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Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 Hydravion Sofa in off White & Gilt Legs 1980s Copy
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 Hydravion Sofa in off White & Gilt Legs 1980s Copy

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 Hydravion Sofa in off White & Gilt Legs 1980s Copy

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Richard Himmel, Interior Crafts

Located in St. Louis, MO

After Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 "HYDRAVION" Sofa, the H-42488 love seat sofa re-introduced by Interior Crafts and interior designer RICHARD HIMMEL of Chicago in 1982.

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1990s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Jules Leleu, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon, 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 newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldw...

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2010s British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Ruhlmann Vintage Photograph Album (Book)
Ruhlmann Vintage Photograph Album (Book)

Ruhlmann Vintage Photograph Album (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

The album contains six large mounted original photographs, one per page, showing interior views of the rooms and furniture at the residence of Emile Molinie (1877-1964), who was an a...

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Early 20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

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French Jacques Emile Ruhlmann Style Art Deco Sofa
French Jacques Emile Ruhlmann Style Art Deco Sofa

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 and French polished fruitwood. New linen and cotton blend upholstery.

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Vintage 1930s French Sofas

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Deco Mahogany Tulip Sofa, Inspired of Architect Emile Jacques Ruhlmann
Art Deco Mahogany Tulip Sofa, Inspired of Architect Emile Jacques Ruhlmann

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 restored, new upholstery included.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

1970's Asymmetrical French Bookshelf Room Divider Unit
1970's Asymmetrical French Bookshelf Room Divider Unit

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 Ruhlmann coffee table and not only does this piece hold its own, it makes a tall e...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Sofa Ruhlmann Style Lacquered Wood Springs Fabric, Italy, 1920s
Sofa Ruhlmann Style Lacquered Wood Springs Fabric, Italy, 1920s

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

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H 29.93 in W 94.1 in D 36.23 in

Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jules Leleu, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldw...

Category

2010s British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Elegant Art Deco Sofa, France, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Elegant Art Deco Sofa, France, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Elegant Art Deco Sofa, France, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Jules Leleu

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb Art Deco sofa, France, 1940s, re-upholstered in a luxurious pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed
French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed

French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed

By André Arbus, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning French Art Deco geometric leather upholstered macassar loveseat, sofa or canapé in the manner of André Arbus and Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Macassar

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$2,650 / item

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin

Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin

By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Swedish grace lounge chair, unknown designer, 1930s

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Located in Eskilstuna, SE

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$19,000

H 27.5 in W 90.5 in D 61.5 in

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By Vladimir Kagan

Located in High Point, NC

A green velvet and lucite "Omnibus" sofa designed and produced by Vladimir Kagan, USA, 1970s.   Seat height 18”

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A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST COFFEE TABLE att. to GUSTAVE GAUTIER, France 1950
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A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST COFFEE TABLE att. to GUSTAVE GAUTIER, France 1950

By Gustave Gautier, Jacques Adnet

Located in PARIS, FR

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Located in Bradenton, FL

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Located in Lake Worth, FL

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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$850

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By Larry Clark

Located in New York, NY

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Located in High Point, NC

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By Wiener Werkstätte, Hans Hopfer

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Coffee Table Designed by J. M. Frank and A. Chanaux

$2,096

H 18.12 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in

Coffee Table Designed by J. M. Frank and A. Chanaux

By Jean-Michel Frank, Ecart International

Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Salzburg, AT

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Ruhlmann Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ruhlmann sofa you’re looking for. A ruhlmann sofa — often made from metal, wood and steel — can elevate any home. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage ruhlmann sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ruhlmann sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ruhlmann sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made ruhlmann sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bernard-Albin Gras, Alfred Porteneuve and Carrocel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ruhlmann Sofa?

Prices for a ruhlmann sofa start at $396 and top out at $39,000 with the average selling for $3,950.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.