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Sofas For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
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
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Convertible Daybed Sofa by Wittmann, Austria, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding sofa model 'Constanze' / 'Constance' with black steel and a fabric in a warm cognac / golden / ocher / mustard yellow / orange tone designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt fo...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Modern American Sectional Corner Sofa in Structured Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sectional sofa, structured yellow upholstery, metal, United States, 1960s
This two-part sofa is upholstered in soft yellow structured fabric that emphasizes the strong lines...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Borge Møgensen Model 2213 For Fredericia Danish Leather 3 Seater Deep Red #506
Located in Lewes, GB
An Original Børge Mogensen Model 22213 for Frederica 1962, an exceptional quality sofa , with wonderful proportions and a stunning deep red colour , resting on solid teak feet .
...
Category
1960s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Rare Leather “Squash” Sofa by Paolo Deganello for Driade, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare leather “Squash” sofa by Paolo Deganello for Driade, Italy, 1980s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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, two lounge chairs and one ottoman, champagne leather, Italy, 1969, set of four.
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. Its most notable feature, 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
Rosewood Armchairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These armchairs were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and were presented in the company catalog from this period. With structure turned in solid Rosewood and ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Silk
George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States.
Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller.
This sofa has a metal frame with square chro...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Giancarlo Piretti Style Modern Cubic Three Seater Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern cubic sofa in the style of Giancarlo Piretti. This sofa has been newly upholstered in Kvadrat fabric and features three seats with clean geometric lines. The sofa sits atop an oak plinth base. This semi modular sofa can be arranged with our cube block table and two sofa seats to create an L shaped seating...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Walnut Case Loveseat by Metropolitan, 1950s
By Metropolitan
Located in Westport, CT
A completely restored walnut case love seat by Metropolitan, circa 1960-1969. New castors. Newly upholstered in Italian bouclé.
Other designers fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Oiva Parviainen Three-Seater "Susanna" Sofa, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design is the Susanna sofa created by Lahti Lepokaulusto and designed in the 1950s by Oiva Parviainen...
Category
1950s Finnish 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
Pair Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage tufted leather Chesterfield sofas. The leather is burgundy with solid black wooden bun feet. Has brass tacks to the front of the arms.
Category
1960s English Chesterfield Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Andre Vanden Beuck Aluminium and Black Leather Sofa
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the ultimate sofa for the discerning collector: the 1960's Swiss high-quality designed cast aluminum and black leather Aluline two seater. Crafted with the highest attent...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
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
C684 sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, The Netherlands 1968
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Design sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, The Netherlands 1968.
The white frame has some traces of use, but can be repainted if desired.
We upholstered the sofa in a light grey wool ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Glamorous French Louis XVI Style Gold Giltwood Sofa with Damask Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous French Louis XVI style sofa having a carved wooden gold gilt frame with lovely patina, upholstered in a raised damask fabric, all in great shape.
Arm height 25.5
#5293
Category
1940s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
One Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wromley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Down cushions with a textured beige fabric and casters. As shown in the last image, we also have a matching pair...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Model 442 Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Pierre Paulin "442" Sofa for Artifort, designed in the 1960s.
This lovely 3-seat sofa is also fabricated in the 60s
The combination of steel and the upholstery give thi...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
The Eames sofa compact works where bulkier sofas don’t. The clean profile and crisp, light scale evolved from a built-in sofa that Charles and Ray Eames designed for the living room ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Other
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
1960s Georg Thams Leather 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some minor signs of use
- Produced by Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
European Mid-Century Two Part Sofa in Black Cow Hide, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique curved sofa consists of two parts and whether the parts are standing next to each other or together, the design is simple and striking.
The two separate part construct...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the manner of Viggo Boesen, sofa, fabric Gabriel 'Savak', stained beech, Denmark, 1940s
This charming sofa is designed in the manner of Danish designer Viggo Boesen (1907-1985),...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, 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
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
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
Danish Modern Two-Seat Sofa with Cognac-Colored Leather Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage 2 seater sofa manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s.
It's upholstered with the original cognac-colored leather with light patina, ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, 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
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
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
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Shearling, Beech, Denmark, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sheepskin and beech sofa designed and produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
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 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
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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