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Sofas For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Louis XVI
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De Sede DS-21/302A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Gray Upholstery by Stephan Hürleman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-276/23 Two-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generously curved, taut surfaces in a very soft implementation are the basic ideas of Christian Werner, as he designs the image of the DS-276 slowly in front of his inner eye; what a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-748 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Paris Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel – while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn‘t take much more than a perfect piece of furnit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede KT-221 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Kurt Thut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the KT-221, De Sede launches another re-edition Classic from Swiss Design, one of whose founding members was Kurt Thut. Good design, timelessness and quality are the attributes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-87 Three-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A floating island of tranquility with its slender form, the elegant DS-87 sofa model seems to float in the room, where it seamlessly fits into any modern environment – a piece of uph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-159 Two-Seat Sofa in Cigarro Brown Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The straight, simple and at the same time light design creates a noble piece of seating furniture that is a cabinet piece of upholstery craftsmanship. Its characteristic feature is t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Italian-inspired Leather Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
Inspired by Italian design, this contemporary sofa features a leather frame, nubby cotton cushions and an elegant wood trim. Loose back cushions keep the aesthetic airy and the asymm...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
Gervasoni Open 2 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi BFF Triple Seater Sofa in Dwarf Rhino Buffed Blue Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The award-winning BFF Sofa by Marcel Wanders is everyone's new best friend! A high quality, soft yet firm modular sofa system, consisting of a wide variety of modules for endless con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Essentiel 3-Seat 220 High Cushion Sofa in Smile Pink Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Essentiel sofa presents itself with a clear purpose. A design without excess and friendly ergonomics, it represents a mix of Italian elegance and northern traits, merging harmoni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Moooi Love Highback Sofa in Canvas 2, 566 Upholstery & White Wash Stained Legs
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Have you ever fallen in love with a chair or on a sofa? Both experiences are possible, even probable while enjoying a romantic dinner for two in the Love chair or cuddling up with yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Jannis 2-Seater Sofa in Foam with Pink Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dainelli Studio, owned by the creative duo of Leonardo and Marzia Dainelli, designs JANNIS, a collection of upholstered furniture that are eminently suitable for contract use.
Two...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Moooi SLT Chaise Longue Left in Divina Md, 193 Upholstery with Steel Frame
By Moooi, Maarten Baas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Something Like This Sofa is a celebration of the designer's love for sketchy drawings translated into a soft unusually modelled sofa.
Additional information:
Material: Wood and steel frame construction, foam
Upholstery: Divina MD...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Open 4 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to the foldaway bed with wooden slatted base, easily removable through a servo-assisted movement mechanism, which adds an extra single bed. Reception furniture par excellence is suitable for a number of different rooms in your house.
Modular bed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Open 0 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to the foldaway bed with wooden slatted base, easily removable through a servo-assisted movement mechanism, which adds an extra single bed. Reception furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Leather "X-Rays" Sofa, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather "X-Rays" sofa, Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 200 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm
Materials: Black steel structure, natural grain full aniline leather
X-ray is a family of comfortable upholstered pieces: a sofa (2, 3, 4 seaters), a daybed and an armchair.
Instead of hiding the structures under fabric, Alain Gilles literally X-rayed the welcoming and comfortable traditional sofa to create a graphic and sculptural range of seats for the home and the office. As a result, the pieces are captivating both from the front and from the back.
Design as a second life. After studying Political Sciences and Marketing Management, Alain Gilles went on to work in the international financial world for 5 years. But one has to live his own life. So, thanks to the moral support of his wife, he went back to studying Industrial Design in France.
He opened his own studio in late 2007 in order to pursue his own dreams and develop his personal approach to product design, furniture design, art direction and scenography. He has since started to collaborate with several international editors such as Qui est Paul...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
LUSO 2-seater sofa in white boucle
Located in Frazão, Porto
LUSO sofa is a very delicate piece, with special details, designed to be used on a daily basis. Upholstered with two fabrics, using a contrasting piping for an refined result. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Lacquer
Up Extra Large Modular Sofa in Lusso White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
GUFRAM Autumntime Couch by Valerio Berruti
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The collaboration with Valerio Berrutti, an Italian artist with a distinctive trait, has given life to couches which have been produced in 250 numbered pieces and have evocative name...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Up Extra Large Modular Sofa in Kami White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
"Out/In" Black and White Monobloc Sofa by P. Starck & E. Quitllet for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Out/In" is an iconic sofa, designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet and manufactured by Driade, in polyethylene monobloc available in white or black colors with silver anodi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Grace Sofa in Dakar White Upholstery with Light Gray Frame by Paolo Grasselli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Grace outdoor collection by Paolo Grasselli is an irresistibly dainty decorative range. Geometric patterns materialize and metal lines trace circles through the air in an artisti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Swan Fixed Sofa
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This fixed sofa exudes elegance with its leather-upholstered base, providing a refined and durable foundation. The seat and backrest, available in fabric or leather, offer a versatil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Rendez-Vous Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Metal Frame by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rendez-vous is the new seating system envisaged not only for the home environment, but also for public spaces. The aim of the project is to allow upmost flexibility in configurations...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Open 3 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to the foldaway bed with wooden slatted base, easily removable through a servo-assisted movement mechanism, which adds an extra single bed. Reception furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Loll 25 AN Modular Corner Element in White Linen by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modules of different shapes and particular corner elements of the LOLL sofa family allow you to create ever new configurations. A proposal that tells a story of contemporary comfort,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Triple Seat Sofa So Good in Divina 3 Upholstery & Polished Aluminum Feet
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa So Good by Marcel Wanders studio is a modular sofa system made of generous proportions and feather-like softness. It’s made from the highest quality materials and combines smart...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Arflex Pecorelle Sofa in Denver Fabric with Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architect Cini Boeri tells that she was inspired by Christo Vladimirov Javasev's and Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon's works, masters in the art of landscape painting. Nature pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Swan Modular Sofa
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This modular sofa features a sleek base upholstered in leather, adding a touch of sophistication and durability. The seat and backrest can be covered in either leather or fabric, off...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Gervasoni Open 6 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to the foldaway bed with wooden slatted base, easily removable through a servo-assisted movement mechanism, which adds an extra single bed. Reception furniture par excellence is suitable for a number of different rooms in your house.
Modular bed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Poet Corten Bench by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Geneve, CH
The Poet Corten bench by Alfredo Häberli
Dimensions: D 84 x W 180 x H 74 cm
Materials: Steel tubular legs and steel sheets for seating, covered in cata...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Gervasoni Open 1 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to the foldaway bed with wooden slatted base, easily removable through a servo-assisted movement mechanism, which adds an extra single bed. Reception furniture par excellence is suitable for a number of different rooms in your house.
Modular bed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Inout Canopy Sofa in Aspen 03 Upholstery with Natural Teak Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa and canopy of exotic inspiration, Inout 07 has a structure made of teak, a material coming from the reuse of recovered beams and teak elements that have been repaired with recycled wood, assembled and polished to highlight the original veins. It is characterised by a wide seat, with removable cushion to which loose cushions can be added to increase its comfort. Starting from the four corners of the sofa arise 4 wooden columns that go on to build the canopy, upon which a white curtain is laid for greater privacy and intimacy.
Canopy sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
21st Century Bold.2 Sofa in Black Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Bold.2 3-seater sofa structure in poplar wood, foam and feather. Upholstery in leather CAT. B Touch COL. Black With “Spiga’’ Quilting on back structural cushions. Metal details in br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Leather
Fair Play Sofa, Cotton Upholstery, Copper and Iron Structure by Mario Milana
By Mario Milana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
On the fair play sofa, the backrest is made up of upholstered modules that rotate vertically, allowing them to also be used as armrests at any point along this piece. The side struct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Modern Two Seat Sofa Wooden Curved Back Ironwood Polished Brass Gold Finish
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The curved Lazy Day Two-Seat Sofa is part of a seating collection that includes armchairs and sofas for three people.
This piece is entirely made in Portugal and artisanally by the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Cut Steel, Brass, Steel
Moooi Nest Double Seater Sofa in Tonica 2 Upholstery with Metal Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nest collection’s linear, clear metal structure lifts the plumpest and softest cushions from the floor. It is a comfy elevated nest for one or more people. For the lovers of fres...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Ghost Out 10 Sofa in Aspen 03 Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of padded sofas with removable upholstery, Ghost Out 10/12/16 boast a comfortable and enveloping seat that develops around a light body with essential volumes. Designed to res...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
"Vigilius" Sofa Designed by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Vigilius" is an elegant sofa, designed by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez and manufactured by Driade, with ebonized beechwood legs and polyurethane foams padded wooden structure w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Beech, Foam, Fabric, Leather
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Floating Chrome Cantilever Loveseat Sofa
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome cantilever floating loveseat sofa. This is a stunning example of one of Milo Baughman's iconic floating sofas. The loveseat boasts a beautifu...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Kos, Orsi, Mr. Daniel Kostiuc, K-Sofa, Polished Black Nickel
Located in Cabiate, IT
K-Sofa Upholstered in Rubelli 'Spritz' fabric range, colour Argilla and in 'Breva' leather range, colour Creta with piping in Kieffer by Rubelli 'Gabardine' fabric range, colour Bois.
Polished black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Nickel
Arflex Cradle Two-Seater Sofa with Cushion Kit and Black Legs by Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cradle's characteristic is based on the structure: a classical triangular construction, that is repeated several times around the models.
Additional information:
Materials: Uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Jannis 2-Seater Sofa in Foam & Golden Brown Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dainelli Studio, owned by the creative duo of Leonardo and Marzia Dainelli, designs JANNIS, a collection of upholstered furniture that are eminently suitable for contract use.
Two...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Indoor Lolah Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Lolah sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Rattan, nylon.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors.
Dimensions: 120 cm x 240 cm x H 72 cm
...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Round Blue Velvet Sofa with Black Lacquered Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary round blue velvet sofa with black lacquered legs
Lunarys Sofa Blue is a modern style sofa with a glamorous aesthetic look. Its plump volumes and welcoming design transform this modern sofa into the perfect cozy seating. Entirely upholstered in a bright blue fabric, don't hesitate to contact us for further details and customization options.
Materials: Upholstered in Velvet; Handpainted legs.
Dimensions: Width: 250 cm 98,4 in – Depth: 110 cm 43,3 in – Height: 90 cm 35,4 in – Seat Height: 53 cm 20,9 in
About Hommés:
HOMMÉS Studio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Arflex Cradle Two-Seater Sofa in Cherie Fabric with Black Legs by Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cradle's characteristic is based on the structure: a classical triangular construction, that is repeated several times around the models.
Additional information:
Materials: Uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Palmspring Sofa by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmspring sofa by Anderssen & Voll.
2020.
Materials: Bronze lacquered metal structure, seat and back in polyurethane foam, upholstered
in fabric
Dimensions: 230 x 83 x 69 cm
S...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Rolf Benz Vintage Oxred Leather Living room Sofa Ensemble, Germany, 1970
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning leather Living suite room sofa ensemble was produced by Rolf Benz an manufactured in Germany.
It is a pure 70ties design with timele...
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Beech
DS-76 Convertible Leather Modern Sofa or Daybed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa with transitional bed function DS-76/102 by De Sede. We launched the DS-76 back in 1972. At that time, the element set was regarded as revolution...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Moooi Triple Seat Sofa So Good in Alge Upholstery with Polished Aluminum Feet
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa So Good by Marcel Wanders studio is a modular sofa system made of generous proportions and feather-like softness. It’s made from the highest quality materials and combines smart...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Outdoor Sofa, Aluminum with Nautical Rope Pattern, Bask
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The Bask series is composed of sofa, armchair, chaise, center table, bookcase and corner table. Developed especially for outdoor areas and balconies, the series had as its starting point the design of the metal weave...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Pinch Large 3 Seater Sofa Major in Comfort Upholstery with Black Base by Skrivo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pinch selection stems from reflection on materials and the construction techniques in contemporary padded seating. The structures of Pinch sofas and arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Small Inout Sofa in Aspen 02 Upholstery & Grey Frame with Black Belts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Inout 852/853 sofas and Inout 858/859 dormeuses develop around a light structure in white, grey or sage painted tubular aluminium, an ecological material, unique for its technica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
21st Century Phoenix Sofa in Fabric by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With its vintage charm, recognizable style and elegant silhouette, Phoenix sofa recalls the icons of design, offering an original re-interpretation of the classic roll arm. Featuring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Modern Rosewood Paul Cardovius Sofas for France & Son
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sofas by Paul Cardovius for France & Son. Basket weave design. This item includes restricted materials and cannot be sold outside of the contiguous U S. Ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Vienna Block Sofa, Inspired by the Chanel Classical Ballet Flats
By Mahmut Anlar
Located in İstiklal, TR
Vienna Block: Inspired by the classical ballet flats of Channel, Vienna Block sofa has a natural polished French oak body, complemented with piano black lacquer details.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Up Medium Modular Sofa in Kami White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Up Small Modular Sofa in Kami White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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.