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Mexican Modernist Sofa by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sofa designed by Eugenio Escudero for D’Escudero, S.A. in Mexico, circa 1950s. This stunning
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Directional 3 Piece Crescent Shape Sofa
By Directional
Located in Southampton, NJ
designs by Directional. The curved lines of this piece are exceptional.
This is a very rare sofa and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gerd Lange Model DS 125 Sofa De Sede Switzerland 1978
By De Sede, Gerd Lange
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning and rare sofa model DS 125 designed by Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland 1978. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
understated elegance and quality. This rare sofa was designed for the legendary manufacturer, Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Extremely Rare Polished Copper Sofa by Warren Platner for Knoll c.1969
By Warren Platner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This extremely rare sofa by Warren Platner (1919-2006) is one of the few produced by Knoll between
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Copper
Pair Of Vintage Papillon Sofas In Suede By Guido Rosati For Giovannetti, 1970s
By Giovanetti, Guido Maria Rosati
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Great pair of Papillon sofas designed by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Suede
Marque Dupont Karaté Sofa 1970 by Airborne International
By Michel Cadestin, Marque DuPont, Airborne International
Located in Haderslev, DK
Rare sofa by Marque Dupont for Airborne International.
A real Space Age contemporary piece of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sofas
Materials
Cord, Fiberglass
Ib Kofod-Larsen Daybed/Sofa by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa/daybed designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Danish 1940s Curved Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Adrian Pearsall 829-S Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
excellent restored condition. This is an early and rare sofa, the sofa has a blonde finish wood. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen by Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark 1940s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
understated elegance and quality. This rare sofa was designed for the legendary manufacturer, Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Sistema 61 Modular Sofa By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful modular ‘Sistema 61’ sofa by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s.
This rare sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sistema 61 Modular Sofa By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful modular ‘Sistema 61’ sofa by Gianfranco Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s.
This rare sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll, 1958 Olive Green Leather Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
of this rare sofa. The sofa is executed with interior springs providing best available seating
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1960s Vintage Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Westnofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
this anywhere else before. This is an extremely rare sofa and is of the highest quality. We have had
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Vintage Sofa by Illum Wikkelso for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
this anywhere else before. This is an extremely rare sofa and is of the highest quality. We have had
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modernist jacaranda sofa by Rob Parry
By Rob Parry, De Ster Gelderland
Located in PARIS, FR
An extremely rare sofa designed by Dutch designer Rob Parry, with a very elegant shape with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan
Matinee
Sofa + Daybed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare sofa and daybed designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Studios. The sofa has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Dutch Afromosia
Cane Sofa by P.J Muntendam
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare sofa made in Holland in the 1950s, this was designed by P.J Muntendam for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Cane, Wood
Italian Sofa Attributed to Carlo Enrico Rava in Bouclè Fabric, 1940s
By Rito Valla
Located in Milano, IT
Rare sofa attributed to Carlo Enrico Rava from 1940. The sofa has been restored in a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Il Giullare Sofa Design Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia 2010
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful and rare sofa "il giullare" , design Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, 2010.
In perfect
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Polyester
Vladimir Kagan for Directional 3-Piece Serpentine Sectional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Southampton, NJ
are exceptional.
This is a very rare sofa and deserves to be given a second life.
Structurally, this
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960s Vintage Sofa by Illum Wikkelso for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in London, GB
this anywhere else before. This is an extremely rare sofa and is of the highest quality. We have had
Category
Vintage 1930s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Hans Ell BZ19 Lounge Sofa
t Spectrum, Holland, 1970
By
t Spectrum, Hans Ell
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare small sofa model BZ19 designed by Hans Ell and manufactured by 't Spectrum, Holland, 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mint Condition Adrian Pearsall XL Floating Sofa Built-In Travertine End Tables
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
is nothing short of spectacular. The epitome of iconic Mid-Century Modern sofas. This is a very rare
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Travertine
Mid 20th Century Edward Wormley New York Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
Rare sofa model 5316 / "New York Sofa" designed in 1953 by Edward Wormley and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch
Kaare Klint Style Classic 1950 Danish Three-Seat Sofa by Master Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
furniture is increasingly sought after. This rare sofa is very much inspired by Kaare Klint which especially
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Dark Brown Midcentury Scandinavian Sofa by Fredrik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Highclere, Newbury
-quality and rare sofa of generous proportions with ski back sides upholstered in a dark chocolate leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gérard Gallet Sofa for Mobilier International, France, circa 1980
By Gérard Gallet, Mobilier International
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare sofa by Gérard Gallet (1934-1999) for Mobilier International, France circa 1980. Fantastic
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Taichiro Nakay La Permanente Mobili Cantù Sofà Pierre Frey Fabric Italy 1955
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Catania, IT
.
It is a rare sofa with unique and sinuous lines supported by four cherry wood feet with excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rossi di Albizzate Sleeping Sofa Italy, 1950
By Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rossi di Abizzate; Matteo Thun, Marcello Cuneo and Giotto Stoppino for example. This rare sofa is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
reupholstered. This is a rare sofa that also needs re-foamed. The wood portion of the sofa also needs to be re
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
B&B Italia Sofa Daybed by Antonio Citterio, Sity Collection, 1980s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This is a very rare sofa, model Baisity, created in 1986 by Antonio Citterio who won the Compasso
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Dick Lookman Lounge Sofa for Bas van Pelt, Holland, 1965
By Dick Lookman, Artimeta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very rare sofa designed by Dick Lookman for Bas van pelt, Holland, 1965. This sofa was only
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s.
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Ennio Chiggio Environ One Sofa For Nikol International, Italy 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Ennio chiggio Environ One sofa for Nikol International, Italy 1970s in original fabric.
This rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
1972 Harvey Probber Mid Century Modern 6 Piece Brown Cubo Tufted Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A RARE Harvey Probber 1972 "Cubo" sectional sofa. A timeless design from an incredible designer in
Category
Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Johannes Spalt Constanze Sofa Living Room Set
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Munich, DE
Ultra rare sofa living room set from by Johannes Spalt 1961 and made by Wittmann, Austria. The set
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
$11,036 / set
Scandinavian 1950s Loveseat
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare sofa was designed during the 1950s
It features a frame made from a nice warm cherrywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wool, Cherry
Mid-Century, Hans Olsen for Bramin Møbler Modular Sofa Bench
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Raleigh, NC
Rare sofa bench designed by Hans Olsen for Brahmin Møbler circa 1960s. Solid teak base with two
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Suede, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Ron Arad Transformer Sofa One/off, United Kingdom 1985
By Ron Arad
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare sofa designed by Ron Arad for One/Off, United Kingdom 1985. This unique sofa has a klee klamp
Category
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s.
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Hans-Erik Johansson Space Age Sofa Set, Westbergs, 1960s
By Hans Erik Johansson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare sofa set designed by Hans-Eriks Johansson for Westbergs Möbler in Tranås, Sweden, in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s European Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard Nielsen Sofa / Daybed, Denmark ca. 1960
By Peter Hvidt, France
Søn
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare sofa / daybed model FD 451 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Cane, Teak
Mid-Century
Confidential
Sofa and Armchair by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in London, GB
A rare sofa and armchair set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti.
Italy, c1970s.
'Confidential
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric
Ingvar Stockum "Monte Carlo" Three-Seater Sofa for Futura Möbler, Sweden 1960s
By Futura Möbler, Ingvar Stockum
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare sofa model was designed by Ingvar Stockum in 1965 for Futura Möbler, but was only in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Love Seat in Black Leather and Rosewood by Scapa of Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare two-seat sofa or loveseat by Scapa of Sweden, circa 1965. Scapa made some really
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Down
Retro Sofa Bed or Day Bed by Ingmar Relling Vintage, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare sofa bed, this was designed by Ingmar Relling and was made in Norway during
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arne Norell 1970s Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Buffalo Leather with Chrome Base
By Arne Norell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
amount of natural wear and patina. This rare sofa was part of a set which included a 2-seater and a chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Black Sofa Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler Model 1001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in San Diego, CA
rare.
Sofa measures: 72" L x 30" D x 31" H, Seat H 15".
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Harbo Sølvsten Model "Tivoli-Df 22" Convertible Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare sofa and daybed was made by Danish designer, Harbo Sølvsten, and is an exquisite piece of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Historical Sofas from Divan Two in Tivoli Garden Copenhagen by Henningse
By Simon Poul Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
These unusual and very rare sofas were designed by Simon Poul Henningsen (son of Poul Henningsen
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Beech
Model 57W "Floating" Frame Sofa in Walnut
Naugahyde by Knoll, USA, c. 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
video provided for details on this rare sofa's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
widely renowned for their understated elegance and quality.
This rare sofa model was designed for the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Extremely Rare Polished Copper Side Table by Warren Platner for Knoll c.1969
By Warren Platner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
for Knoll:
- 2 Armchairs
- 1 very rare sofa (only a few made)
- 1 Mama Lounge Chair
- 1 Papa Lounge
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Copper
Extremely Rare Polished Copper Cocktail Table by Warren Platner for Knoll c.1969
By Warren Platner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
copper Platner for Knoll:
- 2 Armchairs
- 1 very rare sofa (only a few made)
- 1 Mama Lounge Chair
- 1
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Mid 20th Century Edward Wormley New York Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
Rare sofa model 5316 / "New York Sofa" designed in 1953 by Edward Wormley and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Birch
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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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