Danish Midcentury Organic Shaped Channel Back Sofa ca 1940's
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Mogens
Beech, Wool
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
By De Sede, Heinz Ulrich, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa. The DS 600 was designed in
Leather
$21,931
H 39.77 in W 61.03 in D 27.96 in
Sculptural Ernst Kühn Sofa with Wing Shaped Back, Normina A/S, Denmark, 1930s
By Ernst Kühn, Normina
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seat sofa was designed by Ernst Kühn for the Wivex restaurant in
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Beech
$8,000
H 34.65 in W 73.63 in D 30.71 in
1950's Organic Design Sofa Restored with New Faux Sheepskin Upholstery
By Fritz Neth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful organic shaped 1950's sofa fully restored with love This sofa was purchased from an
Steel
Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously
Brass
$3,816Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 81.11 in D 31.11 in
1960's vintage Retro black painted Studio Couch, daybed surfboard shaped backing
Located in Markington, GB
This Studio Couch is a charming and practical addition to any home. It is a nostalgic and standout
Beech, Elm
$5,500
H 30 in W 60 in D 32 in
Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
Wool, Beech
French Vis-a-Vis or Confident Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
an S-shaped couch. It permits for two people to seat next to each other but in an opposite direction
Wood
Unavailable
H 37.8 in W 82.29 in D 232.29 in
Sculptural S Shaped Bench in Plywood, CNC-Cut Organic Modern Design
By Oleg Soroko
Located in Denpasar, ID
A sculptural double-sided bench designed for both functionality and aesthetics. Crafted from 18mm plywood and reinforced with metal rods, its fluid, dynamic form allows seating from ...
Plywood
Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa by Bassett Prestige
By Bassett Furniture
Located in New London, CT
long gondola-shaped sofa is trimmed in the classically Pearsall - like solid light walnut. Frame.
Fabric, Walnut
Unavailable
H 25.5 in W 54 in D 18 in
1980's Dolphin Shaped Painted Resin Beveled Glass Top Console Sofa Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Coastal / Tropical style glass top console table, unbranded. Two formed resin, or possibly fiberglass, bases painted a beige / off white color in the shape of mythical dolphins wit...
Glass, Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Grotto Confident Courting Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
France. The concept is to join together two-seats in an S-shaped couch. It allows two people to seat next
Silver Leaf
1980’s Postmodern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa
By Directional
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Postmodern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa in black Miore pattern fabric with channel tufted
Fabric
1940's Modernist Kidney Shaped Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional sofa with modernist design. Newly upholstered in a
Gelderland Curved U-Shaped Modular Sofa, 1970's
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Dutch Mid-Century U-shaped modular sofa manufactured by Gelderland in the 1970s. This
Velvet
Sold
H 29 in W 86 in D 37 in
Kidney Shaped Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Model 2010-S Perfect
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
! Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa completely redone with a gorgeous dark gray
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Walnut
1970’s Mid-Century Danish L Shaped Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa made in the early 1970’s in Denmark. Upholstered in the
Leather
Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
rare Adrian Pearsall 2400-S custom large L-shaped sofa sectional with plinth base. Fabric is a thick
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Boucle Kidney Shaped Sofas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of 1960’s kidney shaped sofas. Newly reupholstered in a stunning nubby Boucle fabric
Bouclé, Wood
Large L Shaped Burl and Velvet Sectional Sofa att to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Incredible 1970's L shaped sectional sofa, having blonde burl end panels, with allover organic
Upholstery, Burl
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 27 in W 62 in D 33.5 in
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Beige Lambswool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 28 in W 63 in D 33 in
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Ivory Lambswool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s. Great statement piece
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 28 in W 66 in D 33 in
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Beige Lambswool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s. Great statement piece
Wool, Beech
Serpentine Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic 1960's two-section large S-shaped sofa by Milo Baughman on solid cast square polished
Steel
Serpentine Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic 1960's two-section large S-shaped sofa by Milo Baughman on solid cast square polished
Metal, Steel
Pop-Art "Hand-Shaped" Sofa, 1980's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage sofa shaped as two hands, re-upholstered in red velvet.
Velvet
1960's L-Shaped Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Three piece sectional sofa recently repholstered in a grey fabric.
Vintage Kidney Shaped Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic 1950's kidney shaped sofa, newly reupholstered in charcoal velvet. Sofa can be separated
Wood
1970s S Shaped Sectional Sofa in Textured Patterned Taupe Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage "S" shaped 4-piece sectional sofa upholstered in a textured patterned taupe velvet
Velvet
C shaped sofa in in grey ultra suede
Located in New York, NY
1970's "C" shaped sofa in channeled grey ultra suede
Wood, Suede
Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
1970's L-shaped sectional sofa. Newly reupholstered. When looking at the sofa, the right side is
Sold
H 27 in W 65 in D 163 in
High Glam Two-Piece 1950s Serpentine Sofa in the Style of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood glamour at its finest. Pour a glass of champagne and sit on this comfortable S-shaped two
$19,500 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 10
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of ten. These chairs represent timeless items designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in the 1...
Faux Fur
$20,037 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$13,794 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$11,262 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
On Hold|$2,750
H 30 in W 27.75 in D 26.5 in
Unique Small Danish Late Art Deco lounge chair with Tear Drop Legs ca. 1935
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1930s-1940s lounge chair from the late Art Deco early midcentury era. Strong statement piece for any room despite modest proportions. Super charming. raised on mahogany le...
Mahogany, Wool
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
Velvet, Birch
$9,108 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$6,278 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$13,622 / item
H 25.6 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$13,633 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Brazilian Pair of Easy Chairs
Located in Brussel, BE
Brazilian pair of easy chairs with new fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. The 5...
Wool, Beech
Todd Merrill Custom Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa and Ottoman
By Todd Merrill
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing monumental cobalt blue silk velvet sectional sofa with ottoman designed by Todd Merrill Custom for a Samantha Todhunter installation. Dramatic scale and presence inspired by ...
Steel
$16,004 / set
H 31.5 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Pair of Sten Wicéns Armchairs in Pierre Frey Fabric and Elm, Sweden, 1950s
By La Maison Pierre Frey, Sten Wicén
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelindustri in Sweden in the 1950s. The elegant design is characterized by its rounded, organic lines, creating a sumptuous...
Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
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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