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Sofas For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1940s
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with decal manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale chair...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Swedish Curved Sheepskin Sofa
Located in London, GB
Sweeping curved sofa designed and produced in the early 1940s. The legs are refinished stained elm wood and the sofa has been reupholstered in Skandilock 'Moonlight' sheepskin.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Sofa in Walnut,molded and sculpted backrest with triple convolution,recessed armrests,resting on eight arched serpentine legs.
of the Louis XV Period.
We can re cover the Sofa upon r...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
EARLY ERNEST RACE DA Sofa, 1949, Classic British Design
By Ernest Race
Located in Somerton, GB
A Classic piece of British design, this early DA sofa designed by Ernest Race has a welded steel frame with coil sprung seats and beech legs. Recently r...
Category
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico Parisi.
Part of a unique living room designed to commission, L-shaped.
Mahogany, maple wood, brass, white cotton. original key
Measures: H 84 cm, 330 x 150 cm.
Brass plinth base H. 15 cm.
unique room
very large and curved sofa, removable; an hanging shelf, asymmetrical door
fine and elegant details in "grissinato" wood.
Please note this item is sold as single piece but belongs to a complete dining room...
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
1940s Curved Sofa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large 1940s sofa, in a generous, curved design. Round, chunky wooden legs, bouclé fabric upholstery. Very elegant design, high quality and comfort.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and ivory velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been repl...
Category
1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa
Located in London, GB
Oak framed Classic sofa designed by Kaare Klint and made by Mastercabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. Beautiful crisscross frame-work. Original upholstery which will make a statement in any...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
17th Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine 17th century walnut Louis XIII canapé. The original frame was fully restored and newly upholstered by our workshop.
Category
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Large George III Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large George III giltwood sofa in the manner of James Wyatt.
This sofa has a detailed frame that includes bellflowers and carved rosettes.
The whole...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Sofas
Materials
Beech
Finnish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Sofa
Located in London, GB
Finnish Cabinetmaker
Curved sofa, 1940s.
Curved sofa produced in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa has carved, stained elm wood legs and has be...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Painted Louis XVI style six leg sofa circa 1940 with gilt hightlights
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted Louis XVI style six leg sofa circa 1940 with gilt hightlights and new fabric
Category
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early Florence Knoll 3-Seat Model 26 Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very early Florence Knoll sofa, circa late 1940s, in vintage oatmeal nubby wool Knoll fabric, with down seat and back cushions. The six inset legs make...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Textile, Maple
Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests.
Remarkable work by Venetian cabinetmakers. The 18th C...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Silk
Pair of Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular pair of armchairs attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original from the time but replacement is recommended. Production from the 1940s i...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round lines and iconic b...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Antique Art Deco Navy Blue Velvet Sofa Couch 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible and rare antique velvet Art Deco sofa is circa 1940. The sofa has a classic Art Deco profile with clean, elegant lines and gentle, streamlined curves. It is incredibl...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Maple
Danish Modern Settee, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee from the 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a multicolored, floral themed upholstered and tufted body.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Circa 1780 Antique French Louis XVI Carved Settee Sofa Canapé
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI CARVED AND SCRUBBED PARCEL-GILT CANAPÉ
France, circa 1780 cambric not removed to examine for signatures
Item # 404GPQ12L
A lovely Louis XVI period canapé from the last qu...
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 17.5”
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
18th Century Swedish TragSofa Gustavian Original Patina
Located in Houston, TX
Imbued with the elegance of 18th-century Swedish design, this tragsofa emanates a timeless allure. Crafted with masterful artistry, its exquisite form showcases a harmonious blend of...
Category
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Paint
Finn Juhl Sofa "BO46" One Collection
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Have been influenced by Jean Arp and Henry Moore, and features the sculptural, organic forms that were characteristic of Juhl's work in the 1940s. All of its parts are composed of be...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti curved sofa by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful curved sofa with a wooden frame and fabric upholstery, designed by Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino", manufactured in Italy in the 1940s.
In Gio Ponti's ideal hom...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Pretzel 3 Piece Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in comfort and style with this restored rattan 3-strand full pretzel 3-piece sofa. Meticulously refurbished, its unique design offers a blend of retro charm and modern sophis...
Category
1940s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains, Wool Velvet "Dreamer Marigold" Sofa was stripped down to frame with new foam and reupholstered.
Dimensions:
94" length
34" deep
29"...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni Italian Sofa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
A very rare and essential sofa in 1940.
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni designed this fine sofa in curved wood. It is formed by two large square in curved wood, (typica...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Exceptional French 18th Century Louis XIII Style Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional mid-18th century Louis XIII style Sofa from the Provence region of France. Beautifully constructed with handsome walnut and original horse hair stuffing. This wonder...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.
Located in Cesena, FC
4 Louis XVI walnut settees; from the second half of the 1700s.
Perfect, nice size and proportions and the typical choked foot.
Healthy structure, original upholstery
Measurements: ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Corner Banquette
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare period Gustavian corner banquette, profusely carved with unique variation of wood decor that is different on the inside and outside of the sofa, circa 1790. Newly upholstered ...
Category
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Josef Frank, Sofa, Fabric, Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An earl mahogany and floral fabric sofa, Model 703, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s.
Seat height: 17.5”
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
18th century Louis XV sofa in walnut and first patina
Located in Cesena, FC
Louis XV Settee
Epoch: 18th century
Louis XV sofa, an elegant sofa from the art and refinement of the 18th century, made from walnut wood that lends an aura of nobility and warmth t...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Nutwood
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa Blue wool Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large Size curved three-seat sofa with channeled backrest. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the beechwood frame is solid and stu...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Newly Upholstered Vintage Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning French country provincial settee! The frame is a gorgeous carved walnut with stunning craftsmanship in the intricate curves of the arms and legs. This piece has be...
Category
1940s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Danish 1940s Very Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and with large bun feet providing a for an elegant and impressive look with it's long length. Somewhat similar in style to Royere's famous designs but a few decades earlier. The original two-tone fabric is still in good usable condition but would benefit from being replaced.
We can offer re-upholstery services for this sofa at very competitive prices. We are able to use your own fabric...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Large curved 1940s Banana Sofa in Natural Sheepskin & Oak
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and authentic banana sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines....
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Birch
Midcentury Tiger Oak Daybed/Sofa by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury tiger oak daybed/sofa by Marge Carson. This sofa is a wonderful piece that can use as a daybed or a sofa giving it two unique purposes. It features a tiger oak wood frame ...
Category
1710s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
Birte Iversen 1940s Vintage Danish Boucle Sofa
Located in London, GB
This exceptional piece of Danish furniture was designed in the 1940s by designer Birte Iversen and produced by master cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. This example has been reupholstered i...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Birch
Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of semi-open armrests carved from solid elm wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Elm, Wool
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa 'Trägsoffa'
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arms and beautiful guilloche carving around the seat ...
Category
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Elegant Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and classic 18th century authentic Italian Neoclassical sofa that's part of a salon set with two armchairs or fauteuils, selling separately. Upholstered in a stunning neutra...
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa 'Trägsoffa'
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arms and beautiful carving detail around the seat fra...
Category
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Exquisite 18th Century Walnut Regence Sofa Upholstered in Fine Silk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite 18th century Regence sofa, with heavily carved walnut apron, legs and stretchers, upholstered in fine silk. The back and apron are serpentine, with arms that are wings, uph...
Category
18th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1940's ENGLISH HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1940’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condit...
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
A stately pair of 18th Century Rococo sofas newly upholstered in a Scalamandré low pile ecru velvet. These handsome hand carved walnut beauties also have original side secret compar...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa in Original Paint By Johan Lindgren
Located in Wichita, KS
A fine period Gustavian sofa, hand-scraped to the original paint, and newly upholstered with nail head trim, circa 1780. Rosettes on the leg posts with tapered and fluted legs. Signe...
Category
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Divano Ulisse biesse
Located in Nocera Inferiore, IT
Divano Letto ulisse biesse a busta completo di cuscini Biesse Il Divano Letto è composto da 2 pianali amezzaluna in multistrati,il sottostante ruotando in avanti determina un Letto c...
Category
1670s Italian Antique Sofas
Materials
Other
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term “Swedish Modern” was quickly established as a reinterpretation of the Modern style during the 1940s, where functionalism was replaced by a freer and more artistic ideal. Swe...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Finnish Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest by Carl-Johan Boman
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Finnish modern design from the 1940s by Carl-Johan Boman. It has a simple, elegant design with clean lines and a curved back. The oak frame a...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Banana Sofa in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved settee, green fabric, oak, Denmark, 1940s
This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and a soft green fabric. The sofa shows a curved back, while the backrest is horiz...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Frits Henningsen Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen sofa.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Danish "Banana" Sofa Upholstered in Velour, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of sofa is often referred to as the “banana” style, which not only creates an intimate gathering place but also defines the look of the home: warm, cosy and never goes out of style.
Apart from the visual appearance, the exquisite craftsmanship of this sofa echoes Art Deco as well. Over time, Danish Modern design produced in the last century has come to impart a sense of resistance to faddism. Its forms draw users back to the idea of design as intelligent problem-solving rather than vapid styling. Still, many of the well-known Danish architects felt the urge to try their hands at “Nordic Art Deco...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Curved Mid Century Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl Produced by Niels Vodder, 1941
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare, fine and early example of the iconic "Poet" sofa by Finn Juhl produced by cabinet maker Niels Vodder Denmark, 1941. In good condition and fully restored and upholstered in...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy. This vintage s...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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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