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Baroque Sofa, Germany 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
18th Century Baroque Sofa, Germany This exquisite Baroque sofa from Germany, circa 1750, features a
Category

Antique 1750s Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Sofa, Germany 1750
Baroque Sofa, Germany 1750
$6,257 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.08 in W 70.87 in D 24.02 in
1990s Rolf Benz Sofa, Germany
By Rolf Benz
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of vear
Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1990s Rolf Benz Sofa, Germany
1990s Rolf Benz Sofa, Germany
$5,198 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26.38 in W 72.84 in D 36.23 in
Yellow leather sofa germany
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 3 seater sofa from the 60's. Structure of the sofa in chromed steel, seat and back composed
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Chrome

Yellow leather sofa germany
Yellow leather sofa germany
$4,933
H 30.32 in W 76.78 in D 27.56 in
Newly Upholstered Knoll International Black Leather Custom Sofa, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll International custom sofa in sorensen leather. Germany, 1950s.  
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rolf Benz Vintage Modular Brown Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional leather sofa was by Rolf Benz manufactured in Germany. It is a pure
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Polystyrene, Wood

Rolf Benz Vintage Modular Brown Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
Rolf Benz Vintage Modular Brown Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
$8,423 / set
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 31.89 in
Chocolate Brown COR Trio Sectional Sofa Germany Switzerland 1972 NEW UPHOLSTERY
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
) Country: Germany / Switzerland Model: Trio sectional sofa Color: dark chocolate brown Material: new plush
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Large COR Trio Sectional Sofa, Germany / Switzerland 1972 NEW VELVET UPHOLSTERY
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Odermatt Manufacturer: COR (Germany) Country: Germany / Switzerland Model: Trio sectional sofa Color: dark
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Walter Knoll Vintage Modular Grey Buffallo Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
By Walter Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional leather sofa was manufactured by Walter Knoll in Germany. It is a
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood

Rolf Benz Vintage Modular lime Green Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional Rolf Benz leather sofa was manufactured in Germany. It is a pure
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Polystyrene

Two-Seat Tubular Steel Cantilever Couch, German Modernism, circa 1940
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Two-seat chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever couch by Alfons Mauser, German Modernism, circa
Category

Vintage 1940s German Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Modular Cognac Saddle Leather Sectional Sofa Germany Chapo Era
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique and gorgeous modular sectional sofa from the 70ties is manufactured in germany. It has
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Oak

Vintage Modular limegreen Mohair Living Room Suite Sectional Sofa Germany
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique and gorgeous modular sectional sofa from the late 70ties is manufactured in germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Oak, Mohair, Foam

Rolf Benz Vintage Modular Living Room Suite Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 4 stunning Modular sectional leather chairs/ sofa was manufactured by Germany by Rolf Benz
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Oak, Down

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio Line 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s This exuberant
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

1930s, German, Sofa / Daybed
By Art Decor
Located in London, Lambeth
Super comfortable German sofa deep seating which makes it easy to use. this. Item as a daybed
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Cotton

1930s, German, Sofa / Daybed
1930s, German, Sofa / Daybed
$2,603
H 25.99 in W 81.5 in D 25.6 in
Multicolored German Sofa Table, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This table was made in Germany in the 1950s. The combination of robust materials and soft colour
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Multicolored German Sofa Table, 1950s
Multicolored German Sofa Table, 1950s
$2,166
H 23.23 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Black Leather Sofa by COR, Germany
By COR
Located in Miami, FL
Black Leather Sofa by COR, made in Germany. Great quality.
Category

1990s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Black Leather Sofa by COR, Germany
Black Leather Sofa by COR, Germany
$1,900
H 29.75 in W 70.5 in D 29 in
Late 19th Century German Carved Walnut Sofa
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A late 19th century German historicism 3-seater sofa. Made of walnut with upholstered seat and
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Antique Late 19th Century German Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century German Carved Walnut Sofa
Late 19th Century German Carved Walnut Sofa
$3,489
H 41.34 in W 70.87 in D 32.68 in
Rare Modular Sofa by Günter Sulz, Germany 1970s
By Günter Sulz
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare modular sofa “Canvas”, in a beautiful original greige linen , conceptualizedby the German
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Rare Modular Sofa by Günter Sulz, Germany 1970s
Rare Modular Sofa by Günter Sulz, Germany 1970s
$8,400
H 26.5 in W 103 in D 38 in
Rare Ib Kofod Larsen Sofa for Laauser, Germany 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare vintage sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for Laauser. The elegant, solid nutwood frame gives it a warm
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Vintage 1950s German Sofas

Materials

Nutwood

Rare Ib Kofod Larsen Sofa for Laauser, Germany 1950s
Rare Ib Kofod Larsen Sofa for Laauser, Germany 1950s
$19,855 / item
H 27.96 in W 66.93 in D 28.75 in
20th Century German Leather Sofa "Cirrus" By Peter Maly
By Peter Maly
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century German leather sofa, the "Cirrus" by Peter Maly, is a striking example of
Category

20th Century German Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Sofa by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s
By Carl Straub
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century three seater sofa designed by Carl Straub in black leather and teak. Beautifully
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Sofa by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s
Mid-Century Sofa by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s
$1,985
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Large leather modular sofa, 1970s Germany.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Large leather modular sofa, 1970s Germany. Designer unfortunally unknown. 6 pieces in dark brown
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large leather modular sofa, 1970s Germany.
Large leather modular sofa, 1970s Germany.
$7,099 / set
H 29.53 in W 122.84 in D 65.36 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier sofa, dating back to around 1825, is a true classic piece of furniture. Made from
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany
$9,626 Sale Price
27% Off
H 39.38 in W 80.71 in D 27.96 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The sofa dates from the Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany
$8,904 Sale Price
32% Off
H 36.42 in W 89.38 in D 30.71 in
Six Piece 1970s Modular German Space Age Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1970s Materials: Fabric, Plastic
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Plastic

Six Piece 1970s Modular German Space Age Sofa
Six Piece 1970s Modular German Space Age Sofa
$8,142 / set
H 15.25 in W 27.5 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Lounge Sofa or Couch by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Sofa: 218 × 75 × 69 × 42 cm (85.8" × 29.5" × 27.2" × 16.5") Width × Depth × Height
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass, Suede

1970s, German design, 2 seater sofa, leather, chrome steel.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, German design. Original 2 seater sofa in black leather. Chrome steel legs. Original very
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1970s, German design, 2 seater sofa, leather, chrome steel.
1970s, German design, 2 seater sofa, leather, chrome steel.
$1,732 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.68 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Lounge Sofa or Couch by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Sofa: 218 × 75 × 69 × 42 cm (85.8" × 29.5" × 27.2" × 16.5") Armchair: 86 × 80 × 93 × 42
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Upholstery, Fiberglass

Vintage Brown German 3-seat Modular Design Sofa Boucle, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage modular sofa was made around the 1970s in Germany. It features 3 elements covered in
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Rare Serpentine Birch Austrian German Biedermeier Sofa Settee 1860s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, library, or sitting room, this Austrian German Biedermeier sofa offers both historical value and timeless
Category

Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Birch

Sofa Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken Germania, Germany, 1908
By Hans Gunther Reinstein
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken Germania, Germany, 1908 Hans Günther
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Antique Early 1900s German Sofas

Materials

Softwood

2-seat Comodus sofa by Otto Zapf, Germany, 1960's
By Otto Zapf
Located in TOURS, FR
Rare Comodus sofa by Otto Zapf, designed in 1967, Germany Two seater sofa in blue velvet
Category

Vintage 1960s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

2-seat Comodus sofa by Otto Zapf, Germany, 1960's
2-seat Comodus sofa by Otto Zapf, Germany, 1960's
$5,583
H 27.56 in W 81.11 in D 43.31 in
Large German Modular Sofa by Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large German modular sofa by Walter Knoll.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Large German Modular Sofa by Walter Knoll
Large German Modular Sofa by Walter Knoll
$14,600
H 36 in W 121 in D 61 in
Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
By Klöber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular sofa was produced by Klöber, a German manufactory founded in 1935. It consists of four
Category

Vintage 1980s German Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
$5,289 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Trundle Sofa with Flared and Scrolled Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming Biedermeier trundle sofa. Burl wood frame with flared and scrolled arms. Gold velvet
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Antique 19th Century German Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Burl

Midcentury Modern Cognac Color Four-Seat Sofa, Daybed 1960s, Germany
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern Minimalist of design, the lounge sofa has a spare geometric profile that reflects
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Modern Cognac Color Four-Seat Sofa, Daybed 1960s, Germany
Midcentury Modern Cognac Color Four-Seat Sofa, Daybed 1960s, Germany
$7,701 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 89.77 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern German Brutalist 2Seater Brown Leather Bed Sofa, 1970
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The rare two-seater sofa with fold-out function. It was manufactured in Germany during the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Midcentury Sofa or Daybad in style of Knoll, Germany, 1970s
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - width of the unfolded daybed
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Sofa or Daybad in style of Knoll, Germany, 1970s
Midcentury Sofa or Daybad in style of Knoll, Germany, 1970s
$1,250 Sale Price / item
77% Off
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 32.29 in
Rolf Benz Vintage Oxred Leather Living room Sofa Ensemble, Germany, 1970
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning leather Living suite room sofa ensemble was produced by Rolf Benz an manufactured in
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Beech

Vintage Brutalist Mid-Century German Modern Brown Leather 4-Seater Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This long, four-seater sofa was manufactured in Germany during the 1970s in a brutalist style. The
Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Brutalist Mid-Century German Modern Brown Leather 4-Seater Sofa, 1970s
Vintage Brutalist Mid-Century German Modern Brown Leather 4-Seater Sofa, 1970s
$2,883 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 87.01 in D 33.47 in
Red Velvet Club Sofa, Hollywood Regency, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful club sofa from the 1960s, produced in Germany, at the moment they are unique. Due to
Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Red Velvet Club Sofa, Hollywood Regency, Germany, 1960s
Red Velvet Club Sofa, Hollywood Regency, Germany, 1960s
$3,158 Sale Price
25% Off
H 32.68 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
COR Trio Sectional Sofa in New Burnt Orange Fabric, Germany / Switzerland, 1972
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
sofa designed by the Swiss designers Group Form AG and produced in the 1970s by COR, Germany. New
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

COR Trio Sectional Sofa in New Burnt Orange Fabric, Germany / Switzerland, 1972
COR Trio Sectional Sofa in New Burnt Orange Fabric, Germany / Switzerland, 1972
$12,635 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 24.41 in W 137.8 in D 63 in
Fantasy Island 2-Seater Sofa by Kurt Beier, Germany, 1980s/1990s
By Kurt Beier
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This sculptural 2-seater sofa was designed by the German designer Kurt Beier. It is part of the
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Fiberglass Sofa Table Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions ca. 65x 65 x 36 cm (WxDxHxSH) This shapely coffee table was designed by German Designer
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Germany Country Stile Wooden Sofa Table Made from Old Bakery Worktop
Located in Rümmingen, BW
us directly" This table is made from a piece of wood which has been used in an old German bakery
Category

Mid-20th Century German Country Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Germany Country Stile Wooden Sofa Table Made from Old Bakery Worktop
Germany Country Stile Wooden Sofa Table Made from Old Bakery Worktop
$433 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 63 in
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Antler Horn Sofa, Swiss/German c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very unusual hall sofa or side sofa made in the Black Forest region of south-west Germany
Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Sofas

Materials

Antler, Fabric

3-Seater Black Leather Horst Brüning Sofa for Kill International, Germany 1960s
By Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Berlin, DE
3-seater sofa in black leather by Horst Brüning for Kill International, Germany, 1960s Very good
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

South German Biedermeier Sofa in Walnut with Fan-Carved Crest, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful South German Biedermeier Sofa in fine walnut with shaped, fan-carved crest rail
Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern German 2-Seater Brown Steel Frame Lounge Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was probably manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. This piece is inspired
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern 2-Seater Brown Steel Frame Lounge Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was probably manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. This piece is inspired
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Berthold Müller German Midcentury Mosaic Sofa Table, 1950
By Berthold Muller
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This mosaic table was designed by Berthold Müller in Germany in the 1950s. The table top is in
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern German 2-Seater Brown Steel Frame Lounge Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was probably manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. This piece is inspired
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Knoll- Antimot Walnut Three Seat U-Vorm Sofa by Walter Knoll, Germany
By Walter Knoll, Knoll Antimott
Located in Antwerp, BE
A unique set of three armchairs and a three-seater sofa in the original setting with a walnut U
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Knoll- Antimot Walnut Three Seat U-Vorm Sofa by Walter Knoll, Germany
Knoll- Antimot Walnut Three Seat U-Vorm Sofa by Walter Knoll, Germany
$3,369 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.6 in W 69.3 in D 29.14 in
Keith Haring Vintage Pop Art Sofa Table Red Green Metal Bretz 1998 Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Bretz circa 1998, Germany. A Keith Haring ( after ) low sofa table by Bretz from red lacquered metal
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1990s German Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Sofa Made of Teak by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, 1950s, Germany
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sofa by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, designed in the 1950s. The sofa is in a very good
Category

20th Century German Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

Biedermeier Sofa with carved Swan Décor, veneered in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier sofa with straight frame and rounded backrest. The couch is veneered in walnut and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

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Sofa Germany For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sofa Germany for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, every sofa Germany was constructed with great care. Find 379 options for an antique or vintage sofa Germany now, or shop our selection of 103 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sofa Germany, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sofa Germany is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sofa Germany over the years, but those crafted by Rolf Benz, Koinor and Ewald Schillig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sofa Germany?

Prices for a sofa Germany start at $222 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $1,841.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.