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Sofas For Sale
George Smith English Howard & Sons Signature Leather Sofa
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...
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20th Century English Country Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in patterned fabric. Made by Norell Mobler in Sweden. In very good vintage condition with minor sign...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Saba Teatro Magico Low Table by 967ARCH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teatro Magico Low Table is the new sculptural coffee table inspired by the sinuous base of the homonymous table. Two volumes and two heights characterized by the possibility of inter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Ananta Class 23 Large Sectional Sofa in Lusso Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ananta Class is an informal and versatile modular range that allows endless combinations of the independent backrests and bases available in 80, 120, 160, 200 and 240 cm lengths. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and coffee brown leather. Fully restored in Ital...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Sofas

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Chrome

Gae Aulenti Three-seater sofa for Knoll International 1970 s USA
Located in Debrecen, HU
The Aulenti Gae three-seater sofa is a must-have for any modern living space. Designed by the renowned Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, the sofa features an elegant burgundy, epo...
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 3-Seater Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide three-seater sofa, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-240 3 seat sofa. Oak body with teak arms. Redone about 13 years ago but retaining it's original inner coil springs. Looks like arms were refinished at some...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Adrian Pearsall 10.5ft. Sofa/Daybed with built-in Travertine Tables
Located in Pasadena, TX
Adrian Pearsall designed this sofa/daybed for Craft Associates. It's 117.5' long and has Italian travertine marble built-in side tables. It's made of a choice selection of walnut and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Gondola Sofa 2408
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates sculptural sofa 2408 Offered is a beautifully all original 'Gondola' sofa (model 2408) designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft A...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Classic Danish Teak & cane Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production ! Retains original BRAMIN burn in label.. A verstile design by Hans Olsen, this highly functional sofa has a variety of uses. The table and two seats can be configu...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Cane, Teak

New Mohair Upholstery Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman, Wilkhahn, Germany 1964
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960s The sofa comes in a beautiful solid Teak wood frame and has been completely restored with new foam ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Mohair, Velvet, Teak

MDF Customizable Array Sofa System by Snøhetta
Located in New York, NY
Array is a sofa system designed by Snøhetta to offer maximum flexibility and comfort. It represents a new approach to sofa design and construction, with the goal of reducing environ...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Two Seater Togo Sofa in Yellow Leather by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
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...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 Armchairs and 1 Sofa from "806" Series, by Carlo de Carli, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of armchairs and a sofa from the "806" series was designed by Carlo de Carli in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The set consists of a total of two...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Faintly Striped Red Upholstered Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century sofa with angled arms, curved back, and faintly striped red and orange upholstery with button tufted detail, resting on a walnut base with four tapered square legs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Cloud Sofa, Beige Velvet, Lucite, USA, 1980s The Cloud Sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the 19...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Lucite

Restored Paul T Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel 5-Seat Sectional
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan sofa seamlessly blends style, vintage charm, and modern comfort, featuring a 5-seater sectional with five-strand square pretzel arms and stacked ratt...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand, Cassina LC3 Sofa, 1980's
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This exquisite two-seat sofa, a stunning piece from the renowned LC3 collection, was designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Our example is made b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era five-strand Paul Frankl-inspired square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous five-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Modern Two-Piece Sectional Sofa with Channeled Velvet Upholstery
Located in Greenwich, CT
This sectional was hand built at our studio in Norwalk, Connecticut. This piece has a one piece base but separates in the middle to create a loveseat and a chaise lounge. The base is...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Poplar

Original Historic Hand Made 9 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa By Paul T Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extremely rare, museum-quality nine-strand square pretzel square-back four-seat sofa was designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...
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1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Sofas

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Wicker, Rattan

"Camaleonda" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
The Camaleonda is a classic modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini in 1970. Known for its distinctive, soft, and curvilinear forms, the sofa features a unique structure that allows f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

2 Contemporary Overstuffed Cotton Upholstered Rolled Arm Lounge Sofa Couch 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pair of two contemporary / modern lounge sofas featuring plush overstuffed rolled arm design with off white cotton fabric, skirted base and lumbar pillows. Attributed to Tay...
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Late 20th Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Black Canvas & Blackened Steel Two Seat Sofa
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 upholstery, and supportive belts. The deep seating area is perfect for a relaxing lounge experience. This two seat sofa comes with removable cushion covers to allow for easy cleaning should the need arise. Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. With this highly customizable two seat sofa you can select from a wide range of finishes and materials to complement your home and lifestyle  - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options. This version of our Inheritance Two Seat Sofa is upholstered in black canvas. The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in polyfiber for added softness and comfort. Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, black leather, and blackened antique buckles.
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Unique 2-seater sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Probably unique 2-seat sofa handcrafted massive pine sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed in Ågesta 1970s, Sweden. This sofa (and a 3-seater, also available) was specially made f...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Pine

Postmodern Selig Imperial Sofa Possibly by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic 1970’s box sofa by Selig having polychrome stripped fabric upholstery, probably by Jack Lenor Larsen, on cylindrical chrome legs. Comfortable to sit,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ilona sofas designed by Arne Norell 1960s, produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden. Dark stained beech, original black leather and brass details. Please note: Listed price is f...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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-seater Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner 'Chromatic' Modular Sofa in Red Purple Colors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, fabric, France, 1970 A postmodern design by Kwok Hoi Chan created in 1970 for Steiner. Design in the seventies was all ...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern Curved Banana Sofa, Beech, Green Velvet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Banana Sofa, Green Velvet, Denmark c. 1940s Organic form mid-century modern banana sofa designed an...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

C. Lundbæk Three Seater Sofa With Oak Frame, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted by C. Lundbæk, this three-seater sofa encapsulates the refined elegance and functional approach that characterised the 1940s. During this period, despite Art Deco’s wide appe...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Oak, Fabric

Natural Canvas and Antique Copper Sofa
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 steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts. The deep seating area is perfect for a relaxing lounge experience. This sofa comes with removable cushion covers to allow for easy cleaning should the need arise. Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. With this highly customizable sofa you can select from a wide range of finishes and materials to complement your home and lifestyle  - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options. This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in natural canvas. The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in polyfiber for added softness and comfort. Sitting atop an antique copper...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sinuous Velvet Turquoise Sofa Midcentury Sofa Isa Bergamo Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sinuous velvet turquoise sofa midcentury sofa Isa Bergamo Italian Design. Elegant and trendy shapes, sofa of exceptional quality and elegance, total...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Italian Sofa in Gilded Wood and Green Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage sofa is in Louis XVI style and it is of fine Italian manufacture from the early 1900s. The large sofa has three seats and it’s upholstered in the beautiful original green...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofas

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Velvet, Giltwood

Italian Space Age Additional System armchairs by Joe Colombo for Sormani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of armchairs model Additional System, with aluminum base and six cushions each, with rounded edges and of different sizes, placed side by side and connected to each other by hoo...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular sofa that recalls the sof...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Metal, Aluminum

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Scandinavian Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare sofa by Torbjørn Afdal model "Studio Open", designed in 1965. This sofa consists of a rosewood frame with down-filled cushions in black leather. The sofa has beautiful details...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood

De Sede DS-2011 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic where other furniture is already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that makes the DS-2011 a sofa that can be and is everything but ordinary. With its exciting appearance, the sofa fills every room and surrounds people with its extraordinary, distinctive appearance. The solid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Early 21st Century Custom Bespoke george Smith Style Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
Georgian Rolled Scroll Arm Library brown leather Sofa, Sette, George Smith Style Large english traditional style library sofa in a plush very deep brown leather. sitting on four le...
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2010s American Georgian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner - Upholstered and restored with custom-made fabric by Hanne Vedel in Denmark. In great condition, made by AP Stolen in the 1950s."
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Flo Green Velvet 2-Seater Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Experience the essence of mid-century Brazilian design with the Flo Sofa. This exquisite piece artfully combines comfort and luxury, featuring a sturdy frame complemented by high-qua...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Pair of 1980's Designer Sofas by Baker Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning pair of pagoda style sofas by Baker Furniture Company. If you are looking for a gorgeous pair of installation ready sofas,...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare Pair Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat A
Located in Lewes, England
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish. Its very unusual indeed to find a mat...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas

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Birch

Modular Fiandra Sofa 3-Seater by Vico Magistretti, Cassina - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Fiandra Sofa 3-Seater by Vico Magistretti, Cassina, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Lounge Sofa or Couch by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Sofa: 218 × 75 × 69 × 42 cm (85.8" × 29.5" × 27.2" × 16.5") Armchair: 86 × 80 × 93 × 42 cm (33.9" × 31.5" × 36.6" × 16.5") Table: 65x 65 x 36 cm (25.6" × 25.6" × 14.2") W...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Suede, Upholstery, Fiberglass

Cannaregio Modular Sofa with Footrest by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1986
Located in Halle, DE
Rare modular Cannaregio sofa by Gaetano Pesce. Postmodern / Memphis Design from 1986, manufactured by Cassina, Italy. Comes with original footrest in b...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Dyrlund Scandinavian 3 seat Brown leather sofa with teak frame circa 1980
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dyrlund Danish Post Modern Teak and Brown Leather 3 seat Sofa, Circa 1980'S leather upholstery and cushions with teak frame and Accents. Labeled underneath. Made in Denmark. Located ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Gio Ponti Sofa, Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1930s/1940s
Located in LEWES, GB
Gio Ponti Sofa, produced by Casa e Giardino Milan, Italy, 1950s. Newly reupholstered with traditional sprung base and new light grey / silver velvet fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971. Original leather
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Sofa "Tucroma" Series for I4Mariani, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Leather Sofa "Tucroma" Series realized by Guido Faleschini for I4Mariani. Structure in tubular chromed steel. Original cognac leather upholstery, in very good condition exc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2016. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Paying homage to the work of Vico Magistretti, this innovative system of upholstered seating ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
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Maralunga Leather Three-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Maralunga Leather Three-Seater Sofa realized by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1970s. Original cognac leather upholstery, in excellent condition. Adjustable backrests. An...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-86 Two-Seat Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-86 Two-Seat Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1960s A timeless example of Swiss design excellence, this DS-86 two-seat sofa by De Sede, crafted in the 1960s, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Howard and Sons Crescent Chesterfield Sofa c1860
Located in Batley, GB
A huge 19th century 'Crescent' shaped country house chesterfield sofa by Howard & Sons - London c1860. Raised on 6 short walnut legs with 3 turned front legs and 3 splayed rear legs....
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, newly upholstered in luxury cream alpaca velvet, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping world...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

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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