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Rare Mid-Century Curved Back Sofa in Book-Matched Walnut signed Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This rare curved-back sofa, signed by renowned American designer Karl Springer and crafted circa
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Rare 1950s MCM Large 8 Foot + "Chevron" Shaped Sofa designed by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fabulous large Mid-Century Modern "Chevron" shaped sofa on castors, shown in original yellow silk
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Down

Rare Italian Red Sofa by Ico Parisi for Cassina Mod. 875, Published
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare four-seater sofa by Ico Parisi for Cassina model 875 of the 60s. The structure is metal, and
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rare Ficks Reed Boho Chic Bamboo 3 seat Sofa (Ottoman Lounge Chairs)
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
This ad is for the Ficks Reed Bamboo sofa. The sofa seats 3 comfortably and has arms for more
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

rare curved sofa element or huge lounge chair by norman bel geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Munich, DE
corner element for a bigger sofa landscape, that can also be used as single impressive loung chair
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare vintage Sandra sofa in original leather - Annie Hieronimus for Cinna France
By Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional SANDRA lounge sofa in its original vintage cream/beige leather. Designed by Annie
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare MP-81 Sofa In Original Leather by Percival Lafer, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
This artwork embodies Percival's unique artistic essence. It presents innovative formal and structural solutions, while its symbolic significance seamlessly harmonizes with what can ...
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly
Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Rare 7 ft. Ward Bennett Plinth Base Tufted White Leather Sofas
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
everyone who laid eyes on them Rare restored Ward Bennett sofas are in a rich white leather, by GARRETT
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vladimir Kagan Unicorn sofa for Kagan Designs, 1967. Very Rare. One Owner.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
This original Vladimir Kagan Curved Unicorn sofa has had only one owner and was purchased directly
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Wrought Iron

Ultra Rare Karpen of California Tufted Sofa Sectional Walnut Leg Mid-Century
By Karpen of California
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ultra rare Karpen of California tufted back 2 piece sofa sectional. This super sexy sofa can be
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rare Restored "1940s Transition" Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a three-seat sofa, two matching lounge chairs, and a stacked coffee table. This unique set
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Extremely Rare Vintage Sofa by Paolo Piva for De Sede Swiss 1970s
By Paolo Piva
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very rare vintage 3-seat sofa in its original black leather. Stunning patina. Designed in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare and Exceptional Mid Century Walnut Four Seat Sofa from John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A phenomenal mid century wood framed sofa originally purchased from John Stuart in New York City in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Rare Ligne Roset Model Satan by Bernard Govin Brown Leather Togo Sofa
By Bernard Govin, Ligne Roset
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a absolutley rare design by Bernard Govin for Ligne Roset. Bernard Govin is well knowned
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Foam

Finn Juhl, Rare Important Sofa Walnut Fabric, Baker Furniture United States 1951
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1990s Rare Poltromec Italia Leather Sculptural Space Age Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2
By Poltromec
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
blue and lime green leather sofa and love seat. The ultra rare pieces exudes an air of luxury and
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Culver City, CA
A prized piece for any Danish modern enthusiast, this Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO64 3 seater sofa is
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Super Rare Low Mid-Century Modern Designer Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, super low Mid Century Modern designer
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Muller Van Severen x KASSL Edition Rare "Pillow Sofa"
By Muller Van Severen, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a extremely rare KASSL edition "pillow sofa" by the Belgian design duo Muller Van Severen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Coating

Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish 3-seater Chocolate Leather Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater sofa was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The sofa is completely upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Extremely Rare 1960s “Saci” Sofa by Jean Gillon for WoodArt in Solid Jacaranda
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
A standout of Brazilian mid-century design, this 1960s “Saci” sofa by Jean Gillon for WoodArt is an
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Jacaranda

Rare Oscar Niemeyer Rosewood ON Sofa for Hotel SESC Rio de Janeiro, c 1980
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and historically important three-seat sofa designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Extremely Rare Adjustable Sofa "Trio" by Jochen Hoffmann for Franz Fertig, 1985
By Franz Fertig
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
What more can you say to this wonderful sofa? Adjustable "thousand" times. Great leather, very
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored vintage Campaign style sofa from a difficult to find series by John Wisner for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1970 Kurt Hvitsjö Rare “Hannibal” Black 3- Seater Sofa For Isku, Finland
By Isku
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Bert England for Interior Crafts Faux Ostrich and Mahogany Tuxedo Sofa
By Interior Crafts, Bert England
Located in Chicago, IL
Rarely seen or offered even arm sofa designed by Bert England for Interior Crafts, Chicago IL
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Rare and special, Henning Korch 1960´s Mid Century Modern Danish sofa Table
By Henning Korch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The "Alabama Table" by Henning Korch for Silkeborg Møbler—a rare midcentury Danish rosewood sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Environ Tre Sculptural Sofa by Edoardo Landi, Gruppo N, Nikol, Italy 1971
By Edoardo Landi, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Sculptural sofa by Edoardo Landi for Nikol Internazionale, Italy 1971 With this sofa you not
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Rare Model 66 2-Seater Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare 2-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll Basset around 1955. This armless version is called
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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

Rare Adrian Pearsall Sofa with End Tables Displayed at Habitat 67, Expo 67
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
A special edition of a couch designed by Adrian Pearsall for Cimons, Canada and displayed at
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

1965, Dick Lookman for Bas van Pelt, Rare Red Sofa, Beautiful Chrome Base
By Dick Lookman, Bas Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Ver Rare Red Sofa with Beautiful Chrome Base with Rectangle Legs This sof was only produced one
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Sofas

Materials

Metal

Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Channel Back Sofa in Navy Velvet
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo rare and sophisticated channel back curved sofa with gilt
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare 1970s Lou Hodges Three Seat Sling Sofa in burnt orange leather and oak
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly rare and iconic 1970's Sling sofa by Lou Hodges for California Design Group has
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

A Very Rare and Fine Irish Georgian Sofa Table Stamped Gillington of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and fine Irish Georgian mahogany sofa table stamped 'Gillington of Dublin', finely hand
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Lou Hodges, California Design Group 1970 Modernist
By Lou Hodges
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare 3-seat sofa designed by Lou Hodges for California Design Group in the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rare Vintage Scandinavian Modern 2-Seater Brown Fabric Oak Sofa Grace by Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare two-seater Grace sofa was produced by the Swedish company IKEA in 1961. The softly
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1950s Rare Børge Mogensen 3-Seat "Shaker" Sofa by FDB Mobler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered pillows are not original - Labeled by Manufacturer.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Rare Italian Curved Sofa "Casa E Giardino" 1936
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Gio Ponti three-seater sofa for "Casa e Giardino", 1936. Curved shell model covered in original
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Satin, Beech

Rare Bull Sofa in Terra Alcantara by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy, 1987
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
structure completely covered with foam for super comfortable seating pleasure. The sofa has a high comfort
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

Rare "S Arm" 3-Strand Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Full "S Arm" rattan living room set featuring three-seat sofa and matching lounge chairs. This arm
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Very rare, stunning colorful Italian Do-Lo-Rez Sofa by Ron Arad for Moroso
By Moroso
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Do-Lo-Rez Sofa - Ron Arad - Moroso Pair of Do-Lo-Rez Modular Sofas by Ron Arad for Moroso
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Very rare Mah Jong modular sofa ‘Sonia Rykiel’ by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great Mah Jong modular sofa in the limited ‘Sonia Rykiel ’ fabric. A matching set from its first
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950 s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exceptional pair of sofas attributed to iconic mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Ultra Rare Milo Baughman James Inc. 4 Seater Sofa Brass Legs Mid-Century Modern
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ultra rare 4 seater sofa designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. We just love the sleek brass
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Hardwood Hawk Claw Ball Feet Library Study Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style Victorian sofa
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Rare Louis XVI Oak Dressing Table or Sofa Table, End of 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A rare antique Louis XVI oak dressing table, Lovely piece in very good condition. The top flaps
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare Hans Hopfer Super Lounge Sofa for Roche Bobois - France 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare “Super Lounge” sectional sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. This model is very similar
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Bentwood

Stunning very rare green leather DS-31 Sofa by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
De Sede DS 31 Three Seat Sofa De Sede Design Team De Sede Switzerland 1970s Extremely Rare Green
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Elefante modular sofas by Roberto Pamio for Stilwood, 1973
By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio
Located in Sittard, LI
Introducing an extremely rare pair of 'Elefante' modular sofas, designed by the renowned Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Very rare Piumino leather sofa by De Pas D’urbino and Lomazzi for Dall’Oca Italy
By Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Piumino sofa De Pas D’urbino and Lomazzi Dall’Oca Italy 1970 two seater in greige leather. Very
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Pair of Marble Coffee or Sofa Tables by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, Italy, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two coffee or sofa tables by Gae Aulenti for Knoll from the 1970s. Rare version with white
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble

Giorgio Montani for Souplina Rare Composition Sectional Sofa in Stainless Steel
By Giorgio Montani, Souplina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giorgio Montani for Souplina, large sectional sofa, reupholstered suede, stainless steel, France
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare and Exceptional Gilda Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare Wormley Dunbar Style Open-Arm Two-Piece Sectional Sofa Lucite Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare two-piece sectional sofa in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

1950 s Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish mid-century corner sofa. This sofa was made around 1950 well before corner sofas and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mohair, Beech

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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.