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Pair of Suede Sofa Pillows with Rope
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of elegant suede sofa rectangular 20” pillows with double decorative rope trim.
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1990s American Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede

Vintage Pair of Suede Sofa Pillows with Rope
Pair of Suede Sofa Pillows with Rope
$175 / set
H 20 in W 20 in D 6 in
Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Suede Two-Seater Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler. This two-seater sofa, designed by
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede

Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Suede Sofa "Ussaro", 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Luciano Frigerio. It is made of wood with brass friezes, the upholstery
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Brass

Two-seater dark blue suede sofa in the style of Jacques Charpentier, France 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Renens, CH
seat are upholstered in original midnight blue suede for great seating comfort. The sofa rests on a
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Steel

Vintage Edward Wormley Style Chesterfield Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dunbar Style Chesterfield tufted sofa in Suede Sofa in Grey suede on a plinth base. Traditional
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede

Vintage Edward Wormley Style Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Edward Wormley Style Chesterfield Sofa
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 90 in D 35 in
Stunning Italian Arketipo Roche Bobois Two-Piece Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Arketipo
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning asymmetrical two-piece Roche Bobois ultra-suede sofa. The sofa back is adjustable by
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Granite

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede with Leather Piping
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1950s Indian Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Teak

Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede
$96,850
H 28.5 in W 64 in D 28.5 in
Raphael Raffel Designed Cognac Leather Croissant Sofa in Suede
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 1970's, made-to-order, suede upholstered, Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris. Design is
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede

Airborne Sectional Sofa 'Patate' in Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Airborne, sectional sofa, model 'Patate', light brown suede, France, 1970s This well-designed
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede

Vintage Airborne Sectional Sofa 'Patate' in Brown Suede
Airborne Sectional Sofa 'Patate' in Brown Suede
$11,700
H 27.17 in W 104.34 in D 104.34 in
Post-Modern Modular Sofa in Natural Green Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, suede, wood, Europe, 1970s This large modular sofa from the 1970s offers a practical
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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Wood

Post-Modern Modular Sofa in Natural Green Suede
Post-Modern Modular Sofa in Natural Green Suede
$16,400
H 31.5 in W 147.64 in D 88.59 in
Suede and Steel Sofa by Jacques Charpentier (attr.), France 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The contrast between the brushed steel and suede is stark, which creates tension. Still, the sofa is
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Steel

Vintage Pair Of Suede De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Modular Sofas, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Suede De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Modular Sofas, Circa 1970. Rare XL model containing
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1970s European Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede

1980s Amorphous Post-Modern Curved Asymmetrical Sofa in Brown Suede & Plaid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1980s, this sofa was designed after popular works by design post-modern designers
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Upholstery

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Warm Sage Colored Suede
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, suede, felt, Switzerland, 1970s A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi
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1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Felt

Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
further form. The sofa retains its original cognac-colored suede upholstery. Lafer label intact on frame.
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1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

Extremely rare mid century sofa by Jacques Charpentier France, suede textile
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Incredible fully original sofa design by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970. Elegant stainless
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Aluminum

Extremely rare mid century sofa by Jacques Charpentier France, suede textile
Extremely rare mid century sofa by Jacques Charpentier France, suede textile
$18,106 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.63 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Vintage German Minimalist Tubular Steel Beige Suede Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was produced during the 1960s. The geometric frame is made of chrome-plated
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1960s German Minimalist Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Steel

Vintage German Minimalist Tubular Steel Beige Suede Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Vintage German Minimalist Tubular Steel Beige Suede Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1960s
$1,973 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in
Luciano Frigerio 'Norman' 3 Seat Sofa in Walnut and Suede, Italy, 1968
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Luciano Frigerio's Norman 3 Seat Sofa in walnut and suede exemplifies mid-century Italian elegance
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Walnut

1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional and very rare F40 settee / sofa, designed by Marcel Breuer and
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1980s German Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971. This is a timeless
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Foam, Suede

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in Gray Suede and Black Wood, 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s, exemplifies a refined balance
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Wood

Spanish Designer, Sectional Sofa & Ottoman, Oak, Suede, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak, brown suede and cord modular sofa or 5 slipper chairs with ottoman, designed
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Cord, String, Oak

Red Suede Weiman Preview Chaise Lounge Cloud Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Weiman preview chaise lounge sofa in red ultra-suede.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Ultrasuede

LC2 Style Inspired Sofa in Distressed Suede Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Saint Louis, US
makes the sofa heavy and nearly immutable. The distressed tope suede gives the sofa an earthy tone. With
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Chrome

LC2 Style Inspired Sofa in Distressed Suede Leather
LC2 Style Inspired Sofa in Distressed Suede Leather
$16,000 Sale Price
45% Off
H 29 in W 87 in D 29 in
Michel Cadestin ‘Orchidée’ 3-Seater Sectional Sofa in Grey Suede by Airborne
By Airborne International, Michel Cadestin
Located in Dronten, NL
International. The sofa is made in grey suede covered fiberglass with tufted cushions and is very light. Casters
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Fiberglass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Gray Suede Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in North Miami, FL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Sofa, Model 'D70' in gray suede leather, Italy, 1954. A sofa that
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Brass, Steel

Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions
By Arflex
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Arflex black lacquered L shape design sofa with newly professionally reupholstered suede cushions
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Stunning Thams Kvalitet Brown Leather & Suede Three Seater Sofa Bentwood Frame
By Thams Kvalitet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Thams Kvalitet. This is a beautiful and stylish sofa, made with soft brown leather and suede on the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Leather

Stunning Thams Kvalitet Brown Leather & Suede Three Seater Sofa Bentwood Frame
Stunning Thams Kvalitet Brown Leather & Suede Three Seater Sofa Bentwood Frame
$1,927 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 81.5 in D 28.94 in
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Ultra Suede by Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular sofa was designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Brazil in the 1950’s
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Ultrasuede, Hardwood

Modernist Luigi Tiengo Sofa in Walnut /Ultra Suede for Cimon Montréal, 1963
By Luigi Tiengo, Cimon, Raf Simons
Located in Buffalo, NY
This rare Classic Mid-Century Modern sofa was designed by Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Interprofil Sydney Sofa Bed by Stefan Heiliger
By Interprofil, Stefan Heiliger
Located in Basildon, London
and elegance. Condition Notes: The sofa bed has some stains around the suede due to use but there
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1990s Greek Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Metal

Interprofil Sydney Sofa Bed by Stefan Heiliger
Interprofil Sydney Sofa Bed by Stefan Heiliger
$4,473
H 28.35 in W 83.86 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Lounge Sofa or Couch by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Sofa: 218 × 75 × 69 × 42 cm (85.8" × 29.5" × 27.2" × 16.5") Width × Depth × Height
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass, Suede

Mid-Century Lounge Sofa or Couch by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Sofa: 218 × 75 × 69 × 42 cm (85.8" × 29.5" × 27.2" × 16.5") Armchair: 86 × 80 × 93 × 42
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Upholstery, Fiberglass

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in London, GB
This iconic Space Age sofa was designed by Olivier Mourgue and made popular by Stanley Kubrick's
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965
Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965
$8,947
H 25.99 in W 48.82 in D 27.56 in
1970s Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa] Introducing a stunning vintage cloud
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Chrome

1970s Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa by Weiman
1970s Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa by Weiman
$5,500
H 30.75 in W 92 in D 40.5 in
Sofa/Daybed Piglet by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa/Daybed Piglet by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s This piece, often referred to as the "Piglet
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Brass

Sofa/Daybed Piglet by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s
Sofa/Daybed Piglet by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s
$17,915
H 26.19 in W 79.93 in D 38.19 in
Madsen & Schubell Leather Modular Corner Sofa, C. 1960s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a remarkable Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell leather modular sofa, a quintessential example of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Leather, Suede, Beech

Two Seater Sofa by Wojtek D Carstens for Stouby Mobler
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern two seater sofa 'Maria', designed by Wojtek Depka Carstens for Stouby
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Beech

Bogo Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate
By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular suede and leather sofa 'Bogo' by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate. Italy, 1970 circa
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Leather, Suede

Bogo Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate
Bogo Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate
$22,692 Sale Price
24% Off
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Modular ‘Player’ Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in the 1970s, the ‘Player’ sofa is an early example of
Category

1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Suede

Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Modular sofa set "Malù, Italian design piece realised in 1960s by Diego Mattu for 1P. This very
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Plastic

Mid Century Modern “VIP” Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Brazil's burgeoning office furniture market during the seventies, this "VIP" sofa comfortably accommodates
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Fiberglass

Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Suede, Settee, 1960s
By Georges Coulon
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Suede, Two Seater Viborg Sofa, France c
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1960s French Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

Tonico Sofa in Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Tonico sofa, designed by Sérgio Rodrigues in 1962, exemplifies the harmonious blend of
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Suede

Rodeio Sofa in Hardwood, by Jean Gillon, Brazilian Midcentury Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exceptional "Rodeio" sofa, designed by renowned Brazilian modernist Jean Gillon in the 1960s
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Hardwood, Leather, Suede

Danish 3-Seater Beech 'Maria' Sofa From Stouby, Circa 1980's
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
molded into its elegantly curved shape, this 3-seater sofa can be a stunning centerpiece of the living
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Beech, Suede

Selection of Willy Rizzo sofas available, we can restore, choose your own fabric.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
St Tropez,France in their October 1974 issue. The sofa is finished in brown suede. We have a
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Wood

Giorgio Montani for Souplina Rare Composition Sectional Sofa in Stainless Steel
By Giorgio Montani, Souplina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giorgio Montani for Souplina, large sectional sofa, reupholstered suede, stainless steel, France
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Milo Baughman Style Three Seat Scoop Sofa/Couch on Walnut Frame, USA, c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
walnut base and super-soft mocha-colored suede this sofa is perfect for those looking for a sofa that is
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Fabric

Space Age Togo Love Seat Two Seater Blue Ultra Suede Ligne Roset 1970s France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age authentic vintage loveseat or two seater sofa Togo from ultra suede alcantara in
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Ultrasuede

Divano Modulare in Pelle E Camoscio Con Angolare
Located in Premariacco, IT
Divano componibile vintage anni '70 formato da un set di quattro sedute ampie e comode, produzione italiana in pelle e camoscio. Design fine ed elegante, si presta ad ogni occasio...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Leather, Suede, Plastic

Divano Modulare in Pelle E Camoscio Con Angolare
Divano Modulare in Pelle E Camoscio Con Angolare
$2,950 Sale Price / set
28% Off
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
Set of 5 Stropiccio Armhairs by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio, 1970
By Luciano Frigerio, Frigerio Di Desio
Located in Conversano, IT
suede, the sofa captivates not only for the elegance of its materials but above all for the possibility
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede

Divano modulare ''Camaleonda'' di Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, originale 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Quarrata, IT
Set di 6 elementi rivestiti in pelle colore verde salvia, del modello ''Camaleonda'' di Mario Bellini per B&B Italia, originale anni '70, composto da: 4 moduli cm 92 x 92 x h 67 e 2 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Leather, Suede

Divano modulare ''Camaleonda'' di Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, originale 1970s
Divano modulare ''Camaleonda'' di Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, originale 1970s
$25,798 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
set of 2 modular armchairs Sofa italia design vintage suede, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Palermo, IT
Set pair of vintage design modular armchairs by two. We understand from our photos that can be used either individually as armchairs or combine them by composing a two-seater sofa ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede

set of 2 modular armchairs Sofa italia design vintage suede, 1970s
set of 2 modular armchairs Sofa italia design vintage suede, 1970s
$3,403 Sale Price
25% Off
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Tecno Italian Bulky Sofa in Dark Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tecno, sofa, suede, dark stained wood, Italy, 1960s. A substantial and sizable sofa produced by
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Wood

Tecno Italian Bulky Sofa in Dark Brown Suede
Tecno Italian Bulky Sofa in Dark Brown Suede
$2,450
H 28.75 in W 60.04 in D 33.86 in
Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century, Rosewood, Suede, Rare Sofa Set, 1960s
By Georges Coulon
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Suede, Rare Sofa Set, France, 1960s Rare and
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

folding suede and forged metal sofa
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Wrought iron and leather sofa
Category

1960s European Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Metal

folding suede and forged metal sofa
folding suede and forged metal sofa
$7,800
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
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.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Suede Couch

Materials

Upholstery

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Vintage Suede Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage suede couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage suede couch — often made from animal skin, suede and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage suede couch — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage suede couch, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage suede couch over the years, but those crafted by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset and Vladimir Kagan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Suede Couch?

Prices for a vintage suede couch start at $999 and top out at $92,500 with the average selling for $6,829.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.

Questions About Vintage Suede Couch
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if a couch is vintage, examine its frame and cushions for tags, labels, and stamps that provide information about the maker. In some cases, the date of manufacturing may appear on these identifying markers. If not, research the manufacturer's name using trusted online resources to get an estimate of its age. Any couch that is 20 or more years old would be considered vintage. Sofas that are 100 years of age or older are antiques. Find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary couches on 1stDibs.