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Sofas For Sale
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern banana shaped sofa with curved armrests, made by Danish cabinetmaker in the earl...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise.
The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$10,275 / item
Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sofa with Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Louis XV style sofa features a hand carved walnut frame with graceful curves, floral accents, and a deep serpentine front, true to the Rococo spirit of 18th-century Fren...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Rodolfo Dordoni Dress-Up Sectorial Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Dress-Up Sectorial Sofa For Cassina
A sectional sofa envisioned as a custom garment, with sophisticated details reminiscent of bespoke tailoring and a wide selectio...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$24,824 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Stouby Møbelfabrik, Mid Century 3-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Mordern 3-seater sofa in brown leather, feets made in solid beech. Simple lines and a great comfort featured in this sofa. Designed by Stouby Møbelfabrik, Denmark. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Italian Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century organic sofa and matching coffee table, fully made in bamboo, leather, and maple wood. The coffee table is completed by its original smokey bronzed glas...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut
$5,579 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Swiss Leather Sofa Ds 44 By De Sede
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
1960s Swiss leather sofa model DS-44 by De Sede. This sculptural three-seat design exemplifies De Sede’s renowned craftsmanship and commitment to luxurious comfort. Upholstered in su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cassina Maralunga Black Leather 3-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1970s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 27.5” x W 94” x D 35” x SH 17.5”
Italian black leather 3-seater sofa, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Maralunga from 1970s with practical foldable headrest. I...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman, Sectional Sofa, Fabric, Stainless Steel, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A large grey fabric and stainless steel sofa designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer-Coggin, High Point, North Carolina, USA, c. 1980s.
Overall moderate wear to bottom edg...
Category
1980s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Napoleon III Style Curved Sofa in Floral Jacquard Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite French mid-20th century curved sofa in the style of Napoleon III, sourced in Provence, France. The solid wooden frame is crafted in a graceful crescent form with a conti...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet, Hardwood
Danish Sofa by Domino Mobler Denmark in the style of H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Danish sofa in a medium beige diagonal patterned corduroy styled soft chenille fabric . The piece sits on a solid teak wood frame and legs making for a sturdy and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradiset Sofa Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant Swedish sofa model "Paradise" designer by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist's in the 1950's. This model is most often found with a fixed cushion while this has loose down filled ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool
Retro Roll Arm Sofa in Kvadrat Vanir
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$9,200 / item
Cassina Maralunga Black Leather 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1970s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 27.5” x W 68” x D 35” x SH 18”
Italian black leather 2-seater sofa, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Maralunga from 1970s with practical foldable headrest. In ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Brown Leather Art Deco Sofa Couch by Mitchell Gold Leather Couch Living Room
Located in Rochester, NY
Art Deco Leather Sofa designed by Mitchell Gold, starting with a kiln-dried hardwood frame for durability, and hand-tied coil springs for support...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
Infinito Medium Brown Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
A stylish design that invites the user to enjoy moments of pure relaxation onto its richly stuffed volumes, this sofa is marked by a sculpted silhouette revealing its signature moder...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
$27,035 / item
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan sofa or bench likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Splitting present to bamboo.
Likely originally configured with cushions.
Wear consistent with ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2212 Dark Mocha Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen sofa 2 persons model 2212.
It's upholstered with the original dark mocha colored leather, almost black.
The legs are made of solid teak with oil treatm...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Teak
CraftAssociates, Vancouver Modern Mohair Sofa, Copper, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates, Vancouver Modern Mohair Sofa, Copper, Walnut
This modern sofa is expertly crafted and upholstered. The sofa boasts hand cut high-...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper
Bertu Sofa, Mondo Modern Sofa, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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This Modern Maple Mondo Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with co...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
$5,750 / item
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$20,657 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
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
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
$17,974 / item
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
By Dedar, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
With an elegant design inspired by the style of the great mid-century French designers this sofa e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...
Modern Harrison Sofa 120 with Curved Base Detail by Martin & Brockett, 10ft Long
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Sofa 120” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (6 over 3) mix of loose back and seat cushions.
Sold as C.O.M....
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Frame Green Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Plush volumes featuring a rich padding and a classy, olive-green fabric upholstery lend this sofa its pampering feel still not compromising on elegance. Also offered in other color options to best fit in any color palette, it invites you to enjoy moments of pure relaxation in the company of a good read or of friends for chilled conversations while having a cup of coffee...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
$26,554 / item
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Postmodern Patinated Green Buffalo Leather Sofa by Roche Bobois
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous, perfectly patinated green buffalo leather sofa by Roche Bobois.
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. Legs made from solid beech. Comfortable and super solid with nice and s...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Set of 4 seater modular sofa Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Nuvolone, Italy 70s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Set of 4 "Nuvolone" Lounge Chairs by Rino Maturi for Mimo Leone & Co., Italy, 1970s
This stunning set of four "Nuvolone" modular lounge chairs, designed by Rino Maturi for Mimo Leon...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$7,092 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Large Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved green fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Seat height: 16”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eames for Herman Miller walnut black leather aluminum group soft pad sofa
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames designed the sofa to complement their plush soft pad aluminum group chairs and the sleek chaise. The sofa stands as a reminder of the Charles and Ray Eames ge...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
$8,800 Sale Price
20% Off
LO7 Sofa/Daybed Base or coffee table by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ancienne banquette dite L 07 par Pierre Chapo.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Elm
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Antique Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian Antique settee circa 1845 of the period Louis Philippe. The settee is made of solid walnut wood hand carved. In good antique conditions of the ...
Category
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
$2,647 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Directoire Style Painted Sofa in Blue Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant late 19th century French Directoire style sofa, sourced in Provence. The rectilinear frame showcases the clean neoclassical lines and restrained ornamentation of the Direc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was manufactured in Denmark during the 1970s. The frame is crafted from solid wood in a honey-brown shade. It is upholstered in dark chocolate-colored genuine le...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa
This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 21 inches
Gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.0"H x 75.25"W x 29.0"D
Seat Height (inch...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
19th Century German Biedermeier Polished Cherry Settee - Antique Burlwood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier sofa made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The particularized settee is composed with a slightly inclined backrest with wide, tall curved armrests, standing on four arched wooden...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Burl
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
Niemeyer II Two Seat Sofa, Woollen & Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II sofa is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind.
The rounded lines of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$6,692 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Double Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery.
In good condition, with...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$25,267 Sale Price
44% Off
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Bowl Sofa For Cassina
The soft, welcoming lines of this sofa spell comfort and flexibility. Circular, semi-circular and rectangular shapes alternate to create a dynamic interplay of contours and a graphic silhouette.
A sectional floor sofa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Formica
$24,434 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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
Contemporary Scalloped 2-Seater Fleure Sofa in Pink Cotton Velvet and Brass Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Special Edition Fleure Two-Seater Sofa is a beautiful adaptation of the award-winning Fleure design. The Fleure range combines traditional style cues with a contemporary feel. The fluting on both seat and back offer an eye-catching effect, especially in the shown luxurious cotton velvet upholstery.
Shown here upholstered in a chic Cameo pink cotton velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$5,779 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2408-S Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2408-S Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
This sofa measures: 85.5 wide x 32 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 19.7...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Buffalo Leather DS 47 Sofa By De Sede 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Čelinac, BA
Buffalo Leather DS47 Sofa By De Sede Switzerland 1970s
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$5,760 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa in Oak with Wool, Attributed to Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant cabinetmaker sofa crafted in solid oak and upholstered in wool fabric with classic stripes. Produced in Denmark during the 1950s, the piece reflects the high level of craftsm...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Customizable Artifort Forte Sofa by Studio Stefan Scholten
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Forte is an elegant and luxurious high-end sofa programme with a supremely comfortable deep seat, soft, rounded corners and an inviting design. The expressive, minimalist cast alumin...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Linea Sofa, COM upholstery with walnut detail, by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Linea Sofa is defined by the gentle flow of its upholstered curves, balanced by solid wood details. Staying true to the studio's design philosophy, it p...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Walnut
A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stand out curved sofa (banana shaped) upholstered with a beautiful flower pattern, and made in Finland in the 1940s. This sofa is attributed to Paul Boman, but due to lack of docum...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules - renovated and restored with high quality green velvet upholstery
A striking and iconic modular sofa designed by Ma...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic, Wood
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
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
$15,439 / item
Layton Curve Sofa, Velvet & Natural Wood Sofa by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order velvet and wood curved sofa designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Ivory Velvet
Base: Natural Maple.
Available in custom fabrics and finishes.
Dimensions:
Overall ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple, Velvet
Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and expressive Swedish sofa designed by Svante Skogh for Förenade Möbler, Linköping, mid-20th century. This elegant piece features upholstered cushions paired with a staine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
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
Hand Tailored Fringes 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
$16,346 / item
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
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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