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Very rare Mah Jong Private Collection by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Extremely rare and stunning Mah Jong! Roche Bobois created this one-of-a-kind sofa for a special
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Rare Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Svend Aage Jessen from 1970
By Svend Aage Jessen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A very rare Danish Mid-Century Modern round Ceramic sofa table with a stainless-steel frame, fully
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

3-Piece Yellow 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 three piece Carrera modular sofa designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

A Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Coffee Table Model 9018, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table model 9018, aka "Angel Wings" due
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Vintage Hans J. Wegner for Getama Model 330/3A in Teak Wool, 1965
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and commodious, here we have a rare example of Wegner’s celebrated GE-330/3A three seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech, Teak

Rare side table of chromed brass and creme coloured laminate by Willy Rezzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare side table of chromed brass and creme coloured laminate. Manufactured 1970s by Mario Salbot
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rare Donghia Jack Larsen Textile Modular Slipper Sectional
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being a
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Carlo Bartoli rare modular Lagos sectional for Rossi di Albizzate Italy
By Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Skokie, IL
Carlo Bartoli rare modular model Lagos sectional for Rossi di Albizzate Italy, 1980. Condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Extremely Rare Lounge Chairs Designed by Mangiarotti for the Casa Vitale 1969
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and extremely rare pair of sculptural form modular lounge chairs designed by architect
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rare 5 Seating Elements + Corner Table by Otto Zapf, 1967, Germany, New Fabric!
By Otto Zapf
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Here we have a very rare opportunity, a large set of five Otto Zapf 1967 'sofalette' modular
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood

Hans J. Wegner Style, Teak, Leatherette, Settee, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Manhasset, NY
style of Hans Wegner's very rare model JH-555 sofa for Johannes Hansen in Denmark in the late 1940s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Glenn of California, Paul Laszlo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
in 1950, this rare bench sofa occupies a significant position within Paul László’s postwar furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Afra Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Living Room Set for Gavina, 1966
By Gavina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Designed in 1961 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, this rare original Bastiano sofa set embodies
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Hans Ell for t Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery
By t Spectrum Bergeijk, Hans Elli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Netherlands, 1970-71 This sofa is designed by Hans Ell for 't Spectrum. A rare model, as this sofa has only
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Suede, Settee, 1960s
By Georges Coulon
Located in Manhasset, NY
. 1960s A rare 'Viborg' two seater low sofa designed by Bernard Brunier and edited by Coulon in France
Category

Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

Afra e Tobia Scarpa Mastro Daybed Molteni 1981
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and beautiful 'Mastro' daybed sofa designed by duo Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed 3 Piece Sectional and Corner Table
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A fabulous and rare vintage three piece sectional sofa from the "Far Horizons Collection" series
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare Poland Vintage Organic Mid-Century Modern Space Age Velour Lounge Set, 1972
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This extremely rare sofa set created by the Polish company Paged in the 1972. The furniture was
Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Daybed in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This exceedingly rare sofa or daybed, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare Smilow Daybed Couch
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
condition, the cushions show significant wear and will need to be replaced. Rare form from Smilow-Thielle
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Smilow Daybed Couch
Rare Smilow Daybed Couch
$6,240 Sale Price
20% Off
rare george nelson steel frame sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munich, DE
nice sofa from the steel frame series. an icon of modern design. shows signes of previous use, but
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

ultra rare augusto bozzi kosmos sofa set
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Munich, DE
unique opportunity to own a complete and matching augusto bozzi kosmos sofa set. each part is rare
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Oval Design Black Leather Sofa. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stunning and rare oval design sofa is made of black leather with chrome legs. This is a French
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Chrome

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
$2,137 Sale Price
50% Off
Very Rare Robin Day Form Group Sofa Set
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and amazing sofa set by robin day for hille. 4 Seats and one table can be combined like
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Robin Day Form Group Sofa Set
Very Rare Robin Day Form Group Sofa Set
$4,275 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Silk Satin Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has the original silk satin
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats

Materials

Satin, Silk, Beech

Rare Needlepoint Empire Salon (One Sofa and Two Armchairs)
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa and two armchairs in mahogany. The armrest is adorned with dolphins and saber-shaped legs
Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Rare X-leg Console Sofa Table by John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in Atlanta, GA
A console or sofa table by John Vesey (1924-1992) for John Vesey Inc. A rare model from the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

RARE Vintage Black Leather Daybed Strässle International 70er Sofa
By Strässle International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Daybed produced in the 1970s Switzerland in by Strässle International. Upholstered in black
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Beech, Foam

60er 70er Jahre Rare Modular Sofa Modul Couch Design Fiberglas Space Age 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s rare modular sofa module couch design fiberglass Space Age 60s 70s Object: sofa module
Category

Vintage 1970s European Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Rare Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa No. 703
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Genuine Antique Rare Folk Art Northern Swedish Bench or Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare folk art bench or sofa from northern Sweden, unusually well-crafted with decorative panels and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches

Materials

Pine

Rare Roche Bobois " Vagues " element Sofa in Coral ribbled fabric
By Roche Bobois
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
Introducing our stunning Vagues sofa, crafted by renowned designer Company Roche Bobois and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

Rare Ficks Reed Bamboo Boho Chic Ottoman (sofa lounge chairs)
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
upholstered cushions give it extra comfort. The seat is reinforced by straps. We also have a sofa and a pair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Carl Auböck Four Rare Midcentury Rattan Couch Tables, 1980s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful and rare rattan top coffee or side tables, manufactured by Carl Auböck Werkstätte in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970
By Joe Colombo
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unique Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern sofa / love seat or large lounge chair in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Rare T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Bleached Walnut Vellum Strap Sofa Settee
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare, likely custom ordered Sofa or Settee, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings with a bleached
Category

Vintage 1940s British Settees

Materials

Walnut

Rare 60s Adrian Pearsall Walnut Triangular Sofa Side Tables like Isamu Noguchi
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare sculptural walnut side table to flank your new sofa. Some light scratches to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in original patinated green leather. Made by Norell
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Extreme Rare Wim Rietveld Oase Ahrend 2-Seat Sofa Midcentury Design
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
The "Oase" sofa, designed by the legendary Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, is a piece of mid
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of Ficks Reed Bamboo Boho Chic Lounge Chairs (sofa ottoman)
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
rare pair would make a fabulous addition to any home.. We also have a matching ottoman and sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Restored Rare 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa Lounge Chair Living Room
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully Rare five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan living room set includes one lounge
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Very rare Vagues/Waves modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare ‘Vagues’ or ‘Waves’ modular sofa. The new reupholstery was carried out with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

SUPER RARE 1933 ANTiQUE MINTY OXFORD THREE PIECE SOFA ARMCHAIR SUITE RECEIPT
By Minty of Oxford
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this SUPER RARE and
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid Century Percival Lafer Mp-129 Rosewood Couch and Lounge Chair Set Rare
By Percival Lafer
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a very rare opportunity to buy the couch and chair for a fraction of the price because the
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Madison Furniture Three Seat Chromed Steel White Leather Bench or Sofa
By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Probably designed by Arthur Umanoff, this bench was made in the 1960s by relatively unknown company Madison Furniture. Despite the prestige of the company, they were very well known ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Restored Double Tear Drop Stacked Rattan Lounge Chair Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Rattan living-room set including a matching 3-seat sectional sofa and two lounge chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Ultra rare Paysage - Landscape sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France 1978
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare ‘Paysage’ modular sofa. The new fabric type and color closely resemble those
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet

Rare circa 1860 Huge Victorian Brown Leather Barrel Back Suite Sofa Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning sofa and armchair suite of very rare oversized
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Stunning Rare John Hutton for Donghia Block Island Sofa of Wicker Mahogany
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Hudson, NY
A very rare example from the limited production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton
Category

20th Century American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Mahogany

Ico Parisi, pair of rare egg sofas model 812, 177x77 cm, for Cassina, 1953
By Ico Parisi
Located in Como, CO
Ico Parisi (1916-1996) Pair of rare egg sofas Model 812 with brass feet Figli di Amedeo Cassina
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Rare Victorian Damask Upholstery Walnut Carved Lion Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, the base and the back, the front panel is also sprung which is rare and a sign of the highest quality
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Italian Design Oval Large Sofa Table or Coffee Table by Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Italian design coffee table or sofa table by Cassina 1980s. The table is in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Rare Super C modular sofa in original black leather by Willy Rizzo. Signed!
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
rare find on the market! Designed & produced by Willy Rizzo Italy. This sofa is the epitome of vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

Rare 3-Strand Child Size Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
19" wide x 26" deep, seat height 12" Sofa: 23" tall x 45" wide x 26" deep, seat height 12" This was
Category

Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Rare Set Sofa and two Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940
By Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
particular signs of wear, slight tear (cm.2/3) on the armrest of the sofa Intact cushions. Rare. in the pics
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Rare MCM Stepped Rattan Sofa Chair Ottoman Livingroom Set w/ Built in End tables
By James Mont
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a lounge chair and 3-seat sofa with built-in 2-tier end tables and matching ottoman. The set
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

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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.