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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: Early 1900s
Coronado Two-seater Sofa by Tobia Scarpa in Cognac Leather, 1969
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Coronado sofa designed in 1966 by Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia, Mobilplast edition, Spain. Upholstered in cognac leather.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leif Hansen "Model 62" Sofa for Kronen Møbelfabrikken, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Leif Hansen’s Model 62 sofa is commonly referred to as the “Geisha” and was designed in 1959. This model is a strikingly elegant example of Danish modernism’s streamlined, luxurious aesthetic appeal to contemporary eyes. This three-seater sofa is made of two types of exotic woods and dressed in a premium light fabric. Its character is created by three main elements: the visually sectioned, fully upholstered body, the wooden accents on the arms, and the distinctively shaped legs. It says a lot when a model is representative not only of a designer, but also of a manufactory. So is the case with this Geisha sofa...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960's Classic Mid Century Modern Blue Leather Chesterfield style Sofa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Classic Mid Century Modern Blue Leather Chesterfield style Sofa. Beautiful blue leather. Miami estate purchase.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, two-seat sofa from the ABCD series, fabric Kvadrat Hallingdal 65 - Color 0563, wood, metal, The Netherlands, design 1968 Beautifully curved and iconic tw...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa In Dark Brown Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing De Sede DS 11 modular sofa in dark brown patchwork leather, 1970s. This set consists of six elements, of which two with an armrest. De Sede is famous for its high quality, fo...
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1960s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Modular Sofa Model Lando Set of Two in Red Velvet & Abs
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two Italian Mid Century Modern modular sofa in red velvet and abs plastic. Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: 1960s In style: Mid Century Modern Materials & Techniqu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Saporiti Two Seat Sofa with Ottoman in Green-Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, two seat sofa, ottoman, upholstered in green-blue textured fabric, metal legs, Italy, 1960s Sofa with ottoman manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be sleek, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Stunning Paul McCobb Style Bowtie Design Sofa Splayed Leg Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Paul Mccobb style bowtie back sofa with splayed legs. Wonderfully designed sofa with gorgeous walnut splayed legs on front and back.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-century Sofa or Day Bed by Miroslav Navrátil, Interier Praha, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic model by Interier Praha, produced in the 1960's. When unfolded, the bed measures 85 cm in width. Cleaned.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, sofa, model 'V11', leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s This modern sofa is designed by Illum Wikkelsø and is marked by a clear open layout and the use of neutral materials....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

DIVANO vintage SCANDINAVO, 1960
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bel divano vintage scandinavo risalente al 1960. Oggetto straordinario, dal tipico design scandinavo, ha la struttura in legno di faggio massello curva...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Beech

Brazilian Design Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Sofa, 1960s
Located in Renens, CH
The Costela (Rib) chairs and sofas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler became an instant success after their introduction in the Brazilian market, and it wasn’t for long that productio...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Tan Leather Long 3 seat sofa solid brass legs by Edward Wormley
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful light tan beige leather 84" 3 seater sofa. Very high quality leather upholstery with 2 seat cushions and tufted buttons on seat back and cushions. Beautiful design by Edwar...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

DS 85 sofa bed by De Sede 60s
Located in PARIS, FR
This sofa bed was produced by the famous Swiss publishing house De Sede in the 60s. De Sede is a Swiss brand of high-quality furniture, founded in 1965 by brothers Helmut, Urs and Eg...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Sofa in Saddle Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, ‘Safari’ sofa or bench model 2222, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s. This rare sofa reminds of the classical foldable 'director-...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Velvet Gondola Sofa By Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern design with this stunning vintage Gondola Sofa designed by the iconic Adrian Pears...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Modular sofa set "Malù, Italian design piece realised in 1960s by Diego Mattu for 1P. This very rare sofa consisting of 4 standard modules and one corner. Structure in Abs and polyur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Suede, Plastic

large chrome sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and elegant 1960 chrome sofa, the fabric is blue and original, we have also the single seat with the ottoman ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CR...
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1960s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Beautifully Restored MidC Chesterfield Club Chairs in Hand Dyed Leather
Located in London, GB
This really is a very special and most beautiful pair of midC club chairs. We have fully restored the pieces and finished them in our hand dyed leathers using walnut husk as the dye...
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1960s British Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960s 100" Sling Sofa by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture Oak and Boucle
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A very unique design by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture of San Francisco Ca. This 1960s sofa suspends from a solid oak frame and appears to float in suspension. A unique hi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht sofa Metz and Co Netherlands 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
So called 'Utrecht' sofa designed by Gerrit Rietveld and manufactured by Metz and Co in The Netherlands in 1960. This sofa is a special creation by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Metz & ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Modern Sofa from Arne Norell "Divina"
Located in Skå, SE
Experience the iconic Scandinavian Modern sofa, the "Divina" by the acclaimed designer Arne Norell. This masterpiece epitomizes the essence of mid-century design, seamlessly blending...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Sofa S32, Pierre Chapo, France, 1967
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
To understand this is not a piece of furniture like any other, you have to immerse yourself in the Chapo philosophy ! Complementary, prolific and tireless, the creative couple Nicol...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Elm

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, FD 451 sofa bed for France & Søn, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful FD451 articulated two seater sofa bed, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn in Denmark around the 1960s. One interesting feature of this ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon / Gavina by Cassina, Italy, 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
The success of lacquered models has slowly invested the world market, adding another medal to the history of Italian design. It was in this fervor (we came to 1970) that the Sofa wa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Modernist Sofa / Daybed, Black Wood and Fabric, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Modernist Sofa / Daybed, Black Wood and Fabric, 1960s
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Besides its innovative manufacturing, visually, Soriana brings sophist...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll, Sofa "Parallel Bar" for Knoll, 1954 / 1960. Newly upholstered.
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Two seat sofa model 52 also known as ‘Parallel Bar’ designed by Florence Knoll in 1954 and produced by Knoll International from 1955 to 1973 This sofa is an edition from the v...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Metal

A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas, each with a rectangular back and scrolling armrests, the face of each arm boldly carved with an op...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Sergio Asti for Poltronova 'Zelda' Sofa in Walnut and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Poltronova, sofa model 'Zelda', leather, walnut, brass, Italy, 1962. This well-executed sofa features a sculptural wooden frame composed of cut-out angles that cont...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modular Sofa Straight Units by Tito Agnoli
Located in London, England
3 modules available Height: 70cm Width: 70cm Depth: 70cm Seat Height: 40cm Designer: Tito Agnoli Manufacturer: Arflex Date: 1960s Materials: Dedar Wool Bouclé. Description: Str...
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1960s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Rare Gio Ponti Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti sofa, Pierre Frey fabric and walnut, Italy, 1960s Stunning sofa by Gio Ponti. This particular sofa breathes the luxurious feel of well-balanced Italian furniture designs o...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

'Zelda' Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltrona, Italy, 1962
Located in Argelato, BO
Sergio Asti, 'Zelda' model sofa for Saporiti, Italy. The two-seater sofa, compact and elegant, has a refined wooden structure of great geometric rigor. It adapts perfectly to both a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

1960s Mid Century Walnut & Vinyl Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut & vinyl sofa designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s.This sofa boasts a beautiful black vinyl upholstery that sits at...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Modular Sofa designed by George NELSON for HERMAN MILLER, 1960s
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Two-seat Sofa designed by George Nelson. U.S.A., Herman Miller, 1960s. Modular Sofa by George Nelson with a strong metal structure including chrome-plated feet. Two vintage red Moha...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Walnut 3 Seat Platform Armed Sofa Daybed by Richard Artschwager
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury walnut platform armed 3 seat Studio Craft sofa daybed. Has off white linen woven high end upholstery with heavy cushions. In vintage condition. Frame is very unique. Use a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Sofa Jules Wabbes original 1st edition.
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa designed by the iconic Belgian designer of the 60s, Jules Wabbes. We are fortunate to be able to present this sofa model in its first original edition "Jules Wabbes". Made fro...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe style sofa, France, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Louis Philippe style sofa from France, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of the upholstery. height 105 cm seat height 48 cm width 163 cm ...
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Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Yngve Ekström, rare sofa model Kontrapunkt for Swedese, circa 1970
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare sofa model Kontrapunkt designed by Yngve Ekström produced by Swedese Möbler AB in Sweden in the 70's. The sofa is a two to three sites couch made in solid pine and a stripe blue...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer, wood and leather, Brazil, 1960S
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century Modern MP-091 3-seater sofa by Percival Lafer in original Brazilian Jacaranda wood and upholstered in original cognac leather. Brazil, 1960s One of the most original and...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Modern Sofa "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sweden, 1967
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rare three seat sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homqvist during the 1967 in Sweden and produced at OPE (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri) high quality furniture’s. Green original lacquer ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rattan Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi , 2022, Y・M・K-NAGAOKA
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This is a custom-made model, exclusive to CASA DE, produced by YMK Nagaoka (formerly Yamakawa Rattan), which has been manufacturing rattan furniture since the 1950s. The supple curve...
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1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A super collectable designer daybed sofa by one of the Danish greats! I'll include all the information below about the designer and so on Condition wise, everything is original, this sofa has the period cushions, frame and supports, it is a rare survivor, there are no side arm cushions, the fabric has some light patina but given that its 70+ years old I think we can forgive it, honestly its in wonderful order Sofa dimensions - Height:- 83cm Width:- 129cm Depth:- 79cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Hvidt & Mølgaard was a Copenhagen-based, Danish design and architectural firm which existed from 1944 until 2009. Founded by Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993), the company was a pioneering force in Danish furniture design and industrialized production in the 1950s, creating furniture that was easy to mass-produce and economic to transport. Danish architect-designer Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen was born in 1907. His formative years were spent in Copenhagen, studying at the Aalborg Technical School (graduating in 1924) and at the Art and Crafts School of the Design Museum (graduating in 1928). From 1931 until 1934, he continued his studies in furniture design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under the instruction of Danish master Kaare Klint (1888-1954). Danish architect-designer Peter Hvidt was born in Copenhagen in 1916. He studied architecture and cabinetry at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Subsequently, he worked at various design firms before establishing his own studio in 1942. From 1942 to 1945, Hvidt taught at the School of Arts and Crafts. In 1944, Hvidt designed the Portex Chair, which was one of Denmark’s first stacking chairs. Hvidt, whose design aesthetic was characterized as traditional throughout the 1940s, exhibited frequently at the Cabinetmaker's Guild exhibitions, as both a designer and architect. He also worked with the lighting manufacturer Le Klint on numerous lighting designs. In 1944, the pair co-established Hvidt & Mølgaard Studio, which they ran together until 1975. During this time, the pair created designs for Fritz Hansen, France & Søn, and Søborg Møbelfabrik. In 1950, the pair designed the AX Chair, which solidified both of their careers as industrial designers and became an icon of Danish mid-century design. AX was inspired by the work of American design duo Charles and Ray Eames, and was the first Danish chair that was crafted with both a seat and back made of curved laminated wood. The chair utilized a laminated technique for production which was carried out by Fritz Hansen. The chair’s design allowed for mass production and easy packaging, opening a successful market for Danish furniture to be exported around the world. The AX Chair was eventually accompanied by the AX Table...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Orange “Saratoga” 3 seater sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s
Located in Padova, IT
Thanks to a scholarship obtained in 1958, Lella studied Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology school of architecture and worked as a junior designer in the presti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pierre Paulin pair of early three seater ABCD sofas by Artifort
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of Pierre Paulin sofas, labeled and upholstered in their original fabric, belongs to the ABCD series, which was designed in 1968 for Ar...
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1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
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1960s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Cherry Saratoga 3 seater sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 60s
Located in Padova, IT
Thanks to a scholarship obtained in 1958, Lella studied Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology school of architecture and worked as a junior designer in the presti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century two seater sofa model 164, by Arne Vodder for France&son
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century two seater sofa in the model 164 designed in Denmark in the 1960's by Arne Vodder for the editor France&son. Simple and timeless.
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1960s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

PK 31-3 leather sofa by Poul Kjærholm, E.Kold Christensen, Denmark 1960
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic PK31 three-seater leather sofa by Poul Kjærholm, EKC Denmark 1958. This sofa is from the first edition produced by E.Kold Christensen until Fritz Hansen takes over the produc...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Restored Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Navy Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance of our restored vintage Chesterfield sofa, a classic embodiment of comfort and sophistication. Crafted in the 1970s and revitalized by our experienced c...
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1960s English Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Antique Scandinavian Beige Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. dimensions: height 125 cm seat height 46 cm length 191 ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Modern day bed from ALF SVENSSON & YNGVAR SANDSTRÖM model Carina
Located in Skå, SE
Discover timeless comfort with the Alf Svensson and Yngve Sandström day bed "Carina," an epitome of Scandinavian design. Crafted meticulously from premium oak, this day bed seamlessl...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Horst Brüning Daybed in Original Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, daybed model 6915, chrome-plated steel, leather, Germany, 1960s This well-designed daybed shows a solid construction of delicate lines and rou...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Walnut + Leather 3 Seat ‘Arcata’ Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1968
Located in Chicago, IL
A three-seat ‘Arcata’ sofa designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1968. This sculptural sofa features a walnut frame with an arched seat back and arms, whose curves are emphasized...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

10ft Vintage Mid-Century Sofa/End Table Combination Designed by Florence Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Authentic early sofa and end table designed by Florence Knoll in the mid 1950s. It features a steel frame with eight square, tubular legs and an attached walnut table with glass top...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Imbuia Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This sofa was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. The piece is made of Imbuia wood, with seats and backs upholstered with a gorgeous 100% organic silk f...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Silk, Hardwood

1960s Three-Seat Leather Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - the leather has signs of use - seat height 41 cm - made of leather and wood - wooden parts show signs of use.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, 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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