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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1980s
Arflex Ribalta Adjustable Daybed by Fabrizio Ballardini
By Arflex, Fabricio Ballardini
Located in Dronten, NL
Ribalta Sofa designed by Fabrizio Ballardini for Arflex, 1980s. Easily adjustable from a spacious two-seater sofa into a comfortable daybed. The upholstery is still presentable with no tears or excessive wear, reupholstery available upon request. Fabrizio Ballardini, architect since 1977, turns his attention to industrial Design in 1980, working with many internationally renowned furniture factories. He designs for Arflex, Roche Bobois, Seven, Bernini, Sirrah, Gamma International, Bontempi, Progetti, Atl Group, Altrenotti, Vetfor, Enterprice Marine, Ipe, Kenzo Maison...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Alanda vintage sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Alanda sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. A true design product, typical of the 1990s. Made of Steel and upholstered in Grey color Alcantara, fully removable cover. Armrests and head...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. Seat height 16”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red furniture fabric, dark lacquered ash wood legs and armrests. Brass springs in the seat. New ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Ash

Dark Rattan 3-Seater Sofa with Velour Cautions, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Dark rattan 3-seater sofa with vermilion red-orange velour cautions. A 2-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a coffee table from this set are available. H(total/frame) 84/77 cm, h(seat...
Category

1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is one unique sofa, very comfortable. The shape is amazing would be the center focus point of any room Made by Preview Furniture
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Mid Century Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Mid Century Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1950. Original upholstery in very good condition.
Category

1950s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Restored Rattan Three-Strand Full Pretzel Lounge Chair and Three-Seat Sofa Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A fully restored living room set featuring a three-strand armchair and a solid piece three-seat sofa with intricate wrappings. Included in the price is a custom choice of our fabric...
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. This sofa was purchased from Kagan about a decade ago and upholstered in a heathered lig...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Artifort F780 sofa set by Pierre Paulin, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pierre Paulin sofa set and table model F780 by Artifort. This model was made in the 1980s. This example is an original old sofa from the eighties which has still the orginal upholstery This vintage Artifort sofa...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape and slim, tapered legs, this two-seater is exceptionally ...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a magnificent piece of mid-century modern design that embodies both the elegance and functionality characteristic of the period. This stunning daybed is a testament to the timeless appeal of Prouvé's work and a must-have for any discerning collector of mid-century modern furniture. Crafted by Ateliers Prouvé in France in the 1950s, this double daybed showcases the purity of Prouvé's design philosophy. The metal frame is both sturdy and lightweight, and the new upholstery adds a touch of comfort to this functional masterpiece. The daybed has been restored to excellent condition, ensuring that it will last for many years to come. The S.C.A.L. double daybed's simple and elegant lines make it a versatile piece that will suit any interior design scheme. Whether used as a sofa, daybed, or guest bed, this piece will make a statement in any room. The new table tops have been redone to original measurements, ensuring that the entire piece retains its original charm. In summary, the S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a stunning example of mid-century modern design that will add both beauty and functionality to any space. Its high-quality materials, simple lines, and exquisite craftsmanship make it a true work of art that is both comfortable and durable. ------ S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950. This bed has been restored. Metal frame, new upholstery. In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Tables has been redone new according to original measurements. Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), French Industrial and furniture designer and architect. Jean Prouvé is one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern design movement, Jean Prouvé introduced the machine age and Industrial engineered modern design aesthetic to interiors in the steel, aluminum and architecture he created. He then continued her experiments with different materials. Jean Prouvé was born into an artistic family in Nancy, France, his famous father, Victor Prouvé...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 This sofa or bench, a creation of Paul László, contains a well-preserved caned back and seat....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Sofa model “Tramonto a New York” by Gaetano Pesce, 1980
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sofa model “Tramonto a New York” Manufactured by Cassina Italy, 1980 Fabric, wood, polyurethane Measurements 232 cm x 128 cm x 102h cm (40 cm seat height) 91,3 in x 50,4 in x 40,2h ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Polystyrene, Wood

1988 Ligne Roset Flou Flou Sofa by De Pas, d'Urbino & Lomazi
Located in Boston, MA
Flou Flou' sofa designed by renowned Italian trio Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi, for Ligne Roset, circa 1988. Wrapped in original soft b...
Category

1980s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

A. Brandt for Ranch Oak Cerused Oak Minimalist Three Seat Sofa.
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist sofa from the 1950s designed and manufactured by August Brandt for Ranch Oak Furniture. Ranch Oak was a furniture brand that had a slight western look and feel. This sofa,...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional sofa on tapered legs with round brass stretcher from front to back and side to side. Drop arm detail, older floral upholstery ne...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Marenco 1 Arm 2-Seater Sofa in Green Velvet by Mario Marenco
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 Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Interior Crafts Tuxedo Pillow Back Sofas in Chenille
Located in Chicago, IL
* A second sofa is available. See below. Immerse yourself in the luxurious embrace of this fully upholstered Interior Crafts tuxedo / pillow back sofa...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Down

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige velvet fabric sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. Seat height 19.5”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Sofa "Sandra" by Annie Hieronimus, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Sofa Model "Sandra", designed by Annie Hieronimus in 1976 and realized in 1980s for Cinna (Ligne Roset). Rare Leather Sofa, in excellent condition..   Dimensions: H.: 70 cm (27,56...
Category

1980s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Uncommon Jens Risom Model 2516 sofa with a curvaceous back and sculptural walnut base. The sides of the base with subtle bow tie shape, cutouts in the front of the frame lend to the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Grete Jalk, JH180 Johannes Hansen Sofa
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A mahogany sofa by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. As far as we know, this is the only design Jalk created for Johannes Hansen. It is a linear and minimalist box style sofa that enve...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Wool

Sculptural Oak Lounge Sofa by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural oak Lounge Sofa by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s This describes a midcentury sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Pecorini in...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Kroken Sofa, Roche Bobois Edition, by Ake Fribytter, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Magnificent Roche Bobois sofa from the 1980s, a masterpiece designed by Ake Fribytter, famously known as the "Kroken" model. Embrace sophistication with its chalk-colored natural lea...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Fritz Hansen, very good condition, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Fritz Hansen. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Sofa was reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman. Green furniture velour. Renewed bee...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of curved serpentine cloud sofas in rich burgundy velvet timeless Kagan design with walnut base feet
Category

1980s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Sofa by Bengt Ruda for NK
Located in Brescia, IT
Nordic sofa in original vintage blue fabric. Designed by Bengt Ruda for NK in the 1950s, it was manufactured in Sweden. X-shaped legs offer stability and modernity, while rounded wo...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Sofa, Howard Furniture, Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Postmodern Spindle-back Solid Oak Howard Co Sofa Offered for sale individually are two 1980s solid oak spindle-back Postmodern sofas from Howard Furniture company. The sofas h...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Foam

20th Century Leather Sofa In The Manner Of Le Corbusier, Italy c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A white leather sofa in the manner of Le Corbusier’s LC2 sofa, crafted in Italy in the 1980s. It captures the essence of vintage aesthetics and offers the same iconic look as its cou...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1980s 'Plumy' Sofa by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna / Ligne Roset
Located in Toronto, CA
Ultra cushy, the ‘Plumy’, designed by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna / Ligne Roset, gives the illusion of sinking into a cloud. Originally produced in the 1980s, it boasts original heavy...
Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Three-seater white velvet sofa with metal and brass, Digamma model designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina in 1957. The extraordinary elegance of the Digamma three-seater sofa, created in 1957 by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, is revealed through a surprising combination of materials and futuristic design. The carefully crafted metal structure supports the upholstered part of the sofa, creating a perfect balance between form and functionality. The distinctive signature of Ignazio Gardella, a renowned designer and visionary engineer, is evident in the curved brass terminals on which the sofa gracefully rests. His architectural conception, bridging art and design, is reflected in every detail of this unique piece. The Gavina brand introduced the Digamma collection in 1957, ushering in a new approach to seating that goes beyond traditional forms of sofas and armchairs. The series, of which this extraordinary sofa is a part, features square and rational volumes, demonstrating an exceptional level of innovation for its time. Today, the sofa is in excellent condition, meticulously restored in upholstery and adorned with a light-shaded velvet covering that enhances its intrinsic beauty. Its dimensions of 197x82,5x81 make it ideal for comfortably accommodating three people, offering a seating experience that combines style and comfort without compromise. A functional work of art, Ignazio Gardella's Digamma Sofa...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Divano 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno blu
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico divano "con le ali" modello D70 di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, disegnato nel 1954. Nato come divano letto, il D70 ha un meccanismo che permette di aprire il divano fino a quan...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Finn Juhl "Japan" Sofa in Teak and Shearling, 1957
Located in Coronado, CA
Finn Juhl early "Japan" sofa produced by France & Daverkosen in 1957. This example in solid teak with luxurious sheepskin upholstery and original brass accents. The piece has been fu...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna
Located in Porto, PT
Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna after she joined the Roset Bureau d’Etudes in 1976. The inside of the sofa consists entirely of poly...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Edra Tatlin Sofa Loveseat by Mario Cananzi + Roberto Semprini, Red Velvet ITALY
Located in Basel, BS
Edra Loveseat Sofa in Red Velvet--This is an Incredibly spectacular Spiral / Fibonacci Shaped Sofa!! This is a rare piece, an original Italian designer Edra Tatlin...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik
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. * * * Postmodern Globe Sofa...
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1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Oak

1980 Postmodern Peach Neutral Leather Sofa
Located in Staten Island, NY
Postmodern Peach Leather Sofa very comfortable and easy to clean. In beautiful vintage condition. Please check all of the photos for the condition
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Sofa in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, 1956. Exquisite sofa designed by the Swedish designer Folke Jansson, featuring graceful lines that captivate the eye...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid century italian sofa set by Marco Zanuso, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century 'lady' sofa by Marco Zanuso in yellow velvet. Original fabric. very elegant curvy design and still very comfortable. Very decorative and good looking mid century itali...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Country Modern Spindle Back 1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Loveseat
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s solid oak curved loveseat sofa by Howard Furniture. The loveseat settee features it’s original upholstery. The fabric is a botanical pattern in neutral tan, cream, and ...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Maarten Kusters Elliptical sofa 'no stop' for Edra
By Maarten Kusters
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Maarten Kusters Elliptical sofa 'no stop' for Edra
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Suede

Large 2 seater leather "Tema" sofa by A.Piazzesi - Italy 1980s
Located in Brussels , BE
Two seater sofa in yellow leather by A. Piazzesi made in Italy in the 1980's
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

20th Century Leather Sofa In The Manner Of Le Corbusier, Italy c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A white leather sofa in the manner of Le Corbusier’s LC2 sofa, crafted in Italy in the 1980s. It captures the essence of vintage aesthetics and offers the same iconic look as its cou...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Black Leather Togo Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1986
Located in Malibu, US
Beautiful authentic 4-piece black leather Togo set designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from 1986. Designer Michel Ducaroy drew inspiration for the Togo's design from an alumi...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Danish 1950's Sofa by Kurt Olsen Teak Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curved sofa by Kurt Olsen from the 1950's. Epitome of Danish 1950's style. Made by Slagelse Møbelværk around late 1950's5800. Solid and sturdy but needs to get reupholstered. Remova...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Banana Sofa in Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are o...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Green velvet 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...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Comfortable Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, blue fabric, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s Stunning four seat sofa made in the 1950s. Grand in size, this sofa is not only beautiful in its simplistic shape, it also provides great...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Jens Risom Armless Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Jens Risom armless sofa with maple frame. Older restoration in Knoll boucle.
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Maple

Cognac-colored cowhide leather 2.5-seater club sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful and high-quality cognac-colored cowhide leather 2.5-seater club sofa. This well-maintained 2.5-seater cowhide leather club sofa ...
Category

1980s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Weiman 1980s U-Shaped Sectional Pit Sofa
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pit sofa by Weiman
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

“Minerva” Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful sofa / daybed, model “Minerva”, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard and manufactured by France & Son in Denmark around 1950. Made of high quality teak wood in a beau...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Post Modern Half Round Section of Roche Bobois Green Leather Sofas 1983
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Post Modern Half Round Section of Roche Bobois Green Leather Sectional Sofas 1983. Like 2 Loveseats as far as scale. Soft Green leather Can be used as a sofa or side chair or a full circle fun sofa...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak Sofa
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 Danish Modern Solid Teak Sofa...
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

"Baisity" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Sofa "Baisity" by designer Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Very Comfortable three-seat sofa is with fabric pattern and red leather. Very good condition, considering its age. Origin...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

vintage sofa Edward Wormley Dux sofa "New York"
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage sofa Edward Wormley Dux sofa "New York" Rare sofa by American designer Edward J. Wormley, designed in 1952 for Dunbar Furniture USA. Produced at Ljungs Industrier / DUX C...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Beautiful Italian Mid Century Sectional Sofa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Beautiful Italian Mid Century Sectional Sofa from the 1980s is a stunning piece that embodies the design aesthetics of that era. T...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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