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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Pair of Alky Armchairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy, 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Alky Armchairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli.
Produced by Anonima Castelli in 1972.
Base in brushed steel, padding in foam rubber, cover...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Brown Leather Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Located in Austin, TX
Italian sofa, by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. The supple leather, in great condition, lends itself to the voluptuous form. This sofaa rests in a bent tubular...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Late 20th Century Modified Tuxedo Slipcover Style Pillow Back Large Scale Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Charming late 20th century modified tuxedo slipcover style pillow back large scale sofa. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. This sofa will need to be reupholstered. There are rust stains on the body along with other stains even though it has been professionally cleaned. It has been priced accordingly. The loose-24-inch pillows are in good condition although the poly fil in the animal print pillows is twisted and needs to be repositioned. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, late 20th century.
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, well, behold this beauty! But don’t look at the fabric ethel!!!! Lol!!!! Ok, so… this sofa is a definite reupholster which we feel comes with SO MANY fabulous opportunities! Plus, the sofa has really good bones. Let’s talk about the “bones” first!! This baby is large scale, and the arms have a slight angle; hence, modified tuxedo style, two loose feather wrapped foam zippered seat cushions, a loose pillow back with five unzippered 24 inch poly filled pillows, and black painted wood tapered legs under the skirt. It is upholstered in a slipcover style and right now, it has a Neoclassical look with Greek key detail trimming the base of the skirt combined with animal print pillows, but changing the fabric will completely change the style of the sofa. Versatility overload!! Three pillows are solid off-white linen on one side and textured & striped off-white linen on the other side and two pillows are camel or khaki and off white animal print. If you put a neutral cover on the sofa you could use ANY pillows. You could have so much fun with that! Adorn it with seasonal or holiday pillows...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
English Modern Rover Sofa, Ron Arad for One off Ltd 1981, Inspired by Rover 2000
Located in MIlano, IT
English modern black leather and metal Rover sofa by Ron Arad for One Off Ltd, 1981, inspired by Rover 2000 car.
Rover model sofa, with tubular metal structur...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Steve Chase Rare “Penthouse” Chaise Lounge in new Off White Euro Bouclé
By A. Rudin, Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We have been collecting Steve Chase designed furniture since 1997. There is not one style that we have not had designed by the late, great, highly respected and collected designer. The”Penthouse” series is the sexiest. It came in a sofa, love seat, and this rare chaise lounge. This set was made while Mr. Chase was alive. Only 2 manufacturers in Los Angeles made upholstery pieces for Steve Chase. This set, custom made by A.Rudin. Has been newly redone in European bouclè. It is a beautiful off white color. The pillow options are endless. We currently have the matching sofa from this vintage country club estate in Indian Wells California that is awaiting upholstery to match this piece. Please message us if interested. It will be listed on 1stdibs in a few months. This penthouse set was made for a living room of this beautifully designed residence but the penthouse lounge was also popular in the guest bedroom or office as it doubles as a wonderful day bad...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italian Modern Caramel Leather Piumino Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino & Lomazzi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern caramel leather three seating Piumino sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, 1970s.
Piumino model sofa with internal structure in foamed fo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS 76 Vintage Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Austin, TX
DeSede leather sofa, circa 1970, of thick leather brown hide. The iconic leather sofa is comfortable and versatile, all zippers are in great condit...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Burkhard Vogtherr Sofa Mecum Tecum for Rosenthal, Germany, 1972
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Paolo Piva, Alanda, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Paris, FR
Paolo Piva
Alanda
A rectangular two-seater sofa with mobile headrests and armrests covered with its multicolored original fabric upholstery.
Original edition by B&B Italia.
With B&B Italia label.
Italy.
Circa 1980.
Dimensions
Height : 74 cm With headrests raised : 88 cm
Width : 210 cm With armrests raised : 194 cm
Depth : 106 cm With headrests raised : 86 cm
Height of seat : 42 cm
Literature
Domus 633, November 1982, p.26-29
Domus 634, December 1982, p.22-23
Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950-2000 per l'arredamento domestico, Umberto Allemandi, 2003, p.277
Mario Mastropietro, Rolando Gorla, Un’industria per il design : la ricerca i designers, l’immagine B&B Italia, Edizioni Lybra Immagine, Milano, 1986, p.394-397.
Paolo Piva
Paolo Piva was born in Adria in 1950. He studied architecture at the Venice Istituto Universitario di Architettura under the direction of Carlo Scarpa and Carlo Aymonino.
He practiced architecture and industrial design mainly in Italy and Austria.
In 1990, he became a professor at the Hochschule für Angewande Kunst in Vienna.
He designed factories in Italy, such as in Misinto for B&B Italia, galeries such as Schullin in Vienna for which he was awarded the « Adolf Loos » prize in 1994.
In 1996, he designed book-shops and cafeterias for the Venetian Civic Museums.
The same year, he participated in the 6th International Exhibition of Architecture at the Venice Biennale.
Alanda
The idea behind the Alanda was to create a « mobile » piece of furniture.
Developed with the B&B Research Centre, the mechanism allows different positions following the changing needs of the user.
« Alanda was conceived as an open object...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Giulio Corner Black Leather Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, Italy 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Giulio sofa was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia in 1987.
This corner shaped sofa version of the model Giulio is ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pair of John Mascheroni Curved Sofas
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of John Mascheroni curved sofas, an elegant duo of modern furniture that adds a touch of sophistication to any living space. These beautifully crafted sofas feature strikin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Long Lite Blue Down Filled Sofas by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s glamorous pair of long lite blue down filled sofas by Steve Chase.
This came out of a Steven Chase design estate in Indian Wells CA. and wer...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Down
Pair of Weiman Curved Sectional Sofas
By Weiman
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of modern curved sectional sofas by Weiman, circa 1980s, featuring a geometric Aztek pattern with 4 sectional pieces and 4 pillows, great condition. Dimensions: 11'7" long x 54"...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Sofa and Armchairs Set in the Style of Adriano Piazzesi, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A brown velvet covered and metal framed sofa.
Produced by Cassina.
Cassina label underneath.
Circa 1970. Italy.
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa for Weiman
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Denton, TX
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao freeform sofa for Weiman. Organic design with black and tan micro fiber fabric. This design was inspired by the Guggenheim ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Relax Sofa Set by Marco Zanuso for Poltronova, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Relax sofa set is a set of tree realized by Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) for Poltronova in 1970s.
Leather, wood, metal. Ashtrays on arms.
Coach; height...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
LOTA Sofa by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Sofa, designed by Eileen Gray. Germany, Classicon, 1990s.
The LOTA sofa, designed by Eileen Gray, produced by Classicon in Munich. Sofa with black lacquer...
Category
1990s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Italian Modular Sofa in the style of Pamio, Massari & Toso for Stillwood, Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian modular sofa in the style of Pamio, Massari & Toso for Stillwood, Italy, 1970s
Italian modular sofa in the style of Pamio, Massari & Toso (Designers) for Stillwood (maker), who were known for creating entirely new forms following developments in foam technology in the 1950s and 1960s. This iconic low modular sofa...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Spirit Sofa by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “spirit” sofa by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Divano Saratoga di Poltronova anni 70 struttura laccata e cuscini in pelle
Located in Milano, MI
Saratoga è il divano disegnato nel 1964 da Lella & Massimo Vignelli per Poltronova con struttura in legno laccato al poliestere lucido nero e cuscini sfoderabili di piuma rivestiti in pelle cognac. La struttura rigida, realizzata mediante assemblaggio di quattro elementi di uguale spessore, con angoli smussati, accoglie cuscini di seduta leggermente sporgenti. Sono sedute da porre al centro dello spazio in quano dotate di una rifinitura molto elegante anche sul retro.
L’essenzialità della forma, abbinata alla precisione del disegno e alla raffinatezza di finiture e dettagli, rende il design di Lella e...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Purle Leather "Area" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, Switzerland, 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
This clever and high-quality Postmodern sofa by Milan-based Antonio Citterio for Vitra designed in 1990, ‘Area’ is a hybrid of daybed and so...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Salvador Dali Surrealist 'Salivasofa' Unique Prototype Red Lips Sofa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Salivasofá:
First prototype sofa designed by Salvador Dalí & Oscar Tusquets, 1972.
The measurements are:
175 x 110 x 80 cm
Comes with a Certif...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Saporiti Italia Padded Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Saporiti Italia padded leather and stainless steel sofa
Offered for sale is an elegant Saporiti Italian two-seater stainless steel and padded ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modular Vintage Sofa with Cushions and Armrests
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant 70s/80s sofa of Italian production with removable cushions, headrest and armrests.
It consists of three pieces, a single seat, a corner seat and a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
De Pas, D’urbino, Lomazzi, Settebello, a Modular Sofa, Zanotta, 1974
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vintage Sofas by Gae Aulenti Production Poltronova, Italy, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Biella, IT
Poltronova two sofas "stringa" from Gae Aulenti '65 design years. The two sofas are for three and two seats and have chrome structure and leather cushion in a particular and refined ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
B&B Italia Free Time Sofa by Antonio Citterio, 1990s
Located in London, GB
A large, extremely comfortable and versatile sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, designed in the late 1990s. Chromed tubular steel lower frame, strap supports, loose seat cushio...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Sofa in Black Velvet and Steel by MDF Italia
By MDF Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Spectacular sofa produced by MDF Italy in black velvet and steel from the 90s.The sofa of MDF was made with precious materials.The beautiful velvet sofa has a very particular shape, ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Calabria Sofa
Located in Paterson, NJ
Custom built in shape & structure. Legs in walnut wood stained natural color. Sofa legs are flush with sofa fabric. Fabric is Robert Allen Plush Mohair.
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Mohair
Vintage Living Room Suite Modular Black Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany, 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional leather sofa was manufactured in Germany.
It is a pure 70ties design
The frame of every element is made of wood and it is covered by foam and black...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
'Camaleonda' in Original Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you are someone who seeks the absolute best of the best - this is for you. This is an all original modular Camaleonda sectional by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia made within the fir...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Off White Semi-Circular Channel Sectional Sofa by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1990’s Glamorous off white channel two piece half circle sectional sofa by Steve chase.
Newly recovered in a soft off white chenille fabric.
O...
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
"Hussar" Sofa Set by Luciano Frigerio, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-century "Hussar" sofa set is a design furniture item realized by Luciano Frigerio in 1970s.
The set is composed by a sofa and 2 armchairs. Mahogany entirely realized in wood a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
2 Piece Sectional Sofa made in Italy by Saba Italia
By Saba Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 piece sectional sofa designed and manufactured in Italy by Saba Italia.
The sofa has a chrome base with removable cushions and it comes with 2 pillows, ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Early 'Camaleonda' Sectional by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, c 1971, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumentally sized modular 'Camaleonda' sectional living room set (fourteen pieces in total) by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, each section signed with labels as can be seen in the photos. Included in the set are eight (8) full-sized seat sections, each is quite large and spacious which adds to the incredible comfort. And six (6) full-sized seat backs leaving two of the seat sections to be used as ottomans or free-floating seat elements to open the sectional to either side. This set has been previously professionally reupholstered with only light use and in very good condition.
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1970 for C&B Italia, later produced after 1973 by B&B Italia after Piero Busnelli bought out Cassina and changed the name to B&B. This set consists of six sections labelled with C&B labels and two sections with B&B labels, meaning that most of this set was produced between 1970 and 1973 - the original production years of the Camaleonda, and making this set ideal for collectors and investors of art and design.
*We have a large quantity of other Camaleonda elements (C&B Italia and B&B Italia examples, both in mohair fabric and in leather including some sets ready for reupholstery to a new fabric or leather of your choice) if you are looking for a larger set, contact us to discuss.
MEASUREMENTS:
*This is a modular set with fourteen (14) total pieces and can be configured in many ways as each seating section can be placed wherever you desire and the seat backs can be fixed to the seating elements where you want. You can configure as one large sectional sofa, three-seat couch with loveseats...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa.
The DS 600 was designed in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede S...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa DS-61 by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s.
Good vintage condition with signs of usage.
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gae Aulenti, Kuka, Daybed, Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Paris, FR
Gae Aulenti
Kuka
A very rare square daybed covered with a light grey fabric.
The removable head rest behind two rectangular cushions, the seat with two ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
‘Fantasy Island’ 3-seater sofa by Kurt Bayer, 1980's
By Kurt Bayer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent "Fantasy Island" 3-seat sofa by Kurt Bayer, Germany 1980's.
This sculptural sofa is just reupholstered with stunning Pierre Frey Mongolia fabric.
The base and the backrest have patina consistent with age and use, see the pictures.
Kurt Beier...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Rolf Benz Vintage Modular Brown Sectional Sofa 1970
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Modular sectional sofa was designed by Rolf Benz and manufactured in Germany.
It is a pure 70ties design with timeless modern shape.
The fabric is Velou...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Down, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood
Serge Haelterman Functional Pop Art Modular Seating Jzuz Living Elements Belgian
By Serge Haelterman & Steven Brouns, JZUZ Livingelements
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unique and out of production functional seating elements by Belgian designers Serge Haelterman and Steven Brouns.
These elements are made of high end foam covered with an elastic coated fabric that can be cleaned easily and feels like a latex rubber.
This seating elements can be turned into a sofa, bed or seating island with your own imagination.
NIKE purchased several of these JZUZ Elements for their shops in Europe
Measures: Green element 82.67inch/210cm x 27.55inch/70cm x Height 27.55inch/70cm
Orange element 55.12inch/140cm x 55.12inch/140cm x Height 27.55inch/70cm
Orange block element 27.55inch/70cm x 27.55inch/70cm x Height 27.55inch/70cm
I taken this text from Serge Haelterman's website:
Right after I graduated as an Industrial designer back in 1999 I started a furniture brand together with my friend Steven Brouns. We felt there was a need for a new type of furniture that was able to adjust itself to the ever changing life situations. Hence the name Livingelements. The name JZUZ was conceived because we believed we had to spread the message of this new kind of living. The first elements were a u and a square shaped seating element. They were in fact a deconstruction of a regular sofa. This deconstruction led to a whole range of new possibilities. When combining both elements you could construct all kinds of different 'living' setups. After this followed the room devider...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
Blue Velvet Sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in San Francisco, CA
A purple velvet Newton sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Leather 3-Seat Club Sofa, Italy 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent leather Club sofa, made in Italy in the 70's.
The cushions and the backrest are covered with of very soft napa leather.
The high qu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by Steve Chase in the 1980's this modern sofa was called the "Amphibious" sofa. With its super curvy, marshmallow shape and sumptuous cotton chenille fabric, this sofa is de...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille
Italian Modern Black Chairs Toscana by Sartogo and Grenon for Saporiti, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black chairs Toscana by Sartogo and Grenon for Saporiti, 1980s
Set of 4 chairs mod. Toscana with square seat in black synthetic leather. The back, which extends on two...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Winner of the compasso d’oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. Together in 1968 they designed a three seater cloud-like sofa for...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Original “Deanna" Sofa/Setee Designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A gorgeous Deanna settee designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott. High gloss creme lacquer finish on wood. Amazing swoop arm cascades into the back leg. From a very prominent multi million dollar Palm Springs designer estate. Original J Robert Scott deco swirl fabric in taupe and beige. Comes with pair of custom metallic rayon "Confetti" pillows that match perfectly. A chic, modern classic. Currently in our North Palm Springs showroom displayed with a pair of Sally Sirkin Lewis designed swivel chairs and a Parisian Modern...
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Postmodern Black & Khaki Sort of Animal Print Serpentine Cloud-Like Chaise Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome postmodern black and khaki sort of animal print serpentine cloud-like or biomorphic chaise or sofa with throw pillow on stacked concentric r...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Blush Ultrasuede 1980s Ruched Arm Sofa with 3 Matching Pillows Palm Springs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very modern and glamorous sofa in the very current color of "blush" ultra suede that is all original. The sofa came out of a very high end 1980s Palm Springs estate. The arms have a unique ruched front detail. Fixed cushions that are firm but comfortable. Sofa comes with three self fabric ultrasuede pillows. The has such a modern look to it,. The pleated arm adds just the right amount of luxe style to the piece. Currently in our showroom in North Palm Springs we have a blush vignette. A pink marble top Marge Carson side table and two ceremic blush lamps...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rare Ligne Roset Model Satan by Bernard Govin Brown Leather Togo Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a absolutley rare design by Bernard Govin for Ligne Roset.
Bernard Govin is well knowned for his Asmara living Room suite landscape.
This is a design after 1970.The Model n...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
De Sede Terazza Sofa by Ubald Klug
By Ubald Klug
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare modular sofa designed by Ubald Klug for De Sede, Switzerland, 1973.
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian "Baia" Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio & Nava for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced for B&B Italia, original upholstery in very good vintage condition. This example purchased new by the previous owner in 1981.
Measure: Width: 240 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
"Koala" Suite by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, France, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
The suite consists of a sofa with asymmetrical arm and backrests in purple velvet and an over upholstered bergère in a light salmon. Model Koala.
Measures: Sofa: Height 43” back, ...
Category
1990s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Buffalo Leather Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll, c. 1988, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This phenomenal buffalo leather three-seat sofa is by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll International (designed in 1988) and signed with Knoll decking fabric and Knoll Made in Ital...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Fiberglass Loveseat w Pierre Cardin Fabric by Tue Poulsen for Domus Danica, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare fiberglass loveseat sofa is by Tue Poulsen for Domus Danica, circa 1970, and is one of approximately 80 pieces within a collection of fiberglass furniture that were produced for a design exhibition at the Bella Center in Copenhagen Denmark. The cushions have been newly upholstered in dead stock (never used vintage) Pierre Cardin fabric.
This settee sofa, also referred to as a double lounge chair, was accompanied with other living room furniture for this collection which included a lounge chair, sofa, chaise lounge and tables. The voluptuous shapes were created in Poulsen's ceramic workshop, and pays homage to the ceramicists skills and vision in his tenured career as a sculptor and artist.
Included in the photo gallery is a photo of Tue Poulsen with a chair example of the same design. In the same photo is documentation of the chair design and production photos when the chair was originally conceptualized and created, provided by Tue Poulsen to dealer/collector 'Deerstedt' (photo credit also to 'Deerstedt').
This rare space age fiberglass love seat...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
1972 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burlwood & Chrome Case Study Sofas, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of case study sofas by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1972. This stunning pair showcases a burl wood case a...
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1970s North American Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
DeSede Black Leather Vintage Freestanding DS 69 Sofa Daybed 1970s Switzerland
Located in Vienna, AT
DeSede vintage sofa or daybed DS 69 from high quality black stitched leather 1970s Switzerland.
While the wonderful and comfortable sofa could also used...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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