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Sofas For Sale
The Hamptons Slipcovered Sofa from The Collection by Michael Del Piero
Located in Wainscott, NY
Designed by Michael Del Piero.
Materials: Hardwood Frame, Tight Seat w/ Waterfall Linen Slipcover & Elongated Back Pillow (90/10)
Upholstered in muslin
Dimensions: 108″W x 44″D x 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
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
$22,024 / item
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s
Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26"...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$4,800 Sale Price
26% Off
Tufted Leopard Print Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tufted Sofa in a luxurious Mokum Textiles Leopardo Print Italian Jacquard Woven Chenille on a sateen ground. Frame is a solid hard maple. Seat cushion is made with 8-way hand tied sp...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton
$18,355 / item
1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview
By Preview
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is one unique sofa, very comfortable. The shape is amazing would be the center focus point of any room Made by Preview Furniture
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Lovely Weiman Curved Cloud Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Weiman curved cloud sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan. The original fabric is a blush ballet slipper pink and still looks great-only minor signs of age. This sofa measures 3...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$7,600 Sale Price
47% Off
COR Trio Sectional Sofa in Chocolate Brown Velvet 1972 NEW UPHOLSTERY
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage COR Trio Sofa in new Dark Chocolate Brown Velvet.
The velvet can be brushed to give it a different look, with lighter and darker brown tones (see different looks in the image...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Borge Mogensen, Model 2213 Black Leather Sofa, Manufactured by Fredericia Stolef
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish designer Borge Mogensen originally designed the 2213 sofa for his own home in 1962. Today, the sofa is probably the most iconic sofa in mid-century Danish design, found in emb...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Charles and Ray Eames Sofa, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
3-seater sofa model ES108 by designers Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s. The base is in polished aluminum. The seat and back are in brown leather. The original leather ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Blue Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Mid-Century Modern inspired sofa (known as "The Carlton") was hand built at our studio in Norwalk, Connecticut. The three cushioned sofa features sleek track arms and firm loose...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$8,855 / item
1973 "Cornaro" Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Manzano, IT
1973 "Cornaro" Sofa & Armchair Set by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina - Iconic Italian Modernist Design
Designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1973, the Cornaro seating set for Gavina epitomizes timel...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$42,974 Sale Price
40% Off
Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only).
Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
Casa e Giardino sofà Gio Ponti style 1950s.
Located in bari, IT
Two-seater sofa in wrought iron and brown velvet seat produced by Casa e Giardino 1950s, it is possible to purchase the set with the two related chairs and the complete set with cent...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti 'Larissa' Sofa in Purple Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, three-seat sofa, fabric, acrylic, chromed metal, Italy, 1969
This eccentric sofa named ‘Larissa’ epitomizes a beautifu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Custom George Smith Espresso Tufted Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
An original custom made soft mottled dark espresso leather tufted with brass tacks and mahogany wood legs by famed bespoke British furniture maker, George Smith. Original label. Exc...
Category
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Walter Leeman Zeppelin Living 3 Piece Living Room Set for Velda 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Rare Zeppelin sofa designed by Walter Leeman in the seventies for Velda. The sofa, thanks to its monumental dimensions and seamless tubular structure, ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Steel
Gray Le Corbusier Leather Sofa Grand Confort, Petit Modèle by Cassina, 21st C.
Located in Greding, DE
Two-seater leather sofa Grand Confort, Petit Modèle, originally designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, produced by Cassina in the 21st century. This vers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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
Meir Sofa by Matteo del Pero
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
With an iron frame and wooden shell covered entirely in fine and exclusive leathers and offered in two sizes (220 cm and 280 cm), the Meir Sofa by Matteo del Pero...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
$28,526 / item
EXTRA LARGE AND DEEP ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning lightly restored hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield tufted oversized sofa
Please note the ...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
$10,941 Sale Price
20% Off
Kanz - Sofa Green & White Striped (Set of 3 with Daybed) by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kanz modular sofa by hermhaus has a peaceful and serene design with its simple lines and original details. The Kanz sofa, which will bring a stylish, comfortable and spacious eff...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Mario Bellini Bambole 2 Seat Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1973
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly cosy so called 'Bambole' 2-seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia, Italy 1973. This sofa was designed in 1973 and turned quickly to one of B&B It...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Beice Sofa by Merve Kahraman, American Walnut, Lime Fabric & Mustard Leather
Located in New York, NY
Beice Sofa by Merve Kahraman
American Walnut, lime fabric, mustard leather.
118" W x 43.3" D x 36" H (Seat Height: 15.7")
BEICE is a 3 seater sofa designed to mimic the feeling of...
Category
2010s Turkish Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Edward Wormley Open Frame Sofa, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare two-seat Edward Wormley open frame sofa, made by Dunbar, in the USA, 1950s. Newly reupholstered in high quality fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Organic Modern Arc Sofa Cream Wool Linen Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Arc sofa, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
A masterfully crafted sofa whose robust wooden structure and high-quality memory foam retain their...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mario Bellini - Camaleonda sofa - 1972 Black grained leather
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Rare and superb Camaleonda sofa
Mario Bellini
Edition C & B Italia
1972
Black grained leather
5 main elements
1 fireside chair
4 armrests
Sign
Dimensions:
Large element: L 90 x ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Umber Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
This model evokes the timeless elegance of Borge Mogensen's designs. With three spacious seats, it provides ample room for relaxation. The we...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Large Scalloped Sofa in Pink Velvet, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scalloped sofa with striking form. Sits deep with ample single seats that can be customized. Shown in performance pink velvet and hemp brush fringe, stan...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$16,915 / item
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
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M,
I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only.
Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: every...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Iconic Brasiliana Sofa Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Contemporary Italian Leather 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a contemporary greige leather upholstered sofa purchased at Bloomingdale's. It was made in Italy.
It measures 89" W x 36.5" D x 27" H, and has a seat height that is 17".
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-seater Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a rare and coveted piece of Italian design from the 1970s. Upholstered in sumptuous black leather, the sofa embodies t...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Sandra by Annie Hieronimus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset model Sandra designed by Annie Hieronimus.
This is the 2 seater version.
The fabric has a stripe design, a truly 1970s design.
The...
Category
1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, White/Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures: W. 250 cm / D. 250 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm
2 x curve barnum bouclé 24
2 x curve leather green
Modular sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Leather, Wool
Sity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1986
Located in Premariacco, IT
Classic of Italian design, this Sity sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia presents itself in its elegance and refinement with a two-seater section, a corner section and a single s...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Danish Upholstered Sofa By Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Danish upholstered sofa by Hans Olsen is a refined example of Scandinavian modern design, combining elegant simplicity with exceptional craftsmanship. The rich walnut-stai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat Height (inches): 16.25"
Arm Height (inches): 24.63"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered up...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Julep Curved Sofa in Bopha Fabric by Jonas Wagell
Located in Boston, MA
Designer: Jonas Wagell
Julep is influenced by the 1950s Avant-Garde movement, drawing upon its simplicity and grandeur, refined by a contemporary, romantic, feminine allure. Star of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$10,789 / item
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970. Original upholstery and new chrome plinth base.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Linen Fabric
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
With an elegant design inspired by the style of the great mid-century French designers this sofa e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Beech
$13,787 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Modernist Sculpted Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
The aptly named Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa is bold in its design, so clearly translating the character of a Venetian gondola to create a unique silhouette in a sophisticated living...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic modular sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini in purple and lavender striped colors from textile fabric 1970s, Italy.
A great design icon modular sofa elements Le Bambole by Mario Bellini designed 1972 for B & B Italia consists of two ( 2 ) corner elements and one ( 1 ) seater.
Two modular elements show labels, all elements show underneath original jute fabric stamped with company´s name.
Beautiful original striped textile fabric in purple and lavender colors.
These modular sofa elements gives a lot of options for installing a space and could perfectly create a thrilling contrast with contemporary environments.
The condition is fair, it shows signs of age and use like stains, abrasions, fading, damages at the fabric and worn corners.
Perfect for design connoisseurs, who love and appreciate preloved authentic design icons.
Images are part of the description
approx. measures:
2 corner elements: width 90 cm, depth 87 cm, height 71 cm, seat height 44 cm
1 one seater: width 79 cm, depth 87 cm, height 71 cm, seat height 44 cm
Mario Bellini ( 1935 ) Italian architect and designer
Mario Bellini designed many important furniture designs throughout its organic and complex shapes as Le Bambole Sofa, Amante or CAB Chair.
This sofa design Le Bambole features cuddly and organic spirit and helps B & B Italia to earn many awards.
Also the provocative advertising campaign with the female model Donna Jordan...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Textile, Upholstery
Large Leather Corner Sofa, 1980s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Large Leather Corner Sofa, 1980s
Vintage Design
XXL vintage leather sofa 1970´
310/250 h65cm
Seat width 60 height 40cm
Armrest height 60cm
The comfort of the sofa is exceptional, an...
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gufram Pratone Forever Greenest Chaise Lounge by Ceretti / Derossi / Rosso
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On the 50th anniversary of PRATONE®, Gufram pays homage to history once again by reimagining the most innovative lounge chair in the history of design with the release of its new unl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Modular Sofa " Sistema 61" by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Modular Sofa " Sistema 61" by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
Dimensions on the listing are for one of the possible configurations.
This sofa is modular.
Dimensions :
62*62*38.5h...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Modular DS-600 Sofa by Berger, Peduzzi, Vogt & Ulrich for De Sede, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Sofa by De Sede in leather and fabric composed of 11 elements, Model: DS-600, Modular sofa. Seat height 40 cm
Wear due to time and age of the sofa.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US F...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Giovannetti Collezioni 21st Century Le Nuvole Sofà WHITE designer S. Giobbi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Seat and backrest with wooden structure in multilayers and stell-
Seat and backrest padding in polyurethane foam of different layers covered with tissue and synthetic fiber for bette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wood
Vitra Soft Modular Four Seater Sofa and Ottoman by Jasper Morrison
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the ultimate in comfort and style - the Soft Modular Four Seater Sofa and Ottoman by Jasper Morrison for Vitra. Crafted with the finest ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$7,058 Sale Price
50% Off
One Of a Kind Mid-Century 1950’s Black & White 11ft Sofa Style of Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
One Of a Kind Mid-Century Custom Made 1950’s Black & White 11ft Sofa Style of Adrian Pearsall
A true gem for MCM enthusiasts—this custom-made vintage sofa embodies the bold, sculptu...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Walnut
"Elisa" Indoor Three-Seat Sofa Designed by Enzo Mari for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Elisa" is a three-seat sofa, designed by Enzo Mari and manufactured by Driade, featuring a structure made of steel finished in black-brown epoxy paint, cushions in polyurethane foam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1970s 3-Seater Sofa in Black Leather, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition with minor signs of use
- The sides parts were newly reupholstered in very similar black leather
- Cleaned
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$2,673 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolf Benz Vintage Modular Brown Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional leather sofa was by Rolf Benz manufactured in Germany.
It is a pure 70ties design with timeless modern shape.
The leather is a aniline brown color wit...
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Polystyrene, Wood
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Mokka elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
$9,549 Sale Price
20% Off
Very rare Mah Jong modular sofa ‘Sonia Rykiel’ by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great Mah Jong modular sofa in the limited ‘Sonia Rykiel ’ fabric. A matching set from its first owner.
A very rare find on the second hand market. It is no longer available in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1970s Pair of Mid Century Chrome Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of mid-century chrome sofas designed by Milo Baughman in the United States circa 1970s. These sofas are both stylish and functional, featuring a sleek chrome wrap-around design ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Two Rope and Tasseled Gilded Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Two rope and tasseled gilded sofas in linen-blend upholstery. Hollywood Regency, Napoleon III style. Dorothy Draper style.
Sofas are priced individually.
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
$17,500 / item
La Michetta Composition 1 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Modular sofa by Saporiti Italia, 1990s, set of 2
By Saporiti
Located in Manzano, IT
Refined set of modular seating produced by Saporiti Italia in the 1980s, characterized by geometric lines and bold colors. The sturdy polycarbonate frame combines with vibrant fuchsi...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Sofas
Materials
Synthetic
$5,729 Sale Price
40% Off
Ilona Lounge Sofa by Arne Norell for Norrell Mobel AB, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Maskuline leather sofa designed by Arne Norell in the 1960s, produced in Sweden. Featuring thick brown leather cushions on saddle leather sling supports with brass hardware, the stur...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
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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