Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's
By Arne Norell
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Leather sofa by Swedish master craftsman Arne Norell, 1960s. The structure, combining thick leather
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's
By Arne Norell
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Leather sofa by Swedish master craftsman Arne Norell, 1960s. The structure, combining thick leather
Leather, Beech
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's
Wool, Wood
Ole Wanscher Leather 2 Seater Sofa 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This two-seat leather sofa was created by Scandinavian furniture design master Ole Wanscher in the
Leather, Oak
ISA Bergamo Sculpturally Curved Sofa, Italy 1950's
By ISA Bergamo
Located in North Miami, FL
Exquisitely reupholstered in bone neutral boucle fabric, this wonderful ISA Bergamo sofa with sexy
Brass
Wicker Scalloped Back Three Seater Sofa 1960’s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scalloped wicker back three seater sofa from the 1960’s. Constructed of black lacquered steel
Steel
1950's Mid-Century Modern Folding Daybed / Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950's Midcentury Modern foldable sofa / daybed for sale. Originally from the 1950's, and
Silk
1960's Italian Mid-Century floral sofa
Located in Diest, BE
Superbe elegant Italian Mid-Century 1960's floral sofa. Great condition.
Metal
1950’s Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s French oak sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron. New upholstery. Arm height 22
Upholstery, Oak
Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Kastrup, DK
Normina A/S, the manufacturer Kühn chose to execute most of this designs. Sofa newly upholstered with
Fabric, Mahogany
Sleek Barcelona Sofa, c. 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek Barcelona leather sofa, c. 1970's Dimensions: 31.5"H x 59"W x 31"D.
Chrome
$7,592 / item
Bold Sofa Curved Open arms - S
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With its contemporary design, this version of the Bold Sofa Curved introduces new dimensions of
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1950's Curved 2-Piece Tapestry Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
tapestry fabric. This Sofa is so unique, we have never seen another and our searches are turning up empty
Fabric, Wood
1940's Danish Sofa Upholstered in Vintage Designer Swan Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940's Danish Sofa Upholstered in Vintage Designer Swan Upholstery. Beech legs. Upholstery
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Móveis CIMO, 1960's
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, this sofa structure is entirely made of
Velvet, Imbuia
Classic Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa Ca' 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic three seat sofa by Jens Risom, ca' 1960's. Sculpted and recessed walnut base, model #2516
Upholstery, Walnut
Garden Sofa in Cast Iron and Wood, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Garden Sofa in Cast Iron and Wood, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Cast iron and wood
Steel
$2,365 / item
Agnes S Modular Couch Without Arms
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, with the option of two arms, one arm or none and a great range of materials to choo...
Upholstery, Wood
$10,544Sale Price|40% Off
Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
Il divano Maralunga di Cassina, disegnato da Vico Magistretti, è ormai un simbolo nella collezione del design Cassina Vincitore del Compasso d’Oro nel 1979, Maralunga è la materializ...
Leather
Rare Giorgetti Italian Velvet Conversation Sofa "Progetti", 1980s
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare conversation sofa in solid ebonized beech and armrests in glossy Pau Ferro, the padding of the
Velvet, Wood, Beech
$26,325 / item
S.01 Sofa / Natural Walnut by Lusano
By Lusano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Selma Sofa is defined by ease and refinement. A slender walnut frame supports tailored cushions
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
$26,325 / item
S.01 Sofa / Ebonized Walnut by Lusano
By Lusano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Selma Sofa is defined by ease and refinement. A slender walnut frame supports tailored cushions
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Sofa by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young, U.S.A. 1960's.
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning and substantial mid-century modern sofa designed by Maurice Bailey for the esteemed
Walnut
Mid century 1960's Danish rosewood sofa - new wool upholstery
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish three seat sofa with spindle back rosewood frame and newly upholstered
Wool, Rosewood
PAIR - 1960's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Slipper Sofas
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Fabulous pair of super rare slipper sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original leather
Leather, Wood
Marigold Marco Zanuso Sofa, Italy 1950's
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Regent Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex shown here in its original marigold teddy upholstery. It
Velvet
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x
Chrome
1960's California Studio Walnut Sofa Bench
By Sam Maloof
Located in Oakland, CA
1960’s California studio-craft walnut sofa hand carved of solid walnut with sculptural arms, fine
Walnut
2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in the 70's. This extremely rare
Bouclé
Freestanding Sofa in Rattan, Beech and Reupholstered Fabric, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Sofa in Rattan, Beech and Reupholstered Fabric, 1960's Additional Information
Rattan, Fabric, Beech
Sofa in Teak and Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric, 1940's
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Teak and Reupholstered in Kvadrat™ Fabric Attributed to Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940's
Teak, Fabric
$4,096 / item
Contemporary Sofa in Torrin Green Velvet, S Size
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This sofa S size in Torrin green velvet uses high-quality green velvet, a finely woven fabric known
Fabric
1950's Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Sofa
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern sofa for sale. Designed by Paul McCobb in the 1950's, and part of the
Fabric, Wood
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Channeled Leather Sofa by Metropolitan
By Metropolitan
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome channeled leather sofa with chrome base by San Francisco, CA-based Metropolitan Furniture
Chrome
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by Steve Chase in the 1980's this modern sofa was called the "Amphibious" sofa. With its
Chenille
Art Deco Brown Leather Sofa, Newly Upholstered, USA, 1940's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Art Deco sofa from the 1940's, crafted in the USA and newly upholstered in a warm light
Leather
A 1950's Italian Bamboo Three Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
A mid-century Italian rattan and bamboo sofa, beautifully crafted with elegant curves and a warm
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,940Sale Price|40% Off
1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Very comfortable lounging sofa made in Italy by Ambienti Bernini. It reminds me of
Upholstery
Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room
By Percival Lafer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare set of six (6) seats and six (6) back rests by Percival Lafer. Brazil, ca' 1960's imported
Leather
Rare Italian 1980's Lucite and Brass Sofa by Fabian
By F. Fabbian
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1980's Lucite and Brass sofa by Fabian. The Brass and lucite sofa has wonderful linear lines
Brass
$5,980 / item
Hill Red sofa by Studio MA by Albedo
By Albedo S.r.l. Unipersonale 1
Located in Milan, IT
A stupendous cushioned sofa by Studio MA characterized by a soft and warm allure that is an
Textile
$3,490Sale Price|22% Off
Stylish 1960’s Scandinavian 4 Seater Leather Sofa
By Svend Skipper
Located in Bern, CH
Stylish 1960’s Scandinavian 4 Seater Leather Sofa. Original black leather upholstery in near
Metal
Pair of Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofas c. 1950/60's
By Classic Leather 1
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of vintage leather Chesterfield sofas, in very fine, original, clean and ready to
Leather
1970’s Vintage French Brutalist Oak and Red Velvet Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Brutalist Oak 3 Seat Sofa c.1970’s, likely French, maker unknown. Solid oak frames with
Velvet, Oak
Danish Art Deco Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring
Wool, Beech
$2,602 / item
Agnes S Modular Couch Right/Left Arm
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, with the option of two arms, one arm or none and a great range of materials to choo...
Upholstery, Wood
Iconinc Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy 1970's
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic and highly collectible Soriana sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, one of the
Fabric
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Oak Sofa By Henry Kjaernulf, Denmark Circa 1970's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Indulge in a touch of Danish design history with this rare 1970s carved oak sofa by Henry 'Henning
Oak
$2,312Sale Price|20% Off
1980's Modern Manhattan Elegant Tufted Standard Sofa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1980's Modern Elegant and Tufted "Manhattan" style Standard Sofa. Beautiful modern style sofa.
Fabric
Sofa in Birch and Newly Reupholstered in Wool Fabric, 1950's
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Birch and Newly Reupholstered in Wool Fabric by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, 1950's
Birch, Wool, Bouclé
$8,359Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Sofa in Brown Leather Maralunga , 1970's
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 3 seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina. Dark brown leather. With
Leather, Wood
$1,792Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-century Three Seat Sofa, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Italia Made of Fabric,Wood There are stains on the fabric(see Foto) The cushions are removable Good original condition
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern 1970's PIt Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Sofa Offered is a mid-century modern sofa. The sofa screams
Chrome
$3,977 / item
Sofa S in Creststone Beige Fabric with Black Base
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The sofa S size in beige fabric is a contemporary piece designed for living spaces. This sofa in
Textile
Giorgetti Solemyidae Sofa by Rossella Pugliatti
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Rossella Pugliatti
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Rossella Pugliatti A small sofa that is welcoming and full of character. The shaped
Leather, Fabric
$24,656Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, 1980's
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, 1970. Very distinctive
Chenille, Leather
1960’s Italian Pencil Reed Sofa by Arpex
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s Italian pencil Reed sofa with new upholstery.
Upholstery, Bamboo
French 1970's Chesterfield Sofa with Original Leather
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The first leather Chesterfield Sofa, with its distinctive deep buttoned, quilted leather upholstery
Leather
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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