Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ernst Kühn, 1890-1948 Architectural and sculptural sofa designed by Ernst Kühn, presumably made for the Wivex restaurant in Copenhagen in the early 1930s and most likely produced by ...
Fabric, Mahogany
1960's Italian Mid-Century floral sofa
Located in Diest, BE
Superbe elegant Italian Mid-Century 1960's floral sofa. Great condition.
Metal
$7,419 / 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 comfort, offering expanded space for ultimate relaxation. The fluid lines and organic ...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1950's Curved 2-Piece Tapestry Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a stunning, never before seen, curved 2-piece mid century sectional. We adore the original tapestry fabric. This Sofa is so unique, we have never seen another and our searc...
Fabric, Wood
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
$23,660Sale Price|30% Off
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 solid imbuia, including the wooden partitions on both the armrests and backrest, s...
Velvet, Imbuia
1970's Hollywood Regency Diamond Tufted Leather Long Chesterfield Sofa
By Isaac Ware
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency genuine leather couch for sale. This is a long Chesterfield sofa with the classic design and was manufactured in the 1970's.
Leather
$2,311 / 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
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 Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Probably produced in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 1...
Steel
$6,095Sale Price|30% Off
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 seat and back is in polyurethane foam. Fully restored and upholstered in ivory vel...
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1970's Mogens Hansen Cognac Leather Sofa
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Lutz, FL
Made by Mogens Hansen c.1970’s. Matching 2 seat sofa available separately. Comfortable medium firmness level, soft leather, and a more modern seat height.
Leather, 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 that feel both airy and grounding, capturing Scandinavian restraint and California...
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 that feel both airy and grounding, capturing Scandinavian restraint and California...
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 California furniture maker Monteverdi-Young, circa 1960's.
Walnut
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 could be cleaned with some inner refurbishment and used as is or reupholstered in COM....
Velvet
$6,733Sale Price|20% Off
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 L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...
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 joinery, slatted back, and two built-in tapered side tables.
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.
Bouclé
$13,000Sale Price / set|35% Off
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 upholstery is in great vintage shape, minor scratches to legs. Impossibly hard to find in t...
Leather, 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, c.1970s. The sofa features a polished mirrored chrome base that gives it a floatin...
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.
Chenille
A 1950's Pierre Lottier Hepplewhite Ebonised Sofa
Located in London, GB
A very elegant mid-century ebonised sofa by renowned designer Pierre Lottier, dating from circa 1950. Combining refined craftsmanship with decorative detail, this beautifully proport...
Linen, Ebony
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: Material: Rattan, beech and reupholstered fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Probably...
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 Additional Information: Material: Teak and reupholstered in Kvadrat™ fabric Style: Mid cent...
Teak, Fabric
$4,003 / 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 for its smooth texture and subtle sheen.
Fabric
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 brown leather.
Leather
$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 the Mario Bellini "le Bambole" sofa but with tufted upholstery. The outside back, ...
Upholstery
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, natural finish that highlights the quality of the materials. The sofa has been newly...
Bamboo, Rattan
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 and sits on a plinth base.
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 enticing invitation to comfort and relaxation, this stunning piece will take center stage ...
Textile
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 cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained beech with gre...
Wool, Beech
Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room
By Percival Lafer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of sofas or L shape or a sofa and separate chairs.
Leather
$2,543 / 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
Pair of Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofas c. 1950/60's
By Classic Leather 1
Located in New York, NY
The sofas feature tufted light tusk colored leather, mounted on solid wood bun feet.
Leather
$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.
Fabric
$1,755Sale 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
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, anatomical, and comfortable frame is inspired by shells, hence the name Solemyidae,...
Leather, Fabric
Mid Century Danish Modern 1970's PIt Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Sofa Offered is a mid-century modern sofa. The sofa screams 1970, low and long. Featuring a low back that carries around to the arms this sofa...
Chrome
1960’s Italian Pencil Reed Sofa by Arpex
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s Italian pencil Reed sofa with new upholstery.
Upholstery, Bamboo
Iconinc Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic and highly collectible Soriana sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, one of the most celebrated examples of Italian modern design from the 1970s. Winner of the Com...
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 Additional Information: Material: Birch, newly reupholstered in wool fabric Style: Mid cen...
Birch, Wool, Bouclé
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 design and extraordinary shapes. New upholstered in a high-quality terracotta color P...
Leather, Chenille
1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Arm Paw Sofa In Knoll Textiles
By Jens Risom, Knoll, George Nelson, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern sofa for sale. It has been professionally reupholstered in Knoll Textiles' Cato fabric in the blue colorwave that goes for $214 a yard.
Wool, Walnut
$743Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century 3-Seater Sofa, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in germany - Made of leather - Has some signs use - On the right side, the elbow rest has collapsed - Good, original condition.
Leather
Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Swedish modern sofa with lovely shape, by Carl Malmsten ca -1940's.
Fabric, Birch
Vintage Italian Sofa in Brown Leather Maralunga , 1970's
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Maralunga Sofa in Brown Chocolate Leather - Best Italian Sofa Vico Magistretti Maralunga 3 seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina.
Leather, Wood
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 and lower seat base, was commissioned by Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield...
Leather
1950's Danish Sofa with Oak Legs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Sleek and perfectly proportioned midcentury Danish Setee newly re-upholstered in a Purple Knoll Proenza Schouler fabric.
Oak
Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century folding sofa or daybed, 1960's. Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Curved Sofa by Frederico Munari Italy, 1960's
By Federico Munari
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning and lovely curved Italian sofa by Federico Munari, original from the 50's.
Metal
$3,889 / 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.
Textile
Arne Norell Ilona sofa from the 1970´s
By Arne Norell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ilona Two-Seat Sofa – a timeless blend of elegance and comfort. Designed by renowned Swedish architect Arne Norell in the 1960s for Norell Möbel AB
Leather
Carlo Scarpa "Cornaro" Three-seater Sofa in Velvet, Italy, 1970's
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Carlo Scarpa "Cornaro" Sofa in Original Mohair Velvet for Simon, Italy, 1970's.
Velvet, Wood
$9,095 / item
Bold Sofa Curved Open arms Karakorum 003 - S
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With its contemporary design, this version of the Bold Sofa Curved introduces new dimensions of comfort, offering expanded space for ultimate relaxation. The fluid lines and organic ...
Bouclé
$1,231Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Retro M&S Chaise Lounge Sofa – Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Vintage Retro Marks & Spencer Chaise Longue Sofa – Fine Quality A stylish retro chaise longue sofa, full of charm and character, which offers a relaxed contemporary-retro aesthetic....
Wood
Giorgetti Progetti Sofa by Umberto Asnago, Italy
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Kastrup, DK
A 2-seat sofa or 'Divanetto' designed by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti – part of the Progetti collection. Light and elegant construction with Pau Ferro wood detailing at the top of th...
Wood
1950's style three-seater sofa with wooden base
Located in Milano, IT
Three-seater sofa with wooden base and padded velvet upholstery. Made by Officina Antiquaria, custom-made.
Velvet
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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