$11,000
H 38 in W 85 in D 44 in
Fabulous Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Shelter Sofa 2 Ottoman Mid-Centuy Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Shelter Sofa and 2 ottomans by Milo Baughman. A true masterwork, the timeless Shelter
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa This sofa measures: 88 wide x 43 deep x
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa This sofa measures: 85 wide x 42 deep x
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
solidly constructed frame makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with a removable bench seat cushion
Upholstery, Wood
Donghia Shelter-Arm Sofa Fortuny Style Damask Champagne Fabric
By Donghia
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant shelter-arm form sofa in a Fortuny attributed champagne and ivory damask upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Quilted Vintage Military Canvas Throw Blanket
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After several years of using military canvas half shelters to upholster our sofas and chairs from
Canvas
Vintage Military Canvas Quilt
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After several years of using military canvas half shelters to upholster our sofas and chairs from
Canvas
Shelter Sofa in Belgian Linen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Shelter Sofa in Belgian Linen
Iron
Rare High Back Shelter Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Wayne, NJ
Rare high back shelter sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Stunning Milo Baughman Shelter Sofa w Down Pillows- Very Comfortable
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hudson, NY
Really great Milo Baughman "Shelter" sofa. This piece is stunning in scale and so comfortable. The
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Shelter Sofa and Ottomans
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman mid-century shelter sofa and ottomans The sofa measures: 90 wide x 44 deep x 37
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 88 in L 39 in
Early Milo Baughman Shelter Sofa in Chocolate Brown Velour Midcentury Mod
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hudson, NY
Really great early version of Milo Baughman "Shelter" sofa on brass casters. This piece is stunning
Brass
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Walnut and Brass Shelter Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb style Mid Century walnut and brass shelter sofa Sofa measures: 73 wide x 29 deep x 35
Brass
Sold
H 38 in W 84 in D 44 in
Milo Baughman Shelter Sofa and Matching Storage Ottomans for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hard to find Baughman shelter sofa with two matching storage ottomans, this sofa draws it's name
Upholstery
Nine Foot Harvey Probber Shelter Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Nine Foot Long Harvey Probber Shelter Style Sofa Beautiful all original piece. Has been kept in
Upholstery, Walnut
Grey Velvet Tufted Shelter Style Sofas, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
These lovely tailored silver grey shelter sofas feature a tight arm, tight back and tailored seat
Velvet
Harvey Probber Shelter Style Sofa in Cerulean Blue Velvet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Danville, CA
Fabulous shelter style sofa by Harvey Probber painstakingly restored and refinished. The sofa sits
Upholstery, Walnut, Hardwood
Thayer Coggin Curved Serpentine Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Southampton, NJ
, this dramatically shaped sofa features a shelter style frame designed to nest your body maximizing
Foam, Polyester, Wood
Sold
H 29 in W 96 in D 36 in
MN Originals Gondola Style Sofa Manner of Dunbar Classic Modern w Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
shelter style sofa with original upholstery and brass legs. Upholstery is not great and should be re-done.
Brass
Milo Baughman Shelter Sofa and Ottomans
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in East Hampton, NY
Shelter sofa and ottomans by Thayer Coggin for Milo Baughman... ready for a second life with your
Mohair, Wood
Shelter Sofa Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Fraser, MI
Please message us for a cost effective shipping quote to your location. Shelter Sofa designed by
Fabric
Milo Baughman Shelter Sofa with Ottomans
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare Milo Baughman shelter sofa with four loose back cushions and two matching ottomans on
Vintage Mid-Century Shelter Sofa Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Shelter sofa by Milo Baughman, 1973. Rare sofa, with high back and arms. Classic and modern
Fabric
Sold
H 37.5 in W 43.5 in D 86 in
Milo Baughman Ivory / Beige Shelter Sofa (Pair Available; Priced Individually)
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Milo Baughman shelter sofas designed in 1970. Pair available and priced individually. Designer
Fabric
Sold
H 39 in W 86 in D 44 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Shelter Sofa with Treasure Chest Ottomans
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
This seldom seen vintage Thayer Coggin Shelter Sofa designed by Milo Baughman still retains its
Milo Baughman Shelter Sofa and Ottomans
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
High walled sofa with pair of ottomans. Sofa is upholstered with new foam and pincore cushion in
Brass
Milo Baughman Ottoman with Storage
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
This piece is designed to go with the rare shelter sofa designed in the early 1970s. Ample room
Fabric
Vintage White Linen Slip Covered Shelter Arm Modern Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen slip covered shelter arm modern sofa Beautiful Belgian linen slip covered sofa, with
Linen
Modern Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams 86" Shelter Arm Sofa
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Shelter Arm Sofa Modern Design Sleek and sophisticated three person
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 119 in D 90 in
Stunning Large-Scale Harvey Probber Style Shelter Sectional Sofa, Mid-Century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Over the top fabulous large-scale sectional sofa attributed to Harvey Probber. Reupholstered about
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Shelter Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare and dramatic shelter sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1970s. Original
White sofa - Ivory crewel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18thC. style shelter sofa with crewel fabric
Wood, Fabric
Sofa by Saladino
By John Saladino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Studded Shelter Sofa. Tufted, olive green/gray linen upholtery, with charcoal and beige taped edge
Linen, Leather
Vintage Modernist Shelter Sofa
By Las Venus
Located in New York, NY
Handsome and plush shelter sofa shown in a beautiful black velvet. Please contact for location.
$2,501Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Sergio Mazza Chioccio White Aluminum Chrome Table Lamp Quattrifolio 1970s Italy
By Sergio Mazza, Quattrifolio
Located in Lisboa, PT
A sculptural and rare lighting object, the Chioccio table lamp was designed by Sergio Mazza for Quattrifolio in the 1970s and manufactured in Rozzano, Milan. Named after the Italian ...
Metal, Chrome
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 41.34 in D 14.18 in
20th Century French Victorian Enameled Cast Iron Footed Radiator Cover
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century green and white enamelled cast iron radiator cover with opening access doors to the front and sides. Very good condition and no restorations. France, circa 1920
Iron
$5,050Sale Price|20% Off
H 803.16 in W 421.27 in D 23.63 in
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Glazed Corner Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique glazed corner cupboard was made in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century circa 1820. The cupboard breaks down into a lower and an upper cabinet. The low...
Brass
19th Century Regency Pembroke Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique 19th century English Pembroke drop-leaf table made in the Regency taste. Features a mahogany case supported by faux bamboo legs ending with toupie feet and casters. The table ...
Brass
$3,236Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.32 in W 88.59 in D 31.5 in
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
From the estate of the famous architect Viljo Revell. Hard foam. Designed in 1954. Original condition.
Fabric
$1,650
H 36 in W 18 in D 1 in
1970s Turner Bubble Mirror in Chrome-Finished Acrylic and Aluminum Frame
By Turner Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Turner Bubble Mirror in Chrome-Finished Acrylic and Aluminum Frame United States, circa 1970s. Can be hung vertically or horizontally. A visually captivating and sculptural "...
Aluminum
Custom Hand Block Printed Linen Pillow
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautifully hand block-printed pillow on linen fabric. Zipper closure. Care instructions: Dry clean recommended Size: 22” x 22” Colors: Flax linen, coral, dark chartreuse.
Linen
Set of Moderne Style Sconces, Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian circa 1960’s patinated bronze sconces with round backplate. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 16" Depth: 5" Width: 9"
Metal, Bronze
$5,451 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Swedish vintage teak sofa by Bertil Fridhagen. This was made in Sweden by Broderna Andersson in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, the solid teak frame h...
Fabric, Teak
Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black waln...
Brass
Pair of Monumental Italian Beaux-Arts Footed Planters
By Dini e Cellai Signa 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A matching pair of large terra cotta planters with winged gargoyle feet by Dini E Cellai Company. Stamped DINI E CELLAI SIGNA on the bottom. These came from San Francisco and I was t...
Stoneware
$6,000
H 16.15 in W 92.92 in D 21.26 in
Italian Midcentury Sideboard, Wood, Playful Design, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian midcentury 1970s sideboard crafted from beautiful, rich wood and featuring a spacious interior with various compartments, shelves, and drawers, perfect for all your storage n...
Wood
$1,950
H 28 in Dm 16 in
Wonderful Chinoiserie Pagoda Octagonal Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Chinoiserie Pagoda Style Octagonal Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Internal Lights
Metal
$6,500
H 28.25 in W 78 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Refinished
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal dining table By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning book-matched walnut top, with chrome slab pedestals. Measure...
Chrome
Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...
Bronze
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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