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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Rare Italian Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino" 1936
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gio Ponti three-seater sofa for "Casa e Giardino", 1936.
Curved shell model covered in original vintage satin, the cushions have springs inside. The upholstery, as seen in the photo...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Satin, Beech
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 30.75” H x 78” W x 36” D
Seat height: 17.5”
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Craftsman Modern Plywood Loveseat or Sofa after Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and well designed loveseat after Frank Lloyd Wright. This is a vintage made piece from the 1940s or 1950s. It features all plywood ...
Category
1950s American Mission Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Bodil Kjaer Sofa in Black Leather and Steel
By Hovedstadens Møbelfabrik, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bodil Kjaer for Hovedstadens Møbelfabrik, sofa model 71, leather, steel, Denmark, 1959.
A signature piece of Bodil Kjaer, designed in 1959. Kjaer conceived this sofa together with a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Small Modern Sofa - One of a Pair
Located in Branford, CT
Small modern sofa. Circa 1935.
H 24-1/2 W 61" D 29-1/2".
Condition: No damage noted.
Category
1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco French Sofa in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco sofa
The Great Art Deco sofa has a “kidney” shape body and a slightly curved back. It has been newly reupholstered in light purple velvet fabric. The outer edge of t...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Dunbar Sofa Model 5316 by Edward Wormley. Original Orange Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable sofa Model 5316 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This completely original example is in very good condition. No tears, holes or stains to the o...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Iconic Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, sofa model ‘Serpentine’, fabric, chrome-plated metal, United States, design 1950s, later production
This sofa is designed by Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) and clearly e...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960s, Danish vintage 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. 2 seater "Banana" sofa in original cherry-red fabric. Very good condition: no smells and no stains ( used not too much from 1960s ). Brass springs in the seat. ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Classic Danish Midcentury Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant three-seat sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson in 1955 as Model 5464 for Fritz Hansen. We love the elegant angles of the sofa and the legs combined the slim cushi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
1930s Extraordinary Art Deco Ottoman in Sheepskin Upholstery, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in exclusive fine sheepskin from Island sheep’s
- The springs and padding were repaired in old technique.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and white fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s
Seat height: 16"
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Modern Sofa, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish Modern sofa attributed to Svend Skipper, Denmark 1950, with earthy multicolor striped upholstery on teak legs and with sculptural teak hand rests.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Maurizio Tempestini, Unique Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A unique wood, fabric and black-lacquered metal sofa designed and produced by Maurizio Tempestini for Hotel Croce di Malta in Montecatini Terme, Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions: 31.5” H x ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in camel wool, mahogany, United States, design 1952
The 'Oasis' sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Jacques Adnet Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Jacques Adnet sofa restored with mohair upholstery and leather piping.
Category
1930s French Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Handsome Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa Model 4906 Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass legs. Model 4906. This piece retains its original fun fur teddy bear fabric in usable condition. The foam in cushions ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Sculptural Sofa with Integrated Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, beech, Europe, 1950s
This sofa is a great example of mid-century design, with its smooth, flowing curves and clean lines. The armrests are cleverly integrated into the...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa, original salmon pink furniture velour, dark beech.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Original salmon pink furniture velour, dark beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construc...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a magnificent piece of mid-century modern design that embodies both the elegance and functionality characteristic of the period. This stunning daybed is a testament to the timeless appeal of Prouvé's work and a must-have for any discerning collector of mid-century modern furniture.
Crafted by Ateliers Prouvé in France in the 1950s, this double daybed showcases the purity of Prouvé's design philosophy. The metal frame is both sturdy and lightweight, and the new upholstery adds a touch of comfort to this functional masterpiece. The daybed has been restored to excellent condition, ensuring that it will last for many years to come.
The S.C.A.L. double daybed's simple and elegant lines make it a versatile piece that will suit any interior design scheme. Whether used as a sofa, daybed, or guest bed, this piece will make a statement in any room. The new table tops have been redone to original measurements, ensuring that the entire piece retains its original charm.
In summary, the S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a stunning example of mid-century modern design that will add both beauty and functionality to any space. Its high-quality materials, simple lines, and exquisite craftsmanship make it a true work of art that is both comfortable and durable.
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S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery.
In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Tables has been redone new according to original measurements.
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), French Industrial and furniture designer and architect. Jean Prouvé is one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern design movement, Jean Prouvé introduced the machine age and Industrial engineered modern design aesthetic to interiors in the steel, aluminum and architecture he created. He then continued her experiments with different materials.
Jean Prouvé was born into an artistic family in Nancy, France, his famous father, Victor Prouvé...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa with Iron Frame Attributed to William Armbruster
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific sofa with it's floating back and arms attached to the iron frame is classic post-war design. Attributed to William Armbruster for Edgewood Furniture. A well built pi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
Poul Volther Daybed Model Diva 981 for Gemla, Sweden
By Gemla, Poul Volther
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
Blue Curved Sofa In The Style Of Federico Munari, Italy 1950's
Located in Hellouw, NL
This curved sofa would not have looked out of place on a film set a la Visconti. Besides the fact that it could have been a glamorous setting for an intimate dialogue between Cardina...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Armchair, Patinated Cognac Leather Wood, Austria, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An armchair manufactured in midcentury in Austria, circa 1950.
The piece is made of a wooden base with an upholstery in leather with great patina. Patinated brass studs at the back....
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Small 2 Seater Caesar Sofa Lacquer Italy 1950s Restored Green Velvet
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Delightful and original two-seater from the 1950s totally restored in green velvet fabric , wooden feet. Caesar Lacquer design
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic sofa model 2408 / 'Gondola' sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1950s. One of the sofa's distinctive features is its beautiful open structure with a partly open back...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Smilow Daybed Couch
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Wood frame, loose cushion seat and back. Well-crafted and well designed, the frame is in excellent condition, the cushions show significant wear and will need to be replaced. Rare fo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
'Lara' sofa by Roberto Pamio for Stilwood in beige velvet, Italy 1958
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This iconic ‘Lara’ sofa was introduced in 1958 by Italian designers Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso and was produced by Stilwood. It was a unique piece back then and it’...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Fuchsia Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous fabric sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the fine manufacturer Azucena Italia.
The vintage sofa is made of brown, fuchsia and purple striped fabric, which creates a very colorful geometric effect. The lines are very hard and geometric, wonderfully eccentric.
The frame is made of anodized aluminum, shiny silver, which connects to the spectacularly beautiful square, hollowed out feet. The cushions also act as square armrests, very colorful.
The sofa comes from the Rome home of Luigi Caccia Dominioni.
The colored sofa are ideal for furnishing eccentric and colorful living rooms.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede with Leather Piping
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede, Teak
Mid-Century American Modern Embroidered Floral Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant 1950s American mid-century sofa composed of an off-white upholstery with a pale taupe floral motif (it appears slightly pink in some of the images but is not).
Clean lines w...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only).
Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955
This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark. Queen Elizabeth II purchased a pair of easy chairs in 1958 and since th...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Settee, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Manhasset, NY
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Settee, 1950s
Modernist sofa designed and produced by ISA Bergamo in the middle of the 20th century. This example feat...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Hans Olsen Modular Sofa for Bramin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist three seater sofa, model 161, by Danish designer Hans Olsen for Bramin, c.1950s Denmark. The afromosia wood slatted base supports three removable caned seats that can rear...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Michael Taylor Sofa for Baker Furniture Co. - Far East Collection - circa 1950s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Michael Taylor designed four seat sofa from his Far East Collection by Baker Furniture Co. Dark brown Shoji style stained frame, seat and back cushions are down filled. This...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s
Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish Sofa 1930s/40
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A solid oak Sofa, beautifully aged with over 70 years of history. The previous owners took great care of it, and it look fantastic. It was professionally reupholstered 8 years ago an...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
20th Century French Neo-Classical Style Carved Giltwood Sofa by Maison Jansen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful carved giltwood Neo-Classical style sofa by Maison Jansen.
Reference; Jansen Furniture by James Archer Abbot, Page 83 for a similar marquise.
France, Circa 1950.
Matchin...
Category
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. This sofa was purchased from Kagan about a decade ago and upholstered in a heathered lig...
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Bench for Cansado circa 1958
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench with side table and drawer, from Cite Cansado, Mauritania, designed by Charlotte Perriand.
wood, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Sofa in Beech & Smooth Beige Sheepskin, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely lounge sofa by danish architect Flemming Lassen in smooth beige natural sheepskin. The sofa has the same design as the Ingeborg chair in the series (sofa and chair) which ha...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
From the estate of the famous architect Viljo Revell. Hard foam. Designed in 1954. Original condition.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
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
S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery, repainted.
I...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish Teak "Minerva" Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak “Minerva” sectional sofa/daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This set has an avant-garde desi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Oversize Minerva Sofa by France & Son
Located in Highland, IN
Finely crafted by France & Søn, this rare, extra large version of the Minerva sofa or daybed has a frame of solid teak with steel fittings and comfortable spring cushions which have ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is spectacular! Designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler in the late 1950's, this sculptural sofa is just as comfortable as it is beautiful. With long, clean lines and arched wingback sides, the body is reminiscent of an Arne Jacobsen egg chair.
The back of the sofa showcases the solid teak frame that perfectly cradles the body of the sofa. The teak frame is further accentuated with its rich color and patina that really pops off the white lower-pile fine Belgian boucle...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952
This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect New York sofa and guest bed, and one of the finest daybed designs of the era. The model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brillia...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
The perfect New York sofa and guest bed, and one of the finest daybed designs of the era. The model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brillia...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
One Of a Kind Mid-Century 1950’s Black & White 11ft Sofa Style of Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
One Of a Kind Mid-Century Custom Made 1950’s Black & White 11ft Sofa Style of Adrian Pearsall
A true gem for MCM enthusiasts—this custom-made vintage sofa embodies the bold, sculptu...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in the style Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture designer whose main creative period was between the early 1930s and 1960s. He wa...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Frank Kyle Floating Mahogany Sofa End Tables Mexico City
By Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Sensational mahogany sofa designed by Frank Kyle Mexico City
Asian inspired design. Mexico modernism at its finest.
...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1930s Hand Painted Spindle Tassels Punjabi Floral Chinoiserie Style Sofa Chairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, hand painted living room suite you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the...
Category
1930s Southeast Asian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Paint, Textile
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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