1980s Vintage Curved Cloud Red Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning cloud sofa, circa the 1980s. This biomorphic sofa sits on four chrome legs and features a red microsuede fabric. This piece is structurally so...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage Leather Two Seat Sofa by Wittmann
By Wittmann
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very comfortable vintage leather two seat sofa by Wittmann. This was made in Austria, it dates from the 1980’s. The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully designe...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large vintage 2 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 2 sections with a low profile sculptural look. Feet are low profile 1 inch cylinders. Fabric is original and ...
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud, Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Directional 1980s. The Cloud Sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional. The original Directional produ...
Upholstery
Umberto Asnago Sofa For Giorgetti Progetti Italy 1980
By Umberto Asnago
Located in Čelinac, BA
Giorgetti Progetti Sofa By Umberto Asnago Italy 1980
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Serpentine Sofa with Plinth Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Serpentine Sofa with Plinth Base, a timeless addition to any living space. Crafted with utmost attention to detail, this captivating gray couch effo...
Textile, Wood
French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, France, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green fabric sofa likely designed and produced in France, c. 1980s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 49.75"W x 32.75"D Seat Heigh...
Fabric, Oak
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 was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...
Textile
Large Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, sofa, model ‘Cannaregio’, multicolored upholstery, Italy, 1987 Large ‘Cannaregio’ sofa, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina. The 1987 design is playful,...
Fabric
Vintage 1980's Danish Sofa by Emil Finkelstein
Located in New York, NY
Vintage rare Danish diamond pattern rope-backed sofa by Emil Finkelstein with beautiful large swooping arms and unique seat back. 23.5" seat depth
Rope, Ash
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric
By De Sede
Located in Stamford, CT
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric Vintage 'Non-Stop' DS 600 sofa designed by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Klaus Vogt...
Fabric, Felt
Skipper Feeling Sofa Alcantara Italy 1980s
By Skipper
Located in Milano, IT
2-seater sofa with foam padding, alcantara upholstery and enamelled metal and brass frame.
Brass
Postmodern Italian 1980s Sofa, Two-Seat
By Memphis Milano
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s Postmodern two-seat sofa. Sculpted beech frame with aluminum accents. Original warm yellow cream leather cushions. Very good condition, comfortable seat. Dimensions: 1...
Leather, Plywood
$19,470 / set
Michel Ducaroy Yoko sofa set Ligne Roset France 1985
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A rare and striking pair of postmodern sofas designed by Michel Ducaroy and produced by Ligne Roset, France, 1985. As the direct successor to the now-iconic Togo, this lesser-known m...
Leather
$5,960Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Preview Purple Sculptural Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
By Preview
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, purple microfiber cloud sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statemen...
Upholstery, Wood
Kurt Beier "Fantasy" Sofa in Longhair, Germany 1980s
By Kurt Beier
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Fantasy” sofa, designed by Kurt Beier, epitomises the avant-garde and experimental nature of postmodern design. Created during a period marked by a break from traditional creat...
Steel
Mid-Century Modernist Curved Sofa in Oyster Velvet Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist curved sofa is a quintessential example of sophisticated 1980s American design. Featuring an elegant, flowing silhouette, the sofa’s gently curved...
Velvet
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous White Leather Cloud Sofa Weiman, 1980s
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous white leather cloud sofa, circa 1980s. The original owner had this sofa recently re-upholstered in a durable thick white leather and looks great.
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS-68 Leather Brown Sofa
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Original DS-68 model by renowned Swiss manufacturer De Sede, designed around the late 1970s and produced mainly in the 1980s. Crafted from high-quality natural leather, typical of th...
Leather, Wood
Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
By Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
Leather, Fabric
Weiman 1980s U-Shaped Sectional Pit Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Weiman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pit sofa by Weiman
Ultrasuede
DS-2011 in Brown Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
The DS-2011 sofa in Brown Leather by De Sede made in Switzerland, 1980s.
Leather
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Sofa for Knoll International, 1982
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” sofa for Knoll International, foam and fabric, Italy, 1982. The “Westside” collection is an iconic project created by Ettore Sottsass in 1982, two years a...
Foam
Simone Sofa - Ufficio Progetti Gavina- Simon International
By Ufficio Progetti Gavina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Simone two-seat sofa by Simon International, 1970s. Structure in lacquered multilayered wood. Padding in polyurethane and synthetic wool. Original upholstery in stunning black le...
Leather
Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
Leather, Fabric
Cartouche Sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. USA. Reupholstered in Raf Simons Kvadrat Vidar fabric
Fabric
Beautiful Italian Mid Century Sectional Sofa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Beautiful Italian Mid Century Sectional Sofa from the 1980s is a stunning piece that embodies the design aesthetics of that era. The sofa features its original orange fabric, add...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Baia two seater sofa Antonio Citterio space age postmodern
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio, Paolo Nava
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Baia sofa designed by Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Designed and sold in the 70s. Reupholstered with light green and yellow wool fabric. Vivid pink zipper. They a...
Fabric
Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Italy. Upholstered in original leather and reworked with boucle seats and back rests. Metal base.
Leather, Bouclé
Three Seater Sofa/Leda Lux , 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood,Fabric The Pilows have stains Manufacturer Hikor Písek Good original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Fantastic Curved Woven Wicker Sofa/Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful piece is in fantastic condition, with a deep and wide seating space. Seat cushion included (as shown) but can be reupholstered if desired. Note: Interior dimension...
Wicker
Porto Venere sofa's by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of exquisite yellow suede portovenere wingback chairs designed by Vico Magsitretti for Cassina. Very comfortable armchairs with wingback headrests. This design is less know th...
Suede
$24,554Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, 1980's
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, 1970. Very distinctive design and extraordinary shapes. New upholstered in a high-quality terracotta color P...
Chenille, Leather
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Cognac Leather
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Corvette' sofa by Gerard van den Berg features a fully upholstered form in original cognac natural leather. Rounded, voluminous cushioning defines the silhouette — the seat, bac...
Leather
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and floral printed beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s. Lower left side post, right center post, and right corner arm rest wicker fraying. ...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Hungarian Postmodern Sofa and Chairs in curved beech, 1980
Located in Brussels, BE
Hungarian Postmodern Sofa and Chairs in curved beech, 1980
Beech
1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview
By Preview
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is one unique sofa, very comfortable. The shape is amazing would be the center focus point of any room Made by Preview Furniture
Upholstery
Dutch Three Seat Sofa in Burgundy Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, lacquered wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1980s This sofa is characterized by a solid construction, featuring clear lines and striking curved shapes. Notice the architecturall...
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher two seat sofa, original red leather. OW602, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher two seat sofa with red leather. Legs of black stained oak. Model OW602, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Leather, Oak
Kubus Leather Sofa by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hamburg, PA
Iconic Kubus sofa designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1910 and masterfully produced by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, Austria, in the 1980s. Upholstered in beautiful, supple cognac-brown leat...
Leather, Wood
Yoko 3-Seater Sofa, Leather by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Toronto, CA
Exceptional YOKO 3-seater in new, extremely soft caramel leather. Designed by Michel Ducaroy, famous for producing the TOGO for Ligne Roset, and produced only for a few years from 1...
Leather, Foam
Josef Hoffmann "Cabinet" Sofa by Wittmann, Austria
By Julius Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in the late 1980s by Wittmann Mobelwerkstattten Austria - Labeled by manufacturer - suitable for new upholstery - Wooden parts in good/very good condition with minor signs o...
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Butterfly Sofas Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of light as air sofas in faded violet velvet that appear to be floating - like butterflies. Reputedly created by Maison Jansen for a Parisian hotel lobby, and now bringing the...
Steel
Postmodern Mint Green Sofa inspired by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1980s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Postmodern Sofa in pale mint green velvet. Design of the sofa is inspired by the iconic Maralunga and Portovenere Sofas, both designed by Vico Magistr...
Velvet, Wood
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Stressless Tan Leather Teak Wood Reclining Sofa
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural reclining leather sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful so...
Leather, Wood
Vigo Magistretti for Cassina Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, two-seater sofa, model 'Veranda', fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1983. Beautiful esthetically balanced two-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassi...
Aluminum
Milo Baughman Kelly Wearstler Coquette Alabaster & Black Tuxedo Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a bold marriage of iconic design and modern artistry, a vintage Milo Baughman sofa reupholstered in Kelly Wearstler’s Modern Coquette fabric in Alabaster...
Cotton, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Three Seater Sofa by Weiman Furniture
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1980s three seater sofa manufactured by Weiman Furniture. The piece has beautiful sculptural lines and retains the original fabric and Weiman Tag. Measurements: 92 inches w...
Wood, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan “Cloud” Sofa Reupholstered in 100% Alpaca
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s in excellent, restored condition
Alpaca
Large and beautiful sofa by Frédéric Mechiche circa 1980
By Frédéric Méchiche
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie et grand canapé traité à l’antique par le décorateur français Frédéric Méchiche, Il possède une très belle qualité de finition et un dessin rappelant les productions de la vil...
Metal
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Top Grade Leather Sofa by Elite Leather
By Elite Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Leather
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' Curved Sofa in Turquoise Upholstery
By Mauro Lipparini, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' sofa, fabric, lacquered wood, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1980s A truly wonderful piece that breathes the elegance of Italian Post-Modern desig...
Steel, Chrome
Camaleonda Sofa Set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in PARIS, FR
Born in Milan in 1935 and trained as an architect under Gio Ponti at the Politecnico, Mario Bellini brought the discipline of post-war Italian rationalism into dialogue with the loos...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1980 Three-Seater Leather Sofa, Ton Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Produced by Ton, Czechoslovakia in late 1980s. The frame is made from beech bentwood. Leather, with signs of use
Leather, Bentwood
Mid Century Scandinavia low long sling Safari sofa by Bruksbo
By Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari lounge 3 seat sofa by Bruksbo Norwegian Furniture Maker. Designed by Ivar Opsvik called the “Safari” leather sofa. A very rare s...
Brass
Roche Bobois ‘Informel’ Two-Seater Sofa – Original Natural Leather Upholstery
By Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY A rare and elegant two-seater ‘Informel’ sofa by Roche Bobois, retaining its original natural leather upholstery in a sophisticated steel gr...
Leather
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, United States, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Antwerp, BE
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, the Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa embodies the fluid elegance that defines his work. Its sweeping, organic silhouette invites both comfor...
Velvet
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