$15,000 / set
H 29 in W 107 in D 39 in
Mid Century Modern Schweiger Industries Cream Teddy Bear Sofa & 2 Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Schweiger Industries Cream Teddy Bear Sofa & 2 Lounge Chairs - 3 Piece Set A rare cream Teddy Bear Sofa and 2 Lounge Chairs by Schweiger Industries.
Faux Fur
$12,800
H 30.25 in W 92 in D 42 in
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone needs a teddy bear and yours can be this chic Vladimir Kagan Zoe sofa newly upholstered in soft curly camel teddy bear fabric.
Upholstery
Svend Skipper Teddy Bear Three Seat Sofa
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Danish Designer: Svend Skipper Manufacturer: Skipper Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, wool Measurements: 83? wide x 35.5? deep x 33.5? tall (seat height 16.5?) ...
Wool, Teak
$3,817Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear & Leatherette
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Catania, CT
Upholstered in its original cream teddy bear fabric and black leatherette, this piece perfectly complements the iconic Space Age design aesthetic.
Fabric, Faux Leather
$6,417
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
Space Age Modular Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, Cream Teddy Bear & Leatherette, 1970
Located in Catania, CT
This set includes a corner unit and a single-seat module with one armrest, both upholstered in the original cream teddy bear fabric and black leatherette. The modular design allows f...
Fabric, Faux Leather
Post Modern Curtis Jere Circular Pedestal of Brass and Smoked Glass, c. 1984
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop - Post Modern Charles Hollis Jones Style lucite Rocker in White Shearling C. 1980s Pair of Directional Post Modern Sw...
Brass
$2,400
H 36 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Post Modern Curtis Jeré Brass and Smoked Glass Pedestal Signed 1984
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop- Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair & Custom Ottoman in Ivory Holly Hunt Alpaca Pair of Directional Post Modern Swi...
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in
Cassina Maralunga Designer Sofa Wool White Two-Seat Function Couch Modern
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Grenoble, FR
Original Cassina Maralunga designer teddy bear wool sofa in a minimalistic and modern design, with convenient functions, made for pure comfort and flexibility.
Wool
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970's. Fabric is original, with no rips, tears or stains.
Velvet
1970s Schweiger Teddy Bear Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely love the lines of this sofa!! It’s plush original fabric is so comfortable and cozy - but it is the original so I would suggest reupholstery.
Fabric
1970s Schweiger Teddy Bear Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
This plush sofa features it's original fabric in excellent condition and arm covers unopened in their original packaging. It has been rarely used and is incredibly comfortable.
Fabric
Sold
H 29 in W 96 in D 53 in
Vladimir Kagan Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Teddy-bear Tan Boucle
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is absolutely gorgeous! Clad in a heavy nap, light teddy-bear tan colored boucle, this sumptuous serpentine cloud sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan is sure to make an elegan...
Bouclé
"Arizona" Loveseat Sofa in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen
By Jens Juul Eilersen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Decatur, GA
Even more comfortable than it looks - it's like sitting in a giant sofa shaped teddy bear. Expertly restored by our in-house team.
Bouclé
Sold
H 29 in W 82 in D 34 in
"Arizona" Sofa in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Danish Modern
By Jens Juul Eilersen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Decatur, GA
Even more comfortable than it looks - it's like sitting in a giant sofa shaped teddy bear. Expertly restored by our in-house team.
Bouclé
Sold
H 29 in W 82 in D 34 in
"Arizona" Sofa + Loveseat Set in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen
By Jens Juul Eilersen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Decatur, GA
Even more comfortable than they look - it's like sitting in a giant sofa shaped teddy bear. Expertly restored by our in-house team.
Bouclé
Sold
H 29.5 in W 128 in D 31 in
Vintage 1970s Two-Piece Carson’s Crescent Shaped Curved Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan, Carsons
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Around here we call it the “Teddy Bear Sofa.” No worry for comfort with the plush pillows and fabric.
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Tufted Sofa with Luxurious Donghia Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning example of a Mid Century teddy bear couch.
Sold
H 33.47 in W 86.62 in D 41.34 in
Jean Royere Documented Couch Covered In Teddy Bear Faux Fur Wool
Located in Paris, ile de france
JEAN ROYERE large couch covered in teddy bear faux fur wool material, documented in JEAN ROYERE monography page 168 shown in last picture
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 37.41 in
Unique Pair of 1970s Cini Boeri Fiberglass Sofas for Knoll in Teddy Bear Fur
By Cini Boeri, Knoll, Gavina
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Amazing set of two beautiful loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll International / Gavina Knoll (marked underneath) base made of fiberglass, colored in black (original condition) newly u...
Faux Fur, Fiberglass
Sold
H 28.75 in W 143.71 in D 78.75 in
Unique 1970s Modular Curved Sofa with Teddy Bear Fur & Beechwood Legs, Recamier
By Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan, Gio Ponti
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and unique 1970s-1980s modular curved sofa, solid beechwood legs, completely reupholstered and professionally renewed upholstery, since this time, never used, the condition...
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 28.75 in W 114.18 in D 78.75 in
Unique 1970s Modular Curved Sofa with Teddy Bear Fur and Beechwood Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and unique 1970s modular curved sofa, solid beechwood legs, completely reupholstered and professionally renewed upholstery, since this time, never used, the condition is am...
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 118.12 in D 63 in
Modular Curved Sofa, Germany 1970s with Teddy Bear Fur, Cane and Beechwood Legs
By Mogens Lassen, Gio Ponti
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and unique 1970s-1980s modular curved sofa, solid beechwood legs, completely reupholstered and professionally renewed upholstery, since this time, never used, the condition...
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 118.12 in D 63 in
Modular Curved Sofa, Germany 1970s with Teddy Bear Fur, Cane and Beechwood Legs
By Mogens Lassen, Gio Ponti
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and unique 1970s-1980s modular curved sofa, solid beechwood legs, completely reupholstered and professionally renewed upholstery, since this time, never used, the condition...
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Sold
H 31.11 in W 79.14 in D 33.47 in
Unique Danish Fritz Hansen Sofa Mod. 1669 in Teddy Bear Fur and Leather Tufted
By Fritz Hansen, A. J. Iversen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and in this style, unique Fritz Hansen sofa 1669, solid beechwood legs, completely reupholstered and professionally renewed upholstery, since this time, never used, the con...
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Amazing Mid-Century Daybed Sofa by Fred Ruf 1950s with Teddy Bear Fur Upholstery
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Wohnbedarf, Fred Ruf
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful Swiss made daybed by Fred Ruf, designed in 1951 for Wohnbedarf AG Switzerland. Frame in black, solid teak and chrome with patina. Very cool upholstery in teddy bear fur wi...
Metal
$1,880 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
$16,900 / set
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, Mongolian faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag contain...
Faux Fur, Foam
$29,941Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
Hudson Sofa Loose Seat Cushions, Box Legs
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Simple, clean lines and balanced proportions define this sofa. Dual back cushions compliment the single, long seat cushion in this modern remix of a Classic look.
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
By Steelcase, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
Upholstery
$3,937Sale Price|50% Off
H 70.87 in W 75.6 in D 23.63 in
Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970
By MB Italy
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind dressing table, space age style, 70s, with great influence of Art Deco aesthetics. In white lacquered wood, with a black marble effect fiberglass top. Large circular m...
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer
Postmodern Sculptural Curved Serpentine Sectional Snake Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental serpentine snake sectional sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan and Milo Baughman. This unique modular curved sofa consists of three interlocking sections reupholstered in ...
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
$1,292
H 12.6 in W 13 in D 50.4 in
Live Edge Walnut Bench, Wabi-Sabi, Brutalist, Organic, Log Furniture, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Embrace the essence of wabi-sabi with our walnut bench, meticulously crafted from a walnut wood. This bench is a celebration of natural beauty, showcasing the unique imperfections th...
Wood, Walnut
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
Marz Designs, "Terra 0 Short Wall Light", Ceramic Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 0 Short Wall Light features a short or long arm the light is both directional and functional. The singular domed ceramic fitting creates a controlled light source. The Terr...
Brass
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
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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