Sold|$4,250
1950s Slagelse Attributed Wool Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All original 1950s Slagelse sofa with original wool upholstery. Visible wear to upholstery by still in very good original condition. New upholstery recommended.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$6,500
Navy Bue Bart Sofa by Moooi
By Moooi
Located in Boston, MA
Moooi Bart Sofa designed by Moooi Works. Bart sofa is produced with removable covers for the seat cushion and all pillows. The Bart sofa is constructed from a wood frame covered...
Fabric
Sold|$3,450
Robert Parry Midcentury Sleeper Sofa
By Gelderland, Robert Parry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish sofa with square tubular metal frame and upholstered arms with teak arm rest. The sofa seat slides out into a sleeper position. Frame is original with signs of wear consisten...
Metal
Sold|$2,774
vintage sofa bank daybed 70s Martin Visser
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sofa bank daybed 70s Martin Visser period 70s design Martin Visser Spectrum Netherlands condition good minor signs of use size 70 x 190 x 80 (hxbxd) details up...
Metal
Sold|$2,774
vintage sofa bank daybed 70s Martin Visser
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sofa bank daybed 70s Martin Visser period 70s design Martin Visser Spectrum Netherlands condition good minor signs of use size 70 x 190 x 80 (hxbxd) details up...
Metal
Sold|$3,250
Rare Artifort 700 Setsu Sofa
By Wolfgang Mueller Deisig, Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
Versatile space-age sofa designed in 1972 by Wolfgang Muller for Artifort. With the armrests removed the sofa offers a side table on both sides, a very practical transformation. The ...
Aluminum
Sold|$1,770
Dutch Modernist Daybed Sofa, 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic shaped and made daybed sofa made by unknown manufacturer in Holland, 1960. This has a metal frame and blue upholstery by Kvadrat, this is the fabric called Flora-2 786. Thi...
Metal
Sold|$3,750
Artifort Brown Tufted Leather Rolling Sofa
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long dark chocolate brown leather sofa with great patina. In original condition.
Sold|$3,450
Handsome Streamline Emerald Velvet Sofa
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome midcentury 3-seat streamlined sofa upholstered in emerald green velvet, minimal wear. Legs in original condition. Stunning!
Metal
Sold|$2,495
Kho Liang Le Sofa for Artifort
By Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low and Cool, Newly Re-Upholstered Sofa in Mint with Original White Enameled Base, retains the Original Tag from ARTIFORT
Sold|$2,795
Martin Visser attributed Mid-Century Sofa
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mad Men Style Mid-Century Sofa with Tubular Steel and Teak Frame Original Upholstered Corduroy Cushions and Arm Rests. Slim and Sleek.
Sold|$3,535
vintage element sofa bank 70's
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage element sofa bank 70's period 70's design unknown condition good light signs of use size 70 x 320 x 170 (hxwxd) seat height 38 cm; (current setup) details upholste...
Chrome
Sold|$2,750
Arne Norell Style Leather Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury lightly Arne Norell style sofa with brick leather cushion. Heavy wood frame. With natural canvas sling support. Canvas is original condition, may have some wear and frayin...
Leather, Wood, Canvas
Sold|$2,750
Martin Visser Streamline Sleeper Sofa
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Martin Visser sleeper sofa with pull out bench that levels to day bed size. Newer indigo blue upholstery. Black enameled metal frame in original condition with visible sign...
Metal
Sold|$3,700
Dutch Leather Sling 3-seater sofa
Located in San Antonio, TX
Dutch leather sling sofa with wooden legs painted white, circa 1970s and in good overall condition. Dimensions: 67"x32"x30"x16" seat height "Dutch furniture embodies the very best ...
Leather
Sold|$3,305
Artifort Leather, Three-Seat Sofa, 1960s
By Artifort
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
3 seat sofa by Artifort, Holland 1964. Nice minimalistic design. The sofa is upholstered in black leather and stands on a sleek chrome base. This is an early production purchased in ...
Leather
Sold|$2,750
Gerard van den Berg Leather Sofa
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well loved leather sofa.
Leather
Sold|$6,500
Vintage Teak Wingback Sofa by Bovenkamp
By Bovenkamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage teak wingback sofa by Bovenkamp.
Teak
Sold|$6,450
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa Set
By Artifort, Julian Marshall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sofa set designed by Theo Ruth. Both use unique tension set construction. Seat and back are two separate pieces that fit together like two pieces of a puzzle. Original fini...
Upholstery
Sold|$2,975
Martin Visser Sofa for Spectrum
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sunshine Yellow Upholstered with Black Enameled Metal Frame and Wenge Arm Rests! Martin Visser began working for Spectrum in 1954 as designer and head of collection. He had an archit...
Upholstery
Sold|$2,950
Gerard van den Berg Leather Sofa
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Gerard van den Berg leather sofa with rounded corners. Well loved!
Leather
Sold|$3,750
Artifort Brown Tufted Leather Rolling Sofa
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long dark chocolate brown leather sofa with great patina in original condition.
Leather
Sold|$2,656
Vintage Dutch Cognac Leather 2-Seat Sofa
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cognac sheeps leather sofa was designed and handmade in the Netherlands.
Leather
Sold|$3,650
Ligne Roset Black Leather 'TOGO' Sofa
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset black leather 'TOGO' sofa. Heavy patina. In very original condition with visible signs of wear, including a small rip to leather on top of backrest of sofa 'A' and visibl...
Leather
Sold|$3,750
Artifort Tufted Vanilla Velvet Velvet Sofa
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geoffrey Harcourt three-seat sofa for Artifort newly upholstered in vanilla tufted velvet on original metal caster wheels. Other similar sofas and lounge chairs are available, listed...
Velvet
Sold|$1,711
Martin Visser Osaka 3 sofa 't Spectrum
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare 3 seater leather sofa designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, Bergeijk 1969. This super nice cognac leather sofa has a brushed steel frame and has a very nice patine from age...
Steel
Handsome Artifort Streamline Emerald Velvet Sofa
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome midcentury 3-seat streamlined sofa newly upholstered in emerald green velvet. Legs in Original condition. Stunning!
Velvet
Sold|$1,450
Leolux 'Bora Bora' Black Leather Sofa
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black leather 'Bora Bora' 2-seat sofa by Leolux. In good original condition with visible wear and patina.
Leather
Sold|$2,795
Gipsen Sofa by A.R. Cordemeijer
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa with Original Black Enameled Metal Frame and New Limoney Green Upholstery (not yellow) and Enameled Black Back.
Metal
Sold|$2,950
Bovenkamp Lounge Sofa in Oak 1960
By Bovenkamp
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice simple shaped sofa by Bovenkamp. Bovenkamp was well know for its quality furniture and Danish import.
Oak, Fabric
Sold|$3,750 / set
Artifort Three Section Cognac Leather Sofa
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three Section Sofa Set by Artifort in Original Cognac Leather. One Single-Seater, One Double Seater, and a Curved End or Corner Piece.
Leather
Sold|$3,200
Extra Long Mid-Century Leather Sofa
By Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-long low and stealth black leather mega sofa. Minor markings and scratching on arms. Nice patina and loose cushions. In good original vintage condition.
Leather
Sold|$4,662
Art Nouveau Green and Brown Sofa
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Weesp, NL
Sophisticated and elegant 1915 Art Nouveau two-seat sofa with a stained beech wood frame made by Pander & sons, The Hague. The sofa has been re-upholstered 3 years ago with leather. ...
Leather, Beech
Sold|$1,450
Leolux 'Bora Bora' Black Leather Sofa
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome black leather 'Bora Bora' 2-seat sofa by Leolux. In original condition with visible wear and patina as detailed in pix. Two available is similar condition.
Leather
Sold|$3,450
De Sede Inspired Sectional Leather Sofa
By Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
L shaped three-piece sectional sofa, visibly worn and loved in espresso bean colored leather. Nice patina, visible cracking and wear to leather. In original condition with visible pa...
Leather
Sold|$4,650
Leolux Three-Seat Buffalo Leather Sofa
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive, impressive, amazing three-seat oak sofa with thick and heavy buffalo leather cushions. Back panel also with leather inset. Good original condition with visible wear and pati...
Leather, Oak
Sold|$3,250
Kho Liang Le Sofa for Artifort
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly re-upholstered bone white three-seat Kho Liang Le sofa with rare black laminated plywood base. Base is original and shows light scratching to black laminate and wood consistent...
Plywood, Upholstery
Sold|$3,450
Leolux Two-Seat Buffalo Leather Sofa
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive dark oak loveseat with thick and heavy buffalo leather cushions. Back panel also with leather inset, good original condition with visible patina and wear consistent with i...
Leather, Oak
Sold|$7,450
De Sede DS15 Sectional Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous well loved De Sede 'DS15' five section buffalo leather sofa. Consisting of two corner seats and three straight sections that allow for multiple configurations. Handsome sect...
Leather
Sold|$7,673
20th Century Vintage Sofa by Maroeska Metz
By Maroeska Metz
Located in Brecht, BE
This leather sofa was made by Maroeska Metz, Dutch designer in the 1990s, color is a sublime raspberry red, Maroeska always added a curl to every piece she created.
Leather
Sold|$3,250
Artifort Grey Velvet Tufted Rolling Sofa
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolling two-seat seal grey velvet sofa. Newly upholstered with chrome rollers.
Chrome
Sold|$3,250
Mid-Century Modern Artifort Attributed Sofa
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern streamline sofa nearly 10 feet long in original condition with original upholstery and chrome legs. Good original condition. Artifort attributed.
Chrome
Sold|$9,035
Gerard van den Berg Leather Sofa
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by renowned Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg, this leather sofa combines sculptural lines with exceptional comfort. Its supple, high-quality leather has developed a beauti...
Leather
Sofa by François Letourneur, for Maurice Mourra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sofa upholstered in green mohair w/brass legs
Brass
Sold|$2,393
Eichholtz Blaine Curved Sofa in Beige Bouclé
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Rochester, England
Elevate your living space with the chic and sophisticated Eichholtz Blaine Curved Sofa. Upholstered in elegant beige boucle fabric, this sofa features a curved silhouette and sleek m...
Bouclé, Wood
Sold|$1,652
Martin Visser Sofa designed by Spectrum
By Martin Visser
Located in Antwerp, BE
L.192 cm, SeatH. 38 cm, BackH.72 cm Seat-dept 57/72 cm.
Sold|$1,265
vintage two-seater sofa bank 60's
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage two-seater sofa bank 60's period 60's design unknown condition good light signs of use size 82 x 145 x 80 (hxwxd) seat height 48; details teak; upholstery; artic...
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$2,195
vintage sofa chesterfield 2-seater 70's
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sofa chesterfield 2-seater 70's period 70's design unknown style Chesterfield condition good light signs of use size 75 x 152 x 88 (hxwxd) seat height 42 cm; det...
Leather, Plastic
Sold|$9,000 / set
Gerard Van Den Berg Pair of Leather Sofas
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard Van Den Berg Netherlands c. 1970 Pair of leather sofas Original brown leather upholstery Wear is consistent with Age & Use Identical Pair Van den Berg designed furnit...
Leather
Dirk Van Sliedregt Rattan Curved Sofa
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Unique Dirk Van Sliedregt sofa from the 1950s, original rattan backrest, seat reupholstered in bouclette fabric ivory by Pierre Frey and original black lacquered metal base.
Metal
Sold|$3,250
Kho Liang Ie Sofa for Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly re-upholstered white three-seat Kho Liang le sofa for Artifort with rare black laminated plywood base. Base is original and shows light scratching to black laminate and wood co...
Fabric, Laminate, Wood
Sold|$3,450
Kho Liang Le Sofa for Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly reupholstered rare three-seat Kho Liang le sofa in almost black fabric with black lacquered laminated plywood base. Base is original and shows light scratching to black laminat...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$6,850
Martin Visser Natural Leather Sofa BZ55
By George Nelson, Florence Knoll, 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare Martin Visser sofa BZ55 designed in 1968 for 't Spectrum. This model is pictured in the catalogue raisonné. A very modern design with comfortable down filled cushions. Flo...
Steel
Sold|$4,089
Montis Axel 2-Seater Black Leather Sofa
By Montis
Located in Rochester, England
The Montis Axel 2-Seater Black Leather Sofa is a sleek and stylish addition to any home. Montis is known for its contemporary and high-quality furniture, and this sofa offers both co...
Leather, Wood
Sold|$7,319
Sculptural Brutalist Solid Oak Sofa, 1960s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Brutalism, sofa, canapé, sculptural, unique, one-of-akind, 1960s, Dutch, modernism This stunning piece embodies the essence of brutalist design, captivating the imagination with its...
Wood, Oak, Fabric, Cotton
Sold|$4,995
Dutch 19th Century Baroque-Style Box Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning ebonized and parcel-gilt Baroque-style box sofa, circa 1830s, is a great example of the Dutch Baroque style. The playful hand painted gold highlights against the black-...
Wood
Sold|$2,750
Coen de Vries Mid-century Sofa
By Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, mid-century, 3-seat sofa with mocha velvet upholstery, steel frame and lightly refinished natural wood armrests. Designed by Coen de Vries. As a leading member of the Goed...
Chrome
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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