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Sofas For Sale
DeSede Black Leather Vintage Freestanding DS 69 Sofa Daybed 1970s Switzerland
Located in Vienna, AT
DeSede vintage sofa or daybed DS 69 from high quality black stitched leather 1970s Switzerland. While the wonderful and comfortable sofa could also used...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Satin, Cotton

Vintage Boho Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Angled Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin sofa embodies timeless sophistication with its sculptural curved form and sleek modern design. Upholstered in a classic neutral ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1980s Leather Modular Five Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Made of leather - Has signs of use - Beautiful patina - - Made in Italy - Seat height 33 cm - Length of one piece without armrests 62 cm - The sofa...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Contemporary Pink and Black Velvet Lacquered Sofa Revolución
Located in Almería, ES
In a world longing for transformation, the Revolución Sofa doesn’t whisper change—it embodies it. With a fearless palette of bubblegum pink velvet against a deep black lacquer frame,...
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2010s Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Oversized Lounge Chair In Black Steel & Brushed Gold Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing a unique lounge chair that redefines comfort and style with its rare dimensions. Measuring an impressive 40x40 inches, this extra-wide and extra-deep armchair offers unpa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Dining Sofa in French Oak with Pure Burgundy Wool Upholstery - Acer by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Combining sharp carve-outs of the monumental arched base with comfortable rounded shapes of the voluminous upholstery. The Acer sofa is crafted for comfort and durability, using the best in class materials and generous proportions. The Acer sofa is available as a dining room sofa and a living room sofa. The dining sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Colar armchair with soft shape
Located in 1204, CH
Objects with Narratives is founded by three complementary Belgian individuals: Nik and Robbe Vandewyngaerde & Oskar Eryatmaz based in Geneva, Brussels & Bruges. The brothers Vandewyn...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Camerich Alison Sofa
Located in Boston, MA
Upright and conversational, Alison sofa series is streamlined to perfection. With an ultra-sleek, thin profiled, highly substantial silhouette, it is no wonder Alison series has bee...
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2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' Sofa By Saporiti, Italy 1970’s #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Crafted with industrial steel frames with the two seat upholstered loveseat mounted atop the frame. The sofa has affixed upholstered seat and seat back cushions. Very comfortable. ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1920s Antique Vintage Georgian Sofa Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa is stunning. The scale and beautiful Burled wood takes my breath away. Since it’s not deep, using this as formal seating or as a bench makes sense. Either way, it’s so bea...
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1920s American Georgian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin 3-piece Sectional Sofa, France, 2016.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin Sectional Sofa, Cream, France, 2016. (Left-arm facing sectional sofa) Iconic design from the master of Modern Minimalism Christian Liaigre (1943-2020). Christian Liaigre was born in the Vendée region of France where he grew up on his parent’s farm. Christian’s parents bred horses, a detail that has had a substantial influence in his work which has been described as having “strong equestrian flavor.” As a young man he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he studied painting. By the early 60’s he returned to Vendée where he worked on his parent’s farm – perhaps re-opening his eyes to the beauty of country living. In the early 1970’s, Liaigre returned to Paris where he worked as a design director at Nobilis Fontan. Eventually, he left Nobilis, as they wouldn’t allow him to show his own furniture. The joke was on them when he opened his own Parisian design studio in the late 80’s. In 1985, he opened his first store, and he designed the Hôtel Montalembert in 1990. In 1997, he designed The Mercer Hotel in New York City. His clients included Larry Gagosian, Marina Abramović, Bryan Adams...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile

Leather Sofa by Minotti
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa, Italian, with “millefiori” leather on a nickel base. It is in brand new condition.
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Nickel

Frits Henningsen Blue Upholstered Sofa
Located in London, GB
This refined blue upholstered sofa by Frits Henningsen is a beautiful example of understated mid-century elegance. The sofa features a gently curved high backrest with subtle button ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Luigi Tiengo Sofa in Walnut and Blue Raf Simons Fabric for Cimon Montréal, 1963
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian manufacturer Cimon in 1963. The sculptural shape of the elongated arms, the winged back and the slightly incl...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

1940s Alfred Christensen 3-Seater Sofa , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered in velvet fabric
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

c.1900 Curved back English country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this sofa upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 10 metres of material or 12m if you add seat cushions. You can supply yo...
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Tight Seat Curved Sofa with Neutral Boucle and Contrast Welting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mid-century modern curved sofa with tight seat and tight back. Upholstered in a light grey / tonal woven with variegated patches of ashy white bou...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Moonage Daydream Modular Sofa Black Timeless Leather and brushed brass
Located in Milano, IT
Moonage daydream is a modular sofa. The configurations can be made by choosing from four elements: central module, terminal module, wide terminal modu...
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Brutalist Brown Leather Patchwork Sofa with Western Style Wood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Brutalist leather patchwork sofa with western style carved oak frame inspired by the wagon wheel. Lightly refinished frame, in other...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th century) cream painted and gilt trimmed carved floral design settee with roll arms and carving on back (restorations to interior f...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Two Seat Mohair 'California' Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and exclusive pair of two seat Mohair Velvet 'CALIFORNIA' sofas freshly reupholstered with Italian luxury Mohair Velvet fabric from Dedar Milano with inset stainless steel bases by Parisian high society designer Jacques Charpentier. This plush mohair pile...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of BENTLEY CHURCHILL Sofas Carol Hicks Bolton Style
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Cotton

De Sede DS-600 SNAKE OUTDOOR Sofa by U.Berger, E.Peduzzi-Riva, H.Ulrich, K.Vogt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Oversized Round Lounge with Light Pink Quilted Rose Upholstery, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Customizable, just ask. Oversized round lounge / club chair with recessed based and roll arm back. Upholstered with eight-way hand-tied springs and high density foam. Features perfo...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Maple

Basilian 1 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Maxalto, Italy, 1975
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Basilan 1 series, crafted by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1975, exemplifies Italian craftsmanship and design. Featuring rattan panels in various sizes, the collection of...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo

Mid Century Modern Red Gondola Sofa by Carter Manufacturing
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Mid Century Modern Red Gondola Sofa by Carter Manufacturing. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching on frame. Frame has been glued at several joints on the legs. Sofa has a little wiggle front to back but is structurally sound. Upholstery is recently new but has a couple pea sized spots which are almost unnoticeable. Outdoor listing pictures might appear slightly darker or more red than the item does indoors. List prices are established based on designer/manufacturer, condition, uniqueness, and the investment in the piece by VintageVaultTulsa. Please request additional pictures of condition prior to purchase. 104" long 30" tall 32" deep 15" seat 243S1500 Carter Manufacturing Company, sometimes referred to as Carter Furniture, is another significant name in mid-century modern furniture, known for its contributions to the design movement in the United States. Here are some key points about Carter Manufacturing Company: 1. **History and Origin**: Carter Manufacturing Company was established in the mid-20th century in Salisbury, North Carolina. The company became well-known for its production of high-quality modern furniture. 2. **Design Philosophy**: Carter's designs are characterized by their sleek lines, functional forms, and use of high-quality materials. They often reflect the principles of mid-century modern design, focusing on simplicity, elegance, and practicality. 3. **Materials and Craftsmanship**: The company used a variety of materials, including solid woods such as walnut and teak, as well as other materials like metal and glass. Their craftsmanship emphasized durability and a high level of detail in construction. 4. **Notable Designs**: Carter Manufacturing Company produced a wide range of furniture, including dining tables, chairs, coffee tables, and cabinets. Their designs often featured innovative use of space and materials, making them popular choices for modern interiors. 5. **Influence and Legacy**: While perhaps not as widely known as some other mid-century modern brands, Carter Manufacturing Company played an important role in the American furniture industry during the mid-20th century. Their pieces are appreciated for their quality and design, making them desirable among collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century modern furniture. 6. **Collectibility**: Original Carter pieces are sought after in the vintage furniture market...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

21st Century Oscar Sofa, in COM fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Sofa, in COM fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt Inspired by the curved lines poetry of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, OSCAR sofa allures for its sensual and free-flowin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural 2-Seater Sofa in Oak & Wool, Danish "Skønvirke" Style, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite two seater sofa in solid oak and white wool. Crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1920s. The frame of this sofa is meticulously constructed from oak wood, cel...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions not only of aesthetics, ...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back sofa with oak sculptural carved arm rests ...
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rare New Upholstered Beige Paul McCobb Set for Directional, USA - 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 1950s Paul McCobb Set for Directional, newly upholstered in Dedar Fabric. The measurements given apply to the sofa. The Lounge Chair measures: D9...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Baxter of Italy "Chester Moon" 3-Seat Sofas in Siberia Grey Blue Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a spectacular, rare identical pair of 3-seat "Baxter Moon" sofa from the world renown Italian furniture house of Baxter, dressed in a sublime "Bo. Hemian...
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2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather

1972 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burlwood & Chrome Case Study Sofas, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of case study sofas by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1972. This stunning pair showcases a burl wood case a...
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1970s North American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee
Located in Essex, MA
In the Regency taste with serpentine arched caned back and scrolled out arms. carved seat rail with round discs over lion form legs and paw feet.
Category

1840s Indian Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Extra Long Serpentine Style Sofa in Sage Green Velvet
Located in North Miami, FL
A large serpentine style sofa reupholstered in sage green velvet. Although there was no label attached, it is very possible this is designed by ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style sofa offers giltwood frame with carved crest over Aubusson tapestry upholstered back and seat, covered scroll form arms and raised on cabriole legs w...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Rob Parry Newly Reupholstery Sofa/ Daybed for Gelderland, 1960 Dutch
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare sofa designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland, 1960s. Minimalistic and elegant Dutch design pride. With one movement, the seat can be pulled out into a single sofa bed. Measurements...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa - Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted Curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1800's Antique Victorian, Ornately Carved, Floral, Upholstered Parlor Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Parlor Sofa, Victorian, Ornately Carved, Floral, Upholstered, 1800's, 19th Century! Introducing a stunning antique parlor sofa from the Victorian era. This beautifully crafted piece features ornately carved wood and intricate nail head trim, adding a touch of elegance to any room. The sofa is upholstered in a blended fabric with a stunning floral pattern, making it a comfortable and stylish addition to your home decor. This sofa is perfect for seating up to three people and is ideal for use in the living room, home office/study, or lounge. Measuring 73 inches in length, 51.5 inches in height, and 28 inches in width, this sofa is both spacious and comfortable. The seat depth is 18.5 inches, providing ample support. This antique sofa is a unique piece that will add character and charm to any space. Victorian parlor settee...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chakra Sofa Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Chakra Sofa Small in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond the bound...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Sofas

Materials

Cane

7-Seat 5-Piece Togo Sofa Set in Black Leather by Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Created by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, the Togo is one of the most versatile icons of Mid-Century Modern and Organic Modern design. Extremely lightweight, it is designed ...
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Cannaregio Modular Sofa with Footrest by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1986
Located in Halle, DE
Rare modular Cannaregio sofa by Gaetano Pesce. Postmodern / Memphis Design from 1986, manufactured by Cassina, Italy. Comes with original footrest in b...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

LC2 Two-Seat Sofas by Le Corbusier Edited by Cassina
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of sofas made of polished chrome-plated steel frame and leather cushion. Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and edited by Cassina in 1978. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

1950’s Danish Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Very well crafted Danish cabinet maker sofa. Stripped wool upholstery with oak legs. Denmark. 1950’s
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern American two seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed and produced by Jens Risom Design, Model U-151, in good condition. The seat, back rest of the divano is slightly inclinated with a button-tufted back and two straight arms, supported by a hand crafted Walnut frame, standing of four small curved wooden feet. Newly upholstered in an orange velvet. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, New York, United States. Seat: 18.5" H x 44.5" W x 19.5" D Pillows: 20" H x 20" W x 7" D Jens Risom was a Danish, American furniture designer born in 1916, in Copenhagen, Denmark and passed away in 2016, in New Canaan, United States. He finished his apprenticeship as a designer at the Copenhagen School...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” modular sofa for Verpan, green fabric, Denmark, 1969. Verner Panton designed the Cloverleaf modular sofa in 1969, ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Customizable Tacchini Five to Nine Sofa Daybed with Headrest by Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
PRICE FOR FABRIC Tacchini is pleased to present you a sneak-peek of the new collection, in collaboration with Studiopepe: Five to Nine, a modern daybed t...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Zoe Upholstered Custom Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Zoe, a classic and timeless custom sofa that brings elegance and comfort to any living space. Its clean lines and plush cushions offer...
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2010s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern 4 Piece Channeled Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Modern four-piece channeled back sectional sofa. Curved and has the original orange velvet upholstery. Each section - 31"H x 43"W x 34"D. All together the width is 172"W.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Harvey Probber Burger Bun Pink Velvet Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Mid-Century Modern settee designed by Italian architect Adriano Piazzesi for Harvey Probber, Inc. Burger bun is a whimsical kidney shaped form des...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, c.1970s, Italy. The three seater plush sofa features the original leather upholstered cushions encased in an angular wood frame. Dimensions ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Standard Sofa in Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The standard sofa is deceptively simple at first glance. Upon closer inspection it manages to be both modern and nostalgic, the sofa you will bring with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gerard van den Berg Natural Leather High Back Sofa for Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back natural leather sofa by Gerard van Den Berg for Montis. Beautifully worn leather with 3 matching back pillows that fasten to g...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Curved sofa by Federico Munari
Located in Torino, IT
Curved sofa by Federico Munari. Elegant curved sofa from the 1950s. Ideal for a position in the middle of the room so you can take in the beauty of the sofa from all sides. Origin...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Morgana Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated three-seat sofa is a stunning piece of functional decor that will add unique style to any living room. The frame in solid wood rests on a brass plinth base with a satin finish. The plush cushions of back and sides are in hypoallergenic polyurethane, while the seat is padded with goose feathers for extra softness...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile

Morgana Sofa
Morgana Sofa
$30,642 / item
De Sede DS-86 Two-Seat Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-86 Two-Seat Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1960s A timeless example of Swiss design excellence, this DS-86 two-seat sofa by De Sede, crafted in the 1960s, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Kazuhide Takahama, two seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant two-seat sofa model "Suzanne" designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured in Italy by Gavina in the 1960s. This sofa shows an impressive curved shape perfectly p...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage Italian Modern Curved Sofa on Brass Splayed Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian organic-form sofa with sculptural, winged-arm rests and deeply curved back supported by four brass, splayed legs (ca. 1950s). Chic, modernist design, presenting well ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

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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