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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 1900s
Rare Midcentury Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great condition. Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Design ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

La Gondola Sofa by Dunbar
Located in San Francisco, CA
La Gondola sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. model 5719, is representative of Wormley's best designs and work for Dunbar, this ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Paul Laszlo Rattan Four Strand Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo four-strand sectional settee featuring four-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases. Dimensions: 28.5" H x 54" W x 34" D We only purchase and s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Small Louis XV Sofa Walnut and Pale Beige Velvet Golden Wickerwork
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Small Louis XV sofa walnut and pale beige velvet golden wickerwork, can be placed in the middle of the room, used for entry, bedroom or even chil...
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Newly Upholstered Knoll International Black Leather Custom Sofa, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll International custom sofa in sorensen leather. Germany, 1950s.  
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1950’s Vintage Sofa Bed
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable 1950’s vintage sofa bed, made in England. It has a lovely design and is of great quality. The arm rests lift up and drop down to support the back...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Finn Juhl Rare 'Model 9316' Sofa for Baker in Linen and Walnut, 1950s
Located in Coronado, CA
A highly uncommon and elegant 'Model 9316' sofa designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured in small numbers by Baker in the 1950s. This timeless design feature a highly tufted, lightly a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Linen, Walnut, Feathers

vintage sofa sofa Carl Malmsten Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sofa sofa Carl Malmsten Sweden period 1950s design Carl Malmsten OH. Sjogren's Sweden condition good light signs of use size 77 x...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model No. 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa, original upholstered with dark grey 180 Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat Legs of oak. Model No. 1, made by Fredericia Furniture. This is the old model ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Model 802 White and Azure Carlo De Carli Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Model 802 sofa by Carlo De Carli for Cassina.
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Sofa in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, 1956. Exquisite sofa designed by the Swedish designer Folke Jansson, featuring graceful lines that captivate the eye...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

1950s Corner Sofa
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Corner sofa, sprung upholstery, fabric cover (not original to the period) wooden legs.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Divano Triennale 3 Seater Sofa Design by Marco Zanuso for Arflex 50s, 60s
Located in Padova, IT
Triennale Three seat sofa designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex in 1951. Original fabric and upholstery. Architect, designer and university lecturer, Marco Zanuso (1916...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa or Bench by Næstved Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench or sofa designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Produced by Næstved Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Tommi Parzinger Sofa for Parzinger Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger sofa for Parzinger Originals, ceruse oak solid legs, fully restored and reupholstered with great plains cotton-poly.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mid Century Italian Sofa with Winged Back Details Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant and graceful Italian black and white upholstered sofa with winged back details attributed to Paolo Buffa, C 1950. Recently reupholste...
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1950s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Corner Sofa in Grey Bouclé, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Corner sofa composed of three solid wood pieces with a metal elastic base. Artisanally upholstered in grey wool bouclé with adjustable legs finished in brass caps.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Faux Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, faux leather, stained wood, brass, Denmark, 1950s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

"Orion" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way, based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical - yet often coincidental - availability of creative genius. Folke Jansson was certainly one of the latter, designing unique forms with an artistic touch. Jansson is a designer who is difficult to define, being the creator of daily objects which are far from the organic forms of Alvar Aalto, and yet not aiming for the minimalism of Arne Jacobsen or Poul Kjaerholm. His experimentation has led him to play both with the free forms embedded into materials, and with the geometric shapes superimposed on them. This ‘Orion’ sofa...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

New Getama GE236 Sofa 3-Seater, Original Hans Wegner produced in 2023
Located in Miami, FL
This is an original GETAMA GE236 3-Seater sofa produced in Denmark in December of 2023 shortly before the Getama production facility burned down. This is an original design by Hans J...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu de Arte e Officios
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Brazilian hardwood sofa. Attractive slatted back, cyclindrical legs and curved arms. Cushions not included. We have a matching coffee and side table.
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1950s Brazilian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Jacaranda, Rosewood

Carefully Refurbished, Professionally Reupholstered in Quality Fabric Desig
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - - Professionally reupholstered in quality fabric designed by Gustav Klimt - height of seat 45 cm.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist design sofa for her Paradise collection by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Elegant lines combined with high quality construction make for a pretty and comfortabl...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1950s Rare Børge Mogensen 3-Seat "Shaker" Sofa by FDB Mobler, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered pillows are not original - Labeled by Manufacturer.
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Restored Black Two-Strand "Half Moon" Rattan 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era black 3-seater rattan sofa, with what we at the shop call the "Half Moon", two-strand side arms. Inspired by Paul Frankl this lounge is a Mid-Century chair featuring ...
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Sofa Two-Seat, Model 'Delfino' by Erberto Carboni, Arflex, 1954
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa two-seat, model 'Delfino' by Erberto Carboni, Arflex, 1954. Complete new upholstery true to the 1954's orginal. High quality woolen Danish fabric.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Ultra Rare Gio Ponti Sofa
Located in Munich, DE
Foam and fabric redone designed by Gio Ponti in 1958 for the hotel Parco Dei Principe in Sorrento, Italy. Made by Cassina in limited quantities.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Ultra Rare Gio Ponti Sofa
Ultra Rare Gio Ponti Sofa
€5,000 Sale Price
33% Off
Tight Back Sofa by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original upholstery, on Cuban mahogany legs.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

1950s Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s. This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a typical Danish mid-century furniture piece. This particular design invites you to spend more time o...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kurt Ostervig-Attributed Sofa
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare sofa attributed to Kurt Ostervig. All original.
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Guillerme et Chambron ‘Juliette’ Sofa, France 1955
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Gorgeous ‘Juliette’ sofa designed by Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron, France 1955. These sofas have very nice open structure made of solid oak carved spines, that is what this d...
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Sofa, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking mid century two seater sofa. It has been reupholstered in white and pink fabric. Typical and elegant 1950s design. 1950s - Belgium Very good condition, like new....
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1957 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen of Denmark Sofa Model 3300/4 4-Seat Sofa Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Model 3300/4 sofa, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This examples was produced circa 1957. While it is more common to see the single-seater...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
Category

1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Aage Sattrup, Beech, Fabric, Rare Floating Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Sattrups Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Manhasset, NY
Aage Sattrup, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beech, Beige Fabric, Rare Floating Sofa, Denmark, 1950s Very rare sofa designed by Aage Sattrup and manufactured by Sattrups Polstermøbelfab...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rare Carlo De Carli Sofa
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Cassina.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Rare Carlo De Carli Sofa
Rare Carlo De Carli Sofa
€5,000 Sale Price
28% Off
Erton, Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Erton, sofa, circa 1950 Fully original.    
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Divano a due posti, manifattura italiana, anni 50
Located in Firenze, IT
Divano a due posti, della fine degli anni ’50, provenienti da una casa fiorentina progettata dall’Architetto Cencetti, che curò anche tutti gli arredi. Ha una struttura in legno zebr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Zebra Wood

Mid Century Italian Sofa by Lenzi Nello, 1954
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very rare Italian "piccolo" sofa, designed by Lenzi Nello in the early 50's. The lovely shapes and the stunning red velvet make it a eye-catcher in your room. Documented ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery, on rosewood legs.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Louis XV Sofa Fully Restored in Black and White with Polished Nickel Nailheads
Located in Bronx, NY
Louis XV sofa in black vinyl with polished nickel nailheads in a black and white hounds-tooth fabric. Measures: Arm height is 25".
Category

1950s British Louis XV Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Three Club Armchairs Design .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Three club armchairs design from 1960 after renovation. We present three club armchairs made in Poland. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to th...
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1950s Polish Other Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Marco Zanuso "IX Triennale" Sofa for Arflex, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“There is no border between craftsmanship and design. What we do on the model, which will then be reproduced a thousand times, is an activity in which we bring all our experience.” s...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Swedish Modern "Star" Sofa for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term Swedish Modern first became current in the 1930s, when modern Swedish design was becoming increasingly well known in Europe and the United States. However, it was at its hei...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth f115 Sofa by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F115 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are rare pieces; amazing and sophisticated center-pieces. We also have two armchairs available. The sofa has been n...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Wonderful Settee with Amazing Shape
Located in Munich, DE
This settee comes from an important Danish household with many items by Finn Juhl, Poul Kjaerholm and Jorgen Hoj. It was purchased in Copenhagen circa 1950 on an cabinetmakers furnit...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2 sofas by Olof Ottelin
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 sofas by Olof Ottelin. Finland, 1950. Manufactured by Keravan Puusepa¨ntehdas, Stockmann. Wood structure, cotton satin upholstery. 150 x H 84 ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Extreme Rare Wim Rietveld Oase Ahrend 2-Seat Sofa Midcentury Design
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
The "Oase" sofa, designed by the legendary Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, is a piece of mid-century modern furniture that has been celebrated for its timeless design and extraord...
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Beautiful Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA
Located in Milan, Italy
Beautiful sofa attributed to Guglielmo Veronesi, 1950. Sofa has wood base with four wood legs and fuchsia fabric cover. The coating is recent. Excellent...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Vintage Mohair Cabinetmaker Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Mohair Cabinetmaker Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950. Comfortable model, later upholstered in Denmark in a Pierre Frey Mohair. Excellent condition.
Category

1950s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Channel Back Sofa in Navy Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo rare and sophisticated channel back curved sofa with gilt brass and die cast aluminum legs, Italy, ci...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling sofa produced by Arnestad Bruk in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling. Produced by Arnestad Bruk in Norway.
Category

1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Two Seats Sofa by Arne Vodder Av 53 New Release
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian two seats sofa by Arne Vodder AV 53 new release. On demand only. Delivery time: 6 weeks. Available in three different ...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Guillerme et Chambron Juliette Settee, France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Excellent pair of  'Juliette' sofa's designed by Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron, France 1955. These sofas have very nice open structure made of solid oak carved spines, that is...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Sofa in Teak and Grey Fabric Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1950s velvet shell sofa in the style of Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, IT
The Italian 1950s were iconic and innovative especially in terms of seating, this small sofa is an example of Italian creative genius. Among the great masters who designed these mode...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Max Stout Metal and Leatherette Black Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare sofa by North Carolina Blacksmith and furniture designer and maker Max Stout. Wingback sofa with wooden arm rests in patinated metal and black re-...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Divano con 2 poltrone in legno di faggio e corda anni 60
Located in Catania, IT
Divanetto panca 2 posti vintage più 2 poltrone in legno curvato e seduta in corda intrecciata in buone condizioni ma da rivedere la corda intrecciata. Il divanetto misura: Larghezza ...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

String, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Wooden Cross Legs, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Generally speaking, Mid-Century Modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an open design and classic shapes. This streamlined three-seater sofa not only possesses all these v...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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