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Muller Van Severen Corner Pillow Sofa Multicolor For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Corner Pillow Sofa Multicolor For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen’s Pillow
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Muller Van Severen Black Armchair Pillow Sofa For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Black Armchair Pillow Sofa For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, 1972, Set of 3
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, cognac leather, Italy, 1972, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Landscape Sofa for De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Landscape Sofa for De Sede, 1970’s. In good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cannaregio
Modular Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Cannaregio' sofa, a vibrant and versatile creation by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$10,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Paulin "Osaka" Sofa for La Cividina, Italy 90
s
By La Cividina, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Wonderful "Osaka" sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 for the 1970 World Expo in Osaka Japan
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Heide Rolf Elegant Vintage Wood and Bouclé Sofa for ICF
By ICF Milano 1
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and beautiful 7-seater sofa designed in the 1960s by Heide Rolf for the fine ICF production
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
$17,134 Sale Price
20% Off
Tito Agnoli Model Korium for Matteo Grassi Sofa, Italy 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Delft, NL
Tito Agnoli Model Korium for Matteo Grassi sofa, Italy 1970s
A blue/grey leather sofa, model
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
White Italian corner sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, reupholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant 1950s Italian Corner Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti – Sculptural, Reupholstered Masterpiece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, 1972, Set of 6
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alberto Rosselli “Confidential” Modular Sofa for Saporiti, leather, Italy, 1972, set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather sofa, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 41 cm. Stamped B&B Italia on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
"Camaleonda" Sofa modular by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in green fabric. There are 4 large pieces and an ottoman. Seat height: 35 cm. Dimensions of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Tito Agnoli 3-Seater Korium Sofa for Matteo Grassi – Black Leather
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant three-seater sofa was designed by renowned Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Matteo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antonio Citterio for Vitra Grey Leather Suita Three-Seat Sofa, 2021
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed in 2010 by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, the suita sofa is a fantastic example of
Category
2010s German Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
The sofa is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Three-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 3-seater sofa alone (matching loveseat and lounge chair are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini classic Duc-Duc velvet sofa for Cassina Italy, 1976 / 2024
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Skokie, IL
New showroom sample of the classic Duc-Duc sofa in velvet originally designed by Mario Bellini in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna Ligne Roset Green 3-Seater Sandra Sofa
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Basildon, London
An iconic 1970s design, the Sandra sofa was designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Cinna after she joined
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
The sofa is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather sofa, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 41 cm. Stamped B&B Italia on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Leather 5-Seater Sofa "Fiandra" by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in The Hague, NL
Fiandra Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina — Five-Seat, White Leather
Designed by Italian master
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Muller Van Severen Pillow Four Seater Sofa Leather For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
MMuller Van Severen Pillow Four Seater Sofa , Mint Green, Brown, White, Leather For Bd Barcelona
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Muller Van Severen Pillow Four Seater Sofa Leather For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Pillow Four Seater Sofa , Mint Green, Brown, White, Leather For Bd Barcelona
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Muller Van Sever Contemporary Armchair Pillow Sofa Multicolor For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Sever Contemporary Armchair Pillow Sofa Multicolor Leather For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Muller Van Severen, Pillow Sofa, Maharam, Central Module For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen, Pillow Sofa, Maharam, Central Module For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen’s
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Muller Van Severen, Pillow Sofa, Maharam, Central Module For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen, Pillow Sofa, Maharam, Central Module For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen’s
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Muller Van Severen Three-seater Pillow Sofa Multicolor For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Three-seater Pillow Sofa Multicolor For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen’s
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Togo Sofa 3 seater in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
1970s the iconic Togo sofa is now a design classic.
Timeless comfort and style make this monumental five
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Mid Century Model 442 Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Pierre Paulin "442" Sofa for Artifort, designed in the 1960s.
This lovely 3-seat sofa is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa Model 67A by Florence Knoll for Knoll International the sofa is new upholstered in Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$11,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury 2-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and comfortabele 2 seat sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie.
Manufactured by Artifort in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid Century 2-Seat Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern 2-seat sofa, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 50s.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural two-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968.
The
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Orbit Sofa Designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort
Located in Delft, NL
Orbit sofa designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
The Orbit sofa has round, supple
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Rattan Sofa, Rattan Coffee Table and Chair from 1960
s and Attributed Reed LA CA
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, incorporating the Rattan Sofa, matching Rattan Chair and Coffee Table were made around 1960 and after over 60
Category
Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid Century ABCD 3-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural three-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Midcentury 2-Seat Sofa by A.R. Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1960s
By Gispen, Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice 2 seat sofa designed by A.R. Cordemeyer.
Manufactured by Gispen in the 1960s.
Simple
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Bodil Kjaer Outdoor
BK12
Lounge Sofa in Teak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Glendale, CA
Bodil Kjaer outdoor 'BK12' lounge sofa in teak for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Teak
Patinated Leather Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Leather Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1970s
A striking vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Restored Art Deco Sofa, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exclusive sofa represents one of the most iconic designs of Czechoslovak interwar furniture
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Modular DS-600 Sofa by Berger, Peduzzi, Vogt
Ulrich for De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Sofa by De Sede in leather and fabric composed of 13 elements, Model: DS-600. Seat height
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A very beautiful sofa model "Triennale", designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex, Italy 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
1970s Frank Majore for Pace Collection Three Seat Sofa in Orange Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Frank Majore for Pace Collection Three-Seat Sofa in Dark Orange Hopsack Fabric, dating to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Ubald Klug for De Sede — DS-1025 “Terrazza” Sofa in Patinated Leather, 1970s
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede — DS-1025 “Terrazza” Sofa in Patinated Leather, 1970s
Original DS-1025
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
limited edition Tramonto A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Berlin, DE
1 of 50 limited edition Tramonto A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina
For the three-seater
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Muller Van Severen Three-seater Pillow Sofa Green Color For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Three-seater Pillow Sofa Green Color For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen’s
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Muller Van Severen Two-seater Pillow Sofa In Leather For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
MMuller Van Severen Two-seater Pillow Sofa Multicolor For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen’s
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Muller Van Severen Corner Playful Pillow Sofa In Leather For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Playful Pillow Sofa Corner In Leather For Bd Barcelona
Muller Van Severen’s
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Muller Van Severen Two-seater Pillow Sofa In Leather For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Two - seater Pillow Sofa In Leather , White, Black, Mint Green For Bd Barcelona
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Muller Van Severen Two-seater Pillow Sofa In Leather For Bd Barcelona
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muller Van Severen Two - seater Pillow Sofa In Leather , White, Black, Mint Green For Bd Barcelona
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Three-seater white velvet sofa with metal and brass, Digamma model designed by Ignazio Gardella for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Three Seater Sofa for Gavina, 1966
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Designed in 1966 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, the Bastiano sofa is a masterpiece of modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Modular DS-600 Sofa by Berger, Peduzzi, Vogt
Ulrich for De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Sofa by De Sede in leather and fabric composed of 11 elements, Model: DS-600, Modular sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Poul Kjærholm
PK31
3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Established in 1872, Fritz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm
PK31
2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Established in 1872, Fritz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The most comfortable sofa is a personal choice and will depend upon the sofa seat’s depth and height, filling and upholstery, back height and the back-pitch angle to recline or not to recline. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Today, options abound when it comes to style, material and comfort. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern sofas.
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- What is a serpentine sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
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- What is an Empire sofa?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an Italian sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024An Italian sofa is a sofa manufactured in Italy or produced by an Italian furniture maker. Some well-known Italian furniture brands include B&B Italia, Cassina, Mario Bellini, Alias and Afra Tobia Scarpa. Keep in mind that an Italian sofa is different from an Italian leather sofa. Italian leather is a full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather produced in Italy. High-end furniture makers from all over the world use Italian leather as upholstery. Therefore, a sofa with this name may have been manufactured in Italy or elsewhere. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
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- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Chesterfield sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chesterfield sofa is a couch with rolled arms that are as tall as the back of the sofa. They always feature deep button tufting everywhere, including the cushion.
- What is a Lawson sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Lawson sofa is characterized by a classic-shaped frame, with deep detachable cushions. The arms might be straight or feature a slight roll. The sofa is often decorated with complementary pillows to offer an extra level of comfort. Find a selection of Lawson sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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