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Sofas For Sale
Vintage Bambole sofa in dark brown by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Vintage Bambole sofa in dark brown by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Vintage Bambole sofa in dark brown by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in RIDDERKERK, NL

This "Le Bambole " sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, is a true icon of Italian design history. In 1979, Bellini was awarded the prestigious Compasso d'Oro f...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Nubola 133 Velvet Sofa in Purple by Gaetano Pesce
Nubola 133 Velvet Sofa in Purple by Gaetano Pesce

Nubola 133 Velvet Sofa in Purple by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An elegant sofa, combining a solid seat with a soft backrest in polyurethane foam, moulded like puffs of a cloud. Available in three variants: two-seater, three-seater and single arm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire
C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire

C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire

Located in London, Park Royal

A finely hand carved French two-seater canapé à dossier droit (straight-back sofa) from the Second Empire period (c.1860), reflecting the Louis XVI revival style that reimagined the ...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set di 3 poltrone Amanta di Mario Bellini per B&B e Tavolino
Set di 3 poltrone Amanta di Mario Bellini per B&B e Tavolino

Set di 3 poltrone Amanta di Mario Bellini per B&B e Tavolino

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Ghedi, IT

Poltrone Amanta (x3): Dimensioni 83 cm (larghezza) x 82 cm (profondità) x 73 cm (altezza), con altezza della seduta di 44 cm. Le poltrone presentano una struttura in fibra di vetro n...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Zebrawood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Zebrawood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Zebrawood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch, zebrawood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 16"

Category

1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Zebra Wood

Meritalia Morphologica Michigan Sofa in in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
Meritalia Morphologica Michigan Sofa in in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn

Meritalia Morphologica Michigan Sofa in in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn

By Misha Kahn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia. The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

1950's style three-seater sofa with wooden base
1950's style three-seater sofa with wooden base

1950's style three-seater sofa with wooden base

Located in Milano, IT

Three-seater sofa with wooden base and padded velvet upholstery. Made by Officina Antiquaria, custom-made.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962, set of two. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchairs, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commit...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden. The characteristic Hörlin-Holmq...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Italy Settee, Sofa,  in the Manner of Neo-Plasticist Gerrit Rietveld
Mid-Century Italy Settee, Sofa,  in the Manner of Neo-Plasticist Gerrit Rietveld

Mid-Century Italy Settee, Sofa, in the Manner of Neo-Plasticist Gerrit Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Code: FS34 Vintage sofa in black lacquered walnut, with original artistic tapestry, in the manner of the neo-plasticist designer Gerrit Rietveld. Neo-plasticism refers to the auste...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil
Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil

Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil

By Jean Gillon

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sofa designed by Jean Gillon. Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.    

Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern, Oak Three-Seater Sofa, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Danish Modern, Oak Three-Seater Sofa, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

Danish Modern, Oak Three-Seater Sofa, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

A commanding solid oak three-seater sofa in the Danish Brutalist tradition. By Henning Kjærnulf and produced in Denmark during the 1960s — presenting an exceptional combination of sc...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Karin Mobring “Småland” Sofa for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
Karin Mobring “Småland” Sofa for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s

Karin Mobring “Småland” Sofa for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s

By IKEA

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA in the 1970s, the Småland sofa represents a refined expression of Swedish rustic modernism. Constructed with a solid wood frame finished in white ...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in London, England

Listed price is per module. Four modules available. Please refer to the Item Condition section for specific details. C&B Italia four large modules with large backs, three detachable armrests, newly reupholstered in Ivory bouclé by Dedar (Karakorum 001, 00T1701100001). The Camaleonda sofa...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Chromcraft Mid Century Tufted Sofa
Chromcraft Mid Century Tufted Sofa

Chromcraft Mid Century Tufted Sofa

By Chromcraft

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Chromcraft Mid Century Tufted Sofa This sofa measures: 81 wide x 30.5 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 17.25 and arm height of 23 inches Excellent Vintage Condition. W...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Decorative French Sofa, Canapé in Louis XVI Seize
Decorative French Sofa, Canapé in Louis XVI Seize

Decorative French Sofa, Canapé in Louis XVI Seize

Located in Berlin, DE

Solid beechwood, carved and set in gold. Semi circular rising backrest framing with openwork rocaille crowning. Appropriately curved frame with richly ornate carved foliage. Slightly...

Category

20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Beech

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965
Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in London, GB

This iconic Space Age sofa was designed by Olivier Mourgue and made popular by Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968). Olivier Mourgue is a French industrial ...

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Late 20th Century French Space Age Sofas

Materials

Suede

Baker Furniture Large Sofa 94"
Baker Furniture Large Sofa 94"

Baker Furniture Large Sofa 94"

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Toledo, OH

Beautiful large 94" sofa by Baker Furniture in a soft blue/gray shade on a solid cherry frame with tapered legs. Back and sides are suede; cushions are upholstered in a herringbone p...

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20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Suede, Fabric, Cherry

EDEN Modular Sofa by Betony Vernon - Made in Italy
EDEN Modular Sofa by Betony Vernon - Made in Italy

EDEN Modular Sofa by Betony Vernon - Made in Italy

Located in Rome, RM

Designed in 2025 by Betony Vernon and the BV Atelier, the Eden Modular Sofa represents a shift toward fluid, comfortable living. This modular system moves beyond the traditional sofa...

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Aniston 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa
Aniston 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa

Aniston 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

Aniston 3 Seats Sofa by Domkapa Materials: Fiber, Black Texturized Steel. Dimensions: W 230 x D 97 x H 83 cm. Also available in different materials. Please contact us. Aniston...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Handsome Teak Grete Jalk 3 Seater Sofa for France and Son
Handsome Teak Grete Jalk 3 Seater Sofa for France and Son

Handsome Teak Grete Jalk 3 Seater Sofa for France and Son

By Grete Jalk

Located in Pemberton, NJ

A Grete Jalk's sculptural sofa for France & Son, this three-seater features sinuously contoured slats that create spectacular lines from all angles. The flared armrests, base and ori...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna
Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna

Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna

Located in Geneve, CH

Fringes 2 Seat Sofa by Munna Dimensions: D 100 x W 165 x H 91 cm. SH: 47 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet upholstery and fringes. Available in all Mu...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

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 De Sede, Ubald Klug

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

A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.
A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.

A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking example of mid-century European craftsmanship, this pair of lounge chairs embodies the bold, sculptural character of the Brutalist aesthetic. Constructed from solid oak, t...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

B&B Italia Husk Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
B&B Italia Husk Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

B&B Italia Husk Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the Husk Sofa by B&B Italia, a luxurious addition to any living space. This beautiful sofa features a unique design with a high backrest and plush cushions for ultima...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Black Leather 2-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Black Leather 2-Seater Chesterfield Sofa

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...

Category

Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sliding - Sofa bed by Pietro Arosio for Tacchini
Sliding - Sofa bed by Pietro Arosio for Tacchini

Sliding - Sofa bed by Pietro Arosio for Tacchini

By Pietro Arosio, Tacchini

Located in Varedo, MB

Sliding Sofa Bed Designed by Pietro Arosio Sliding is a sofa bed that seamlessly combines essential aesthetics with smart functionality, ready to welcome friends and family for a co...

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Forest 3-Seat Sofa with Plush Velvet by Marcantonio
Forest 3-Seat Sofa with Plush Velvet by Marcantonio

Forest 3-Seat Sofa with Plush Velvet by Marcantonio

By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO

Located in Kolkata, IN

Forest 3-seat sofa with plush velvet by Marcantonio, is a comfortable three-seat sofa with an array of cushions in a variety of velvets. The colour and fabric of the upholstery can b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Roche Bobois Agami Sofa
Roche Bobois Agami Sofa

Roche Bobois Agami Sofa

$4,223Sale Price|50% Off

Roche Bobois Agami Sofa

By Roche Bobois

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the Agami Sofa by Roche Bobois, a stunning addition to any modern living space. Crafted with the highest quality materials, this sofa boasts a sleek and contemporary desi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fabulous Restored Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954- Pair Available
Fabulous Restored Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954- Pair Available

Fabulous Restored Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954- Pair Available

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available. A fabulous restored vintage sofa...

Category

1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

1970s, Swedish drop arm sofa/daybed, furniture fabric, oak wood.
1970s, Swedish drop arm sofa/daybed, furniture fabric, oak wood.

1970s, Swedish drop arm sofa/daybed, furniture fabric, oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Swedish drop arm sofa/daybed. Original light yellow furniture fabric, oak wood, springs in the cushion. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construct...

Category

1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa

Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Exceptional original sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, composed of 3 modular seatings with its backrest and 2 armrests White bouclé wool upholstery. - Three...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

La Plume Sofa Handcrafted and Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede
La Plume Sofa Handcrafted and Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede

La Plume Sofa Handcrafted and Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede

By Master

Located in Amsterdam, NL

La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before. All of our sofas are made with solid FSC European hardwood frames, which we guaran...

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2010s British Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood, Feathers

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

John Vesey Style, Hollywood Regency, Scroll Arm Sofas, Steel, Bronze, Velvet
John Vesey Style, Hollywood Regency, Scroll Arm Sofas, Steel, Bronze, Velvet

John Vesey Style, Hollywood Regency, Scroll Arm Sofas, Steel, Bronze, Velvet

By Peter Marino

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Steel and Bronze Sofas / Settees, Hollywood Regency, Peter Marino Style Directoire style blackened steel sofa, heavy flat bar steel, gilt bronze florets, with straight back...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Bronze, Cut Steel

Italian, Venezia, Rococo Carved Walnut & Upholstered Divano, mid 18th century
Italian, Venezia, Rococo Carved Walnut & Upholstered Divano, mid 18th century

Italian, Venezia, Rococo Carved Walnut & Upholstered Divano, mid 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a slightly arched backrest with a centered stylized carving, the back continuing to the arms in bergere style, raised on four cabriole shaped front legs and four square tapere...

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Sofa
18th Century French Sofa

18th Century French Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exceptional 18th century French sofa exemplifies the artistry and elegance of the Rococo period. Its solid walnut frame is adorned with intricate hand-carved details along the ...

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18th Century French Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Midcentury 101in Model 488 Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Midcentury 101in Model 488 Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Midcentury 101in Model 488 Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, TX

Dunbar Edward Wormley Wormley has pioneered in a broad field of design, he was one of those unique designers who was sensitive to the interplay involved in selling modernism and st...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Down

Contemporary Sofa Nuvola by Hannes Peer in Santos Rosewood and Full Leather
Contemporary Sofa Nuvola by Hannes Peer in Santos Rosewood and Full Leather

Contemporary Sofa Nuvola by Hannes Peer in Santos Rosewood and Full Leather

By SEM, Hannes Peer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

By definition this variant of the 'Nuvola' armchair is a 3 seater sofa but it is so much more. Like the armchair it is a sculpture of iron, wood and a wide and soft padding that give...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sofas

Materials

Brass

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture wool, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactu...

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Ash

Contemporary Galapinhos Armchair, Beige Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Galapinhos Armchair, Beige Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Galapinhos Armchair, Beige Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Galapinhos Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos lounge chair brings the essence of nature indoors, insp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnu...

Striped Wave Sofa c. 1960
Striped Wave Sofa c. 1960

Striped Wave Sofa c. 1960

Located in Long Island City, NY

Striped wave sofa c. 1960 newly reupholstered in Dedar Milano Belmondo #12 fabric.

Category

1960s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wood

Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery
Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery

Gio Ponti Sofa Mod. 803 by Cassina, 1950s Fabric Upholstery

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Turin, Turin

An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

9 Piece Modular Scoop Swan Sofa by Henning Korch
9 Piece Modular Scoop Swan Sofa by Henning Korch

9 Piece Modular Scoop Swan Sofa by Henning Korch

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Great 9 piece Italian Post Modern modular sectional Swan sofa by Henning Korch. Comprised of 9 identical chair pieces that can be used individually or together. The arrangements ar...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Early Victorian Howard & Son Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa
Early Victorian Howard & Son Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa

Early Victorian Howard & Son Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An early Victorian walnut Howard & Son serpentine button back chesterfield sofa.  The front turned legs with castors stamped 'Howard & Sons' and underneath supported by twin bowed b...

Category

19th Century British Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Space Age Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa 'Pasha' by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s
Space Age Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa 'Pasha' by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s

Space Age Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa 'Pasha' by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s

By Durlet

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Beautiful three-seat sofa model Pasha, manufactured in the 1970s by Durlet, Belgium. The sofa was designed by Heinz Waldmann & Anita Schmidt. Schmidt has been working together with D...

Category

1870s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

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.