$4,975
H 27.56 in W 77.17 in D 29.93 in
Steiner Sofa Solid Wood Frame and Pierre Frey Fabric, France, 1960s
By Siege Steiner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
An extraordinary midcentury sofa from the 1960s manufactured by Sièges Steiner. With a solid wood
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Cross-Frame Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
clarity, and the use of local materials such as teak and cane. The Cross-Frame Upholstered Sofa
Linen, Wood
$3,316
H 25.6 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Model "416" sofa with ukola wood frame and washable ivory fabric upholstery
Located in Madrid, España
Model "416" sofa with ukola wood frame and washable ivory fabric upholstery - Designer Gregorio
Wood
$4,726
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 29.53 in
Original Herman Miller Midcentury Sofa steel frame Couch George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Zweisitzer Sofa von Herman Miller aus den 1950er/60er Jahren zum
Wood
Three-Seater Sofa with Carved Oak Frame, Denmark ca 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian design traditions, this sofa is made of refined materials with a rustic feel, such as solid wood
Fabric, Wood, Oak
rare george nelson steel frame sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
nice sofa from the steel frame series. an icon of modern design. shows signes of previous use, but
Metal
Button Tufted Elegant Long Sofa with Wood Frame
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite lovely button tufted sofa with a nice wood frame. Re-upholstered in a Robert Allen fabric
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H 29.14 in W 96.46 in D 28.35 in
3-Seat Steel Frame Sofa, George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
tables, all based on steel frames in white or black. Our current sofa consists of 1 module that carries 2
Steel
Exposed Frame Mid Century Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Sofa with nice exposed frame covered in grey. Polished frame.
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Style Three-Seat Wood Frame Sofa Couch
By Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Retro Eames era sofa with Danish modern styling. Note the remarkable subtle detailing in the wood
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wood Framed Probber Knoll Attributed 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous sofa, on a wood base, in the style of Harvey Probber or
Fabric
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H 33 in W 76 in D 34 in
Robert Parry Three Seat Grey Velvet Sofa w/ Wood & Chrome Frame for Gelderland
By Gelderland, Robert Parry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
toned wood and chrome sofa has a lightly refinished frame with new grey velvet cushions. Back cushions
Chrome
Italian Sofa in Wooden Frame and White Fabric by Elam, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Sofa in Wooden Frame and White Fabric by Elam, 1960s Italian relaxing sofa, covered in
Fabric, Wood
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H 30 in W 90 in D 30 in
Gorgeous Sway Back Sofa with Exposed Mahogany Frame Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous sway nack sofa with exposed mahogany frame attributed to Paul McCobb. Very well made
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
1960's Vintage Afromosia Sofa Bed by G Plan
Located in London, GB
the 1960’s. This is of very good quality, with a solid afromosia wood frame. It is well built and
Wool, Wood
1960s Tufted Leather Sofa with Jatoba Wood Frame by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s tufted leather sofa with Jatoba Wood Frame by Percival Lafer. This Model MP-167 was produced
Leather, Wood
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H 30 in W 97 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Style Three-Seat Wood Frame Grey Velvet Sofa Couch
By Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Retro Eames era sofa with Danish modern styling. Note the remarkable subtle detailing in the wood
Beech
Sold
H 29.38 in W 72 in D 28 in
Elegant 1960s Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Designed Sofa or Settee & Wood Frame
By Jens Risom
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fabulous MCM Jens Risom attributed designed sofa or settee with wood frame on tapered legs. The
Wood
Jacques Brule Sofa with Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacques Brule, sofa, metal, fabric upholstery, France, 1963. An elegant sofa by Jacques Brule
Metal
1960s Italian Bordeaux Leather with Wooden Frame Sofa
Located in Rome, IT
particular defects. The solid wood structure is perfectly stable and solid but has many signs of aging and
Leather, Wood
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H 29.5 in W 96 in D 33 in
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Teak-Frame Sofa in Original Wool Blend 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the fine Swedish manufacturer DUX, this sofa was designed by Folke Ohlsson, renowned for his
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Thonet Daybed Wood Frame Sofa Couch
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern daybed made by Thonet. Ebonized, bentwood walnut frame with silver finish feet
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 75.79 in D 28.75 in
Minimalist Couch/Daybed by Florence Knoll, Wooden Frame, Reupholstered, ca. 1960
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
, circa 1960. The essential light structure consists of a cherrywood frame held on black painted tubular
Steel
Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis "Oslo" Wood Frame Sofa
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Refinished blocky birch plywood frame with large leather seat cushion. In original condition, the
Birch, Leather
An Asian influenced wood frame sofa
Located in Hollywood, CA
Exotic hard wood from the far east. Upholstery has been redone in the recent past.
Wood, Upholstery
Solid caviuna wood frame leather sofa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Solid caviuna wood sofa with loose dark brown leather cushions. See also separate listing with
Leather
Dark Wood Framed Sofa w/Greek key Detailing
Located in New York, NY
Dark wood framed sofa with Greek key detailing upholstered in oatmeal linen
Wood, Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Wood Framed Mid-Century Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice Adrian Pearsall mid-century sofa. Original upholstery overall nice clean original
Midcentury Sofa, Wood Frame with Cane Back, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique Danish Modern Sofa offers all the comfort and style that e are used to in this familiar
Wood, Upholstery
Four-Piece Wood Frame Sofa in Manner of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Bridport, CT
chair configuration. Flat wood frame with asymmetric crossing. Newer upholstery. Light edge wear and
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Danish Style Three-Seat Sculptural Wood Frame Sofa
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great condition new upholstery and foam.
Early Teak Frame Sofa by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful teak framed sofa designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen . A rare and early design
Wood
Two-Piece Sectional, Unusual Ebonized Frame, circa 1960
Located in Austin, TX
Two-piece sectional sofa with tufted back cushions, new upholstery and ebonized black frame
Fabric, Wood
Large AmericanTwo Piece Floating Sectional On Blond Wood Frame
Located in Pasadena, CA
A large two piece sectional sofa floating on a newly refinished stretcher base and tapering dowel
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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