Armless 'Sled' Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless wing sofa on laminated an ebonzied mahogany "sled" leg base.
20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
Armless 'Sled' Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless wing sofa on laminated an ebonzied mahogany "sled" leg base.
Upholstery
Armless 'Sled' Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1934
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless sofa on laminated mahogany "sled" feet. *upholstery required
Upholstery
Sled Base Grey Dunbar Style Goose Feather 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This sofa is an even armed sofa. It's upholstered in a grey flannel fabric. It has a chrome sled
Chrome
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 101 in D 34.5 in
Stunning Curved Erwin Lambeth Sled Leg Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Erwin Lambeth, Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Erwin Lambeth curved back sled leg sofa. This sofa was reupholstered long ago in this
Upholstery, Walnut
Simple Sled Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1968
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple sofa on a chromed steel sled base in the original upholstery.
Steel
Midcentury James Mont Style Lacquered Gondola Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The chic sofa features a gondola sled inspired wood frame with an ebonized black lacquer finish. The
Fabric, Wood
$4,500
H 24.5 in W 94.25 in D 32.25 in
2010s Davis Design Team for Davis Nora Two Seater Sofa in Grey Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example was produced in the 2010s. The sofa features a steel sled base in black and is upholstered in grey
Steel
$4,389
H 30.32 in W 82.68 in D 27.56 in
20Th Century De Sede DS-31 Cognac Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
entertaining. Resting on polished chrome sled legs, the sofa maintains a light, floating appearance while
Steel
$2,100Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 46 in W 36 in D 36 in
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Sled Base Rocking Slinder Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-war outdoor patio aluminum Slider Settee With double Poles Armrest. This Mid-century patio/outdoor settee consists of an aluminum frame with two arms on each side of the base co...
Aluminum
Harvey Probber Gold and Orange Patterned Upholstered Sled Base Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century sofa with orange, yellow, and gold sunburst patterned upholstery, resting on
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Ebony
Patrician Sled Sofa
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A robust and well-designed sofa by Patrician Furniture Co. in black tufted Naugahyde. The chrome
Patrician Armless Sled Sofa
By Patrician
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A minimal and clean-lined armless sofa by Patrician. The body of this sofa appears to float as a
Milo Baughman Sled-Base Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
sled-base banded and wrapped along front edge of sofa. Label on underside of cushion [Milo Baughman
Bronze
Armless 'Sled' Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1934
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless sofa or bench or banquet on laminated mahogany "sled" feet.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Patrician Chrome Sled Base Tufted Sofa
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Patrician chrome sled base tufted sofa.
Steel
IB Kofod-Larsen Sled Sofa for Selig, Two Available
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
The iconic design by Ib Kofod-Larsen, this pair of sled sofas are sculpted from walnut. Made in
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Sled Base Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid century sled base sofa Sofa measures: 102 wide x 33.5
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 83.5 in D 29 in
Patrician Sleek Midcentury Steel Sled Base Tufted Gallery Sofa Saddle Naugahyde
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous example of Mid-Century Modern in a sleek and sturdy sofa. Great for home, office, or
Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 83.5 in L 30 in
Patrician Sleek Midcentury Steel Sled Base Tufted Gallery Sofa Saddle Naugahyde
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous example of Mid-Century Modern in a sleek and sturdy sofa. Great for home, office, or
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Børge Mogensen Model 211 Oak Sled Sofa in Oak, 1956, Fredericia, Denmark
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hitchin, England
A Børge Mogensen three-seater sofa in oak and teak, designed in 1956, model number 211 for
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.75 in W 77 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Patrician Wool Tufted Sofa with Chrome Sled Base, circa 1970s
By Patrician
Located in San Antonio, TX
Stunning Mid-Century Modern tufted Patrician sofa is in overall excellent condition. New foam, new
Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 75 in D 30 in
Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern lb Kofod Larsen for Selig Lattice Back Sled Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage, mid century, Danish modern, sofa designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig features a distinct
Teak
leather sofa by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Sofa on chromed sled base in the original tan Edelman leather with duck down fill.
Chrome, Steel
Jens Risom Even Arm Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exceptional and substantial even arm sofa with a sled base having three (3) seat and back
Upholstery
Psychedelic 60's Mod Pop Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stainless steel brackets. This low slung sofa then rests on two sled like runners.
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa
By Dux of Sweden, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aluminum Sled Like Legs. Reupholstered maybe 15 years ago, Sofa presents very well! Just cleaned and
Aluminum
Frits Henningsen Box-Form Mahogany Sofa-Bed, circa 1940
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Frits Henningsen 1888-1954. Box-shaped sofa, mahogany. Front with rounded sled-form sides, tapered
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.44 in W 94.49 in D 42.92 in
Roche Bobois Three Seater Grey Leather Sofa, With Adjustable Backs
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
. Featuring polished chrome sled legs, the sofa has contrasting grey leather with adjustable back rests
Leather
Sold
H 29.93 in W 71.26 in D 29.53 in
Teak Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen FD130 Sofa for France and Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
1960s. This sofa has unique sled base and beautifully designed wide armrests. The sofa is made of solid
Wool, Teak
Cinnamon Brown Patrician Sled Base Sofa
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Beautiful, chromed sled base sofa, button tufted and covered in a cinnamon brown hyde of the Nauga.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa with Sled Legs by DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern sofa features an exposed solid teak frame with sled legs and winged
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Patrician Chrome Sled Base Tufted Sofa Baughman Style
By Patrician Furniture Co, Milo Baughman
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Company. This sofa has tufted black Naugahyde upholstery and rests on a thin chrome sled base. Comfortable
Chrome
14 Foot Long Adrian Pearsall 2834-S Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hanover, MA
floating cloud gondola sofa on sculpted ebonized walnut sled base designed by Adrian Pearsall and
Naugahyde, Walnut
Sold
H 37.5 in W 96 in D 40 in
Henredon Sleigh Daybed or Sofa with Spindle Back and Rolled Arms, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful Henredon Registry Sled sofa / daybed would work great in a Traditional, Transitional, Continental
Wood
sofa with rectangular sled base
Located in Hudson, NY
Sofa with unusual floating rectangular sled base.
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard, Nielsen Sled Sofa
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three-seat sofa by architects Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard, Nielsen, crafted by France and Son and
Fabric, Teak
7.5' wood sled base Upholstered Sofa with tenon detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.5' walnut sled base Upholstered Sofa with mortise and tenon detail
Sold
H 30 in W 90 in D 33 in
Handsomely Tailored Sofa with Lucite Sled Bases after Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Portland, OR
A handsomely tailored sofa with Lucite sled bases in the manner of American artist and furniture
Lucite
Retro Leather Sofa, Sweden, circa 1960
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Retro leather sofa, Sweden, circa 1960 This retro leather sofa stands on an aluminium sled base
Aluminum
5 peice 1940s oak sofa and chair set
Located in Hudson, NY
two endtables in oak. scalloped molding along skirt edge. Playful design features sled foot base
Oak
Sofa 1950 Skai and Chrome Sled Base
Located in Tourcoing, FR
great age! Trendy, retro look and design from the 1950s, this sofa has a chrome-plated sled base.
Chrome
$24,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 180 in D 34 in
Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hollywood Regency an extra long two-part sofa with a deep tufted back. The sofa splits in the centre, each side has a single seat cushion with rounded outer edge on an uphols...
Upholstery
$6,365 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Mid-Century Italian Velvet 3-seater Sofa, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A mid-century italian designer sofa from the 1950’s. Upholstered in a maroon red velvet with an interesting angular design and splayed patinated brass legs. Beatifully shaped appeara...
Brass
Postmodern Serpentine Sectional With Stacked Base
By Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Interesting postmodern style sofa with a serpentine like shape. Great organic L shape sofa with an overall foot print of 106” x 106”. Back height is 29” and seat height is 17.5”. Sof...
Upholstery
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.5 in W 97.5 in D 37 in
Handsome Milo Baughman Style Plinth Base Velvet Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style low profile velvet sofa on a plinth base. The turquoise crushed velvet is original and still has some life left in it! If your looking for a very comfort...
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Upholstered Sofa By Anthony Lawrence In Lee Jofa Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and colorful Blue upholstered Hollywood Regency style Sofa with rolled arms loose upholstered seat cushions with rope turned trim and fringed base. Dimensions: 87” wide ...
Velvet, Wood
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 89 in D 36 in
Stunning Asian Bird of Paradise Upholstered Sofa Chinoiserie Midcentury
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Chinoiserie style upholstered sofa with fabulous vintage bird of paradise floral fabric. This stylish sofa is actually all the rage right now and is in remarkable vintage co...
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sofa in the Manner of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern chrome sofa in the manner of Harvey Probber, circa 1960s. Our team of expert craftsmen professionally reupholstered the sofa in a beautiful Olympic blue color. It ...
Chrome
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Metal
Pair of John Mascheroni Curved Sofas
By John Mascheroni
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of John Mascheroni curved sofas, an elegant duo of modern furniture that adds a touch of sophistication to any living space. These beautifully crafted sofas feature strikin...
Bouclé
Salvadore Sofa in Army (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with an oak structure, high-density foam, and a feather topper for optimum comfort, the Salvador sofa features a triple armrest, upholstered with a luxurious velvet (L...
Fabric
Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 13.5" Arm Height (inches): 18" All ite...
Metal
$12,942 / item
H 39.38 in W 110.24 in D 38.59 in
Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Undulating Silhouette in Custom Velvet Colors
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural sofa is defined by its fluid silhouette and continuous curved backrest, creating an elegant architectural profile that feels both timeless and contemporary. The softl...
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 92 in D 36 in
Spectacular Hollywood Regency Tufted Curved Kidney Sofa
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Hollywood Regency kidney shaped tufted sofa. This piece is a true vintage gem from the 1970s upholstered in a gorgeous emerald green velvet. The fabric is still in fabulo...
Upholstery
$16,346 / item
H 35.83 in W 110.24 in D 39.38 in
Handmade Velvet 3-Seater Sofa by Munna Design Studio, Modern Design
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural curved sofa is defined by a continuous, enveloping back and integrated arms, forming a strong yet inviting architectural silhouette. Upholstered in plush velvet, the ...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic two seater sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, originating from the 1980s. (Two available, price per item) We have selected Musco, a dark blue mohair from De Ploeg, the Ne...
Metal
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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