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1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare three-seater sofa is a masterpiece of Danish Modern design by the legendary architect
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Textile, Upholstery
1980s Cassina Maralunga Style Black and Butter Beige Leather Sofa
By Cassina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
butter and black leather sofa. The ultra rare three seaters sofa exudes an air of luxury and refinement
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
DE SEDE GREEN LEATHER ART DECO ROCKABILLY SOFA, SWITZERLAND 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Absolutely stunning and very rare de Sede 2-seater sofa in Art Deco style, made of green leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Kazuhide Takahama, two seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant two-seat sofa model "Suzanne" designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Iron
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
are very rare.
This beautiful Biedermeier sofa is a great example of refined elegance combined with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Pearlware, Upholstery
Mid Century Italian Sofa by Lenzi Nello, 1954
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very rare Italian "piccolo" sofa, designed by Lenzi Nello in the early 50's. The lovely
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
FJ 56 - 4 pers. sofa in textile by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model FJ 56 - Rare four-seater sofa in textile with burnished steel frame and rosewood legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This very rare and elegant Biedermeier cherry sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Luciano Frigerio Dragoni sofa made in Italy 1970
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare and extraordinary lounge sofa designed by Luciano Frigerio and manufactured by his
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
3 seater
blumen
sofa by Henning Korch for Swan Italia, 1970
By Henning Korch, Swan
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Blumen three-seater sofa designed by Henning Korch for Swan Italia, dating from the 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Vintage Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Sofa by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1980s
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and rare PK31/3 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen.
One of the earliest Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Important Poul Volther Freestanding Sofa, Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1952
By Poul Volther, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare freestanding sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Midcentury Sofa or Daybed designed by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s.
By Interiér Praha, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- very iconic sofa
- adjustable
- confortable
- rare colored
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater 40
s sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Manufactured in the 1940s.
Made in Sweden.
This is a rare 3-seater tank sofa.
This item has already
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Early Baker Sofa by One Collection, Denmark — Teak Frame
Original Fabric
By Finn Juhl, Onecollection
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare opportunity to acquire one of the first Baker Sofas produced by One Collection in Denmark
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Post modern beautiful beige leather 3 seat sofa by Busnelli
By Busnelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful soft Beige Leather 3 seat Sofa by Busnelli. Rare time capsule sofa in amazing condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$2,125 Sale Price
50% Off
Scandinavian Modern Ekornes Sheepskin Sofa, Newly Upholstered, Solid Wood Frame
By Ekornes
Located in Mckinney, TX
This rare Ekornes sofa has been elevated to a new level of style and comfort. Its clean
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Hide, Sheepskin, Wood
$8,812 Sale Price
25% Off
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa (1 of 2)
By Paul Evans, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
and surfaces during the 1970s.
Comfortable and commanding, this sofa is a rare statement piece that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Resin, Wood
V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning example of mid-century Danish design, this rare V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Danish 1950s Sofa with Stained Birch Frame by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Quite rare this 1950s sofa has a beautiful frame of dark stained flamed birch. The sofa is in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Three-Seater Sofa by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grounded, this rare and timeless sofa reflects the synergy of two design cultures—balancing rustic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Campaign Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
Tufted Leather Balinese Style Danish Modern Solid Teak and Cane Sofa
By Finn Juhl, Peter Hvidt
Located in Chattanooga, TN
design gravitas, this sofa is rare. It offers not just seating but presence: something to settle into
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak, Cane
Pair of Vintage Modern Serpentine Sofas by Weiman, for upholstery
Located in Raleigh, NC
projects. These sofas offer the rare combination of Weiman craftsmanship and the distinctive serpentine
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare sculptural lounge sofa designed and made by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1955. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood
Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI sofa from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen. The sofa
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
Postmodern Sofa "Comete" designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular and rare modular sofa "Comete" designed by Vladimir
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Ostrich Leather, Wood
LUXURY VINTAGE SERPENTiNE HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with hand turned
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas
Located in IT
Pair of sofas in carved walnut and lacquered chinoiserie, Venice, early 18th century.
This rare
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Materials
Wood
$32,364 Sale Price
20% Off
Henry Olko Mid Century Modern Square Series Rattan Sofa
By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite and rare rattan sofa by accomplished Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed company, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Cane, Hardwood
Modernist Fredrik Kayser Sofa Model 860 for Vatne Møbelfabrikk 1960s, Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunnning and extremely rare model 860 sofa designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobelfabrikk in
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Industrial Modernist Art Deco Anodized Aluminum Warren McArthur Park Ave Sofa
By Warren McArthur
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and rare McArthur sofa created in the early thirties, an icon of the Hollywood era. His
Category
Vintage 1930s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
1964 Herman Miller Eames 3473 Three Seat Sofa with Black Nubuck Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The 3473 was only in production for 9 years (1964-1973), rendering this piece quite rare.
The sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
2-seat Comodus sofa by Otto Zapf, Germany, 1960
s
By Otto Zapf
Located in TOURS, FR
Rare Comodus sofa by Otto Zapf, designed in 1967, Germany
Two seater sofa in blue velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s German Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
will know just how rare this sofa design really is. It measures 28"T x 124"L x 48"D with a seat height
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht sofa Metz and Co Netherlands 1960
By Metz
Co., Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
chair. These sofa's are extremely rare, and only a handful of them are known to exist today, making them
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Karlstad, SE
A rare and beautiful pine sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden cirka 1940.
This sofa is
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Vitra “Park” 2-Seat Sofa, in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is an ultra-rare, superb “Park” 2
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Leather
$6,466 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Two-Seater Sofa, Restored in Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in New York, NY
design era.
Meticulously restored by master artisans, this rare mid-century Italian sofa is a statement
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Knoll Studio "A&A" Sofa - In Kvadrat Wool
Linen
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is quite a find, it being a rare, original "A&A" Sofa from the world
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Linen
$3,826 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Walnut
Gondola
Sofa, Model 2000-S, by Adrian Pearsall, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A rare and iconic “Gondola” sofa, model 2000-S, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Biedermeier Sofa in Birch with Mythical Creatures and Black Upholstery, 1820
Located in Ulm, DE
An exceptional example of early 19th-century German craftsmanship: this rare Biedermeier sofa
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Rare model” Värend” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s. The sofa has been
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Elm
Unique Biedermeier Sofa In Original Fabric And Walnut Veneer, Vienna 1825
Located in Zohor, SK
An outstanding example of early 19th-century craftsmanship, this original Biedermeier sofa was
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Mario Ceroli 2 Seater Sofa “Mobili nella Valle” series for Poltronova, 1972
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
rare two-seater sofa from the famous “Mobili nella Valle” series, created by Mario Ceroli in 1972 for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Pine
Esko Pajamies Three-Seat Cantilevered Sofa, Merva, Finland, 1960s
By Esko Pajamies, Merva Merivaara.
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare three-seat sofa was designed by Esko Pajamies and produced by the Finnish company Merva
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa Loveseat (2 of 2)
By Paul Evans, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
with materials and surfaces during the 1970s.
Comfortable and commanding, this sofa is a rare
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Resin, Wood
Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, Sweden, 1960
By Johannes Andersen, Trensum
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Capri sofa designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Trensum, Sweden, 1960. This fine example
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Medium Sofa Lounge in Amalfi Safran Fabric
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Seattle, WA
its own and a perfect complement to any Togo sectional.
This listing is for a rare, vintage Michel
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Fabric
De Sede DS-15 Modular Sofa in original black Buffalo Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS15, Modular, black leather sofa, 1970s
A rare and highly sought-after modular sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
J.&J. Kohn – Josef Hoffmann – Sofa – “Fledermaus” – Black Beech
Red Leather
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Budapest, HU
Rare Josef Hoffmann “Fledermaus” sofa, designed circa 1900–1910 for J.&J. Kohn, Austria. A striking
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
B&B Italia “Alanda” Sofa in Caramel Leather – Fully Restored Excellent Condition
By B&B Italia
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
Offered here is a rare and timeless “Alanda” sofa by B
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Modern Sofa "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sweden, 1967
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rare three seat sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homqvist during the 1967 in Sweden and produced at
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ico Parisi sofa, model 875 in steel and upholstered fabric
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2183
Ico Parisi (1916-1996)
Rare model 875 sofa in steel and upholstered fabric.
Cassina 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Black leather Player sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1972
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare Modular “Player” Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, Early 1970s
A rare and iconic modular
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Stouby Danish modern brown leather beechwood sculptural two-seater sofa 1980s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, PT
Danish two-seater sofa by Stouby, made in the 1980s. Compact yet visually impactful, this piece is
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
$3,674 Sale Price
20% Off
1990s Salotti Post Modern Top Grain Two Toned Beige Leather Sofa
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
leather sofa. The ultra rare three seaters sofa exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa in Original Leather for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and exceptional three-seat sofa designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
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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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