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Sofas For Sale
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by
Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. This listing is for a sofa with fabric upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by
Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
George Smith Signature "Elverdon-Arm" Large 2.5-Seat Sofa - Blue Italian Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, pristine George Smith Signature "Elverdon-Arm" Cushion-Back, 2.5-Seat Sofa, dressed in beguiling, elegant, top-grade and sensationally-tactile ...
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Clara sofa by Christophe Delcourt for Baxter
By Baxter
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
Condition of the product
The Baxter sofa has hardly been used. Few months old. You can still smell the newness of the leather.
In excellent condition, minimal signs of use, actually...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 11 Modular Sofa in Original brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede "DS 11" modular sofa in original brown leather, Switzerland, 1975.
Sectional De Sede DS-11 sofa, manufactured in 1975 in Switzerland. This patchwork modular sofa consists of...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Luigi Massoni Sofa With Sculptural Legs, Italy, 1959
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
This elegant sofa, designed by Luigi Massoni in 1959, stands out as a refined example of Italian modernist design. Massoni crafted this piece with a keen sense of simplicity and func...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge sofa/ Easy sofa /daybed, 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century Rare Dansih lounge sofa/ Easy sofa /daybed By , 1960s
Design year: 1960s
It is in great condition. However, as with all the vintage items some minor wear marks shoul...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Adrian Pearsall Walnut & Slate Leather Strap Sectional Sofa for Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This timeless sectional features a low-profile linear silhouette with plenty of classic Mid-Century Modern style. The newer, linen colored fabric looks and feels amazing. Thick, nu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Slate
1970's Pine Framed Linen Sofa
Located in London, GB
A 3 seater sofa equipped with brand new moss green linen upholstery with foam and feather cushions. The cushions have a been sensitively designed to slot into the frame which has an ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Linen, Pine
1980s Gerard Van Den Berg Leather Sofa For Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Dutch visionary Gerard van den Berg for Montis, this 1980s "Aztec" sofa features supple cognac leather and a soft, structured design for ultimate comfort. The sofa is in ...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Arflex Marenco 1 Arm 2-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco, Newly Reupholstered
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, the namesake sofa has reached cult status. The unique rounded design and the wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must of conte...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Guillerme et Chambron, Elmyre, Sectional Sofa in 14 Pieces, Mid-century, France
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions listed are per "Chair Section" (Height: 31" - Width: 23.5" - Depth: 33.5"). Corner Sections are: Height: 30.75" - Width: 33.25" - Depth: 33.25"
There are 14 sections in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco
Mario Marenco was born in 1933. He studied architecture in Naples and won research grants for Stockholm and Chicago. In 1...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa in Zebra Velvet Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, velvet, chrome-plated steel, United Kingdom, 1970s
The 'Diplomat' sofa, with its voluptuous design, stands as a timeless symbol for d...
Category
1970s British Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Marsala sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
3-seat sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 70s for Ligne Roset
Marsala model
Structure in brown plexiglas, cushions in foam covered by black fabric
Nice patine - Good vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Plexiglass
Sofa mod. P11 Fasce Cromate by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 1963
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Three seater sofa mod. P11 Fasce Cromate by Luigi Caccia Dominioni.
Chromed steel structure, padded cushions and linen velvet upholstery.
Bibliography:
Giuliana Gramigna, “Repertorio...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery/ Classic Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original Vintage Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in grey wool Fabric Upholstery .. Nice original condition. Classic modernist design. Hand delivery avail to New york City...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Country House Sofa with Removable Arms
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good 19th Century country house sofa in hessian and calico with removable arms.
On turned legs with castors.
Category
19th Century Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Iconic Michel Ducaroy Togo Sofa for Ligne Roset with Dedar Moutain Tiger Fabric
Located in NICE, FR
The TOGO sofa is a timeless icon of modern design, crafted by Michel Ducaroy in 1973. Its low-profile silhouette features ergonomic, all-foam construction, offering unmatched comfort...
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Postmodern 3-Seater Sofa "Newtone" by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso, Italy 1989
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a magnificent postmodern sofa "Newtone" designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso. Sofa has beautiful shape with down-dropping backrest which gives it e...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Nidus Sofa
Located in Düsseldorf, DE
The project Kreuzberghof is characterised by the contrasts between linear, clear and almost graphical architectural details versus an overwhelmingly abundance of soft finishes and la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Danish Vintage Teak Sofa / Day Bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning, rare and very early Danish vintage teak sofa / day bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This was made in Denmark by France and Daverkosen, it dates from the earl...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Danish Teak Vintage Sofa Bed by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare Danish teak vintage sofa bed by Arne Wahl Iversen. This was made in Denmark by Komfort, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality i...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original green leather and black frame.
Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
1940s Italian Sofa with Organic Backrest in Blue Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, walnut, Italy, 1940s
Dating back the forties, the sofa displays a sinuous, curvilinear form, indicative of the era's interest in fluid, natural shapes, reminiscent of ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s
The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Post-Modern Lounge in Off-White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, lounge chair, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s
This substantial lounge chair as part of the 'Croissant' sofa is designed by Hans Hopfer for Ro...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa, 1970s Mid Century Modular Chair B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda", 1970's 3 piece modular sofa in original fabric with armrests.
A portmanteau of the Italian words “camaleonte” (chameleon) and “onda” (wave), Bellini's i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Leather Chesterfield Sofa with Mahogany Frame
Located in Greensboro, NC
Handsome tufted leather chesterfield with wood frame, likely mahogany. We believe this piece to be of Danish design, circa 1960-70.
Shows minor wear to leather and frame as shown.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofa 3 Seats Model Bastiano for Gavina, Italy 1957
Located in Argelato, BO
Stunning Bastiano 3-seater sofa, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 60's. This magnificent sofa is manufactured by Gavina, Italy. The rectangular shaped wooden frame holds the c...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
Located in Brea, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen
A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Down
Kaare Klint Leather Sofa 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Studio City, CA
Kaare Klint sofa model 4118 for Rud.Rasmussen in cognac leather and mahogany, Designed in Denmark circa 1930's. Kaare Klint originally designed this three-seat sofa, # 4118, for th...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian modern brown fabric modular sofa Compor S 72 by Gero for Mussi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown fabric modular sofa Compor S 72 by Gero for Mussi, 1970s
Modular sofa mod. Compor S 72 in brown fabric and leather. The sofa is composed of five modules, two of ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
European Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa in Red Mohair, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
After the end of World War I, the Art Deco design movement - taking inspiration from its predecessors - brought the glamour, luxury and faith in social progress needed to rebuild the...
Category
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish.
The sofa is approx 200cm long.
It has swooping legs, a...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Birch
Roche Bobois "Mah Jong" Sofa in Kenzo and Missoni Fabric, France circa 2010
Located in Gardena, CA
Presenting an exceptional 12-piece Mah Jong sofa by Roche Bobois, manufactured circa 2010, is a striking fusion of iconic design and high...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Vintage Norwegian Rosewood Sofa by Hans Olsen for Vatne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the refined simple luxury of mid-century Norwegian Modern furniture with this exceptionally exquisite sofa designed by Hans Olsen of Denmark for Norway's Vatne Møbler bran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Rosewood
Curved Mohair Sofa, Walnut Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Curved Mohair Sofa, Walnut Base
New, 1 of 1
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
20th Century Gustavian Style Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very unusual Gustavian style tub sofa with decorative carved decor.
With superb hoofed feet , repainted in soft grey and recovered in linen.
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Danish "Banana" Sofa Upholstered in Velour, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian modern modular white sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular white sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Modular sofa mod. Erasmo covered in white fabric tending to beige. The sofa is composed of eight modu...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Elegant sheepskin leather 2-seater design sofa with charming legs and high back
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This elegant sheep leather 2-seater sofa is a beautiful addition to the ambiance and coziness of any space you choose. It features striking details such as the graceful button tuftin...
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Midcentury Daybed / Sofa GS 195 by Gianni Sognia for Sormani
By Sormani, Gianni Songia
Located in Münster, DE
Wonderful daybed or sofa model GS 195, designed by Italian designer Gianni Songia for Sormani.
Very rare version in cream / beige-colored soft leather; frame made of mahogany wood.
...
Category
1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Very good condition, cognac-colored sheepskin Art Deco 2.5-seat design sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning art deco design sofa is made of sheepskin, features a beautiful warm cognac color, and can easily be placed in almost any interior. The sofa has a beautifully rounded b...
Category
1990s Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Rare Otto Schulz for Boet 'B104' Sofa Circa 1935
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Schulz for Boet, sofa, model B. 104, reupholstered in “Georges Lilas” and “Georges Sable” by Pierre Frey, lacquered wood, nickel-plated aluminum, iron, Gothenburg, Sweden, circa...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa, patinated brown leather, metal, Italy, 1969
Iconic sofa by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The Soriana proposes a model...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall '2300-S' Boomerang Sofa in Walnut and Off-White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '2300-S', newly reupholstered fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
This striking sofa by Adrian Pearsall revolves aroun...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden Seat Sofa in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden, sofa, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1960s
A beautiful and rare sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson in the 1960s. This three seat sofa has a stunning teak frame, ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Early Pierre Chapo 'S22' Sofa in Elm and Brown Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'S22' sofa, elm, leather, France, design 1967
These S22 sofa is an early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and a commitmen...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Elm
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Modular sofa set "Malù, Italian design piece realised in 1960s by Diego Mattu for 1P. This very rare sofa consisting of 4 standard modules and one corner. Structure in Abs and polyur...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede, Plastic
Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. 3-seater sofa, model JH-180.
Located in København Ø, DK
Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. 3-seater sofa, model JH-180.
Grete Jalk (1920-2006). 3-seater sofa in light wool, with teak legs. W. 180 cm, D. 70 cm, seat height approx. 45 cm. Des...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen three-person coupé sofa, Model 2193
Located in København Ø, DK
Børge Mogensen two-person coupé sofa. Newly upholstered with black leather cover. Legs in Teak
Model 2192, manufactured by Fredericia Furniture.
Architect: Børge Mogensen (designer)...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen two-person coupé sofa, Model 2192
Located in København Ø, DK
Børge Mogensen two-person coupé sofa. Newly upholstered with black leather cover. Legs in Walnut.
Model 2192, manufactured by Fredericia Furniture.
Architect: Børge Mogensen (design...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and central motifs in the highest...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
Old dark brown 3-seater cowhide chesterfield sofa with lots of character
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this old dark brown 3-seater cow leather chesterfield sofa with lots of character.
This beautiful, old dark brown 3-seater chesterfield sofa, made of cow leather, is a real ...
Category
20th Century English Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Comfortable, green, cowhide leather spacious 3-seater English Chesterfield sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this comfortable, green, cowhide leather spacious 3-seater English chesterfield sofa.
This amazing cowhide leather chesterfield sofa has, with its beautiful green color and ...
Category
20th Century English Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Spanish" drop arm sofa. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original green/blue furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass strings holder. Orig...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
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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