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Sofas For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern sofa by Kaare Klint, model 6092. The sofa has a mahogany frame on eight tapered legs, upholstered in striped wool and bored in natural leather. Produced by Rud. Rasmuss...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Wood
Tatlin Sofa in Velvet from Edra, 1990s
By Edra
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage Tatlin sofa by Mario Cananzi And Roberto Semprini For Edra, Italy, 1990s
Made from white velvet swith chrome legs.
Fantastic piece for a large living room or even the entra...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s Original Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
Located in Toronto, CA
Iconic 1970s Mario Bellini Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia, in 5 segments.
Original vintage condition with heavy patina.
Price reflects the shown configuration of 5 segments (seats...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Le Bambole Modular Sofa In Light Brown Buffalo Leather, Mario Bellini B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of “Le Bambole” modular sofa elements designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A beautiful edition in its original high quality light brown buffalo nec...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal McGuire Demilune Bent Rattan Sofa
By McGuire
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace coastal elegance with this Vintage McGuire Demilune Bent Rattan Sofa, a quintessential piece of American craftsmanship. Crafted by McGuire with meticulous attention to detail...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Brazilian Space Age Sofa MP-131 , by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-131 sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer is an iconic piece of mid-century modern furniture design, epitomizing the era's innovative approach to form and function. Create...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, Sectional sofa model ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, Switzerland, 1972.
An amazing design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerla...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS101 3 Seater Sofa, De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Budapest, HU
Three-seater brown leather DS101 3 sofa designed for De Sede, with hand-stitched seams and extendable individual seats for lounge sitting. Under the cushions you can find Zani Italia...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Togo Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa in velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
The designer was inspired by the tooth paste tube
Three seater sofa, upholstered in soft and smooth vetvet. The colour and and p...
Category
1990s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous lines and curves on this beauty! Bright and vibr...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
By George Smith
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 ...
Category
1980s English Chinoiserie Vintage Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Style 1980's Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Three seat sofa upholstered in white boucle. This sofa has been newly upholstered with foam. Sofa features double banded curved arms with plump cushions.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofa in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976.
Architectural sofa model 'Brigadiere' designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Knoll. This ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Bilboa Curved Sofa in Royal Blue, attributed to Vladimir Kagan
Located in Staten Island, NY
Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao sofa by Preview. The sofa is covered with ultra suede and is very clean. Please check all the photos for the condition.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Confidential' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, sectional sofa, model 'Confidential', fabric, Italy, design 1972
Sofa designed by Italian architect and furniture designer Alberto Rosselli in 1972 fo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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
Early Florence Knoll 3-Seat Model 26 Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very early Florence Knoll sofa, circa late 1940s, in vintage oatmeal nubby wool Knoll fabric, with down seat and back cushions. The six inset legs make...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Textile, Maple
Vigo Magistretti for Cassina 'Veranda' Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 'Veranda' sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, lacquered wood, Italy, 1983
Beautiful aesthetically balanced three-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti fo...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Togo 2-seat sofa in black leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
2-seat sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the seventies
Iconic Togo model
all in foam covered by black leather from origin
Category
Late 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Mid Century Serpentine Sofas - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Mid Century Serpentine Sofas - Pair
Each sofa measures: 74 wide x 36 deep x 38.25 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches
All pieces of furniture ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with decal manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale chair...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Modern Settee, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
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.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Woven Rattan Oval Shaped Couch, ca. 1999
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully formed and encompassing tightly woven oval rattan couch, supported on an iron frame.
Measures: 86 W x 47 D x 30 / 16 H.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Togo Sofa Set in Cognan Brown Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage Togo sofa set, designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s and manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. This iconic corner armchair with ottoman features original cognac brown velv...
Category
1970s French Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Leather Model DUC 405 Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in None, IT
Two-seater sofa with internal structure in tubular steel, black leather upholstery.
Mdello DUC 405, design Mario Bellini for Cassina, 70s.
Conditions: In g...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS 125 sofa designed by Gerd Lange for Desede, 1970s
By Gerd Lange
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
For sale is this amazing sofa designed by Gerd Lange in 1978 for deSede.
deSede offers high quality leather sofas and Gerd Lange designed for Drabert, Thonet, DeSede en Wogg.
Good...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' sectional sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains six regular elements and one corne...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Artifort 691 Blue Fabric Sofa, 1980s
By Artifort
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by the Artifort design group in 1987, the 691 sofa has been in production ever since making it a true classic of the collection.
Fully upholstered in a blue-grey...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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.
Category
Late 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danish 1940s Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Red Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved sofa/loveseat in red mohair wool fabric. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions a...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
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
Three Seater Pierre Cardin Modular Sofa in black lacquer and silk, France 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
Pierre Cardin, a trailblazing fashion designer known for his innovative and unconventional approach, extended his creative vision into the realm of furniture design. Pierre Cardin's ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern 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 ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Brown Leather Birch frame Sofa
By Ekorness
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 ...
Category
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Birch
Togo 3-seater Sofa in orange velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset.
It shows a nice warm natural color tone and its famous wrinkled cozy design.
Lined underneath with original fabric ...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Le Bambole Sofa In Off White Linen By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A beautiful edition in high quality off white linen fabric, which adds a nice texture t...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in white velvet upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy.
The sofa is very comfort...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Foam
Le Bambole sand color Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellni for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole sectional 7-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. The Bambole is an iconic piece of Italian design. It was awarded the 1979 'Compasso d'Oro' award. An exampl...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
De Sede Iconic "Non Stop Sofa" in Full Grain Leather 1970s
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "Non Stop Sofa", model DS600, with 17 sections in full grain leather, by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970’s. The le...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Foam
LC3 Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
Located in Antwerp, BE
LC3 two-seat sofa for Cassina. An iconic piece of modernist design, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The sofa is a symbol of timeless elegance and exceptional comfort, with a unique combination of high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Made of high-quality materials by Italian manufacturer Cassina in the 1990s, this LC3 sofa...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Sandra by Annie Hieronimus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset model Sandra designed by Annie Hieronimus.
This is the 2 seater version.
The fabric has a stripe design, a truly 1970s design.
The...
Category
1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage Leather Cornelius Sofa Anthracite with Metal Base
By Durlet
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...
Category
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large Brunati Leather Sofa in Typical 80s Color
By Brunati
Located in Schagen, NL
Great large leather sofa in Salmon-Pink Pastel and typical 1980s color. The sofa remains in good condition with some slight differences in color an...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Timothy Oulton Reggio Halo Three Seater Sofa Leather
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Timothy Oulton Reggio Halo 3 Seater Sofa Leather Sofa
The retro-styled look of the Reggio sofa is inspired by the clean, streamlined forms of Danish mid-century design ...
Category
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Vintage Boho Preview Sectional Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace eclectic comfort with our Vintage Boho Preview Sectional Sofa. This stylish sectional combines Bohemian flair with American craftsmanship, offering ample seating and distinct...
Category
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by A Rudin
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...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Curved couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1940´s.
The feets are made of dark stained beech wood and the sofa is upholstered with floral fabric in blue and white colors.
M...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Tan Mohair
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the realm of luxury and design with this iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa! Crafted with the finesse of a sculptor, this masterpiece is not just a piece of furniture; it's ...
Category
1990s Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner 'Chromatic' Modular Sofa in Red Purple Colors
By Kwok Hoi Chan, Steiner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, fabric, France, 1970
A postmodern design by Kwok Hoi Chan created in 1970 for Steiner. Design in the seventies was all ...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Sofa in creamy white fabric. It is possible to open the backrest for more comfort. Height when open: 96 cm. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular pair of armchairs attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original from the time but replacement is recommended. Production from the 1940s i...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Sculptural Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W99 D32 H24 SW90.5 SD20.5 SH18.5 AH25
Vintage sofa in excellent fully restored condtion. Wooden trim and legs have been refinished, and sofa features fresh foam and new farbic.
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chenille
1990s Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional
Located in Boston, MA
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud sofa for Directional, circa 1990s. Postmodern curves and design. Lucite bar complimented by two round plinth bases. Plush cushioning for cloud like lo...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
De Sede DS - 76 Black Leather Modular Sofa, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible De Sede DS - 76 modular sofa and daybed in black leather. Made in Switzerland. This set of 3 pieces is made up of the DS - 76/ 109, DS - 76/ 110 and DS - 76/ 107. All thre...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner Leather Sofa for Getama, Denmark 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Brown leather three-seater sofa.
The sofa was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Getama Gedsted in Denmark during the 1970s.
Model GE530.
The frame is made of solid oak wood.
The pi...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Cini Boeri 'Strips' Italian Modular Mid-Century Sofa for Arflex
By Cini Boeri
Located in London, GB
A large modular sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex.
Italy, c1970s.
'Strips' model.
Two main elements with an ottoman, which can be placed in front or in the middle creating a gap.
...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova Sofa Model ´Nuvolone´ in Brown Leather
By Mimo Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rimo Maturi for Mimo Padova, sofa, model ´Nuvolone´, leather, Italy, 1970s
Stunning modular sofa by Italian designer Rimo Maturii for manufacturer Mimo Padova. The 'Nuvulone', meani...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
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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