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Sofas For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1830s
Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture
By Preview
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural base with floating front sofa made by Preview circa 1992. It features the original tweed fabric in good condition. Could use cleaning before use.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1980s
Located in Astoria, NY
Le Bambole Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. This iconic sofa is made of a thick buffalo brown leather - polyurethane foam interior with metal frame.
In good vintage c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In usable condition but would look great with updated fabric.
We have 2 matching sofas...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1980s Amorphous Post-Modern Curved Asymmetrical Sofa in Brown Suede & Plaid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1980s, this sofa was designed after popular works by design post-modern designers. While clearly inspired by these designs, the designer of this sofa took some initiative...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede, Upholstery
Spanish Revival Sofa Floral Tapestry Chenille Fabric Barley Twist Turned Spindle
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Spanish Revival or Mediterranean style floral tapestry chenille sofa comprised of a dark wood frame with barley twist spindle post sides, brass decorative details, three foam filled loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam seat cushions, and three loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam back cushions, two bolster arm pillows, new dust cover, round tapered wood back legs, and front ball casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, at first look I thought this sofa was reupholstered but given a second look this is its original! It is in great condition. But the foam in the seat cushions is starting to show its age and will need to be replaced soon; however, that’s easy to do with the zippered cushions. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
Someone call the 1970’s…. it seems to have forgotten its SPECTACULAR SOFA!!!! We have a wonderful Spanish Revival sofa...
Category
1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pink D120 Sofa by Borsani and Bonetti in bouclé
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the sophisticated and timeless elegance of the "D120" sofa, designed by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno. This iconic piece, born from the creativity of the 197...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan, "Unicorn" Sofa, Lucite, Velvet, USA, c. 1975
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and lucite "Unicorn" sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc.
Model originally designed with metal base, present example is a ra...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Geoffrey Harcourt's Iconic 1970s Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
Inspired by the timeless concept of the chaise longue, Geoffrey Harcourt's interpretation from 1970 stands as a testament to modern design. Known as the Cleopatra, this unique Dutch...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool
Weiman Curved Cloud Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful Curvy Cloud Sofa by Weiman, maker
This particular sofa is in a black Ultrasuede. The fabric is in very good condition with minor rub marks on the backside as shown. If yo...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Sofa by Peter Opsvik, Norway
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Long Island City, NY
A "Globe" Sofa designed by Peter Opsvik,( b.1939.) for Stokke Møbler, 1986-1988. Norway. Three-seat sofa with black-varnished wood frame. Cushions upholstered in colored leather. Rem...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, black-painted pine and beige fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
14" seat height
Category
1970s Swedish Minimalist Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Burgundy red "Piumino" sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic and very comfortable ‘Dall’Occa’ sofa that was designed by De Pas, D’urbino, and Lomazzi and manufactured in Italy by Dall’Oca in 1975.
The sofa is in a stunning original...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Victorian Style Cherry Wood Floral Tapestry High Cameo Back Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Cherry Wood Floral Tapestry High Cameo Back Sofa. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 41" H x 67" W x 32" D x 16" Seat heigh...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Craft Associates Sofa Strictly Spanish Group
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location.
Strictly Spanish group sofa designed by Craft Associates.
Probably for restoration.
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Gerard Van Den Berg Leather "High Noon" High Back Brown Leather Sofa w/ Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century three seater cognac leather "High Noon" sofa by Gerard van den Berg who, after leaving Montis but prior to starting Label, designed under "Gerard van den Berg Design" for Molteni, Perobell and Wittmann amongst others. This sofa has three throw pillows...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tête-à-tête Settee by Randy Culler for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
An innovative tête-à-tête de-sign by Randy R. Culler for Thayer Coggin, Inc. This is Thayer Coggin’s newfangled version of a victorian courting settee. The two curves allow the seate...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is strikingly gorgeous! A rare, one of one-- one of a kind sofa designed and executed by Paul Evans. This sofa features an almost sleigh like craftsman base that is very George Nakashima - esque, and is completely clad in Evans sculpted resin and bronze. The sofa has been upholstered in a fine, butter-creamy colored mohair and is not only easy on the eyes, but is incredibly comfortable.
This piece is triple signed, featuring Paul Evans initials and date on the bottom of the sofa's shell, another Evans signature and date on the base of the sofa, and a G singed above for (George Fry).
One of the most recognizable and important names in the American studio craft movement of the 1960's and 70's, Paul Evans was a groundbreaking pioneer in brutalism. Collaborating as well as sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell until 1964 when Evans met the owner of Directional Furniture and created a line of 6 coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has been recounted by Dorsey Reading, the tables never even made it to the showroom floor. Evans soon found out the tables never even had the opportunity to be sold; obviously disappointed, the `owner of Directional, BG agreed to put the tables out on the showroom floor in New York City to placate Paul Evans. What happened can probably best be compared today with "going viral."
The coffee tables started flying off the floor, and the orders came rolling in. This fervor led to Evans creating many designs with Directional in years long partnership-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968.
This piece specifically was not a Directional piece. This piece was created in Paul Evans Studio and ended up being sold directly through the studio. This Sculpted Bronze and Resin sofa is an incredibly rare example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze.
Paul Evans used to be labeled kind of a "bad boy" of design-- with an an affinity for sculpted brutalism and pieces that epitomize maximalism, his pieces were collected by rock stars, artists and creatives. Evans, now widely recognized as a pioneer in the American craft movement has solidified his place in design history and is highly collectable.
This sofa would look excellent in any mid century modern, brutalist or even contemporary or boho chic environment. While brutalist in nature, this piece can be styled up or down to blend into almost any environment. We currently have this sofa in our gallery paired with a Jean Royere coffee table...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bronze
1980s Glamours Curved or Comma Shaped Sofas - Chaises for Weiman in White Bouclé
Located in St. Louis, MO
Two 1980s petite sofas or chaise lounge, both right and left arm versions by Weiman / Preview. comma or nautlius form, in the original off white bouclé fabric.
They have been prof...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon, 1970s.
Complete with cushions covered with Dedar “Plushy” fabric
Product details
Dimensions 214 W x 67 H × 82 D cm
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1980s Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Preview Sofa with Kelly Wearstler Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Designer Preview sofa, masterfully upholstered in a way to keep the visual symmetry of the bold diagonal stripes, Sereno velvet fabric by Kelly Wearstler.
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Jorge Zalzupin Cubo Sofas for L’Atelier Brazil - Brazil, 1970.
Located in London, GB
This 1970s Cubo sofa takes a cuboid form and scoops out its core. It was designed by Jorge Zalszupin, a Polish architect who moved to Brazil, having been inspired by the works of Bra...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Regency Gilt Sofa in Scalamandre “Le Tigre” Velvet
By Scalamandre
Located in west palm beach, FL
Unleash bold sophistication with this show-stopping Vintage Regency Gilt Sofa, exquisitely upholstered in the iconic Scalamandré “Le Tigre” velvet. A true statement piece, this sofa ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia First Edition 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
Located in New York, NY
'Camaleonda' First Edition modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, for C&B Italia, 1970.
The structure is constructed of wood and upholstery in fabric.
Original label. Prod. C&B,...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione Loveseat
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Miami, FL
Looking for a statement piece that's as stylish as it is comfortable Check out our 1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione loveseat, in a luxuri...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Linen
Vintage Oxblood Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning vintage tufted oxblood leather Chesterfield sofa, exuding timeless elegance. The rich, smoky burgundy hue adds depth and sophistication, truly coming to life when illumina...
Category
1970s American Empire Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
1990s Preview Designer Organic Form Sofa
By Preview
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning 1990s Preview organic form sofa upholstered in its original sea-foam green chenille. With its curvy silhouette and an aesthetic that was ahead of its time, it blends beau...
Category
1990s American Sofas
Materials
Chenille
Mid century italian sofa, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century sofa in brown faux leather designed in italy in the 1970s.
Very thick and comfortable cushions with an elegant design.
Good original condition.
1970s - Italy
Dimensi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
Loveseat Sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy, c 1970, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly reupholstered loveseat sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, circa 1970s, features a graceful chrome frame with nubby white bouclé fabric. Signed with 1960s/ 1970s Sormani label as shown in photo gallery.
*Note, we have the matching pair of club chairs available in another listing.
The graceful frame shares a design quality with Cassina's LC2 / LC3 design by Le Corbusier, as they are 'buckets of cushions' in similar fashion and comfort. However this Sormani sofa features some unique subtle details, such as the slight "twist" in the rear legs (see photos).
Signed with a Sormani label, this particular rare design is attributed to Claudio Salocchi. While there were several other famous designers who created works for Sormani in this time period, the style best matches Salocchi's work. For collectors looking for something unique and rare within a collection of 1960s/ 1970s Italian designs, this pair two-seater couch is an amazing opportunity.
This Cassina LC2 / LC3 loveseat...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Standard Tuxedo Sofa by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, 1970's
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is a stunner. Classic design meets contemporary allure with the exquisite creation by legendary designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A masterpiece that seamlessly brid...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chenille
Monumental Large Diameter Bamboo Frame Mid-Century Sofa, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
This striking Mid-Century sofa, crafted from large-diameter bamboo, is a true statement piece. Its bold design and high-quality construction make it a stylish addition to any contemp...
Category
1970s Indonesian Colonial Revival Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo
Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s.
Original fabric with extraordinary paisley pattern and leather.
Excellent condition
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Silk
Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
Anything but demure, this handsome and beautifully-crafted neoclassical sofa from Philadelphia is very likely the work of prominent cabinetmaker Joseph B. Barry (1757-1839). With wor...
Category
1830s American American Classical Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
1980s Stressless Tan Leather Teak Wood Reclining Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural reclining leather sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful so...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 Arne Norell sofas model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 2 Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather.
Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Very good condition.
Please note: listed price is for a single sofa. ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
RARE Alberto Rosselli Sofa Two Seater for Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Alberto Rosselli Set For Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy Design, 1972
Two seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti-- 2 available, sold individually. Matching Ottoman (comes with ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' three-seat sofa (authentic signed and earlier year production example with low number production number stamped on the fram...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Surrealist Salivasofa 'Original' Prototype Red Lips Sofa By Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
In the pioneering year of 1972, the visionary duo of Salvador Dalí and Oscar Tusquets unveiled their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their inn...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa
This sofa measures: 97 wide x 33 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 28 inches
All pieces of furnitu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Modular Sofa by Casa Bella, 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede, Casa Bella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imagine a sofa that perfectly blends luxury, comfort, and design. This spacious, modular sofa is just that. Manufactured by Casa Bella in the 1980s, and in the style of the De Sede N...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's Channel Tufted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's sofa; the whole with channel and tufted upholstery, the sides and back are curved and covered in a warm brown Italian leather. The sofa is constructed...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, welded and enameled pewter, copper, and bronze, reupholstered leather, United States, 1971
Designed by Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, this sofa ...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, c 1990, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The burgundy leather is incredible on this Poltrona Frau circa 1990 Post-Modern sofa by Pierluigi Cerri. Featuring soft and supple Italian leather cushions over a ribbed leather wrapped (over steel) frame with smoked chrome legs, the rear has a floating leather shelf with manufactures brand embossed.
The color is superb - see the close ups for better color representation. Ideal for rooms where you need a pop of deep beautiful color in comfortable seating. Use as a loveseat or settee but this two-seat sofa is large enough to fit three when needed. Comfortable cushioned armpads make it a nice place to take a nap.
This burgundy leather couch...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
Steve Chase Postmodern Illuminated Monterey Channel Sofa, Circa 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Steve Chase "Monterey" channel sofa in original fabric.
The sofa illuminates underneath with a string light along the front and side. The upholstery is in very good condition, no rips, tears or stains. The sofa is approximately 14 feet in total length and is all one piece. A small 12...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Three-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
By Sven Ellekaer , Arne Norell
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Three-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
Scandinavian Modern Coja 3-seats sofa.
This beautiful and iconic sofa is attributed to designers Arne...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa Directional USA 1999
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This sculptural lounge sofa, designed by the renowned Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the United States in 1999, stands as an iconic piece of modern furniture design. K...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset.
Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Maralunga" Sofa in Blue Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for the Cassina factory in the 1970s. The two-seater sofa is entirely upholstered in original fabric of the time in perfect condition, no rips or da...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Plastic
LC2 Petite Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy, Original blue mohair fabric. Cushions all removable. Signed. Tagged.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Null, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved stained pine and white fabric sofa produced by Null Manufacturing, Maiden, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s.
Seat Height: 19"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered u...
Category
1970s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Vintage 1970s fabric sofa mod. Coronado design Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in None, IT
Three-seater sofa with metal frame and brown fabric upholstery. Coronado model, design Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, may show signs of wear giv...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werstätte, Austria, 1980's
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werstätte, 1970. Very distinctive design and extraordinary shapes.
New upholstered in a High quality terracotta color Pl...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Chenille
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofas, Two Available
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofas, Two Available
Offered for sale are two upholstered three-seat sofas designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll Studio. These sofa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Space Age Italian Modular Sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
The combination offered consists of 2 modules with side armrests to form a 2-seater sofa.
It is possible to add multiple modules thanks to the steel levers placed in the lower part t...
Category
1970s European Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1990s Nicoletti Salotti Post-Modern & Sleek Fine Tan Leather Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This Stylish leather sofa is packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. A superb and classy sofa designed and manufactured by Nicoletti of Italy. This sofa ...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pacific Green "Cayenne" 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful full-grain leather Pacific Green sofa with coconut palmwood covering the sides and back, bound with leather. No removable cushions. In ...
Category
Late 20th Century Fijian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Palmwood
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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