$1,800 / item
H 26.5 in W 87 in D 36 in
1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Sofa, Howard Furniture, Pair Available
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Howard Co Sofa Offered for sale individually are two 1980s
Oak, Fabric, Foam
John Kapel Spindle Back Sofa
By John Kapel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Kapel spindle back sofa in walnut with wool upholstery
Walnut, Wool, Upholstery
George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
drawing for the design of the Priory where George Eloit lived. One can see a spindle back couch. A
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 72 in L 29 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Sculpted Walnut 3-Seat Spindle Back Sofa by Norco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage midcentury Danish modern sculpted walnut 3-seat spindle back sofa by Norco. Item includes
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Spindle Back Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century modern sofa features an elegant spindle frame which wraps around the sides and
Oak, Upholstery
Fritz Hansen 1940s Model 1594 Spindle Back Sofa Danish Midcentury
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
fantastic from all angles and the spindle back is just superb. Very sculptural piece. Excellent condition
Wool, Beech
Fritz Hansen 1940s Model 1594 Spindle Back Sofa in Ivory Lambswool
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
seat and back cushions. Very sculptural looking fantastic from all angles and the spindle back is just
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 66 in D 29 in
Danish 1940s Spindle Back Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
spindle back carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk as model 93 in the 1940s. The
Beech, Wool
Danish Midcentury Open Arm Spindle Back Sofa Model 95 by Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after three-seat open arm sofa in beech and wool manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s by
Beech
Danish 50s Spindle Back Wide Arm Three Seat Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
. With lathe turned teak and shaped oak arms, it has a spindle back design and a wonderful profile all
Oak, Teak
Swedish 1820s Painted Wood Sofa Bench with Turned Spindle Themed Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood sofa circa 1820 with turned spindle themed back and arms, long wooden seat
Wood
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H 33.75 in W 75.75 in D 22 in
Swedish Gustavian Period Spindle-Back Lindome Sofa Bench, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved spindle back splats are set within a straight but ornately molded frame, with a pair of fruit
Wood
Mid Century Vintage Leather Two Seat Sofa, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern vintage two seat leather sofa loveseat with spindle sides and back. This
Leather, Beech
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H 26.5 in W 87 in D 32.5 in
Country Modern Spindle Back 1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Sofa Couch
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel shaped sofa by Howard Furniture. American
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Three Seat Spindle Back Sofa
By Grete Jalk, Viko Baumritter, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern three Seat Sofa with heavy solid wood frame. Very sturdy and well crafted. Light
Naugahyde, Wood
Fritz Hansen 1940s Model 1594 Spindle Back Sofa Danish Midcentury
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
fantastic from all angles and the spindle back is just superb. Very sculptural piece. Original fabric is
Wool, Beech
Alfred Christensen 1940s Lambswool Covered Spindle Back Sofa or Settee
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
spindle back made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful refined lines with curving arms, spring
Sheepskin, Beech
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H 33.5 in W 59.75 in D 29 in
Danish 1940s Spindle Back Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
spindle back carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk as model 93 in the 1940s. The
Sheepskin, Beech
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H 26 in W 60 in D 26 in
Danish Teak Spindle Back Sofa by Jorgen Baermark FDB Midcentury Cabin Rustic
By Jorgen Baermark
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The sofa frame is strong, and without looseness, with a wonderful time worn patina. Original fabric
Teak
Spindel Back Settee by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut spindle back sofa by George Nakashima. Sold with copy of original invoice. Matching chair
Sold
H 29.25 in W 87 in D 34 in
1970s Curved Slat Spindle Back Rustic Modern Solid Oak Sofa Couch by Howard
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Things get a little traditional with the addition of the spindle back. The sofa has been recently
Oak, Fabric
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H 29 in W 58.5 in D 26 in
Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests and Spindle Back
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and spindle back. Beautiful refined lines with curving arms, spring seating and tufted back. Some wear
Wool, Beech
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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
spindle rail back with 17 turned wood spindles, turned wood bun legs / feet, and strips of wood planks
Wood
George Nakashima Walnut Spindle Back Sofa
By George Nakashima
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Original George Nakashima walnut spindle back armless sofa. Beautiful hand oiled finish, new seat
Fabric, Walnut
George Nakashima Spindle Back Sofa with Arms-6.5'
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A terrific spindle-back six-foot sofa with arms, with newly done beige chenille upholstery
Walnut
George Nakashima 8.5' Spindle Back Sofa with Arms
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unusually long version. Custom. Upholstered in a grey wool. Full provenance accompanies.
Terrific Eight Foot Spindle-Back Sofa by George Nakashima
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This extra-long sofa with arms is in the classic Spindle-back form. It was commissioned for a
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Sofa
By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome early 1960's Danish spindle back sofa crafted in solid beech. Newly upholstered in soft
Beech
George Nakashima Six Foot Spindle Back Arm Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Walnut
Folke Ohlsson 'Colorado' Solid Oak Sofa for Bodafors, Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful solid oak spindle back 'Colorado' sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, Sweden
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 79.93 in D 32.68 in
Greaves & Thomas Grey Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Cambridge, GB
designed & crafted, fully restored spindle back three seater sofa manufactured by the renowned high quality
Other
Sold
H 29.53 in W 79.93 in D 32.68 in
Greaves & Thomas Cream Ivory Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Cambridge, GB
beautifully designed & crafted, fully restored spindle back three seater sofa manufactured by the renowned
Rattan, Teak, Cotton, Foam
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
$3,450
H 34 in W 72.5 in D 32 in
Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak and Wool by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts...
Brass
20th Century , Brown Atlantis Three seats Sofa, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments . Space-saving p...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Blue 3-Seat Sofa on Wood Base
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa on a wooden base with three seat cushions. The cushioning is in good condition, but needs to be reupholstered. The sofa is structurally s...
Fabric, Wood
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
Red Mohair Sofa and Convertible Daybed, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic mid-century red mohair sofa that converts to a daybed in a great size. Asymmetric with dog-bone shape, a popular style in the 1950s.
Mohair, Wood
Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Full/King Headboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long walnut headboard that can be adjusted for full or king size mattress. Made by Young Manufacturing in the 1960s. Features drawer and shelf storage with brass handles. The bracket...
Walnut
$4,250
H 26 in W 96 in D 32 in
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Style Tufted Gondola Sofa Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Adrian Pearsall style tufted gondola shaped sofa with walnut trim and legs. This sofa will need to be re-upholstered but foam is still comfortable and soft. We love the deep...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,058Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 61.42 in D 31.5 in
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Maralunga" Sofa in Blue Fabric
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for the Cassina factory in the 1970s. The two-seater sofa is entirely upholstered in original fabric of the time in perfect condition, no rips or da...
Fabric, Cotton, Plastic
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 50.75 in D 33 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Thomasville Walnut & Faux Leather Sofa & Chair 20thC
By Thomasville
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Danish Modern seating set by Thomasville includes settee and chair and offers walnut frame with leatherette upholstered seats, backs and arms, Founders as labeled, 20th...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century folding sofa or daybed, 1960's. Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
$5,800
H 28 in W 84 in D 34 in
Rare 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Lou Hodges, California Design Group 1970 Modernist
By Lou Hodges
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare 3-seat sofa designed by Lou Hodges for California Design Group in the 1970s. Cantilever design oak frame features rounded edge, all original condition, retains origina...
Fabric, Oak
$1,403Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 61.42 in D 35.44 in
Space Age Italian Modular Sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy
By Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Roma, IT
The combination offered consists of 2 modules with side armrests to form a 2-seater sofa. It is possible to add multiple modules thanks to the steel levers placed in the lower part t...
Velvet, Beech
1970s Three Seater Beech Sofa by Hikor, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- fabric in good condition with minor signs of use - can be converted into bed - The Depth of the lying area is 95cm - The skelet made of staind beech wood - high of seat 44 cm
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless 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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