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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
Marco Zanuso "IX Triennale" Sofa for Arflex, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“There is no border between craftsmanship and design. What we do on the model, which will then be reproduced a thousand times, is an activity in which we bring all our experience.” s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa in Ecru Cowhide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa in Ecru Cowhide
Category

1950s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Danish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Rosewood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Three Seater Sofa for Reupholstery Mid-Century Modern sofa designed and produced in Denmark having turned rosewood spindles. Needs re-upholstery. ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Viborg Sofa And Armchairs By Bernard Brunier For Coulon, 1960s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa model Viborg by Bernard Brunier for Coulon, 1960s. This elegant design is made of a plywood frame with stunning Rio Rosewood veneer ...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Vintage Orbit C341/3 Sofa by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning vintage sofa or bench. Design by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort. Striking Dutch design from the 1990s. Model Orbit C341/3 Original silver/grey ...
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1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The LC2 sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, is a true icon of modern furniture design. With its clean lines, minimalist aesthetic, and impeccable craftsmanship, t...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid-Century Sofa by Eva and Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950’s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Immerse yourself in the epitome of Scandinavian design elegance with this authentic Danish Mid-Century Sofa. Brought to life by the visionary minds of Eva and Nils Koppel for the est...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 495 sofa in gray velvet and mahogany legs
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 495 sofa recently reupholstered in gray velvet and dark mahogany sculpted legs. Dunbar construction is unparalleled and this sofa is ready to ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
Category

1950s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 4756 wing shaped sofa in Mohair and Brass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This wing shaped sofa, model 4756, was reupholstered in a moss colored mohair and sits on 10" solid brass stiletto legs. Ele...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Walnut

Edward Wormley Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric sofa attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1950s. 18” seat height
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Velvet

American Designer, Sofa, Rattan, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950.  16.5” seat height
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa in quality vintage bottle green velor, two extra pillows. Ash wood legs. Brass springs in the seat and back is ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Ash

McGuire C-1 Rattan Three Seat Sofa
Located in Highland, IN
This important early design by Elinor McGuire dates from the 1950s. It's from their "Style 1" series, and was offered as this model B-1 loveseat, as a single lounge chair, and also a three seat sofa...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Danish 1950s original sofa by Kurt Østervig, Rolschau Møbler
Located in København K, DK
This beautiful sofa is a forerunner of the 50's beautiful and minimalist approach to design. The clean lines and lightness of the sofa are combined with incredible quality and profes...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech, Teak

Federico Munari Sofa’ con coppia poltrone 1950 Top Design
Located in Foggia, FG
Federico Munari Sofa’ con coppia di poltrone autentiche anni ‘50 Produzione Italiana Buono stato conservativo rivestimento dell’epoca da rifare Potremmo con differenza da chiedere ...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Max Stout Metal and Naugahyde Orange Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare sofa by North Carolina Blacksmith and furniture designer and maker Max Stout. Sofa is in complete original condition with original cushions (foam)...
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Max Stout Metal and Leatherette Black Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare sofa by North Carolina Blacksmith and furniture designer and maker Max Stout. Wingback sofa with wooden arm rests in patinated metal and black re-...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Gerard Van Den Berg Leather "High Noon" High Back Brown Leather Sofa and Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century three seater cognac leather "High Noon" sofa by Gerard van den Berg who, after leaving Montis but prior to starting Label, designed under "Gerard van den Berg Design" for Molteni, Perobell and Wittmann amongst others. This sofa has three throw pillows...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet fabric and cast aluminium sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s. 18.5” seat height
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

1990s Vladimir Kagan for Directional 'Wave' 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Rare "Wave" three-seat sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, c.1990s. Known to draw inspiration from nature and his surroundings, Kagan styled these beautiful pieces after...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Swedish Leather Sofa by Gunilla Allard for Lammhults, 1990s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The Cinema Sofa designed by Gunilla Allard for the Swedish manufacturer Lammhults in 1994. Gunilla Allard was inspired by old sports cars, which inspired ...
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Vintage Modern Low Brown leather 3 seat sofa by Montis in Holland
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern Montis Brown leather sofa with a low slung form having a tight back. Beautiful soft brown leather with little patina sitting on 4 bronzed metal feet. Labeled to t...
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1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Danish Modern Sofa, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish Modern sofa attributed to Svend Skipper, 1950, with earthy multicolor striped upholstery on teak legs and with sculptural teak hand rests.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Walnut Sofa Model U-150 by Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut sofa designed by the iconic designer Jens Risom in the United States, circa 1950s. Transform your living space with this exquisitely ref...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Leather

Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved sofa from the 1950s, Italian production. Original upholstery of the time, we recommend replacing the fabric.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Curved Shearling Sofa in the Style of Viggo Boesen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Curved Shearling Sofa in the Style of Viggo Boesen with oak plank legs and rounded back.
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fur

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet upholstery and black lacquered metal legs. The upholstery has been redone.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A small sofa / settee designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Iconic form with tapered brass legs. Fully restored and upholstered in Designtex / Lambert / Smoke.
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Classic Modernist 110 inch "Long" Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist 110 inch "Long" Sofa attributed to Paul McCobb.. Stuning form,, Retains original mid century wool fabric.. Amazing original condition.. Extremely comfortable, Hand ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. 16.5” seat height
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Federico Munari, Curved Sofa, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved brass and orange velvet fabric sofa designed by Federico Munari and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. 14” seat height
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian 2-Seat Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy - Made of wood, fabric - Good Original condition. - Cleaned.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Curved mid-century sofa in new, neutral boucle
Located in West Hollywood, CA
92" W x 24 3/4" H x 39" D Seat Height: 15 1/2" Inside Seat Depth: 22 1/2" Inside Seat Width: 70"
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Mid-Century Giò Ponti Style Wood and Beige Velvet Two-Seat Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant two-seat sofa with wooden structure and padding lined in light beige smooth velvet. In the style of Giò Ponti, italian manifacture from the 1950s. Wear consistent with a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Brown Leather Sofa, Set of 4
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design classic. This four-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large corner sofa or split for a multitude of seating arrangements. Comprising two small sofas...
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1990s French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Corner sofa in blond wood and fabric,, Italy, 1950's What stands out most in this low corner bench are the recesses in the framework and the 9 straight, tapered, squared stiletto legs that are so typical for that period in Italy. As you can see the backrest is optional and was probably designed later to give it some extra comfort. Back in the days these sofas were mostly used for very practical purposes like a quick coffee or pasta. This sofa would work very well in a corner of course but strangely enough this rectangular sofa also works very well in the middle of a room for example with a round table and two chairs...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Floral Motifs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5125, fabric, stained wood, United States, 1950s This cubic shaped sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The sofa features a cubic-sh...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Florence Knoll three-seater sofa, designed by the renowned Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This example was produced during the later ...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Party Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Original Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
A party sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in original buttery soft light tan leather. Matching pair available. Priced individually.
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ward Bennet, Sofa, Aluminium, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and light grey fabric sofa designed by Ward Bennet and produced by Lehigh Leopold, USA, c. 1950s. 18” seat height
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural Tube Sofa by Anna & Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1990s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Rare sculptural postmodern designer sofa model ''Tube'' designed by Anna & Carlo Bartoli for Italian high-end furniture manufacturer Rossi di Albizzate. The sofa features internal t...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Ilmari Tapiovaara Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather and Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili manufactured by Paolo Arnaboldi, sofa, teak, leather, brass, fabric, Italy, 1957. This three-seat sofa is designed by Finnish...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Stunning Mid Century Modern Sofa attributed to Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mid Century Modern Sofa attributed to Jens Risom..Amazing style and design.. Unusual star base's ,Recently reupholstered,Extremely comfortable,,Hand delivery avail to New Yo...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Exquisite Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Green Velvet Upholstery and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Two seater sofa, velvet fabric, mahogany, Italy, 1950s This beautifully shaped sofa of Italian origin comes with an expressive forest green colored upholstery that is pleasing to th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Ward Bennett, Sofa, Fabric, Aluminium, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and light grey fabric sofa designed by Ward Bennet and produced by Lehigh Leopold, USA, c. 1950s. 18” seat height.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall, Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W115 D32 H31 SW72 SD23 SH19 Vintage Adrian Pearsall style sofa in good vintage condtion. Frame has been fully restored by our in house artisan. Item has new solid walnut legs with n...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chunky Modern Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Reupholstered in Camira Synergy charcoal wool fabric. Chunky legs covered as well.
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

1960s, Danish velour 2 seater sofa, original condition, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Original 2 seater sofa in very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original furniture fabric, springs in the seat. Beech wood legs. Manufactured by a Danis...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pink Sofa
Located in Mannheim, DE
Elevate your living space with the sublime beauty of our Anglo-Indian Sofa, a true testament to meticulous craftsmanship and timeless design. 1. **Era-Inspired Design:** Drawing in...
Category

1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Sofas

Materials

Maple

1960s Swedish Curved Sofa & Chair Johannes Andersen Trensums Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Rare, and seriously striking curved three-seat sofa and matching armchair designed in 1960 by Danish designer Johannes Andersen for little-known Swedish company Trensums. This desig...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1999 Zanotta Alfa Grey Leather Sectional Modular Sofa by Emaf Progetti 2x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but they are sold separately) "Alfa" sectional/modular sofa, designed by Emaf Progetti. The sofa is beautifully constructed and uphols...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1957 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen of Denmark Sofa Model 3300/4 4-Seat Sofa Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Model 3300/4 sofa, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This examples was produced circa 1957. While it is more common to see the single-seater...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish mid-century designers’ ideal was to create furniture with a restrained aesthetic. As this sofa shows, they believed that furniture should create a sense of tranquillity and ha...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed Cleopatra designed by Dick Cordemeijer. Manufactured by Auping (Netherlands), circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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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