle, Heritage Biker brown leather sofa seats up to six people Please note the
Leather
$26,500
H 31.5 in W 111 in D 43 in
Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Very Rare. Priced for Reupholstery.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare, Iconic "Oasis Sofa" designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. Super
Upholstery
Rare Charles Dudouyt Sofa, Linen and Oak, Early 20th Century, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The large armchairs of the rare model designed by Charles Dudouyt are a true rarity that fuses
Linen, Oak
$2,397
H 25.6 in W 66.15 in D 31.89 in
Rare Leather sofa Designed by Tim Bates for Pieff, England, circa 1970s
By Pieff and Co., Tim Bates
Located in Praha, CZ
- UK, circa 1970s - marked by manufacturer - good original condition with patina - renovated and repaired pillows, down parts completely changed,see the pictures - one rubber part no...
Steel, Chrome
$6,525
H 30.32 in W 80.32 in D 35.44 in
Rare Pieff & Co. Art Deco Design Leather & Chromium Tubular Steel Frame Sofa
By Pieff and Co.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Pieff & Co Art Deco Design Black Leather & Chromium Plated Tubular Steel Framed
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$1,900
H 34 in W 68 in D 34 in
Rare Heywood Wakefield 1940's Early Mid Century Stick Wicker Rattan Sofa
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Expertly crafted in the 1940's, this generously scaled three-seat sofa showcases the classic stick
Fabric, Textile, Rattan, Wood
$11,700Sale Price|35% Off
H 29 in W 90 in D 35 in
Rare Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arne Norell Kontiki sling Safari low sofa Swedish Design Arne Norell (Sweden, 1917-1971). Mid
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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