Thin Frame Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal tuxedo sofa with solid wood frame and hand tied springs having down-filled cushions and
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Thin Sofas
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s
$5,200
H 27.95 in W 77.16 in D 25.6 in
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Vienna, AT
airiness and allow the shape of the sofa also being thin and non-bulky, using a steel structure on the
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Brown Teddy Bouclé, 1980s
$7,900
H 27.95 in W 77.16 in D 25.6 in
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Brown Teddy Bouclé, 1980s
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Vienna, AT
airiness and allow the shape of the sofa also being thin and non-bulky, using a steel structure on the
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Swedish Modern "Star" Sofa for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
By SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
the sofa’s curves. The thin tapered legs splay outwards, following the form of the sofa and providing
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Amarena Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s
$8,500
H 27.95 in W 77.16 in D 25.6 in
Air Sofa Burkhard Vogtherr Newly Upholstered Amarena Brown Teddy Bouclé , 1980s
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Vienna, AT
replace with thin multiples. We have had the sofa gutted and newly upholstered with a beautiful Teddy
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Teak Wood Three-Seat Sofa with Light Beige Upholstery, Fine Collection
$2,262Sale Price|50% Off
H 32 in W 76 in D 39 in
Teak Wood Three-Seat Sofa with Light Beige Upholstery, Fine Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
with the inviting warmth of natural materials. Wrapped in soft wheat-thin twill weave fabric, this sofa
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
Two Large Brazilian Armchairs in the Manner of Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
$3,296 / set
H 35.83 in W 37.8 in D 32.68 in
Two Large Brazilian Armchairs in the Manner of Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
slender and delicate slats of rosewood that are wide but thin and therefore give the sofa an open and
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Extremely Rare George Nelson Thin Edge Sofa, 1954
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare George Nelson "Thin Edge" sofa #5481 produced for only 2 years from 1954-1956, this
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stunning and Rare George Nelson Thin Edge Platform Sofa Set
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson thin edge white laminate small sofa set, Original upholstery from 1953
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ultimate Grete Jalk Sofa, Restored, All Teak Frame, Thin Back Slats, 1960s
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 80.5 in D 29.25 in
Ultimate Grete Jalk Sofa, Restored, All Teak Frame, Thin Back Slats, 1960s
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
George Nelson Thin Edge Sofa System
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller seating system. Reupholstered in Knoll Swing Pearl Grey.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Thin Edge Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous Thin Edge sofa designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. This early 1950s sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Sofa No. 5483
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Extremely rare, produced for only one year, sofa designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller (As
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Tweed Sofa
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A lightweight sofa with a thin profile. Its construction is simple, yet sturdy, comprised only of
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mid Century 1960s Italian Sofa
Located in London, London
overall modernist aesthetic. The sofa stands on thin, black metal legs, which are tapered and angled
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Iron Frame Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thin iron frame sofa with arms. Mid-century modern lines in a Dorothy Schindele style. Very cool!
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Iron
Sofa "442" by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Utrecht, NL
Much has been said about this sofa model, but one thing is for sure: this 1962 classic was way
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa and Lounge Chair Set by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An early George Nelson thin edge series matching sofa and lounge chair set, this piece was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Custom Made Holly Hunt Deep Blue Velvet Fabric Contemporary Modern Sofa
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
design. It features a one piece design, with a thin black platform base. This sofa has three back pillows
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Down
Italian Mid-Century Sofa Bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
Sold
H 37.41 in W 94.49 in L 37.41 in
Italian Mid-Century Sofa Bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
in beige and brown thin striped fabric. The sofa has a rectangular seat with buttons. On the sides
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
GEORGE NELSON
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, Thin Edge Sofa. Seat is 16.5" high
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Timothy Oulton Halo Viscount Three Seater Tan Leather Sofa
By Timothy Oulton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofa, thin arms to give you maximum seating without using too much space in your home yet very stylish
Category
20th Century British Settees
Materials
Leather
Daybed by Florence Knoll and Charles Nedringhaus
By Knoll, Richard Stein
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and uncommon daybed/sofa having a thin-gauged iron base supporting a tailored and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Iron
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Ash
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and stable sofa, while the thin wooden legs lift this sofa just a bit from the ground, resulting in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Superb English Tufted Bench Mottled Brown 87 Inch Leather Chesterfield Sofa
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H 30 in W 87 in D 37 in
Superb English Tufted Bench Mottled Brown 87 Inch Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
unmistakable character. Unlike modern furniture made from thin, mass-produced cowhide, this sofa is wrapped in
Category
Early 2000s English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Original George Nelson Thin Edge Sofa Set from 1953
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All original George Nelson Thin Edge Sofa set, Perfect for a small office or apartment.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
George Nelson Thin Edge sofa and ottoman. Herman Miller 1955.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare sofa and ottoman by George Nelson made to accompany his "thin edge" group of case goods.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
George Nelson 3 seat sofa-1950's-thin edge legs-Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson 3 seat sofa from the 1950's. Sofa is fully reupholstered in gray Maharam wool, on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Ultimate Grete Jalk Sofa, Restored, All Teak Frame, Thin Back Slats, 1960s
Sold
H 30.5 in W 80 in D 30 in
Ultimate Grete Jalk Sofa, Restored, All Teak Frame, Thin Back Slats, 1960s
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Modernist Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular sofa form with thin arms and back, ornamented only by the "cut in" recesses in each
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Velvet and Chrome Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Bridport, CT
Newly upholstered in beautiful grey velvet loveseat sofa. Perfect thin chrome detailing. Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Rare Brazilian Modern Pau Marfim Wood Sofa by Rino Levi
By Rino Levi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Brazilian Modern Pau Marfim wood frame sofa with amazing thin lines Designed by Rino Levi
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Sofas
Sofa and Pair of Armchairs by Jules Leleu, circa 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
armrest, on natural wood legs highlightened by thin tricks of bone. Sofa : H. 83 - L. 200 - P. 85 cm
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
Sofa and daybed Lotus 65 by Rob Parry for Gelderland, 1950s
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
sofa has thin metal legs and can easily be turned into a bed. The sofa is completely re-upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
20th Century English Knoll Sofa
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tetbury, GB
A lovely Knoll style sofa. Most probably mid 20th century. Reupholstered using plush red material
Category
Late 20th Century British Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samsö OPE Beech and Leather Loveseat or Sofa
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
stained beech frame. The arms are hand carved to a very thin edge. The sofa is very comfortable thanks to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Beech, Leather
Midcentury Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, circa 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury, wooden three-seat sofa with thin frame in a matte finish. Newly upholstered in muslin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Muslin, Wood
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By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
"Tellus" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical, yet often coincidental, availability...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franklin Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Franklin sofa is a variation on our Classic Montebello sofa style. It features two down-wrapped seat and back cushions and two bolster pillows. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
"Orion" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way, based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical - yet often coincidental - availabil...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Thin Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of thin sofas for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct thin sofas — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 103 antique and vintage thin sofas at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 34 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Thin sofas have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of thin sofas to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern thin sofas are of considerable interest. Large thin sofas can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller thin sofas available at 1stDibs — each spanning 24 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made thin sofas over the years, but those made by Dainelli Studio, Driade and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Thin Sofas?
Thin sofas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,595, while the lowest priced sells for $1,700 and the highest can go for as much as $86,165.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
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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