Sold|$13,500
Platform Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
Platform Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960. Produced for Craft Associates; Upholstered seat
Wool, Walnut
Sold|$2,800
Louis XVI Style Sofa for Baker, 1960
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stately Louis XVI style sofa by Baker Furniture Company with walnut frame and upholstery. New
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$12,000
Cloud Sofa with Walnut Legs 1960s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cloud sofa with curved back and walnut legs, American 1960s. Fabric has wear and tear due to age
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Sold|$4,750
Empire Revival Walnut and Taupe Boucle' Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Empire revival, long seat cushion sofa clad in a textured taupe chenille upholstery. Walnut
Walnut, Chenille, Upholstery
Sold|$1,225
Danish Modern Jens Risom Walnut Sofa Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage midcentury Danish modern walnut console, designed by Jens Risom, dating from the 1960s
Walnut
Sold|$9,450
Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Leather
By Marco Comolli, ICF De Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
MarCo Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, two-seat sofa, in walnut and leather, by Italy, 1960s. This
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$2,600
Midcentury Walnut and Cane Sofa or Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury walnut frame sofa with cane sides and tapered legs. Nicely proportioned, with
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Zig Zag Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
Rarely seen sofa model designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates with a pair of floating end
Walnut
Vintage Walnut "Boomerang" Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut "Boomerang" sofa created by American furniture designer Adrian Pearsall
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Yugoslavian Walnut Lounge Sofa Daybed Couch MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern sofa or couch. Made in Yugoslavia with a Danish / Scandinavian
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish 1960's Sofa with Wooden Accents and Low Organic Proportions
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Swedish midcentury modern upholstered sofa with walnut colored wood accents and base made by Holm's
Wool, Walnut
Sold|$3,500
Mid Century Modern Black Tufted Walnut Sofa
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very comfy with its nice scoop design and bentwood arms makes it very unique and relaxing feel free to reach out with any questions or additional pictures
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Sofa with Walnut Legs, US
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Milo Baughman and crafted in the United States
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Walnut Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut sofa designed by Edward Wornley and manufactured by Dunbar in the United
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Three-Seat Walnut Frame Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage three-seat sofa constructed of solid walnut, circa 1960s. This piece has been
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage Walnut "Gondola" Sofa Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage walnut Gondola sofa attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Sold|$12,000
Burl Wood and Walnut Case Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Chicago, IL
Burl wood and walnut case sofa. Original condition. Bernhardt/Flair.
Velvet, Wood, Burl
Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' Sofa in Walnut and Black Leather
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, 'Bastiano' sofa, leather and walnut, Italy, design 1960, manufactured
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Walnut Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-century Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig walnut sofa. Excellent mid century solid walnut couch
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Frame Sofa, Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique double cushion sofa features sturdy construction and unique 1960s design. Sculptural
Walnut
American Midcentury Sofa in Walnut, attributed to Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
other with small wooden elements. Sofa is elevated with slim walnut legs. Newly re-upholstered with a
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Walnut & Slate Leather Strap Sectional Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This exquisite 1960s sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, exemplifies
Slate
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Blue Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa model '2167S', fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s This 'boomerang' sofa
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$3,000
Mid Century Gondola Sofa with Walnut Frame
By Otmar
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning sofa exquisitely designed by Otmar of Cincinnati, Ohio. This 1960's sofa still has its
Scandinavian Modern Orange Upholstered Sculpted Walnut Sofa, circa 1950s-1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very handsome and well designed piece, this sleek sofa was recovered at some point in a vintage
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Hand Rubbed Walnut Day Bed/ Sofa in Smoked Bronze Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa realized in the United States, circa 1960 features a
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Cognac Leather, 1960s This elegant two-seat sofa from 1960s
Leather, Walnut
Magnificent Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Gondola Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut gondola sofa. This wonderful sofa has been re
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sculpted Walnut & Boucle Tweed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall sculpted walnut & boucle tweed sofa for Craft Associates.
Foam, Walnut
Fabulous Milo Baughman Style Walnut Base Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Milo Baughman style walnut base sofa. The original white nubby fabric is in presentable
Upholstery, Walnut
Sergio Asti for Poltronova 'Zelda' Sofa in Walnut and Leather
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Poltronova, sofa model 'Zelda', leather, walnut, brass, Italy, 1962. This well
Brass
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa in Walnut Boucle, Craft Associates, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
absolutely available upon request. With the walnut frame of the sofa in excellent, original vintage condition
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage Walnut "Boomerang" Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage walnut “Boomerang” sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the
Brass
Baker Furniture Walnut & Cut Velvet Sofa with Down-Filled Cushions
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo sofa with architecturally curved walnut wood across the top back. Walnut legs and creamy
Velvet, Wood, Walnut, Down
Adrain Pearsall Walnut Boomerang Sofa Danish Mid-century Modern
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
OUTSTANDING NEWLY REUPHOLSTERED ADRIAN PEARSALL BOOMERANG SOFA. THIS PIECE IS AMAZING IN PERSON
Walnut, Upholstery
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Sofa in Walnut and Brown Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, three-seat sofa, model '920', brown leather, walnut, Italy, 1966
Leather, Walnut
Carlo De Carli ‘802’ Model Two-Seat Sofa by Cassina, Italy, circa 1960
By Carlo di Carli
Located in London, GB
pieces by De Carli – this sofa being one example. Sitting on four walnut tapered legs, this impressive
Mohair, Velvet, Walnut
Midcentury Walnut 3 Seat Platform Armed Sofa Daybed by Richard Artschwager
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury walnut platform armed 3 seat Studio Craft sofa daybed. Has off white linen woven high
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Custom Made Rustic Walnut Corner Table / Bench 1960's
By George Nakashima
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Solid Italian walnut cornertable in 2 pieces that can also be used as a bench This table was
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Style Four Seat Walnut Wood Trim Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional four seat Adrian Pearsall style Mid-Century Modern sofa. This gorgeous walnut wood trim
Upholstery, Walnut
Fabulous Milo Baughman Four-Seat Sofa with Walnut Legs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Milo Baughman four-seat sofa with great looking walnut legs. The nubby oatmeal colored
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall '2300-S' Boomerang Sofa in Walnut and Off-White Fabric
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, walnut, United States, 1960s This striking sofa by Adrian Pearsall revolves around a sleek, angular
Fabric, Walnut
Symmetric Group Sectional Sofa Set by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb, 1960, Signed
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design are the unique signature tapered conical legs, which we believe are walnut but have a beautiful
Fabric, Walnut
Gorgeous Original Milo Baughman Tufted Sofa with Unusual Walnut Legs Mid-century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous reupholstered original Milo Baughman tufted sofa. This sofa has newer black velvet fabric
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Red Three-Seat Sofa with Walnut Frame by Jens Risom, Expertly Restored
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful freshly restored and reupholstered Jens Risom sofa for Risom Designs. Completely restored
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sling Sofas by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Fabulous pair of midcentury sling sofas manufactured by Founders Furniture Company. These sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$5,600
Harvey Probber "Cube" Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
soft Topaz(camel) colored velvet. The sofa floats on four walnut legs which remain unseen from view
Cotton, Walnut
Sold|$6,800
Mid-Century Sofa
By Jens Risom, Florence Knoll
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Walnut, thick weave fabric. Condition: This Mid-Century sofa is in excellent restored condition
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern. Specs: Walnut, thick weave fabric. Condition: These Adrian Pearsall sofas for Craft
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$6,500
Sculptural Mid-Century Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century sofa in original red wool upholstery. Refinished walnut base.
Walnut, Wool
Sold|$8,750
Adrian Pearsall Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
. Specifications: Walnut, High grade foam, Fabric. Condition: This Adrian Pearsall sofa for Craft Associates
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$11,600
Large Sectional Deep Green Leather Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, green leather, oak, Netherlands, 1960s. This comfortable, deep sofa is part of the
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$12,000
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Pearsall for Craft Associates four seat sofa with tufted back. Completely restored and
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$5,750
Jens Risom Sofa for Risom Design Inc
By Jens Risom
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
. Specs: Wool, walnut. Condition: This Jens Risom sofa for Risom Design Inc. is in excellent
Wool, Walnut
Sold|$8,900
Free-form Sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning free-form back sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall from the 1960s. Newly upholstered in a
Walnut, Lacquer, Fabric
Arne Norell Merkur Sofas (Pair) Cognac Leather, Christmas Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of identical cognac leather large 3-seat sofas by Arne Norell, Sweden 1960 Priced as a pair
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$3,250
Modern Sofa in the Manner of Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New Windsor, NY
Re-upholstered in Knoll Beacon Dust fabric. Deep seat armless sofa that sits on a solid walnut
Aluminum
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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