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
$3,423 / 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 velvet trim and sprung seat. The leather has just the right amount of wear, full o...
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 need to be re-upholstered but foam is still comfortable and soft.
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 a perfect example of traditional with a modern twist. The clean lines of this secti...
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 a perfect example of traditional with a modern twist. The clean lines of this secti...
Fabric
Art Deco Lounge Suite with Cloud Design Sides
Located in London, GB
Great shape with cloud design sides and walnut trims Measures: Sofa - H 80 cm, W 150 cm, D 99 cm Armchair - H 80 cm, W 90 cm, D 99 cm British, circa 1930.
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.
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 a wool weave fabric.
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 vintage condition. Semi Circular back cushions add an interesting twist. Some minor...
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Trimmed Sofa Mid Century
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates, this mid-century sofa features walnut trimmings that add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any living s...
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Trimmed Sofa Mid Century
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates, this mid-century sofa features walnut trimmings that add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any living s...
Walnut
Sold
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-end furniture store in Topeka Kansas which is no longer in existence. It is comprised...
Fabric, Walnut
Signed Harvey Probber L-Shaped Sofa with Sofa Table, 1965
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
It's a tank! Legs are walnut with brass trim. The triangular sofa table shown is included.
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, natural linen.
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, wavy, half V-shaped end design and angular legs.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
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 built-ins, one on each side.
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 been fortunate to have come across a few of these over the years and always appreciate...
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-century modern sofa.
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Trimmed Sofa Mid Century
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates, this mid-century sofa features walnut trimmings that add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any living s...
Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 91 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Rust Brushed Chenille Lawson Sofa Walnut Trim
Located in Topeka, KS
This is a fun rust colored brushed chenille Lawson style sofa with angled back cushions, walnut trim down the arms, and square tapered walnut legs under the skirt.
Chenille, Walnut
Sold
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 couch with triangular legs looks to be the work of Adrian Pearsall.
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 original lines.
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 sofa and two armchairs.
Art Deco Lounge Suite Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco shell back lounge suite, smartly re upholstered in a contrasting Moquette fabrics. Walnut trims. Measures: Sofa 82 cm H, 150 cm W, 92 cm D, seat is 41 cm H, 61 c...
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 "Düsseldorf Mustard" colored sofa harkens back to the true 1960s Mid-Century Moder...
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
$3,459 / item
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
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
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 32 in D 32 in
Handsome 7-Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome 7-piece Milo Baughman style sectional sofa from the midcentury. This set will need to be reupholstered as the original fabric is worn and dated. This sofa measures 28" T x 3...
Upholstery
$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
$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
$14,216
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
$5,950 / set
H 28 in W 158 in D 37 in
1970s Milo Baughman in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Brown Lattice Velvet Sectional
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare two pieces sectional by Milo Baughman upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.. This beautiful cotton velvet cut lattice sectional is statement piece which is also com...
Velvet, Wood
$2,464Sale 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 Richard Stein, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
All original. can be converted to a bed.
Fabric
Bertu Counter Stools, Boca Uno Walnut Counter Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, Boca Uno Walnut Counter Stool Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU stumps? KILN DRIED Our stump...
Wood, Walnut
$5,850
H 26 in W 95 in D 66 in
Fabulous Milo Baughman 5 Piece Curved Back Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 5 piece curved back cube sectional sofa. This sectional has some wear to the original fabric and will need to be reupholstered. The sofa meas...
Upholstery
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Fabric
$342,389
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$2,700Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 72 in D 30 in
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
Steel, Chrome
$5,400
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 30 in
Danish Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
Wool, Teak
Vittorio Introini P60 lounge chair for Saporiti Italy, 1970s
By Olivier Mourgue, Vittorio Introini, Pierre Paulin, Saporiti
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A P60 Lounge Chair from Saporiti’s “Proposals” collection, designed in 1962 by Vittorio Introini. A striking embodiment of Italian Space Age design, the P60 lounge chair showcases t...
Fabric, Upholstery
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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