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Vintage Scandinavian Modern Velvet Living Room Set by Holm Fabriker Ab, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
to specialize in the production of reclining sofas with its own patents, but armchairs and other
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$7,211 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Suede and Steel Sofa by Jacques Charpentier (attr.), France 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Utrecht, NL
back form a permanently reclined angle, with six individual cushions comprising the seat and back. The
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Sofa “Colonial” Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
. The sofa often includes details like tapered legs, gently curved armrests, and a slightly reclined
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of DS-142 Multifunctional Lounge Chair with Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
typical for De Sede.
The DS-142 ultimately becomes the ideal reclining armchair for a wide variety of
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Ficks Reed Restored Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Sofa
Lounge Living Room Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century shape to each arm with a slightly reclined back and beautiful wicker wrappings throughout
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
$5,850 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Forma Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
spaces, the balanced shape of the armchair and the daybed makes them ideal to recline in. Designed by
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
$5,900 / item
Forma Loveseat Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
armchair and the daybed makes them ideal to recline in. Designed by Federica Capitani, the thin steel frame
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Rattan
$4,074 / item
Customizable Wittmann Andes Sofa Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Wittmann, Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
: 189cm, 231cm, 273cm
Elements with reclining surfaces: 120cm, 190cm
Special elements (asymmetrical
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2010s Austrian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Customizable Wittmann Andes Sectional Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
120cm
Centre units with tray left/right: 189cm, 231cm, 273cm
Elements with reclining surfaces: 120cm
Category
2010s Austrian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Restored Streamline Art Deco Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
running through the center of each arm, along with a slightly reclined back and beautiful wicker wrappings
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$5,930 Sale Price / set
31% Off
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
allegories include Hercules with the Hydra and Cerberus, males and reclining river-gods (see ref.).
For the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$19,850 Sale Price
48% Off
Reclined Sofa in solid Chestnut and Walnut woods
By Nó Marceneiros
Located in Lisboa, PT
A unique mix between a sofa and a reclined chair.
A 3 seats with chaise long, comfortable and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Chestnut, Walnut
$10,704 / item
Reclining Red Leather Sofa Produced by Edra
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Ravenna, IT
adjustable reclining padded surfaces with a variety of possible angles. The moveable parts, individually
Category
2010s Italian Other Sofas
Materials
Leather
Franz Fertig Scene Leather Sofa Black Reclining Function
By Franz Fertig
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Franz Fertig scene leather sofa black reclining function.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede for Pace Collection Reclining Bull Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Unique sofa made from thick bull leather with three pull-up headrests. All three seats recline
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
Brühl
Sippold Moule Fabric Sofa Blue Two-Seater Reclining Function Turquoise
By Brühl
Sippold
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Brühl & Sippold Moule fabric sofa blue two-seater reclining function turquoise
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Original Black Leather Recliner Chair from De Sede, Model DS-50, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Original black leather recliner chair from De Sede, model 50, Switzerland. Leather shows wear
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Matching Pair of Vintage Reclining Sofas by de Sede, Circa 1980
s
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
leather in very good condition.
Each seat reclines individually, making these sofas ideally suited for
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Vintage de Sede DS 3A "New Yorker" Two-Seat Reclining Sofa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
. The DS-3A is one of their best-known pieces of furniture and has a reclining mechanism for ideal
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage de Sede DS 3A "New Yorker" Two-Seat Reclining Sofa Set, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
De Sede pieces of furniture with a reclining mechanism making this piece extremely comfortable. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Moustache Sofa by Kunaal Kyhaan
By KUNAAL KYHAAN
Located in Pune, IN
elegance as you recline upon this throne, merging heritage with contemporary design.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille
Spokeback Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1963
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wilnis, UT
. The details are really impressive, so is the unique feature of one reclining side and the leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Maharaja Sofa by Kunaal Kyhaan
By KUNAAL KYHAAN
Located in Pune, IN
substantial backrest radiates opulence, embodying the grandeur of royalty. It's not merely a place to recline
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2010s Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Postmodern "Calin" Double Seater Sofa by Pascal Mourgue for Ligne Roset, 1994
By Pascal Mourgue, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in București, B
principle of a folded and reclining pillow. The padding is made of high-density polyurethane foam. The
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Genuine White Leather Convertible Sofas by Edra,
Located in Summerland, CA
” high. Backs are Two separate cushions articulates in three reclining positions. Both sides of seat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Collectible D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italian Mid Century
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milan, IT
grey fabric, and is in stunning conditions. The reclining mechanism works very smoothly on both sides
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel
Sophia Sofa in a Light Gray Velvet
By Essential Home
Located in New York, NY
gold plated brass and it has button tufted sides. The slight degree reclining turns it into a lounge
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$6,480 / item
Contoured Sofa (Custom)
By Zaha Hadid
Located in Dover, DE
of the body. The backrest and armrests are angled in a way that provides a comfortable recline
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2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Leather, Cotton, Linen
$9,000 / item
Cubic Deep Seat Sofa with Full-Grain
Vegan Leather Options
Located in London, GB
different sizes to fit your living room, including an L-shaped sofa for a fully reclined experience.
Never
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2010s Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
Frits Henningsen Four-Seat Black Leather Sofa, circa 1940
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
backrest reclines significantly, making this a comfortable and usable sofa. This sofa is 85 in wide.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pillowy Incline Sofa with Full-Grain
Vegan Leather Options
Located in London, GB
. Choose from 5 different sizes to fit your living room, including an L-shaped sofa for a fully reclined
Category
2010s Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Louis XIV Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
seat fame. The slightly reclining back is just enough to relax and still meet the requirements of
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Antique 1860s Unknown Louis XIV Sofas
A Spindle Cushion Sofa by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
A Walnut sofa having a canted angled back for recline position. Very comfortable form. You are not
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20th Century American Sofas
Italian B&B Turquoise and Floreal Fabric Daybed, Sofa with Back Rotation
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
' rotation system and the Dual-reclining mechanism of the cushions.
The sofa includes two revolving black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage De Sede Leather DS-P Sofa by Robert Haussmann, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
filling and reclining mechanism extending the seating area by 15cm. De Sede uses the highest-quality
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Two-Seat Sauvie Sofa in Heathered Grey Upholstery with Oak Base
By The Flotsam Furniture Works
Located in Portland, OR
Sauvie’s shores, shoulder deep in the Columbia, reclining against the gentle push of the current, and idly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood, Oak
1970s Leather Reclining Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional early 1970s leather stitched two-seat hide reclining sofa.
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Modern Nelo Sweden Reclining Sofa Pair of Reclining Lounge Chairs
By Nelo
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal reclining set made of bentwood, chrome and leather
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Osvaldo Borsani
D70
Reclining Sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Culver City, CA
Presenting an exquisite adjustable reclining sofa-to-daybed, a masterpiece designed by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Morris chair for two double Sofa recliner
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very unusual to see a sofa in this Morris recliner lounge chair
1920s-1930s. Solid mahogany
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
English Upholstered Wooden Chaise Longue with Reclining Backrest
Located in Marbella, ES
English upholstered wooden chaise longue with reclining backrest.
The open lounger, Measures 190cm.
Category
Early 20th Century English Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Ekorness Reclining Black Leather Sofa - Scandinavian Midcentury Couch
By Ekornes Stressless, J.E. Ekornes, Ekorness
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite full grain black leather reclining sofa by Ekorness, Norway circa 1980s.
Excellent
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Nubuck Velvet Leather Recliner, Four-Seater Sofa and Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four seater recliner sofa and matching footstool
I’ve never seen another like this and of this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Ekornes Stressless Pegasus Brown Leather and Wood Reclining Loveseat
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Postmodern Reclining Loveseat in brown leather and beech. Made by Ekornes Stressless Norway
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Modern Ekornes Sofa, Reclining Chair, Ottoman and Lounge Chair, Set
By Ekorness
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Danish Modern Ekornes Teak and Leather “Amigo” Three Seat Sofa, “Stressless” Reclining
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
De Sede Aged Black Leather Recliner Loveseat Sofa, 1970s Switzerland, Signed
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible reclining sofa by De Sede, signed with original De Sede emblem on the lower side
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
20th Century Italian Four Seater Leather Sofa Reclining Seats, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stylish 20th century leather Italian very comfortable 4-seater sofa, each individual seat reclining
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Reclining Sofa Daybed Danish Hvidt Style, 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent Danish pull-out daybed, sofa, in the style of Peter Hvidt, circa the 1960s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 80" W x 29" D x 30" B.H...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
1980s Two Seater Day Bed Recliner Sofa in Olive Green - De-Sede Ds 470 Couch
By De Sede
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
has a reclining motion with extending back/head rest, both seats also swivel to give a reclining back
Category
20th Century British Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Maison De Sede. Two-seater buffalo leather sofa. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison De Sede
Two-seater sofa in gold-colored buffalo leather (reclining seats).
Swiss
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
English Modern Rover Sofa, Ron Arad for One off Ltd 1981, Inspired by Rover 2000
By One Off, Ltd., Ron Arad
Located in MIlano, IT
Rover 2000 car.
Rover model sofa, with tubular metal structure and reclining seats in original leather
Category
Vintage 1980s English Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish Solid Oak Daybed with Reupholstered Cushions by Tage Poulsen, 1960s
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and collectable piece of Danish modern design - a Tage Poulsen daybed / chaise longue recliner
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Oak
Three Seat Sofa by PACE COLLECTION
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
DeSuede for PACE Reclining Sofa with lift up Head rest.
Made with durable Bull leather.
Hand
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1950s Love Seat Att. to Alain Richard
Located in Pasadena, CA
French love seat with slightly reclined back and low arm rests . Iron base.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Materials
Iron
Asian-Style Recamiere, Probably France Around 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Asian-style chaise-longue or recliner in standing on lion paws. Unrestored original condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Sofas
Materials
Wood
1940
s French Knoll Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Classic Knoll style sofa with reclining arms. The arms are held in place by decorative cord.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Wood
Adjustable De Sede Three Seater Leather Sofa Ds-101 Model 70s
By De Sede
Located in Padova, IT
feature a reclining mechanism that allows the seats to extend forward while the back rests recline for
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
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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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