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Leather Danish Sectional Couch

Madsen & Schubell Buffalo Leather & Suede Sectional Corner Sofa
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Norwalk, CT
Furnish the ultimate Scandinavian Modern lounge with this rare sectional sofa by the Danish design
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Suede, Beech

Jørgen Bækmark for FDB Møbler Three Seat Modular Sofa in Oak and Leather
By FDB Møbler, Jørgen Bækmark
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Bækmark for FDB Møbler, modular sofa, teak and leather, Denmark, 1960s Modular sofa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Customizable Normann Copenhagen Sum Sofa by Simon Legald
By Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
cushion is made of cut PU foam. Textile or leather upholstery. The sofa is easily assembled. Assembly
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2010s Danish Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Customizable Normann Copenhagen Sum Modular Sofa 4 Seater by Simon Legald
By Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
. The cushion is made of cut PU foam. Textile or leather upholstery. The sofa is easily assembled
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2010s Danish Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Kristian Vedel MODUS Midcentury Modular Lounge Suite, Pouf & Table, Denmark
By Kristian Vedel, Søren Willadsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
soft leather and beautiful Brazilian Rosewood, typical of Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Denmark. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incredible thick leather hides in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
920 sectional couch by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina would work great in a Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Five Piece Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern five piece sectional designed by Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. There are four seating sections plus additional section with white laminate top side ta...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Laminate

De Sede 'DS-14' Modular Sofa in Patinated Olive Green Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa, model 'DS 14', patinated leather, Switzerland 1970s This comfortable leather sofa is made by quality manufacturer DeSede in Switzerland. Known for its craft...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Corner Sofa Smooth Velvet Feet Wood Brass Modular Italy 60s Turquoise
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant corner sofa in smooth velvet turquoise color composed of two elements, one curved and one two-seater with conical wooden feet and brass cups. A large round pouf is added to t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' sectional sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains six regular elements and one corne...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Roche Bobois Voyage Immobile Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roche Bobois brown leather modular sofa. This example, made in Italy, consists of three seats with backrests, one chaise lounge and two ottomans to make into may different seating va...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Modular Sectional Brandy Cognac Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional leather sofa is manufactured in Germany. It is a high quality manufactured seating group. The producer is yet unknown. It is a pure 70ties design w...
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood

Mid-Century Modular Sofa by Friedrich Hill for Walter Knoll
By Brayton International, Walter Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Original leather six piece modular sofa. This Plus 144 model sofa was designed by Friedrich Hill for the Walter Knoll Collection and produced by Brayton International, circa 1970s. T...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam

Chauffeuses "Albany" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne Roset, France, 1977
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Une rare paire de chauffeuse model "Albany" du designer Michel Ducaroy pour ligne Roset, édité en1977 nos chauffeuse vintage sont en velours côtelé de couleur orange sur une structur...
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Vintage 1970s European French Provincial Canapes

Materials

Velvet

DeSede DS11 Style Brown Leather Patchwork Ottoman for Laauser, Germany
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeSede DS11 Style leather patchwork ottoman for Lanser, Germany. Matching lounge chair (please inquire) and sectional sofa (LU922430853482) listed separately. Ottoman is in original ...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Customizable Tacchini Quadro Modular Seating System Designed by Pietro Arosio
By Tacchini, Pietro Arosio
Located in New York, NY
Quadro is a modular system which enables several configurations of sofas, armchairs and ottomans in a variety of combinations and dimensions addressing the needs of any space or envi...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Modern Slope Arm Sofa with Loose Cushions
Located in Greenwich, CT
New three cushion sofa with loose back and seat cushions. Frame made with real wood, and with glue and dowel joinery. Built to last. Cushions made with high density foam and feather ...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down

French Napoleon III Sofa in Pale Orange Velvet and White Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French high-back sofa, designed in the opulent Napoleon III style, is the embodiment of luxury and elegance. Upholstered in a pale orange tangerine velvet, the back and...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
H 25.6 in W 95.28 in D 37.41 in
Customizable ClassiCon Ulisse Daybed by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Ulisse is a daybed that becomes a symbol for relaxing and comfort, and with its large, free-stretched reclining surface, almost looks like a pictogram of a daybed. In its simple, sym...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds

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Fabric

Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
H 25.6 in W 95.28 in D 37.41 in

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Hans J Wegner Model 280 Sectional Sofa in Beech and Cognac Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
Hans J Wegner sectional sofa by GETAMA. Solid beech and cognac colored leather. Assembly fittings
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Leather

1970’s Mid-Century Danish L Shaped Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa made in the early 1970’s in Denmark. Upholstered in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Leather

1970s Danish Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A leather sofa from Denmark, produced circa 1970. A three seat sofa in a rich, chocolate brown
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s Danish Leather Sofa
1970s Danish Leather Sofa
H 27.2 in W 84.8 in D 33.9 in
1970s Danish Leather Sofa Set by Eric Jorgensen
Located in High Point, NC
A 1970s three piece sofa set by Danish furniture manufacturer Eric Jorgensen, composed of a three
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Modern Leather and Rosewood Sectional
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Two-piece sectional sofa with rich brown leather upholstery, rosewood base, Denmark 1960
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Black Leather Modular Sofa by Gjerløv-Knudsen & Lind, Cado, Denmark
By Lind & Gjerlou-Knudsen, Cado
Located in Surbiton, GB
Exquisite modular 3 piece sofa designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind and produced by Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Black Leather Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen Adjustable Teak Sofa, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare restored Mid-Century Modern sofa by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen. Brilliantly designed with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Leather, Teak

Niels Bendtsen Lotus Sofa and love seat Niels Eilersen midcentury danish modern
Located in Boise, ID
sofa and love seat in leather great vintage condition wear consistent with age and use
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Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

'Kashima' Leather Sectional by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, c. 1976, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly rare and sought-after 'Kashima' sectional sofa set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

'Kashima' Leather Sectional by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, c. 1976, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly rare and sought-after 'Kashima' sectional sofa set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large "De Sede Style" Dark Green Leather Modular Sofa, Germany 1960's
By De Sede, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large modular leather sofa in the style of De Sede, Knoll, Leolux, Lauser and COR. It is a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa 6720-3 by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, 1968
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sofa model 6720-3 from 1968 by Danish designers Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Finn Juhl Jupiter sofa set in Rosewood France and Son 1965
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic sofa set by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1965. This fantastic superb quality sofa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Moduline Sofa France & Son
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, France & Søn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
& Son, Denmark 1962. This sofa set is completely modular, can be used in different wanted positions. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Seating Group/Sofa Model 175/Moduline
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
. Produced by France & Søn in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Gerlev Knudsen Easy Chairs and Corner Table
By Gerlev Knudsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark: Gerlev Knudsen set of 5 Easy Chairs and Table
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sectional Sofas

Materials

Teak, Leather

Kaare Klint Sectional Sofa
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint # piece Sectional Sofa model 48698 designed 1933 Pasmussen AIS Leather and Cuban
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Vintage 1930s Danish Sofas

Kaare Klint Sectional Sofa
Kaare Klint Sectional Sofa
H 31.5 in W 109 in D 24 in
'Station Wagon' Nightstands by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, c 1945, Signed
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
refinished with an expensive French Polish; for the best of both worlds the leather and brass handles were
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Three Piece Patinated Leather Sectional Sofa by Niels Bendtsen
By Niels Bendtsen, Neils Eilersen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Niels Bendtsen Manufacturer: Neils Eilersen Era: 1960s Materials
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Elemented Sofa Made in Denmark, 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
condition and seats very comfortable. Very nicely finished sofa, quality piece of Danish design. Leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Elemented Sofa Made in Denmark, 1965
Danish Elemented Sofa Made in Denmark, 1965
H 28.35 in W 110.24 in D 30.32 in
De Sede DS-600 'Non-Stop Sectional Sofa' in Grey Leather, 18 Elements
By Ueli Berger, Stendig Co., De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic grey leather DS-600 'Non-Stop Sectional Sofa' by Swiss maker De Sede, also referred to
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

1960s Knoll Leather Sofas, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of 1960s leather sofas by Danish furniture designers Knoll. A Mid-Century Modernist
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960s Knoll Leather Sofas, a Pair
1960s Knoll Leather Sofas, a Pair
H 28.3 in W 87.6 in D 30.9 in
'Kashima' Leather Sectional by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, c. 1976, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pieces. This monumental living room sectional sofa set is comprised of: three lounge chairs and one
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

'Element' Sectional Set by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1973, Signed
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare sectional sofa set is called the 'Element' system (models 615 and 616) designed and
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

'Molto+Di' Postmodern Sectional by Ammannati & Giampiero for i4 Mariani, Signed
By Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Postmodern sectional sofa was designed by Antonietta Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli in 1988
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

'Amanta' Sectional Lounges by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, circa 1966, Signed
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
incredible vintage condition with only light patina. This Mario Bellini 'Amanta' sectional sofa system
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

De Sede DS-600 'Non Stop Sofa' in Tan Suede, 19 Sections, Signed
By De Sede, Stendig Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Stop Sectional Sofa would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Suede

Mid-Century Modern Sectional Couch by Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian Modern, sectional and modular corner sofa, Mikael Laursen, Denmark, 1960s. Solid
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Cornersofa in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cornersofa, leather and rosewood, Denmark 1960s. Very well conditioned sectional sofa in nice
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Kaare Klint Easy Chairs in Niger Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
": the Red Chair with armrests; a sofa bed upholstered with Greek fabric; a sectional sofa; and the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Easy Chairs in Niger Leather
Pair of Kaare Klint Easy Chairs in Niger Leather
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Postmodern Grey Leather Modular Living Room Set by Preview, 1988, Signed
By Preview
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set. This huge grey leather Vladimir Kagan inspired sectional sofa and armchair set by Preview
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

K1000 Marble and Glass Coffee Table by Team Form AG for Ronald Schmitt, 1970s
By Ronald Schmitt, Team Form AG
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Saarinen, leather sectional sofa by De Sede or an Italian sideboard and floor lamp. Ronald Schmitt is a
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

'Mah Jong' Living Room Set by Jean Paul Gaultier for Roche Bobois, Signed
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jong" sectional sofa with fabric and leather selections by Jean Paul Gaultier. Signed with Roche Bobois
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2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Sectional Leather Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Sectional sofa in three pieces, including corner section, in light brown leather featuring flap
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sectional Sofas

Sectional Leather Sofa
Sectional Leather Sofa
H 27 in W 113 in D 27 in
Brown Leather Sectional Sofa by N Eiilersen
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish mid-century modern sectional sofa in three pieces in high quality brown leather by N
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sectional Sofas

Sectional Sofa by Poul Cadovius
Located in Hudson, NY
A sectional sofa by Danish designer Poul Cadovius in 5 sections, plus an ottoman, called System 5
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20th Century Danish Sectional Sofas

Sectional Sofa by  Poul Cadovius
Sectional Sofa by  Poul Cadovius
H 31 in W 28 in D 41 in
Danish Modern 1970s Three Part Leather Corner Sofa
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Hudson, NY
The sofa upholstered in light brown patinated leather. Consisting of three modules. by N. Eilersen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather, Upholstery

A Pair Of Frits Henningsen Sectionals , Denmark 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a pair of sectionals by danish designer . frits henningsen. the pair were produced in 1930. sold
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Vintage 1930s Danish Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modular Patchwork Leather Sofa, 1970s
Located in Bucharest, RO
comfortable leather sofa is manufactured in 1970s. . This sofa consists of six elements. The cushions are
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Modular Patchwork Leather Sofa, 1970s
Modular Patchwork Leather Sofa, 1970s
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in L 27.56 in
Rosewood and Leather Sofa by Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood and original green leather sofa by Finn Juhl. This sofa was designed in 1968 and produced
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage De Sede DS88 Loveseat 1970s Patchwork
By De Sede
Located in Ostend, BE
Denmark. New foam and new leather. You can play with the modular composition of the sofa. See pictures
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS88 Loveseat 1970s Patchwork
Vintage De Sede DS88 Loveseat 1970s Patchwork
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Poul Kjærholm "PK 26, " Four Wall-Mounted Sofa Sections
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
sectional sofa from 1934. The frame is a revised design of the PK 25 chair.   
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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Leather Danish Sectional Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal leather Danish sectional couch for your home. Each leather Danish sectional couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage leather Danish sectional couch now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the leather Danish sectional couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right leather Danish sectional couch, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Niels Eilersen, France & Søn and Gerlev Knudsen each produced at least one beautiful leather Danish sectional couch that is worth considering.

How Much is a Leather Danish Sectional Couch?

Prices for a leather Danish sectional couch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,300 and can go as high as $12,800, while the average can fetch as much as $7,500.

Finding the Right sectional-sofas for You

An antique, new or vintage sectional sofa is a versatile and practical style of seating that makes for a great addition to your living space.

A traditional sofa is typically a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people, whereas a sectional sofa consists of multiple pieces that can be arranged in several different layouts. While a conventional couch or sofa can definitely seat a fixed number of houseguests, sectional sofas allow for customizing. We all know that maximizing your square footage in a small space can prove difficult, so the modular characteristics of sectional sofas are especially appealing when you’re thinking about design ideas for your modest-sized living room. This furnishing can be arranged in a semicircle, an L-shape or other configuration and will seat more people than a standard sofa will.

When it comes to home decor, the trick is to find a balance between functionality and style. Sectional sofas are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and fabric options, so you’re sure to find one that perfectly complements your interiors and needs. But there are several factors to consider when choosing the perfect sectional sofa for your space.

According to Charleston designer Angie Hranowsky, “the most important thing to know when choosing the perfect sofa is its purpose. Is it for conversation or for watching TV and lounging? Then you can determine the right depth and seat height.”

The size of your sectional sofa will depend on how much real estate you’re working with in your living room and exactly how you use the space. If you’re trying to define a common area in your sprawling loft apartment or you’ve got a large family to think about, a large, sleek contemporary sectional or sculptural sectional sofa designed by Milo Baughman, say, could be ideal for comfort as well as a conversation piece, particularly if you intend to entertain with regularity. Think about seat height and depth — high seats, for example, can yield an air of formality that might not be a great fit for your crowd.

For movie nights, holiday parties or the occasional but totally fabulous dinner party, a large sectional sofa means getting multiple uses out of a singular piece of seating. In smaller rooms, it might make sense to position your small sectional sofa against the wall, whereas in a wide-open space, the sofa’s components can occupy the center of the room. Measure accordingly and make sure your doorways can accommodate on delivery day.

Bring comfort and class to your living space with a sectional sofa from the world’s best dealers on 1stDibs. For your mid-century modern-inspired living room, find fun spage-age sectional sofas, chic leather sectional sofas and a range of vintage mid-century sectional sofas designed by the likes of Harvey Probber, Vladimir Kagan and others.