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Important Poul Volther Freestanding Sofa, Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1952
Important Poul Volther Freestanding Sofa, Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1952

Important Poul Volther Freestanding Sofa, Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1952

By Poul Volther, Erhard Rasmussen

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptionally rare freestanding sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by the cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Sofa, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Sofa, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Sofa, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Stamford, CT

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Sofa or Settee, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s A rare 'Kim' sofa designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy circa mid 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mahogany Sofas / Daybeds by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Mahogany Sofas / Daybeds by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Mahogany Sofas / Daybeds by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair of mahogany framed sofas / daybeds designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Lounge Seating Two-seater Sofa by Robert Haussmann for Knoll International
Lounge Seating Two-seater Sofa by Robert Haussmann for Knoll International

Lounge Seating Two-seater Sofa by Robert Haussmann for Knoll International

By Knoll, Trix and Robert Haussmann

Located in VENLO, NL

This rare two-seater sofa from ‘The Lounge Seating’ series, was designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in 1988 and manufactured by Knoll International.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Italian Sofa by Giancarlo Pozzo, Walnut & Ivory Bouclé, 1951
Vintage Italian Sofa by Giancarlo Pozzo, Walnut & Ivory Bouclé, 1951

Vintage Italian Sofa by Giancarlo Pozzo, Walnut & Ivory Bouclé, 1951

Located in New York, NY

Conceived as a bespoke piece for the project, the sofa is a rare example of Italian mid-century design at the highest level of craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas
18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas

18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas

Located in IT

This rare and refined pair of sofas was made in Venice at the beginning of the 18th century, during the transition between Louis XIV and Louis XV.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Wood

Rolf Benz Vintage brown Living Room Suite Modular 70ties Sectional Sofa
Rolf Benz Vintage brown Living Room Suite Modular 70ties Sectional Sofa

Rolf Benz Vintage brown Living Room Suite Modular 70ties Sectional Sofa

By Rolf Benz

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Rare Modular Sectional Sofa by Rolf Benz, Germany, 1970s A rare and beautifully designed modular sectional sofa by Rolf Benz, manufactured in Germany during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam

Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955
Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955

Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Super rare sculptural lounge sofa designed and made by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

FJ 56 - 4 pers. sofa in textile by Finn Juhl
FJ 56 - 4 pers. sofa in textile by Finn Juhl

FJ 56 - 4 pers. sofa in textile by Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Model FJ 56 - Rare four-seater sofa in textile with burnished steel frame and rosewood legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

JORGEN KASTHOLM ‚JK730‘ FOR KILL INTERNATIONAL 2-SEATER SOFA, GERMANY 1960s
JORGEN KASTHOLM ‚JK730‘ FOR KILL INTERNATIONAL 2-SEATER SOFA, GERMANY 1960s

JORGEN KASTHOLM ‚JK730‘ FOR KILL INTERNATIONAL 2-SEATER SOFA, GERMANY 1960s

By Jørgen Kastholm, Kill International

Located in Reutlingen, DE

Fantastic and very rare ‚JK730‘ two seater sofa by Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International in brown leather and brushed flat steel, Germany, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

If you are familiar with Mr Pearsalls design you will know just how rare this sofa design really is. It measures 28"T x 124"L x 48"D with a seat height of 15"T.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1980s Cassina Maralunga Style Black and Butter Beige Leather Sofa
1980s Cassina Maralunga Style Black and Butter Beige Leather Sofa

1980s Cassina Maralunga Style Black and Butter Beige Leather Sofa

By Cassina

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite two toned beige butter and black leather sofa. The ultra rare three seaters sofa exudes an air of lux...

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil
Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil

Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

A rare and highly desirable four-seat sofa designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced in Brazil during the 1950s, this exceptional example embodies the designer’s enduring contributio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli
Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli

Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli

By Busnelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful soft Beige Leather 3 seat Sofa by Busnelli. Rare time capsule sofa in amazing condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

JORGEN KASTHOLM ‚JK730‘ FOR KILL INTERNATIONAL 3-SEATER SOFA, GERMANY 1960s
JORGEN KASTHOLM ‚JK730‘ FOR KILL INTERNATIONAL 3-SEATER SOFA, GERMANY 1960s

JORGEN KASTHOLM ‚JK730‘ FOR KILL INTERNATIONAL 3-SEATER SOFA, GERMANY 1960s

By Jørgen Kastholm, Kill International

Located in Reutlingen, DE

Fantastic and very rare ‚JK730‘ three seater sofa by Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International in brown leather and brushed flat steel, Germany, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur
Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur

Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur

By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall

Located in Karlstad, SE

A rare and beautiful pine sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden cirka 1940.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

Vintage Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Sofa by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1980s
Vintage Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Sofa by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1980s

Vintage Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Sofa by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1980s

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Aachen, NW

Fine and rare PK31/3 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen.

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Three-Seater Sofa by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, 1970s
Three-Seater Sofa by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, 1970s

Three-Seater Sofa by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare collaboration between Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara and Italian manufacturer Paolo Arnaboldi, this 1970s three-seater sofa exemplifies the fusion of Nordic clarity with M...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Campaign Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa (1 of 2)
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa (1 of 2)

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa (1 of 2)

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Paul Evans

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Comfortable and commanding, this sofa is a rare statement piece that bridges art and design, perfect for collectors and interiors seeking a singular focal point.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Resin, Wood

Rattan modular Paul Frankl sofa
Rattan modular Paul Frankl sofa

Rattan modular Paul Frankl sofa

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Very rare modular rattan sofa by paul Frankl circa 1970. 3 modules make this sofa very practical and comfortable with its thick cushions with a beautiful chiné fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Michel Ducaroy ‘Kashima’ 2-Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, France 1970s
Michel Ducaroy ‘Kashima’ 2-Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, France 1970s

Michel Ducaroy ‘Kashima’ 2-Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, France 1970s

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Rare Kashima 2-seater sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Foam

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood & Newly Upholstered Sofa
19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood & Newly Upholstered Sofa

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood & Newly Upholstered Sofa

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant French Louis XVI sofa from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional example of Brazilian mid-century modern design, this rare Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro embodies the designer’s unparalleled ability to merge sculptural form, comfor...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mohair

Frits Henningsen Sofa reupholstered in Dark Blue Worsted Wool. Denmark 1930s.
Frits Henningsen Sofa reupholstered in Dark Blue Worsted Wool. Denmark 1930s.

Frits Henningsen Sofa reupholstered in Dark Blue Worsted Wool. Denmark 1930s.

By Fritz Heningsen

Located in København K, 84

An elegant and increasingly rare three-seat sofa designed by Frits Henningsen and crafted in Denmark during the late 1930s or early 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

African Mahogany, Wool

Esko Pajamies Three-Seat Cantilevered Sofa, Merva, Finland, 1960s
Esko Pajamies Three-Seat Cantilevered Sofa, Merva, Finland, 1960s

Esko Pajamies Three-Seat Cantilevered Sofa, Merva, Finland, 1960s

By Esko Pajamies, Merva Merivaara.

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare three-seat sofa was designed by Esko Pajamies and produced by the Finnish company Merva in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Knoll Studio "A&A" Sofa - In Kvadrat Wool & Linen
Knoll Studio "A&A" Sofa - In Kvadrat Wool & Linen

Knoll Studio "A&A" Sofa - In Kvadrat Wool & Linen

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is quite a find, it being a rare, original "A&A" Sofa from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in a sublime Kvadrat Woollen-Felt and L...

Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Linen

Sculptural Postmodern 3-Seater Sofa "Fantasy Island" designed by Kurt Bayer
Sculptural Postmodern 3-Seater Sofa "Fantasy Island" designed by Kurt Bayer

Sculptural Postmodern 3-Seater Sofa "Fantasy Island" designed by Kurt Bayer

By Kurt Bayer

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a very rare magnificent postmodern 3-seater sofa "Fantasy Island" designed by Kurt Bayer.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally rare and sculptural “Concha” sofa—named after the Portuguese word for shell—this piece represents a highly refined and seldom-seen expression of Brazilian modernism ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood, Mohair

LUXURY VINTAGE SERPENTiNE HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
LUXURY VINTAGE SERPENTiNE HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA

LUXURY VINTAGE SERPENTiNE HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a vintage model which is rare in itself however being a serpentine curved front model it is as rare as hens’ teeth, I’ve seen maybe two of the...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, Black-Stained Wood, Mid-Century Denmark
Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, Black-Stained Wood, Mid-Century Denmark

Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, Black-Stained Wood, Mid-Century Denmark

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The very rare Clam sofa, designed by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944, is a distinguished example of mid-century Scandinavian furniture design t...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Wood

Alvar Aalto Tank Sofa, Birch & Fabric, Modern Design, Sweden, 1940s
Alvar Aalto Tank Sofa, Birch & Fabric, Modern Design, Sweden, 1940s

Alvar Aalto Tank Sofa, Birch & Fabric, Modern Design, Sweden, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Tomi, Nagano

Made in Sweden. This is a rare 3-seater tank sofa. This item has already been reupholstered and repaired.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This Rare model” Värend” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Elm

Dakota Jackson Art Deco Style Cuba Sofa in Bronze and Leather
Dakota Jackson Art Deco Style Cuba Sofa in Bronze and Leather

Dakota Jackson Art Deco Style Cuba Sofa in Bronze and Leather

By Dakota Jackson

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A bold and rare 1990s Dakota Jackson "Cuba" sofa finished in tailored green leather upholstery and a dramatic bronze base.

Category

1990s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Bronze

1980s Zanaboni Silk Velvet Leopard Tiger Sculptural Curved Sofa
1980s Zanaboni Silk Velvet Leopard Tiger Sculptural Curved Sofa

1980s Zanaboni Silk Velvet Leopard Tiger Sculptural Curved Sofa

By Zanaboni

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Breathtaking and colorful! This rare special order vintage sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality!

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chinoiserie Sofas

Materials

Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet

Restored Percival Lafer MP-93 Three Seater Sofa, Brazilian Mid Century Modern
Restored Percival Lafer MP-93 Three Seater Sofa, Brazilian Mid Century Modern

Restored Percival Lafer MP-93 Three Seater Sofa, Brazilian Mid Century Modern

By Percival Lafer

Located in Toluca Ter, CA

We're delighted to present this rare and collectible Lafer sofa for sale for the first time since its original purchase in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Jatoba

Ico Parisi sofa, model 875 in steel and upholstered fabric
Ico Parisi sofa, model 875 in steel and upholstered fabric

Ico Parisi sofa, model 875 in steel and upholstered fabric

By Ico Parisi

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2183 Ico Parisi (1916-1996) Rare model 875 sofa in steel and upholstered fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165

1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165

By Milo Baughman

Located in Monrovia, CA

Listing this rare 3 sided rosewood sofa with down cushions in as is condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Sofa "Comete" designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France
Postmodern Sofa "Comete" designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France

Postmodern Sofa "Comete" designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France

By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a spectacular and rare modular sofa "Comete" designed by Vladimir Kagan for French Luxury Furniture manufacturer Roche Bobois.

Category

Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Ostrich Leather, Wood

Poltrona Frau "Dream" 3-Seat Sofa - In Oxblood "Heritage" Leather
Poltrona Frau "Dream" 3-Seat Sofa - In Oxblood "Heritage" Leather

Poltrona Frau "Dream" 3-Seat Sofa - In Oxblood "Heritage" Leather

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is a piece capable of being the last leather sofa you might ever need to buy, it being an ultra-rare 3-seat "Dream" sofa from the world renown Italian furni...

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modernist Fredrik Kayser Sofa Model 860 for Vatne Møbelfabrikk 1960s, Norway
Modernist Fredrik Kayser Sofa Model 860 for Vatne Møbelfabrikk 1960s, Norway

Modernist Fredrik Kayser Sofa Model 860 for Vatne Møbelfabrikk 1960s, Norway

By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunnning and extremely rare model 860 sofa designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobelfabrikk in Norway, 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Early Baker Sofa by Finn Juhl for One Collection, Denmark, Teak Frame
Vintage Early Baker Sofa by Finn Juhl for One Collection, Denmark, Teak Frame

Vintage Early Baker Sofa by Finn Juhl for One Collection, Denmark, Teak Frame

By Finn Juhl, Onecollection

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare early Baker Sofa, produced in 1998 by One Collection in Denmark, the company now internationally known as House of Finn Juhl, the official licensed manufacturer of Finn Juhl’s...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Cinna / Ligne Roset Daybed Sofa GAO Design Jean Paul Laloy
Cinna / Ligne Roset Daybed Sofa GAO Design Jean Paul Laloy

Cinna / Ligne Roset Daybed Sofa GAO Design Jean Paul Laloy

By Cinna (Ligne Roset)

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Rare Daybed Sofa in very good condition. The colour of the fabric is brown and has a velours structure.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Mid Century Scandinavia low long sling Safari 2 seat sofa by Bruksbo
Mid Century Scandinavia low long sling Safari 2 seat sofa by Bruksbo

Mid Century Scandinavia low long sling Safari 2 seat sofa by Bruksbo

By Bruksbo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A very rare safari 2 seat sofa by Brukso Made in Stranda, Norway.

Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Percival Lafer MP-211 Three Seat Sofa in Original Leather c 1960
Vintage Percival Lafer MP-211 Three Seat Sofa in Original Leather c 1960

Vintage Percival Lafer MP-211 Three Seat Sofa in Original Leather c 1960

Located in Portland, OR

Rare Percival Lafer three-seat sofa in Brazilian rosewood wood with all original leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Two Seat Sofa in Mahogany and Leather, Gavina
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Two Seat Sofa in Mahogany and Leather, Gavina

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Two Seat Sofa in Mahogany and Leather, Gavina

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in München, BY

Dimensions: approx. 150 x 67 x 80 cm, seat height 35 cm (Width x Height x Depth) Exceptionally elegant and rare two-seater sofa, model “Bastiano”, designed by Tobia Scarpa together ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA

VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a period original Victorian which is rare in itself however being a serpentine curved front model it is as rare as hens’ teeth, I’ve seen mayb...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Hans Wegner AP33 Four-seater Sofa for A.P. Stolen
Hans Wegner AP33 Four-seater Sofa for A.P. Stolen

Hans Wegner AP33 Four-seater Sofa for A.P. Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Winnipeg, MB

Monumental and rare four-seater AP33 sofa designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Heide Rolf Elegant Vintage Wood and Bouclé Sofa for ICF
Heide Rolf Elegant Vintage Wood and Bouclé Sofa for ICF

Heide Rolf Elegant Vintage Wood and Bouclé Sofa for ICF

By ICF Milano 1

Located in Milano, IT

Rare and beautiful 7-seater sofa designed in the 1960s by Heide Rolf for the fine ICF production.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa Loveseat (2 of 2)
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa Loveseat (2 of 2)

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa Loveseat (2 of 2)

By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Comfortable and commanding, this sofa is a rare statement piece that bridges art and design, perfect for collectors and interiors seeking a singular focal point.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Resin, Wood

Aralia Modular Sofa Set for Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy , France, 1970s
Aralia Modular Sofa Set for Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy , France, 1970s

Aralia Modular Sofa Set for Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy , France, 1970s

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

A rare Aralia modular sofa set designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Italian Two-Seater Sofa, Restored in Pierre Frey Velvet
Mid-Century Italian Two-Seater Sofa, Restored in Pierre Frey Velvet

Mid-Century Italian Two-Seater Sofa, Restored in Pierre Frey Velvet

Located in New York, NY

Meticulously restored by master artisans, this rare mid-century Italian sofa is a statement of quiet glamour and timeless taste—perfect for refined interiors that celebrate form, his...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Unique Biedermeier Sofa In Original Fabric And Walnut Veneer, Vienna 1825
Unique Biedermeier Sofa In Original Fabric And Walnut Veneer, Vienna 1825

Unique Biedermeier Sofa In Original Fabric And Walnut Veneer, Vienna 1825

Located in Zohor, SK

It has been carefully cleaned and conditioned to preserve its beautiful natural patina while maintaining integrity and originality. This rare Biedermeier sofa is not only a collector...

Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Arflex Sofa Triennale Model Design Marco Zanuso 60's Vintage
Arflex Sofa Triennale Model Design Marco Zanuso 60's Vintage

Arflex Sofa Triennale Model Design Marco Zanuso 60's Vintage

By Marco Zanuso

Located in taranto, IT

Rare two-seater sofa produced by Arflex, "triennale" model, design Marco Zanuso, late 50s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vladimir Kagan Tangent Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Legs, USA, 1980s
Vladimir Kagan Tangent Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Legs, USA, 1980s

Vladimir Kagan Tangent Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Legs, USA, 1980s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare find, the Tangent sofa with an open chaise feature by Vladimir Kagan Angle Tangent Sofa for Preview is an exquisite addition to any mid-century modern collection.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Biedermeier Sofa in Birch with Mythical Creatures and Black Upholstery, 1820
Biedermeier Sofa in Birch with Mythical Creatures and Black Upholstery, 1820

Biedermeier Sofa in Birch with Mythical Creatures and Black Upholstery, 1820

Located in Ulm, DE

An exceptional example of early 19th-century German craftsmanship: this rare Biedermeier sofa, crafted around 1820 in Northern Germany, captivates with its bold presence, elegant pro...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Birch

2 seats sofa in brown leather, Illum Wikkelso for Holger Christiansen
2 seats sofa in brown leather, Illum Wikkelso for Holger Christiansen

2 seats sofa in brown leather, Illum Wikkelso for Holger Christiansen

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Paris, FR

Rare 2 seats sofa in very good condition. The leather has a very beautiful patina and remains very sick.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Italian Sofa Bed with Cane Sides and Bronze Details, 1950
Vintage Italian Sofa Bed with Cane Sides and Bronze Details, 1950

Vintage Italian Sofa Bed with Cane Sides and Bronze Details, 1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare, vintage 1950 Italian Sofa Bed with a sleek and minimalistic design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, Pure Alpaca, 1970s
Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, Pure Alpaca, 1970s

Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, Pure Alpaca, 1970s

By Raphael Raffel

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Rare croissant sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris and produced in the mid 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

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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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