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Sofas For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
By the middle of the 20th century, design and handicrafts from Sweden had caught the eye of the outside world. Since the 1910s, the modern movement had worked for a modern and functi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Saporiti Large Sofa in Green-Blue Patterned Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, upholstered in green-blue textured fabric, metal legs, Italy, 1960s
Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be sleek, elegant and an eye-catche...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Chesterfield Club Sofa Hand Dyed, England 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
Vintage Chesterfield sofa original hand made in England with an amazing patina.
The piece comes with a very thick hand dyed leather! All buttoms and leather parts were made
by hand.
A hand crafted masterpiece!
The sofa is overall in a very good condition.
Dimensons are:
Width - 202cm
Depth - 90cm
Height - 82cm
Seat Height - 45cm.
We are able to ship the sofa worldwide.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
We have many years of experience in logistics and shipping will be done neatly and with clear communication.
Your dream sofa...
Category
1960s English Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Two-Seater Sheepskin Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in London, England
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian architect and designer who made significant contributions to the fields of furniture design and interior architecture during the mid-20th c...
Category
1960s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Crafted by the renowned master Percival Lafer in 1970, this exceptional piece of furniture boasts a striking and comfortable design. Its clean lines and unique details, such as elega...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Midcentury #5526 Wormley Dunbar Armless Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
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 still preserving the nostalgic touch of intimacy, warmth, and detail. Wormley attended the Art Institute of Chicago in 1926. After attending there he worked for Marshall Field`s Design Studio in 1930, and then a year later he began working for Dunbar. His collaboration with Dunbar made him a household name for decades. His first Dunbar chairs, produced in 1932, were reproductions of antique designs, but when they became popular Wormley augmented the set with new pieces to form a full line of furniture for almost every room in the house. He was given a contract under which he would produce two lines of furniture each year, one traditional and one modern
5526 Knowland vintage 6 ft midcentury Dunbar armless sofa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint. A three-seat sofa with mahogany legs, seat, sides and back with blue-, red- and whitestriped Greek Savak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama, 1957, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" sofa by Kazuhide Takahama - New Upholstery.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son. It was made in Denmark, and dates from the 1960’s.
This is of outstanding quality, th...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Laila" Sofa by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” models from the series by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection. Designed in the halcyon phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Finnish craftsmanship was brought into modernism.
This sofa is from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. As an essentially Finnish modern piece, this sofa is built around the core characteristics of the era: gently rounded edges, tapered wooden legs, and a generous, fully upholstered body. The style was modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with three large tufted buttons. In the absence of ornamentation, the three large tufted buttons on the back stand out, creating depth as they sink into the textured green fabric. The design has the “classic Nordic look”, which explains the contemporary popularity of this sofa both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. This sofa was created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XIV Style Walnut Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful French carved frame, tufted loveseat / sofa. Has a goose-down loose cushioned seat.
Category
1950s French Louis XIV Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Great Leather and Hardwood Sofa by Illum Wilkkelso
Located in Montreal, QC
Green leather and hardwood sofa by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Sofas
Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa White Bouclé Wool Soriana Italian Sofa, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa model "Soriana" two-seat design by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Made of chromed steel structure and reupholstered in white bouclé wool fabric Italy, 1960s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Plastic, Wood
Beautiful Three-Seat Sofa, circa 1930, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
In the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon,
Large three-seat sofa,
Original grey fabric to be redone,
France, circa 1930.
Measures: 217 x 94 x 85 cm.
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Modern Danish Couch by Skippers Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern sofa by skippers furniture features mismatch black tufted cushions, rich rosewood grain frame. This sofa would make a great addition to any home or office.
Plea...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Jørgen Bækmark for FDB Møbler Two Seat Modular Sofa in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Bækmark for FDB Møbler, modular sofa, oak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
The modular sofa, designed by Jørgen Bækmark for FDB Møbler in the 1960s, consists of two seating elements,...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
4er Set COR Orbis Midcentury Sofa Module Luigi Colani Space Age
By Luigi Colani, COR
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten vier wunderschöne Vintage Sofa Module von COR aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Luigi Colani und wurde unter dem Modellnamen "Orbis" handgefertig...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Plywood
1960s Sofa, Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic Sofa from the 1960s by Rudolf Bernd Glatzel for Kill International. High-quality solid cherrywood frame with original leather cover in black.
Quality Features:
accompli...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Classic Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa Ca' 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic three seat sofa by Jens Risom, ca' 1960's. Sculpted and recessed walnut base, model #2516. Freshly reupholstered and ready to be enjoyed for many years. The cushions are re...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-38-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Reupholstered grey Danish Sofa by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Edgy Johannes Andersen sofa for CFC Silkeborg in stunning new upholstery. This sofa is reupholstered with De Ploeg, Bergen12/08 in full accordance with the original upholstery as designed by Andersen. This sofa has a spacious yet straight seat ergonomic suited to accommodate conversation and activity such as reading and work. With the catchy mid-century modern teak armrests this eyecatcher completes your living!
The fabric of de Ploeg, Bergen 12/08, is a 25% polyamide and 75% wool fabric with a wear fastness of 50000 martindale. The teak armrests and legs contain very light traces of use corresponding to the age of this cool sofa...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
1960s, Danish 3-seater "Banana" sofa by Edmund Jørgensen, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Edmund Jørgensen. 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture wool/cotton fabric, beech wood legs, brass springs in the ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, brown leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1960s
This sofa is refined, modern with a robust touch. A well-designed sofa by talented Swedish designer Arne Norell (1917-197...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Home & Garden Sofa - Italy 1940s
By Maison et Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa attributed to Maison & Jardin - Italy 1940
Bean shape - reupholstered in a creamy white textured fabric from the English house Designers Guild.
Dimensions: 80x178x90 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Danish Vintage Rosewood Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare Danish vintage sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen. This was made in Denmark by France and Son, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstandi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage Boho sofa with yellow and red floral fabric, France, Circa 1960
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Sofa / bench.
Very pretty floral fabric.
Metal feet.
Boho/ hippie / mid century style.
France, Circa 1960
In good condition.
Dimensions:
height 74 cm
width 180 cm
depth 74 cm
seat h...
Category
1960s French Bohemian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, sofa or settee, leather, chromed steel, Austria, 1960s
This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the talented Austrian furniture designer Johannes Spal...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1940s Danish Large Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Danish modern design from the 1940s. It has a simple, elegant design with clean lines and a curved back. The oak frame is sturdy and well-mad...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Modern Wooden Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
This two-seat sofa was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The ivory white upholstered seats and backrests provide comfort and enhance the warm tones of the polished wood. The armrests and ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Nanna Ditzel Style Four Seat Sculptural Teak Sofa Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scandinavian modern four seat sofa with sculpted teak arms and substantial solid teak legs, made by Pi Langlos Fabrikker- often attributed to Nanna Ditzel. ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas, each with a rectangular back and scrolling armrests, the face of each arm boldly carved with an op...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Three Seater Sofa, Louis XV Style With Painted Frame
Located in London, GB
This a very well-made French three-seater sofa with 3 seat cushions, circa 1900, newly upholstered with a suede-like linen colour fabric, very resistant and easy to clean. The frame...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Harvey Probber Bronze Base Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Harvey Probber. Mint green upholstery with a button tufted back and two detached seat cushions on a bronze anodized base. Size: 7.5ft.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Three-Seater Sofa by Georges van Rijck for Beaufort, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-seater sofa designed by Georges van Rijck and manufactured by Beaufort in Belgium. This piece merges the timeless design aesthetics of 1960s Belgium with contemporary elegance....
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Danish Modern” is a recognized term around the world standing for the characteristic style of Danish design created during the 20th century. As this elegant three-seater sofa shows, the style is characterized by clarity in design and extremely high quality in craftsmanship and choice of materials.
Thanks to its subtle but pronounced curves, this sofa is inherently elegant while also keeping the warmth and cosiness that is often associated with mid-century Danish design. The standout visual element is the scalloped back that echoes the legacy of Art Deco that had a lasting influence on the Nordic countries as well. Many of the well-known Danish architects felt the urge to try their hands at “Nordic Art...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Curved Italian Mid-Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale Sofa / Divan/ Couch by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, circa 1951. The piece is in it's original Ultra-marine faux leather / vinyl upholstery and Features a rare, subtle, curved form and recessed cushions. The slightly curved form sets it apart from other Zanuso Triennale sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modernist Living Room Set by John Van Zeeland, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist Style; Modernism; Art Deco; John Van Zeeland; Belgian Design; Belgian Architecture; Listed Building; Heritage; Prové; Belgium; Avant Garde; ...
Category
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950’s Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
1950’s French oak sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron. New upholstery. Arm height 22
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Three Seater Sofa 50s-60s, wood, fabric
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage 1950s 1960s Italian-made three-seater sofa with sinuous shape with distinctive wooden frame and original capitonné fabric upholstery in shades of beige.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bauhaus Pair of Bed-Side Tables, Mücke Melder, Plywood, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus Pair Of Bed-Side Tables by Mücke Melder. Original Well-Preserved Paint.
Maker: Mücke - Melder
Material: Plywood, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass
S...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Gio Ponti Tomaso Buzzi Sofa
Located in Red Lion, PA
Truly beautiful one of a kind authorized copy of Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi 1930 Sofa.
Walnut frame upholstered in satin silk.
Manifactured by Carpani F.ll inc
Literature: Mobili De...
Category
1930s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Satin, Silk, Walnut
Arne Norell Two-Seater Sofa in Patinated Olive Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1964.
This sofa is refined, modern and with a robust touch. A true Swedish and Norell design. It is made of leather with four cubic w...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Restored Triple-Door Wardrobe by Mücke, Melder, Lacquered Wood, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored triple-door wardrobe by Mücke - Melder.
Maker: Mücke - Melder
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Lacquered Wood, Chrome-Plated Steel
It ha...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Sofa by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An tight back and seat sofa with dowel legs newly upholstered in a flecked oatmeal grey fabric.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Foam, Teak
Modular mid-century corner sofa in wool, Belgium 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Stunning mid-century modern corner sofa in original wool upholstery. The seats are modular, which makes this a versatile piece suited for any kind of room.
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Mid-Century Lounge Sofa or Couch by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Sofa: 218 × 75 × 69 × 42 cm (85.8" × 29.5" × 27.2" × 16.5")
Armchair: 86 × 80 × 93 × 42 cm (33.9" × 31.5" × 36.6" × 16.5")
Table: 65x 65 x 36 cm (25.6" × 25.6" × 14.2")
W...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede, Upholstery, Fiberglass
4-Seat White Faux Leather "Montenapo" Sofa by Zanotta, Italy, 1965
By Zanotta
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare 4-seat white capitoned faux leather "Montenapo" sofa by Mario Scheinchenbauer, produced by Zanotta, Italy, 1965.
Fair original vintage condition. One scratch on the back (pictu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage Postmodern Italian Black Lacquer Wide Arm Sofa With White Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Italian Black Lacquer Wide Arm Sofa with White Leather
Your living room needs this exquisite comfy sofa. The frame of this sofa is ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Kontiki Three-Seater Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Kontiki Three-Seater Sofa by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950s Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa from the 1950's in its original condition
Needs new upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Giuseppe de Vivo Sofa, 1935
Located in Milan, IT
Giuseppe de Vivo sofa, 1935.
Beautiful padded velvet sofa by Giuseppe de Vivo.
The chromed tubular steel support, with curved lines, turns it in a very interesting piece.
The v...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather 3 Seat Sofa by Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Worn faded Red leather 3 seat sofa Birch wood legs. Designed by Børge Mogensen Made by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Beautiful Red leather is faded and shows lots...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Birch
Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
Located in Culver City, CA
A prized piece for any Danish modern enthusiast, this Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO64 3 seater sofa is absolutely stunning. Designed in the late 1940's this piece still has its original straps and hand tied springs (repaired and reinforced on the bottom by our restoration specialists).
This sofa has been reupholstered in a luxurious creamy white Belgian boucle...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
1950s Danish 3-seat sofa or daybed
Lovely 1950s part wood framed sofa in very good condition, it has blanket storage underneath and folds down into a very useful daybed
Measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Restored Black Bauhaus Sofa, Robert Slezak, High-Quality Leather, Chrome, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored black Bauhaus sofa by Robert Slezak.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Number of Seats: 3
Material: Chrome-plate...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Reupholstered light blue Danish Design Sofa made by Dux , 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Vintage design sofa
Edgy Danish Design sofa made by Dux in stunning new upholstery. This sofa is reupholstered with Kvadrat Coda 2 no. 722. This sofa is reupholstered in full accorda...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Vintage Modern Johannes Andersen Sofa and Lounge Chairs for Trensum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful matching living room set features a stunning blend of comfort and impeccable style. Three pieces include matching armchairs and a rounded sofa. Carefully designed by J...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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