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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1940s
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952
This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Poul Volther Daybed Model Diva 981 for Gemla, Sweden
By Poul Volther, Gemla
Located in Dronten, NL
Very nice sophisticated daybed sofa Model 981 designed by Poul Volther, manufactured by Gemla, Denmark, circa 1960. This sofa is nicknamed 'Diva' and features a sophisticated solid o...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Arne Vodder Sofa for Ivan Schlechter
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dallas, TX
Arne Vodder two seater settee sofa for Ivan Schlechter. Perfectly restored in leather with down cushions.
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
1950's Organic Design Sofa Restored with New Faux Sheepskin Upholstery
By Fritz Neth
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful organic shaped 1950's sofa fully restored with love
This sofa was purchased from an architects house interior in Belgium
The design is very reminiscent to the works of...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-41-A Pair of Advocate Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century
Located in Zürich, CH
This pair of chairs are fantastic pieces. They are raw in their simplicity, nothing too much but still nothing is missing. We can do any upholstery you like in any colour and fabric....
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
William Armbruster Custom Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan
Located in Chicago, IL
The William Armbruster Custom Designed Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offices, Embodies luxury and sophistication. Crafted with expert craftsmanship, this gr...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored vintage Campaign style sofa from a difficult to find series by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Exceptional rattan and hardwood construction with Cane back panels. Bra...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Banana Sofa in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved settee, green fabric, oak, Denmark, 1940s
This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and a soft green fabric. The sofa shows a curved back, while the backrest is horiz...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
"Banana" sofa in velvet, on small flattened spindle legs, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brussels , BE
Extremely beautiful and funky.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Model 131
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dunbar Furniture bracket back sofa, Model 131 designed by Roger Sprunger. Rare smaller version sofa or loveseat that is perfect for two people. Solid mahogany "L" bracket supports gi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Italian Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian sofa bed was designed in the 1950s. The shapes lend elegance and modernity to the otherwise quite minimalist design. The seat is foldable...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
Rob Parry Doublet Sofa, 1950s, Wool
By Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Bunnik, NL
“Doublet” is a beautiful and rare find of Dutch mid-century design by Rob Parry. A square black metal frame, wooden armrests and a nice grey wool fabric upholstery. This combination ...
Category
1950s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-41-A Advocate Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It is raw in its simplicity, nothing too much but still nothing is missing. We can do any upholstery you like in any colour and ...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
1950s Oak Frame Sofa by Magnus Olesen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak sofa from Magnus Olesen, produced in Denmark in the 1950s. An upholstered wooden sofa produced by famed Danish furniture manufacturer Magnus Olesen, known for putting out high...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century White Boucle Curved Sofa with Five Legs, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
The white bouclé sofa is composed of a wooden structure and five metallic legs with brass details, upholstered in a white boucle. Made in Italy in t...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in White Boucle
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in white boucle, wood, United States, 1952
The 'Oasis' sofa (1952) is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Th...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofa with Iron Frame Attributed to William Armbruster
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific sofa with it's floating back and arms attached to the iron frame is classic post-war design. Attributed to William Armbruster for Edgewood Furniture. A well built pi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
A four-seat rattan and fabric sectional sofa in the style of Paul Theodore Frank
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A spacious four-seat sectional sofa crafted from curved rattan and upholstered in fabric manufactured in the 1940s, designed in the style of Paul Theodore Frank. This piece embodies ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
1960s Swedish Curved Sofa & Chair Johannes Andersen Trensums Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Rare, and seriously striking curved three-seat sofa and matching armchair designed in 1960 by Danish designer Johannes Andersen for little-known Swedish company Trensums.
This desig...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Early Florence Knoll 3-Seat Model 26 Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very early Florence Knoll sofa, circa late 1940s, in vintage oatmeal nubby wool Knoll fabric, with down seat and back cushions. The six inset legs make...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Textile, Maple
Restored Rattan 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa featuring a decorative scalloped detail on the base.
Dimensions: 28" tall x 74" wide x 36" deep
Circa: 1940s, United States
We only pur...
Category
1940s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height 15.5”.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red furniture fabric, dark lacquered ash wood legs and armrests. Brass springs in the seat. New ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Ash
Pair of Decorative Maison Jansen Style French 1940s Caned Sofas
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of large 1940s Maison Jansen style sofas.
Crafted from hand carved wood with caned seats - they are both in fantastic condition. Please take a look at all our photog...
Category
1940s French Belle Époque Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Restored Rattan Three-Strand Full Pretzel Lounge Chair and Three-Seat Sofa Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A fully restored living room set featuring a three-strand armchair and a solid piece three-seat sofa with intricate wrappings.
Included in the price is a custom choice of our fabric...
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Renzo Zavanella Attribution, Large Sofa, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A large shearling and stained wood sofa attributed to Renzo Zavanella, Italy, 1940s.
Seat height 18”
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round lines and iconic b...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Cherry Wood, Inlaid Woods, Original Upholstery
Style: French Neoclassical
Category
1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s.
Seat height 16”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
A. Brandt for Ranch Oak Cerused Oak Minimalist Three Seat Sofa.
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist sofa from the 1950s designed and manufactured by August Brandt for Ranch Oak Furniture. Ranch Oak was a furniture brand that had a slight western look and feel. This sofa,...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. This sofa was purchased from Kagan about a decade ago and upholstered in a heathered lig...
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a magnificent piece of mid-century modern design that embodies both the elegance and functionality characteristic of the period. This stunning daybed is a testament to the timeless appeal of Prouvé's work and a must-have for any discerning collector of mid-century modern furniture.
Crafted by Ateliers Prouvé in France in the 1950s, this double daybed showcases the purity of Prouvé's design philosophy. The metal frame is both sturdy and lightweight, and the new upholstery adds a touch of comfort to this functional masterpiece. The daybed has been restored to excellent condition, ensuring that it will last for many years to come.
The S.C.A.L. double daybed's simple and elegant lines make it a versatile piece that will suit any interior design scheme. Whether used as a sofa, daybed, or guest bed, this piece will make a statement in any room. The new table tops have been redone to original measurements, ensuring that the entire piece retains its original charm.
In summary, the S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a stunning example of mid-century modern design that will add both beauty and functionality to any space. Its high-quality materials, simple lines, and exquisite craftsmanship make it a true work of art that is both comfortable and durable.
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S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery.
In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Tables has been redone new according to original measurements.
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), French Industrial and furniture designer and architect. Jean Prouvé is one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern design movement, Jean Prouvé introduced the machine age and Industrial engineered modern design aesthetic to interiors in the steel, aluminum and architecture he created. He then continued her experiments with different materials.
Jean Prouvé was born into an artistic family in Nancy, France, his famous father, Victor Prouvé...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional sofa on tapered legs with round brass stretcher from front to back and side to side. Drop arm detail, older floral upholstery ne...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950
This sofa or bench, a creation of Paul László, contains a well-preserved caned back and seat....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape and slim, tapered legs, this two-seater is exceptionally ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1940s Danish Large Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Danish modern design from the 1940s. It has a simple, elegant design with clean lines and a curved back. The oak frame is sturdy and well-mad...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige velvet fabric sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
Seat height 19.5”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Divano 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno blu
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico divano "con le ali" modello D70 di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, disegnato nel 1954.
Nato come divano letto, il D70 ha un meccanismo che permette di aprire il divano fino a quan...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
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
Sculptural Oak Lounge Sofa by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural oak Lounge Sofa by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s
This describes a midcentury sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Pecorini in...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Linen, Oak
1940's French Upholstered Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
The 1940s French Upholstered Sofa epitomizes the epitome of sophistication and timeless elegance. Its exquisite craftsmanship is evident in eve...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Fritz Hansen, very good condition, velour.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Fritz Hansen. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Sofa was reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman. Green furniture velour. Renewed bee...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa 109 in bouclé and oak, 1950s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful and rare model 109 Sofa in bouclé and oak by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s. This rare sofa features a sophisticated sculptural design. A comfortable and high q...
Category
1940s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Grete Jalk, JH180 Johannes Hansen Sofa
By Grete Jalk
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A mahogany sofa by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. As far as we know, this is the only design Jalk created for Johannes Hansen. It is a linear and minimalist box style sofa that enve...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Wool
Finn Juhl "Japan" Sofa in Teak and Shearling, 1957
By Finn Juhl
Located in Coronado, CA
Finn Juhl early "Japan" sofa produced by France & Daverkosen in 1957. This example in solid teak with luxurious sheepskin upholstery and original brass accents. The piece has been fu...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa by Bengt Ruda for NK
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Brescia, IT
Nordic sofa in original vintage blue fabric.
Designed by Bengt Ruda for NK in the 1950s, it was manufactured in Sweden.
X-shaped legs offer stability and modernity, while rounded wo...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Mid Century Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950. Original upholstery in very good condition.
Category
1950s European Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
By Jens Risom
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Uncommon Jens Risom Model 2516 sofa with a curvaceous back and sculptural walnut base. The sides of the base with subtle bow tie shape, cutouts in the front of the frame lend to the...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Curved couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1940´s.
The feets are made of dark stained beech wood and the sofa is upholstered with floral fabric in blue and white colors.
M...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Three-seater white velvet sofa with metal and brass, Digamma model designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina in 1957.
The extraordinary elegance of the Digamma three-seater sofa, created in 1957 by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, is revealed through a surprising combination of materials and futuristic design. The carefully crafted metal structure supports the upholstered part of the sofa, creating a perfect balance between form and functionality.
The distinctive signature of Ignazio Gardella, a renowned designer and visionary engineer, is evident in the curved brass terminals on which the sofa gracefully rests. His architectural conception, bridging art and design, is reflected in every detail of this unique piece.
The Gavina brand introduced the Digamma collection in 1957, ushering in a new approach to seating that goes beyond traditional forms of sofas and armchairs. The series, of which this extraordinary sofa is a part, features square and rational volumes, demonstrating an exceptional level of innovation for its time.
Today, the sofa is in excellent condition, meticulously restored in upholstery and adorned with a light-shaded velvet covering that enhances its intrinsic beauty. Its dimensions of 197x82,5x81 make it ideal for comfortably accommodating three people, offering a seating experience that combines style and comfort without compromise. A functional work of art, Ignazio Gardella's Digamma Sofa...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Sofa in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, 1956.
Exquisite sofa designed by the Swedish designer Folke Jansson, featuring graceful lines that captivate the eye...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of semi-open armrests carved from solid elm wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Elm, Wool
Josef Frank, Sofa, Fabric, Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An earl mahogany and floral fabric sofa, Model 703, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s.
Seat height: 17.5”
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid century italian sofa set by Marco Zanuso, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century 'lady' sofa by Marco Zanuso in yellow velvet.
Original fabric.
very elegant curvy design and still very comfortable.
Very decorative and good looking mid century itali...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Stunning Three Seater Danish Sofa By Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Portlaoise, IE
A stunningly beautiful sofa designed by the legendary Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik. Exceedingly rare in rosewood this piece has remarkable grain pattern and is presented ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Danish 1950's Sofa by Kurt Olsen Teak Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curved sofa by Kurt Olsen from the 1950's. Epitome of Danish 1950's style. Made by Slagelse Møbelværk around late 1950's5800. Solid and sturdy but needs to get reupholstered. Remova...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Banana Sofa in Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s
This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are o...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Green velvet 50's 'banana' sofa
Located in TILBURG, NL
'Banana' shape, 50's couch. Newly reupholstered in a green color, velvet fabric. The back and seating have new foam.
As a square the couch is measured W230xD116xH76cm. As the shape i...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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