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Sofas For Sale
Spanish Revival Sofa Floral Tapestry Chenille Fabric Barley Twist Turned Spindle
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Spanish Revival or Mediterranean style floral tapestry chenille sofa comprised of a dark wood frame with barley twist spindle post sides, brass decorative details, three foam filled loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam seat cushions, and three loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam back cushions, two bolster arm pillows, new dust cover, round tapered wood back legs, and front ball casters. 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, at first look I thought this sofa was reupholstered but given a second look this is its original! It is in great condition. But the foam in the seat cushions is starting to show its age and will need to be replaced soon; however, that’s easy to do with the zippered cushions. 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.
Someone call the 1970’s…. it seems to have forgotten its SPECTACULAR SOFA!!!! We have a wonderful Spanish Revival sofa...
Category
1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Standard Tuxedo Sofa by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, 1970's
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is a stunner. Classic design meets contemporary allure with the exquisite creation by legendary designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A masterpiece that seamlessly brid...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chenille
Midcentury Pair of Kidney Shaped Sofas in the Style of Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of kidney-shaped sofas feature a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back. These sofas are newly produced and have been handcrafted with a solid hardwood frame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
1980's Art Deco Hollywood Regency Gondola Sofa by Bassett Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1980's Art Deco sofa for sale. Manufactured here in the US by Bassett Furniture, and is a really high-quality couch. It has an amazing and unique gondola design with a long b...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
LUSO 2-seater sofa in white boucle, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
LUSO sofa: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery
LUSO sofa is a very delicate piece, with special details, designed to be used on a daily basis. Upholstered in a white bouc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Foam, Feathers
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Early Art Deco period Northern Italian sofa, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the back of the sofa is gracefully curved and extends to acce...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
George Smith Howard & Son's Contemporary Velvet Signature Scroll Arm Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Countryside, IL
George Smith Howard & Son's Contemporary Large Velvet Signature Scroll Arm Sofa
This sofa measures: 85 wide x 39 deep x 34 inches high, with a sea...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 17.5”
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Morro Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro sofa is our deepest and largest scaled sofa featuring a biscuit tufted seat, loose back cushions and a geometrically sculpted base. Available in American walnut or white oa...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Melia Made to Order Customizable Modern Sofa
By Dwell Floor Five
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and midcentury scaled the Melia sofa is stylish and hip.
The sofa can be customized to your liking with plenty of fabric colors and options to choo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Sofa, circa 1960, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Luigi Caccia Dominioni sofa, L4 "Chesa Laria" model, Azucena Edition circa 1960, Italy.`
Model created in 1959, small production.
Sculptural walnut wo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, White/Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures: W. 250 cm / D. 250 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm
2 x curve barnum bouclé 24
2 x curve leather green
Modular sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Leather, Wool
PILLOW SOFA BY Muller Van Severen, Corduroy, Coral, Central Module
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
Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Two-Seat Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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 Ar...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, welded and enameled pewter, copper, and bronze, reupholstered leather, United States, 1971
Designed by Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, this sofa ...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Gerard Van Den Berg Leather "High Noon" High Back Brown Leather Sofa w/ Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century three seater cognac leather "High Noon" sofa by Gerard van den Berg who, after leaving Montis but prior to starting Label, designed under "Gerard van den Berg Design" for Molteni, Perobell and Wittmann amongst others. This sofa has three throw pillows...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully upholstered frame including three loose seat & three l...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis xvi style French sofa supported with eight legs. The sofa has been recovered in new fabric with nailheads.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Louis-Phillipe I Flame Mahogany Sofa c. 1840s
Located in Westfield, MA
Delve into the elegance of the 1840s with this meticulously crafted Antique Louis-Philippe I sofa, made from the deeply hued and richly grained flame mahogany. The sofa features a de...
Category
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Danish Modern Banana Sofa in the Style of Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1950s, this Danish Modern sofa is upholstered in a rich coral pink mohair. Its elegant design features a curved "banana" shape and a channeled back with decorative rope p...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Country French Provincial Style Walnut Blue Velvet Canapé Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent walnut canapé or sofa made in the country French provincial or Louis XV taste. The sofa features an elaborately carved case with scrolling acanthus and floral sprays. The fra...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Cini Boeri Two-Seat Sofa for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two-seat sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International. Upholstered in smooth black Leather. Model ''Brigadier''
Love the design, low and wide. So 1970s. The wooden base has re...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Modular Sofa in Full Leather
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede full leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa.
The DS 600 was designed in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sed...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ann Sofa Modern Curved Tight Back and Seat by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Ann Sofa 72” pairs the Ann Collection’s signature streamlined design and tight, eight-way hand-tied seat with a 6 foot length.
Standard: H 32 in. x W 72 in. x D ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Long flat bar chrome frame White 3 Seat Sofa Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 3 seat long low sofa with flat bar chrome metal base designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Beautiful shape with herringbone cream white upholstery...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
1950s, 3-seater sofa, green furniture blend wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, 3-seater sofa. Green furniture blend wool, beech wood, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, no st...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Two Seater Sofa by Wojtek D Carstens for Stouby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern two seater sofa 'Maria', designed by Wojtek Depka Carstens for Stouby Mobler, with solid soap-treated beech wood frame and upholstered with tufted beige/camel...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Beech
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Curved Sofa Attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
An curved comma sofa, by Federico Munari, Italy. Newly reupholstered in ivory coloured, premium, pure mohair fabric. Makers label to underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40S Sofa for Cassina, Italy
Located in Berlin, DE
The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size. The two-seater is available in 156cm oder 166cm width. The three-seater is available in 228 or 238cm width.
In 201...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
Category
20th Century French Adam Style Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Craft Associates Sofa Strictly Spanish Group
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location.
Strictly Spanish group sofa designed by Craft Associates.
Probably for restoration.
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rare Serpentine Birch Austrian German Biedermeier Sofa Settee 1860s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Biedermeier restored 2 seat sofa. Bought from Atelier De Greef/Georges De Greef. He is part of the Art Restorers Association. He is also the official of the Milan Museum for the rec...
Category
1860s German Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Birch
Vintage Sofa Italian Manufacture, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
A nice three seater sofa realized in Italy in 1960s.
In its original upholstery, in good condition with just some very minor signs of age.
Pine Wood and padded fabric.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Three-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, three-seat sofa model '3615', walnut, velvet fabric, Italy, designed in 1935
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani, this remarkable rare sofa b...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Togo Leather 3-seaters sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Argelato, BO
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973.
An icon of style and good taste, a Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. M...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Jungle Room Style Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Upholstered Sofa by Witco
By Witco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States in the 1960s, this sofa seems to have an almost architectural twist and a more modern shape compared to its more gothic siblings. While these p...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Four Seat Wool & Teak Sofa
Located in Norwalk, CT
This sofa is an iconic example of Danish mid-century design. The silhouette of the sofa strikes a smooth and simplistic shape, with the gentle curves of the arms sloping elegantly fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Conversation Sofa Offered in Velvet & Lacquer
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the grandiose style of Louis XV and XVI, this conversation sofa is faithful to the original Tête-à-Tête silhouette. The turned wood dowe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Doric Bench in Cerused White Oak and White Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Doric bench is a versatile and elegant piece, which has found its place in museums, offices, and homes. The brutalist, monolithic legs suggest ancient ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple
Vintage Leather DS 84 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
An amazing vintage leather DS 84 sofa by De Sede, made in Switzerland and dating from around the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, only the finest quality materials were used when...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Upholstered Sofa 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Wool, Calico 29
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Modern sofa Gropius CS1 by NOOM
Fully Upholstered
Dimensions:
Height: 71 cm
Width: 150 cm
Depth: 70 cm
Seat height: 44 cm
Model shown in picture :
- Fabric : Wool - Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood
Post Modern Sofa by Preview
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and ultra coveted Preview sofa. The details, add so much interest and design flair. This collection has real designer feels.
**We have this sofa as well as a 2 seat sofa and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is strikingly gorgeous! A rare, one of one-- one of a kind sofa designed and executed by Paul Evans. This sofa features an almost sleigh like craftsman base that is very George Nakashima - esque, and is completely clad in Evans sculpted resin and bronze. The sofa has been upholstered in a fine, butter-creamy colored mohair and is not only easy on the eyes, but is incredibly comfortable.
This piece is triple signed, featuring Paul Evans initials and date on the bottom of the sofa's shell, another Evans signature and date on the base of the sofa, and a G singed above for (George Fry).
One of the most recognizable and important names in the American studio craft movement of the 1960's and 70's, Paul Evans was a groundbreaking pioneer in brutalism. Collaborating as well as sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell until 1964 when Evans met the owner of Directional Furniture and created a line of 6 coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has been recounted by Dorsey Reading, the tables never even made it to the showroom floor. Evans soon found out the tables never even had the opportunity to be sold; obviously disappointed, the `owner of Directional, BG agreed to put the tables out on the showroom floor in New York City to placate Paul Evans. What happened can probably best be compared today with "going viral."
The coffee tables started flying off the floor, and the orders came rolling in. This fervor led to Evans creating many designs with Directional in years long partnership-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968.
This piece specifically was not a Directional piece. This piece was created in Paul Evans Studio and ended up being sold directly through the studio. This Sculpted Bronze and Resin sofa is an incredibly rare example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze.
Paul Evans used to be labeled kind of a "bad boy" of design-- with an an affinity for sculpted brutalism and pieces that epitomize maximalism, his pieces were collected by rock stars, artists and creatives. Evans, now widely recognized as a pioneer in the American craft movement has solidified his place in design history and is highly collectable.
This sofa would look excellent in any mid century modern, brutalist or even contemporary or boho chic environment. While brutalist in nature, this piece can be styled up or down to blend into almost any environment. We currently have this sofa in our gallery paired with a Jean Royere coffee table...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Luke 3-Seater Sofa with Layered Curved Design in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly stylish presence...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Louis XVI Style French Curve Back Sofa
Located in Pomona, CA
French Louis XVI-style curved back sofa. The wooden frame has a neutral finish and is supported by seven legs. The sofa is newly covered in neutral color fabric.
Category
1930s French Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare early mid-century Danish 2-piece sectional corner sofa. This sofa was made even before sectional sofas became a thing but excellent proportions and overall form lending support ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Beech
Italian 1750s Walnut Tripled Arched Sofa from Lombardy with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut sofa from the mid-18th century, with triple arched back, out-scrolling arms and upholstery. Born in Lombardy during the 1750s, this exquisite walnut sofa features a...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and beige fabric sofa or bench, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Seat height 18”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Framed Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Very beautiful North American Empire style mahogany wood framed upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and mahogany frame scroll...
Category
1820s American Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Curve module
Measures: W. 125 cm / D. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seat Height 42 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
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.
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Lawson 4 Cushion Sofa Attr Milo Baughman James Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern turquoise Lawson style 4 cushion sofa attributed to Milo Baughman for James Inc. Comprised of four loose zippered seat cushions, six tapered walnut legs, and turquoise hopsacking fabric with back button detail. 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. The sofa deck has new fabric plus a new dust cover. It also has its original arm covers. We repaired a button with fabric found on bottom. It has been professionally shampooed. Legs were refinished. The foam in the cushions is soft, however it could use some more padding and new zippers. We have priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Tremendous style and TERIFFIC-LY TURQUOISE!!!! Wow!!! This is a gorgeous vintage mid-century modern Lawson style four cushion sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman for James Inc. It wears its original hopsacking fabric which is comprised of lovely turquoise and green threads that create a gorgeous dark turquoise hue. It’s a phenomenal color with back button details!! It has four loose seat cushions with soft foam, but they could benefit from a bit more padding which would be easily achieved as they have zippers. And the four-cushion feature gives it an extra-long width, so a taller person can stretch out nicely. This marvelous blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Large Italian 1950s Angular Sofa in Peach Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1950s Angular Sofa in Peach Velvet
Attributed to Melchiorre Bega.
Needs Re upholstery.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
"San Siro" Cloth Settee by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
San Siro settee model P16 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena.
Felt cover; extremely comfortable seating featuring feather cushions with removable covers.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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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