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Sofas For Sale
Retro Armless Sofa with Plinth Base in Illerom Illecebrous
Retro Armless Sofa with Plinth Base in Illerom Illecebrous

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...

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2010s American Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Lawson-Fenning Curved Back Sofa, Beige Mohair & Brass, Modern American Couch
Lawson-Fenning Curved Back Sofa, Beige Mohair & Brass, Modern American Couch

Lawson-Fenning Curved Back Sofa, Beige Mohair & Brass, Modern American Couch

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa, Channel Tufted Velvet
Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa, Channel Tufted Velvet

Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa, Channel Tufted Velvet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary retro style sofa in beige latte velvet. Plinth antique brushed brass. All hardwood frame with interlocking construction. Advanced comfort...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Floating Island Sofa by Joe D'Urso for Donghia, Mid-Century Modern
Floating Island Sofa by Joe D'Urso for Donghia, Mid-Century Modern

Floating Island Sofa by Joe D'Urso for Donghia, Mid-Century Modern

By Donghia, Joe D'Urso

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This striking Floating Island Sofa by Joe D’Urso for Donghia is a sculptural statement piece designed to command attention from every angle. Conceived in the 1990s as a true center-o...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Sofa in Green Velvet, Walnut with Cabinet Ends, Belgium, 1920
Art Deco Sofa in Green Velvet, Walnut with Cabinet Ends, Belgium, 1920

Art Deco Sofa in Green Velvet, Walnut with Cabinet Ends, Belgium, 1920

Located in SITTARD, NL

Architectural Art Deco sofa defined by its integrated cabinet ends, executed in walnut with expressive grain on the fronts. The composition is built from strong, geometric volumes w...

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1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Nutwood, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 101 wide x 33 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 21.5 inches We take our photos i...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Reupholstered Sheepskin, Sweden, 1956
Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Reupholstered Sheepskin, Sweden, 1956

Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Reupholstered Sheepskin, Sweden, 1956

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and now have its ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830

Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sofa back. The scrolled arms, lion’s paw legs...

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1830s American Neoclassical Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

Bunny Williams Home Cora Sofa 84", Solid Performance Linen/Sky
Bunny Williams Home Cora Sofa 84", Solid Performance Linen/Sky

Bunny Williams Home Cora Sofa 84", Solid Performance Linen/Sky

By Bunny Williams Home

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

Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Cognac Leather
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Cognac Leather

Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Cognac Leather

By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The 'Corvette' sofa by Gerard van den Berg features a fully upholstered form in original cognac natural leather. Rounded, voluminous cushioning defines the silhouette — the seat, bac...

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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century Victorian Period Upholstered Drop-End Chesterfield Sofa
19th Century Victorian Period Upholstered Drop-End Chesterfield Sofa

19th Century Victorian Period Upholstered Drop-End Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Superb Quality Late 19th-Century Victorian Drop-End Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa A superb late 19th-century Victorian drop-end Chesterfield sofa of outstanding quality, combining...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

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Fabric

Skyline Design Three-Seat Sofa
Skyline Design Three-Seat Sofa

Skyline Design Three-Seat Sofa

Located in Astoria, NY

Skyline Design Three-Seat Sofa, woven white plastic framed with beige cushions. 36" H x 95" W x 36" D; seat: 17" H. Provenance: From a Warren, New Jersey Collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Large Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Cabot Wrenn
Large Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Cabot Wrenn

Large Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Cabot Wrenn

By Cabot Wrenn

Located in New York, NY

Incredible leather Chesterfield sofa by noted maker. Cabot Wrenn. The sofa feathers an allover tufted seat, back, and arms, with brass nailhead trim, on solid wood bun feet. Super ch...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Sofa Bed
Mid-Century Sofa Bed

Mid-Century Sofa Bed

Located in London, England

Mid-Century sofa bed with solid teak frame newly polished and re-covered in cream boucle fabric. U.K circa 1960.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

ISA Bergamo Italian Sofa in Brass and Floral Upholstery
ISA Bergamo Italian Sofa in Brass and Floral Upholstery

ISA Bergamo Italian Sofa in Brass and Floral Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s This sofa exemplifies the iconic Italian design of the 1950s, characterized by its organic and sculptural form that defies minimalism. This two-sea...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Nice brutalist sofa, circa 1960, France
Nice brutalist sofa, circa 1960, France

Nice brutalist sofa, circa 1960, France

By Jacques Couëlle

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jolie canapé d’architecte, vers 1960.

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Berlin Iron

1990s Vintage Leather Sofa
1990s Vintage Leather Sofa

1990s Vintage Leather Sofa

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Lovely 90s vintage Leather sofa. Interesting shape and style. Leather is a nice terracotta color. Sofa is heavy and solid. Shows some wear to...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Curved Harry Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
Curved Harry Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia

Curved Harry Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia

Located in Hamburg, DE

Designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, the Curved Harry sofa is a refined example of contemporary Italian design, combining elegant proportions with exceptional comfort. The mo...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Very Rare Sofa, Attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1950s/60s
Very Rare Sofa, Attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1950s/60s

Very Rare Sofa, Attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1950s/60s

By Studio BBPR, Augusto Romano

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Very Rare Sofa, Attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1950s/60s. Requires reupholstery. We can upholster in COM - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide.   

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery

Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway

Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway

By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Suede Two-Seater Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler. This two-seater sofa, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, exemplifies Norwegian Mid-Century Modern design. Newly ...

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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Suede

1920s Art Deco Three Seater Sofa with Upholstered Body and Oak Frame
1920s Art Deco Three Seater Sofa with Upholstered Body and Oak Frame

1920s Art Deco Three Seater Sofa with Upholstered Body and Oak Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful C. De Jong Art Deco 3 seater sofa with original light patterned velvety fabric and oak frame with gently angled armrests for J.A. Boskamp En Zonen. Boskamp & zonen was a fu...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820
French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820

French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Neoclassic Cubus mahogany framed meridienne sofa with ram's horn arms. The sofa is constructed of solid mahogany with no secondary woods or veneers. Th...

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1820s French Charles X Antique Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen, 2-seater sofa, furniture velour.
1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen, 2-seater sofa, furniture velour.

1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen, 2-seater sofa, furniture velour.

By Alfred Christiansen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen. 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construct...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Spanish Brown Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
20th Century Spanish Brown Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa

20th Century Spanish Brown Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Round Top, TX

20th century Spanish brown leather Chesterfield sofa. Classic Chesterfield form with rolled arms, tufted button back, and tufted lower front. Upholstered in brown vintage leather wit...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Thayer Coggin Curved Channeled Asymmetric Sofa, USA 1980s
Thayer Coggin Curved Channeled Asymmetric Sofa, USA 1980s

Thayer Coggin Curved Channeled Asymmetric Sofa, USA 1980s

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Miami, FL

Thayer Coggin Curved Channeled Asymmetric Sofa, USA 1980s Offered for sale is a 1980s vintage asymmetric curved sofa by Thayer Coggin. The sofa is back-channelled and is lower on th...

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1980s Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Italian Contemporary Black and Light Grey Velvet Three-seater Sofa
Italian Contemporary Black and Light Grey Velvet Three-seater Sofa

Italian Contemporary Black and Light Grey Velvet Three-seater Sofa

Located in Scandicci, Florence

This beautiful three-seater sofa made with a handmade wooden inner structure and upholstered in a beautiful black and light grey velvet. Embellished with three back-protection cushio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Velvet

American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa

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

Materials

Wool, Wood

1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy
1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy

1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy. In a gorgeous burnt orange leather upholstery with a beautiful age commensurate patina throughout. As comfort...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rafaella Bio Burgundy & Dark Cherry Velvet 3 Seater Sofa
Rafaella Bio Burgundy & Dark Cherry Velvet 3 Seater Sofa

Rafaella Bio Burgundy & Dark Cherry Velvet 3 Seater Sofa

By Biosofa

Located in Milan, IT

This luxurious and generous sofa is smooth to the touch and ultra comfortable. The deep seats and soft fabric make sinking in true pleasure. Rafaella's angular profile gives this rev...

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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

La Plume Sofa Handcrafted in Great Britain - Client own fabric option
La Plume Sofa Handcrafted in Great Britain - Client own fabric option

La Plume Sofa Handcrafted in Great Britain - Client own fabric option

By Master

Located in Amsterdam, NL

La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before. All our armchairs are made with solid FSC European hardwood frames, which we guara...

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2010s British Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood, Feathers

Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.

Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern banana shaped sofa with curved armrests, made by Danish cabinetmaker in the earl...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Rafaella Red & Orange Velvet 3-Seater and 5 Cushions Sofa
Rafaella Red & Orange Velvet 3-Seater and 5 Cushions Sofa

Rafaella Red & Orange Velvet 3-Seater and 5 Cushions Sofa

By Biosofa

Located in Milan, IT

The Rafaella 3-seater sofa combines deep, plush seating with a smooth velvet finish in rich red (cod. 1405), accentuated by a contrasting orange trim (cod. 0014). Its angular silhoue...

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2010s Italian Sofas

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Textile

Mid-20th Century Rustic or Western Style Sofa Attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak
Mid-20th Century Rustic or Western Style Sofa Attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak

Mid-20th Century Rustic or Western Style Sofa Attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage rustic or Western style sofa attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak comprised of a medium or honey toned Ranch Oak finished frame & reupholstered in a white vanilla toned nubby linen-like fabric with button detail on the back cushions. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. 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 redone, restored, or refinished. Specifically, the wood is in fabulous vintage condition and only cleaning was done. The fabric was professionally cleaned but there are still some stubborn places on outer corners where you can see a bit of dinginess and just overall can tell it isn’t brand new upholstery. It is priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s. Get ready to sit in incomparable Ranch Oak splendor!!! This wonderful sofa is comprised of a medium or honey toned Ranch Oak finished frame featuring bowtie shaped keyhole designs in both sides, wonderful tapered flat arms, and it has been reupholstered in a lovely white vanilla toned nubby linen-like fabric with button detail on the back cushions. It. Is. BEAUTIFUL!!!! Although this sofa does not bear the A. Brandt Ranch Oak tag, we have seen and sold identical sofas and chairs with the A. Brandt tag, so our attribution is solid. It has an extra high back and semi-attached buttoned back cushions making it very comfortable and will be perfect in your Rustic or western style living room, family room, entertainment area, or basement rec room. This sofa will be incredible in your ranch home, mountain home, dude ranch, cabin, or industrial loft. You simply can’t go wrong with Ranch Oak. A Brandt Company was established in 1900 by German immigrant August Brandt. But it was Paul Brandt, August’s son, who engineered and debuted the Ranch Oak furniture in Fort Worth, Texas in 1938. Paul served as company president for approximately 50 years. The production of the Ranch Oak line continued until the mid-1980s. It was used in ranch homes, mountain homes, dude ranches, and basement rec rooms across the nation. The US government contracted Ranch Oak furnishings for many of their military bases. And it was used by National Park lodges plus roadside motels for its attractive, durable, rustic type of décor. Spectacular style, high quality, and crazy comfort! This Ranch Oak sofa...

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Black Leather Armchair, Italy 1970s
Vintage Black Leather Armchair, Italy 1970s

Vintage Black Leather Armchair, Italy 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

A generously proportioned lounge armchair featuring an enveloping, organically contoured silhouette characteristic of Italian design in the 1970s. Upholstered in supple black leather...

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1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Modernist Daybed with White Upholstery and Iron Frame
Italian Modernist Daybed with White Upholstery and Iron Frame

Italian Modernist Daybed with White Upholstery and Iron Frame

By IPE Brevettato

Located in Madrid, ES

Minimalist sofa with clean lines that can easily be transformed into a bed. Manufactured in Italy in the 1960s by IPE. The structure of the sofa is made of iron, upholstery in soft w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee

19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other ...

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1820s Italian Charles X Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant modern scallop back 3 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair fabric. Also available in bespoke widths and in COM - please enquire. Fast ship...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Douglas Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Douglas Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

Douglas Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

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

Vintage Undersea Printed Three Seat Sofa
Vintage Undersea Printed Three Seat Sofa

Vintage Undersea Printed Three Seat Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace the serene charm of the seaside with this captivating vintage three-seat sofa, featuring a whimsical undersea motif. The upholstery showcases a balanced composition of vibran...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Kubus Leather Sofa by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s
Kubus Leather Sofa by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s

Kubus Leather Sofa by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1980s

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Hamburg, PA

Iconic Kubus sofa designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1910 and masterfully produced by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, Austria, in the 1980s. Upholstered in beautiful, supple cognac-brown leat...

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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A blue velvet, fabric string and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Tassels moderately distressed. Light staining on fabric. Paint splatters on back panel. Wear co...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Fine Quality Extra Long Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Settee Sofa 1950s era
Fine Quality Extra Long Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Settee Sofa 1950s era

Fine Quality Extra Long Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Settee Sofa 1950s era

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Fine Quality Extra Long Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Settee Sofa, circa 1950s, is a stunning example of refined craftsmanship and elegant design. Measuring an impressive lengt...

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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Axel Einar Hjorth "LOVÖ" sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, with original cushions.
Axel Einar Hjorth "LOVÖ" sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, with original cushions.

Axel Einar Hjorth "LOVÖ" sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, with original cushions.

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in New York, NY

Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930's with original cushions. The "Lövö" sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth is a masterful blend of comfort and sophistication, embodying the best o...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019, Blue Velvet Nobilis col.13
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019, Blue Velvet Nobilis col.13

Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019, Blue Velvet Nobilis col.13

By Amura Lab, Emanuel Gargano

Located in Paris, IDF

'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes. Designer: Emanuel Gargano Maker: Amura Lab 'Lapis' can be made in several dimension and combinat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Cotton

Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray
Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray

Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

The apartment of Madame Mathieu-Levy on Rue de Lota in Paris was regarded as one of the most sensational examples of French interior architecture of the 1920s. Eileen Gray had create...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

3 seater 'Maralunga' Sofa by Vico magistrate for Cassina
3 seater 'Maralunga' Sofa by Vico magistrate for Cassina

3 seater 'Maralunga' Sofa by Vico magistrate for Cassina

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Brussels, BE

An iconic design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, this 1970s Maralunga sofa is upholstered in rich navy leather and features the model’s celebrated adjustable headrests, seamlessly s...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Moroso Gogan 2-seater Sofa in Clunis, Snow by Patricia Urquiola
Moroso Gogan 2-seater Sofa in Clunis, Snow by Patricia Urquiola

Moroso Gogan 2-seater Sofa in Clunis, Snow by Patricia Urquiola

By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Gogan collection takes its name from nature and in particular from Japanese stones rendered smooth by time and water, which provided the inspiration for this project. This is the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber

Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional two piece sectional, having two curved sections, with an even arm and seat back. This sofa can be set up together, or each piece can be placed separately if that works be...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Le Bambole Mario Bellini sofa for B&B, 1970, brown leather
Le Bambole Mario Bellini sofa for B&B, 1970, brown leather

Le Bambole Mario Bellini sofa for B&B, 1970, brown leather

By Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Le Bambole sofa, set consisting of sofa and armchairs model “Le Bambole”, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970. The project represents one of the icons of Italian design ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pierre Paulin Rare BLUB BLUB Seating Lounge 1972
Pierre Paulin Rare BLUB BLUB Seating Lounge 1972

Pierre Paulin Rare BLUB BLUB Seating Lounge 1972

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare Blub Blub by Pierre Paulin in gradient original fabric. The “Blub Blub” sofa, chair seating system is a rare 1972 design by Pierre Paulin, created during his experimental orga...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber

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.