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Sofas For Sale
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
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 American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Curvy Vintage Serpentine Modular Contemporary Sectional Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking and sculptural channel back upholstered serpentine sectional sofa, 3 pieces, having black on black cotton and rayon blend fabric. Very comfortable.
Left largest section
78...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of B6 Gruppen sofas, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of B6 Gruppen sofas, 1980s
Product Details
In black eco-leather with chrome metal legs.
Dimensions: 220 W × 66 H x 79 D cm
The item may show slight signs of wear.
Can be sold as...
Category
1980s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$3,574 / set
English Art Deco Settee with Tassels
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Siting regal and refined, this English settee from circa 1920 is a fantastic size for nearly any room around the home. The seat back is tall and supportive, plush from the striated ...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$23,643 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Large vintage postmodern curvaceous leopard print sofa, USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning large postmodern curved sofa, USA 1980s. Seats 2 or 3 people.
Newly upholstered in leopard low pile velvet fabric.
In great condition, ...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Brasilian brutalist sofa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Incroyable canapé taillé dans un tronc de bois, travail d’artisanat brésilien des années 1970
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
$15,250
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Chenille, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality fabric with the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Italia Large 'Carrera' Modular Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi for BBB, sectional sofa 'Carrara', fabric, Italy, design 1969
Striking modular curved sofa by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Sofa in Olive Green Leather
Located in Birmingham, AL
A striking vintage English Chesterfield sofa in rich olive green leather, crafted in the Victorian style during the mid-20th century, circa 1960s. This iconic three-seat sofa capture...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality.
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$20,839 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Emerald Green Patinated English Tufted Leather 8ft Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous emerald green colored sofa that is made of genuine leather with a mottled hand-dyed antique finish with beautiful shaded darker and lighter greens throughout the ...
Category
Early 2000s English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Large English Chesterfield Sofa of Tufted Leather from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, large Chesterfield sofa upholstered in original patinated chestnut leather from the Edwardian era - featuring a deep button-tufted back, scroll arms, and comfortable seat, wi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa in Light Tan Velvet, American Leather, 2000's
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan didn’t just design furniture—he created seductive works of furni-art. And this Zoe Sofa? It’s no exception. Designed in the early 2000s for American Leather, this beau...
Category
Early 2000s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$33,823 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Wood Scandinavian Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern wood Scandinavian sofa, circa 1950. With a new upholstery. In original condition, preserving a beautiful patina, with minor wear consistent with age and use. ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,280 Sale Price
72% Off
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
Two-seater Sofa 'Bambole' in Upholstered Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in Hellouw, NL
A key figure in postwar Italian design, Mario Bellini created the Bambole series for B&B Italia to challenge traditional ideas of structure and comfort. The Bibambola, a two-seater f...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
French Togo Sofa by Ligne Roset
Located in Austin, TX
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. An icon of style and good taste; a Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. Mic...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
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
Layton Curve Sofa, Velvet & Natural Wood Sofa by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order velvet and wood curved sofa designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Ivory Velvet
Base: Natural Maple.
Available in custom fabrics and finishes.
Dimensions:
Overall ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple, Velvet
The Laziness Armchair. Rocking sofa in solid wood, upholstered in linen.
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Ivory Boucle
Located in Culver City, CA
Let’s be real: this Vladimir Kagan sofa is an absolute dreamboat. Fully wrapped in a rich, ivory bouclé (yes, even that sexy double-disc base), it’s basically a cloud you can splay o...
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Strips Sofa in original pink checkered fabric by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in amstelveen, NL
Strips sofa, Cini Boeri, original pink and cream checkered fabric, 1960s.
One of the most famous products of Arflex. Designed in 1968, it was awarded the price Compasso d’Oro and it...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa
By L. & J.G Stickley
USA, Early 21st Century
Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris style upholst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5” H x 60.25” W x 33.5” D
Seat Height (in...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$20,821 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Rare model” Värend” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s. The sofa has been reupholstered. Stained elm, back with ribs, loose back cushions and upholstered seat, cove...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Elm
Danish 1940s Sofa with with Wooden Armrests by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of wooden armrests carved from solid elm wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Elm
21st Century Belmer Sofa in Velvet by Matteo Cibic
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Between sculpture and design, Belmer is a wonder-object suggesting a newly discovered sociality. With its big dimension, it goes against the trend of miniaturization, appearing as a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Greef-Warner Peony Garden Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
Sofa covered in Peony Garden by Greef-Warner from their Jasmine and Jade collection.
Quilted on one side of seat, back and throw cushions.
Pheasants, bamboo trellis, floral design.
...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$1,950 / set
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Atomic Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch 96"
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era sofa or couch featuring traditional gondola form with the original peach and tufted floral fabric.
Dimensions:
96" x 35 x 28"; seat 15"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$14,000 / item
1990s Carol Hicks x EJ Victor Country Shabby Boho Full Down Colorful Floral Sofa
By Victor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 1990s with this exquisite sofa. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The sofa is a statement piece which is also e...
Category
1990s American Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Down, Wood, Upholstery, Textile
Marta Blomstedt Lambswool & Walnut Sofa, Finland circa 1940s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptionally rare and elegant sofa was designed by the celebrated Finnish architect and designer, Marta Blomstedt. This piece is a sublime example of early Finnish modernism, s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Passepartout Orange & Blue Sofa By Debonademeo Studio
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
PASSEPARTOUT is an architectural series composed of seats and partitions that can fractionate rooms, generating different microcosms for working, waiting, and relaxing. Designed to m...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$12,265 / item
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-century Modern Italian Sofa for Casa E Giardino, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century two-seater sofa, collectible, attributed to Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino factory in the late 1930s. The upholstery has been redone in fur-effect bouclé fabric, the f...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$4,587 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Modern Tweed & Mahogany Bracket Back Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Atomic Era Bracket Back Sofa, circa 1950s. Features streamlined track arms, original tweed plaid button tufted upholstery and two large seat cushions. The...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Deep' 3-Seater by Friends&Founders, White and Brown
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary and minimalist sofa named 'FEMME' signed by Danish design studio Friends&Founders
Model shown on main image:
- 3 seater: 255cm
- depth: 85 cm
- fabric: Chalet by Astri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Handcrafted Outdoor Sofa in Natural Teak Wood with Flat Weaving Detail
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Resistant to oxidation, designed for heavy loads, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean.
Weaving: Flat 4 mm weave.
Fixed Upholstery: 100% polyester. M...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Teak
Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Exquisite upholstery complements the striking ...
Category
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Empire sofa. This handsome burl veneer sofa features ebonized and gilt columns, urn finials, with two hidden drawers, all newly upholstered in Schumacher abstract ...
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Burl
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern sofa made of Walnut wood and still with the original faux leather upholstery.
Dimensions:
L219cm/ 7ft
Seat Depth 50cm/19.7 inches
H69cm/26.75 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Rosewood & Leather Sofa by Jydsk Mobelvaerk
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
Steel
Scandinavian Midcentury Carl Malmsten Boucle "Samsas" Sofa, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This mid century icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a have new high quality off white boucle fabric and reupholstered by o...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Curved four seater sofa model 1669 by Fritz Hansen. This curved model later production on license by FDB (Fritz Hansen design) from the 1950s. Reupholstered in beige sheep skin with ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Sofa in Loro Piana Leather and Wool
By France & Søn
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An exceptional sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. We love this design. Gorgeously simple. Beautiful lines. The Minerva can be transformed from a couch to a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Wood
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
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$27,710 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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
Vintage 1970s leather sofa mod. Soften design Rossi di Albizzate
Located in None, IT
Brown leather sofa, Soften model, Rossi di Albizzate design, 1970s.
CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIONS: Height 65 cm; width 230 cm; length ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$1,410 Sale Price
55% Off
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
$8,500 Sale Price
43% Off
Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage sofa by Florence Knoll, designed in 1954 for Knoll International – a true icon of modernist furniture and architectural elegance. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Saporiti Italia 2-Seat Leather Sofa with Curved Sides
By Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Saporiti Italia 2-Seat Leather Sofa with Curved Sides
Offered for sale is a vintage leather 2 seat sofa by Saporiti italia The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ubald Klug Pair of Iconic 'Terrazza' Sofas for De Sede
By Ubald Klug
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
Wood, 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.
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