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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Late 18th Century
1960s, Danish vintage 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. 2 seater "Banana" sofa in original cherry-red fabric. Very good condition: no smells and no stains ( used not too much from 1960s ). Brass springs in the seat. ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini, Sofa with Tapered Wooden Legs Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini sofa with Tapered wooden legs Italy, in the 1950s.
This small sofa with tapered wooden legs and original upholstery was designed by Emilio Sala and G...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Curved Loveseat or Settee Around 1950
By Viggo Boesen
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
Hans Wegner AP33 Four-seater Sofa for A.P. Stolen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Monumental and rare four-seater AP33 sofa designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark. This piece features angled oak legs and the original wool upholstery. It has a streamlined a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa
This amazing and sturdy 1950’s Curved Back Black Leatherette Chesterfield Style Sofa will be a speaking piece in any ro...
Category
1950s American Chesterfield Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish two-seater sofa by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery of the era’s cabinetmakers. The design in many ways trans...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Ilmari Lappalainen "Laila" Sofa for Asko, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” models from the series by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection. Designed in the halcyon phase of what we know today as Mid-Century Modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Finnish craftsmanship was brought into modernism.
This sofa is from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic Mid-Century Modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. As an essentially Finnish modern piece, this sofa is built around the core characteristics of the era: gently rounded edges, tapered wooden legs, and a generous, fully upholstered body. The style was modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with three large tufted buttons. In the absence of ornamentation, the three large tufted buttons on the back stand out, creating depth as they sink into the textured green fabric. The design has the “Classic Nordic look”, which explains the contemporary popularity of this sofa both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. This sofa was created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden. The characteristic Hörlin-Holmqv...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa in Light Brown Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, sofa, model ‘5671’, fabric, metal, designed in 1955 and produced in 1956-78.
This wonderful midcentury sofa is designed by the renowned American ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Manufactured in the 1950’s in Denmark. It is made of solid oak and teak wood. The cushions have been ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
1950s Jindřich Halabala Sofa or Bed for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- The sofa can be converted into a bed
- Fabric upholstery shows minor signs of use
- when unfolded, size 190cm / 153cm
- seat height 47 cm
- mattresse...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Attractive Danish Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
This is an attractive Danish sofa with a curved detail on stylish narrow beech legs reupholstered in a yellow linen to the seat and pink linen tick to back and sides, double piped i...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Beech
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954
A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and st...
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952
This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for D...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Restored Bauhaus Umbrella Stand, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Umbrella Stand.
Source: Germany
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to th...
Category
1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Elegant 1940s Edward Wormley, Dunbar for Modern, Curved Sofa on Mahogany Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid 1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa on six thick mahogany legs, with older re-upholstery in a Chinoiserie fabric. Upholstery is ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Shearling Cabinetmaker Sofa from Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Shearling Cabinetmaker Sofa From Denmark, circa 1950. Very nice, comfortable model in excellent condition.
We prefer to spea...
Category
1950s European Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
1950s Danish Modern Model AP18 Sofa by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Danish Modern Model AP18 Sofa by Prolific Mid-Century Furniture Designer Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. This Model AP18 Sofa is characterized by its sleek profile, three seats,...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Naeko Sofa (Daily Bed) by Kazuhide Takahama produced by Gavina Spa in 1957
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, first model manufactured by Gavina, recently covered in linen velvet. Two pieces available. Supporting structur...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' Lounge Chairs, 1950s
A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in chase Erwin 'Embrac...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wool, Elm
Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
A gutter back armless sofa on aluminum legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt, Lush, Foggy velvet.
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Teak Sofa or Couch by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 180 x 74 x 74 x43 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height)
This beautiful and extremely rare sofa was designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer as part of his 400 series for Wilkhah...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Wicker
Superb 1958, 3 Seat, Gianfranco Frattini, '872' Leather Sofa, Cassina, Italy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and very rare 1958 '872' sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy.
This 3 seat sofa has been newly upholstered with new Pantera TM foam and finished in superb dark brow...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Nickel
Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Ljungs Industrier 1954
Located in Skå, SE
Experience the epitome of Scandinavian Modern design with the Folke Ohlsson Sofa Scania, a luxurious blend of sophisticated aesthetics and exceptional comfort. Crafted with exquisite...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Beech
Pair of James Mont Sofa's
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful James Mont Sofa's.
The elegant Lattice framed Sofa's have been Newly reupholstered in an ivory colored fabric and each sofa has two separate ...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Bouclé Cushions, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the cultural examples of the European country manor and rustic styles, European cabinetmakers’ furniture were endowed with a creative simplicity, with a feeling for the w...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Mahogany Wood & Hogan Hepplewhite Style Sofa w/ Show-Wood Frame, In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
Very elegant and graceful Wood & Hogan English 18th century George III style Mahogany 'Hepplewhite' sofa with a down feather filled buttoned cushion. This beautifully moulded Mahogany show-wood frame with hand carved rosettes has been reproduced from an original owned by the Earl of Lancaster. Four front square tapered legs with spade foot...
Category
Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International the sofa is new upholstered in Knoll textile fabric.
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a long tradition of craftsmanship, there has always been a heightened appreciation of design throughout Scandinavia. Scandinavian design emerged as a prominent contributor to Eu...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s.
Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s. Striped ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
One of the most significant contributions of the Scandinavian countries to the European fine arts has been in the field of design. The Scandinavian countries have achieved world-wide...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Edward Wormley 1950s Mid-Century Designed Dunbar for Modern 3 Seat Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley three seat on tapered walnut legs is from his Dunbar for Modern collection, one of his early fully modern furniture collections. This sofa, was reupholstered by the original owners, in the late 90s to fit their new southwest decor...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Sculptural Wingback Sofa by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler of Denmark, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is spectacular! Designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler in the late 1950's, this sculptural sofa is just as comfortable as it is beautiful. With long, clean lines and arched wingback sides, the body is reminiscent of an Arne Jacobsen egg chair.
The back of the sofa showcases the solid teak frame that perfectly cradles the body of the sofa. The teak frame is further accentuated with its rich color and patina that really pops off the white lower-pile fine Belgian boucle...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed Cleopatra designed by Dick Cordemeijer.
Manufactured by Auping (Netherlands), circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A oak and green fabric sofa, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
14" seat height
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Sofa Attributed to Nanna Ditzel, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful mid-century sofa attributed to Nanna Ditzel.
Eye catching design with finely crafted wooden legs.
The sofa has been reupholstered in blue fabric.
1950s - Denmark
Perfect co...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
American Designer, Sizeable Sofa, Fabric, Wood, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable beige fabric and wood sofa, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
14.5" seat height
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Blue Pine Country Bench or Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Very unusual blue bench or sofa from the late 1700s. The sofa is a country house furniture from Ångermanland in Sweden. The sofa is very unusual, most likely the only one of its kind...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Country Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine
Guglielmo Veronesi, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood sofa, designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Restored Three-strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 3-seat rattan sofa features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end with a decorative arch along the base. The sofa is decorated ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
1950s velvet shell sofa in the style of Gio Ponti
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Torino, IT
The Italian 1950s were iconic and innovative especially in terms of seating, this small sofa is an example of Italian creative genius.
Among the great masters who designed these mode...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
1950's Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1950’s cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in lightly restored condition with fully buttoned base and solid walnut turned feet...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Hans Mitzlaff 1950s Boomerang Sofa for Eugen Schmidt, 1950's
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish style three-seater sofa designed by Hans Mitzlaff for Eugene Scmidt Soloform during the 50’s. This boomerang-shaped model brings to mind the popular designs from the likes of Alfred Christensen.
The sofa features a stylish 1950s design, beautiful teak wood, and loose cushions with new foam and a new fabric upholstery and easy-to-unzip upholstery for easy cleaning.
Add instant wow to your vintage or modern interior with this top design piece!
Designer/Manufacturer: Hans Mitzlaff/Eugene Schmidt Soloform...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish 1950s Sofa Attributed to Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Variant
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and likely a variant of Fritz Hansen's famous model 1669. Just the shape of the l...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Restored "Triple Triangle" 3-strand Sectional Settee W/ Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 3-strand "Triple Triangle" arm rattan 2-seat sectional settee featuring an arch looped base with a stack rattan seat.
Measures: Sofa: 33in. H x 73in. W x 36in. D.
We only purc...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Folding Sofabed, Czechoslovakia, 1950´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This folding sofabed was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. The construction is of wood and it´s veneered with dark stained beech wood.
...
Category
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather, Danish Design 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Light curved three-seat sofa in patinated leather designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Scandinavian Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern wood Scandinavian sofa, circa 1950.
With a new upholstery.
In original condition, preserving a beautiful patina, with minor wear consistent with age and use.
...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armed Sofa. Newly reupholstered in a great weave fabric in shades of red, gray and purple. Very solid and subst...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa with Metal Legs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian mid-century furniture and interior design is known for its elegantly organic forms. The era’s seating models - including this sofa - were created to highlight the spirit of r...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Split Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
This custom made upholstered two piece sofa came from an outrageously over-the-top period Hollywood Regency decorated home outside of Boston. Think Zsa Zsa, Eva and Magda on steroids.
This fabric is embroidered gold thread on a shimmering platinum white background. Stylish curved lines, each with one tufted arm, peak crested rail, tailored skirting and pegged quarter-sawn oak legs.
We replaced the foam inside both loose seat cushions and flipped them to give this grand dame...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Ib Kofod-Larsen Three Seater Teak Sofa For Ope, 1950's Sweden
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning vintage three-seater sofa designed by Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for Ope, Sweden. This model Kandidaten sofa features a stylish 1950’s design, teak afrormosia frame and...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three seater sofa in the style of Ico Parisi.
Very elegant and comfortable, with floral fabric upholstery, the upholstery was redone twenty years ago but new upholstery is recommended.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Stylish Scroll Top Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian three seat sofa with gently curved front and scrolled top. Sofa has 3 loose seat cushions, tight button tufted seat back and brass legs Covered in Holly Hu...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern style celebrated functionality, and this is still a key tenant when decorating homes of the 21st century. And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this pe...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Fabric, Wood
1950s Hans J Wegner Daybed Model Ge19 by GETAMA, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with good original corduroy fabric
- sturdy and stable.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Divano curvo vintage anni 50 in velluto blu design italiano
Located in None, IT
Divano curvo a quattro posti in velluto blu con piedi in legno, design italiano, anni 50.
CONDIZIONI:
In buone condizioni, presenta segni d'usura dati da...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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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