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Sofas For Sale
Mid-Century Modern Knole Leather Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Knole Leather Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Knole Leather Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid-Century Modern Knole Leather Sofa is inspired by the design that has its roots in the 1600s in a grand country house of England and has been the design to model most every sofa s...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK

Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK

By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

Sesann 180cm Sofa Mays Color 01 - Cat. M Frame T07 Painted Black Walnut T43 Feet A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs...

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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An off-white bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat height: 14”

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brazilian Rosewood "Amazonas" Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma
Brazilian Rosewood "Amazonas" Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma

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...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Rosewood

Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820

By Deming & Bulkley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A spectacular American Empire sofa with exquisite detailing and design. One of the masterpieces of Federal New York furniture, this circa 1820 parcel gilt sofa with faux bois Rosewoo...

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1820s American American Classical Antique Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Reupholstered Yugoslavian Mid-century Modern Teak Daybed
Reupholstered Yugoslavian Mid-century Modern Teak Daybed

Reupholstered Yugoslavian Mid-century Modern Teak Daybed

Located in Medina, OH

Yugoslavian Mid-century modern teak daybed refinished and reupholstered in a Crypton gray tweed from Greenhouse Fabrics. This piece is in perfect condition and is ready to be an addi...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s

Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s

By Finn Juhl

Located in Odense, DK

Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Custom Upholstered Cloud Sofa by The Tailored Home, Modern Design
Custom Upholstered Cloud Sofa by The Tailored Home, Modern Design

Custom Upholstered Cloud Sofa by The Tailored Home, Modern Design

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

A relaxed, deep-seat sofa designed for comfort, with a low profile and generously scaled cushions that invite lounging. Wide arms and a clean, structured frame balance the softness o...

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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Maple

Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray
Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray

Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

The apartment of Madame Mathieu-Levy on Rue de Lota in Paris was regarded as one of the most sensational examples of French interior architecture of the 1920s. Eileen Gray had create...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa or loveseat By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and...

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

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Upholstery, Oak

Handmade Contemporary Mambo Unlimited Ideas Naked Round Soft Dove Upholstery
Handmade Contemporary Mambo Unlimited Ideas Naked Round Soft Dove Upholstery

Handmade Contemporary Mambo Unlimited Ideas Naked Round Soft Dove Upholstery

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Naked sofa reveals sculptural and organic shapes meant to embrace the user and encourage to stay seated in this cozy and comfortable piece. With comfort as the constant starting-poin...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern One Arm Slipper Sofa by Lee Industries, Blush Pink Velvet, USA
Modern One Arm Slipper Sofa by Lee Industries, Blush Pink Velvet, USA

Modern One Arm Slipper Sofa by Lee Industries, Blush Pink Velvet, USA

Located in Wichita, KS

This beautiful one arm slipper sofa is upholstered in blush pink velvet and is made by Lee industries. its scale is modern and its lines are soft and curved. The sofa is made by Le...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” for Saporiti, Black Leather, 1972, Set of 3
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” for Saporiti, Black Leather, 1972, Set of 3

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” for Saporiti, Black Leather, 1972, Set of 3

By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” living room set for Saporiti, black leather, Italy, 1972, set of 3 Designed in 1972 by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, the “Confidential” series stand...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-909 Landscape Modular Sofa by De Sede Design-Team & Yonoh Studio
De Sede DS-909 Landscape Modular Sofa by De Sede Design-Team & Yonoh Studio

De Sede DS-909 Landscape Modular Sofa by De Sede Design-Team & Yonoh Studio

By De Sede, Yonoh Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

he DS-909 FLOW is more than just a sofa; it’s a philosophy, and embodies de Sede's firm belief that true mastery lies in combining tradition and innovation to find solutions for futu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Red Leather Togo 3 seaters Sofa and its ottoman by Ligne Roset, 1970s
Red Leather Togo 3 seaters Sofa and its ottoman by Ligne Roset, 1970s

Red Leather Togo 3 seaters Sofa and its ottoman by Ligne Roset, 1970s

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Tourinnes-la-Grosse (Beauvechain), BE

One magnificent set of a red leather Togo sofa and its ottoman, from the 1970s. The perfect choice for those seeking a sharp, timeless, and comfortable design piece. It will remain o...

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1970s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s
Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size. In excellent condition, 1950s, Italy. Same era as: Ch...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Early 19th Century English Regency Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Sofa
Early 19th Century English Regency Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Sofa

Early 19th Century English Regency Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An outstanding Regency sofa in neoclassical taste. The couch is supported by Curule form legs with gilt edges. The arms of the piece exhibit eagle armrests and lion masks. The headra...

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Up Medium Modular Sofa in Lusso White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
Up Medium Modular Sofa in Lusso White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò

Up Medium Modular Sofa in Lusso White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò

By Saba Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3
Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3

Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Victorian rare suite you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece w...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Infinito Medium Brown Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
Infinito Medium Brown Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli

Infinito Medium Brown Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Milan, IT

A stylish design that invites the user to enjoy moments of pure relaxation onto its richly stuffed volumes, this sofa is marked by a sculpted silhouette revealing its signature moder...

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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Sofa
19th Century French Sofa

19th Century French Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant late 19th-century Louis XVI-style sofa is crafted from beech wood, painted in a soft antique finish that highlights its delicate carved details. Resting on four tapered,...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 2
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 2

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 2

By Ubald Klug, De Sede

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, black leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of two. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsca...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Turquoise Post Modern Cubic Settee, 1970
Turquoise Post Modern Cubic Settee, 1970

Turquoise Post Modern Cubic Settee, 1970

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Turquoise Postmodern Cubic settee, 1970 Newly reupholstered in turquoise velvet.

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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern
Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern

Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stellar pair of Milo Baughman yellow leather parsons sofas. This pair is in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The magnificent yellow leather has embroidered blue lines creating a plaid effect-just gorgeous! If you looking for something bold and ready to slip into your swanky...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Basildon, London

Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Aralia sofa is similar in style to the iconic Togo and Kashima designs. Built for laid back comfort, the two seat sofa is constructed...

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1980s French Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Vintage J. M. Walton Queen Anne Camel Back Upholstered Sofa 20thC
Vintage J. M. Walton Queen Anne Camel Back Upholstered Sofa 20thC

Vintage J. M. Walton Queen Anne Camel Back Upholstered Sofa 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Vintage J. M. Walton Queen Anne Camel Back Upholstered Sofa with Scroll Form Arms and Raised on...

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20th Century Queen Anne Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Contemporary Italian Sofa Bed by Spinzi, Green Fabric Upholstery, Bolts Details
Contemporary Italian Sofa Bed by Spinzi, Green Fabric Upholstery, Bolts Details

Contemporary Italian Sofa Bed by Spinzi, Green Fabric Upholstery, Bolts Details

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

Spinzi is a Milano based creative atelier specialised in furniture design as well as sourcing and trading relevant mid-century collectible design. Check out our storefront and websit...

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2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Solar Sofa by Faye Toogood - Tacchini Italia
Solar Sofa by Faye Toogood - Tacchini Italia

Solar Sofa by Faye Toogood - Tacchini Italia

By Faye Toogood, Tacchini

Located in Carson, CA

Solar Sofa Designed by Faye Toogood Solar is a comfortable, padded sofa that almost resembles a stack of cushions: in reality, between sculptural shapes and softness, it offers a new...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

20th Century Brazilian Brown Leather and Hardwood Sofa
20th Century Brazilian Brown Leather and Hardwood Sofa

20th Century Brazilian Brown Leather and Hardwood Sofa

Located in Madrid, ES

Small sofa or loveseat made in Brazil in the 1960s. Brown leather seat and back decorated with furniture nails and is attached to a solid wood frame with leather straps. Some patina ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Original Historic Hand Made 4- Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge & Sofa Set
Original Historic Hand Made 4- Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge & Sofa Set

Original Historic Hand Made 4- Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge & Sofa Set

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Scarce, museum-quality four-strand square pretzel square-back Lounge chairs and sofa set designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...

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1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass White 54" Sofa
Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass White 54" Sofa

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass White 54" Sofa

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass White 54" Sofa. Item...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

1980s Preview Purple Sculptural Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
1980s Preview Purple Sculptural Biomorphic Cloud Sofa

1980s Preview Purple Sculptural Biomorphic Cloud Sofa

By Preview

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, purple microfiber cloud sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statemen...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jack Cartwright Mid Century Chrome and Mohair Sofa
Jack Cartwright Mid Century Chrome and Mohair Sofa

Jack Cartwright Mid Century Chrome and Mohair Sofa

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jack Cartwright mid century chrome and mohair sofa This sofa measures: 86.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 26.75 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 26.75 inches All pi...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Ditchley Sofa
Ditchley Sofa

Ditchley Sofa

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine Regency design taken from Ditchley park, with carved and decorated sabre legs. The back with brass ball finals and the frame with inset paterae. The sofa is very well drawn an...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Metropol Sofa by Cesare Arosio
Metropol Sofa by Cesare Arosio

Metropol Sofa by Cesare Arosio

By Laura Meroni

Located in Milan, IT

The stylish Metropol 3-seater sofa in nubuck leather features the distinctive element of wrapping the seats with the back and side shell in brushed matt lacquered wood, providing a h...

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2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Style Tufted Gondola Sofa Walnut Mid-Century Modern
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Style Tufted Gondola Sofa Walnut Mid-Century Modern

Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Style Tufted Gondola Sofa Walnut Mid-Century Modern

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome Adrian Pearsall style tufted gondola shaped sofa with walnut trim and legs. This sofa will need to be re-upholstered but foam is still comfortable and soft. We love the deep...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Spiros Zakas Style Sculpted Lucite Sofa
Spiros Zakas Style Sculpted Lucite Sofa

Spiros Zakas Style Sculpted Lucite Sofa

By Spiros Zakas

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Spiros Zakas Style Sculpted Lucite Sofa

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Restored Art Deco Chaise Lounge, Oak, Spruce, Reupholstered, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Chaise Lounge, Oak, Spruce, Reupholstered, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Chaise Lounge, Oak, Spruce, Reupholstered, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This daybed or chaise longue is a representative piece of Czechoslovak furniture design from the 1930s Art Deco period. At the time, this type of furniture was a symbol of comfort an...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer, Oak

Original Rolf Benz Ecksofa Couch Onda beige creme Design Sofa
Original Rolf Benz Ecksofa Couch Onda beige creme Design Sofa

Original Rolf Benz Ecksofa Couch Onda beige creme Design Sofa

By Rolf Benz

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes dreiteiliges Rolf Benz Design Ecksofa inkl. Ottomane zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa ist mit hochwertigem hellen Stoff bezogen und besticht durch seine moderne ...

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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Russell Woodard Style Metal Garden or Porch Sofa with Matching Lounge Chair
Russell Woodard Style Metal Garden or Porch Sofa with Matching Lounge Chair

Russell Woodard Style Metal Garden or Porch Sofa with Matching Lounge Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Woodard inspired sofa and matching lounge chairs, handmade wrought-iron outdoor patio, garden or porch furniture featuring scrolling maple leaf design. A trademark for their durable design and construction. Simple and elegant. The set makes for comfortable and inviting seating ensemble. Garden seating, garden sofa, outdoor metal sofa...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s

Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas. Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier). Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations. Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94. Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments. Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory. Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale chair was also clearly visible in the famous Red Chair, designed in 1927 for the lecture hall at The Museum of Arts and Crafts (now Design Museum Denmark), but with its straight back deprived of all unnecessary decoration and its beautiful Niger leather, the Red Chair was far from an imitation. Other important works include The Propeller Stool (1927), The ‘Mix Chair’ designed in collaboration with his pupil Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1930, the Safari Chair (1930), The Deck Chair (1939 and The Church Chair designed in 1936 for the Bethlehem Church in Copenhagen. Also noteworthy are Klint’s well-proportioned cabinets and wardrobes...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

VINTAGE TETRAD CORDOBA TWO SEATER TAN LEATHER SOFA RETAILED BY JOHN LEWiS
VINTAGE TETRAD CORDOBA TWO SEATER TAN LEATHER SOFA RETAILED BY JOHN LEWiS

VINTAGE TETRAD CORDOBA TWO SEATER TAN LEATHER SOFA RETAILED BY JOHN LEWiS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A beautiful Tetrad Cordoba Tan Leather Sofa in good condition. Please carefully examine the pictures to see the condition before purchasing, as they form part ...

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20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa by Weiman
1970s Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa by Weiman

1970s Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa by Weiman

By Weiman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa] Introducing a stunning vintage cloud sofa designed and manufactured by Weiman in the United States during the captivatin...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

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.