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Howard Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Ticking
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Howard & Son’s sofas
Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Incomparable Tuxedo Sofa by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini, circa 1950
By John Salterini, Mario Papperzini
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Expert custom upholstery service is available. A fabulous rare iron sofa or daybed by Mario Papperzini
Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arne Norell Divina Two Seat Sofa, Westbergs Möbler AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare two seat sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the late 1950s. The model is called 'Divina
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

1980s Modular Green Sculptural Curved Sofa Chaise Lounge, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chaise lounge sofa. The ultra rare lounger exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

COR Model Corbi Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat 2x limegreen Lounge Chair
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa /Lounge Chair designed by Klaus Uredat in 1969
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Timeless Elegance: Art Deco Sofa from 1920s France, Recently Upholstered Ivory
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
subtle signs of use, this sofa is a rare find that has stood the test of time. Not only does it enhance
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

COR Model Ambo Living Room Suite Modular Sofa by Jo Otterpohl
By COR
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa designed by Jo Otterpohl in 1969 for german
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Stunning Patate modular sofa in its original black leather for Airborne - France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
space. Condition : This very rare vintage sofa boasts a well-preserved, time-worn aesthetic. The
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Illum Wikkelso 3 Seat Curved Sofa Model 450. Circa 1960. New upholstery.
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and rare curved sofa "Model 450" designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus Polstermøbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Large French Art Deco Rosewood Sofa in Gold Upholstery Scalloped Edge
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large French Art Deco gold velvet upholstery grand sofa. Rare find excellent original condition.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

ANTiQUE AMERICAN CARVED BURR WALNUT MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, American hand
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Satinwood, Walnut

Sacco Sofa by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, Franco Teodoro for Zanotta, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare two-seat Sacco Sofa by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, Franco Teodoro for Zanotta, Italy. Newly
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Angelo Mangiarotti Three Seat Sofa, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare three seat sofa was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Sapele Wood

Baxter of Italy 4-Seat Sofa in Grey Brown “Tuscany” Leather
By Baxter
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a spectacular, rare 4-seat sofa from the world renown Italian furniture house of Baxter
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa designed by N.D. Hansen and Flemming Johansen, cabinetmaker Ove Lander
Located in Stockholm, SE
. This very rare three-seater sofa was first exhibited at the 1936 Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Low Back 3-Seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful 3-seater sofa resembling the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, forms a rare sculptural
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear Leatherette
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Catania, CT
A rare three-seater sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi, produced in Italy during the 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather

Stunning Champagne sofa in its original black leather by LEV LEV Italy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Extremely rare, stylish and elegant ‘Champagne’ sofa in its original vintage black leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1669 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Fur

Space Age Modular Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, Cream Teddy Bear Leatherette, 1970
Located in Catania, CT
A rare modular sofa designed by Adriano Piazzesi, produced in Italy during the 1970s. This set
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather

Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, De Coene Frères, Dedar
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International and produced by De Coene
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Cini Boeri Cognac Leather 2 Seater "Bengodi" Sofa For Arflex, 1970 Italy
By Cini Boeri
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period stunning and rare Bengodi 2-seat sofa. Designed by Cini Boeri for
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. Companion piece to the FD 172 slipper chairs, this sofa is a rare find. Versatile modular design. Ideal
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Stendig, New Luxurious Boucle, Switzerland, 1950s
By Stendig Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Sofa by Stendig, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid Century Modern, Labeled. A rare Mid
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Sofa, Mid Century
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare rosewood and leather sofa, very comfortable and in great condition, Don Shoemaker (Rosewood up
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Model 2010-S Walnut Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This rare vintage "Cloud" sofa was designed by architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Moss Green High Wing Back Sofa or Settee
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, modern and intimate Scandinavian Danish love seat, settee, sofa or couch in the Mid
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Sofa with Fresh Black Naugahyde Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
was only in production for 9 years (1964-1973), rendering this piece quite rare. The sofa is 29
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Model 121 sofa : Paper Knife sofa We are so pleased to present this drop-dead gorgeous and rare
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Mid Century V11 Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø in Brown Leather Rosewood, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century "V11" sofa in brown patinated leather and rosewood legs by Illum Wikkelsø
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Important Brockmann Petersen Sofa in Nutwood and Bouclé, Louis G. Thiersen, 1951
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seater sofa was designed by Brockmann Petersen and produced by the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Nutwood

Michel Arnoult, two-seater sofa, c. 1960, Unique Piece. 127 x 70 x 72 cm
By Michel Arnoult
Located in PARIS, FR
Michel Arnoult (1922–2005) Two-Seater Sofa, c. 1960 This rare two-seater sofa by Michel Arnoult
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Hardwood

Danish Mid Century Modern Sofa by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen FD - 161
By France Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, stylish and rare Mid Century Danish Modern sofa by Arne Vodder for France and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Canyon Sofa And Chairs, Set of 3
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare imposing sofa and two lounge chairs crafted from woven rattan in the organic modern coastal
Category

Early 2000s American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landscape. Each element recalls a
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Very Long "Mississippi" Lounge Sofa by The Artifort Group For Artifort, 1970 s
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exclusive "Mississippi" sofa model 100. This very comfortable sofa was designed and
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam

Mid-Century Modern Black Leather and Chrome Sofa Designed by Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger, Girsberger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare large sofa three seater in stainless steel frame designed by Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landscape. Each element recalls a
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Two-Seater "Model 211" Oak Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage sofa in oak and teakwood by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik in 1956. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Svante Skogh Four-Seat Bodö Sofa by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden, 1960s
By Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svante Skogh four-seat Bodö sofa by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden, 1960s This rare four-seat Bodö
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960s 100" Sling Sofa by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture Oak and Boucle
By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
on this rare design. A unique sofa for the discerning collector. Would work well with designs from
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Cannaregio Modular Sofa with Footrest by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1986
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Halle, DE
Rare modular Cannaregio sofa by Gaetano Pesce. Postmodern / Memphis Design from 1986, manufactured
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-Seater Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
We present the icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design and a very rare model: the Z-sofa was
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Teak

Reupholstered 3-Seater Sofa by Tjerk Reijenga and Friso Kramer for Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Friso Kramer
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare 3-seater sofa is a combination of designs by Tjerk Reijenga and Friso Kramer, produced by
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Brutalist Sofa by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c 1970 s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Rare Brutalist Mid Century sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970's. The sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Leather

"Straccio" by De Pass, D Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta Three Seater Sofa Cognac
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This stunning rare three seater Leather Sofa was designed 1968 by Design Team De Pas , Donato
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modernist Luigi Tiengo Sofa in Walnut /Ultra Suede for Cimon Montréal, 1963
By Luigi Tiengo, Cimon, Raf Simons
Located in Buffalo, NY
This rare Classic Mid-Century Modern sofa was designed by Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Karis, Nyland
Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare loveseat/compact sofa with elegantly curved back and tapering
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Birch

"Straccio" by De Pass, D Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta Three Seater Sofa Cognac
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This stunning rare three seater Leather Sofa was designed 1968 by Design Team De Pas , Donato
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Seldom Seen Danish Sofa Designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Danish modern sofa (frame) designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold. In original estate
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Teak

Fine Antique Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Oak Lions Hairy Paw Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
expensive to manufacture and only the absolute finest crafted pieces have it. The sofa has very rare
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
who wants the most rare and coveted executive office sofa - look no further. And interior designers
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Mod. DU559 Green Velvet Sofa with Wood and Brass, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This incredibly sleek and rare mid century sofa is designed by esteemed Italian, Gastone Rinaldi
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

French Togo Shanghai Sofa by Michel Ducaroy Cristian Zuzunga for Ligne Roset.
By Ligne Roset, Cristian Zuzunaga, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Shanghai Sofa is a rare, Limited Edition sofa. The cover is made by the Artist Cristian
Category

2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Extra Large Sofa Table by Marcel Wanders for Moooi done in solid oak
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extremely rare Postmodern Extra Large Low Sofa Table "Double
Category

1990s Dutch Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of Two Patinated Leather Sofas by Gerard van den Berg for Montis Netherlands
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Almelo, NL
damage; stable and comfortable. Note: Two sofas available. Price listed is per sofa. A rare and
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, 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.