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Sofas For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1840s
Togo Leather 3-seaters sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Argelato, BO
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. M...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's Channel Tufted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's sofa; the whole with channel and tufted upholstery, the sides and back are curved and covered in a warm brown Italian leather. The sofa is constructed...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Mario Bellini for C&B Italia First Edition 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
Located in New York, NY
'Camaleonda' First Edition modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, for C&B Italia, 1970. The structure is constructed of wood and upholstery in fabric. Original label. Prod. C&B,...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Ralph Lauren Woven Rope Sofa
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Ralph Lauren Woven Rope Sofa. Featuring a woven rope frame, original removable cushions, rolled arms, and roped bun feet. This is an exceptional combina...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rope, Wood

Divano Gradual di Cini Boeri per Knoll International original fabric
Located in Ghedi, IT
Il divano Gradual di Cini Boeri per Knoll, anni '70, lungo 230 cm, è un’icona del design modernista italiano. Caratterizzato da una struttura in legno laccato marrone, la sua finitur...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool

Organic Shaped Wavy Sofa in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Organic shaped sofa, pine, fabric, Europe, 1970s This sculptural sofa, crafted in Europe during the 1970s, embodies the organic spirit of its era through its fluid, curvilinear form...
Category

1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Vintage Victorian Style Cherry Wood Floral Tapestry High Cameo Back Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Cherry Wood Floral Tapestry High Cameo Back Sofa. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 41" H x 67" W x 32" D x 16" Seat heigh...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Italian Modern Curved Sculptural Loveseat or Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern curved sculptural loveseat or sofa. This stunning Italian Federico Munari inspired postmodern sofa, chaise or loveseat has interesti...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976
Located in Oakville, CA
Presenting the iconic Le Bambole design care of Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in a very rare 3 seat sofa example. Originally designed in 1972. This original sofa was manufactured in I...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

1999 Modern Overscale Modified Tuxedo Sofa with Fantasy Eggplant Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Modern to Hollywood Regency overscale modified tuxedo style sofa wearing “Fantasy Eggplant” fabric on loose zippered poly/foam filled seat & back cushions, arm cove...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Cassina Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chair Leather Vico Magistretti, Mid Century Modern
Located in Munster, NRW
“With Maralunga, I wanted to create an object that stands for a familiar interior design. A warm, comfortable and cozy place where you can feel at ease and rediscover the atmosphere ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair Matched Pair Karges Carved French Louis XV Style Sofas Settees
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a super-rare pair of matched Karges of Evansville, Indiana sofas in the Louis XV taste. The pair has a fantastic pair of frames that are hand-carved as Karges is world famous...
Category

1970s American Louis XV Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Traditional Floral Sofa With Pastel Chinoiserie-Inspired Upholstery and Skirted
Located in Elkton, MD
Late 20th-century traditional curved sofa featuring pastel floral upholstery with a Chinoiserie-inspired pattern. Designed with rolled arms, a skirted base, and three-seat cushions. ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Camaleonda Sofa in Dedar Boucle by Mario Bellini
Located in London, England
The Camaleonda sofa is a renowned and iconic piece of furniture designed by the Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini in 1970. This modular sofa is celebrated for its unique a...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s Make a bold statement with this stunning 1970s modular sectional sofa, upholstered in luxurious red...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
$2,335 Sale Price / item
35% Off
1980s Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Preview Sofa with Kelly Wearstler Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Designer Preview sofa, masterfully upholstered in a way to keep the visual symmetry of the bold diagonal stripes, Sereno velvet fabric by Kelly Wearstler.
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Long Gondola Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Long Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 33 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 21 inches Al...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Surrealist Salivasofa 'Original' Prototype Red Lips Sofa By Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
In the pioneering year of 1972, the visionary duo of Salvador Dalí and Oscar Tusquets unveiled their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their inn...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

'Down' Sofa in black leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Carlo Bartoli Down (Blob) sofa set, 1970s, Italy. “Down” sofa set by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy. Part of the Down series this set consist a 2-piece modular sofa, 4 cabinets and a coffee table. Satin black lacquered wood and upholstered in the original black leather with amazing patina. As the coffee table is as wide as the frame of the sofa it can also be placed on the corner to make an L-shaped configuration. Bold 70s Italian design thats striking to look at and has a comfortable seat. The 2 corner seats are more used so a little less high. Measurements 4-seater sofa – Height: 75 cm – Width: 290 cm – Depth: 82 cm Measurements 2-seater: – Height: 75 cm – Width: 145 cm – Depth: 82 cm Measurements coffee table: – Height: 24 cm – Width: 73 cm – Depth: 73 cm Measurements cabinets: – Height: 24 cm – Width: 2x73 cm and 2x68cm – Depth: 37,5 cm Note: The Carlo Nason Lotus...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Three-Seater Sofa for Mobilgirgi by Mario Marenco, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding three-seater sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi in 1970s. Walnut and leather. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gerard Van Den Berg Leather "High Noon" High Back Brown Leather Sofa w/ Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century three seater cognac leather "High Noon" sofa by Gerard van den Berg who, after leaving Montis but prior to starting Label, designed under "Gerard van den Berg Design" for Molteni, Perobell and Wittmann amongst others. This sofa has three throw pillows...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s. Original fabric with extraordinary paisley pattern and leather. Excellent condition
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Silk

Vintage Maralunga Blue Leather Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Leather Armchar model "Maralunga", realized by Vico Magistretti in 1970s for Cassina. Indigo blue indigo leather uphostery, in excellent condition. Adjustabe backrest.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

"Cloud" Sofa in Velvet & Walnut, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is a true American masterpiece. Wi...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Geoffrey Harcourt's Iconic 1970s Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
Inspired by the timeless concept of the chaise longue, Geoffrey Harcourt's interpretation from 1970 stands as a testament to modern design. Known as the Cleopatra, this unique Dutch...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool

Original Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, weißes Dreisitzer Sofa (Modell: Brigadier) von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ciri Boeri, einer der einflussreichste...
Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern L-Shape Curved Sectional Sofa with Brass Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A post modern curved sectional circa 1980's. It features a 3 piece design with brass plinth base. Fabric is original and needs updating. Overall depth is 34 inches.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.   
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Three Seater Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Good Quality 20th Century Black Leather Three Seater Chesterfield Sofa A late 20th-century, three-seater, black colour leather Chesterfield sofa with three loose cushions. It featur...
Category

Late 20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Leather

Slope Arm Sofa, Upholstered in Beige Patterned Silk, Baker Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Comfortable, sloped arm sofa with a single cushion and block-style legs made by Baker Furniture. The plush cushioning offers exceptional support, making...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Massimo Ghini sofa for Moroso
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Timeless sofa by Massimo Ghini. One of the pioneers of the artistic movement known as Bolidism, Massimo Iosa Ghini was inspired by the future avant-garde designs of chairs that prio...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Beautiful Leather and Mahogany Sofa in the Style of Frits Henningsen
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful leather and mahogany sofa in the style of Frits Henningsen.
Category

1990s American Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

1970s Three Seater leather Sofa , Brazil
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 41cm good condition wood polished Three seats sofa in leather in the taste of Percival Lafer 1970,Brazil.
Category

1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Italian Post Modern L-Shaped Sectional Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stylish and well made Italian sectional sofa circa 1990's. It features a 3 section design with down filled back cushions and chunky black legs. Fabric is soiled and will need recov...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1970s Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture Sofa in Icelandic Sheep's Wool
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Fully restored mid century modern sofa designed by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture in the 1970s. This sofa was reupholstered in long hair Icelandic Sheep’s Wool in a taupe ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Italian modern brown leather sofa Sesann Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather sofa Sesann Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s Sofa model Sesann in brown leather. The seat, the backrest and the two armrests follow curved and roun...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1970s 3-Seater Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Dimensions when unfolded, depth 76cm, length 90cm Fabric good condition, with minimal wear. Chrome parts polished. Made in Czechoslovakia Cleaned.
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Maralunga" Sofa in Blue Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for the Cassina factory in the 1970s. The two-seater sofa is entirely upholstered in original fabric of the time in perfect condition, no rips or da...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Plastic

Mid century italian sofa, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century sofa in brown faux leather designed in italy in the 1970s. Very thick and comfortable cushions with an elegant design. Good original condition. 1970s - Italy Dimensi...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

'Sesann' sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italia 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini with foam padding and fine original leather upholstery, chrome-plated metal tubing.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cognac Leather De Sede DS 11 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Cognac Leather De Sede DS 11 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970. Original patchwork cognac leather upholstery with superb patina. Age relat...
Category

1970s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, c 1990, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The burgundy leather is incredible on this Poltrona Frau circa 1990 Post-Modern sofa by Pierluigi Cerri. Featuring soft and supple Italian leather cushions over a ribbed leather wrapped (over steel) frame with smoked chrome legs, the rear has a floating leather shelf with manufactures brand embossed. The color is superb - see the close ups for better color representation. Ideal for rooms where you need a pop of deep beautiful color in comfortable seating. Use as a loveseat or settee but this two-seat sofa is large enough to fit three when needed. Comfortable cushioned armpads make it a nice place to take a nap. This burgundy leather couch...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mario Bellini C&B 1st Edition Camaleonda Four-Piece Sofa, 1970
Located in Corby, GB
A beautiful Camaleonda set in original brown velvet. Two small armchairs, one large armchair and one pouffe make up this stunning 1st Edition set - produced in 1970 by C&B Italia bef...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Post Modern Sofa by Preview
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and ultra coveted Preview sofa. The details, add so much interest and design flair. This collection has real designer feels. **We have this sofa as well as a 2 seat sofa and ...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

20th Century Guarnacci, Padovano and Vagnoni for 1p Attributed, Modular Sofa 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
1P - INDUSTRIA CHIMICA PER L'ARREDAMENTO is an Italian manufacturer, active between 1967 and 1986, based in Florence. Thanks to the collaboration with several italian designer (such as Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A curvy three piece sectional designed by Carson's Furniture and produced in the early 1980s. It features a unique over lapping cushion design. Fabric is original, and dated, but usa...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Salmon Pink Leather Three-Seats Sofa for B&B
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado three-seats sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Salmon Pink leather, great condition.  
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Mid-century vintage Italian blue velvet sofa in the manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century modern style Italian plush blue velvet sofa. The sofa is newly upholstered and a blue microfiber velvet and is extremely comfortable with a wide seat and a high...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Design Two Seater Chrome Frame and Bouclè Sofa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid Century Modern two seater sofa in chrome and Bouclè. The chrome frame design feature gives the sofa a sleek, modern, and often luxurious appearance. Chrome-framed sofas are pop...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Tête-à-tête Settee by Randy Culler for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
An innovative tête-à-tête de-sign by Randy R. Culler for Thayer Coggin, Inc. This is Thayer Coggin’s newfangled version of a victorian courting settee. The two curves allow the seate...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Modular Sofa in Full Leather
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede full leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa. The DS 600 was designed in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sed...
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Stressless Tan Leather Teak Wood Reclining Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural reclining leather sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful so...
Category

1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s "Serenade" Modular Leather Sectional Sofa by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau
Located in Manzano, IT
1980s "Serenade" Modular Leather Sectional Sofa by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau - Iconic Italian Design Discover timeless Italian craftsmanship with this stunning modular corner so...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Feathers

Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Charles Pfister Knoll Studio Upholstered Sofa Offered for sale is one upholstered three-seat sofas designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll Studio. The sofa was recently reuph...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Italian Space Age Additional System armchairs by Joe Colombo for Sormani, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of armchairs model Additional System, with aluminum base and six cushions each, with rounded edges and of different sizes, placed side by side and connected to each other by hoo...
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an exquisite vintage modern serpentine sofa, a stunning piece designed by the renowned Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1990s. This sofa features a captivating swirl...
Category

1990s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Postmodern 80s Convertible Black Leather + Chrome DeSede Ds140 Sofa Reto Frigg
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful original 1980s DeSede Designer original by Rito Frigg in beautiful black leather-- with a Chrome frame. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to your desires! This piece also features the removable headrest. Shown here with and without the use of the headrest. Stock image showing the measurements with the headrest here in image #6. From the De Sede Website: "Market launch of DS-140 by Reto Frigg: thanks to its new rotating seat system, the sofa can be converted into an elegant double lounge chair...
Category

1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Spanish Revival Sofa Floral Tapestry Chenille Fabric Barley Twist Turned Spindle
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Spanish Revival or Mediterranean style floral tapestry chenille sofa comprised of a dark wood frame with barley twist spindle post sides, brass decorative details, three foam filled loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam seat cushions, and three loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam back cushions, two bolster arm pillows, new dust cover, round tapered wood back legs, and front ball casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, at first look I thought this sofa was reupholstered but given a second look this is its original! It is in great condition. But the foam in the seat cushions is starting to show its age and will need to be replaced soon; however, that’s easy to do with the zippered cushions. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. Someone call the 1970’s…. it seems to have forgotten its SPECTACULAR SOFA!!!! We have a wonderful Spanish Revival sofa...
Category

1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Leather Sofas, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An icon of postmodern design: a pair of Nicoletti Salotti 2-seater sofas in gray leather, produced in Italy around 1980. The leather of the sofas has taken on a lived-in look that gi...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage 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.

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