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Mid-Century Modern "Soriana" Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970
By Soriana
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Soriana" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970
Beige bouclette
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$17,318
H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 37.01 in
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three Seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
Very good condition and fabric that feels
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Soriana” three seat bouclé sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa from Italy, 1969. The Post-Modern sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Cream Boucle Sofa in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa Soriana
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cream boucle sofa in the manner of Tobia Scarpa Soriana.
This sofa is low and comfy - it’s like
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
$10,000 Sale Price
31% Off
H 27 in W 90 in D 38 in
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$12,490 / item
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$14,332 / item
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Two-Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, England
Soriana two-seater sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina newly reupholstered in cream corduroy
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Cassina Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This iconic piece features a sleek and modern design, with its distinctive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$10,963 Sale Price
30% Off
H 25.6 in W 97.64 in D 41.34 in
'Soriana' Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the iconic 'Soriana' sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, in 1969
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$12,421 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Modern Bouclé Fabric "Soriana" Italian Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern four-seat sofa model "Soriana" designed by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$16,415
H 27.96 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A brown velvet covered and metal framed sofa.
Produced by Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Beautiful green velvet and metal sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Stamped Cassina. Seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina – 1970s Italian, Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Original 1970s 3-Seater Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina – Iconic Italian Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$23,000
H 28 in W 39 in D 99 in
Soriana Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960s, Green Leather and Steel
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Three-seater “Soriana” sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1960s.
Green eco-leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$16,482
H 27.96 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Soriana Sofas, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$8,921 / item
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969.
Although technically
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
$12,800
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
$13,000
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-seater Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a rare and coveted piece of Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$26,200
H 26.38 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in London, GB
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power couple Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$18,518 / item
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” 3-Seater Sofa in Dark Chocolate Leather - Cassina.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” 3-Seater Sofa in Dark Chocolate Leather – Original Cassina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$19,270
H 25.99 in W 96.46 in D 37.41 in
Italian Modern Soriana Sofa Designed By Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Cassina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Weehawken, NJ
. Comfortably sits 4 people. Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, circa 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$17,995
H 25 in W 94 in D 36 in
Italian 20th Century Beige "Soriana" Leather Sofa By Tobia Scarpa For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful “Soriana“ leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, made in Italy around the latter
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Sofas
Materials
Metal
$16,421
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 36.62 in
Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa White Bouclé Wool Soriana Italian Sofa, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa model "Soriana" two-seat design by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Made of chromed steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Plastic, Wood
$10,629
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa, patinated brown leather, chromed metal, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$23,500
H 27.37 in W 99.22 in D 38.98 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Sand Beige Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Sand Beige Leather, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
$12,600
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
-modern;
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Soriana, reupholstered in aniline leather. Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$23,939
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$25,000
H 26.97 in W 98.82 in D 39.77 in
Midcentury White Wool Soriana Sofa and 2 Armchairs By Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
The sofa set and two Soriana armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Steel structure and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$30,333 / set
H 27.96 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Cassina Soriana Two Seater Sofa and Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Soriana Two Seater Sofa and Ottoman by Cassina, a luxurious addition to any living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$11,858
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa and Ottoman in Light Tobacco Leather by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material/color/model of the product.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$23,900 / set
H 27.96 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa with ottoman, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$39,500 / set
H 25.99 in W 96.46 in D 40.95 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$27,000
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Soriana Two-Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Soriana two-seater sofas by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a celebrated icon of 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$12,700
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Italian modern brown leather Soriana sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather Soriana sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1970s
Two-seater sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$19,270
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 41.34 in
Soriana Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana 2 seater by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, reupholstered in metallic green
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
$12,044 Sale Price
25% Off
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 66.93 in
Midcentury Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set composed by two seater sofa and two ottoman by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Original label
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$14,332 / set
H 26.38 in W 66.15 in D 39.38 in
Cassina 'Soriana' Four-Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cassina; Scarpa; Mid-Century Modern; Boucle Wool; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Post-Modern; Postmodern
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$20,005
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$12,272 Sale Price
25% Off
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana three seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$17,915
H 26.38 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana sofa 2 seater designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969,
Reupholster in new
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Cassina 'Soriana' Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, soriana, Cassina, Italy 1970s, bouclé wool
Manufactured by Cassina in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$20,005
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Two-Seater Sofas for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power couple Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$36,964 / set
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in
"Soriana" Sofa in Green Velvet by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$25,000
H 27.56 in W 100.01 in D 40.75 in
Tobia Scarpa Three Seater Sofa by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three Seater Sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Tobia Scarpa Three Seater Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three Seater Sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Tobia Scarpa Three Seater Sofa by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa new Soriana Sofa or Lounge Chair or Chaise Longue by Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
that changed the face of upholstered furniture belongs to Afra and Tobia Scarpa, who designed it in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$8,300 / item
H 27.96 in W 68.9 in D 41.34 in
Soriana Sofa and Armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Torino, IT
Salotto modello Soriana disegnato da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Cassina.
Icona di stile e del design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
$34,636 / set
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two seater "Soriana" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Rare edition in original cognac
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana Sofa; Two-Seater; Cassina; Bouclé Wool; Italy; Italian Design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$12,660 Sale Price
32% Off
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana Limited Edition Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
A design armchair
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$11,645 / item
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Soriana Sofa
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the iconic ‘Soriana’ collection for Cassina in 1969, with the chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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Soriana Sofa Tobia Scarpa For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the soriana sofa tobia scarpa you’re looking for. A soriana sofa tobia scarpa — often made from metal, chrome and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect soriana sofa tobia scarpa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A soriana sofa tobia scarpa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made soriana sofa tobia scarpa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Tobia Scarpa are consistently popular.
How Much is a Soriana Sofa Tobia Scarpa?
The average selling price for a soriana sofa tobia scarpa at 1stDibs is $12,000, while they’re typically $3,200 on the low end and $46,673 for the highest priced.
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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