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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1930s
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 ...
Category

1980s Italian Other Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

"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

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 ...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Plastic

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

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

Single Vintage Hand Embroidery Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of hand embroidery with exceptional happy colors of geometric repeated motifs. Quality silk backing, fresh new insert.
Category

1980s Uzbek Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool

Donald Deskey Art Deco Radio City Music Hall Sofa in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and historically important sofa was designed by the legendary Donald Deskey- the man responsible for the design of Radio City Music Hall where this sofa was originally h...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

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. ...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile

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...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Important Maison Jansen Loveseat Reupholstered in Pink Bouclé, c. 1930s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eat your hearts out Jansen collectors, this Maison Jansen loveseat is signed underneath with 'Jansen/ Industria Argentina' stenciled fabric signifying this important upholstered sett...
Category

1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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...
Category

1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1930s Art Deco Vintage Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Oh I love these lines! Curved but not curved. The structure is solid but definitely needs upholstery work. Choose your own fabric and enjoy this stunning sofa from the 1920/1930s! Pl...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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

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 ...
Category

1980s British Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen 'Addition' Sofa and Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 'Addition', model ‘4698’ sofa and ottoman, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1933, production afterwards This set consisting of a 'Addition' sofa and...
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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...
Category

1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and shearling "Wärmdö" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1937. Seat height 17.25”.
Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

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...
Category

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...
Category

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

Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful soft Beige Leather 3 seat Sofa by Busnelli. Rare time capsule sofa in amazing condition. Great post modern design. circa 1980. Made in Italy. Located in Brooklyn NYC 28” H...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored Oak Writing Desk, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Oak Writing Desk by Hynek Gottwald. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Maker: Hynek Gottwald Period: 1930-1939 Material: Oak, Chrome-plated Steel Leg space: Height: 74,5 cm ...
Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Leather Sofa in the manner of De Sede, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
Set of modular leather armchairs in the style of De Sede, 1980s. In good original condition, attractive shape and very comfortable. Two armchairs and one footrest/meridienne. Dimen...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian 2-Seat Sofa, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and comfortabele 2 seat sofa, manufactured in Italy in the 1980s. Very solid black wooden structure. Amazing multicolored fabric. We work with professional packers and sh...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Alanda vintage sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Alanda sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. A true design product, typical of the 1990s. Made of Steel and upholstered in Grey color Alcantara, fully removable cover. Armrests and head...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Black Leather Togo Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1986
Located in Malibu, US
Beautiful authentic 4-piece black leather Togo set designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from 1986. Designer Michel Ducaroy drew inspiration for the Togo's design from an alumi...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Modular Banquette sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W118 D71 D30 H30 SW146 SD20 SH16 STRAIGHT PIECE W34 D30 Curve W47 D33 Fully upholstered modular seating with new foam. Each unit is freshly upholstered in a warm grey patterned sm...
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Tufted Honey Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 35”H x 79.50”W x 35”D Seat Height 16.50” Materials: Honey Brown Leather, Maple Wood
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Maple

1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is one unique sofa, very comfortable. The shape is amazing would be the center focus point of any room Made by Preview Furniture
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Sculptural curved cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, USA 1980s.
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning sculptural curved cloud sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs, USA 1980s. The original raspberry red (or lipstick red?) ultrasuede upholstery is in great condition for...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

Dark Rattan 2-Seater Sofa, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Dark rattan 2-seater sofa with vermilion red-orange velour cautions. A 3-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a coffee table from this set are available. H(total/frame) 84/77 cm, h(seat...
Category

1980s Scandinavian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Artifort F780 sofa set by Pierre Paulin, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pierre Paulin sofa set and table model F780 by Artifort. This model was made in the 1980s. This example is an original old sofa from the eighties which has still the orginal upholstery This vintage Artifort sofa...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Elm, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small two-seat elm and beige brown velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Seat height 17”
Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Elm

Antique French Sofa Couch Settee Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Style Mahogany Sofa. Raised upon Square Tapered Carved Legs. Having Shaped and Carved Arm Supports and a Carved Frieze to the Front and Sides. Circa 1930 The Upholstery Finish...
Category

1930s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Edra Tatlin Sofa Loveseat by Mario Cananzi + Roberto Semprini, Red Velvet ITALY
Located in Basel, BS
Edra Loveseat Sofa in Red Velvet--This is an Incredibly spectacular Spiral / Fibonacci Shaped Sofa!! This is a rare piece, an original Italian designer Edra Tatlin...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Danish Cabinetmaker 'Banana' Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk Attributed, Denmark, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the 1940s by Danish cabinetmakers, the banana sofa is not only a staple of that era but also finds itself emulated in later trends. The sofa’s alluring organic curves form...
Category

1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Dark Rattan 3-Seater Sofa with Velour Cautions, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Dark rattan 3-seater sofa with vermilion red-orange velour cautions. A 2-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a coffee table from this set are available. H(total/frame) 84/77 cm, h(seat...
Category

1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

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...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Interior Crafts Tuxedo Pillow Back Sofas in Chenille
Located in Chicago, IL
* A second sofa is available. See below. Immerse yourself in the luxurious embrace of this fully upholstered Interior Crafts tuxedo / pillow back sofa...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Down

Vintage Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Legendary design icon sofa, the 'Maralunga' by Vico Magistretti and fabricated / produced by CASSINA is a quintessential piece of Italian design. Celebrated for it's legendary comfor...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arflex Ribalta Adjustable Daybed by Fabrizio Ballardini
By Arflex, Fabricio Ballardini
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...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Kroken Sofa, Roche Bobois Edition, by Ake Fribytter, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Magnificent Roche Bobois sofa from the 1980s, a masterpiece designed by Ake Fribytter, famously known as the "Kroken" model. Embrace sophistication with its chalk-colored natural lea...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s 'Plumy' Sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna / Ligne Roset
Located in Toronto, CA
Ultra cushy, the ‘Plumy’, designed by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna / Ligne Roset, gives the illusion of sinking into a cloud. Originally produced in the 1980s, it boasts original heavy...
Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century Leather Sofa In The Manner Of Le Corbusier, Italy c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A white leather sofa in the manner of Le Corbusier’s LC2 sofa, crafted in Italy in the 1980s. It captures the essence of vintage aesthetics and offers the same iconic look as its cou...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of curved serpentine cloud sofas in rich burgundy velvet timeless Kagan design with walnut base feet
Category

1980s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Postmodern Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Postmodern Globe Sofa...
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1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Oak

"Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Sofa "Baisity" by designer Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Very Comfortable three-seat sofa is with fabric pattern and red leather. Very good condition, considering its age. Origin...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Sofa, Howard Furniture, Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Howard Co Sofa Offered for sale individually are two 1980s solid oak spindle-back Postmodern sofas from Howard Furniture company. The sofas h...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Foam

Country Modern Spindle Back 1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Loveseat
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s solid oak curved loveseat sofa by Howard Furniture. The loveseat settee features it’s original upholstery. The fabric is a botanical pattern in neutral tan, cream, and ...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco French Sofa in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco sofa Great Art Deco sofa has “kidney” shape body. The back is slightly curved. Sofa is newly re-upholstered in a light purple velvet fabric. Outer edge of the back h...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Restored 3 Strand Rattan Spoke Half Moon Arm Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 1930 three-strand half-moon sectional spoked sofa in the manner of Paul Frankl with the well-known "Half Moon" shaped arms, designed in the manner ...
Category

1930s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa, model '4118', leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930, production 1981 Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-seat sofa, known as 411...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

One seater Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna
Located in Porto, PT
One seater 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 polyether foam and is...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Maarten Kusters Elliptical sofa 'no stop' for Edra
By Maarten Kusters
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Maarten Kusters Elliptical sofa 'no stop' for Edra
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Suede

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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