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Sofas For Sale
Contemporary Velvet Sofa with Oversized Curvy Arms
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa has an impactful silhouette. The oversized softly curved arms and back work in either formal and more casual settings, it has relaxed comfort in mind. It’s grand, curvy and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
$17,285 / item
Natuzzi Italia Leather Sofa by Maurizio Manzoni and Roberto Tapinassi
By Natuzzi
Located in Monrovia, CA
NATUZZI LEATHER SOFA - TEMPO LEATHER SOFA by NATUZZI Italia
Luxury Leather
Designed by Italian architects Manzoni and Tapinassi, the Tempo so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Stunning Harvey Probber 4-Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Harvey Probber 4-seat sofa. This stylish sofa was re-upholstered about 15 years ago and still looks great-light cleaning recommended.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
DS12 Modular Sofa from de Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Ranst, VAN
This exquisite vintage sofa, upholstered in dark brown buffalo neck leather, presents the DS12 model from the 1970s, crafted by the Swiss design collective Team De Sede. A set of two...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Clichy Linen Slipcover Sofa, Custom made in Spain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
With its rounded curves and comfortable back cushions, the Clichy sofa is both timeless and elegant.
The sofa is customizable, made to order, and we offer a variety of sizes and fabric and colour options in 100% linen or 100% hemp, with either visible or hidden seams.
Clichy is handcrafted by Blasco...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Hemp
$11,938 / item
Roche bobois Sofa, Black Leather
Located in Brussels, BE
Roche bobois Sofa, black leather
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradiset Sofa Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant Swedish sofa model "Paradise" designer by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist's in the 1950's. This model is most often found with a fixed cushion while this has loose down filled ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool
Italy Mid 20th Century Louis Philippe Sleigh Sofa in Hand-carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy Mid 20th century Louis Philippe sleigh sofa, by Bassano's Ebanistery in hand-carved walnut, wax polished. Spring padding and upholstery in good condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2 Camaleonda armchairs and pouf by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Set of 3 modular elements of the world-famous "Camaleonda" by Mario Bellini, for B&B Italia, a timeless iconic piece that revolutionized the design of the 1970s, in this version, con...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Jelly Pink 3-Seater Sofa By Simone Micheli by Adrenalina
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
JELLY is a distinctive sofa that engages the senses with its blend of nostalgic charm and futuristic design. Shaped like a whimsical candy, it conveys a sense of joyful playfulness a...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Handsome Milo Baughman Style Plinth Base Velvet Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style low profile velvet sofa on a plinth base. The turquoise crushed velvet is original and still has some life left in it! If yo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Carlo Scarpa Iroko Wood and Jacquard Velvet Cornaro Sofa for Studio Simon, 1974
Located in Vicenza, IT
Cornaro two-seater sofa, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Studio Simon in 1974.
Made of Iroko wood, foam, and light blue jacquard velvet by Zimmer + Rohde.
Fully restor...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Foam, Wood
Stylized Walnut Sofa from the Early 20th Century with New Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Stylized Walnut Sofa from the Early 20th Century with New Upholstery
We present you a two-person walnut sofa that resembles Biedermeier furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century European Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,521 Sale Price
20% Off
New 18th C. Style Wood & Hogan Overstuff Sofa w/ Down Cushions.
Located in North Salem, NY
Inviting and extremely comfortable! This NEW Wood & Hogan deep seated overstuff 18th century style sofa with rolled arms and luxurious down fil...
Category
18th Century American Antique Sofas
Materials
Abalone, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Down
Frits Henningsen Blue Upholstered Sofa
Located in London, GB
This refined blue upholstered sofa by Frits Henningsen is a beautiful example of understated mid-century elegance. The sofa features a gently curved high backrest with subtle button ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mario Bellini Brown Alpaca Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
The set features three modules with big backrest, and two modules with small backrest.
Alpaca...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Alpaca
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952
This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Modern Bolota Curved Sofa, Nobilis Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bolota Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Bolota curved sofa captures the organic beauty of nature, taking inspiration from a dewdrop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$12,837 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofa in red brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...
Category
1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Double-Sided Chesterfield Couch in Brown
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage double-sided tufted leather sofa.
This seat offers all the range of a standard Chesterfield, doubled. A central removable backrest separates the two "halves" of the sofa, al...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
The range of modular or monobloc sofas allows many corner or straight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Red Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associations, cloud sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
The cloud sofa features a long, asymmetrical seat with sinuo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
"Soriana" Sofa in Green Velvet by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Besides its innovative manufacturing, visually, Soriana brings sophist...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, sectional corner sofa, Kvadrat Harald 3 - 0952, wood, Italy, 1970s.
This rare sofa is designed by Willy Rizzo in the 1970s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Rodolfo Dordoni Dress-Up Sectorial Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Dress-Up Sectorial Sofa For Cassina
A sectional sofa envisioned as a custom garment, with sophisticated details reminiscent of bespoke tailoring and a wide selectio...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$26,625 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019
Located in Paris, IDF
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes.
Designer: Emanuel Gargano
Maker: Amura Lab
'Lapis' can be made in several dimension and comb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Cotton
$13,580 / item
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Day Bed Sofa in Black Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, leather, laminated wood, brass, Italy, 1968 Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Cin...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
J. Robert Scott 'Eve' Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tufted sofa by J. Robert Scott in maroon red leather. Seat goes down to the floor for a low profile.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Sofa Pro in Light Blue
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color and material. Available in fabric or leather.
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched by Cassina ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Original Dieter Rams Zweisitzer Sofa Vitsoe RZ 620 Bauhaus
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Zweisitzer von Vitsoe aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Dieter Rams, einem der bekanntesten Designer der Bauhaus Epoche und w...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Danish Midcentury Stouby 3-Seater Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A truly beautiful classic Danish Modern three seater sofa, made by Stouby in Denmark. The sofa is upholstered in high-quality cognac brown leather, which has a rich and warm patina that gives it a vintage and luxurious look. The feets are made in solid beech. This Stouby sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio Line 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s
This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969.
It features its original brown leather upholstery.
Winner of t...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$12,182 Sale Price
25% Off
Handsome Tomlinson style X-Long Sofa Pecan Wood Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome X-long Tomlinson Sophisticate style sofa. This piece retains its original textured stiped fabric in presentable condition. The cushions are still soft and the sofa is very...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's Channel Tufted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's sofa; the whole with channel and tufted upholstery, the sides and back are curved and covered in a warm brown Italian leather. The sofa is constructed...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Italian Two-Seat Sofa with Curved Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric and wood, Italy, 1960s
Highly theatrical sofa that features curved, upsweeping armrests. This piece is made in Italy in the 1960s. The slightly tapered backrest is scul...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chauffeuse Togo Ligne Roset par Michel Ducaroy vintage cuir noir
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Chauffeuse Togo Ligne Roset par Michel Ducaroy vintage années 80
Cuir et mousse en bel état
Cuir noir souple qui a bien entretenu
Dimensions
97 x 100 x 70 cm de hauteur
Category
1980s French Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Moss Green Velvet Three Seat Sofa 2213 by Borge Mogensen, 1960s.
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Take a closer look to this stunning and comfortable three seater sofa, upholstered in a moss green velvet, featuring wooden legs. This sofa was designed by Borge Mogensen in 1962, or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original blue furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original blue furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Orange Cord Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Original
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Original early B&B Italia Organic Modern 2-piece Camaleonda sectional sofa by Mario Bellini in orange cord fabric. Consists of two lounge chairs of the largest 3x3 format in the seri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Foam, Plywood
$14,227 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century Swedish TragSofa Gustavian Original Patina
Located in Houston, TX
Imbued with the elegance of 18th-century Swedish design, this tragsofa emanates a timeless allure. Crafted with masterful artistry, its exquisite form showcases a harmonious blend of...
Category
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Paint
Tattomi Sofa, Armgardt & Maurer, Mobilia
Located in Neuss, NW
TATTOMI sofa from the 1980s by Jan Armgardt & Ingo Maurer for Mobilia with the original leather cover in black. The sofa can be easily converted into a daybed in a few simple steps. ...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Vintage High Back Sofa, Inspired by Gio Ponti Sofa, Italy, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1960. This piece features a gracefully curved backrest extending into full, winged armrests, all resting...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR in New Mohair Upholstery, Germany – 1969
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the epitome of elegance and comfort: ‘Corbi’ modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1969.
The Corbi sofa consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used as sofa or as three separate lounge chairs.
Four more pieces available for reupholstery. Ask us about the possibilities.
Now luxuriously draped in sumptuous mohair. Elevating your living space to new heights of sophistication, this exquisite piece seamlessly marries timeless design with unparalleled coziness.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Corbi sofa boasts a sleek silhouette and refined lines, embodying modern sophistication while exuding a sense of inviting warmth. The addition of premium mohair upholstery not only enhances its visual appeal but also provides a tactile experience like no other, enveloping you in unparalleled softness with every touch.
Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying quiet moments of relaxation, the Klaus Uredat Corbi sofa...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
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....
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
$10,077 / item
20th Century American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A custom-made, slightly curved vintage Mid-Century modern American large six or seven seater Sloane II sofa with four pillows, settee made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
sofa bed with daybed, MP-85 design by Percival Lafer, 1970.
Located in São Paulo, BR
An impressive and fully functional example of the iconic MP85 sleeper sofa by Percival Lafer, designed in 1971. This piece includes the original pull-out bed—a rare feature among exi...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Canyon Sofa And Chairs, Set of 3
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare imposing sofa and two lounge chairs crafted from woven rattan in the organic modern coastal style by Ralph Lauren. The canyon sofa and chairs features an oversized hardwood fram...
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Koohdasht I Modular Sofa – Sculptural Burl Wood with Upholstered Cube in Dedar
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
Koohdasht I is a meditation in form. A modular sofa that reads more like a landscape than a seat, it invites rest without insistence. Named after a rugged yet poetic region of wester...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-century Sofa or Day Bed by Miroslav Navrátil, Interier Praha, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic model by Interier Praha, produced in the 1960's. When unfolded, the bed measures 85 cm in width.
Cleaned.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Sofa in Creamy Green Velvet and Gold Nials
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing our Art Deco-inspired love seat, a timeless piece embodying Coco Chanel's philosophy: "Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$16,335 / item
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique Carved Wing Chair with Cane Sides , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of age and use
- Sturdy and Stable
- reupholstered some time ago
- Pillows filled with real feathers
- carved linden wood frame
- heigh o...
Category
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Holland & Sons Sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A superb mid 19th century sofa by Holland and Sons - London c1850. The Shapely walnut frame raised on thick and turned reeded walnut front with outward splayed rear legs. Both back l...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Sofa in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Sofa in Solid Wood and Tapisserie 1930s
This is an incredible museum worthy art deco sofa in solid wood and tapisserie, made in the 1930s. Most probably Belgian or Dutch or...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid century Danish Modern Beautiful Gray Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid century Danish modern Gray leather 3 seat sofa with wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Gray leather is soft and shows signs of use but broken in nicely. Great Da...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved oak and light grey fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Seat height 16.5”
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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 Belg...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
$5,705 / item
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and sensuality, thanks to the...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Beige Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Beige Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
The range of modular or monobloc sofas allows many corner or straight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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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