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Sofas For Sale
Tattomi Sofa, Armgardt & Maurer, Mobilia
Located in Neuss, NW
TATTOMI sofa from the 1980s by Jan Armgardt & Ingo Maurer for Mobilia with the original leather cover in black. The sofa can be easily converted into a daybed in a few simple steps. ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Steel

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

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Stainless Steel

Baxter Brown and Dappled pony skin Leather Sofa with Pillows, Italy, 1990s
Located in IT
1990s Italian dappled pony skin leather sofa and pillows by Baxter. The sofa comes with a set of pillows squared and tubular shaped. They all are upholstered with pony skin leather b...
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1990s European Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fur

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

1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery. 2 Ottomans:...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet

French Early 18th Century Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 18th century sofa.
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Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Italian Two seater sofa in leather 1970s.
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater sofa with red lacquered tubular frame seats and leather in an elegant cognac colour, late 1970s Italian production.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Super Original Set of Three Modular Sofas from the 70s
Located in Barcelona, ES
The fully restored modular sofa from the 1960s, brimming with retro charm, is a true gem that captures the essence of a bygone era. Its original handmade textured upholstery in vibra...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s in its’ original microsuede. There is some light scratching to the microsuede consistent with how microsuede wears along with general wear from use and age. It overall reads...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

Vintage Military Canvas Guest Bed Sofa with Storage Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This deep and loungey sofa is comprised of two pieces that can easily be converted to two single beds, or a split king bed. When in the guest bed configuration, each bed is the size of a twin mattress and fits twin sheets. When pushed together it forms a king sized bed and can fit king sheet...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Canvas

Contemporary Sculptural Sofa Chaise Offered in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted sculptural sofa with curvy sweeping lines and plush seating. This sofa offers a unique comfortable seating experience created in a masterful Italian production process. The sofa is heavily constructed with reinforced frame and flame-retardant polyurethane foam of different densities. Upholstered in stain resistant and water repellent velvet...
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2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only). Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Pumpkin lounge chairs in red velvet by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset, France
Located in amstelveen, NL
Pumpkin lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset, wine red cotton velvet, France, Reupholstered in a high-quality cotton velvet by Deda...
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Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Arc Sofa by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chic sofa, reminiscent of the 1960s, has elegant lines with gracious curves. The brass feet add to its sophistication with their delicate design. It will surely be the focal poi...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Sofa with Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th Century Antique Rustic Swedish Gustavian Provincial Sofa from Råneå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden. A beautiful Swedish Gustavian sofa ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa
Located in Huntington, NY
An intricately carved Swedish Gustavian tragsofa featuring a decorative hand carved Guilloché scrolling apron. Decorative fleurons sit atop fluted tapered legs. This piece has been t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Paint

1970s Sofa With Curved Arm and Brass Plinth Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely breathtaking. Original condition in EXCELLENT condition. I also have a matching loveseat and larger sofa (56” wide and 94” wide). Check my other lis...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Zanotta Shiki Sofa in Quinoa Fabric with Wooden Base by Damian Williamson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Shiki Sofa in Quinoa Fabric with Wooden Base by Damian Williamson Wooden base covered with the same fabric or leather of the sofa. Wooden fram...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall boomerang sofa with 2 attached tables. Yes, this sofa will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60-year-old fabric anyway? Let your imagination run wild wit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Four Seat Wool & Teak Sofa
Located in Norwalk, CT
This sofa is an iconic example of Danish mid-century design. The silhouette of the sofa strikes a smooth and simplistic shape, with the gentle curves of the arms sloping elegantly fr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Teak

American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and beige fabric sofa or bench, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Seat height 18”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Naturale cuoio leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Feet up and just unwind – our DS-80 relocates sleep to the daytime hours, the time when we are supposed to be active and getting things done. Its subtle appearance reminds us to take a relaxing break from our hectic everyday lives once in a while – and that’s certainly nothing to be ashamed of. The modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your own. Part of the basic furnishings of any upscale interior in the 1920s, the flat daybed has been enjoying a Renaissance for several years now. Our daybed caused a stir more than 30 years ago, with its elaborate patchwork processing and freely placeable back cushions. This timeless Classic has now been gently updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too. The daybed doubles as a lounge sofa The daybed DS-80 has established itself as a timeless Classic by De Sede ever since it was launched in 1969: to this day, the model is a paradigm of highclass leather manufacture and popular all-over the world. To be honest, we’re not quite sure which we like better: the newly produced models or the 50-year-old sculptures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

"Sister Ray" Leather Covered Three-Seat Sofa by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Sister Ray" is a three-seat sofa, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring elements in stress-resistant flame-retardant polyurethane foam in varied densities and polyester fiber on wood frame. Feet in ash varnished screwed to structure. Cushions in goose down. Sister Ray covers are removable. Recommended covers: cotton, linen, velvet, Divina, Plumcake, G-Print, leathers cat.T and cat.Z. Pricing of cat Q is given here. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 36.2", W. 94.5", H. 31.5", Seat H. 17.3" This new sofa system consists of a thin molded shell structure finished with oversized cushions. The play of a vintage inspired form updated with contemporary proportions and materials. The full cushions and extra depth exaggerate the comfort contrasting with the light structure. Wooden...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Stainless Steel

Stylish red spacious English 2.5-seater cowhide leather chesterfield sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This very beautiful, spacious 2.5-seater cowhide leather chesterfield sofa has a striking character and a timeless appearance. It is a fantastic addition for true chesterfield furnit...
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20th Century Chesterfield Sofas

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Cowhide

Art Deco Design 3-Seater Sofa, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, fabric - good, original condition.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Nubola 133 Velvet Sofa in Cream-Hazelnut 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

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Velvet

COR Trio Sectional Sofa in Chocolate Brown Velvet 1972 NEW UPHOLSTERY
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage COR Trio Sofa in new Dark Chocolate Brown Velvet. The velvet can be brushed to give it a different look, with lighter and darker brown tones (see different looks in the image...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Ico Parisi Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
A curved Italian Ico Parisi sofa. Tapered legs and a smooth, subtle curve make this a true Mid-Century staple. Newly recovered in a rust colored chenille.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Koohdasht I Modular Sofa – Sculptural Burl Wood with Upholstered Cube in Dedar
Located in London, GB
Koohdasht I is a meditation in form. A modular sofa that reads more like a landscape than a seat, it invites rest without insistence. Named after a rugged yet poetic region of wester...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Angle Arm Upholstered Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish Angle Armed 96" Long Sofa. Newly upholstered in a cream fabric with threads of reds and tans. Even Armed Design perfect for unobstructed views! Very comfortable with a cozy...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Rare Sofa prototype by Marzio Cecchi Model Serpente with certificate
Located in Milano, IT
Marzio Cecchi was an Italian designer of great talent and innovation who left an indelible mark on the world of design. He was an assiduous participant in the artistic and cultural movements of his time, and unfortunately died prematurely in a tragic car accident in New York. Prominent among his most iconic and futuristic achievements is the Serpente sofa prototype with certificate, a work of art consisting of several modules held together by a tube and totally swiveling. This sofa is extremely rare and has reached high quotations in the world's most important auction houses. We are dealing with a piece of exceptional importance, as it is a prototype that never entered the market and always belonged to the designer's family. The sofa is certified and documented and has a certain provenance. Moreover, it is in perfect original condition, never restored and carefully preserved in its original condition. A unique and extraordinary piece of historic Italian design of the 1900s, with great historical importance and with room for growth even at the investment level. The sofa is made of leather and consists of 6 modules for a total of 6 seats. It is a work of art of Italian...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa with Extended Headrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original burnt rust leather with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The top of the seat back has an extended...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

CURVE SOFA - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Sofa in Cream Boucle
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
CURVE SOFA - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Sofa in Cream Boucle The Curve sofa features layered asymmetrical design elements that are both sophisticated...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Teak "Minerva" Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak “Minerva” sectional sofa/daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This set has an avant-garde desi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Montis Aztec Sofa by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
Located in New York, NY
The Aztec is back at last, with a contemporary look. With its rounded, robust and yet soft appearance, the Aztec sofa offers a reassuring feeling of security as it embraces you from all sides. The new and improved interior gives the sofa its signature rounded shape, but the exterior is sleeker than that of its original predecessor. Thanks to the generous height and width of its back and armrests, the Aztec meets all your modular demands. Description Legs in black synthetic provided with rubber foot caps. The Ø 40 cushion...
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2010s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

California Modern Rancho Style Sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company c. 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Incredible full size sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company, made in California, circa 1930's. The sofa features a solid wood ( probably Alder Wood ) frame with heavy wrought iron j...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sofas

Materials

Iron

Frits Schegel Sofa Bench, Denmark 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FRITS SCHLEGEL & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful and rare sofa bench by Frits Schlegel and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1940, with maker's brass plaque and paper lab...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Restored Art Deco Stick Rattan Three-Seat Transitional Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Art Deco rattan three-seat sofa features the classic transitional arms with double-strand arms accented by a center stick strand in the center. The intricat...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Mid Century Modern “VIP” Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Desk in Hardwood and Marble by Novo Rumo, c. 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous! Desig...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Fiberglass

Three Seater Sofa, Model AP 18S, Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa, Model AP 18S, upholstered in green wool fabric and with dark wood legs, was designed by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner in 1960. Wegner, known for his uniq...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Two-Seater Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' two-seat sofa, polyester lacquered wood, leather, Italy, 1964. This two-seat sofa named 'Saratoga' is designed by Italian desig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Polyester

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat height: 19.5” Arm height: 25.25”
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Bliss Sofa & Ottoman Set by Mother
Located in New York, NY
Bliss Sofa by Mother, Represented by Tuleste Factory 2023 Reclaimed 100 year old pine, Marine grade foam, Water resistant Sunbrella 88” x 28.63” x 35.25” Bliss Sofa & Ottoman Set...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

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

Artifort Purple 070 Sofa, 2.5 Seater with Arms by Kho Liang Ie in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Artifort 070 Sofa, 2.5 Seater with Arms Dimensions: 207x73cm Fabric: Kvadrat Divina 3 - Color 696 Base Finish: P13 Aluminum metallic (texture) Simply sl...
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2010s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Metal

J.&J. Kohn - Gustav Siegel - Sofa - No. 715
Located in Budapest, HU
Gustav Siegel - Settee No. 715 - Designed 1899, Produced by J. & J. Kohn, Vienna CUSTOMIZATION AVAILABLE: THIS PIECE CAN BE TAILORED TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS. OPTIONS INCLUDE CUSTOM L...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

1980s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original very good condition, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1980s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Classic 80s design. Brown/red furniture velour. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Oak

Curvaceous Regency Style Sofa or Settee in Amazing Goldenrod Yellow Velvet 72"W
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Regency Style Sofa or Settee in Amazing Goldenrod Yellow Velvet, probably American, age unknown, could be circa 1950s, could be much earlier as it has been refinished and ...
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1950s American Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Leather Sofa, De Sede, Switzerland, Model DS 44, 1970s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This vintage leather sofa comes from Switzerland and was made around 1970s, it was manufactured by De Sede – famous Swiss company producing high quality furniture since 1962, special...
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1970s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory. Head /...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tufted Green Velvet & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a statement piece by modern furniture designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1970s. A reinvented; forward-thinking chesterfield stretches ou...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cognac leather sofa showcases a rich patina that enhances its vintage character, embodying the effortless elegance of 1970s Belgian craftsmanship. The deep, plush cushions invit...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

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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