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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Early 1900s
Vigo Magistretti for Cassina Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, two-seater sofa, model 'Veranda', fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1983. Beautiful esthetically balanced two-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassi...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Zanotta Onda Sofa Classic Italian Design
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Zanotta Onda Sofa Classic Italian Design by De Pas, D'Urbino, and Lomazzi, this 2-seater sofa showcases iconic Italian style. With a width of 138cm, depth of 75cm, and height of 72c...
Category

1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1980s Eileen Gray "Lota" Sofa for ClassiCon in Black Leather and Lacquered Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a “Lota” sofa, designed by Eileen Gray in 1924. This particular sofa was manufactured by ClassiCon in the 1980s, and bears a label with Gray’s signature. Gray designed the Lo...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Serenade corner sofa by Tito Agnoli for Frau, 1980s
Located in Manzano, IT
Serenade corner sofa by Tito Agnoli for Frau in blue leather and goose down, 1980s PIECES 3 DESIGN PERIOD 1980-1989 YEAR OF PRODUCTION 1980 COUNTRY OF PROD...
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1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Feathers

Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Arflex black lacquered L shape design sofa with newly professionally reupholstered suede cushions from Italy. Arflex is a well-known Italian furniture manufacturer that has been in operation since the 1950s. They are recognized for producing high-quality and innovative furniture, including sofas. Arflex sofas...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Louis Philippe style sofa, France, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Louis Philippe style sofa from France, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of the upholstery. height 105 cm seat height 48 cm width 163 cm ...
Category

Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Italian Modular Sofa in Striped Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, wood, Italy, 1980s. This sectional sofa takes your breath away easily due to its large size. With its comfortable elements, this sofa definitely is the perfect...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Post-modern sofa, wood and leather
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Yellow leather sofa and corrugated wood backrest. A clearly post-modern design that makes this item a piece to include in a contemporary setting. I...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Scandinavian Beige Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. dimensions: height 125 cm seat height 46 cm length 191 ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

1980s de Sede DS140 Adjustable Sofa by Reto Frigg in White Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DS140 adjustable sofa designed by Reto Frigg and produced by de Sede in Switzerland circa mid 1980s. The sofa has a unique rotating seat system, allowing it to become a double chaise lounge...
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS2011 Black Leather Sofa, Switzerland - circa 1980
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful DS-2011 sofa in black slightly patinated leather. Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Model: DS2011 Color: Black Material: Leather Size in cm. WxDxH: 190x80x80 Seat...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
By Klöber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular sofa was produced by Klöber, a German manufactory founded in 1935. It consists of four separate lounge chairs in black leather. The minimalist base is made from chrome-p...
Category

1980s German Minimalist Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Brown Leather Modular Sofa, Set of 5
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be confi...
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1980s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Vintage Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 Red Leather and Black Two Seat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 two-seater loveseat with gorgeous red leather upholstery and black casing. This is a favorite of ours, ...
Category

1980s German Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Curved Sofa, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage curved sofa entirely restored and reupholstered with a bouclette fabric by Pierre Frey. Brass feet. Italy, 1980s.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

1980s Rare Palecek Sculptural Rattan President Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning rattan sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
Category

1980s American Bohemian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Early 1900's Arts & Crafts Mission Sofa
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique Craftsman couch for sale. Over 100 years ago, and in excellent condition. Has a solid quarter sawn oak frame in a dark oak finish, and a vintag...
Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Sofas

Materials

Oak

Mario Botta for Alias 'Obliqua' Sofa in Zebra Print Upholstery
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. ...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Amorphous Post Modern Serpentine Sofa in Terra Cotta Velvet for Weiman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There's not a single straight line in this sexy Post Modern Serpentine Sofa upholstered in a rich terracotta velvet and made by Weiman. The...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite

Vigo Magistretti for Cassina 'Veranda' Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 'Veranda' sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, lacquered wood, Italy, 1983 Beautiful aesthetically balanced three-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti fo...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Modular Postmodern Conversation Sofa, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1980s Italian postmodern conversation sofa featuring three sections with circular seats and backs. This sofa has a metal base with casters, allowin...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1980s Mario Bellini for Cassina Black Leather Software Tilbury Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1980s production Tilbury three seat sofa (part of the Software collection), designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy. This example is one of a few s...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Plastic, Foam

Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible curved sofa newly upholstered in neutral boucle. This piece has dramatic curves and looks outstanding. Overall length in plan is 144" and 72" deep 29" high at the ...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll Mohair Settees, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll mohair Settees, 1980. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional and very rare F40 settee / sofa, designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by renowned bauhaus manufacturer Tecta. Tecta has been bringing to life earl...
Category

1980s German Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Suede, Foam

French Settee Sofa Louis XV by Meyer Gunther Martini
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a French Louis XV Style settee sofa by Meyer Gunther Martini With 100% heavy cotton chevron patterned up...
Category

1980s Louis XV Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

1900s Swedish Two-Seater Gustavian Style Gilt Velvet Sofa with Carved Decoration
Located in London, GB
This wonderfully large and comfortable Swedish two-seater gilt sofa dates from the 1900s period and is designed in the Gustavian style. The sofa features classic scrolling decoration...
Category

Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood, Velvet

De Sede DS-2011 Vintage Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
Located in Hilversum, NL
De Sede DS-2011 vintage two-seat sofa, 1970s.
Category

1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Mid-Century Pink and Grey Fabric Sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century pink and grey fabric sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s Two seater sofa mod. Giubba fully padded and covered in fabric. The s...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Modern Curved Sculptural Serpentine Cloud Sofa or Chaise Lounge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic and iconic looking cloud sofa by Weiman circa 1980's. Fabric is all original and in nice shape.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood White Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs - 3 Pc Set. Item features (1) Sleek sculptural sofa (1) barrel back lounge chair (1) rocking c...
Category

Early 1900s Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood

Italian modern black metal sofa Re e Regina by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal sofa Re e Regina by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985 Sofa mod. King and Queen two seater. The structure is entirely in perforate...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

‘Fantasy Island’ 2-seater sofa by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent "Fantasy Island" 2-seat sofa by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's. This sculptural sofa is made of wood, steel and leather, a beautiful combination. ...
Category

1980s German Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Brown Striped Wood and Brass Accent Tuxedo Love Seat Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Beautifully preserved Post Modern tuxedo love seat. This vintage 1980s tuxedo love seat is in time capsule condition. A tuxedo love seat sofa simply means that the arms are the same height as the back giving it a cube-like shape. These proportions create a tightly tailored look — hence the tuxedo...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Post Modern 3 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Clean midcentury post modern 3 seat Pink leather puffy sofa circa 1980 by Selig. This sofa is a time capsule from the 1980s/1990s with puffy side arms and back cushions and 3 lower cushions. The sofa is all original in very nice condition. Very comfortable and stylish cozy sofa...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Sculpted White Sofa by Carson’s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage white sculpted sofa by Carson’s. Features a white fabric through the three spacious cushions and excellent upholstery work over the arm rests. Seat height is 18....
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

5 Piece Modular 'Amanta' Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 5 piece 'Amanta' sofa designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in the 1980's. Each module is composed from a black enamelled fibrelite shell with rubber feet upon w...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

80s Postmodern Convertible Black Leather Designer Frigg De Sede 140 Sofa DeSede
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful original 1980s De Sede Designer original by Rito Frigg in solid black-- black frame, black patinated leather. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to your desires! From the De Sede Website: "Market launch of DS-140 by Reto Frigg: thanks to its new rotating seat system, the sofa can be converted into an elegant double lounge...
Category

1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Post Modern Sculptural Pouf Sofa, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Sculptural Pouf Sofa, 1980. Newly upholstered in ultra plush mohair A post-modern sculptural pouf sofa is a unique and artistic piece of furnit...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Derk Jan De Vries Domus Sofas
Located in Dronten, NL
Comfortable pair of two-seater sofas designed by Derk Jan de Vries for Domus. Ash plywood frame with trademark rounded edges and loose cushions upholstered i...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Ash

1980s Tuxedo White Three-Seater Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a chic, tuxedo sofa in the style of Milo Baughman, circa the 1980s. This piece showcases a wraparound frame upholstered in a neutral linen fabric support...
Category

1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Midcentury Post Modern 2 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Clean midcentury post modern 2 seat Pink leather puffy sofa circa 1980 by Selig. This sofa is a time capsule from the 1980s/1990s with puffy side arms and back cushions and 2 lower cushions. The sofa is all original in very nice condition. Very comfortable and stylish cozy sofa...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Italian Art Nouveau Antique Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare complete Italian Art Nouveau 1900s living room set includes: 1 sofa 2 armchairs 2 chairs Refined living room set in carved beech wood. The wood has an elegant carved decoration...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Sofas

Materials

Beech

Orange fabric openable sofa bed, modern Italian, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Sofa bed with no base structure but only consists of a fold-down backrest included in the armrests part, which when opened, frames the same mattress, which also folds down. The sofa ...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Large De Sede "Ds18" Leather Sectional Corner Sofa, Switzerland 1980s
Located in DE MEERN, NL
MASSIVE GREY/BLUE LEATHER "DS-18" SECTIONAL CORNER SOFA BY DE SEDE DESIGN TEAM, SWITZERLAND 1980S Looking for a statement piece that combines luxury and history? Look no further tha...
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Spanish Sofa in Peach Leather and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, brass, metal, Spain, 1980s A highly delicate canapé with voluminous shapes and eccentric decorations. The brass frame is composed of curved tubes that are beautifully...
Category

1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Zanotta Onda Sofa Classic Italian Design
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Zanotta Onda Sofa Classic Italian Design by De Pas, D'Urbino, and Lomazzi, this 2-seater sofa showcases iconic Italian style. With a width of 138cm, depth of 75cm, and height of 72c...
Category

1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Steve Chase Postmodern Illuminated Monterey Channel Sofa, Circa 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Steve Chase "Monterey" channel sofa that illuminates underneath along the front and side. The sofa has its original upholstery that's in very good condition, no rips, tears ...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Vintage Sculptural Pencil Reed & Wood Sofa by Betty Cobonpue, Usa 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare sculptural pencil reed & wood sofa by Betty Cobonpue, USA 1980s. From her 'Scultura' range. There's not a bad angle on this beauty. Seat cushion has its original self-patt...
Category

1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Reed, Wood

Sity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Designed by Antonio Citterio in 1986 for B&B Italia, this "Sity" sectional sofa contains one asymmetrical curved island daybed and a rectangular daybed.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

1980s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Gray Three-Seater Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a chic tuxedo sofa by American designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1980s. This sofa showcases a wraparound frame and loose cushions uphol...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Hill House Sofa by Mackintosh for Cassina Limited Edition
Located in Carpi, IT
The Hill House furniture, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, represents an icon of Art Nouveau and an extraordinary example of his distinctive style. Hill House is a private resi...
Category

1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Paolo Piva Alanda Black Leather Convertible Sofa, B&B Italia, 1980s
Located in Basel, BS
Paolo Piva Alanda A rectangular two-seater sofa with mobile headrests and armrests covered with its multicolored original fabric upholstery. Original edition by B&B Italia. W...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1980s De Sede Exclusive Brown Leather Sofa, Switzerland
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - slight smell of tobacco
Category

1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poltromet Set of Leather 1 Sofa 1 Pouf 1smoll Sofa
By Poltromec
Located in Lucca, IT
Set of three pîeces in leather Italian manifacture Poltromet 1 Big Sofa cm 230-cm 105-height cm 85 1 Pouf cm 90-cm 65 1 Small or miniature Sofa cm 7...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Gray Two-Seater Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a chic tuxedo sofa by American designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1980s. This sofa showcases a wraparound frame and loose cushions uphol...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa or Settee by Brueton 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A love seat designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton. This leather sofa would look great in any interior, Modern, Contemporary or Traditional. According to the Brueton catalog "t...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Borge Mogensen Sofa, Model 2209, from Denmark, circa 1980
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Borge Mogensen Sofa, Model 2209, from Denmark, circa 1980. Original cognac leather with an amazing patina and wear. Very comfortable.
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1980s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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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