1970s Sofas

Cornaro 300 sofa designed by Carlo Scarpa. Solid hardwood structure (iroko). Polyurethane padding. Upholstery in original chenille velvet. The one-unit side and back cushion is fast...

This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Expert...

Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Fully restored in Italy. The Barce...

De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi Settebello A modular sofa system, made of six rectangular polyurethane elements covered with brown fabric joined with straps. Produit par Zanotta, Mi...

Country style sofa in Scottish fabric, Italian production Industria Della Poltrona Pizzetti Roma. In good condition, as shown in the photos.

Set of three Sesann lounge chairs, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. They features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome...

Italian modern red sofa Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s Red sofa mod. Marenco. The rectangular seat of the sofa is made up of two padded cu...

A solid pine and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. 17” seat height

Mid century sectional/modular sofa set in camel brown patchwork leather. The sofa set is completely modular and consists of 7 elements. Ideal piece to create a free standing sofa s...

Italian sofa, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 76 cm; W= 129 cm; D= 82 cm.

Italian modern red sofas Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s Pair of red sofas mod. Marenco. The rectangular seats of the sofas are made up of...

Cornaro two-seater sofa, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Studio Simon in 1974. Made of Iroko wood, foam, and azure chenille velvet. Excellent vintage condition. Born in Venice on June 2nd, 1906, Carlo Scarpa began working very early. Only a year after he had first qualified as an architect in 1926, he began working for the Murano glassmakers Cappellin & Co. in a consultative capacity; from 1927, he began to experiment with the Murano glass, and this research not only gave him excellent results here but would also inform his progress for many years to come. Between 1935 and 1937, as he entered his thirties, Carlo Scarpa accepted his first important commission, the renovation of Venice’s Cà Foscari. He adapted the spaces of this stately University building which stands on the banks of the Grand Canal, creating rooms for the Dean’s offices and a new hall for academic ceremonies; Mario Sironi and Mario De Luigi were charged with doing the restoration work on the frescos. After 1945, Carlo Scarpa was constantly busy with new commissions, including various furnishings and designs for the renovation of Venice’s Hotel Bauer and designing a tall building in Padua and a residential area in Feltre, all worth mentioning. One of his key works, despite its relatively modest diminished proportions, was the first of many works which were to follow in the nineteen fifties: the [bookshop known as the] Padiglione del Libro, which stands in Venice’s Giardini di Castello and shows clearly Scarpa’s passion for the works of Frank Lloyd Wright. In the years which were to follow, after he had met the American architect, Scarpa repeated similar experiments on other occasions, as can be seen, in particular, in the sketches he drew up in 1953 for villa Zoppas in Conegliano, which show some of his most promising work. However, this work unfortunately never came to fruition. Carlo Scarpa later created three museum layouts to prove pivotal in how twentieth-century museums were set up from then on. Between 1955 and 1957, he completed extension work on Treviso’s Gipsoteca Canoviana [the museum that houses Canova’s sculptures] in Possagno, taking a similar experimental approach to the one he used for the Venezuelan Pavilion at [Venice’s] Giardini di Castello which he was building at the same time (1954-56). In Possagno Carlo Scarpa was to create one of his most incredible ever works, which inevitably bears comparison with two other museum layouts that he was working on over the same period, those of the Galleria Nazionale di Sicilia, housed in the Palazzo Abatellis in Palermo (1953-55) and at the Castelvecchio in Verona (1957- 1974), all of which were highly acclaimed, adding to his growing fame. Two other buildings, which are beautifully arranged in spatial terms, can be added to this long list of key works that were started and, in some cases, even completed during the nineteen fifties. After winning the Olivetti Award for architecture in 1956, Scarpa began work in Venice’s Piazza San Marco on an area destined to house products made by the Industrial manufacturers Ivrea. Over the same period (1959-1963), he also worked on renovating and restoring the gardens and ground floor of the Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice, which many consider one of his greatest works. While he worked on-site at the Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Carlo Scarpa also began building a villa in Udine for the Veritti family. To shed some light on how much his work evolved over the years, it may be useful to compare this work with that of his very last building, villa Ottolenghi Bardolino, which was near completion at the time of his sudden death in 1978. Upon completion of villa Veritti over the next ten years, without ever letting up on his work on renovation and layouts, Scarpa accepted some highly challenging commissions which were to make the most of his formal skills, working on the Carlo Felice Theatre in Genoa as well as another theatre in Vicenza. Towards the end of this decade, in 1969, Rina Brion commissioned Carlo Scarpa to build the Brion Mausoleum in San Vito d’Altivole (Treviso), a piece he continued to work on right up until the moment of his death. Nevertheless, even though he was totally absorbed by work on this mausoleum, plenty of other episodes can offer some insight into the final years of his career. As work on the San Vito d’Altivole Mausoleum began to lessen in 1973, Carlo Scarpa started building the new headquarters for the Banca Popolare di Verona. He drew up plans that were surprisingly different from the work he carried out simultaneously on the villa Ottolenghi. However, the plans Carlo Scarpa drew up, at different times, for a monument in Brescia’s Piazza della Loggia commemorating victims of the terrorist attack on May 28th, 1974, make a sharp contrast to the work he carried out in Verona, almost as if there is a certain hesitation after so many mannered excesses. The same Pietas that informs his designs for the Piazza Della Loggia can also be seen in the presence of the water that flows through the Brion Mausoleum, almost as if to give a concrete manifestation of pity in this twentieth-century work of art. Carlo Scarpa has put together a highly sophisticated collection of structures occupying the mausoleum’s L-shaped space stretching across both sides of the old San Vito d’Altivole cemetery. A myriad of different forms and an equally large number of different pieces, all of which are separate and yet inextricably linked to form a chain that seems to offer no promise of continuity, arising out of these are those whose only justification for being there is to bear the warning “si vis vitam, para mortem,” [if you wish to experience life prepare for death] as if to tell a tale that suggests the circle of time, joining together the commemoration of the dead with a celebration of life. At the entrance of the Brion Mausoleum stand the “propylaea,” followed by a cloister that ends by a small chapel, with an arcosolium bearing the family sarcophagi, the central pavilion, held in place on broken cast iron supports, stands over a mirror-shaped stretch of water and occupies one end of the family’s burial space. The musical sound of the walkways, teamed with the luminosity of these harmoniously blended spaces, shows how, in keeping with his strong sense of vision, Carlo Scarpa could make the most of all his many skills to come up with this truly magnificent space. As well as an outstanding commitment to architectural work, with the many projects we have already seen punctuating his career, Carlo Scarpa also made many equally important forays into the world of applied arts. Between 1926 and 1931, he worked for the Murano glassmakers Cappellin, later taking what he had learned with him when he went to work for the glassmakers Venini from 1933 until the 1950s. The story of how he came to work on furniture design is different, however, and began with the furniture he designed to replace lost furnishings during his renovation of Cà Foscari. The later mass-produced furniture started differently, given that many pieces were originally one-off designs “made to measure.” Industrial manufacturing using these designs as prototypes came into being thanks to the continuity afforded him by Dino Gavina, who, as well as this, also invited Carlo Scarpa to become president of the company Gavina SpA, later to become SIMON, a company Gavina founded eight years on, in partnership with Maria Simoncini (whose own name accounts for the choice of company name). Carlo Scarpa and Gavina forged a strong bond in 1968 as they began to put various models of his into production for Simon, such as the “Doge” table, which also formed the basis for the “Sarpi” and “Florian” tables. In the early seventies, other tables that followed included “Valmarana,” “Quatour,” and “Orseolo.” While in 1974, they added a couch and armchair, “Cornaro,” to the collection and the “Toledo” bed...

Comfortable sofa in the style of Jacques Charpentier resting on a brass-plated plinth, upholstered with a gold and brown stripes fabric. France, 1970s.

- good/very good condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable - height of seat 40 cm.

Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist; Italian Design; Soriana sofa in original upholstery, designed by Afra &...

1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Classic 70s Danish design, a combination of modernity with Danish vintage style. Original brown lea...

Dark chocolate brown leather three-seater sofa by De Sede (DS44). The buttery soft leather, marked by a rich patina, underscores its sumptuous yet understated appeal, ensuring it fit...

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" living room set for B&B Italia, sofa and two armchairs, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1971, set of three. The search for a new shape for upholstered fu...

Karate sofa designed in 1970's by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France. Molded fiberglass shell upholstered with original fabric and loose seat cushion.

Inherently sophisticated and intriguing! For your consideration is a sleek and stylish long sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. Elegant from every angle-his best sofa design. Dripping with style makes this sofa a versatile choice to heighten the elegance of your living room...

Discover the timeless Organic Modern elegance of the original 1970s Le Bambole Italian sofa set with beige woven wool upholstery in superb condition. A Mid-Century Modern Italian masterpiece by the renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia. It was an instant success on launch in 1971. Today, it commands an extreme desirability as it's timeless playful aesthetic fits so well with both period and contemporary interiors. This vintage collection combines luxurious comfort, captivating aesthetics, and a rich history. Crafted with utmost precision, the set consists of three armchairs, one corner armchair, and one ottoman...

1970s Marius & Marius Leather Sofa and Pouf Set by Mario Marenco for Arflex - Set of 3 A rare vintage seating set designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s, featuring two lux...

Mid century thick Buffalo neck leather sofas by Desede consisting of 5 elements. Desede stands for pure quality of leather. This modular sofa has a very thick leather upholstery w...

1970s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture wool, solid oak wood, springs in the seat cushions. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construc...

In the vintage world, there is a sofa that embodies the spirit of the 1970s with unparalleled elegance: the "D120" sofa by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno. Made with me...

De Sede 'Cosmos' DS28 modular sofa in grey / brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's The Cosmos has features of both the Camaleonda by Mario Bellini and the 'Terrazzi' also by De Sede. T...

Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 93 wide x 33 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 22...

This De Sede five-piece sectional sofa set in softly worn brown leather offers multiple arrangement possibilities. Versatile and classic, this ensemble is perfect for accommodating v...

This exquisite modular sofa set by Adriano Piazzesi combines comfort, sophistication, and iconic 1970s Italian design. Upholstered in plush blue corduroy fabric and accented with sle...

The Fiandra sofa by Vico Magistretti is a modular system that allows you to add elements including corners to create the sized sofa you need and want. Designed in the 1970's for Cass...

Mid-century cylindrical sofa, a masterpiece from Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. The sofa features a unique hammock-like structure crafted from...

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it ...

60s 70s Dieter Rams for Vitsoe armchair program 620 design couch fabric Object: 2-seater sofa Manufacturer: Vitsoe Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dime...

De Sede sofa in rich brown leather, exuding a sense of understated luxury and timeless durability. Its low, sculptural form and softly rounded edges create an inviting presence, whil...

Superb and exclusive pair of two seat Mohair Velvet 'CALIFORNIA' sofas freshly reupholstered with Italian luxury Mohair Velvet fabric from Dedar Milano with inset stainless steel bases by Parisian high society designer Jacques Charpentier. This plush mohair pile...

Rare two-seat sofa and easy chair model DS-47 designed by design team at De Sede. Produced by De Sede in Switzerland.

Sofa and armchairs set, designed and realized in the 1970s, in the style of Adriano Piazzesi. It is made in metal and fabric. Very good condition. Armchair, height 90 cm, leng...

This splendid two-seater sofa, created by Adriano Piazzesi in the 1970s and produced by Tre D Italia, represents an extraordinary example of timeless elegance and style. Completely r...

Directional biomorphic curved velvet sofa.

Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2432 with high back. It's upholstered with the original chocolate brown leather. The legs are made of solid oa...

Large, sleek and sexy black naugahyde mid century modern classic with impeccable attention to detail and lines to die for! It's minimalist silhouette and rick black naugahyde uphols...

c. 1970s. Designed by Hannah and Morrison for Knoll. Reupholstered in grey Kvadrat wool.

Small lacquered leather sofa in lucite frame by Vittorio Introini, circa 1970 Nice two-seater sofa in very well preserved original condition. Freestanding small 62" sofa with a distinctive design and extraordinary material and style. It consists of a black lucite or perspex frame with loose sofa...

Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s Make a bold statement with this stunning 1970s modular sectional sofa, upholstered in luxurious red...

Pianura lounge chair, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by the Italian brand Cassina in 1970. It features a brown velvet upholstery and a solid walnut structure. Excellent...

MID CENTURY BLACK LEATHER SOFA This Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sofa is a timeless piece that exudes sophisticatio...

These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert cust...

This simple yet complex soild pine sofa was created and maufactrued in Norway. Good vintage condition, small marks and the seat with trace of wear. Dimensions: length 150, wi...

3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original black leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition!.  

Vintage English Style Sofa by Barbara Barry Oval Collections For Henredon We are offering this wide English-style rolled arm, three seat sofa in its original plush cream fabric. It ...

Ver Rare Red Sofa with Beautiful Chrome Base with Rectangle Legs This sof was only produced one year and is very rare because the production was too expensive and couldn't compete wi...

Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, suede, Italy, 1970s This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) for Cassina...

Togo modular sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by Ligne Roset in 1974. The set is composed of 2 modules. Purple cotton upholstery. Ex...

A large four seater sofa designed by Mies van den Rohe for Knoll. A rare design made in limited production. This version with oak runners and newer leather upholstery.

"Mantilla" sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina. Early edition with dark blue chenille removable cover and black padded base. Japanese design essentiality meets extreme seating...

Burkhard Vogtherr (1942-2019) once stated “I would like to become simpler and simpler. To me this means better and better.” As a young man, Vogtherr had trained as an industrial desi...

Set of five single armchairs that can be combined into a single sofa or into two sections of three and two seats. Very elegant, refined and with a modern and particular design. S...

The "Le Bambole" sofa by Mario Bellini is an iconic piece of Italian design, created in 1972. This sofa is known for its soft, enveloping shapes that evoke the image of dolls with ge...