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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Four seat sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The way the armrests bent outwards remind of the designed by Folke Ohls...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern style celebrated functionality, and this is still a key tenant when decorating homes of the 21st century. And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this pe...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Faux Fur
Mid-Century Tete A Tete w/ Ebonized Walnut Cabriole Legs & Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This unique and lovely Mid-Century Modernist Tete A Tete With Saber Style Cabriole Legs in Ebonized Walnut and Holy Hunt Uphlstery originates from France, Circa 1950. The french term...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Green velvet Wilhelm Knoll 50's 'banana' sofa
Located in TILBURG, NL
'Banana' shape, 50's couch. Newly reupholstered in a green color, velvet fabric. The back and seating have new foam.
As a square the couch is measured W230xD116xH76cm. As the shape i...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Restored Milo Baughman Style Stick Reed Rattan Cubists Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Baughman style rattan sofa with woven stick rattan sides and pole rattan frame. The seats are covered in tuft blue cloth cushions.
1950, United States
Sofa: 34" tal...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Jens Risom Armless Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Jens Risom armless sofa with maple frame. Older restoration in Knoll boucle.
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Maple
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s.
16.5” seat height
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Vintage Teak Sofa Bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning, rare and very early Danish vintage teak sofa bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This was made in Denmark by France and Daverkosen,...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Armchair, Patinated Cognac Leather Wood, Austria, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An armchair manufactured in midcentury in Austria, circa 1950.
The piece is made of a wooden base with an upholstery in leather with great patina. Patinated brass studs at the back....
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Georgian Style 20th Century ‘Chinese Chippendale’ Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine Georgian design ‘Chinese Chippendale’ model camelback Sofa.
English Early 20th Century, with dense mahogany frame of a lovely colour and patination.
Now upholstered in the rare and long discontinued GP Baker...
Category
1920s English Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Sofa Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous timeless chesterfield sofa designed by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s. This sofa is made of original leather with a tufted back and seat, ( the bottoms are well attached to t...
Category
1950s American Chesterfield Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Paul Laszlo, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A burgundy red fabric and bleached mahogany sofa designed by Paul Laszlo, USA, 1950s.
Dimensions: 28.75” H x 60.25” W x 30.5” D
Seat Height: 17.5”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Grace Walnut Leather for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic design from 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen Denmark (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). This (re-)edition of the Swan Sofa (Model 3321) wa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Fuchsia Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous fabric sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the fine manufacturer Azucena Italia.
The vintage sofa is made of brown, fuchsia and purple striped fabric, which creates a very colorful geometric effect. The lines are very hard and geometric, wonderfully eccentric.
The frame is made of anodized aluminum, shiny silver, which connects to the spectacularly beautiful square, hollowed out feet. The cushions also act as square armrests, very colorful.
The sofa comes from the Rome home of Luigi Caccia Dominioni.
The colored sofa are ideal for furnishing eccentric and colorful living rooms.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Sofa ‘Airport’ in Striped Upholstery and Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, sofa ‘Airport’ model AP35/4, fabric, metal, Denmark, designed in 1957
This sleek looking sofa is part of the ‘airport’ series and is characterized b...
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
1950s Gilt French Couch in Mohair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
French style gilt wood couch, covered in mohair about 8 years ago. Metal ornaments.
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 31” H x 78.5” W x 33” D
Seat Height: 20”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Danish 1950's Sofa by Kurt Olsen Teak Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curved sofa by Kurt Olsen from the 1950's. Epitome of Danish 1950's style. Made by Slagelse Møbelværk around late 1950's5800. Solid and sturdy but needs to get reupholstered. Remova...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner “GE240” Cigar Sofa for Getama, Denmark 1950
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful “Cigar” sofa, model GE240, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama in Denmark around 1950.
This highly recognizable piece is made of excellent quality oa...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Theo Ruth Sofa, Model 115 in Dedar Bouclé and Beech, Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking sofa was designed by Theo Ruth in 1958. This model numbered 115 was produced by Artifort in the Netherlands.
The design is marked by the rounded lines of the upholst...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Edward Wormley La Gondola Sofa for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA, La Gondola sofa. The extra long sofa features a mahogany frame that supports the backrest and seat offering a floating effect to the seat bac...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sinuous Velvet Turquoise Sofa Midcentury Sofa Isa Bergamo Italian Design
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sinuous velvet turquoise sofa midcentury sofa Isa Bergamo Italian Design.
Elegant and trendy shapes, sofa of exceptional quality and elegance, total...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa Model 'Samspel" Carl Malmsten, 1956
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and now have its ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa,, Professionally reupholstered. Stunning gray wool fabric. Retains origi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This impressive set of sofa and two armchairs was designed and produced by the Australian company Parker Furniture in 1956. Parker has a legacy of creating some of the finest Mid-Century furniture. These eco-friendly seats are no exception. In an elegant, deep design with perfect proportions, there are simple pillows covered with a characteristic designer material in the color of royal blue, which complements the scultured structure of the frame. The cushions can be raised and the pieces have a spring frame. Elegant, aerodynamic arches are embedded in a low-line solid teak frame that creates an ultra-streamlined 20th century classic. Parker reflects the lightness of form present in the best Mid-Century design and this highly organic living-room set by Parker are a great example of a coveted modernist style. Clean lines and a relaxed profile come together to create a comfortable and stylish pair with a timeless feel. The beauty of these elements can be seen in thoughtful details. The sharp angles visible in the armrests and rear slats add sophistication to this forward-looking design. The set is signed with a label on the wooden frame and an insert on the cushions. Sleek low-back style and sophisticated design are examples of Parker's form from the 1950s.
Armchair has 75x69x73cm. The height of seat is 42 cm
Parker Furniture began as ‘Dagger and Parker’, a partnership formed between craftsman Alf Dagger, and salesman Jack Parker, after the depression era. From humble beginnings, the company quickly grew, making government tender furniture. Originally, the company made mainly traditional style furniture – reproductions of antique or art deco styles. In the mid 1940s, Tony Parker...
Category
1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Airport Sofa AP34/4 Denmark 1954
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern four seater sofa model AP34/4 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by AP Stolen, Denmark 1954. This is for the rare 4 seater version of this...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Børge Mogensen #330 Fredericia Oak "Football" Sofas / Daybeds w/ Original Fabric
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A rare pair of sofas/daybeds designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia A/S. Originally designed in a larger version for Erhard Rasmussen, this awesome sofa set is truly unique. It is...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Naeko Sofa (Daily Bed) by Kazuhide Takahama produced by Gavina Spa in 1957
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, first model manufactured by Gavina, recently covered in linen velvet. Two pieces available. Supporting structur...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 30.75” H x 78” W x 36” D
Seat height: 17.5”
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
STYLISH ANTIQUE ART DECO CIR 1920 BURR WALNUT GREEN VELOUR SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920’s Art Deco Burr Walnut framed sofa with Green Velour upholstery that is part of a ...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Settee, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Manhasset, NY
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bronze, Camel Mohair, Settee, 1950s
Modernist sofa designed and produced by ISA Bergamo in the middle of the 20th century. This example feat...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, Manta model, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian sofa and pair of armchairs from the 50s. We do not know who produced them but they are of great design and very rare. The structure is in excellent condition, only the fabric...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
American Designer, Sofa, Rattan, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950.
16.5” seat height
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and light gray velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Red Patinated Leather and Mahogany
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s/1960s
Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period....
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Marco Zanuso, Sofa, Velvet, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and brass sofa designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex, Italy, c. 1950s.
Seat Height: 15.5"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Hacienda Style Mexican Wood Carved Sofa, Circa 1950's, Mexico
Located in San Antonio, TX
Hacienda Style wood carved sofa, circa 1950s, Mexico. This Hacienda style sofa features velvet mustard color cushions that can be removed. This Spanish style formal sofa would look b...
Category
1950s Mexican Spanish Colonial Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa with Updated Oatmeal Hopsack
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Model 53, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1955. The sofa features an updated oatmeal hopsack upholstery which was pr...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Blush Velvet and mahogany
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare variation of the bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture company of Berne Indiana circa 1950s. This A-frame bracket is similar to the designs of Jens Risom, t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
FINE RESTORED 147CM WIDE ViNTAGE HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage fully restored Circa 1950-1960 aged Cigar brown leather Chesterfield sofa
Please ...
Category
1950s English Chesterfield Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Model "Susanna" Sofa, Aake Anttila, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Susanna" Sofa, designed by Aake Anttila, manufactured by Lahden Lepokalusto Oy, Finland, 1950s. Birch frame with velvet like fabric upholstery. Beautiful embossing on the fabr...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed Cleopatra designed by Dick Cordemeijer manufactured in Netherlands, circa 1950.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beauti...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Fabulous 2-Piece Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Low Mid-Century Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous 2 piece long low Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa. This is perfect for you designers who need to reupholster. The bones are magnificent but the fabric needs updating. Long ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954.
Osvaldo Borsanis sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, because so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed.
This eccentric sofa...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Sofa, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sofa
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Cream Mohair velvet upholstery, with tapered solid walnut legs.
Measures: 7...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Small Sofa Italian Mid-Century Design Green Velvet Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
A small sofa with a pleasant shape, design and elegance, restored with a good petrol green velvet.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Cognac PK 31 /2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
PK 31 /2 sofa settee by Poul Kjærholm, manufactured by first manufacturer Ejvindt Kold Christensen Denmark (marking on last photo).
Sofa comes with original upholstered frame panels...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa in quality vintage bottle green velor, two extra pillows. Ash wood legs. Brass springs in the seat and back is ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic mid-century tufted sofa by Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International c.1950s, USA. It can easily be floated in the center of a room as the b...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1950s Italian Two-Seater Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti in Rubelli Fabric
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A beautifully proportioned 1950s Italian two-seater sofa designed by Gigi Radice and produced by Minotti, this piece captures the soft elegance and sculptural charm of Italian mid-ce...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet covering and legs in brass and black lacquered metal. It is recommended to replace the lining...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
"Divina" sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Divina" two seater sofa attributed to Arne Norell. Produced in Sweden by Westbergs Möbler during the 1950s. Stained beech legs and new upholstery in light beige "Hallingdal" wool fa...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Large curved sofa in wood and green velvet in the style of Gio Ponti Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Large curved sofa in wood and fabric, upholstered in green velvet, in the style of Gio Ponti — Italian manufacture, 1950s
In a living room, the sofa is the quintessential piece of f...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
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
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Butaque Sofa by Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Danville, CA
Clara Porset Butaque sofa from an important architectural masterpiece designed by Ricardo Legarreta in Emeryville California. Part of a reception ...
Category
1950s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Oak
Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This three-seater sofa has the best characteristics of Danish mid-century modern design. Its comfort and delicate design elements make this three-seater the most coveted work of Eva and Nils Koppel...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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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