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Sofas For Sale
Vintage French Satinwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very comfortable vintage French satin wood sofa. This was recently imported from France, it dates from the 1950-60’s.
This is extremely well made, the quality is outst...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Satinwood
N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Sheepskin, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Immerse yourself in the epitome of Danish Modern design with this exquisite Sofa Model 96 by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik. Crafted in the 1940s, this piece exemplifies the harmonious blend of form and function that defines Scandinavian furniture.
N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik, founded in 1938 by Niels Alfred Jørgensen in Brønderslev, Denmark, quickly established itself as a paragon of Danish furniture craftsmanship. The company rose to prominence during the golden age of Danish Modern design in the 1950s and 60s, earning a reputation for its commitment to quality and innovative yet timeless aesthetics. Jørgensen's son, Jørgen, later took over the business, continuing the family tradition of excellence in furniture making.
The Model 96 sofa...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Sofa Stone Fully Upholstered by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, 11
The universal shape of the sofa is completed by the beauty of natural stone and the shine of polished metal.
Design year: 2021
Sofa with a minimalist shape and stone finish.
The prod...
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Sofa Stone Boucle Fabric Bianco Onyx by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, 11
The universal shape of the sofa is completed by the beauty of natural stone and the shine of polished metal.
Design year: 2021
Sofa with a minimalist shape and stone finish.
The prod...
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Sofa Stone Pink Fabric Pink Onyx by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, 11
The universal shape of the sofa is completed by the beauty of natural stone and the shine of polished metal.
Design year: 2021
Sofa with a minimalist shape and stone finish.
The prod...
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Onyx, Brass
French 3-seater Togo Sofa in Forest Green Leather by M. 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 collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
French Togo 2-seater Sofa in Orange 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 collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
French 3-seater 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
'Presidencial' Jacaranda Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier Brazil, c. 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic collectors example of the extremely rare 'Presidencial' three-seat sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier Moveis, Sao Paolo Brazil, circa 1960.
Featuring a sculptural Jacaranda (an exotic variant of Brazilian Rosewood) frame with slatted seat backs and seductive curved arms sitting on top of three black and chrome steel legs. Subtle details complete this exotic couch...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
FINN JUHL (Denmark, 1912 - 1989) for FRANCE & SON. Jupiter sofa, model 218.
Located in MADRID, ES
Jupiter sofa, model 218 in black leather and fruit wood. With label and serial number 6635134. It has wear on the leather and some tears. The design of this model was designed by Fin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
1970s Saporiti 'Confidential' Cognac Leather Loveseat by Alberto Rosselli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saporiti 'Confidential' cognac leather loveseat by Alberto Rosselli. This luxury 2 seater with polyurethane injected foam cushions brings timeless design to any space. Designed in 19...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This three-seater sofa was designed by Illum Wikkels. It has a linear and simple form supported by teak legs. The sloping back of the seat and the back part of the sofa are angled to...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Italian Velvet sofa, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
Italian sofas from the 1950s are iconic pieces that embody the elegance, craftsmanship, and innovative design of mid-century modern furniture. This era in Italy was marked by a post-...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Percival Lafer Style, Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa, Leather, Wood, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Percival Lafer Style, Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa or Settee, Leather, Wood, 1980s
Unique three seater sofa having quality mid-century construction and a tufted cognac color...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1900s Swedish two seater Gustavian style velvet sofa with carved decoration
Located in London, GB
This wonderfully large and comfortable Swedish two seater gilt sofa dates from the 1900s period and is designed in the Gustavian style.
The sofa features classic scrolling decoration...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
Cloud Modular 5-Piece Sofa-Chaise Sectional By Restoration Hardware
Located in New York, NY, NY
RH Cloud Sectional Sofa In Luxe Perennials Performance Textured Linen Weave White Fabric.
158" L x 80" D — Please See Size Spec Sheet Attached
Consist of :
1 Cloud Modular End-of-...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Sesann 1 seater by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970ties
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
This vintage sesann sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini has been reulpholstered with a high quality orange corduroy velvet.
There is also a 2 seater available in the same fabric, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 95 wide x 34 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 17 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Capri is a three-seater sofa manufactured by Trensum, known as a masterpiece of Johannes Andersen, a Scandinavian designer who created many beautifully shaped pieces of furniture. Ca...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Lounge Fireside Chair by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge Fireside Chair by RALPH M
Dimensions: W 90 x D 101 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Plywood, Foam, Fabric.
Details:
Frame: HR 26kg/m3, HR 38kg/m3 and RP 28kg/m3 foam complex. Coated w...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Percival Lafer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Two Seater Sofa, Leather, Wood, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Percival Lafer Style, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style, Two Seater Sofa or Settee, Leather, Wood, 1980s
Unique three seater sofa having quality mid-century construction and a tuft...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, Mid-Century Modern, Togo Sofa Set, Brown Suede
Located in Stamford, CT
Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, Mid-Century Modern, Togo Sofa Set, Brown Suede
Iconic three piece 'Togo' sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy (French, 1925-2009) for Ligne Roset, France in ...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
Three-Seater in the style of Tobia Scarpa For Gavina, Wood and Leather, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Three-Seater in the style of Tobia Scarpa For Gavina, Wood and Leather, Italy, 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, brown Nabuk, Italy, 1971.
This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag containing formless materi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
2024 Carl Hansen RF 1903R Sideways Sofa by Rikke Frost Walnut w/ Kvadrat Fabric
By Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a RF1903 sideways sofa, designed by Rikke Frost and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark circa 2024. The fabric used on this piece is Remix 3 0933. The sofa is brand new ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Textile, Papercord
Modular Sofa Mah Jong by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, set of 9 pieces, 2000s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the original Mah Jong sofa, adorned with high-quality fabrics designed by Kenzo Takada exclusively for Roche Bobois.
This set has been maintain...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Cassina Maralunga 2 seater Silver Sofa by Vico Magistretti
By Cassina
Located in Gdańsk, PL
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. The adjustable head and backrests provide a distinctive look. Restoration has been done...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wood
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, original cognac leather, Italy, 1971.
This timeless Postmodern design icon features a load-bearing structure, an extreme naturalness ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
Vintage Regency Sofa in Brunschwig and Fils “Fiesta De Flores” Upholstery
Located in west palm beach, FL
Luxurious Vintage Regency roll arm sofa upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils "Fiesta de Flores" fabric, featuring vibrant floral patterns. A statement piece that exudes timeless elegance
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House Rare Four-Seat Sculptural Sofa, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extremely rare collectors piece, this large 99.5 inch wide four-seat sculptural sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, designed and produced within the 1950s in the United States, is fully original including its original fabric and sculptural walnut base, and is documented in early Grosfeld House advertisements.
Coming from the original single owner's estate along with an entire set of 1950s Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House furniture and a pair of Kagan-Dreyfuss (also 1950s) caned armchairs. As you can see in the photos, the set includes this sofa, a swivel lounge chair, set of nesting tables, caned cabinet, desk (now sold), desk chair and pair of caned armchairs (by Kagan-Dreyfuss). Contact us for more details on the other items available if you wish to create a set.
Vladimir Kagan's works have been highly valued by collectors and art / design investors, and his earlier works in the 1950s for Grosfeld House and Kagan-Dreyfuss are among the most sought after by 'purist collectors' like myself. Why do I prize his 1950s works above all else? I can write a short book on this, but one easy to explain reason is that this was a period unlike the rest of his career, where items produced in this time are hallmarked within that period - a distinction that his later works lacked. Essentially, everything post the early 60s blended together with the decades thereafter. A novice Kagan collector is content with anything by Kagan, even items produced by Directional and American Leather Company...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
20th C. Vintage Chesterfield, British, Brown Leather, 4-Seater, Tufted, Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Sofa, Chesterfield, British, Brown Leather, 4-Seate, Tufted Sofa, Vintage 20th C., 1900's!!
This is a stunning vintage Chesterfield sofa, perfect for any living room or home office. The beautiful brown leather upholstery and button tufted design add a touch of English furniture elegance to any space. The sofa has a seating capacity of four and features a Chesterfield arm style. The frame is made of wood and the fill material is leather, providing a comfortable and sturdy seating experience. The sofa measures 82 inches in length, 37 inches in width, and 28 inches in height, with a seat height of 17 inches. This piece is a true vintage find, perfect for anyone who loves British furniture and wants to add a touch of history to their home.
British Brown Leather Button Tufted Chesterfield 4 Seater...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti
Located in Wien, AT
First designed in 1970, the Anfibio sofa bed has been described by critics around the world as "the sofa work of art". This fascinating piece of furniture is characterized by generou...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Large Lounge Sofa by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Lounge Sofa by RALPH M
Dimensions: W 176 x D 101 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Plywood, Foam, Fabric.
Details:
Frame: HR 26kg/m3, HR 38kg/m3 and RP 28kg/...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Fabulous Vintage Round Tufted Banquette Settee Lobby Ottoman Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous vintage round tufted hotel/lobby settee ottoman. This piece was reupholstered in the late 80s and the fabric is dated-new upholstery is recommended. We love the hidden cu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Regency period Satinwood Daybed, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare Regency period Satinwood daybed, having wonderful scrolling stylised ends and arm rest, each with ebony inlaid stringing and roundels. Out-swept sabre legs, terminating in the...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century French Walnut Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Mid 18th Century French Walnut Settee Upholstered in Exceptional Needlework.
This beautiful, shapely settee with its nine cabriole legs, camel back and delicately carved serpentin...
Category
18th Century Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Aralia two seater with corner designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne roset 1970
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
This vintage aralia 2 seater with corner is in good vintage condition.
Sofa was professionally cleaned and still has its original textile from the 70ties. Its a combination of darkg...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Bourne, Round Sofa Banquette
Located in Stamford, CT
Stylish blue-grey velvet bourne, round sofa, or circular banquette with greek key trim long fringe detail. The sofa is divided into three sections with t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Article Abisko White Linen Blend Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Article Abisko White Linen Blend Upholstered Sofa, with two pillows, in two pieces slotted together, label to underside of left half. 28" H x 91" W x 35" D; seat: 16" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery
Pair of Ralph Lauren Mohair Like Upholstery Large 3 Seat Sofas MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Ralph Lauren Mohair Like Upholstery Large 3 Seat Sofas MINT!
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Mohair
2010s Le Corbusier for Cassina LC3 Settee / Two Seat Sofa / Loveseat in Cognac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Le Corbusier LC3 two seat sofa, originally designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. This particular example w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" sofa for Cassina, white fabric and wood, Italy, 1972
The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and elegance of Mario Bellini’s cr...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
'Down' Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi Di Albizzate, Italy, 1972
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 'Down' sofa designed by Italian architect and designer Carlo Bartoli and produced by Rossi Di Albizzate in 1972. Composed from lacquered wood, statement overfilled cushions and rec...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
GIO PAGANI Saint Germain Sofa
By Gio Pagani
Located in Gdańsk, PL
Sofa in perfect condition, available immediately!
Saint-germain sofa, is composed of a black, high quality leather, matt black wood panel, covered in the external part with a metal ...
Category
2010s Italian Brutalist Sofas
Materials
Metal
COR Trio Sofa in beige mohair by Team Form Ag for COR Furniture, Germany, 1970s
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in amstelveen, NL
This comfortable new upholstered sectional sofa was designed by the Swiss Designers Group Team Form AG and produced in the 1970s by COR, Germany. All sections of the sofa can be arr...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair
COR Orbis Modular Sofa In Beige Corduroy By Luigi Colani, 1970s
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful modular sofa in beige corduroy and matching woven upholstery, white lacquered wooden frame and chrome wheels, which was created in 1973 by Luigi Colani for COR. The sofa co...
Category
1960s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mah Jong 15-Piece Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France circa 2000
Located in Gardena, CA
Beautiful 15-piece Mah Jong sofa first designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971. Features a combination of Missoni and Roche Bobois fabrics.
The Mah Jong sofa is an iconic m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Fabric
Leather Percival Lafer 'MP-97' Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, c. 1970, Signed
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous collectors piece is an all original and signed yellow leather 'MP-97' three-seat sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer for Lafer MP was designed in 1970 and produce...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Lounge Sofa by “Audoux-Minet”
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Lounge Sofa by “Audoux-Minet”
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet met in the Provence region of France during the 1940s and began collaborating on design project...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rush, Wood
Sandra Sofa by Annie Hieronimus, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Sandra Sofa is a design item realized in 1980s for Cinna (Ligne Roset).
Designed by Annie Hieronimus in 1976.
Rare Leather two seats Sofa
Dimensions: h: 70 cm L.: 125 cm Depth: 9...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique French Carved Walnut Settee
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique French carved walnut settee. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1920’s.
The quality is superb, the frame has crisp and int...
Category
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Modular Brown Sectional Sofa 1970
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Modular sectional sofa was manufactured in Germany.
It is a pure 70ties design with timeless modern shape.
The fabric is Velor and has a bright brown color with a soft touch.
Th...
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic, Polystyrene
Mid-Century Modern "Okay" Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Okay" Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, 1962
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962
The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural design an...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further!
Maralunga 3-seater Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions t...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
de Sede DS-165 lounge Motion sofa
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
Elegance in its most generous appearance
DS-165 is impressive for its almost limitless expanse, its extraordinary compositional versatility and the interplay of harmony and dimensio...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
vintage sofa sofa 70's Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sofa sofa 70's Swedish
period 70s
design unknown Sweden
condition good light signs of use
size 80 x 213 x 82 (hxwxd) seat height 4...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Grace Club Chair, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful curved Swedish modern club chair, 1940s, in original chartreuse velvet with dark stained beech legs and nailed trims, some wear, staining and fading to the fabric.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale
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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