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Sofa in Laminated Birch and Original Leather Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1968
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Information:
Material: Laminated birch and original leather webbing
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare sofa
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1951
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Rosewood and original black leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare sofa model 116 / Senator
Produced
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960
s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
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Material: Rosewood and original brown leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare sofa model V11
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Sofa in Stained Beech Legs and Reupholstered by Finn Juhl, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
, seat with dark blue wool
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare sofa model BO55
Produced by Bovirke in
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Fabric, Wool
Space Age Sofa by Interlübke, 1970s
By Interlübke
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Ultra rare sofa set by Interlübke with brown fabric seats and white wooden bases.
Complete set
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$5,659 / set
Aage Sattrup, Beech, Fabric, Rare Floating Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Sattrups Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Manhasset, NY
Aage Sattrup, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beech, Beige Fabric, Rare Floating Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Teak and Metal Sofa Table Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare sofa table designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Early production from his own company when they
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth
Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
Dimensions (W x D x H
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Sofa Set "Malù" by Diego Mattu, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
rare sofa consisting of 4 standard modules, two of which with armrest (very rare) and one corner (also
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Formica
$17,870 / set
3-Seater Sofa with Great Patina in Brown Leather Upholstery
Located in Beerse, VAN
sturdy wooden frame and generous proportions offer both comfort and sculptural presence. This rare sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa in Beech and Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Fritz Hansen, 1941
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
buttons
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare sofa model 1669a/4468
Produced by Fritz Hansen in
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Midcentury Scandinavian Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare sofa by Torbjørn Afdal model "Studio Open", designed in 1965.
This sofa consists of a
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modular Leather and Canvas Sofa by Overman
By Overman
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare sofa, model 008 by Overman, Tranås, Sweden 1970s.
This sofa consists of six pieces, made
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Fiberglass
2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1970
s
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in the 70's.
This extremely rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Mid-Century French
Elephant
Sofa by René Drouet
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare sofa by René Drouet.
France, c1940s.
Distinctive bold arms reminiscent of
Category
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s
By Knoll, Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" is an original design item realized it Italy in 1970s.
Top Rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
vintage sofa Edward Wormley Dux sofa "New York"
By Dux of Sweden, Edward Wormley
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sofa Edward Wormley Dux sofa "New York"
Rare sofa by American designer Edward J
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$14,773 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Set of Vintage Sofas by Gianfranco Frattini in Purple Velvet
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
as a fourth element. The rare sofa is composed of a white painted iron structure, very elegant. Its
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
$14,296 Sale Price
20% Off
Märta Blomstedt Sofa, Finland, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Märta Blomstedt and produced in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa has
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Very Rare Vittorio Introini Leather Sofa Set by Saporiti, Italy, 1968 Published
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and very rare sofa set by italian designer Vittorio Introini for Saporiti.
The set
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$15,110 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$6,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Visionaire Italian Ladder Rustic Down Wood Chrome Sectional Sofa
By Visionaire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
crafted, sculpted rustic style ladder sofa. The ultra rare sofa gives an air of luxury and refinement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rustic Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Chic Modern Chippendale Sofa by Erwin-Lambeth, circa 1965, Pair Available
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair of these rare sofas available. Lacquer color may be changed for an additional charge. Expert
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Dronten, NL
frame. The advanced design of this rare sofa makes it appear very light and transparent, while it
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$4,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Modernist Hartmut Lohmeyer Oak Sofa for Wilkhahn Midcentury
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Sofa designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn.
Minimalistic design.
Oak wood and brown wool
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Corner Sofa "Cardigan" designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, red leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular and exceptionally rare sofa designed by Vico
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danny Ho Fong Tanganika Tropi-Cal Sofa Rare Basket Rattan Restored Boucle
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most special, rare sofa By Danny Ho Fong for Tropical-Cal, 1970s. This is the beloved, rare
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Fendi Casa Tan Camel Velvet Modular Down Sofa
By Fendi Casa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The ultra rare sofa exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Rare Fredrik Schriever-Abeln Sofa in Pine and Dark Green Bouclé, Sweden, 1960s
By Fredrik Schriever-Abeln
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare sofa was designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln in the 1960s. This particular model
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Pine
Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen Prisma Sofa, Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1963
By Raf Simons, Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Kvadrat, Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in The Hague, NL
This extremely rare sofa named Prisma was designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1963. It was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wenge
Hans Wegner JH 555 Sofa for Johannes Hansen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare sofa model JH 555 in oak by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960. Nice patina to oak frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Loveseats
Materials
Oak
Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Daybed; Adjustable Sofa; Cushions;
A rare sofa by Italian designer Marzio Cecchi, made of thick brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$20,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Anton Rosen Sofa, Denmark, c. 1913 – Designed for Tuborg Headquarters
By Anton Rosen
Located in Valby, 84
This extraordinary and rare sofa, designed by acclaimed Danish architect Anton Rosen around 1913
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
1990s Lee Industries Stripped Gold Beige English Style Sofa on Castors
By Lee Industries
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this sofa. The ultra rare sofa
Category
1990s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lennart Bender "Corona" Leather Couch Sweden 1960
By Lennart Bender
Located in Surrey, BC
Swedish Mid-Century Modern rare sofa by Lennart Bender for Ulferts, Denmark , model Corona
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Teak
$3,900 Sale Price
40% Off
1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
$4,950 Sale Price
23% Off
Sectional Sofa Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal, Wicker and Mohair Modern
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
, circa 1965. This rare sofa with a solid mahogany frame and rattan case has a visually light appearance
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wicker
Breathtaking McGuire Cane Sofa in the Style of Michael Taylor- Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
. There are a pair of these rare sofas available. The price listed is for one (1) sofa.
A stunning cane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Fine Open Arm Hide Leather Library Sofa Country House Antique Howard Sons style
By Mulberry
Located in London, GB
the late 20th Century, this extremely comfortable and attractive rare sofa will add gorgeous colouring
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rattan living room set
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful rattan set made of a sofa and 2 large armchairs. High quality, good condition, rare.
Sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
$2,859
Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob Kjaer captures a
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
rare sofa consisting of 4 standard modules and one corner. Structure in Abs and polyurethane foam
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Plastic
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, X-Leg, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rare sofa comprised of a slightly tilted backrest, seat, and armrests sitting on a double x-leg
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Teak
1950s XL Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Salmon Straw Linen Lotus Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
above walnut cylinder legs. The ultra rare sofa exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Deco Style Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very rare sofa side tables with painted scalloped bases and inset glass. Kidney shaped tops and
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Glass
$1,200 / set
Lenzi sofa metal and brass base Italy 1950s
By Lenzi
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare sofa made by Lenzi in Italy in the late 50s. Organic shape very comfortable with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Frits Schegel Sofa Bench, Denmark 1930s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FRITS SCHLEGEL & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A beautiful and rare sofa bench by Frits
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in White Upholstery
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Waalwijk, NL
rare sofa is designed by Willy Rizzo and consists of a three-seater, two-seater, and corner element
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Very Rare Cognac-Colored Leather Sofa by Jacques Brule, 1963s
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare sofa, designed by Jacques Brule and produced by Hans Kaufeld in Germany in 1963, is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Wrought Iron Sofa Leather Cushions Mid Century Settee 1950s Vintage MCM
Located in London, GB
attractive, rare and eye-catching French wrought iron and leather-cushioned sofa. One of two we currently
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in Green Velvet
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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This rare sofa is designed by Willy Rizzo in the 1970s. This alignment consists of six elements. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Max Stout Metal and Leatherette Black Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare sofa by North Carolina Blacksmith and furniture designer and maker Max Stout.
Wingback
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Olof Ottelin
Duetto
Sofa, Keravan Puusepäntehdas Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
By Oy Stockmann AB, Olof Ottelin
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Olof Ottelin and produced by Keravan Puusepäntehdas for the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Luigi Tiengo Sofa in Walnut and Blue Raf Simons Fabric for Cimon Montréal, 1963
By Cimon, Raf Simons, Luigi Tiengo
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian manufacturer Cimon in 1963
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather 3-Seat Sofa, 1970s – Sculptural Form
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather 3-Seat Sofa, 1970s – Sculptural Form in Cognac Brown
Add an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage Harrods Chesterfield Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Corner Sofa Walnut
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield corner sofa with solid hand turned walnut bun feet
A very rare
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Voyage Immobile Modular Sofa by Studio Roche Bobois for Roche Bobois x Kenzo
By Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada
Located in Conversano, IT
· Contemporary French Design · Vintage Roche Bobois · Fashion Upholstery Sofa · Designer Modular System · Rare
Category
1990s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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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.
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