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Sofas For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1970s
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original good condition, velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original good condition. Original light blue velour fabric, dark oak wood base. Removable seat cushions. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Kali sofa in leather for Ligne Roset
Located in Brussels, BE
Three-seater " Kali " sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Model designed in the 70s. Not longer edited Original white leather upholstery. Good vintage condition. Do not hesit...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. This set is composed of two lounge chairs upholstered in tobacco and chocolate brown alpaca velvet. Sesann is characterized by an organic and informal shape and is defined by the tubular metal detail that wraps around the soft, upholstered seat. In the 1970s, the Cassina catalogue...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas

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Chrome

De Sede DS47 Bullhide Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS47 two-seater sofa, a masterpiece crafted by De Sede in Switzerland in 1970. Immerse yourself in luxury with its high-quality brown buffalo leather, showcasing the renowned craftsm...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Vintage Walnut Frame Sofa by Jens Risom Designs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Walnut Frame Sofa by Jens Risom Designs. newly reupholstered with Maharam fabric. The exposed walnut back leg frame adds a beautiful accent ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Walnut

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather by the Swiss ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This comfortable Flowers fabric settee is bulky and playful, shaped as if it is merely a large cushion and the accompanying feeling is the same. It is designed by Mario Bellini and w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Charles Pfister for Knoll Sofa and Lounge Chair
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great Charles Pfister for Knoll sofa and lounge chair. This set was purchased from the original owner who had work...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

De Sede DS88 lounge sofa Switzerland 1970
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic leather stitched patchwork sofa model DS88 designed by De Sede team and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. This sofa has beautiful natural tanned leather patchwork...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

1970's Leatherette and Fabric 4-Seater Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- leatherette and fabric in good condition with some signs of use
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather

Vintage Leather Model DUC 405 Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
Located in None, IT
Two-seater sofa with internal structure in tubular steel, black leather upholstery. Mdello DUC 405, design Mario Bellini for Cassina, 70s. Conditions: In g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height of 25.5 inches All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Original "Samsas rund" Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa "Samsas rund" by Carl Malmsten in beech and upholstery for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s. This sofa was first designed in 1923 by Carl Malmsten for the Stockholm concert hall and...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner 'Chromatic' Modular Sofa in Red Purple Colors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, fabric, France, 1970 A postmodern design by Kwok Hoi Chan created in 1970 for Steiner. Design in the seventies was all ...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Italian modern Green leather sofa by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Faru, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green leather sofa by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Faru, 1970s Three-seater sofa fully padded and covered in dark green leather...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian space age Three-seater sofa in yellow fabric and black wood, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Three-seater sofa in yellow fabric and black wood, 1970s Three-seater sofa with squared seat and back, padded and covered in yellow teddy fabric. The legs are two s...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tito Agnoli Original fabric sofa bed for Cinova Mod. 711
Located in Milano, IT
At the height of the Seventies, in an era of innovation and avant-garde design, a sofa was born that remains a testimony to the genius of Tito Agnoli and the craftsmanship of the Cin...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s. Superonda is distinguished by its bold absence of a body. At the center of its design are two sinuous waves, precisely sculpt...
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Foam

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1920’s. It is of outstanding quality, this is extremely well ...
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1920s British Victorian Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-61 Cedar Leather Sofa, 1972
Located in London, GB
An iconic mid century design, the De Sede DS-61 is no longer in production making it a collectible piece from the furniture manufacturer. Fully upholstered in soft cedar coloured leather, this three seat sofa features a slimline frame with curved edges to create a soft silhouette. Six back and seat cushions and two additional side cushions are upholstered in matching leather and mirror the shape of the armrests. Simple yet incredibly chic, this DS-61 sofa...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Alpaca Velvet Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann dining room set, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It is composed of a three-seater sofa and three armchairs. It features brown alpaca...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas

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Chrome

Orange chenille sofas, two and three seater, set of 2, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Orange chenille sofas, two and three seater, set of 2, 1970s Wooden frame, plastic feet. The backrest of both sofas has some slight signs of wear due to time. MEASUREMENTS 3-seater...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Plastic

Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'Mississippi' Sectional Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sectional sofa 'Mississippi', Belgium, 1978 French designer Pierre Paulin created the 'Mississippi' modular sofa in 1978. This sofa shows five elements t...
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1970s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is a true American masterpiece. Wi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Sesann leather sofa by Giancarlo Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Three seating sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina in Italy during the 1970s. This sofa has been reupholstered in brown first quality leather and has its orig...
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1970s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Karate Sofa by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France, 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karate sofa designed in 1970's by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France. Molded fiberglass shell upholstered with original fabric and loose seat cushion.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ernst Kühn, 1890-1948 Architectural and sculptural sofa designed by Ernst Kühn, presumably made for the Wivex restaurant in Copenhagen in the early 1930s and most likely produced by ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Mahogany

1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous lines and curves on this beauty! Bright and vibr...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Upholstery

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, three elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Sofa Set 8 modules+ottoman, realized for C&B, first series 1970 ca. Original C&B Label. Wood, Metal and Leather Height: 65cm Width: 95cm Depth: 95 cm ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Characteristic Italian Modular Sofa in Brown and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, Italy, 1970s This charming Italian sofa is made in a characteristic patterned upholstery in brown and beige tones with cord like stitching along the backrests...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Marenco Sofa in Original Cognac Leather by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A two-seat Italian Marenco sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in 1970. This utterly plush sofa retains its original patinated cognac leather upholstery with elegant stitch det...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Lady Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950's Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in the 1950s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored from the frame and special brass legs to...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture wool fabric, removable cushions, brown plastic legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Rare Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Bogo' Sofa in Blue Grey Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, modular 'Bogo' sofa, leather, Italy, 1976 A postmodern design by Italian master of architecture and design Carlo Bartoli (1931-2020) known for ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Anfibio Leather Sofa by Alessandro Becchi, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Anfibio 2 seats sofa is a design furniture realized by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti in the 1970s. Camel Leather upholstery Dimensions: 80 x 170 x 65 cm Iconic convertible sof...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing company in the late 1930s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored fro...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Oak

Vintage Boho Striped Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho sofa. A super chic striped upholstery on a classic sofa style. Beautiful turned wood front legs. Acquired from thr collectio...
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Early 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage sofa At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage sofa with its original fabric and naturally patinated brass feet. Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Raphael Raffel designed Cognac Leather Croissant Sofa, Newly made in Suede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 1970's, made-to-order, suede upholstered, Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris. Design is attributed to the famous Raphael Raffel (1912-2000). Raffel, who trained at the École ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Suede

Italian vintage Modular sofa- sold separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W200 D36 H30.5 Single W40.5 D34 H30.5 SW39 SD22 SH15 AH21 Vintage modular low profile sofa sections. Sofa has a strong and sturdy frame with fresh fa...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chenille

Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Beautiful color-way of the iconic Percival Lafer MP-97 Model. Wine colored leather & rosewood with camel color straps. Wear consistent with age. ...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, two elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa de...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

1970s Leather Sofa and Two Armchairs Vintage Light Used
Located in Buggiano, IT
1970s Leather brown sofa and two armchairs vintage light used, original from Lucca Tuscany. Size cm: L 95 armchair; 215 sofa H 80 P 100. Comes from an old country house in the Garfa...
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1970s Italian Country Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Sofa by Hans Wegner, Model CH103, for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner in the early 1970s, this deeply comfortable sofa, in rich black leather, sits on a polished stainless steel base that carries through to the front and back of...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Stainless Steel

1970s Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Stark, London
Located in Hartville, OH
Beautiful Vintage Chesterfield Sofa from Stark, London Rolled arms with tufted back and seat and raised on bun feet. Some subtle uneven sun fading adds an authentic vintage chesterfi...
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1970s British Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Amphibious Sofa by A.Becchi from Giovanetti 1970s Leather
Located in Lucca, IT
Anfibio Sofa in cognac-colored leather , by Alessandro Becchi produzione Giovannetti , this sofa was and is incredibly successful, it is one of the most iconic sofas designed in the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Sistema 61 Sofa by Giancarlo Piretti in Holly Hunt Suede
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed c. 1970s and fully reupholstered in Holly Hunt Suede. This set is fully modular. Each piece can be removed and rearranged. Metal connectors that reach deep under the sofa give...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Suede

Vintage Carved Rococo Clarence House Flame Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Dramatic elegant rococo style carved intricate sofa upholstered in Clearance House Amelie Linen Velvet in Navy Red fabric. This immaculate sofa is dripping in custom details from the...
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Early 20th Century Rococo Sofas

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa
Located in Raleigh, NC
Comfortable and sleek sofa designed by Percival Lafer of Brazil, circa 1970s. Dark chocolate brown leather cushion sits atop leather support straps. The base of the sofa and legs are...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

Futuristic Three-Seat Sofa in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three seat sofa, leather, Europe, 1970s Exiting sofa design with strong space age characteristics. This sofa was made in Europe in the 1970s and clearly expresses the post-modern tr...
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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Italian Organic Sofa in Khaki Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, plastic, Italy, 1970s Eccentric and visually pleasing sofa of Italian origin. The construction of the sofa reminds of the anatomy of the flower with its inward-facing ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Plastic

De Sede Sofa DS 600 Snake Ueli Berger & Riva 1972 Brown Leather 12 Elements
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede DS 600. Design by Ueli bergere, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt, 1972. Modulable endless high class leather sofa. 12 elements in brown leather. Good vintage ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Felt

Mid Century curated loveseat sofa with new boucle cushions
Located in Hudson, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of our meticulously curated Mid Century sofa, expertly handpicked to elevate your living environment. This exquisite piece boasts a harmonious blend...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Mahogany

De Sede DS-84 sofa in taupe buffalo leather, 1970s, from Switzerland
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful De Sede sofa, model DS-84, in taupe buffalo leather, made in Switzerland in the 1970s. Nice stitching details, nice patina and leather grain. De Sede is known for its high ...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

De Sede Non Stop Sofa DS-600, Stendig, 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The De Sede DS-600 was designed by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, and Heinz Ulrich in 1972. Reportedly, it was named after a mythical alpine creature....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Large Michel Cadestin ‘Orchidée’ Sectional Sofa by Airborne
Located in Dronten, NL
Very comfortable ‘Orchidée’ series modular sofa designed by Michel Cadestin for by Airborne International. The sofa is made in suede covered fiberglass with tufted cushions and is ve...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Suede, Fiberglass

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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