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Sofas For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1960s
Vintage Parsons Sofa
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage parsons sofa newly upholstered with new foam seat and down back cushions. The chenille upholstery is a very light grey with a striated pattern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century two-seater sofa ABCD by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1960s
Two-seater sofa mod. ABCD in purple fabric. The sofa has a rectangular upholstered and padded seat. T...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Teak and Greenish Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Scandinavian modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The way the armrests bent outwards remind of the designs by Folke Ohlsson. Looking at the...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Two-Seater, Attrb. to Florence Knoll, 1950's
By Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very nice vintage sofa. We have re-upholstered it in green fabric, and it has new filling. The sofa has a metal base, which reminds us of the Knoll parallel sofa...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
2 Seater Sofa by Danish designer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A 2-seater sofa in striped 'Savak' wool in grey and white colours with legs of stained beech. By an unknown Danish designer.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s
By Rino Levi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rino Levi was one of the pioneers of the modern movement in Brazil, advocating for simple, practical and economical design, disparaging the imitation of classicism. ‘Classical spirit’ rather than classical forms was his ideal.
Levi was instrumental in spreading the fame of Brazilian modernism through his furniture designs as well. As this beautiful Brazilian wood sofa shows, by the 1960s, Levi abandoned Italian rationalism in favour of an approach closer to that of the Rio modernists both in his architectural and furniture designs. As a piece of true Brazilian mid-century design, the beauty of the wood and organic shapes and lines dominate this three-seater sofa. The tilted, architectural lines of wood making up the armrests create a visually distinct and exciting appearance. The additional horizontal lines connecting to the backrest are a creative addition, while also supporting the overall stability. The frame with its joinery praises Rino Levi’s craftsmanship and architectural expertise. The beautiful colour of the wood is highlighted by the light upholstery of the body in a premium bouclé fabric, including the three removable cushions.
This sofa model is rare to find, for as during Brazil's military dictatorship, it was against the law to export furniture. The ban on exports only ended in the 1980s, but it still took some time for things to change, not to mention that handmade pieces were created in limited editions. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that this sofa is special, and a real rarity.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some scratches and marks on the wood. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
86.41 in W x 28.74 in D x 30.31 in H; Seat height 16.14 in
219.5 cm W x 73 cm D x 77 cm H; Seat height 41 cm
About the Designer:
Rino Levi was a Brazilian architect important to the development of modernism in Brazil. Levi was born to Italian Jewish parents on December 31, 1901 in São Paulo, Brazil. After graduating from Colégio Dante Alighieri in São Paulo, Levi studied in Milan and Rome under Marcello Piacentini.
In 1924, he moved to the School of Architecture of Rome. There, he met Adalberto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Fabricius & Kastholm Three-Seater Sofa with Original Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fabricius & Kastholm three-seater sofa in original brown leather. It is rare to find in brown leather such as this. Patinated leather cushions with leather wrapped arms. Brushed stai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" Sofa by GETAMA in Original Patched Leather Denmark 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" sofa by GETAMA in original patched leather, Denmark, 1950s
Hans J Wegner "GE236 / 4" sofa - by GETAMA in original patched leather upholstery - Denmark 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Leather
Mid-Century Danish Style Couch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish style couch, made in Yugoslavia. Classic 60s&70s design.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Patinated Reddish Brown Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Jacob Kjaer, Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
This sofa is attributed to the Danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. The design truly intensifies the experience of sitting by means of the impressive construction featuring delicate lines and curved shapes. The backrest develops gracefully into the armrests in a curvaceous movement, which contributes to the sofa’s solid and stabile appearance. Kjaer decided to stay modest with decoration by implementing tufted buttons on the seat, which add a grandiose touch to the sofa. The patinated leather radiates a vibrant reddish brown...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully updated and restored. The iconic bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This has been reupholstered in a stunning high-quality mohair from "The Sign". This sofa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Luigi Rossi, Sofa, Brown Sheepskin, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown sheepskin and wooden sofa designed and produced by Luigi Rossi, Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Red Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Crafts Associations, cloud sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
The cloud sofa features a long, asymmetrical seat with sinuo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Ettore Sottsass Daybed, Red Lacquered Wood, Chartreuse Upholstery, Italy c. 1962
Located in New York, NY
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007)
A lively and playful modernist daybed or sofa by Memphis Milano founder Ettore Sottsass, in red lacquered walnut with a black-upholstered cushion and two bolster pillows in chartreuse.
An early work by the revolutionary designer and eventual gray eminence of postmodernism, the piece marks an important transitional period as Sottsass moved away from strict functionalism to incorporate ideas from contemporary art, art history, and religion. The sofa eschews the man-made materials of his later Memphis Group works, but anticipates them in its vivid palette. “Every color has a history,” Sottsass said. “Red is the color of the Communist flag, the color that makes a surgeon move faster, and the color of passion.” Indeed, the sensuality of the sofa's hues whimsically counterbalances its minimalist forms. The staggered repetition of the frame's vertical slats, alternating between wide and narrow, forecast the stripes of Sottsass's Nefertiti desk...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Brass Mounted Faux Bamboo Adjustable Settee, Circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass mounted faux bamboo adjustable settee in the manner of Billy Haines circa 1950.
We are located in Philadelphia and offer expedited shipping t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Modular Sofa from the 1960s by Gunnar Sørlie for Karl Sørlie & Sønner, Sarpsborg
By Karl Sorlie
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive modular sofa from the 1960s by Gunnar Sørlie for Karl Sørlie & Sønner, Sarpsborg. Saga model with high quality solid oak frame. The sofa has be...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Sculptural Woven Leather Sofa, Metal Frame, UK, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Woven leather; Sculptural sofa; Metal frame; Settees; Two-seater; Living room set; United Kingdom; UK; sculptural; 1950s;
Sculptural sofa made of woven brown leather. The subtle ...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rare Four Seater Leather Sofa by Hans Eichenberger for Strässle, Switzerland 70s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Rare four seater leather by Hans Eichenberger for Strässle, Switzerland 1970s. The stunning chrome tubular frame is supported by 34 springs in the back and 34 in the seating of the s...
Category
1960s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Rare Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Arne Norell Kontiki sofa Swedish Design
Arne Norell (Sweden, 1917-1971). Mid-century modern Teak and soft black leather. Norell Sweden label. wear and ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Curved Sofa and Armchair in Original Mohair, Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Curved Danish sofa and arm lounge chair in original Mohair velvet fabric and teak legs, circa 1950.
The Mohair fabric is still original and in very good condition with minor signs o...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Teak
Kaare Klint Model 4118 Box Sofa, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Rare Kaare Klint Model 4118 two-seat box sofa with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. Made by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Upholstered...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-Century Danish Modern 1950's 3-Seat Sofa in Teak and Wool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sofa manufactured in the late 1950's. Classic design with low elegant lines and yet enough of a presence to anchor a living room. Covered in its...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
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
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Federico Munari Curved Boomerang Sofa with Polished Brass Legs, Italy 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Federico Munari
A beautifully elongated kidney-shaped sofa by Federico Munari, with serpentine curves. The deep, highly comfortable seat, gracefully sloping back, and tapered arms ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich, Mid-Century Modern, Three Seat Sofa, White Boucle, Wood, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Art Deco Style, Boucle, 1940s
Italian organic form sofa or settee by architect, designer and pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of new laquered black oak.
New upholstered with vintage aniline leather.
Model 290, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern to Modern Rust or Burnt Orange Tuxedo Style Sofa Oak Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern to modern tuxedo style sofa with oak frame and rust or burnt orange large-weave hopsacking fabric. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury 101in Model 488 Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dunbar
Edward Wormley
Wormley has pioneered in a broad field of design, he was one of those unique designers who was sensitive to the interplay involved in selling modernism and st...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Down
Extra Long Mid Century Modular 6-Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Unusual sectional, or modular, sofa having 6 distinct chair sections, which can be hooked together to form one very long sofa (143 inch) or used in s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
3-Seater Sofa C610 by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful design classic sofa with cognac leather upholstery. The sofa is in vintage condition, the leather shows its age with patina scratches and cracks, but no tears.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Oak Sofa by Tage Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century oak sofa by Tage Poulsen - Denmark 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
Modern Italian Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa for Cassina circa 1969
By Cassina
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid Century Modern three seat sofa Italian made Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" for Cassina circa 1969. Charcoal fabric held together by chrome plated metal clamps. Very nice condition...
Category
1960s European Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Danish Sofa in Soft Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
This Danish sofa catches the eye due to the exquisitely shaped armrests. From the high backrest the armrests float downwards in three curves. ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Divina wool in 100 % New Zealand wool.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Curved Sofa with Shaped Back by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
Very large curved sofa with brass legs and shaped back reupholstered in grey linen. The sofa sits on brass legs. This sofa can sit in the m...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron ‘Juliette’ Sofa, France 1955
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Gorgeous ‘Juliette’ sofa designed by Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron, France 1955. These sofas have very nice open structure made of solid oak carved spines, that is what this d...
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Brown Leather Armchairs with Wooden Legs and Brass Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of brown leather armchairs with wooden legs and brass wheels.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Camel Leather Sofa in Style of Pierre Chapo, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Inspired by Pierre Chapo, Mid-Century three seater sofa in Camel leather featuring a superb patina, oak wood structure. Elegant design and great comfort.
We also have the matching...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
The perfect New York sofa and guest bed, and one of the finest daybed designs of the era. The model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brillia...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish Three Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Part of a living room set comprehensive of a two seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful and stylish three seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Settee, Shearling, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A shearling and brass settee designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Fine Vintage Antique Chesterfield Club Sofa Hand Dyed, 1930s
Located in Aachen, NW
Vintage Chesterfield sofa original made in England with an amazing patina.
The piece comes with a very thick hand dyed leather, the cushions are filled with duck feathers.
A hand...
Category
1930s English Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sofa Model FD 130/3 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three seater sofa model FD 130/3 designed in 1960 by danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Early edition in hardwood with new upholst...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” living room set for Cassina, two-seater sofa and two lounge chairs, ivory bouclé wool and chromed steel, Italy, 1969, set of three.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. The most notable feature of those lounge chairs and sofa, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Ap18s Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 18S - 3-seater sofa, reupholstered in new textile (Sunniva 3, colour code 153) and legs in patinated oak. Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern 10 Foot Long Low Angled Sofa Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern 10 foot low angled sofa style of Paul McCobb. Sofa has been reupholstered at one time - all foam in good shape. Has solid wood tapered legs under frame. Ready for ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Groovy Geometric 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern geometric 3 cushion open arm walnut sofa
Offered is a restored Mid-Century Modern sofa. The sofa is in excellent condition and has been refinished and reupholster...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Red Midcentury Modern Oak Sofa, 1950s, Original well preserved upholstery
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Red Midcentury Modern Oak Sofa, 1950s, Original well preserved upholstery.
Very stable and light wood construction.
Revived polish.
The original well-preserved upholstery has been c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Elegant Italian Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric upholstery, metal, Italy, 1950s
This sofa is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s. Organic and sculptural, this three-seat sofa is anything but minimalist...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Olof Ottelin 'Duetto' Sofa, Keravan Puusepäntehdas Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Olof Ottelin and produced by Keravan Puusepäntehdas for the Stockmann company in Finland in the 1950s. This distinctive two-seat model was named 'Duett...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, 1960s
A beautiful three seat sofa made in Denmark in the 1960s. This model reminds of Borge Mogensen's designs. The black leather shows a light patina ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Sofa and Matching Armchair, 60s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb set composed by a modular corner sofa in 4 parts, with its matching armchair.
Set entirely restored and reupholstered with 2 fabrics by Déd...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Seating Suite, Denmark, C. 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Westport, CT
Danish Mid-Century Seating Suite - A Timeless Masterpiece Fully Restored to Perfection!
**Experience Timeless Elegance**
Step into the world of Danish design excellence with our meticulously restored seating suite, originating from the 1950s and masterfully revived by Stamford Modern. This exquisite ensemble is a tribute to the golden era of mid-century modernism, featuring two enchanting slipper chairs and a spacious three-seater sofa, all handcrafted from the finest walnut wood with stunning bronze accents.
**A Heritage Reimagined**
The Seating Suite pays homage to the iconic "Japan" collection by design virtuoso Finn Juhl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
French Stained Wood Sofa with Cuffed Armrests, France, ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“The extension of the art of dwelling is the art of living” declared Charlotte Perriand famously, who was convinced of the power of good design. This sofa helps to understand Perrian...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 85-102 x 190 x 74 41 cm (Depth x Width x Height / Seat height)
This unique mid-century design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Teak & Bamboo Bench with Carved Detailing Madura Island, Java, Indonesia c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved teak wood bench originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java. It features a wonderful array of carved detailing along its frame which inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Sofas
Materials
Wood, Teak, Bamboo
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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