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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1820s
A pair of "Spirit" Sofas by John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair “spirit” sofas by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label. Condition: Very goo...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Leather Cornelius Sofa Anthracite with Metal Base
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...
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Postmodern 80s Convertible Black Leather + Chrome DeSede Ds140 Sofa Reto Frigg
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful original 1980s DeSede Designer original by Rito Frigg in beautiful black leather-- with a Chrome frame. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to your desires! This piece also features the removable headrest. Shown here with and without the use of the headrest. Stock image showing the measurements with the headrest here in image #6. From the De Sede Website: "Market launch of DS-140 by Reto Frigg: thanks to its new rotating seat system, the sofa can be converted into an elegant double lounge chair...
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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Leather Sofas, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An icon of postmodern design: a pair of Nicoletti Salotti 2-seater sofas in gray leather, produced in Italy around 1980. The leather of the sofas has taken on a lived-in look that gi...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
By Klöber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular sofa was produced by Klöber, a German manufactory founded in 1935. It consists of four separate lounge chairs in black leather. The minimalist base is made from chrome-p...
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1980s German Minimalist Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century Leather, Quilted Sofa in the Chesterfield Style
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this sofa for 3 people, covered in a natural leather in the color of bronze. This piece of furniture is from the 70s, stylized as antique. ...
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1980s European Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Post-Modern Pink and Red Alcantara Sofas, Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Post-modern pink and red Alcantara sofas, Italy 1980s This rare set of pink and red postmodern sofas have a unique look: their brightly coloured cush...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Midcentury Danish Sofa by Rud Thygesen in Mahogany, French Cane and Leather
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Leather

Excellent Pair of Kidney Shaped Sofas Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of kidney shaped sofas-Vladimir Kagan style. This pair is super clean and in excellent condition.
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral linen sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement ...
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1980s English Chinoiserie Vintage Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric by A Rudin
Located in New York, NY
This sleek, playful, and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric is by the esteemed furniture company A. Rudin and originates from...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Artifort 691 Blue Fabric Sofa, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by the Artifort design group in 1987, the 691 sofa has been in production ever since making it a true classic of the collection. Fully upholstered in a blue-grey...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Cannaregio' sofa, a vibrant and versatile creation by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce for Cassina. Originally conceived in 1987, this sofa exudes playfulness, adaptability, and a bur...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa
Located in London, GB
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Aralia sofa is similar in style to the iconic Togo and Kashima designs. Built for laid back comfort, the t...
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1980s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Bilboa Curved Sofa in Royal Blue, attributed to Vladimir Kagan
Located in Staten Island, NY
Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao sofa by Preview. The sofa is covered with ultra suede and is very clean. Please check all the photos for the condition.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Arflex black lacquered L shape design sofa with newly professionally reupholstered suede cushions from Italy. Arflex is a well-known Italian furniture manufacturer that has been in operation since the 1950s. They are recognized for producing high-quality and innovative furniture, including sofas. Arflex sofas...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Brown Leather Modular Sofa, Set of 5
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be confi...
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1980s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vladimir Kagan for Preview 4 piece Sectional Sofa, 1988
Located in Chicago, IL
4 piece curved biomorphic sectional sofa, 1988. Designed byVladimir Kagan for Preview. Original blue/green fabric is in great condition.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Brown Leather Birch frame Sofa
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 ...
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

Antonio Citterio, 'Sity' Sofa for B&B Italia, 1980s
Located in Greding, DE
Brown three-seat sofa on castors with rectangular seat and backrest. The brick-red cylindrical armrests are made of metal. The Sity sofa was designed ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Ribbed 3 piece Sectional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W135 D100 H30 SW172 SD22 SH17 Post modern Ribbed 3 piece sectional in good vintage condition. Item has original fabric with very light wear and minimal stains. Foam is in good condi...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic Vladimir Kagan biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long b...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Original Cream Corduroy 2-Seater by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1980
Located in Wesseling, DE
Absolute design classic. Beautiful, original two-seater model Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Colour: beige-cream. Originally manufactured in 1983, professional newly upholst...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cord

Black Leather Sofa Model Ge-299 by Takashi Okamura & Erik Marquardsen for GETAMA
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Three-seater sofa with maple frame, upholstered with black leather. Model GE 299. Manufactured and marked by Getama.
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1980s Danish Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Maple

1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' Sofa in Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Avedon' sofa, fabric, wood, metal, Italy, 1980s A truly wonderful piece that breathes the elegance of Italian Post Modern design. This design by Mauro ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Large Retro Hotel Lounge Distressed Leather Sofa
Located in Tarleton, GB
Retro Hotel Lounge Brown Distressed Leather Sofa  Infuse your living space with the timeless elegance of the Retro Hotel Lounge Distressed Aniline Leather Sofa sourced by The Rare C...
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1980s British Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Anni 80
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa with backrest equipped with adjustable position headrest; foam padding, velvet upholstery.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Pair Post Modern Half Round Section of Roche Bobois Green Leather Sofas 1983
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Post Modern Half Round Section of Roche Bobois Green Leather Sectional Sofas 1983. Like 2 Loveseats as far as scale. Soft Green leather Can be used as a sofa or side chair or a full circle fun sofa...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage sofa ‘Decision’ by Niels Gammelgaard and Lars Mathiesen for Fritz Hansen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Truly stunning curved ‘Decision’ sofa by the Pelikan duo Niels Gammelgaard and Lars Mathiesen for Fritz Hansen. The sofa consists of 3 attached seat elements. The sofa is upholstered...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rolf Benz 2-seat sofa in Ivory Cream White Leather – Germany, circa 1980-1990
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rolf Benz 2-seat sofa in ivory cream colored leather. Also sold separate. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Rolf Benz Country: Germany Model: Sofa Design period: circa 1980-90 Date of...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rolf Benz 3-seat sofa in Ivory Cream Leather – Germany, circa 1980-1990
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rolf Benz 3-seat sofa in ivory colored leather. Also sold separate. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Rolf Benz Country: Germany Model: Sofa Design period: circa 1980-90 Date of manuf...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

ORIGINAL 3-SEATER SOFA YUCCA BY MICHEL DUCAROY FOR CINNA, 1980s
Located in Wesseling, DE
Rare original designer 3-seater sofa model "Yucca" by Michel Ducaroy for Cinna from the early 1980s. Made in France. Great seating comfort with high-quality foam structured. Professi...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Heli 3-Seater Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Introducing the Heli Sofa, a design marvel by Otto Zapf, crafted exclusively for Knoll International. This post-modern piece seamlessly blends luxury and modernity with its sleek bla...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Swedish 1980s Convertible Sofa Lounge Chairs built in Table Daybed
Located in Basel, BS
This unique midcentury design sofa/daybed / Lounge chairs with a table in between is incredibly versatile and minimal! A beautiful functional design because this piece of very cool...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Rolf Benz sofa’s 2-seat and 3-seat – Germany, circa 1980-1990
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of Rolf Benz sofa’s in ivory colored leather. Also sold separate. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Rolf Benz Country: Germany Model: Sofa Design period: circa 1980-90 Date of ma...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Onda Three-seater Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino & Lomazzi for Zanotta
Located in BAARLO, LI
'Onda' three-seater sofa designed by De Pas, D'urbino & Lomazzi for Zanotta in 1985. The high-quality sofa has a playful character with a wavy frame made of chromed metal and upholst...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

"Ouverture" Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau in white leather 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
"Ouverture" 3 seat sofa in white leather designed by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, early 1980's.
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1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

20th Century Red Leather Italian Modern Sofa Daybed, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian leather sofa from the 80s. Vintage daybed with a particular design and good comfort, in a bright red color. Sofa of excellent proportions, ideal for placing in a living room ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile

Pausa sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1986
Located in Den Haag, ZH
The Pausa sofa was designed in 1986 by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau. In its white leather guise, this sofa appears as an early morning misty cloud floating above the earth. Or...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

MOMENT Sofa, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
MOMENT Sofa by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1980s with a galvanized steel frame. The sofa has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in light grey. Quality ...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Studio 65 'Bocca' sofa for Gufram 1980s-90s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic 'Bocca' model sofa designed by Studio 65 and produced by Gufram in the 1970s. Made as a tribute to Dali, specifically idea taken from Mae West's face. Padded with polyurethane...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Rattan sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois, made in France, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous rattan sofa, made in France by Maugrion "Le rotin prestige" (the prestigious rattan), for Roche Bobois, in 1980s. 3 seats sofa in rattan, newly upholstered with a pistachio ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rattan

Vintage Boho Chic Rattan 3 Seater Sofa with Floral Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage sofa features white washed rattan frame with bentwood arm rests and removable cushions with original floral upholstery. Matching loveseat available separately. Dime...
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1980s American Bohemian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

El Morocco Sofa by Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s fully restored in Maharam Divina MD by Kvadrat: 193 Charcoal. This sofa is incredibly comfortable and features a lovely chrome accent underneath the seat
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Model LC2 3-Seater Sofa by Le Corbusier for Alivar, 1980s
Located in Poznań, PL
Exceptional design and making. Very good vintage condition. Investment design - pieces with an attribtution mark increase in value over time.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1 Piece Circular Sofa Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin semi-circular sofa. This piece will certainly need to be reupholstered but Oh the possibilities! This is a one piece sofa so it is a whopp...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Moment Sofa, Niels Gammelgard
Located in Neuss, NW
Filigree Moment Sofa by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1980s with a grey lacquered steel frame. The sofa has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in yellow....
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Post Modern 3 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Clean midcentury post modern 3 seat Pink leather puffy sofa circa 1980 by Selig. This sofa is a time capsule from the 1980s/1990s with puffy side arms and back cushions and 3 lower cushions. The sofa is all original in very nice condition. Very comfortable and stylish cozy sofa...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Curved sofa "Max" by Antonio Citterio, Flexform, Italy, 1983 (Customizable)
Located in Argelato, BO
ANTONIO CITTERIO, "Max" sofa for FLEXFORM, 1983. Chromed steel tube, fabric covered padding. Height 70 cm, width 210, depth 75. The sofa is presented in its original fabric (to be...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

cognac leather sofa, handmade by Eileen Gray, 1980/1990
Located in Manzano, IT
Cognac leather daybed sofa, handmade by Eileen Gray, 1980/1990 Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, polyurethane rubber and dacrom cushions, covered in cognac-colored leather ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Japanese rope bamboo sofa with beautiful back, 1980s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful unique low Japanese rope and bamboo sofa, sold at Conran shop in the 1980s. Conran is a high end shop. About themselves they write: "A name now synonymous with good design,...
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1980s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Cowhide Sofa, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible 2 seat cowhide sofa in black and white. Great coloring and contrast within the sofa as well as fluctuations in the nap and length of the hair with some sections being more...
Category

1980s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Channel Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W70 D34.25 H29 SW46 SD25 SH20 AH28.5 Fully restored vintage channel tufted sofa in muted green. Item has fresh foam and smooth chenille fabric. Item sits on casters for easy place a...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

RATAPLAN SOFA - DAYBED BY ROBERTO TAPINASSI FOR DEMA, ITALY 80s
By Dema
Located in Halle, DE
Rataplan Sofa / Daybed in grey-black striped fabrics, designed by Roberto Tapinassi for Dema, Italy in the 1980s. Both armrests can be lowered to make a horizontal reclinig surface. ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Bright Yellow Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather 3 seat Low Sofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Bright Yellow Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian 3 seat Leather Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art bright yellow long leather sofa. Very good vintage condition will transform any sp...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian modern Tramonto a New York modular sofa, Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1984
Located in MIlano, IT
Modular sofa model Tramonto a New York, made up of eight pieces between skyscrapers and sun. The padded skyscrapers act as seats and armrests and backrests and are covered in a fabri...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

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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