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Sofas For Sale
Isa Bergamo Corner Sofa in Blue Embroidered Fabric
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian corner sofa by ISA Bergamo. Sculptural silhouette and tufted back. Newly reupholstered in a high quality embroidered fabric featuring an abstract pattern that r...
Category
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Two Seater Togo Sofa in Yellow Leather by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French two seater Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
PILLOW SOFA BY Muller Van Severen, Corduroy, Coral, Central Module
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Pillow Sofa is designed by Muller Van Severen and presented by BD. This sofa has been improved into a new playful and modular system. The independent pillows are crisp and richly...
Category
2010s Spanish Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Wilhelm Knoll Oak Loveseat with Rounded Edges & Cream Cushions, Germany, 1960's
By Knoll, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wilhelm Knoll Oak Loveseat, Germany 1960's. Clearly influenced by Borge Mogensen with the clean and natural fat, round oak frame and simple lines. The frame ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Black
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trix is made up of three different elements connected by an elegant system of elastics which can transform and adapt to different uses through easy rotation. Trix can be an original two-person pouf, a comfortable bed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Sofa in Brown Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Bo-Ex, sofa model 'BO583', steel and leather, Denmark, 1962.
This modern and minimalist slipper sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm is...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
ARTEMIS Cotton Linen Vesper Sofa - Jadeite
Located in New York, NY
Bring the wild beauty of Nature into your home with the ARTEMIS Vesper loveseat in verdant ‘Jadeite’ green.
Named for the Latin evening star, the Vesper Loveseat is the perfect piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Living room set by Giuseppe Raimondi for Stendig, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Beautiful living room set in black leather and wood consisting of a sofa and two armchairs designed by Giuseppe Raimondi in the 1970s. Dimensions of sofa: H: 66 cm W: 211 cm D: 77 cm...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Avant-Après Small Sofa in Vip A8 Upholstery with Metal Grey by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flow, adapt, create void, rearrange space, receive and renew indefinitely. The new Avant-Après seating is able to do it all. Rigid yet lightweight, the sofa comes in fascinating conf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Le Corbusier & Cassina - Sofa LC2 Black Leather
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic LC3 sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret in 1928.
Cassina edition in black leather.
Engraved serial number and Cassina signature.
Very nice condition.
W...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” Modular Sofa for Nikol International, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” modular sofa for Nikol International, 1969
The Ennio Chiggio "Environ" sofa for Nikol International, designed in the 1960s, is a ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Chenille
Harvey Probber Sloped Arm Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
At last, a mid-century sofa at a comfortable seat height thanks to its 10 inch high legs.
Original Harvey Probber mid-century modern sofa with distinctive sloped arms and square tape...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Midcentury 3-Seat Sofa, German, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Germany
- Made of wood, fabric
- Original upholstery
- Good, original condition.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fuji Sofa in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Rounded sofa upholstered in textured cream bouclette fabric (LG.FB-17), with a discrete oak base. Featuring incredibly comfortable upholstery and soft structure made of non-deformabl...
Category
2010s French Other Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Frits Henningsen Sofa
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Frits Henningsen
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of origin; materials: Denmark; Cuban mahogany, wool and silk upholstery
Dimensions (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia,1970s - New Upholstery
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique 19th Century Victorian carved mahogany sofa with a beautifully expertly carved shaped back framed in mahogany which comes forward to a lovely carved shape...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Other
Rare Sofa, Italy, 1970s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb and rarely seen sofa. As comfortable as it looks. Made in Italy the sofa nods to Brazilian mid century design. The wooden frame is in original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tufted Green Velvet & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a statement piece by modern furniture designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1970s. A reinvented; forward-thinking chesterfield stretches ou...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1940s Alfred Christensen 3-Seater Sofa , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly reupholstered in velvet fabric
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 seater sofa with chunky round feet. This is a designer delight in that it needs new upholstery-original is well worn and faded. We love the long low...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1970s 3-Seater Beech Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Beech
Elegant 1940s Edward Wormley, Dunbar for Modern, Curved Sofa on Mahogany Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid 1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa on six thick mahogany legs, with older re-upholstery in a Chinoiserie fabric. Upholstery is ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Superb Quality Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Sofa Settee Manner of Francois Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Sofa In Manner LINKE. Louis XVI Style Carved wood frame. Upholstered seat and back with bronze mounts and nail head trim.
Dimensions: 40" h x 74 1/4" w x ...
Category
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Gli Amici Printed Cotton Fabled Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabled creatures that make up a modular sofa. Sculptural and functional objects to characterize a light-hearted interior, and transform every room into an unforgettable adventure.
G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Sofa DS-61 by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s.
Good vintage condition with signs of usage.
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
“Bocca” Sofa by Studio 65 for Edra, Italy, 1999
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 1990s “Bocca” sofa designed by Studio 65 and manufactured by Edra in Italy.
The Bocca Sofa, also known as the Lips Sofa, is a design icon that has gained international fame for ...
Category
1990s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Morpho X Sofa
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Inspired by nature’s fluid forms, the Morpho X Sofa blurs the boundary between art and design. Its organic curves, reminiscent of soft waves and biomorphic contours, create a dynamic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Aether Curve Sofa
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Redefine elegance with the Aether Curve Sofa - a seamless fusion of organic artistry and modern sophistication. Inspired by the fluid forms of nature, this masterpiece features a scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Italian 1940s Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful long sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. This sofa is an exceptional example of Ulrich's architectural skill where line becomes form an...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
Chrome Bar 3-Seat Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, USA 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chrome Bar 3-Seat Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, USA 1970s
Gorgeous, long, low mid century sofa with flat bar chromed-steel framed arm ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Curved sofa in wood and velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved sofa in wood and fabric, velvet upholstery, Italian craftsmanship, in the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s.
Comfort demands curved lines, and this Italian sofa perfectly meets the...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rare Studio B.B.P.R. Sofa in Purple Mohair
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. (B.B.P.), sofa, reupholstered in “Teddy Mohair Amethyste 010” by Pierre Frey, stained beech, stained walnut, Italy, design 1939, production 1940s.
This sofa, desig...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Walnut
Edward Wormley Elegant Sofa Day Bed with Walnut Legs, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sofa daybed model no. 5334 with separated back and arm with walnut legs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1953.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Bertu Sofas, Suelo Oak Sofa, Storage, Side Table, Modern
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Sofas, Suelo Oak Sofa, Storage, Side Table, Modern
This Oak Suelo Sofa with Storage and Side Table is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. Underneath the platform sofa are 3 large drawers for storage with cut-outs for easy open and close. The cushions on this Suelo sofa are wider than our normal seat, sitting each at 32" across. The Suelo Collection...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern to Modern & Hollywood Regency 2 Piece Angled Sectional Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern to modern & Hollywood Regency white fabric two piece angled sectional sofa with square tapered wood legs. Beautiful c...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
George Smith English Howard & Sons Signature Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic English Howard & Sons signature sofa hand-crafted by George Smith artisans. The classic signature sofa features a hardwood frame covered with bea...
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Brass
Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, c 1990, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The burgundy leather is incredible on this Poltrona Frau circa 1990 Post-Modern sofa by Pierluigi Cerri. Featuring soft and supple Italian leather cushions over a ribbed leather wrapped (over steel) frame with smoked chrome legs, the rear has a floating leather shelf with manufactures brand embossed.
The color is superb - see the close ups for better color representation. Ideal for rooms where you need a pop of deep beautiful color in comfortable seating. Use as a loveseat or settee but this two-seat sofa is large enough to fit three when needed. Comfortable cushioned armpads make it a nice place to take a nap.
This burgundy leather couch...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Canyon Sofa And Chairs, Set of 3
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare imposing sofa and two lounge chairs crafted from woven rattan in the organic modern coastal style by Ralph Lauren. The canyon sofa and chairs features an oversized hardwood fram...
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Regency Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality 19th century regency period
Mahogany chaise longue of rare design having
Elegant carved decoration which includes eagles
Head to back and scrolling end raised on unu...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Soriana 3 seater sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
The Soriana Sofa was first designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
In 1970 the Soriana was awarded a Compasso d’Oro prize solidifying its standing as a style icon. Defined by its...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more contemporary version he later named the Fiftyish Sofa. Vladimir Kagan's tendency to ov...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-century Modern Nancy Twin Seat Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Nancy Wilson was an American singer whose career spanned over five decades. Although she did not consider herself a jazz vocalist, many others did, including the Grammy awards judges...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Art Deco Style Sofa by J. Robert Scott
Located in New York, NY
Smooth lines and full, rounded forms characterize the design of this comfortable Art Deco style sofa by J. Robert Scott. Made in the late 20th Century, the sofa is upholstered in a p...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Hardwood
1980s Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Preview Sofa with Kelly Wearstler Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Designer Preview sofa, masterfully upholstered in a way to keep the visual symmetry of the bold diagonal stripes, Sereno velvet fabric by Kelly Wearstler.
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Morpho Minimal Sofa
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Morpho Minimal Sofa is a harmonious fusion of simplicity and sculptural elegance, designed for those who appreciate refined minimalism. Its soft, asymmetrical curves flow effortl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
Poltrona Frau mod.Ouverture design Pierluigi Cerri 1980s
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater sofa lacquered metal frame leather seats designer Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau early 1980s.
The sofa includes lacquered metal coffee table with top in marble measure...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Marble, Metal
Custom Made Modular Sofa – Exceptional Comfort with Exaggerated Proportions
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics.
Shown with taupe cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Upholstery
Floating Seat and Back Sofa in Mohair by Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Floating Seat and Back Sofa is a unique and iconic piece of furniture designed by the American furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. This sofa is known for its distinctive shape, which features a curved back and a seat that seems to be suspended in mid-air. This design element gives the sofa its name and creates a sense of weightlessness. The sofa is designed to be both comfortable and visually striking, with its unusual shape making it a focal point in any room.
The Vladimir Kagan Floating Sofa is often described as a perfect blend of form and function, as it not only looks great, but is also incredibly comfortable. The curved backrest provide support, while the suspended seat adds a level of softness and comfort. The piece is punctuated by beautiful solid walnut legs.
The Floating Sofa has become an icon of mid-century modern design and continues to be popular with collectors and design enthusiasts today. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of Vladimir Kagan's design aesthetic, which marries form and function in a way that is both visually striking and comfortable.
The sofa has been upholstered in a beautiful high quality mohair from the Netherlands.
Dimension: 90L x 54 D x 31 H
Seat Height: 17 H
Vladimir Kagan was an illustrious American furniture designer whose historic career spanned nearly 65 years. Born in Germany in 1927, he immigrated with his family to the United States in 1938 fleeing from the rise of the Nazi regime. He studied architecture at Columbia and later apprenticed with his father, a master cabinetmaker, in his woodworking shop. In 1949, Kagan opened his own shop in New York, shortly thereafter releasing his first furniture collection, receiving the Museum of Modern Art, New York&Good Design Award & for his wrought-iron chair. His work is well-known for its avant-garde craftsmanship combined with comfort and functionality. The sensuous, organic forms take on human-like characteristics through exaggerated, curved lines. Kagan’s designs are produced with varying materials including brass, acrylic, aluminum and, most notably, wood.
Over the course of his career, his work was highly sought after by celebrity clientele from Marilyn Monroe to Tom Ford, and he lent his design to projects such as Disneyland’sMonsanto House of the Future in 1964 and the Downtown Los Angeles Standard Hotel lobby redesign in 2002. Kagan lectured extensively on the history of modern furniture design at institutions including Parsons School of Design, Yale and Philadelphia University. A highly honored designer, he was elected president of the American Society of Interior Designers New York...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Floating Sofa by Erik Ole Jorgensen for Dux
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Sweden. Chrome legs with upholstered frame.
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further!
Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Mid-Century Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made in bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This sofa is incredible as ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In 1973, Claudio Salocchi designed Free System: a system of padded furniture deriving from the concept of “operated flooring”, or tatami, where the padded units could be placed freely side by side. With its completely modular and sectional elements
and from the perspective of an optimal use of space, we can view Free System as the embodiment of the modern house utopia.
A programme of padded furniture that goes beyond the sofa model, Free System presents a series of elements (tatami, pouf and seat with different and interchangeable backrests) that make up a modular system that can be arranged in a variety of combinations.
Available elements
_ seat module with curved backrest:
L100 D100 H74, seat H39 cm;
_ seat module with inclined backrest:
L100 D100 H74, seat H39 cm;
_ pouf module...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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
Arflex Marenco 1 Arm 2-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco, Newly Reupholstered
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, the namesake sofa has reached cult status. The unique rounded design and the wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must of conte...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
B&B Italia Plum Ray Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Plum Ray Modular Sofa, designed by renowned architect and designer Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. This stunning piece is a true masterpiece, combining sleek lines a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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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