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Sofas For Sale
Arts and Crafts Wicker Two Seat Sofa By Dryad and Co.UK 1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Two Seat Sofa Arts and Krafts Wicker By Dryad and Co UK. 1920s
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Country: France
Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair
Condition: Newly Reupholstered...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Antique Louis Philippe Sofa in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy '800
Located in Taranto, IT
Antique Louis Philippe Sofa in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy 19th century.
Mahogany frame, upholstery in Capitonné fabric .
Item is in excellent conservative condition , only sl...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Danish 1940s Curved Shape Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Wool
Shagreen Bench with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
White Italian corner sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, reupholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant 1950s Italian Corner Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti - Sculptural, Reupholstered Masterpiece
A Refined Tribute to Italian Mid-Century Modernism
This exceptional Italian corner...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall "Cloud" Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall chaise lounge for Craft Associates c.1960s, USA. The lounge features a curved seat back and rounded seat cushion that rests on four tapered walnut legs with casters. ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Upholstery, Walnut
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$10,645 / item
Tito Agnoli '9000' 4 Seater Sofa for Arflex 312cm
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa for Arflex, Italy. New, current production.
Modular seating system, this listing is for a 4 seater 312cm.
The modular seating system '9000' by Tito Agnoli i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$16,124 / item
Impeccable Hamilton Sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A masterclass in modern elegance, this custom Hamilton sofa exemplifies Minotti's commitment to refined craftsmanship and understated sophistication.
With sculptural lines, luxurious...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Nickel
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Rosewood & Leather Sofa by Jydsk Mobelvaerk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
Sofa with wooden stick legs and fabric-covered frame.
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$34,463 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Brown Leather Sofa Karl Wittmann Atrium, Austria 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown leather bed- sofa Karl Wittmann‚ Atrium’ in original brown leather, Austria, circa 1970
Very well preserved convertible double-seat sofa by K...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
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 metal and fabric.
In good original c...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$7,720 / item
Pink Velvet Double Sided Sofa
By Ros Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Discover this elegant pink sofa upholstered in luxurious velvet By Ros Italia Interiors. Please, contact the Concierge service for further information.
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Wood
$19,447 / item
Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Bouclé & Bronzed Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Foz is a grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal.
Designed in layers, the contour of the sofa is an ode to the sea waves tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian low 4 Seat brown Sofa Couch by DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Dark Brown woven wool upholstery with solid teak legs. All Original 1960's Upholstery in beautiful condit...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$2,120 Sale Price
50% Off
Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Curved Sofa by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the Ribbon outdoor bench, layered aluminum tubes stack together to form an accordian-like surface that's solid on the straighter ends and semi-solid in the curved middle. The benc...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$29,873 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Customizable Fringes Sofa By Munna In Pale Pink Cotton Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Custom Made Designer Sofa with A Vintage Touch
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a stylish and versatile piece that blends contemporary design with a vintage touch. It features a wooden base and convex edges, providing both comfort and a sleek aesthe...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
$14,080 / item
Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-Century Modern 'Bastiano' sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll. This vintage three-seater sofa features a sturdy oak frame and upholstered in a beautiful turquoise fabric, Italy, 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa, Craft Associates, New Shearling Upholstery
Located in Raleigh, NC
This distinctive sofa showcases Pearsall's signature sculptural approach with its sweeping boomerang silhouette. The angular geometry creates both visual drama and comfortable seatin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Danish Modern Sofa in the Style of Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the Mid-20th Century in the style of Frits Henningsen, this Danish Modern sofa has a cream wool upholstery and beech legs. Sleek and subtly rounded lines characterize the sof...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Faux Bamboo Chippendale Two seat Sofa 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Two seat sofa .Faux Bamboo wooden frame ,comes with a
Wicker seat .protected by a special cover ,custom made for this chair .
Top quality upholstery .Blue with Birds and F...
Category
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$22,446 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Faded Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern light reddish Brown Faded Leather sofa in by Stouby. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square teak wood legs. Good vintage cond...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Luke 3-Seater Sofa with Layered Curved Design in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly stylish presence...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$14,780 / item
Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Balic Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in rich chocolate velvet that adds depth and warmth to any setting. The tailored silhouette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Exquisite upholstery complements the striking ...
Category
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Eileen Gray "Monte Carlo" Leather & Chrome Sofa
By Eileen Gray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eileen Gray "Monte Carlo" Leather & Chrome Sofa
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Set of Two De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas Designed by Ubald Klug, 1970s
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 DS-1025 'Terrazza' sofas designed by Ubald Klug for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. This iconic design with layered cushions makes the DS-1025 both visually stunn...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa birch Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very clean mid century Danish modern Black leather 3 seat sofa with birch legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Black leather is soft and shows little to no signs of use but broke...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' Curved Sofa in Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' sofa, fabric, lacquered wood, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1980s
A truly wonderful piece that breathes the elegance of Italian Post-Modern desig...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Arne Norell 'Mexico' Sofa in Moss Green Leather, 3 Seats, Denmark 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Arne Norell, 'Mexico' sofa, leather and teak, Sweden, 1960s.
This comfortable three seats sofa is designed by Arne Norell and holds a robust, sturdy character. The base is made of a...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Teak
$2,980 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Bergère Style Sofa in Wood, Cane and Ochre Yellow Fabric
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Bergère Style Sofa in Wood, Cane and Ochre Yellow Fabric
A Bergère-style two-seater with ochre upholstery. Europe, late 19th century / early 20th century.
Compact two-seate...
Category
Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Italian Designer, Stool, Burl Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood and purple velvet stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
Touch-ups carried out, reupholstered in brand new velvet.
All uphol...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Burl
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality.
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$22,465 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 36.75” H x 76” W x 35” D
Seat height: 16.75”
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Bomb Yellow Armchair by Simone Micheli
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Simone Micheli, Bomb is inspired by an object of destruction to invite to reflect on the drama of war and the hope that life will always prevail. The armchair is a design...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Other, Aluminum
$10,695 / item
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Modern Harrison Sofa 120 with Curved Base Detail by Martin & Brockett, 10ft Long
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Sofa 120” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (6 over 3) mix of loose back and seat cushions.
Sold as C.O.M....
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modular Rounded Bulky Sofa With Upholstered Footer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This new addition to the collection of modular sofas includes six unique modules. It stands out for several reasons. Firstly, it is entirely upholstered, including the footer, ensuri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$11,990 / item
Canapé Cactus Sofa by Maurizio Galante
Located in Milan, IT
An amazing statement-making addition to a modern living room or office, this sofa features a life-like prickly patch of cacti, where sitting on thorns becomes playful and ironic. Thi...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Steel
$36,231 / item
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric.
This striking modular sofa, attributed to Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi is a true statement p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Double Daybed, 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.
In good condition, with...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa with Down Cushions in Knoll Fabric
Located in South Charleston, WV
Reupholstered less than 12 months ago using Knoll Blue Fabric. 88.75" wide, 30.25" tall and 34" deep. Arm height 23". Special attention was paid in the upholstery with the original d...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat, wheels on the front legs. Extra covers for armrests. Original good condition: no s...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Antique 18th C. William & Mary Mahogany Carved Settle Bench Sofa Empress Hotel
Located in Dayton, OH
An Impressive William & Mary mahogany Settle or sofa, circa 18th Century. Featuring heavy scrolled frame with downswept open arms, six legs and Neoclassical floral upholstery. The beautifully "S" scrolled feet are footed with recessed casters allowing for ease of movement. The fabric showcases stunning Grecian urns with elaborate acanthus leaves and bouquets of roses flanked by feathery wings and other lively greenery
One of the original lobby furnishing of the Empress Hotel...
Category
Late 18th Century William and Mary Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Brando Brown Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
A harmonious combination of sophistication and comfort, this sofa embodies elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The poplar structure is equipped with an elastic belt spring system...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal, Other
$12,190 / item
Abyss Sofa Channeling Deep Tufted Wood Block Base Blue Custom
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Asymmetrical contours of the Abyss Sofa allow your eyes to roam to and from each of its unique ends. The horizon of the sofa is reminiscent of a casual lounge which melds into a cave...
Category
2010s American Other Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Roll Arm Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the effortless charm of this Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Lounge Sofa, a beautifully crafted piece that brings a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere to any interior. This sofa ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this bold sofa, model MP-091, is deeply inviting. The comfortable tufted cushion sits on sturdy straps, attac...
Category
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
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
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina.
In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
$31,019 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Inspired by the original Dandy bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Frame Green Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Plush volumes featuring a rich padding and a classy, olive-green fabric upholstery lend this sofa its pampering feel still not compromising on elegance. Also offered in other color options to best fit in any color palette, it invites you to enjoy moments of pure relaxation in the company of a good read or of friends for chilled conversations while having a cup of coffee...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
$26,554 / item
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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