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Sofas For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1960s
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Ash Mid-Century Modern High Back Sofa by Frits Eschauzier Jr, 1967
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and one of a kind Mid-Century Modern high back sofa or bench.
Design by Frits Eschauzier Jr.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Solid ash frame and the cushions are re...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
Low Back 3-Seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful 3-seater sofa resembling the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, forms a rare sculptural find. This sofa, crafted from oak and retaining their original savak wool upholstery...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, two-seat sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s
A design by Illum Wikkelsø featuring modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, sofa, model ‘4118’, Niger leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1930, production mid-1960s
Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-sea...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Diego, CA
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa #4118, made with leather and mahogany, Denmark. Designed in 1930's, we cant pinpoint the exact production date of this sofa.
Kaare Klint original...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning gondola form sofa from Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates. Newly upholstered in an ivory velvet with restored walnut base. A striking form and sculptural silhouette to th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Sofa Djinn Model by Olivier Mourgue in Yellow Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Djinn two-seater sofa designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne. Metal frame lined with foam and covered in yellow Kvadrat publisher's fabric. The feet have steel Skates. The Djinn sofa whose shape was inspired by the genies of Arabian culture that can adopt any form, human or animal, is a masterpiece of Space Age design. This sofa is an icon of 20th century design made famous by Stanley Kubrick in 2001, A Space Odyssey. This sofa presents sinuous and typical Space Age shapes. The sofa through its wavy perhaps creates harmony and softness to its seat without neglecting the absolute comfort.
Olivier Mourgue.
Born in Paris in 1939, Mourgue, starting from the '60s became known for his series of furniture and household objects with a playful and pop look, typical of those years: such as the lamp Flower designed for Disderot in 1967 and the armchair of the Montreal series...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Tufted Black Leather Sofa, Imported from Europe in the '60s
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Europe, 1960s
High quality tufted black leather sofa with down filled cushions. Purchased from a design store in Amsterdam in the 1960s and ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Brutalist Sofa in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Beautiful brutalist 3/4-seater sofa attributed to Henning Kjærnulf. The beautiful turned legs give it a rustic expression. Solid oak frame in almost perfect condition.
The item is p...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid - Century loveseat in sheepskin, Kaminsofa, Norway 1950s
Located in Bergen, NO
Designed in 1946 by Norwegian designers Adolf Relling & Fredrik Kayser, this “Kaminstol” (or "Fireplace chair/sofa") is a distinct early Norwegian modern design. Besides the unique l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Teak
Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Lounge Chair in Brown Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Amanta' lounge chair, fabric and fiberglass, Italy, 1966.
Grand and bulky lounge chair created for comfort. The "Amanta" lounge chairs or modular sofa...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Danish Modern 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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Painted Louis XVI style six leg sofa circa 1940 with gilt hightlights
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted Louis XVI style six leg sofa circa 1940 with gilt hightlights and new fabric
Category
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa, model GE285/3 Oak & Savak wool
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa, original upholstered with striped Savak wool.
Frame in solid soap treated oak.
Model 285/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Seat height: 17”
Category
1960s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Incomparable Tuxedo Sofa by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa maintains its original verdigris finish, with heavy patina. The piece may be painted or professionally powder coated if so desired. Finals may be finished in ag...
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stringa Sofa Set by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Stringa" sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltranova in 1962. A tubular chrome frame holds leather seats on top of felt upholstered cushions. The leather cushions are attached with ...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Very rare and limited Togo ‘Liberty' by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning limited vintage TOGO in its original ‘liberty’ velvet.
From its first owner (1979). Exceptional condition.
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France & sold bij Aèra...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Marzio Cecchi, Sofa Bed
Located in Firenze, IT
Marzio Cecchi, Sofa Bed
Sofa with pull-out bed, metal and guinea cane frame with cushions upholstered in striped fabric.
Production Italy, circa 1965
Dimensions are:
W101xL255.5xH6...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian Modular Sofa Model Lando Set of Two in Red Velvet & Abs
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two Italian Mid Century Modern modular sofa in red velvet and abs plastic.
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
In style: Mid Century Modern
Materials & Techniqu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Modular sofa set "Malù, Italian design piece realised in 1960s by Diego Mattu for 1P. This very rare sofa consisting of 4 standard modules and one corner. Structure in Abs and polyur...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede, Plastic
Sofa S32, Pierre Chapo, France, 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
To understand this is not a piece of furniture like any other, you have to immerse yourself in the Chapo philosophy !
Complementary, prolific and tireless, the creative couple Nicol...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Elm
Werner Langenfeld for ESA Sofa in Black Leather and Metal
By ESA, Werner Langenfeld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Werner Langenfeld for ESA, sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, 1960s
This modern sofa features a splendid construction de...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Greaves & Thomas Davenport Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Greaves and Thomas Davenport Sofa Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
A very rare, stylish and incredibly comfortable Greaves and Thomas Davenport three sea...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Foam, Hardwood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather and Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili manufactured by Paolo Arnaboldi, sofa, teak, leather, brass, fabric, Italy, 1957.
This three-seat sofa is designed by Finnish...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Teak Sofa with Mohair Fabric - Mid-Century Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the classic beauty of our Mid-Century Danish Sofa, a masterfully hand-crafted piece from the 1960s. Constructed from high-quality teak wood, this sectional sofa i...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Lacquer, Teak, Polyester, Foam, Velvet, Upholstery, Mohair, Wood
Folke Ohlsson for Dux ‘Passadena’ Sofa in Grey Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux, sofa model ‘Passadena’, walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This sofa is characterized by a splendid design that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aest...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Parisian Style Bamboo Daybed Chaise Attributed to Tommi Parzinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sculptural Bamboo Daybed Chaise
Attributed to Tommi Parzinger
Extremely stylish bamboo daybed, chaise lounge attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Willow Reed Furniture. The sofa chais...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Polyester
Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s
This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition. The seating area and the backrest are organically sha...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously upholstered channeled back tufting. The settee has been fully restored and newly reu...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Grey Fabric 2 Seat Sofa, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in London, GB
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese.
This 2-seat sofa is constructed from a pine wood frame with sleek lines and curved corners.
The sofa is formed of two separate seats next to each other with individual seat and back cushions, upholstered in grey fabric with button tufting detailing.
A fantastic example of mid-century Swedish design, this sofa would add a touch of vintage...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Pine
Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production Model #920 modular four-seat sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina was designed in circa 1966 and this example is from the earlier years of production as evidenced by the early style 'Figli di Amedeo Cassina' labels on each section (see photos).
Featuring soft supple black leather cushions which extend to the arms and backside along with nicely grained Walnut accents to the frame, this sofa is in two parts and can either be used together as one long four-seat sofa or separated as two loveseat...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Curved Three-Seat Sofa in Light Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric and wood, Italy, 1950s.
Simplistic Italian sofa with clean lines and a high back. The sofa features small tapered wooden legs. The high back embraces the sitter in com...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, two-seat sofa, in walnut and taupe leather, Italy, 1965
This wonderfully aged two-seat sofa has a beautiful all-over patina. Highly comfortable d...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish Three-Seater Sofa in Red Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, leather and stained oak, Denmark, 1960s
Very well balanced three seater sofa designed in the manner of Børge Mogensen. This model strongly resembles the famous '2213' sofa designed by Mogensen for his own home, in his goal to create the ultimate sofa. The red brown leather is a wonderful choice for this type of sofa. The shapes, piping and double forms...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Red Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, sofa model RH-302, metal, red upholstery, Switzerland, design 1954
This comfortable sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede and features a chr...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Sofa in Black Upholstery and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sofa ', fabric, steel, The Netherlands, 1962.
This tufted comfortable two-seat sofa shows elegant steel details. The combination of steel and the black u...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Moduline Sofa in Navy Green Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, three-seat sofa, chromed steel, leather, Denmark, 1962
Modern and beautiful colored modular sofa, designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudse...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Reupholstered Grey Italian Mid-Century Modern sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered Grey Italian Mid-Century Modern sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti
This sofa was designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti in the 1950s. It has been upholstered and features br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
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
Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Sofa in Red Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, designed in 1956.
This sofa is crafted by Swedish designer Folke Jansson and embodies an elegant body with flowing l...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Midcentury Italian Curved Sofa with Brass Legs Attributed to Federico Munari
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Italian midcentury curved sofa with splayed brass legs attributed to Federico Munari, circa 1960.
Currently upholstered in grey velvet.
The fabulous sculptural sofa is sim...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
1960's Danish Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa
Located in LYON, FR
1960's Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa.
Cushions have recently been refilled with additional padding. The Leather has been Cleaned and conditioned....
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Eva Danish Buffalo Leather Sofa by Stouby
Located in PEGO, ES
Vintage Three-seater EVA model Buffalo leather sofa, design by Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik from Denmark circa mid 1960s.
The structure is in soli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Knoll International 3-Seater Sofa Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 3-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather cognac
A classic and chic three-seater sofa from the Bastiano series, designed by the iconic Italian designer...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage Togo Sofa in Dark Cognac Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The innerwork consists of foam in 5 different densities. Manufactured...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Grete Jalk Sofa in Teak for France & Daverkosen Danish Mid-Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Grete Jalk sofa for France & Daverkosen
Denmark, circa 1955
Teak frame, upholstery.
Measures: 80.5" W x 30.5" D x 32" H
'John Stuart Inc' distributors label attached to inte...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Niels Eilersen, 2.5 Seater Sofa, Model "Monza", Danish Design, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning classic Danish 2.5 seater sofa in cognac brown leather. Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s. The design reminds us of some of the best Italian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rare 2 Tier Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Chaise Lounge Sofa Lucite Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Vladimir Kagan Omnibus 2-tier chaise lounge sofa. These pieces rarely come to market and would complement any existing Omnibus sofa sectional. We have several Kagan Omnibus sofa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Togo Sofa velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 2
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa VELVET by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Togo was designed in 1973.
This set is made of 2 modules: 2 seater and ottoman
the dimension of ottoman W87, D80, H34
The uphol...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Danish sofa in black leather
By Georg Thams
Located in Vojens, 83
Black leather sofa on rosewood legs, 3 seater.
The sofa is attributed to Georg Thams and produced by Vejen møbelfabrik.
A nice and stylish sofa with very good sitting comfort.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner For Getama GE-259 Adjustable Oak Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954, the GE-259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture lending itself to both style and function. Not only easily used as a sofa in a living space to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220 Papa Bear Style, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed sofa by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk as Model 220. This iconic sofa has a slight curve to it and teak "nails" on the armrest in typica...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool
Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak & Cane Daybed Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Teak
Rich patinated DS-47 sofa's in original leather by Team De Sede - De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Highly comfortable, indestructible DS-47 sofa in a stunning, thick patinated buffalo neck leather.
Designed by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss.
Simplistic, clear & modern design. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danish GE6 Sofa Bed By Hans Wegner For Getama Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Danish GE6 Sofa Bed by Hans Wegner for Getama
The model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. This brilliantly constructed...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Linen, Teak
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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