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"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa in red fabric, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 42 cm. Stamped B&B Italia. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1970s Danish 3-Seater Brown Leather Sofa with Beech Frame
1970s Danish 3-Seater Brown Leather Sofa with Beech Frame

1970s Danish 3-Seater Brown Leather Sofa with Beech Frame

Located in Praha, CZ

Classic 1970s Danish 3-seater sofa upholstered in supple brown leather, supported by a sturdy beech frame and legs. This inviting vintage piece features plush cushioning and a timele...

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1970s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Mid Century Swedish Ilona Sofa
Arne Norell Mid Century Swedish Ilona Sofa

Arne Norell Mid Century Swedish Ilona Sofa

By Arne Norell

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arne Norell Mid Century Swedish Ilona Sofa This sofa measures: 89 wide x 32 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 30.5 inches Good Vintage Condition - A...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

By Carl-Johan Boman

Located in High Point, NC

A white fabric and wood sofa designed by Carl-Johan Boman and produced by Oy Boman Ab, Finland, c. 1940s. Loss of some tufted buttons and some distress to fabric consistent with age...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Classic Leather Sofa Couch
Classic Leather Sofa Couch

Classic Leather Sofa Couch

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

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...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair
Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair

Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Culver City, CA

Let’s be honest—if Gabriella Crespi, Karl Springer, and Pierre Paulin walked into a room and had to pick a seat, they’d sink right into these. This matched pair of Vladimir Kagan Clo...

Category

1990s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Lucite

J. Robert Scott Three-Seat Beige Upholstered Sofa with Throw Pillows
J. Robert Scott Three-Seat Beige Upholstered Sofa with Throw Pillows

J. Robert Scott Three-Seat Beige Upholstered Sofa with Throw Pillows

By J. Robert Scott 1

Located in Astoria, NY

J. Robert Scott Three-Seat Beige Upholstered Sofa, with matching lumbar cushion and two throw pillows, "J. Robert Scott" label to underside. 30" H x 85" W x 38" D; seat: 20.5" H. P...

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20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in London, GB

A smart and very well made antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is superb, this is a great size, i...

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1950s British Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Swedish Empire Settee, Painted Wood & Gilt, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820
Swedish Empire Settee, Painted Wood & Gilt, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820

Swedish Empire Settee, Painted Wood & Gilt, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A glamorous Swedish Empire style settee from the early 19th century (circa 1820) as a painted wood frame sheltering the fully upholstered interior of a single bench cushion, three ba...

Category

19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Gold

Circa 1980s Custom Upholstered Three Seat Sofa In The Manner of Donghia
Circa 1980s Custom Upholstered Three Seat Sofa In The Manner of Donghia

Circa 1980s Custom Upholstered Three Seat Sofa In The Manner of Donghia

By Donghia

Located in Chicago, IL

Colorful custom upholstered three seat sofa in the manner of Donghia. New upholstery was ordered custom and the work facilitated by Orange Chair Company LLC. Orange Chair provides th...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Isa Bergamo large Art Deco walnut mohair velvet sofa 1940s
Isa Bergamo large Art Deco walnut mohair velvet sofa 1940s

Isa Bergamo large Art Deco walnut mohair velvet sofa 1940s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Paris, IDF

This exceptional sofa, attributed to Isa Bergamo, and dating from the 1940s, is an outstanding example of post-war Art Deco Italian design. Its crescent-shaped seat rests on a low wo...

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Customizable Moroso Me-Time Sofa by García Cumini
Customizable Moroso Me-Time Sofa by García Cumini

Customizable Moroso Me-Time Sofa by García Cumini

By Moroso, García Cumini

Located in New York, NY

The project takes shape through careful research that blends design, emotion, and memory. Its generous, flowing lines recall familiar archetypes, reinterpreted in a contemporary dime...

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2010s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1930s Restored Art Deco Sofa, Czechoslovakia
1930s Restored Art Deco Sofa, Czechoslovakia

1930s Restored Art Deco Sofa, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carrefully refurbished - Newly upholstered- walnut finish - can be used with or without pillows - Seat height with pillows is 48cm

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

three-seater sofa from the  Sapporo line, designed in the 1970s by Mario Marenco
three-seater sofa from the  Sapporo line, designed in the 1970s by Mario Marenco

three-seater sofa from the Sapporo line, designed in the 1970s by Mario Marenco

By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco

Located in RIDDERKERK, NL

This three-seater sofa from the Sapporo line, designed in the 1970s by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi , is a beautiful example of Italian design from that period. The design combines...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Small Sofà Bamboo and Brass Italian Design Mid Century
Small Sofà Bamboo and Brass Italian Design Mid Century

Small Sofà Bamboo and Brass Italian Design Mid Century

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Small sofà bamboo and brass Italian design mid century

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Tropical Chic Loveseat by Vivai del Sud, Rattan & Bamboo
Mid-Century Italian Tropical Chic Loveseat by Vivai del Sud, Rattan & Bamboo

Mid-Century Italian Tropical Chic Loveseat by Vivai del Sud, Rattan & Bamboo

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Catania, CT

This is an exceptional and highly sought-after Mid-Century Italian loveseat settee manufactured by the celebrated Roman design house, Vivai del Sud, circa the 1960s. The piece exempl...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019

Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019

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 comb...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Cotton

Italian Corner Sofa attributed to Gio Ponti
Italian Corner Sofa attributed to Gio Ponti

Italian Corner Sofa attributed to Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in CA, CA

Corner sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, upholstered in a black and white silk fabric by Christian Lacroix

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Two-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Two-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

Two-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Foam

1990s Niels Bendtsen 'Baku' Memphis Style Sofa for Montis, Built-In Table
1990s Niels Bendtsen 'Baku' Memphis Style Sofa for Montis, Built-In Table

1990s Niels Bendtsen 'Baku' Memphis Style Sofa for Montis, Built-In Table

By Niels Bendtsen, Montis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sofa designed by Niels Bendtsen for Montis embodies the bold spirit of Memphis style design from the 1990s. The 'Baku' model features a black faux leather seat cushion contrasted wit...

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Percival Lafer Mid-Century Three-Seat Sofa in Black Leather, 1958
Percival Lafer Mid-Century Three-Seat Sofa in Black Leather, 1958

Percival Lafer Mid-Century Three-Seat Sofa in Black Leather, 1958

By Percival Lafer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Percival Later three seat sofa in black leather. This beautiful piece of Brazilian Mid century is in good vintage condition with minimal wear and scuffing throughout. The foam interi...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poltrona Frau Designer Italian Leather Lounge Suite in Rich Chocolate Leather
Poltrona Frau Designer Italian Leather Lounge Suite in Rich Chocolate Leather

Poltrona Frau Designer Italian Leather Lounge Suite in Rich Chocolate Leather

Located in Nottingham, GB

A superb Poltrona Frau lounge suite comprising a generous three-seat sofa and two matching armchairs, beautifully upholstered in luxurious chocolate brown leather. Renowned for exce...

Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s
Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s

By Boman OY

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stunning pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs from the 1940s, attributed to Boman Oy. Featuring plush upholstery in a luxurious red fabric. The chairs feature a beautifully sculp...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Frits Henningsen Sofa in Walnut and Pink Upholstery
Frits Henningsen Sofa in Walnut and Pink Upholstery

Frits Henningsen Sofa in Walnut and Pink Upholstery

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Frits Henningsen, sofa, walnut, pink fabric, Denmark, 1930s This classic sofa was designed and produced by master cabinet maker Frits Henningsen around the 1930s. The basic design i...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Retro Armless Sofa in Maharam Beck
Retro Armless Sofa in Maharam Beck

Retro Armless Sofa in Maharam Beck

Located in Nyack, NY

Our armless sofa features a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retro feel. Made in America, an...

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Moroso Pacific 3-seater Sofa in White sand by Patricia Urquiola
Moroso Pacific 3-seater Sofa in White sand by Patricia Urquiola

Moroso Pacific 3-seater Sofa in White sand by Patricia Urquiola

By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pacific is the continuation of a design process begun in 2010 with the iconic Redondo collection by Patricia Urquiola. “It’s the evolution of a collection that over recent years has ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Height (inches): 16.25" Arm Height (inches): 24.63" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered up...

Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1960s, Danish design by H.J.Wegner, 3 seater sofa model CH 163.
1960s, Danish design by H.J.Wegner, 3 seater sofa model CH 163.

1960s, Danish design by H.J.Wegner, 3 seater sofa model CH 163.

By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design by H.J.Wegner. 3-seater sofa model CH 163. Original black leather, teak wood. Partially restored: new upholstery on armrests, extra cushion filling, wood refresh...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited in...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Original Historic Hand Made 9 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa By Paul T Frankl
Original Historic Hand Made 9 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa By Paul T Frankl

Original Historic Hand Made 9 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa By Paul T Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Extremely rare, museum-quality nine-strand square pretzel square-back four-seat sofa was designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...

Category

1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage French country inspired hand carved Damask sofa
Vintage French country inspired hand carved Damask sofa

Vintage French country inspired hand carved Damask sofa

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a vintage French country inspired Damask sofa. The sofa has gold Damask upholstery with a coordinating brocade border around the edges of the upholstery. The sofa has a hand ...

Category

1990s Sofas

Materials

Damask, Wood

Preview (Weiman) Furniture Adjustable Contemporary Modern Three Seater Sofa
Preview (Weiman) Furniture Adjustable Contemporary Modern Three Seater Sofa

Preview (Weiman) Furniture Adjustable Contemporary Modern Three Seater Sofa

By Preview

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Designed for Preview Furniture, this adjustable three-seater sofa embodies the designer’s signature blend of sculptural form and exceptional comfort. The sofa features generously pro...

Category

20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Original Italian corner sofa from the 1950s, the upholstery is from the time, in damask velvet, in good condition but the intervention of the upholsterer is recommended.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Esko Pajamies Three-Seat Cantilevered Sofa, Merva, Finland, 1960s
Esko Pajamies Three-Seat Cantilevered Sofa, Merva, Finland, 1960s

Esko Pajamies Three-Seat Cantilevered Sofa, Merva, Finland, 1960s

By Esko Pajamies, Merva Merivaara.

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare three-seat sofa was designed by Esko Pajamies and produced by the Finnish company Merva in the 1960s. The rectangular shape of the seat, armrests and backrest give the chai...

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

The 'Verneuil' Mohair Sofa by Design Frères
The 'Verneuil' Mohair Sofa by Design Frères

The 'Verneuil' Mohair Sofa by Design Frères

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The 'Verneuil' sofa is the latest addition to our exclusive Design Frères line. inspired by Jean-Michel Frank's timeless Art Deco aesthetic, it is built to the highest standards of c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Steel

Danish Art Deco Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's
Danish Art Deco Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's

Danish Art Deco Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained beech with gre...

Category

1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa V1
Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa V1

Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa V1

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Conceived in 2011, this sofa design was the first piece in The Inheritance Collection by Stephen Kenn. Beginning from a place of curiosity about how furniture was constructed, the co...

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Sofa Bed
Mid-Century Sofa Bed

Mid-Century Sofa Bed

Located in London, England

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

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form
Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form

Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large vintage 2 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 2 sections with a low profile sculptural look. Feet are low profile 1 inch cylinders. Fabric is original and ...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch

Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.

Category

Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Prairie Spindle Settle Sofa
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Prairie Spindle Settle Sofa

Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Prairie Spindle Settle Sofa

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Prairie style spindle settle sofa or loveseat By Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid cherry wood frame, with upholstered seat and bac...

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In High Performing Ecru Velvet By Sidani Design
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In High Performing Ecru Velvet By Sidani Design

Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In High Performing Ecru Velvet By Sidani Design

Located in New York, NY

The Illusion Sofa is defined by its sculptural curved silhouette and organically shaped back, thoughtfully designed to create the visual impression of effortlessly embracing a 90-deg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

'Mole' Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s, Signed
'Mole' Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s, Signed

'Mole' Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s, Signed

By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare signed example of the 'Mole' sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, produced by OCA Brazil in the 1960s (see image gallery for a photo of the OCA stamp). This Mole sofa has an expansive am...

Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Aria Sofa in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair (Caramel) by Frances Jean
Aria Sofa in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair (Caramel) by Frances Jean

Aria Sofa in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair (Caramel) by Frances Jean

Located in London, GB

The Aria Sofa is designed as a calm and refined anchor for the home, balancing generous comfort with a composed, sculptural silhouette. Defined by clean lines, deep seating, and a si...

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2010s British Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Linen, Upholstery, Foam, Feathers

Maple-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work w/Customizable Fabric
Maple-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work w/Customizable Fabric

Maple-Framed Perception Bench or Loveseat by Known Work w/Customizable Fabric

By Known Work

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perceptions Bench explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi

Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi

By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Claudio Salocchi’s design explores research in the decade from the 1970s to the 1980s, when new ways of living and experimentation were central to the work of Italian designers. Free...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Restored Art Deco Presidents Nantucket Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket 3-Seat Sofa
Restored Art Deco Presidents Nantucket Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket 3-Seat Sofa

Restored Art Deco Presidents Nantucket Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket 3-Seat Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored stick rattan “Nantucket” Three-Seat Sofa This striking Nantucket 3-seater sofa features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, of...

Category

1990s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rattan

1970s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
1970s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, furniture velour, ash wood legs.

1970s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, furniture velour, ash wood legs.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, spri...

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Palm Sofa — Handcrafted Modular Sofa in Polished Brass
Palm Sofa — Handcrafted Modular Sofa in Polished Brass

Palm Sofa — Handcrafted Modular Sofa in Polished Brass

Located in Porto, PT

Palm Sofa takes the form of a dry palm bark — its curved, layered profile translated into a seating module built around a handcrafted brass structure. The frame follows a single orga...

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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.