20th Century Sofas

Custom Stylish Marge Carson 2 piece curved sectional sofa with tufted design in a custom textured stitched fabric. This well crafted sofa sect...

Vintage 1970s Modular Sofa - White Lacquered Frame & Orange Fabric A striking 1970s modular sofa, this piece combines a sleek white lacquered frame with bold orange fabric upholster...

George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States. Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. This sofa has a metal frame with square chro...

This freestanding sofa, better known as “Model V11” is considered among the masterpiece designs of Illum Wikkelsø. The Danish designer created the “V11” series in 1965 whilst working...

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...

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa,1960s - Sold Individually - New Upholstery 3 different colors available Each piece is sold individually

Introducing the Alberto Rosselli Saporiti Confidential Sofa Collection – a rare find featuring the complete set, including the 3-seater, 2-seater...

Angel Isaac Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo Solid Rosewood and Russet Leather Sofa. Featuring rugged handcrafted Rosewood peg construction, comfortable heavy strapped Leather with cris...

A late Victorian two-seater Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with a continuous scroll back and arms, reupholstered in deep-buttoned blue leather, raised on turned tapering walnut l...

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-Century six-strand square pretzel rattan Corner Sectional sofa with six seats. This sofa features a...

With a long tradition of craftsmanship, there has always been a heightened appreciation of design throughout Scandinavia. Scandinavian design emerged as a prominent contributor to Eu...

Introducing a timeless piece of mid-century Danish design. This sofa produced in 1950 Denmark and expertly crafted from rich teak wood. Restored & reupholstered in elegant grey fabri...

Bronze three seater sofa by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The sofa has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has two rounded supports at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This sofa retains its original vinyl cording...

Midcentury curved Italian sofa made of solid wood structure with original upholstery, Italy, 1950s. Measures: W 325 x D 95 x H 80/40 cm. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by o...

This sofa, designed by Percival Lafer in the 60's, is a striking piece of mid-century Brazilian furniture. Its design is a testament to Lafer’s innovative approach, blending traditio...

This full room set contains one sofa, two armchairs and one stool. They have all been newly upholstered to the original maker's specifications. The dimension...

A fantastic vintage Boho sofa. A super chic striped upholstery on a classic sofa style. Beautiful turned wood front legs. Acquired from thr collectio...

Handsome sofa by Harvey Probber upholstered in plum velvet with self-welting, six loose cushions (the seat cushions have a zipper), a buttoned back, and a spring base, all supported ...

A pine and brown leather sofa designed and produced by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s. Seat height 14”.

Two seater Coronado sofa designed in 1966 by Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia, Mobilplast edition, Spain. Upholstered in cognac leather.

Freestanding three seater sofa with Brazilian rosewood frame by Ole Wanscher. Seat, sides and back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen. Fair conditi...

This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available. A fabulous restored vintage sofa...

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa Set, Chandigarh Upholstered bridge sofa/chair set, Mid-Century Modern, Model PJ-SI-42-B and PJ-SI...

We are delighted to offer this exquisite original circa 1920’s Art Deco fully restored Chesterfield club sofa which is part of a suite This sofa is very stylish, it has those Metr...

Modular two-seater sofa, "Baia system" model, designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, 1970s Structure in polyurethane and upholstery in padded and completely r...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare absolutely stunning, circa 1930s fully restored Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with Thomas Chippendal...

A truly stunning and elegant vintage leather sectional sofa set, crafted by the renowned high-end manufacturer Rolf Benz in Germany during the 1990s. This exceptional piece consists of four separate seating units, offering incredible flexibility and customization. The sofa features round and rectangular headrests that are removable and adjustable, allowing them to be positioned anywhere along the seat backs for maximum comfort. The set also includes a stylish, round glass table that can be attached to the back of the seating units and positioned in various locations. The table is rotatable and made from especially thick, durable glass, adding an extra touch of luxury. The seating units can be arranged in multiple configurations, allowing the sofa to perfectly adapt to your space and needs. This set represents not only comfort and functionality but also an iconic piece of 1990s modernist design. It’s the perfect choice for those who value quality, timeless style, and unique solutions. Make your home extraordinary with this beautiful Rolf Benz leather sofa...

Sofa/Daybed Piglet by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s This piece, often referred to as the "Piglet" daybed, showcases a playful yet sophisticated design, characterized by its clean line...

Blurring the lines between furniture and sculpture, this exceptional carved walnut sofa exemplifies classic mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. Designed by H. Brockmann Petersen ...

Wonderful vintage light blue velvet sofa made in Italy by Isa Bergamo from the 1950s. The sofa is made entirely of light blue velvet and takes...

Il divano proposto è un esemplare del celebre modello “Saratoga” progettato da Massimo e Lella Vignelli nel 1964. Questo pezzo iconico di design italia...

Discover the elegance of this Vintage Regency Pavilion Cast Aluminum Sofa, a striking piece that blends timeless sophistication with Regency-era cha...

Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide

Minimalist sofa with clean lines that can easily be transformed into a bed. Manufactured in Italy in the 1960s by IPE. The structure of the sofa is made of iron, upholstery in soft w...

Sesann two-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features black leather upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as s...

Introducing the epitome of elegance and comfort: ‘Corbi’ modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1969. The Corbi sofa consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used as sofa or as three separate lounge chairs. Four more pieces available for reupholstery. Ask us about the possibilities. Now luxuriously draped in sumptuous mohair. Elevating your living space to new heights of sophistication, this exquisite piece seamlessly marries timeless design with unparalleled coziness. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Corbi sofa boasts a sleek silhouette and refined lines, embodying modern sophistication while exuding a sense of inviting warmth. The addition of premium mohair upholstery not only enhances its visual appeal but also provides a tactile experience like no other, enveloping you in unparalleled softness with every touch. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying quiet moments of relaxation, the Klaus Uredat Corbi sofa...

Very comfortable ‘Orchidée’ series modular sofa designed by Michel Cadestin for by Airborne International. The sofa is made in grey suede covered fiberglass with tufted cushions and ...

Sofa, leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the design. A nice detail...

Designed by Adriano Piazzesi in 1970s Italy, this three-seater sofa is a striking example of the era’s bold yet refined design sensibilities. Retaining its original brown velvet upho...

Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid Cuban mahogany with gr...

Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, sectional corner sofa, fabric, ultrasuede, wood, Italy, 1970s. This rare sofa is designed by Willy Rizzo and consists of a three-seater, two-seater, a...

A Mid-Century sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Re-upholstered in white boucle with original steel and brass capped feet. Dimensions: H 97cm W 178cm D 67cm Seat H 45cm Origin: Ital...

Discover the unique beauty of this vintage pair of sofas designed by architect Fabrizio Smania for Smania Studio Interni in the early 1980s. These sofas stand out for their extraordi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original antique circa 1900 cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions a...

We are delighted to offer for sale this fully refurbished, George Smith Norris three piece sofa and pair of armchairs upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks...

Mid-Century Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' sofa in bordeaux leather with short stubby wood legs. In original condition with visible wear and scratching consistent with age and use. A...

A stunning and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Samsas sofa by Carl Malmsten. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s. This is of extremely high qualit...

Corner sofa, fabric, velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1950s This sofa of Italian origin has a cozy appeal and is characterized by a splendid construction. The body is upholstered in a...

Handsome, Robert Parry designed, Mid-Century sofa for Gelderland. A formidable talent in many fields, Parry studied at the Royal Academy of Visual Arts in The Hague from 1925 to 2023...

Excellent Milo Baughman curved chromed leg sofa. Very unusual curved chrome legs on either side give this sofa tremendous mid-century appeal-very sexy! This sofa retains it's origina...

This Vintage Coastal Donghia “Block Island” Woven Rattan Sofa embodies relaxed sophistication with its seamless blend of high-quality design and coastal charm. Featuring Donghia's si...

Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Michel Arnoult, c. 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous! ...

Therapy day bed, yoga model with corner composed of black lacquered teak wood table and armchair. Seats in bordeaux sky made by Framar, 1960s n.b. a cushion has an open cut and a ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Balmoral, Heritage brown leather sofa with two feather filled over st...

The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portu...

Stunning vintage Scandinavian Modern Dutch midcentury sofa attributed to Doublet Sofa by Rob Parry for Gelderland. It is made in Holland and com...

Two seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1969. Original label. Black Leather, excellent condition. Ref. Giuliana Gramigna, "Repertorio del Design Italiano1950-200...

A two seater ‘Bastiano’ sofa, designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. Upholstered in black leather with the wooden frame finished in white lacquer. Italian, late 20th century.