Sofas
to
1,470
9,272
5,586
7,536
7,457
665
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
14,595
6,820
6,297
6,249
6,061
6,154
5,964
6,093
5,973
6,083
5,922
6,063
4,228
3,627
977
273
134
74
56
54
54
51
49
34
34
32
25
24
11
3
153
582
6,722
8,201
218
3,724
2,194
33
14
47
171
250
942
1,365
1,377
406
142
10,718
7,451
3,511
3,274
3,639
11,022
3,632
2,118
2,070
1,963
15,658
8,591
9,094
431
298
180
165
114
Sofas For Sale
Danish Angle Arm Upholstered Sofa
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish Angle Armed 96" Long Sofa. Newly upholstered in a cream fabric with threads of reds and tans. Even Armed Design perfect for unobstructed views! Very comfortable with a cozy...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Butterfly Sofa with Solid Mahogany Wood Structure and Red Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa butterfly large made with solid mahogany wood structure.
Upholstered with high quality red velvet fabric or customer fabric
on request. Also available with different structure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$32,825 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972.
Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather.
Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
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
1930s Modern Italian Curved / Crescent 3-Seat Sofa in Red Fabric & Walnut
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
1950s - 1960s Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian curved / crescent 3-seat sofa with dark wood (likely walnut) base and red woven upholstery.
Elegantly sculpted lines emanating from ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
$5,161 Sale Price
30% Off
Adriano Piazzesi Sofa in Blue Marine Velvet and Chrome Frame
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This exquisite modular sofa set by Adriano Piazzesi combines comfort, sophistication, and iconic 1970s Italian design. Upholstered in plush blue corduroy fabric and accented with sle...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s.
Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mario Bellini Brown Alpaca Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
The set features three modules with big backrest, and two modules with small backrest.
Alpaca...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Alpaca
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia,1970s - New Upholstery
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Dijon Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 180cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Modern Twins Curved Couch, Beige Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Round Brazilian Sofa in Red Upholstery and Black Wooden Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, lacquered wood, fabric, Brazil, 1970s
This bulky Brazilian sofa consist of a round shell that forms an oval ring around the seat. The red fabric is tufted around the shell in...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Original Fabric, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Original Fabric, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Curved Sofa Sense, by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Sense sofa, by Tiago Curioni has a bean design, but it differs from the other models because it has a free span in the center that defies the limitations of...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$12,000 / item
Miller Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
This captivating sofa makes a statement with its bold colors and classic silhouette. A contemporary reinterpretation of an antique cabriole sofa, the sol...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Other
$29,722 / item
Ligne Roset Ottoman Settee by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Ligne Roset Ottoman Settee, a luxurious addition to any living space. This stunning piece features a sleek and modern design, with a curved backrest and plush cushion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Fabric
$2,604 Sale Price
50% Off
Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
The set features two modules with backrest and two armrests.
Green linen velvet upholstery.
Fu...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Linen
Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century slipper sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen of Denmark.
Companion piece to the FD 172 slipper chairs, this sofa is a rare find.
Versatile ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$2,600 Sale Price
60% Off
Customizable Wittmann Vuelta Velvet Sofa by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Rotation, turning, return – these are the meanings of the Spanish word Vuelta. The backrest rotates playfully around the corner, becomes the armrest, continues on to the sitter - or ...
Category
2010s Austrian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
$13,899 / item
Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural two-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
The sofa is composed of three separate segments characterized by the wave-shaped curves. ...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Milo Baughman Gold Fabric Upholstered Floating 'Tuxedo' Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Tuxedo' form sofa in gold colored fabric upholstery resting on a wooden platform base. (MILO BAUGHMAN)
Upholstery has water stains and faded discolorations in ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Sofa in Walnut, with Original Green Fabric and finish by Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Greven, DE
Stunning sofa by Georg Kofoed from Denmark. This sofa is in very good original condition - the fabric and finish are original and in fantastic condition given its age. A piece of des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Spruce
$4,757 Sale Price
64% Off
Swedish Modern Sofa with Stained Oak Frame and in White Upholstery, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-20th century marked a transformative period in interior design and architecture, with the rise of movements such as Scandinavian modernism forever influencing design history....
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric
A 21stC Three Seat Cream "Togo" Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The iconic "Togo" sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design mid-century design classic. It is an extremely versatile modular sofa that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Suede
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Green furniture velour, ash wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Flo Green Velvet 2-Seater Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Experience the essence of mid-century Brazilian design with the Flo Sofa. This exquisite piece artfully combines comfort and luxury, featuring a sturdy frame complemented by high-qua...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$20,073 / item
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E027 'Many Layouts and Fabrics Available'
Located in Paris, IDF
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes.
Designer: Emanuel Gargano
Maker: Amura Lab
'Lapis' can be made in several dimension and com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall, Circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern sofa in the manner of Adrian Pearsall. Walnut with slate inlay end tables, Circa 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
Geometric Minimalist 4 seat modern sofa by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geometric Minimalist modern pre owned Await Lounge System four seat sofa with caramel faux leather upholstery designed by EOOS and manufactured by Steelcase for Coalesse. Made in USA...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
JH 803 - Sofa in original leather by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 803 - 3-seater sofa in original brown leather with metal frame. Designed in the 1970's by Hans J. Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Fabric and Cuoio Stilt Sofa 4 Seater by Amura Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric and Cuoio Stilt Sofa 4 Seater by Amura Lab
Dimensions: W 294 x D 96 x H 75 cm
Materials: FRAME: solid wood and cuoio. SUSPENSIONS: rub la plume ber and polypropylene belts SEA...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$33,763 / item
Italian 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian 18th century rococo carved walnut sofa or canape
Standing on four cabriole legs with stylized foliage a carved rocaille shaped apron with a padded seat. The padded back with a carved wooden frame decorated with acanthus leaf scrolls and a cresting centered by a large rocaille.
The carving presents elegance and movement in a vivid manner with powerful rocaille carving as is characteristic of Italian Rococo furniture...
Category
1760s Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Premium Poltrona Frau Petronio Down Filled Royal 2-Seater Sofa Chestnut Leather
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinctive Poltrona Frau Petronio sofa from the premium collection in the late 1970s.
This extremely comfortable down-filled 2-seater is upholstered in premium quality chestnut lea...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in Montréal, QC
Le Bambole Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. This iconic sofa is made of a thick buffalo brown leather - polyurethane foam interior with metal frame.
In good vintage ...
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Zond Chair by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Zond Chair by Plyus Furniture
Dimensions: D 101 x W 76 x H 94 cm
Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery.
PLYUS Furniture creates pieces in collectible des...
Category
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$20,147 / item
PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted sofas RRP £30,130
Please no...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Le Bambole two-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
The Bambole series today is an icon of 1970s design furniture and won Mario Bellini the "Compasso d'Oro" award i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern love seat length sofa in black vinyl faux leather upholstery and walnut base in the style of Wormley for Dunbar or Harvey Probber. It is in wonderful vintage condition. We believe the black vinyl to be fairly new. The walnut base does have age appropriate little nicks and dings. Please see photos, circa 1960s.
It is hard to say who designed and produced this fabulously gorgeous and simple streamline Mid-Century Modern style sofa first. Was is Edward Wormley for Dunbar? Was it Harvey Probber or Florence Knoll? Or, did Taylor Chair Company, the maker of this particular love seat, actually make their rendition first? Does it matter? You will love the lines and materials used in this two-seat love seat Lawson shape sofa with a tight back and two loose seat cushions. It is covered in a very nice and natural looking black faux leather vinyl. So close to the real thing its is hard to tell the difference. And sets on a walnut Parsons’ style base. Simple but very handsome.
Taylor Chair Company was founded by Benjamin Fitch in 1816 Bedford, Ohio. He originally made split-bottom chairs in his cabin. In 1841 one of Mr. Fitch’s employees, William O. Taylor, married Mr. Fitch’s daughter. William quickly took over active management of the company and by late 1940s the company became known as W.O. Taylor Factory. After a fire in the original location the factory moved. In 1871 W.O. Taylor’s son, Vincent A. Taylor, took the helm and the name was changed to W.O. Taylor and Son as they became an award-winning company. In 1885 the company incorporated becoming a public company known as The Taylor Chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Italian Venetian Leather Upholstered & Carved Wood Settee Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian leather upholstered sofa from the 19th century. This antique settee from Italy features a elegantly dramatic arched top rail at ba...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Heli 3-Seater Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the Heli Sofa, a design marvel by Otto Zapf, crafted exclusively for Knoll International. This post-modern piece seamlessly blends luxury and mod...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Sofa Characterized by Flowing Curves and Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa elegantly fuses design with craftsmanship. Its expressive form, characterized by flowing curves, is a testament to skilled artistry. Hand-shaped foam underscores the dedica...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pair 1960's Danish Sofa With Vintage Upholstery
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair 1960's Danish three seat Sofa with vintage patterned upholstery. Buttoned back upholstery. Solid stained teak frames
Price is for the pair but willing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Howard and Sons London 'Grantley' Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
An exceptional Howard and Sons ‘Grantley’ sofa.
This original Grantley H&S model sofa features down-filled outswept armrests that sit at the same height as the back, giving the sofa...
Category
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$19,685 Sale Price
25% Off
BUBBLÉ Sofa - Modern Organic Curved Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
With its smooth curves and clean design, the BUBBLÉ curved sofa brings subtle elegance into space. Generous seating make this sofa inviting to both chill and entertain. The half-roun...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
$14,537 / item
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Citrine Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions lena 3 seater sofa in citrine marrakech jacquard upholstery
It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests. It is a real inv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alain Delon "Salon" Three Seat Sofa in Taupe Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, three seat sofa, fabric, France, 1970s.
This ornate, comfortable sofa has a strong and playful design. The high, webbed back gives perfect support for...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tabacco Croissant Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Tabacco Croissant Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Dimensions: D 120 x W 240 x H 80 cm
Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery.
“Croissant” Sofa.
Of course, for the d...
Category
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$33,634 / item
Moooi BFF Modular Sofa in Divina 3, 171 Light Grey Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF Sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Dimensions: 39.25” H x 74.25” W x 35.5” D
Seat Height: 19”
All upholstered furniture can be reuph...
Category
1970s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage Italian Modular Sofa From Airborne, 1960s Italy 5 pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Modular Sofa from Airborne, originating in 1960s Italy, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. This sofa is characterized by its modular construction, a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Exciting T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for Widdicomb Curved Sculptured Wood Edge Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare T. H. Robsjon-Gibbings for Widdicomb sculptural wooden edge sofa. Just look at that sexy curved teak edge along with tall tapered legs-so well designed! This sofa measures 29" T...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$7,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosewood & Butterscotch Leather MP-163 "Earth" 3-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth" model sofa is by far the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and ...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Upholstery
$6,796 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Fendi Casa Tan Camel Velvet Modular Down Sofa
By Fendi Casa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The ultra rare sofa exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The luxurious sofa is statement piece and packed with personality. Double modular camel velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
‘Magia’ Sofa by Bacci and Mazzoni for Giovanetti, Italy, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A standout of 1980s Italian design, the ‘Magia’ sofa by Bacci and Mazzoni for Giovanetti pairs playful forms with sharp detailing. The plush upholstery wraps around two sculptural se...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy, 1973, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973, set of four.
Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic armchair, designed in 1973 by Michel Du...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia,1970s - New Upholstery
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
MP-167 3-Seat Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Percival Lafer designed 3-seat tufted sofa in mustard yellow leather with Rosewood wood frame, model MP-167, produced by Lafer MP, Brazil, 1960s.
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972. This piece is one of the very rare prototypes or early editions, and still 100% original, read ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Natuzzi Leather Sofa by Italsofa
By Italsofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern sectional sofa features leather upholstery and chrome feet. Italsofa by Natuzzi. This distinctive modern sectional sofa adds to the stylish Italian design of the piece...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$2,380 Sale Price
55% Off
Wave Sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Wave Sofa by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1970.
Cm 385,00 x 75,00 x 105,00.
Steel and padded fabric.
Good cond...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
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.
Read More
Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Who Is Mario Bellini, and Why Is His 1970s Camaleonda Sofa Everywhere Right Now?
Get the lowdown on the ultrachic modular sofas that are currently taking up real estate in your Instagram saved folder.
How to Arrange Furniture + Layout Ideas
Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.
April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
Trend Spotlight: Velvet Chesterfield Sofas
The plush-yet-elegant seating piece you'll want to curl up on all winter long.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Carlo Di Carli Dining Chairs
Heywood Wakefield Dining Room Furniture
Eames Lounge Chair Rosewood Vintage
Frem Rojle Poul Volther Chair
Barcelona Mies Van Der Rohe
Louis Xv Style Chaise Lounge
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair
Chrome Art Deco Lounge Chair
Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair
Arne Hovmand Olsen Dining Chair
Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair
Franco Albini Rattan Lounge Chair
Ray Wilkes Chiclet Sofa
Red Plaid Couch
Roberto Cavalli Darlington
Sesann In Stock
Sheriff Sofa
Sofa Mario Bellini Le Bambole 3 Seater