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Sofas For Sale
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Modern One Arm Slipper Sofa in Velvet
Located in Wichita, KS
This beautiful one arm slipper sofa is upholstered in blush pink velvet and is made by Lee industries. its scale is modern and its lines are soft and curved. The sofa is made by Le...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark. Queen Elizabeth II purchased a pair of easy chairs in 1958 and since th...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

3-Seater Sofa with Great Patina in Brown Leather Upholstery
Located in Beerse, VAN
This 3-seater sofa from the 1970s is a beautiful example of brutalist design, blending raw minimalism with rich character. Upholstered in brown leather, it features a beautifully ag...
Category

1970s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rafaella Bio Dark Blue & Yellow Velvet Angular Sofa by Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Rafaella Bio Angular Sofa epitomizes luxurious seating with its exquisite design and comfortable build. Crafted to provide a smooth and soft experience, this generously sized sof...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Napoleon III French Button Backed Sofa
Located in Cirencester, GB
A classic Napoleon III French button back sofa - late 19th Century. Timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. The sofa features a beautifully shaped, deep button backrest and gent...
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas

Materials

Calico, Beech

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This wonderfully curved sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting back and wrap around arms. It also features a curved seat and has been totally refurbish...
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Sectional Sofa 'Mississippi' by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Sectional Sofa 'Mississippi' by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s - New Upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish Three Seater Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Danish three-seater sofa features an elegant curved back and is upholstered in its original striped linen, lending a sense of understated charm. Resting on simple deco style woo...
Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

19th Century Country House Sofa By Morison & Co - Edinburgh
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century country house sofa by renowned cabinet makers and upholsterers Morison & Co of Edinburgh Scotland Structurally in good solid order with tight joints. The upholstery ...
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Three Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy Leather, 1973
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” three-seater sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic concept, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, wi...
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of iconic design with this stunning vintage Mid Century "Zoe" Sofa, an homage to the legendary Vladimir Kagan's signature aesthetics. Designed by Kagan for Americ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Roche Bobois Alchimie Three Seater Sofa by Roberto Tapinassi & Maurizio Manzoni
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Alchimie Three Seater Sofa by Roche Bobois, a stunning addition to any living space. Crafted with the highest quality materials, this sofa boasts a sleek and modern d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Luke 3-Seater Sofa with Layered Curved Design in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly stylish presence...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Roche Bobois Agami Sofa
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Agami Sofa by Roche Bobois, a stunning addition to any modern living space. Crafted with the highest quality materials, this sofa boasts a sleek and contemporary desi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Roche Bobois Long Island Sofa
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Long Island Sofa by Roche Bobois, a luxurious addition to any living space. Crafted with the finest materials and impeccable attention...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Swedish Grace Art Deco Set of 2 chairs and sofa velvet Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of furniture containing 2 chairs and one sofa are gifted with wonderful curved lines and newly upholstery. The mustard yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look. ...
Category

1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Soriana Two-Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Soriana two-seater sofas by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a celebrated icon of 1970s Italian design. These pieces feature the signature plush, voluminous form cinched by a p...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Post Modern Modular Caramel Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Original Carmel Leather This plush Post Modern modular sofa, made in the U.S. during the 1980s, features three individual sections u...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Flo Green Velvet 2-Seater Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Experience the essence of mid-century Brazilian design with the Flo Sofa. This exquisite piece artfully combines comfort and luxury, featuring a sturdy frame complemented by high-qua...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Nuvola Beige Modular Sofa by Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
The Nuvola Modular Curved Sofa stands as a captivating centerpiece for contemporary living spaces, marked by its softly contoured volumes that invite relaxation and conversation. Cra...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Leisure 4-Seater White Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli by Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Each of the four plump modules of this modular sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli is a concrete promise of long-lasting comfort. Rich, plush padding lends the seat its distinctive generous appe...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Evoking the bold and historic strength of Scotland's kilts, this Sofa makes a powerful statement. Its design captures the essence of the kilt's dynamic folds, resulting in a comforta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Nefelibata White Bi-Elastic Jacquard Sofa by Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
The Nefelibata White Bi-Elastic Jacquard Sofa transcends the ordinary concept of seating with its unique design that embodies the essence of dreaming amidst the clouds. Its sinuous f...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Frank Lloyd Wright Robie 3 Sofa in Walnut Stained Cherry by Cassina, 1989
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright designed wooden Robie 3 sofa in Walnut stained Cherry. The highly influential Wright created this sofa in 1902 for his Frederick C. Robie House in Hyde Park, Illin...
Category

1980s Italian Prairie School Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Napoleon III buttoned back and seat sofa with cabriole legs
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant Napoleon III buttoned back and seat sofa. Standing on tall elegant cabriole legs. Great shape from all sides and comfy to use. Ideal occasional sofa or smaller...
Category

19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Beech

Jacques Adnet Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Jacques Adnet sofa restored with mohair upholstery and leather piping.
Category

1930s French Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Venfield Modern Sofa /Daybed
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Modern sofa with 6 back pillows and low, wide arms. This sofa's deep single seat cushion is perfectly sized to serve as a daybed or single bed for ...
Category

2010s North American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

136" Wide - L-Shape Modular Sofa
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious fabrics. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring suspension. The seat and back cushions f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric

Frank Loyd Wright Robie 3 Sofa in Walnut Stained Cherry by Cassina, 1989
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Loyd Wright designed wooden Robie 3 sofa in Walnut stained Cherry. The highly influential Wright created this sofa in 1902 for his Frederick C. Robie House in Hyde Park, Illino...
Category

1980s Italian Prairie School Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

1950's Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish mid-century corner sofa. This sofa was made around 1950 well before corner sofas and sectionals really became a thing and the proportions are reflective of the homes at t...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool, Mohair

Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant and organic looking Danish 1930-40s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up throug...
Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular system can be used as a low coffee tab...
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In Soft Alpaca Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Nottambula 3-Seater Wrought Iron Brown Outdoor Sofa by Dante Negro
Located in Milan, IT
An impeccable addition to terraces or patios for a dash of chromatic warmth, this outdoor sofa boasts a generous design suggesting to be enjoyed in good company. Spherical finials an...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Iron

Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ubald Klug Iconic 'Terrazza' Sofa Island for De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofa Island (4 pieces together) for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production. The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede in wonderful high-en...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Space Age Off-White Leather Sofa in the Style of Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous off-white leather sofa inspired by Steve Chase. The sofa was designed and made during the late 1960s/early 1970s and is an absolutely lovely example of the "Space Age" aesth...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather

Cassina - Vico Magistretti Maralunga 2 Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Bern, CH
Vico Magistretti Maralunga two seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina. Dark brown leather. With two adjustable backrests for variable sitt...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ubald Klug Pair of Iconic 'Terrazza' Sofas for De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug Pair of DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas, Outdoor Version in Fabric Upholstery for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production. The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Alcove Contemporary Linear Sofa With Curved Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Lilith Brown-Fabric Sofa with Built-In Shelves by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Combining traditional inspirations and contemporary minimalism with unexpected ease, this sofa is as discreet in its size as it is bold in its geometric volumes. High-resilience poly...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Hand Tailored Fringes 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Modern Minho Chaise Lounge, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Alcove Contemporary Linear Sofa With Curved Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Black Leather Sofa by COR, Germany
By COR
Located in Miami, FL
Black Leather Sofa by COR, made in Germany. Great quality.
Category

1990s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Dents and patina present to wood frame. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30” H...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chairs...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Alabaster

Mulberry Sofa, West Haddon Hall Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic camelback sofa with a dramatic, swept-out, flared arm and a flared solid oak leg. The solitary seat and back cushion create a seamless and clean look. The piece is const...
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Foam, Oak, Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s. Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Michael Taylor/Schiaparelli Sofa, 96"long, custom Greek Key Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elsa Schiaparelli was born in 1890 in the Corsini palace in Rome. With a father who was the director of the Lincei Library and a professor of Oriental literature, an astronomer uncle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Morphologica Michigan Sofa + Armchair in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia. The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

RAFAELLA BIO ANGULAR SOFA by Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Rafael's angular profile gives this revival style a modern twist, and its plush cushions add comfort to the sofa. Perfect for lounging in the evening, Rafael is a delightfully cozy a...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Rafaella Midnight Blue & Pink Velvet 2 Seater Sofa by Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious and generous sofa is smooth to the touch and ultra comfortable. The deep seats and soft fabric make sinking in true pleasure. Rafaella's angular profile gives this rev...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Alcove Contemporary Linear Sofa With Curved Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Contemporary Galapinhos Sofa, Cream Wool-Linen, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos cream linen fabric sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Leather, Wool, Linen

Danish Modern Three-Seat Sofa, C. 1960s
Located in Westport, CT
A Danish Modern three-seat sofa. Crafted in the 1960s, its teak frame has been fully restored, complemented by new cushions upholstered in a stylish green/teal linen. This exquisite ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Teak

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Mah Jong 34 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental iconic 20th century Mah Jong sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. The colorful and festive mid-century modern sofa was designed and constructed in Fran...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Montgomery 3-Seater Quilted Yellow Soft by Studio 63
Located in Milan, IT
Hypnotizing with its eccentric sculptural silhouette, this stylish three-seater sofa is a statement-making design sure not to go unnoticed. The rigorous profiles characterizing the b...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Teak-Frame Sofa in Original Wool Blend 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the fine Swedish manufacturer DUX, this sofa was designed by Folke Ohlsson, renowned for his sophisticated, modern, and approchable style. Well-built, with strong lines and arms...
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Boucle
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the realm of luxury and design with this iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa! Crafted with the finesse of a sculptor, this masterpiece is not just a piece of furniture; it's a...
Category

1990s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Swan Bordeaux Leather sofa by CPRN Homood
Located in Milan, IT
Discover timeless elegance with the fixed sofa, featuring an elegant leather base while the upholstery is made of fabric. Ideal for modern and classic interiors, this sofa combines h...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Alcove Linear Sofa With Fringe Detail In Chocolate Alpaca Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Forest Green and White Outdoor Sofa by Officina Ciani in Stainless Steel
Located in Milan, IT
This sofa is dominated by geometric influences and cozy, generously cushioned seat and backrest, both covered in white sunbrella Nattè fabric. A delightful addition to a modern patio...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

Danish Sofa by Domino Mobler Denmark in the style of H.P. Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Danish sofa in a medium beige diagonal patterned corduroy styled soft chenille fabric . The piece sits on a solid teak wood frame and legs making for a sturdy and...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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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