Daybed or Sofa by Hans Bellman, 1961
Sold|$3,501
Daybed or Sofa by Hans Bellman, 1961
By Hans Bellmann, Wilkhahn
Located in The Hague, NL
with slight signs of use on the wood frame. Produced from 1961 for only 5 years, model 470. Very
Sold|$3,501
Daybed or Sofa by Hans Bellman, 1961
By Hans Bellmann, Wilkhahn
Located in The Hague, NL
with slight signs of use on the wood frame. Produced from 1961 for only 5 years, model 470. Very
A Stunning Loose Cushion Sectional Sofa Upholstered in Mohair
Located in Palm Desert, CA
leather piping and buttons. With an ebonized wood frame, the sofa is made up of two sections- one section
1 1960's Danish Leather Capella Sofa by Illum Wikkelso
Located in London, GB
was made in Denmark in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, the solid wood frame is beautifully
Leather
Sold|$3,200
Mid Century Modern Dunbar Cream 8ft Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
four sections, and a black wood frame with six rectangular legs. This sofa also includes two removable
Fabric
Sold|$4,437
1950s Sofa, Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful sofa from the 1950s with a solid cherry wood frame. The original spring core was
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
Pierre Chapo Inspired Oak Brutalist Sectional Sofa w/ Built In Corner Table
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cushions finished in cream raider Supportive bowed slats on inset black metal frame. Wood frame condition
Fabric, Oak
Rare T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Daybed
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
legs and tapered wood surround. Shown in original finish with older reupholstery. Price includes wood
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style painted settee in rectangular form. The wood frames are in
Oak
Sold|$3,995
Vintage Danish Black Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A black leather sofa, made in Denmark, 1995. The romantic curves of the dark wood frame evoke a
Leather, Hardwood
Sold|$4,154
Vintage Brazilian Brutalist Sofa Set, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique brazilian brutalist sofa set. Very 'brut' designed solid wood frames supporting thick
Leather, Oak
Grete Jalk Teak Sofa, 1960s Denmark, Manufactured by Cado
By Grete Jalk, Cado
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sofa by Grete Jalk for Cado. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak. The original
Fabric, Teak
French Period Walnut Intricately Carved Louis XV Sofa or Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
carvings throughout the solid wood frame. All supported on classic Louis XV cabriole legs with escargot
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$3,450
Handsome Chesterfield Camelback Leather Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
eight-way hand tied hourglass coils with a kiln dried hard wood frame. American made, approx. 40 years
Leather, Mahogany
Beautiful Hartmut Lohmeyer Three-Seat Teak Sofa for Wilkhahn, 1950s
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Wilkhahn
Located in Paris, FR
sofa is in an excellent condition, the cane on the back and the teak wood frame are without any damages
Cane, Fabric, Teak
Sold|$7,500
Italian Vintage Baxter Leather Sofa
By Baxter
Located in Austin, TX
! The tan color is gorgeous with the contemporary lines, and the very solid, strong beech wood frame is
Leather
Liceu de Artes e Oficios Three-Seat Sofa, circa 1960, Brazil
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Brussels, BE
Very nice Liceu de Artes e Oficios three-seat sofa, circa 1960, Brazil. Jacaranda wood frame, brass
Fabric, Jacaranda
Sold|$1,062 / set
Two seater sofa by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1980s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
toghether to create this rare bench. Black leather with a beige beech wood frame. Very good condition
Leather, Beech
Danish Sofa by Domino Mobler Denmark in the style of H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
fabric . The piece sits on a solid teak wood frame and legs making for a sturdy and very comfortable sofa
Upholstery, Teak
Sold|$2,895
English Wicker Garden Sofa by Lloyd Loom
Located in Austin, TX
flowing, serpentine back of woven wicker and wire over a wood frame, with two drop-in upholstered spring
Wood
Pianura Sofa, set of sofa and armchair by Mario Bellini, Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
walnut wood frame and original alkanatra upholstery of the time. The fabric has been washed and sanitized
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Modern 3-seater Sofa in Espresso Leather by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Diego, CA
design - wood frame and wood pegs that hold the new leather straps in place. The leather straps are
Leather
Mid Century Baxter Italian Leather Sofa 1950s
By Baxter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
quality, solid wood frame, thick buffalo hide. This is one of the most comfortable leather sofas, yet it
Leather, Wood
1960s Adrian Pearsall Hipster Long Gondola Party Sofa + Fresh New Fabric
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Gondola Sofa Gondola Party Sofa Solid Wood Frame Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Modern Vintage
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern Model-58 Sofa by Kurt Ostervig for Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare design features a sturdy teak wood frame and armrests with a newly upholstered interior of high
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Sold|$2,407
Antique Louis Style French Gilt Wood Sofa
Located in London, GB
wood frame has some minor wear and distressing to the gilding, which just adds to the charm. The frame
Giltwood
Signed Vitra Isamu Noguchi Freeform Cloud Large Biomorphic Sofa & Ottoman
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in West Hartford, CT
manufactured in an authentic re-edition since 2002. Solid beech wood frame, maple legs, nylon web suspension
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Wood, Maple
Arne Vodder Teak Sofa FD 164, 1960s Denmark, manufactured by France & Søn
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Neuss, NW
quality solid teak wood frame. The seat and backrest have been reupholstered and covered with a high
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Period Mahogany, Lemon Wood, Sycamore Settee or Sofa
Located in Fayetteville, AR
inlaid with lemon wood and sycamore rosettes on the armrests. Fine lines of inlaid lemon wood frame the
Upholstery, Velvet, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Sycamore
Sold|$3,200
Montauk Sofa Handmade in Montreal, Canada
Located in Highwood, IL
Montauk sofas are upholstered products that are handmade in Montreal, Canada. The solid wood frames
Upholstery
Midcentury Danish Modern teak Sofa Couch Daybed by Edvard Kindt for Gustav Bahus
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gustav Bahus. Has amazing solid Teak wood frame and legs with original patina has a back support with a
Teak, Upholstery
Percival Lafer MP-41 sofa in cognac leather, Brazil 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing MP-41 three seater sofa in original cognac leather and jacaranda wood frame, designed by
Leather, Wood
Svend Åge Eriksen Teak Sofa for Glostrup Møbelfabrik
By Svend Åge Eriksen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Møbelfabrik, circa 1960s. This beautiful sofa features a teak wood frame and sculpted armrests with organic
Fabric, Wood, Teak
1950s Boomerang Sofa by Hans Mitzlaff for Soloform, Germany
By Eugen Schmidt, Soloform, Hans Mitzlaff & Albrecht Lange
Located in London, England
Schmidt in Germany. Designed in 1953 with a solid cherry wood frame. Restored and reupholstered in Bute
Brass, Wire
Sold|$5,500
Blue Velvet Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in South Salem, NY
A late Swedish Gustavian sofa or daybed ca.1820. The exposed wood frame of the sofa features an egg
Pine
Sold|$1,695 / item
Custom Made Vintage Modern Style Sofa
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
tufted back. Customize your length, and fabric. Solid wood frame. This particular fabric has a blue
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa with Slate Ends
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
ends are set in pieces of slate. The black platform base has been repainted and retouched. The wood
Slate
Antique French Chesterfield Sofa in Indigo Ikat Print Linen
Located in South Salem, NY
oak wood frame is hand carved with intricate scrolling acanthus leaf motif throughout and supported by
Upholstery
Sold|$5,434
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
a solid wood frame and fully sprung seat and has been reupholstered in luxurious Australian
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold|$8,942
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
a solid wood frame and fully sprung seat and has been reupholstered in luxurious Australian
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold|$2,800
Brazilian Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-seat armed sofa by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil circa 1970s. Wood frame with complete
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Modern Sofa by Sergio Rodriguesin New Leather
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Diego, CA
careful historical accuracy. We have restored the wood frame and made new leather cushions. As with all
Leather
Three-Seat "Model 1307" Sofa in Mohair by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Wilton, CT
length, subtle curves & extreme angles, and its petite wood frame & legs making it sit effortlessly, give
Midcentury Florence Knoll Sofa #57 Parallel Bar System Newly Restored
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Uni-form Woven ochre upholstery. All new foam in cushions with original wood frame and metal base
Steel
Sold|$9,500
Baxter Italian Leather Sofa
By Baxter
Located in Austin, TX
quality, solid wood frame, thick buffalo hide. This is one of the most comfortable leather sofas, yet it
Leather
Sculptural Walnut Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Buffalo, NY
, circa 1960. This highly sculptural piece is comprised of a solid walnut wood frame. Retains original
Fabric, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Model 2212 Style Two-Seat Sofa in Dark Sapphire Leather by Stouby
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
blue leather by Stouby Polsterfabrik of Denmark. High quality leather over a beech wood frame and legs
Leather, Beech
1940's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Blue Mohair
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
wood frame with eight-way hand-tied springs, horsehair and cotton padding, this masterfully crafted
Mohair
Sold|$5,800
French Empire Sofa, 1810-15
Located in Belmont, MA
has a cherry wood frame with hand carved details on armrests and front legs. The settee was originally
Cherry
Early 20th Century Regency Painted & Parcel-Gilt Sofa, 1920-30s
Located in Southampton, NY
, great proportions and good condition. Squared back, with a unique curved seat, reeded wood frame with
Wood
Sold|$2,400 / set
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofa and Chair and Table Combo Set
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
and matching loveseat with atattched end table. Both pieces are constructed with gorgeous wood frame
Metal
Rococo Settee in Original Painted and Gilt Finish, Norway, circa 1750
Located in Kinderhook, NY
carved wood frame with upholstered back and seat; the top crest and back rails with elaborate shell and
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Ekornes Leather Sofa Stressless Reclining High-Back Scandinavian Modern
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Colored Wood Frame not teak wood. Model Windsor High Back-Seater. Label present. All seats recline and
Leather, Wood
Sold|$2,995 / set
1970s Midcentury Modern Black Leather Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
upholstery references classic armchair design, while the clean lines of the dark wood frame are decidedly
Leather, Beech
Ole Wanscher Senator 166 Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn, 1960, Denmark
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in The Hague, NL
’, originally marked on the frame. This Senator series maintains features a study teak wood frame with a slated
Wool, Teak
Ole Wanscher Senator 166 Teak 2-Seater Sofa for France & Søn, 1960 Denmark
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in The Hague, NL
’, originally marked on the frame. This Senator series maintains features a study teak wood frame with a slated
Wool, Teak
Vintage Danish three seater "Lotus" Sofa for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Asheville, NC
Neil Eilersen, circa 1970s. Sofa features a solid wood frame and legs, and the cushions filled with
Leather
Antique Living Room Set Sofas, Armchairs and Benches, Light Blue Brocade, Gold
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
9 pieces antique living room sofa set, armchairs and benches, blue brocade fabric and gilded wood
Wood
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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