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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: Late 18th Century
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original very good condition, wool, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original olive green furniture wool fabric. Oak wood with spr...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Three-Seater Sofa in Dark Brown Leather by Axel Di Pietrobon, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning and rare three-seater lounge sofa by Axel di Pietrobon, 1970s Italy.
Dark brown leather, metal construction and chromed metal legs.
Made from one piece, not modular nor poss...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Grand Boomerang Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Grand Boomerang Sofa
This sofa measures: 122 wide x 71 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 13 inches
All pieces of furni...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Sectional Sofa after Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage parsons 3 piece sectional from the 1970's. It features a boxy clean line design with its original sage tweed upholstery. Overall depth is 37 inches. Recovering is recommended.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Three-Seater Sofa by Johan-Bertil Häggström
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Three-Seater Sofa by John-Bertil Häggström for the Swedish manufacture Swed-Form, Skillingaryd during the 1970s. The sofa is upholstered in black corduroy with even quilting. The sea...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Lounge Seating Set, Sofa + Chairs in Cow Hide, Cow Fur, 1970's
Located in Zagreb, HR
Genuine vintage lounge seating set upholstered in cowhide fur from the 1970's.
Beautiful 1970's design reminiscent of Jacques Charpentier design.
The set consists of a sofa and two chairs. The structure is made of solid wood and foam completely covered in cowhide fur pieces in different textures, colors and patterns stitched together to create a playful patchwork design.
The sofa is convertible into a bed. Underneath the removable seating cushion there is a sofa bed metal pull out mechanism with the mattress.
Dimensions of the sofa
overall width 173.5 cm (68.3 in)
overall depth 94 cm (37 in)
overall height 74 cm (29.1 in)
seat height 42 cm (16.5 in)
Dimensions of one chair (2 chairs are in this set)
overall width 68 cm (26.8 in)
overall depth 94 cm (37 in)
overall height 73 cm (28.7 in)
seat height 42 cm (16.5 in)
Condition:
The whole set was very gently used. It was kept in a non-smoking and pet-free place, and it was extremely well maintained. For many years it mostly had a decorative function.
The metal pull out sofa bed...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cowhide
1970s De Sede DS61 Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-made in Switzerland by renowned furniture manufacturers De Sede, this 1970s leather sofa is simultaneously sophisticated and playful. The soft, slouchy folds of the cushions and...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Leopard Print Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, fabric, chrome-plated steel, United Kingdom, 1970s
The 'Diplomat' sofa, with its voluptuous design, stands as a timeless symbol for d...
Category
1970s British Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large "Fiandra" Modular Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
"Fiandra" modular sofa set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
One corner unit and two simple ones, allow to create different configurations.
The project "features simple and sleek seat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Fiandra" Sofa
Located in London, GB
The Fiandra sofa by Vico Magistretti is a modular system that allows you to add elements including corners to create the sized sofa you need and want. Designed in the 1970's for Cass...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Plastic, Plywood
De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather 2-Seater Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Toronto, CA
Skillfully crafted in the 1970s by De Sede Switzerland - which originally began as a saddler’s workshop - this sturdy and comfortable sofa is made with 5mm thick NECK leather, giving...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa in Custom Upholstery, Set of 12
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa has become a design classic.
Comprising twelve pieces, all of the pieces will be covered in custom uph...
Category
1970s French Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofa in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976.
Architectural sofa model 'Brigadiere' designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Knoll. This ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s leather sofa mod. Soften design Rossi di Albizzate
Located in None, IT
Brown leather sofa, Soften model, Rossi di Albizzate design, 1970s.
CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIONS: Height 65 cm; width 230 cm; length ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Alessandro Becchi Grey Leather “Anfibio” Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972.
Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality grey Italian natural leather.
Mattress upholstered with soft sheepskin wool.
The Anfibio sofa ranks among the most outstanding cult products of Italian design. It is innovative, original, and highly functional; it is a revolutionary sofa-bed, a symbol of high quality and sapient artisanry. It is possible to find it in the permanent collection of 13 museums worldwide, among which the MoMa in New York, since 1972.
Alessandro Becchi designed the “Anfibio” sofa for the Italian manufacturer Giovannetti in 1970. It is characterized by generous dimensions and soft, embracing shapes that invite relaxation and comfort. It reminds a floating dinghy thanks to its lack of rigid mechanism. This feature inspired its name, which means amphibious. Furthermore, the sofa presents a rectangular steel structure and padding in non-deformable high-density polyurethane, covered with acrylic thermo-welded fibers and protective fabric. The Anfibio sofa by Giovannetti is available covered in leather or fabric and several colors. This artwork is the ideal convertible solution, the perfect combination of aesthetic research and innovative household living.
Alessandro Becchi was born in Florence in 1946. He studied at ISIA in his hometown, and in the late 60s, he began his career as a designer. In 1970 he designed the revolutionary Anfibio sofa for Giovannetti. In 1972, thanks to the success of Anfibio, he was invited to the exhibition “Italy: the New Domestic Landscape” at the Museum of Modern Arts in New York. This date opens in close collaboration with Giovannetti. He designed a series of sofa-beds, such as Only You, Brando, Diletto, and the famous armchairs Le Bugie...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage De Sede DS-12 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage De Sede DS-12 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970. Original cognac leather upholstery with fantastic patina and wear.
Category
1970s European Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s Stringa 3-Piece Sofa by Titina Ammannati & Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Toronto, CA
This Italian mega couch by Titina Ammannati & Giampiero Vitelli, with curved center piece and ample seats, boasts its original 1970s printed upholstery. Italian design by Comfort Med...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Le Bambole Settee / 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
'Le Bambole' 2-seat sofa, designed in 1970s by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in Italy. Newly upholstered in brown leather.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Coastal Style Rattan Sofa by Whitecraft Rattan Inc, Miami FL. Circa 1970s
By Whitecraft
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Style Rattan Three Seats Sofa by Whitecraft Rattan Inc, Miami FL. Circa 1970s
Features a bent rattan frame with an intricate and dynamic fluid design at the back and ...
Category
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Italian vintage Modular sofa- sold separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W200 D36 H30.5
Single W40.5 D34 H30.5 SW39 SD22 SH15 AH21
Vintage modular low profile sofa sections. Sofa has a strong and sturdy frame with fresh fa...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chenille
Rare 2-seated sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
Located in Genarp, SE
Design Arne Norell 1970´s
Made by Norell Möbler, Sweden
Buffalo leather, stained beech, leather straps brass details
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage brown patchwork leather modular sofa, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century sectional/modular sofa set in beautifully patinated patchwork leather.
The sofa set is completely modular and consists of 5 elements.
Ideal piece to create a free stand...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Poltrona Frau Petronio Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinctive Poltrona Frau Petronio sofa from the premium collection in the late 1970s.
This super comfortable down-filled 2-seater is upholstered i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, three elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa, B&B Italia
Located in Raleigh, NC
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Mohair, B&B Italia
An icon newly restored. Lush dusty green mohair over original form.
66" long, 36" deep, 29" high, 18...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Period Antique English Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Sofa Late 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique English Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Sofa Upholstered in a heavy pink brocade fabric. Carved mahogany trim encircles the curved sofa back terminating at opposing ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric.
This sofa d...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original good condition, velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original good condition. Original light blue velour fabric, dark oak wood base. Removable seat cushions. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Vintage Walnut Frame Sofa by Jens Risom Designs
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Walnut Frame Sofa by Jens Risom Designs. newly reupholstered with Maharam fabric. The exposed walnut back leg frame adds a beautiful accent ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Le Bambole sofa by renowned designer Mario Bellini, upholstered in luxurious bouclé fabric, an exquisite addition to elevate any interior space. With its sleek lines ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Kali sofa in leather for Ligne Roset
Located in Brussels, BE
Three-seater " Kali " sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Model designed in the 70s. Not longer edited
Original white leather upholstery.
Good vintage condition.
Do not hesit...
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS47 Bullhide Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS47 two-seater sofa, a masterpiece crafted by De Sede in Switzerland in 1970. Immerse yourself in luxury with its high-quality brown buffalo leather, showcasing the renowned craftsm...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather by the Swiss ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This comfortable Flowers fabric settee is bulky and playful, shaped as if it is merely a large cushion and the accompanying feeling is the same. It is designed by Mario Bellini and w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
De Sede DS88 lounge sofa Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic leather stitched patchwork sofa model DS88 designed by De Sede team and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. This sofa has beautiful natural tanned leather patchwork...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height of 25.5 inches
All pieces of furniture can ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Charles Pfister for Knoll Sofa and Lounge Chair
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great Charles Pfister for Knoll sofa and lounge chair. This set was purchased from the original owner who had work...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1970's Leatherette and Fabric 4-Seater Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- leatherette and fabric in good condition with some signs of use
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sectional Sofa in Custom Upholstery, Set of 20
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa has become a design classic.
Since its original conception, Roche Bobois has collaborated with a varie...
Category
1970s French Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'Mississippi' Sectional Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sectional sofa 'Mississippi', Belgium, 1978
French designer Pierre Paulin created the 'Mississippi' modular sofa in 1978. This sofa shows five elements t...
Category
1970s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Italian modern Green leather sofa by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Faru, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green leather sofa by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Faru, 1970s
Three-seater sofa fully padded and covered in dark green leather...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Anfibio sofa, Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti, reupholstered
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Anfibio Sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti around 1971, is a design icon that embodies the innovative essence and versatility of 1970s furniture. This extraordin...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Italian space age Three-seater sofa in yellow fabric and black wood, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Three-seater sofa in yellow fabric and black wood, 1970s
Three-seater sofa with squared seat and back, padded and covered in yellow teddy fabric. The legs are two s...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, IT
At the height of the Seventies, in an era of innovation and avant-garde design, a sofa was born that remains a testimony to the genius of Tito Agnoli and the craftsmanship of the Cin...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Anfibio Leather Sofa by Alessandro Becchi, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Anfibio 2 seats sofa is a design furniture realized by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti in the 1970s.
Camel Leather upholstery
Dimensions: 80 x 170 x 65 cm
Iconic convertible sof...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner 'Chromatic' Modular Sofa in Red Purple Colors
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, fabric, France, 1970
A postmodern design by Kwok Hoi Chan created in 1970 for Steiner. Design in the seventies was all ...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is a true American masterpiece. Wi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Orange chenille sofas, two and three seater, set of 2, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Orange chenille sofas, two and three seater, set of 2, 1970s
Wooden frame, plastic feet. The backrest of both sofas has some slight signs of wear due to time.
MEASUREMENTS 3-seater...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Plastic
Marenco Sofa in Original Cognac Leather by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Chicago, IL
A two-seat Italian Marenco sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in 1970. This utterly plush sofa retains its original patinated cognac leather upholstery with elegant stitch det...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s. Superonda is distinguished by its bold absence of a body. At the center of its design are two sinuous waves, precisely sculpt...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam
De Sede DS-61 Cedar Leather Sofa, 1972
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
An iconic mid century design, the De Sede DS-61 is no longer in production making it a collectible piece from the furniture manufacturer.
Fully upholstered in soft cedar coloured leather, this three seat sofa features a slimline frame with curved edges to create a soft silhouette.
Six back and seat cushions and two additional side cushions are upholstered in matching leather and mirror the shape of the armrests.
Simple yet incredibly chic, this DS-61 sofa...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sesann leather sofa by Giancarlo Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Three seating sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina in Italy during the 1970s. This sofa has been reupholstered in brown first quality leather and has its orig...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Style Three-Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in South San Francisco, CA
Newly re-upholstered in high-quality bouclé.
durable and scotch guarded
comes apart easily into three sections
This is a consigned piece sold by a vintage seller...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Characteristic Italian Modular Sofa in Brown and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, Italy, 1970s
This charming Italian sofa is made in a characteristic patterned upholstery in brown and beige tones with cord like stitching along the backrests...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Karate Sofa by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France, 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karate sofa designed in 1970's by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France. Molded fiberglass shell upholstered with original fabric and loose seat cushion.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stellar pair of Milo Baughman yellow leather parsons sofas. This pair is in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The magnificent yellow leather has embroidered blue lines creating a plaid effect-just gorgeous! If you looking for something bold and ready to slip into your swanky...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture wool fabric, removable cushions, brown plastic legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Sofa Set 8 modules+ottoman, realized for C&B, first series 1970 ca.
Original C&B Label.
Wood, Metal and Leather
Height: 65cm
Width: 95cm
Depth: 95 cm
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
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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