$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
Mid century 1960's Danish rosewood sofa - new wool upholstery
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish three seat sofa with spindle back rosewood frame and newly upholstered
Wool, Rosewood
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 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
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 Viko Baumritter, Grete Jalk, 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 Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
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 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
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
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
Sold
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
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 85 in D 36 in
Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stellar pair of Milo Baughman yellow leather parsons sofas. This pair is in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The magnificent yellow leather has embroidere...
Leather
$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
$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
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
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$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 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
$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
Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture
By Preview
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural base with floating front sofa made by Preview circa 1992. It features the original tweed fabric in good condition. Could use cleaning before use.
Fabric
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
$3,495
H 36 in W 79 in D 32 in
Mid-20th Century Rustic or Western Style Sofa Attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage rustic or Western style sofa attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak comprised of a medium or honey toned Ranch Oak finished frame & reupholstered in a white vanilla toned...
Fabric, Oak
$16,400
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...
Glass, Walnut
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Metal
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
$1,816Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 75.99 in D 30.32 in
1960's Midcentury Modern Dutch Design 3 Seat Sofa Bench
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design 3 Seat Sofa Bench, made in the Netherlands 1960's. Minimalist design on this low sofa or bench. All original ocre yellow cushions and coverings...
Metal
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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