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Curved Corner Sofa by Sidani Design, Upholstered in COM, Modern Sculptural Style
Curved Corner Sofa by Sidani Design, Upholstered in COM, Modern Sculptural Style

Curved Corner Sofa by Sidani Design, Upholstered in COM, Modern Sculptural Style

Located in New York, NY

This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Settee with Red Wool Fabric
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Settee with Red Wool Fabric

Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Settee with Red Wool Fabric

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around early 1950s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and tall legs. These ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV
Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV

Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Exquisite upholstery complements the striking ...

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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The ivory v...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fir

1970s Pianura Sofa 3Seater by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian walnut
1970s Pianura Sofa 3Seater by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian walnut

1970s Pianura Sofa 3Seater by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian walnut

By Mario Bellini

Located in Victoria, BC

A Pianura modular three-seat sofa designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy in 1971. The design is defined by its low horizontal profile and clear modular construct...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique Howard & Sons 'Oslo' Country House Armchair, circa 1920
Rare Antique Howard & Sons 'Oslo' Country House Armchair, circa 1920

Rare Antique Howard & Sons 'Oslo' Country House Armchair, circa 1920

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in London, GB

A scarcely seen country house armchair by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. c.1925 Likely modelled as a slightly-scaled down commission of the 'Oslo' armchair, this chair...

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Early 20th Century English Country Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Chesterfield Sofa From Charak
Chesterfield Sofa From Charak

Chesterfield Sofa From Charak

Located in Hanover, MA

Original vintage three seater tufted chesterfield sofa in white Naughahyde with six cylindrical wooden legs. Ordered through Charak Modern, Boston circa 1960. Note our separate listing for the matching love seat...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Sedonna Sofa By Porus Studio Laquered Wood Nubuck Leather Made in Portugal
Sedonna Sofa By Porus Studio Laquered Wood Nubuck Leather Made in Portugal

Sedonna Sofa By Porus Studio Laquered Wood Nubuck Leather Made in Portugal

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Drawing inspiration from Sedona, a city renowned for its harmonious blend of culture and nature, the Sedonna Sofa combines versatile design with understated, earthy elegance. Its mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, 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

Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather
Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather

Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Dronten, NL

Magnificent 3-seater sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in solid rosewood with a concealed steel frame. The advanced design of this rare sofa makes it appear very light and transpar...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A curved wood and red fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 33.5” H x 73” W x 43” D All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Modern Jacob Sofa in Bronze Velvet Fabric by Collector Studio
Contemporary Modern Jacob Sofa in Bronze Velvet Fabric by Collector Studio

Contemporary Modern Jacob Sofa in Bronze Velvet Fabric by Collector Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Contemporary Modern Collector Studio Jacob Sofa in Bronze Velvet by Collector This fun and sophisticated 21st century sofa designed by Collector Studio, it’s simple shape and attrac...

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2010s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa
1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa

1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous curves on this beauty! Bright and vibrant Pucci ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Geometric Linen Upholstered 3-Seat Sofa
Modern Geometric Linen Upholstered 3-Seat Sofa

Modern Geometric Linen Upholstered 3-Seat Sofa

Located in Astoria, NY

Modern Geometric Print Linen Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa. 30" H x 86" W x 31" D; seat: 19" H. Provenance: From a Westchester County Estate.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery

Chic Modern Chippendale Sofa by Erwin-Lambeth, circa 1965, Pair Available
Chic Modern Chippendale Sofa by Erwin-Lambeth, circa 1965, Pair Available

Chic Modern Chippendale Sofa by Erwin-Lambeth, circa 1965, Pair Available

By Erwin Lambeth

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored, upholstered and completely installation ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
Mid-Century Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall

Mid-Century Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. This design by Pearsall is low profile and features a gently curved silhouette. Long and extreme...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Edra Aster Papposus Sofa by Fernando & Humberto Campana, Italy, 2006
Edra Aster Papposus Sofa by Fernando & Humberto Campana, Italy, 2006

Edra Aster Papposus Sofa by Fernando & Humberto Campana, Italy, 2006

By Campana Brothers, Edra

Located in Antwerp, BE

The Aster Papposus sofa is an iconic sculptural seating piece designed in 2006 by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra. Composed of two complementary, intertwined volumes, it has n...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Down, Feathers

Tacchini Butter Modular Sofa by Faye Toogood in STOCK
Tacchini Butter Modular Sofa by Faye Toogood in STOCK

Tacchini Butter Modular Sofa by Faye Toogood in STOCK

By Tacchini, Faye Toogood

Located in New York, NY

Butter Sofa is a soft and sculptural modular sofa, shaped from a lump of butter. It is part of the Bread and Butter collection created in collaboration with Faye Toogood. upholstered...

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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina

Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality. Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position. The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti. REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY Maralunga 40...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

"Divina" sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s
"Divina" sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s

"Divina" sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s

By Arne Norell

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Divina" two seater sofa attributed to Arne Norell. Produced in Sweden by Westbergs Möbler during the 1950s. Stained beech legs and new upholstery in light beige "Hallingdal" wool fa...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Rare 1950s MCM Large 8 Foot + "Chevron" Shaped Sofa designed by Baker Furniture
Rare 1950s MCM Large 8 Foot + "Chevron" Shaped Sofa designed by Baker Furniture

Rare 1950s MCM Large 8 Foot + "Chevron" Shaped Sofa designed by Baker Furniture

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in St. Louis, MO

Fabulous large Mid-Century Modern "Chevron" shaped sofa on castors, shown in original yellow silk fabric with down pillows. Unusual and I'd say rare, never seen another like it. Clas...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Silk, Down

Moncloud Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, Modern Italian Design
Moncloud Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, Modern Italian Design

Moncloud Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, Modern Italian Design

By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Moncloud Sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) THE FUTURE IN A SOFA A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality. Designed by ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Brass, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Brass, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Brass, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, brass and brown yellow velvet sofa or settee designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Scratching and other wear present to wood consisten...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Tobia Scarpa Soriana Orange Fabric Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Orange Fabric Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy

Tobia Scarpa Soriana Orange Fabric Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy

By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Three-Seater Soriana Sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Produced by Cassina in Italy. A statement seating piece with soft, voluminous lines, created to offer a relaxed yet refi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Heli 3-Seater Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s
Heli 3-Seater Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s

Heli 3-Seater Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s

By Otto Zapf, Knoll

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Introducing the Heli Sofa, a design marvel by Otto Zapf, crafted exclusively for Knoll International. This post-modern piece seamlessly blends luxury and mod...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique Upholstered Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Camel Back Sofa
Antique Upholstered Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Camel Back Sofa

Antique Upholstered Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Camel Back Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

On carved mahogany legs with camelback form and rolled arms with exposed carved mahogany through the arms. Single loose upholstered seat cushion with decorative repeating geometric p...

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19th Century Chippendale Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Contemporary Galapinhos Armchair, Beige Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Galapinhos Armchair, Beige Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Galapinhos Armchair, Beige Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

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

Leather, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnu...

Modular Sofa System "Masheb" by Arquitectura-G in grey Alcantara
Modular Sofa System "Masheb" by Arquitectura-G in grey Alcantara

Modular Sofa System "Masheb" by Arquitectura-G in grey Alcantara

By Arquitectura-G

Located in Barcelona, ES

The unique personality of the architectural office is held in a playful sofa with a striking visual presence. Arquitectura-G plays with the concept of solidity through extremely simple bodies. Its prismatic square and triangular cushions sit on prismatic blocks that rise above solid-turned aluminium legs. Available in three sizes, the Masheb works as an individual module or can intertwine with multiple elements to adapt to both casual situations and formal environments. It is a rectilinear system with the softness of Alcantara and the versatile and carefree pleasure of a refined geometry. It has a modular sofa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Studio Simon Minimalist Black Leather Three-Seater “Simone” Sofa, Italy, 1975
Studio Simon Minimalist Black Leather Three-Seater “Simone” Sofa, Italy, 1975

Studio Simon Minimalist Black Leather Three-Seater “Simone” Sofa, Italy, 1975

By Studio Simon

Located in Vicenza, IT

Three-seater “Simone” sofa, designed and manufactured by Studio Simon in 1975. The structure is made of black lacquered wood. A black leather big seat completes the sofa. The minim...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Beech

Vintage Hancock and Moore Three Seat Sofa in Scalamandre
Vintage Hancock and Moore Three Seat Sofa in Scalamandre

Vintage Hancock and Moore Three Seat Sofa in Scalamandre

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Experience the pinnacle of traditional American craftsmanship with this exquisite vintage three-seat sofa by the renowned Hancock & Moore. This sophisticated piece is dressed in a lu...

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Late 20th Century American Other Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

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

Custom Curved Channel Back Sofa with Gold Leaf Base
Custom Curved Channel Back Sofa with Gold Leaf Base

Custom Curved Channel Back Sofa with Gold Leaf Base

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Custom curved channel back sofa with gold leaf base. Custom made here at Carrocel, featuring a contoured channel back. Sitting on a beautiful gold leafed platform base.  

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2010s Canadian Modern Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bespoke English Upholstered Sofa, Howard ltd
Bespoke English Upholstered Sofa, Howard ltd

Bespoke English Upholstered Sofa, Howard ltd

Located in Stroud, GB

Howard chairs ltd 20th century Beckett model sofa covered in slate blue H&S ticking  standing on tapered legs and brass castors. Duck down fixed back and seat cushions, Dimensions...

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Late 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

The Ivo Sofa in Atlas Mistral, Made in the UK - Formal with Generous Proportions
The Ivo Sofa in Atlas Mistral, Made in the UK - Formal with Generous Proportions

The Ivo Sofa in Atlas Mistral, Made in the UK - Formal with Generous Proportions

Located in London, GB

The Ivo Sofa was designed in response to a real client need: a sofa with genuine presence that you actually want to sit in. The proportions are generous, the rake of the seat a consi...

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2010s British Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Jan Barboglio Wrought Iron Outdoor Garden Bench with Fleur de Lis
Jan Barboglio Wrought Iron Outdoor Garden Bench with Fleur de Lis

Jan Barboglio Wrought Iron Outdoor Garden Bench with Fleur de Lis

Located in Queens, NY

Mexican Modern (contemporary) wrought iron outdoor two-seat garden bench with a scrollwork back centering a fleur de lis crest with curved iron arms and curved iron legs. (JAN BARBOGLIO)

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20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, Velvet, 1956, Attributed
Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, Velvet, 1956, Attributed

Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, Velvet, 1956, Attributed

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti Curved Sofa for Casa e Giardino, velvet, Italy, 1956, Attributed Consciously attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, this sofa distills comfort into a single, continu...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Modern Sofa 4-Seater with Light Gray Fabric and Pillows Contemporary Sofa -Bowed
Modern Sofa 4-Seater with Light Gray Fabric and Pillows Contemporary Sofa -Bowed

Modern Sofa 4-Seater with Light Gray Fabric and Pillows Contemporary Sofa -Bowed

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Bowed four-seater sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with light gray fabric and four pillows. The Bowed 4-seater sofa brings a perfect blend of modern elegance and comfort to your living space. Its striking curved silhouette and luxurious light gray upholstery in Almond Milk Twill Weave add a sophisticated touch, making it a standout centerpiece in contemporary and minimalist interiors. Crafted with medium-density foam and elastic bands, the sofa offers firm support and a comfortable seating experience, ideal for everyday relaxation or entertaining guests. Designed for both residential and commercial use, the Bowed Sofa...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Moss Modular Sofa C001 - Sancho col. 030 (or any Fabric cat. A)
Moss Modular Sofa C001 - Sancho col. 030 (or any Fabric cat. A)

Moss Modular Sofa C001 - Sancho col. 030 (or any Fabric cat. A)

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...

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2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Coating, Fabric, Cotton

Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design
Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design

Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og oak. Original upholstered with two colours of fabric. Leather buttons Model Poet, made by House Of Finn Juhl  

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape. Item features beautifully carved floral accents, scroll work arms, and six cabriole legs, as well as a nice ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Sofa in Cane and Teak by Hans Olsen, 1957
Sofa in Cane and Teak by Hans Olsen, 1957

Sofa in Cane and Teak by Hans Olsen, 1957

By Hans Olsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This very rare pair of model 161 sofas, designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Bramin Møbler in Denmark in 1957, represents an exceptional synthesis of mid-century Scandinavian desig...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

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.