Cor is Latin for heart, and COR furniture exemplifies the qualities at the heart of exceptional design: practicality, comfort and style. The company's sofas, lounge chairs and coffee tables capture the essence of the best of mid-century modernism. Simple silhouettes, quality materials and function-first designs ensure that vintage COR furniture is still in high demand with collectors all over the world.
COR was founded in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany, in 1954 by Leo Lübke — in the name of his son, Helmut — and the Prince of Bentheim-Tecklenburg, a northern German county. Nearly a couple of decades prior, in 1937, a manufacturer of bedroom furniture called Interlübke was established by Leo and his brother Hans. The latter’s son Horst, who was managing partner from 1972, retired during the 1990s and his son Helmut Lübke joined Interlübke and shifted the brand’s focus toward modular furniture systems. During the 1980s, the Prince of Bentheim-Tecklenburg left COR and the Lübke family became its sole owner. In 2006, COR-Interlübke retail locations opened their doors.
COR made its mark in 1959 with a sleek modular seating system consisting of five parts called Quinta, which was created by designer Michael Bayer. The upholstered line boasted clean, angular contours and appealed to the day's ever-broadening flexible interior design sensibilities. It remained in production until 1978. The success of the Quinta was followed by the 1964 Conseta system, which featured a sofa and other pieces of seating designed by Friedrich Wilhelm Möller.
The following decades saw more successful collaborations with designers like Peter Maly and Luigi Colani. The latter, a German industrial designer born Lutz Colani, created a range of gorgeous organically shaped Space Age seating for BASF and Fritz Hansen, serveware for Rosenthal and worked on automobile designs for Fiat. Colani designed the popular Orbis line for COR during the 1970s.
In 2000, the Arthe sofa by Wulf Schneider was awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award from the North Rhine-Westphalia Design Centre.
COR is still owned and operated by the Lübke family’s parent company Gebrüder Lübke GmbH & Co. KG and continues to produce furniture at the Rheda-Wiedenbrück factory, sourcing leather from southern Germany and upholstery from Italy. The company partnered with Jehs+Laub, a renowned Stuttgart-based studio, in 2010.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage COR seating, tables and more.
Original De Sede DS 165 Ecksofa Modular Design Couch Leder Creme
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Design Ecksofa vom Schweizer Premiumhersteller de Sede zum Verkauf an. Das traditionsreiche Modell, das hier im äußerst seltenen creme-beige Leder zum Ve...
Steel
Original Rolf Benz Plura Ecksofa Leder hell beige Design creme
By Rolf Benz
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, klappbares Leder-Ecksofa vom deutschen Traditionshersteller Rolf Benz zum Verkauf an. Das Modell, das unter dem Namen "Plura" bekannt ist, besticht durc...
Steel
Original Midcentury Ecksofa Modulare Design Couch Leder braun
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, 7-teiliges Vintage Modulsofa aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das braune Leder weist eine schöne und authentische Patina auf. Insgesamt besteht die...
Leather
Original Rolf Benz Ecksofa Dono 6100 Couch Design Leder braun
By Rolf Benz
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Rolf Benz Dono 6100 Ecksofa mit braunem Lederbezug zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa zeichnet sich durch seine moderne und praktisch...
Leather, Wood
Original Rolf Benz Plura Sofa Couch Leder Zweisitzer hell beige
By Rolf Benz
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Rolf Benz Plura Zweisitzer Sofa in hellem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa besticht durch seine vielfältige Verstellbarkeit ...
Steel
Original Bretz Ecksofa Ocean 7 Design Couch samt
By Bretz
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Design Ecksofa vom deutschen Premiumhersteller Bretz zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa stammt aus dem Jahr 2018 und steht hier in der begehrten Ausführung mit grü...
Velvet
Contemporary Two-Piece Modular Sofa with Custom Upholstery
Located in São Paulo, BR
The accordion, or sanfona in Brazil, is an instrument of rhythm, movement, and celebration. Though of European origin, it found its soul in Brazil's Northeast, becoming the soundtrac...
Other
Post Modern 6 Piece Modular Sofa
By Rolf Benz
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great 6 piece Post Modern modular sectional sofa attributed to Rolf Benz. A gorgeous sofa that will make a massive statement. Sofa is being sold as found, reupholstery is needed b...
Fabric
Felicerossi Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By Felicerossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Felicerossi Italian post-modern sectional sofa in brown and beige fabric upholstery, produced in the 1970s. This organically shaped modular model consists of three units that ...
Metal
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
Serenity Modular Sofa, Made-to-Order, Fabric or Leather, Modern Design
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Serenity sofa is a masterpiece of modular versatility and comfort. Designed with timeless elegance, it blends effortlessly into any environment while maintaining its sophistica...
Fabric, Leather, Faux Leather, Upholstery
Vintage Italian Sofa, Low Profile, Minimalist Design, Super Comfortable, Couch
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
For sale is a stunning vintage Italian sofa from the 1970s, embodying the sleek and minimalist design of the era. This exquisite piece features a low profile, clean lines, and genero...
Fabric
