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Sofas For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Post-Modern
Caper 3 Seater Terracotta by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater terracotta by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D206 x W84 x H 63 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg Also availab...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater Steel Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater steel blue by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D206 x W84 x H 63 cm Material: textile upholstery, wooden frame, powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg Also availab...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater Burgundy by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater burgundy by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 206 x W 84 x H 63 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg Also availab...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater Cream by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater cream by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 206 x W 84 x H 63 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg Also available ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater Mosaic Taupe by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater Mosaic taupe by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 206 x W 84 x H 63 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg Also ava...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater Mosaic Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater Mosaic spicy brown by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 206 x W 84 x H 63 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg Al...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater Mosaic Petrol Shade by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater Mosaic petrol shade by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 206 x W 84 x H 63 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg A...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater Mosaic Graphite by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater Mosaic graphite by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 206 x W 84 x H 63 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg Also ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater Sprinkles Eggplant by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater Sprinkles Eggplant by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 206 x W 84 x H 63 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg Al...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater Sprinkles Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater sprinkles mocca by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D206 x W84 x H 63 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg Also av...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Curved vintage sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Curved vintage sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s, black lacquered iron legs, brass feet, in the original fabric, excellent cond...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Xaloc Salmon Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc Salmon sofa by Mowee Dimensions: D 100 x W 200 x H 81 cm (Seat height 42 cm) Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight: 46 kg Also available in different colours and finishes. ...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Mario Bellini ‘Camaleonda’ Modular System for B&B
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B since 1970. Padded in polyurethane foam, covered in original fabric in excellent condition, 70s edition branded B&B...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

De Sede DS 98 Leather Two-seater Sofa, Switzerland 1980
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 98 Leather two-seater sofa, Switzerland 1980. This two-seater De Sede DS 98 leather sofa was made in Switzerland during the 1980s and is a symbol of superb comfort and ...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Xaloc Burgundy Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc Burgundy sofa by MOWEE Dimensions: D100 x W200 x H81 cm (Seat Height 42 cm) Material: Aluminum, Textile Weight: 46 kg Also Available in different colors and finishes. ...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Navy Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc Navy sofá by MOWEE Dimensions: D100 x W200 x H81 cm (Seat Height 42 cm) Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight: 46 kg Also Available in different colo...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Floral Patterned 3 Seater Sofa on Wheels
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern three seater sofa features vintage floral upholstery, removable seat cushions, additional seat cushions underneath, and wheels ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Sectional for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan Sectional for Directional, with Great Plains boucle, new hand-cut foam, and wood legs. Depth 37" Back Height 30" Seat...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Fried Egg Sofa Nabuk Oceano, Terra by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg sofa Nabuk oceano terra by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 186 x W 68 x H 68 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Solid oiled teak Weight: 42 kg Also available in different colou...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches petrol by Warm Nordic. Dimensions: D200 x W84 x H 80 cm. Material: textile upholstery, wooden frame, powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg ...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches olive by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 200 x W 84 x H 80 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg A...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Blush by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches blush by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D200 x W84 x H 80 cm Material: Textile upholstery, wooden frame, powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg Als...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Steel Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches steel blue by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D200 x W84 x H 80 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Minty Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches minty grey by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 200 x W 84 x H 80 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 ...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Sand by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches sand by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 200 x W 84 x H 80 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5 kg Al...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Nabuk Terra by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches Nabuk Terra by Warm Nordic. Dimensions: D200 x W84 x H 80 cm. Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55.5...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Sprinkles Eggplant by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches sprinkles eggplant by Warm Nordic. Dimensions: D200 x W84 x H 80 cm. Material: textile upholstery, wooden frame, powder coated black steel legs. Weigh...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Sprinkles Latte by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches sprinkles latte by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D200 x W84 x H 80 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Caper 3 Seater with Stitches Sprinkles Mocca by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Caper 3 seater with stitches sprinkles mocca by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D200 x W84 x H 80 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Wooden frame, Powder coated black steel legs. Weight: 55...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Xaloc Bronze Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc bronze sofá by MOWEE Dimensions: D100 x W200 x H81 cm (Seat Height 42 cm) Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight: 46 kg Also Available in different colors and finishes. X...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Silver Sofá by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc silver sofá by Mowee Dimensions: D 100 x W 200 x H 81 cm (Seat height 42 cm) Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight: 46 kg Also available in differe...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Grey Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc grey sofa by MOWEE Dimensions: D100 x W200 x H81 cm (Seat Height 42 cm) Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight: 46 kg Also Available in different colo...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Chocolate Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc chocolate sofa by Mowee Dimensions: D 100 x W 200 x H 81 cm (Seat Height 42 cm) Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight: 46 kg Also available in different colours and finishes....
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Xaloc Black Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc black sofa by MOWEE Dimensions: D100 x W200 x H81 cm (Seat Height 42 cm) Material: Aluminium, Textile Weight: 46 kg Also Available in different colors and finishes. Xa...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Beige Baba Sofa by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige baba sofa by Gisbert Pöppler. Dimensions: H 74 (SH43) x W 303 x D 140.5 cm. Materials: Upholstered wooden frame, teak footings. Like a friend that...
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Oak & Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by K. E. Ekselius
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Introducing a rare cognac striped leather lounge chair, manufactured by JOC Vetlanda in 1969. This extremely comfortable lounge chair is a timeless classic, with a high-quality construction that will last for years to come. The frame is made of oak, and the cushions are upholstered in luxurious cognac aniline dyed leather. The lounge chair is in very good original condition, with only light signs of use and age. The leather has developed a beautiful patina over the years, adding to the piece charm and character. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a stunning lounge chair that made Sweden's furniture history. The original complete living room set includes a pair of leather sofas...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful brown leather 3 seat sofa wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Brown leather is soft and shows little signs of use bu...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

N2 Tête À Tête by Aaron Scott
Located in Geneve, CH
N2 TÊTE À TÊTE by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 43.5 x W 124.5 x H 43.5 cm Materials: Walnut. Brooklyn-based designer Aaron Scott was raised in the ...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Rare Original Mario Bellini Le Mura Modular Sofa, Cassina, 1970s
Located in London, GB
An original and very rare Mario Bellini Le Mura modular sofa (can also be used as two chairs), made by Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Two large seating element...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Tuttu Sofa by Artu
Located in Geneve, CH
Tuttu sofa by Artu Pavel Vetrov Dimensions: W 134 x D 84 x H 78 cm Materials: metal, upholstery Other colors and materials available. Collection Tuttu Monteur takes its name f...
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Montebello Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Montebello sofa is a tuxedo-style sofa with a button-tufted seat and wooden base. Comes with either 3 or 4 down-wrapped cushions and 2 bolster pillows. The Lawson-Fenning Coll...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Platner Collection 1966 Rare Early Production Settee in Bronze by Warren
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, early production settee designed by Warren Platner from The Platner Collection in bronze, 1966 for Knoll International. Settee is in excellent condition with new foam and with ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Beige Baba Daybed by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Baba daybed by Gisbert Pöppler Dimensions: H 82 (43) x W 250 x D 170 cm Materials: Upholstered wooden frame, teak footings Like a friend that wants to cuddle, Baba is an upholstered sofa series for lounging in complete comfort. The asymmetrical forms cater to a playful choice of sitting positions from formal to downright lounging while confidently inhabiting their environment and providing cozy sophistication. The low seating height and fluffy padded body make you want to sink into this chair and relish the moment. All of their upholstery pieces are COM prices. The prices do not include any fabric. Gisbert Pöppler studied architecture at California College of Arts and Crafts, San Francisco and Technische Universität, Berlin, graduating in 1996 with a Diplom Ingenieur. After completing his studies he spent several years working for various firms in Berlin, developing new architecture after the German re-unification. In 1999 Gisbert Pöppler founded Prinz–Pöppler, a partnership with architect Ilona Prinz – together creating office environments for start-up organizations filling the dynamic Berlin landscape...
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Crest Sofa by Vintage on Point, Floor Model Sold, Custom Order Only
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W81 D42 H29 Handcrafted curved “Crest” sofa by vintage on point. We make this guy completely in house. Item is built of a solid alder interior frame with new foam and ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Mid Century Modern Elongated Curved Back 90" Sofa on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Elongated Curved Back 90" Sofa on Pencil Legs Offered is an unrestored mid-century modern sofa. This sofa is very cool and has nice lines. Featuring a low height 28", this sofa is both low and long. The height changes at the arms, which reveal a stylish cut in the lines-see pictures. The Walnut Pencil Legs add to over overall look. The sofa needs to be reupholstered but it is overall structurally sound. Has some slight scratches on the legs. The upholstery has staining and fading and some tears. Cushion are removeable. It is signed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury 3 Seats with Chaise Lounge Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units 2 Seats - D 100 x W 250 x H 86 cm 3 Seats - D 100 x W 350 x H 86 cm With Chaise Longue - D 195 x W 350 x H 86 cm Available in other configurations. The Sublime collection is influenced by Art Deco, born under the burst of bright colors and shades, mirroring the elegance and glamour of the 1920’s and aiming to be the inspiration of life. This collection is characterized by the use of brass, a noble and sophisticated material, and the lacquered surfaces, which provide the piece with the representative shine of Art Deco. Pieces with voluptuous lines, but nevertheless comfortable and cozy, are what define Art Deco, as well as our collection. The Sublime modular sofa offers all the space you need to welcome your family and friends. A very comfortable and elegant best-seller, with fabric upholstery that can be customised according to your needs. The perfect versatile addition to your living room. The Sublime sofa...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pink Baba Daybed by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Baba daybed by Gisbert Pöppler Dimensions: H 82 (43) x W 250 x D 170 cm Materials: Upholstered wooden frame, teak footings Like a friend that wants to cuddle, Baba is an upholstered sofa series for lounging in complete comfort. The asymmetrical forms cater to a playful choice of sitting positions from formal to downright lounging while confidently inhabiting their environment and providing cozy sophistication. The low seating height and fluffy padded body make you want to sink into this chair and relish the moment. All of their upholstery pieces are COM prices. The prices do not include any fabric. Gisbert Pöppler studied architecture at California College of Arts and Crafts, San Francisco and Technische Universität, Berlin, graduating in 1996 with a Diplom Ingenieur. After completing his studies he spent several years working for various firms in Berlin, developing new architecture after the German re-unification. In 1999 Gisbert Pöppler founded Prinz–Pöppler, a partnership with architect Ilona Prinz – together creating office environments for start-up organizations filling the dynamic Berlin landscape...
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A midcentury Knoll classic designed by Florence Knoll. This three person sofa features tufted black leather upholstery with chrome plated steel legs. Measures: 90". Recently restored.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armed Sofa. Newly reupholstered in a great weave fabric in shades of red, gray and purple. Very solid and subst...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

De Sede Modular DS-76 Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa, from Switzerland, DeSede exclusive, Model DS 76, upholstered in thick brown leather hide. The sofa consists of two modules with sofa bed function. Normal s...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Hide, Leather

Belle Sofa or Settee by DeMuro Das with Solid Antique Bronze Legs
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in the round, the Belle Sofa showcases a confluence of pretty curves, with a low back that wraps around a loose elliptical cushion. A hand-cast base of solid metal bracke...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Guido Faleschini "Teorema" Modular Sofa for Mariani, 1974
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Guido Faleschini “Teorema” Modular Sofa for Mariani, Italy, 1974 Guido Faleschini designed this rare modular sofa as a part of the "Teorema" collection for Mariani in 1974. As Mario...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Ico Parisi / Federico Munari Sofa in Orginal Fabric, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Ico Parisi / Federico Munari sofa in original fabric and tapered wooden legs, Italy 1950s Italian 1950s organic sofa, attributed to Ico Parisi. (also sometimes attributed to Feder...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Lovely Heritage Brown Leather Laura Ashley Mortimer Sofabed in Very Nice Order
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Laura Ashley, Mortimer heritage brown leather three seat sofabed. The sofa is very comfortable, it has fibre filled cushions which f...
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa in Plexiglass Anonymous, France, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Rare model in Plexiglass 2 seats sofa France 1970 by anonymous designer imitation leather upholstery. Length 135 cm. Later upholstery. Wear and tear. Scratches. Minor crack. Screws completed/missing. Two furniture feet...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Plexiglass

Wood Labirint Sofa by Andrea Giomi
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Labirint sofa by Andrea Giomi Dimensions: D 80 x W 60 x H 84 cm Materials: painted wood. Andrea Giomi, was born in Castelfiorentino in the province of Florence in 1970. De...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede Design: Ubald Klug Dimensions: D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm Materials: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Stable, compact frame made of beech and board mater...
Category

2010s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Beech

Superonda Black Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, 1960 Italy
Located in The Hague, NL
Magnificent space age sofa Model SuperOnda with curved and eccentric lines. Designed in 1967 by the radical Florentine Archizoom group for Poltronova, it is the first sofa without a ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, PVC

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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