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Sofas For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Hollywood Regency
Sofa D70 in Cuoio Leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno sofa 'D70', enameled steel base, brass hardware, cognac leather upholstery.
Osvaldo Borsani's sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed.
This fine example was ordered new from Tecno in 2006 in beautiful Poltrona Frau leather in cognac, Tecno color number 2201. The exact same leather is also applied regularly in Ferrari cars as Cuoio leather.
The design of the sofa is inspired by car seating, the Ferrari leather...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
1980s Vintage Dark Green Leather Sofa with Carved Bun Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Take a journey back to the 1980s with our extraordinary vintage sofa, a testament to classic style and expert craftsmanship. This sofa has been meticulously restored by our team of p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Rare vintage Sandra sofa in original leather - Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional SANDRA lounge sofa in its original vintage cream/beige leather.
Designed by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France.
French designer Annie Hieronimus created the Sandra almos...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
LC 2 set 1978 - Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand - Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional LC-2 matching set in its original black leather. First owner (1979) with original invoices & delivery papers.
Low numbers : 003528 & 003559
Designed by Le Corbusier, Pier...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Maison Regain Living Room Set, France 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Upgrade your living space with the stunning Maison Regain sofa set. This large set surely is an eye-catcher and will beautifully merge comfort and style. Whether you're entertaining ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Oak, Fabric, Linen, Elm
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's. This highly collectable and desirable modern designer sofa features original blue U...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Gray Suede Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in East Hampton, NY
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Sofa, Model 'D70' in gray suede 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
Mid-Century Sofa “Tucroma” by Guido Faleschini - Italy 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Sofa “Tucroma” by Guido Faleschini - Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Sofa Daybed from Miroslav Navratil, 1960s
Located in Poznań, PL
A classic mid-century design by Miroslav Navratil manufactured by Interier Praha in 1960s.
Beech legs and beautifully restored oak veneer frame.
Easily folded out into a 90 cm wide...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Oak
Modern Light Oak Modular Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
French design duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, are known for their high-quality, solid oak furniture created for their own company, Votre Maison. Like most of their design...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Marenco 255 sofa in new cognac leather by Mario Marenco for ARFLEX Italy
By Arflex
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Versatility and softness in shapes : Marenco. A great 3 seater from the 70s. Original base & foam with stunning new leather.
The unique design and the wide modularity still make M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A modular ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
'Erasmo' sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B 1970s-80s
Located in Milano, IT
2-seater sofa, foam padding, leather upholstery. Fair condition, worn leather upholstery.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Stunning Vintage Pianura set - still 100% original by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning Pianura seating group. A wooden structure with high comfort cushions in their original fabric. The color is anthracite with a dark blue patina. Matching set from its firs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Very rare ARALIA set 1983 in original fabric by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
What a stunning, large & matching combination in an exceptional original condition. First owner (1983). An extremely comfortable seating group. A rare find on the market in this c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Large Curved Sofa in the manner of Frederico Munari, Italian
By Frederico Murani
Located in London, GB
Large Mid-century modern sofa designed in the manner of Frederico Munari with generous curves. The sofa has a deep seating and a slopping backrest and arms, that makes it very comfor...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mario Marenco sofa and poof Arflex Italy 1971
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super cosy lounge sofa designed by Mario Marenco and manufactured by Arflex in Italy in 1970s. The Marenco sofa from Arflex is all about top-notch comfort and quality and is stil rel...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
"Paione" modular sofa by Claudio Salocchi.
Located in Baranzate, IT
Wonderful and very rare modular sofa "Paione" by Claudio Salocchi. Leather upholstery composed of three elements. Sormani production. 1968.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom John Roselli - O' Henry House Sofa In Custom Cut Velvet #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large and very comfortable High-Back Sofa with shaped arms sloping down to the two part angular scalloped skirt rail. The three part base frame in a dark stain with square legs ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofa Tecno Mod D120 Flowers green Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
In the vintage world, there is a sofa that embodies the spirit of the 1970s with unparalleled elegance: the "D120" sofa by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno. Made with me...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini 'Le Stelle' Loveseat Sofa by B&B Italia
Located in Highland, IN
Bellini's "LeStelle" sofa by B&B Italia is a fantastic example of 1970s Italian design and a supremely comfortable seat. Created in 1974, the fully upholstered form shares characteri...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Coastal Wrought Iron Sofa After Phyllis Morris
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace timeless elegance with our Vintage Coastal Wrought Iron Sofa, a testament to Phyllis Morris' iconic design legacy. Crafted with meticulous American craftsmanship, this piece ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century W&J Sloane Plinth Base Tuxedo Sofa
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Impressive W&J Sloane tuxedo sofa. Large 4 seat sofa with wood base detail. Fantastic period upholstery. Bolsters and arm rest covers complete the package.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Three-seater leather sofa DS-31 by De Sede Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Three-seater leather sofa DS-31 by De Sede Switzerland, 1970's. The DS-31 is a timeless classic with a high level of seating comfort!
Nicely patinated!
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Brutalist Sofa in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Beautiful brutalist 3/4-seater sofa attributed to Henning Kjærnulf. The beautiful turned legs give it a rustic expression. Solid oak frame in almost perfect condition.
The item is p...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Bonanza Three Seater Black Leather Sofa By Esko Pajamies For Asko
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Vintage Bonanza Three Seater Black Leather Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko Mid Century Retro MCM
This unique, comfortable and super stylish Bonanza black leather three-s...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Oscar Sofa, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Sofa, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the curved lines poetry of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, OSCAR sofa allures for its sensual and free-flowing curves. Like ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid century folding daybed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sofa/daybed, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s, designed by Miroslav Navrátil. Material: beech wood, fabric. The sofa is in well preserved Vintage condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Pfister black leather sofa, 1971. Original leather.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage brown patchwork leather modular sofa, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century sectional/modular sofa set in camel brown patchwork leather.
The sofa set is completely modular and consists of 7 elements.
Ideal piece to create a free standing sofa s...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Swedish 1960's Sofa with Wooden Accents and Low Organic Proportions
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Swedish midcentury modern upholstered sofa with walnut colored wood accents and base made by Holm's Fabriker AB. The wooden accents are built in to the sofa according to Swedish trad...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
20th Century Swedish OH Sjögren Beechwood Samsas, Sofa - Settee by Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish three-seater " Samsas ", sofa with two pillows, designed by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren and AB Stilarmatur Tranås, in good condition. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Reupholstered Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Paola Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace the beautiful uniqueness of legendary Italian designer Paola Buffa with this fantastic petite wingback sofa. Dating to the 1950s, this charming seat helps bridge the gap betw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Eastern bloc Vintage sofa by Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1970´s
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This vintage sofa is a typical example of furniture design of the 1970/1980´s in the former Czechoslovakia. It was made by JITONA company in the 1970´s.
The sofa is based on a stron...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Polystyrene
Custom John Roselli - O' Henry House Sofa In Custom Cut Velvet #1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large and very comfortable High-Back Sofa with shaped arms sloping down to the two part angular scalloped skirt rail. The three part base frame in a dark stain with square legs ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Ico Parisi Rare Velvet Sofa, 1961
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
Ico Parisi was an Italian architect and designer, born in Palermo in 1916. His activity, marked by continuous experimentation, consists in an incessant research in the fields of arch...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Danish Leather Modular sofa, 1960s Denmark
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A small beautiful modular sofa from the 1960s/1970s Denmark. The design is cubist, functionalist in its expression, and has very clean lines. The soft cushions are still supple in th...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa Djinn Model by Olivier Mourgue in Yellow Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Djinn two-seater sofa designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne. Metal frame lined with foam and covered in yellow Kvadrat publisher's fabric. The feet have steel Skates. The Djinn sofa whose shape was inspired by the genies of Arabian culture that can adopt any form, human or animal, is a masterpiece of Space Age design. This sofa is an icon of 20th century design made famous by Stanley Kubrick in 2001, A Space Odyssey. This sofa presents sinuous and typical Space Age shapes. The sofa through its wavy perhaps creates harmony and softness to its seat without neglecting the absolute comfort.
Olivier Mourgue.
Born in Paris in 1939, Mourgue, starting from the '60s became known for his series of furniture and household objects with a playful and pop look, typical of those years: such as the lamp Flower designed for Disderot in 1967 and the armchair of the Montreal series...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
De Sede DS-600 'Non Stop' Sofa DS-600 by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for de Sede
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This newly upholstered cognac leather De Sede DS 600 is a true icon and featured in many movies. The sofa is unique, comfortable and top quality, as all De Sede sofa’s are. The DS 60...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Original Vladimir Kagan ‘Cloud’ Sofa with Ottoman and Rare Sofa Table Ebony
Located in Miami, FL
Rare opportunity, Vladimir Kagan sofa with ottoman and attached sofa table.
Sofa is from the 70ies and made by Directional, sofa table is about 2 years old and made by Vladimir Kagan...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Strips Sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in amstelveen, NL
Strips sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in the late 1960s. One of the most famous products of Arflex. Designed in 1968, it was awarded the price Comp...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Custom "Warren" Sofa by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
New to the foley&cox HOME custom collection is the Warren sofa, shown here. Featuring clean lines and low profile, the contemporary sofa is made with solid wood frame, feather wrap ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Otto Schulz or John Kãrnhage, Sofa, Sweden 1940's
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Lovely shaped Sofa from early 20th mid-century.
The sofa is attributed to both Otto Schulz and John Kärnhagen on different occasions.
The sofa can be bought as is, or custom orde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Mid century folding sofabed by Interiér Praha, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid century couch/sofabed was made by Interiér Praha company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. The sofa has a pull-out mechanism which you can easily use to fold the s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Original ‘Togo’ designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960’s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original ‘Togo’ designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960’s. This iconic sofa is completely made out of foam and is freshly re-upholstered in a wool blend fabric uphols...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Brown Leather Birch frame Sofa
By Ekorness
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes leather teak sofa. Great light brown/tan leather with solid Blonde birch wood frames. Beautiful condition ...
Category
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Birch
Vintage Leather Cornelius Sofa Anthracite with Metal Base
By Durlet
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Cornelius sofa, an authentic piece of design from the 80s. Manufactured by the renowned Belgian brand Durlet, this sofa is known for its high-qu...
Category
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Jungle Room Faux Leopard Fur Hand Carved Paddle Arm Witco Tiki Thrown Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Take a walk on the wild side, or maybe just have a seat there with scepter in hand. This Witco Sofa has been recovered in high-quality, cruelty free, faux-f...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Cedar
Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era five-strand square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous five strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base.
Measures:
Sofa:...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Edward Wormley Sofa Model 4906, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Located in London, GB
An original Edward Wormley Model 4906 sofa, made by Dunbar in the USA, 1950s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
French Togo Sofa in Camel Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Vintage Italian Leather Coronado Sofa and Stool by C&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage Italian leather Coronado sofa and stool by C&B Italia. This was designed by Tobia Scarpa, it was made in Italy in the 1970’s.
The leather...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Three-seater And Two-Seater Model 'Kali' By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
Located in Hellouw, NL
Three-seater and two-seater model 'Kali' by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.We know the illustrious designer and integral part of the French label Ligne Roset from the iconic and best-selling Togo line. But a period of five years before the release of this line, Ducaroy was already developing and releasing models consisting entirely of foam. This model called Kali is a fruit of that period and was designed and released in 1970.We are talking about a two-seater and a three-seater with a pleasant seating comfort. You can really sink into it in a splendid manner. It forces you, as it were, to lounge and to let a sense of relaxation take hold of you. The L-contoured sofas are marked by rounded shapes and a beautiful reupholstery in a shimmering wine red bouclé colorful give this design extra cachet.When we take a look at the seat, a traditional tufting technique is revealed that, in addition to pulling the fabric taut, also adds a beautiful pattern. The stitching on the left side of each sofa bears the Ligne Roset label and the bottom cloth is also original and fully covered with the Roset pattern mark.As indicated earlier, the reupholstery has been redone. With these two you will find yourself a rare Ligne Roset Kali...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2x Black Leather Sofa & Side Table Denmark 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Original condition 'Capella' Set consisting of one 2 -seater sofa, one 3-seater sofa and a side table by Danish furniture designer Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Niels Eiler...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fritz Hansen, Model "Canada", Almue Painted 3-Seater Sofa, Danish Modern, 1939
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming example of the "Canada" sofa, designed by Christian E. Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. The sofa is made of wood, later painted in a Swedish "Almue" style, with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
COR Trio Sectional Sofa by Team Form Ag for COR, Germany / Switzerland, 1972
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Amazing large COR Trio sectional sofa in original beige / cappuccino teddy fabric.
Original cappuccino/ beige teddy fabric.
Reupholstery is certainly NOT necessary but possible on r...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini Le Bambole ’07 Sofa B&B Italia in Red Wool, Removable Cover
Located in Zagreb, HR
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia is a design icon of the seventies.
Offered for sale is a 2-seat sofa, 2007 edition with removable cover in beautiful red wool fabric
The ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Iconic Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 1970
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconic 3 seater sofa/bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970.
The sofa is in original leather, very good condition, smaal sign of aging, small hole( about2 mm) in the...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
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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