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Sofas For Sale
Set of 2 Sofas and 2 Chairs, by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, 1963
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two "Ateljee" three-seater sofas and two "Ateljee" armchairs was designed in Finland in the 1960s by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi. The frame is made of oak and the seat is co...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
STRAIGHT classic art deco SOFA Dresden around 1930 or. fabric - wood refinished
Located in Landshut, BY
""~!~** STRAIGHT **~!~**
This classic art deco sofa was produced in the Dresden area in the 1930s
Its shape is quite unique and very well proportioned
Its spring upholstery is still strong and fully undamaged
All wooden parts have been demounted sanded and stained - then treated (sprayed) with a transparent Acrylic Silk Matt Paint
finish and professionally remounted.
The sofa has fully been accurately cleaned ::
:: 3 steps: A: air pistol...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Beech
$3,630 Sale Price
33% Off
PILLOW SOFA BY Muller Van Severen, Corduroy, Sky Blue, Three-Seaters
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Pillow Sofa is designed by Muller Van Severen and presented by BD. This sofa has been improved into a new playful and modular system. The independent pillows are crisp and richly...
Category
2010s Spanish Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Maralunga Two-Seater Sofa by Cassina – Fully Restored, Desert Sand Leather
By Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
A true icon of Italian design, the Maralunga two-seater sofa by Cassina, originally designed by Vico Magistretti, blends timeless elegance w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
LOS ANGELES Contemporary Olive Velvet Sofa by Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
LOS ANGELES Sofa by Alexandre Ligios, Represented by Tuleste Factory
W 98.4" x D 47.3" x H 39.4"
Wooden structure, velvet or curly wool
Refined st...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Settee Sofa 1950's
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Sofa from 1950s Italy. Upholstered recently in a very soft Faux sheep wool,
This cozy settee would go beautifully at the end the bed or any other seating area.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Florence Knoll Three-Seater Sofa Mid Century Modern 1955, Model 2557
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Three-Seater Sofa by Knoll.
Sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955
91 w x 29 h x 31.5 d Seat 17 h x 22 d Arm rest 22....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Hairpin Leg Daybed Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Case Study daybed / sofa / couch / chaise lounge featuring iron hairpin legs with pine back suppor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall Chrome Craft Associates Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Adrian Pearsall chrome Craft Associates sofa.
Offered is a vintage mid-century modern sofa, By Craft Associates- Adrian Pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1970's Yngve Ekstrom Style Fat Pine Framed Reclining Sofa with White Upholstery
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun 1970's, Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese style, pine sofa with large scale pine frame and original white textured upholstery. Small wheels on the piece make for easy movement! The frame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970, and features a floating Walnut case with deep brown tufted leather upholstery and cushions, over a polished steel pedestal base.
When comparing to the Milo Baughman case sofa, which is very popular and in-demand, this Warren Platner sofa...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$22,300 Sale Price
21% Off
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill 'FK-6720' Leather Sofa, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For those who love beautifully distressed leather, this three-seat sofa designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill International in the 1960s is a fantastic col...
Category
1960s German Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Mohair, Model 150BS, 2000s
Located in Westport, CT
This stunning and rare Serpentine sofa, Model 150BS, was designed by architect and furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. Its distinctive curved frame gives this piece a delightful, sens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
"Lovö" Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Lovö” sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a striking, rustic design. Storage under the seat.
“Lovö” is one of the series of ...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Pine
1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Classic Leather Sofa Couch
By Classic
Located in New York, NY
Comfy burgundy leather sofa, with brass studs. Classic form, original condition, clean, ready to use. Cushions do sit flat, they were just not p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Leather
Set of Two Red Leather Chester Sofa by Poltrona Frau, 1993
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The Chester sofa features a spring system made with hand-placed conical steel springs, secured to jute straps on a seasoned beech frame. The seat padding is made of rubberized horseh...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Organic Modern Brown Velvet Sofa Melancolía
Located in Almería, ES
Melancholy is not sadness—it’s a depth of feeling, a space for reflection. The Melancolía Sofa embodies that quiet intensity. With its organic curves, generous proportions, and envel...
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$7,033 / item
Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A French, Louis XV style walnut canapé from the mid-19th century with wraparound back, scrolled arms & cabriole legs. Of heirloom quality featuring new cotton Linen upholstery and s...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
Ghidini 1961 Frame 3-Seat Sofa with Arms in Cuoio Leather by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Stefano Giovannoni designs Frame for GHIDINI1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and Yellow Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-seater sofa in teak and yellow striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Raphael Raffel Brown Natural Leather Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Raphael Raffel designed, 1970's, made-to-order natural leather Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris. Raphael Raffel (1912-2000), who trained at the École des Beaux Arts, was a well-know...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vienna secession bench/sofa by Otto Wagner executed by Pancota Vienna
By Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession bench/sofa by Otto Wagner executed by Pancota Vienna in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Sofas
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Leather Percival Lafer 'MP-97' Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, c. 1970, Signed
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous collectors piece is an all original and signed yellow leather 'MP-97' three-seat sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer for Lafer MP was designed in 1970 and produce...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Contemporary Pink Velvet Sofa Revolución
Located in Almería, ES
In a world longing for transformation, the Revolución Sofa doesn’t whisper change—it embodies it. With fearless lines and unapologetic form, it balances softness and structure, rebel...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$6,418 / item
Bamboo Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Art Deco bamboo sofa with original tropical themed fabric cushions ( fabric shows wear ). The frame features a wrap around bamboo base...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
$2,800
Morphologica Nebraska Sofa + Armchair in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
By Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia.
The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Wool
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2016. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Paying homage to the work of Vico Magistretti, this innovative system of upholstered seating is...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$15,217 Sale Price / item
32% Off
Amazing Italian Low Sofa Cognac Leather Cobianchi for Insa Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Amazing Italian Low Sofa Cognac Leather Cobianchi for Insa Made in Italy
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$6,269 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of Lounge Chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Silkeborg, 1972. Solid teak wood with a curved frame. Danish design from the 1970s with high-quality craftsmanship.
We can orga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Peter Marino Architects ‘Getty’ Example Sofa
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Designed and custom fabricated by Peter Marino architects, for ‘the Getty’ building (503 w24th St, Chelsea)
Peter Marino needs no introduction; this is a rare opportunity to own a part of this monumental project, the chairs are well documented on his website as well as many ‘architectural digest’ features about the building.
The projects completion predates ‘Maison Royere...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Down
"Dominique" Two-Seater Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron are celebrated for their distinct contributions to postwar French design, championing a unique blend of rustic warmth and modernist functionalit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the ti...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Brunschwig & Fils Custom Piedmont Tufted Loveseat in Geometric Velour Fabric
Located in Morristown, NJ
A beautifully constructed two-seat "Piedmont" loveseat by Brunschwig & Fils, the esteemed American house known for its impeccable craftsmanship and refined textiles. This custom-upho...
Category
Early 2000s American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina.
In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
$30,760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Velvet Tuxedo Sofa Settee Tight Back w/Button Detail & Black Wood Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Modern tuxedo style sofa with champagne velvet fabric, tight back with button detail, & a black painted wood base with straight tapered square legs. Beautiful con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In usable condition but would look great with updated fabric.
We have 2 matching sofas...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mats Theselius Chrome Steel & Dark Leather Two Seater Sofa for Källemo, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and special commissioned two seater sofa in chrome and dark leather by Mats Theselius produced by Källemo Sweden, 1990s. In great original condition with light signs of age...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Curved Sofa for American Leather
Located in San Diego, CA
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Curved Sofa for American Leather
A stunning and sensuous Zoe sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. True to Kagan’s visionary legacy, this piece...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
Large 8 Piece Sofa "Cosmos" DS 28 by Ulbald Klug & De Sede, Brown Leather, 1970s
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Ubald Klug DS-28 Cosmos Sectional Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
This stunning 8-piece sectional sofa by Ubald Klug, produced by De Sede in the 1970s, showcases a bold, organic design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$23,404 Sale Price
48% Off
Martin Visser Sofa / Daybed for 't Spectrum – Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Martin Visser Sofa / Daybed for 't Spectrum – Netherlands, 1960s
This iconic mid-century modern sofa, designed by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum in the 1960s, is a refined example of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Green Linen and Walnut Forster Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Forster sofa is a midcentury inspired sofa with a loose tufted seat, loose back cushions, and piped details. The sofa rests atop a simple, rounded wood base.
The Lawson-Fenning...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS-2011 Vintage Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Hilversum, NL
Introducing the De Sede DS-2011, a vintage two-seat sofa from the 1980s that epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of this renowned Swiss brand. This exceptional model is a true...
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$2,481 Sale Price
24% Off
Knoll Florence Relaxed Two-Seater Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Florence Knoll in 1954, this iconic two-seater reflects her architectural approach to furniture—restrained, geometric, and timeless. With softened proportions and deeper ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle Danish Modern Sofa Sleeper
Located in Fulton, CA
A Danish Modern sofa sleeper designed by Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle. Denmark, circa. 1960's. Converts from sofa to bed by simply sliding the frame forward. Beautiful original fin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Saporiti “Confidential” Three-Seater Sofa in Terracotta Brown Leather
By Saporiti
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
This iconic three-seater “Confidential” sofa, designed by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia in the 1970s, is a striking example of bold, ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Salvador Dali, Contemporary, Red Dali Lips Sofa
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
$3,347 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Customizable Zanotta Za:Za Max Sofa by Studio Zaven
By Zanotta, Studio Zaven
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric
Monobloc, modular sofas and pouf. Carrying frame in talc, hemp, orange, amaranth, grass green, espresso or black painted steel, complete of stiff po...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile
$14,966 / item
Danish 1950s Sofa Attributed to Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Variant
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and likely a variant of Fritz Hansen's famous model 1669. Just the shape of the l...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Three-Seater Sofa for Mobilgirgi by Mario Marenco, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding three-seater sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi in 1970s.
Walnut and leather.
Original upholstery in excellent condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made.
Known for his dedication to organ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$144,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Organic Shaped Wavy Sofa in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Organic shaped sofa, pine, fabric, Europe, 1970s
This sculptural sofa, crafted in Europe during the 1970s, embodies the organic spirit of its era through its fluid, curvilinear form...
Category
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
DWR Bantam 84" Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
DWR Design Within Reach Bantam 84" Sofa. Like new condition! One very small hole on underside of cushion! See Photo. Very clean was in the living room of a second home not often ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,800
Robby Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Robby 3 seater with wooden
structure. Upholstered and covered
with smooth velvet fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$5,373 / item
Passepartout Orange & Blue Sofa By Debonademeo Studio
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
PASSEPARTOUT is an architectural series composed of seats and partitions that can fractionate rooms, generating different microcosms for working, waiting, and relaxing. Designed to m...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$12,265 / item
Italian Modern Curved Sculptural Loveseat or Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern curved sculptural loveseat or sofa. This stunning Italian Federico Munari inspired postmodern sofa, chaise or loveseat has interesti...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sven Ellekaer leather sofa produced by Coja
Located in Bern, CH
Sven Ellekaer 2 seater leather sofa, produced by Coja. Natural nubuck leather with oak frame
Design: Sven Ellekaer
Produced: Coja 1960 - 1970
Measurements: Height: 73 cm Width: 153c...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Bomb Yellow Armchair by Simone Micheli
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Simone Micheli, Bomb is inspired by an object of destruction to invite to reflect on the drama of war and the hope that life will always prevail. The armchair is a design...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Other, Aluminum
$10,695 / item
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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