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Sofas For Sale
Antonio Conversation Sofa Wood and Steel
Located in Milan, IT
An ultramodern take on a quaint classic, this sophisticated conversation sofa showcases a traditional elongated C-shaped silhouette at the arm ends,...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood

DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-80 lounge sofa by De Sede Dimensions: D 69 x W 204 x H 58 cm Materials: Frame made of solid wood, lacquered in silk matt black. SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lux padding. Glides ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Sofa Model Merkur, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, 1960s. All original, dark stained beech legs and brown buffalo leather. Great vintage condition with small sign...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Vintage Sofa Ficks Reed Style Patio Furniture Rattan Vintage Sofa Palm Beach
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed style 3 seater sofa in immaculate condition. Part of a set including another armchair. DM for details on set! But this piece is gorgeous and in immaculate vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rattan, Wood

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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Country French Provincial Style Walnut Blue Velvet Canapé Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent walnut canapé or sofa made in the country French provincial or Louis XV taste. The sofa features an elaborately carved case with scrolling acanthus and floral sprays. The fra...
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20th Century French French Provincial Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Fabulous Putty Colored Leather Chesterfield Sofa Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This gorgeous putty colored leather European Chesterfield is the perfect blend of traditional style with modern chic. The small proportions keep the heaviness of a full-size Chesterf...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Boho Custom Faux Leather and Tweed Banquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Custom Faux Leather and Tweed Banquette offers a stylish blend of texture and sophistication. Upholstered in a warm faux leather with contrasting tweed seat and bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

STUNNiNG HERITAGE BIKER BROWN LEATHER HALO SOHO SOFA WHICH IS PART OF A SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Halo Soho, Heritage Biker brown leather sofa which is part of a suite...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather & Upholstery Sofa by Paul Robert
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Western South Western Leather Sofa by PAUL ROBERT (has Paul Robert ...
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1990s Rustic Sofas

Materials

Leather, Chenille, Cotton

Large Architectural Indoor / Outdoor Jää Bench - 100% Recycled Plastic
Located in Leicester, GB
The Jää bench offers a large seating option for both indoor and outdoor use. The bench is ideal for spaces such as museums and galleries or a real statement ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS-164 Left Sofa Bed in Schiefer Brown Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise loungein a single movement, while the backrest can be st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Swedish Settee or Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s small Swedish sofa with walnut frame, tall back and brass capped front legs. Sleek lines with curves and high backrest. Very solid piec...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hans J. Wegner “GE240” Cigar Sofa for Getama, Denmark 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful “Cigar” sofa, model GE240, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama in Denmark around 1950. This highly recognizable piece is made of excellent quality oa...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780
By Louis-Charles Carpentier
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French carved wood and painted sofas with floral silk upholstery, carved floral skirt, and terminating on cabriole legs. Signed by Carpentier. Makers Stamp is located on s...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Walnut and Rose Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, walnut, leatherette, United States, 1960s Beautiful sofa created by the American designer Adrien Pearsall. The sofa has a uniqu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

KK 5011 - 3-seater sofa in mahogany and patinated niger leather
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 5011 - 3-seater sofa in mahogany and patinated niger leather. Designed in 1935. Designed by Kaare Klint and made by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen.
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Charles Pfister Petite Sofa by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Pfister's clean-lined design is a subtle, understated design that works beautifully in almost any interior. We particularly love how the small, inset legs give the sofa a floating qu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

COR Model Corbi Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat 2x limegreen Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa /Lounge Chair designed by Klaus Uredat in 1969 for german manufacturer COR. It is a pure 70ties design. It consist 2 seating module...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Brown Leather Modular Sofa, Set of Five
Located in Basildon, London
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

After Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa by ISA Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Daisy model sofa with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, good condition of the padding, cushions with springs. The velvet is original from the time but a new upholst...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Ellypse' Sofa in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti, 'Ellypse' sofa, fabric, lacquered wood, chrome, Italy, 1970s Mauro Lipparini, an Italian designer, has created the 'Ellypse' sofa for Saporiti, which s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1970s Selig Lucite & Leather Strap Sofa Couch
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Selig lucite frame and leather strap sofa couch. Three long nickel bars run through the length of the sofa holding the black leather straps an...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Red La Bocca Pop Art Lips Vintage Sofa Attr. to Studio 65 for Gufram Italy 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Red la Bocca sofa, a beautiful and fantastic Pop Art lips sofa attributed to Studio 65 for Gufram Italy 1970s, which was made of an original hard plastic fram...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Large Lounge Sofa by RALPH M
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Lounge Sofa by RALPH M Dimensions: W 176 x D 101 x H 80 cm. Materials: Plywood, Foam, Fabric. Details: Frame: HR 26kg/m3, HR 38kg/m3 and RP 28kg/...
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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa by ISA Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Daisy model sofa with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, good condition of the padding, goose down cushions. The velvet is original from the period but a new upholste...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Black Leather 2-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality 20th-century two seater black leather chesterfield with two loose cushions, raised on ebonised bun feet. With individually hand tacked brass studded trim. A fine examp...
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Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Black Leather 2-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Black Leather 2-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
$2,259 Sale Price / set
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Bielecky Brothers, Modern, Large Three Seater Sofa, Rattan, Bamboo, USA, 21st C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bielecky Brother, Modern, Large Three Seater Sofa, Rattan, Bamboo, USA, 21st C. Large three seater bamboo and cane wrapped sofa handmade by Bielecky Brothers having removable seat a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Mid-Century Modern Sofa "Cado" by Gunnar Gravesen and David Lewis Divano for ICF
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa "Cado" by Gunnar Gravesen and David Lewis Divano for ICF, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Paul Evans Biscuit Tufted Cityscape Sofas, Signed
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of Paul Evans biscuit tufted Cityscape sofas, signed and in near mint condition. Finding one is hard, but a pair in this pristine st...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Antique 2 pers. Sofa Made In Mahogany From 1890
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique two-seater sofa from approx. 1890 is a fine example of period craftsmanship and elegance. Made of mahogany wood, the sofa exudes a timeless charm and durability. Upholst...
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1890s Danish Other Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Adriano 3-Seater Blue Velvet Sofa with Horn Inlays
Located in Milan, IT
An intriguing blue hue inspired by a lake is the one selected for the fine velvet upholstery (Splendido cat. A) characterizing this superb clean-lined sofa. Innerly stuffed with a mi...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Cigar Sofa by Hans J. Wegner GE 240/3
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic Scandinavian Design. This sofa is beautiful from any angle and timeless in its strikingly modern design. With a frame made from solid oak which is in fantastic original condit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Oversize Minerva Sofa by France & Son
Located in Highland, IN
Finely crafted by France & Søn, this rare, extra large version of the Minerva sofa or daybed has a frame of solid teak with steel fittings and comfortable spring cushions which have ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

2x Cassina Maralunga 2-seater sofa leather brown Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful 2-seater Cassina Maralunga by Vico Magistretti in dark brown leather for sale. The Italian designer Vico Magistretti is considered one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th century, while the Maralunga sofa became a true design classic. We have a total of two two-seaters in stock in a very similar condition. The price refers to one item. There are also two Cassina Maralunga armchairs...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Green furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Sofa was reupholstered about 15 years ago by craftsman. Good condition: no smells, no...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
Located in Chattanooga, TN
At well over 9 feet long (112"), this Adrian Pearsall style sofa appears to be soaring like a B-2 bomber with built-in, floating end tables extendin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Modern Vitória Lounge Chair, Pierre Frey, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Vitória Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins, the Vitória Lounge Chair draws its inspiration from the elegant shape of the letter V. The creative process involved sketching the letter V repeatedly, refining it until it embodied both the sophistication and comfort envisioned for a lounge chair. The name "Vitória," meaning "victory" in Portuguese, celebrates the achievement of this final piece, perfectly aligned with Rute's original vision. Each line and curve of the Vitória Lounge Chair reflects the journey from concept to creation, resulting in a piece that combines elegance with luxurious comfort. Vitória armchair material codes M104434 - Pierre Frey Riviera Lagune Fadini Borghi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Bespoke George III Flat Back Sofa
Located in London, GB
A bespoke sofa based on a George III original from our antique collection. Hand made and traditionally upholstered in England. The high-back and swept arms above a rectangular seat ...
Category

2010s British George III Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This very rare and elegant Biedermeier cherry sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

PILLOW SOFA BY Muller Van Severen, Corduroy, Coral, Central Module
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Pillow Sofa is designed by Muller Van Severen and presented by BD. This sofa has been improved into a new playful and modular system. The independent pillows are crisp and richly...
Category

2010s Spanish Sofas

Materials

Polyester

1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by D...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Foam, Plywood

Outdoor Woven Rope Sofa in Natural Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving: Flat 4mm. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, easy clean. Fix...
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2010s Asian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
Category

1990s North American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Spectacular Hollywood Regency Tufted Curved Kidney Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Hollywood Regency kidney shaped tufted sofa. This piece is a true vintage gem from the 1970s upholstered in a gorgeous emerald green vel...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Swaim Contemporary Cream Colored Sofa in Mohair
Located in Countryside, IL
Swaim contemporary cream colored sofa in Mohair This sofa measures: 96 wide x 52 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 21.5 and arm height of 24 i...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

Legend Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Legend Sofa by Plyus Furniture Dimensions: D 120 x W 320 x H 95 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. PLYUS Furniture creates pieces in collectible d...
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern style celebrated functionality, and this is still a key tenant when decorating homes of the 21st century. And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this pe...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Faux Fur

Plana II, Lounge Chases by Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
About Plana II - A lounge chassis designed and crafted by Raka Studio, is a part of the new collection, in which the studio has integrated a plain wooden surface. In this case, th...
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2010s Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Bentwood

18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Damask, Linen, Pine

Presidential Sofa, designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Amongst Jorge Zalszupin’s most iconic creations is the Presidential series, composed of a sofa and an armchair, designed in 1959 and produced by L’Atelier. The set is made of molded ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Style Carved Hardwood Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous hand-carved hardwood sofa made in the manner and style of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East collection. The hardwood frame features a geometric open design supported by a fl...
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Sly Low Armchair with Ropes by Italo Pertichini
Located in Milan, IT
Full curves and an enveloping shape are what characterize the sly armchair. The back, available in a low or high version, features slits closed with interwoven polypropylene cords av...
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2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

Vintage Three Seater Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage three seater sofa designed by Vladmir Kagan and manufactured by Weiman Furniture. The piece has beautiful sculptural lines and retains...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa model BO46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, made in Denmark in 1946. Round beech legs. Reupholstered in sheepkin. Leather buttons. Excellent vintage condition. Early and important Finn...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Pencil Reed Modular or Sectional Sofa with New Cushion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and sculptural sofa made by Comfort Design Furniture in the 1970's. The sofa features nice heavy construction with a sculptural design & bamboo reed clad. Cushions were re...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 3 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for the user, which also inspired the model’s name. Camaleonda has passed through 5 decades of design history as a true icon. The modules of the sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, thanks to its great success both in terms of the public and critics. It is constantly featured in most international design museums and in the film sets that have defined the collective imagination. The elements that have made this sofa a contemporary classic are the individual modules, their original cutting patterns and the polyurethane padding that forms the characteristic capitonné (a style of upholstery in which the material is drawn in at intervals) design. The seven generous segments of the “Camaleonda” was manufactured with the innovative system of cables, hooks and rings created by Bellini in 1970, which defines the characteristic look and modularity. The fundamental characteristic of Camaleonda is its unlimited modularity, a geometric pattern that allows each element to become an enormous pixel through which to define your home environment. The seven modules’ versatility and the attached tie-rods and rings make it possible to create custom forms. Furthermore, the modules can be unhooked and recombined at will, allowing the sofa to adapt to an evolving taste and needs. A concept which is dear to Mario Bellini: “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom. There are infinite numbers of possible configurations.” Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The three pieces have all been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 98.42 in W x 37.40 in D x 27.55 in H; Seat height 13.77 in 250 cm W x 95 cm D x 70 cm H; Seat height 35 cm Literature: Domus n. 523, giugno 1973, pubblicità; G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950 - 1980, Milano 1985, p. 341. About the designer: Mario Bellini (born February 1, 1935, Milan) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and designer. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and the Medaglia d’Oro, that was conferred on him by the President of the Italian Republic. The MoMA in New York already dedicated a personal retrospective exhibition to him in 1987. At the time the museum already included 25 of his works in its permanent collection, including a remarkable set of Olivetti machines as well as the furniture for B&B and Cassina. He graduated from the Milan Polytechnic - Faculty of Architecture in 1959 and began working as an architect himself in the early 1960s. Like many other Italian architects, his activities range from architecture and urban planning to product and furniture design. His career as a product and furniture designer began in 1963, and from 1963 to 1991 he was chief design consultant for Olivetti. For many years he designed furnishing products and systems for B&B Italia and Cassina, TV sets for Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Dutch Leather Settee
Located in Hudson, NY
A Dutch settee. Art deco period with an amazing leather tone and black piping to distinguish the edges.
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

1950s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa, reupholstered, furniture wool, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa. Reupholstered in quality furniture wool. Renewed oak, brass springs in the seat and back. Made by Swedish furniture manufacturer in about 1950-55. ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

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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