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Sofas For Sale
Color:  White
Leisure 4-Seater White Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli by Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Each of the four plump modules of this modular sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli is a concrete promise of long-lasting comfort. Rich, plush padding lends the seat its distinctive generous appe...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Coral White 3-Seater Sofa by Paolo Castelli
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisitely upholstered in a linen-coloured bouclé wool, this sofa exudes an inviting, cozy comfort with its soothing hues and sumptuous textures. A stylish plinth base of ash wood with an acetylated finish elevates the embracing and soft-rounded silhouette generously padded with self-extinguishing organic foam rubber covered with natural cotton batting and reinforced with jute webbing. The Coral Sofa...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile, Rubber, Wood, Ash

Italian Contemporary Warm White Chenille and Wood Curved Conversation Sofa
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful curved conversation sofa with 4 seats with warm white chenille, designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood. It's possible to customise the fabric; in the p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Customizable Wittmann Beletage Modular Sofa by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
1x End Element 122 L / 1x End Element 152 L / BELETAGE is typically Wittmann: harmonious proportions, discreet details, and sophisticated design. Versatility and generous dimension...
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2010s Austrian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Barbara Barry for Baker White Boucle Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker White Boucle Sofa This sofa measures: 88 wide x 37 deep x 34.5 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 23 in...
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Raphaël Raffel croissant sofa in Mohair velvet 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris produced in the mid-1970s. The sofa has been fully restored and newly upholstered with a beautiful light beige mohair velvet ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

White Curved Zoe Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ivory leather Zoe cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. These were manufactured in 2009 and have had very little use. We have tried to make any blemishes obviou...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, White
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: Setup 1 (2x medium, 1x ottoman, 1x armrest): L. 240 cm / P. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seating H. 42cm Model shown ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Wool

Italian Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century organic sofa and matching coffee table, fully made in bamboo, leather, and maple wood. The coffee table is completed by its original smokey bronzed glas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut

Ghidini 1961 Frame 3-Seat Sofa with Arms in Cuoio Leather by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Stefano Giovannoni designs Frame for GHIDINI1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four adjustable sofa base elements DS-1088/05 and three cushions DS-1088/96 by de Sede. Patchwork in its prettiest form. DS-1088 presents itself with a beautiful special feature. The leather is elaborately crafted by hand in a patchwork appearance – for an individually stylish look. The sofa landscape consists of single cubic elements that can be combined with one another in infinite ways. Cushions with an elongated design need no attachment to stay on the sofa and can be moved around in flexible ways. We launched this favorite sofa back in 1975. Now, nearly 45 years later, we are celebrating its comeback. Details: Standard configuration: Seat element in a patchwork look, connectors can be used to combine the individual seating elements to create custom sofa landscapes. Upholstery and assembly: Sedex upholstery covered with wadding. Compact frame made of panel materials and strapped to seat frame. Cushions filled with spelt chaff and latex for combined support and comfort. Glides for hard and soft floor coverings. Function: Unused connectors can be removed. Note: Loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

LUSO 2-seater sofa in white boucle, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
LUSO sofa: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery LUSO sofa is a very delicate piece, with special details, designed to be used on a daily basis.‎ Upholstered in a white bouc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Foam, Feathers

Nuvola White Modular Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Modular sofa characterized by the softness of its volumes. It can also be placed in the center of the room thanks to its curved backrest. Wooden base in lacquered finish, available i...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Velas Adjustable Flat Modular Leather Sofa by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Velas sofa by De Sede. Deep-down comfort. The Velas concept is unique. The flat sofa that can change its shape really offers you all the options for sit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
The apartment of Madame Mathieu-Levy on Rue de Lota in Paris was regarded as one of the most sensational examples of French interior architecture of the 1920s. Eileen Gray had create...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

White Linen Tufted Button Back Chesterfield Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Button-back Chesterfield in the style 1860-1880s. Heavy white linen makes it an easy addition to a modern interior designed room. Solid mahogany frame to withstand the years and tigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Loveseat Sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy, c 1970, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly reupholstered loveseat sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, circa 1970s, features a graceful chrome frame with nubby white bouclé fabric. Signed with 1960s/ 1970s Sormani label as shown in photo gallery. *Note, we have the matching pair of club chairs available in another listing. The graceful frame shares a design quality with Cassina's LC2 / LC3 design by Le Corbusier, as they are 'buckets of cushions' in similar fashion and comfort. However this Sormani sofa features some unique subtle details, such as the slight "twist" in the rear legs (see photos). Signed with a Sormani label, this particular rare design is attributed to Claudio Salocchi. While there were several other famous designers who created works for Sormani in this time period, the style best matches Salocchi's work. For collectors looking for something unique and rare within a collection of 1960s/ 1970s Italian designs, this pair two-seater couch is an amazing opportunity. This Cassina LC2 / LC3 loveseat...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern 1990s Preview Sectional Sofa in Plush Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large Post Modern Sectional Sofa by Preview professionally reupholstered in highly durable super soft ivory white bouclé. If there was a ever a d...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Gufram Standard Colors Bocca Unlimited by Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Bocca revolutionizes its image: 25 new colors dye Gufram’s iconic lips, which for the occasion are dressed up in an unprecedented, more mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920
Located in Miami, FL
A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic capitals on fascia of arms, Northern Europe, circa 1920. ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany

Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' Leather Sofa by Saporiti, Italy
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' leather sofa by Saporiti, Italy. Matching sofa available in separate listing.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1970's Yngve Ekstrom Style Fat Pine Framed Reclining Sofa with White Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun 1970's, Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese style, pine sofa with large scale pine frame and original white textured upholstery. Small wheels on the piece make for easy movement! The frame...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly and professionally reupholstered Post Modern Nautilus sofa in ivory white bouclé by acclaimed designer Vladimir Kagan and made by Directional circa 1980. Known for his love of ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Swedish Modern Sofa with Stained Oak Frame and in White Upholstery, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-20th century marked a transformative period in interior design and architecture, with the rise of movements such as Scandinavian modernism forever influencing design history....
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide, Chandigarh Rare and important Fireside sofa by Pierre Jeanneret c. 1960s, Model PJ-SI-36-A. This exa...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Doric Bench in Cerused White Oak and White Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple

Vladimir Kagan Large Custom Double Sided Sofa White Bouclé Vintage, Certified
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and substantial Vladimir Kagan custom unique double sided sofa. This piece is designed as a multi-directional sofa, allowing access and co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Vladimir Kagan Marilyn Sofa by Directional for Vladimir Kagan in new ivory white bouclé upholstery. Whimsical and happy, Kagan's Marilyn line...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Weiman Post Modern Sofa Chaise Lounge in Supple Lux Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1990
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This piece of heaven cloud sofa chaise by Weiman was freshly and professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. Modern spaceship like clean look. Impressive high art ...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

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

Laisure 3-Seater White Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Sharing moments of impeccable comfort will be a truly exclusive experience on this three-module sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli. Available in different versions to be explored with the Conci...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in creamy white fabric designed by Vico Magistretti, Model: Maralunga. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Three-Seat Sofa in White Leather Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, 'DS-P' sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, 1960s The DS-P sofa designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede, is a striking example of function...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Flora Sofa in Cane Leather with White Oak Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The flora is just as comfortable as it looks. Completely wrapped in down and feather from the arms to the cushions and backs helps to create the marshmallow look. Shown in the cane l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, White
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Curve module Measures: W. 125 cm / D. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seat Height 42 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

90s Hydra Castor sofa, white leather and steel, Luca Scacchetti Poltrona Frau
By Luca Sacchetti
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Hydra Castor model sofa, with chromed steel structure and white leather upholstery, designed by the Italian architect and designer Luca Scacchetti for the prestigious Cas...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest): L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Abbracci 3-Module White Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Designer Lorenza Bozzoli conceived this sofa with ethereal elegance and tenderness in mind. Aptly named after the Italian meaning "hugs, it seduces with its embracing design upholste...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This sofa is incredible as ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This incredibly elegant and unique sofa was designed in Italy during the 1960s. This s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Curved Bamboo, Maple and Leather Italian Sofa, White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, leather, and maple wood. This elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s. with chestnut e and leather finishes. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Chestnut, Maple, Fabric

Easy Adjustable Leather Sofa by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM easy sofa by De Sede. Create new free spaces. So much, in fact, that even two people can relax next to one another. The seating depth can be increased up to 20 cm. The armrests c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

TV Sofa in Teak White Bouclette by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, 1958
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Johannes Andersen-designed sofa, manufactured by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik from the 1950s to the 1970s. Crafted from teak and upholstered in a classic bouclette white fabric, this...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood, Teak

DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four adjustable sofa base elements DS-1088/05 and three cushions DS-1088/96 by de Sede. Patchwork in its prettiest form. DS-1088 presents itself with a beautiful special feature. The leather is elaborately crafted by hand in a patchwork appearance – for an individually stylish look. The sofa landscape consists of single cubic elements that can be combined with one another in infinite ways. Cushions with an elongated design need no attachment to stay on the sofa and can be moved around in flexible ways. We launched this favorite sofa back in 1975. Now, nearly 45 years later, we are celebrating its comeback. Details: Standard configuration: Seat element in a patchwork look, connectors can be used to combine the individual seating elements to create custom sofa landscapes. Upholstery and assembly: Sedex upholstery covered with wadding. Compact frame made of panel materials and strapped to seat frame. Cushions filled with spelt chaff and latex for combined support and comfort. Glides for hard and soft floor coverings. Function: Unused connectors can be removed. Note: Loosely covered...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

20th Century White American Four Seater Sofa - Vintage Settee by Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American four seater sofa with four pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan in good condition. The high seat backrest of the settee, canapé curves seamlessly...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Corner Sofa in Elm and White Boucle by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Corner sofa, elm, reupholstered in boucle fabric by Pierre Frey, Europe, 1960s Corner sofa with classical elements, made in Europe in the 1960s. Crafted from elm wood, this sofa emb...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Pretzel 3 Piece Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan 3-strand full pretzel 3-piece sofa. Meticulously refurbished, its unique design offers a blend of retro charm and modern sophist...
Category

1940s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' Leather Sofa by Saporiti, Italy
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' leather sofa by Saporiti, Italy. Matching sofa available in separate listing.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Modern Bamboo Bentwood Three Seat Sofa With White Seating Cushion, IDN 2024
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, modern bamboo bentwood three seat sofa with comfortable white seating cushion, designed by a very talented javanese designer. This unique large contemporay sofa was ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Handwoven Malawi Cane Sofa in Traditional Weave with White Linen Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sofa ever so artfully combines handwoven cane and solid wood with a plush linen and down-filled cushion, bringing long-lasting comfort to nearly any interior setting. We think i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan

Easy Adjustable Leather Sofa by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM easy sofa by De Sede. Create new free spaces. So much, in fact, that even two people can relax next to one another. The seating depth can be increased up to 20 cm. The armrests c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede By Mathias Hoffman DS-102 Leather Pony Hide Three Seater Curved Sofa
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Mathias Hoffman for De Sede, the De Sede DS-102 is a three seater sofa featuring a beautiful pony hide spotted in an array of shades. The cream leather backing to the sof...
Category

2010s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 off White Sheepskin the Tired Man Lounge Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 off white sheepskin the tired man lounge chair by Lassen Dimensions: W 102 x D 87 x H 88 cm Materials: Sheepskin Flemming Lassen designed the overstuffed easy chair, T...
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2010s Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more contemporary version he later named the Fiftyish Sofa. Vladimir Kagan's tendency to ov...
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lee Broom - White Street Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The White Street Sofa highlights Lee Broom’s long-held fascination with symmetry and seamlessness. This architectural, streamlined, modular piece can be arranged in multiple configur...
Category

2010s British Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Ash

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, White
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: Setup 4 (1x large, 1x corner, 1x medium, 2x armrest): L 230-190cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / Seating H 42cm Modula...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Saint-Germain 3-Seat Sofa in White Bouclé Fabric and Raw Brass
Located in Milano, IT
Saint-germain sofa, available in 2 or 3-seater versions, is composed of a matt black wood panel, covered in the external part with a metal plating, with a padded border in the same u...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Modernist Daybed with White Upholstery and Iron Frame
Located in Madrid, ES
Minimalist sofa with clean lines that can easily be transformed into a bed. Manufactured in Italy in the 1960s by IPE. The structure of the sofa is made of iron, upholstery in soft w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Iron

Velas Adjustable Flat Modular Leather Sofa by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Velas sofa by De Sede. Deep-down comfort. The Velas concept is unique. The flat sofa that can change its shape really offers you all the options for sit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

White Classic Cloth English Arm Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
A custom eight-way hand tied, kiln dried hardwood sofa with feather down wrapped spring coil cushions upholstered in Classic cloth white ecru cut linen velvet.
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

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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