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Large Three Piece Sectional Sofa by Directional. Black/White Fabric. Signed.
By Directional
Located in Kansas City, MO
L shaped sectional sofa by Directional in a beautiful black and white patterned fabric with a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Curved Serpentine Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
around the time Vladimir Kagan was designing other pieces for Directional. The sofa has a slightly
Category

1990s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Postmodern Sofas by Directional Furniture, 1980
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Directional furniture model 4760L & 4760R sofas. Opposite swooping backs with big chunky bases
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic Vladimir Kagan biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Blush Pink Boucle Sculptural Sofa by Directional, circa 1980
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
One look at this sofa, and you're hooked. The perfect pink blush-tone bouclé fabric and the soft
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Serpentine Style Sofa with Chrome Feet by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Iconic, curved "Serpentine" style sofa by Directional Furniture. This left arm facing sofa with
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Modern 80s Sculptural Sofa in New Silver Grey Metallic Leopard Jacquard Fabric
By Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We took an amazing 1980s sofa by Directional and found a spectacular metallic silver gray leopard
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful mohair fabric by
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Vladimir Kagan Marilyn Sofa by Directional for Vladimir Kagan in new ivory white bouclé
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
By Weiman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kagan's designs such as the 'Cloud' sofa by Directional, the 'Serpentine' sofa by Kagan-Dreyfuss and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Cloud Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Reupholstered in charcoal fabric. Lucite leg on bottom in the middle. Tagged. A classic of postmodern design.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa Blue Microfiber by Directional Furniture
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Original Vintage Vladimir Kagan Cloud Serpentine sofa in blue microfiber by Directional Furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Lucite, Wood, Ultrasuede

Larry Laslo for Directional Down Sofa, Pair Available
By Larry Laslo, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Modernist sofa designed by Larry Laslo for Directional featuring new Italian Ivory Boucle fabric
Category

20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly and professionally reupholstered Post Modern Nautilus sofa in ivory white bouclé by acclaimed
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly and professionally reupholstered Post Modern Nautilus sofa in ivory white bouclé by acclaimed
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Newly Upholstered Wingback Sofa 1307 by Paul McCobb for Directional, US, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb sofa model 1307 for Directional features a slight winged back resting on a maple frame
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple

1990s Vladimir Kagan for Directional 'Wave' 3 Seat Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Rare "Wave" three-seat sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, c.1990s. Known to draw
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Vintage Brass "Serpentine" Sofa After Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage "Serpentine" sofa after Vladimir Kagan for Directional. The sofa feature two
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Tuxedo Sofa in White Boucle, Directional, 1960's
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
manufacturer Directional Furniture, this tuxedo sofa is timelessly chic. Upholstered in a fine Belgian boucle
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Tan Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
sofa screams Kagan, right down to the original Directional tag proudly displayed beneath. Now, let's
Category

1990s Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Directional, in Chinoiserie Tiger Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofa is divine! This is not just any sofa; it's a fantastical journey
Category

1990s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Steve Chase Style Channel Tufted Sectional by Directional
By Directional
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage Steve Chase Style sectional with deep seat and large scale. Extremely well built and ready for updating.
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Paul McCobb Sofa by Custom Craft for Directional
Located in Highland, IN
A fine example of Paul McCobb's tailored aesthetic and refined sense of proportion, this great sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Arc Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa is no exception. Created with beautiful curves and lines ii is a creative Art Piece for any Home
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile

1990s Directional White Ivory Five Piece Modular Lounge Sectional – 5 Pieces
By Directional
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a chic and timeless five-piece sectional by Directional circa the
Category

1990s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Serpentine Sofa in Chocolate Velvet by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
Experience the timeless elegance of the Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Lucite, Walnut

Original Vladimir Kagan ‘Cloud’ Sofa with Ottoman and Rare Sofa Table Ebony
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
and made by Directional, sofa table is about 2 years old and made by Vladimir Kagan Studios. Sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Lucite, Wood

Rare Paul McCobb Angle Arm Sofa for Directional, 1950s
By Custom Craft Inc., Paul McCobb
Located in Round Rock, TX
A rare sofa, model 3147, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional and manufactured by Custom Craft
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stunning Pair Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Directional Cloud Sofas Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Vladimir Kagan cloud serpentine sofas made by Directional. These pair retain their
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Vintage Thayer Coggin Directional Black Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Thayer Coggin directional black velvet sectional sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

McCobb Walnut and Brass Burnt Orange Sectional Sofa
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
Directional collection. The rare Mid-Century Modern set features: a model 5006-L left arm sofa; a model 5004-R
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

Disfatto Sofa by Dennis Guidone
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
A delightful combination of a seat, cushion and relaxation paradise, the Disfatto Sofa by Dennis
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Other

Disfatto Sofa by Dennis Guidone
Disfatto Sofa by Dennis Guidone
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Traco Brown Sofa by Paolo Cappello
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
The clean and smooth aesthetic of this elegant sofa standing on four, egg-shaped ash feet (also in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Traco Brown Sofa by Paolo Cappello
H 28.75 in W 75.6 in D 35.44 in
Traco Gray Leather Sofa by Paolo Capello
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
Nothing says understated luxury quite like this Traco Gray Leather Sofa. Sculpted, cool and modern
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Traco Gray Leather Sofa by Paolo Capello
Traco Gray Leather Sofa by Paolo Capello
H 28.75 in W 107.09 in D 35.44 in
Vladimir Kagan Sofa, Ochre, United States
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vladimir Kagan Sofa model “Directional” Manufactured by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. United States
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Sofa, Ochre, United States
Vladimir Kagan Sofa, Ochre, United States
H 29.53 in W 96.07 in D 57.88 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chino Hills, CA
'Serpentine' sofa, the 'Shorty' sofa, and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa, presents a harmonious blend of
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Case Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Skokie, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Case Tufted Sofa This vintage Chrome Tufted Sofa by Milo
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze and Mohair Custom Sofa, 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in Coronado, CA
Here's a piece for all the Paul Evans collectors out there. This sensational, sculpted bronze sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, this sofa is custom-designed and certainly serves as a work of art in its own right. This piece
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is strikingly gorgeous! A rare, one of one-- one of a kind sofa designed and executed by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa, this 'Zoe' sofa by American Leather
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burlwood Sofa in Lenor Larsen Style Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant sofa or settee having two seats by Milo Baughman (American 1923-2003), one of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Lawson 4 Cushion Sofa Attr Milo Baughman James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern turquoise Lawson style 4 cushion sofa attributed to Milo
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Large Custom Double Sided Sofa White Bouclé Vintage, Certified
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as a multi-directional sofa, allowing access and comfort from multiple angles. Clean lines and clear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Large Sectional Custom L Shaped Sofa Rust bouclé Vintage Certifed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as a multi-directional sofa, allowing access and comfort from multiple angles. Clean lines and clear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

20th Century White American Directional Sofa, Curved Settee by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A half-round, vintage Mid-Century Modern American three seater sofa or settee with four pillows
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Larry Laslo for Directional Art Deco Oval Beige Bouclé Sofa Golden Diamond Legs
By Larry Laslo, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Modern daybed, round sofa, oversized ottoman designed by Larry Laslo for Directional in the 1990s
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy pair of poufs ottomans by Directional professionally reupholstered in soft camel
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Fur

Milo Baughman for Directional Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
A wonderful cabinet / credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture. This low walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Directional Credenza
Milo Baughman for Directional Credenza
H 21.5 in W 60 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Loveseats by Larry Laslo for Directional, Pair
By Larry Laslo, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Channel back loveseat by Larry Laslo for directional newly reupholstered in a
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Mohair

1990s Vladimir Kagan for Directional 'Wave' Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Rare "Wave" lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, c.1990s. Known to draw
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

20th Century American Lucite Four Seater Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American four seater Serpentine sofa with two pillows, designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite

Milo Baughman for Directional Burled Walnut Sideboard or Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Skokie, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Burled Walnut Sideboard or Credenza A beautiful burled walnut
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Rare New Upholstered Beige Paul McCobb Set for Directional, USA - 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 1950s Paul McCobb Set for Directional, newly upholstered in Dedar Fabric. The measurements
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Pair of Corkscrew Swivel Chairs for Directional in Bouclé, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1980 are signed with a Directional labels underneath. These classic
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair by Custom Craft for Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
available is the matching sofa.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Coffee Table by Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
table and sectional sofa with loveseat) as shown in the catalog photo, as this table is part of a one
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Paul McCobb Brass and Mahogany "Cigarette" Table for Directional, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Coronado, CA
Paul McCobb Model '1094' "Cigarette" table produced by Directional in the 1950s. These tables were
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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Sofa By Directional For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sofa by directional you’re looking for. A sofa by directional — often made from fabric, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a sofa by directional — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A sofa by directional is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sofa by directional has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Directional, Vladimir Kagan and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sofa By Directional?

Prices for a sofa by directional start at $1,200 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $9,800.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.