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21st Century Carole Sofa Cotton Velvet Pinewood Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Carole Lombard once said "nothing on earth can give a woman confidence and that grand inner happiness like a little exterior decoration!” The highest-paid star in Hollywood in the la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Walnut, Pine
$6,345 Sale Price / item
20% Off
21st Century Modern Italian Sofa Upholstered In Cotton Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
Rich, plush, round volumes and luscious comfort in a small-sized sofa. The ends of the armrests and backrest are angled at 45 degrees: This visual trick greatly increases the perceived width of the elements and the perceived size of the sofa. In addition, while sexy beast...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Modern Outdoor Swing Sofa in Black Stainless Steel with Beige Waterproof Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Hanging Outdoor Sofa
Hold by premium outdoor leather straps, this inviting white hanging outdoor sofa will allow quality outdoor moments without any concerns.
The whole design of this contemporary outdoor hanging sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Galapinhos Sofa, Nubuck Leather, Handmade in Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Galapinhos leather sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by the unspoiled...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Customizable Montis Florence 2 Seater Sofa by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
Located in New York, NY
One of Montis’ first success stories is making a comeback. With its lowered back, enhanced comfort and additional capitons, our popular easy chair Florence has been updated to meet t...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Performance Bouclé
Located in Nyack, NY
This sofa's deep, ultra-plush cushions invite you to sink in, while the soft, organic curves and gently arched back add an elegant touch to any space. Crafted with the highest qualit...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1950s Style Italian Sofa in Soft Pink Velvet
Located in London, London
Unusual shaped sofa
1950s style
Soft tone pink velvet
Turned conical legs
Measures: Seat height 36cm
This one is in stock but others can be made to order in Italy
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions not only of aesthetics, ...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Lawless Sofa by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless sofa by Evan Fay
Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation
Dimensions:
W 1676, D 863, H 1016 mm
W 66”, D 34”, H 40” inches
Materials: Steel, brass, foam, Knoll stretch ap...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$15,738 / item
Curved Sofa with Oxblood Cowhide and Fantastical Printed Velvet, Slope Arm
Located in Greenwich, CT
Curved, symmetrical sofa with slop arms upholstered with oxblood color hair on hide on back and fantastical printed velvet on seat with contrast welting...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Velvet
La Michetta Composition 1 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Bertu Outdoor Sofa, Outdoor Slatted Sofa, Large Sofa, Suelo
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Outdoor Sofa, Outdoor Slatted Sofa, Large Sofa, Suelo®
This Large Outdoor Slatted Suelo® Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The length is a full 10'...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Two Seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison
Located in Geneve, CH
Two seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison
Dimensions: 166 x 89 x 75cm
Materials: European hardwood frame, zig-zag springs, jute webbing, hessian straps. Natural fiber, animal ...
Category
2010s British Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$5,489 / item
Sweet Fuchsia RAP Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Sweet Fuchsia RAP Sofa by Karim Rashid
Dimensions: D 80 x W 170 x H 75 cm. Seat Height: 36 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene.
Weight: 35 kg.
Available in different color options. This pro...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,888 / item
Moroso REDONDO Three seats Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection with a distinctive two–part shape, the padded shell embraces the huge seat cushions. Its curves are shown off by the total absence of sharp corners and the softness of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$10,714 / item
Togo 3 Piece Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The timeless Togo collection designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy's for Ligne Roset features an ergonomic design with multiple density polyether foam construction and quilted covers...
Category
2010s French Sofas
Materials
Leather
$18,800 / set
Morpho Minimal Sofa
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Morpho Minimal Sofa is a harmonious fusion of simplicity and sculptural elegance, designed for those who appreciate refined minimalism. Its soft, asymmetrical curves flow effortl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
$49,502
Plana II, Lounge Chases by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
About
Plana II - A lounge chassis designed and crafted by Raka Studio, is a part of the new collection, in which the studio has integrated a plain wooden surface. In this case, th...
Category
2010s Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Bentwood
$8,500 / item
Block Blue Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Block blue sofa by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: H. 78 x D. 75 x W. 200 cm 58 kg.
Materials: Pine wood structure, curved plywood board reinforced with t...
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$8,131 / item
Beige Two Seat Cadaqués Contemporary Art Sofa by Federico Correa, Alfonso Milá
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Two seat cadaqués sofa by Federico Correa, Alfonso Milá
Dimensions: D 100 x W 200 x H 75 cm
Materials: beech wood, fabric.
Available in other fabrics a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Modern Outdoor Swing Sofa in Gold Stainless Steel and Beige Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Sofa
Designed to be enjoyed in good company, this 21st century contemporary outdoor hanging sofa keeps the bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modular Sofa in White Faux Sheepskin Fabric, Left-Side Customizable Ruy Design
Located in Miami, FL
A customizable Ruy modular sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis in white faux sheepskin fabric, left side module. The Ruy Modular Sofa, inspired by the iconic work of Ruy Ohtak...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Bohemian Sweet Dreams Armchair Navy Velvet Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sweet Dreams Armchair, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A Greenapple x Byfly creation.
In fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Ceramic
Zond Chair by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Zond Chair by Plyus Furniture
Dimensions: D 101 x W 76 x H 94 cm
Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery.
PLYUS Furniture creates pieces in collectible des...
Category
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$20,197 / item
Customizable Tacchini Orsola Lounge Chair by Gastone Rinaldi in COM
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Roundness and comfort. Tradition and innovation. These are the keywords of Orsola, designed in 1970 by Gastone Rinaldi. The new edition stays true to its original spirit but features...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Hayworth Indoor/Outdoor Sofa, in Carbon Canyon, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our winged Hayworth Sofa, with low-profile design, is the newest addition to our Hayworth Collection. Bench made in Los Angeles, its soft curves pair wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Customizable Tacchini Victoria Modular System by David Nicolas
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for COM
Lebanese design duo David/Nicolas are behind this modular system comprising armchairs, corner sofas, chaises longues and ottomans...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Curved Sofa
By Eastern Edition, Teo Yang
Located in 강남구, KR
The curved sofa has a comfortable yet sculptural presence through its elegant curves, bringing a sense of softness to any space. Both the sofa and the pil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$10,280 / item
Ubald Klug 'Terrazza' Sofa Outdoor Version in Fabric Upholstery for De Sede
By Ubald Klug
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofa Outdoor Version in Fabric Upholstery for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production.
The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede outdoor ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Doric Bench in Cerused White Oak and White Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple
$5,500 / item
De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seat sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick Neck leather recognizable in characteristic fat wrinkles lend it an unmistakable expression...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Stellar Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar sofa by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 190 L X 95 D X 80 H
Materials: walnut timber, ceramic, fabric upholstery.
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry...
Category
2010s South African Modern Sofas
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Walnut
$32,561 / item
Contemporary Modern Cassette Sofa in Fabric & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Cassete sofa was designed by Alter Ego for Collector Studio.
DIMENSIONS
W 235 cm 92,5”
D 95 cm 37,4”
H 77cm 30.3”
PRODUCT FEATURES
Structure in Smoked Oak wood. Upholstered in f...
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Kvadrat Ecriture
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
Two Seater No. 1 - Fluentum Series by Raka Studio, with Velvet Upholstery
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This piece features a unique design element where the main frame and the inner layers of wood converge to create the back-rest of the piece in a natural flow. The legs of the sofa se...
Category
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
Drift Sofa by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Antique Bronze Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The soft contours of the Drift Sofa draw inspiration from sand dunes in the Arabian desert. Gently sloping curves envelop the body while taking support from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
$10,134 / item
Ann Sofa Modern Curved Tight Back and Seat by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Ann Sofa 72” pairs the Ann Collection’s signature streamlined design and tight, eight-way hand-tied seat with a 6 foot length.
Standard: H 32 in. x W 72 in. x D ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug, 1 Element
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
21st Century Peggy Sofa Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Professionally most known as Peggy Lee, Norma Egstrom had a successful six decades career, as a talented jazz and popular singer, songwriter and also actress...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
$6,056 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Legend Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Legend Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Dimensions: D 120 x W 320 x H 95 cm
Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery.
PLYUS Furniture creates pieces in collectible d...
Category
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$39,464 / item
DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Where the St. Lawrence River Mon-treal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland – the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie for Expo 67. Not far from this memorable silhouette grew up Philippe Malouin, who was inspired by these forms of brutalism through-out his life. After Malouin received the call from de Sede and initial ideas were exchanged, the designer was largely given a free hand and Malouin started his work “by making things”. Simply drawing, cutting or even folding different materials are part of the creation of the new sculpture DS-707. Philippe Malouin experimented with folding foam for the Swiss manu-facturer - the result: a modular sofa system with a traditional yet con-temporary aesthetic. Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage to classic de Sede designs and was created for the future.
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear, open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Designed in the style of brutalism, recounting the unruly origins of modern esthetics and dedicated to the sustainable use of materials, this sculpture is now also available with a corner element...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
The range of modular or monobloc sofas allows many corner or straight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Sofa 'Unio Curved' in Tiger Mountain
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Unio Curved sofa by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection UNIO 2023
Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 220 D. 110 cm SH. 40 (3 seaters)
Model shown: Tiger Mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Plywood
$12,042 / item
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Sofa 'Davis' by Amura Lab, Model 021.022, Brera 850, Green 11
By Amura Lab
Located in Paris, IDF
Davis Sofa by Amura Lab
Model 021 + 022
Dimensions: H. 67 x 340 x 100 cm
Fabric reference in picture : Brera 850 - White 01
(Non-contractual fabric r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Upholstery
Lounge Sofa by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge Sofa by RALPH M
Dimensions: W 140 x D 101 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Plywood, Foam, Fabric.
Details:
Frame: HR 26kg/m3, HR 38kg/m3 and RP 28kg/m3 foam com...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
$3,252 / item
DS 80/03 Sofa with 5 Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Similar to the DS-80/91, the DS-80/03 is the ultimate synergy of high end leather and quality craftsmanship. First introduced over 50 years ago, the DS-80/03 is still a must have for any interior designer with a preference for leather.
Born out of a small workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland, de Sede has maintained a passion for over 55 years to transform the finest leather into seating furniture. Striking by design, a piece from de Sede is the epitome of functionalism and fashion. Iconic models such as the DS-600, with its snake shaped concept, and the DS-140, which introduced a rotation system that can turn a beautiful sofa into an elegant double lounge chair in two steps are celebrated as revolutionizing the furniture industry forever. Now available at MONC XIII
Category
2010s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
$17,250 / item
Large Architectural Indoor / Outdoor Jää Bench - 100% Recycled Plastic
Located in Leicester, GB
The Jää bench offers a large seating option for both indoor and outdoor use. The bench is ideal for spaces such as museums and galleries or a real statement ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Large Lounge Sofa by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Lounge Sofa by RALPH M
Dimensions: W 176 x D 101 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Plywood, Foam, Fabric.
Details:
Frame: HR 26kg/m3, HR 38kg/m3 and RP 28kg/...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
$3,699 / item
Senzafine Armchair & Pouf in Polyurethane Green by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colourful tangles giving life to a geometric and dynamic seating. A series of joyfully inconsistent seats, a manifesto of Meritalia’s pop-modern identity.
Senzafine - Italian for “e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Yeti Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Yeti Sofa by Pepe Albargues
by Vladimir Naumov
Dimensions: H 82 x W 202 x L 110 cm
Materials: Faux lama fur
Mongolia fur for the Yeti collection available i...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur
$12,590 / item
Contemporary Modern Jacob Sofa in White Boucle Fabric by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Jacob Sofa in White Boucle Fabric by Collector Studio
This fun and sophisticated 21st century sofa designed by Coll...
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Retro Style Velvet Sofa W/Oversized Curvy Arms
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa has an impactful Silhouette. The oversized softly curved arms and back work in either formal and more casual settings, it has relaxed comfort in mind. It’s grand, curvy and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
$15,615 / item
Contemporary Channel-Tufted Sofa Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Designed with a thorough but playful attention to geometry and form, this sofa has a glamorous 60’s & 70’s sci-fi retro look. Its quilted upholstery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$6,280 / item
Custom Tufted Green Velvet Sofa, Custom Design
Located in New York, NY
Custom tufted sofa newly upholstered in green velvet on a plinth base. Has loose seat and side cushions.
The sofa shown is available now.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$9,600 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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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