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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1930s
Francis Jourdain Sofa or Bench in Woven Straw and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francis Jourdain, sofa or bench, straw, stained beech, France, 1930s
This exceptional sofa is a design by French painter and cabinetmaker Francis Jourdain (1976-1958) and exudes a r...
Category
1930s French Rustic Vintage Sofas
Materials
Straw, Beech
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Down' Sectional Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, sectional sofa model 'Down', fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, 1973
This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bold era...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Italian Sectional Sofa in Red Orange Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa, fabric, beech, Italy, 1970s.
This Italian modular sofa is designed in the seventies and contains six elements. Therefore, the sofa becomes very versatile as it all...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Cini Boeri for Knoll Three Seater Sofa in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, three seater sofa, model 'Brigadier', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, designed in 1976.
Architectural sofa model 'Brigadier' designed by Italian designer Cini...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Fiandra' Modular Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, suede, Italy, 1970s
This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) for Cassina...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede
Round Brazilian Sofa in Red Upholstery and Black Wooden Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, lacquered wood, fabric, Brazil, 1970s
This bulky Brazilian sofa consist of a round shell that forms an oval ring around the seat. The red fabric is tufted around the shell in...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Organic Shaped Sofa in Brown Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, beech, leather, Italy, 1970s.
This postmodern Italian sofa will surely grab the viewer's attention. The construction is based on enlarg...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, sofa, model 'CH103', leather, metal, Denmark, 1970s
The CH103 sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn is a modern three-seat sofa ideal fo...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19 Sofas in Dark Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sofas, model 'Pagoda' DS-19, leather, Switzerland, 1973-1979
This high-quality modular sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains two regular element and four corner el...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio Line 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s
This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Beige Corduroy Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1970.
A Dutch settee in beige corduroy upholstery by Theo Ruth. The back tilts slightly backward and has the recognizab...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Living Room Set in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa and armchairs, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976.
Architectural 'Brigadiere' living room set designed by Italian designer Cini Boe...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell ‘Merkur’ Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Arne Norell Möbel AB, sofa model ‘Merkur’, leather, wood, Sweden, 1970s.
This high-quality sofa is designed by the talented Swedish designer Arne Norell. Characteris...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Howard Keith Grand 'Diplomat' Sofa
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, fabric 'Irresistible Gold' by Evolution21, metal, United Kingdom, 1970s
This grand voluptuous ‘Diplomat’ sofa finds itself at the int...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut and Sea Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1970s
This beautifully shaped sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall is characterized by a solid construction, featuring clea...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s
Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen, sofa, chrome-plated steel, metal, orange fabric, Denmark, 1970s
The German industrial designer Luigi Colani was renowned for incorporating organic s...
Category
1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Leather
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofa in red brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...
Category
1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Airborne Sectional Sofa with Ottoman 'Patate' in Black Velvet Corduroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Airborne, sectional sofa with ottoman model 'Patate', velvet corduroy, metal, France, 1970s
This well-designed sofa is fully executed in black velvet corduroy that contributes to a...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Erik Jørgensen Sofa in Original Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Ole Jørgensen for Erik Jorgensen Møbelfabrik, sofa, model EJ 315-3, wood and leather, Denmark, 1972
Elegant three-seat sofa by Erik Ole Jørgensen. This sofa has a luxurious ap...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Red Leather Sofa or Double Bed with Tubular Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or fold out bed, leather and chromed metal, Europe, 1970s.
Lovely postmodern sofa in leather designed in Europe in the 1970s. This is a versatile pi...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mogens Hansen Two-Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Hansen, Two-seat sofa model ‘MH2225’, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1971
This sofa is produced by the Danish furniture manufacturer Mogens Hansen in 1971. This sofa is char...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern European Sofa in Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, lacquered metal, Northern Europe, 1970s
The design is characterized by a solid construction based on sharp lines and geometrical shapes that are noticeable in the...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Yellow and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, wood, Netherlands 1970.
A Dutch settee in a two-toned, printed fabric by Theo Ruth. The back tilts slightly backward and has the recognizable ...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular 'Strips' Three Elements Sofa with Ottoman
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, three modular 'strips' sofa with ottoman, chrome, fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Stunning 'Strips' sofa designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Arflex. T...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Italian Cubic Three Seat Sofa in Orange Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, Italy, 1970s
This striking sofa comes with an eye-catching orange colored faux leather upholstery that gives the room a vibrant and lively touch. The design is fu...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
Postmodern Italian Sectional Sofa in Blue and Off-White Dots Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, brushed aluminum, Italy, 1970s
A postmodern design of Italian origin with an ingenious construction comprised of three seating elements and five/six loose back...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, sofa model '5011', leather, wood, Denmark, design 1935.
Classic and elegant Scandinavian three-seat sofa by Kaare Klint designed in 1935. The high bac...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ubald Klug for De Sede Pair of 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Dark Brown Leather
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa element, leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Waterfall shaped sofas in a dark brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Confidential' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 'Confidential' sofa, in iridescent scale pattern upholstery, Italy, design 1972
Two-seat sofa designed by Italian architect Alberto Rosselli in 1972 f...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Roberto Iera for Felicerossi Large Sectional Sofa
By Felicerossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Iera for Felicerossi, sectional sofa model 'Il Colombaccio', fabric, stainless steel, Italy, 1970s
Stunnig modular sofa by Italian designer Roberto Iera for manufacturer Fel...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Angelo Mangiarotti & Chiara Pampo 'Légère' Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti e Chiara Pampo for Rosenthal, 'Légère' sofa, lacquered ash, patinated leather, Italy, 1978
Sturdy sofa designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and Chiara Pampo and manufac...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Ash and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, stained ash, leather, Italy, 1970s
This large streamlined sofa truly intensifies the experience of sitting itself and is a standout in any modern room. The framework is well-d...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
Unique Italian Art Deco Sofa in Walnut Burl and Striped Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, walnut burl, velvet, fabric, Italy, 1930s.
This unique sofa is designed according to the Art Deco principles that were in vogue in the 1930s. While the furniture's overall visual appearance was undoubtedly modern, the movement's geometric patterns, emphasis on simplicity of form, and preference for honest expression of materials were all clearly influenced by Oriental aesthetics. An Oriental principle that is evident in the early work of notable designers like Gaetano Borsani & Osvaldo Borsani (Atelier di Varedo), Paolo Buffa, Tomaso Buzzi and, Alfonso Liporesi...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut, Burl
Brazilian Sizable Sofa in Light Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, lacquered wood, leatherette, Brazil, 1970s.
Monumental and post modern sofa made in Brazil in the 1970s. This sofa consists of a large frame and seat out of one piece, upholst...
Category
1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Rare Dominique Prevost & Claude Favriau Sofa Bench in Yellow Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dominique Prevost & Claude Favriau for Édition France Design, sofa or bench, fiberglass, rubber, France, 1970
Made in 1970, this bench or sofa is de...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Rubber
Cini Boeri for Knoll Pair Seat in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, pair of love seats, part of the 'Gradual' set, black leather, fiberglass, Italy, 1970s.
This pair of stunning black love seats w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Grand Geometric Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, leather, wood, Europe, 1970s.
This well-designed sofa is executed in brown leather with patina that gives the sofa a lively and robust look. This sofa is characterized...
Category
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Fiandra' Modular Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1975
This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the Italian ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Zanotta 'Settebello' Sectional Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gionathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta, 'settebello' modular sofa, fabric, polyure...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Italian Modular Sofa in Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa, fabric, Italy, 1970s
This exceptional sofa stands as a prime example of postmodern design, characterized by its unconventional form and bold, angular shapes culminat...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofas in Patinated Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' modular sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains three regular elements and three cor...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Alain Delon "Salon" Three Seat Sofa in Taupe Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, three seat sofa, fabric, France, 1970s.
This ornate, comfortable sofa has a strong and playful design. The high, webbed back gives perfect support for...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modular Sofa in Brown Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa, fabric, Europe, 1970s
This high-quality sectional sofa contains three regular elements, one corner element, and one ottoman, making it possible to arrange this sofa ...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Sectional Sofa in Soft Red Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, Italy, 1970s
This grandiose characteristic sofa of Italian origin finds itself at the intersection of art and furniture design. The modular sofa contains four ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Airborne Sectional Sofa 'Patate' in Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Airborne, sectional sofa, model 'Patate', light brown suede, France, 1970s
This well-designed sofa is fully executed in light brown suede that contributes to a unified look. This s...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede
Rare Environ Tre Sculptural Sofa by Edoardo Landi, Gruppo N, Nikol, Italy 1971
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Sculptural sofa by Edoardo Landi for Nikol Internazionale, Italy 1971
With this sofa you not only get comfort in your home, but also a great work of Art.
The sofa creates a shell-like environment that cocoons the sitter. With your own imagination, the sofa can be set up in different ways. This sofa would look beautiful in a Mohair or bouclé Fabric
Each sofa is 230 cm in length, 100cm width, the hight is 60cm, seat height 35cm.
When setup like a corner 230cmx330cm
Born in Modena in 1937, Italy, Landi studied architecture in Venice and attends the School of Industrial Design in Venice between 1962 and 1964. In 1959, he founds Group N with Alberto Biasi, Manfredo Massironi, Toni Costa and Ennio Chiggio.
Landi’s work is based on the use of geometric shapes with programmed inclinations or separations, through which he manages changes in the viewer's perception. The artist develops retinal fatigue and optical illusions in some of his works, causing a closer relationship between the viewer and the work.
In 1963, he participates with Grupo N at the IV Biennale Internazionale d'Arte di San Marino, where they receive their first prize. Since 1968, his works have been present in international exhibitions in Rome, Oslo, Tokyo, Budapest, Bologna, Paris, Milan and other cities. Since 1971 he has been interested in graphic design and the use of Industrial objects in interior design.
Often this sofa is sold as an Ennio Chiggio sofa but is not from his hand,
however the sofa was produced by Nikol wich Chiggio also designed for. They were also both a member of the art movement Gruppo N...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, sectional corner sofa, Kvadrat Harald 3 - 0952, wood, Italy, 1970s.
This rare sofa is designed by Willy Rizzo in the 1970s. This alignment consists of s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, sectional corner sofa, fabric, ultrasuede, wood, Italy, 1970s.
This rare sofa is designed by Willy Rizzo and consists of a three-seater, two-seater, a...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Wood
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Ellypse' Sofa in Grey Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti, 'Ellypse' sofa, fabric, lacquered wood, chrome, Italy, 1970s
Mauro Lipparini, an Italian designer, has created the 'Ellypse' sofa for Saporiti, which s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19A Sofas in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sofas model 'Pagoda' DS-19A, leather, Switzerland, 1973-1979
This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s. The design is characterized by pointy edges ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Baron Sofa by Robert Haussmann for Stendig, Cream Leather, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Baron Sofa by Robert Haussmann for Stendig. cream leather, 1970. Original leather with beautiful patina. Pair of chairs are sold in separa...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Sofa with Buffalo Leather and Sky Blue Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Möbel, two-seat 'Ilona' sofa, buffalo leather, fabric and beech, Sweden, 1970s.
Swedish two-seat sofa designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The wooden frame i...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
LC2 Two-Seat Sofas by Le Corbusier Edited by Cassina
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of sofas made of polished chrome-plated steel frame and leather cushion.
Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and edited by Cassina in 1978.
...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger Modular Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger, modular sofa model ‘Eurochair’, leather, chromed steel, Switzerland, 1970s
This sofa is created by...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Howard Keith Grand Sofa in Soft Purple Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith, sofa, fabric, United Kingdom, 1970s
Grand voluptuous sofa by Howard Keith, designed in the 1970s. This sofa with a deep seat is a true delight to sit and relax in. The thick armrests, seat cushions and low back support the sitter exquisitely. The design of the sofa is grand, bulky and sturdy. Due to its characteristic features, the grand sofa...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Orange Red Upholstery
By Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, The Netherlands, 1970.
A Dutch two-seat sofa in orange red colored fabric by Theo Ruth. The back tilts slightly backwards and ...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Franz Sartori for Flexform Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz T. Sartori for Flexform, two-seat sofa, leather, lacquered wood and chrome, Italy, 1970s.
Bulky and lush sofa in leather of Italian origin. This great is by design by the Ital...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
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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