$7,500
H 30 in W 65.75 in D 34.5 in
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 Hydravion Sofa in off White & Gilt Legs 1980s Copy
By Richard Himmel, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Interior Crafts
Located in St. Louis, MO
After Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 "HYDRAVION" Sofa, the H-42488 love seat sofa re-introduced by
Upholstery, Giltwood
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and
Alpaca, Beech
Ruhlmann Vintage Photograph Album (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
's. The famous Ruhlmann daybed or sofa can be seen in the salon along with other iconic pieces of
Paper
French Jacques Emile Ruhlmann Style Art Deco Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Classic lines, fluted oblong front legs typical of Ruhlmann, very comfortable and strong. Ebonized
Fruitwood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 28.35 in
Art Deco Mahogany Tulip Sofa, Inspired of Architect Emile Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Inspired of architect Emile Jacques Ruhlmann Art Deco Tulip sofa Materiel: Mahogany Completely
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
1970's Asymmetrical French Bookshelf Room Divider Unit
Located in Culver City, CA
. We currently have this piece floating in our gallery between a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa and a
Wood
Sofa Ruhlmann Style Lacquered Wood Springs Fabric, Italy, 1920s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa in the style of Emile Ruhlmann, lacquered wood, springs padding, fabric upholstery
Fabric, Wood
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Pierre Chareau
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and
Alpaca, Beech
Elegant Art Deco Sofa, France, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco sofa, France, 1940s, re-upholstered in a luxurious pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast
Alpaca, Beech
Sold
H 30.25 in W 55 in D 33.5 in
French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, André Arbus, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Maison Dominique
Located in Houston, TX
-Jacques Ruhlmann. This comfortable clean lined French Art Modern sofa is versatile and suitable for a
Leather, Macassar
$1,400
H 29.52 in W 31.5 in D 59 in
New Garden, Patio, Kitchen or Dining Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New garden, patio or dining table in wrought iron. You can choose this pattern in round or rectangular table and then, choose the top (glass, mosaic, marble, ceramic...) and color...
Wrought Iron
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage bakelite wall clock was made by Prim in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s - 1980s. It features a red plastic body with black clockface and a convex clear glass cover. Th...
Glass, Plastic, Bakelite
$2,645
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s
By Karl Johan
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A fine-looking desk chair in Karl Johan style made in Sweden during the 1920s ca. This one with brown mahogany looking lacquer to make the birch look even more exclusive. The seat ha...
Birch
Pair of Maison Arlus Sconces
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of two lights Maison Arlus sconces, perpex shades Two lights, 65 watts max per light US rewired and in working condition Backplate: 1.1/2 inches W, 4inches H Glass...
Steel
Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Mid-century Modern design This is the iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 4/3) table lamp with original copper shades. Stand, switch and socket house of bro...
Copper
$4,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Brass
$795 / item
H 37.01 in Dm 37.01 in
True Romance Mirror Large, Ringvide, Ash, Natural or Coloured Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
In India and China there are the earliest finds where the flower and love are linked. The over 4000-year-old finds tell us something about the flower's symbolic role for life and ro...
Glass, Smoked Glass, Pine
Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in England
Located in Culver City, CA
With ebonised wood backplate, brass hardware, and black metal shade. Interior can be painted saffron yellow. Designed and produced in Gloucestershire England. Made in England Pleas...
Brass, Metal
French Art Deco Large 1930 Primavera Table Lamp
By Primavera
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful large forest green French Art Deco ceramic lamp by Primavera. Rewired with aged brass double sockets and silk cord.
Ceramic
$9,500
H 36 in W 18 in D 16 in
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A set of four side chairs made during the Gustavian period in Sweden 1790-1810. The original paint in a grayish green which has a stunning patina. Rounded legs with channeled details.
$2,680 / item
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 53.55 in
Luxury Solid Wood Pitta Bar Cart with Timeless Brazilian Design
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Pitta Bar Cart is a piece that combines functionality with timeless design. Crafted from solid wood with a natural finish, it highlights the unique grain and tones of the materia...
Hardwood
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$4,676Sale Price|50% Off
H 88.59 in W 102.76 in D 16.93 in
Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset is a versatile and modern storage solution. Designed by the renowned Michel Ducaroy, this system offers flex...
Metal
$4,208
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 29.14 in
1970s Space Age Steel and Glass Bar Cart by Claudio Salocchi for Luigi Sormani
By Luigi Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1970s Claudio Salocchi for Luigi Sormani Space Age Bar Cart in Brushed Steel and Smoked Glass. A stunning embodiment of Italian Space Age design, this rare bar cart by Claudio Salocc...
Stainless Steel
Pair of night stands - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of solid mahogany night stands with mahogany and burl walnut veneer and lemon tree rodss on the doors, imitation marble glass on top (minor defects), polished brass handles and ...
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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