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Otto Schulz or John Kãrnhage, Sofa, Sweden 1940's
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Lovely shaped Sofa from early 20th mid-century. The sofa is attributed to both Otto Schulz and John Kärnhagen on different occasions. The sofa can be bought as is, or custom orde...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.
Located in Cesena, FC
4 Louis XVI walnut settees; from the second half of the 1700s. Perfect, nice size and proportions and the typical choked foot. Healthy structure, original upholstery Measurements: ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Used Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Three-Seater Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Three-Seater Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Used Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Danish 2 Seater Sofa Illum Wikkelsø For Niels Eilersen Black Leather Teak 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Danish Two Seat Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Black Leather Teak 1960s Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM Illum Wikkelso has a legacy for creating some of the fi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Divano con 2 poltrone in legno di faggio e corda anni 60
By Augusto Romano
Located in Catania, IT
Divanetto panca 2 posti vintage più 2 poltrone in legno curvato e seduta in corda intrecciata in buone condizioni ma da rivedere la corda intrecciata. Il divanetto misura: Larghezza ...
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1950s Italian Used Sofas

Materials

String, Beech

Blob Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli, italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in Brussels, BE
Blob Modular Sofa by Carlo Bartoli, italy, 1970s - New Upholstery dimensions : - 68 W x 72,5 D x 68H cm -With armrests : 73,5 W Seat height : 33
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Black leather sofa by Anna Gili for Mastrangelo Milan Furniture 1996
By Anna Gili
Located in WEERT, NL
Black leather sofa by Anna Gili for Mastrangelo Milan Furniture 1996 Wooden frame with H.R. expanded polyurethane. Turned feet in lackered beechwood
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

1950s Finnish Three-Seater Sofa Model “Susanna” by Oiva Parviainen
Located in London, GB
This comfortable three-seater sofa “Susanna model” was designed in the 1950s by Oiva Parviainen and manufactured by Lahti Lepokaulusto. The sofa is presented on a minimalistic elegan...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

MP-97 Percival Lafer Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless piece, this MP-97 Percival Lafer sofa has been restored in a beautiful Premium Semi-Aniline European Leather that will age beautifully and compliments the rosewood frame. ...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Used MP-97 Percival Lafer Sofa
MP-97 Percival Lafer Sofa
H 28.5 in W 84 in D 32 in
Antique English Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlay Sofa W/ Down Cushion Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 Antique English Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Sofa With Classical Sheraton Inlay Detailing and Oversized Down Cushion. Solid Walnut Hardwood Construction and Hand Dovetai...
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Early 20th Century American Sheraton Used Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Wool, Fabric, Hardwood

Two-seater alcantara fabric sofa, 1950s
Located in Catania, IT
Two-seater sofa of 1950s Italian design. Completion restored with alcantara fabric upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Used Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Two-seater alcantara fabric sofa, 1950s
Two-seater alcantara fabric sofa, 1950s
H 37.8 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Baxter Brown and White Cow Fur Leather Sofa with Pillows, Italy, 1990s
By Baxter Furniture
Located in IT
1990s Italian brown and white cow fur leather sofa and pillows by Baxter. The sofa comes with a set of pillows squared and tubular shaped. They all are upholstered with cow fur leath...
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1990s European Post-Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Fur

1 OF 2 TIMOTHY OULTON HERiTAGE BROWN VINTAGE LEATHER CHESTERFIELD HALO SOFAS
By Timothy Oulton
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Designed, over sized Heritage brown leather Chesterfield sofa that is...
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20th Century English Victorian Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna
By Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Porto, PT
Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna after she joined the Roset Bureau d’Etudes in 1976. The inside of the sofa consists entirely of polyether foam and is, therefor...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Bench in Birch Veneer, Russia, Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Bench in Birch Veneer, Russia, early 19th century
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19th Century Used Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, Sofa and 3 Armchairs, Italy - New Upholstery
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20th Century Italian Used Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy - New Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy - New Upholstery
H 29.14 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one corner element, one regular element ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Beige boucle Fabric, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, Beige boucle Fabric, 1960s New Upholstery
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Duresta “Gabrielle” 2.5-Seat Sofa – In Gold Stripe Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a superb, maj...
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2010s Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Italian Ruched Cognac Leather Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful three-part Mid-Century-Modern modular Italian seating set in ruched cognac leather, consisting of two armchairs and one three-seater sofa. Overall in very good vintage c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Design Marzio Cecchi Three-seater Sofa in Brown Buffalo Leather, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Renens, CH
An exceptional three seater sofa, executed in thick and very heavy buffalo hide; the aged leather shows a wonderful deep dark-brown patina, it remains in excellent condition, with so...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gustavian Style Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Charming freestanding Gustavian style sofa with beautiful carvings, 19th century.
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19th Century Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gustavian Style Sofa, 19th Century
Gustavian Style Sofa, 19th Century
H 37.01 in W 59.45 in D 23.63 in
Vitra “Park” 2 Sofa & Armchair Suite, in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is an ultra-ra...
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2010s Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Crafted by the renowned master Percival Lafer in 1970, this exceptional piece of furniture boasts a striking and comfortable design. Its clean lines and unique details, such as elega...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Black Settee in the Style of Sapporo
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage unique black lacquered high gloss wooden frame armchair in the style of Sapporo. This lounge chair features original grey velvet upholstery with dark blue pinstripes.Circa 19...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Rococo sofa made in Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rococo tragsofa made in Stockholm, Sweden around 1770. The front is decorated with beautiful shells, that is distinctive for the Rococo period and also leaf carving on the front and ...
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1770s Swedish Rococo Used Sofas

Materials

Wood

Rococo sofa made in Stockholm, Sweden
Rococo sofa made in Stockholm, Sweden
H 28.35 in W 71.66 in D 28.35 in
Ignazio Gardella, L Sofa
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in London, England
Ignazio Gardella (1905–1999) was an Italian architect and designer known for his significant contributions to the modernist and rationalist movements in architecture and design. The ...
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1950s Italian Used Sofas

Materials

Brass

Ignazio Gardella, L Sofa
Ignazio Gardella, L Sofa
H 24.81 in W 88.19 in D 88.19 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency in the Style of John Salterini, circa 1950
Located in Asheville, NC
Four-piece iron sofa, chairs, in the style of John Salterini from a Palm Beach Estate. Attractive scrollwork on the arms.  
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1950s Italian Used Sofas

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Italian Seating Set "Zingaro", Original Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian seating set "Zingaro" - original upholstery. Sofa : 160 x 90 x 63 cm Amrchair : 93 x 90 x 63 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Villa Suvera Benches with Coat of Arms of the Lucchesi Palli Family
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Extraordinary pair of benches painted in grisaille technique based on motifs from Greek Antiquity with the coat of arms of the Lucchesi Palli Family. The folders on three sides decor...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Used Sofas

Materials

Wood

Settee In The Manner Of Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern armless settee in the style of Florence Knoll. Chrome base with angled rear legs and tufted black vinyl upholstery.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Vintage Brown-Cognac Leather Club Stool
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This club stool, is covered with hand-patinated sheep leather. The stool have a very nice easy shape. The leather is very sturdy and it is very comfortable.  
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Vintage Brown-Cognac Leather Club Stool
Art Deco Vintage Brown-Cognac Leather Club Stool
H 16.54 in W 22.45 in D 16.15 in
Italian Midcentury Tufted Sofa by Ico Parisi in Grey Flannel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Impeccably restored Italian midcentury tufted sofa by Ico Parisi in new Grey Flannel. Matching pair of chairs available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Used Sofas

Materials

Wool

Empire Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire loveseat in walnut and rootwood with brass fittings. Navy blue upholstery with silver floral pattern. Part of a suite with chairs E22-1.
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19th Century Used Sofas

Materials

Brass

Empire Loveseat
Empire Loveseat
H 37.5 in W 66 in D 26 in
Fritz Hansen Tufted Light Brown Leather and Suede Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rarely seen 1940s Fritz Hansen tufted sofa with original light brown leather and new Suede seat with wooden leg detail.
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Suede, Leather

Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Rare curved sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa, circa 1950 walnut, original gold velvet, iron very good original condition Measures: 145.5 x 60 cm height 94 cm height seat. 41 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Iron

Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
H 37.01 in W 57.29 in D 27.56 in
Børge Mogensen 2213 3-Seater Sofa in Original Gray Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2213 3-seater sofa in original gray leather from around the 1990s. The sofa has patinated leather and minor chips/marks on the legs.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Sofa, Model 2209, newly upholstered with cognac bison leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3. seater sofa model 2209, reupholstered with cognac bison leather and mounted with new cushions. The sofa is an original from Fredericia furniture, which has been reu...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Poul Kjærholm Pk-31/2 Sofa from Kold Christensen with Cognac Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm 2 seater sofa in original leather from the 70's. Appears in great condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Blue Sofa Attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Cherry Wood, Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern blue sofa attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Cherry wood, Italy, 1950s Reupholstered in Blue fabric.  
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Cherry

Børge Mogensen 2209 3pers sofa newly upholstered with black bizon leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3 persons sofa model 2209 with black bizon leather. This sofa is newly upholstered with black bizon leather and is fitted with new cushions and straps.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa with Patinated Red-Brown Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 two-seater sofa in original reddish-brown leather. The sofa is from 1991 and has beautifully patinated leather.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960s French Cabriole Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Baroque curves and French cane gift this sofa an innate lightness and grace. Made in France in the 1960s, a classic cabriole silhouette creates a generous yet elegant seat. Cream-col...
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1960s French French Provincial Used Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

1960s French Cabriole Sofa
1960s French Cabriole Sofa
H 31.3 in W 66.9 in D 27.6 in
Poul Kjærholm Pk-31/3 with Patinated Cognac Leather from Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm 3.seater PK-31/3 sofa in original cognac leather from the 1970's. Appears with the Original patinated cognac leather and some light rust below the frame.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Brown Leather Sofa by Ralph Lauren for Henredon Furniture Ind., Inc.
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage sofa designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon Furniture Ind., Inc. it has the labels on it. It is made of brown leather. Original from the late 20th Century. It is in vi...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rich patinated DS-47 sofa's in original leather by Team De Sede - De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Highly comfortable, indestructible DS-47 sofa in a stunning, thick patinated buffalo neck leather. Designed by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss. Simplistic, clear & modern design. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Sofa in Peach Corduroy Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, corduroy velvet, wood, Italy, 1970s This delicate sofa has a cozy and bulky appeal. An dark orange to peach velvet has been used to cover the seating. The textured surface of ...
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1970s Italian Used Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Sofa in Peach Corduroy Velvet
Italian Sofa in Peach Corduroy Velvet
H 31.5 in W 63.78 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Swedish 1980s Convertible Sofa Lounge Chairs built in Table Daybed
Located in Basel, BS
This unique midcentury design sofa/daybed / Lounge chairs with a table in between is incredibly versatile and minimal! A beautiful functional design because this piece of very cool...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by A Rudin
By A. Rudin
Located in New York, NY
This sleek, playful, and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric is by the esteemed furniture company A. Rudin and originates from...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric

French Provincial Louis XV Style Serpentine Canape Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous country French provincial canape sofa or settee made in the Louis XV taste. The sofa features a beechwood low profile carved frame with a serpentine back, arms, and apron. T...
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20th Century French Louis XV Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Sofa by Wicker Works
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern rattan sofa hand-crafted by The Wicker Works in Italy. Made in the California coastal manner and style of Michael Taylor designs. Known as the "Classic Square Back" mo...
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood

Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains, Wool Velvet "Dreamer Marigold" Sofa was stripped down to frame with new foam and reupholstered. Dimensions: 94" length 34" deep 29"...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Rosewood by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
By Lennart Bender
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Newly Reupholstered in Velvet Fabric by Lennart Bender, 1970’s Additional Information: Material: Solid rosewood and newly reupholstered in velvet fa...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Velvet

Large Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Mahogany Sofa with Leather and Velvet Fabric
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Settee After a Design by William Linnell Firmly Attributed to Maple & Company of London The mahogany settee has the end arm supports carved with recumbent mermaids, ter...
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Late 19th Century English Used Sofas

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Mahogany

Modular sofa by G.rossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big Modular sofa by G.Rossi From 1970 Dimensions : 266 x 520 x 79 cm. Dimensions of a module : 79 x 75 x 100 cm. Seat height : 45 cm.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Modular sofa by G.rossi
Modular sofa by G.rossi
H 27.56 in W 204.73 in D 104.73 in
Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1 Piece Circular Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin semi-circular sofa. This piece will certainly need to be reupholstered but Oh the possibilities! This is a one piece sofa so it is a whopp...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Post Modern 5 Piece Modular Scoop Chair Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great 5 piece Post Modern modular sectional sofa. Comprised of 5 identical chair pieces that can be used individually or together. The arrangements are truly endless. Willing to...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vladimir Kagan Unicorn sofa for Kagan Designs, 1967. Very Rare. One Owner.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
This original Vladimir Kagan Curved Unicorn sofa has had only one owner and was purchased directly from Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. in 1967. The design is from 1963. The sofa reta...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Wrought Iron

Danish Dark Brown Leather Large 2 Seater Sofa Mid Century 1970s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish dark brown leather large 2 seater sofa, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work area. The sofa has wide seats and padded armrests for enhanced co...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Used Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used sofas is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Used 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 used sofas to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern used sofas are of considerable interest. De Sede, Edward Wormley and Vladimir Kagan each produced beautiful used sofas that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Sofas?

Prices for used sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used sofas begin at $1 and can go as high as $260,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,837.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.