$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 96 in D 34 in
1980s Stressless Tan Leather Teak Wood Reclining Sofa
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural reclining leather sofa
Leather, Wood
$14,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Tecno Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa bed, chocolate leather, Italian collectible
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa-Bed Sofabed Recliner Osvaldo Borsani has been one of the most relevant
Metal, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno D70 Reclining Sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Norwalk, CT
marriage of style and functionality, this fully adjustable reclining sofa-to-daybed was designed by Osvaldo
Leather
$8,000
H 28 in W 102 in D 38 in
Stunning De Sede DS-101 Reclining Sofa in a Neutral Butter-tone Leather
By De Sede
Located in Round Rock, TX
This De Sede DS-101 three-seat sofa is designed for uncompromising comfort. Each section reclines
Leather
$10,900
H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 37.01 in
RESTORED DE SEDE DS47 RECLINING BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
two seat sofa, I also have the matching pair of armchairs which have been fully restored by my leather
Leather
$4,741 / set
H 41.34 in W 58.67 in D 39.38 in
SHERBORNE LEATHER UPHOLSTERY PAIR OF RISE RECLINER ARMCHAiRS AND SOFA
By Sherborne
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
near perfect condition Sherborn Upholstery brown leather Rise & Recliner armchairs with sofa Please
Leather
$20,320 / set
H 27.96 in W 54.53 in D 34.65 in
DE SEDE DS44 RECLINiNG BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS & SOFA SUITE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stitched leather make it cool, comfortable and good looking from any angle These chairs and sofa have a
Leather
De Sede for Pace Collection Reclining Bull Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Unique sofa made from thick bull leather with three pull-up headrests. All three seats recline
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 36.23 in
Vintage de Sede DS 3A "New Yorker" Two-Seat Reclining Sofa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare and beautiful two seater sofa from De Sede of
Chrome
Unavailable
H 30.75 in W 56.25 in D 35.5 in
Original Black Leather Recliner Chair from De Sede, Model DS-50, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Original black leather recliner chair from De Sede, model 50, Switzerland. Leather shows wear
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 39.38 in
Vintage de Sede DS 3A "New Yorker" Two-Seat Reclining Sofa Set, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare and beautiful two-seat sofa, with matching armchair
Chrome
1970s Leather Reclining Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional early 1970s leather stitched two-seat hide reclining sofa.
Leather
Sold
H 37 in W 92 in D 27 in
Vintage Ekorness Reclining Black Leather Sofa - Scandinavian Midcentury Couch
By Ekornes, Ekornes Stressless
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite full grain black leather reclining sofa by Ekorness, Norway circa 1980s. Excellent
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 115.36 in D 37.01 in
20th Century Italian Four Seater Leather Sofa Reclining Seats, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stylish 20th century leather Italian very comfortable 4-seater sofa, each individual seat reclining
Leather
A Morris chair for two double Sofa recliner
Located in Den Haag, NL
frame with yellow leather upholstery. Very good quality and condition . The sofa has reclining backrest
Leather
Sold
H 28.35 in W 102.5 in D 37.5 in
De Sede DS-101 James Bond Reclining Leather 3 Seat Sofa With 2 Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Culver City, CA
The Bond Villain’s Dream Set: De Sede DS-101 3-Seater Sofa with 2 Matching Ottomans Welcome to the
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 38 in W 68 in D 30 in
Vintage Ekornes Stressless Pegasus Brown Leather and Wood Reclining Loveseat
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Postmodern Reclining Loveseat in brown leather and beech. Made by Ekornes Stressless Norway
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 36.25 in W 80.25 in D 36 in
De Sede Aged Black Leather Recliner Loveseat Sofa, 1970s Switzerland, Signed
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible reclining sofa by De Sede, signed with original De Sede emblem on the lower side
Leather
Sold
H 36.5 in W 75.5 in D 32 in
Contemporary Modern Nelo Sweden Reclining Sofa Pair of Reclining Lounge Chairs
By Nelo
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal reclining set made of bentwood, chrome and leather
Sold
H 79 in W 33 in D 33 in
Danish Modern Ekornes Sofa, Reclining Chair, Ottoman and Lounge Chair, Set
By Ekornes
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Danish Modern Ekornes Teak and Leather “Amigo” Three Seat Sofa, “Stressless” Reclining
Leather, Wood, Teak
1970s De Sede Reclining Sofa in Buffalo Hide Leather
By De Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, early 1970s 'De Sede of Switzerland' reclining sofa upholstered in the original chocolate
Leather
De Sede "DS-101" Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
De Sede "DS-101" leather sofa. This sofa reclines for added comfort. The De Sede DS 101 as seen in
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 66.15 in D 35.44 in
Sofa Reclining Pair of Ottomans, Green, Leather, Robert Haussmann, De Sede, DS-P
By Robert Haussmann
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
comfort with its honeycomb stitching, down filling and reclining mechanism extending the seating area by
Leather
Sold
H 30.71 in W 37.8 in D 36.62 in
Four, Coronado, Armchair Green Leather Afra & Tobia Scarpa B&B Italia circa 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
-P, 1971, DESIGNER ROBERT HAUSSMANN, RECLINING, GREEN LEATHER, 2-SEATER SOFA & PAIR OF OTTOMANS
Leather
Danish Modern EKORNES Stressless Eldorado Reclining Sofa Norway
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, burnt caramel leather EKORNES stressless three seater sofa. Buttery soft leather, worn
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-101 Reclining Two Seater Sofa Tan Brown Leather Mid Century Vintage
By De Sede
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ De Sede DS-101 Reclining Two Seater Tan Brown Leather Mid Century Vintage MCM Leather
Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in W 64.97 in D 47.25 in
Ribalta Leather Sofa, Designed by F. Ballardini and F. Forbicini, Arflex 1988
By Arflex
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Reclining leather sofa Ribalta from the 1990s, designed by Fabrizio Ballardini and Fulvio Forbicini
Metal
$6,905 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$7,431 / item
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Bruno Gatta
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
$5,617
H 118.12 in W 28.75 in D 30.71 in
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative design and the Tecno manufacturing expertise. Its construction of metal, wood, and ...
Metal
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
Sectional Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing nine-piece sectional sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier. Seven of the pieces are similar shaped, much like slipper chairs on their own and two are triangularly-shaped, ser...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold|$936
H 35.83 in W 34.65 in D 77.56 in
Mid-Century Italian Alanda Sofa by Paolo Piva for B&b Italia / C&b Italia, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Adjustable sofa in good condition, all mechanism work well.
Steel
Modern Mid-Century style sofa with plush velvet upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A mid-century style sofa with a sleek angular silhouette upholstered with plush camel-colored velvet. One-of-a-kind with Mid-Century architectural interest from every angle. It's ind...
Upholstery, Velvet
$1,872 / 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
$1,882 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory. Head /...
Wool
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Danish Sofa by Domino Mobler Denmark in the style of H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Danish sofa in a medium beige diagonal patterned corduroy styled soft chenille fabric . The piece sits on a solid teak wood frame and legs making for a sturdy and...
Upholstery, Teak
$7,601 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$5,500
H 27.375 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Mid Century Italian Bronze Marble Chess Board Pietra Dura Tripod Side Table 1950
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite Italian Pietre Dure chess board side table circa 1950s Mosaic chessboard surface of Nero Portoro and pink marble On a bronze base with three splayed legs Suitable for g...
Marble, Bronze
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 85.04 in D 33.86 in
Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.
Iron
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 1960s Danish Dressing Table
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 40 Rosewood Dressing table with folding 3-piece mirror. This dressing table was made from highly figured exotic rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark in the 1...
Rosewood
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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