Sold|$1,250
1960's Sofa Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Hayes Manufacturing
Located in Fulton, CA
1960s Mid-Century Modern sofa with walnut detail to arms and Classic peg leg design. Good geometric
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$6,600
Walnut Tuexedo Sofa Att. to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, CA
creating a comfortable yet chic seating solution. The sofa rests on cylindrical walnut legs.
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$7,600
Walnut & mohair case sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A walnut frame case sofa upholstered in light green mohair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Walnut, Mohair
California design walnut based sofa with silk-bronze fabric
Located in Hollywood, CA
Beautiful California design sofa with Walnut base and upholstered with a silk-bronze fabric. Very
Walnut, Down
Walnut bench style sofa with tufted upholstered seat and back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut frame sofa with tufted upholstered seat and back. Sofa has low arms and thick angled
Walnut, Upholstery
A Large Walnut Framed Sofa by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Pasadena, CA
A large scale deep set sofa by Michael Taylor framed by exposed dark walnut on the base and back
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Designed Walnut Framed Sofa, USA, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in London, GB
A walnut framed linen upholstered sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, USA, 1960s
Linen, Walnut
Walnut Case Sofa in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Beautiful walnut case sofa. This is in great vintage condition with minor wear to the wood. Some
Walnut
English Walnut Drop-Leaf Long Sofa Table with Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
The warm walnut patina adds a great deal of richness to this sofa table. The (4) legs are trestled
Walnut
Paul McCobb Symmetric Group Sofa for Widdicomb, Circa 1960
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare Paul McCobb symmetric group sofa for Widdicomb, completely restored with all new foam and
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$11,800
Monumental Sofa with Walnut Planter
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury iconic design design with an integrated planter/table in American Walnut. Original
Velvet, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Marble Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hudson, NY
Two Availible Each $6500 Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Marble Sofa this is a classic
Marble
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Upholstered Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Moon, these Jens Risom walnut framed sofas are the jewel in the crown. Ready for installation, and
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$15,900
Gondola Walnut Base Sofa, circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
Organic walnut base sofa with single tufted bench cushion, three back cushions and side bolsters in
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Marble Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hudson, NY
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Marble Sofa this is a classic design and very rare piece
Marble
Jens Risom "Model 2535" Sofa with Walnut Base
By Jens Risom
Located in Cambridge, MA
A three-seat sofa by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, Inc., circa 1960. Featuring an upholstered
Tufted fabric and walnut case sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A tufted green fabric and highly varnished walnut case sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Fabric, Walnut
Milo Baughman Burled Walnut finish leather Case Sofa
Located in Hollywood, CA
Classic Milo Baughman case sofa with a Burled Walnut finish and deep burgundy leather upholstery
Chrome
Italian Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' Sofa in Walnut and Cognac Leather for Knoll
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Zurich, CH
Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, 'Bastiano' sofa, leather and walnut, Italy, design 1960, manufactured
Leather, Walnut
Boomerang Sofa with Walnut Frame by Adrian Pearsall, USA, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Sofa with Walnut frame for Crafts Associates, USA, 1960s
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Brown Walnut Sofa Table by Antoine Philippon/Jacqueline Lecoq
By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq, Pierre Guariche
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Very rare sofa table designed by Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq. The tabletop is made out
Metal
1960s White Fabric on Walnut Legs Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
New upholstery in off white fabric, walnut base, Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, USA, 1965. Very unique
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Killer Adrian Pearsall Walnut Sofa New Blue/Gray Tweed Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This absolutely spectacular and rare Adrian Pearsall walnut frame sofa has the most striking lines
Fabric, Foam, Rubber, Walnut
Sold|$1,800
Widdicomb Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
Long curved sofa with walnut frame and details.
Walnut
1960s White Fabric on Walnut Legs Sofa by Adrian Pearsall 'b'
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
New upholstery in off white fabric, walnut base, sofa by Adrian Pearsall, USA, 1965. Very unique
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$5,750
Hans Wegner Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Hans Wegner 3 seat sofa on walnut frame. Newly recovered in red cotton blend
Walnut, Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Attributed Grey Wool Sofa & Lounge Chair-Walnut Base & Armrests
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This stunning Mid-Century Modern sofa and lounge chair although not marked (the paper tag typically
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Floating Walnut Base Sofa by DUX, Made in Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in santa monica, CA
Walnut legs are beautifully sculpted. Green Fabric is in good vintage condition. Measures: W 85
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa Model 2640s, Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Framingham, MA
Mid-Century Modern "Gondola" sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Model 2640s Iconic
Bouclé, Chenille, Walnut
Henry P. Glass Mid-Century Curved Walnut and Upholstered Sofa and Settee
Located in North Hollywood, CA
settee are framed in finished walnut, and display beautifully. The sofa features for legs, while the
Walnut
A modern red leather button tufted sofa on a walnut base
Located in Hollywood, CA
This square tuxedo style sofa has recently been reupholstered in red leather.
Varnished walnut and chocolate mohair sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A deep brown velvet sofa with varnished walnut sides and chrome legs designed by Milo Baughman.
Chrome
Walnut Base Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hudson, NY
An iconic, 1960s long sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, with Pearsall's signature
Sold|$3,800
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Washington, DC
Long, sleek, sexy sofa. Designed by Adrian Pearsall and manufactured by Craft Associates. In
Walnut, Wool
Mid-Century Modern Long Low Sofa w/ Walnut Legs by Rowe, New Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Modern low and long three seater sofa manufactured by Rowe Furniture. Circa 1960s. All
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$6,500
Milo Baughman Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Lightly refinished and newly upholstered in a black wool weave three seater couch.
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$8,500
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut frame with leather-covered loose cushions.
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$8,500
sofa by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
sofa by Adrian Pearsall. Recently reupholstered in Maharam Remix color 123.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$3,400
Mid-Century Sofa
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic sofa in the manner of Jens Risom design, but it also has strong qualities of Paul McCobb
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$19,600
Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
, and a beautiful walnut wood table/planter on the back left side of the sofa. The sofa has been
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sectional Sofa Sculptural Walnut Legs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Completely restored sectional amazing condition 2 sections can be used in many ways each section measures 64 x 33 x 27.
Walnut
Sold|$6,000
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant Adrian Pearsall tufted gondola sofa with sculptural walnut base. Rare Pearsall form. Price
Walnut
Sold|$8,000
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classic Adrian Pearsall model 2408-S sofa. New symmetrical tufted upholstery in soft slate material
Walnut
Sold|$12,900
Edward Wormley Chinese Sofa
Located in Portland, OR
A flamboyent wormley design for Dunbar circa 1960.
Linen, Walnut
Sold|$6,500
Adrian Pearsall Sofa With Marble Side Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing walnut base sofa by Adrian Pearsall with Italian Travertine marble. Newly reupholstered.
Walnut, Linen
Sold|$6,900
Adrian Pearsall Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Adrian Pearsall sofa with walnut base and new wool upholstery.
Walnut, Wool
Sold|$2,600
Danish Modern Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek design, seats 4 easily. Original green/yellow cotton weave upholstery.
Walnut, Cotton, Upholstery
Sold|$35,000
George Nakashima Eight Foot Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Self explanatory. Price is NET!
Walnut
George Nakashima Eight Foot Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Self explanatory.
Walnut
Sold|$3,600
Rare Sofa by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Iconic and rare sofa by Paul McCobb with signature thin angled arms and slight curved back
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$10,800
8 Foot Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Maurice Bailey Sofa in Original Jack Lenor Larson Velvet Upholstery. Carved Walnut Base.
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$5,400
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Waltham, MA
Sculptural and beautifully proportioned Dunbar sofa by American designer Edward Wormley.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$4,995
Designer Aristocrat Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Hudson, NY
An original designer sofa by "Bertil Fridhagen" for Aristocrat. A stained walnut frame with the
Velvet, Walnut
A Leather sofa by Arthur Elrod
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous leather suede sofa made by Martin Brattrud for Southern California's
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$4,800
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates "2001-S" sofa reupholstered in a vanilla boucle.
Walnut, Fabric
Sold|$7,000
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Baltimore, MD
Adrian Pearsall Model 2006-S long sofa with deep walnut base. Attached end tables. Sofa has sharp
Walnut
Monteverdi Young Tufted dark chocolate leather sofa
Located in Hollywood, CA
A dark chocolate leather sofa with a sculptural Walnut base by Monteverdi Young. The elegantly
Leather, Walnut
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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