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Sofas For Sale
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in...
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1960s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
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...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
$29,537 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Gli Amici Printed Cotton Fabled Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabled creatures that make up a modular sofa. Sculptural and functional objects to characterize a light-hearted interior, and transform every room into an unforgettable adventure. G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Antique 18th C. William & Mary Mahogany Carved Settle Bench Sofa Empress Hotel
Located in Dayton, OH
An Impressive William & Mary mahogany Settle or sofa, circa 18th Century. Featuring heavy scrolled frame with downswept open arms, six legs and Neoclassical floral upholstery. The beautifully "S" scrolled feet are footed with recessed casters allowing for ease of movement. The fabric showcases stunning Grecian urns with elaborate acanthus leaves and bouquets of roses flanked by feathery wings and other lively greenery One of the original lobby furnishing of the Empress Hotel...
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Late 18th Century William and Mary Antique Sofas

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Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Leather Sofas, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An icon of postmodern design: a pair of Nicoletti Salotti 2-seater sofas in gray leather, produced in Italy around 1980. The leather of the sofas has taken on a lived-in look that gi...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This wonderfully curved sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting back and wrap around arms. It also features a curved seat and has been totally refurbish...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Antique Carved Sofa with Cane Sides , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of age and use - Sturdy and Stable - reupholstered some time ago - Pillows filled with real feather - Carved linden wood frame - heigh of...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy. Original cotton upholstery. Curved and draped lines.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Velvet 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 Angeles,...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Oak, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, rattan and oak sofa with painted bamboo details produced Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D Seat Height (inches)...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Oak

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

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Walnut, Oak, Burl, Leather, Bouclé, Wood, Linen, Cotton

Three-Seater Sofa in Wicker and Steam-Bent Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A versatile three-seater sofa in wicker and steam-bent rattan, italian manufacture, 1960s Wicker, bamboo, and malacca cane—thanks to their wide availability and ease of steam-bendin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Double Arm Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Double Arm Sofa This sofa measures: 96.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 28.25 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 28.25 inches All pie...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

" Veronique " Oak Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron France 1960's
Located in HYÈRES, FR
" Véronique " Oak Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron France 1960's By Votre Maison Oak structure and fabric are in good condition An ingenious simple system allow armrests to be removed...
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1960s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1960's Midcentury Modern Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. This is custom / bespoke made by a Belgian furniture maker for the previous owners t...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Sofa Contemporary Down Filling Classical Modern with Hand Carved Steel Details
Located in Bronx, NY
SOFA NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 Hand carved steel details integrated into a modern take on a sectional sofa. Pricing may vary on filling and fabric. Custom sizes and fabrics avai...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Modernist Biscuit Tufted 'Relaxed' Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
This thoughtfully designed Modernist Biscuit Tufted 'Relaxed' Sofa in Holly Hunt Upholstery is by Florence Knoll, originating from the United States, Circa 2000. Featuring a chrome f...
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A kidney-shaped sofa that features a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back. These sofas are newly produced and have been handcrafted with a solid hardwood frame, m...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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

George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commi...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Resell Norway
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather 3 seat sofa round legs. Beautiful brown soft leather is soft and shows sign...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tan Leather and Walnut 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. Shown here in deer tan leather and oi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

George Smith Tufted Mohair Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Sama...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Sofas

Materials

Brass

Large Sofa Sectional with Tables and Storage, Mid Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large Sofa Sectional, custom-made for a Miami Beach House, consisting of six pieces that connect to each other, light gray fabric with black tapered wood legs. Two sofa tables covere...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

Pangolin Leather 2 Seater by Greg and Roche Dry
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Pangolin 2-Seater is a striking, contemporary leather lounge chair designed by South African duo Greg and Roche Dry for Egg Studio. Its low-slung, rounded shape follows organic l...
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1980s South African Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Danish Curved Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 20th century Danish curved sofa upholstered in velvet. Most likely made by Fritz Hansen. Ca 1930s Denmark.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Saporiti Italia 2-Seat Leather Sofa with Curved Sides
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Saporiti Italia 2-Seat Leather Sofa with Curved Sides Offered for sale is a vintage leather 2 seat sofa by Saporiti italia The ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Polar Bear Style Sofa
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Polar bear style sofa, covered in white bouclé fabric on a cream background. Very good condition / tiny traces of use Height 78cm, seat 42cm. 248 x 114 cm approximately.
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Polar Bear Style Sofa
Polar Bear Style Sofa
$17,911 / item
Roche Bobois ‘Informel’ Two-Seater Sofa – Original Natural Leather Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY A rare and elegant two-seater ‘Informel’ sofa by Roche Bobois, retaining its original natural leather upholstery in a sophisticated steel gr...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic long-frame sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall, featuring his signature gently arcing silhouette and tapered walnut legs. Fully reupholstered in Maharam's premium "Meld" wool ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

La Michetta Composition 3 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs. La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Extraordinary 19th Century Gustavian Paint Decorated And Gilt Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and elegant example of the type of 19th century neoclassical Gustavian paint decorated square frame upholstered sofa. Paint decorated overall in pale gray with gilt details. ...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Vladimir Kagan For Directional Serpentine Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Vladimir Kagan For Directional Serpentine Sofa. Offered is a stunning curvaceous sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture Company in the 1980's. We offer this gorgeo...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bertu Sofas, Mondo Modern Sofa, Oak, Maple, Simple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Sofas, Mondo Modern Sofa, Oak, Maple, Simple This Modern Mondo sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The sofa's si...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Maple

Antique Victorian French Rococo Carved Mahogany Upholstered Loveseat Parlor Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Victorian French Rococo Mahogany Serpentine Frame White/Beige/Gold Upholstere...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

1930s Art Deco Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely crafted Art Deco sofa from the 1930s. The woven fabric, in a dark green shade, is the original upholstery. Sleek lines and full, rounded forms characterize the sofa's ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Sofa, Love Seat or Settee by Kofod Larsen Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed and crafted sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig circa 1960's. It features a solid walnut frame and original upholstery. Manufacturers stamp is present. Fabric is...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Original ‘Togo’ 3-seater by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960’s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true design classic, this Togo one-seater sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1960s and remains one of the most recognizable pieces of 20th-century furniture...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Antique empire settee three-seater sofa hand carved mahogany Feather down cushions with green velvet. Comfortable elegance, qu...
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. New Upholstery. 1958.
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and refined three-seat sofa model 205 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1958 and manufactured in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik. This important sofa shows an impressive desig...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak

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

Materials

Walnut

Suelo Modern Platform Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern platform sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. ...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

Custom George Smith Espresso Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An original custom made soft mottled dark espresso leather tufted with brass tacks and mahogany wood legs by famed bespoke British furniture maker, George Smith. Original label. Exc...
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Early 2000s English Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

De Sede DS-76 Modular Sofa – 3-Seat Configuration, Restored, Velvet Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY A striking and rare De Sede DS-76 three-piece modular sofa, professionally restored and reupholstered in a sumptuous forest green velvet. Original...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved 1940s three seater Sofa in Green Velvet Mohair
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and authentic banana sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines....
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Studio Gruppo 14 T.E.E. 3-Seater Sofa by Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Studio Gruppo 14 T.E.E. 3-Seater Sofa by Busnelli, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sofa, manufactured by the renowned Italian company Busnelli, is a remarkable find due to its rarity....
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam

Post Modern 3 Seater Arizona Sofa by Niels Eilersen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great Post Modern Arizona sofa by Neils Eilersen. Sofa is in great structural shape however the fabric has seen better days. Just needs new upholstery to make it shine.
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1940s Style Modernist Custom Sweeping Curved Sofa in Aquamarine Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sculptural modernist sofa was handcrafted by artisans in New York state, by High Style Deco, inspired by a timeless 1940s design. The piece seamlessly combines the o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Ekornes Leather Sofa Stressless Reclining High-Back Scandinavian Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration Norwegian Tan Leather Stressless Reclining Sofa. Superior comfort. Teak Colored Wood Frame not teak wood. Model Windsor High Ba...
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Early 2000s Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Tan Patinated Leather
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A handsome and generously sized Chesterfield-style sofa upholstered in rich, naturally patinated tan leather. The deep-buttoned backrest showcases classic tufting, while the elegant ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Mohair 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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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 Angel...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Walnut

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Marshmallow sofa, model 5670 Manufactured by Herman Miller A great example of an iconic form.
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1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel

George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller Mid Century 1950s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an Original George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller Maker signed Iconic mid century sofa, a perfect addition for your home, office or business. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Stiletto Sofa Channeling Tufted Custom, Purple, Metal Veneer Base, Tight Seat
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Stiletto sofa is sophisticated and plush. Its sleek wenge frame and rich upholstery make this piece a perfect balance of comfort and luxury.
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2010s American Other Sofas

Materials

Wenge

Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Three-seater Togo sofa by designer Michel Ducaroy (1925–2009) for Ligne Roset, from the 1970s. Original tan leather upholstery with the Ligne Roset manufacturer’s label. Some light s...
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural base with floating front sofa made by Preview circa 1992. It features the original tweed fabric in good condition. Could use cleaning before use.
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1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Mid-Century Modern Curved Irregular Shape Sectional Sofa by Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning and large sectional sofa circa 1970's. It features a two piece design and it retains it's original fabric. Some light normal sun fading but very usable. Recovering this so...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

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