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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 1900s
1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good original condition
- The upholstery has bee replaced few years ago and its in good/very good
condition
- can be used immediately
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Metal structure with sponge padding and red bouclé wool covering. The sofa has a perfect 1950s style line that recalls the design of Gigi Radice. Th...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
€1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored Mid-Century Woven Wicker Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. The original pair of mid-century woven wicker sectional sofas features a body s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
€17,219 / set
1950s George Nakashima Studio 72 inch Three Seat Slatted Sofa / Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare settee crafted by George Nakashima circa late 1950s, acquired from the family of the original owners. This is an iconic example of the slatted series, which in many ca...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Vintage Leather Sofa Designed by Hans Wegner, Model 236, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage leather sofa designed by Hans Wegner, Model 236, Denmark 1950s. Original Cognac leather upholstery with amazing patina and wear. Solid oak frame with original cushions Manufa...
Category
1950s European Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Butaque Sofa by Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Danville, CA
Clara Porset Butaque sofa from an important architectural masterpiece designed by Ricardo Legarreta in Emeryville California. Part of a reception ...
Category
1950s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Oak
€13,212
1960s Vintage Bamboo Sofa / Day Bed With Gated Underneath Storage Area
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s vintage jumbo bamboo Sofa with gated underneath storage. Two large seat and back cushions in polyester with wear consistent with age and use, but no tear. Front lifts up as a g...
Category
1950s Indonesian Bauhaus Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Marco Zanuso 'Sleep-o-Matic' Sofa for Arflex, 1951
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare 'Sleep-o-Matic' sofa / daybed designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1951. The sofa seat pulls forward and levels out to allow for a sleeping surface. Fully restored and reupho...
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Shapely American T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Sofa with Flared Openwork Arms
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely American Mid-Century T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings style sofa with flared openwork arms; this extremely comfortable and stylish Mid-Century sofa with beechwood frame.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, red furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish f...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Pair of James Mont Sofa's
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful James Mont Sofa's.
The elegant Lattice framed Sofa's have been Newly reupholstered in an ivory colored fabric and each sofa has two separate ...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
€17,175 / set
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Jack Larsen Colorful Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, colorful, Dubar x Larsen textile sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocal...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Boucle Sofa
Located in Milano, MI
Very rare Osvaldo Borsani sofa in walnut and white bouclé fabric.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
€26,000
Munari sofa
By Bruno Munari
Located in Catania, IT
Sofa with elegant lines that reflect the classic Italian furniture of the 50s, attributable to Bruno Munari.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
€1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Charles Eames Sofa Compact
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very rare and rather exceptional sofa compact by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.
This example is special for a few reasons.
It is a very early model as evidenced by the centre metal bracket. It is also a folding example. Later pieces were fixed in place.
This sofa also retains the original vintage Alexander Girard "giant stripe" textile. A very rare thing as most were reupholstered of originally upholstered in a basic vinyl or wool . This textile and construction dates the sofa to approx. 1959.
This is most likely the best example of a vintage Sofa Compact available for sale.
A true museum example.
From Herham Miller website: Why “compact” for a sofa that’s six feet wide and seats three? The clean profile of the Eames sofa compact...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
€8,808 Sale Price
20% Off
Model "Susanna" Sofa, Aake Anttila, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Susanna" Sofa, designed by Aake Anttila, manufactured by Lahden Lepokalusto Oy, Finland, 1950s. Birch frame with velvet like fabric upholstery. Beautiful embossing on the fabr...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa With End Table Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A tasteful fusion of modern, Eastern and boho-chic style. Luxurious bamboo seating group by John B. Wisner for Ficks Reed. Wisner’s “Far Horizons” collection was first introduced i...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
€3,872 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard FD130 Teak sofa in Cognac Leather - Denmark, 1950's
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Amazing minimalistic solid Teak and Cognac leather sofa model FD130 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Søn – Denmark, circa 1960. The leather has a lot of patina a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
€3,850 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Fritz Hansen Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Fritz Hansen Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950. Early model, later reupholstered in Denmark. Excellent condition.
Category
1950s European Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Ilmari Tapiovaara Three Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili manufactured by Paolo Arnaboldi, sofa, teak, leather, brass, Italy, 1957.
This three-seat sofa is designed by Finnish designer...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Canapé concha by Joaquim Tenreiro circa 1950,
La tapisserie n’est pas dans une belle condition.
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A welcoming four-seater sofa, likely to have been made in Denmark during the late 1940s or early 1950s.
This long, yet deceptively slim, sofa has recently been reupholstered in sof...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Linen, Beech
€10,668
1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526. Reupholstered in a green mohair base with neutral diagonal striped wool loose cushions. A ver...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Poul Volther Daybed Model Diva 981 for Gemla, Sweden
By Poul Volther, Gemla
Located in Dronten, NL
Very nice sophisticated daybed sofa Model 981 designed by Poul Volther, manufactured by Gemla, Denmark, circa 1960. This sofa is nicknamed 'Diva' and features a sophisticated solid o...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952
This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for D...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
1960s, Danish drop arm sofa, furniture wool, oak wood, orginal condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa in original very good condition. No smells, no stains, stable construction. Sofa was checked by craftsman. Furnit...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Large 10' James Mount Style Embroidered Floral Modrenist Section Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 118" 4-person Mid-century section sofa featuring an Asian style quilted floral pattern fabric and modern shape much like the furniture made popular ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Kidney Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful curved sofa features the recognizable touch of European Modernism: exquisite materials, craftsmanship, and an elegantly curved shape, because of which this type of sof...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Giò Ponti (attr) for ISA Bergamo Wood and Fabric Four-Seat Sofa, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, IT
Imposing and beautiful 4-seater sofa with wooden structure, brass feet and padding covered in mustard-colored original fabric, with seat with four cushions. Attributed to Giò Ponti, ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
€1,500 Sale Price
60% Off
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful sofa designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been redone in velvet.
A pair of armchairs is also available
The armchairs measure:
cm W 81 x D...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.
By Finn Juhl, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.
Elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern sofa/love seat in wool fabric and sleek round tapered stained beech legs. Made by unknown Danish mast...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool
Danish Angle Arm Upholstered Sofa
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish Angle Armed 96" Long Sofa. Newly upholstered in a cream fabric with threads of reds and tans. Even Armed Design perfect for unobstructed views! Very comfortable with a cozy...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Sofa in Cherry and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, cherry, Denmark, 1950s.
This elegant, curved settee features a waved, butterfly back and four tapered wooden legs. The sofa is executed with high, sculpted armrests. T...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
1902 Antique Sofa Set Kohn No. 717, Designed by Gustav Siegel
Located in Praha, CZ
- Kohn catalogue 1902
- Art Nouveau
- completely restored
- bentwood beech solids
- new brown shellac hand polished polish
- completely reupholstered ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Armchair is a design item realized by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima in 1950s.
An iconic chair in sheepskin, wood and brass.
The Italian designer Gastone Rinaldi was born in Ital...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Sofas, Gustav Bertelsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seater sofa was designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen and produced by the master cabinet maker Gustav Bertelsen in the early 1950s. The sofa has been newly upholstered in an ivory white wool bouclé fabric with a buttoned back detail. The club shaped legs...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
1950s Curved Sofa attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
An elegant Gio Ponti sofa in its original two tone effect emerald green velvet, standing on its original wooden conical shaped feet.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Large Curved Sofa in the manner of Frederico Munari, Italian
By Frederico Murani
Located in London, GB
Large Mid-century modern sofa designed in the manner of Frederico Munari with generous curves. The sofa has a deep seating and a slopping backrest and arms, that makes it very comfor...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Poul Volther Diva Daybed Sofa Gemla, Denmark, 1959
By Poul Volther
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sophisticated daybed sofa Model 981 designed by Poul M Volther and manufactured by Gemla, Denmark, 1959. This sofa is called 'Diva' and has a solid oak structure which can ...
Category
1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Superb Restored Pair of Loveseats by Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent sofa frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Taichiro Nakai Rare Freeform Sofa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1954
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Taichiro Nakai rare freeform sofa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, steel and velvet, Italy, 1954.
Talented Japanese designer Taichiro Nakai is mainly known for participating in and ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Three-seater white velvet sofa with metal and brass, Digamma model designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina in 1957.
The extraordinary elegance of the Digamma three-seater sofa, created in 1957 by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, is revealed through a surprising combination of materials and futuristic design. The carefully crafted metal structure supports the upholstered part of the sofa, creating a perfect balance between form and functionality.
The distinctive signature of Ignazio Gardella, a renowned designer and visionary engineer, is evident in the curved brass terminals on which the sofa gracefully rests. His architectural conception, bridging art and design, is reflected in every detail of this unique piece.
The Gavina brand introduced the Digamma collection in 1957, ushering in a new approach to seating that goes beyond traditional forms of sofas and armchairs. The series, of which this extraordinary sofa is a part, features square and rational volumes, demonstrating an exceptional level of innovation for its time.
Today, the sofa is in excellent condition, meticulously restored in upholstery and adorned with a light-shaded velvet covering that enhances its intrinsic beauty. Its dimensions of 197x82,5x81 make it ideal for comfortably accommodating three people, offering a seating experience that combines style and comfort without compromise. A functional work of art, Ignazio Gardella's Digamma Sofa...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Walnut Sofa by Sprij Meubelen, Vlaardingen, Netherlands, 1950
Located in Dronten, NL
An organic shaped walnut sofa made circa 1950 by Sprij Meubelen in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands. Mid-Century Modern design and the self-evident quality of that era.
The boxspring s...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner “GE240” Cigar Sofa for Getama, Denmark 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful “Cigar” sofa, model GE240, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama in Denmark around 1950.
This highly recognizable piece is made of excellent quality oa...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1950s Two-Piece Sofa Set - Elegant Vintage Charm
Located in Manzano, IT
1950s Two-Piece Sofa Set - Elegant Vintage Charm
This exquisite 1950s two-piece sofa set embodies mid-century sophistication, offering a versatile and refined seating solution for a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
€3,250 Sale Price / item
35% Off
A Pair of Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater "Koppel" Sofas, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Eva and Nils Koppel met while she was studying at the Danish Academy, Copenhagen. Together they studied architecture and later worked in design icon Alvar Aalto’s office. Their furni...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Tete A Tete w/ Ebonized Walnut Cabriole Legs & Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This unique and lovely Mid-Century Modernist Tete A Tete With Saber Style Cabriole Legs in Ebonized Walnut and Holy Hunt Uphlstery originates from France, Circa 1950. The french term...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing Finn Juhl sofa Model 137 in teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s. This three-seater 'Japan' sofa has the elegance and round shapes that are so recognizable for Finn Juhl and ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
€5,460 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizon Collection Sofa by John Wisner
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful vintage rattan Campaign style Ficks reed Far Horizon Collection sofa designed by John Wisner. We love the warm light brown bamboo color on...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
€5,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Corner Sofa in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Corner sofa, fabric, velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1950s
This sofa of Italian origin has a cozy appeal and is characterized by a splendid construction. The body is upholstered in a...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
"Divina" sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Divina" two seater sofa attributed to Arne Norell. Produced in Sweden by Westbergs Möbler during the 1950s. Stained beech legs and new upholstery in light beige "Hallingdal" wool fa...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Restored Mid-Century Stacked Rattan Sofa Daybed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This sofa daybed was built by Seven Seas Rattan Company (1938 to 2011) in the manner of Paul T Frankl with a large green seat.
It is modeled after t...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three-seat sofa designed by Børge Mogensen, crafted in Denmark in the 1950s. This piece features clean, architectural lines and subtle curves at the armrests, upholstered in richly...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa Model 830 with Light Grey Velvet, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Italy, 1955
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The body of the piece of furniture is newly covered with light grey ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA. Newly upholstered in a high pile rich green mohair. The seating system features three cushioned seats and a white laminate side...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
€8,367 / item
Unusual 1970s Asian James Mont style Black Lacquered Sofa Midcentury Chinoiserie
By James Mont
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asian James Mont style sofa with black painted wooden frame- open work design along the sides with gold painted details, circa 1970s. This wonder...
Category
1950s American Chinoiserie Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
€3,382 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “good design”. But svensk design does not simply represent “good” design made in Sweden, it also projects a powerful, concrete rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa.
Rounded out lines, unexpected curvature and innovative shapes from every angle define the design of this model. The aesthetic recalls classic English upholstered furniture...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Curvaceous Sofa by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Mid Century Sofa or Settee, designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Extra Large Black Leather Cabinet Maker Italian Sofa 1950's
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra large black leather cabinet maker Italian sofa 1950's.
The sofa was ordered from Italy by a famous Dutch Bank late 1950's.
It was a special...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
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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