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Baxter of Italy “Diana Chester” 4-Seat Sofa in Cream “Tuscany” Leather
By Baxter
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a spectacular, rare “Diana Chester” 4-seat sofa from the world renown Italian furniture
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Petite Danish modern sofa with horseshoe curved teak and woven light cane seat
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in DK
This very rare petite sofa designed by C. H. Brockmann Petersen (1914-1972) has a combined curved
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

rare and elegant constanze daybed
By Johannes Spalt
Located in Munich, DE
. an elegant construction, than can be converted from a sofa into a bed with one hand and in seconds. a
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three Seat Sofa in White Naugahyde #1
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
), rendering this piece quite rare. The sofa is 29 inches long, 72 inches wide and 34 inches high. It has a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 2
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landscape. Each element
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Swedish Wooden "Skoga" Sofa in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth Produced by NK, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Swedish wooden sofa in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

Rare credenza by Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, England
Extremely rare bench credenza by Martin Eisler c. 1950 for Moveis Artesanal.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood, Cane

1970s Knole Modular Six Pieces Sectional Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Poltrona Frau "Hydra Castor" 3-Seat Sofa - In Cream "Pelle Frau SC" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a huge, ultra-rare 3-Seat "Hydra Castor" sofa from the world renown
Category

2010s European Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional and very rare F40 settee / sofa, designed by Marcel Breuer and
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Foam

Sofa in wood and fabric, by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
grain and durable qualities, the sofa exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication that is rare and
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Poul Volther Sofa / Daybed in Oak and Pierre Frey Fabric, Gemla, Sweden, 1955
By Gemla, Poul Volther, La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare daybed / sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by Gemla Fabrikers AB in Sweden
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Jacquard, Wood, Oak

Danish Brutalist 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak attributed to Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Brass

ILLUM WIKKELSØ, a sofa Australia Modell 50-4 for Søren Willadsen, with ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
was inspired by nature, perhaps the vast open landscapes of Australia inspired this rare and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Louis XV Settee by Jean-René Nadal l Ainé
By Jean-Rene Nadal
Located in New Orleans, LA
the white of the wood, the rare sofa reflects the change in style seen in France during the reign of
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Sofa with Wing Shaped Back, Normina A/S, Denmark, 1930s
By Ernst Kühn, Normina
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seat sofa was designed by Ernst Kühn for the Wivex restaurant in
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Beech

Luigi Tiengo No. 500-13 Sofa in Chocolate Mohair for Cimon Montréal, 1960 s
By Cimon
Located in Culver City, CA
Prepare yourself for a sofa that’s truly out of this world: a rare, Luigi Tiengo gondola
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landscape. Each element
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set of Two Space Age Sofas by Gerd Lange for Bernhard Burger, Germany 1970s
By Gerd Lange
Located in Haderslev, DK
Super rare space age leather sofas designed by renowned designer Gerd Lange for Bernhard Burger
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Danish Mid Century model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater leather sofa for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
loose cushions making his fully upholstered sofa designs very rare indeed – in fact there are really
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak and Wool by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landscape. Each element
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Tube Sofa by Anna Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1990s Italy
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Zagreb, HR
Rare sculptural postmodern designer sofa model ''Tube'' designed by Anna & Carlo Bartoli for
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Stunning Excelsior sofa in black leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy, 1985.
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning & rare Excelsior sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy, 1985. Full black leather! Still 100
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Three-Seater Sofa in Dark Brown Leather by Axel Di Pietrobon, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning and rare three-seater lounge sofa by Axel di Pietrobon, 1970s Italy. Dark brown leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

5 piece Brown Carrera Modular Sofa by Lomazzi, De Pas + D urbino for BBB Italia
By Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare five piece Carrera modular sofa designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Red Corduroy Velvet by Grand Hotel Duomo Milano, 1950
By Melchiorre Bega, Gio Ponti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian two-seat sofa in red corduroy velvet by Grand Hotel Duomo Milano, 1950s Extremely rare red
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

De Sede Sofa and Easy Chair Model DS-47 by De Sede in Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare two-seat sofa and easy chair model DS-47 designed by design team at De Sede. Produced by De
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 2
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landscape. Each element
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Jasper Morrison Super Oblong Modular Sofa Set Design Cappellini Italy
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Krefeld, DE
This rare Super Oblong modular sofa set was designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Italy and
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Post Modern Italian Leather Alanda Sofa by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SUPER RARE. These Paolo Piva Alanda sofas are rarely available in the US and NEVER IN THIS COLOR
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare sideboard by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil.   Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

Bonacina Record Player Corner Sofa with Integrated Speakers Pull-Out Bed
By Bonacina
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare and playful vintage corner sofa by Bonacina, Italy, dating from the late 1960s–1970s. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Safari Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptionally rare "Safari" sectional sofa, designed in 1968 by the influential Italian collective
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Faux Fur, Fiberglass

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio Line Vario Pillo Modular Sofa
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very rare type of modular sofa with amazing black and
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Pair of Rare slatted bench by Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, England
Extremely rare bench created by Martin Eisler c. 1950 for Moveis Artesanal.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

1970s Floral Organic Rattan Modular Sectional Sofa, set of 6
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
cotton linen blend, 6 pieces organic sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Seven-Piece Signed Paul Evans Sectional Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing super rare seven-piece sectional sofa by Paul Evans. Unusual large random tubular tufted
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini "Amanta 24" Leather Modular Sofa for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Italia in the early 1970s. This distinctive modular sofa is a rare find, as it was produced in limited
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Stunning 4 Piece Skyscraper Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer Style Midcentury
By Hans Hopfer, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous 4-piece rare and collectable modular sofa sectional by Comfort Designs. This amazing
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Hans Hopfer Dromadaire Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in Mohair wool, Roche Bobois, 1970 Sectional sofa designed
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Rare Version of the Famous Constanze Daybed by Wittmann
By Johannes Spalt, Wittmann
Located in Munich, DE
very rare version of the famous constanze daybed by johannes spalt for wittmann. Professional re
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century French L-10 Sectional Sofa by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and sought-after 'L-10' sectional sofa designed by Pierre Guariche for the renowned French
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage modular sofa Novemila 9000 by Tito Agnoli for Ligne JF Mur - France
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Modular Sofa with Sculpted Aero Backrest and Curved Corners This rare modular sofa was produced in the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970 s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous and rare center piece DS88 element sofa by De Sede in Cognac Brown
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Rare Italian Art Nouveau Antique Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare complete Italian Art Nouveau 1900s living room set includes: 1 sofa 2 armchairs 2 chairs
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas

Materials

Beech

1970s Italian Sistema 61 Sofa Design by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
This vintage, quite rare, Modular sofa its a splendid Iconic expression of the 1970s Italian design
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970 s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous and rare center piece DS88 element sofa by De Sede in Cognac Chocolate
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Outstanding Rare and Important Daybed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Munich, DE
model number 704. made in limited quantities by Jason Møbler.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Coffee table attr. to Giuseppe Scapinelli rare form, marble top
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Milano, IT
coffee table is no ordinary piece; it stands out with its unusual and rare shape, making it a distinctive
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wartime coffee or sofa table by Alvar Aalto. This table features the distinctive
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Birch

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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Rare Foldable Side Table in Rosewood, Brass and Black Lacquered Wood, 1950 s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Foldable Side Table in Rosewood, Brass and Black Lacquered Wood, 1950's Additional
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

1960s, Pair of Rare Armchairs with Stools in Oak, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in quality 100% recycled KIRGBY fabric. - Wooden parts have been carefully refurbished. - Foostool: H 41, W 53, D 39.
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Reindeer Antlers Coffee Table Model 9020, Elm, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceedingly rare Tapio Wirkkala coffee table model 9020 aka Reindeer Antlers due inspiration
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass, Elm

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Rare Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rare couch available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every rare couch was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a rare couch, we have 614 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a rare couch — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rare couch bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Edward Wormley, Adrian Pearsall and De Sede each produced at least one beautiful rare couch that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rare Couch?

The average selling price for a rare couch at 1stDibs is $8,493, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $98,500 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.