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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1810s
Karate Sofa by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France, 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karate sofa designed in 1970's by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France. Molded fiberglass shell upholstered with original fabric and loose seat cushion.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather sofa, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 41 cm. Stamped B&B Italia on the underside. Wear due to time and age of the sofa.
For shipping, request us for ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972.
Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather.
Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
1970's Channeled Leather Sofa by Metropolitan
By Metropolitan
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome channeled leather sofa with chrome base by San Francisco, CA-based Metropolitan Furniture, c.1970s. The sofa features a polished...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
"Confidential" Leather Sofa and Lounge Chair by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in Hanover, MA
We have one brick red/cordovan leather sofa and matching armchair designed by the Italian architect, Alberto Rosselli in 1972 for Saporiti Italia. Two pieces total. Price shown is fo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina,New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Gianfranco Frattini (born May 16, 1926, Padua, Italy–died April 6, 2004, Milan, Italy) was an Italian des...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Set Mod. Togo Designed By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
Located in Madrid, ES
Set mod. Togo designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Reupholstered in yellow leather. France 70's.
Dimensions: W265 x D 190 x H 35 / 70 cm
Double armchair size: W 120 x D 100 ...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
MP-61 Sofa in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Rosewood
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Swedish Teak Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Swedish Teak Sofa
This sofa measures: 87 wide x 33 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 21 inches
All pieces of fur...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1972, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1972, set of 3.
Mario Bellini designed “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina in 1972, creating an iconic piece of industrial design. Bellini conceived this sectional couch featuring an architectural shape with smooth lines, merging creativity and innovation. Resembling monolithic stone...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Edward Wormley for Dux Mid Century New York Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dux Mid Century New York Sofa
This sofa measures: 91 wide x 32 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm heigh...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Pure post modern style, executed with top quality craftsmanship. The wave , or ripple bench was designed by Laurinda Spear, and made by Brayton Industries, circa 1970's. This example...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-seater Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a rare and coveted piece of Italian design from the 1970s. Upholstered in sumptuous black leather, the sofa embodies t...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa, 1970s Mid Century Modular Chair B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda", 1970's 3 piece modular sofa in original fabric with armrests.
A portmanteau of the Italian words “camaleonte” (chameleon) and “onda” (wave), Bellini's i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
This sofa measures: 85 wide x 42 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 37 inches
All pieces of ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Wittmann Atrium modular sofa Austria 1970
By Wittmann
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super cool Wittmann Atrium modular leather sofa manufactured in Austria 1970. This sofa is made of dark brown leather and consists of a 2-seater and 2 sin...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Tetrad Modular Leather Sofa
By Tetrad
Located in London, GB
This versatile sofa comprises three 71cm-wide sections that can be arranged as a three-seater, a two-seater with a single chair, or used individually. Upholstered in original, beauti...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Sofa for Gavina, 1973
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and ivory velvet, 1973.
The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony be...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Italian Lounge sofa in fine leather and Walnut Wood, Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian Lounge sofa in fine leather and Walnut Wood, Italy 1970s
This Italian oversized lounge sofa from the 1970s is made of solid walnut wood and fine leather. This sofa has an el...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, six elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
McGuire bamboo and Lucite Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
McGuire Bamboo and lucite Sofa.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Lucite
Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
1970's rare design folding sofa, by Spicla, in former Czechoslovakia.
Made oh faux leather and wood.
Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age.
Fully functional.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Magnificent Directional Biscuit Tufted Party Sofa Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman style Directional biscuit tufted party sofa. This sofa was re-upholstered about 15 years ago and would be best-redone again-few pulls to the front of the ar...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mario Bellini - Camaleonda sofa - 1972 Black grained leather
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Rare and superb Camaleonda sofa
Mario Bellini
Edition C & B Italia
1972
Black grained leather
5 main elements
1 fireside chair
4 armrests
Sign
Dimensions:
Large element: L 90 x ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rare Modular Sofa by Günter Sulz, Germany 1970s
By Günter Sulz
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare modular sofa “Canvas”, in a beautiful original greige linen , conceptualizedby the German designer Günter Sulz and made by his company Behr + Sulz, Stuttgart in 1973. The sofa h...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
'Camaleonda' in Original Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you are someone who seeks the absolute best of the best - this is for you. This is an all original modular Camaleonda sectional by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia made within the fir...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Togo Sofa Set in Cognan Brown Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage Togo sofa set, designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s and manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. This iconic corner armchair with ottoman fe...
Category
1970s French Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Antique Chippendale Camel Back Sofa With Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique chippendale sofa features solid mahogany wood, camel back and ball and claw feet. Clean and sturdy. The wood is in excellent condition...
Category
1970s Chippendale Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Faux Snow Leopard Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Fully Restored
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A true jaw-dropper from every angle. The new faux snow leopard fur fabric contrasts perfectly with the old-growth walnut and black lacquer trim. Ult...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
De Sede Brown Buffalo Leather Three Seater, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Basildon, London
Founded in 1965, the De Sede furniture company has since become best known for their quality leather designs and iconic sofa and armchairs.
Fully upholstered in soft brown buffalo l...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tufted Leather Balinese Style Danish Modern Solid Teak and Cane Sofa
By Finn Juhl, Peter Hvidt
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Although not marked by the maker, this exceptional, vintage (late 1970s / early 1980s) solid teak sofa has a distinctive Danish modern design but may actually be Canadian. The sofa f...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak, Cane
Rare Maja sofa by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1971
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Raro divano 3 posti modello Maja disegnato da Emilio Guarnacci e Felix Padovano per 1p industria chimica per l' arredamento nel 1971.
Struttura in acciaio, poliuretano espanso indefo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Features original knitted wool upholstery in chocolate brown. Head / backrests are adju...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Angelo Mangiarotti & Chiara Pampo 'Légère' Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti e Chiara Pampo for Rosenthal, 'Légère' sofa, lacquered ash, patinated leather, Italy, 1978
Sturdy sofa designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and Chiara Pampo and manufac...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Gambadilegno Sofa by Enzo Mari for Driade, Italy, 1974
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Gambadilegno Sofa by Enzo Mari for Driade, Italy, 1974
Enzo Mari (born April 27, 1932, in Novara, Italy–died October 19, 2020) was a noted Italian post-Modernist ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970.
This exceptional "Croissant" lounge sofa, designed by the avant-gardist Raphael ...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Early 'Camaleonda' Sectional by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, c 1971, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumentally sized modular 'Camaleonda' sectional living room set (fourteen pieces in total) by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, each section signed with labels as can be seen in the photos. Included in the set are eight (8) full-sized seat sections, each is quite large and spacious which adds to the incredible comfort. And six (6) full-sized seat backs leaving two of the seat sections to be used as ottomans or free-floating seat elements to open the sectional to either side. This set has been previously professionally reupholstered with only light use and in very good condition.
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1970 for C&B Italia, later produced after 1973 by B&B Italia after Piero Busnelli bought out Cassina and changed the name to B&B. This set consists of six sections labelled with C&B labels and two sections with B&B labels, meaning that most of this set was produced between 1970 and 1973 - the original production years of the Camaleonda, and making this set ideal for collectors and investors of art and design.
*We have a large quantity of other Camaleonda elements (C&B Italia and B&B Italia examples, both in mohair fabric and in leather including some sets ready for reupholstery to a new fabric or leather of your choice) if you are looking for a larger set, contact us to discuss.
MEASUREMENTS:
*This is a modular set with fourteen (14) total pieces and can be configured in many ways as each seating section can be placed wherever you desire and the seat backs can be fixed to the seating elements where you want. You can configure as one large sectional sofa, three-seat couch with loveseats...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Iconic "Cornaro" Sofa by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, 1973 - A Masterpiece of Italia
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Manzano, IT
Iconic "Cornaro" Sofa by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, 1973 - A Masterpiece of Italian Modernist Design
Designed by legendary Italian architect Carlo Scarpa in 1973, this set of two "Cor...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Two-Seater Sofas for Cassina, Italy 1970s
Located in London, GB
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. An original concept, metal belts front and back give struct...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Premium Poltrona Frau Petronio Down Filled Royal 2-Seater Sofa Chestnut Leather
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinctive Poltrona Frau Petronio sofa from the premium collection in the late 1970s.
This extremely comfortable down-filled 2-seater is upholstered in premium quality chestnut lea...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic modular sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini in purple and lavender striped colors from textile fabric 1970s, Italy.
A great design icon modular sofa elements Le Bambole by Mario Bellini designed 1972 for B & B Italia consists of two ( 2 ) corner elements and one ( 1 ) seater.
Two modular elements show labels, all elements show underneath original jute fabric stamped with company´s name.
Beautiful original striped textile fabric in purple and lavender colors.
These modular sofa elements gives a lot of options for installing a space and could perfectly create a thrilling contrast with contemporary environments.
The condition is fair, it shows signs of age and use like stains, abrasions, fading, damages at the fabric and worn corners.
Perfect for design connoisseurs, who love and appreciate preloved authentic design icons.
Images are part of the description
approx. measures:
2 corner elements: width 90 cm, depth 87 cm, height 71 cm, seat height 44 cm
1 one seater: width 79 cm, depth 87 cm, height 71 cm, seat height 44 cm
Mario Bellini ( 1935 ) Italian architect and designer
Mario Bellini designed many important furniture designs throughout its organic and complex shapes as Le Bambole Sofa, Amante or CAB Chair.
This sofa design Le Bambole features cuddly and organic spirit and helps B & B Italia to earn many awards.
Also the provocative advertising campaign with the female model Donna Jordan...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Textile, Upholstery
Airborne Sectional Sofa 'Patate' in Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Airborne, sectional sofa, model 'Patate', light brown suede, France, 1970s
This well-designed sofa is fully executed in light brown suede that contributes to a unified look. This s...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1972, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1972, set of 5.
Mario Bellini designed “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina in 1972, creating an iconic piece of industrial design. Bellini conceived this sectional couch featuring an architectural shape with smooth lines, merging creativity and innovation. Resembling monolithic stone...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofa for B&B Italia, 1975
Located in New York, NY
'Coronado' two seat sofa in beautiful cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by the Italian firm, B&B Italia, circa 1975.
The seating are made with a then revolutionary kind of molded polyurethane foam for excellent support and comfort. The 'Coronado', was the first ever seating to be built using this new technique: the foam molds were assembled around an iron frame, resulting in a sturdy yet extremely comfortable product.
The present two seater sofa offered in its original cognac leather upholstery preserved in excellent condition. Labels affixed on both pieces read 'Coronado' designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designs were characterized by simplicity and elegance, accompanied with modern and refined aesthetics. During the 1960's, the couple designed the Bastiano sofa and the Vanessa bed for Gavina and the Soriana armchair and Poltroncina 925 for Cassina, now exhibited in the permanent collection of the MoMA. Among their most famous projects is the ‘Coronado’ sofa, made for B&B Italia in 1966 and recognized as one of the first polyurethane models. Other notable collaborations during this decade included designs with Maxalto, Molteni, Meritalia (the Libertà...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa in Custom Upholstery, Set of 12
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa has become a design classic.
Comprising twelve pieces, all of the pieces will be covered in custom uph...
Category
1970s French Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, IT
At the height of the Seventies, in an era of innovation and avant-garde design, a sofa was born that remains a testimony to the genius of Tito Agnoli and the craftsmanship of the Cin...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini Brown Alpaca Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
The set features three modules with big backrest, and two modules with small backrest.
Alpaca...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Alpaca
Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan Cane Brass Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan, Cane and Brass Tuxedo Sofa
This sofa measures: 84.25 wide x 32.5 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm he...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972. This piece is one of the very rare prototypes or early editions, and still 100% original, read ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mp-97 Sofa Midcentury Brazilian Design by Percival Lafer, Cedar Wood, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian modern blue fabric sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern blue fabric sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Modular sofa model Erasmo covered in petrol blue. The couch is composed of two modules with armrests, w...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armre...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Linen
De Sede DS 15 Modular Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 15 modular sofa in cognac saddle leather.
The leather is very thick
Vintage condition with patina.
It consists of 3 seating elements including
2 armrest seating
1 normal ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Foam, Beech
Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in white velvet upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy.
The sofa is very comfort...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Chenille
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
The cube sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s.
The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from sculpted wood details or the...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman Button-Tufted Green & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Inherently sophisticated and intriguing! For your consideration is a sleek and stylish long sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. Elegant from every angle-his best sofa design. Dripping with style makes this sofa a versatile choice to heighten the elegance of your living room...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric "Tentazione" sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini in 1973 and produced by Cassina, c. 1970s.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally replaced.
Dimensions: 29...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rolf Benz Vintage Modular Brown Sectional Sofa 1970
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Modular sectional sofa was designed by Rolf Benz and manufactured in Germany.
It is a pure 70ties design with timeless modern shape.
The fabric is Velou...
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Down, Upholstery, Plastic, 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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