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Modern Sofas

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Period: Late 20th Century
Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this bold sofa, model MP-091, is deeply inviting. The comfortable tufted cushion sits on sturdy straps, attac...
Category

1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé, 1969
Located in Milan, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969 The lustrous original chromed metal structure embraces the soft and voluptuous alpaca boucle' volumes in this Mid-C...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Elm & Boucle Sofa by Maison Regain, France circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
Elm Sofa by Maison Regain France circa 1970 Newly upholstered in boucle on elm frame. 70”L x 31”d x 33.5”h x 14”seat
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1970s French Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Contemporary Marge Carson Jacquard Gondola Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage Carson’s Gondola sofa. A chic futuristic design with wrap around arms. Done in a neutral jacquard in a modern graphic paisley design. Acquired from a Palm Beach es...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Ubald Klug Leather Terrazza Couch
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Ubald Klug Leather Terrazza Couch upholstered in premium Edelman leather. Renowned for its exquisit...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Divano modernariato anni '70 con braccioli
Located in Premariacco, IT
Divano di design anni '70 italiano con struttura rivestita in tessuto nero e cuscini sfoderabili imbottiti. Dispone di due braccioli laterali che possono essere rimossi a piacimento...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Polyester, Rubber

Matching Pair Late 20th c. Custom Upholstered Cream Silk Damask 3-Seat Sofas
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., USA, a pair of custom sumptuous three-seat sofas of squared form with slightly flared arms and tight back. They are upholstered in a cream and champagne silk and cotton...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Feathers

COR Trio Sofa, Team Form Ag, Germany 1973
Located in Las Vegas, NV
All-foam “Trio” sofa by design duo Team Form AG for German manufacturer COR. Custom champagne teddy fabric designed specifically for the Trio. Designed to represent maximum mobilit...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Montis “The Rock” Sofa In Brown Leather By Gerard Van Den Berg, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning two seater or loveseat by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis. This magnificent sofa is known as "The Rock" or "Florence". It is fabricated in the 70's. The sofa features a ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Very Long "Mississippi" Lounge Sofa by Pierre Paulin For Artifort, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exclusive "Mississippi" sofa model 100. This very comfortable sofa was designed and manufactured in the Netherlands by Artifort in 1978. Designed by the Artifort de...
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam

Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni
Located in Porto, PT
Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni 1970s, Italy. This sofa can be anything you need. It can be transformed...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Cork and Stainless Steel Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
Beautiful, unique Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs stainless steel, cork, and velvet sofa. I would consider this in above average condition. Stainless steel frame has very little...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Modular Sectional Brandy Cognac Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional leather sofa is manufactured in Germany. It is a high quality manufactured seating group. The producer is yet unknown. It is a pure 70ties design w...
Category

1970s German Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti leather sofa, 1970s, Italy
Located in Budapest, HU
A compact leather sofa within a lucite frame, designed by Vittorio Introini around 1970. This charming two-seater sofa remains in its original condition, showcasing flawless leather...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980's Modern Manhattan Elegant Tufted Standard Sofa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1980's Modern Elegant and Tufted "Manhattan" style Standard Sofa. Beautiful modern style sofa.
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Lunar Sofa by J. Irvine for B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
In the world of vintage collecting, James Irvine's Lunar sofa for B&B Italia is a work of art that embodies the exceptional design of the 1990s. Crafted wi...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1970's Ultra Modern 4 Seater Sofa/ Daybed
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Ultra Modern 4 Seat Sofa Doubles as a Daybed. Extra wide and taking off the back pillows will all for Daybed use.
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Dutch Leather Sling 3-seater sofa
Located in San Antonio, TX
Dutch leather sling sofa with wooden legs painted white, circa 1970s and in good overall condition. Dimensions: 67"x32"x30"x16" seat height "Dutch furn...
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tentazione two-seater sofa, model 685, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1973. Its frame is made of steel, and the seat and back are formed from pliant mo...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Steve Chase Iconic Channel Sofa From Celebrity Estate in New Creme Upholstery
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The most desired sofa we have ever had in 13 years of business is the channel sofas that Steve Chase designed in the 1980s - 1990s. We were always going to keep this one for ourselve...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1980s Eileen Gray "Lota" Sofa for ClassiCon in Black Leather and Lacquered Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a “Lota” sofa, designed by Eileen Gray in 1924. This particular sofa was manufactured by ClassiCon in the 1980s, and bears a label with Gray’s signature. Gray designed the Lo...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Purple Velvet Sofa Bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Purple velvet sofa bed mod. Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s Sofa bed mod. Anfibio in aubergine purple velvet. The...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Mario Bellini Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia
Located in Toronto, CA
Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' sofa, designed in 1972 for B&B Italia. Cozy softness, plush roundness, gentle harmony and playful informality are the keynotes of the Bambole . Th...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Loveseat Sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy, c 1970, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly reupholstered loveseat sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, circa 1970s, features a graceful chrome frame with nubby white bouclé fabric. Signed with 1960s/ 1970s Sormani label as shown in photo gallery. *Note, we have the matching pair of club chairs available in another listing. The graceful frame shares a design quality with Cassina's LC2 / LC3 design by Le Corbusier, as they are 'buckets of cushions' in similar fashion and comfort. However this Sormani sofa features some unique subtle details, such as the slight "twist" in the rear legs (see photos). Signed with a Sormani label, this particular rare design is attributed to Claudio Salocchi. While there were several other famous designers who created works for Sormani in this time period, the style best matches Salocchi's work. For collectors looking for something unique and rare within a collection of 1960s/ 1970s Italian designs, this pair two-seater couch is an amazing opportunity. This Cassina LC2 / LC3 loveseat...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1980s de Sede DS140 Adjustable Sofa by Reto Frigg in White Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DS140 adjustable sofa designed by Reto Frigg and produced by de Sede in Switzerland circa mid 1980s. The sofa has a unique rotating seat system, allowing it to become a double chaise lounge...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian modern red sofa Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
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...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

2 Contemporary Overstuffed Cotton Upholstered Rolled Arm Lounge Sofa Couch 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pair of two contemporary / modern lounge sofas featuring plush overstuffed rolled arm design with off white cotton fabric, skirted base and lumbar pillows. Attributed to Tay...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1980s Vintage Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 Red Leather and Black Two Seat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 two-seater loveseat with gorgeous red leather upholstery and black casing. This is a favorite of ours, ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modular 3 - Seat Sofa in Green Chenille, IPE Cavalli, Italy
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Perfect proportions on this beautiful and rare modular design from IPE Cavalli in a gorgeous, deep emerald green, chenille. Subtle silhouette and pillowy cushions. Can be set up as multiple chairs by removing armrests...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1970s Nicos Zographos Designs / SOM Attributed Four Seat Tuxedo Sofa in Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a four seat Tuxedo sofa, seemingly designed by Nicos Zographos and produced by Zographos Designs Inc. As the sofa is unmarked and many designers of this era produced similar ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro sofa for Gavina, Italy 1970s
Located in London, GB
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) was an architect who mastered materials, detail, and light. He is most famous for Castelvecchio Museum in Verona, the Olivetti showroom in Venice and the Brion Tomb in San Vito d’Altivole. The Cornaro sofa embodies the intentions of its designer to combine Japanese minimalism...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Italian modern red sofas Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1980s Mario Bellini for Cassina Black Leather Software Tilbury Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1980s production Tilbury three seat sofa (part of the Software collection), designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy. This example is one of a few s...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Plastic, Foam

1999 Zanotta Alfa Grey Leather Sectional Modular Sofa by Emaf Progetti 2x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but they are sold separately) "Alfa" sectional/modular sofa, designed by Emaf Progetti. The sofa is beautifully constructed and uphols...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1975 Hans Krieks Settee by CI Designs Boston in Oak and Fabric American Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1975 vintage Hans Krieks settee, produced by CI Designs of Boston, Massachusetts. This piece was acquired by a Boston-based archi...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional and very rare F40 settee / sofa, designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by renowned bauhaus manufacturer Tecta. Tecta has been bringing to life earl...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Foam

Chunky Modern Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Reupholstered in Camira Synergy charcoal wool fabric. Chunky legs covered as well.
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

1976 Nicos Zographos Saronis Leather & Oak Sofa from Hugh Stubbins Library
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a leather and oak Nicos Zographos Saronis sofa from 1976, which came directly from a Hugh Stubbins (Architect) designed library at a notable ivy-league institution...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Surrealist Salivasofa 'Original' Prototype Red Lips Sofa By Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
In the pioneering year of 1972, the visionary duo of Salvador Dalí and Oscar Tusquets unveiled their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their inn...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Serpentine Sectional Sofa
Located in Frederick, MD
This stunning Serpentine two-piece sectional was designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. It has been professionally restored and reupholstered in jaw-dropping cream white boucle...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Italian modern black metal sofa Re e Regina by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal sofa Re e Regina by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985 Sofa mod. King and Queen two seater. The structure is entirely in perforate...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

‘Fantasy Island’ 2-seater sofa by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent "Fantasy Island" 2-seat sofa by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's. This sculptural sofa is made of wood, steel and leather, a beautiful combination. ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian modern Velvet sofa Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Velvet sofa mod. Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s fantastic three-seater sofa mod. Utrecht with curved seat and backrest, padded and upholstered ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Orange fabric openable sofa bed, modern Italian, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Sofa bed with no base structure but only consists of a fold-down backrest included in the armrests part, which when opened, frames the same mattress, which also folds down. The sofa ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Large De Sede "Ds18" Leather Sectional Corner Sofa, Switzerland 1980s
Located in DE MEERN, NL
MASSIVE GREY/BLUE LEATHER "DS-18" SECTIONAL CORNER SOFA BY DE SEDE DESIGN TEAM, SWITZERLAND 1980S Looking for a statement piece that combines luxury and history? Look no further tha...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Modern Grey-Blue Velvet Five Module Sofa, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern grey-blue velvet five module sofa, 1970s Five-module sofa with seat made up of four twin-shaped modules without armrests and the fifth angul...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Baker Furniture Laura Kirar Modern Black Leather 3 Seater Neue Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Laura Kirar for Baker Furniture Neue Sofa. Features a black leather frame with swoop arms on an espresso cradle. A three seat design with gray seat cushions and back rests. An elegan...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Suede

Danish Modern Ekornes Stressless Buckingham Leather High Back Reclining Sofa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Stressless Buckingham is a beautiful cross between Scandinavian design and traditional luxury. The Buckingham is a design match to the b...
Category

1990s Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Italian modern rounded sofa in electric blue fabric by Maison Gilardino, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern rounded sofa in electric blue fabric by Maison Gilardino, 1990s Three seater irregular rounded sofa, entirely upholstered and covered in electric blue fabric. The wavy...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian modern black leather Three-seater sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather Three-seater sofa by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970s Three-seater sofa with seat and backrests padded and covered in black faux leather. The legs and the...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Alberto Rosselli Set for Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy, 1970s
Located in Paris, ON
Alberto Rosselli Set For Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy 1970s Incredibly rare full set of one armchair, loveseat and a three seater sofa + extra extra rare ottoman by Alberto Rossel...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian Modern Me Too Modular Sofa by De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi for Bonacina 1973
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Me too modular sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Bonacina, 1973. Me Too model modular sofa with structure composed of two modules without armrests, the other t...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Robert Haussmann "Zürich" Sofa by Nienkämper
Located in Highland, IN
A classically designed and proportioned sofa, the stately "Zürich" designed by Robert Haussmann for Neinkamper is perfectly suited for use in the most traditional or cutting-edge mod...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Modern Lc2 Sofa, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Lc2 two-seater sofa, with black tubular structure with satin finish and completely removable cover in white cotton fabric. Designed by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassi...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Two Raphael Raffel Croissant Sofas for Maison Honoré, Paris, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Raphaël Raffel (1912-2000) studied at the École des Beaux Arts and became a renown interior designer from the 1940s to the end of the twentieth century. His shop in Paris attracted a...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tufted Green Velvet & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a statement piece by modern furniture designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1970s. A reinvented; forward-thinking chesterfield stretches ou...
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1970s Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1980s Vintage Curved Cloud Red Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning cloud sofa, circa the 1980s. This biomorphic sofa sits on four chrome legs and features a red microsuede fabric. This piece is structurally so...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

20th Century Guarnacci, Padovano and Vagnoni for 1p Attributed, Modular Sofa 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
1P - INDUSTRIA CHIMICA PER L'ARREDAMENTO is an Italian manufacturer, active between 1967 and 1986, based in Florence. Thanks to the collaboration with several italian designer (such as Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include De Sede, Finn Juhl, Stephen Kenn, and Moooi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $72 and tops out at $497,965 while the average work can sell for $9,554.

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