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Sofas For Sale
Outdoor 2 Seater Braided Sofa in Silver White Wicker
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa creates a floating feeling of lightness with its rounded silhouette.
The elaborate weave and fibers highlights the beauty of its curves. This sofa encapsulates both beaut...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rope
$3,993 / item
Scandinavian Sofa with Upholstered Dark Umber Mahogany Frame, circa 1915
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and comfortable early 20th century salon sofa with West Indies (Cuban) mahogany frame and upholstery. Frame is fabricated in a dense mahogany with a dark-umber, French pol...
Category
Early 20th Century Baltic Belle Époque Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Venetian Baroque Sofa, Settee, Hand-Carved walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH59
Venetian 19th century Baroque settee, sofa with upholstery in good condition, hand-carved walnut frame .
For new custom upholstery 120...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Montauk Sofa Company - "Mary" Design Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
One of the classic Montauk sofa designs with high flat arms and back. Along with a pair of back and seat cushions upholstered in a fine neutral off white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alessandro Becchi Anfibio Three-Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, Grey Leather, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti in 1972, a landmark piece of Italian radical and modern design and one of the most iconic convertible sofas of the 20th...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Ligne Roset Modern Yellow Leather Sofa or Loveseat
By Ligne Roset
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern sofa or loveseat
By Ligne Roset
France, Circa 1970s
Measures: 69"W x 35.5"D x 32"H. Seat height: 16". Arm height: 20".
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Top of the Line Custom Montauk Sofa 10 Foot Long Harris Plush Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super luxurious elegant and comfy 10 ft long custom sofa by Montauk Sofa having plush creamy upholstery with leather trim. Down filled, one huge seat cus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
1970s Danish 3-Seater Brown Leather Sofa with Beech Frame
Located in Praha, CZ
Classic 1970s Danish 3-seater sofa upholstered in supple brown leather, supported by a sturdy beech frame and legs. This inviting vintage piece features plush cushioning and a timele...
Category
1970s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Antique Upholstered Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Camel Back Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
On carved mahogany legs with camelback form and rolled arms with exposed carved mahogany through the arms. Single loose upholstered seat cushion with decorative repeating geometric p...
Category
19th Century Chippendale Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956
The Samspel sofa was designed in 1956 and first produced by AB Record in Bollnäs, Sweden. It is one of the finest pieces to be designed by Malmste...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Gustavian provincial sofa crafted in pine, showcasing its original scraped paint. This sofa, dating back to the early 19th century, around 1800 to 1810, exemplifies ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft sofa
Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay
A living room system designed to define the domestic landscape in a fluid, flexible manner. This is Esosoft ? the f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$14,991 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mesa Sleeper Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sleeper Sofa is our first convertible sofa. Fully upholstered with a walnut or oak plinth base, it easily converts into a queen-sized bed, making it ideal for guests and sma...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
$9,125 / item
Superb Mid Century Modern Pfister Cube sofa by Knoll in Parchment Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Vintage all original Knoll cube 3 seat sofa. Simple cubist form with clean lines, set atop a seemingly floating base that are characteristic of Knoll's design aest...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
De Sede, Four-seat Sofa Model 'DS-40' Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
Four seat sofa model 'DS-40' by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.
The De Sede DS-40 four-seat sofa is a vintage classic from the 1970s, highly regarded for its exceptional comfort, qual...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Bamboo sofa - Italy 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Italian 2-seater sofa, 1970s - Exquisite craftsmanship.
Frame made of bent bamboo cane and Viennese straw caning.
The Art Deco influence and rounded shapes give this sofa a distinct...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo
Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather
Located in Dronten, NL
Magnificent 3-seater sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in solid rosewood with a concealed steel frame. The advanced design of this rare sofa makes it appear very light and transpar...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$4,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Karl Wittmann Sofa in Patinated Grey Neck Leather 1980s
Located in Meer, VAN
Karl Wittmann Sofa in Patinated Grey Leather, Austria, 1980s.
This modernistic sofa was designed early 1980s, by Karl Wittmann, for Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten. This Austrian furnitur...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Measures- 31"H x 72.25"W x 33...
Category
Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A French, Louis XV style walnut canapé from the mid-19th century with wraparound back, scrolled arms & cabriole legs. Of heirloom quality featuring new cotton Linen upholstery and s...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Nubuck col. Marron
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Coating
$13,801 / item
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa
By L. & J.G Stickley
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris style upholstery...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Contemporary Cotton Velvet Sofa with Gold Stainless Steel Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fabric cotton velvet
Base: Gold brushed stainless steel
Hardwood frame with interlocking construction.
Advanced comfort spring suspension. Fixed seat cushion and back with premium ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Michael Taylor Inspired Rattan Wicker Works Sofa
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand organic modern sofa crafted from a pole rattan frame and covered with woven wicker. Inspired by the organic modern design of the "Jennifer" sofa by Michael Taylor. Retailed by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a stainless steel frame with fuchsia tweed upholstery.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sofa by Tito Agnoli, 1969
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare set consisting of three armchairs and two corner elements was designed by Tito Agnoli for Arflex. The seating combination can be arranged in various ways. The dimensions ar...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$27,365 / set
Danish Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Empire sofa. This handsome burl veneer sofa features ebonized and gilt columns, urn finials, with two hidden drawers, all newly upholstered in Schumacher abstract ...
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Burl
Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare early mid-century Danish 2-piece sectional corner sofa. This sofa was made even before sectional sofas became a thing but excellent proportions and overall form lending support ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Beech
1970s Coastal Bamboo & Woven Leather Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Coastal Bamboo & Woven Leather Sofa
A 1970s coastal bamboo and woven leather sofa embodies a relaxed yet refined bohemian aesthetic, blending...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo
1980s Postmodern 5-Piece Sectional Sofa by Flair, Bernhardt with Chaise & Corner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the United States, this sofa was designed by the ultra-specialized design team at Flair, which was owned and operated by Bernhardt at the time. Featuring 5 sections, it has a...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Three-Seater Sofa 'Togo' by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful cognac colored aniline leather 3-seater from the "Togo" series, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1973. This piece has been professionally reupholstered a...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
1940-1950’s Traditional Green Naugahyde Faux Leather Lawson Club Style Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Traditional green Naugahyde faux leather Lawson style club or library sofa with rolled arms by Vargas Fine Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Brass
Antonio Citterio Atoll Sofa for B&B Italia, Italy, 2018
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning left arm right facing sofa chaise lounge with two seat cushions and twelve back cushions for extra comfort that can be arranged in numerous combinations. Rendered in blue tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Pewter
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Erasmo sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Italian modern blue/brown very soft fabric sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s
This modular sofa model Erasmo has an injection molded foam frame covered in th...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Convertible Daybed Sofa by Wittmann, Austria, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding sofa model 'Constanze' / 'Constance' with black steel and a fabric in a warm cognac / golden / ocher / mustard yellow / orange tone designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt fo...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofa w/Off White Brocade Fabric by Waters
By Waters Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Hollywood Regency sofa by Waters wearing an off-white Brocade fabric with textured leaf details, button tufted back, c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Timothy Oulton Soho Tufted U-Shaped Sectional Chaise Sofa 16 Ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand three piece U-shaped sectional chaise lounge sofa designed by Timothy Oulton for Restoration Hardware measuring over 16 feet long. The Soho sofa features all-over button tuftin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant...
Category
1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
Warren Platner Bronze Wire Sofa for Knoll International, c 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original Warren Platner for Knoll International sofa, designed in 1966 and produced in the late 1960s–1970s. Part of Platner’s iconic collection that transformed industrial steel rods into sculptural furniture forms, this rare loveseat / sofa features the elusive bronze wire frame, far less common than the nickel-plated versions, and no longer in production.
The curved architectural silhouette is formed from hundreds of vertical steel rods, welded with horizontal rings to create a structure that is at once airy and monumental. The base is finished in the original bronze patina, lending warmth and depth that distinguishes it from later reproductions.
Knoll ceased production of the Platner sofa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bronze
$17,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
By Lusitanus Home, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
With an elegant design inspired by the style of the great mid-century French designers this sofa e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, leather, Europe, 1960s
A sofa characterized by a striking geometric structure with clean lines and distinctive carvings. Its wide armrests feature subtle detailing with ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair Jean Gillon Tijuca Rosewood Leather Rope Hammock Low lounge chairs Brazil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Pair of Jean Gillon Tijuca Rosewood Leather Rope Hammock Low lounge chairs Brazil. The pair of 'Tijuca' leather lounge chairs by Romanian-Brazilian designer Jean Gillon. The cha...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood, Nylon
Modular Corner Sofa “Deca” Series Design Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Roma, RM
Modular Corner Sofa “Deca” Series Design Tito Agnoli
Techniform Collection – Arflex Production. Italy 1970.
Original manufacturing stamp.
Single module dimensions 70 W x 65 H × 87 D
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
James Mont Style Sofa
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Theatrical 1950's Hollywood Regency sofa in the Orientalist modern taste with sculpted greek key arms, shaped back cushions, black lacquered wood trim and Asian style upswept armrest...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$9,750
Percival Lafer MP-81 Three Seater Sofa In Black Leather, Brazil 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible MP-81 three seater sofa in black leather by Percival Lafer, Brazil 1970s
A highly comfortable an striking design. The structure of the seats is composed of two fiberglass...
Category
1960s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Supaform Chaise Longue from "Hidden Entourage" Collection
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
Russian designer Maxim Scherbakov‘s new exhibition at Rome’s Contemporary Cluster gallery, he pushes that idea to the extreme: What if design could be all about emotion, and little else? His barely functional pieces, and his general conceit, feel uncomfortable at first — we’re not sure we want to live in a world where design is purely an aesthetic indulgence — but in an era when furniture is increasingly difficult to distinguish from art, it does feel in some ways like we already are. And the ornate backdrop of the gallery’s home, the 14th-century Palazzo Brancaccio, serves as a potent reminder that it’s possible we always have.
Maxim Scherbakov, who works under the studio name Supaform, says that he developed the new collection “as a result of a careful visual search for the frontiers of comfort,” seeking to celebrate “beauty for no reason,” he says. His floor lamp has no bulb, his coffee table is too bumpy to hold a glass upright, and his desk has trick drawers and a gap in the middle where its writing surface should be. Yet his various seating elements look no less functional than, say, Rick Owens’s, and Scherbakov has a compelling raison d’etre: Also a longtime painter, he pulled all of the works directly from his canvases, making them a literal elision of the two-dimensional realm and the three. If he can celebrate fantasy and feeling in one of them, he wondered, then why not the other?
This wooden sofa is a part of the 'Hidden Entourage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Oak
Palm Sofa organic design in soft white fabric with gold brass detail
Located in Porto, PT
Palm Sofa embodies the timeless elegance of a dry palm leaf, reimagined into a stunning piece of functional art. Crafted with inspiration from nature’s flowing lines and organic text...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Edra Aster Papposus Sofa by Fernando & Humberto Campana, Italy, 2006
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Aster Papposus sofa is an iconic sculptural seating piece designed in 2006 by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra. Composed of two complementary, intertwined volumes, it has n...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Down, Feathers
Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Milo Baughman's tapered leg sofa, adorned with a fresh Herman Miller, Alexander Girard fabric and new foam, exudes timeless sophistication. The sleek, tapered legs provide a modern t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,800
A Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa in two pieces, C. 1950s.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and visually arresting pair of sculptural sofas from the 1950s, evocative of cloud-like forms with their softly curved / contoured silhouettes and organic, low-slung profiles....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Black Leather Ojai Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai sofa features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$8,625 / item
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
$16,258 / item
Eames for Herman Miller walnut black leather aluminum group soft pad sofa
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames designed the sofa to complement their plush soft pad aluminum group chairs and the sleek chaise. The sofa stands as a reminder of the Charles and Ray Eames ge...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Custom Upholstered or Slip Covered Sofa in Heavy Stone Washed Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Slip Covered Sofa / or Upholstered
Shown: Slip covered in a heavy stone washed Belgian linen in Semi-Bleached Oatmeal
Legs: Dark Walnut Finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Down
$5,596 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Linea Sofa, COM upholstery with walnut detail, by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Linea Sofa is defined by the gentle flow of its upholstered curves, balanced by solid wood details. Staying true to the studio's design philosophy, it p...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Walnut
Biedermeier Sofa, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Large sofa raised on six block feet with a rounded backrest terminating in stylized volutes at the armrests. Veneered in walnut and hand-polished. The seat has been newly upholstered...
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully upholstered frame including three loose seat & three l...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia in Brown Velvet, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Mario Bellini’s Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia is one of the most influential works of Italian design from the 1970s. This original vintage example consists of two modular elemen...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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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