Shearling Vintage Sofa
Shearling Missoni Gravita Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage sofa newly reupholstered in shearling. See in person at our Los Angeles showroom.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Wood
Vintage Shearling Cabinetmaker Sofa from Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Shearling Cabinetmaker Sofa From Denmark, circa 1950. Very nice, comfortable model in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in taupe
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Fabric, Wood
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
Vintage Cabinetmaker Sofa from Denmark, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage cabinetmaker sofa from Denmark, circa 1960. Later professionally upholstered in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s European Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Vintage Fritz Hansen Șofa, Model 1669, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
VIntage Fritz Hansen Șofa, Model 1669, Circa 1950. Superb and rare model upholstered in very soft
Category
Vintage 1950s European Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
shearling elevate the sheer size and shape of the sofa, especially around the edges.
From every single
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Viggo Boesen Curved Sofa upholstered in Cream Shearling
By Viggo Boesen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1930s Viggo Boesen banana shaped sofa/loveseat with channel back. Vintage MCM Danish design
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fur, Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Dan Johnson Sofa/Loveseat/Settee by Pacific Iron
By Dan Johnson, Pacific Iron
Located in Asheville, NC
with subtle wear that adds to its vintage charm, this piece is adorned with luxurious new white
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Iron
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
at a very competitive price. Overall very good vintage condition.
We have bananas sofas of various
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
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By Eric Karlén
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Italian Vintage Sofa, circa 1900, Black Lambskin Upholstery, Brass Legs
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Luxury Italian vintage sofa, circa 1900
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By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1940s Swedish couch newly upholstered in Shearling.
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Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
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Pair of vintage cabinetmaker armchairs produced in Denmark sometime, between 1940-1950. The legs
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Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
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Pair of vintage cabinetmaker armchairs produced in Denmark sometime, between 1940-1950. The legs
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By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
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Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
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Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
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Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
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Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
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Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
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Pair of high-backed vintage armchairs in the manner of Flemming Lassen, produced in Denmark
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Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
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Shearling Vintage Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shearling vintage sofa for your home. Each shearling vintage sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a shearling vintage sofa, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shearling vintage sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A shearling vintage sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer each produced at least one beautiful shearling vintage sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Shearling Vintage Sofa?
Prices for a shearling vintage sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,281 and can go as high as $21,000, while the average can fetch as much as $12,000.
Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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