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Sofas For Sale
20th Century, Ico Parisi for Cassina Sofa mod. 865
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
Ico Parisi was an Italian architect and designer, born in Palermo in 1916. His activity, marked by continuous experimentation, consists in an incessant research in the fields of arch...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Very large Traditionally made 20th century country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant 20th century country house sofa. Traditionally made and stunning design that will sit well in any interior. Standing on squat tapered beech legs and complete w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Original Roche Bobois Mah Jong Ecksofa Hans Hopfer Missoni Modul
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 18-teiliges Mah Jong Ecksofa von Missoni für Roche Bobois zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa besteht aus 4 Podesten, 8 Sitzkissen, 4 Rüc...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda Sofa and Ottoman - Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Vintage authentic Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda sofa; a designer classic.
Modular design includes three seating pieces and one ottoman.
The ottoman was reconstructed to match the existing original seating modules.
Includes three spherical pillows.
Total reupholstery required.
3 Seat Sections, dimensions per piece:
D: 37.75"
H: 26"
W: 37.75"
Arm height: 21"
Seat height: 15.75
Overall width of three seat sections together: 113"
1 Ottoman Section...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hans J. Wegner three-seat Sofa. model GE-236/3, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s. 84w 32d 31h
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Arflex Faubourg Two-Seater Sofa in Fabric with Metal Structure by Carlo Colombo
By Arflex, Carlo Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An easy & chic piece, deep and with soft cushions, in which you can almost plunge into, suitable for any type of living.
Additional information:
Materials: Upholstered seat with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Sofas in Steel and Leather by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Sofas in Steel and Leather by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Steel and leather
Style: Mid century, Germany
Produced by Kill Int...
Category
20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-century Sofa or Day Bed by Miroslav Navrátil, Interier Praha, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic model by Interier Praha, produced in the 1960's. When unfolded, the bed measures 85 cm in width.
Cleaned.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Tacchini Solar Sofa by Faye Toogood in STOCK
By Faye Toogood, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
CAT. T - TASSOS 01
WITH INTERLINER
Calm and sophisticated manifesto of contemporary style, Solar sits at the heart of Toogood’s Cosmic collection. An upholstered sofa that at first ...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$8,780 Sale Price
54% Off
Customizable Fringes Loveseat By Munna In Mustard Cotton Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Black Leather, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Brazilian rosewood sofa black leather, 1960. Completely restores and upholstered in black leather.
This piece is composed of solid rosewood struct...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Palato Sofa by +55design Contemporary Design With Organic Forms
Located in Jardim America, SP
The Palato Sofa, designed by acclaimed Brazilian architect and designer Marília Pellegrini, is a bold and poetic example of contemporary furniture design rooted in organic inspiratio...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
LE MURA RIGHT MODULE 90, LE MURA LEFT MODULE 90 & LE MURA CENTRAL MODULE 90
CAT. Z - ZAREEN 03
CLASP AND ZIPPERS MATT BLACK NICHEL T148
WITH INTERLINER CAL117
The project Le Mura b...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
$17,480 Sale Price
33% Off
Fine 19th C. Anglo-Indian Carved Rosewood Sofa/ Daybed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sweeping Anglo-Indian carved frame sofa in grand dimension. Finely crafted with carved details overall. The serpentine crest rail with scrolls and ce...
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Nuvolone Sofa by Rino Maturi, 1960s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Roma, IT
Nuvolone sofa is an original design furniture piece realized by Rino Maturi in the 1960s.
Nuvolone modular sofa is made up of 4 armchairs and 1 corner sof...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Two-Seater Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Textile
STUNNiNG RALPH LAUREN FULLY RESTORED HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Fully Restored, Ralph Lauren, hand dyed brown leather club sofa RRP £24,000
Please note the d...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
$14,869 Sale Price
20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa Directional USA 1999
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This sculptural lounge sofa, designed by the renowned Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the United States in 1999, stands as an iconic piece of modern furniture design. K...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Monumental Restored Stacked Rattan Sofa With Custom Upholstery
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
The piece has been reimagined with modern functionality, featuring custom-built hidden storage compartments beneath each seat cushion—perfect for stowing away throws, pillows, or ent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Plywood
Vintage De Sede Two-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. A tight and cubic outside with a soft and curved inside, which emphasize the com...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$3,806 Sale Price
20% Off
A Very Good MidC Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - Horse Hair Filled
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources.
This particular set is a very very beautiful collection of pieces.
The hand dyed l...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pigrone Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
A design that will stand out in any decor, the sofa's sinuous silhouette offers real comfort and elegant style. The plush ocher upholstery (FA808 Cat. B) is accented with satin brass...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Brass
$15,795 / item
Custom Made Modular Sofa – Exceptional Comfort with Exaggerated Proportions
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics.
Shown with taupe cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Upholstery
Leather 4 Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic long leather 4 seater Chesterfield sofa. The unusual long tufted chesterfield sofa is ideal for a long entry hall, living room, a hotel l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$13,212 / item
Fabulous Restored Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous restored vintage sofa...
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Button-Tufted Black Leather Armless 3-Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (Knoll style) armless black leather 3-seat sofa with chrome steel base and classic button-tufted leather seat & back
Light wear, consistent with use.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Samsas sofa by Carl Malmsten. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s.
This is of extremely high qualit...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch,
Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830.
Upholstered with black fabric.
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Birch, Fabric
21st Century Simone Modular Armchair Cotton Velvet by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Nina Simone left an indelible mark on 20th-century music, renowned for her unparalleled interpretations across jazz, blues, soul, folk, and pop genres. Beyond her musical prowess, Si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$3,342 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large Mid-Century Modern Sectional with Chaise and Walnut Frame
Located in Greenwich, CT
About This Piece
This customizable sectional sofa features a modern solid walnut frame with two solid walnut panels on the return ends, tight seat and back cushions and blind tuft detail along the outside back. Walnut can be replaced with oak, mahogany or wenge. Our upholstered frames are built with real hardwoods and glue-and-dowel joinery, never plywood or pine. The frames are made to outlast the fabric and foam for future reupholstery. Upholstery is done with eight-way hand-tied springs and cushions are made of high density medium firmness foam wrapped in down/feather casements. Loose cushions are made with zipper for easy laundering.
How We Work
Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture design and manufacturing company The Tailored Home. Submit your customization desires by 1stdibs messenger for a quote. After orders are placed our workshop manager creates a visual work order for your approval for quality reasons.
Customization Options
The lengths of the sofa pieces are fully customizable. Height and depth are inherent to the design and are partially customizable. Ask for details.
The fabric shown comes in more colors, just ask. We also carry thousands of other materials and can send you samples and fabric pricing upon request. We accept your fabric for a COM fee of 5% of the cost of the piece.
Exposed wood can be lacquered in any Benjamin Moore color (for additional charge) or stained in one of our stain options. Custom color matches cost $75 per sample.
Welting, piping, tape or trim can be added.
We accept inspiration photos of pieces you like.
Measurements (Sectional shown):
Total footprint: 264” W x 105.5” W x 33” H
Right arm chaise...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Walnut, Down
Art Deco Danish Oak and Mohair Sofa Couch Circa 1940 Art Deco Couch
Located in Rochester, NY
An absolutely stunning example of 1940s glamour with this Art Deco sofa couch from Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset.
Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
ED/50 000 Carol 3-Seater White Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
As bold as it is minimalist, this three-seater sofa promises moments of impeccable comfort spent against its plump and enveloping volumes. The rich padding - characterizing both the ...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$21,333 / item
Vladimir Kagan Freeform Sofa, Model 150BC, 2000s
Located in Raleigh, NC
A classic by Vladimir Kagan originally designed in 1950. This piece produced by Vladimir Kagan as marked, circa 2001. Outfitted in its original upholstery and maple platform base,...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
14 Foot Long Adrian Pearsall 2834-S Sofa for Craft Associates
Located in Hanover, MA
***SUMMER SALE 50% OFF***
Extraordinary one of a kind 1960 vintage custom order extra long floating cloud gondola sofa on sculpted ebonized walnut sled base designed by Adrian Pears...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
$7,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3-Seat Sofa Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3 Seat Sofa Showroom Model
Offered for sale is a SHAKER S9.923 generous 3-seat sofa showroom model. The Shaker sofa is a modern boxed arm sofa with medium...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Down, Feathers
Vintage White Leather Chaise Longue Mod. Cortina, 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
White leather relax armchair.
Independently extractable footrest, reclining backrest, adjustable headrest, 360 degree rotation.
Steel chromed base.
Excellent condition.
Category
1990s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 70s brown leatherette sofa
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
3-seater sofa with foam padding and leatherette upholstery.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Plastic
$1,522 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size.
In excellent condition, 1950s, Italy.
Same era as: Ch...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Manhasset, NY
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Sofa Set, 1950s
Modernist seating arrangement including a sofa and two lounge chairs designed and produced by ISA Berg...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Post Modern 6 Piece Modular Sofa
By Rolf Benz
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great 6 piece Post Modern modular sectional sofa attributed to Rolf Benz. A gorgeous sofa that will make a massive statement.
Sofa is being...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$5,500 / set
Levante Blue Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding a retro-chic profile, this sofa is a combination of elegance and comfort. It boasts a poplar structure equipped with an elastic belt spring system, that is padded with thermo...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Other
$13,470 / item
Rodolfo Dordoni Dress-Up Sectorial Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Dress-Up Sectorial Sofa For Cassina
A sectional sofa envisioned as a custom garment, with sophisticated details reminiscent of bespoke tailoring and a wide selectio...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$17,586 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Nubola 133 Velvet Sofa in Steel by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant sofa, combining a solid seat with a soft backrest in polyurethane foam, moulded like puffs of a cloud. Available in three variants: two-seater, three-seater and single arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$8,284 / item
CraftAssociates, Alaska Modern Wood Sofa, Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates, Alaska Modern Wood Sofa, Oak
This modern sofa is expertly crafted and upholstered. Each sofa boasts hand cut high-density foam and high grade commercial fabric. Th...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$10,500 / item
Great Italian On The Rocks modular sofa in orange by Francesco Binfaré for EDRA
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
On the Rocks by Edra — A Sculptural Masterpiece in Motion
Design by Francesco Binfaré
Discover a rare blend of artistry, comfort, and radical flexibility with On the Rocks — the mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Percival Lafer, MP-97 Sofa, 1970's
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Comfortable and sleek sofa designed by Percival Lafer, circa 1970s. beige leather cushion sits atop leather support straps. The base of the sofa and legs are carved rosewood and the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid Century Danish Modern Thomasville Walnut & Faux Leather Sofa & Chair 20thC
By Thomasville
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Danish Modern seating set by Thomasville includes settee and chair and offers walnut frame with leatherette upholstered seats, backs and arms, Founders as labeled, 20th...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
$1,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century Italian, Northern Tuscan, sofa.
With gently curved back and gilded scroll details to each arm.
Of walnut construction with hand carved details to each leg,...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Very Rare Safari Lounge Sofa, Archizoom Associati 1968
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
"Safari" lounge sofa, Archizoom Associati (assets from 1966 to 1974). Model created in 1968, first edition of Poltronova 1968. In white lacquered fiberglass, composed of four element...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Modern Two Seat Brown Leather Sofa Loveseat, Denmark circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern vintage two seat brown leather sofa or loveseat from Denmark. This comfortable sofa combines tradition with modern lines.
Upholstered in dark brown leather, loose ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cini Boeri Cognac Leather 2 Seater "Bengodi" Sofa For Arflex, 1970 Italy
By Cini Boeri
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period stunning and rare Bengodi 2-seat sofa.
Designed by Cini Boeri for Aflex Italy, 1970's circa.
Original cognac leather with a stunning patina!
Very good ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Sofa Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
With its curved lines and unique shapes, this sofa shows a classic and timeless design that makes it ideal as an imposing complement to the decor of your living room.
Dimensions:
W ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$10,164 / item
Sectional Sofa 'Mississippi' by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Sectional Sofa 'Mississippi' by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s - New Upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Suelo Modern Wood Sofa with Plinth Base
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern wood sofa with plinth base is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and se...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
$5,250 / item
Arflex Marenco 1 Arm 2-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco, Newly Reupholstered
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, the namesake sofa has reached cult status. The unique rounded design and the wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must of conte...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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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