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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1920s
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
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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

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Fabric

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

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

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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

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Fabric

Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna
Located in Porto, PT
Sandra sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna after she joined the Roset Bureau d’Etudes in 1976. The inside of the sofa consists entirely of poly...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Foam

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

Vladimir Kagan asymmetrical Cloud Sofa
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa. Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa. Original cream colored fabric. Best to recove...
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1980s 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

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Leather, Birch

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

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

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

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

Unique Art Deco Sofa in 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Marvelous, high end design, authentic 1920s Art Deco sofa original from Czechoslovakia. Beautiful lines, amazing elegant style. Measures: Seat hig...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

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

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

Pair of Camel Backed Georgian Style Sofa's Circa 1920
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of camel backed Georgian style sofa's. Studded vintage brown leather upholstery with solid walnut frame. English, Circa 1920. H 95cm W 140cm D 68cm Seat H 38cm W 109cm D 56cm
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1920s English Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

"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.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

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

1980s Pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Leather Dining Side Chairs
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a pair of MR10 side dining chairs, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. These chairs date to the 1980s, and are unmarked. They have tubular steel cantile...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

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Aluminum

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

Art Deco Sofa with Lounge Chairs, 1920, France
Located in Budapest, HU
Marvelous, high end design, authentic 1920’s Art Deco Sofa with walnut wood display cabinets and a pair of matching Lounge Chairs originating from ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Copper

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

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

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and striped beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Seat height: 16.5”
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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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

1980s Vintage Leather Sofa: Timeless Mid-Century Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the timeless sophistication of our vintage sofa, embodying mid-century elegance and expert craftsmanship. Crafted from premium leather and meticulously restored by our skilled in-house team, this sofa epitomizes lasting aesthetics and exceptional quality. It captivates with its custom-dyed dark navy blue hue, waxed and polished to highlight its vintage luster and rich patina. Originating from the 1980s, the sofa boasts a classic tufted design with three plush back and seat cushions, ensuring supreme comfort. The elegant armrests, adorned with topstitched details, contribute to its refined appearance. Robust steel pedestal legs finished in brushed metal provide both durability and stability, underpinning the sofa's exquisite design. Inspired by the iconic creations of Milo Baughman, this navy blue leather sofa...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

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

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

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

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

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...
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1980s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 'Bull' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 'Bull' lounge chair, Italy, 1980s A monumental design by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. This piece was designed in 1987 and it shows typical trait...
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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...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large modular velvet sofa with wooden feet, Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Large modular velvet sofa with wooden feet, Italy 1980. Product details Dimensions: 350 W x 80 H x 350 D cm
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1980s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

Materials

Fabric

Antique English Chester field Sofa with Hand Carved Wood Lion Legs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful Leather Chesterfield sofa with hand carved wooden lions legs. English Tifted Leather Sofa With Wooden Lion Feet. The leather a beautiful varigated brown throughout the enti...
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1920s British Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bart van Bekhoven sheepleather 2-seater design sofa, beautiful light honey color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered by ByThijs, this fantastic Bart van Bekhoven sheep leather 2-seater design sofa in a beautiful light honey color speaks for itself. There isn't much we need to say about th...
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1980s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Schuitema Art Deco design 2.5-seater sofa with anthracite fabric upholstery
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this schuitema artdeco design 2.5-seater sofa with anthracite fabric upholstery. We are big fans of all Schuitema items. This is because the furniture has fantastic quality...
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1980s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Single Vintage Hand Embroidery Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of hand embroidery with exceptional happy colors of geometric repeated motifs. Quality silk backing, fresh new insert.
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1980s Uzbek Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool

Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with figured walnut show wood banding. Re-upholstered in olive green leather. Designer: Harry & Lou Ep...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Postmodern Sharkskin Blue Leather Sofa by Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Asheville, NC
Introducing the chic Postmodern sharkskin blue leather sofa crafted by Nicoletti Salotti. Experience unparalleled comfort on this stylish piece, boasting impeccable leather in pristi...
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1980s Post-Modern 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

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

Two-seater leatherette and gray velvet sofa 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
2-seater sofa, frame upholstered in leatherette, foam cushions with velvet upholstery. Restaurato.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1980s Glamours Curved Sofa - Chaise by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman in White Bouclé
Located in St. Louis, MO
Two 1980s petite sofas or chaise lounge, both right and left arm versions by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman/Preview. Classic Kagan comma or nautlius form, in th...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam

Geometric Sofa with Grid Framework in Black Lacquered Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, lacquered ash, velvet, Europe, 1980s A visually striking sofa executed in black lacquered ash, its clear geometric structure commands attention, defined by a meticulously arra...
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1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

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...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile

Italian 20th Century Beige "Soriana" Leather Sofa By Tobia Scarpa For Cassina
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful “Soriana“ leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, made in Italy around the latter part of the 20th century. Finished in a very rare cognac colour leather, it is lovely ...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

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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