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Sofas For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Circa 1920 Art Deco Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this exquisite original circa 1920’s Art Deco fully restored Chesterfield club sofa which is part of a suite This sofa is very stylish, it has those Metr...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Leather Couch
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather couch with nice trim and tack work. Great condition and patina.
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1940s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Original Italian Beech Sofa with Damask Cushions, Particular Design
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original Italian beech sofa from 1940 with damask cushions, particular design. Comes from an old country house in the Chianti area of Tuscany. The paint...
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1940s Italian Rustic Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

Ebonised and Upholstered Art Deco Settee or Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1920s settee or sofa has a newly ebonised frame and is covered in white muslin - ready to be upholstered in the fabric of your choice. Eight legged frame features turned and reeded details and curved arms. Unknown maker. Frame and seat back are very good antique condition with a new finish. Insides of bench portion do not appear to have been rebuilt or restored. We acquired this piece from our English dealer...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sofa Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken Germania, Germany, 1908
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken Germania, Germany, 1908 Hans Günther REINSTEIN (1880 - 1938) Made out of cardboard.
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Early 1900s German Antique Sofas

Materials

Softwood

Art Deco Living Room Set with Tea Corner, Set of 11
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Prestigious and unique tea corner set, lacquered cardinal red with finely carved knobs, gold leaf appliqués. Covering in Jacquard fabric of generous thickne...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Gold

20th Century French Art Deco Settee or Sofa in Original Dark Brown Leather
Located in Birmingham, AL
A wonderful 20th century French Art Deco two seater settee or sofa in original dark brown leather, circa 1930s, having a tight back, scrolled arms with nailhead trim, and two loose seat cushions. Raised on short tapered walnut legs. All original. This handsome sofa with its beautiful aged patina provides a clean, tailored look that's perfect for both traditional and modern interiors. Dimensions: back H - 33"; seat H - 18" arm h - 24.5" W - 60" D - 33" Lolo French Antiques...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original antique circa 1900 cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions a...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s Beautifly organic shaped Danish sofa similar to works by Flemming Lassen. This sofa ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Historicizing Sofa, Austria-Hungary, 1900
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Upholstered sofa in the historicizing style, walnut, floral fabric. Made at the turn of the 19th and 20th Century in Austria Hungary. In very good con...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Danish Two Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Part of a living room set comprehensive of a three seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful and stylish two seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the manner of Viggo Boesen, sofa, fabric Gabriel 'Savak', stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This charming sofa is designed in the manner of Danish designer Viggo Boesen (1907-1985),...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

French Stained Wood Sofa with Cuffed Armrests, France, ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“The extension of the art of dwelling is the art of living” declared Charlotte Perriand famously, who was convinced of the power of good design. This sofa helps to understand Perrian...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Shearling, Beech, Denmark, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sheepskin and beech sofa designed and produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, c. 1950s.
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1940s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Antique 1910 Edwardian Brown Leather Club Sofa with Feather Filled Seat Cushions
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 Edwardian English Oak and cognac brown Leather club sofa which is part of a suite The sofa is very stylish and comfortabl...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hynek Gottwald Black Sofa, Made in 1930s Czechia, Reupholstered
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame. Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect origina...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

French canape
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine Louis XVI style canape
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Early 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Fruitwood

Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Patinated Reddish Brown Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Jacob Kjaer, Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1940s This sofa is attributed to the Danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. The design truly intensifies the experience of sitting by means of the impressive construction featuring delicate lines and curved shapes. The backrest develops gracefully into the armrests in a curvaceous movement, which contributes to the sofa’s solid and stabile appearance. Kjaer decided to stay modest with decoration by implementing tufted buttons on the seat, which add a grandiose touch to the sofa. The patinated leather radiates a vibrant reddish brown...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Wood and Fabric Armchairs, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and fabric armchairs. Art Deco Period. France, circa 1940.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Oriental Sofa in Chippendale Style with Claw Feet, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chippendale style sofa adorned with oriental ornamentations, skilfully reupholstered in luxurious Pierre Frey fabric. This masterpiece harmoniously blends timeless design and contemp...
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Early 1900s European Chippendale Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Italian Vintage Luxury Sofa in Wood and Green Silk Satin
Located in Milano, IT
Luxurious vintage corner sofa in wood and silk satin designed in the 1940s of fine Italian manufacture. The sofa is angular and is supported by a wonderfully elegant and durable dark wood frame. In fact, we see 2 wider feet supporting the back, while there are 3 other slender spike feet also made of dark wood. The seat is simple, angular and is upholstered in green silk satin with a dark and light green striped pattern, giving it an eccentric yet refined effect. Under the seat is a band decorated with fringes, also in a very light green shade. The highlight of the piece is its backrest: it is reminiscent of a regal sofa...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Danish Three Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Part of a living room set comprehensive of a two seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful and stylish three seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Sofa in Soft Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, upholstery, Denmark, 1940s This Danish sofa catches the eye due to the exquisitely shaped armrests. From the high backrest the armrests float downwards in three curves. ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian Art Deco sofa and two armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s The armchairs measure: cm W 110 x D 87 x H 82 x S 42.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa, early design with great scale, spring seating system, reupholstered and rebuilt reupholstered with wool ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa is an early example of what became known as Danish Mid-Century Modern design. With a classic mid-century look, this model is the perfect piece t...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Leather Tufted Sofa w/ Loose Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome English leather tufted sofa with tight tufted back and two loose seat cushions. The sofa is beautifully detailed with brass nailhead trim. Wonderfully worn with no tears of ...
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1940s English Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Elegant 4-Piece Modular Sofa in Mohair with Mahogany Legs 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Curved 4 piece modular sofa with mahogany legs, custom design, American 1940's. This sofa allows you to configure it in multiple ways with the slipper ...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Howard & Sons Portarlington Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Howard & Sons Portarlington sofas. UK circa 1920s.  
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Early 1900s British Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Italian 1940s Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A beautiful long sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. This sofa is an exceptional example of Ulrich's architectural skill where line becomes form an...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

English Art Deco Walnut Framed Cane Bergere Sofa C.1920
Located in London, GB
An English Art Deco Walnut Framed Bergere Sofa C.1920. Classic Art Deco shaped arms with with acanthus leaf and lion head carvings. A scalloped apron terminating on ball and cla...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Cane, Walnut, Upholstery

20th Century Gio Ponti Sofa Unique Piece Designed for Casa Lucano, Early 1940s
Located in Turin, Turin
The two-seater upholstered sofa was designed by Gio Ponti for Casa Lucano, in Sanremo (Italy). The design recalls a very similar sofa that was part of the Cellina furniture published...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Hardwood Canapé in Louis XV Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
1920s French gilt wood upholstered settee, canape or sofa in a beautiful chevron golden and white linen, finely carved and decorated Louis XV style canapes or loveseat sofas. This...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Art Deco Sofa with Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco sofa, wood, fabric, France, 1940s This charming two-seat sofa comes with a delicate upholstery featuring a cream overtone decorated with an illustrative pattern of fauna an...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Axel Einar Hjorth Roma 3 Seater Sofa Birch, 1920's
Located in Uccle, BE
An unique piece by Axel Einar Hjorth from his Swedish Art Deco or Swedish Grace period. A 3 seater sofa. Exquisite carvings on the sides. Feet look like a lion's paw. The model is pa...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Carl Malmsten 1940s Vintage Boucle Sofa
Located in London, GB
This exceptional piece of Swedish furniture was designed in the 1940s by master cabinetmaker and designer Carl Malmsten. It was produced at his own workshop near Stockholm in Sweden....
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very unique pair of Danish 1940s lounge chair with nicely carved armrest in blond lacquered elmwood. Light elegant design in the style of Alfred Christensen and Fritz H...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Elm

Carved Art Deco Sofa in Gold Leaf, France, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco sofa with relief carving along the frame and ball feet in gold leaf. A stylized flower motif along the back with antiqued paint and gold leaf. Textured grey linen/silk uphol...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

1940s Danish Modern Sofa by Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Frits Henningsen sofa is newly reupholstered in an ivory-white bouclé from Schumacher. The mahogany frame is refinished in a warm red-brown tone that complements the leath...
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1940s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany

Glamorous Art Deco Chairs Suite in Cotton Velvet, Italy, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AVAILABLE ONLY TWO CHAIRS NO SOFA Glamorous Art Deco sofa and two chairs suite in cotton velvet, Italy 1920s Original, unique , rare fabric in astonishing very...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Settee, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of lounge chairs. Design attributed to Viggo Boesen. Presumably produced by E. V. A. Nissen & Co., Denmark. c. 1940s-1950s. In moulded bamboo with rattan / cane details. Sea...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Fabric

George I Style Walnut Bergère Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut bergère three-seat sofa, the shaped back above three tracery carved vase shaped splats, splats decorated with gilded moulded decoration, flanked double cane sides and scrollin...
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Early 20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Tube Metal Sofa Daybed Franz Singer 1920s
By Franz Singer
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage sofa or daybed from chromed tube steel designed by Franz Singer for Metz & Co 1920s, Austria. While the cushions are reupholstered with spring core and cove...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Antique French Louis XIV Canape or Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV canape or sofa will bring a truly regal air to your room, along with some surprisingly comfortable seating! Hand-crafted from thick planks and posts of solid...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Sofas

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Mohair, Oak

George III Style Chippendale Sofa with an Asian Motif Upholstery, circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
George III style Chippendale sofa with peach Asian motif upholstery, circa 1900. Highly carved rolled upholstered arms with highly carved ball and claw feet in the front, pad feet in...
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Early 20th Century English George III Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Modern Wooden Sofa with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden sofa with white fabric, 1940s A sofa with wooden structure. The sofa has a rectangular seat and a rectangular backrest with rounded upper corners, both padded a...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Walnut Wood Light Green Velvet Sofa
Located in IT
Art Deco sofa in light green velvet. A sofa From 1930s period from France. The walnut wood structure can be appreciated for the rectangular back rest, which allows the sofa to be pla...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Art Deco Living Room Set from 1920
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco living room set from 1920 We present living room set made in the Vienna, Austria.  Every piece of furniture that leaves our works...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Synthetic

Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden armchairs with white fabric, 1940s Set of 2 armchairs with wooden structure. The armchair has a square seat and a square b...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stick Wicker Porch or Patio Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three-piece Art Deco stick wicker / split reed set consists of two-seat sofa/settee and two matching club chairs. Wonderful design with wide arms, light...
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Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Sofas

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Iconic Large Three-seater Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater Chesterfield leather sofa was produced in England during the 1920s. It is one of the most recognizable pieces of furniture in the world. The sofa's frame is made of...
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1920s British Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Sofa with Rounded Back, French, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A lush, upholstered sofa with rounded arms, back, and feet. These last, executed in French polished beech, serve as a charming, subtle accent. Numbered...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Dutch Oakwood Modernist Lounge Sofa by Bas Van Pelt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original oakwood lounge sofa by Bas Van Pelt; Seating group; Easy Chairs; Dutch Modernism; Producer: Schaik en Berghuis   Arm length; 56cm Bas van Pelt Bas J. van Pelt, Dutch f...
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Oak

Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique freestanding sofa designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark. Provenance: Publisher Fergo, hence by descent in th...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Czech Bauhaus Black Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame. Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the 1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect origina...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mogens Lassen Rare Organic Sofa in Ivory Bouclé, Denmark, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Mogens Lassen rare beautiful Scandinavian Modern sofa in ivory bouclé with slightly curved and tufted wingback and curved armrests on bowed stained beechwood legs. This iconic 1940s ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood, Beech

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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