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Leisure 4-Seater White Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli by Ghidini 1961
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Wood
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$21,816 / item
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...
Category
2010s Austrian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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 ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, White
By Norr11
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wool
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...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Foam, Feathers
$4,673 Sale Price
50% Off
DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions by De Sede
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
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White
By Norr11
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$21,234 / item
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
Post Modern 1990s Preview Sectional Sofa in Plush Ivory White Bouclé
By Preview
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
Nuvola White Modular Sofa
By Carpanelli
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...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$28,055 / item
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$4,100 Sale Price
24% Off
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
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
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut
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
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, White
By Norr11
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...
Category
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
$3,993 Sale Price
40% Off
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
DS-76 Convertible Leather Modern Sofa or Daybed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa with transitional bed function DS-76/102 by De Sede. We launched the DS-76 back in 1972. At that time, the element set was regarded as revolution...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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 ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Weiman Post Modern Sofa Chaise Lounge in Supple Lux Ivory White Bouclé, c. 1990
By Weiman
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
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
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple
$5,500 / item
1970's Yngve Ekstrom Style Fat Pine Framed Reclining Sofa with White Upholstery
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
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
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, DEDAR White Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 3-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
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....
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Saint-Germain 3-Seat Sofa in White Bouclé Fabric and Raw Brass
By Gio Pagani
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
Laisure 3-Seater White Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
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...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$28,037 / item
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood, Teak
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.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
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
$2,593 Sale Price
35% Off
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...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
Vintage sofa from the 60s, Italian manufacture, white bouclé fabric and wood
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa from the Sixties, Italian manufacture.
The sofa has a simple and light brown teak wood structure, reminiscent of the Danish style.
Upholstery in white bouclé fabric.
Pizzetti pr...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
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
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
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...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
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.
...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Chestnut, Maple, Fabric
Abbracci 3-Module White Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
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...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$31,079 / item
DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions by De Sede
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
Custom Made White Two Seat Sofa, circa 1995
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A custom made white two seat sofa with Jonathan Luis, Inc label, CA. circa 1995.
Category
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Textile
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
Osvaldo Borsani White D70 Armless Sofa for Tecno, Italy 1950's
Located in New York, NY
The iconic D70 sofa was restored as it appears on a period photo with the designer—white on white. Borsani allegedly created this sofa to solve a design issue for a house where the o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
Paolo Castelli Coral White 3-Seater Sofa by Hubert de Malherbe
Located in Boston, MA
Generous and abundant shapes for a series of upholstered furniture items with a design that brings cloud-like softness to mind. The monolithic structure is far from heavy on the eye,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Ash
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
$7,165 Sale Price
46% Off
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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