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Sofas For Sale
Danish Sofa by Domino Mobler Denmark in the style of H.P. Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Danish sofa in a medium beige diagonal patterned corduroy styled soft chenille fabric . The piece sits on a solid teak wood frame and legs making for a sturdy and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Douglas Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Douglas sofa is a low-slung sofa with a down-wrapped seat cushion and solid American walnut or white oak legs. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ang...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Balic Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in rich chocolate velvet that adds depth and warmth to any setting. The tailored silhouette...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Danish Midcentury Sofa with Teak Legs Designed Bent Møller Jepsen DN
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bent Møller Jepsen's iconic loveseat chair originally named the "TV" sofa, the series also included chairs and other living room furniture, was designed in the 1950s and produced b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak, Leather

Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' three seater sofa by Knoll, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century newly upholstered bouclé fabric and dark brown wooden frame 3 seater 'bastiano' sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Knoll. The design dates from 1962, this on...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional, having two curved sections, with an even arm and seat back. This sofa can be set up together, or each piece can be placed separately if that works be...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Duse Cityscape-Embroidered Beige Fabric Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Minute manual embroideries depicting Milan's symbols lend this contemporary sofa its unmistakable and refined sartorial allure. Sculptural in its clean-lined curved silhouette covere...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
$34,012 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful armless sofa with solid walnut sculpted frame and steel spring support insert. Has Orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Howard Furniture, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown fabric sofa produced by Howard Furniture, Starkville, Mississippi, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 26.3” H x 84.25” W x 30.5” D Seat height: 14.5”
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Down

Lilith Brown-Fabric Sofa with Built-In Shelves by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Combining traditional inspirations and contemporary minimalism with unexpected ease, this sofa is as discreet in its size as it is bold in its geometric volumes. High-resilience poly...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Mid-Century Rosewood Case Sofa by Jydsk Møbelvaerk
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century case sofa designed by Jydsk Møbelvaerk, made in Denmark circa 1960s. This case sofa is encased in our favorite wood species, rosewood. The back and sides an enveloped in ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Four-Seater Sofa Upholstered in Ivory Fabric with Four Pillows, Bowed Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Bowed four-seater sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with ivory fabric and four pillows. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Bowed sofa...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Mario Bellini Tentazione three seater sofa B&B Italia - Italy, 1973
Located in London, GB
Aptly called Tentazione (which means temptation in Italian) this three-seater sofa boasts a cushioned form that seeks to comfortably envelop its users. It’s one of several pieces tha...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian low 4 Seat brown Sofa Couch by DUX
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Dark Brown woven wool upholstery with solid teak legs. All Original 1960's Upholstery in beautiful condit...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1940s. This sofa is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 14 yards of you...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Victorian Sofa Circa. 1880
Located in Fulton, CA
Elegant American Victorian "Balloon Back" 2 seat sofa / settee or loveseat. Hand carved from solid walnut. Older re-upholstery in very good condition for its age. Stuffing is soft an...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Bertu Sofa, Mondo Modern Sofa, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Maple Mondo Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with comfo...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Maple

Custom Sofa in Wabi Sabi Linen Roses Créme French Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made to order Wabi Sabi French Linen Rose Fabric Upholstered Sofa Introducing our custom sofa in French linen, featuring the elegant Wabi Sabi Rose fabric. Sink into luxurious...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen

Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This S.C.A.L. daybed designed by the iconic French designer, Jean Prouvé, is a true Mid-Century Modern masterpiece. Crafted by the esteemed Ateliers Prouve in France circa 1950, this...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Materials: Mahogany, Original Upholstery
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1930s American Louis XIV Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 4 seater modular sofa Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Nuvolone, Italy 70s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Set of 4 "Nuvolone" Lounge Chairs by Rino Maturi for Mimo Leone & Co., Italy, 1970s This stunning set of four "Nuvolone" modular lounge chairs, designed by Rino Maturi for Mimo Leon...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

HOLLYHOCKS Velvet Vesper 3-Seater Sofa - Spring
Located in New York, NY
Rest amongst a meadow of wildflowers with the HOLLYHOCKS Vesper Sofa in sumptuous British-made cotton velvet. Named for the Latin evening star, the Vesper Loveseat is the perfect pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Faux Bamboo Chippendale Two seat Sofa 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Two seat sofa .Faux Bamboo wooden frame ,comes with a Wicker seat .protected by a special cover ,custom made for this chair . Top quality upholstery .Blue with Birds and F...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Stone Washed Greige Linen with Down Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural greige linen, with stone-washed linen for a relaxed, lived-in look. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushion for ultimate comfort. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Down

Slip Covered Sofa in Stone Washed Oatmeal Linen with Down Wrap Seat Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Lucy Slip Covered Sofa, crafted from soft heavy weight stone washed linen for a luxurious feel. Its slip covered design allows for e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Down

Antique Kroehler Mission Quartersawn Oak Sofa Couch Unifold Davenport Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Kroehler unifold Davenport sofa/couch/bed. Made of quartersawn oak featuring traditional Mission styling with vinyl upholstery and a folding fra...
Category

Early 20th Century Mission Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Down

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
$34,335 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' Curved Sofa in Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' sofa, fabric, lacquered wood, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1980s A truly wonderful piece that breathes the elegance of Italian Post-Modern desig...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Double Daybed, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950. This bed has been restored. Metal frame, new upholstery. In good condition, with...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Walter Knoll für Knoll „Stella“ Sleeper Loveseat, 1950er Jahre
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The sofa can be transformed into a day bed with a lying surface of 200 cm x 80 cm by simply pushing the backrest backwards. Original woollen fabric in very good condition. Very goo...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Three-Seat Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Caramel Leather
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY An iconic three-seat Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, originally introduced in 1973. This example has been restored and...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Post Modern Parsons White 3 Seat Sofa Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Post Modern 3 seat Parsons sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Beautiful Rounded waterfall arms white textured upholstery. Sits chrome base with 4 fully uph...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Three-Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather – Fully Restored
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY This exceptional Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s (later produced by Knoll), is a true icon of Italian modern...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ubald Klug Pair of Iconic 'Terrazza' Sofas for De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug Pair of DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas, Outdoor Version in Fabric Upholstery for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production. The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Suede Two-Seater Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler. This two-seater sofa, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, exemplifies Norwegian Mid-Century Modern design. Newly ...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Suede

Small 2 Seater Caesar Sofa Lacquer Italy 1950s Restored Green Velvet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Delightful and original two-seater from the 1950s totally restored in green velvet fabric , wooden feet. Caesar Lacquer design
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Multi-Functional Sofa with Walnut Frame and Built-In Storage
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted from premium materials, this sofa offers both comfort and functionality with its surrounding wooden frame doubling as a bookshelf or room divider, showcasing exquisite crafts...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Tan Leather Long 3 seat sofa solid brass legs by Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful light tan beige leather 84" 3 seater sofa. Very high quality leather upholstery with 2 seat cushions and tufted buttons on seat back and cushions. Beautiful design by Edwar...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed Cleopatra designed by Dick Cordemeijer. Manufactured by Auping (Netherlands), circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholst...
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pink Velvet Double Sided Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Discover this elegant pink sofa upholstered in luxurious velvet By Ros Italia Interiors. Please, contact the Concierge service for further information.
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Very Good Original Condition Designer: Charles Pfister Manufacturer: Knoll Materials: Original Black Leather
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s
Located in Bensalem, PA
Truly amazing modular sofa you will not find another one like it circa 1980s can be arranged in numerous settings. Feel free to reach out with any questions. corner pieces are 32 inc...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. This listing is for a sofa with fabric upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina The soft, welcoming lines of this sofa spell comfort and flexibility. Circular, semi-circular and rectangular shapes alternate to create a dynamic interplay of contours and a graphic silhouette. A sectional floor sofa...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Formica

Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
$26,183 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ubald Klug Pair of 'Terrazza' Sofas Outdoor Version in Fabric for De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug Pair of DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas, Outdoor Version in Fabric Upholstery for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production. The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Maralunga 2-seater in gold/brown velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Maralunga sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1973. The intention with Maralunga was to design an object that represented a whole range of interior architecture with a familiar feel....
Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner GE-259 Adjustable Daybed Sofa for Getama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern 1960s Sofa by Viko Baumritter
Located in New York, NY
This floating 1960s sofa was manufactured by Viko Baumritter , an American furniture Company that later became Ethan Allen. The sofa has a metal frame and metal splay legs with a fau...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Bold Sofa Linear Large - Karakorum 001
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With its sleek, modern design, this version of the Bold Sofa brings a new level of comfort, providing ample space for pure relaxation. The clean lines and straightforward form, compl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in HENNA (dark rust / brown) also shown in PUTTY (CREM/BEIGE TONE) Hardwood frame, no sag, HR foam, cotton, and crown cushion. (down alternative / 90/10 down / 25/75 down) available upon request for an additional fee. Hand-crafted in the USA Dark Walnut legs, and antique brass style caster wheels. (this is optional) English roll...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa for Arflex 240cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production. Modular seating system, this listing is for a 3 seater 240cm. The modular seating system '9000' by Tito Agn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Extra Large Sofa 354 in Leather for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Extra Large Sofa 354 for Arflex in leather. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. This listing is for a sofa with leather upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish 1940s Curved Shape Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier ...
Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech, Wool

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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