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Sofas For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
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
Danish Mid Century Buffalo Hide Leather Sofa By Mogens Hansen Circa 1960's
Located in Hudson, NY
Luxurious buffalo hide leather sofa with darker piping accents by Mogens Hansen. This sofa features gently sloping track arms with austere and refined silhouettes. It's finished in s...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
His and Hers Borge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chairs Denmark 1960s
Located in Hudson, NY
"His and hers" matched set of lounge chairs in chocolate brown leather and beech wood, with shelter backs and sloped track arms by Borge Mogensen. Danish, c. 1960's-1970's. Dimension...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow beige bouclé fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Seat height 16.5”.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lenzi Nello, Sofa, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1954
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and brass sofa designed and produced by Lenzi Nello, Italy, 1950s.
Literature: Domus 299, October 1954.
Seat height 15.5”
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningaen 1930 Art Deco Sofa Danish
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful classic original Art Deco sofa by a famed Danish craftsman, Frits Henningsen. 1030. Original fabric
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Wood
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Metal, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, off-white fabric and metal sofa designed in Finland, 1930s.
Seat height 16”.
Category
1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
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
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa, model GE285/3 Oak & Savak wool
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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 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
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Camel Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s
Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period. T...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Daybed by Pierre Chapo Model L06A
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A vintage daybed designed around 1960 by French designer Pierre Chapo. The model name is L06A. The mattress has been reupholstered with high-quality bouclé fabric. It has an assembly...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Elm
Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR in New Mohair Upholstery, Germany – 1969
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the epitome of elegance and comfort: ‘Corbi’ modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1969.
The Corbi sofa consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used as sofa or as three separate lounge chairs.
Now luxuriously draped in sumptuous mohair. Elevating your living space to new heights of sophistication, this exquisite piece seamlessly marries timeless design with unparalleled coziness.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Corbi sofa boasts a sleek silhouette and refined lines, embodying modern sophistication while exuding a sense of inviting warmth. The addition of premium mohair upholstery not only enhances its visual appeal but also provides a tactile experience like no other, enveloping you in unparalleled softness with every touch.
Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying quiet moments of relaxation, the Klaus Uredat Corbi...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair
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
French Curved Sofa in Pink Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, mohair, stained beech, France, 1960s
This baroque-inspired sofa of French origin features a a voluptuous body with delicate lines and decorative accents. The luxurious and chi...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Attributed Gio Ponti Midcentury Rare Velvet Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino", 1950
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A rare sofa attributed Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino from the 1950s, curved three-seater sofa.
The sofa was reupholstered more than twenty years ago but the velvet is worn and I reco...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
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
Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular 'Strips' Sofa
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, modular 'strips' sofa, fabric, chrome Italy, 1968
Stunning 'Strips' sofa designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Arfl...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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
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
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
Mid-Century Sculpted Bentwood Teak Birdcage Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Aesthetically pleasing sculpted Teakwood birdcage sofa.
Circa 1950's, South Asia. Heavy and well crafted piece of furniture.
Newly upholstered cushions. No damage or repairs.
Bolts t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic sofa model 2408 / 'Gondola' sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1950s. One of the sofa's distinctive features is its beautiful open structure with a partly open back...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Spectacular Curved Harvey Probber Even Arm Sofa Chartreus Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber curved front even arm sofa. The original chartreus velvet fabric still looks great-looks like it was barely used. We love the super deep even arms with a...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Brass Frame Sofa's, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass Frame sofas circa 1960. Restored and newly reupholstered. Priced individually.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century 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
3-Seater Black Leather Horst Brüning Sofa for Kill International, Germany 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
3-seater sofa in black leather by Horst Brüning for Kill International, Germany, 1960s
Very good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, in original black and white fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This sofa is an iconic example of an Artifort sofa designed by Theo Ruth in the 1950s...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Rare Solid Walnut Arden Riddle White Four-Seat Sofa, USA, 1967
By Arden Riddle
Located in Berlin, DE
Hard to find four-seat by Arden Riddle made in 1967 with new high quality Mark Alexander fabric in excellent condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 'Mole' Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mid century ART DECO style sofabed by UP Závody, 1950´s, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This sofabed was made by UP Závody in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s.
You can easily fold the sofa into a bed.
This sofa has a wooden frame with a nice walnut veneer, it´s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
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
Hans J. Wegner For Getama GE-259 Adjustable Oak Daybed
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
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
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
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
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
Tito Agnoli for Arflex Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, two seat sofa, model '9000', patinated leather, wood, Italy, 1969
This design is characterized by a cubic outer frame that provides a visually interesting co...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
5 Piece Sofa Set for Reupholstering, Manufactured by Isa Bergamo in the 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The sofa set was designed and manufactured by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s. The set with gold lacquered cast aluminum legs consists of a curved sofa, two armchairs, and two smaller side chairs...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
"Maralunga" 2-seater by Vico Magistretti / Cassina
Located in Wien, Wien
The "Maralunga" 2-seater, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, is a classic and iconic collection in the world of Italian furniture. Introduced in the 1970s, the Maralunga sofa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, wood
Dimensions at layout: Height:41cm, depth:84cm, width:186cm
Original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Vintage Togo Sofa in Brown 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
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner. He is said to have designed more than 500 chairs during his lifetime and was one of the most influential masters in the history of Danish furniture design. The GETAMA...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa o...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Teak
Gelderland Curved Corner Sectional Sofa
By Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Mid-Century, elegantly curved, four seat corner sectional sofa by Dutch manufacturer Gelderland. Beautifully designed and still uphol...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell, sofa, model "Kontiki", original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell. 3 seater sofa, model "Kontiki" in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Camel brown leather, beech wood, brass straps buck...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
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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