$2,936Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Original Ultra Modern Sofa w/ Designer Retro Fabric
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1970s Mid Century Modern Ultra Modern Designer Sofa. Retro designer textile.
Fabric
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Ultra Modern Fabric Sofa Daybed, 4-Seater, USA Made
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Ultra Modern 4 Seat Sofa Doubles as a Daybed. Extra wide and taking off the back pillows will all for Daybed use.
Fabric
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Ultra Rare Milo Baughman James Inc. 4 Seater Sofa Brass Legs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ultra rare 4 seater sofa designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. We just love the sleek brass legs with the classic 4 seater design. The original fabric still looks pretty good wi...
Brass
New Reupholstered Dunbar 3 Seat Tuxedo Sofa in Ultra Fabric 90'
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an even arm Tuxedo sofa by Dunbar Furniture. It has 3 cushioned seats and is on casters for easy movability. It has be newly reupholstered in a rich off white Ultra Fabric. ...
Fabric
Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro
Located in New York, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro
Located in New York, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ultra Rare Karpen of California Tufted Sofa Sectional Walnut Leg Mid-Century
By Karpen of California
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ultra rare Karpen of California tufted back 2 piece sofa sectional.
Brass
Modernist Luigi Tiengo Sofa in Walnut /Ultra Suede for Cimon Montréal, 1963
By Cimon, Luigi Tiengo, Raf Simons
Located in Buffalo, NY
This rare Classic Mid-Century Modern sofa was designed by Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian manufacturer Cimon in 1963.
Fabric, Walnut
New Reupholstered Dunbar Tuxedo Loveseat in Ultra Fabric 66.5"
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an even arm Tuxedo loveseat by Dunbar Furniture. It has 3 cushioned seats and is on casters for easy movability. It has be newly reupholstered in a rich off white Ultra Fabri...
Fabric
Pair of New Reupholstered Dunbar Tuxedo Lounge Chairs in Ultra Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an even arm Tuxedo lounge chairs by Dunbar Furniture. It has 3 cushioned seats and is on casters for easy movability. It has be newly reupholstered in a rich off white Ultra ...
Fabric
Space Age Togo Love Seat Two Seater Blue Ultra Suede Ligne Roset 1970s France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age authentic vintage loveseat or two seater sofa Togo from ultra suede alcantara in cornflower blue color tone by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970s. An iconic freestanding ...
Ultrasuede
ultra rare augusto bozzi kosmos sofa set
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Munich, DE
unique opportunity to own a complete and matching augusto bozzi kosmos sofa set. each part is rare for itself, but a matching set is impossible to find. the chairs are very rare, th...
Brass, Iron
Lavender Ultra Suede Cloud Sofa Chaise Lounge by Weiman
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lavender Ultra Suede Cloud Sofa Chaise Lounge by Weiman Kagan decor.
Upholstery
Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare ‘Paysage’ modular sofa. The new fabric type and color closely resemble those of the original cuddly velvet upholstery. Additionally, the original sketches and ...
Velvet
Red Molded Fiberglass Bench Love Seat
By William Andrus
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern fire red one molded fiberglass piece bench loveseat sofa couch.
Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 98.04 in D 27.56 in
Delta Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Ultra Violet Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
Delta Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Ultra Violet Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Upholstery
Sunz Ultra Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Geometry intersects with organic artistry for a look that is simultaneously timeless and modern. Clean lines and a linear form are softened by a luxurious boucle fabric, making the s...
Bouclé
1960s Low Lounge Sofa, Ultra Mid-Century Modern Selig
By Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unknown Designer, Attributed to Selig. Design in the manner of Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley. Matching Lounge Chair Available. W: 90 x D: 33 x Seat H: 14½ x Arm H:...
Walnut
Midcentury Danish Modern Tufted Sculptural Sofa with Ultra Suede Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Danish modern sculptural sofa with walnut boomerang like supports and original straw colored ultra suede fabric.
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Midcentury Danish Modern Tufted Sculptural Sofa with Ultra Suede Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Danish modern sculptural sofa with walnut boomerang like supports and original straw colored ultra suede fabric.
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Sold
H 29.5 in W 102.5 in D 32 in
Ultra Modern Danish Black Leather Sofa with Teak Legs Hans Wegner Style
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous modernist black leather sofa in the style of Hans J. Wegner. Absolutely stunning.
Leather
Sold
H 26.5 in W 90 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa in Ultra Rare Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Swaim
Located in West Hartford, CT
Midcentury tuxedo form sofa by Swaim upholstered in the incredibly gorgeous "Caravan" cotton velvet by Anita Askild for Jack Lenor Larsen, 1962. The smooth lines and sleek silhouet...
Velvet, Wood, Textile
Curvy Red Ultra-suede Sectional Sofas by Carson's, a Pair
By Carsons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Doesn't get more fun than these! To find a pair of lipstick-red ultra-suede sectional sofas is pretty phenomenal. These were custom-made by Carson's Furniture for their one a...
Ultrasuede
Ultra Chic Mid-Century Modernist Channel Design Sofa by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
This stunning sofa features a very sleek sophisticated design with all channel back vertical detailing. It has been newly upholstered in smokey platinum velvet and is extremely comfo...
Sold
H 31 in W 97 in D 46 in
Magnificent Pair of Vladimir Kagan Sepentine Cloud Sofas, Purple Ultra Suede
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asymmetric shaped pair of sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. Flowing, curvaceous lines and depth offer decadent comfort and visual exuberance as only a Vladimir ...
Wood
Carla Venosta Ultra Rare 'San Martino' Sectional Sofa for Full
By Carla Venosta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather sectional sofa with black lacquered wooden frame by Carla Venosta. The piece consists out of 4 lounge chairs unattached to create a sofa. Carla Venosta was a desig...
Leather, Lacquer
Sold
H 27.5 in W 80 in D 34 in
Ultra Rare Fabio Lenci Hyaline Glass Three Seater Sofa Made in Italy circa 1960s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and ultra rare Fabio Lenci three seater sofa that is part of the coveted Hyaline collection. Note the piece was reupholstered five years ago in a blue ocean cotton velvet fa...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 86 in D 41 in
Ultra Chic Bowed Design Sofa In Silk Mohair by John Hutton for Holly Hunt
By John Hutton, HOLLY HUNT
Located in New York, NY
This classic modernist Art Deco style sofa feature ebonized walnut legs, a bowed elegant classic front design all newly upholstered in an exquisite silk/wool camel mohair with taupe...
Elegant Barrel Back Sofa by Tomlinson Sophisticates
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Barrel Back Sofa by Tomlinson Sophisticates, circa 1950's. This classic form could be used in a wide range of interiors, from traditional to ultra modern.
Upholstery
Harvey Probber Sofa No. 1573 with Ash Block Legs, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Newly upholstered in dark gray ultra suede by Lobel Modern. The sofa looks just as sexy from the back as it does from the front.
Ultrasuede, Foam, Wood
Ultra Rare Columbus Sofa Set
By Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Munich, DE
I saw a few chairs in my life, but never a sofa. This set is unique! Wood bases and leather seats. Re-upholstered 20 years ago. base painted black.
Wood
Sold
H 26.5 in W 54 in D 17.75 in
Ultra Chic Mid-Century Modernist Console or Sofa Table with Greek Key Styling
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist console with Greek key styling features a sleek stylized overall design with its ultra-thick base supports and a multi-dimensional feel with its b...
Vintage Roche Bobois Post-Modern Off-White Ultra Suede Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Roche Bobois vintage postmodern off-white ultra-suede sofa. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There a...
Ultrasuede, Foam, Feathers
Ultra Rare Gio Ponti Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
Foam and fabric redone designed by Gio Ponti in 1958 for the hotel Parco Dei Principe in Sorrento, Italy. Made by Cassina in limited quantities.
Wood
Florence Knoll Tufted Vegan Ultra Leather Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid Century Modern Knoll couch designed by Florence Knoll. This three person sofa features a tufted, off-white ultra leather upholstery and chrome plated steel legs.
Leather
Sold
H 35.04 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Ultra Rare Fuchsia Magenta Sofa and Armchair Set by Maurice Mourra Freres
By Maurice Mourra Freres
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful and ultra rare sofa set from middle of the 1950s by Maurice Mourra Freres (one sofa and two armchairs). This set is often wrongly assigned to Marco Zanuso, but it´s much ea...
Brass, Metal
*ON SALE* 'Suzanne' Sofa in Ultra-Suede by Kazuhide Takahama for Knoll
By Knoll, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Knoll in 1964. This inimitable design is comprised of two rounded cushioned structures as the backrest and seat. Upholstered in a plush, purple ultr...
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 64 in D 35 in
Gorgeous Ultra-Suede Petite Cloud Sofa Loveseat Mid-Century Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous black ultra-suede kidney shaped petite cloud sofa loveseat designed by Vladimir Kagan. This sofa measures 30"T x 64"L x 35"D and the seat height is 16", perfect for that sma...
Upholstery
Ultra Modern Sofa/ Daybed with Streamline Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sleek all upholstered sofa with streamline design. Newly upholstered in a fine woven tweed fabric in hues of ecru, ivory, and khaki. The sofa features beautiful ebonized wood handl...
Danish Modern Sofa Upholstered in Ultra Suede
Located in Hudson, NY
1960s Sofa Upholstered in Ultra Suede with Beech Rails and Legs
Ultra Rare Arne Hovmand Olsen Sofa
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Staggering and ultra rare sofa designed by architect Arne Hovmand Olsen for cabinet maker Pedersen and Knap, Denmark, 1954. Amazing super sculptural sofa with fantastic detailing inc...
Ultra-Low Leather Lounge Sofa by Soto, Costa Rica, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stunning designer sofa by Soto, a small high-end furniture maker in Costa Rica. Solid mahogany and dark blue-grey leather. Ultra low design with floating base. Very comfortable. ...
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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