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Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, leather Italy, 1962
When Tobia Scarpa first designed the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather
Teak T4 Sofa
By TESSA Furniture Co, Florence Knoll, Fred Lowen, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
$4,032 Sale Price / item
61% Off
Original Knoll Brigadier Zweisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, weißes Zweisitzer Sofa (Modell: Brigadier) von Knoll aus den 1980er
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Original Knoll Brigadier Dreisitzer Leder weiß Cini Boeri 1980
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, weißes Dreisitzer Sofa (Modell: Brigadier) von Knoll aus den 1980er
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Original Knoll Brigadier Zweisitzer Leder schwarz Cini Boeri 1980
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Zweisitzer Sofa von Knoll aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Stunning Brigadier sofa in very rare soft yellow by Cini Boeri for Knoll. Signed
By Cini Boeri
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Cini Boeri for Knoll, 2-Seater Sofa, Model 'Brigadier', Leather, Lacquered Wood, Italy, Designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 White Tulip Stools 4x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The stools are comprised of vinyl upholstered seats
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Florence Knoll Sofa White leather
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Ghedi, IT
Presenting a timeless Florence Knoll sofa, an icon of mid-century modern design, upholstered in
Category
1990s Italian Modern Canapes
Materials
Leather
Florence Knoll two-seater sofa in mustard yellow leather, 1970
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
yellow leather upholstery with button tufted cushions, this sofa stands on a sleek chrome-plated steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Chrome
Froxfield 2 leather armchair and leather sofa set, moss green, by Parker Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Parker Knoll Froxfield set consisting of two leather armchairs and a two-seater sofa in a
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Leather Box Style Loveseat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated, and voguish loveseat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This example
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Loveseats
Materials
Leather
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Original grey color
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
$9,435 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Knoll Charles Pfister Sofa Set in Grey Leather, USA, 1970s in Gray
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
A original three-seat leather sofa design in 1971 by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Original grey color
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Walter Knoll Foster Zweisitzer Echtledersofa Designersofa Couch Weiß Echtleder
By Walter Knoll
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Walter Knoll Foster Echtleder Zweisitzer Sofa in der Farbe weiß.
Weiteres Exemplar vorhanden, falls
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed/Couch in Black Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
in classic black Volo leather available at circa20c. Crafted by Knoll, the daybed exemplifies the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1970s Trix
Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Mirror, Leather
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
KNOLL SITZMÖBEL BRUTALIST ARMCHAIR
SOFA SET THICK GREEN LEATHER, GERMANY 1980s
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Exceptional Seating Group in Dark Green Leather by Knoll Sitzmöbel, Germany, 1970s
Fantastic
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Couch Daybed in Ivory Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Barcelona Couch / Daybed, Model 258L.
Designed by Mies van der Rohe, originally in 1930.
in
Category
2010s Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Two-Seat Black Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Enschede, NL
Modern styling and very comfortable, this quality Knoll sofa is upholstered in very smooth black
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Walter Knoll Living Platform Leather Sofa Cream Three-Seater Couch Function
By Walter Knoll
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Walter Knoll Living Platform leather sofa cream three-seater couch function
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Leather sofa by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1980s.
Beautifully subtle leather sofa produced by Walter
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas
Sofa "Jaan Living" by Manufacturer Walter Knoll in Beige Genuine Leather
By Walter Knoll
Located in Cologne, DE
-formed Sofa is made of 100% genuine leather with a frame of massive wood and a base of valuable aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll International 2-Seater Sofa Model
Bastiano
Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 2-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather cognac
A classic and chic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Knoll International 3-Seater Sofa Model
Bastiano
Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 3-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather cognac
A classic and chic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Light Blue Leather Sofa Loveseat
Negresco
by Wilhelm Setz for Knoll, 1980
By Walter Knoll
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
A rare leather lounge sofa 'Negeresco' in light blue leather and fabric cushion by Wilhelm Setz for
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Walter Knoll Studio Line Series Black Leather Sofa Designed by Jürgen Lange
By Walter Knoll, Jürgen Lange
Located in North Hollywood, CA
2-seat black leather sofa in original leather, model Studio 190, designed by Jürgen Lange and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Walter Knoll Studio Line Series black leather sofa designed by Jürgen Lange
By Walter Knoll, Jürgen Lange
Located in North Hollywood, CA
2 seat black leather sofa in original leather, model Studio 190, designed by Jürgen Lange and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Modular Sofa by Friedrich Hill for Walter Knoll 1970s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage Modular Sofa by Friedrich Hill for Walter Knoll. Great comfort and style in very soft
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
1976 Knoll International Leather Sofa Brigadier by Cini Boeri
By Cini Boeri
Located in Berlin, DE
appearance. Best quality of workmanship paired with world renowned design. The classical Sofa is no longer in
Category
Vintage 1970s German International Style Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century KNOLL 3-Seat Sling Sofa by Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison
By Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Knoll 3-seat sling sofa by Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison was a Mid-century icon. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Knoll International 2-Seater Sofa Model
Bastiano
Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 2-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Design Tobia Scarpa leather cognac
A classic
Category
Vintage 1960s European Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Walter Knoll Jason 1519 Leather Chair Set Black 6x Cantilever Chairs
By Walter Knoll
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Walter Knoll Jason 1519 leather chair set black 6x cantilever chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Designer Knoll Studio Krefeld Suite Sofa and Armchairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Designer Knoll Krefeld suite sofa and armchairs by Mies van der Rohe
still selling for £18000 (in
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Knoll Sofa by Charles Pfister 1971 Original Sabrina Leather, #2
2 Available
By Charles Pfister
Located in Brenham, TX
constructed objects."
He partnered with Knoll to guarantee the finest quality craftsmanship.
This sofa is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Knoll Sofa by Charles Pfister 1971 Original Sabrina Leather, #1,
2 Available
By Charles Pfister
Located in Brenham, TX
constructed objects."
He partnered with Knoll to guarantee the finest quality craftsmanship.
This sofa is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Lounge Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1976
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Two seater sofa designed by Gae Aulenti in 1974. This sofa is part of the lounge seating line for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Lounge Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1976
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three seater sofa designed by Gae Aulenti in 1974. This sofa is part of the lounge seating line for
Category
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Gae Aulenti Loveseat Für Knoll 1970 Leder Sofa schwarz
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Lübeck, DE
Was ein Fund ! Dieses Sofa ist eine absolute Rarität. Liebhaber erkennen es sofort, der Love Seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rare Cubic Livingroom/Sofa Set by Walter Knoll, 1970s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Schagen, NL
This wonderful set consists of a two seat sofa, an armchair and a coffee table and was manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Walter Knoll Leather Sofa for Sirino Brayton International
By Brayton International, Walter Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Great broken in leather sofa by Walter Knoll "Sirino" for Brayton International. Greyish blue
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Leather
Knoll Leather Sofa Mies van der Rohe Lilly Reich Designed Krefeld Sofa
By Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in West Hartford, CT
syntax, skill and diversity of Mies’ work, the collection was originally specified in leather and reveals
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sleek Norman Foster for Walter Knoll Leather Sofa / Daybed
Foster 510
By Foster
Partners, Walter Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Walter Knoll Foster 510 sofa in a very deep brown leather.
Foster 510 ? international design by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Red Leather Knoll Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Red leather Knoll sofa in the style of Afra Tobias Scarpa. The piece has a metal frame with high
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$6,500
Jens Risom Knoll Patinated Leather Sofas
By Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Jens Risom for Knoll button tufted leather sofas, circa late 1950s. These examples are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Leather
$6,500 / set
Modernist Italian Leather Sofa by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Italian leather sofa designed by Knoll. Amazing butterscotch spinneybeck leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Black Leather Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
4 seater sofa designed in the 1950's by Florence Knoll. Recently reupholstered by a Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Walter Knoll Leather Sectional Sofa
By Walter Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Walter Knoll leather three-piece sectional sofa with clips on bottom for fastening
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Florence Knoll Brown Leather Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Midcentury Knoll couch designed by Florence Knoll. This three person sofa features a tufted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Handsome Extra Long Knoll Style Leather Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome extra long Knoll style streamline cognac colored leather sofa with 2 bolster pillows and
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Florence Knoll, 1958 Olive Green Leather Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
This sofa model 67A was designed in 1958 by American designer Florence Knoll and has been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Three Seat Sofa, reupholstered with
SpinneyBeck Leather in
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$9,500
Florence Knoll Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Amarillo, TX
Florence Knoll sofa
model 2577
Knoll Associates
USA , 1955
leather, chrome-plated steel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Knoll Studio Relax Sofa by Florence Knoll Beige Sand Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
These timeless iconic sofas were designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll
Category
Early 2000s Italian Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Florence Knoll Leather and Chrome Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
An absolutely superb sofa in leather and chrome, this was originally designed by Florence Knoll in
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Style Aged Brown Leather Sofa Chesterfield Style Buttoning Two-Seat Sofa
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Knoll style aged brown leather two-seat sofa
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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Knoll Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic knoll leather sofa available at 1stDibs. Each knoll leather sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Find 141 options for an antique or vintage knoll leather sofa now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the knoll leather sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A knoll leather sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made knoll leather sofa over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Walter Knoll and Florence Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Knoll Leather Sofa?
The average selling price for a knoll leather sofa at 1stDibs is $5,844, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $29,800 for the highest priced.
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.
Questions About Knoll Leather Sofa
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few different types of leather that are great for sofas - royalin, full grain and top grain leather. In terms of style and comfort, it really comes down to a matter of preference. You’ll find a variety of leather sofa options from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can I dye a leather sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Yes, you can dye a leather sofa. To do so, you must typically begin by sanding down the upholstery, oiling it and then applying dye. Because there is a risk that you could damage your sofa, you may wish to enlist the help of a professional upholsterer or furniture repair expert. Find a variety of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a leather sofa is a good investment depends on a variety of factors. The materials and quality of craftsmanship will affect how long a piece lasts, but how you care for and use it will also impact longevity. Forward-thinking design and sensuous materials are the hallmarks of 1970s-era leather seating, which feels as sexy, comfortable and radical today as it did in its heyday. Through joint research with several forward-looking furniture manufacturers into state-of-the-art industrial processes, designers of the original leather-clad beanbag chair Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro explored ways of employing polyurethane foam to serve as both cushion and structure, offering a whole new range of seating concepts. There is likely a leather sofa in everyone’s budget, but taking care of your investment is important. Unlike upholstery, the color of the leather sofa you choose won’t make a difference when it comes to regular maintenance. A damp cloth can be used to remove dust, for example. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is an Italian leather sofa good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024The highest-grade leather for a sofa is full-grain leather. It comes from the topmost layer of the animal hide and does not undergo any buffing or sanding. As a result, it is highly durable, has a luxurious, supple feel and shows off the beautiful natural grain pattern of genuine leather. Explore a variety of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Full-grain and top-grain leather are both good quality-leathers for sofas. Full-grain leather consists of the full hide, making it durable yet supple and visually appealing. Top-grain leather is more economically priced and has the outermost layer of the hide sanded and buffed away, giving it a smoother texture and less of a visible grain. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021When choosing a leather sofa, it's important to consider the material's quality, especially if you're looking for an enduring item. Top-grain calfskin leather, for instance, is more durable and simpler to maintain than corrected-grain leather. Top-grain leather also softens with age and develops a unique sheen. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best type of leather for a sofa is top grain leather, which is smooth, supple and the most expensive. Top grain has two grades — aniline, which is most natural and semi-aniline, which may be coated with a protective top coat. You can also have top grain leather that is pigmented. If you are looking for some contemporary, vintage and antique leather sofas, you can visit 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To tell if a sofa is real leather, run your hand along the upholstery. With real leather, you're likely to feel an uneven or bumpy underlayer due to the natural characteristics of the material. By comparison, man-made leather will usually feel perfectly smooth. The appearance of the leather can also be a giveaway. Natural leather will usually show off variations in its grain, while faux leather will typically have a regular repeated pattern. If you're still uncertain after completing an inspection yourself, consult a certified appraiser or experienced furniture dealer for assistance. Explore a large selection of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How long a leather sofa should last depends on its construction and materials. You can get a good idea of how long a particular sofa will last by looking at its warranty. Often, the leather upholstery wears out on a sofa before the frame. Find a range of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Burgundy pairs well with grey, turquoise, golden yellow, and umber. In addition, the warm-green tone contrasts beautifully with the burgundy leather furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage and antique leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024To tell a good-quality leather sofa, examine its details closely. The highest-end pieces will usually feature full-grain leather, which refers to a strong and durable grade of leather that retains its original grain surface (hair and imperfections are removed). What type of fill is present inside the cushions also impacts the quality, with spring seats with felt and wool and high-grade foam being featured in the best sofas. Finally, frames will typically be produced out of sturdy materials like wood and feature strong joints. Explore a large collection of sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best choice for a wall color that goes with a caramel sofa depends on your preferences. Caramel is a mellow hue that embraces a diverse variety of color combinations. Some of the choices that may add to the visual appeal of your caramel sofa are beige, bluish pink, orange and teal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary leather sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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