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1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Serpentine Sectional With Chrome Mirror Ba
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Staten Island, NY
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Serpentine Sectional With Chrome Mirror Base Total length
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Postmodern M. Fillmore Harty Style Sectional Sofa By Preview
By M. Fillmore Harty
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern M. Fillmore Harty Style Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Preview Newly
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
, Kagan created hundreds of iconic designs, including his signature "Sculptured Chair" and "Floating Sofa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

1970s Whimsical Textile Animals Green Colorful Serpentine Wingback Settee Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement piece and packed with
Category

Vintage 1970s European Folk Art Settees

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Fine Inlaid Serpentine Front Federal Style Flip Top Console Sofa Table MINT
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Inlaid Serpentine Front Federal Style Flip Top Console Sofa Table MINT
Category

20th Century American Federal Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Satinwood Very Fine Inlayed Serpentine Front One Drawer Console Sofa Table MINT!
By Berkey Gay Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Satinwood Very Fine Inlayed Serpentine Front One Drawer Console Sofa Table MINT!
Category

20th Century American Adam Style Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Carved Serpentine Front 2 Drawers Cabriole Leg Console Sofa Entry Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved serpentine front 2 drawers cabriole leg console sofa entry table.
Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Frame Settee with Gold Dragon Upholstery and
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Carved Oak Console Sofa Side Lamp Table Serpentine Louis XV
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak sofa side lamp table Serpentine Louis XV nightstand. Direct from France
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Tables

Materials

Oak

French Canape Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C French canape sofa with serpentine seat. 1890. Seat height is 20 inches. Seat depth is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Canapes

Materials

Pine

De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Vladimir Kagan Acrylic Barrel Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, A Pair, 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
, celebrity homes, and iconic interiors. From the Omnibus sofa to the Serpentine chaise, his designs pushed
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Acrylic

De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Vladimir Kagan Capricorn Dining Set for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950 s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
well as the table and everything is curvy and form fitting just like the serpentine and cloud sofas
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
in the gallery paired with a Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa, and a Karl Springer goatskin
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Sofas
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao serpentine sofas. Newly upholstered in soft grey with pale blue tone
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

Serpentine Sofa
By Ico Parisi
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Comfortable, large and amazing curved sofa upholstered in sky blue velvet.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Serpentine Sofa
Located in Miami - W. Palm beach, FL
Graceful lines on this comfortably sized sofa. Reupholstered in Italian mocha linen from Coraggio
Category

Antique 19th Century American Sofas

Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa upholstered in Holly Hunt Serenity
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagen Serpentine sofa newly upholstered with Holly Hunt Great Plains collection in Luca's
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details Giulia sofa is a modern mid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Beige Velvet W Gold Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in beige velvet w gold & wood details Giulia Sofa Nude is a modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Viva Magenta Velvet with Gold Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Curved Serpentine sofa in Viva magenta velvet with gold & wood details Giulia Sofa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa with Tag
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous sofa is covered in a beautiful neutral gray fabric. It has walnut pedastool supports
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Acrylic, Fabric, Walnut

Iconic Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, circa 1980
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Beautiful and elegant Vladimir Kagan sofa model Serpentine. This exemplar is the largest size and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather

Pair of Mid-19th Century Continental Carved Mahogany Framed Serpentine Sofa s
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A pair of mid-19th century Continental sofas that have recently been reupholsters using traditional
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Yellow Velvet W Gold Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Giulia Sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sectional Curvy Sofa in Velvet Upholstery Polished Brass Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Gyvaté Serpentine Sofa is a three-part sectional sofá with an elegant curvy silhouette. With an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Original Serpentine Cloud Sofa
Located in London, GB
German-born furniture designer Vladimir Kagan was beloved for his midcentury-modern creations, both curvaceous and modular. After moving to the U.S. as a child in 1938, he learned ho...
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Curved serpentine cloud sofa for Directional. Leather en silver fabric.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Edwardian Serpentine Camel Back Sofa Circa 1915
Located in Bedford, NY
Recently reupholstered in a fine multi colored striped chenille. Mahogany legs with box wood inlay - 24"ht arm.
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Style Three-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in South San Francisco, CA
seat depth on sides are approximate due to curved nature of couch
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan Original Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Green
Located in London, GB
German-born furniture designer Vladimir Kagan was beloved for his midcentury-modern creations, both curvaceous and modular. After moving to the U.S. as a child in 1938, he learned ho...
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Curt Single Module – Fabric Barcelona Serpentine – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Vintage 20th Century Modern Serpentine Curved Velvet Sofa in Navy Blue Color
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally well crafted vintage curved sculptural sofa upholstered in original navy blue velvet
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Hepplewhite Camelback Sofa with Serpentine Back and Seat with Spade Fee
Located in Providence, RI
This elegant sofa has fine stylized lines with a serpentine curved front seat rail making for a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Curt-Set 9 - E.G. Flexible Small Corner Sofa - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39
Located in Berlin, BE
Family Business. Nine modules are the family set in the Curt modular sofa system. A corner sofa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas

Materials

Polyester

Curt-Set 12, E.G. Flexible Large Corner Sofa, Barcelona, Serpentine, V3347/3
Located in Berlin, BE
to loll around on. So that it doesn't get boring, the flexible sofa system enables to create a new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas

Materials

Polyester

Curt-Set 15 - e.g. Flexible U-shaped sofa - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 (G
Located in Berlin, BE
exhausting. Therefore you have a lot of space to rest. Curt is more than a modular sofa system, it is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas

Materials

Polyester

Milo Baughman Style Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Milo Baughman style serpentine sectional sofa. curved forms. Entirely upholstered in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Serpentine Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic serpentine sofa available at 1stDibs. A serpentine sofa — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 291 options for an antique or vintage serpentine sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer serpentine sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A serpentine sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. A well-made serpentine sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Vladimir Kagan, Directional and Weiman are consistently popular.

How Much is a Serpentine Sofa?

Prices for a serpentine sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,795.

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 Serpentine Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.