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Sofas For Sale
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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Sofas

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Walnut

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 ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

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Pine

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century American Rust Velvet Upholstered Two Seater Fringed Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style (Mid-20th Century) two-seat sofa upholstered in rust velvet having roll form arms with 2 seat cushions and a fringed apron in woven strands of beige, yellow a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Harvey Probber Rare Slipper Sofa Mahogany Wood and Mohair 1955c
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Rare Slipper Sofa in Mahogany and Mohair, c. 1955 A rare slipper-form sofa by Harvey Probber, featuring an elegant low profile and floating seat design. The solid maho...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Milo Baughman, Sectional Sofa, Fabric, Stainless Steel, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A large grey fabric and stainless steel sofa designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer-Coggin, High Point, North Carolina, USA, c. 1980s.  Overall moderate wear to bottom edg...
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1980s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Adriano Piazzesi “OKAY” Sofa in New Bouclé Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
A rare and inviting Mid-Century Italian “OKAY” sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, newly upholstered in luxurious bouclé. This sculptural “OKAY” sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, designed and produce...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Agate, Steel

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina
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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina
$14,950 Sale Price / item
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Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
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20th Century American Modern Sofas

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Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo

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 ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Beech

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

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Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down

Vintage Mid Century Patchwork Leather and Chrome Sofa in the style of De Sede
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Patchwork Brown Leather Sofa with tubular chrome frame and exterior fittings with black strap sling system. Very much in the style of Swiss maker De Sede, maker unknow...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Chrome

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...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa (1 of 2)
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s bold design vision, this two-cushion sofa blends clean modernist lines with dramatic Brutalist detailing. Upholstered in rich black fabric, th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Resin, Wood

Gray Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Loveseat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gray 2 tone Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Loveseat Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art leather sofa. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in leather. Beautiful ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare and Early 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa Brown Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Original Metz & Co. edition, ‘Utrecht’ sofa, canvas fabric, wood, the Netherlands, design 1935, made early 1950s We present the iconic Utrecht sofa, desi...
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Canvas, Wood

Large Curved Sectional Sofa by Weiman
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic and impressive sectional sofa by Weiman in luxurious purple fabric, with brown tone two tier base, and armrest. . The sectional consists of four pieces , two straight, the c...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Wood

Spanish Revival Sofa Floral Tapestry Chenille Fabric Barley Twist Turned Spindle
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Spanish Revival or Mediterranean style floral tapestry chenille sofa comprised of a dark wood frame with barley twist spindle post sides, brass decorative details, three foam filled loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam seat cushions, and three loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam back cushions, two bolster arm pillows, new dust cover, round tapered wood back legs, and front ball casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, at first look I thought this sofa was reupholstered but given a second look this is its original! It is in great condition. But the foam in the seat cushions is starting to show its age and will need to be replaced soon; however, that’s easy to do with the zippered cushions. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. Someone call the 1970’s…. it seems to have forgotten its SPECTACULAR SOFA!!!! We have a wonderful Spanish Revival sofa...
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1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Sofas

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Brass

Moss Modular C006 (Armchair & Ottoman) - Sancho col. 030 (or any Fabric cat. A)
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss sofa draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with soft, pad...
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2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Coating

Moss Modular Sofa C002 & ottoman - Nubuck col. Sand (or any Leather cat. A)
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Coating

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Pewter

1970s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa, blue furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa. Blue furniture velour, beech wood legs with brass plugs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable const...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Upholstery, Oak

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...
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19th Century Chippendale Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Isa Bergamo large Art Deco walnut mohair velvet sofa 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This exceptional sofa, attributed to Isa Bergamo, and dating from the 1940s, is an outstanding example of post-war Art Deco Italian design. Its crescent-shaped seat rests on a low wo...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Warren Platner Bronze Wire Sofa for Knoll International, c 1966
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bronze

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...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Edra Aster Papposus Sofa by Fernando & Humberto Campana, Italy, 2006
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...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Down, Feathers

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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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 ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Teak

Douglas Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Douglas sofa is a low-slung sofa with a down-wrapped seat cushion and solid American walnut or white oak legs. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ang...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

James Mont Style Sofa
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Bunny Williams Home Cora Sofa 84", Solid Performance Linen/Sky
Located in New York, NY
A deep, comfortable, and sophisticated sofa. Welcoming, curvaceous arms descend and slightly flare out, a sophisticated design complemented by 8.25" bullion fringe. Tight back, with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Synthetic

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and dark-stained wood sofa or daybed designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Reupholstery recommended. Distressed fabric with a loose lower trim. Minor scuffing on...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa by Directional. Amazing upholstery on this sofa great for the beach house or house upstate. Large modular 9 section...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Cotton, Linen, Upholstery

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...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid Cuban mahogany with gr...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Mahogany

Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
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...
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1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Mahogany

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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Louis Philippe Bench Seat Wood Sofa or Banquette French 19th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France circa 1840 Good seating with springs. The fabric can be...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Swedish Cream Loveseat Sofa with Tapered Legs and Curved Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An inviting example of Mid-Century Swedish design, this cream loveseat sofa offers comfort and elegant proportions. It features gracefully tapered wooden legs, each accented with a d...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Supaform Chaise Longue from "Hidden Entourage" Collection
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Oak

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 ...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Burl

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Foam, Down

Modern Harrison Sofa 120 with Curved Base Detail by Martin & Brockett 120"
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 s...
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2010s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa 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...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Galapinhos Armchair, Oak Root, Beige Cotton, by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Galapinhos armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos lounge chair brings the essence of nature indoors, in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Burl, Alpaca, Mohair,...

18th Century French Directoire Sofa in Walnut and Cream Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
Three-seater sofa with straight lines and a classic French design, inspired by the Louis XVI-Directoire style (late 18th century). Its solid wood frame with a natural finish supports...
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Late 18th Century European Directoire Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage sofa bench Biedermeier 1960s
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage sofa bench Biedermeier 1960s Period 1960s Design Karl Johan style Sweden Condition Good Minor signs of wear Size 88 x 204 x 73 cm (H x W x D) Seat height 45 cm Det...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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.