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Sofas For Sale
Scandinavian Modern Cognac Brown Leather 3 seat sofa by Søda Galvano Norway
By Soda Galvano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern Tan Leather 3 seat sofa by Søda Galvano Norway for Lied Mobler. Beech frame with dark stain with beautiful cognac brown leather upholstery. Made in Norw...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Birch
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric in fair condition
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 8...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa by Cassina, Leather, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by
Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$10,393 / item
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red pink fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, reupholstery recommended.
Mild to moderate scuffing on feet.
Ove...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Suede Two-Seater Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler.
This two-seater sofa, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, exemplifies Norwegian Mid-Century Modern design.
Newly ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede
Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique sofa from the gustavian period around the late 1700s. The sofa has a hand-made frame in solid pine which has been dry scraped by hand down to the original, first laye...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Extra Large Sofa 354 in Leather for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Extra Large Sofa 354 for Arflex in leather. New, current production.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. This listing is for a sofa with leather upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by
Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Ubald Klug Iconic 'Terrazza' Sofa Island for De Sede
By Ubald Klug
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofa Island (4 pieces together) for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production.
The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede in wonderful high-en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$73,061 / set
Moss Modular Sofa C002 & ottoman - Sancho col. 030 (or any Fabric cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Coating
Art Deco Style Elie Saab Maison Bordeaux Velvet Monolith Sofa, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab maison bordeaux velvet monolith sofa, Italy
With the impressive beauty of its refined manufacturing, the Monolith sof...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Custom Sofa with Wooden Base and Velvet Upholstery, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a stylish and versatile piece that blends contemporary design with a vintage touch. It features a wooden base and convex edges, providing both comfort and a sleek aesthe...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Loveseat in Olive Green Dedar Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare loveseat, designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo in the early 1950s, belongs to the celebrated Perla series—an iconic seating design of the Italian Modern ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Fiandra modular black leather sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, circa 1980
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Fiandra modular sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Developed in the late 1970s, this iconic seating system is composed of independent modules that can be freely assemble...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tito Agnoli Modular '9000' Sofa for Arflex 5 Piece Serpentine Version
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production.
Modular seating system, this listing is for a 5 piece serpentine version.
The modular seating system '9000'...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Spiros Zakas Style Sculpted Lucite Sofa
By Spiros Zakas
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Spiros Zakas Style Sculpted Lucite Sofa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional, having two curved sections, with an even arm and seat back. This sofa can be set up together, or each piece can be placed separately if that works be...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Custom George Smith Espresso Tufted Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
An original custom made soft mottled dark espresso leather tufted with brass tacks and mahogany wood legs by famed bespoke British furniture maker, George Smith. Original label. Exc...
Category
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$5,875 Sale Price
50% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Corner sofa, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1960s
This sculptural Italian mid-century modern sofa from the 1960s is defined by its sweeping curved form, conceived to organize the surroundin...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage biomorphic curvy sofa, late 20th century. Upholstered in an off-white shearling bouclé, this piece represents the avant-garde of the postmodern design era, of which Russian...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brando Brown Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
A harmonious combination of sophistication and comfort, this sofa embodies elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The poplar structure is equipped with an elastic belt spring system...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal, Other
$12,190 / item
American Designer, Sofa, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brown velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Minor imperfections throughout wood frame consistent with normal use.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Model "GE-300" Four-Seater Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark ca 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hans Jørgensen Wegner was one of the central figures of Danish modern design, known for combining rigorous craftsmanship with an almost effortless sense of comfort and proportion. Wo...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tacchini Julep Soft Light Pink Sofa by Jonas Wagell in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Tacchini Julep 240 Sofa - SOFT
Upholstered in Cat. T: TUNA 06
Soft, enveloping shapes characterize this family of upholstered pieces. Julep is influenced by the 1950s Avant-Garde mo...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat Height (inches): 16.25"
Arm Height (inches): 24.63"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered up...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Queen Anne Style Two Seat Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Queen Anne style two seat settee, custom made for Paramount Antiques of New York. The seat back has rounded shoulders carved with an acanthus leaf...
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Shagreen Bench with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Minimalist Teak Sofa Couch by Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree teak sofa from France & Daverkosen or France & Søn after a design by Orla Mølgaard Nielsen.
A minimalist design. Distinctive in this design are the large-scale upholstery. ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
RESTORED HAND DYED LEATHER 2.5 SEATER CHESTERFiELD TETRAD OSCAR SOFA
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
This restored 2.5 seater Chesterfield sofa is the celebrated Oscar model by Tetrad, a design that reinterprets the traditional Chesterfield with a more relaxed, ...
Category
20th Century British Sofas
Materials
Leather
Apple Green Leather Studded Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
21st-Century apple green leather banquette with dark walnut tapered legs and custom nailhead detail.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Armchair in Cognac Leather and Burnished Brass-Plated Laser-Cut Steel Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulging over its edges, this contemporary single sofa seat by Klein Agency screams comfort. Puffy cushions hug the laser cut steel frame, creating a supple cocoon, demanding you to w...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cut Steel
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
Low, generous three-seater with softly rounded arms and a relaxed, cloud-like profile. Upholstered in original textured heavy wool fabric. It offers deep comfort and an understated, ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's. This highly collectable and des...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s.
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s. The sofa consists of four seating elements, 2 two-seats and 2 one-seats. The elements can be attached to each other with...
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Sofa with Solid Wood Base and Brass Details
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
"Prado" sofa is inspired by the layers of colors and very well defined materials of the valleys of Western Mexico where the small metallic details recall the sunlight at sunset light...
Category
2010s Mexican Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Covered Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
BH Bespoke Collection
Olivier Sofa Slip Covered
Shown in Heavy Oyster White Belgian Linen
A timeless silhouette with tailored lines and softly flared ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Empire sofa. This handsome burl veneer sofa features ebonized and gilt columns, urn finials, with two hidden drawers, all newly upholstered in Schumacher abstract ...
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Burl
Contemporary Hot Pink Velvet Upholstered Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Contemporary Hot Pink Velvet Upholstered Sofa, on four faux bamboo turned wood feet. 29" H x 90" W x 33" D; seat: 17.5" H. Provenance: From a 201 E 66th Street Estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Faux Bamboo
Model "Euroform" Sofa, Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Euroform" sofa, design Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Teak frame, brass details, beautiful original velvet -like fabric upholstery. Good original...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched in 2018.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This daybed is part of a faithful reproduction of a student room in the Maison d...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Vintage Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Holly Hunt Velvet
Located in Raleigh, NC
Sweeping curved silhouette defines this John Mascheroni style sofa, showcasing the dramatic arc and generous proportions characteristic of 1970s sculptural seating. The continuous c...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fairview Sofa by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fairview Sofa is a substantial tufted slipper sofa with matching upholstered base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out t...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$10,125 / item
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Sofa
Located in Lutz, FL
Uncommon Tanganika model basket weave rattan sofa designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal circa 1970’s. Three seat hand woven rattan sofa in an open basket weave pattern which extend...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Patricia Urquiola Mon-Cloud Sofa, Mid-Century Modern Fabric, Italy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality.
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rodolfo Dordoni Dress-Up Sectorial Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Dress-Up Sectorial Sofa For Cassina
A sectional sofa envisioned as a custom garment, with sophisticated details reminiscent of bespoke tailoring and a wide selectio...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$33,869 / item
1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy.
In a gorgeous burnt orange leather upholstery with a beautiful age commensurate patina throughout. As comfort...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Frame Green Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Plush volumes featuring a rich padding and a classy, olive-green fabric upholstery lend this sofa its pampering feel still not compromising on elegance. Also offered in other color options to best fit in any color palette, it invites you to enjoy moments of pure relaxation in the company of a good read or of friends for chilled conversations while having a cup of coffee...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
$26,555 / item
'The Conrad' Skirted Bespoke Sofa by Tallboy Interiors
Located in Malton, GB
Welcome the Conrad sofa!
This is our latest addition to our steadily developing bespoke range. It is made entirely by hand right here in the UK from sustai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Linen, Beech
1980s Directional Five-Piece Chrome Frame Modular Sofa in Élitis Cotton Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning 1980s five-piece modular designer sofa by Directional, newly restored from the inside out. Each module is encased in polished chrome that defines the piece’s bold silhouet...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari 3 seat sofa by Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari lounge 3 seat sofa by Bruksbo Norwegian Furniture Maker. A very rare safari 3 seat sofa by Brukso / Stranda, Norway. This sofa i...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Stone Washed Greige Linen with Down Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural greige linen, with stone-washed linen for a relaxed, lived-in look. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushion for ultimate comfort. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Swedish Grace Club Chair, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful curved Swedish modern club chair, 1940s, in original chartreuse velvet with dark stained beech legs and nailed trims, some wear, staining and fading to the fabric.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
New Custom Stone Washed Irish Linen Slip Covered Sofa with Down Alt Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made Linen Slip Covered Sofa
Fabric: 100% Irish linen in Flax with a Stone Washed Finish
Weight 20oz. linen
Prewashed, Soft Finish
Down St...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Linen
$5,032 Sale Price
20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Ubald Klug for De Sede — DS-1025 “Terrazza” Sofa in Patinated Leather, 1970s
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Almelo, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede — DS-1025 “Terrazza” Sofa in Patinated Leather, 1970s
Original DS-1025 “Terrazza” landscape sofa element by Ubald Klug for De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.
Iconic...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise.
The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$10,275 / item
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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