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Sofas For Sale
Luigi Rossi, Sofa, Brown Sheepskin, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown sheepskin and wooden sofa designed and produced by Luigi Rossi, Italy, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 40"H x 77"W x 34"D
Seat Height (inches...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage sofa and armchairs set from the 1940s-50s. Upholstered...
Category
1940s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,415 Sale Price
40% Off
Montis Domino.18 Modular Sofa by Dick Spierenburg in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Upholstery: Zaffera 01
& Sahco / Kvadrat Fiorella #0222
Table Colour: oak carbon
Execution: 50x75x36
Export carton: Export
Feet: 60mm synthetic material
plug: USA
USB: USB-C
We confirm this table
* with USB-C
* with US-style power socket
Domino.18
Experiment with the various elements to create your ideal combination and seating arrangement. Arrange (and rearrange) them in whatever way you like. Play with three different heights and create your own skyline. We’ve expanded our collection with the new round corner modules and connecting elements to reflect on the current organic trend.
Dick Spierenburg...
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Gothic Style French Chaise Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century French attributed sofa. Angular gothic silhouette. Iron base frame. Cream vinyl upholstery with brass brad detail. Previous owner added bolts with caps to adjust feet h...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
$4,750 Sale Price
42% Off
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original mustard yellow leather seat with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The back of the sofa showcases ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
McGuire Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Sofa Settee
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional and rare McGuire modern organic rattan sofa. Crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans from bundled pe...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
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
$32,342 / item
Heide Rolf Elegant Vintage Wood and Bouclé Sofa for ICF
By ICF Milano 1
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and beautiful 7-seater sofa designed in the 1960s by Heide Rolf for the fine ICF production.
The sofa consists of 7 seats in total and a coffee table.
The frame is entirely ma...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
$17,075 Sale Price
20% Off
Finn Juhl, Rare Important Sofa Walnut Fabric, Baker Furniture United States 1951
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan.
Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector a...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Cream Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a ste...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$14,000 / item
Modern One Arm Slipper Sofa in Velvet
Located in Wichita, KS
This beautiful one arm slipper sofa is upholstered in blush pink velvet and is made by Lee industries. its scale is modern and its lines are soft and curved. The sofa is made by Le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and red velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1940s.
Significant scratching to wood legs. Vintage fabric in distres...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Three-Seat Sofa Attributed to Franco Albini, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful three-seat sofa from 1940 attributed to Franco Albini in rosewood.
The fabric used for the padding of the sofa Franco Albini is original of t...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,707 Sale Price
20% Off
Rafaella Green & Gold Velvet 2 Seater Sofa
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious and generous sofa is smooth to the touch and ultra comfortable. The deep seats and soft fabric make sinking in true pleasure. Rafaella's angular profile gives this revival style a modern twist, and its plush cushions add comfort and a charming contrast. This model features a striking combination of light green velvet with a trim of earthy gold velvet. Biosofa is the only producer of 100% natural and plastic-free sofas...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
$12,765 / item
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool and Teak Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and wool Danish modern sofa, circa 1960's. Stunning three seat sofa with elegant lines and thoughtfully designed details. Compact footprint make this the perfect seating solutio...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
$2,598 Sale Price
60% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
ABCD Loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oakville, CA
ABCD loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968. Loveseat has been carefully restored by stripping down to bare metal frame and latex seat sling, re foaming and re upholstering in ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Erik Jørgensen Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Jørgensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Frame of mahogany.
Model EJ 315/2, made by Erik Jørgensen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$4,268 Sale Price
20% Off
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: Setup 1 (2x medium, 1x ottoman, 1x armrest):
L. 240 cm / P. 96 cm / H. 70 cm / Seating H. 42cm
Model shown ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wool
Vintage Dutch Design sofa in teak by De ster Gelderland Mid-Century Modern 1950
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Elevate your living space with this De Ster Gelderland design sofa, a stunning example of mid-century modern craftsmanship from 1950 Holland. Handcrafted from rich teak, this sofa fe...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Swedish 1980s Convertible Sofa Lounge Chairs built in Table Daybed
Located in Basel, BS
This unique midcentury design sofa/daybed / Lounge chairs with a table in between is incredibly versatile and minimal!
A beautiful functional design because this piece of very cool...
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$4,268 Sale Price
20% Off
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding three-seat sofa on eight-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with patinated leather.
Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Nørreb...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 31.75” H x 54.5” W x 30.5” D
Seat Height (inches): 16"
...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Modern Soriana Sofa Designed By Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Cassina, 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
This iconic sofa features original brown corduroy upholstery in excellent vintage condition. Comfortably sits 4 people. Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, circa 1960's
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble Club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
$1,381 Sale Price / item
20% Off
“Bocca” Sofa by Studio 65 for Edra, Italy, 1999
Located in Wilnis, UT
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
"S1" Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 1976
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Diest, BE
The S1 sofa is a distinctive example of the work of Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, who is celebrated for his innovative use of local materials and modern design principles that c...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
MId Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Case Sofa, 1970s
Located in Raleigh, NC
A vintage rosewood case sofa in the manner of Milo Baughman. New velvet upholstery and refinished case atop chrome legs.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
'Down' Sofa in black leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Carlo Bartoli Down (Blob) sofa set, 1970s, Italy.
“Down” sofa set by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy. Part of the Down series this set consist a 2-piece modular sofa, 4 cabinets and a coffee table. Satin black lacquered wood and upholstered in the original black leather with amazing patina. As the coffee table is as wide as the frame of the sofa it can also be placed on the corner to make an L-shaped configuration. Bold 70s Italian design thats striking to look at and has a comfortable seat. The 2 corner seats are more used so a little less high.
Measurements 4-seater sofa
– Height: 75 cm
– Width: 290 cm
– Depth: 82 cm
Measurements 2-seater:
– Height: 75 cm
– Width: 145 cm
– Depth: 82 cm
Measurements coffee table:
– Height: 24 cm
– Width: 73 cm
– Depth: 73 cm
Measurements cabinets:
– Height: 24 cm
– Width: 2x73 cm and 2x68cm
– Depth: 37,5 cm
Note: The Carlo Nason Lotus...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Venetian Rococò armchairs and sofa by Atelier Cadorin Venice in hand-carved walnut and leather upholstered, wax polished
Al...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Green furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Sofa was reupholstered about 15 years ago by craftsman. Good condition: no smells, no...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,660 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Curved 2-Piece Tapestry Sectional Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a stunning, never before seen, curved 2-piece mid century sectional. We adore the original tapestry fabric. This Sofa is so unique, we have never seen another and our searc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Very Rare Safari Lounge Sofa, Archizoom Associati 1968
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
"Safari" lounge sofa, Archizoom Associati (assets from 1966 to 1974). Model created in 1968, first edition of Poltronova 1968. In white lacquered fiberglass, composed of four element...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass
Modway Contemporary Mid Century Modern Blue Fabric & Stainless Steel Sofa
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elevate your living space with the Modway Mid-Century Modern Blue Fabric and Stainless Steel Couch. This sofa features clean lines, a low profile, and classic tufted cushions, embody...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Three-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Three-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
Scandinavian Modern Coja 3-seats sofa.
This beautiful and iconic sofa is attributed to designers Arne...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Circa 1980s Custom Upholstered Three Seat Sofa In The Manner of Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful custom upholstered three seat sofa in the manner of Donghia. New upholstery was ordered custom and the work facilitated by Orange Chair Company LLC. Orange Chair provides th...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,616 Sale Price
20% Off
Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
An inventive modular sofa, with soft, inviting curves that bespeak comfort to the max and extre...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$22,055 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Danish Black Leather 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good condition with minor signs of use
- sturdy and stable
- height of seat 40 cm.
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Orbit C341/3 Sofa by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning vintage sofa or bench.
Design by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort.
Striking Dutch design from the 1990s.
Model Orbit C341/3
Original silver/grey ...
Category
1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
$2,229 Sale Price
20% Off
Mogensen 2213 Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 2213 sofa was designed by Børge Mogensen for his own home in 1962. With generous proportions, modest aesthetic, a choice of materials and execution secon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
$22,248 / item
A mid century modern Danish, Ib Kofoed-Larsen Sofa, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning Mid-Century Modern vintage sofa from Ib Kofoed Larsen. The model `Kandidaten` stands out as a perfect piece of vintage Danish Design history.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian baroque 3-seater sofa, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Italian baroque 3-seater sofa, 1970s
Italian Baroque sofa with colorful velvet fabric. The pine wood in darker painted color with a motif of flor...
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Potomac Leather and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Two Seat Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$10,400 / item
Contemporary Single-Cushion Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary single-cushion sofa upholstered in purple, blues and cream stripes, resting on block feet and wood base.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Velas Adjustable Flat Modular Leather Sofa by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Velas sofa by De Sede. Deep-down comfort. The Velas concept is unique. The flat sofa that can change its shape really offers you all the options for sit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Sublime Rush Cane and Mahogany Sofa by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. There are a mat...
Category
1990s Haitian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, this is a great size, i...
Category
1930s British Victorian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century folding sofa or daybed, 1960's.
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, wood
Original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$939 Sale Price
20% Off
Tufted Leopard Print Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tufted Sofa in a luxurious Mokum Textiles Leopardo Print Italian Jacquard Woven Chenille on a sateen ground. Frame is a solid hard maple. Seat cushion is made with 8-way hand tied sp...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton
$18,355 / item
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater and footstool re-upholstered 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
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
Morphologica Michigan Sofa + Armchair 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
1970s Monumental Maroon Schiaparelli Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$5,910 Sale Price
40% Off
Peter Hvidt Gray Daybed or Sofa, Denmark 1950s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Berlin, DE
Peter Hvidt daybed or sofa in teak, Denmark 1950s. New upholstered in Raf Simons Kvadrat Fabric.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Harvey Probber Serpentine Crescent Sofa, 1960s
Located in Southampton, NJ
1960s Harvey Probber serpentine curved sofa featuring striking custom channel back design with walnut legs reupholstered in the late 1990s. Timelessly chic, this beauty is suitable f...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in Navy Leather
Located in New York, NY
21st Century comfort. Our spin on the Classic Chesterfield. We took the original profile—clubby comfort, tailored tufting—and made it modern with a pared down silhouette. The finishi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$5,050 / item
Zanotta Alfa Modular Sofa in Vico Fabric with Black Steel Frame by Emaf Progetti
By Zanotta, Emaf Progetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Alfa Modular Sofa in Vico Fabric with Black Steel Frame by Emaf Progetti
These modular elements allow many corner or straight compositions.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Artifort Chair F976 by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Artifort Chair F976 is a design item realized by Geoffrey Harcourt in 1970s
The chair is designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in 1968. Model F976.
Brown leather. White plasti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
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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