Vintage De Sede 600 “Non-Stop” Sectional Sofa, Taupe Suede
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Toronto, CA
A true icon of 1970s design, the DS-600 “Non-Stop” sofa by De Sede is celebrated for its endlessly modular, serpentine silhouette.
Suede, Felt, Wood
$2,021Sale Price|25% Off
Late 20t Century Bridgewater Style Sofa Tight Back Taupe Gray Vinyl Faux Leather
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage taupe gray faux leather upholstered Bridgewater style sofa with tight back, two loose seat cushions & square tapered wood feet.
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
Moooi Triple Seat Sofa So Good in Taupe Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Feet
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa So Good by Marcel Wanders studio is a modular sofa system made of generous proportions and feather-like softness.
Upholstery
Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” Two-Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Bibambola” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Original vintage version from 1976, recently reupholstered by the previous owner with a light grey fabric. This comfortab...
Cotton, Foam
Modular three-Seater Hanabira Sofa by Maker Murmurio, Taupe Velvet handcrafted
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Hanabira is a versatile modular sofa inspired by the delicate beauty of flower petals. Its adaptable design allows it to seamlessly fit into any space, from cozy living rooms to expa...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, taupe alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered.
Velvet, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, taupe alpaca wool, Italy, 1970, set of four "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered.
Velvet, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, taupe alpaca wool, Italy, 1970, set of 3 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered.
Velvet, Plastic
$11,008 / item
Collectible Contemporary Slinky Long- Taupe Velvet
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Slinky collection is a statement piece that redefines the essence of modern living. Bibibi was inspired by an architectural silhouette and fluid, sculptural lines, it blends luxury m...
Velvet
$33,415 / item
Magritte 3-Seater Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Upholstered in a velvety, light-taupe hued fabric, this sofa features block feet in gold-finished wood and two seat cushions filled with goose down.
Other
Collectible Contemporary Modular Three Seat - Taupe Velvet
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Slinky collection is a statement piece that redefines the essence of modern living. Bibibi was inspired by an architectural silhouette and fluid, sculptural lines, it blends luxury m...
Velvet
$6,102 / item
Caper 3 Seater Mosaic Taupe by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater Mosaic taupe by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 206 x W 84 x H 63 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs.
Steel
De Sede DS-47 Grey Neck Leather Two Seat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage De Sede Switzerland DS-47 two seater sofa in taupe leather c.1970’s. Extendable seat sofa in thick taupe grey leather with lovely patina.
Leather
Vintage 20thC Italian Maralunga Sofa By Vico Magistretti For Cassina c.1980
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Upholstered in supple taupe leather, the sofa features the model's signature oversized loose cushions, generously padded arms, and softly rounded frame.
Leather
Modular Two-Seater Hanabira T3 Taupe fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Hanabira is a versatile modular sofa inspired by the delicate beauty of flower petals. Its adaptable design allows it to seamlessly fit into any space, from cozy living rooms to expa...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Modular sectional Hanabira T2 Warm Taupe Velvet fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Hanabira is a versatile modular sofa inspired by the delicate beauty of flower petals. Its adaptable design allows it to seamlessly fit into any space, from cozy living rooms to expa...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Modular sectional Hanabira T1 Warm Taupe Velvet fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Hanabira is a versatile modular sofa inspired by the delicate beauty of flower petals. Its adaptable design allows it to seamlessly fit into any space, from cozy living rooms to expa...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Modular Two-Seater Hanabira T1 Warm Taupe Velvet fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Hanabira is a versatile modular sofa inspired by the delicate beauty of flower petals. Its adaptable design allows it to seamlessly fit into any space, from cozy living rooms to expa...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Rosewood and Warm Taupe Mohair, Fátima, 1960s
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
A study in proportion, restraint, and material intelligence, this 1960s sofa by Fátima exemplifies the quiet rigor of Brazilian modernism.
Hardwood, Mohair
$19,500 / set
Pair of Sculptural Vintage Italian Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
They are ample and very comfortable, professionally upholstered in excellent boucle taupe fabric. NOTE: Sofa available that matches - not upholstered, still in original fabric read...
Brass
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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