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Sofas For Sale
Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972.
The De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa is a mid-century modern sofa made in Swi...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Felt
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972.
Mid-Century Modern Swiss De Sede DS600 full leather sectional "snake" sofa in warm Bordeaux colour. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland, 1972. There are 16 seating pieces, and two end/arm sections total 18 pieces. Each piece has a zipper connection that allows for endless combinations. A sofa with unlimited configuration possibilities - the upholstery segments can be joined together with zips so that free-flowing mobile concepts are possible in addition to conventional furniture arrangements, down soft upholstery for the legendary De Sede seating...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa with a Brushed Steel Base in the Manner of Michel Boyer
By Michel Boyer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Newly reupholstered sofa (foam and fabric) form the 1970s
Second sofa available in smaller size (160 centimeters width).
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Hand-Tailored Curved Sectional Sofa in Mustard Yellow Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern inspired sectional sofa featuring curved design with luxurious mustard yellow velvet fabric. Supported by walnut base.
Standard dimensions:
293 cm x 157 cm x 84 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
A pair of "Spirit" Sofas by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair “spirit” sofas by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label.
Condition: Very goo...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1 OF 2 TIMOTHY OULTON HERiTAGE BROWN VINTAGE LEATHER CHESTERFIELD HALO SOFAS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Designed, over sized Heritage brown leather Chesterfield sofa that is...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
20th Century , Yellow Atlantis Three seats Sofa, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments . Space-saving p...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972.
Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather.
Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
Studio 65 Bocca or Marilyn Sofa in Red Fabric by Gufram 1970s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Bocca or Marilyn sofa with structure in expanded polyurethane foam covered with red fabric, the cover is completely removable.
This sofa was designed by Studio 65 and produced by Guf...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
5 seat sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian sit-group "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat and back. This vintage pieces of furniture can...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Vintage Boho Italian Logo Biomorphic Sofas - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Boho sofa. Custom built in a chic biomorphic shape. Great together but also work beautifully apart. Covered in a logo jacquard. The sofas come from a m...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Divano mod. 920 di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Divano modello "920" di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964.
Il modello è quello di un divano a due posti comodi.
Cuscini e rivestimento rinnovato con tessuto lavabile e antimacc...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
“Capella” sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, design 1960's
Located in PARIS, FR
The “Capella” sofa designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø is distinguished by its solid rosewood structure, high quality manufacturing and assembly, by its perfect proportions an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Sofa Togo by Michael Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, set of 5
Located in Porto, PT
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Togo was designed in 1973
five pieces set: three seater, two seater, one seater, corner and pouf.
The sofa is upholstered with brown leat...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with figured walnut show wood banding. Re-upholstered in olive green leather.
Designer: Harry & Lou Ep...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Anfibio, natural leather sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
3 seater sofa, day bed Anfibio designed by Alessandro Becchi and produced by Giovannnetti in 1970s.
Designed in 1970, the Anfibio sofa bed has been described by critics around the wo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Elegant Minimalist Black Leather Sofa by Natuzzi Design Center
By Natuzzi
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stunning sofa was manufactured in Italy by Natuzzi, a small workshop founded in 1959 in Puglia, which grown to become a worldwide manufactory. This in-line model was designed by...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
"Maralunga" Set by Vico Magistretti / Cassina
Located in Wien, Wien
The "Maralunga" set, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, is a classic and iconic collection in the world of Italian furniture. Introduced in the 1970s, the Maralunga sofa is pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Italian Ruched Cognac Leather Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful three-part Mid-Century-Modern modular Italian seating set in ruched cognac leather, consisting of two armchairs and one three-seater sofa.
Overall in very good vintage c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Cornelius Sofa Anthracite with Metal Base
By Durlet
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Cornelius sofa, an authentic piece of design from the 80s. Manufactured by the renowned Belgian brand Durlet, this sofa is known for its high-qu...
Category
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
French Togo Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The Togo collection features an ergonomic design with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Pure Sofa 280 Design By Mehmet Orel for Capella
Located in İnegöl, TR
As Capella, our job is to ensure the perfect harmony between materials and present them to you in the most accurate and harmonious way. We give them a soul and life. This is our firs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Artifort 070 Sofa, 2.5 Seater with Arms by Kho Liang Ie in STOCK
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Artifort 070 Sofa, 2.5 Seater with Arms
Dimensions: 207x73cm
Fabric: Kvadrat Divina 3 - Color 696
Base Finish: P13 Aluminum metallic
(texture)
Simply sl...
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Metal
Ralph Lauren "Brompton" 2.5-Seat Chesterfield Sofa - In Brown Leather & Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the rare opportunity to acquire a superb, handsome Ralph Lauren 2.5-Seat "Brompton" Chesterfield-Sofa, dressed in a sensationally refined, elegant and lu...
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Leather
1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral linen sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement ...
Category
1980s English Chinoiserie Vintage Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
STUNNING RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER HOWARDS & SON STYLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstu...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal sofa. A chic bent rattan inn Gondola shape. An incredible fluid design to the frame. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Confidential Seating Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Beige Boucle Fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Confidential Seating Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, Beige Boucle Fabric, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Tiki Sofa Set with Lounge Chairs - 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Tiki Sofa Set with Pair of Lounge Chairs, Unmarked - 3 Pc Set. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Measurements:
Sofa: 27" H x 66" W x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Wood
Italian post modern Brown leather and dark wood sofa by Cappellini, 2000s
By Cappellini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern Brown leather and dark wood sofa by Cappellini, 2000s
Two seater sofa in brown leather. The square seat, backrest and armrest cushions are joined by a zip. The ex...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 2 pieces set
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. 2 pieces set: 1seater and ottoman.
Togo was designed in 1973.
2 pieces set: one seater and pouf.
The sofa is upholstered in brown leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1920’s.
It is of outstanding quality, this is extremely well ...
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sesann leather sofa by Giancarlo Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Three seating sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina in Italy during the 1970s. This sofa has been reupholstered in brown first quality leather and has its orig...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Blue Colored, cotton, Project, Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Project: Alessandro Becchi. Production year 1970.
Born in 1970, the historic Anfibio that continues to make dream generations all around the world. In 1972 it was selected and awarded for the prestigious “Compasso d’Oro”: sold in tens of thousands of precious varieties and exhibited in 13 museums around the world.
A very freedom seat, “relax version” to watch tv, “Atollo version” to seat with other, and bed for adults.
These are its indispensable ingredients, that’s why the whole world loves and sympathizes with Anfibio.
This historic sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, four elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Leo Armchair Lounge Chair Jacquard Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Leo Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Leo puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair.
The sumptuous upholstery in mint green...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Oak, Bouclé, Cotton
Pair of Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Leather Sofas, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An icon of postmodern design: a pair of Nicoletti Salotti 2-seater sofas in gray leather, produced in Italy around 1980. The leather of the sofas has taken on a lived-in look that gi...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Jean Gillon, 1970, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian modern sofa in black leather and hardwood designed by Jean Gillon in the seventies is simply spectacular!
This gorgeous, one-of-a-kind three sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Sosa Two Seater Brown Teddy Sofa
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
With its monolithic structure and its perfect integration with the floor it is on, the Sosa sofa offers an image that is different from the usual form and appearance that includes yo...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Hardwood, Bouclé, Upholstery
Bold Stripe Sofa in Gold, Blue, Cream Velvet Fabric in the Style of Kravet
Located in Southampton, NJ
A very nice bold stripe sofa in gold, blue and cream velvet fabric.
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2x Black Leather Sofa & Side Table Denmark 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Original condition 'Capella' Set consisting of one 2 -seater sofa, one 3-seater sofa and a side table by Danish furniture designer Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Niels Eiler...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Two Black Leather Modular Sofa Chairs by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1970s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, around 1970s
- Good original condition with patina
- Made of leather
- marked by manufacturer
jr.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
George Smith Leather Sofa – Signature “Standard-Arm” – Large 2.5-Seat Sofa in Ox
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is, quite possibly, the only sofa you might ever need to buy. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best...
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
By Klöber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular sofa was produced by Klöber, a German manufactory founded in 1935. It consists of four separate lounge chairs in black leather. The minimalist base is made from chrome-p...
Category
1980s German Minimalist Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s.
A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Eileen Gray 'Lota' Sofa in Black Lacquer and Orange Fabric 1980s
By Eileen Gray
Located in Tilburg, NL
Eileen Gray 'Lota' sofa in black lacquer and red fabric for Classicon Munich, 1980s.
This famous and important sofa was designed in 1924, by Eileen Gray. It was custom designed and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1980s Green Velvet Sofa Bed by Poltrona Frau
Located in IT
Poltrona Frau sofa bed upholstered in Green Velvet. 1980s. Measurements: 118x183 h seat 28 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Restored 3/4 3-Strand Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm rattan living room set with a sectional sofa and lounge chair sofa features a decorative arch detail on both the front and back sides of the base. Also i...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Alessandro Becchi Grey Leather “Anfibio” Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972.
Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality grey Italian natural leather.
Mattress upholstered with soft sheepskin wool.
The Anfibio sofa ranks among the most outstanding cult products of Italian design. It is innovative, original, and highly functional; it is a revolutionary sofa-bed, a symbol of high quality and sapient artisanry. It is possible to find it in the permanent collection of 13 museums worldwide, among which the MoMa in New York, since 1972.
Alessandro Becchi designed the “Anfibio” sofa for the Italian manufacturer Giovannetti in 1970. It is characterized by generous dimensions and soft, embracing shapes that invite relaxation and comfort. It reminds a floating dinghy thanks to its lack of rigid mechanism. This feature inspired its name, which means amphibious. Furthermore, the sofa presents a rectangular steel structure and padding in non-deformable high-density polyurethane, covered with acrylic thermo-welded fibers and protective fabric. The Anfibio sofa by Giovannetti is available covered in leather or fabric and several colors. This artwork is the ideal convertible solution, the perfect combination of aesthetic research and innovative household living.
Alessandro Becchi was born in Florence in 1946. He studied at ISIA in his hometown, and in the late 60s, he began his career as a designer. In 1970 he designed the revolutionary Anfibio sofa for Giovannetti. In 1972, thanks to the success of Anfibio, he was invited to the exhibition “Italy: the New Domestic Landscape” at the Museum of Modern Arts in New York. This date opens in close collaboration with Giovannetti. He designed a series of sofa-beds, such as Only You, Brando, Diletto, and the famous armchairs Le Bugie...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin
Art Deco Sofa Set, French, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Art Deco sofa set
French, 20th century
in mahogany wood,
fabric upholstered back and seats.
Dim.: (larger) 89 x 139 x 81 cm.
Very good co...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric.
This sofa d...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Outstanding 1940s Art Deco settee sofa.
Original red knit upholstery in excellent condition without holes or damage.
Very comfortable and solid.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Cognac Leather 4 Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very comfortable four-seat sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. This large edition is not in production any more. It has soft cognac colored leather cushions and frame...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
20th Century French Corner Sofa in White Genuine Leather with Chrome Legs
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century French corner sofa made in white genuine leather resting on elegant chrome legs.
Perfect condition.
France, circa 1990.
Category
Late 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Leif Hansen "Model 62" Sofa for Kronen Møbelfabrikken, Denmark, 1960s
By Kronen, Leif Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Leif Hansen’s Model 62 sofa is commonly referred to as the “Geisha” and was designed in 1959. This model is a strikingly elegant example of Danish modernism’s streamlined, luxurious aesthetic appeal to contemporary eyes.
This three-seater sofa is made of two types of exotic woods and dressed in a premium light fabric. Its character is created by three main elements: the visually sectioned, fully upholstered body, the wooden accents on the arms, and the distinctively shaped legs. It says a lot when a model is representative not only of a designer, but also of a manufactory. So is the case with this Geisha sofa...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rattan Sofa and 2 Matching Lounging Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Comfort and style are the bywords of this 3 piece sofa and 2 matching arm chairs. The 2 strand wicker/rattan club chairs and sofa have rounded arm that comes with green and white wid...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wicker
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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