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Sofas For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1840s
Two-Seater "Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B, Italy, Circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Two-Seater "Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B, Italy, Circa 1980
Designer: Antonio Citterio
Model: Baisity Two-Seater Sofa
Manufacturer: B&B Italia
Country of Origin: Ita...
Category
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$4,473 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Modern Black Leather Armchairs, Set of Two, italy 1980s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Modern Black Leather Armchairs, Nicoletti Salotti for Avanti
This vintage post-modern black leather armchair, with its bold, contemporary aesthetic embodies the principles o...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
$2,401 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Late 20th-Century Tuxedo Sofa With Abstract Upholstery
Located in Elkton, MD
Late 20th-century tuxedo three-seat sofa. Features a bold black, white, and gray abstract-patterned upholstery. Designed with clean lines, low-profile arms, and deep seat cushions.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Leather Ligne Roset Sofa, Model Arelia, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Leather Ligne Roset Sofa, Model Arelia, Circa 1970. Original cognac leather upholstery with fantastic patina and use.
Category
1970s European Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Boho Railroad Leopard Velvet Roll Arm Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A true statement piece dripping with glamour, this vintage railroad-style settee is an icon of bold, maximalist design. Its distinctive, low-slung silhouette features a dramatic over...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vladimir Kagan by Preview 3 Piece 'Sectional' Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vladimir Kagan by Preview 3 Piece 'Sectional' Sofa
USA, Circa 1980's
A quietly luxurious Vladimir Kagan for Preview 3 piece attached 'sectional' sofa from the 1980s, highlighting th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$7,916 Sale Price
20% Off
Vivai Del Sud, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and pink fabric sofa or settee produced by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions: 34” H x 65.1” W x 37.1” D
Seat Height: 1...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 2 Camaleonda armchairs and pouf by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Set of 3 modular elements of the world-famous "Camaleonda" by Mario Bellini, for B&B Italia, a timeless iconic piece that revolutionized the design of the 1970s, in this version, con...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
"Maralunga" Two Seater Blue Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage "Maralunga" Two Seater Blue Leather Sofa realized by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1970s.
Adjustable headrests.
Cassina label and mark on the internal upholstery.
An ico...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Strips chairs in original pink checkered fabric by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in amstelveen, NL
Strips Lounge Chairs by Cini Boeri, original pink and cream checkered fabric, 1960s.
One of the most famous products of Arflex. Designed in 1968, it was awarded the price Compasso d...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Single Vintage Hand Embroidery Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of hand embroidery with exceptional happy colors of geometric repeated motifs. Quality silk backing, fresh new insert.
Category
1980s Uzbek Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Coffee Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970
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 leather.
Excellent vintage condition.
The B...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Large Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Cabot Wrenn
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in New York, NY
Incredible leather Chesterfield sofa by noted maker. Cabot Wrenn. The sofa feathers an allover tufted seat, back, and arms, with brass nailhead trim, on solid wood bun feet. Super ch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Environ Tre Sculptural Sofa by Edoardo Landi, Gruppo N, Nikol, Italy 1971
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Sculptural sofa by Edoardo Landi for Nikol Internazionale, Italy 1971
With this sofa you not only get comfort in your home, but also a great work of Art.
The sofa creates a shell-like environment that cocoons the sitter. With your own imagination, the sofa can be set up in different ways. This sofa would look beautiful in a Mohair or bouclé Fabric
Each sofa is 230 cm in length, 100cm width, the hight is 60cm, seat height 35cm.
When setup like a corner 230cmx330cm
Born in Modena in 1937, Italy, Landi studied architecture in Venice and attends the School of Industrial Design in Venice between 1962 and 1964. In 1959, he founds Group N with Alberto Biasi, Manfredo Massironi, Toni Costa and Ennio Chiggio.
Landi’s work is based on the use of geometric shapes with programmed inclinations or separations, through which he manages changes in the viewer's perception. The artist develops retinal fatigue and optical illusions in some of his works, causing a closer relationship between the viewer and the work.
In 1963, he participates with Grupo N at the IV Biennale Internazionale d'Arte di San Marino, where they receive their first prize. Since 1968, his works have been present in international exhibitions in Rome, Oslo, Tokyo, Budapest, Bologna, Paris, Milan and other cities. Since 1971 he has been interested in graphic design and the use of Industrial objects in interior design.
Often this sofa is sold as an Ennio Chiggio sofa but is not from his hand,
however the sofa was produced by Nikol wich Chiggio also designed for. They were also both a member of the art movement Gruppo N...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Vintage three part leather sofa, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century leather sofa consisting of three parts.
Beautiful thick and comfy segmented leather sofa with a very nice stitching, especially on the backside.
1970s - Germany
Good c...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
1990s Rare Poltromec Italia Leather Sculptural Space Age Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2
By Poltromec
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite deep purple, navy blue and lime green leather sofa and love seat. The ultra rare pieces exudes an air...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa after Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa in a hexagonal form circa 1970's. It features a two section design with low profile feet. Fabric is original and needs recovering...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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
A Pair Of Three Seat Rattan Sofas
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of three seat rattan sofas with an interesting design. As a bonus-a side table with glass top and floor lamp are included. Sofas sold w...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$1,750 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Camaleonda Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic modular sofa Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini for B&B. This sofa has a radical modular design that gives people unparalleled freedom to configure it however they desire. T...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$21,559 / set
'The Lounge Seating' - Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The ‘Lounge Seating’, a mirrored 2-seater with black leather, designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann for Knoll Int. in 1988. Depending on the surroundings, the mirrored back creates a...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mirror
$12,576 / item
Menilio Taro "811" Modular Sofa for Cinova, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Menilio Taro "811" minimalist modular sofa for Cinova, black leather and steel, Italy, 1970, set of six
Designed in 1970 by Menilio Taro for Cinova, the “811” modular sofa exemplifi...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Post Modern Italian Leather Alanda Sofa by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SUPER RARE. These Paolo Piva Alanda sofas are rarely available in the US and NEVER IN THIS COLOR. This sofa is vintage patinated leather perf...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, black-painted pine and beige fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
14" seat height
Category
1970s Swedish Minimalist Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Vintage 5 pc leather DS46 modular sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century thick Buffalo neck leather sofas by Desede consisting of 5 elements.
Desede stands for pure quality of leather.
This modular sofa has a very thick leather upholstery w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Kazuhide Takahama Three Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
A sculptural 3-seater sofa designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon in the 1970s. The frame is crafted from lacquered black wood with Takahama’s signature clean lines and archi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Post Modern 3 Seater Arizona Sofa by Niels Eilersen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great Post Modern Arizona sofa by Neils Eilersen.
Sofa is in great structural shape however the fabric has seen better days. Just needs new upholstery to make it shine.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Single Vintage Hand Embroidery Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of hand embroidery with exceptional happy colors of geometric repeated motifs. Quality silk backing, fresh new insert.
Category
1980s Uzbek Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage White Sofa Designed by Charles Hollis Jones, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage white Sofa is an original design furniture item realized in the 1970s by Charles Hollis Jones.
A three seats sofa in laminate, acrylic, upholstery, brass. Reupholstered in w...
Category
1970s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa
This sofa measures: 87 wide x 32 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 23 inc...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Raphaël Raffel croissant sofa in Mohair velvet 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris produced in the mid-1970s. The sofa has been fully restored and newly upholstered with a beautiful light beige mohair velvet ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Rare Lou Hodges Three Seat Sling Sofa
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly rare and iconic 70's Sling sofa by Lou Hodges for California Design Group has been restored and is in beautiful condition.
Both the cantilevered Oak frame and leath...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Postmodern Sculptural Curved Serpentine Sectional Snake Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental serpentine snake sectional sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan and Milo Baughman. This unique modular curved sofa consists of three interlocking sections reupholstered in ...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
$4,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Stylish Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney-shaped sofas. Sofas retain their original upholstery in fair condition, they need new upholstery. They measure 30"...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Dyrlund Scandinavian 3 seat Brown leather sofa with teak frame circa 1980
By Dyrlund
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 ...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Double Arm Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Double Arm Sofa
This sofa measures: 96.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 28.25 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 28.25 inches
All pie...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Curved Serpentine L Shape Sectional Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern curved sectional circa 1980's. This sofa is top notch, and would look great with a brass plinth base instead of fabric wrapped. The fabric has some soiling, so recover...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Curved Post Modern Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning near mint condition 1980's Vladimir Kagan
Biomorphic Kidney Bean sofa for Directional.
Comes in it's original upholstery, purchased from the ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
Three-Seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Roma, IT
Three-seather Leather Sofa model Sapporo, realized by Mobilgirgi in 1970s.
Production Mark.
Wood, plastic and padded leather.
Good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather, Plastic
Midcentury Weiman 3-Piece Serpentine Sectional Cloud Sofa in Gray Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and curvy three-piece sectional sofa produced by Weiman in the 1980s. The sofa has its original light grey velvet and is moderately worn. Basic recovering is needed. The pad...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture
By Preview
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural base with floating front sofa made by Preview circa 1992. It features the original tweed fabric in good condition. Could use cleaning before use.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-century modern Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev & Lev, 1970s
By Lev & Lev
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev & Lev, 1970s
Designed and produced by Lev & Lev in Italy during the 1970s, this exquisite modular sofa is a true example of Italian craftsmanship...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
1980s Postmodern 5-Piece Sectional Sofa by Flair, Bernhardt with Chaise & Corner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the United States, this sofa was designed by the ultra-specialized design team at Flair, which was owned and operated by Bernhardt at the time. Featuring 5 sections, it has a...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Features original velvet upholstery in chocolate brown. Head / backrests are adjustable.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Studio Gruppo 14 T.E.E. 3-Seater Sofa by Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Studio Gruppo 14 T.E.E. 3-Seater Sofa by Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
This exceptional sofa, manufactured by the renowned Italian company Busnelli, is a remarkable find due to its rarity....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris Large Croissant Sofa in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris 'Croissant' sofa, leather, France, 1970s
An iconic and sculptural sofa designed by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris during the 1970s. This particular...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Sofa and Armchair in the Style of Chesterfield, circa 1980s
By Chesterfield
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this fantastic vintage living room set (circa 1980s) consisting of a three-seater sofa and an armchair.
This set made in Italy is characterized by a design in the style o...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofa for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970
Designed in 1970 for Gavina, the “Gradual System” by Cini Boeri i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, beech wood legs, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Professional small repair of fab...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Le Corbusier "LC3" Style Leather & Chrome Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Le Corbusier "LC3" Style Brown Leather and Chrome-Plated Three Seat Sofa. 21.25" H x 71.25" W x 26.5" D; seat: 17.75" H. Provenance: From a Fifth Avenue Collection. Keywords: Furnitu...
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In usable condition but would look great with updated fabric.
We have 2 matching sofas...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Armchairs for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970, Set of 2
By Cini Boeri, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” armchairs for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970, set of 2.
Designed in 1970 by Cini Boeri for Gavina, this armchair bel...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Confidential Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This original Confidential Sofa was designed by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia in the early 1970s. It is one of the most iconic modular sofas of the Italian postmodern era. Wit...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Leather Percival Lafer 'MP-97' Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, c. 1970, Signed
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous collectors piece is an all original and signed yellow leather 'MP-97' three-seat sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer for Lafer MP was designed in 1970 and produce...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$10,900 Sale Price
22% Off
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970, and features a floating Walnut case with deep brown tufted leather upholstery and cushions, over a polished steel pedestal base.
When comparing to the Milo Baughman case sofa, which is very popular and in-demand, this Warren Platner sofa...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$22,400 Sale Price
21% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5407 Mid Century Black Leather Party Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5407 Mid Century Black Leather Party Sofa
This sofa measures: 100 wide x 36 deep x 23.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height of 23....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pink D120 Sofa by Borsani and Bonetti in bouclé
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the sophisticated and timeless elegance of the "D120" sofa, designed by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno. This iconic piece, born from the creativity of the 197...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$5,988 / set
Roche Bobois 3 seaters leather sofa
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare 3 seaters Roche Bobois leather sofa from the seventies.
Goose feathers cushions, saddle stitching, thick buffalo leather, brass corners,...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$7,066 / item
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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