Sold|$4,500
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Last of McCobb's designs this "floating" sofa on walnut hourglass legs has a thin line profile of
Walnut, Fabric
Sold|$6,750
Jules Heumann Sofa for Metropolitan
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern. Specs: Walnut, thick weave fabric Condition: This Jules Huemann sofa for Metropolitan
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern White Three Seater Walnut Sofa by Sapiroti, Italy, 1960s
By Saporiti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century Modern White three seater walnut sofa by Sapiroti, Italy, 1960s. European
Wood
1960’s Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa Set with Slate Inset Ends Re-upholstered
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful sectional sofa by designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This set features
Slate
Sold|$5,800
Jens Risom Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jens Risom designed sofa newly upholstered on a black walnut frame, labeled. $4800.00 Net
Walnut
Sold|$9,800
Curvy "L" shaped modern sofa
Located in New York, NY
Curvy "L" shaped modern sofa with walnut and brass tapered feet. View our complete collection at
Brass
Sold|$3,400
Curved Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Long, curved mid century sofa with walnut and burl frame. Gray fabric with black abstract pattern
Walnut, Burl, Upholstery
Sold|$2,074
Midcentury Beige Sofa, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sofa, Danish design, 1960s Original upholstery preserved in excellent condition. Danish design
Cotton, Walnut
Sold|$3,800
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 26.5″H x 86.5″L x 34.25″W Seat Height 16.5″ Materials: Walnut, Tweed
Walnut
Sold|$1,850
Mid-Century Modern Orange Sofa
By Flexsteel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Orange Sofa. Featuring space for 3-4 people to sit
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$6,500
Vintage American Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Vintage American Mid-Century Modern sofa. American made circa 1960s sofa. Featuring walnut wood
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$2,700
Scandinavian Midcentury Sofa
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Midcentury sofa in the style of DUX. This sofa looks like a design by Folke Ohlsson but we're not
Walnut
Sold|$6,950
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofa Navy
Located in North York, ON
Vintage American made circa 1960s Sofa. Featuring walnut wood trim and new upholstery in Maxwell
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$8,500
Single Arm Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single arm sofa with a straight back and sides on walnut legs.
Walnut, Upholstery
Rare - Milo Baughman Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
the original Linen Velvet. This sofa sits on a walnut plinth base and has removable casters. A design
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut and Black Vinyl Curved Back Sofa Retro, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, black vinyl and walnut, curved back sofa, made in Denmark
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola" Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully restored Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola" sofa model 2408 for Craft Associates. This sofa and
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$4,600
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in Denmark circa 1960’s. The sofas frame features a walnut-stained beech wood body with vertical
Wood, Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$3,900
7FT Vintage Restored Stow Davis Sofa
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Walnut trim and restored in white Italian composite. Measures: 7'.
Naugahyde, Walnut
Sold|$6,500
Milo Baughman Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Amarillo, TX
Milo Baughman sofa Four Seater Walnut dowel legs polyblend upholstery restored
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern, American, 1960s Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Vintage American made circa 1960s Sofa. Featuring walnut wood trim and new upholstery in Maxwell
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$9,000
Jens Risom Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Risom for Risom Design Inc. Three seat sofa,Model 2534 Separate back cushions, buttoned seat
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$3,900
French Antique Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Stunning French antique sofa with blue and white upholstery. Sofa has a wonderful walnut frame.
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$2,500
Baker 1965 Down Filled Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
Immaculate mid-1960's down filled sofa by Baker upholstered in peach striated silk. I am tempted
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic Adrian Pearsall Gondola sofa for Craft Associates refinished and re-upholstered in
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$7,500
Adrian Pearsall Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Adrian Pearsall sofa for Craft Associates is completely restored to its original integrity. It
Walnut
Midcentury Ecru Banana Sofa, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
So called "Banana sofa", Danish design, 1960s Very good condition, after replacing the upholstery
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$5,500
Adrian Pearsall Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
condition This Adrian Pearsall sofa is in excellent restored condition. Reupholstered with
Marble
Midcentury Pink Banana Sofa, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Banana sofa, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition, after replacing the upholstery with a new
Walnut, Velvet
Sold|$8,500
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Original E.Wormley for Dunbar Tete-a-Tete classic sofa #5944, ca' 1960's. Base restored, fabric
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$3,400
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Clean modern lines with three cushions and walnut frame on the front. Solid walnut legs. New
Walnut
Sold|$16,000
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Pearsall for Craft "L" configured one piece wing back sofa. Seating depth 34". Reupholstered from
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$4,800
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly upholstered Milo Baughman 3-seat sofa with walnut plinth base.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$6,576
Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa Model 488
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Charleston, SC
Texan”. The front of the sofa is on castors and the back has walnut legs. This sofa could seat 6, but
Upholstery, Walnut
Original Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Gondola Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent signed Craft Associates original Adrian Pearsall Gondola sofa. All walnut has been
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
condition This Adrian Pearsall cloud sofa is in excellent restored condition. Reupholstered with
Mohair, Walnut
Signed Harvey Probber L-Shaped Sofa with Sofa Table, 1965
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
a tank! Legs are walnut with brass trim. The triangular sofa table shown is included. The rosewood
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North York, ON
Stunning example of midcentury design. This unique midcentury sofa features a stylish walnut frame
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sofa Gondola Sofa on Boomerang Legs Model 2303
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a mid-century modern"Gondola" sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall. Features a
Walnut
Sold|$7,480
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa, fully restored and reupholstered. Tufted seat and loose
Upholstery, Walnut
Selig Sofa Designer Attributed to William Hinn
By Selig
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Specs: Walnut legs, Thick Weave Fabric Condition: This Selig sofa designer attributed to William
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$6,900
Sexy Adrian Pearsall Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A light burnt orange sofa with walnut base. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft & Associates
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$3,400
Mid-century Sleeper Sofa
Located in Stratford, CT
The upholstered base of this sofa lifts up slightly and then out to provide a twin-size sleep space
Walnut, Rattan, Upholstery
Sold|$12,000
Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Risom for Risom Design Inc. Curved Back Sofa Model 2516 Showing three separate back cushions
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$14,995
Edward Wormley Bracket Back Sofa for Dunbar
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing the newly upholstered and restored "bracket-back" three seater sofa by Edward Wormley
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates Sofa With End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern walnut sofa with attached end tables designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by
Walnut
Elegant Curved Back Sofa By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant, curved back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Low profile with rounded back corners
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$5,500
Paul McCobb Style Sofa
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Style sofa, Reupholstered with soft cotton upholstery, solid walnut legs. Seat
Cotton, Walnut
Sold|$3,200
Harvey Probber Drop Leaf Sofa Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Very Unusual Drop Leaf Sofa Table by Harvey Probber in Walnut. Works as a large low game table
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates Sofa With End Tables
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern 889-S sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Completely
Granite
Mid-Century Low Back Sofa with brass stretchers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice Mid-Century Sofa all newly upholstered and ready to go! Back cushions are down-filled with a
Brass
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Manner of Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Handsome Mid-Century Modern sofa. Manner of Adrian Pearsall, unusual sculptural walnut frame
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$9,800
Curved Sofa in the Style of Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Newly upholstered in velvet. Curved sofa with sculptural lines. Walnut legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$6,200
Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sofa "Skrindan"
By OPE Möbler, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather sofa "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist for OPE Mobler, 1963, with
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$6,500
Custom Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
This is simply a stunning sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It features a solid walnut parsons
Walnut, Fabric
Harvey Probber, Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
A long “Tuxedo” sofa from the Harvey Probber for modern collection. Recently restored in a brown
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$5,500
Jens Risom Sofa for Jens Risom Design Inc.
By Jens Risom
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Jens Risom sofa for Jens Risom Design Inc., is completely restored to its original integrity
Mohair, Walnut, Foam
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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