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Gubi Bohemian 72 Sofa in Rattan strips by Gabriella Crespi
Gubi Bohemian 72 Sofa in Rattan strips by Gabriella Crespi

Gubi Bohemian 72 Sofa in Rattan strips by Gabriella Crespi

By Gabriella Crespi, Gubi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bohemian '72 sofa designed by Gabriella Crespi and produced 50 years later by Gubi. Bohemian '72 sofa is part of a collection of furniture made of rattan that combines the designer's...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Foam

Stunning Pair Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Directional Cloud Sofas Mid-Century
Stunning Pair Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Directional Cloud Sofas Mid-Century

Stunning Pair Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Directional Cloud Sofas Mid-Century

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous pair of Vladimir Kagan cloud serpentine sofas made by Directional. These pair retain their original periwinkle blue ultra-suede fabric in nice vintage condition-some wear sp...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Lovely channeled back curved banana shaped sofa. Made by master carpenter in the 1940s in Denmark, possibly by Slagelse Møbelværk or Skive Møbelf...

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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Cognac Leather Pangolin Sofa by Egg Designs
Vintage Cognac Leather Pangolin Sofa by Egg Designs

Vintage Cognac Leather Pangolin Sofa by Egg Designs

By A. Alonzo Roche

Located in Oakville, CA

Vintage cognac leather Pangolin Sofa by Egg Designs care of Greg and Roche Dry. While the company is originally from South Africa, all production is overseen in Lisbon, Portugal. Thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Sofas

Materials

Leather

Oak Sofa / Daybed, Model 4311/4312, by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
Oak Sofa / Daybed, Model 4311/4312, by Børge Mogensen, 1950s

Oak Sofa / Daybed, Model 4311/4312, by Børge Mogensen, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

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...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa For Directional USA 1999
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa For Directional USA 1999

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa For Directional USA 1999

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Incredible sculptural lounge sofa, designed by renowned designer Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the United States in 1999. This iconic piece of modern furniture desig...

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1990s Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Orla Modular Curved sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
Orla Modular Curved sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini

Orla Modular Curved sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini

By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic and contemporary shapes define the Orla sofa by Jasper Morrison, true icon of contemporary design. With flowing lines and generous, comfortable cushions, this sofa combines s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Plywood

Napoleon III Style Sofa in Black Lacquered Wood and gold details. Mid-Century
Napoleon III Style Sofa in Black Lacquered Wood and gold details. Mid-Century

Napoleon III Style Sofa in Black Lacquered Wood and gold details. Mid-Century

By Napoléon III

Located in Palermo, IT

Two seater sofa in the style of Napoleon III, extraordinarily beautiful. The sofa is made of black lacquer and the carving is gilded, decidedly bright and shiny. Today adaptable to a...

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Mid-20th Century European Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Ettore Sottsass Flying Carper Tappeto Volante Sofa for Bedding Brevetti
Ettore Sottsass Flying Carper Tappeto Volante Sofa for Bedding Brevetti

Ettore Sottsass Flying Carper Tappeto Volante Sofa for Bedding Brevetti

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Padova, IT

Ettore Sottsass designed this sofa after having known the Indian culture. A crucial journey in his formation is that of 1961 in India, undertaken with Fernanda Pivano. On this journe...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer

Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer

By Percival Lafer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modernist tufted sofa in brown aniline leather designed by Percival Lafer. Constructed with molded foam, rosewood, and nylon straps. Some original straps have been replaced or repair...

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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room
Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room

Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room

By Percival Lafer

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare set of six (6) seats and six (6) back rests by Percival Lafer. Brazil, ca' 1960's imported to New York. Made of patchwork brown leather where the pieces can be arranged in dif...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 6
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 6

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 6

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of six (two corners + four easy chairs). The search for a new shape for upholstered furnitur...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Arc
Arc

Arc

$6,091 / item

Arc

By Tremolada

Located in Cabiate, IT

Sinuous lines, enveloping shapes, a perfect balance between design and softness. Arc, the sculptural sofa by Tremolada Divani, is expressed in a fluid and continuous sign, complement...

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2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique example of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. A...

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Camel Leather Togo Sofas, Set of 5
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Camel Leather Togo Sofas, Set of 5

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Camel Leather Togo Sofas, Set of 5

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. Timeless comfort and style make...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher

Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher

By Cado, Ole Wanscher

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions: 182 x 75 x 80 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century three seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This mod...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

By Svante Skogh

Located in High Point, NC

A green floral-printed fabric and wood sofa, model "Chile" designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Klings, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Minor scuffing on fe...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sofa, Fabric & Acrylic, USA, 1960s Design
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sofa, Fabric & Acrylic, USA, 1960s Design

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sofa, Fabric & Acrylic, USA, 1960s Design

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Stamford, CT

Spectacular Adrian Pearsall three cushion sofa with Brutalist "bronze" finish sculptural side panels. A highly sought after Pearsall piece. Three seat cushions, three back cushions. ...

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

Nuvolone Lounge Chairs by Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova – Italy, circa 1970
Nuvolone Lounge Chairs by Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova – Italy, circa 1970

Nuvolone Lounge Chairs by Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova – Italy, circa 1970

By Mimo Padova

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Nuvolone lounge chairs by Rino Maturi for MIMO PADOVA. The fabric is made of thick high-end beige/creme wool. It has been cleaned professionally and is in very good condition with mi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mirror

Vintage two seater sofa by Karl Wittmann, 1970s
Vintage two seater sofa by Karl Wittmann, 1970s

Vintage two seater sofa by Karl Wittmann, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

very cool seventies sofa with a very period correct motive. Cool vintage sofaby Karl Wittmann and made in Austria 1980s - Italy Labelled. Dimensions: Height: 72cm Width: 160cm De...

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s

Located in London, England

This wonderfully curved sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting back and wrap around arms. It also features a curved seat and has been totally refurbish...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

1960s MP-211 Sofa by Percival Lafer in black leather and rosewood
1960s MP-211 Sofa by Percival Lafer in black leather and rosewood

1960s MP-211 Sofa by Percival Lafer in black leather and rosewood

By Percival Lafer

Located in Victoria, BC

Designed by Percival Lafer during the 1960s, the MP-211 sofa stands as one of the defining seating designs of Brazilian modernism. The piece reflects Lafer’s unique approach to furni...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa, pink furniture velour.
1980s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa, pink furniture velour.

1980s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa, pink furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1980s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa. Original pink furniture velour, beech wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish...

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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

MCM Italian Leather Sofa by Baxter of Italy
MCM Italian Leather Sofa by Baxter of Italy

MCM Italian Leather Sofa by Baxter of Italy

By Baxter Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For full item description click on "Read More" or "Read More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from Chairish and they normally s...

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1990s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Hay Mags 2.5 Seater a herman Miller Brand Black/ Gray
Hay Mags 2.5 Seater a herman Miller Brand Black/ Gray

Hay Mags 2.5 Seater a herman Miller Brand Black/ Gray

By Herman Miller

Located in Commerce, CA

Hay is a Herman Miller Brand Ships From our Los Angeles Warehouse in 5 working days or less ABOUT THE PRODUCT The Mags Soft Modular Sofa series by HAY offer a distinct lounge feel ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas

Materials

Wool

Milo Baughman Kelly Wearstler Coquette Alabaster & Black Tuxedo Sofa
Milo Baughman Kelly Wearstler Coquette Alabaster & Black Tuxedo Sofa

Milo Baughman Kelly Wearstler Coquette Alabaster & Black Tuxedo Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a bold marriage of iconic design and modern artistry, a vintage Milo Baughman sofa reupholstered in Kelly Wearstler’s Modern Coquette fabric in Alabaster...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered Ligne Roset 3-Seater TOGO by Michel Ducaroy
Newly Upholstered Ligne Roset 3-Seater TOGO by Michel Ducaroy

Newly Upholstered Ligne Roset 3-Seater TOGO by Michel Ducaroy

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Toronto, CA

A vintage standout with unmistakable charm, this three-seater Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset brings a softer, more romantic twist to the iconic form. Newly upholstered i...

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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Light Fabric, 1950s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Light Fabric, 1950s

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Light Fabric, 1950s

Located in Prague, New Town

Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Legs in stained wood, recently reupholstered in light fabric. The sofa features a refined, sculptural for...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Customizable Tacchini Julep Sofa by Jonas Wagell
Customizable Tacchini Julep Sofa by Jonas Wagell

Customizable Tacchini Julep Sofa by Jonas Wagell

By Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

Soft, enveloping shapes characterize this family of upholstered pieces. Julep is influenced by the 1950s Avant-Garde movement, drawing upon its simplicity and grandeur, refined by a contemporary, romantic, feminine allure. Star of the series is the sofa, whose generous rounded lines provided evolutionary DNA for the entire collection – including an armchair, a chaise-longue and an ottoman – in an interplay of proportions and shapes that gave rise, little by little, to all the other versions. Fully upholstered, the seats look ample and full, yet convey a sense of lightness, thanks to the recessed base that invisibly lifts them off the floor. Designed...

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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

DS-2011 in Black Leather Sofa by De Sede
DS-2011 in Black Leather Sofa by De Sede

DS-2011 in Black Leather Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in New York, NY

The DS-2011 sofa in Black Leather by De Sede made in Switzerland.

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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage John Saladino Striped Velvet Sofa
Vintage John Saladino Striped Velvet Sofa

Vintage John Saladino Striped Velvet Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Experience the refined architectural elegance of this vintage John Saladino sofa, a masterclass in high-end postmodern design. This piece features a striking sheltering silhouette wi...

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Late 20th Century American Space Age Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century
Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century

Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Pemberton, NJ

A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Spain. This sofa is one of Kagan's most Avant Garde ...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

George Nelson Modular Sofa Table System Herman Miller
George Nelson Modular Sofa Table System Herman Miller

George Nelson Modular Sofa Table System Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Berlin, BE

This original George Nelson Modular Sofa Table System for Herman Miller is a versatile and well-preserved example of Mid-Century Modern design. The system combines two upholstered se...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa
George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa

George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious George III Style Sofa, designed with a mahogany frame and upholstered in sumptuous blue velvet. The sofa is characterized by its deep-s...

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20th Century George III Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather, 1980s Design
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather, 1980s Design

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather, 1980s Design

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A stunning vintage Chesterfield-style sofa, upholstered in beautifully aged distressed brown leather. This classic piece showcases the hallmark deep button-tufted backrest and rolled...

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1980s Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

George Nelson Modular Group Sofa
George Nelson Modular Group Sofa

George Nelson Modular Group Sofa

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

The modular seating group designed by the Nelson office in 1955 is one of our favorite sofa designs. It was designed on a 30" module and offered in a wide variety of configurations. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Key City Furniture Striped Yellow Tufted Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Key City Furniture Striped Yellow Tufted Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Key City Furniture Striped Yellow Tufted Sofa

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

An elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa by Key City Furniture Company, upholstered in a vibrant striped yellow fabric, featuring a tufted back and a unique shape. This sofa combines a st...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat

Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. Legs made from solid beech. Comfortable and super solid with nice and s...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi

Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi

By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Claudio Salocchi’s design explores research in the decade from the 1970s to the 1980s, when new ways of living and experimentation were central to the work of Italian designers. Free...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Arflex Marenco 188 Outdoor Sofa by Mario Marenco
Arflex Marenco 188 Outdoor Sofa by Mario Marenco

Arflex Marenco 188 Outdoor Sofa by Mario Marenco

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Chester 3 Seater Sofa, Green Velvet New
Chester 3 Seater Sofa, Green Velvet New

Chester 3 Seater Sofa, Green Velvet New

Located in Madrid, ES

Chester 3 seater sofa, green velvet new. Data sheet: -Design sofa, 3 seats. -Made with solid wooden structure. -High-density polyurethane foam. -Upholstered in green v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s

Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa in creamy white fabric designed by Vico Magistretti, Model: Maralunga. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen for Trensum Möbelfabrik
Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen for Trensum Möbelfabrik

Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen for Trensum Möbelfabrik

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

The Capri Andersen sofa, designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, embodies the quintessence of Mid-Century style. Crafted in Sweden during the desi...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Terracotta Jacquard, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Terracotta Jacquard, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Terracotta Jacquard, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet each maint...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Galapinhos Lounge Chair, Oak Root, Cotton, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Galapinhos Lounge Chair, Oak Root, Cotton, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Galapinhos Lounge Chair, Oak Root, Cotton, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Galapinhos Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos lounge chair brings the essence of nature indoors, insp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Leather, Burl, Oak, Walnut

Outrageous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Case Sofa John Stuart
Outrageous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Case Sofa John Stuart

Outrageous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Case Sofa John Stuart

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outrageous Milo Baughman style rosewood and chrome case sofa. The rosewood case is gorgeous with a deep dark rich color and highly figured graining throughout. The chromed steel legs...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Portland, OR

A classic mid century modern tailored sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Custom specifications ordered by renowned Seattle interior design firm, Arthur Morgan Inc. Tuxedo-shaped thr...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Feathers

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.