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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Early 1900s
Excellent Pair of Kidney Shaped Sofas Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of kidney shaped sofas-Vladimir Kagan style. This pair is super clean and in excellent condition.
Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful curvy and fluid Post-Modern sofa by Weiman is in soft and luxurious tan colored leather, features a single lucite leg and is signed underneath with a Weiman label. Designed by Robert L. Ebel and produced by Wieman in the 1980s and 90s, this curvaceous sofa was inspired by Vladimir Kagan's designs such as the 'Cloud' sofa by Directional, the 'Serpentine' sofa by Kagan...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Gerard Van Den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Bordeaux Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Gerard Van Den Berg 'Corvette' sofa in Bordeaux leather with short stubby wood legs. In original condition with visible wear and scratching consistent with age and use. An...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

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...
Category

Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Single Vintage Hand Embroidery Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of hand embroidery with exceptional happy colors of geometric repeated motifs. Quality silk backing, fresh new insert.
Category

1980s Uzbek Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool

Off White Bull Leather Upholstered Sofa by de Sede for Pace Collection
Located in Montreal, QC
De Sede for Pace Colelction bull leather sofa with very high quality Stitched leather. In three parts, and adjustable headrests. Height of seat 16 inches Bearing the tag Leather mad...
Category

1980s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa Settee 3-Seater Crimson Cut Velvet Italian Toni Facella Sensi Della Penna
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An opulent, cut-velvet, three seater sofa, by Italian architect & designer Toni Facella Sensi della Penna This sofa epitomises elegance, opulence and c...
Category

1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Model 691 2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in 1987. It is a very solid sofa, made with the best materials. The metal tube makes ...
Category

1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by Steve Chase in the 1980's this modern sofa was called the "Amphibious" sofa. With its super curvy, marshmallow shape and sumptuous cotton chenille fabric, this sofa is de...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chenille

Antonio Citterio Leather Corner Sofa for B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
This wonderful leather sofa was designed by Antonio Citterio for the fine manufacturer B&B Italia in the '80s. Manufacturer's mark and name of the designer are present. The sofa is completely made of black leather, very elegant and chic. The shape is angular and composed of 3 blocks, including a corner one, a smaller two-seater and a larger one with a beveled, semi-curved end. There are 6 big cushions...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Cloud Sofa in the Style of Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloud sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan. Expertly reupholstered in white Italian Boucle with new foam hand-cut process to original Kag...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Bouclé

Italian Modern Black Chairs Toscana by Sartogo and Grenon for Saporiti, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black chairs Toscana by Sartogo and Grenon for Saporiti, 1980s Set of 4 chairs mod. Toscana with square seat in black synthetic leather. The back, which extends on two...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Wood

Steve Chase Style Channel Tufted Sectional by Directional
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage Steve Chase Style sectional with deep seat and large scale. Extremely well built and ready for updating.
Category

1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Minimalist Scandinavian Pine Cognac Brandy Leather Sofa Daybed Living Room Set
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This minimalist sofa ensemble was manufactured in Scandinavia Sweden. it contents a 3 seater Sofa and a 2 seater Sofa. It has a beautiful solid scandinavian pine frame. All details are minimalistic and pure. The loose cushions are made like pads which is slim and soft . The cognac brandy leather...
Category

1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Pine

Curved Sculptural Sofa, Spanish, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
1980's Spanish very unusual curved sculptural shape sofa. Unique and dramatic design. Newly reupholstered. Arriving August.
Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Hans Hollein Mitzi Sofa in Poplar and Wool Cloth by Poltronova 1981
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Mitzi sofa presents a poplar plywood base with erable finish, semi-gloss water–based varnish, iron inner structure, polyurethane cushions, wool cloth uphol...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

1980 Three-Seater Leather Sofa, Ton Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Produced by Ton, Czechoslovakia in late 1980s. The frame is made from beech bentwood. Leather.
Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Postmodern Italian 1980s Sofa, Two-Seat
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s Postmodern two-seat sofa. Sculpted beech frame with aluminum accents. Original warm yellow cream leather cushions. Very good condition, comfortable seat. Dimensions: 1...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Mid Century Italian Modern Kidney Shape Curved Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design sofa from Italy circa 1980's. It features a one piece kidney design with the original fabric. Sofa is clean and ready to use.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dutch Three Seat Sofa in Burgundy Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three seat sofa, lacquered wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1980s This sofa is characterized by a solid construction, featuring clear lines and striking curved shapes. Notice the a...
Category

1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Blush Ultrasuede 1980s Ruched Arm Sofa with 3 Matching Pillows Palm Springs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very modern and glamorous sofa in the very current color of "blush" ultra suede that is all original. The sofa came out of a very high end 1980s Palm Springs estate. The arms have a unique ruched front detail. Fixed cushions that are firm but comfortable. Sofa comes with three self fabric ultrasuede pillows. The has such a modern look to it,. The pleated arm adds just the right amount of luxe style to the piece. Currently in our showroom in North Palm Springs we have a blush vignette. A pink marble top Marge Carson side table and two ceremic blush lamps...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

3 Piece Modular Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1988
Located in Chicago, IL
3 Piece Modular sectional sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1988. Original white fabric is in good condition. There is a spot on one cushi...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Fabulous 1980's Steve Chase Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980's Two piece sofa acquired directly from a prominent Palm Desert CA interior designed completely by Steve Chase. The sofa has the classic Ste...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti "Midday" Sofa Italy, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy. Original condition.
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Large Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, sofa, model ‘Cannaregio’, multicolored upholstery, Italy, 1987 Large ‘Cannaregio’ sofa, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassi...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Simone Sofa - Ufficio Progetti Gavina- Simon International
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Simone two-seat sofa by Simon International, 1970s. Structure in lacquered multilayered wood. Padding in polyurethane and synthetic wool. Origi...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Buffalo Leather Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll, c. 1988, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This phenomenal buffalo leather three-seat sofa is by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll International (designed in 1988) and signed with Knoll decking fabric and Knoll Made in Ital...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

A Pair of Butterfly Sofas Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of light as air sofas in faded violet velvet that appear to be floating - like butterflies. Reputedly created by Maison Jansen for a Parisian hotel lob...
Category

1980s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian Modern Black Leather Wood 3seat Sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather wood 3-seater sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s 3-seater sofa Bull model with the rectangular seat, that is made up of padded cushions covered in ...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s, All Original, Ready to Use
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eastside Sofa by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Original black leather and gray and black patterned fabric. Aluminum and steel base co...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa in Art Deco Form by Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek rounded back loveseat produced by Weiman in the early 1980's. This sofa is all original. Fabric is soiled from regular use. Foam and padding are excellent. Manufactures label.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Model 691 2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in 1987. It is a very solid sofa, made with the best materials. The metal tube makes it a ve...
Category

1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Blush Pink Boucle Sculptural Sofa by Directional, circa 1980
Located in Saint Louis, MO
One look at this sofa, and you're hooked. The perfect pink blush-tone bouclé fabric and the soft, inviting curves are so seductive. It evokes a warm, loving feeling that is soothing, welcoming and inviting - like a blush rose. You can't help but to cheer up...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Josef Hoffmann Kubus Sofa, Ca.1980
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Black leather Kubus sofa model ''8020'' designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann. This Kubus sofa is designed in 1910 for the Buenos Aires exhibition to ce...
Category

1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

John Hutton for Donghia Linen Upholstered Spirit Sofa, circa 1980s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern linen upholstered "Spirit" sofa Designed by John Hutton for Donghia USA, circa 1980s Measures: 90" W x 39" D x 38" H, seat height 18". Very good origina...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Linen

Chrome and Leather Sofa in the Style of Le Corbusier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful and stylish chrome and black leather couch in the style of Le Corbusier.
Category

1980s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Salmon Pink Leather Three-Seats Sofa for B&B
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado three-seats sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Salmon Pink leather, great condition.  
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Kidney Sofas or Loveseats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of sofas from the 1980's. These feature their original white velvet upholstery. Reupholstery is recommended.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Bernt Petersen Modular Sofa in Oak and Saga 180 Fabric, Denmark, 1980
Located in Hellouw, NL
Bernt Petersen modular sofa in oak and saga 180 fabric from Denmark 1980. This modular sofa can be placed in multiple positions, in total adding to a sofa of ~316 cm. The brown/grey ...
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Huge Baudelaire Home Theater Sofa Chaise Lounge by Talor King
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Taylor King Baudelaire home theater sofa chaise lounge Approximate Measurements in Inches 35" high at back 80" wide at arms 67" deep (back to ...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Durlet, Blue Leather Sofa, Model Cornelius, 1980s
Located in Schagen, NL
Typical 1980s piece in blue leather and black pyramid metal base. This model, 'Cornelius', was manufactured by Durlet, circa1980s in Belgium. It remains in wonderful condition with s...
Category

1980s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Afra e Tobia Scarpa Mastro Daybed Molteni 1981
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and beautiful 'Mastro' daybed sofa designed by duo Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Molteni 1981. This super shaped daybed has a ...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. Seating restored and recovered in muslin.
Category

Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Philippe Starck Custom Bench for the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two pieces are available. Custom leather, wood, and chrome bench designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Cassina exclusively for the SLS hotel in Lo...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1980, Fabrizio Ballardini for Arflex, 2 Couches Ribalta in Original Soft Fabric
By Fabricio Ballardini, Arflex
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Robert Venturi Grandma Sofa in the Original Tan / Taupe Leather for Knoll.
Located in Kansas City, MO
A single Robert Venturi matching leather Grandma Sofa manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Very good original condition. No tears or scuffs to the leather. Light signs of use. Minimal hone...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Blue-Grey Leather Sofa by Saporiti, 1980s
Located in Schagen, NL
Striking anthracite / Dark Blue / Grey Leather sofa manufactured by Saporiti circa1980s. Its design is definitely inspired by designs of the Memphis...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Midcentury ETRA Italian Loveseat Light Purple Velvet Sofa Style of Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury sofa or loveseat in the style of Marco Zanuso, original light purple velvet fabric (a discolored mark on the seat). ETRA design. Bronze, front and back feet. The structure...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Petite Cloud Sofa or Chaise Lounge by Weiman
Located in Dallas, TX
Commonly referred to as a "cloud" sofa due to it's unique, curvy shape. Upholstered in a lovely pink purplish ultra-suede. The four, curved, chrome feet give the sofa a wonderful flo...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1980s Sofa and Armchair in Satin Zanaboni Milano Chester Silk
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original armchair and sofa from 1980, produced by the renowned Zanaboni company of Milan Italy, leader in luxury. The upholstery is in silk, of a very refined color. The armchair h...
Category

1980s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Sofas

Materials

Silk

1980s Poltrona Frau White Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A 1980s white leather sofa from Italian furniture makers Poltrona Frau. The brilliant white of the leather brings a crisp polish to the deep-seated...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid settee sofa which has a pretty inlaid shaped top rail, lovely inlaid shaped splats, shaped open arms, newly recovered seat, standing on square taper...
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sofas

Materials

Other

Midcentury Italian Postmodern Sculptural Asymmetrical Sofa in Black Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic asymmetrical sofa design made in Italy in the 1980s. This high quality made piece was just recovered in new jet black upholstery.
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Two-Seat Sofa by Zanotta, "Onda, Italy
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat leather sofa model "Onda" edited by Zanotta in Italy. Design by Jonathan De Pas (1932-1991), Donato D'Urbino (born 1935) and Paolo Lomazzi (born 1936), dating from the 80s. ...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pair of Postmodern Sofas by Directional Furniture, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Directional furniture model 4760L & 4760R sofas. Opposite swooping backs with big chunky bases. Newly upholstered.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

20th Century Leather Vintage Italian Sofa, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sofa from the 80s. Furniture covered in leather of beautiful line and pleasant decor. Sofa of great size and excellent comfort with seat height...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Extremely Rare Adjustable Sofa "Trio" by Jochen Hoffmann for Franz Fertig, 1985
By Franz Fertig
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
What more can you say to this wonderful sofa? Adjustable "thousand" times. Great leather, very sculptural, various positions possible. An eyecatcher par excellence. The seat ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Fantastic Curved Woven Wicker Sofa/Settee
Located in East Hampton, NY
This wonderful piece is in fantastic condition, with a deep and wide seating space. Seat cushion included (as shown) but can be reupholstered if desired. Note: Interior dimension...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wicker

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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