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Newly Upholstered Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Charleston, SC
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 495 loveseat sofa. Beautifully upholstered. You can use with or
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Harvey Probber Style Walnut Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
style with a slightly inclined seating position similar to sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Midcentury Harvey Probber Style Walnut Sofa
Midcentury Harvey Probber Style Walnut Sofa
$2,500
H 30 in W 90 in D 34.5 in
Bracket-Back Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible model #133 leather sofa by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar features gorgeous medium brown
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood


Bracket-Back
 Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955

Bracket-Back
 Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955
$10,500 Sale Price
25% Off
H 27.5 in W 90.5 in D 31 in
Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete-a-Tete sofa / daybed with walnut base and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category

Vintage 1950s Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

La Gondola Sofa by Dunbar
Located in San Francisco, CA
La Gondola sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. model 5719, is representative
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

La Gondola Sofa by Dunbar
La Gondola Sofa by Dunbar
$29,000
H 32 in W 109 in D 32 in
Pair of Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly
Category

Vintage 1950s Settees

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
$24,000 / set
H 29 in W 56 in D 33 in
Dunbar Console or Sofa Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
side and three drawers. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s Console Tables

Dunbar Console or Sofa Table by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Console or Sofa Table by Edward Wormley
$7,800
H 25.5 in W 78 in D 20 in
Dunbar Hexagonal Dining Table, designed by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare hexagonal dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It has been beautifully
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Edward Wormley "Listen to Me" Chaise by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
A sublime design by the brilliant Ed Wormley expertly crafted by Dunbar Furniture, the model 4873
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley "Listen to Me" Chaise by Dunbar
Edward Wormley "Listen to Me" Chaise by Dunbar
$18,500
H 25 in W 73.5 in D 26.5 in
Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
These lovely, lightly scaled sofas or loveseats designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, are not only
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees
Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees
$9,000 / set
H 31 in W 54 in D 29.5 in
Clean Lined Console Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined console table, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1960s. This table
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slate Pedestal Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
, or among works from other designers such as Robsjohn Gibbings, Tommi Parzinger, Edward Wormley, etc
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Slate, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Magazine Tree Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Utrecht, NL
Magazine tree, model 4765 by American designer Edward Wormley executed in birch and sap grain
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Magazine Tree Table
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Magazine Tree Table
$8,907
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Forney, TX
20th century, DUNBAR and Edward J Wormley became true icons in American design and furniture history
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have an absolutely stunning pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
Pair of Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
$6,350 / set
H 31.75 in W 23 in D 28.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Dunbar 2 seater loveseat sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley Tête-à-tête, Dunbar-1950s, model 5944
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Raleigh, NC
This classic mid-century tête-à-tête by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture allows two people to
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Settees feature an armless
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bentwood

Two Pairs of Solid Mahogany Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
as footstools for your sofa or favorite chair. There is a rectangular Dunbar label intact on a few of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Ebonized Dining Set in Olive Velvet by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 1950 s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
This set is absolutely divine! Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950's this set was
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and walnut Square Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture. This piece is timeless. It would easily go from modern to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and walnut Square Coffee Table
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and walnut Square Coffee Table
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.25 in W 29 in D 29 in
Edward Wormley Elegant Sofa Day Bed with Walnut Legs, 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sofa daybed model no. 5334 with separated back and arm with walnut legs designed by Edward
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Curved Front two-Tier Console in Honduran Mahogany by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
possible standard in a satin lacquer finish. Designed by Edward Wormley. Would also serve well as a sofa
Category

Early 20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

7103 Snack Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
By Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
7103 Snack Table, originally conceived by Edward Wormley in 1971 during his final year as DUNBAR
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

7103 Snack Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
7103 Snack Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
$3,950 / item
H 19 in W 15 in D 15 in
Edward Wormley Janas Coffee Table with Tiffany Glass Tiles for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Diego, CA
Janas Coffee Table with Tiffany Glass Tiles by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stunning Solid Walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

4809 Wedge Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
By Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
Model 4809 Wedge Table by Edward Wormley makes its case with quiet authority: pure geometric form
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass, Ash, Walnut

4809 Wedge Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
4809 Wedge Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
$3,990 / item
H 20 in W 22 in D 25 in
Early Set of 5 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947
By Edward Wormley, Richard Riemerschmid, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
chairs designed by none other than Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, of Berne, Indiana. These
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early Set of 5 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947
Early Set of 5 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947
$17,400 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Post-Modern Large Four-Seat Sofa in Black Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
visible that developed over the years. The style reminds of the Party design collection by Edward Wormley
Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Glamorous Hollywood Regency Tête-à-Tête, Conversation Sofa or Lounge
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
. Edward Wormley also designed a Tête-à-Tête for Dunbar. Rare Form.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Paul McCobb Two Piece Sectional Sofa for Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, etc
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Paul McCobb Two Piece Sectional Sofa for Directional
Paul McCobb Two Piece Sectional Sofa for Directional
$5,600 / set
H 35 in W 110.5 in D 34 in
Lacquered Low Chest by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
—offering both utility and sculptural presence. Sprunger, who succeeded Edward Wormley as design director
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Low Chest by Dunbar
Lacquered Low Chest by Dunbar
$3,800
H 21 in W 33 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Harvey Probber High Back Chairs Wormley Estate Weston ct
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
Wormley estate in Weston ct. Edward Wormley (American, December 31, 1907–November 3, 1995) was a noted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam, Fabric, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Crescent Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle and Black Leather, 1970 s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
an Edward Wormley, Dunbar coffee table; and not only does this piece make a statement, it steals the
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley reupholstered in a small, colorful plaid. Front
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
$5,800
H 29 in W 102 in D 33 in
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley Newly Reupholstered
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Model 488 sofa Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar C 1960s Reupholstered in Holly Hunt fabric
Category

20th Century Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley, Model 488
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this sofa. Features a soft curved back and upholstered angular arms. In order to preserve our
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley, Model 488
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley, Model 488
$6,000
H 27 in W 123.5 in D 35.5 in
Stunning Mid-Century Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley in New Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Portland, OR
Stunning Mid-Century sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar beautifully reupholstered in micro
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant sofa is a classic 1950s design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It features a tufted back
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
$6,995
H 29 in W 85.5 in D 32.5 in
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful midcentury sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Excellent vintage condition, frame
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
$8,500
H 28 in W 92.5 in D 34 in
Bracket Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hadley, MA
that run from the base and up the back of the sofa giving it the appearance of floating. Long, low
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Bracket Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Bracket Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
$5,500
H 27.25 in W 91 in D 31.5 in
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Long, Low Sofa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
H 25 in W 96 in D 32.5 in
Classic Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic Edward Wormley sofa. Designed for Dunbar Furniture in the 1950s, this sofa has been newly
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Design Vintage Three-Seat Sofa for Dunbar Furniture, USA
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denver, CO
dramatically inboard (signature Wormley design) float the clean line sofa above flooring details. The sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley Couch
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
Brightly colored orange upholstered couch. Hard body, soft cushions... super-comfy.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Wool, Upholstery

Edward Wormley Couch
Edward Wormley Couch
$5,500
H 30 in W 95 in D 37.5 in
Edward Wormley Sofa, 1960
By Edward Wormley
Located in Couzon au Mont d Or, FR
A large and perfect Mid-Century Modern sofa by Edward Wormley (1907-1995) edited by Dunbar in very
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Edward Wormley Sofa, 1960
Edward Wormley Sofa, 1960
$5,344
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 32.29 in
A CHIC AMERICAN UPHOLSTERED LONG SOFA BY EDWARD WORMLEY
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of elongated rectangular form with the back rest continuing to form the arms; fitted with two loose cushions above a plain deck; raised on four ebonized wooden legs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Edward Wormley Four-Seat Midcentury Tuxedo Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
Classic four-seat sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar on four chrome ball wheels. This sofa needs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Four-Seat Midcentury Tuxedo Sofa
Edward Wormley Four-Seat Midcentury Tuxedo Sofa
$1,020
H 26.4 in W 94.5 in D 33.5 in
Edward Wormley Angular Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Janus Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for dunbar sofa #6329, circa 1965 Janus Collection. Fully restored and reupholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Angular Sofa
Edward Wormley Angular Sofa
$11,000
H 31 in W 82 in D 44 in
Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Mid century sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Tweed fabric button back with mahogany sculpted legs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dunbar Sofa
Dunbar Sofa
$5,600
H 27.5 in W 91 in D 37 in
1950 s Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

1950
s Dunbar Sofa
1950
s Dunbar Sofa
$6,800
H 28 in W 72 in D 30 in
Mahogany sofa by Dunbar / COM only
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A sofa of rust colored mohair on mahogany legs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. COM only
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Mahogany sofa by Dunbar / COM only
Mahogany sofa by Dunbar / COM only
$4,500
H 27.5 in W 84 in D 30 in
Cocktail or End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berkeley, CA
Low and chunky walnut table with a substantial footprint that can hold down any size sofa well.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Dunbar sofa by Edward Wormley. Fully restored and reupholstered in grey mohair.  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
$12,500
H 28 in W 94 in D 32 in
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Dunbar sofa by Edward Wormley. Fully restored and reupholstered in blue/white fabric.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
$12,000
H 28 in W 94 in D 32 in
Pair of Dunbar Sofas by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Dunbar sofas by Edward Wormley. Fully restored and reupholstered in grey mohair. Available
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Pair of Dunbar Sofas by Edward Wormley
Pair of Dunbar Sofas by Edward Wormley
$12,000
H 28 in W 94 in D 32 in
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa floats on espresso tone mahogany legs. Designed by Edward Wormley circa 1950s.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
$5,000
H 28 in W 85 in D 31 in
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Dunbar Sofa By Edward Wormley For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic dunbar sofa by edward wormley available at 1stDibs. Each dunbar sofa by edward wormley for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. There are many kinds of the dunbar sofa by edward wormley you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A dunbar sofa by edward wormley is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made dunbar sofa by edward wormley over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and André Dunoyer de Segonzac are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Dunbar Sofa By Edward Wormley?

A dunbar sofa by edward wormley can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,248, while the lowest priced sells for $1,700 and the highest can go for as much as $48,800.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.