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Sofas For Sale
Brazilian Rosewood "Amazonas" Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma
By Jean Gillon, Italma
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning vintage "Amazonas" sofa designed by Jean Gillon for Italma. Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood frame with knotted rope supports with upholstered cushion seat.
Matching chair avai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Rosewood
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970
By Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofa for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970
Designed in 1970 for Gavina, the “Gradual System” by Cini Boeri i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Ficks Reed Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Style Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s vintage Ficks Reed faux bamboo and rattan sofa with a chinoiserie flair. In original yellow finish with original fabric. Cushions have ha...
Category
1970s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Natural Oak and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$22,943 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions: 32.25” H x 85.5” W x 40” D
Seat Height...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Elegant Divan in Lemon Satin with Square and Round Pillows
Located in Bronx, NY
Created for the Kips Bay Showhouse, designed by Robert A.M. Stern, this elegant 135" divan in lemon satin is the ultimate luxury. With a single foam core/down wrapped seat and a tight back accented with square and round throw pillows...
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Silk
$4,200 Sale Price
50% Off
'Móveis Cimo' Sofa 1960s, Brazil Mid-Century Modern
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Curitiba, PR
Beautifully crafted by Móveis Cimo in Brazil during the 1960s, this elegant sofa exemplifies the timeless appeal of Brazilian modern design. The piece features a solid hardwood frame...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Stunning Signed Dunbar Three Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Dunbar 3 seater sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery green woven wool in very nice to excellent condition. The loose seat cushions are quite firm ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Sherborne, GB
'Aristokrat' sofa designed by Bertil Freidhagan and manufactured by Broderna Andersson. A classic design from the 1960s.
The quality is outstanding, the solid teak frame has strong,...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Teak
Gorgeous Asian Modern Michael Taylor style Chinoiserie Sofa Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Asian modern Michael Taylor style chinoiserie sofa with black lacquered base and back. This piece retains it's original aqua turquoise fabri...
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Willo Perron Sausage Sofa For Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Willo Perron Sausage Sofa For Bd Barcelona
The Sausage Sofa is BD’s latest addition by designer Willo Perron. First released in a limited edition in collaboration with Our Legacy W...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$13,500 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair of Early 20th Century English Georgian Style Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb quality pair of early 20th Century English antique camel back sofas or settees.
Each standing on eight mahogany legs with stretchers. C...
Category
1890s English Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
By Karim Rashid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
20th Century , Yellow Atlantis Three seats Sofa, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rare Pair Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat A
Located in Lewes, England
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish.
Its very unusual indeed to find a mat...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
$6,646 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Morphologica Cream Sofa + Armchair in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
By Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia.
The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Wool
LADY'S DESK WITH CYLINDRICAL TOP 20th Century French Louis XVI style
Located in Madrid, ES
LADY'S DESK WITH CYLINDRICAL TOP
20th-century French, Louis XVI style,
mahogany wood.
Lifted with three drawers, roller top, interior with drawers and compartments, and a sliding to...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Eastlake Style 3 Piece Carved Walnut Parlor Set Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 19th Century Victorian Eastlake Style 3 Piece Ornate Carved Walnut Parlor Set Newly Reupholstered in a Purple Velvet
The set comes with a settee and two side chairs. The cha...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Ligne Roset leather sofa set
By Ligne Roset
Located in Tourinnes-la-Grosse (Beauvechain), BE
Beautiful Ligne Roset leather set. Design and timeless. Can suit both old and contemporary interiors.
Category
1960s French Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$8,890 / set
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Living Room Set for Ligne Roset, Leather, 1973, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” living room set for Ligne Roset, black leather, 1973, France, set of two.
Three-seater sofa + single chair
Iconic and timeless, the Togo set by Michel Ducaroy ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Arflex Marenco 1 Arm 2-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco, Newly Reupholstered
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, the namesake sofa has reached cult status. The unique rounded design and the wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must of conte...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Fringes 280 Sofa by Munna
Dimensions: D 100 x W 280 x H 91 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery.
Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and fringes.
Available in all Munna...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$11,284 / item
Art Deco Set of 2 Halden Armchairs in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Set of 2 Halden armchairs, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Halden armchair is inspired by the Norwegian border town of the same name a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mario Botta for Alias 'Obliqua' Sofa in Zebra Print Upholstery
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Botta for Alias, sofa, model ´Obliqua´, fabric, black lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1983.
'Obliqua' sofa designed by Mario Botta for Italian manufacturer Alias in the 1980s. U...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
'Palmo' Modular Sofa in Leather, Stone Wash 263
Located in Paris, IDF
Sectional sofa Palmo by Amura Lab
Designer: Emanuel Gargano
Model shown: Leather - Stone Wash 263
Inspired by the natural gesture of an opening hand, Palmo is the new living conc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$38,900 / item
Vintage Cognac Leather "Swan" Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Swan sofa by Danish design pioneer, Arne Jacobsen, has become iconic and synonymous with Danish Modern. Reupholstered i...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, black leather and stainless steel, Italy, 1969
Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point i...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wonderful Flowered Linen Chippendale Style Camelback Loveseat Sofa, Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful flowered linen Chippendale style camelback loveseat sofa with mahogany legs. We love the original bright flowered linen used on this sofa...
Category
1970s American Chippendale Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
GE-236/3 Sofa in Teak by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-236 / 3 sofa in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955. Manufactured by Getama in 1960s. Original cushions in creme / green stripes wool fabric,
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in pink fabric and metal, model: Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini. Seat height: 34 cm. Stamped Cassina on the underside. Wear due to time and age of the sofa.
For shipping, reque...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
68" Leolux Kikko Style Biomorphic Shaped Leather Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This sofa is biomorphic shaped and has chrome legs.
The back has 2 separate curved backrest .
The sofa comes with 2 pillows.
We also have a slightly larger one available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original salmon pink furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original salmon pink furniture velour, springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Rare MP-81 Sofa In Original Leather by Percival Lafer, 1970
Located in São Paulo, BR
This artwork embodies Percival's unique artistic essence. It presents innovative formal and structural solutions, while its symbolic significance seamlessly harmonizes with what can ...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood
Elegant Harvey Probber Two-Part Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A well-tailored, nicely proportioned and architecturally clean-looking design this two-piece sectional sofa by Harvey Probber. With even arms, tufted seat cushions and six loose cush...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$9,950 / set
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
Louis XVI Settee or Sofa, Golden Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Louis XVI style sofa. Golden wood. Upholstery to restore or replace.
Sofa on turned stipe legs and waist with dice with flowers, repeating the decoration of the legs in columns on ...
Category
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Materials
Other
Charlotte Perriand MId-Century Modern LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched in 2018.
M...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$10,011 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Alcove Linear Sofa With Curved Back & Fringe Detailing In Navy Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofa for B&B Italia, 1975
Located in New York, NY
'Coronado' two seat sofa in beautiful cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by the Italian firm, B&B Italia, circa 1975.
The seating are made with a then revolutionary kind of molded polyurethane foam for excellent support and comfort. The 'Coronado', was the first ever seating to be built using this new technique: the foam molds were assembled around an iron frame, resulting in a sturdy yet extremely comfortable product.
The present two seater sofa offered in its original cognac leather upholstery preserved in excellent condition. Labels affixed on both pieces read 'Coronado' designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designs were characterized by simplicity and elegance, accompanied with modern and refined aesthetics. During the 1960's, the couple designed the Bastiano sofa and the Vanessa bed for Gavina and the Soriana armchair and Poltroncina 925 for Cassina, now exhibited in the permanent collection of the MoMA. Among their most famous projects is the ‘Coronado’ sofa, made for B&B Italia in 1966 and recognized as one of the first polyurethane models. Other notable collaborations during this decade included designs with Maxalto, Molteni, Meritalia (the Libertà...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Light Blue Sofa
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Fixed sofa extra with structure in high glossy Sapeli Mahogany. Seat, backrest cushion, and piping with fabric. Roll cushion and piping with fabric. Belts...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood
$39,025 / item
Mid century Danish rosewood sofa with new wool boucle upholstery
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish rosewood spindle sofa with newly reupholstered cushions in a beige wool boucle. new foam, as well as the support straps.
Upholstery color is a bit more ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered Full Wool sofa For Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further!
Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Green velvet Wilhelm Knoll 50's 'banana' sofa
Located in TILBURG, NL
'Banana' shape, 50's couch. Newly reupholstered in a green color, velvet fabric. The back and seating have new foam.
As a square the couch is measured W230xD116xH76cm. As the shape i...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
The Marshmallow Lounge -Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Aluminum Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is something magical about dropping into an array of soft, supple marshmallow like pillows, that hug your body in all the right places and allow you to rest comfortably while spinning around and around. With its 360 degree swivel, the Marshmallow Lounge sits as joyfully in a living room as it does in a lobby of an office.
Paired with an ottoman as the ultimate end of day spot for relaxation, this lounge chair shines in simplicity. Composed solely from sheet aluminum press broken into a form that holds 12...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Leather Roche Bobois sofa
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Roche Bobois leather 2 seaters sofa from the seventies.
Thick buffalo leather, brass corners, feathers cushions, saddle stitching, wooden legs...
Great quality and condition for thi...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$4,152 / item
3-Seater Black Leather Horst Brüning Sofa for Kill International, Germany 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
3-seater sofa in black leather by Horst Brüning for Kill International, Germany, 1960s
Very good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.
This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mah Jong Vintage Modular Lounge Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Roche Bobois in France.
Designed by Hans Hopfer.
This is the 1st Version of Mah Jong from the 70ties.
It is very rare.
The f...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric
Italian modern red sofa Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red sofa Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
Red sofa mod. Marenco. The rectangular seat of the sofa is made up of two padded cu...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A stunning example of Brazilian modernism, this **MP-97 sofa by Percival Lafer** features the designer’s signature combination of comfort, craftsmanship, and sculptural form.
The so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$14,500
Excellent Milo Baughman attributed Curved Chrome Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent Milo Baughman curved chromed leg sofa. Very unusual curved chrome legs on either side give this sofa tremendous mid-century appeal-very sexy! This sofa retains it's origina...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Miles Sofa Zebra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miles Sofa Zebra is a 3-seater sofa with a frame made of solid spruce, plywood, and a filling of duck down, silicone marbles, and foam. The sofa is upholste...
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Spruce, Plywood
$9,990
1970's Borsani Tecno three-seater sofa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2656
ABV Borsani Tecno
Elegant three-seater sofa with steel feet and corduroy covering.
Reupholstered with original fabric.
Tecno manufacture, 1972.
220 x 90 h 65 seat h 40
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 11
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970, set of eleven.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet
Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Jean Gillon. Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Ash Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-seater sofa in teak and ash fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Federal mahogany inlaid sofa with an arched camel back, with scroll arms on six legs, the beautifully upholstered cushion backrest, seat, and arms ...
Category
1790s North American Federal Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
$2,655 Sale Price
70% Off
Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Upholstery in very good vintage condition. Very little wear, no tears, very little...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Saporiti Italia "Wave" Leather Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Saporiti Italia Cream Leather Upholstered Two-Seat "Wave" Sofa, designed by Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti label beneath cushion, with polished steel frame.
28 H x 62" W x 36" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, 1972, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, cognac leather, Italy, 1972, set of three.
Designed in 1972 by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, the “Confidential” sofa was ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
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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