Harmony Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
x 34" H Seat - 18" H x 75.5" W Arm - 25.75" H 8-way hand-tied seat. Spring down cushions. Fabric
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofas 8 Way Hand Tied Springs
Modern Leather Wingback Sofa Settee with Casters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
tone. The sofa is very comfortable with 8-way hand tied springs. The large frame has a fitted loose
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Linden Large Custom Sofa by Parc
Located in Madison, CT
The Linden Sofa is a lounge-forward sofa daybed with an oversized seat supported by 8-way hand-tied
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2010s American Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Deep and Tall Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
/down wrapped foam back pillows sit atop a solid maple frame with 8-way hand tied springs. Textured
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple, Linen
Tufted Leopard Print Sofa
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
sateen ground. Frame is a solid hard maple. Seat cushion is made with 8-way hand tied springs. Entire
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Three-Cushion Sofa with Wood Base, Custom
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
hand-tied springs and a solid hardwood frame. COM Price: $5,175 each Customization may change the
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Chartreuse Velvet Serpentine Sofa with Tapered Bone Legs
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
finish. Hand-built in our Norwalk, CT workshop with a solid hardwood frame and eight-way hand tied
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple
Gold and Brown Velvet Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
firm seat made with 8-way hand tied springs. Tapered legs are made in wenge with brass tips. Can be
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Modern Avant-Garde Sofa with Jumbo Channel in Light Blue Crushed Velvet
$12,945
H 36 in W 93 in D 36 in
Modern Avant-Garde Sofa with Jumbo Channel in Light Blue Crushed Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
large drum or puck feet sit recessed. Solid hard maple frame with eight-way hand-tied springs and high
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Midcentury Floating Curved Sofa/w Printed Velvet and Burlap Welting
$13,650 / item
H 31 in W 137 in D 29 in
Midcentury Floating Curved Sofa/w Printed Velvet and Burlap Welting
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
supported by 8-way hand tied springs. Measures: Overall: 137”W x 29”D x 31”H Depth with curve: 70
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Burlap, Velvet, Foam, Maple, Oak
Large Pink Velvet Scalloped Sofa by The Tailored Home, Modern Design
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
high density foam over eight-way hand tied springs/webbing. Price with Pillows: $16,915 Price without
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Maple
Custom Upholstered Sectional Sofa with Wood Base Tuxedo Style
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
structured presence. Each frame is built from solid hardwood with traditional joinery and eight-way hand
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood, Down
Grande Divano Curvo Boomerang Sofa, After Gio Ponti, C. 1950
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 30 in
Grande Divano Curvo Boomerang Sofa, After Gio Ponti, C. 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Culver City, CA
. This sofa in particular has 8 way hand tied springs, the seating cushion has springs, the stuffing all
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
$8,750
H 35.5 in W 78 in D 27.5 in
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
straps, then 8 way hand tied. With fresh cotton batting and a layer of thin high density foam for comfort
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
Joe D'Urso Island Sofa for Donghia Knoll Plaidtastic Fabric tete-a-tete chaise
$5,400
H 31 in W 101 in D 48.5 in
Joe D'Urso Island Sofa for Donghia Knoll Plaidtastic Fabric tete-a-tete chaise
By Donghia, Joe D'Urso
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
right angled arm. The construction is top notch with 8 way hand tied springs supported by no sag straps
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Sloped Arm Sectional Sofa, Custom Angled Configuration
$13,480 / item
H 34 in W 256 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Modern Sloped Arm Sectional Sofa, Custom Angled Configuration
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
architectural floor plans. Hand-built with eight-way hand-tied springs and premium down-feather wrapped
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood, Maple
Modern Square Arm Sectional Sofa with Loose Cushions in Cream Suede, Custom
$17,280 / item
H 31 in W 116 in D 38 in
Modern Square Arm Sectional Sofa with Loose Cushions in Cream Suede, Custom
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
solid hardwood frame and eight-way hand-tied springs, this piece is engineered for longevity. Features
Category
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood, Maple
Green Faux Leather Tight Seat Banquette, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
, here it's upholstered with 8-way hand tied springs in green faux leather. The base is stained in our
Category
2010s Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
Large Mid-Century Modern Sectional with Solid Walnut Frame and Chaise Lounge
$20,600 / item
H 33 in W 264 in D 105.5 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Sectional with Solid Walnut Frame and Chaise Lounge
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
balances mid-century warmth with a bold, contemporary footprint. Hand-built with eight-way hand-tied
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam, Walnut, Down, Hardwood, Maple
Harvey Probber Deep Tufted Sectional from the Nuclear Sert Series Early 1950s
$16,500 / set
H 27 in W 133 in D 33 in
Harvey Probber Deep Tufted Sectional from the Nuclear Sert Series Early 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
8-way hand-tied springs over webbing with foam rubber cushions and solid hardwood frames. They
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Kennedy Collection Customizable Leather Lodge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
reinforcing the joints. Eight-way hand tied coil springs are interlaced by hand in 8 directions with steel
Category
2010s American Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Sloane Sofa Maple Ebony Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
— Latte Base Finish: Maple Ebony Construction: Kiln‑dried maple frame, 8‑way hand‑tied seat springs, hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Maple, Walnut
Recent Sales
Nº105 Couch - a velvet, cane and hardwood tuxedo sofa from Avoirdupois
Unavailable
H 28 in W 88 in D 36 in
Nº105 Couch - a velvet, cane and hardwood tuxedo sofa from Avoirdupois
By Avoirdupois
Located in New York, US
hardwood with 8-way hand-tied coil springs while hardwood trim wraps the front, back and seatback insert of
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Cane, Hardwood
Howard Sofa, Upholstered Down and Solid Wood
By Egg Collective
Located in New York, NY
The Howard Sofa is a deco inspired contemporary piece. Constructed using 8-way hand tied springs in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Maple, Upholstery, Walnut
Vanguard Envision Sofa in a Taupe Faux Mohair Velvet
Located in Atlanta, GA
and a plinth base. 8-way hand tied seat construction. The clean design offers comfort and style to a
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2010s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
New Contemporary/Modern Handmade Tete-a-tete Sofa, Wool Fabric with Walnut Base
Unavailable
H 36.75 in W 91.5 in D 43.5 in
New Contemporary/Modern Handmade Tete-a-tete Sofa, Wool Fabric with Walnut Base
By Jarred Kaiser
Located in Passaic, NJ
. The deck is eight-way hand tied coil springs with a hand-stitched horse hair edge. Padding throughout
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Sofa Hand-Made in Chicago in Any Dimension with Brass Feet Priced Without Fabric
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H 34 in W 96 in D 42 in
Sofa Hand-Made in Chicago in Any Dimension with Brass Feet Priced Without Fabric
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
constructed from hard-wood, 8-way hand-tied coil springs and high-quality padding materials. Priced COM
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Peacock Velvet Banquet Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Custom channel back banquette sofa with 8 way hand tied hardwood frame, tight bench seat with down
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Custom Charcoal Velvet Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Our in house custom built Tuxedo sofa is fabricated with an eight-way hand tied hardwood frame and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Down, Feathers, Velvet, Wood
Floral 3 Seat Vintage Sofa by Stanton Cooper
Located in Dallas, TX
side pillows. Well built, solid construction with 5" tapering walnut legs and 8-way hand-tied inner
Category
Vintage 1970s American Classical Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Tight back, loose seat sofa, totally refurbished, in muslin
Located in Bronx, NY
very well made sofa, totally refurbished. 8-way hand tied spring construction, foam core down wrap
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in North York, ON
frame with 8 way hand tied coil springs. Price includes complimentary curb side delivery to the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare French 19th c. Serpentine Back Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in New York, NY
back that follows the soft curves of the hand carved wooden frame. Completely restored. 8 way hand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Cotton
Early 20th Century French Country Style Belgian Linen Upholstered Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
sofa deck and back are upholstered with 8 way hand tied springs. The seat we made a brand new custom
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Three-Seat Sofa Custom Bleached Walnut Frame Widdicomb
Sold
H 30 in W 92 in D 29 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Three-Seat Sofa Custom Bleached Walnut Frame Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
walnut frame. This sofa is very comfortable as it has an 8-way hand-tied spring system tucked into the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Grande Divano Curvo Boomerang Sofa, After Gio Ponti, C. 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Culver City, CA
way hand tied springs, the seating cushion has springs, the stuffing all horsehair and the upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Two-Piece Open End "Nuclear Sert" Sectional Sofa Designed by Harvey Probber 1960
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H 27 in W 160 in D 65 in
Two-Piece Open End "Nuclear Sert" Sectional Sofa Designed by Harvey Probber 1960
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
hardwood frames with 8-way hand tied springs and high grade foam rubber filling. They are cozy enough to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Floral Loveseat by Stanton Cooper
Located in Dallas, TX
and 2 side pillows. Well built, solid construction with tapered walnut legs and 8-way hand-tied inner
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Finn Juhl Settee by Slagelse Mobelvaerk BO46, Mid-century Danish
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
Located in Oakland, CA
. The seat is crafted with 8-way hand-tied springs, horsehair, and cotton padding for lasting comfort
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
French Leather Club Chair Restored Ground Up, Incredibly Comfortable Rare Design
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H 30.25 in W 33 in D 36.75 in
French Leather Club Chair Restored Ground Up, Incredibly Comfortable Rare Design
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, shredded coco fibers and wadded wool for padding and of course the coil springs were all 8-way hand-tied
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Ludvig Pontoppidan Danish Settee in New Wool Fabric
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Oakland, CA
8-way hand tied copper springs, horsehair and cotton padding. Raised on tapered legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Copper
Large, comfortable tight back, loose seat sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
fully restored sofa and upholstered in muslin. 8 way-hand tied spring contruction, foam core down
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Monumental Vintage Curved Sofa in Mohair Fabric
Located in Culver City, CA
excellent framing and 8 way hand-tied springs, and our expert tradesmen augmented the frame to give it a
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Angular Sofa by Harvey Probber One Piece Configuration Nuclear Sert Series 1960s
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H 29 in W 138.5 in D 34.5 in
Angular Sofa by Harvey Probber One Piece Configuration Nuclear Sert Series 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
period. They used 8-way hand tied spring over webbing with foam rubber cushions. They retain the straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Korduda Sofa with Left Facing Pouf and Walnut Ebony Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
classic Kagan curved sofas, while 8-way hand-tied springs and traditional upholstery techniques promise
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely well built vintage sofa (hardwood frame, 8-way hand-tied springs, spring/feather seat
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Nº105 Couch by Avoirdupois 50%
By Avoirdupois
Located in New York, NY
. Cushions are made from foam and down fill. Sofa frame is constructed from hardwood with 8-way hand-tied
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Foam, Hardwood, Bentwood, Down, Ash
1940's Sofa with Pillow Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversize Sofa with Pillow Back and Upholstered Leg with Nailhead . Down Wrap Cushions. 8 way hand
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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Sofas 8 Way Hand Tied Springs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of sofas 8 way hand tied springs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique sofas 8 way hand tied springs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. Find 3 antique and vintage sofas 8 way hand tied springs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Sofas 8 way hand tied springs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Sofas 8 way hand tied springs made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home and Donghia each produced beautiful sofas 8 way hand tied springs that are worth considering.
How Much are Sofas 8 Way Hand Tied Springs?
Sofas 8 way hand tied springs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $8,850, while the lowest priced sells for $3,996 and the highest can go for as much as $22,390.
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.
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