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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1820s
MOMENT Sofa, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
MOMENT Sofa by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1980s with a galvanized steel frame. The sofa has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in light grey. Quality ...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

El Morocco Sofa by Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s fully restored in Maharam Divina MD by Kvadrat: 193 Charcoal. This sofa is incredibly comfortable and features a lovely chrome accent underneath the seat
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pausa sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1986
Located in Den Haag, ZH
The Pausa sofa was designed in 1986 by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau. In its white leather guise, this sofa appears as an early morning misty cloud floating above the earth. Or...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Brown Leather Birch frame Sofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes leather teak sofa. Great light brown/tan leather with solid Blonde birch wood frames. Beautiful condition ...
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

Moment Sofa, Niels Gammelgard
Located in Neuss, NW
Filigree Moment Sofa by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1980s with a grey lacquered steel frame. The sofa has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in yellow....
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio 65 'Bocca' sofa for Gufram 1980s-90s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic 'Bocca' model sofa designed by Studio 65 and produced by Gufram in the 1970s. Made as a tribute to Dali, specifically idea taken from Mae West's face. Padded with polyurethane...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by A Rudin
Located in New York, NY
This sleek, playful, and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric is by the esteemed furniture company A. Rudin and originates from...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Bright Yellow Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather 3 seat Low Sofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Bright Yellow Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian 3 seat Leather Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art bright yellow long leather sofa. Very good vintage condition will transform any sp...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rattan sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois, made in France, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous rattan sofa, made in France by Maugrion "Le rotin prestige" (the prestigious rattan), for Roche Bobois, in 1980s. 3 seats sofa in rattan, newly upholstered with a pistachio ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rattan

Vintage Channel Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W70 D34.25 H29 SW46 SD25 SH20 AH28.5 Fully restored vintage channel tufted sofa in muted green. Item has fresh foam and smooth chenille fabric. Item sits on casters for easy place a...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Curved sofa "Max" by Antonio Citterio, Flexform, Italy, 1983 (Customizable)
Located in Argelato, BO
ANTONIO CITTERIO, "Max" sofa for FLEXFORM, 1983. Chromed steel tube, fabric covered padding. Height 70 cm, width 210, depth 75. The sofa is presented in its original fabric (to be...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Chic Rattan 3 Seater Sofa with Floral Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage sofa features white washed rattan frame with bentwood arm rests and removable cushions with original floral upholstery. Matching loveseat available separately. Dime...
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1980s American Bohemian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Post Modern Ribbed 3 piece Sectional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W135 D100 H30 SW172 SD22 SH17 Post modern Ribbed 3 piece sectional in good vintage condition. Item has original fabric with very light wear and minimal stains. Foam is in good condi...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Model LC2 3-Seater Sofa by Le Corbusier for Alivar, 1980s
Located in Poznań, PL
Exceptional design and making. Very good vintage condition. Investment design - pieces with an attribtution mark increase in value over time.
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1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage Leather Cornelius Sofa Anthracite with Metal Base
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Cornelius sofa, an authentic piece of design from the 80s. Manufactured by the renowned Belgian brand Durlet, this sofa is known for its high-qu...
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral linen sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement ...
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1980s English Chinoiserie Vintage Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1 Piece Circular Sofa Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin semi-circular sofa. This piece will certainly need to be reupholstered but Oh the possibilities! This is a one piece sofa so it is a whopp...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

cognac leather sofa, handmade by Eileen Gray, 1980/1990
Located in Manzano, IT
Cognac leather daybed sofa, handmade by Eileen Gray, 1980/1990 Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, polyurethane rubber and dacrom cushions, covered in cognac-colored leather ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Japanese rope bamboo sofa with beautiful back, 1980s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful unique low Japanese rope and bamboo sofa, sold at Conran shop in the 1980s. Conran is a high end shop. About themselves they write: "A name now synonymous with good design,...
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1980s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Antonio Citterio, 'Sity' Sofa for B&B Italia, 1980s
Located in Greding, DE
Brown three-seat sofa on castors with rectangular seat and backrest. The brick-red cylindrical armrests are made of metal. The Sity sofa was designed ...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Post Modern 3 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Clean midcentury post modern 3 seat Pink leather puffy sofa circa 1980 by Selig. This sofa is a time capsule from the 1980s/1990s with puffy side arms and back cushions and 3 lower cushions. The sofa is all original in very nice condition. Very comfortable and stylish cozy sofa...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern 80s Convertible Black Leather + Chrome DeSede Ds140 Sofa Reto Frigg
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful original 1980s DeSede Designer original by Rito Frigg in beautiful black leather-- with a Chrome frame. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to your desires! This piece also features the removable headrest. Shown here with and without the use of the headrest. Stock image showing the measurements with the headrest here in image #6. From the De Sede Website: "Market launch of DS-140 by Reto Frigg: thanks to its new rotating seat system, the sofa can be converted into an elegant double lounge chair...
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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Italian modern Tramonto a New York modular sofa, Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1984
Located in MIlano, IT
Modular sofa model Tramonto a New York, made up of eight pieces between skyscrapers and sun. The padded skyscrapers act as seats and armrests and backrests and are covered in a fabri...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Schuitema Art Deco design 2.5-seater sofa with anthracite fabric upholstery
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this schuitema artdeco design 2.5-seater sofa with anthracite fabric upholstery. We are big fans of all Schuitema items. This is because the furniture has fantastic quality...
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1980s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bart van Bekhoven sheepleather 2-seater design sofa, beautiful light honey color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered by ByThijs, this fantastic Bart van Bekhoven sheep leather 2-seater design sofa in a beautiful light honey color speaks for itself. There isn't much we need to say about th...
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1980s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

1980s Vintage Leather Sofa: Timeless Mid-Century Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the timeless sophistication of our vintage sofa, embodying mid-century elegance and expert craftsmanship. Crafted from premium leather and meticulously restored by our skilled in-house team, this sofa epitomizes lasting aesthetics and exceptional quality. It captivates with its custom-dyed dark navy blue hue, waxed and polished to highlight its vintage luster and rich patina. Originating from the 1980s, the sofa boasts a classic tufted design with three plush back and seat cushions, ensuring supreme comfort. The elegant armrests, adorned with topstitched details, contribute to its refined appearance. Robust steel pedestal legs finished in brushed metal provide both durability and stability, underpinning the sofa's exquisite design. Inspired by the iconic creations of Milo Baughman, this navy blue leather sofa...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile

Cloud Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Reupholstered in charcoal fabric. Lucite leg on bottom in the middle. Tagged. A classic of postmodern design.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Postmodern Sharkskin Blue Leather Sofa by Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Asheville, NC
Introducing the chic Postmodern sharkskin blue leather sofa crafted by Nicoletti Salotti. Experience unparalleled comfort on this stylish piece, boasting impeccable leather in pristi...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Two-seater leatherette and gray velvet sofa 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
2-seater sofa, frame upholstered in leatherette, foam cushions with velvet upholstery. Restaurato.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1980s Glamours Curved Sofa - Chaise by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman in White Bouclé
Located in St. Louis, MO
Two 1980s petite sofas or chaise lounge, both right and left arm versions by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman/Preview. Classic Kagan comma or nautlius form, in th...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam

Vladimir Kagan asymmetrical Cloud Sofa
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa. Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa. Original cream colored fabric. Best to recove...
Category

1980s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna
Located in Porto, PT
Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna after she joined the Roset Bureau d’Etudes in 1976. The inside of the sofa consists entirely of poly...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Fabrizio Ballardini Ribalta Sofa and Daybed red-brown leather for Arflex Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ribalta sofa and daybed was designed by Fabrizio Ballardini for Arflex in the eighties. The hinged corners of the sofa are adjustable, creating a versatile and playful whole from...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian modern five modules sofa in blue velvet, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern five modules sofa in blue velvet, 1980s Modular sofa in blue velvet composed of five modules. The modules are three central twins and two with armrests. The seats and ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Plastic

Italian 20th Century Beige "Soriana" Leather Sofa By Tobia Scarpa For Cassina
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful “Soriana“ leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, made in Italy around the latter part of the 20th century. Finished in a very rare cognac colour leather, it is lovely ...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

80s Polygonal Sofa in white leatherette
Located in Milano, IT
Polygonal-shaped sofa with foam padding and leatherette upholstery.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Grasscloth

Post-Modern Pink and Red Alcantara Sofas, Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Post-modern pink and red Alcantara sofas, Italy 1980s This rare set of pink and red postmodern sofas have a unique look: their brightly coloured cush...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Marango" sofa by Alberto Smania for Studio Smania Interni
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and very rare sofa belonging to the "Marango" series designed by Alberto Smania and produced by the company of the same name in 1967. An incredible piece, a testament t...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Rare « borne » sofa
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare « borne » sofa made of 4 rattan and white « bouclette » fabric chauffeuses. Recently reupholstered. Very comfortable, excellent condition.
Category

1980s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

4-Seater Sofa Gray Leather with Silk and Leather Cushions, Sormani Italy, 1980s
Located in Arosio, IT
This four-seater, designed in the early 1980s by Luigi Sormani and Casabella Miami for a line of maxi-furniture destined to the United States is a comfortable one-block sofa for a luxury villa. The structure is in a warm gray leather and the fabric was especially made for this series called "Intrigue": a special very light grey silk fabric interwoven with burgundy leather threads. All cushions have grey leather inlays, entirely hand sewn. Julio Iglesias...
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1980s Italian Minimalist Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Vintage Curved Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Beyond cool and beyond comfortable. Love these lines!! I have an identical sofa available if you want a matching pair. Please note the listing is for one sofa but two are available. ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile

1980s Poltrona Frau White Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A 1980s white leather sofa from Italian furniture makers Poltrona Frau. The brilliant white of the leather brings a crisp polish to the deep-seated...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede 1980s 2-Piece Leather Corner Sofa
Located in Toronto, CA
Manufactured by Swiss company De Sede, famous for its enduring quality craftsmanship and leather excellence, this 1980's corner sofa hits that sweet spot of handsome, cozy and classy...
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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Bull 3-seater red leather sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
Located in Stavenisse, NL
A timeless design by infamous Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2004) for Cassina; the Bull sofa. Only produced in 1987 by Cassina, this design is becoming increasingly rare...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Rubber

19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the charm of the 19th Century with our magnificent Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style North American Sofa. This embodiment of timeless elegance boasts an Empire st...
Category

1820s American American Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Sheraton English Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa circa 1820
Located in Savannah, GA
This very rare English mahogany Sheraton sofa features a slight curve to the back with graceful scrolled arms terminating in fluted upper legs and typical Sheraton turned feet. Circa...
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1820s English Sheraton Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

W. K. Wohnen Post Modern Black Leather Sofa, Germany 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
W K Wohnen Post Modern Black Leather Sofa, Germany 1980. Original leather. Measures 94" long, 24.5" tall, 38" deep, seat height 15.5", s...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made antique leather Chesterfield style sofa. This was made in England, it dates from around the late 20th century. This is of super quality and is of ...
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1980s British Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Sectional Sofa, 1980s
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible vintage sofa, newly upholstered in a plush fabric. Unique thick piping and deep comfortable seats to this stunning sofa. This sectional is four pieces. The smallest piece is 30" wide and can be moved in order to make either side of the sofa longer...
Category

1980s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa in China-Red by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Designer: Mario Bellini Manufacturer: Cassina Design period: 1970 to 1979 Production period: 1980 to 1989 Country of Manufacture: Made in Italy Marking present: This piece has a mark...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Teak Danish Skipper Mobler Sofa, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Teak and leather three-seater sofa by Sven Ellekaer for Skipper Mobler in excellent vintage condition with minimal age-consistent wear.
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arflex Ribalta Adjustable Daybed by Fabrizio Ballardini
By Fabricio Ballardini, Arflex
Located in Dronten, NL
Ribalta Sofa designed by Fabrizio Ballardini for Arflex, 1980s. Easily adjustable from a spacious two-seater sofa into a comfortable daybed. The upholstery is still presentable with no tears or excessive wear, reupholstery available upon request. Fabrizio Ballardini, architect since 1977, turns his attention to industrial Design in 1980, working with many internationally renowned furniture factories. He designs for Arflex, Roche Bobois, Seven, Bernini, Sirrah, Gamma International, Bontempi, Progetti, Atl Group, Altrenotti, Vetfor, Enterprice Marine, Ipe, Kenzo Maison...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pair of Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Leather Sofas, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An icon of postmodern design: a pair of Nicoletti Salotti 2-seater sofas in gray leather, produced in Italy around 1980. The leather of the sofas has taken on a lived-in look that gi...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Skyscraper Loveseat, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
What do this skyscraper loveseat and a mood ring have in common? They can both change at the whim of your mood! With an iconic adjustable seat back design, this loveseat allows you t...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Felt, Cotton

Skyscraper Sofa, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Talk about a room with a view! This skyscraper sofa will make any space feel like a luxurious penthouse with a panoramic vista of the city skyline. Wit...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Felt, Cotton

Weiman Black Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Weiman black leather sofas. Label underside Weiman. Vladimir attributed
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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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