Pierre Paulin "Osaka" Sofa for La Cividina, Italy 90's
By Pierre Paulin, La Cividina
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Wonderful "Osaka" sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 for the 1970 World Expo in Osaka Japan. Modular articulated and adjustable sofa system, comprised of a back and 2 seats flo...
Metal
Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin in Hardwood, Steel and Fabric, Brazil, 1960's
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This modular sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, designed in the 1960s-1970s, is a standout piece thanks to its innovative use of contrasting materials. The combination of wood, steel, and fabr...
Steel
COMFORTABLE 1950's HOWARD & SON'S LENYGON & MORANT CURVED TICKING FABRIC SOFA
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this collectable Howard & Son’s Lenygon & Morant 1950's curved sofa in the original period ticking f...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen 2 seat Sofa in cognac patinated Leather, Denmark, 1960’s
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Loveseat by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in Cognac Leather and Solid Teak, 1960's A rare and characterful loveseat by Danish designer Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, upholstered in its original cogna...
Leather, Teak
A 1970's French Three-Seater Sofa with French Linen Upholstery
Located in London, GB
One of a pair of 1970s French pine sofas, this generous three-seater is complemented by a matching two-seater. Crafted from beautifully bleached pine, it has been newly upholstered i...
Linen, Pine
$4,071Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian Design, Prototype, 2000's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian design, unique prototype, early 21st century, faux-leather This postmodern architectural prototype has a metal base and thre...
Metal
Scandinavian 4-Seater Sofa in Red-Brown Leather, 1960's
By Poul Nørreklit, Georg Thams
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful vintage 4-seater sofa is often attributed to the Danish designers Georg Thams or Poul Nørreklit. It is made of red-brown leather and has a steel frame. A very comforta...
Metal
Sofa in Beech and Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's
By Eric Karlén
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric with Leather Buttons by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Beech and newly reupholstered in Kvadrat...
Beech, Leather, Fabric
Arflex Sofa Triennale Model Design Marco Zanuso 60's Vintage
By Marco Zanuso
Located in taranto, IT
Rare two-seater sofa produced by Arflex, "triennale" model, design Marco Zanuso, late 50s. Polyurethane structure with ribbed velvet upholstery of light beige sand color, measurin...
Velvet
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Wonderful Percival Lafer Rosewood 3 Seater Cognac leather "S-1" Sofa Mid-Century
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Percival Lafer rosewood and leather 3-seater S-1 sofa. The S-1 design features Brazilian exoticness paired with Scandinavian sensibility.
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous timeless chesterfield sofa designed by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s. This sofa is made of original leather with a tufted back and seat, ( the bottoms are well attached to t...
Brass
Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Sofa in Iroko wood for Gavina early ed., Italy, 1970's
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Shipping can be arranged worldwide, with delivery to the U.S. and Asia sometimes within two weeks.
Wood
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark.
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pink Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous!
Metal
Danish Arne Norell Brown Vintage Retro 1960's two seater Leather Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Markington, GB
Danish Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja A superb Danish Mid-Century Modern two-seat sofa designed by Ellekær & Norell for Coja, exemplifying the timeless...
Leather, Wood
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Hollywood Regency Grand and Expertly Carved Sofa Chinoiserie/ Asian
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Expertly Carved Grand Sofa.
Wood
Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Ash legs with original velvet mohair fabric Style: Mid century, Scan...
Ash, Velvet
A Rare 1970's Croissant Sofa in the Manner of Raphael Raffel
Located in London, GB
An exceptional French sofa dating from circa 1970, combining sculptural elegance with remarkable comfort and presence. Echoing elements of both the iconic Croissant sofa by Raphael R...
Suede
ViNTAGE RESTORED REGENCY GREEN LEATHER CIRCA 1950'S CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage fully restored green leather Chesterfield tufted sofa circ 1950-1960's Please note th...
Leather
Pair of Nathan Anthony “Haus” Custom Sofas. U.S.A. 21st Century
By Nathan Anthony
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly customized pair of Nathan Anthony “Haus” sofas, showcasing the designer’s signature architectural patchwork detailing and refined contemporary form. Upholstered...
Fabric
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is composed of three separate segments, characterized by the lovely wave-shaped curves...
Metal
Vintage 80's Italian Modern Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful leather sofa. Wooden frame with curved sides and decorated with a lattice pattern. The back, side and seat cushions are padded and covered in cognac leather with a zipper. ...
Leather, Wood
Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940's - New Upholstery
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is composed of three separate segments, characterized by the lovely wave-shaped curves...
Metal
3 Seater Sofa made in Italy by Antonello Mosca for Giorgetti, Italian Modern
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined and sculptural “Maharaja” three-seater sofa designed by Antonello Mosca for Giorgetti, made in Italy. Part of Giorgetti’s celebrated Maharaja collection, this model is know...
Fabric, Wood
Anfibio 3-Seater Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970's
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This extraordinary "Anfibio" three-seater sofa bed, designed in 1970 by Alessandro Becchi alongside the innovative Giovannetti staff, stands as a crowning achievement of Radical Ital...
Fabric, Foam
American c.1930's Camel Backed Sofa with Fret Work Stretcher
Located in Malton, GB
This is an extremely elegant and very well made c.1930's American mahogany camel backed sofa with fret work stretchers.
Mahogany
A 1970's French Two-Seater Pine Sofas with French Linen Upholstery
Located in London, GB
One of a pair of 1970s French pine sofas, this elegant two-seater is paired with a three-seater companion. Crafted from beautifully bleached pine, it has been newly upholstered in an...
Linen, Pine
FINE 1960's BORDEAUX LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLUB THREE SEAT SOFA SETTEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, fully restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Tufted Club sofa with ornately hand c...
Leather
Vintage De Sede Ds-66 Sofa in Brown Leather, Switzerland c.1970’s
By De Sede
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Swiss De Sede DS-66 3 seat sofa. Light warm tone brown leather with black piping on cushions, matching lounge chairs available separately.
Leather, Wood
Sectional Sofa by Rossi di Albizzate in Original Cognac Leather, Italy – 1970’s
By Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: by or in the style of George Bighinello Manufacturer: Rossi di Albizzate Country: Italy Model: Sectional sofa Design Design period: 1970’s Date of manufacturing: circa 1970...
Leather, Foam
Luxury Italian Contemporary Fabric Sofa Mogg Alba by Studio Nove.3 405cm - S_011
By Studio Nove3, Mogg
Located in Varedo, MB
Dimensions Width: 405 cm (159.4 in) Depth: 115 cm (45.3 in) Height: 78 cm (30.7 in) Materials & Features Modular sofa composed of: 1 Left Pentagonal End Unit (185 cm) 1 Right End Un...
Fabric
Luxury Italian Contemporary Fabric Sofa Mogg Alba by Studio Nove.3 405cm - S_020
By Studio Nove3, Mogg
Located in Varedo, MB
Dimensions Width: 405 cm (159.4 in) Depth: 115 cm (45.3 in) Height: 78 cm (30.7 in) Materials & Features Modular sofa composed of: 1 Left Pentagonal End Unit (185 cm) 1 Right End Un...
Fabric
STUNNING VINTAGE 1970's MOROCCAN BAMBOO FRAMED SOFA WITH AZTEC STYLE PATTERNS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally cool, Circa 1970's Bamboo framed Moroccan sofa with Aztec style patination and a mixed of...
Upholstery, Bamboo
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Upholstery, Walnut
Black Leather Piumotto Sofa By Arrigo Arrigoni For Busnelli, Italy, 1970’s
By Arrigo Arrigoni, Busnelli
Located in Den Haag, NL
Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni designed these sofas for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli S.P.A. The upholstery is in Black Leather .White dread stitching .
Leather
1930's HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whiskey brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition w...
Leather
One Of a Kind Mid-Century 1950’s Black & White 11ft Sofa Style of Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
One Of a Kind Mid-Century Custom Made 1950’s Black & White 11ft Sofa Style of Adrian Pearsall A true gem for MCM enthusiasts—this custom-made vintage sofa embodies the bold, scu...
Faux Fur, Walnut
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Mid-Century Sofa in Original Wool Fabric 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Scandinavian modern sofa made and marked by Dux of Sweden made sometime in the 1960's designed by Folke Ohlsson.
Wool, Teak
1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Velvet 2-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern sectional couch for sale.
Velvet, Walnut
John Mascheroni for Swaim Furniture Quilted Tan Three Seat Sofa 1970's
By John Mascheroni, Swaim
Located in Chicago, IL
John Mascheroni for Swaim Furniture Quilted Tan Three Seat Sofa 1970's Features angled arms and side pillows. label underside: John Mascheroni for Swaim Furniture Dimensions: 96" wid...
Upholstery
Antique Knole-Style Sofa, Hand-Carved Walnut, Silk Velvet, c. 1900 - 1920's
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique example of an antique, early 20th century Spanish or Renaissance Revival Knole Sofa. This is an uncommon form of knole sofa as it features a carved walnut frame in a...
Upholstery, Wood
Giovannetti Collezioni 21st Century Le Nuvole Sofà WHITE designer S. Giobbi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Seat and backrest with wooden structure in multilayers and stell- Seat and backrest padding in polyurethane foam of different layers covered with tissue and synthetic fiber for bette...
Foam, Wood
Soriana sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Cognac Velvet, Italy, 1970`s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful cognac velvet Soriana sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa . The sofa is iconic not only because it won the Comasso d`Oro but it is so unique visually- deep seating, generous...
Velvet
"Cloud" Sofa in Velvet & Walnut, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is a true American masterpiece. Wi...
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, 1950's
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
This unique piece showcases the excellence of Brazilian modernist design. Crafted in solid rosewood of exceptional quality and upholstered in a deep red fabric. Founded in 1873 mids ...
Leather, Upholstery, Rosewood
Austrian Modern Steel Leather S 411 Two-Seater Sofa attributed to Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Modern Steel Leather S 411 Two-Seater Sofa attributed to Thonet, 1980s Two-seater sofa, model S 411, in leather.
Steel
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220 Papa Bear Style, 1960's
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed sofa by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk as Model 220. This iconic sofa has a slight curve to it and teak "nails" on the armrest in typica...
Wool
1970's Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa 240 cm Copper Fabric Becchi Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A pi...
Leather
1970's Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa 240 cm Jeans Becchi for Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Fabric
Two Seat Sofa Maurice Dufrene, with Floral Wood Carving details, France 1920's
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two Seat Sofa Maurice Dufrene attr ,with Floral Wood Carving details, France 1920's.
Fabric, Wood
Unique Low Danish Sofa Table from 1960´s, Decorated by Bjørn Wiinblad
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Poul Cadovius
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A truly unique piece of functional art. A low decorative sofa table more or less untraceable in regards to its history.
Metal
"Mississippi" Lounge Sofa (15 pieces) by The Artifort Group For Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exclusive "Mississippi" sofa model 100. This very comfortable sofa was designed and manufactured in the Netherlands by Artifort in 1978. Designed by the Artifort de...
Fabric, Foam
1970's Yngve Ekstrom Style Fat Pine Framed Reclining Sofa with White Upholstery
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky pine frame sofa designed in the manner of Yngve Ekström's work for Swedese, dating to the 1970s. The large-scale frame is constructed from solid pine with thick rectangular sl...
Upholstery, Pine
Scandinavian Sofa Modell 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S, Norway.
Leather, Wood
1950's Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1950’s cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in lightly restored condition with fully buttoned base and solid walnut turned feet...
Leather, Beech, Oak
Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960's
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Dimensions at layout: Height:41cm, depth:84cm, width:186cm Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
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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