$8,450 / item
H 38 in W 91 in D 50 in
Ebanista “Vienna” Angled Sofa Upholstered in Linen Fabric, Made in Los Angeles
By Ebanista
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and architecturally sculpted “Vienna” angled sofa designed and manufactured in Los
Linen, Wood
Philippe Starck Custom Bench for the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
manufactured by Cassina exclusively for the SLS hotel in Los Angeles, 1988. Measures: 148" wide x 24" deep x
Chrome
A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
credited with creating the “curvy couch.” Pick up in Los Angeles or we do ship worldwide; please don’t
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Top Grade Leather Sofa by Elite Leather
By Elite Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Contemporary Top Grade Leather Sofa by of Elite Leather Los
Leather
$9,850
H 31.5 in W 93 in D 38 in
Vintage A. Rudin for Steve Chase Cream Leather Sofa, Palm Springs Modern
By A. Rudin, Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage three-seat leather sofa designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by A. Rudin
Leather, Wood
$2,138Sale Price|24% Off
H 33.5 in W 84 in D 27.5 in
Beige Linen & Pink Fabric Custom Made “Fashionista” Sofa with Matching Pillows
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. For staging purposes only! Modern tan linen and blush pink wool-blend sofa.Sofa expertly made in Los
Fabric, Wood
Bentwood Console Table, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
at our Los Angeles showroom.
Glass, Wood
A Louis XVI Mohair Upholstered Settee from Perino's Los Angeles
Located in Palm Desert, CA
from the Mens lounge of Perino's Restraunt in Los Angeles done by Architect and designer Paul Williams
Mohair, Upholstery
Sofa by William "Billy" Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant sofa designed by legendary midcentury Los Angeles designer and decorator, William "Billy
Upholstery, Wood
Classic Mid-Century Sculptural Sofa - Circa 1960s
By Milo Baughman, William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
luxury department store Bullocks in Los Angeles. Came out of an estate in Brentwood area of Los Angeles
Upholstery
Contemporary Modern Tan Linen & Pink Custom-Made Fashion Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A custom-made modern tan linen and fashionista pink wool-blend sofa. Handmade in Los Angeles for
Fabric, Wood
George Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia "George G243BL"
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italia, originally purchased through Diva in Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles. The sofa is in excellent
Metal
A. Rudin Down Filled Two-Piece Sectional Sofa in Plaid Upholstery
By A. Rudin
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional two-piece down filled sectional sofa by A. Rudin of Los Angeles. The sofa features
Upholstery, Wood
Serpentine Alpaca Sofa
By Harris of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serpentine alpaca sofa, Los Angeles, circa 1950s. The curved sofa has been reupholstered in a
Chrome
Sold
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Roche Bobois Mah Jong Jean Paul Gaultier Sofa
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
which had a profound impact on interior design. Whether as a corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Pair of Bespoke Modern Sofas Atrributed to Gregorius Pineo
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant pair of large custom-made matching sofas attributed to Gregorius Pineo, Los Angeles, CA
Fabric, Down, Oak
1960s Tufted Leather Sofa with Jatoba Wood Frame by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Glendale, CA
) Wood: Solid Jatoba Ships from Los Angeles.
Leather, Wood
A Memphis inspired Sofa By Los Angeles Designer Harry Siegel
Located in Pasadena, CA
A one of a kind Memphis inspired sofa by 1980's Los Angeles designer Harry Siegel, executed in a
Wood
Warren McArthur 1930s Sofa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Extremely rare mid-1930s sofa from Los Angeles-based designer Warren McArthur, the visionary
Aluminum
Brown-Saltman Hollywood Glamour Sofa
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Late 1940's sofa manufactured by the Los Angeles firm of Brown-Saltman. This sofa bears their
Fabric, Wood
Tufted sofa in mohair by Monteverdi-Young
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A monumental sofa by Los Angeles design firm Monteverdi-Young. Button tufted in a rust mohair on a
Mohair, Mahogany
Multicolored Memphis Inspired Sofa by Los Angeles Designer Harry Siegel
Located in Pasadena, CA
This playful Memphis inspired sofa, loveseat or chaise by 1980s Los Angeles designer Harry Siegel
Naugahyde, Wood
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous original American Art Deco industrial Smartline kitchen work table, designed by Raymond Patten (American, 1897-1948), retailed by International Nickel Company. Patented de...
Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards.
Brass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$7,949Sale Price|50% Off
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Roche Bobois Scenario Sectional Sofa by Sacha Lakic
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the ultimate in luxury and style - the Scenario Sectional Sofa by Roche Bobois. This stunning piece features a sleek and modern design, with plush cushions and a spacious...
Leather
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s. Gorgeous two and half seater buttoned Chesterfield style sofa in beautiful patinated olive green leather. Manufactured in Swe...
Leather
$9,191 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Forged Mirror in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Forged Mirror in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal From grit and flame, raw metal is reborn, each piece shaped by the ancient art of forging—a process that requires both brute force and m...
Brass
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
Serpentine Style Sofa with Chrome Feet by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Iconic, curved "Serpentine" style sofa by Directional Furniture. This left arm facing sofa with polished chrome feet, has been reupholstered by Venfield in a white Holly Hunt, indoo...
Chrome
$19,140
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
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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