$6,645 / item
Geometric Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy
Located in Nyack, NY
The Geometric Modern Sofa exudes understated elegance. Its extra-wide, rectilinear arms are adorned with relaxed throw pillows, all resting on a single, seamless bench seat—chic and ...
Fabric
Jean-Paul Gaultier Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic and chic Jean Paul Gaultier edition Mah Jong modular sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer (Germany b. 1931) for Roche Bobois. The dramatic 21st century sofa features excl...
Fabric, Foam
Moss Modular Sofa C004 - Leather col. Sequoia 027 (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Coating
$18,975 / item
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy
Located in Nyack, NY
The Plush Modular Modern Sofa Collection boasts extremely luxurious proportions: a low back, massive seat cushions, an ultra-thin deck, and some of the most indulgently comfortable c...
Fabric
Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Sofa with High Curved Back
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary sofa defined by a continuous curved backrest and an extended seat designed for both conversation and relaxed lounging. The high back wraps around the sitter, creating a ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Edward Wormley Sofa - Dunbar Model 486 - Walnut Bracket Back Mid Century Modern
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage mid century modern bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 486, circa 1950s. - Solid black walnut bracket back and legs have been fully restored and are in flaw...
Wool, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Greenish Brown Tufted 82" Sofa Couch w/ Walnut Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Greenish Brown Tufted 82" Sofa Couch w/ Tapered Walnut Leg...
Walnut, Wool
1990s Gerard van den Berg 'High Noon' Cognac Leather Sofa, Chrome Frame
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Molteni & C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990s Gerard van den Berg 'High Noon' cognac colored leather Sofa with chrome frame. Designed by Gerard van den Berg under his independent 'Gerard van den Berg Design' studio during ...
Metal
Moss Modular Sofa C002 & ottoman - Nubuck col. Sand (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Coating
Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, India, 1964
Located in High Point, NC
A sofa designed by Gajanan Upadhyay and produced by the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India, c. 1964. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.65"H x 72.0"W ...
Velvet, Rattan, Teak
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Freestanding Teak Sofa in Green Corduroy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Danish freestanding three-seat sofa from the 1970s featuring an elegant solid teak frame and newly upholstered cushions in rich green 100% cotton corduroy. This beautiful...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969
By De Sede
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage DS 80 daybed launched and designed by Swiss De Sede in 1969 It's upholstered with the original high end quality soft aniline nut brown leather. The patchwork pieces are sust...
Leather, Wood
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushions. Mea...
Upholstery, Oak
Slope Arm Sofa in Amber Mohair Velvet with Flared Panel Base
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...
Mohair, Upholstery
$11,000 / item
Maresias Modular Sofa by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Maresias Sofa is a contemporary Brazilian modular seating system defined by its architectural wooden base and deliberately low, horizontal proportions. Designed as a platform for...
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
Moss Modular Sofa C001 - Leather Sequoia col. Camel (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Coating
Moss Modular C006 (Armchair & Ottoman)-Nubuck col. Sand (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss sofa draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with soft, pad...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Coating
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975. Cubic ‘Artona’ sofa by Italian designer couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa. This sofa shows absolute st...
Fabric, Elm
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Model 150BS
Located in Westport, CT
This stunning and rare Serpentine Sofa, Model 150BS, designed by Vladimir Kagan, dates to the 1990s and showcases his signature sensual, sculptural form. The gracefully curved frame ...
Linen, Walnut
Baker Furniture Contemporary Yellow Velvet Upholstered Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding contemporary upholstered sofa By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Fully upholstered in original yellow velvet textured fabric, with three matching cushions M...
Velvet
Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming upholstered sofa made in Denmark sometime in the 12940's. Voluptuous organic design lines. This sofa is unique by having a straight back and front and not the curvatur...
Beech, Wool
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 'Liljevalchs' sofa, model '345', fabric, beech, Sweden, design 1934 First exhibited in 1934 at the home furnishings exhibition at Liljevalchs Konsthall...
Fabric, Beech
Cassina 2‑Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1990
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A beautifully proportioned two‑seat sofa designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1990, reflecting the enduring influence of mid‑century Italian design. Magistretti, o...
Fabric
$16,346 / item
Curved Couture Velvet Sofa with Silk Fringes By Munna
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural curved sofa is defined by a continuous, enveloping back and integrated arms, forming a strong yet inviting architectural silhouette. Upholstered in plush velvet, the ...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, fabric and chrome plated metal, Switzerland, design 1954. This comfortable three-seat sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede...
Metal, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa with ottoman, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969 Iconic design by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The ‘Soriana’ p...
Steel, Chrome
$5,210Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Three-Seat Sofa in Sheep Leather with Patina, 1930s
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Art Deco three-seat sofa dates from the 1930s and is upholstered in sheep leather that has developed a warm and attractive patina over time. The leather surface shows natural va...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Empire Painted Parcel Gilt Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glamorous Swedish Empire style settee from the early 19th century (circa 1820) as a painted wood frame sheltering the fully upholstered interior of a single bench cushion, three ba...
Gold
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Settee in Red Mohair Tufted Backrest
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around early 1950s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and tall legs. These ...
Mohair, Beech
B&B Italia Moon sofa by Zaha Hadid, Customised in Rubelli, 2007
Located in PARIS, FR
The first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize (2004). Born in Baghdad, trained at the Architectural Association in London, Zaha Hadid built a practice grounded in the re...
Steel
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
Fabric, Walnut
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, C.R.S. De Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova, sofa model 'PITTI', leather, walnut, Italy, 1977 Stunning beautifully patinated sofa designed by the Italian trio De Pas, D’Urbino &am...
Leather, Walnut
Camaleonda Sofa Set by Mario Bellini Customised in Light Sand Boucle 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Mario Bellini brought the discipline of post-war Italian rationalism into dialogue with the looser, more sensual currents of the late 1960s. His work for Olivetti, Cassina and B&B It...
Leather, Foam, Wood
$2,722Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Italian Two-Seat Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Chrome and Leatherette
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking two-seat sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi in Italy during the 1970s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the bold aesthetic of Italian design from the period, combining sof...
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in tan leather
Located in PARIS, FR
When French designer Michel Ducaroy presented the Togo to Ligne Roset in 1973, he described it as "a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself." A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts...
Leather, Foam
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Leather
Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Flax with Down Cushions - Hemp
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural Flax 100% Hemp, with stone-washed for a relaxed, lived-in look. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushion for ultimate comfort. This ...
Foam, Wood, Down, Hemp
Moss Modular Sofa C003 - Nubuck col. Sand (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Coating
American Mid Century Large Sofa by Adrian Pearsall with Slate Table & Walnut
Located in San Diego, CA
This 1960s sofa by Adrian Pearsall features a walnut frame floating over a black plinth base with fabric straps, upholstered back and cushions. Ideal for an interior designer looking...
Slate
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Oxblood Red Mid Century
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 4-Seat Sofa Oxblood Red PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~upholstery is "oxblo...
Leather
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Staining to fabric, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27...
Velvet, Wood
Customizable Tacchini Butter 3 Seater Sofa by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
The Butter sofa reinterprets the enveloping comfort of the Butter Sofa in a fixed composition that retains the spontaneous and authentic character of Faye Toogood’s original design. ...
Upholstery
$6,490 / item
Metagramma B2-F2 Modular Sofa
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
The Metagramma B2-F2 modular upholstered sofa by Debonademeo studio offers versatile seating with modular elements that can be combined or used independently to create dynamic config...
Textile
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa 'Denis' in Solid Oak and Red Pink Velvet
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa model 'Denis', velvet, oak, France, 1960s Extraordinary Guillerme and Chambron sofa in solid oak with the typical characteristic decorat...
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist sofa, upholstered in luxurious smoked sapphire blue velvet and featuring sculptural supports, is a masterful example of the work of celebrated American de...
Velvet, Wood
L. & J.G. Stickley, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1910s
Located in High Point, NC
A quarter-sawn oak and white fabric sofa produced by L. & J.G. Stickley, USA, late 1910s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Replaced cushions in brand new fabric. ...
Fabric, Oak
Olive Curved Sofa with Tailored Upholstery and Walnut Plinth In Matte Finish
Located in New York, NY
A continuous sculptural arc defined by disciplined tailoring and material contrast. The sofa’s enveloping curved silhouette creates a composed seating landscape, balancing presence ...
Velvet, Wood
Oak Sofa / Daybed, Model 4311/4312, by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare sofa and daybed, model 4311/4312, designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark during the 1950s, is a quintessential example of Danish moder...
Brass
Space Age Sofa in White Wood and Aubergine Leather, USA circa 1970
By William Andrus
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with aubergine hued leather, which appears slightly espresso in darker light. Significantly dis...
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Warm Sage Colored Suede
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, suede, felt, Switzerland, 1970s A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This De Sede modular Sn...
Suede, Felt
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
Modern English Sofa in 100% Hemp Ecorcé with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat c...
Hemp, Oak, Down
Jean Gillon Paddle Sofa Leather For Probel, 1960
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Vienna, AT
Paddel sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, in leather and wood Beautiful and comfortable sofa in great condition with hardly any wear. We have a pair of chairs available also. Gillon's ...
Leather, Hardwood
Modern English Sofa in a Caramel Mustard Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Caramel Mustard tone. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with cl...
Cotton, Velvet, Oak, Down
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful black Leather long loveseat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful black leather long loveseat sofa with white oak wood legs. Beautiful black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Gre...
Leather, Oak
$1,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique French Louis XIV Style Settee With Down Filled Cushions C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XIV style settee, dating to approximately 1910, showcasing a finely carved wood frame. This elegant piece features a classic serpentine silhouette with ornate rocaille...
Wood
Black Leather Sofa Bradington Young Couch Black Vintage Leather Black
Located in Rochester, NY
Glamorous lush and grand! This vintage black leather sofa is a powerhouse piece. With brass tack detailing and shiney black leather with a brown hint, this is a “sink into me” kind o...
Brass
Crocodile Brown Sofa with Real Nile Crocodile Skin and Natural Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa crocodile brown with structure in solid beech wood. Covered with real Nile brown tinted crocodile skin and with brown genuine leather. A 2 seater sofa with 4 polished Kudu's ...
Bronze
Upholstered Belgian Os De Mouton Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Elegant Louis XIII sofa with walnut feet in the "Os de Mouton" style. Beautiful soft lines. Elegant and very versatile, this would make an impression in a modern, Minimalist interio...
Walnut, Linen
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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