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Paolo Barracchia, Pair of Modular Sofa in Rosewood, 1960s
By Paolo Barracchia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking pair of modular sofas framed in rosewood with deep burgundy upholstery and golden piping. Comfortable yet architectural pieces with strong Italian character.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra in 2004, On the Rocks is a bold, sculptural sectional sofa
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Original COR Jalis Ecksofa Design Couch Sofa Module Podest
By COR
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Ecksofa vom deutschen Traditionshersteller COR aus dem Jahr 2017 zum Verkauf an. Es handelt sich um das Modell "Jalis", bei dem die Sitzmodule hier auf z...
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2010s German Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edra Aster Papposus Sofa by Fernando Humberto Compana, Italy, 2006
By Campana Brothers, Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Aster Papposus sofa is an iconic sculptural seating piece designed in 2006 by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra. Composed of two complementary, intertwined volumes, it has n...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Down, Feathers

Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte Modular Castell Sofa with Side Tables
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and proportions. In the design world of the 1970s, it was commonplace to see sectional sofas featuring
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Made to Order Custom Dining Banquette Bench or Sofa 2 piece in COM Any Size
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
oak, montana brown, and coffee bean (shown) Dimensions shown: 78" x 72"d x 32.5"h Seat height 20" Seat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wood

Arflex Novemila 9000 sofa by Tito Agnoli 1969
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful ‘Novemila 9000’ modular sofa in original wool cream fabric, designed by Tito Agnoli for Arflex Italy in 1969. The elements come in their original textured wool fabric, whi...
Category

Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Sofa Retreat by Monica Förster X Fogia, Grace Mole (Setup 4)
By FOGIA, Monica Förster
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary "Retreat" Sofa designed by Monica Förster for Fogia. Materials : - Frame : Solid wood - Legs : Solid oak and Nozag springs - Seat : Wood board foam - Backrest : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Contemporary Sofa Retreat by Monica Förster X Fogia, Karakorum-001 (Setup 1)
By FOGIA, Monica Förster
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary "Retreat" Sofa designed by Monica Förster for Fogia. Materials : - Frame : Solid wood - Legs : Solid oak and Nozag springs - Seat : Wood board foam - Backrest : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Contemporary Sofa Retreat by Monica Förster X Fogia, Ritz-5647 (Setup 1)
By FOGIA, Monica Förster
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary "Retreat" Sofa designed by Monica Förster for Fogia. Materials : - Frame : Solid wood - Legs : Solid oak and Nozag springs - Seat : Wood board foam - Backrest : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Original COR Trio Modulsofa Midcentury Sofa Design Couch 1970s
By COR
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes fünf-teiliges Modulsofa vom deutschen Traditionshersteller COR zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa besteht aus fünf Sitzelementen, zwei geraden Rückenlehnen und zwe...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Sofa Retreat by Monica Förster X Fogia, Safire-0001 (Setup 1)
By Monica Förster, FOGIA
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary "Retreat" Sofa designed by Monica Förster for Fogia. Materials : - Frame : Solid wood - Legs : Solid oak and Nozag springs - Seat : Wood board foam - Backrest : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Contemporary Sofa Retreat by Monica Förster X Fogia, Ritz-Trend-3701 (Setup 1)
By Monica Förster, FOGIA
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary 'Retreat' Sofa designed by Monica Förster for Fogia. Materials : - Frame : Solid wood - Legs : Solid oak and Nozag springs - Seat : Wood board foam - Backrest : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Contemporary Sofa Retreat by Monica Förster X Fogia, Ecriture-0240 (Setup 1)
By Monica Förster, FOGIA
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary "Retreat" Sofa designed by Monica Förster for Fogia. Materials : - Frame : Solid wood - Legs : Solid oak and Nozag springs - Seat : Wood board foam - Backrest : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Contemporary Lounge Sofa Retreat , Monica Förster X Fogia, Ritz-4700 (Setup 5)
By Monica Förster, FOGIA
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary "Retreat" Sofa designed by Monica Förster for Fogia. Materials : - Frame : Solid wood - Legs : Solid oak and Nozag springs - Seat : Wood board foam - Backrest : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Contemporary Sofa Retreat by Monica Förster X Fogia, Vidar-0472 (Setup 1)
By FOGIA, Monica Förster
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary "Retreat" Sofa designed by Monica Förster for Fogia. Materials : - Frame : Solid wood - Legs : Solid oak and Nozag springs - Seat : Wood board foam - Backrest : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Contemporary Sofa Retreat by Monica Förster X Fogia, Barnum-2 (Setup 1)
By FOGIA, Monica Förster
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary "Retreat" Sofa designed by Monica Förster for Fogia. Materials : - Frame : Solid wood - Legs : Solid oak and Nozag springs - Seat : Wood board foam - Backrest : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Alcove L Shape By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Finishes: Grey, Brown, Charcoal, Sand. Leather: Available in various fabric choices; please inquire for
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2010s Chinese Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Leather Sofa by De Pas, D urbino, Lomazzi
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi leather Sofa for Zanotta, Italy 1968 Unique style, wonderful rich saddle leather with great patina throughout. Newly restored.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Afra Tobia Scarpa In Style Coronado Divano Modulare 1970 Design Modernariato
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Taranto, IT
Divano Modulare Anni ’70 nello stile Afra & Tobia Scarpa – Coronado Style Elegante e confortevole divano modulare angolare degli anni ’70, ispirato al celebre modello Coronado diseg...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Marenco for Arflex Marius&Marius Sofa in Brownish Red Leather
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marius&Marius' sofa, leather, plastic, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s The Marius&Marius sofa, designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s, is ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Wood

Modular Sofa, Vilka, Finland, 1970s
By Vilka Finland
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Modular sofa, manufactured by Vilka, Finland, 1970s. Stained birch frame, original velvet -like fabric upholstery. Five pieces and an ottoman. Good vintage condition, minor patina co...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage DS46 Modular Leather Sofa from De Sede, 1970s, Set of 5
By De Sede
Located in Rouen, FR
Emblématique du savoir-faire suisse, ce DS-46 signé De Sede est composé de 5 modules indépendants tapissés en cuir de buffle pleine fleur. Le set a été entièrement rénové par nos at...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric

Fine Duchesse Brisée, French, Directoire, c. 1800
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Fine Duchesse Brisée, or recamier, French, Directoire, c. 1800. Comprising two bergères, this form emerged in the late 18th century as a modular chaise alternative. Carved mahogany...
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Sectional Sofas

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

1970s chenille lounge set with decorative fringe
Located in Manzano, IT
Elegant living room set dating from the 1970s, consisting of a three-seater sofa and two matching armchairs. The entire set is upholstered in soft caramel-colored velvet chenille, a ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Art Deco Style Modular Sofa Handmade in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era, the Josephine Sofa showcases a graceful fan-shaped motif with flowing curves and a luxurious, opulent finish. Its sculptural si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Trimming

Modular De Sede Sofa DS-12 in Cognac Leather, 70s
By De Sede
Located in Halle, DE
Modular De Sede sofa from the 70s. Model DS-12, Switzerland. Covered in the original brown/cognac
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Moroso Gogan Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gogan collection takes its name from nature and in particular from Japanese stones rendered smooth by time and water, which provided the inspiration for this project. This is the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Moroso Pacific 2-seater Sofa in Sand by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pacific is the continuation of a design process begun in 2010 with the iconic Redondo collection by Patricia Urquiola. “It’s the evolution of a collection that over recent years has ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Moroso Gogan 2-seater Sofa in Orsetto natura by Patricia Urquiola
By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gogan collection takes its name from nature and in particular from Japanese stones rendered smooth by time and water, which provided the inspiration for this project. This is the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Basil Corner Sofa with ottoman, linen cotton woven fabric, oak feet
Located in SWARZĘDZ, PL
This sofa brings together thoughtful detailing, high-quality materials, and genuine comfort. The side cushions are finished with decorative double stitching, a subtle accent that und...
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2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Foam, Oak

1970s Complete Living Room Set - ICONICO Vintage Style
Located in Manzano, IT
A magnificent complete living room set in Vintage 70s style, combining the comfort of rounded shapes with the elegance of modern design. This imposing and visually striking set is t...
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20th Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Stone Blocks Modular Sofa Fully Upholstered in Velvet By Carlos Soriano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Taking inspiration from river stones that gather in natural, whimsical formations, this sofa seamlessly blends organic elegance with modern functionality. Its soft, fluid silhouette ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Mid-Century Italian Modular Lounge Sofa in New Bouclé, 1970s, Set of 5 Elements
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Italian Modular Lounge Sofa in New Bouclé, 1970s, Set of 5 Elements A stunning example of Italian mid-century modern design, this five-piece modular lounge sofa from the...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Dottie Modular Corner Sofa
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
as you wish... *Dottie Corner Sectional Sofa includes: - 1 corner module, - 1 single module, - 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Cotton, Bouclé

Dottie Modular Corner Sofa
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
as you wish... *Dottie Corner Sectional Sofa includes: - 1 corner module, - 1 single module, - 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Hardwood

Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR in New Mohair Upholstery, Germany – 1969
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the epitome of elegance and comfort: ‘Corbi’ modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura XL Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric. Each module different size + 6 pillows Three years after the reissue of Mario Bellini’s original project, Tacchini enhances the natural comfort of...
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2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura XL Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric + 6 pillows Each module: L 180 P 105 H 66 cm Seat H 44 cm Three years after the reissue of Mario Bellini’s original project, Tacchini enhances the...
Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Contemporary Reposé Sofa by Norr11, Setup 3, Alpaca, Customizable
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary 'Reposé' Sofa by Tommy Hyldahl & Kristian Sofus Hansen for Norr11 Modular sofa: create your own configuration using all available modules. Configuration shown on main...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam

Contemporary Reposé Sofa by Norr11, Setup 2, Alpaca, Customizable
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary 'Reposé' Sofa by Tommy Hyldahl & Kristian Sofus Hansen for Norr11 Modular sofa: create your own configuration using all available modules. Configuration shown on main...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam

Contemporary Reposé Sofa by Norr11, Setup 4, Alpaca, Customizable
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary 'Reposé' Sofa by Tommy Hyldahl & Kristian Sofus Hansen for Norr11 Modular sofa: create your own configuration using all available modules. Configuration shown on main...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam

Contemporary Reposé Sofa by Norr11, Setup 1, Alpaca, Customizable
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary 'Reposé' Sofa by Tommy Hyldahl & Kristian Sofus Hansen for Norr11 Modular sofa: create your own configuration using all available modules. Configuration shown on main...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam

Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bern, CH
Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, Italy in the late 1980's. Based on the Maralunga Sofa with fold down back rest. Adjustable three seater des...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modular black leather "Camaleonda" sofa by Mario Bellini original 70s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, MI
Gorgeous 3-seater modular sofa Camaleonda model designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini for C&B (later to become B&B). Since it is marked C&B it belongs to the first series so it also has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Wood

De Sede DS-15 Modular Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland 1970 s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A superb example of Swiss craftsmanship, this De Sede ‘DS-15’ modular sofa (1970) embodies the brand’s reputation for exceptional quality and timeless design. Made from very thick na...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Modular Sofa Model 9000 , in Teddy Re-Upholstery 1970s
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Almelo, NL
, combine them as you wish. The sectional components of this sofa can be used freely and apart from one
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Modern DIONE Designer Modular Sofa, 3 Seats with Contrasting Piping
Located in Frazão, Porto
The DIONE sofa from CASA MAGNA’s Essence Collection is a versatile modular piece designed to adapt to any living space. Available with seat widths of 100 cm or 120 cm, DIONE offers o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood

Klaus Uredat ‘Corbi’ Sofa for COR in New Mohair Upholstery, Germany – 1969
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the epitome of elegance and comfort: ‘Corbi’ modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Ghidini 1961 Frame 3-Seat Sofa with Arms in Cuoio Leather by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Stefano Giovannoni designs Frame for GHIDINI1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ghidini 1961 Frame Sofa in Cuoio Leather by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Stefano Giovannoni designs Frame for GHIDINI1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ennio Chiggio Envorin one sofa by Nikol International Italy 1970
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Environ One Sofa, designed by renowned Italian designer Ennio Chiggio and manufactured by Nikol International in 1970, stands as a rare and remarkable example of Mid-Century Mode...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Guillerme et Chambron Sculpted Oak Two-Seater Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
This rare and multi-use Chambron sofa sectional in 2 pieces allows for the two chairs to be used
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

MEMPHIS "TAWARAYA" Boxing Ring Installation Seating Pod / Masanori Umeda (Japan)
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The TAWARAYA Ring by Masanori Umeda for MEMPHIS srl is one of that design movements most famous & critically-discussed pieces from the inaugural MEMPHIS exhibition of 1981. The inst...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Laminate, Wood

1 of 4 Vintage Mimo Padova ‘Velasquez’ Seating Modules in Dove Gray Boucle, 70s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Zagreb, HR
Sleek and rare vintage ‘Velasquez’ seating modules by Italian manufacturer Mimo Padova. The four independent lounge chairs (or modules) have been reupholstered in a lovely dove gray...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Brown Sectional For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brown sectional you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and animal skin, every brown sectional was constructed with great care. Find 650 options for an antique or vintage brown sectional now, or shop our selection of 83 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brown sectional — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each brown sectional bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. De Sede, Milo Baughman and Mario Bellini each produced at least one beautiful brown sectional that is worth considering.

How Much is a Brown Sectional?

The average selling price for a brown sectional at 1stDibs is $8,750, while they’re typically $583 on the low end and $88,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.