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Sofas For Sale
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019, Blue Velvet Nobilis col.13
Located in Paris, IDF
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes.
Designer: Emanuel Gargano
Maker: Amura Lab
'Lapis' can be made in several dimension and combinat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Cotton
AppleGreen Leather Studded Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
21st-Century apple green leather banquette with dark walnut tapered legs and custom nailhead detail.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa, 1960s Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
This exceptional Adrian Pearsall platform sofa showcases the renowned mid-century modern designer's signature floating aesthetic with integrated walnut end tables elegantly positione...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mohair Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$9,750 / item
Extra Deep Sectional Sofa Made to Order in Performance Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics.
Shown with salmon cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Hay Mags 2.5 Seater a herman Miller Brand Blue/Beige
Located in Commerce, CA
Hay is a Herman Miller Brand
Ships From our Los Angeles Warehouse in 5 working days or less
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
The Mags Soft Modular Sofa series by HAY offer a distinct lounge feel ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Materials
Wool
$399 Sale Price / item
89% Off
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa in Light Tan Velvet, American Leather, 2000's
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan didn’t just design furniture—he created seductive works of furni-art. And this Zoe Sofa? It’s no exception. Designed in the early 2000s for American Leather, this beau...
Category
Early 2000s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 'Liljevalchs' sofa, model '345', fabric, beech, Sweden, design 1934
First exhibited in 1934 at the home furnishings exhibition at Liljevalchs Konsthall...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina.
In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Fine Quality Genuine Leather French Art Deco Style Rourke Style Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
**Restoration Hardware Attributed Rourke Style Sofa – Distressed Brown Leather, French Art Deco Influence**
Elevate your interior with this exceptional **Restoration Hardware at...
Category
2010s Asian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
Suelo Modern Wood Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern wood sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This...
Category
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
$5,750 / item
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$16,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1970s fabric sofa mod. Coronado design Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in None, IT
Three-seater sofa with metal frame and brown fabric upholstery. Coronado model, design Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, may show signs of wear giv...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$1,795 Sale Price
40% Off
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched in 2018.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This daybed is part of a faithful reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting, offering both sculptural presence and structured comfort. Built with exceptional craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the splendor of 19th-century Paris with this extraordinary French Louis XV-style antique Settee /sofa. Created during the opulent Belle Époque era, circa 1890, this settee epitomizes the elegance, artistry, and craftsmanship of its time. A perfect marriage of functionality and luxury, it invites you to own a piece of history.
Encasing the upholstery is a giltwood frame of exceptional quality, its surface richly adorned with detailed carvings. The frame boasts a continuous swirl motif that flows gracefully along the molded chair...
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Diesis three seater sofa in black leather by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning Diesis three seater sofa in black leather and cast aluminium frame with brass details, designed by Antonio Citterio in 1979.
The use of only high quality materials makes th...
Category
1960s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Moroso Gogan 2-seater Sofa in Orsetto natura by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gogan collection takes its name from nature and in particular from Japanese stones rendered smooth by time and water, which provided the inspiration for this project. This is the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In High Performing Ecru Velvet By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1960s Guillerme et Chambron Oak Sofa upholstered in Tibor Fabric
Located in London, GB
Oak sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France, circa 1960s. The piece features a solid oak frame with gently tapered legs and sculpted armrests, characteristic of the designers’ work. Th...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofa w/Off White Brocade Fabric by Waters
By Waters Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Hollywood Regency sofa by Waters wearing an off-white Brocade fabric with textured leaf details, button tufted back, c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
By Karim Rashid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
Michael Taylor/Schiaparelli Sofa, 96"long, custom Greek Key Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elsa Schiaparelli was born in 1890 in the Corsini palace in Rome. With a father
who was the director of the Lincei Library and a professor of Oriental literature, an astronomer uncle and a mother descended from the Medici's, she grew up in a family of aristocrats and intellectuals. She studied philosophy, even though her dream was to become an actress.
In 1911 she published a collection of overtly sensual poems, Arethusa.
When her parents learned about it, she was sent to a convent in Switzerland,
where she left again after going on a hunger strike. 1913 marked the year of
her emancipation. She set off for London. this city proved to be the beginning of freedom. She met count Wilhelm Wendt de Kerlor, and they
married in 1914. They left London for New York in 1916.
In 1922 she moved to Paris. During the day, Elsa worked at an antique
dealers. In the evening she frequented the famous restaurant, Le Boef su le Toit, which attracted the Paris smart set. Her circle of artist friends grew.
After meeting Paul Poiret, the greatest couturier of the time, she tried on a
few designs, but could not afford such pieces. The experience of couture,
luxury, quality, design, colors, materials, embroidery and shapes lit a spark
in Elsa, that would prove to be one of the turning points of her life.
She surrounded herself with the best creative talents: Elsa Triolet, Alberto
Giacometti, Jean Schlumberger, Meret Oppenheim, Jean-Michel Frank
Jean Dunand, Jean Clement and Raymond Peyent. All influenced her
designs. In the 1950's Elsa designed the iconic Schiaparelli sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
1950s Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa in Oak with Wool, Attributed to Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant cabinetmaker sofa crafted in solid oak and upholstered in wool fabric with classic stripes. Produced in Denmark during the 1950s, the piece reflects the high level of craftsm...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Ivory Boucle
Located in Culver City, CA
Let’s be real: this Vladimir Kagan sofa is an absolute dreamboat. Fully wrapped in a rich, ivory bouclé (yes, even that sexy double-disc base), it’s basically a cloud you can splay o...
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
1980s Postmodern 5-Piece Sectional Sofa by Flair, Bernhardt with Chaise & Corner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the United States, this sofa was designed by the ultra-specialized design team at Flair, which was owned and operated by Bernhardt at the time. Featuring 5 sections, it has a...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Anthracite Black Leather Coupe Sofa
Located in London, GB
A very bold and unusual anthracite black leather coupe sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, circa 1970's.
A solid statement design.
Soft anthracite leather with feathe...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare early mid-century Danish 2-piece sectional corner sofa. This sofa was made even before sectional sofas became a thing but excellent proportions and overall form lending support ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Danish Modern Long Sofa Designed by Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1955 Danish Sofa designed by Johannes Aasbjerg has original upholstery with a 4 seat design. Long 106 inch long sofa. Sits on 8 Solid teak tapered legs. Use As-Is or have i...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Modern Black Leather Armchairs, Set of Two, italy 1980s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Modern Black Leather Armchairs, Nicoletti Salotti for Avanti
This vintage post-modern black leather armchair, with its bold, contemporary aesthetic embodies the principles o...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
$2,873 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Mid Century Folding Down 'Knole' Sofa in Velvet and Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Folding Down 'Knole' Sofa in Velvet and Brass, Europe, 1960s.
This is a very wonderful mid century folding down sofa, a so called ‘Knole’ sofa or settee.
It is named af...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Sofa in the Style of Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the Mid-20th Century in the style of Frits Henningsen, this Danish Modern sofa has a cream wool upholstery and beech legs. Sleek and subtly rounded lines characterize the sof...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Restored Art Deco Sofa, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco sofa is an iconic piece from Czechoslovakia from the 1920s. Its rounded shapes and sophisticated design are typical of this era, embodying luxury and comfort.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Fine Quality Extra Long Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Settee Sofa 1950s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Fine Quality Extra Long Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Settee Sofa, circa 1950s, is a stunning example of refined craftsmanship and elegant design. Measuring an impressive lengt...
Category
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Postmodern Patinated Green Buffalo Leather Sofa by Roche Bobois
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous, perfectly patinated green buffalo leather sofa by Roche Bobois.
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
$6,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Hay Mags 2.5 Seater a herman Miller Brand Blue/Green
Located in Commerce, CA
Hay is a Herman Miller Brand
Ships From our Los Angeles Warehouse in 5 working days or less
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
The Mags Soft Modular Sofa series by HAY offer a distinct lounge feel ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Materials
Wool
$699 Sale Price / item
81% Off
Isherwood Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The isherwood sofa features a channel tufted body with loose bolster cushions. The turned legs are made of solid white oak or American walnut and are inset on the sides revealing the...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$9,375 / item
Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Jørgensen three-seat original upholstered with black leather
Legs of aluminium.
Model 220, made by Erik Jørgensen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Grete Jalk Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By Grete Jalk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Grete Jalk Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
This sofa measures: 71.75 wide x 26.5 deep x 27.25 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 22 inches
Good Vintage Condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather
Located in Dronten, NL
Magnificent 3-seater sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in solid rosewood with a concealed steel frame. The advanced design of this rare sofa makes it appear very light and transpar...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$4,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa
This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 21 inches
Gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Salvador Dali, Contemporary, Red Dali Lips Sofa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dalilips designed by Salvador Dali for BD design.
Two-seat sofa made of polyethylene with rotational moulding process. Color red.
Measures: 100 x 170 x 73 H cm.
Is the famous sofa in the shape of a mouth which the artist created together with Oscar Tusquets in 1972 for the Mae West room at the Dalí Museum...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
$4,184 / item
Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture
By Preview
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural base with floating front sofa made by Preview circa 1992. It features the original tweed fabric in good condition. Could use cleaning before use.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Teak and Green Leather Danish Sofa by Hjellegjerde
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A perfect example of Scandinavian design. This Hjellegjerde sofa oozes style and craftsmanship, it features a channeled bucket style seat in dark forest green leather with nice pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
$3,600 / item
Montauk Sofa Company - "Mary" Design Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
One of the classic Montauk sofa designs with high flat arms and back. Along with a pair of back and seat cushions upholstered in a fine neutral off white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa after Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa in a hexagonal form circa 1970's. It features a two section design with low profile feet. Fabric is original and needs recovering...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Abbracci Modular Sofa
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Abbracci modular sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$42,157
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other ...
Category
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
$9,577 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Gustavian provincial sofa crafted in pine, showcasing its original scraped paint. This sofa, dating back to the early 19th century, around 1800 to 1810, exemplifies ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat Height (inches): 16.25"
Arm Height (inches): 24.63"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered up...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back and Hand Carved Feet by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carl Sofa 84” is Martin & Brockett’s take on a traditional English roll arm, featuring our signature Lupa foot. A deep seat cushion and tight back make for a relaxed seating...
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules - renovated and restored with high quality green velvet upholstery
A striking and iconic modular sofa designed by Ma...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic, Wood
La Plume Sofa Handcrafted and Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede
By Master
Located in Amsterdam, NL
La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before.
All of our sofas are made with solid FSC European hardwood frames, which we guaran...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood, Feathers
Jean-Michel Frank & Adolphe Chanaux Three seater sofa for Ecart - France, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Co-designed by Adolphe Chanaux and Jean-Michel Frank, this three-seater Club sofa was designed in 1930 and produced in the 1980s by Ecart International. Jean-Michel Frank was an earl...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Very Rare Carved Otto Wretling Sofa with Shearling
Located in Long Island City, NY
This three-seat sofa with its hand-carved frame (note the pine needles and pinecones, the stylized elephant toe feet) is rarely available. Our workshop has restored this fine example...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Fur, Pine
Illusion Curved Sofa – Shale Stone Edition
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$15,400 / item
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Faded Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern light reddish Brown Faded Leather sofa in by Stouby. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square teak wood legs. Good vintage cond...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa & Pouf in Boucle and Brass, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
Cue the spotlight and the swoon — because this signed Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa is not just iconic, it’s got range. From sultry curves to that double polished brass disc base, this D...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$19,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Harrison Tufted 84" Sofa with Curved Frame Detail by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Tufted Sofa 84” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (3 over 3) mix of loose tufted ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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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