$2,275Sale Price|35% Off
H 30 in W 86 in D 36 in
Midcentury Sofa in the Milo Baughman Style with Walnut Trim
By Milo Baughman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century "Block" sofa in the Milo Baughman style with walnut trim and green and white upholstery.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Black Vinyl with Walnut Trim, 1960s Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern sofa in black vinyl with walnut trim. Three removable cushions sit on the
Faux Leather, Walnut
$3,459 / item
H 32.09 in W 38 in D 21.07 in
French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa Circa 1900, With Velvet Trim
Located in London, GB
A wonderful French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa, Circa 1900, with an attractive embroidered
Leather, Velvet, Walnut
$4,250
H 26 in W 96 in D 32 in
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Style Tufted Gondola Sofa Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Adrian Pearsall style tufted gondola shaped sofa with walnut trim and legs. This sofa will
Upholstery, Walnut
$15,500 / item
H 30 in W 126 in D 97 in
Dawson Sectional Arms Walnut Frame Trim detail loose seat & back cushions piping
Located in Ridgewood, NY
With a low back, elegant frame detail, and dark walnut legs, the sophisticated Dawson Sectional is
Fabric
$14,617 / item
H 30 in W 118 in D 93 in
Dawson Sectional Walnut base Frame Trim detail loose seat & back cushions piping
Located in Ridgewood, NY
With a low back, elegant frame detail, and dark walnut legs, the sophisticated Dawson Sectional is
Fabric
Art Deco Lounge Suite with Cloud Design Sides
Located in London, GB
and walnut trims Measures: Sofa - H 80 cm, W 150 cm, D 99 cm Armchair - H 80 cm, W 90 cm, D 99 cm
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Drexel Walnut Trim Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Walnut Trim Sofa Unique wood trimmed Drexel sofa. Good vintage
Walnut, Upholstery
Nice Angled Adrian Pearsall Walnut Trimmed Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An elegant angled walnut trimmed sofa. We bought and believe it has recently been re-upholstered in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Trimmed Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous striped Mid-Century Modern sofa with walnut trim in wonderful age appropriate condition
Fabric, Walnut
Spectacular Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Trim Couch
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Ferndale, MI
Couch by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Yellow Floral Walnut Trim Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern yellow and white floral brocade sofa with walnut accents c.1950’s. Overall good
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Trimmed Sofa Mid Century
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates, this mid-century sofa
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Trimmed Sofa Mid Century
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates, this mid-century sofa
Walnut
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H 32 in W 84.5 in L 32 in
Vintage Art Deco or Art Nouveau Sofa with Walnut Frame & Trim from Vargas Furn.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage art deco or art nouveau sofa from Vargas Fine Furniture a long-established high
Fabric, 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 Knoll Style Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Early 1960's Knoll Style Walnut trimmed, button-tufted two seat sofa custom upholstered in a light
Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model 7
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
! Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa features walnut trim with a rare
Fabric, Walnut
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H 29 in W 125 in D 49 in
Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Double Angled Sofa on Castors 2200-s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
. Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnut trim and two storage
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Black Leather Couches by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair Aluminum base Walnut Trim Black Leather Couches by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa with Slate Ends
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A striking Adrian Pearsall designed sectional sofa with walnut trim and slate end pieces. We’ve
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Elongated Low Profile Walnut Trimmed Sofa on Tapered legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Elongated Low Profile Walnut Trimmed sofa on Tapered legs Offered is an unrestored mid
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Trimmed Sofa Mid Century
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates, this mid-century sofa
Walnut
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H 31 in W 91 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Rust Brushed Chenille Lawson Sofa Walnut Trim
Located in Topeka, KS
walnut trim and tapered square legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not
Chenille, Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 114.5 in D 32.5 in
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
1960s Adrian Pearsall Sofa, Model 2404S
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hamburg, PA
A refinished, reupholstered, Adrian Pearsall sofa with walnut trim and legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Adrian Pearsall atomic age walnut trimmed sofa. All new upholstery inside and out recreating the
Mid Century Modern Sofa
Located in Madison, WI
Mid century white vinyl sofa with walnut trim. Clean and sleek, simple lines.
PVC, Walnut
Art Deco Red Leather Lounge Suite
Located in London, GB
A Stunning Red Leather Art Deco Lounge Suite with cream pipping and inset walnut trims, two seater
Art Deco Lounge Suite Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
fabrics. Walnut trims. Measures: Sofa 82 cm H, 150 cm W, 92 cm D, seat is 41 cm H, 61 cm D. Chairs 82
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Trim Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
If I had to describe this sofa in one word it would have to be "Stellar." This newly upholstered
Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco Shell Back Sofa, Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
. Walnut trims. Measures: Sofa 82 cm H, 150 cm W, 92 cm D, seat is 41 cm H, 61 cm D.
Fabric, Walnut
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 136 in D 32 in
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop dow...
Upholstery
Italian Mid-19th Century Poplar Burl Bed
Located in Prato, IT
Piemonte, Italy, mid-19th century In poplar, walnut and poplar burl. Very good condition Dimensions: 115 x 207 x 110 cm Complete with mattress (Simmons brand) and very little use...
Poplar
1950s Italian 2-Seater Sofa , Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in Velvet fabric - Sturdy and stable
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
$2,500Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 77.56 in D 34.65 in
Very rare and early Richard Stein Sofa / Daybed for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Stein
Located in Munich, DE
All original. can be converted to a bed.
Fabric
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery. 2 Ottomans: 36 squared x 16H 3 Corners: 34H ...
Velvet
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,767Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seat sofa of Italian design, structure and legs in solid wood, velvet upholstery, 1950s production, Condition as shown in the photos, it is advisable to redo the upholstery.
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Modern Mid-Century style sofa with plush velvet upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A mid-century style sofa with a sleek angular silhouette upholstered with plush camel-colored velvet. One-of-a-kind with Mid-Century architectural interest from every angle. It's ind...
Upholstery, Velvet
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Leather, Rosewood
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.75 in W 24.75 in D 17 in
Walnut Nightstands by Tobago Furniture, Brutalist Style, Canada, 1976
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty set of walnut nightstands in the brutalist style by the Canadian Furniture Tobago. Beautifully sculpted fronts with satin aluminum inserts. They are stamped on the bottom Ma...
Wood
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs sigurd ressell Norway
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather 3 seat sofa round legs. Beautiful brown soft leather is soft and shows signs of use and fading/patina but broken in nicely. Great small ...
Leather, Wood
$3,995 / set
H 24 in W 63 in D 33 in
Pair of Chrome Framed Grey Velvet Loveseats Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage 1970's chrome framed cantilevered loveseat sofas in the style of Milo Baughman and similar to seating groups of the period by Selig and Bernhardt's Flair division. T...
Steel, Chrome
$14,427
H 35.44 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in Mohair wool, Roche Bobois, 1970 Sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in France circa 1970. A very rare ...
Mohair, Velvet
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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