‘Fantasy Island’ 2-seater sofa by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent "Fantasy Island" 2-seat sofa by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's. This sculptural sofa is
Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas
Steel
‘Fantasy Island’ 2-seater sofa by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent "Fantasy Island" 2-seat sofa by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's. This sculptural sofa is
Steel
COMFORTABLE 1950's HOWARD & SON'S LENYGON & MORANT CURVED TICKING FABRIC SOFA
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Son’s Lenygon & Morant 1950's curved sofa in the original period ticking fabric Please note
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
Linen, Pine
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
Leather, Teak
Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' Sofa By Saporiti, Italy 1970’s #2
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The sofa has affixed upholstered seat and seat back cushions. Very comfortable. Condition: There are
Steel
$2,936Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Original Ultra Modern Sofa w/ Designer Retro Fabric
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1970s Mid Century Modern Ultra Modern Designer Sofa. Retro designer textile. Manufactured
Fabric
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
Steel
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
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
Beech, Leather, Fabric
$4,147Sale 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
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
Metal
Sculptural Walnut 'Gondola' Sofa, Model 2000-S, by Adrian Pearsall, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A rare and iconic “Gondola” sofa, model 2000-S, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in
Textile, Walnut
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
Velvet
Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Sofa in Iroko wood for Gavina early ed., Italy, 1970's
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Early production Cornaro sofa by Carlo Scarpa for Simon, Italy, 1973. This rare first version was
Wood
small curved 1950's Italian 2 Seater Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi, green tweed
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A Small curved organic 1950's Italian 2 Seater Sofa attributed to Ico Parisi, upholstered in a
Wool, Wood
$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
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
Brass
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
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
Upholstery
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
Suede
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
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
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
Fabric
Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Modern Pink Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous! This sofa features an iron
Metal
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
Ash, Velvet
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
Fabric, Foam
$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. Please look at pictures closely
Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2300-S Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2300-S Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Sofa This sofa measures
Upholstery, Walnut
ViNTAGE RESTORED REGENCY GREEN LEATHER CIRCA 1950'S CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored green leather Chesterfield tufted sofa circ 1950-1960's Please note the delivery fee
Leather
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
Metal
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
Luigi Tiengo No. 500-13 Sofa in Chocolate Mohair for Cimon Montréal, 1960's
By Cimon
Located in Culver City, CA
brilliant path. Now, here’s the cherry on top: only one other of these rare gondola sofas exists in the U.S
Mohair, Walnut
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
Leather, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2300-S Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2300-S Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Sofa This sofa measures
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950's
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exceptional pair of sofas attributed to iconic mid-century
Brass
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is
Metal
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
Linen, Pine
FINE 1960's BORDEAUX LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLUB THREE SEAT SOFA SETTEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Tufted Club sofa with ornately hand carved legs Please
Leather
STUNNING VINTAGE 1970's MOROCCAN BAMBOO FRAMED SOFA WITH AZTEC STYLE PATTERNS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Circa 1970's Bamboo framed Moroccan sofa with Aztec style patination and a mixed of very unique cushions
Upholstery, Bamboo
$1,507Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed, Jitona, 1970's
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood, leatherette Daybed :Height- 87 :Depth-136 Original condition.
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
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
Mahogany
Classic Danish Midcentury Three-Seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen 1950's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines by one of the early Danish iconic designers made around early between 1945 and 1950. Backrest and seat nice and firm and frame raised on Cuban mahogany...
Wool, Beech, Mahogany
1930's HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original 1930’s Whiskey brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled
Leather
$2,370Sale Price|40% Off
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
Faux Fur, Walnut
$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
Upholstery, 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
Wool, Teak
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
John Mascheroni for Swaim Furniture Quilted Tan Three Seat Sofa 1970's
By Swaim, John Mascheroni
Located in Chicago, IL
John Mascheroni for Swaim Furniture Quilted Tan Three Seat Sofa 1970's Features angled arms and
Upholstery
1960's Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood & Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this beautiful Brazilian modern sofa, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the
Fabric, 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
$25,996Sale Price|20% Off
"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
Velvet, Walnut
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
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, 1950's
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
furniture — including sofas, armchairs, and credenzas — created by a generation of young Brazilian designers
Leather, Upholstery, Rosewood
1970's Yngve Ekstrom Style Fat Pine Framed Reclining Sofa with White Upholstery
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky pine frame sofa designed in the manner of Yngve Ekström's work for Swedese, dating to the
Upholstery, Pine
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. The sofa needs
Fabric, Wood
Blue Curved Sofa In The Style Of Federico Munari, Italy 1950's
By Federico Munari
Located in Hellouw, NL
This curved sofa would not have looked out of place on a film set a la Visconti. Besides the fact
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220 Papa Bear Style, 1960's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed sofa by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk as Model 220
Wool
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
Fabric
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
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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