Sold|$3,200
Early Teak Frame Sofa by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful teak framed sofa designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen .
Wood
Restored Danish Modern Teak Frame Sofa by Fabian
By Fabian Denmark 1
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This gorgeous Danish Modern teak frame sofa by Fabian has stunning detailing throughout.
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Framed Sofa by Erik Jørgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A nicely sized and comfortable Danish Modern teak framed sofa by Erik Jørgensen for Erik Jørgensen Møbelfabrik.
Teak, Upholstery
Restored Grete Jalk Teak Frame Sofa Teal Tweed for France and Sons
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This spectacular Danish modern teak frame sofa is a gorgeous sculptural beauty by Grete Jalk for France & Sons.
Foam, Rubber, Teak, Fabric
Sold|$4,900
Long Teak Framed Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant long mid century sofa with teak frame upholstered in cream linen simply to show the potential.
Sold|$2,995
Teak Framed Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Vancouver, BC
A gorgeous teak sofa set designed by Illum Wikkelso, manufactured by N.Eilersen in the 1960s.
Teak
Sold|$2,995
Sculptural Teak Frame Sofa New Black Wool
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This beautiful restored Danish modern teak sofa has really striking lines! Featuring ski slope contoured armrests, side braces that flare wider towards the back of the sofa, a back l...
Mid-Century Modern Teak Frame Sofa & Lounge Chair in Wool by Svegards Markaryd
By Svegards Markaryd
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This totally striking and rare Danish modern teak quality sofa and lounge chair were designed in the 1960s by Svegards Markaryd, Sweden. Made of completely solid teak, they have gorg...
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Teak Frame Sofa and Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teal Tweed, 1960s
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This gorgeous Danish modern teak frame set is a rare, full living room set! The stunning teak frames are beautifully sculpted throughout, with flared back legs and arm rests, slat ba...
Upholstery, Teak
Sold|$2,800
Danish Sofa/Daybed
Located in Southampton, NY
Vintage Danish teak-frame sofa/daybed in original upholstery.
Wood, Upholstery
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielson Sofa Day Bed
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Baltimore, MD
Solid teak-framed sofa/day bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielson for John Stuart.
Chrome
Sold|$1,600
Teak Arne Vodder for Cado Sofa
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1970s Teak framed sofa, a Arne Vodder design for Cado.
Teak, Wool
Teak and Fabric 3-Seat Sofa by Eric Pamphilon and George Freyer for Guy Rogers
By Eric Phamphilon, Guy Rogers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury afromosia teak framed sofa, designed by Eric Pamphilon and George Freyer - produced by Guy Rogers from England, model "Manhattan", circa 1967.
Fabric, Teak
Danish Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Sons
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice sculpted teak frame sofa by iconic Danish designer Grete Jalk.
Teak
Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Seat by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Zurich, CH
This gorgeous and sturdily constructed teak frame sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son in the 1960s as part of the "Senator" line.
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Seat by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Zurich, CH
This gorgeous and sturdily constructed teak frame sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son in the 1960s as part of the "Senator" line.
Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelso Teak and Leather Sofa, Danish, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
A two seat teak framed sofa designed by Illum Wikkelso and produced by Eilersen, Denmark, circa 1960.
Leather, Teak
Ultimate Grete Jalk Sofa, Restored, All Teak Frame, Thin Back Slats, 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This spectacular Danish modern teak frame sofa is a gorgeous sculptural beauty by Grete Jalk for France & Son.
Upholstery, Teak
Sold|$6,000
Greige velvet Bastiano sofa by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Hollywood, CA
A teak frame sofa with greige velvet cushions from Italy by Carlo Scarpa.
Velvet, Wood
Danish Modern Teak Frame Sculptural Sofa by Arne Vodder W/ Contoured Back Slats
By Arne Vodder
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This exquisite Danish Modern teak frame sofa is a rare model that was designed by Arne Vodder and features stunning carved armrests, a scalloped back with contoured back slats, and a...
Upholstery, Teak
Teak Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen C2154
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Vancouver, BC
A teak framed sofa with tapered legs and a stunning cut out detailed back rest.
Teak
Teak Minerva Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Vancouver, BC
A teak framed sofa with removable arms, tapered legs and a stunning cut out detailed back rest.
Teak
Teak Minerva Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Vancouver, BC
A teak framed sofa with removable arms, tapered legs and a stunning cut out detailed back rest.
Teak
Danish Sofa Attributed Johannes Andersen for Hovedstadens
By Johannes Andersen
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This gorgeous Danish modern teak frame sofa is attributed to Johannes Andersen for Hovedstadens (note the original catalogue photo.)
Fabric, Foam, Rubber, Teak
Hvidt & Mølgaard Teak Sleigh Sofa and Lounge Chair Camel Wool
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Sons, this totally hot Danish Modern teak frame sofa and lounge chair retain the original maker's metal medallion.
Upholstery, Teak
Sold|$3,600
Hans Wegner Convertible Sofa Day Bed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
Designed by Danish designer Hans Wegner circa 1960, this teak framed sofa converts into a twin size day bed by simply lifting the caned back rest.
Teak, Cane
EKORNES Collection Manhattan Sofa Beige Leather with Teak Frame
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather has been cleaned and conditioned with leather safe products. Teak wood frame has been oiled. Sofa is ready to last another 20-30 years
Leather, Wood, Teak
1960s Wicker Sofa with Teak Frame, Design from DDR
Located in Faarevejle, DK
Very beautiful vintage wicker sofa with teak frame. The design is nicely organic.
Wicker, Teak
A Navy Blue Leather Danish Modern Sofa on Carved Teak Frame
Located in Pasadena, CA
A highly contoured mid sixties Danish sofa in dark navy blue leather on a dark finish carved teak frame.
Teak, Upholstery
Black Leather 3 Seater Sofa with Solid Teak Frame by Komfort Denmark
By Komfort
Located in Outremont, QC
Black Leather 3 Seater Sofa with Solid Teak Frame by Komfort Randers Mobelfabrik, 70's // Dimensions: 81”W x 31”D x 31”H seat width 57" seat depth 20" seat height 17" // *Lik...
Leather, Teak
Teak Frame Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Sofa for Magnus Olesen in Oatmeal Wool
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Gorgeous from every angle, this Danish Modern teak Classic has conical legs that taper in either direction, side cross braces that flares toward the back, and lovely Minimalist teak ...
Upholstery, Teak
Sold|$3,495
Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Vancouver, BC
This is the model 118/3 denoting it is the 118 series and is a three person sofa. Beautifully crafted with a sculptured solid teak frame & open modern era form.
Teak
Vintage Teak Framed Two-Seat Sofa Designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Vintage Danish teak framed two-seat sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen in the 1960s.
Teak
Sold|$3,400
Teak Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960s open frame sofa in teak with 6 loose cushions, designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, Sweden.
Mid-Century Swedish Teak Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, New Upholstery
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Modern Swedish sofa with teak frame designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX.
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl FJ53 Sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two seater sofa with teak frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with original green fabric.
Teak, Fabric
Three Seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare Henningsen sofa with teak frame, new leather upholstery and brass nailhead trim.
Brass
Midcentury Dutch Design Sofa for De Ster Gelderland, 1950s
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Vintage De Ster Gelderland sofa with teak frame in organic design and elegant armrests.
Teak
Elegant Danish Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Sofa, 1950s
Located in Westmaas, NL
Elegant two-seat sofa with teak frame and original yellow upholstery from the 1950s.
Fabric, Teak
Topform 3-Seater Sofa model ‘Westpoort’, Dutch design, 1950's
By Topform
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The X-shape of the teak wooden frame turns this sofa into a rare piece.
Fabric, Teak
NV-53 Settee by Finn Juhl
Located in Hudson, NY
Sculptural two seat sofa, with teak frame. New leather upholstery. Made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder.
Teak, Leather
Sold|$3,200
Hovmand-Olsen Folding Sofabed
Located in Southampton, NY
Chic and sleek teak frame folding sofa that opens to a bed. Cushions each 22" -- opening bed 44"
Wood
Sleeping Couch Pastoe Braakman Dutch Design with Teak Frame
By Cees Braakman
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Large 220cm couch. Designed by Braakman for Pastoe. The couch can be turned into a sleeping couch. Teakwood.
Teak
Svante Skogh 1960s Teak Framed Sofa with Leather Straps, Sweden
By Svante Skogh
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid teak 'cube frame' sofa with leather strapping, bench back cushion and 3 loose seat cushions, designed by Svante Skogh, Sweden, 1960s.
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Sold|$5,600
Teak and Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waltham, MA
Teak frame sofa by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen.
Leather, Teak
Sold|$2,175
Micheal Taylor Outdoor Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W66 D39 H30 SW60 SD20 SH18 AH20 Fully restored solid outdoor teak sofa. Item is structurally sound and has a newly refinished solid teak frame with fresh outdoor upholstery.
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$4,400
Two-Seat Sofa by Hans Olsen
By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Olsen. Two-seat sofa. Solid teak frame, cane back. Cushions upholstered in dark gray wool fabric.
Cane, Fabric, Teak
Sold|$4,200
Mid Century Sofa by DUX of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Long Beach, CA
A solid teak frame that wraps the entire sofa. Newly upholstered in a bold fabric that is sure to make this a statement piece.
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$3,800
Grete Jalk Daybed
Located in Southampton, NY
Teak and walnut frame sofa bed in original upholstery, attributed to Grete Jalk.
Upholstery, Wood
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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