$10,500
H 28.75 in W 59.45 in D 30.32 in
"Trienna" Sofa by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy, Finland 1950s
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. His designs, including this sofa, are defined by the elegance and simplicity that
Leather, Wood
$11,494
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Sofa Model Trienna Produced in Finland
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Trienna designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced in Finland.
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut
$12,099
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in
Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good original condition. Original green leather cushions, braided natural leather in the back.
Leather, Walnut
$10,284
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in
Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Walnut and black leather. Good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Leather, Walnut
Scandinavian Midcentury Sofa by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Karlstad, SE
Three-seat sofa model "Trienna" by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs, 1950s. Stunning sofa made of oak
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Sofa Model Trienna Produced in Finland
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Trienna designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced in Finland.
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs sofa model Trienna produced in Finland
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Trienna designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced in Finland.
Leather, Walnut
Studio sofa by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Klintehamn, SE
sometimes referred to as Trienna or Triennale since the sofa won a gold medal at the Milano fair in 1955
Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 30.32 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Sofa Model Trienna Produced in Finland
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Trienna designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced in Finland.
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 30.32 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Sofa Model Trienna Produced in Finland
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Trienna designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced in Finland.
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Hiort 'Trienna' Sofa In Massive Oak with Leather Straps Back
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Maastricht, NL
A sofa by Swedish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort. Solid oak and beautifully aged wood with a leather
Oak, Leather, Fabric
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...
Iron
$4,895
H 30.25 in W 66 in D 18.75 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Walnut
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
$15,439 / item
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
Sold|$2,964
H 64.97 in Dm 22.84 in
Large Leather, Vellum and Rope Italian Chandelier, Max Ingrand, Italy 1940s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful chandelier crafted from a captivating combination of parchment with beautiful knotted hemp details, completed by a rope cord. This stunning organic piece was made in Italy ...
Leather, Rope, Hemp
$12,557
H 24.75 in W 112 in D 59 in
Grey Upholstered Tufty-Time Right Sectional Sofa by B&B Italia - Available Now
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in Tulsa, OK
The Tufty-Time sofa series, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is one of B&B Italia’s most consolidated successes, finding effective answers to the themes of modularity, comfort, and...
Steel
$460
H 3.13 in W 11.38 in D 3.75 in
Gorgeous Brass Lizard Nutcracker Vintage, France, 1960s Mid Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s french large and heavy nutcracker shaped like an lizard. Nice addition to your room, to use it as is or just for your collection of bronze items. Found at an esta...
Bronze, Brass
Unavailable|$12,800
H 26.78 in W 109.85 in D 33.47 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Green Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is renowned for his distinctive sofa designs, and this piece exemplifies his innovative approa...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$24,975
H 30 in W 96 in D 36 in
Rare Mid-Century Curved Back Sofa in Book-Matched Walnut signed Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This rare curved-back sofa, signed by renowned American designer Karl Springer and crafted circa 1980, is a masterpiece of mid-century modernist luxury and craftsmanship. The piece’s...
Mohair, Walnut
$6,412 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
Large curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large and beautiful curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italian manufacture, 1950s This impressive curved sofa, crafted in Italy during the 1950s, is a true centerpiece for a...
Velvet, Walnut
$36,782
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp "Cannon Shell" Model 9040, Brass Flowers, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
From the iconic Paavo Tynell series nicknamed the Cannon shell, this beautiful piece has the attention-demanding appearance of a falling bomb shell, yet the softness of spring with t...
Brass
Mid Century Wicker Fisch Celling Light, France 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This charming little French pendant light is a real gem! It'll add a touch of elegance to any room, no matter what style it is. I'm happy to tell you that the total length is 63 cm, ...
Wicker
Custom Made Gueridon Day Bed with Client's Own Fabric - COM
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottoman, GUERIDON is launching a full line of fully customizable and fully compatible stools, bar stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the sa...
Fabric, 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.