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Sofas For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
New Mohair Upholstery Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman, Wilkhahn, Germany 1964
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960s The sofa comes in a beautiful solid Teak wood frame and has been completely restored with new foam ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Lawson 4 Cushion Sofa Attr Milo Baughman James Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern turquoise Lawson style 4 cushion sofa attributed to Milo Baughman for James Inc. Comprised of four loose zippered seat cushions, six tapered walnut legs, and turquoise hopsacking fabric with back button detail. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The sofa deck has new fabric plus a new dust cover. It also has its original arm covers. We repaired a button with fabric found on bottom. It has been professionally shampooed. Legs were refinished. The foam in the cushions is soft, however it could use some more padding and new zippers. We have priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Tremendous style and TERIFFIC-LY TURQUOISE!!!! Wow!!! This is a gorgeous vintage mid-century modern Lawson style four cushion sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman for James Inc. It wears its original hopsacking fabric which is comprised of lovely turquoise and green threads that create a gorgeous dark turquoise hue. It’s a phenomenal color with back button details!! It has four loose seat cushions with soft foam, but they could benefit from a bit more padding which would be easily achieved as they have zippers. And the four-cushion feature gives it an extra-long width, so a taller person can stretch out nicely. This marvelous blue...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Kazuhide Takahama, 4 Seat or Large 3 seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant large three-seat sofa model "Suzanne" designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured in Italy by Gavina in the 1960s. This important sofa shows an impressive curved...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Original Historic Hand Made 9 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa By Paul T Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extremely rare, museum-quality nine-strand square pretzel square-back four-seat sofa was designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...
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1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole rattan. This a great example of a post-WW...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare early mid-century Danish 2-piece sectional corner sofa. This sofa was made even before sectional sofas became a thing but excellent proportions and overall form lending support ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

Louis XVI Style French Curve Back Sofa
Located in Pomona, CA
French Louis XVI-style curved back sofa. The wooden frame has a neutral finish and is supported by seven legs. The sofa is newly covered in neutral color fabric.
Category

1930s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy. This vintage s...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Danish Three Seater Mid Century Sofa in Pine & Wool Produced in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century three seater pine sofa in style of Kaare Klint produced in Denmark, 1960s. In great condition newly upholstered in light green wool fabric. Dimensions: H: 89 cm / ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Pine

A Two Cushion Sofa on Runner Legs, William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This collection presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Los Angeles design history. The house, originally designed by Paul Williams in 1933 was given the Haines touch when his clients a young family of five...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Paul McCobb Shaped Back Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul McCobb shaped back sofa model 3137. Manufactured by Custom Craft, USA. 7” Wood splayed legs. Newly reupholstered in JB Martin pink velvet. Arm he...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Three Seater Beech Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Fabric in good original condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s
Located in taranto, IT
Rare splendid 40s living room, made in the style of Casa & Giardino by Gio Ponti, consisting of a two-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs, wooden structure and upholstery in Cintz c...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sensational XL Custom Curved Back Edward Wormley Sofa for Dunbar Console Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational XL Edward Wormley even arm curved back sofa with matching curved console parsons table. This wonderful sofa is extra deep at 43" deep with an overall depth including the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Sofa, circa 1960, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Luigi Caccia Dominioni sofa, L4 "Chesa Laria" model, Azucena Edition circa 1960, Italy.` Model created in 1959, small production. Sculptural walnut wo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 6092 with Savak Wool
Located in London, GB
Three-seater sofa with eight tapering mahogany legs. Sides, seat and back upholstered with striped savak wool presumably in the last 10-20 years with natura...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool

Large Danish Leather Sofa with Chrome Legs and Teak Ends
Located in Handewitt, DE
Wonderful large danish sofa in black fine leather. With chromed frame and teak ends. In good vintage condition, with patinated leather. 4-seater. Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Deco Green and White Striped Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Swedish deco dark green and white striped sofa, newly reupholstered in& Rogers & Goffigon fabric featuring ball feet and added bolsters.
Category

1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis xvi style French sofa supported with eight legs. The sofa has been recovered in new fabric with nailheads.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the couple's design philosophy. Their signature elements - geometric wood frame, soft ne...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fritz Hansen, Model "Canada", Almue Painted 3-Seater Sofa, Danish Modern, 1939
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming example of the "Canada" sofa, designed by Christian E. Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. The sofa is made of wood, later painted in a Swedish "Almue" style, with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Coastal Heywood Wakefield Bent Rattan Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless tropical charm with this vintage bent rattan sofa, attributed to Heywood-Wakefield. Crafted with beautifully arched arms and a geometric bamboo frame,...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Art Deco Speed Arm Geometric Sofa by Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Paul Frankl designed Art Deco Speed Arm Sofa showing the iconic designer's flair for bold, streamlined forms. With its distinctive geometric "speed" arms and plush cushions,...
Category

1940s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Danish vintage sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish sofa from the 1960s with teak frame and refurbished upholstery. Streamlined design with reclining backrest and tapered legs. Vintage Danish Minerva sofa designed in the 1960s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

De Sede DS-86 Two-Seat Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-86 Two-Seat Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1960s A timeless example of Swiss design excellence, this DS-86 two-seat sofa by De Sede, crafted in the 1960s, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Mid-Century Curved Loveseat or Settee Around 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably manufactured around 1950 even if the original design came out of the late art deco e...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1930s Art Deco sofa , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 47cm
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Art Deco Hollywood Regency Sofa Tufted Back and Concave Pillowed Arms
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Art Deco or Hollywood Regency sofa with a tufted back and concave pillowed arms. The sofa is in solid wonderful condition, but its original white damask fabric will ...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Marshmallow sofa, model 5670 Manufactured by Herman Miller A great example of an iconic form.
Category

1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel

Early, Museum Quality Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production Marshmallow sofa model 5670 designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1956. This is an early excellent (One of the best) examples of 186 ever produced betwe...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Steel

Danish Mid-Century Leather Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish sofa, circa 1960's. Original brown leather is soft and supple while also being durable to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Clean modern design that works well with a...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Diesis sofa in tan leather by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning Diesis sofa in tan or cognac leather and dark cast aluminium frame with brass details, designed by Antonio Citterio in 1979. The brass details in the feet give away this pa...
Category

1960s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Oxford Red Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover the timeless charm of this elegant vintage leather Chesterfield sofa, expertly crafted in the United States during the 1960s. Its striking design features a captivating arra...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Lane Venture Rattan Wicker and Upholstered Love Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Lane Venture Rattan Wicker and Upholstered Love Seat. Two available. Measures 65" in width, 35" in depth , 33.5" in height. Seat height is 18", Seat interior width is 44"...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan

1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Wool, Beech Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall Condition: In good original condition wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Art Deco Danish Oak and Mohair Sofa Couch Circa 1940 Art Deco Couch
Located in Rochester, NY
An absolutely stunning example of 1940s glamour with this Art Deco sofa couch from Denmark.
Category

1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Oak

1950s Gilt French Couch in Mohair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
French style gilt wood couch, covered in mohair about 8 years ago. Metal ornaments.
Category

1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

"Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Minerva” sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made up from two sections. Can be easily switched into a daybed by removing the back cushions. Made fro...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Teak

Sofa, Birger Hahl, A. Salmi Huonekalutehdas, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sofa, designed by Birger Hahl, manufactured by A. Salmi Huonekalutehdas, Finland, 1930s. Stained ash frame, wool fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition,...
Category

1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Ash

Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the manner of Viggo Boesen, sofa, reupholstered fabric, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This charming sofa is designed in the manner of Danish designer Viggo Boesen (1907-1985), w...
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Scandinavian 4-Seater Sofa in Red-Brown Leather, 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful vintage 4-seater sofa is often attributed to the Danish designers Georg Thams or Poul Nørreklit. It is made of red-brown leather and has a steel frame. A very comforta...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains, Wool Velvet "Dreamer Marigold" Sofa was stripped down to frame with new foam and reupholstered. Dimensions: 94" length 34" deep 29"...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Curved Sofa Attributed to Federico Munari, Italy, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
An curved comma sofa, by Federico Munari, Italy. Newly reupholstered in ivory coloured, premium, pure mohair fabric. Makers label to underside.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ole Wanscher Designed Scandinavian Modern Upholstered Three Seater Sofa 1950's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Ole Wanscher Mid-Century Three Seat Mahogany Frame Sofa In Original Upholstery by Poul Jeppesens, Made in Denmark Makers Labels To Underneath of Sofa Frame Vintage Three Seat Sofa...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

William Armbruster Custom Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan
Located in Chicago, IL
The William Armbruster Custom Designed Monumental five-seat Sofa for Chase Manhattan Executive Offices, Embodies luxury and sophistication. Crafted with expert craftsmanship, this gr...
Category

1950s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa with Extended Headrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original burnt rust leather with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The top of the seat back has an extended...
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Danish Cabinetmaker Scallop Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This uniquely shaped 2-person sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting scallop-shaped back and wrap around arms. It also features a gently curved seat an...
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Josef Hillerbrand Three-Seater Sofa for Deutsche Werkstätten, Germany 1930s
By Deutsche Werstätten, Josef Hillerbrand
Located in Utrecht, NL
Josef Hillerbrand was a prominent German architect and designer in the mid-20th century era. He is best known for his work in the Deutsche Werkstätten, Munich. The Deutsche Werkstätt...
Category

1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arne Vodder 2-Seater Sofa, Model Fd 161, Reupholstered in Bouclé, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of a Danish modern 2-seater sofa in solid beech, reupholstered cushions in white bouclé. Designed by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen in 1950s, Denmark. A classic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

'Macedo' Brazilain Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare and very deep 'Macedo' sofa by Sergio Rodrigues which features an integrated storage area on the back. Produced by OCA Brazil in the 1960s, the ...
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored vintage Campaign style sofa from a difficult to find series by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Exceptional rattan and hardwood construction with Cane back panels. Bra...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original cherry-red furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, dark beech ...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Leather Sofa, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
 Leather Sofa is a design furniture realized by italian production 1960s. Original Upholstery. Good condition except for slight stitching of the sewing thread.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa in Teal Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, beech, Europe, 1960s Organic shaped sofa made in Europe in the 1960s. This piece shows fluidity and an ergonomic sitting experience. The arms rise gently from the seat...
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Restored Art Deco Stick Rattan Three-Seat Transitional Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Art Deco rattan three-seat sofa features the classic transitional arms with double-strand arms accented by a center stick strand in the center. The intricat...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

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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