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Sofas For Sale
20th Century Brown Leather 2-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality 20th-century two seater brown leather chesterfield with two loose cushions, raised on turned legs terminating on castors. With individually hand tacked brass studded t...
Category
Late 20th Century British Sofas
Materials
Leather
GUFRAM Dark Lady Couch by Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram's. This sensual couch, which is ideal for a tête-à-tête, has entered the collective imagination ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$15,100 / item
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Three-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, three-seat sofa model '3615', walnut, velvet fabric, Italy, designed in 1935
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani, this remarkable rare sofa b...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Cognac Leather Andes Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cognac sofa, model Andes, was designed by Gerard van den Berg and made by Montis in the Netherlands 1970s. It was made of thick cognac leather that re...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Outdoor Swing Sofa with Rope Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This swing sofa make a wonderful addition to the patio, deck, garden, yard, backyard, porch, bedroom, living room, and other places around your home. Thanks to its stylish design and comfortable and washable seat cushions, this swing sofa provides maximum seating comfort.
The outdoor swing sofa...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rope
$3,234 / item
Thomasville Curved Chinoiserie Chintz Floral Textile Down Sofa
By Thomasville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement piece which is also ex...
Category
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
$4,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Sofa Model Trienna Designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent original condition.
Original green leather cushions, braided natural leather in the back.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Carlo Scarpa Iroko Wood and Azure Velvet Cornaro Sofa for Studio Simon, 1974
Located in Vicenza, IT
Cornaro two-seater sofa, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Studio Simon in 1974.
Made of Iroko wood, foam, and azure velvet by JAB.
Fully restored in Italy.
Born in Ven...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Foam, Wood
Morphologica Nebraska Sofa in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
By Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia.
The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Wool
$43,889 / item
Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Crafted in Ettore Zaccari's own workshop in Italy during the 1930s, this exquisite lounge sofa is a testament to the remarkable skill and artistry of its creator. The sofa is finishe...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Pair of Bespoke Modern Sofas Atrributed to Gregorius Pineo
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant pair of large custom-made matching sofas attributed to Gregorius Pineo, Los Angeles, CA. The sofas feature ebonized Oak frames topped with thick down filled cushions upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Down, Oak
Original Rattan By Paul Frankl, Multi-Strand Sofa and Chaise Lounge
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare multi-strand set living room set. A museum-quality six-strand square pretzel sofa and five-strand chaise lounge were designed by Paul T. Frankl using the highest-quality grade...
Category
1940s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$62,400 Sale Price / set
35% Off
1950s Gilt French Couch in Mohair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
French style gilt wood couch, covered in mohair about 8 years ago. Metal ornaments.
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019 'many layouts and fabrics available'
Located in Paris, IDF
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes.
Designer: Emanuel Gargano
Maker: Amura Lab
'Lapis' can be made in several dimension and combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Cotton
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Textile
Loveseat Sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy, c 1970, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly reupholstered loveseat sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, circa 1970s, features a graceful chrome frame with nubby white bouclé fabric. Signed with 1960s/ 1970s Sormani label as shown in photo gallery.
*Note, we have the matching pair of club chairs available in another listing.
The graceful frame shares a design quality with Cassina's LC2 / LC3 design by Le Corbusier, as they are 'buckets of cushions' in similar fashion and comfort. However this Sormani sofa features some unique subtle details, such as the slight "twist" in the rear legs (see photos).
Signed with a Sormani label, this particular rare design is attributed to Claudio Salocchi. While there were several other famous designers who created works for Sormani in this time period, the style best matches Salocchi's work. For collectors looking for something unique and rare within a collection of 1960s/ 1970s Italian designs, this pair two-seater couch is an amazing opportunity.
This Cassina LC2 / LC3 loveseat...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$4,100 Sale Price
24% Off
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Beech
$3,770 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of 20th Century Hans Wegner Small Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of late 20th Century, Hans Wegner GE 285, two seater sofas.
With original worsted wool upholstery and beautiful limed oak frames.
Wonderful vintage 1980s design. In great cond...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$4,828 / set
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s.
Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s. Striped ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Rare "Capriccio" sofa in scrunched leather by Eurosalotto, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This leather sofa was designed in the 1970s by George Bighinello for the Italian brand Eurosalotto. It is part of the 'Capriccio' seating series and stands out for its soft, rounded ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Cognac Leather, 1960s
This elegant two-seat sofa from 1960s Italy is a refined example of mid-century design, blending sculptural craftsmanship w...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Two Seater Sofa in Burlwood and Leather, France 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Art Deco 2 seater sofa in Burlwood & Leather, originating from France in the 1940s. This stunning piece features a rich burlwood frame with sleek, curved ar...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Burl
A carved walnut sofa with boat-shaped form in the style of Henry Thomas Peters
By Henry Thomas Peters
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A carved walnut sofa with boat-shaped form, in the style of Henry Thomas Peters. An antique piece, emblematic of the finest 19th-century furnishings. Superior quality walnut selectio...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Drexel Heritage Floral Ivory Parsons Three-Seater Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage Parsons-style sofa by Drexel Heritage, circa the 1980s. The bold, squared-off frame and fully upholstered block legs exemplify the clean, arch...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Dunbar Single Arm Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a wonderful example of a period sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Circa 1960s, it is a single left arm sofa and sits on two wood runne...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Linen Sofa by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 21st Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This linen sofa embodies the essence of Axel Vervoordt’s refined aesthetic - where large-scale upholstery, natural materials, and quiet form converge to create a piece of timeless be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Sofas
Materials
Linen
18th Century Green French Three Seater Beechwood, Velour Sofa by Sulpice Brizard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An 18th Century French three seater sofa, stamped Sulpice Brizard (Master 1762) 1735-1796. The hand crafted Parisian settee has a partial carved, painted grey Beechwood frame, in goo...
Category
Late 18th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Contemporary Three-Seater Sofa by Hessentia Upholstered in Grey Bouclé Fabric
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Gio sofa is the result of a long design process and a synergistic collaboration between the architect Luca Erba and company Cornelio Cappellini. This sofa amazes for its soft and def...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Frits Henningsen Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Sofa - Style of Frits Henningsen
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$995 Sale Price
71% Off
Geoffrey Harcourt's Iconic 1970s Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
Inspired by the timeless concept of the chaise longue, Geoffrey Harcourt's interpretation from 1970 stands as a testament to modern design. Known as the Cleopatra, this unique Dutch...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Hand-Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Item Code: 14A
A striking Chesterfield sofa upholstered in beautifully hand-dyed leather. This fine example of British craftsmanship features deep...
Category
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Materials
Leather
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Bench for Cansado circa 1958
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench with side table and drawer, from Cite Cansado, Mauritania, designed by Charlotte Perriand.
wood, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered metal and fabric.
In good original c...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$18,102 Sale Price
44% Off
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa Directional USA 1999
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This sculptural lounge sofa, designed by the renowned Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the United States in 1999, stands as an iconic piece of modern furniture design. K...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Tuft Mocha Brown Donghia Velvet Recessed 3-Seater Sofas – a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning pair of three-seater sofas, designed by Harvey Probber, circa the 1970s. Their design reflects Probber’s signature aesthetic—sleek, modern, a...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage Leather Sofa by B&B Italia by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Designers
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Coronado Brown Leather Sofa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
A true icon of Italian design, the Coronado sofa, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in the late 1960s, e...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$2,154 Sale Price
64% Off
Spanish Revival Sofa Floral Tapestry Chenille Fabric Barley Twist Turned Spindle
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Spanish Revival or Mediterranean style floral tapestry chenille sofa comprised of a dark wood frame with barley twist spindle post sides, brass decorative details, three foam filled loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam seat cushions, and three loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam back cushions, two bolster arm pillows, new dust cover, round tapered wood back legs, and front ball casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, at first look I thought this sofa was reupholstered but given a second look this is its original! It is in great condition. But the foam in the seat cushions is starting to show its age and will need to be replaced soon; however, that’s easy to do with the zippered cushions. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
Someone call the 1970’s…. it seems to have forgotten its SPECTACULAR SOFA!!!! We have a wonderful Spanish Revival sofa...
Category
1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Early Art Deco period Northern Italian sofa, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the back of the sofa is gracefully curved and extends to acce...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$7,959 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Samsas sofa by Carl Malmsten. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s.
This is of extremely high qualit...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Kartell Lunam Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lunam is an enchanting living space furniture collection inspired by the dreamy atmosphere of a lunar landscape. An essential, painted metal structure ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Steel
$8,261 / item
Velvet 'Dress-Up' Sectional Sofa Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
Three-piece velvet Cassina Sectional sofa designed by Rudolfo Dordoni. Upholstered in a high-grade deep wine-colored velvet. Purchased new but never installed. Can be reconfigured to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Resell Norway
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather 3 seat sofa round legs. Beautiful brown soft leather is soft and shows sign...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine and elegant Viennese Biedermeier walnut sofa was made circa 1825-30.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desi...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with wooden wheels, newly reupholstered in luxurious grey mohair with deep button tufts...
Category
1890s American Edwardian Antique Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Plaster and Black Walnut Pillar Sofa with Bouclé Upholstery by Jackrabbit Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pillar sofa by Jackrabbit Studio is an elegant, minimal piece comprised of a hand-plastered back and base with a thin black walnut seat and boucl...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Plaster, Walnut
Sofa by Gösta Jonsson, ca 1940. Jönköping, Sweden
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine sofa by Swedish designer, Gösta Jonsson, upholstered in sheepskin. ca 1940 produced in Jönköping, Sweden.
Gösta Jonsson (1902-1958) was a Swedish furniture designer and archite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, beech wood legs, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Professional small repair of fab...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Fabulous Newly Reupholstered 1980's Steve Chase Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980's Two piece sofa acquired directly from a prominent
Palm Desert CA interior designed completely by Steve Chase.
The sofa has the classic Ste...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Sculptural 2-Seater Sofa in Oak & Wool, Danish "Skønvirke" Style, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite two seater sofa in solid oak and white wool. Crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1920s. The frame of this sofa is meticulously constructed from oak wood, cel...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Jules Leleu, Sofa, Mahogany, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Jules Leleu
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany, brass and bouclé fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Jules Leleu, France, 1960s.
Literature: Sirex, The House of Leleu, 2008, p. 327.
seat height 15.5”.
Reu...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa or Daybed
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, cognac leather, teak, Austria, 1960s.
This Austrian daybed is named 'Constanze'. This item is designed by Johannes Spalt and manufactured by Wittmann. T...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Carved Sofas or Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese carved rosewood sofas or benches featuring geometric armrests and gently curved spindle backs. Each bench has a spring cushion constructed in the frame for ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Sofas
Materials
Metal
$2,720 Sale Price / set
60% Off
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x 54.5” W x 34” D
Seat Height (inches): 18”
Arm Height (inches): 21....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Stylized Walnut Sofa from the Early 20th Century with New Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Stylized Walnut Sofa from the Early 20th Century with New Upholstery
We present you a two-person walnut sofa that resembles Biedermeier furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century European Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,531 Sale Price
20% Off
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” modular sofa for Verpan, green fabric, Denmark, 1969.
Verner Panton designed the Cloverleaf modular sofa in 1969, ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
F&T Salotti Space Age Italian Velvet and Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sofa by F&T Salotti. Overstuffed space age silhouette. Original chocolate brown ruched velvet and brushed steel panel. One sofa and two chairs available, all so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wave Sofa in einem zeitlosen Stil, Signatur von Hugues Chevalier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Wave Sofa by Hugues Chevalier is a masterpiece of timeless elegance, embodying the brand’s signature style. With its fluid, sculptural curves, this sofa creates a harmonious bala...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Kazuhide Takahama, Mantilla Sofa for Gavina, Italy 1974 (Big Size)
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama
(Japan, 1930 - Bologna, 2010)
"MANTILLA" SOFA
wooden frame, padded and covered in velvet in shades of white
Production Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974
Bibliography:
Ac...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Cassina Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa Vico Magistretti Stoff kord Couch
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes dunkelgrünes Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa in Samt/ Kordstoff von Cassina zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Vico Magistretti und gilt bis heute als wahre...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Two-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Textile
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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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