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Sofas For Sale
Fritz Hansen Model 1668 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1668 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s.
Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Faux Fur
Three Seats Leather Sofa by Brazilian Manufacture, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Three Seats Leather Sofa realized by Brazilian Manufacture in 1970s.
Fully original and in very good condition.
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pascal Modular Curve Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pascal Modular allows for unlimited configurations in curved and straight options. Each piece is wrapped in down and feather to maximize comfort lounging. Includes arm pillows an...
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Danish Modern Settee, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee from the 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a multicolored, floral themed upholstered and tufted body.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Midcentury Carl Malmsten Boucle "Samsas" Sofa, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This mid century icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a have new high quality off white boucle fabric and reupholstered by o...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Velvet Sofa with High Back and Long Seat
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sofa with a high back and long seat that is designed for talking, for lounging, for sharing secrets and laughs. This high back sofa is like an embrace, whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Philippe Starck Custom Bench for the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two pieces are available.
Custom leather, wood, and chrome bench designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Cassina exclusively for the SLS hotel in Lo...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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
Mid-Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather 2 Seat Sofa rosewood Legs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish modern beautiful dark Red leather 2 seat sofa dark brown rosewood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Dark Red leather is soft and shows little signs of use bu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Morphologica Minnesota Sofa 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
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Walnut And Burl Sofa C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique American Empire Greco upholstered sofa offers walnut and burl construction having fl...
Category
Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Customizable 4-Seater Sofa with Light Gray Fabric and Pillows, Bowed Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Bowed four-seater sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with light gray fabric and four pillows. The Bowed 4-seater sofa brings a perfect blend of modern elegance and comfort to your living space. Its striking curved silhouette and luxurious light gray upholstery in Almond Milk Twill Weave add a sophisticated touch, making it a standout centerpiece in contemporary and minimalist interiors. Crafted with medium-density foam and elastic bands, the sofa offers firm support and a comfortable seating experience, ideal for everyday relaxation or entertaining guests.
Designed for both residential and commercial use, the Bowed Sofa...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Rare Fabric Folding Sofa by Halabala for UP. Zavody, 1953, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
1953 rare wooden folding couch made by Halabala for UP Zavody, in fomer Czechoslovakia.
Made of fabric and wood.
Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age (mainly the fabric an...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finn Juhl Rare Early Baker Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan.
Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector an...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage "Piumino" sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca - 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic and very comfortable ‘Dall’Occa’ sofa that was designed by De Pas, D’urbino, and Lomazzi and manufactured in Italy by Dall’Oca in 1975.
The sofa is in a stunning original...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Sofas and 2 Chairs, by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, 1963
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
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
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, Beige
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: setup 8 modules : 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, 2 curve, 1 corner, 1 ottoman, 2 armrest)
Measures: W. 406 cm / D. 400 cm / H. 70cm / seating H. 42cm
Model shown: Barnum boucle 3
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Wide range of fabrics and colors
CAT 1: Fame
CAT 2: Barnum, Breeze Fusion, Savoy
CAT 3: Fiord, Hallingdal, Savanna, Zero*, Steelcut Trio, Moss, Safire
CAT 4: Baru
CAT 5: Dunes, Spectrum/Noir
Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11 collection - a tribute to a timeless era of the 70s and its expressive aesthetics. Featuring a versatile but simple system of modules, appearing in limitless options to form numerous settings, shapes and styles to adhere to all types of environments. Whether for a small living setting or spacious public site.
Studio is defined by its bold fluted upholstery characteristics inspired by late 1970s sofa styles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Midcentury Weiman 3-Piece Serpentine Sectional Cloud Sofa in Gray Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and curvy three-piece sectional sofa produced by Weiman in the 1980s. The sofa has its original light grey velvet and is moderately worn. Basic recovering is needed. The pad...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid century Hans Wegner Sofa GE-236/4 GETAMA Solid Oak Frame
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish Four-seat sofa model GE236/4 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid oak solid wood frame with original patina has original spring loaded cushions with original red woven upholstery - This Sofa is in Need of New Upholstery. The Solid Oak frame with Brass screws that was stained a darker brown can be lighter if restored. Sofa is Solid and ready for restoration. Labeled GETAMA Stamped under frame multiple...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Oak, Upholstery
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular sofa that recalls the sof...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Henredon Sofa Modified Lawson Style Yellow & Beige Striped
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henredon Modified Lawson style sofa with original yellow & beige striped fabric, 3 loose seat cushions with Poly wrapped feather down in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
Postmodern Sculptural Curved Serpentine Sectional Snake Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental serpentine snake sectional sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan and Milo Baughman. This unique modular curved sofa consists of three interlocking sections reupholstered in ...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa
By L. & J.G Stickley
USA, 21st Century
Solid cherry wood frame, with original upholstery.
Measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Arne Norell 'Mexico' Sofa in Moss Green Leather, 3 Seats, Denmark 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Arne Norell, 'Mexico' sofa, leather and teak, Sweden, 1960s.
This comfortable three seats sofa is designed by Arne Norell and holds a robust, sturdy character. The base is made of...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Midcentury Folding Sofabed by Drevotvar, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
By Drevotvar
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid century sofabed was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. The sofa has a beechwood and plywood structure and original upholstery. These sofas are currently very po...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Plywood
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height 15.5”.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Suelo Modern Wood Sofa with Plinth Base
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern wood sofa with plinth base is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, a...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
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
Suelo Outdoor Armless Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Outdoor Armless Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfort...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Two-seater sofa in green woven rattan, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Two-seater sofa in green woven rattan, 1970s
Product Details
A matching pair of armchairs is also available and listed on our storefront.
Sofa Dimensions: 155 W x 98 H x 60 D cm
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Arts and Crafts Wicker Two Seat Sofa By Dryad and Co.UK 1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Two Seat Sofa Arts and Krafts Wicker By Dryad and Co UK. 1920s
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
'Presidencial' Jacaranda Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier Brazil, c. 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic collectors example of the extremely rare 'Presidencial' three-seat sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier Moveis, Sao Paolo Brazil, circa 1960.
Featuring a sculptural Jacaranda (an exotic variant of Brazilian Rosewood) frame with slatted seat backs and seductive curved arms sitting on top of three black and chrome steel legs. Subtle details complete this exotic couch...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Frits Henningsen, Three Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen three seat sofa new upholstered with brandy coloured aniline leather
Frame of mahogany.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Contemporary Channel-Tufted Sofa Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Designed with a thorough but playful attention to geometry and form, this sofa has a glamorous 60’s & 70’s sci-fi retro look. Its quilted upholstery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Ralph Lauren Chesterfield Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hartville, OH
Gorgeous Vintage Chesterfield Sofa with Deep Button Tufts, Rolled arms and Brass Casters. Finished in a Cognac leather. Unsigned, believed to be Ralph Lauren.
Category
1990s American British Colonial Sofas
Materials
Leather
Early 18th Century French XIV Walnut Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century French Louis XIV walnut sofa with gracefully curved back, the seat supported by turned front legs and turned center stretcher.
Newly upholstered in rich brown color velv...
Category
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret A Leg Bench, 1950s Chandigarh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful teak bench titled the King Bench A Leg designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh. Imported from India with care, this bench tell a story far beyond what the eye can see.
...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Curved Loveseat or Settee Around 1950
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably manufactured around 1950 even if the original design came out of the late art deco e...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Italian 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This vintage three-seat sofa from the mid-century period matches the expression 'retro-modern'.The soft, curved seat contrasts with the black iron legs.The silhouette from the back i...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Suelo Modern Wood Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern wood sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with com...
Category
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. Missoni & Kenzo Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eleven piece modular Mah Jong Sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s. This example was manufactured in 2017. Fabrics are mostly Missoni with a few by Kenzo. ...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Baker Knole Style Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Baker Knole style sofa with classic (fixed) drop-arm form, featuring a rectangular back and high arms flanking a loose cushion seat over a tassel skir...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa Model 'Samspel" Carl Malmsten, 1956
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 ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
1970 Modern Orange Chenille Tuxedo Sofa Rolled Arms Stratford Division Futorian
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage original orange chenille tuxedo sofa with rolled arms by Stratford designs a division of Futorian Manufacturing Company. Comprised of tuxedo frame, rolled arms, 3 back & 2 arm ground foam filled cushions, 1 foam bench seat cushion with button detail, 2 arm covers, and round tapered brown plastic legs. 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 refinished or restored. Specifically, a small tear in the back of the sofa has been repaired at some point and the sofa has been professionally cleaned. It also has small signs of wear to the fabric which only add to its charm. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
In the case of this sofa, orange is DEFINITELY the new black!!! This is a fabulous vintage sofa by Stratford Designs wearing its original orange velvety chenille fabric. It is comprised of a tuxedo style frame with rolled arms, three back cushions and two side or arm cushions, all zippered and filled with ground foam, and a cozy foam filled bench seat cushion with marvelous button detail. It has two arm covers and round tapered brown plastic legs behind the base skirt. The fabric bears an all-over “perfectly imperfect” wear as you would expect with a vintage piece. We love it and would use it as is for a long time, however, some may wish to reupholster. Just imagine the limitless fabric possibilities!! One of the greatest assets this sofa bears is its incredibly comfortable single bench cushion! Yes, it's attractive but it’s quite possibly the PERFECT napping couch!!! No pesky cushion cracks to fall between!! Lol!! It is Modern in style, but it will blend in beautifully with many décor styles whether Mid-Century Modern, Industrial, Minimalist, Maximalist, or Hollywood Regency! Can’t you just see it in your family room, living room, or flanking the fireplace in the study? We certainly can!!
Morris Futorian...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Complete Living Room Sofa and Armchairs Design Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1962
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid living room with sofa and pair of armchairs, "zelda" model, designed by sergio asti for poltronova in 1962
The sofa measures 210 cm in length, 80 cm in depth and 60 cm in...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Trenton, NJ
nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its ebonized wood frame features exquisite carvings that highlight the skill and craftsmanship...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Curved Serpentine L Shape Sectional Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern curved sectional circa 1980's. This sofa is top notch, and would look great with a brass plinth base instead of fabric wrapped. The fabric has some soiling, so recover...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that kee...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Nuvola White Modular Sofa
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Modular sofa characterized by the softness of its volumes. It can also be placed in the center of the room thanks to its curved backrest. Wooden base in lacquered finish, available i...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Wrought Iron Woodard Chantilly Rose Garden Patio Poolside Glider
Located in New York, NY
Incredible and rare Woodard Chantilly Rose porch glider. The glider is in very good original condition, structurally sound, sturdy, and fully functiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Ekornes tan Leather oak 3 Seater Sofa
By Ekorness
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Norwegian Modern Ekornes Tan leather oak 3 seater sofa. Superb curved light tan leather with solid oak wood frame. Beautiful condition and very comfortable. Great Norwegi...
Category
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Madsen & Schubell Leather Modular Corner Sofa, C. 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a remarkable Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell leather modular sofa, a quintessential example of refined Scandinavian design from the 1960s. This sofa, embodying the era's emphasi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Suede, Beech
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The sofa dates from the Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the sofa is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful walnut veneer, whic...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
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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