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de Sede DS-11 Patchwork Leather Modular Sofa, 1970s, 9 Elements
de Sede DS-11 Patchwork Leather Modular Sofa, 1970s, 9 Elements

de Sede DS-11 Patchwork Leather Modular Sofa, 1970s, 9 Elements

Located in Oakville, CA

Made in Switzerland, 1970s. Upholstery composed of original black patchwork leather. Configuration consists of 9 elements: 5 single elements, 2 true corner elements, 1 right facing c...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Chippendale Style Humpback Sofa by Hickory Furniture
Chippendale Style Humpback Sofa by Hickory Furniture

Chippendale Style Humpback Sofa by Hickory Furniture

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Pasadena, TX

this is a wonderfully upholstered sofa by the Hickory Furniture Company. The sofa is called a humpback or camel back sofa. The legs and stretchers are made of mahogany.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Arflex Cousy Three-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather by Vincent Van Duysen
Arflex Cousy Three-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather by Vincent Van Duysen

Arflex Cousy Three-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather by Vincent Van Duysen

By Arflex, Vincent Van Duysen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sofa with a minimalist and rigorous structure, for a comfortable and, at the same time, decorative effect. Additional information: Materials: Upholstered seat with Beech Wood F...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Circular Sectional Sofa, Cream Upholstery, 1970
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Circular Sectional Sofa, Cream Upholstery, 1970

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Circular Sectional Sofa, Cream Upholstery, 1970

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Stamford, CT

Fabulous two piece circular sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The original cream colored fabric seems to be an ultra suede. There are no flaws to the fabric. It is u...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ficks Reed Style Sofa Patio Furniture Rattan Vintage Sofa Palm Beach
Ficks Reed Style Sofa Patio Furniture Rattan Vintage Sofa Palm Beach

Ficks Reed Style Sofa Patio Furniture Rattan Vintage Sofa Palm Beach

Located in Rochester, NY

Ficks Reed style 3 seater sofa in immaculate condition. Part of a set including another armchair. DM for details on set! But this piece is gorgeous and in immaculate vintage conditi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Home Cinema Electric Reclining Armchair Full Options For Maximum Comfort
Home Cinema Electric Reclining Armchair Full Options For Maximum Comfort

Home Cinema Electric Reclining Armchair Full Options For Maximum Comfort

Located in New York, NY

One seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This sofa with its impeccable proportions offers a wide variety of compositions and above al...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s

Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Miami, FL

Fantastic Italian sofa from the 1950s. Very much in the style of Gio Ponti.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Senzafine Armchair & Pouf  in Polyurethane Green by Gaetano Pesce
Senzafine Armchair & Pouf  in Polyurethane Green by Gaetano Pesce

Senzafine Armchair & Pouf in Polyurethane Green by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Colourful tangles giving life to a geometric and dynamic seating. A series of joyfully inconsistent seats, a manifesto of Meritalia’s pop-modern identity. Senzafine - Italian for “e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Plastic

Anna Karlin Slump Chaise
Anna Karlin Slump Chaise

Anna Karlin Slump Chaise

By Anna Karlin

Located in New York, NY

Made to work from every viewpoint, this wonderfully comfortable chaise combines maple burl with soft lines. Materials: Maple Burl, Boucle Dimensions: W – 24?, H – 40?, D – 71-3...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Maple, Burl

Art Deco Halden Lounge Chair Set/2 in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
Art Deco Halden Lounge Chair Set/2 in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple

Art Deco Halden Lounge Chair Set/2 in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Halden Lounge Chair Set of 2 , Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Halden lounge chair is a tribute to the elegance of the 1930s, drawing ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1960s John Widdicomb Kidney Immaculate Green Beige Sofa Loveseats, Set of 2
1960s John Widdicomb Kidney Immaculate Green Beige Sofa Loveseats, Set of 2

1960s John Widdicomb Kidney Immaculate Green Beige Sofa Loveseats, Set of 2

By John Widdicomb

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this exquisite loveseat set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is exhib...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Régence Style Giltwood Loveseat or Sofa
19th Century French Régence Style Giltwood Loveseat or Sofa

19th Century French Régence Style Giltwood Loveseat or Sofa

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French Régence style giltwood loveseat or sofa. This stunning most unusual antique French Regence style or Napoleon III gilt wood loveseat, canape or sofa has been profe...

Category

1850s French Régence Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood, Velvet

SURGE SOFA - Modern Sofa in Black Faux Lambskin
SURGE SOFA - Modern Sofa in Black Faux Lambskin

SURGE SOFA - Modern Sofa in Black Faux Lambskin

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

SURGE SOFA - Modern Sofa in Black Faux Lambskin The Surge Sofa in black faux lambskin is a luxurious and stylish piece of furniture that is perfect for any modern living room. This ...

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base

Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base

Located in New York, NY

The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vanguard White and Oatmeal Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Vanguard White and Oatmeal Upholstered Three Seat Sofa

Vanguard White and Oatmeal Upholstered Three Seat Sofa

By Vanguard Studios

Located in Astoria, NY

Vanguard White Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa, with three cushions and Vanguard Furniture label. A refined piece of contemporary furniture, this Vanguard sofa offers clean, tailored lin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Wood, Down

Set of Four Elements "Terrazza Landscape" Ds-1025 by Ubald Klug for De Sede
Set of Four Elements "Terrazza Landscape" Ds-1025 by Ubald Klug for De Sede

Set of Four Elements "Terrazza Landscape" Ds-1025 by Ubald Klug for De Sede

By Ubald Klug, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

DS-1025 is a sofa collection designed by Ubald Klug for the brand de Sede. DS-1025 is proposed in two modular versions for endless combinations. Available in a wide range of leathers...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa, Solid Oak, Cream Jacquard
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa, Solid Oak, Cream Jacquard

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa, Solid Oak, Cream Jacquard

Located in Astoria, NY

A refined late 19th century French Louis XVI style canapé, sourced in Rochefort, France and structurally revised in our workshop. Handcrafted in solid oak, the frame has been careful...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Oak

Set of 2 Vintage Sofas, 1970s
Set of 2 Vintage Sofas, 1970s

Set of 2 Vintage Sofas, 1970s

$705Sale Price / set|19% Off

Set of 2 Vintage Sofas, 1970s

Located in Manzano, IT

Set of 2 Vintage Sofas, 1970s A set of two vintage sofas from the 1970s, featuring a bold, multicolored fabric upholstery with an abstract pattern typical of the era. The soft curves...

Category

1970s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jim Sofa XL Size by Proisy Studio
Jim Sofa XL Size by Proisy Studio

Jim Sofa XL Size by Proisy Studio

By Proisy Studio

Located in Paris, FR

Jim Sofa XL Size By Proisy Studio. Numbered Edition. The Jim sofa stands as the centerpiece of Proisy Studio’s Modern Cowboy collection, a sculptural oversized curved sofa, 3 to 5-...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa This sofa measures: 81.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 26 inches All piece...

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS-88 Landscape Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather, Switzerland 1970's
De Sede DS-88 Landscape Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather, Switzerland 1970's

De Sede DS-88 Landscape Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather, Switzerland 1970's

By De Sede

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Introducing this gorgeous center piece Cognac Tan leather DS88 sofa in patchwork by De Sede. The sofa is sectional so it can be set-up in different ways to your own liking. The sofa...

Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Customizable Moroso Pebble Rubble Sofa System by Front
Customizable Moroso Pebble Rubble Sofa System by Front

Customizable Moroso Pebble Rubble Sofa System by Front

By Moroso

Located in New York, NY

Imagine we find ourselves upon a massive, mysterious slab of stone. As if, in a time long before our own, someone gifted with superhuman strength lifted and positioned it, creating a...

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa

Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides, tufted seats backs with down and foam filled inside. Rosewood plinth...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

M1 Pentagon Rustic Nubuk Leather Sofa

M1 Pentagon Rustic Nubuk Leather Sofa

By Albedo S.r.l. Unipersonale 1

Located in Milan, IT

Experience luxury with the modular sofa, crafted in rustic nubuck leather. Its movable backrests allow endless compositions and usability. Available in various fabrics and leathers, ...

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A curved blue velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Some distress to fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s
Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s

Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest by Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo, model N. 512. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The u...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Le Bambole 3 seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1972
Le Bambole 3 seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1972

Le Bambole 3 seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole 3 seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia , Polyurethane structure, bouclè cotton fabric, restored. Excellent conditions, the Bambole series won the Compasso ...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rubber

19th Century Country House Sofa By Morison & Co - Edinburgh
19th Century Country House Sofa By Morison & Co - Edinburgh

19th Century Country House Sofa By Morison & Co - Edinburgh

Located in Batley, GB

A 19th century country house sofa by renowned cabinet makers and upholsterers Morison & Co of Edinburgh Scotland Structurally in good solid order with tight joints. The upholstery ...

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design

Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway

Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway

By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Suede Two-Seater Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler. This two-seater sofa, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, exemplifies Norwegian Mid-Century Modern design. Newly ...

Category

1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Suede

Hand-Tailored Curved Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Velvet
Hand-Tailored Curved Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Velvet

Hand-Tailored Curved Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Velvet

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern inspired sectional sofa featuring curved design with luxurious light grey velvet fabric. Supported by walnut stained wood base. The velvet suggested on this sofa i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mario Bellini Modular Sofa by C&B 1970
Mario Bellini Modular Sofa by C&B 1970

Mario Bellini Modular Sofa by C&B 1970

By Mario Bellini

Located in Cascina, Pisa

The Camaleonda sofa is one of the most iconic creations by Mario Bellini, designed in 1970 for the company B&B Italia. This sofa exemplifies how design can be functional, modular, an...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Slope Arm Sofa in Amber Mohair Velvet with Flared Panel Base
Slope Arm Sofa in Amber Mohair Velvet with Flared Panel Base

Slope Arm Sofa in Amber Mohair Velvet with Flared Panel Base

By The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Defined by slope arms that sweep down and splay outward into a flared panel base, this made-to-order sofa delivers a silhouette that is simultaneously architectural and inviting. The...

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy

Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the couple's design philosophy. Their signature elements - geometric wood frame, soft ne...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Four-Seater Modular Sofa in Jean-Michel Frank Style Original Olive Velvet 1970s
Four-Seater Modular Sofa in Jean-Michel Frank Style Original Olive Velvet 1970s

Four-Seater Modular Sofa in Jean-Michel Frank Style Original Olive Velvet 1970s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

This stunning four-seater sofa is an exceptional piece of mid-century modern design (circa 1970), evoking the timeless elegance of the Jean-Michel Frank style. Its modular design con...

Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Tobia Scarpa, 1960's
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Tobia Scarpa, 1960's

Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Tobia Scarpa, 1960's

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Tobia Scarpa, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and original black leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare sofa ...

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Adrian Pearsall American Mid-Century Orange Upholstered Platform Sofa
Adrian Pearsall American Mid-Century Orange Upholstered Platform Sofa

Adrian Pearsall American Mid-Century Orange Upholstered Platform Sofa

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century orange nap upholstered platform sofa with floating walnut frame and end tables on both sides (ADRIAN PEARSALL) Torn Upholstery, Not Good Shape

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Dagmar Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Sofa
Dagmar Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Sofa

Dagmar Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Sofa

Located in London, England

Dagmar Karu sofa The Karu sofa has been developed and handmade at our workshops in London. The sofa legs are available in oiled oak, dark fumed oak, oile...

Category

2010s Danish Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø
Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø

Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø

By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Illum Wikkelsø Manufacturer: Ryesberg Møbler Era: 1970 Materials: Leather Condition: In excellent original condition.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Style Scroll Sofa
Art Deco Style Scroll Sofa

Art Deco Style Scroll Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

An Art Deco-inspired C-scroll form back upholstered sofa with curbed back and scroll form arms, a tight concave fronted seat with two throw pillows, and an over an upholstered base. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Cerdá, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Cerdá, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s

Cerdá, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A bamboo, rattan and green velvet sofa produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s. Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D Seat ...

Category

1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan

1930s Swedish Sofa by G. H. Wrange
1930s Swedish Sofa by G. H. Wrange

1930s Swedish Sofa by G. H. Wrange

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Swedish Sofa by G. H. Wrange. 1930’s. Carved Mahogany. Original condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1770-1790 for Restoration
English George III Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1770-1790 for Restoration

English George III Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1770-1790 for Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Early Camel Back Sofa having rolled arms with brass tack decoration over a rectangular shaped seat raised on stop-reeded mahogany block legs with triple H stretcher supports. Dimen...

Category

Late 18th Century George III Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Black Leather Corner Togo Seat by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
Black Leather Corner Togo Seat by Ligne Roset, 1980s France

Black Leather Corner Togo Seat by Ligne Roset, 1980s France

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic Togo corner seat in black leather, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Introduced in 1973, the Togo remains one of the most recognizable pieces in postwar French fu...

Category

1980s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Lawson-Fenning Douglas Sofa, Brown Mohair & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch
Lawson-Fenning Douglas Sofa, Brown Mohair & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch

Lawson-Fenning Douglas Sofa, Brown Mohair & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Douglas sofa is a low-slung sofa with a down-wrapped seat cushion and solid American walnut or white oak legs. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ang...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina

Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

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

Bouclé, Fabric

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.