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Sofas For Sale
George Nelson for Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa in White Leather
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful design by George Nelson for Herman Miller this marshmallow sofa is a sculptural icon. The sofa is done in white leather and bears the Herman Miller tag on the back. The s...
Category
Early 2000s American Sofas
Materials
Steel
MP-97 Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Curitiba, PR
This MP-97 sofa, designed by Percival Lafer and produced in Brazil during the 1960s, is an iconic example of Brazilian modern design. The model reflects Lafer’s approach to comfort-d...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
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
$10,415 / item
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa for Arflex 240cm
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production.
Modular seating system, this listing is for a 3 seater 240cm.
The modular seating system '9000' by Tito Agn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$12,569 / item
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
Florence Knoll Sofa Knoll International 3 Seater Knoll International Model 26
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
Authentic mid-century collectible with documented provenance: This spacious Florence Knoll Model 26-3KC sofa was produced in the 1960s and upholstered in an exceptionally high-qualit...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Customizable ClassiCon Monte Carlo Sofa by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray‘s perhaps most exclusive sofa radiates an allure from which no beholder can escape. The soft curve, the most unusual lines of the backrest make the Monte Carlo an incomp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
$18,329 / item
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Extra Large Sofa 354 in Leather for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
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
Black Leather Børge Mogensen 2208 Living Room Set, Fredericia, Denmark 1968
Located in Dronten, NL
A vintage early living room set designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Denmark and upholstered in luxurious all-black leather. Consisting of a 3-seater Model 2208 sofa, a...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 2015
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sectional sofa designed in the midcentury by Hans Hopfer. The dramatic sofa features Kenzo Takada (Japanese 1939-2020) and Missoni fabrics ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
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
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Rosewood & Leather Sofa by Jydsk Mobelvaerk
By Jydsk Mobelvaerk
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
Steel
Klaus Uredat for COR, Corbi Sectional Sofa, Off-White Corduroy, Germany, 1969
By Klaus Uredat
Located in Krefeld, DE
Corbi modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany, circa 1969.
Developed during a period of changing living concepts in late-1960s Germany, the Corbi sofa reflects a grow...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.'
Seat height: 15.75”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Burl Walnut Parlor Set Sofa & 2 Chairs - 3 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Burl Walnut Shield Back Parlor Set with Sofa & 2 Si...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
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
$10,890 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Custom Made Classic Style Sofa In Rich Bronze Brown Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This luxurious sofa offers a modern interpretation of a classic design, distinguished by its deep, all-over button tufting across the back, arms, and front base. Upholstered in a ric...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Ralph Lauren Tufted Mohair Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite tufted settee from Ralph Lauren Home is a masterclass in American luxury and English country-house aesthetic. Upholstered in a luscious, sun-drenched yellow mohair, th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Sofas
Materials
Brass
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
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
Brown Leather Sofa Karl Wittmann Atrium, Austria 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown leather bed- sofa Karl Wittmann‚ Atrium’ in original brown leather, Austria, circa 1970
Very well preserved convertible double-seat sofa by K...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
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
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's
Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo
Rosewood, chrome and faux leather
H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Set of 3 Nicoletti Salotti for Interline Italia c. 1980's Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 American 1980s Post-Modern style sofa suite in a dusty lilac leather featuring a single arm chair, two cushion loveseat and a larger two seat sofa (Nicoletti Salotti for INT...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
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
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
Ripple Sofa – Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Carved Wood Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Made White Belgian Linen Slip Cover Sofa with Down Cushions 95"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing a slip-cover sofa crafted with Belgian white stone-washed linen, exuding a timeless elegance in any living space. The down cushions add a touch of luxury while ensuring m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Linen
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, blue furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original blue furniture velour, oak wood legs, springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactu...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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
Scandinavian Midcentury Carl Malmsten Boucle "Samsas" Sofa, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This mid century icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a have new high quality off white boucle fabric and reupholstered by o...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
The 'Jaipur' Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is our Jaipur sofa. Inspired by an original Anglo- Indian sofa we found on our travels. We wanted to make a show stopping piece that encapsulated desi...
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$10,885
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
Baker Scalloped Back Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Scalloped Back Sofa
This sofa measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 33.5 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 24 inches
We take o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
'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
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brown fabric and marble sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Vintage fabric in fair condition, reupholstery recommended.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75"H x 9...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Marble
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
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
Mid Century Sofa Daybed by Miroslav Navrátil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This Mid Century Modern sofa / daybed was designed by Miroslav Navrátil and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
A strong example of Central European modernism, the piece bal...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of 3.
Mario Bellini designed the “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina in 1972, creating an iconic...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tito Agnoli Modular '9000' Sofa for Arflex 5 Piece Serpentine Version
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
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
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
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950
Designed in 1950, this rare bench sofa occupies a significant position within Paul László’s p...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
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
Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs, likely from the 1940s, attributed to designer Paul Boman. Featuring plush upholstery in a luxurious olive-green velvet fabric with ...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch and floral printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 30.5” H x 70” W x 34” D
Seat Height (...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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
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
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
Very Rare Cognac-Colored Leather Sofa by Jacques Brule, 1963s
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare sofa, designed by Jacques Brule and produced by Hans Kaufeld in Germany in 1963, is a remarkable example of mid-century modern design. The sofa features a distinctive ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
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
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
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
Jack Fhillips Custom Upholstered Blue And White Three Seat Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large, sumptuous and very comfortable three seat Sofa custom designed by Jack Fhillips. A stylish meandering vine motif in white on blue ground. With three loose seat cushions and t...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Cube 3 Seat Sofa in Brown Woven Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Danish Modern cube low 3 seat sofa in Brown Woven Upholstery. Very comfortable sofa in good vintage condition. Sofa is on 4 Chrome square tube legs with adjustable leveli...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$1,800 Sale Price
60% Off
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The award winning Fleure Sofa is an eye-catching design which commands an audience. Exuding a contemporary vibe but with traditional style cues, as demonstrated by the exquisite flut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
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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