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Sofas For Sale
Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer

Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer

By Percival Lafer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modernist tufted sofa in brown aniline leather designed by Percival Lafer. Constructed with molded foam, rosewood, and nylon straps. Some original straps have been replaced or repair...

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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa

$900Sale Price|50% Off

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...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

ART DECO ViNTAGE HAND DYED FULLY RESTORED SOLID BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
ART DECO ViNTAGE HAND DYED FULLY RESTORED SOLID BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA

ART DECO ViNTAGE HAND DYED FULLY RESTORED SOLID BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco style Chocolate brown leather Chesterfield Tufted club sofa in restored condition Please note...

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20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa
George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa

George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious George III Style Sofa, designed with a mahogany frame and upholstered in sumptuous blue velvet. The sofa is characterized by its deep-s...

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20th Century George III Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Togo Sofa 3 seater in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Togo Sofa 3 seater in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

Togo Sofa 3 seater in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic Togo sofa is now a design classic. Timeless comfort and style make...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile

De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in Leather by Stephan Hürlemann

De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in Leather by Stephan Hürlemann

By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Vintage Rare Extra Long Danish modern Minerva Daybed Sofa. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart circa 1960's. Beautiful sleek Mid Century Design. Rare extra long size...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Teak

De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by De Sede Design Team

De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by De Sede Design Team

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Feet up and just unwind, our DS-80 relocates sleep to the daytime hours, the time when we are supposed to be active and getting things done. Its subtle appearance reminds us to take ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

Kazuhide Takahama Three-seater Sofa for Simon Gavina, Black Leather, 1965
Kazuhide Takahama Three-seater Sofa for Simon Gavina, Black Leather, 1965

Kazuhide Takahama Three-seater Sofa for Simon Gavina, Black Leather, 1965

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Kazuhide Takahama Three-seater Sofa for Simon Gavina, black leather, Italy, 1965 A study in proportion and restraint. Designed in 1965 by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, this th...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mustard Yellow Velvet Fabric, Stainless Metal ButterMelt Sofa By OMER OZTURK
Mustard Yellow Velvet Fabric, Stainless Metal ButterMelt Sofa By OMER OZTURK

Mustard Yellow Velvet Fabric, Stainless Metal ButterMelt Sofa By OMER OZTURK

Located in Geneve, CH

Mustard Yellow Velvet Fabric, Stainless Metal ButterMelt Sofa By OMER OZTURK Dimensions: W 310 x D 99.3 x H 102.4 cm. Materials: Mustard Yellow Velvet Fabric, Stainless Metal. About...

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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa
Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa

Tobia Scarpa for Knoll 'Bastiano' Sofa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in San Antonio, TX

Mid-Century Modern 'Bastiano' sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll. This vintage three-seater sofa features a sturdy oak frame and upholstered in a beautiful turquoise fabric, Italy, 1960s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Salvadore Sofa in Army (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
Salvadore Sofa in Army (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez

Salvadore Sofa in Army (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France with an oak structure, high-density foam, and a feather topper for optimum comfort, the Salvador sofa features a triple armrest, upholstered with a luxurious velvet (L...

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2010s French Other Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Moss Green Upholstery
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Moss Green Upholstery

Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Moss Green Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The triangular silhouette of the armrests underlines the modern dimensions of thi...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Sofa
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Sofa

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Sofa

By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Organic modern bamboo rattan sofa designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. The three-seat sofa or settee features a handcrafted bent rattan frame ...

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20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

By Philippe Malouin, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland, the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Bastiano sofa, original leather upholstery by Tobia Scarpa
Bastiano sofa, original leather upholstery by Tobia Scarpa

Bastiano sofa, original leather upholstery by Tobia Scarpa

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2912 Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa, original leather upholstery, in perfect condition. Gavina label. Gavina manufacture, circa 1970.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Zebra Gold Sofa in Velvet Fabric
Zebra Gold Sofa in Velvet Fabric

Zebra Gold Sofa in Velvet Fabric

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa Zebra gold with structure in solid wood. Upholstered and covered with high quality zebra gold velvet fabric. With silvered oval nails. Cushions in option, not included. Excep...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa in Mirrored Walnut from Germany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa in Mirrored Walnut from Germany

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa in Mirrored Walnut from Germany

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This elegant sofa dates from the early 19th century Biedermeier period. The frame is crafted from solid spruce wood and veneered with beautifully mirrored walnut, giving the piece a ...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut

Long Danish Sofa by Bramin w/ Sculpted Teak Legs
Long Danish Sofa by Bramin w/ Sculpted Teak Legs

Long Danish Sofa by Bramin w/ Sculpted Teak Legs

By Bramin Mobler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This gorgeous Danish made sofa sits four people comfortably in its 7+ feet length. Designed with swooping arms that are fully cushioned, and a teak base with tapered legs and middle ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ubald Klug Pair of 'Terrazza' Sofas Outdoor Version in Fabric for De Sede
Ubald Klug Pair of 'Terrazza' Sofas Outdoor Version in Fabric for De Sede

Ubald Klug Pair of 'Terrazza' Sofas Outdoor Version in Fabric for De Sede

By Ubald Klug

Located in Tilburg, NL

Ubald Klug Pair of DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas, Outdoor Version in Fabric Upholstery for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production. The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Ralph Lauren Tufted Mohair Sofa
Vintage Ralph Lauren Tufted Mohair Sofa

Vintage Ralph Lauren Tufted Mohair Sofa

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite tufted settee from Ralph Lauren Home is a masterclass in American luxury and English country-house aesthetic. Upholstered in a luscious, sun-drenched yellow mohair, th...

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Sofas

Materials

Brass

Large 3-seater sofa by Piero Lissoni, model Met, Cassina, circa 1996
Large 3-seater sofa by Piero Lissoni, model Met, Cassina, circa 1996

Large 3-seater sofa by Piero Lissoni, model Met, Cassina, circa 1996

By Piero Lissoni

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Large model Met sofa designed by Piero Lissoni in the 1990s and produced by Cassina in Italy. The internal wooden frame is padded with high-density foam and fully upholstered in s...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

American Midcentury Sofa Done by W. Platner
American Midcentury Sofa Done by W. Platner

American Midcentury Sofa Done by W. Platner

By Warren Platner

Located in Houston, TX

Warren Platner (June 18, 1919 – April 17, 2006) was an American architect and interior designer. Platner produced a furniture collection that has proved to be a continuing icon of 19...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Zebra Wood

Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa
Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa

Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An art deco sofa attributed to Gugliemo Ulrich. Rounded back and aviator style silhouette with wood plinth feet. Upholstery as found. Sourced in Northern Italy.

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Brown German 3-seat Modular Design Sofa Boucle, 1970s
Vintage Brown German 3-seat Modular Design Sofa Boucle, 1970s

Vintage Brown German 3-seat Modular Design Sofa Boucle, 1970s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This vintage modular sofa was made around the 1970s in Germany. It features 3 elements covered in brown boucle fabric. It is very comfortable with only minimal signs of wear, as show...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Curved Sofa, attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1960s
Curved Sofa, attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1960s

Curved Sofa, attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1960s

By Federico Munari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This refined curved sofa, attributed to Federico Munari, features a softly sculpted silhouette with gently flared arms and an enveloping backrest. Upholstered in a textured neutral f...

Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, red furniture velour, oak wood.
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, red furniture velour, oak wood.

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, red furniture velour, oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original striped red furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable constr...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Italian modern sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Italian modern sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s

Italian modern sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern green velvet sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Two-seater sofa model Maralunga in light aqua green velvet fabric. The backrest features independent...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Danish Cabinetmaker Scallop Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Scallop Sofa Sheepskin c1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Scallop Sofa Sheepskin c1940s

Located in London, England

This uniquely shaped curved sofa sofa was produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. It has an inviting scallop-shaped back and wrap around arms. It also features a gently curve...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Italian Modern Sofa of Chrome and Black Leather by Paolo Lomazzi
Italian Modern Sofa of Chrome and Black Leather by Paolo Lomazzi

Italian Modern Sofa of Chrome and Black Leather by Paolo Lomazzi

By Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Austin, TX

A fine, comfortable Italian sofa in the Modern style, featuring a stylish, bowed tubular chrome body with upholstered cushion back and sides of black leather, two fitted seat cushion...

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20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Layton Curve Sofa, Velvet & Natural Wood Sofa by Christian Siriano
Layton Curve Sofa, Velvet & Natural Wood Sofa by Christian Siriano

Layton Curve Sofa, Velvet & Natural Wood Sofa by Christian Siriano

By Christian Siriano

Located in New York, NY

Made to order velvet and wood curved sofa designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Ivory Velvet Base: Natural Maple.   Available in custom fabrics and finishes. Dimensions: Overall ...

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Maple, Velvet

1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy

1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition - Velvet fabric in good original condition - cleaned - high of seat 40 cm

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

French Painted Iron & Wrought Iron Banquette Child Sofa Louis XVI st, circa 1880
French Painted Iron & Wrought Iron Banquette Child Sofa Louis XVI st, circa 1880

French Painted Iron & Wrought Iron Banquette Child Sofa Louis XVI st, circa 1880

Located in Labrit, Landes

French banquette sofa iron and wrought iron painted. It was a child bed in the late 19th century, ans it can be used as bench for stuffed animals and dolls in a children's bedroom o...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Fabric
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Fabric

Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Fabric

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associations, cloud sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s The Cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall features a long, asymmetrical seat defined by sinuous, sc...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vtg 'Onda' Sofa by De Pas D’Urbino + Lomazzi for Zanotta 1980s Cream + Chrome
Vtg 'Onda' Sofa by De Pas D’Urbino + Lomazzi for Zanotta 1980s Cream + Chrome

Vtg 'Onda' Sofa by De Pas D’Urbino + Lomazzi for Zanotta 1980s Cream + Chrome

The ultimate squiggle!! Superbly stylish Italian design. Very rare textile version of this piece. Upholstered in fantastic postmodern textured textile, in a beautiful cream color! ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture wool, oak wood, springs in the seat cushions. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufa...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Modern Tweed & Mahogany Bracket Back Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Modern Tweed & Mahogany Bracket Back Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Modern Tweed & Mahogany Bracket Back Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Atomic Era Bracket Back Sofa, circa 1950s. Features streamlined track arms, original tweed plaid button tufted upholstery and two large seat cushions. The...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

La Michetta Composition 2 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
La Michetta Composition 2 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce

La Michetta Composition 2 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs. La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Pair of 20th Century English Camel Back Sofas
Pair of 20th Century English Camel Back Sofas

Pair of 20th Century English Camel Back Sofas

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Exceptional quality pair of 20th Century George III style camel back sofas. Traditionally re-upholstered with feather filled cushions. They have hardwood frames and mahogany legs, ma...

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Mid-20th Century English George III Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Mahogany

Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi
Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi

Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi

$13,272Sale Price / item|20% Off

Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi

By Gervasoni, Federica Biasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Samet is a modular sofa without rules, a multifunctional and configurable product that places the person as an active subject in the composition of their own space, encouraging them ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Polyester

French Castle Sofa Wooden Structure and Sculpted Panels
French Castle Sofa Wooden Structure and Sculpted Panels

French Castle Sofa Wooden Structure and Sculpted Panels

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa French castle wooden structure and sculpted panels, in a manual sculpture, produced in resin and finished with restoration techniques similar to st...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Resin, Wood

Lifetime Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
Lifetime Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900

Lifetime Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900

By Lifetime

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By Lifetime USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat and back cushion...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Tobia Scarpa Soriana Orange Fabric Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Orange Fabric Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy

Tobia Scarpa Soriana Orange Fabric Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy

By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Three-Seater Soriana Sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Produced by Cassina in Italy. A statement seating piece with soft, voluminous lines, created to offer a relaxed yet refi...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather

By Arne Vodder

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak by ...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

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.