$5,645
H 26.78 in W 124.41 in D 40.95 in
Cassina "235-238 Mister" 4-Seat Sofa - In Natural Linen Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an iconic "235-238 Mister" 4-Seat Sofa (consisting of a 2-03 sx and a
Linen
$5,976
H 25.6 in W 88.59 in D 88.59 in
Beppe Vida's Modular Sofa "Mister Luna" For Le Coquelicot Bologna 1970s
By Beppe Vida
Located in Taranto, IT
Divano modulare composto da 5 moduli disegnato da Beppe Vida alias “Mister Luna” per Le Coquelicot
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Mister Sofa by Philippe Starck for Cassina
By Philippe Starck
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mister sofa by Philippe Starck for Cassina. System of upholstered elements. The frame
Steel
Cassina by Philippe Starck Grey Fabric Mister 4 Seater Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Rochester, England
A fantastic example of contemporary design, this Mister sofa is designed by Philippe Starck for
Fabric
Cassina by Philippe Starck Grey Fabric Mister 4 Seater Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Rochester, England
A fantastic example of contemporary design, this Mister sofa is designed by Philippe Starck for
Fabric
Sold
H 26.78 in W 99.22 in D 40.16 in
Contemporary 235-236 Mister 2, 5 Seater Sofa by Philippe Starck for Cassina 2004
By Philippe Starck
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Straight forward but ingenious design by Philippe Starck for Cassina; the MISTER sofa is a modular
Wool, Wood
$11,400 / set
H 28.94 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Luigi Vaghi Dining Chairs for Former, Black Leather, 1968, Set of 6
By Vaghi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Luigi Vaghi dining chairs for Former, black leather, 1968, set of 12. Luigi Vaghi designed these sculptural dining chairs in 1968 for Former. The style is typical of the age, visibl...
Leather, Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$16,972 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 136 in D 32 in
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop dow...
Upholstery
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3-Seat Sofa Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3 Seat Sofa Showroom Model Offered for sale is a SHAKER S9.923 generous 3-seat sofa showroom model. The Shaker sofa is a modern boxed arm sofa with medium...
Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Down, Feathers
Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Walnut Coffee Table, Large
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Walnut Coffee Table, Large This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made wit...
Wood, Walnut
$7,800
H 28 in W 142 in D 110 in
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Fabric
$16,400
H 27.37 in W 122.05 in D 122.05 in
Italian Mid-century Grand Sectional Sofa in Moss Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s This grand modular sofa, crafted in Italy in the 1960s, is a stunning example of both form and function. Designed for excellent comfort, its...
Fabric, Wood
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$9,435 / item
H 26 in W 120 in D 38 in
Modern Harrison Sofa 120 with Curved Base Detail by Martin & Brockett 120"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Sofa 120” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (6 over 3) mix of loose back and seat cushions. Sold as C.O.M....
Upholstery
Corbu Ottoman in Grey Oak by DeMuro Das
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the curved forms of Le Corbusier's High Court in Chandigarh, the Corbu bench features a domed seat that blends seamlessly into its contoured solid wood base. Available in...
Oak, Walnut
$9,561
H 29.93 in W 79.93 in D 29.93 in
Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Dedar, De Coene Frères
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International and produced by De Coene in the late 1950s. From 1954 onwards, the renowned Belgian manufacturer De Coene pr...
Steel
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 90 in D 35 in
Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Swaim, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet Fabric. This magnificent sofa is in remarkable vintage condition with only light s...
Upholstery
$24,760 / set
H 30 in W 126 in D 86 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin 3-piece Sectional Sofa, France, 2016.
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin Sectional Sofa, Cream, France, 2016. (Left-arm facing sectional sofa) Iconic design from the master of Modern Minimalism Christian Liaigre (...
Textile
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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