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Home Cinema Electric Reclining Sofa By Jacobo Ventura
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Relax 4 seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Wire
$28,000 / item
Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Sofa by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the seat. This offers body support and enhanced
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Natuzzi Style Brown Leather Modular Reclining Sofa
By Natuzzi
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Natuzzi Style Brown Leather Modular Reclining Sofa
This sofa measures: 94 wide x 39 deep x 39
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the seat. This offers body support and enhanced
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hjellegjerde Mobler Fjords Two Seat Leather Recliner Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hjellegjerde Mobler Fjords two seat leather stressless recliner sofa featuring modern lines with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1980s Stressless Tan Leather Teak Wood Reclining Sofa
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural reclining leather sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Home Cinema Electric Reclining Sofa Customizable By Jacobo Ventura
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Relax 4 seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Wire
Fellini Italian Leather Sectional Sofa with 3 Reclining Seats
Located in New York, NY
Fellini leather sectional sofa with 3 reclining seats with soft motion of the head, back and leg
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Luxury Home Cinema Electric Reclining Armchair For Maximum Comfort
Located in NEW YORK, NY
One seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This sofa
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa System for Tecno - 1970
s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
taken off for washing . The reclining mechanism works very smoothly on both sides, the legs show nothing
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel
$6,461 Sale Price
10% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa, Grey Fabric, Collectible
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
grey fabric, and is in stunning conditions. The reclining mechanism works very smoothly on both sides
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel
Luxury Home Cinema Custom Sofa W/ Electric Reclining System By Jacobo Ventura
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This relax 3 seater sofa offered with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the
Category
2010s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Stunning De Sede DS-101 Reclining Sofa in a Neutral Butter-tone Leather
By De Sede
Located in Round Rock, TX
This De Sede DS-101 three-seat sofa is designed for uncompromising comfort. Each section reclines
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-266 YOGA OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by Stefan Heiliger
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede -
Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bas Van Pelt for My Home Reclining Sofa in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt for my Home sofa, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s/1940s
This elegant sofa was designed by Dutch designer Bas van Pelt and produced in the Netherlands during the 1930s o...
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1970
s Yngve Ekstrom Style Fat Pine Framed Reclining Sofa with White Upholstery
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun 1970's, Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese style, pine sofa with large scale pine frame and original white textured upholstery. Small wheels on the piece make for easy movement! The frame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
De Sede DS-80 MEMORY OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by de Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede -
Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Wood
De Sede DS-101 James Bond Reclining Leather 3 Seat Sofa With 2 Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Culver City, CA
Majesty’s Secret Service. Picture it: Lazenby, casually reclining in style, planning his next move, while
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
$9,300 Sale Price / set
25% Off
RESTORED DE SEDE DS47 RECLINING BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
cool, comfortable and good looking from any angle
These sofas have a kind of reclining action, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hans. J.Wegner 3-Seater Sofa GE236
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
seat make it ideal for reclining, much like a daybed. It is a masterpiece, possessing refined beauty
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina spa 1957
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell
emilia, IT
, transparent fiberglass feet ends. Fully reclining backrest to transform the sofa into a daily bed.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco sofa
Located in IT
upholstery. One of the armchairs in the set is reclining, while the second and the sofa both have fixed backs
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
$3,350
Set of Three De Sede DS-83 Sofas in Tan Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
, and gently reclining backrest make the DS-83 as inviting as it is elegant.
This set offers tremendous
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
NOOM Home Flock Sofa - Baloo Boucle
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Toronto, CA
lounge seating, it is ideal for reclining, gathering, or simply unwinding.
Available in two-, three-, or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Ash
$11,000 / item
Francesco Binfaré Flap Sofa or Daybed in White Leather by Edra 2000s Italy
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Cascina, Pisa
reclinable parts.
The sofa presents a steel structure and mechanisms padding in elastic polyurethane and a
Category
Early 2000s Italian Other Sofas
Materials
Metal
Percival Lafer, Vintage MP-81 Sofa, 1970s, Brazil, Original Black Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
: upright without headrest, or reclined with a separate tubular headrest for a more laid-back posture
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Olsen Red Leather Sofa
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
in the balanced seat depth and subtly reclined back, providing both comfort and visual harmony. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage White Leather Chaise Longue Mod. Cortina, 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
White leather relax armchair.
Independently extractable footrest, reclining backrest, adjustable
Category
1990s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Liljevalchs
Sofa
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. Its generous dimensions allow two people to recline side by side with ease, emphasizing a relaxed mode
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
resemble a smooth stone or reclining figure. Paired with a matching ottoman, it offers a relaxed, informal
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Maple
70s Sofa with Table, Daybed, Bench
Located in Neuss, NW
:
very good workmanship
high-quality materials
Made in Germany
Reclining surface 212 x 73 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s German Sofas
Materials
Textile
Minimalistic Contemporary Lounge Sofa Flock 210 cm in Kvadrat Gentle 2 by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
expressive design. With its timeless wraparound silhouette and deep lounge seating, it is ideal for reclining
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Minimalistic Contemporary Accent Sofa Flock 240 cm in Polyester Boucle by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
expressive design. With its timeless wraparound silhouette and deep lounge seating, it is ideal for reclining
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Arflex “Ribalta” Adjustable Daybed by Fabrizio Ballardini – Italian Versatility
By Fabricio Ballardini, Arflex
Located in Dronten, NL
plush, generously padded cushions. The backrest can be easily adjusted to multiple reclining positions
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Lounge Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
comfort, the deep seat and slightly reclined back invite relaxed lounging. The overall silhouette is soft
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1940s combines comfort with elegance. Its bold, rounded design is complemented by a slightly reclined
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-Seater Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
structure emphasizes the design's harmony. Thanks to the built-in reclining mechanism, it easily transforms
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Teak
Model 250 Armless Sofa by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, slightly reclined silhouette and gorgeous walnut frames gives it a very simple, yet elegant look.
Sofa is
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Sofa
Flock
by Noom, Baloo Boucle, 240 cm
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, IDF
silhouette and deep lounge seating, it is ideal for reclining, gathering, or simply unwinding.
Available in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$10,602 / item
De Sede DS-450/02 Sofa in Petrol Upholstery by Thomas Althaus
By De Sede, Thomas Althaus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
recliner. No wonder this model has become a bestseller for our Swiss manufacture in a very short period of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Esko Pajamies Mid-Century 3 Seat Bonanza Sofa Oak Frame Blue Herringbone Fabric.
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Dublin 8, IE
seat is slightly reclined which makes sitting down comfortable. Designed by the Finnish designer Esko
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Oak
French Art Deco Sofa or Settee with Beige Velvet Upholstery
Rosewood Armrests
Located in Plainview, NY
discernment. Its tactile plushness and subdued elegance beckon one to recline upon the sofa, promising the
Category
20th Century Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Velvet
$2,880 Sale Price
40% Off
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Sofa with Original Upholstery .
Located in Almelo, NL
sculptural presence of the sofa and provide functional surfaces for everyday living. The slightly reclined
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Preben Fabricius
Jørgen Kastholm Sofa in Brown Leather and Steel
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, featuring distinctive T-shaped legs. The backrest is slightly reclined, creating a natural angle that
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Graphic sofa by Strässle, Switzerland, 1980s
By Strässle International
Located in Lyon, FR
Matching reclining armchair and ottoman (last photo) also available.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Minimalist Sofa, Rolf Grunow for Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Neuss, NW
Germany, design: Rolf Grunow, manufacturer: Walter Knoll
Sitting height 41 cm
Reclining surface: 200
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970. Original leather and each seat individually reclines.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Otto Zapf Follow Me sofa 1970s.
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in bari, IT
condition, designer Otto Zapf for Koll International 1970s production.
The seat is slightly reclining
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Otto Zapf Follow Me sofa 1970s.
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in bari, IT
condition, designer Otto Zapf for Koll International 1970s production.
The seat is slightly reclining
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Sultana Sofa Birds Eye Veneer
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Recline like royalty on the curvaceous Sultana Sofa. With beautiful wood detailing sweeping across
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
$17,940 / item
Danish FDB Møbler Three-Seat Sofa in Solid Oak and Beige Soft Upholstery
By FDB Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-frame structure with crisp lines and meticulously considered proportions. Its reclined backrest
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
originated in France, literally translating to "long chair." It's an upholstered chair designed for reclining
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Sultana Sofa Ebony Veneer
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Recline like royalty on the curvaceous Sultana Sofa. With beautiful wood detailing sweeping across
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Ebony
$21,800 / item
De Sede Ds-490 Modular Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With two flicks of the wrist, DS-490 can be converted into a double recliner. The seat units with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Vichr a Spol., Chrome, Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Vichr
Spol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
durability. Suitable for both sitting and reclining, the sofa’s design also allows it to be disassembled into
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Francesco Binfaré White Flap Sofa in Leather and Steel by Edra 2000s
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Cascina, Pisa
each connected to the double steel mechanisms that can be reclined in six different inclinations.
The
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Two-Seater Love Settee Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the sofa, canapé is slightly reclined with slim, floating arms and resting on sculptural blonde wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
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Reclining Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of reclining sofas available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct reclining sofas — often made from animal skin, leather and fabric — can elevate any home. We have 221 antique and vintage reclining sofas in-stock, while there are 73 modern editions to choose from as well. Reclining sofas have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of reclining sofas to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern reclining sofas are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large reclining sofas, so small reclining sofas measuring 18.9 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Reclining sofas have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by De Sede, Himolla and Ekornes Stressless are consistently popular.
How Much are Reclining Sofas?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,926, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $43,210 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.
Questions About Reclining Sofas
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best brand of reclining sofas is really a matter of preference. When choosing a reclining sofa, one should take style, comfort, quality, materials and color into account. Shop a range of antique and vintage reclining sofas on 1stDibs.
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