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Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare model 4623 sofa with bleached mahogany base designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Scandinavian Modular Leather Sofa, Norway, circa 1970
Scandinavian Modular Leather Sofa, Norway, circa 1970

Scandinavian Modular Leather Sofa, Norway, circa 1970

Located in Voorburg, NL

Visually powerful yet inviting, this sofa offers a rare balance of rustic modern warmth and refined Nordic elegance.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

An Exceptional Victorian Chesterfield Sofa with Impressive Proportions
An Exceptional Victorian Chesterfield Sofa with Impressive Proportions

An Exceptional Victorian Chesterfield Sofa with Impressive Proportions

Located in Hastings, GB

This is a rare opportunity to own and enjoy a remarkable Victorian Chesterfield sofa.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Georgian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Linen

Wicker modular sofa
Wicker modular sofa

Wicker modular sofa

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Rare vintage modular japanese wicker sofa. Constituted of 3 modules with original brown fabric and metal tubular legs, this sofa is very unique with its amazing wicker work.

Category

Vintage 1980s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wicker

Josef Hoffmann Attributed Beech Sofa, Vienna Secession, 1920s
Josef Hoffmann Attributed Beech Sofa, Vienna Secession, 1920s

Josef Hoffmann Attributed Beech Sofa, Vienna Secession, 1920s

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare and elegant sofa attributed to Josef Hoffmann, dating to the 1920s and produced in Czechoslovakia.

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Other

Scandinavian Modern Curved Sofa in Navy Blue Mohair, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Curved Sofa in Navy Blue Mohair, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Curved Sofa in Navy Blue Mohair, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A rare Scandinavian Modern sofa from the 1940s. Designer and manufacturer unknown.

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Sofa, circa 1960, Italy
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Sofa, circa 1960, Italy

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Sofa, circa 1960, Italy

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Brussels, BE

Rare Luigi Caccia Dominioni sofa, L4 "Chesa Laria" model, Azucena Edition circa 1960, Italy.` Model created in 1959, small production.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Danish Lambswool Banana Sofa Attr. Slagelse C. 1930's
Danish Lambswool Banana Sofa Attr. Slagelse C. 1930's

Danish Lambswool Banana Sofa Attr. Slagelse C. 1930's

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Norwalk, CT

An exceptionally rare Danish "Banana" sofa attributed to Slagelse Møbelværk, dating to the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

‘Facet’ Sofa by Folke Jansson, Sweden, 1957
‘Facet’ Sofa by Folke Jansson, Sweden, 1957

‘Facet’ Sofa by Folke Jansson, Sweden, 1957

By Folke Jansson

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Rare 'Facet' sofa by Folke Jansson for S.M. Wincrantz Möbelindustri AB, Skövde Sweden 1957.

Category

20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Art Deco Sofa in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 1930s
Art Deco Sofa in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 1930s

Art Deco Sofa in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Most probably Belgian or Dutch origin. A very rare find, this sofa features a sculptural and very distinct art deco design.

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964
Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964

Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964

By Mario Bellini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Extremely rare 932 'Quartet' sofa designed by architect Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1964.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1950s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
1950s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard

1950s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Victoria, BC

A rare and elegant sofa by Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, showcasing the refined proportions and architectural clarity that define his early Danish modern work.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage 'Curva' Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet
Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage 'Curva' Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet

Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage 'Curva' Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Amsterdam, NL

New velvet upholstery and cushioning preserve the original elegance and comfort of these rare pieces. This Cruva sofa embodies Tenreiro’s philosophy of “formal lightness”: furniture...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, completely original.
1970s Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, completely original.

1970s Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, completely original.

By Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

Designed by renowned Brazilian designer Jean Gillon during the 1970s, this rare three-seat sofa is an outstanding example of Brazilian Modern design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Imbuia

Vintage Boho Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Postmodern Sofa
Vintage Boho Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Postmodern Sofa

Vintage Boho Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Postmodern Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Presenting a rare and captivating vintage sofa, a striking example of Postmodern design by the iconic Ettore Sottsass for Knoll.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Nordic textiles are beloved, people around the globe are fascinated by the eccentric and classic designs. However, it is rare to find a sofa with its original, stunning upholstery in...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, 1980's
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, 1980's

Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, 1980's

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in amstelveen, NL

Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, 1970.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Chenille

Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 1950s
Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 1950s

Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This rare four-seat sofa exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s radical redefinition of modern seating in postwar Brazil, where structure, lightness, and human scale were treated as insepara...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Mobili nella Valle sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova
Mobili nella Valle sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova

Mobili nella Valle sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova

By Mario Ceroli

Located in London, GB

A rare two-seater sofa from the “Mobili nella Valle” series, designed by Mario Ceroli in 1972 for Poltronova.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

Henry Schubell & Arnold Madsen 1950s Wool and Teak Freestanding Sofa
Henry Schubell & Arnold Madsen 1950s Wool and Teak Freestanding Sofa

Henry Schubell & Arnold Madsen 1950s Wool and Teak Freestanding Sofa

By Bovenkamp, Arnold Madsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

A rare and sculptural freestanding sofa by Danish design duo Henry Schubell and Arnold Madsen, produced by Bovenkamp in the 1950s.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

1970s Henning Kjaernulf Danish Oak Three-Seat Sofa
1970s Henning Kjaernulf Danish Oak Three-Seat Sofa

1970s Henning Kjaernulf Danish Oak Three-Seat Sofa

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Duxbury, MA

Rare three-seat sofa in dark stained oak, featuring sculpted bun-from handrests, vase-and block legs and a slatted back.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Other Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

McGuire Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Sofa Settee
McGuire Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Sofa Settee

McGuire Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Sofa Settee

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional and rare McGuire modern organic rattan sofa. Crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans from bundled pencil reed rattan over a rattan and ...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak

Jørgen Kastholm JK 922 Vagon Buffalo Leather Sofa Denmark
Jørgen Kastholm JK 922 Vagon Buffalo Leather Sofa Denmark

Jørgen Kastholm JK 922 Vagon Buffalo Leather Sofa Denmark

By Jørgen Kastholm

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare Danish modern “Vagon” sofa designed by Jørgen Kastholm, model JK 922, produced in Denmark during the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Giuseppe Scapinelli Sculptural Sofa in Solid Caviúna & Evergreen Mohair
Giuseppe Scapinelli Sculptural Sofa in Solid Caviúna & Evergreen Mohair

Giuseppe Scapinelli Sculptural Sofa in Solid Caviúna & Evergreen Mohair

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in New York, NY

An important and highly collectible work that exemplifies the enduring legacy of Brazilian modern design, this sofa represents the rare convergence of sculptural artistry, masterful ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Caviuna

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

This elegant and exceptionally rare Viennese Biedermeier sofa was crafted in Vienna circa 1825 and represents the timeless sophistication of the Austrian Biedermeier period.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Bracket Back Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Bracket Back Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Bracket Back Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare bracket back model 486 sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Walnut

1980s Stressless Tan Leather Teak Wood Reclining Sofa
1980s Stressless Tan Leather Teak Wood Reclining Sofa

1980s Stressless Tan Leather Teak Wood Reclining Sofa

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural reclining leather sofa you could hope to find.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's
Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's

Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Örebro, SE

Rare Swedish modern sofa with lovely shape, by Carl Malmsten ca -1940's.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Gigi Radice for Minotti Curved Modular Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Gigi Radice for Minotti Curved Modular Sofa, Italy, 1950s

Gigi Radice for Minotti Curved Modular Sofa, Italy, 1950s

By Gigi Radice

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare curved modular sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Marzio Cecchi sofa daybed in buffalo leather, Italy 1970s
Marzio Cecchi sofa daybed in buffalo leather, Italy 1970s

Marzio Cecchi sofa daybed in buffalo leather, Italy 1970s

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Rare two seater sofa by Marzio Cecchi, produced in Italy during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 70ties Togo Living Room Suite Modular Sectional Sofa
Vintage 70ties Togo Living Room Suite Modular Sectional Sofa

Vintage 70ties Togo Living Room Suite Modular Sectional Sofa

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This rare and striking modular sectional sofa is a pure example of 1970s design, reminiscent of iconic models by Ligne Roset (Togo) and Roche Bobois.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam

Werner Max Moser Sofa for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1930s
Werner Max Moser Sofa for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1930s

Werner Max Moser Sofa for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1930s

By Werner Max Moser, Wohnbedarf

Located in Milan, IT

Rare Architect Werner Max Moser sofa for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa by Móveis Giacomelli, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Sofa by Móveis Giacomelli, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s

Sofa by Móveis Giacomelli, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This rare 1950s sofa by Móveis Giacomelli captures the utilitarian elegance that defined much of Brazil’s early modern production.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage 3-seater sofa, Steiner Joseph André Motte, 1950s
Vintage 3-seater sofa, Steiner Joseph André Motte, 1950s

Vintage 3-seater sofa, Steiner Joseph André Motte, 1950s

By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner

Located in Paris, FR

Joseph André MOTTE (1925-2013) & STUDIO STEINER (manufacturer). . Rare three-seater sofa, model 800, created in 1958, with a matte black lacquered steel frame and a straight back on ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Sofas

Materials

Metal

Ward Bennett Tufted White Leather Sofa (two available)
Ward Bennett Tufted White Leather Sofa (two available)

Ward Bennett Tufted White Leather Sofa (two available)

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

For decades, Bennett created and filled spaces that were elegant, minimalist and deeply appealed to everyone who laid eyes on them Rare restored Ward Bennett sofa in a rich white le...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Marco Zanuso 'Sleep-o-Matic' Sofa for Arflex, 1951
Marco Zanuso 'Sleep-o-Matic' Sofa for Arflex, 1951

Marco Zanuso 'Sleep-o-Matic' Sofa for Arflex, 1951

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare 'Sleep-o-Matic' sofa / daybed designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1951.

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Frits Henningsen "Box Sofa" in Mahogany, Denmark 1940s, 1940's
Frits Henningsen "Box Sofa" in Mahogany, Denmark 1940s, 1940's

Frits Henningsen "Box Sofa" in Mahogany, Denmark 1940s, 1940's

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Hellouw, NL

A rare box sofa by Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, dating from around the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Italian Sofa by Lenzi Nello, 1954
Mid Century Italian Sofa by Lenzi Nello, 1954

Mid Century Italian Sofa by Lenzi Nello, 1954

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing and very rare Italian "piccolo" sofa, designed by Lenzi Nello in the early 50's.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s
Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s

Cini Boeri - Leather Sofa "Gradual" for Knoll International, 1970s

By Cini Boeri, Knoll

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Cini Boeri “Gradual” Sofa for Knoll International, Italy, 1972 Rare “Gradual” sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International in 1972.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

JK 922 Wagon Leather Sofa by Jørgen Kastholm, Denmark, 1960s
JK 922 Wagon Leather Sofa by Jørgen Kastholm, Denmark, 1960s

JK 922 Wagon Leather Sofa by Jørgen Kastholm, Denmark, 1960s

By Jørgen Kastholm

Located in Praha, CZ

An exceptionally rare JK 922 "Wagon" sofa designed by Jørgen Kastholm and produced in Denmark during the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Scandinavia low long sling Safari sofa by Bruksbo
Mid Century Scandinavia low long sling Safari sofa by Bruksbo

Mid Century Scandinavia low long sling Safari sofa by Bruksbo

By Bruksbo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A very rare safari 3 seat sofa by Brukso Made in Stranda, Norway.

Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sofas by Lucien Rollin, Mahogany & Fabric, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Sofas by Lucien Rollin, Mahogany & Fabric, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Sofas by Lucien Rollin, Mahogany & Fabric, 1950

By Lucien Rollin

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of rare and elegant sofas by the French designer Lucien Rollin who studied under Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions
Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions

Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions

By Arflex

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

This rare and unique Arflex modular sofa from the 1980s represents the bold experimentation of Italian design in that decade.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Alvar Aalto Paimio Sofa for Finmar Finland ca 1932
Alvar Aalto Paimio Sofa for Finmar Finland ca 1932

Alvar Aalto Paimio Sofa for Finmar Finland ca 1932

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Danville, CA

Rare original Alvar Aalto Paimio sofa design circuit 1932 by Finmar, Finland.

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Antique American Empire Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
19th Century Antique American Empire Sofa with Lion Claw Feet

19th Century Antique American Empire Sofa with Lion Claw Feet

Located in Rochester, NY

The quality of the bolsters and the construction of this beautiful piece of history leave many more decades to come for this singular antique sofa. A truly rare one of a kind find.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown American Empire Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

PAIR - 1960's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Slipper Sofas
PAIR - 1960's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Slipper Sofas

PAIR - 1960's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Slipper Sofas

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Fabulous pair of super rare slipper sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Luciano Frigerio Dragoni sofa made in Italy 1970
Luciano Frigerio Dragoni sofa made in Italy 1970

Luciano Frigerio Dragoni sofa made in Italy 1970

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Extremely rare and extraordinary lounge sofa designed by Luciano Frigerio and manufactured by his own company Frigerio di Desio in Italy in 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa with Chenille Upholstery, 1960s Denmark
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa with Chenille Upholstery, 1960s Denmark

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa with Chenille Upholstery, 1960s Denmark

By Illum Wikkelsø, Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Grete Jalk, Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Burbank, CA

This sofa is rare, and in the manner of Kofod Larsen designs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Teak

Brutalist Solid Oak and Bouclé Three-Seat Sofa, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Brutalist Solid Oak and Bouclé Three-Seat Sofa, Czechoslovakia 1970s

Brutalist Solid Oak and Bouclé Three-Seat Sofa, Czechoslovakia 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare Brutalist three-seat sofa crafted in solid oak and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

The sofa sits well and is very comfortable. This high quality Viennese Biedermeier sofa is very rare and difficult to find.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Pearlware, Upholstery

V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s

V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s

By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

A stunning example of mid-century Danish design, this rare V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen dates from the 1960s and stands out as one of the finest pieces we’ve so...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Sofa or Daybed designed by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s.
Midcentury Sofa or Daybed designed by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s.

Midcentury Sofa or Daybed designed by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s.

By Miroslav Navratil, Interiér Praha

Located in Praha, CZ

- very iconic sofa - adjustable - confortable - rare colored

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, This very rare and elegant Biedermeier cherry sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

‘Sandra’ three-seater sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna, France 1970s
‘Sandra’ three-seater sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna, France 1970s

‘Sandra’ three-seater sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna, France 1970s

By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Complete with its original label and preserved with great care, this authentic vintage piece embodies the timeless sophistication of 1970s French design. A rare and highly character...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Space Age Sofas

Materials

Textile

Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezák, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezák, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezák, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Thanks to its renowned modernist origin, prestigious production by Robert Slezák's workshop, and utterly timeless design, this rare extended sofa serves as a highly exclusive yet ful...

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Expresso Brown Canyon Sofa
Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Expresso Brown Canyon Sofa

Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Expresso Brown Canyon Sofa

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare imposing sofa acrafted from woven rattan in the organic modern coastal style by Ralph Lauren.

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

Kazuhide Takahama, two seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
Kazuhide Takahama, two seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.

Kazuhide Takahama, two seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.

By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Paris, FR

Rare and elegant two-seat sofa model "Suzanne" designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured in Italy by Gavina in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Iron

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Finding the Right Sofas for You

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

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