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Sofas For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Folk Art
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1970
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970, four elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. A special project made possible this limited edition of "...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern manner linen upholstered couch, upon four gold-tone metal bracket feet. 31" H x 92" W x 35" D; seat: 19" H.
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972.
Mid-Century Modern Swiss De Sede DS600 full leather sectional "snake" sofa in warm Bordeaux colour. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland, 1972. There are 16 seating pieces, and two end/arm sections total 18 pieces. Each piece has a zipper connection that allows for endless combinations. A sofa with unlimited configuration possibilities - the upholstery segments can be joined together with zips so that free-flowing mobile concepts are possible in addition to conventional furniture arrangements, down soft upholstery for the legendary De Sede seating...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 5
By André Ducaroy
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. 5 pieces set
Togo was designed in 1973.
Five pieces set: three seater, twoseater, one seater, corner and pouf.
The sofa is upholstered in...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Sofa with a Brushed Steel Base in the Manner of Michel Boyer
By Michel Boyer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Newly reupholstered sofa (foam and fabric) form the 1970s
Second sofa available in smaller size (160 centimeters width).
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa, Metal by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Patricia Urquiola ''Trampoline' Outdoor Sofa, Steel, Rope and Fabric by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Patricia Urquiola interprets the happiness of outdoor life with a high-impact product inspired by the little trampolines found in the gardens of homes in Greenland. Trampoline is a striking and elegant love bed...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Jean Marie Massaud 'Aspen' Sculptural Sofa Set by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofas designed by Jean Marie Massaud in 2005. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Unpretentious elegance. The curve of the backrest, like the ridge...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
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
Gio Ponti curved sofa by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful curved sofa with a wooden frame and fabric upholstery, designed by Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino", manufactured in Italy in the 1940s.
In Gio Ponti's ideal hom...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Midcentury Folding Sofabed by Tatra nabytok, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury sofa bed made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. It was made by Tatra nábytok company. The sofa has a wooden structure with ash wood veneer, overall it´s in good V...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Divano mod. 920 di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Divano modello "920" di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964.
Il modello è quello di un divano a due posti comodi.
Cuscini e rivestimento rinnovato con tessuto lavabile e antimacc...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Red Alcantara Three-Seater Togo Sofa with Arms by Ligne Roset, 2006
Located in Malibu, US
Gorgeous three-seater red Alcantara Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from 2006.
Designer Michel Ducaroy drew inspiration for the Togo's design from an aluminum t...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Leather
Sergio Rodrigues, Moleca Sofa - Brazilian, Mid-Century Modern - 1963
Located in Houston, TX
Indulge in the elegance of the "Moleca" series, a creation by the internationally renowned Brazilian architect. This series is an exportation version of the celebrated Mole series, e...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Exceptional Jack Lenor Larsen ~Primavera~ Velvet Playpen Sofa and Ottomans
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous down filled sofa upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera velvet with a pair of oversize matching ottomans.
This is a huge livi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Anfibio, natural leather sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
3 seater sofa, day bed Anfibio designed by Alessandro Becchi and produced by Giovannnetti in 1970s.
Designed in 1970, the Anfibio sofa bed has been described by critics around the wo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Niger Leather 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern
Rare 3-seater sofa model no 5011 designed by Kaare Klint and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
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
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
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
Original ‘Togo’ designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960’s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original ‘Togo’ designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960’s. This iconic sofa is completely made out of foam and is freshly re-upholstered in a wool blend fabric uphols...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Corner Modular Sofa, Set of 3
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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
Mario Bellini, Early "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Mid Century Modern, 1972
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptionel fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' 2-seater sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. This beautiful sofa comes with the original leather fabric with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Mid Century Modern 3 seat Tan Leather Chrome frame sofa Style of Horst Brüning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern 3 seat Tan Leather Chrome frame sofa Style of Horst Brüning. Great Tan leather sofa with Chrome frame with back split leg design. Good vintage condition. Located i...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Otto Schulz att. Sofa with Sheepskin upholstery, Sweden -1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Amazing mid-century design Sheepskin Sofa, attributed to Otto Schulz.
Big proportions and newly reupholstered and renovated.
Fast shipping with white glove packaging.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This sofa was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. The sofa is made of solid Rosewood, with seats and backs upholstered with a gorgeous fabric 100% Organic Silk, from our collection Bossa Fabrics.
The armrests have a rectangular design that favors the visualization of the beautiful veins of the wood, with upholstered sides. The base consists of four rectangular legs, providing lightness to this three-seat sofa.
Celina Decorações signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture in the 1960s. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics.
With a color pallet rooted in natural shades, our Fabric collection tells a bit about Brazilian biodiversity, through raw and natural materials and artisanal processes. For dyeing this textured fabric was used yerba mate...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Silk, Rosewood
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
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Serpentine Sofa in Mohair, 2000s
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather, circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered in a sumptuous moss green mohair. It will elevate any in...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Foam
Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
Ivory Velvet Sofa, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 25.75"h, 83.5"w, 31.5"d
- In the style of Knoll, 1960s
- Ivory crushed velvet upholstery with black contrast piping, black wood legs
- Condition: Excellent; new upholstery
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Gondola Sofa for Cimon
By Cimon, Hella Jongerius
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly sculptural vintage early 1960s gondola sofa with floating surfboard upholstered back designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltée of Montreal in 1964. Loose seat cushion. Walnut frame. Tapered splayed walnut legs. Visually impactful from all sides. Newly upholstered in wool Maharam "Layers Vineyard Small" by Hella Jongerius.
Luigi Tiengo was born in Adria, Italy in 1926, studied industrial design and won a prestigious furniture design award in 1956. That same year he emigrated to Canada where he began designing for several Montreal furniture...
Category
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
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
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
Pair of Rolf Benz sofa’s 2-seat and 3-seat – Germany, circa 1980-1990
By Rolf Benz
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of Rolf Benz sofa’s in ivory colored leather. Also sold separate.
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Rolf Benz
Country: Germany
Model: Sofa
Design period: circa 1980-90
Date of ma...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Sofa & Armchairs Lounge Set, 1950s
Located in Whitstable, GB
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler midcentury sofa and armchairs; 1950s
Sofa designed for their manufacturing company, Forma around 1955.
This model is an icon of Brazilian midcentury des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
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
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
Illum Wikkelsö, Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Distressed Brown Leather, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Illum Wikkelsö, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Rare Sofa, Distressed Brown Leather, Rosewood Legs, 1960s
An example of a three seater sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsö for Holger Christia...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen for Trensum Möbelfabrik
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
The Capri Andersen sofa, designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, embodies the quintessence of Mid-Century style. Crafted in Sweden during the desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Maralunga Leather Sofa - Settee by Vico Magisretti for Casina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maralunga leather sofa - settee by Vico Magisretti for Casina is essential Italian style and design. Maralunga is a classic of Italian design and has several prestigious awards like ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric.
This sofa d...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Samsas sofa by Carl Malmsten. It was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from around the 1960’s.
This is of very high quality...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Tweed Sofa with Buckle Detail, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 28.5"h, 89"w, 38"d, 14.5" seat height
- Tweed upholstery, goldtone metal buckles
- Condition: Excellent
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
1960-70s Mid-Century Modern Danish Black Leather and Teak Sofa by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A high-quality Mid Century designer sofa by Danish maker Komfort, a superb piece in excellent original condition. A piece with great form a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash, Teak
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
Mario Bellini Le Bambole ’07 Sofa B&B Italia in Red Wool, Removable Cover
Located in Zagreb, HR
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia is a design icon of the seventies.
Offered for sale is a 2-seat sofa, 2007 edition with removable cover in beautiful red wool fabric
The ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
3-Section Channeled Curved Corner Sofa, France, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A three-section curved sofa featuring ribbed detailing and a sculptural shape reminiscent of designs by Michel Ducaroy. Low slung, ultra comfy and ready for a kitchen banquette, livi...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Textile, Foam
Saarinen Swanson Ficks Reed Wrought Iron with Wood Frame Couch
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eva Lisa Saarinen Swanson daughter of Eliel Saarinen and sister of Eero Saarinen married Robert Swanson. Together and with Eliel Saarinen they formed the Saarinen Swanson group. Desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Exoskeleton Walnut Sofa for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
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, Wood, Walnut
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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