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Sofas For Sale
Creator: Artifort
Creator: Adrian Pearsall
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofas Model '115' in Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa model '115', fabric, wood, Netherlands, 1950s
Dutch settees by Theo Ruth currently upholstered in a yellow velvet. The back of these sofas tilts slightl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that exemplifies his innovative and forward-thinking approach to design. This sofa is high...
Category
20th Century Dutch Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Orbit C341/3 Sofa by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning vintage sofa or bench.
Design by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort.
Striking Dutch design from the 1990s.
Model Orbit C341/3
Original silver/grey ...
Category
1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
ABCD 2 Seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that exemplifies his innovative and forward-thinking approach to design. This sofa is high...
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Paulin pair of early three seater ABCD sofas by Artifort
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of Pierre Paulin sofas, labeled and upholstered in their original fabric, belongs to the ABCD series, which was designed in 1968 for Ar...
Category
1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Artifort Arris Sofa by Artifort Design Group in STOCK
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Arris BA 402 sofa 3-seater wide arms
Fabric not standard(name
fabric/colour/supplier) Twill
Weave by Kvadrat (FF) color 570
Height seat 43cm
Powdercoat colour P57 / Black grey RAL 7...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Model 2006-S Platform Sofa in Walnut & Bouclé by Adrian Pearsall for Craft 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic Model 2006-S Platform Sofa is the epitome of functional art. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptura Sofa Loveseat
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptura Sofa Loveseat
Iconic Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Sofa.
This is an item I've only seen a couple times in ten years. Above average conditi...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop down door cover. The other section is straight, making it possible to use the pieces together, as shown, or placed separately if you prefer.
This example is in good, vintage estate condition, usable as is, or you can have it reupholstered if you prefer a more finished look.
Specific condition report as follows. The knob on the side cabinet door has been replaced using an appropriate mid century knob...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Deadstock Fabric Platform Sofa Set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 60s
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic set of "Platform" sofas is the epitome of functional art. Audacious in their scope, shape and materials used this sofa set is a true American masterpiece. Featuring new dark green and black patterned polyester velvet fabric, new support straps and professionally re-finished wood these sofas make up perhaps the best conditioned platform sofas available for sale in North America. The veneered American black walnut bases show exceptional old-growth woodgrains that are breathtaking from all angles. In homage to the late great Pearsall these sofas were painstakingly restored using the same techniques, materials and sewing patterns used by the Craft Associates...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Expansive 12-Foot Platform Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic "Platform" sofa is the epitome of functional art. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is a true American masterpiece. Featuring new heavy ply wool fabric, new support straps and professionally re-finished wood this sofa is perhaps the best conditioned platform sofa available for sale in North America. The veneered American black walnut base shows exceptional old-growth woodgrains that are breathtaking from all angles. In homage to the late great Pearsall this sofa was painstakingly restored using the same techniques, materials and sewing patterns used by the Craft Associates factory...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
A rare "boomerang" sofa having a recently polished frame supporting a freshly upholstered back and seat done in a grey boucle fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Marble Floating Long Gondola Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Long Gondola Sofa - Daybed
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Long Gondola sofa / Daybed . This sofa has very sought after floating quality that his de...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Carrara Marble
MCM Platform Sofa in Walnut by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic "Platform" sofa is the epitome of functional art. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is a true American masterpiece. Featuring new dark green and black patterned polyester velvet fabric, new support straps and professionally re-finished wood this sofa is perhaps the best conditioned platform sofa available for sale in North America. The veneered American black walnut base shows exceptional old-growth woodgrains that are breathtaking from all angles. In homage to the late great Pearsall this sofa was painstakingly restored using the same techniques, materials and sewing patterns used by the Craft Associates factory...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Sofa in Light Brown Wool
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, sofa model 'C683', wool, metal, The Netherlands, design 1968
A classic midcentury sofa designed by Indonesian-Dutch designer Kho Liang Ie (1927-1975). A w...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin, Rare Sofa Model 442 for Artifort, 1962
Located in Paris, FR
Here is the two-seat model sofa from the 442 series designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands, 1962.
Original Piece from the 1960s Newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the best French craftsmen, we used a high quality wool Bouclé fabric from the French House Nobilis.
Excellent condition.
Biography - Pierre Paulin (1927-2009)
Born in 1927 in Paris, Pierre Paulin is a French designer and interior designer. After studying at the Camondo School in Paris, with Maxime Old as a teacher, Pierre Paulin incorporated Marcel Gascoin’s studio in 1953. That same year, he exhibited his first designs which met a great success, at the “Salon des Arts Ménagers”. In 1954, Thonet France started to manufacture his creations.
In 1959, Pierre Paulin began to work for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort, for whom he designed a range of bright colours, supple and curved shapes seats, upholstered with jersey. It was the beginning of a long and profitable collaboration that gave birth to many design icons.
In 1967, he laid out Christian Dior’s office. In 1970, he started a collaboration with “Mobilier National” for whom he designed “Amphis” sofa, made out of three draught excluders built in and waving.
Consecration came in 1971, when he took on the realisation of President Georges Pompidou’s private apartments at the Élysée Palace, assuring long-term recognition. François Mitterrand also drew on him in 1984, to conceive the interior design of his presidential office. Later, he renovated the dining room for the President Jacques Chirac.
In 1975, he founded along with his wife the AD/SA agency, in which Roger Tallon associated in 1984. This company allowed them to work with great French firms such as Calor, Villeroy & Bosch, Citroën and SNCF and to arrange Paris-Gare de Lyon...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pierre Paulin sofa 442/3 Artifort Netherlands 1962
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice minimalistic model 442/3 sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1962. This is for a three-seater sofa model 442/3 which is the largest from...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Midcentury 2-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and comfortabele 2 seat sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie.
Manufactured by Artifort in the 1960s.
Very solid and high quality, made with the best materials.
The sofa ha...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Semicircular Two Piece Sectional by Adrian Pearsall, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Semi-Circular Sectional by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, a remarkable piece that beautifully captures the essence of mid-century design. Meticulously resto...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Armless Sofa
Located in Napa, CA
This well taken care of armless sofa by American furniture designer, Adrian Pearsall will surely make your space that much more unique!
This armless sof...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century 2300-S Walnut Boomerang Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury 2300-S walnut boomerang sofa.
This sofa measures: 126 wide x 67 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 18 inches.
All piec...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Walnut "Boomerang" Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage walnut “Boomerang” sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States, circa 1960s. This sofa has a structurally detailed design where the polygonal...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Bijenkorf Three-Seat Sofa Steel and Grey Upholstery
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Bijenkorf Three-seat sofa steel and fabric, The Netherlands, 1960s
The "Bijenkorf" sofa, designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort in the 1960s, i...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Customizable Arris Sofa by Artifort Design Group
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Modern, soft and welcoming, with wonderful seating comfort, Arris is an elegant sofa programme with inviting loose back cushions.
Perched high on its beautifully cast aluminum le...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Textile
Customizable Arris Sectional Sofa by Artifort Design Group
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Modern, soft and welcoming, with wonderful seating comfort, Arris is an elegant sofa programme with inviting loose back cushions.
Perched high on its beautifully cast aluminum le...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Textile
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Bijenkorf Two-Seat Sofa Steel and Grey Upholstery
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Bijenkorf Three-seat sofa steel and fabric The Netherlands 1960s
The "Bijenkorf" sofa, designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort in the 1960s, is...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
1960s Midcentury Gondola Sofa in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing sofa with the coolest lines. In the manner of Adrian Pearsall but no tags to indicate so. Use as is or redo in your favorite fabric. The plinth base is painted wood.
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Customizable Artifort Track Modular Sofa Design by Norm Architects
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Track is a modular sofa concept with an iconic and sculptural approach. The floating rock-like formations create a comfortable landscape of small seating islands that will become the...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Artifort Track Modular Sofa Design by Norm Architects
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Track is a modular sofa concept with an iconic and sculptural approach. The floating rock-like formations create a comfortable landscape of small seating islands that will become the...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Sofas in Black Upholstery
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, sofas model 'C683', fabric, coated steel, The Netherlands, design 1968
A classic midcentury sofa designed by Indo...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Midcentury 2-Seat Model 442 Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Pierre Paulin "442" Sofa for Artifort, designed in the 1960s.
This lovely sofa is fabricated in the 1980s
The combination of steel and the upholstery give this sofa the...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Green Print Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Model 2408-S, or the Gondola sofa, for Craft Associates.
Original mid-century printed green velvet wool. Walnut base. One main settee cushion with t...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Midcentury Set of 2 Model 442 Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 2 Pierre Paulin "442" Chairs for Artifort, designed in the 1960s.
These lovely chairs are also fabricated in the 1960s
The combination of steel and the upholster...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail Sofa, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful Artifort cocktail sofa, designed by Theo Ruth in the early fifties. The sofa is in unique condition with beautiful snow-white alcantara uphols...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970. Original upholstery and new chrome plinth base. Chairs are sold in separate listing.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sectional Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sectional Sofa
This sectional sofa measures: 128 wide x 71 deep x 23 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Customizable Artifort Track Modular Sofa Design by Norm Architects
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Track is a modular sofa concept with an iconic and sculptural approach. The floating rock-like formations create a comfortable landscape of small seating islands that will become the...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
1940s Sofa Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare set of 3 armchairs and bench designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort made from leather and oak with block turned legs and arms.
In 1936 Ruth joined Wagemans and Van Tuinen, first as a furniture maker and then, from 1939, as head of the design and development department. Ruth was the first permanent designer at Artifort furniture.
1940s - Netherlands
The chairs are beautiful made with quality oak and nice patinated but comfortable leather seats...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gondola Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gondola sofa. By iconic mid-century modern designer Adrian Pearsall. Masterfully restored to its original glory with newly refinished walnut...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort C683 sofa, The Netherlands 1968
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort C683 sofa, The Netherlands 1968
Silver frame and new upholstered frame and cushion in a light grey all natural wool fabric.
...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Model "Onda" Set by De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice rounded and curved "Onda" set of one 3-seat sofa and one fauteuil.
The set is designed by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi and fabricated by Zanotta, Italy, 1985.
The expressive curves of the sofa is emphasized by the vibrant color of the green leather.
The structured and bend tubular chrome makes the piece look nice in a freestanding place.
Because of the soft leather, it is comfortable to sit in.
The original green leather is in good used condition with some normal traces of use (see the pictures).
Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi are three Milanese designers, born in the 1930s. Around 1960, they started working together. With their designs, they wanted to bring forward a new Italian design, contrasting with the international style...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Adrian Pearsall '1709S' Platform Sofa in Walnut and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, model 1709-S, leather upholstery, walnut, United States, 1960s
Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The '1...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Artifort Mare Leather Sofa by René Holten in Stock
By Artifort, Rene Holten
Located in New York, NY
Mare sectional 121.6"x32.7"
upholstered in Ohmann #1614 Cool Gray
polished stainless steel legs:
2x FC 112 End unit right facing 138 cm
(54.3") w
2x FC 105 Intermediate element ...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iron-framed gondola sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Fully restored. The frame is newly powder coated in black. ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing patched burlwood platform base sofa. The base has been refinished and the sofa has been reupholstered. No damages or stains on anything.
Very comfortable and cool looking wi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Purple Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s.
Originally sourced from Turner Limited, 305 East 63rd street, New York.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Red Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s.
Originally sourced from Turner Limited, 305 East 63rd street, New York.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Danish Modern Teak Gondola Scandinavian Sofa, 1980s
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Teak frame Original Danish Mid Century Modern very long Gondola Sofa. This design is pleasing to the eye, and versatile in a Mid Century, Post Modern, as well as Modern decor.
...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall boomerang sofa with 2 attached tables. Yes, this sofa will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60-year-old fabric anyway? Let your imagination run wild wit...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
C684 sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, The Netherlands 1968
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Design sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, The Netherlands 1968.
The white frame has some traces of use, but can be repainted if desired.
We upholstered the sofa in a light grey wool ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Original Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Gondola Sofa Upholstered in Italian Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
This lengthy low sitting Gondola sofa is a treasure in any space. The temptation to sprawl oneself about the length of the sofa is all to strong as it offers a very unique style and ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney shaped sofas. Sofas retain their original upholstery in not bad condition but we would recommend they get new upho...
Category
1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Style Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular Adrian Pearsall three cushion sofa with Brutalist "bronze" finish sculptural side panels. A highly sought after Pearsall piece. Three seat cushions, three back cushions. ...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
Iconic Oversized Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Compartment, USA, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful all original sofa with storage compartment in very good vintage shape by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s, USA.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Theo Ruth Sectional Sofa by Artifor, 1950's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Modular seating group by Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 1950's. The four elements can be used separately or can be combined together as a four-seat sofa. These chairs h...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Customizable Artifort 691 Sofa Design by Artifort Design Group
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
If you want to see what makes the 691 series unique, just look at it from behind. The steel tube that runs over the back from arm to arm lends the otherwise sober 691 a contrastingly...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Textile, Faux Leather
3-Seater Sofa C610 by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful design classic sofa with cognac leather upholstery. The sofa is in vintage condition, the leather shows its age with patina scratches and cracks, but no tears.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Walnut and Rose Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, walnut, leatherette, United States, 1960s
Beautiful sofa created by the American designer Adrien Pearsall. The sofa has a uniqu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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