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Custom George III Mahogany Sofa
Custom George III Mahogany Sofa

Custom George III Mahogany Sofa

Located in Southampton, NJ

A spectacular Custom George III Mahogany Camel Back Sofa upholstered in exquisite Damask silk accentuating a well drawn camel back silhouette, gently curved scrolled arms, and straig...

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Early 20th Century British George III Sofas

Materials

Brass

Buriti Sofa - Large by Nikolai LaFuge
Buriti Sofa - Large by Nikolai LaFuge

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...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Custom Chaise One Arm Sofa Crypton Stain Resistant Fabric RAF
Custom Chaise One Arm Sofa Crypton Stain Resistant Fabric RAF

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage McGuire Rattan Rings Sofa in Peter Fasano for John Roselli “Sconset”
Vintage McGuire Rattan Rings Sofa in Peter Fasano for John Roselli “Sconset”

Vintage McGuire Rattan Rings Sofa in Peter Fasano for John Roselli “Sconset”

By McGuire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional vintage McGuire sofa is a masterclass in coastal sophistication and artisanal craftsmanship. Featuring McGuire’s iconic rattan-wrapped joints and the signature tripl...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Bamboo

French Art Deco - Sofa Set
French Art Deco - Sofa Set

French Art Deco - Sofa Set

Located in Hasselt, VLI

French Art Deco sofa set composed of one three-seater and two single armchairs, with rounded armrests and a low, enveloping silhouette. The backs ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Cotton

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

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...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Custom Geometric Sectional Sofa
Vintage Custom Geometric Sectional Sofa

Vintage Custom Geometric Sectional Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage custom geometric sectional sofa is a striking embodiment of mid-century modern design, blending bold visual impact with refined craftsmanship. Upholstered in a light-ton...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pieter De Bruyne Four Seat Sofa in Wool and Padouk
Pieter De Bruyne Four Seat Sofa in Wool and Padouk

Pieter De Bruyne Four Seat Sofa in Wool and Padouk

By Pieter De Bruyne

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pieter de Bruyne four seat sofa, padouk, wool, Belgium, 1960s Spacious and powerful sofa designed by Belgian designer Pieter de Bruyne. This sofa is made mainly in padouk, the prefe...

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Padouk

Jacquard fabric Sofa, Mario Bellini, "Le stelle" B&B Italia, 1970
Jacquard fabric Sofa, Mario Bellini, "Le stelle" B&B Italia, 1970

Jacquard fabric Sofa, Mario Bellini, "Le stelle" B&B Italia, 1970

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sofa by Italian designer Mario Bellini, produced by B&B Italia, model "La Stelle". Made with a metal frame and upholstered in the original linen and cotton jacquard fabric. The origi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Salvador Dalí Red Dali Lips Sofa, Polyethylene, Modern Design, Spain
Salvador Dalí Red Dali Lips Sofa, Polyethylene, Modern Design, Spain

Salvador Dalí Red Dali Lips Sofa, Polyethylene, Modern Design, Spain

By Salvador Dalí­, BD Barcelona Design

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...

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2010s Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Plastic

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

Materials

Fabric

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This elegant Biedermeier sofa from Southern Germany, dating from around 1825, represents the very essence of early 19th-century design. Crafted with finely figured walnut veneer laid...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc2 Divano Two-Seat Sofa
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc2 Divano Two-Seat Sofa

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc2 Divano Two-Seat Sofa

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 ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored
1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored

1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Art Deco ottoman , sofa bed, 1920s, in walnut, with futurism original upholstery in good condition. Solid wood of walnut restored and polished with shellac and wax The original sprin...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

Vintage Montana Leather Sofa 3-Seater by Ekornes, 1970s
Vintage Montana Leather Sofa 3-Seater by Ekornes, 1970s

Vintage Montana Leather Sofa 3-Seater by Ekornes, 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

Norway looked at the sofa and decided it wasn't doing enough. The result was the Montana: a solid teak frame, clean Scandinavian lines, and cushions so well engineered that "Stressle...

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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Expresso Brown Canyon Sofa
Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Expresso Brown Canyon Sofa

Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Expresso Brown Canyon Sofa

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare imposing sofa acrafted from woven rattan in the organic modern coastal style by Ralph Lauren. The canyon sofa features an oversized hardwood frame completely covered with woven ...

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2010s American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa
Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa

Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa

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...

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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

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

Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s

Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in High Point, NC

A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s. Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Early Hans J. Wegner JH-555 Teak Sofa for Johannes Hansen
Expertly Restored - Early Hans J. Wegner JH-555 Teak Sofa for Johannes Hansen

Expertly Restored - Early Hans J. Wegner JH-555 Teak Sofa for Johannes Hansen

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mustard Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mustard Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mustard Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple

By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet each...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s
Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s

Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s

By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Ranst, VAN

Vintage sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s. The sofa has a teak frame and the cushions have a cream beige fabric. The sofa is in great condition. Dime...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Limited Edition Tramonto A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
Limited Edition Tramonto A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce

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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

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

Scandinavian Modern Sofa, Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Sofa, Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s

Scandinavian Modern Sofa, Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s

By Hämeen Kalustaja

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Scandinavian Modern sofa, manufactured by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s. Pine frame, original leather upholstery. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Pine

Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool
Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool

Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the "banana" sofas but with a more angular shape. Very plush and voluptuous. Sturdy and strong and very comfortable with coil springs...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather

By Arne Vodder

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak by ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s
Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s

Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Model "Ilona" designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Beautiful patinated leather and original fabric.   Please note: 2 sofas available, listed price is for a single.

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat

Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. Legs made from solid beech. Comfortable and super solid with nice and s...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Martin Visser Important One-Off Boomerang Sofa in Wengé and Black Leather 1970
Martin Visser Important One-Off Boomerang Sofa in Wengé and Black Leather 1970

Martin Visser Important One-Off Boomerang Sofa in Wengé and Black Leather 1970

By Martin Visser

Located in Meer, VAN

Martin Visser One-Off Boomerang Sofa in Solid Wengé and Black Leather The Netherlands 1970 A very special and one-off boomerang style sofa by Martin Visser, one of the most renowned...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wenge

Modern Sofa Gropius CS1 by Noom, Two-Seater, Upholstered, Minimalist Design
Modern Sofa Gropius CS1 by Noom, Two-Seater, Upholstered, Minimalist Design

Modern Sofa Gropius CS1 by Noom, Two-Seater, Upholstered, Minimalist Design

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...

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2010s Ukrainian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Faux Fur, Foam...

American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1970s
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1970s

American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A bamboo, rattan and cream-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 62.0"W x 36.5"D Seat Height (inches): 16.5" Arm Heigh...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Stick Rattan Sofa After Bielecky Brothers
Vintage Stick Rattan Sofa After Bielecky Brothers

Vintage Stick Rattan Sofa After Bielecky Brothers

By Bielecky Brothers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage stick rattan sofa is a striking homage to the legendary designs of the Bielecky Brothers, capturing a sophisticated blend of architectural structure and organic texture....

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wicker

Vintage Black Leather Lounge Armchair, Italian Design, 1970s
Vintage Black Leather Lounge Armchair, Italian Design, 1970s

Vintage Black Leather Lounge Armchair, Italian Design, 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

Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base

Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base

Located in New York, NY

The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Symbol sofa by William Sawaya for Sawaya and Moroni, Italian Design 1985
Symbol sofa by William Sawaya for Sawaya and Moroni, Italian Design 1985

Symbol sofa by William Sawaya for Sawaya and Moroni, Italian Design 1985

By William Sawaya, Sawaya & Moroni

Located in Milano, IT

An elegant expression of 1980s Italian design, the Symbol sofa designed by William Sawaya in 1985 represents a perfect balance between architectural rigor and contemporary comfort. I...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Designer, Large Sofa, Bamboo, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Large Sofa, Bamboo, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Large Sofa, Bamboo, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A large bamboo, wood and brown velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Wood

Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa
Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa

Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa

By Bröderna Anderssons 1

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...

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1940s Swedish Streamlined Moderne Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Elm

Italian Art Deco Grey Velvet and Macassar Sofa, 1950s
Italian Art Deco Grey Velvet and Macassar Sofa, 1950s

Italian Art Deco Grey Velvet and Macassar Sofa, 1950s

Located in Meda, MB

Elegant Italian sofa produced in the 1950s, distinguished by its graceful curved silhouette and sophisticated presence. The flowing lines of the backrest and arms create a sculptural...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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

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

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

Contemporary Cotton Velvet Sofa with Gold Stainless Steel Base
Contemporary Cotton Velvet Sofa with Gold Stainless Steel Base

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 ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Couch Period 1870
Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Couch Period 1870

Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Couch Period 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

An elegant Victorian upholstered Chesterfield sofa of classic form and generous proportions Period Victorian circa 1870 Raised upon finely ring-turned mahogany legs fitted with bras...

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1870s Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Midcentury James Mont Style Lacquered Gondola Sofa
Midcentury James Mont Style Lacquered Gondola Sofa

Midcentury James Mont Style Lacquered Gondola Sofa

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic mid-century modern upholstered gondola sofa made in the style and manner of James Mont. The chic sofa features a gondola sled inspired wood frame with an ebonized black lac...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early Danish Settee in Leather and Green Upholstery
Early Danish Settee in Leather and Green Upholstery

Early Danish Settee in Leather and Green Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Settee or sofa, stained wood, leather, fabric, brass, Denmark, 1920s. Exceptional example of early Danish design with robust, bulky aesthetics. The frame of the settee is made of st...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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.