Unavailable|$5,525
Early 18th Century French Régence Oak Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Shapely early 18th century French Régence oak sofa of small proportion upholstered in vintage French velvet.
Velvet, Oak
Unavailable|$3,800
19th Century Empire Sofa in Mahogany
Located in Charlotte, NC
Reuphostered in cut geomentric grey velvet. Stunning!
Mahogany, Velvet
Unavailable|$2,278 / set
Set Sofa by Linea Italia, Italia, 1980
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Set sofa by Linea Italia, Italia 1980. Removable in corduroy beige color.
Velvet
Unavailable|$11,610
Stunning Upholstered Three Seater Sofa with Chrome Plinth
Located in Finchley, London
An Upholstered Three Seater Sofa with Chrome Plinth. Newly upholstered in a light grey velvet.
Velvet
Unavailable|$11,060
Strips Sofa by Cini Boeri, 1972s
By Cini Boeri
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Velvet
Unavailable|$4,850
Tufted and Curved back Hollywood Regency Style Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
I love this sofa. It is reupholstered in a gorgeous chocolate silk velvet with ebony stained legs and bronze French tacking along the bottom.
Velvet
Unavailable|$6,894
Fantastic Reupholstered Italian Gigi Radice Sofa
By Gigi Radice
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic reupholstered Italian Gigi Radice sofa. In perfect condition.
Brass
Unavailable|$6,805
18th Century Os De Mouton French Walnut Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Stunning, large, French Os De Mouton walnut sofa upholstered in a vintage French sculptured velvet fabric Seat height 44 cm Seat depth 62 cm.
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable|$16,000
Harvey Probber Style Sofa Newly Reupholstered
By Harvey Probber
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
In the style of Harvey Probber (USA, 1922–2003) A popular designer who had his heyday from the late 1940s into the 1970s, Harvey Probber is one of the post-war American creative spir...
Velvet
Unavailable|$27,500 / set
Newly Upholstered Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' Sofa, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Authentic Camaleonda modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s, completely re-upholstered 100% Italian cotton Velvet in dark blue color.
Velvet
Unavailable|$9,932
Italian Cosy Chaise longue Sofa in Mustard
Located in Cologne, DE
Italian cosy chaise longue sofa in mustard.
Brass
Unavailable|$4,907 / set
20th Century Danish Sofa and Two Armchairs
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A beautifully crafted Danish solid oak three seater sofa, with two matching Armchairs. Each has been newly upholstered in a supple dark green velvet, by Raf Simons for Kvadrat.
Oak, Velvet
Unavailable|$6,777
Guglielmo Veronesi sofa by ISA, 1960’s Italy
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Rare Italian Mid Century Modern curved sofa designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA production.
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$9,348
Carl-Axel Acking Sofa for Bodafors, 1940s
By Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Alvesta, SE
A very rare and elegant sofa designed by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors in the 1940s. We recommend to reupholster this sofa.
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable|$2,500
1950’s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ivory Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
Vintage Midcentury Modern sofa newly reupholstered with performance high quality ivory velvet.
Velvet
Unavailable|$2,862
Restored Yellow Club Sofa, and chairs 1950s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Restored yellow club sofa and chairs , 1950s. 1950s cocktail sofa. Very well constructed sofa, fully spring seat with a solid beech inner frame and solid beech legs. This sofa was fu...
Velvet
Unavailable|$2,921
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti from Cassina 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti from Cassina Italy 1970 the Iconic sofa. Divano Maralunga a due posti in velluto bianco Originale del periodo il divano è perfetto in ogni sua pa...
Velvet
Unavailable|$1,728
Vintage Grey Velour Sofa 1970s Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Exceptional sofa from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form. Original upholstery made of grey velour, ash structure. Preserved in good condition (minor bruises and sc...
Velvet, Ash
Unavailable|$2,161
Mid -century Restored Yellow Club Sofa, 1950s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Restored yellow club sofa, 1950s. 1950s cocktail sofa. Very well constructed sofa, fully spring seat with a solid beech inner frame and solid beech legs. This sofa was fully and pro...
Upholstery, Velvet
Unavailable|$9,932
Mid-Century Modern Organic Shaped Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Very rare, highly elegant and organic shaped sofa with frame of massive hardwood. The sofa would also be beautiful in the middle of a room, because it is elegant from every perspecti...
Velvet, Hardwood
Unavailable|$5,516
19th Century French Empire Style Double Ended Mahogany Sofa
Located in Toorak, VIC
19th Century French Empire Style Double Ended Mahogany Sofa An exceptional French Empire Style Sofa in solid Mahogany with Flame Mahogany accents with outstanding patina from the ...
Brass
Unavailable|$4,800
Knoll Sofa
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Knoll sofa with velvet fabric, 18" high at seat and 20" deep
Fabric
Unavailable|$12,677
Ico Parisi Curved Four Seat Sofa, Italy, 1951
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi
Located in Porto, PT
Total lenght 250 cm; Total depth 120cm; Total Height 83 cm; Seat height 41 cm; Seat depth: 56; sofa depth 76 cm.
Velvet
Unavailable|$1,856
Blue Velor Sofa Vintage 1960s Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic sofa from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form. New upholstery made of velour in blue, wooden armrests. Maintained in good condition (minor bruises and scr...
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$6,800
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Tufted Cantilever Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Tufted cantilever sofa designed by Milo Baughman USA, circa 1960s velvet + chrome Measures: 27 ¾” H x 88” W x 33” D x seat 17” H fabric sample available upon request ...
Chrome
Unavailable|$1,330
Vintage Pink Velour Sofa 1960s Danish Design Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Phenomenal sofa from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form. New upholstery made of velour in pink color. Maintained in good condition (minor bruises on the wooden leg...
Velvet
Unavailable|$1,519 / set
Sofa and Armchairs in Walnut Wood by Mobil Girgi, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Sofa and armchairs in walnut wood by Mobil Girgi, 1970s.
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable|$2,686
Foersom & Lorenzen Green Velour Sofa Pipeline Vintage, 1980s
By Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, Johannes Foersom
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic sofa from the 1980s. Scandinavian design, pipeline model designed by Johannes Foersom & Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, manufactured by Erik Jørgensen. Upholstery made of green velou...
Velvet
Unavailable|$2,250
Italian Sofa and Daybed in Style of Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Italian adjustable sofa that converts into daybed. The arms lift allowing conversion into sleeper with blanket storage.
Metal
Unavailable|$23,371
Iron Wrought Sofa by Sido & François Thévenin
By Sido and François Thevenin
Located in Paris, FR
Born in the French Riviera in 1931, François Thévenin is a protean artist, oscillating between architecture, sculpture, design and poetry using is favorite material, metal. Formed at...
Brass, Iron
Unavailable|$5,660
Large Three-Seat 'Paradise' Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Babworth, Retford
A large three-seat 'Paradise' sofa in its original pink mohair velvet upholstery.
Mohair, Velvet, Birch
Unavailable|$2,851
Maralunga Sofà by Vico Magistretti production Cassina 1978 Three seats
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti production Cassina Three-seater in Blue Velvet Italy 1975 First series of the famous and important Maralunga Sofa , which has become a design icon...
Velvet
Unavailable|$6,400
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sleek Adrian Pearsall sofa upholstered in Maharam Kvadrat chartreuse velvet.
Steel
Unavailable|$4,851
Fine Antique Empire / Regency Carved Ebonised Double Ended Couch
By Druce & Co.
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and draped in sumptuous figured and plain velvet, the carved and ebonised frame adorned with delicate gilt accents, the sofa is both a lav...
Velvet, Ebony
Unavailable|$1,986 / set
Set of Two Sofa One Place Nuvolone by Mimo Maturi, Italy
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Set of two sofa one place Nuvolone by Mimo Maturi, Italy. Rhombus fabric in shades of orange. in true 1970s design style.
Velvet
Unavailable|$4,890
Børge Jensen Designed Rosewood Slat Back Sofa with Upholstered Cushions
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S, Borge Jensen
Located in BOSTON, MA
A Børge Jensen designed Mid Century Modern rosewood sofa by Bernstorffsminde Mobelfabrik featuring an architectural exposed slat back rosewood frame with shaped arms supporting three...
Velvet, Rosewood
Unavailable|$2,044
Two-Seater Sofa Attrb to Gelderland, The Netherlands 1950's
By Artifort, Gelderland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern two seater sofa on a metal frame, with new petrol green velvet upholstery, and new filling.
Metal
Unavailable|$30,000
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Mid-Century Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Dubai, AE
Sofa designed by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler in the 1950s, for their manufacturing company, Forma Brasil Newly reupholstered in velvet, feet in imbuia wood.
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$3,340
Regency Canopy Banquette Daybed Sofa with Original Finish by Faubourg
By Faubourg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sofa, circular pillows, curtains, and top of the canopy have been upholstered in a silk-velvet fabric.
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Italian ‘50s original ISA GreenVelvet Curved Sofa, Shipping Included
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian green velvet curved sofa by I.S.A, Italy 1950s. Fine Design with well proportioned curved shape, with brass feet that gives another touch of elegance.
Brass
Unavailable|$5,100
Two piece Selig Sectional Sofa by Milo Baughman - Seats Six
By Selig
Located in Paris, ON
A comfortable and sought after sofa comprised of two sections that comfortably seat six. The fabric is in excellent condition with the exception of an area on one back side that expe...
Velvet, Foam, Polyester
Unavailable|$7,595 / set
Nuovolone, Modular Sofa & Small Table by Rino Maturi for Mimo Leone & L, 1970s
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Nuovolone, modular sofa and small table by Rino Maturi for Mimo Leone & L, 1970s, in orange velvet texti.
Velvet
Unavailable|$3,330
Mid-Century Modern 3-Seat Powder Pink-Colored Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Curved Italian made sofa produced in the 1950s. Padded wooden structure lined with new powder velvet fabric.
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$1,750
Traditional Prairie Style Arts and Crafts Sofa Phoenix Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Arts and Crafts Sofa Phoenix Furniture Company Since 1870 chairs and settles have been manufactured by the Phoenix Furniture Company.
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$4,674
A beautiful 1940ties Danish organic 3 seater sofa in blue fabric.
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
A rare 1940ties Danish organic 3 seater sofa in blue fabric.
Velvet, Beech
Unavailable|$4,440
Curved vintage sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Curved vintage sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s, black lacquered iron legs, brass feet, in the original fabric, excellent condition
Velvet
Unavailable|$12,500
Two-Seat Sofa Attributed to Cesare Lacca, Italy, circa 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in New York, NY
Over-upholstered free-form back and seat, raised on four wooden tapered legs. Height: 34.5” Seat: 15” Width: 48” Depth: 23.5”
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$9,995
Classic Mahogany Grecian Couch
Located in Dallas, TX
Classical upholstered in yellow velvet carved mahogany Grecian sofa, probably New York.
Smooth green sofa, marked IPE; particular feet in beechwood; Bologna, Italy 1963
Located in Milan, IT
The upholstery is green velvet. Marked: IPE Brevettato. Divano IPE , Bologna. 1963.
Metal
Unavailable|$4,250
Mid-Century Modern Channel Design Floating Flat Bar Chrome Frame Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Offering a contemporary flair with a touch of sophistication, newly upholstered in velvet this sofa is unique yet extremely comfortable as well.
Chrome
Danish Sofa, Kurt Østervig, model 14, teak wood, velour, completely restored
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, DK
Kurt Østervig, model 14. Danish designed retro 3-seat sofa. Completely renovated (brand new upholstery) and upholstered in quality dark blue velor at Retro Møbler Galleri by furnitur...
Velvet, Teak
Three-Seat Sofa in Red Fabric, Gold Cord Details, by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Sofa with wooden structure, visible feet, damask velvet padding, cushions in support with straps.
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$4,000 / set
Maison Jansen. Pair Of Velvet Canapes Circa 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France
MAISON JANSEN. PAIR OF VELVET CANAPES CIRCA 1950
Velvet
Unavailable|$8,800
Rosewood and Chrome Case Sofa with Oval Base Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing modernist case sofa attributed to Milo Baughman with rosewood and chrome side panels.
Chrome
1975 2.5-Seat Sofa by Børge and Peter Mogensen for Fredericia, Model 2335
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
In the 1970s he bought two model 2335 sofa's for his own living room. Since the sofa is at least 40 years old, we decided to completely re-upholster it in Royal Blue velvet.
Velvet, Oak
1970's Velour Chevron 7-Piece Modular Sofa in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Sausalito, CA
A vintage 7-piece modular sectional sofa designed in the Manner of Milo Baughman. This is a perfect piece to morph into any configuration that suites the room placed in. Upholstered ...
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$1,285
Green Mint Velvet Loveseat by Walter Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Walter Knoll
Located in Bucharest, RO
This beautifully subtle loveseat was produced by Walter Knoll in the 1980s. It is marked with a label underneath the seat.
Velvet
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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