Maple-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work w/Customizable Fabric
By Known Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perceptions Bench explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours w...
Upholstery, Maple
Substantial Sofa in Delicate Striped Green Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, Europe, 1970s/80s A robust and substantial sofa, exuding a playful charm through its distinct geometric form. The sofa's three back cushions seamlessly integrate into...
Fabric
Curved Three-Seat CAPRI Sofa designed by Johannes ANDERSEN, 1965
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Three-seat Sofa designed by Johann Andersen. Sweden, AB Trensums Fatöljfabrik, 1965. The curved three-seat sofa with a metal structure, chromed minimalist metal legs and comfortable...
Metal
Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa
By Metz & Co., Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional and highly authentic example of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld’s iconic Utrecht sofa, produced by Metz & Co. in the early 1950s. Designed in 1935, the Utrecht model is a semin...
Fabric, Beech
1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
A stylish Mid-Century Italian modular sofa from around 1970, retaining its original beige cord fabric. The design reflects the era’s fascination with organic forms and comfort, featu...
Fabric, Pine, Plywood
Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and shearling "Wärmdö" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1937. Seat Height (inches): 17.25” Arm Height (inches): 24...
Sheepskin, Pine
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Ellypse' Sofa in Grey Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti, 'Ellypse' sofa, fabric, lacquered wood, chrome, Italy, 1970s Mauro Lipparini, an Italian designer, has created the 'Ellypse' sofa for Saporiti, which s...
Chrome
Exceptional Curved Cesare Lacca Sofa in Fadini Borghi Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By La Maison Pierre Frey, Cesare Lacca
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional two-seater sofa was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy in the early 1950s. The elegant, rounded lines of the backrest and curved seat create a sophistica...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Oscar Velvet Sofa by Duistt, Art Deco Style, Custom Sizes
By Duistt
Located in New York, NY
Oscar sofa Inspired by the curved lines poetry of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar sofa allures for its sensual and free-flowing curves. Like Niemeyer ...
Velvet
1970s Sofa Set with Jack Lenor Larsen Cotton Velvet Fabric and Chrome Trim
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is an outstanding set of two Mid-Century Sofas by Selig, having chromed-steel trim and brightly colored upholstery. The upholstery fabric is printed cotton velvet, designed by...
Steel, Chrome
$7,522 / item
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back 2 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair fabric. Also available in bespoke widths and in COM - please enquire. Fast ship...
Fabric, Wood
Trä-Inn, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and floral-printed sofa designed and produced by Stockholms Träinrednings AB, Trä-Inn Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"...
Pine, Fabric
Florence Knoll Cream Leather Love Seat Sofa With Chrome Base
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Bensalem, PA
Amazing condition, cream leather sofa by Florence Knoll please look at video and pictures for overall detail. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Chrome
$7,750 / item
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Upholstery, Walnut
$10,668 / item
Bespoke George III Flat Back Sofa
Located in London, GB
A bespoke sofa based on a George III original from our antique collection. Hand made and traditionally upholstered in England. The high-back and swept arms above a rectangular seat ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Sofa Daybed by Miroslav Navrátil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This Mid Century Modern sofa / daybed was designed by Miroslav Navrátil and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. A strong example of Central European modernism, the piece bal...
Fabric, Wool, Beech
$8,154Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage B&B Italia Diesis 3-Seater Grey Leather & Steel Sofa by Citterio & Nava
By B&B Italia, Paolo Nava, Antonio Citterio
Located in London, England
The Diesis Sofa, designed in 1979 by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, is an enduring icon of Italian modern design. First introduced at the end of the 1970s, the D...
Metal, Steel
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Fabric
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Custom Chaise One Arm Sofa Crypton Stain Resistant Fabric RAF
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom one arm sofa with down wrapped cushions PHOTOS SHOWN AS LAF IN STOCK READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING showroom samples, reflects discounted price, w...
Fabric
Cushman Furniture, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric sofa produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 34” H x 81.5” W x 33.5” D Seat Height: 17”
Fabric, Wood
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc2 Divano Two-Seat Sofa
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched by Cassina in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle ...
Steel
Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino" 1936, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare pair of Gio Ponti armchairs for "Casa e Giardino", 1936. Curved shell model covered in original vintage satin, the cushions have springs inside. The upholstery, as seen in the p...
Fabric, Beech, Fir
Arne Halvorsen Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Halvorsen, sofa, model '2010', teak, blue fabric, Norway, 1960s A large sofa designed by Norwegian designer Arne Halvorsen. This sofa is characterized by its tufted geometric s...
Teak, Fabric
Art Deco Style Corner Sofa in Kilim Inspired Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Corner sofa, fabric, wood, Europe, 1980s Introducing this captivating Art Deco inspired corner sofa, a timeless piece that seamlessly blends two iconic design eras together. Crafted...
Fabric, Wood
Sunset Rest Velvet Sofa by Damien Langlois-Meurinne, France, 2018
Located in Glasgow, GB
This velvet sofa by Damien Langlois-Meurinne for Invisible Collection, created in France in 2018, reflects a restrained modernist approach informed by mid-century French seating desi...
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Lawson-Fenning Ojai Sofa, Solid Walnut & Tan Leather Cushion
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 ...
Leather, Walnut
$3,999Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid light oak solid wood frame and legs with original patina has original sp...
Upholstery, Oak
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
Wool, Beech
Salvador Dalí Red Dali Lips Sofa, Polyethylene, Modern Design, Spain
By BD Barcelona Design, Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dalilips designed by Salvador Dali for BD design. Two-seat sofa made of polyethylene with rotational moulding process. Color red. Measures: 100 x 170 x 73 H cm. Is the famous sofa in the shape of a mouth which the artist created together with Oscar Tusquets in 1972 for the Mae West room at the Dalí Museum...
Plastic
Edward Wormley, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminum, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and aluminum sofa designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimens...
Aluminum
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...
Fabric, Mohair, Walnut
Harvey Probber Curved Sofa
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Harvey Probber Curved Sofa Piece was commissioned for a Long Island, NY estate.
Upholstery
$18,329 / item
Customizable ClassiCon Monte Carlo Sofa by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray‘s perhaps most exclusive sofa radiates an allure from which no beholder can escape. The soft curve, the most unusual lines of the backrest make the Monte Carlo an incomp...
Leather, Fabric
Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This newly restored and reupholstered curved sofa is a defining example of Swedish Art Moderne style, crafted circa 1945–1949 by the renowned Bröderna Andersson in Ekenässjön, Sweden...
Leather, Fabric, Elm
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Hand-Tailored Curved Sectional Sofa in Deep Blue Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern inspired sectional sofa featuring curved design with luxurious blueberry blue cotton velvet fabric. Supported by smoked eucalyptus wood base. Standard dimensions: ...
Velvet, Wood
$8,025 / item
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Linen, Walnut
Stuart Scott Furniture Finish Sample Set: Oak & Walnut, UK Made
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
A selection of six of our Stuart Scott Furniture finish samples: Oiled Oak Aged Oak Oiled Walnut Ebonised Oak Ebonised Walnut Black Lacquered Walnut Whit...
Brass
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
$27,093 / item
Hotto Modular sofa upholstered in scala forest
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
HOTTO MODULAR SOFA Designed with one essential purpose to offer ultimate comfort. More than just a piece of furniture, the COLLECTOR Sofa becomes a retreat. A space for slowing down,...
Fabric
Lena 230 Sofa in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Located in Geneve, CH
Lena 230 Sofa in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 230 x D 95 x H 75 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. This product is ...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Beech
$10,125 / item
Fairview Sofa by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fairview Sofa is a substantial tufted slipper sofa with matching upholstered base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out t...
Upholstery
$18,000 / item
Sofa - RML x Raka
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A piece designed to make the room pairing Raka bentwood forms with plush upholstery and a delightful palette to create a generously scaled chaise. An artistic statement translated to...
Fabric, Rosewood
American Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimensions (inches):...
Velvet, Wood
$13,280 / item
Buriti Sofa - Large by Nikolai LaFuge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Nikolai Lafuge in Los Angeles. Created with Eileen Gray's Lota and traditional British sofas in mind, the Buriti is an inviting and plush des...
Fabric, Walnut
Bauhaus Style S3002 Tub Sofa by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s
By Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Bauhaus style S3002 sofa. Design by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet. Striking German design from the 2000s. Original plywood and tubular steel frame, reupholstered ...
Chrome
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880 Measures- 31"H x 72.25"W x 33...
Walnut
Dutch Painted Parcel Gilt Settee with New Upholstery
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic Dutch Regency style settee from the 19th century, recently updated with new upholstery to complement the painted frame with sections of parcel gilt trim. Wrapping the tig...
Brass
Minimalistic Contemporary Lounge Sofa Flock by NOOM 270 cm in Kvadrat Gentle 2
Located in Paris, FR
The Flock Sofa by Kateryna Sokolova offers a bold sculptural presence paired with exceptional comfort. Its minimalistic, organic silhouette and deep soft seating make it ideal for hi...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Vintage Kreiss Loose Cushion Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This expansive sofa by the prestigious designer brand Kreiss embodies the "California Look"—a seamless blend of relaxed coastal comfort and high-end contemporary sophistication. Know...
Fabric, Wood
$9,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 ...
Stainless Steel
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast. The exoskeleton of the base...
Rattan
Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Irving Harper
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
George Nelson Office – Limited Edition Marshmallow Sofa Designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson office, this multicolored Marshmallow Sofa is a limited edition piece manufact...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak and Wool by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts...
Brass
De Sede Set of Two DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Gold 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 ...
Leather
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine and elegant Viennese Biedermeier walnut sofa was made circa 1825-30. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desi...
Upholstery, Walnut
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld “Utrecht” Sofa by Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
A true icon of modernist design, the Utrecht Sofa by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld—faithfully produced by Cassina—embodies the radical spirit of early 20th-century Dutch design. Originally ...
Fabric, Wood
Limited Edition Tramonto A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tramonto A New York sofa by Gaetano Pesce Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Limited Edition of 50 pieces Cassina revisits a 20th century design icon, symbol of the vitality, innovati...
Fabric
Rare Leather sofa Designed by Tim Bates for Pieff, England, circa 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- UK, circa 1970s - marked by manufacturer - good original condition with patina - renovated and repaired pillows, down parts completely changed,see the pictures - one rubber part no...
Steel, Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa: Modular Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...
Wood
Retro Armless Sofa with Plinth Base in Illerom Illecebrous
Located in Nyack, NY
Our armless sofa features a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop a plush upholstered plinth create a sleek, retro feel. Made in America, and endlessly customizable. Also...
Fabric
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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