$6,000 / item
H 27.56 in W 55.52 in D 25.99 in
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Mahogany and Patinated Leather by Rud Thygesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame, French caning and seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Danish Modern Loveseat Sofa by Rud Thygesen, 1980s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant bench with frame in beech and fabric seat. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
$13,301
H 34.65 in W 89.77 in D 30.32 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.
Metal
Skjold Sørensen Three-Seat Leather Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Skjold Sørensen. Three-seat sofa with removable cushions on chromed Shaker steel frame, covered
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 55.91 in D 26.78 in
Danish Sofa in Mahogany and Leather by Rud Thygesen / Johnny Sorensen for Botium
By Botium, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: This sofa, model 7702- Kongeserien is made in mahogany, cane, leather
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 31 in W 85.5 in D 33.5 in
Danish Midcentury Airport Style Leather Sofa with Metal Legs by Skjold Sorensen
By Skjold Sørensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous Danish airport style sofa in cognac colored leather characteristically raised on metal
Aluminum
Sofa by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Botium
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Botium. Model: "King Series." Mahogany, French cane
Mahogany, Leather
Sofa, 2-seater by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Botium.
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa, 2-seater by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Botium. "King Series" Mahogany, French cane
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Sofa Model 7702 by Botium in Denmark
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model 7702 / Kongeserien designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen. Produced by Botium in
Leather, Cane, Beech
Sold
H 27.76 in W 72.84 in L 27.76 in
1960s Danish Midcentury Leather Sofa by Hans Olsen for Christian Sorensen
By C.S. Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Sorensen, Glostrup, Denmark. Covered with very nice original patina. The sofa is in good original
Leather, Rosewood
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa
By Botium
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa with frame of oak Cane in the back, original
Leather, Oak
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa
By Botium
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa with frame of elm. Cane in the back, original
Leather, Elm
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa
By Botium
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa with frame of mahogany. Cane in the back, original
Leather, Mahogany
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa
By Botium
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa with frame of oak Cane in the back, original
Leather, Oak
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa
By Botium
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa with frame of mahogany. Cane in the back, original
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 27.76 in W 72.84 in L 27.76 in
1960s Danish Midcentury Black Leather Sofa by Hans Olsen for Christian Sorensen
By C.S. Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Sorensen, Glostrup, Denmark, with very nice original patina. The sofa is in good original condition
Leather, Hardwood
Danish Modern Sofa in Mahogany and Patinated Leather
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 27.56 in W 46.46 in D 28.75 in
Midcentury Danish Sofa by Rud Thygesen in Mahogany, French Cane and Leather
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 27.56 in W 46.46 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern Sofa in Mahogany and Patinated Leather by Rud Thygesen, 1980s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Model 7702 Leather Sofa
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in London, GB
Thygesen and Sørensen’s popularization of French caning in the Danish market. This particular sofa was
Leather, Cane, Oak
Modernist Leather and Steel Sofa by Christen Sorensen, Ebena / Lasalle
By Christian Sorensen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning modernist leather and steel even arm sofa by Christen Sorensen, Ebena / Lasalle, Montreal
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 46.46 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern Sofa in Mahogany and Patinated Leather by Rud Thygesen., 1980s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Nanna Ditzel Alle Sofa for S.C. Sorensen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Dallas, TX
A leather Alle sofa designed by Nanna Ditzel for S.C. Sorensen, Denmark.
Leather
Vintage Skjold Sørensen Leather 3-Seat Sofa
By Skjold Sørensen
Located in Panningen, NL
Gorgeous vintage leather three-seat sofa designed and manufactured by Danish maker Skjold Sørensen
Chrome
Early Danish Leather Sofa by Skjold Sørensen
By Skjold Sørensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid-Century rare danish Shaker sofa by Skjold Sørensen. Early 1960s. Original cushion in black
Aluminum
Early Danish Midcentury Leather Sofa by Skjold Sørensen, 1960s
By Skjold Sørensen
Located in Warsaw, PL
Fabulous Danish airport style sofa in black genuine leather with removable cushions sits. The frame
Metal
Skjold Sørensen Midcentury Lounge Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
By Skjold Sørensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skjold Sørensen midcentury lounge sofa, Denmark, 1960s.
Leather
Danish Midcentury Lounge Sofa by Skjold Sørensen
By Skjold Sørensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare lounge sofa with shaker legs by Skjold Sørensen, Denmark, 1960s.
Leather
Danish Leather Sofa by Skjold Sorensen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Sorensen. The body of the sofa is in a deep chocolate brown leather while the seat and back cushions are in
Kongeserie Sofa by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thygesen & Sorensen won in 1969 1st prize in a competition held by the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
1960s Danish MCM Leather Sofa by Hans Olsen for Christian Sorensen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful 1960s Danish MCM leather sofa by Hans Olsen for Christian Sorensen. Removable cushions.
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 55.52 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Mahogany Rud Thygesen and Jonny Sorensen Sofa, 1985, Botium
By Botium, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Midcentury sofa model 7702 designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen. Produced by Botium in
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,687Sale Price|44% Off
H 30.32 in W 89.38 in D 31.5 in
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1954. Original condition. should be re-upholstered.
Fabric
$3,217Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.32 in W 88.59 in D 31.5 in
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
From the estate of the famous architect Viljo Revell. Hard foam. Designed in 1954. Original condition.
Fabric
$2,767Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
$7,984
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 24.41 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and highly versatile Danish Modern bench designed by master cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose, executed in the 1940s. Crafted from beautifully patinated solid Bangkok teakwood...
Cane, Teak
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
$17,757
H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 34.26 in
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
A long, low sofa with Pearsall’s characteristic open structure, the iconic model 2408 pairs generous upholstered volumes with a sculptural walnut frame. Its partly open back and angl...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 91 in D 32 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa c 1950/60's
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Mid Century classic sofa, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International ( Knoll Park Ave ). This iconic sofa displays all the sophistication, quality and beauty expec...
Chrome
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for D...
Metal
Large Set of Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s. Set of twelve elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the...
Bentwood, Fabric
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954 A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...
Brass, Steel
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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