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Sofas For Sale
‘DS-76/107’ Cognac Leather Convertible Lounge Chair by De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
A ‘DS-76/107’ leather lounge chair produced by the renowned Swiss furniture manufacturer De Sede in the 1970s. This versatile piece is crafted of buttery cognac leather and features ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Two-Seat Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two-seat sofa DS-2011/02 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination. An impressive design with a solid steel construction and light upholstery. Casual cushions and visible seams complete the harmonious look.
Details:
Standard configuration: Runners black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960's Norwegian Bruksbo Safari Sofa in Wood and Leather
By Bruksbo
Located in Knebel, DK
1970's Bruksbo Safari Sofa in Wood and Leather
Mid-Century low sling leather safari 2-seat sofa by the Norwegian designer Bruksbo.
The safari sofa consist of a wooden frame with a ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch
$1,910 Sale Price
20% Off
2023 Sacha Lakic Roche Bobois Bubble 3 / 4 Seat Sofa Tissue Orsetto Flex Ivoire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3/4 seat Bubble Sofa, originally designed by Sacha Lakic in 2014. This particular example was produced by Roche Bobois in Italy in 2023. The sofa is comprised of a wooden f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Sofa with Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th Century Antique Rustic Swedish Gustavian Provincial Sofa from Råneå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden.
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian sofa ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, 3 seater sofa, model 57, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Møbler. 3 seater sofa, model 57, in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, t...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Teak
$1,900 Sale Price
20% Off
French Neoclassical Sofa Donna Jacquard Champagne Handmade Portugal
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sofa Donna, Neoclassical Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
This Sofa adds a sophisticated and refined touch to any li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Gold Plate
Gallotti&Radice Audrey Curved Sage Green Velvet Sofa
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Massimo Castagna for Gallotti&Radice, this sofa combines comfort and style with its non-deformable polyurethane foam in varying densities and polyester fiber. The interna...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$8,580 Sale Price
25% Off
Finn Juhl Settee by Slagelse Mobelvaerk BO46, Mid-century Danish
Located in Oakland, CA
Finn Juhl for Slagelse Møbelværk sculptural frame sofa, designed in 1946. This exceptional sofa features a sturdy, sculptural frame, newly upholstered in high-quality teal wool fabri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Mochi Saddle Leather & White Fabric Outdoor Sofa by Studiopepe
By Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
Precious sartorial details meets the playfulness of generous volumes inspired by the eponymous Japanese rice cake in this glamorous outdoor sofa. Designed for complementing refined c...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
3. Seater Sofa Made In Patinated Brown Leather By Arne Norell From 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa in brown patinated leather with a metal frame, designed by Arne Norell in 1970, is a distinctive example of Scandinavian furniture design from the 20th century....
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$2,282 Sale Price
25% Off
Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna
Dimensions: D 100 x W 165 x H 91 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery.
Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and fringes.
Available in all Mu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$7,342 / item
Important Poul Volther Freestanding Sofa, Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1952
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare freestanding sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by the cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark. This exact sofa was presented at The Copenhagen C...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Hepplewhite Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa with Molded Arms; In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
Quidenham Park, the seat of the Earl of Albemarle, is a magnificent estate belonging to one of the great houses of England. Within the grand halls of this historic residence, you wil...
Category
18th Century American Sheraton Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
$9,836 Sale Price
25% Off
Two Rope and Tasseled Gilded Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Two rope and tasseled gilded sofas in linen-blend upholstery. Hollywood Regency, Napoleon III style. Dorothy Draper style.
Sofas are priced individually.
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
$17,500 / item
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Modular sofa set "Malù, Italian design piece realised in 1960s by Diego Mattu for 1P. This very rare sofa consisting of 4 standard modules and one corner. Structure in Abs and polyur...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede, Plastic
Elegant Modular Curved Sofa Italian Midcentury Green Brass Feet Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant modular curved sofa Italian midcentury design Cesare Lacca Design.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
$3,581 Sale Price / set
62% Off
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 60
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Made in Italy. Injection molded foam frame. Extremely comfy.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
20th Century, Gio Ponti White Sofa for Lietti 1940
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
LIFT Sofa - Minimalist 3-seater sofa in ash and fabric upholstered
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Inspired by the graceful mechanics of elevators, the LIFT sofa takes both its name and aesthetic cues from this influence. Created by the hands of Julien Renault, this masterpiece pa...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
Custom 1960s Italian Style Velvet Sofa or Bench with Brass Base by Adesso Import
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 1960s Italian style sofa or bench with handmade brass base upholstered in light pink velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different colors, fabrics an...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pair of Baxter of Italy "Chester Moon" 3-Seat Sofas in Siberia Grey Blue Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a spectacular, rare identical pair of 3-seat "Baxter Moon" sofa from the world renown Italian furniture house of Baxter, dressed in a sublime "Bo. Hemian...
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Leather
18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian late 18th century grey painted Rococo sofa
Complimentary delivery to most areas of London, UK.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Modernist Sculpted Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
The aptly named Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa is bold in its design, so clearly translating the character of a Venetian gondola to create a unique silhouette in a sophisticated living...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Gondola Sofa by Karl-Erik Ekselius for J.O. Carlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius. Sculpted walnut frame in the style of Adrian Pearsall's Gondala sofa, with three wide cushion...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning teak sofa fully reupholstered in beige cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak, Cowhide
1960s Vintage Gondola Sofa in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall with Scalloped Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning sofa and it’s comfortable. The wood scalloped base is precious!! Use as is or redo in your favorite fabric.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare 932 'Quartet' sofa designed by architect Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1964. Very early model made up of five separate pieces. It's quite challenging to come across one in this large and impressive size. What makes it even more special is its gorgeous cognac colour. This sofa's modular design means you can arrange its elements in various ways to suit different settings. It's still in good original condition, considering its age, with some expected wear and tear that adds character and enhances its beautiful appearance and patina. There are no holes or tears in it.
In the 1960s Mario Bellini reinterpreted the concept of classic furniture stuffing with the 932 model, transforming the padding of the traditional armchair into an item of furniture: four independent cushions connected by a belt passed around the outside. Bellini took as his starting point Le Corbusier’s Grand...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat "Coronado" Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seat flamingo pink velvet "Coronado" sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B. Project from 1960s
The sofa can come as a living room set together with its pair ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Levante Blue Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding a retro-chic profile, this sofa is a combination of elegance and comfort. It boasts a poplar structure equipped with an elastic belt spring system, that is padded with thermo...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Other
$13,470 / item
Norwegian Two-Seater Sofa in the manner of Finn Juhl, Norway 20th Century
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though their country has a long tradition of craftsmanship, for numerous reasons mid-century Norwegian designers never gained the same international renown as their peers in neighbou...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Massai Sofa by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Massai Sofa by RALPH M
Dimensions: W 200 x D 103 x H 85 cm.
Materials: Solid beech, Particle board panels, Fabric.
Details:
Frame: Solid beech and particle board panels.
Seat spri...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$5,151 / item
Cini Boeri, Sofa, ABS Plastic, Leather, Italy 1970s
By Cini Boeri
Located in High Point, NC
A two-seater black ABS plastic and white / light grey leather sofa, designed by Cini Boeri, and produced by Gavina, Knoll, 1970s.
seat height 14”.
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Good 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good early 19th century Gustavian sofa in Its original colour and newly upholstered. Ca 1810 Sweden.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine
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
Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, original fabric
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant sofa, designed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna in the 1960s, represents a perfect fusion of design and functionality. With a simple movement, the sofa can be transformed i...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
"Europoltrona Apollo" Modular Sofa, Made in Italy, 1970s
By Europoltrona
Located in Palermo, IT
"Europoltrona Apollo" Modular Sofa, Made in Italy, 1970s
Intact and in good condition, it consists of a three-seater sofa, a two-seater corner sofa, and two single armchairs.
The ind...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in Blue Leather
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Anfibio" sofa bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1970 in original Leather . The sofa can be unfolded or opened flat revealing its luxuriously soft sheep...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Salvador Dali, Contemporary, Red Dali Lips Sofa for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dalilips designed by Salvador Dali for BD design.
Two-seat sofa made of polyethylene with rotational moulding process. Color red.
Measures: 100 x 170 x 73 H cm.
Is the famous sofa in the shape of a mouth which the artist created together with Oscar Tusquets in 1972 for the Mae West room at the Dalí Museum...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
$3,987 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large Leather Corner Sofa, 1980s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Large Leather Corner Sofa, 1980s
Vintage Design
XXL vintage leather sofa 1970´
310/250 h65cm
Seat width 60 height 40cm
Armrest height 60cm
The comfort of the sofa is exceptional, an...
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gufram Pratone Forever Greenest Chaise Lounge by Ceretti / Derossi / Rosso
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On the 50th anniversary of PRATONE®, Gufram pays homage to history once again by reimagining the most innovative lounge chair in the history of design with the release of its new unl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Space Age Three Seater Orange Sofa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Space age three seater sofa in orange velvet and abs plastic base.
The concept of space-age design and furniture became popular in the mid-20th century, particularly during the mid-...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Creme Leather Sofa Como by Giorgio Soressi for Design Within Reach
Located in Miami, FL
Ivory off-white leather sofa designed by Giorgio Soressi for Design Within Reach (aka DWR). Elegant and comfortable, this creamy sofa is built with solid steel frame, polished cast-a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Round Brazilian Sofa in Red Upholstery and Black Wooden Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, lacquered wood, fabric, Brazil, 1970s
This bulky Brazilian sofa consist of a round shell that forms an oval ring around the seat. The red fabric is tufted around the shell in...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofa in Laminated Birch and Original Leather Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1968
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Laminated Birch and Original Leather Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1968
Additional Information:
Material: Laminated birch and original leather webbing
Style: Mid century, Scand...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Yellow Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be config...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll. Recent 2009 production based on his 1930s designs for the Esters and Lange residenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Amorphous Post Modern Serpentine Sofa in Terra Cotta Velvet for Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There's not a single straight line in this sexy Post Modern Serpentine Sofa upholstered in a rich terracotta velvet and made by Weiman. The...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite
Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts. The deep seating area is perfect for a relaxing lounge experience. Each seat in this modular sofa set can be used individually or with one or more of the other pieces to create several unique layout combinations.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. With this highly customizable sofa, you can select from a wide range of finishes and materials to complement your space and lifestyle - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options.
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in boro material - vintage Japanese family quilts made from scraps of clothing, kimonos, and other household textiles. We source these 100-200 year old quilts...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$14,200 / item
Pair of Italian sofas in orange capitonné velvet in Art Deco style
Located in Milano, IT
Allow yourself to be won over by the sophisticated charm of this very elegant pair of Italian Art Deco sofas from the 1970s, a rare example of beauty, comfort and craftsmanship of th...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1960s Loveseat in Larsen Fabric
Located in New York, NY
1960s loveseat in original Larsen fabric. Nicely made with sculptural arms and two pillows.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible model #133 leather sofa by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar features gorgeous medium brown leather and Mahogany 'bracket back' legs, perfect for floating the sofa in the roo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$10,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Grete Jalk, JH180 Johannes Hansen Sofa
By Grete Jalk
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A mahogany sofa by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. As far as we know, this is the only design Jalk created for Johannes Hansen. It is a linear and minimalist box style sofa that enve...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Wool
Rolf Benz Dono 6100 Leather Corner Sofa
By Rolf Benz
Located in Basildon, London
The Rolf Benz Dono 6100 Leather Corner Sofa exemplifies modern luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. Designed with precision and attention to detail, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
$4,784 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco
Mario Marenco was born in 1933. He studied architecture in Naples and won research grants for Stockholm and Chicago. In 1...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
PK-31/2 Leather Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958, Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This sofa was once placed in a bank building in Denmark. It is completely original and marked with the original marking of E. Kold Christensen on the bottom bar.
The dark brown leath...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$12,731 Sale Price
24% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Móveis CIMO, 1960's
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, this sofa structure is entirely made of solid imbuia, including the wooden partitions on both the armrests and backrest, s...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Imbuia
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970, set of four.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. A special project made possible this limited edition of "Ca...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
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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