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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates Sectional Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid-century modern sectional sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft Associates. Two 6ft sections that can be positioned end to end for a long sofa or used as two separ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern style celebrated functionality, and this is still a key tenant when decorating homes of the 21st century. And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this pe...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Fabric, Wood
Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s
This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition. The seating area and the backrest are organically sha...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This rare sofa was designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, a company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927- 1996) and Martin Eisler (1913- 1977). This piece is an icon and illustrates some ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Teak "Minerva" Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak “Minerva” sectional sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This set has an avant-garde de...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Empire Style Sofa 1950's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Empire style sofa made in high quality wood and red fabric. in a very good condition. with some nice details in the middle of the bench.
Category
1950s Belgian Empire Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Lacquered Empire Style Sofa with Leopard Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great statement piece with white lacquer wood finish and leopard printed upholstery. Loads of drama for either a simple or layered decor.
Category
1950s American Empire Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paolo Buffa Vintage Sofa in Wood and Floral Fabric 'Attr.'
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage floral sofa designed in the 1950s and attributed to the craftsmanship of Paolo Buffa, of fine Italian manufacture.
The sofa has...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian sofa bed was designed in the 1950s. The shapes lend elegance and modernity to the otherwise quite minimalist design. The seat is foldable...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
Classic Modernist Tuxedo Sofa, , even-arm by Hendredon
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful and unusual,, Vintage late 1940s ,,early 1950s Tuxedo ,even-arm sofa manufactured by Henredon,, Unusual arm design,, Retains original silk fabric upholstery,, usable ,,but ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Down
Hans Wegner Ap-31-S AP Stolen Oak Sofa
Located in Winnipeg, CA
An oak sofa by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. AP Stolen manufactured most of Wegner's fully upholstered pieces of cabinet maker quality such as his famous Papa Bear chair. This is one of...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak, Fabric
Italian Mid-Century Minimal Sofà Carlo Mollino Style Cherry Fabric Green
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian mid-century Minimal Sofà Carlo Mollino style cherry fabric green.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cherry, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet four Seater Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seater sofa, Italian design, solid wood structure and legs, original vintage chenille velvet upholstery, 1950s production.
Conditions as ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Beech
1950's Rattan and Stitched Leather Sofa by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and rattan sofa by Jacques Adnet.
Category
1950s French Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofas in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofas, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, design 1954.
These comfortable three-seat sofas are designed by Robert Haussmann for De S...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Classic Danish Midcentury Three-seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines by one of the early Danish iconic designers made around early 1950's. Backrest and seat nice and firm and frame raised on Cuban mahogany legs remains s...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Beech, Wool, Mahogany
1950s Vintage Living Room Set, in the Style of Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A beautiful and unique mustard-colored Gio Ponti style living room set from the 1950s. Original fabric and curved wooden legs. The set consists of an elegant three-seater high-back s...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizon Collection Sofa by John Wisner
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful vintage rattan Campaign style Ficks reed Far Horizon Collection sofa designed by John Wisner. We love the warm light brown bamboo color on...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
"Laila" Sofa by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” models from the series by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection. Designed in the halcyon phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Finnish craftsmanship was brought into modernism.
This sofa is from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. As an essentially Finnish modern piece, this sofa is built around the core characteristics of the era: gently rounded edges, tapered wooden legs, and a generous, fully upholstered body. The style was modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with three large tufted buttons. In the absence of ornamentation, the three large tufted buttons on the back stand out, creating depth as they sink into the textured green fabric. The design has the “classic Nordic look”, which explains the contemporary popularity of this sofa both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. This sofa was created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Sofa by Richard Guino
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sofa in carved and gilded wood with a curved back and double matting designed by Richard Guino (1890–1973). Central medallion representing Venus and Cupid signed "GUINO".
Richard ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model Minerva by France & Daverkosen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark. Seating group with 3 seater, 2 seater and side table...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Wood Scandinavian Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern wood Scandinavian sofa, circa 1950.
With a new upholstery.
In original condition, preserving a beautiful patina, with minor wear consistent with age and use.
...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Teak Tree Sofa for Magnus Olesen Midcentury
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" three seater teak sofa for Magnus Olesen, circa 1950s in date.
The sofa features an elegant frame with sculpted arms in solid teak and six loose padd...
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sofa with Dedar Boucle Fabric by Fritz Neth for Correcta, 1950s
By Fritz Neth
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Hard to find sofa with Dedar boucle fabric by Fritz Neth for Correcta from the 1950s.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously upholstered channeled back tufting. The settee has been fully restored and newly reu...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back sofa with oak sculptural carved arm rests ...
Category
1920s French French Provincial Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Canapé for Votre Maison, circa 1950/60
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
By Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, for" Votre maison" circa 1950/60
Sofa in solid oak. Solid oak frame and the backrest su...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Butaque Sofa by Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Danville, CA
Clara Porset Butaque sofa from an important architectural masterpiece designed by Ricardo Legarreta in Emeryville California. Part of a reception ...
Category
1950s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Design Oak Three Seat Sofa Ole Wanscher for PJ, Denmark, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 182 x 75 x 80 cm (width x height x depth)
This mid-century three seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This m...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze three seater sofa by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The sofa has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has two rounded supports at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This sofa retains its original vinyl cording...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Paper Knife sofa designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabr...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Italian Corner Sofa in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Corner sofa, fabric, velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1950s
This sofa of Italian origin has a cozy appeal and is characterized by a splendid construction. The body is upholstered in a...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Curved Arflex Mid-Century Italian Design Sofà Pink Magenta Metal Feet
By Arflex
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved Arflex Mid-century Italian design sofà pink magenta metal feet.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Superb Mohair 'Lady' Sitting Room Set Designed by Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Sumptuous and extremely rare 'lady' living room set designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex ,Italy in 1961. The set consists of a super rare and extremely elegant , three seat elliptical form, 'Lady' sofa ,the largest size produced complete with a matching pair of very early (artisan wood frame) production 'Lady Chairs '. Please note the coffee table is not included with this set.
This set has been recovered in an extremely elegant high quality 'Musco' 00 mohair fabric by the famous Dutch textile manufacturer 'De Ploeg' . The fabric creates a warm luxurious organic glow as the mohair pile...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Brass
Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Double Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery.
In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), French Industrial and furniture designer and architect. Jean Prouvé is one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern design movement, Jean Prouvé introduced the machine age and Industrial engineered modern design aesthetic to interiors in the steel, aluminium and architecture he created. He then continued her experiments with different materials.
Jean Prouvé was born into an artistic family in Nancy, France, his famous father, Victor Prouve...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Kho Liang Ie 416/3 Sofa for Artifort Holland, 1959
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and original 3-seat sofa Model 416/3 designed by Dutch designer Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Holland 1959. This sofa was one of the nicest designs by Kho Liang Ie for Artif...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Exciting T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for Widdicomb Curved Sculptured Wood Edge Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare T. H. Robsjon-Gibbings for Widdicomb sculptural wooden edge sofa. Just look at that sexy curved teak edge along with tall tapered legs-so well designed! This sofa measures 29" T...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Rosewood, Grey Fabric, Brazil, 1955
Located in High Point, NC
A grey fabric and rosewood sofa designed and produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1955.
Presents with partial makers label to underside.
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RECONSTRUCTION MODERNIST "Compas" ARMCHAIR, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and confortable "compas" armchair, dynamic angular wood structure, comfortable cream white fabric, in the spirit of Pierre Guariche and French modern by yet unknown desig...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Smoked Pewter Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa was realized by the legendary Jules Leleu in France circa 1950. It offers the clean silhouette, attention to detail and timeless (yet perenially ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1950's Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1950’s cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in lightly restored condition with fully buttoned base and solid walnut turned feet...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech, Oak
Original 'LC2' Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sofa in leather. Designed Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The sofa been cleaned, waxed and is from a non-smoker home. Great original condition.
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Teak, Upholstery
Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iron-framed gondola sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Fully restored. The frame is newly powder coated in black. ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Iron
A MODERNIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM Grey Velvet SOFA, France, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and confortable sofa in light grey velvet, Moderniste, Forme Libre, with generous curved lines holding on 5 conical feet in massive wood, ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Impeccably Restored Paul Frankl Four Strand Rattan Three-Seat Corner Sectional S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this meticulously restored Four-Strand Square Pretzel Corner Rattan Sectional Sofa, a masterpiece crafted in the style of the renowned Paul Frankl...
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
ILLUM WIKKELSØ, a sofa 'Australia Modell 50-4' for Søren Willadsen, with ottoman
Located in Paris, FR
The low lines typical of Danish design make The Australia a perfect piece of furniture. A subtle internal spring back and firm cushions create a comfortable seating experience. Much...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel arm rattan Livingroom set with a sectional sofa and reclining lounge chair sofa features a decorative wave detail ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Extra Large Modernist Sofa 1950s Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Den Haag, NL
Exceptionally Large Modernist sofa Width 123.2 inch = 313 cm Brand new Sheepskin like upholstery. The frame is made of solid Wengé. Nice minimalist design.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wenge
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Italy, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though mid-century Italian designers may not have the name recognition as some of their Scandinavian and American counterparts, they were integral to developing a modern aesthetic in...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Blue 'Saturno' sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy, 1957.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italian Sofa by Casa E Giardino, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian sofa by Casa e Giardino, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 75 cm; W= 142 cm; D= 75 cm; H seat= 38 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood
Taichiro Nakay La Permanente Mobili Cantù Sofà Pierre Frey Fabric Italy 1955
Located in Catania, IT
Corner sofa designed by the Japanese Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù in Italy, 1955.
It is a rare sofa with unique and sinuous lines supp...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Large Sofa Marco Zanuso Arflex "Senior" Velvet by Pierre Frey Brass 1951 Italy
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant "Senior" sofa designed by Marzo Zanuso for Arflex in Italy, 1951.
This sofa has been restored, it has been upholstered in a precious light green velvet from the prestigious ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning teak sofa fully reupholstered in beige cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Teak, Cowhide, Cane
Danish Banana Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s.
This bulky sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are organically...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Restored Mid-Century Stacked Rattan Sofa Daybed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This sofa daybed was built by Seven Seas Rattan Company (1938 to 2011) in the manner of Paul Frankl with a large green seat.
It is modeled after the...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 85-102 x 190 x 74 41 cm (Depth x Width x Height / Seat height)
This unique mid-century design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 196...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, 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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