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Sofas For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1910s
1940s Curved Sofa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large 1940s sofa, in a generous, curved design. Round, chunky wooden legs, bouclé fabric upholstery. Very elegant design, high quality and comfort.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Borge Mogensen Kupe Sofa Model 2193 Fredericia Denmark 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning wingback sofa model 2193 designed by Borge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1965. This sofa has solid teak wooden legs and beautiful cognac leath...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Crafted by the renowned master Percival Lafer in 1970, this exceptional piece of furniture boasts a striking and comfortable design. Its clean lines and unique details, such as elega...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery. Overall the sofa is in good vintage condition.  
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Fully Restored, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholstered to high quality ...
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Black Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert Slezák in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. Upholst...
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Rare Restored Promemoria Gioconda Italian Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Promemoria Gioconda hand made in Italy chaise lounge daybed This is a nice sized des...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Leather Bilbao Sofa Mid-century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Spain. I do have a pair of these gorgeous sofa both ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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. This set comes in it's original...
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Late 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
1950s Danish 3-seat sofa or daybed Lovely 1950s part wood framed sofa in very good condition, it has blanket storage underneath and folds down into a very useful daybed Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Italian Modernism, Organic Midcentury Sofa, Grey Brown Velvet Oak, Brass, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic / biomorphic and asymmetric sofa. Designed by an unknown Italian designer. Oak legs bear original brass caps, upholstered in brown velvet fabric. Other designers of the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in solid rosewood, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1960s. The piece has been recently refinished and newly upholstered in natural leather. Liceu De Artes & Oficios was established in 1873 by a group of elite coffee aristocrats that pretended to train skilled labor for possible future industrialization of Brazil. Seven years after, the institution changed completely the proposal, really becoming a school of craftsmanship, occupying a building design by Ramos de...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

20th Century Three Piece Green Leather Chesterfield Suite
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality Mid-20th Century green leather vintage chesterfield suite. With the original green leather hide that has been cleaned and pol...
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Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico Parisi. Part of a unique living room designed to commission, L-shaped. Mahogany, maple wood, brass, white cotton. original key Measures: H 84 cm, 330 x 150 cm. Brass plinth base H. 15 cm. unique room very large and curved sofa, removable; an hanging shelf, asymmetrical door fine and elegant details in "grissinato" wood. Please note this item is sold as single piece but belongs to a complete dining room...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Illum Wikkelso Leather Sofa in Rosewood and Woven Rattan Cane
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare bench by Danish designer Illum Wikkelso Rosewood and wicker structure, fawn leather cushion with a beautiful patina.   
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Unique Italien Sofa
Located in Munich, DE
By unknown designer or manufacturer. Two parts reupholstered in alcantara. should be cleaned or re-upholstered.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Lutyen’s Viceroy, Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather Lutyen’s Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thom...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Saporiti Italia Padded Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Saporiti Italia padded leather and stainless steel sofa Offered for sale is an elegant Saporiti Italian two-seater stainless steel and padded ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kho Liang Ie 416/3 Sofa for Artifort Holland, 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and original 3-seat sofa Model 416/3 designed by Dutch designer Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Holland 1959. This sofa was one of the nicest designs by Kho Liang Ie for Artif...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

French 1980s Black Leather Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset
Located in London, GB
A perfectly patinated black leather two-seater ‘Brigantin’ sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. French, c. 1980.
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Late 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Excellent Pair of Kidney Shaped Sofas Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of kidney shaped sofas-Vladimir Kagan style. This pair is super clean and in excellent condition.
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Midcentury Large Sofa "Bodö" Oak, Leather and Wool, Svante Skogh, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Made in the heart of Sweden at AB Hjertquist & Co, Nässjö and designed by Svante Skogh in Sweden, 1960s. This sizeable sofa is made with an solid oak frame, together with the leathe...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Salmon Midcentury Modern Sofa Made and Designed in 1962 by Miroslav Navratil
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czechoslovakian Mid-Century Modern sofa Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery, 1962.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Danish Sofa by Rud Thygesen in Mahogany, French Cane and Leather
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Leather

Tellus Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical, yet often coincidental, availability...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Czech Midcentury Brown Beech Sofa by Jan Vanek, New Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Midcentury beech sofa Material: Beech Completely restored. New upholstery, Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1950-1959.    
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery

Milo baughman style tuxedo sofa in jack Lenore Larsen fabric
Located in Charleston, SC
The geometric pattern is amazing! I love the different shades of greens and pinks mixed throughout! This sofa is in good vintage condition without any rips, tears, or stains. The fa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Superb 'Grand Prix' lounge chairs & sofa by Sculptor Maurice Calka, Arflex, 1960
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fabulous, super rare, and monumental sculptural form 'Grand Prix' lounge set by prestigious French sculptor Maurice Calka (1921-1999) for Arflex, Italy, 1960. The upholstery on ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Suite Armchair & Sofa on Turned Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare handmade in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club suite with hand turned legs ...
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20th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Finnish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Sofa
Located in London, GB
Finnish Cabinetmaker Curved sofa, 1940s. Curved sofa produced in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa has carved, stained elm wood legs and has be...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Rattan Settee with Schumacher Fabric Cushions, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s Adirondack stylish rattan loveseat. Cushions fabricated in a Schumacher fabric.
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1920s American Adirondack Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Italian modern Velvet sofa Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Velvet sofa mod. Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s fantastic three-seater sofa mod. Utrecht with curved seat and backrest, padded and upholstered ...
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1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Grete Jalk, JH180 Johannes Hansen Sofa
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A mahogany sofa by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. As far as we know, this is the only design Jalk created for Johannes Hansen. It is a linear and minimalist box style sofa that enve...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Wool

Italian Art Deco Grey Velvet and Macassar Sofa, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This sofa was produced in Italy in the 1950s. The feet are covered in Macassar. The sofa is newly upholstered with a gray fine velvet.
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Macassar

Sistema 61 Modular Sofa by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular sofa, Sistema 61, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli, 1970s Seven seats with backrest upholstered in its original grey wool. The seats are conn...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Abalone, Wool

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa
Located in Cumberland, RI
Shop Salterini Garden Furniture and Woodard Garden Furniture listed here or other Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture Pieces online at our 1stDibs Store Front. Our Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Furniture Pieces are Available now and Ready to Ship for your enjoyment. Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture is an Excellent Choice for your newest patio design or to add additional outdoor wrought iron furniture pieces to your Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture Collection. Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture is Classic and Timeless in style and made to last decades. Shop our sustainable vintage outdoor living garden furniture seating arrangements today and add style to your outdoor living space while being kind to the planet. All of our Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces are hand selected and one-of-a kind awaiting to be enjoyed by you in your favorite outdoor space. Add this to your cart today or "Make an Offer" now to reserve space on this month's delivery route. Fast and complimentary shipping available across the US within 2-4 weeks. View other in-stock and ready to ship Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces including complete vintage wrought iron conversation sets, vintage Woodard Wrought Iron dining sets in popular patterns like Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Bar Carts and Tea Carts, Outdoor Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, Vintage Tempestini Radar Chairs, Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Outdoor Patio Barrel Back Chairs, and many other Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture made from top designers between the late 1800's and throughout the period of Mid-Century Modern and late 20th Century. Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...
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1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Original ‘Togo’ designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960’s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original ‘Togo’ designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960’s. This iconic sofa is completely made out of foam and is freshly re-upholstered in a wool blend fabric uphols...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
Category

1990s North American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one corner element, one regular element ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Lounge Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1976
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three seater sofa designed by Gae Aulenti in 1974. This sofa is part of the lounge seating line for the Aulenti Collection, manufactured by Knoll International. Aulenti first collab...
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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Serpentine Sofa in Chocolate Velvet by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1970s
Located in Westport, CT
Experience the timeless elegance of the Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. This iconic piece has been fully restored and reupholstered in luxurious choco...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Lucite, Walnut

Danish Modern Settee, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee from the 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a multicolored, floral themed upholstered and tufted body.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Brown Leather Sofa Karl Wittmann Atrium, Austria 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown leather bed- sofa Karl Wittmann‚ Atrium’ in original brown leather, Austria, circa 1970 Very well preserved convertible double-seat sofa by Karl Wittmann in original conditio...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sergio Rodrigues, Moleca Sofa - Brazilian, Mid-Century Modern - 1963
Located in Houston, TX
Indulge in the elegance of the "Moleca" series, a creation by the internationally renowned Brazilian architect. This series is an exportation version of the celebrated Mole series, e...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Sofa New Performance Upholstery
Located in Mckinney, TX
Add a touch of classic design to your retreat, whether by the water or in the mountains, with this stunning Michael Taylor style mid-century wicker rattan sofa, meticulously reuphols...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Scandinavian Modern Teak & Off White Leather Small Sofa Attributed to Ekornes
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Scandinavian Modern small leather sofa Attributed to Ekornes comprised of a teak frame and off-white leather removeable seat, back, and arm zippered cushions. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials however, it is not signed or marked in any way. 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, we have re-dyed the leather in its original color. There are some signs of wear on right hand 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, late 20th to early 21st Century. This sofa is SCREAMING with Scandinavian Modern Magnificence!!! We have a FABULOUS vintage Scandinavian Modern style small leather sofa Attributed to Ekornes for your viewing and purchasing pleasure. It’s not quite as small as a loveseat but it’s not as large as a traditional sofa. It does have three seat cushions, they’re just a little more “snug,” which is actually quite nice…so we’re calling it a small or petite sofa. It is comprised of a phenomenal teak frame bearing a beautiful front apron and flared arms. It holds three seat, three back, and two arm cushions, all removeable, zippered, and wearing a lovely off white leather. And there are hidden Velcro strips on the sofa deck and on the underside of the arms for added stability to hold the cushions tightly in place. And the bottom dust cover has two zippers so you can access the springs for convenient cleaning, etc. NICE!! The back of the sofa features a leather padded cushion between the teak back legs featuring vertical stitched details and the sofa sides are solid leather panels surrounded by teak frames. The arms swoop down and the leather arm cushion wraps around the top and side of the arms and connects to the hidden Velcro strap on the underside. Can we just say… GORGEOUS!!! It is the epitome of Scandinavian Modern beauty!!! It is going to be wonderful in your living room facing your coffee table, in a family or sitting room surrounded by Danish décor and other furnishings, or in the den or study flanking the fireplace. It bears superior comfort, exquisite style, and a quintessential Scandinavian Modern style you are sure to love for years to come! Most people know that Ekornes is a Norwegian company. What you may not know is Ekornes began in the mattress industry. The journey starts in 1934 with founder J.E. Ekornes. At that time, Ekornes was manufacturing springs for furniture companies in the area, and soon after, all throughout Norway. In 1947, Ekornes made a huge leap into the production of wooden furniture frames and parts for day beds and sofa beds. And soon after, they began production of their own mattresses. Their foamed plastics changed the mattress industry. By the time 1966 came around, Ekornes was releasing its newest and first collection of lounge furniture. This made Ekornes the first furniture manufacturer in Norway! Ekornes quickly became a household name in their country and in 1971 the Stressless Recliner was introduced. At the time, no one at Ekornes knew that the introduction of this early model Stressless chair would soon become the bulk of their business. Just 5 years after, The Stressless Brand alone hit the 100 million Norwegian Krone mark! In 1994, Ekornes celebrated its 60th anniversary and by 1996 the Stressless Chair had been on the market for 25 years. In March of 2001, Ekornes opened its famous showroom "Ekornes Bua" in Alesund, Norway and between 2002 and 2007, showrooms were opening up all over the world: Sao Paulo, Paris, Las Vegas, Berlin, and several more cities in Europe, Asia, and The United States. They are still in production today. Can you really go wrong with teak and leather? We think NOT!!! Comfort, convenience, quality, and a classic style created to withstand the hands of time!! We LOVE this teak & off white leather sofa...
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood, Teak

Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Gondola Sofa for Cimon
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly sculptural vintage early 1960s gondola sofa with floating surfboard upholstered back designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltée of Montreal in 1964. Loose seat cushion. Walnut frame. Tapered splayed walnut legs. Visually impactful from all sides. Newly upholstered in wool Maharam "Layers Vineyard Small" by Hella Jongerius. Luigi Tiengo was born in Adria, Italy in 1926, studied industrial design and won a prestigious furniture design award in 1956. That same year he emigrated to Canada where he began designing for several Montreal furniture...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

De Sede Sofa DS 600
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
De Sede Sofa DS 600 in leather
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Antler, Leather

Guillerme et Chambron Sofa, France, Circa 1950s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Guillerme et Chambron sofa made of solid oak with original fabric, circa 1950s, France. This vintage French sofa features a sculptural angled back with unique wood detailing. This fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti 1970
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Iconic Anfibio sofa. Designed for Giovanetti by Alessandro Becchi, 1970. This sofa bed has an amazing patine on the original leather. No weak spots or holes in the leather. Rare ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Brutalist 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak attributed to Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...
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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' Sofa in Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' sofa, fabric, wood, metal, Italy, 1980s A truly wonderful piece that breathes the elegance of Italian Post Modern design. This design by Mauro ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

D70 Osvaldo Borsani Italian Green Blue Velvet Sofa for Tecno 1954
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian sofa model D70 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1954 with metal frame, polyurethane foam padding and new blue green velvet upholstery by the prestigious Rubelli Venez...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

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”
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1960 Sofa Mp129 Leather tufted by Percival Lafer
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nicely shaped lounge sofa designed and manufactured by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970. This sofa has a solid rosewood wooden frame and leather upholstery, chrome connections and l...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Large Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved green fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Seat height: 16”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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